Chen Kan only gave them three months to build the cement plant.
Zhu Zhanji and Hua Shi beat their chests loudly and roared to ensure that they would complete the task.
Only Zhu Zhanhe looked embarrassed, because until now he still couldn't understand what the lines on the drawing represented.
Chen Kan waved his hand and sent Zhu Zhanji and Hua away, leaving Zhu Zhanhe alone in the study.
After the two little guys left, Zhu Zhanhe's eyes suddenly turned red. He stood blankly in front of Chen Kan and whispered: "Teacher, this disciple has embarrassed you."
Chen Kan took out the textbooks for Hua Shi and Zhu Zhanji from the bookshelf and rubbed his little head: "It's okay. You are younger than them and your foundation is not as deep as theirs. When they became their disciples, they had already passed the exam. Once you reach the stage of enlightenment, it’s normal for you to have a gap between you and them.”
After comforting Zhu Zhanhe, Chen Kan came to the desk and sat down. Zhu Zhanhe also obediently moved a stool to sit beside Chen Kan quietly.
Noticing that Zhu Zhanhe's mood was still low, Chen Kanxiao asked, "What's the matter? Are you worried that your progress can't keep up with the two senior brothers?"
Zhu Zhanhe nodded, then shook his head, with a look of pleading in his eyes suddenly, and asked: "Teacher, I am not good at learning, will you send me back to the palace?"
Chen Kan was stunned, but he didn't expect Zhu Zhanhe to be worried about this.
But when he thought of the scars on Zhu Gaoxu's body when he sent Zhu Zhanhe here, and when he thought of the historical fact that Zhu Zhanhe died in front of Zhu Di after he was named the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, Chen Kan somewhat understood his thoughts.
For a four-year-old child, it was not a royal palace, but a sinking hell.
He shook his head: "Since you are under my master, you are a member of the Hou Mansion. As long as you are unwilling to leave, no one in the Hou Mansion is qualified to send you back to the Prince's Mansion. Your identity has been registered in the Hou Mansion, and it will not matter in the future. Even if you die, you still have to enjoy the blood and food offerings of being a master."
When he said this, Chen Kan looked very serious. After his words fell, the uneasy expression on Zhu Zhanhe's face disappeared.
He sat quietly and looked at Chen Kan's face, which was full of seriousness: "Teacher, I like the Hou Mansion and I won't go back."
"Then don't go back."
Chen Kan opened the textbook and said in a deep voice: "In the next three months, your two senior brothers will go to prepare for the cement factory, and they will be able to give you extra lessons."
"Uh-huh!"
Zhu Zhanhe nodded and began to follow Chen Kan's thoughts into the teaching materials.
Start with the simplest Jiujiu song!
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Autumn in the north passed by in a flash, and in just one night, Chen Kan had already put on a big cloak.
In these days, Yuncheng and Zhu Yuelan have found out clearly the names of their neighbors, their official positions in the court, and the composition of their families.
A princess, or a princess who came out of Beijing, experienced what it means to return home in fine clothes.
The surrounding neighbors are also very considerate. There are already a lot of invitations to the family to invite Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Marquis to visit.
After Chen Kan hosted a banquet for many officials of Shuntian Prefecture, he hid at home and never left the house, which was a reassurance for the officials of Shuntian Prefecture.
Zhou Shi from the Third Battalion came here several times in the past few days, and each time he came to ask Chen Kan to take over the military power in the name of a visit.
It's just that Chen Kan didn't directly agree every time, he just shied away before the time came.
Of course, the time has not come yet. Chen Kan has already arranged Cheng Feng and Fang Xu into the army. If they don't show up, even if Chen Kan takes over the military power, he will not be able to command these five thousand people like an arm.
The most indispensable thing in the army is the thorn head. Zhou Shi was subdued by his threats and intimidation, but others may not be.
What Chen Kan wants is an elite force that can be brought to the battlefield.
Rather than a group of soldiers who are willing to obey the rules.
Today, Zhou Shi came again, and the reason for his visit was still the same as before.
When Yuncheng reported the news, Chen Kan was teaching Zhu Zhanhe how to solve a linear equation in two variables.
"Let him wait first!"
Chen Kan stretched out his hand to interrupt Yuncheng's report. Yuncheng understood, glanced at Zhu Zhanhe, who was frowning, and retreated.
After a moment, Zhu Zhanhe's tightened brows unfurled: "Teacher, I figured it out."
After saying that, he put down the quill in his hand, picked up the exercise book, and handed it to Chen Kan like a treasure.
Chen Kan just glanced casually and knew that his answer was correct.
He took the exercise book and checked it again, reached out and took out a red pen, put a big "hook" on the homework, and wrote a big "excellent" in the corner.
He returned the exercise book to him and praised: "Yes, I have made a lot of progress these days. It won't be long before I can keep up with the progress of your two senior brothers. That's the end of today's classwork. Let's go play."
After rubbing Zhu Zhanhe's little head, Chen Kan turned around and left the study.
Zhu Zhanhe received Chen Kan's praise, and his face suddenly showed excitement, but then calmed down after a moment.
Chen Kan came all the way to the auditorium and saw Zhou Shi looking restless.
Seeing Chen Kan appear, Zhou Shi quickly stood up and saluted: "Master Hou."
"sit!"
Chen Kan came to the main seat and sat down, motioning Zhou Shi to sit down.
But Zhou Shi didn't know what kind of stimulation he received today. He didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he stared at Chen Kan's face very impolitely.
Chen Kan touched his face and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Zhou Shi shook his head, and then asked in a tone of verification: "Master Hou, the whole capital is now spreading the news that our Ming Dynasty defeated Annan this time because you were strategizing thousands of miles away. Is it true?"
Chen Kan was stunned and asked: "The result of the Battle of Annan?"
These days, Chen Kan was focused on tutoring Zhu Zhanhe, and he really didn't pay attention to the war in Annan.
Before Zhou Shi could speak, Yuncheng stood up at the right time and bowed: "Master Marquis, the letter from the capital contains the details of the Annan War, but you didn't read it."
Chen Kan suddenly remembered that this was the case.
It's just that all the letters from the capital have been backlogged these days, and Chen Kan hasn't read them at all.
"Go and get all the letters from the capital."
Chen Kan gave the order, and Yuncheng turned around to get it.
Chen Kan looked at Zhou Shi again and said again: "Sit down, why are you standing?"
Zhou Shi carefully pulled out a stool and sat down, but he couldn't hide the reserved look on his face.
Not long after, Yuncheng left and returned, holding a thick stack of letters in his hand.
Putting the envelope in his hand in front of Chen Kan, Yuncheng said: "Master Hou, all the letters that have been squeezed these days are here."
Chen Kan nodded and tore open a letter.
It was from Fang Xiaoru. The letter roughly told what happened in the court since Chen Kan left the capital.
First of all, Wang Dun and Zhang Zhen, who had been in prison for a long time, died.
Died under the persecution of Jin Yiwei.
This time, the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division did not take action, but chose to sit on the sidelines.
In addition, the Jin king Zhu Jihuang who attempted rebellion was punished by Zhu Di in an unprecedented way and was ordered to be executed late in front of Hongwu Gate by Zhu Di.
There is another inconspicuous news. After two years of wrangling, the fiefdom of King Ning was finally settled. Zhu Di granted the city of Nanchang to Zhu Quan, but took away King Ning's three guards.
At this point, all the military power in the hands of the vassal kings was taken away, and Zhu Di only left one city for them to live in.
The last thing he talked about was some trivial matters in life. Most of them were asking Chen Kan whether he was getting used to it after coming to Beijing and whether he had encountered any difficulties.
After reading Fang Xiaoru's letter, Chen Kan was silent for a long time.
He did not expect that less than two and a half years after the founding of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, it had already deteriorated.
Although this was Zhu Di's choice and Chen Kan had been mentally prepared for it, he still couldn't help but see Wang Dui and Zhang Yan died in Jinyiwei's prison, and the Wucheng Army and Horse Division did not make any move under Zhu Gaosui's suppression. Somewhat breathless.
His original intention of establishing the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division was to prevent the blood of loyal ministers from being shed in the court. Now it seems that everything has been in vain.
After putting down the letter written by Fang Xiaoru, Chen Kan opened the second envelope.
However, the signature on this second letter was somewhat beyond his expectation. It was actually Li Tong whom he met in the Imperial College.
There were no major events in Li Tong's letter. He simply described some interesting things he encountered in the Imperial College and trivial matters in life.
At the end of the letter, Li Tong vowed that he would come to Beijing to serve as an official in the near future and help Chen Kan smoothen Beijing's officialdom, so that he could be prepared in advance.
Chen Kan smiled and shook his head, put Li Tong's letter aside, and read the next letter.
Fortunately, in the third letter, Chen Kan finally saw the details of the Battle of Annan.
This letter is a handwritten letter from Zhu Gaoxu, the Prince of Han Dynasty. The letter not only records in detail Zhu Neng’s overall operations after he led an army of 50,000 to the Annan mainland in Nanyang, but also expresses a full response to the blitzkrieg and public opinion war proposed by Chen Kan. respected.
He also bluntly stated that this time the Ming Dynasty was able to quickly defeat Thang Long City, the capital of Annan, and Chen Kan should take the lead.
He also promised in the letter that after Zhu Neng's class teacher returned to the court, he would personally write a letter to ask for credit for himself.
Chen Kan smacked his mouth and finally understood why Zhou Shi looked at him like that just now.
Because the victory in this first battle of the Yongle Dynasty was so beautiful.
You must know that this is a war to destroy the country.
Who would have thought that Zhu Neng could break through the capital of Annan in two days?
In history, there has never been a record of an enemy's capital being captured so quickly.
It must be mentioned that in this battle, the cannons produced during the Hongwu period shone brilliantly.
According to Zhu Gaoxu's letter, the entire city of Thang Long City, including the Annan Palace, was turned into ruins under the cover of artillery shells.
After conquering Shenglong City, Zhu Neng followed his own plan, first sending people to capture the bureaucratic landlords in southern Annan, and then sending people to spread rumors that the entire territory of Annan had fallen.
Finally, taking advantage of Li Jili's confusion, he teamed up with Mu Sheng to annihilate Li Jili's 200,000 troops in one fell swoop!
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