Instantly, the officials in the court erupted in a fierce shout, for the Crown Prince had truly never disappointed!

The princess and the envoy were also incredulous. Although the Ming Dynasty and the Eastern Island were no different, this grandson of the emperor was indeed different from ordinary people.

If this person is not eliminated, it will only be a matter of time before the Ming Dynasty attacks Dongdao.

Even if the Ming Dynasty doesn't attack Dongdao, it will become much more difficult for Dongdao to target Goryeo and try to seize some of the Ming Dynasty's territory.

After all, with the grandson's intellect, the surrounding ocean was nothing to worry about.

The envoy looked at the princess, both of them filled with murderous intent.

Just then, a loud bang startled everyone around.

Upon closer inspection, the stone statue was shattered into pieces on the ground!

"Grandson, what are you doing?"

Zhu Yunwen snorted coldly.

"If this thing isn't smashed, am I supposed to leave it in the Imperial Garden and cause my grandfather any trouble? It's just a traitor from the Central Plains; how dare it enter my palace!"

The hot potato was smashed, and not only that, the Crown Prince's attitude made everyone feel relieved!

The envoy from the Eastern Island was visibly shocked. These were their ancestors from the Eastern Island, and yet they had been smashed to pieces here.

"Your Majesty, is this how you treat the tribute from small countries?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded indifferently.

"Since it was a tribute, you've already delivered it and I've accepted it. I gave it to my grandson to play with, and it would be heartbreaking if the child broke it while playing. But this Eastern Island Immortal Stone is far too fragile!"

This time, the island nation suffered another setback, leaving them frustrated and helpless.

Their scheme failed, and they could only leave sheepishly.

The scene of the Crown Prince lifting a massive boulder weighing thousands of pounds using just a few pieces of wood shocked the officials present.

I think this grandson of the crown prince must be a divine being, or at least a deity who descended to earth to undergo tribulation, to possess such extraordinary abilities.

The envoy from the Eastern Island's face darkened, but he looked at the wooden frame in front of him with curiosity.

"Is this thing really that powerful?"

"Don't even mention a thousand-pound boulder, even your East Island nation, as long as you give me a fulcrum, I can flip it over!"

"A fulcrum? Quickly, spread the word: do not give the Ming Dynasty any place to establish a fulcrum!"

Seeing the envoy's earnest expression, Zhu Yunwen found it somewhat amusing.

Some people even said they could move the Earth, but that's many years from now.

At least in the Ming Dynasty era, it was impossible to achieve!

Seeing the scene before her, the princess decided to escape while no one was looking for her.

She didn't want to call this grandson "grandpa".

Unfortunately, he hadn't taken two steps before Zhu Yunwen grabbed him.

"Could it be that the princess intends to escape?"

"This princess just needs to use the restroom, let me go right now!"

Zhu Yunwen placed a finger in front of the other person and waved it.

However, what he extended was his middle finger!

"Good granddaughter, call me grandpa!"

The princess was both angry and anxious, and then she fainted.

However, in the instant she fainted, her trembling eyelashes betrayed her.

Zhu Yunwen pinched the princess's philtrum hard with his fingers, and a piercing pain made the princess unable to continue pretending and she opened her eyes.

"Call me 'Grandpa' first, then you faint! Is it because you Eastern Islanders are used to not keeping your word?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed helplessly. He had many good qualities in his grandson, but he just didn't know how to cherish women.

"Good granddaughter, quickly call him grandpa!"

Forced into a corner, the princess of Dongdao Island had no choice but to call out "Grandpa" in her throat.

"Speak louder, I can't hear you!"

"grandfather!"

An overwhelming sense of shame welled up within her, and the princess wished she could tear out the heart and liver of the person in front of her!

He must die in tomorrow's duel!

After lunch, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Zhu Yunwen to the imperial study.

He then took out a piece of paper from the table, which turned out to be a formal document from Dongdao expressing his desire to establish commercial relations with the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Highness, what do you think of this matter?"

Zhu Yunwen looked at the official document in his hand and felt that something was wrong.

"Dongdao is a small country. What can they trade with us? They have what we have, and they don't have what we also have!"

"Then I'll refuse them!"

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a pen, preparing to put an X on it.

"Grandpa, wait a minute! This may not be a bad thing for us!"

Dongdao is a small country, and even if all the land in the country were used to grow food, it wouldn't be enough to feed them.

That's why they think of unlimited aggression against other countries, and they have to buy food from other countries.

"What if we let them plant all the land with something else?"

"Then the whole country will face a food shortage, and there is even a risk of national annihilation!"

"They might not be facing a food shortage yet, since they live by the sea and can eat their fill of fish and shrimp. However, they can't attack other countries in the short term."

Fish and shrimp have a very short shelf life, and in this era, it could take ten days to half a month or even longer for soldiers to reach the battlefield.

Even if they arrive, most of the food they brought will have spoiled and become inedible.

This is why there were no chickens, ducks, geese, or dogs left wherever they went; they probably couldn't find any to eat!

"It seems the Crown Prince has a better method!"

Zhu Yunwen simply waved to the back.

A steaming bowl of soup was placed in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

The emerald green bowl held a rich broth, and inside were some red, radish-like things.

Soon, a palace maid brought over an exquisite fruit platter, but the fruit inside was bright red, and Zhu Yuanzhang had never seen it before.

"What's this?"

"Grandpa, please try it."

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully.

A radish flavor instantly filled my mouth, accompanied by a sweetness.

These red radishes were different from the ones he had eaten before; the white radishes were spicy and didn't taste good when eaten raw.

"Is this a radish?"

"Yes, this was brought by the envoy from the East Island. This thing was originally brought from here, and it has been improved to become like this."

The improved radish also aids digestion and relieves bloating, and its taste when eaten raw is significantly enhanced.

"If we buy their carrots at a high price, I believe the government will support the cultivation of such crops."

"Then their land for growing crops will shrink, achieving our goal!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of the radish soup in his hand, and a warm current flowed from his mouth all the way into his stomach. He had been having some indigestion for the past few days, but this improved everything!

"This soup is really good. You know, when we were little, we begged for food and were always looking for the Pearl Jade White Jade Soup that we used to eat. Today's soup tastes a bit like that soup!"

Zhu Yunwen looked depressed. Was this a compliment or an insult?

"Grandpa Emperor, we need to discuss this matter further after the Japanese envoy leaves. We bought this thing at a high price, so we should sell it to them for an even higher price to avoid losing money!"

"The Crown Prince is indeed very thoughtful. The money we spent has gone back into our pockets, and we even got some radishes for free!"

Zhu Yunwen also grabbed a slice of radish and put it in his mouth. If there aren't enough radishes, seafood will make up for it. Dongdao should just wait for a food shortage!