Zhu Yunwen left the imperial study and went straight back to the town. He walked to the training ground, where the soldiers were training intensively.

Everyone was drenched in sweat, yet their faces remained resolute.

At first, only the people in the first group could run fifty laps, but now more and more people are keeping up.

Everyone felt that their physical fitness had improved significantly, and Zhu Yunwen smiled for the first time.

But for some reason, the soldiers always felt that the smile had a hint of conspiracy.

"Everyone has had a tough time training these past two days!"

"Not tired! Not tired!"

Zhu Yunwen was quite satisfied with everyone's answers.

"With the Japanese pirates rampant now, we must increase the difficulty of our training to ensure victory. Remember, on the battlefield, even the slightest negligence could cost everyone their lives!"

Zhu Yunwen was absolutely right; even if he died, he wouldn't want his brothers to be implicated.

Over the past three days, the hearts of the five hundred people have become one, and they are thinking more about the people around them.

"After this week, we will train in military formations. I require you to unconditionally trust the people around you. Only with a high degree of tacit understanding can the formations be used to their fullest potential!"

After receiving their orders, the soldiers trained even more diligently.

Zhu Yuntong patted the dust off his clothes and carefully observed his small training ground.

There's an open space over there where you can dig a water trough, and there's a stream flowing down the mountain behind it.

The extradition is a good thing, and the water can be used for irrigation, which is killing two birds with one stone!

He was deep in thought when he heard a woman's voice beside him.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has been so busy lately, he's even forgotten to go home!"

Looking at Zhao Qingzhu's slightly reproachful face, Zhu Yuntong couldn't help but pinch it.

"Your Highness, we are outside, please be mindful of the consequences!"

Unexpectedly, a woman like Zhao Qingzhu has a unique charm when she's shy.

"I'll take you somewhere!"

After saying that, he took Zhao Qingzhu's hand and walked out of the training ground.

The soldiers behind her joined in the commotion, making Zhao Qingzhu even more embarrassed.

Where are you taking me?

Zhu Yuntong took Zhao Qingzhu's hand and went to the back mountain. He felt that the air on the mountain was fresh and not so stuffy.

"Look over there."

Zhu Yunwen pointed and saw a clear spring behind the lush forest.

This is the source that Zhu Yunwen is preparing to divert. The spring water is crystal clear and looks very refreshing.

Zhao Qingzhu walked to the spring and pointed at the water in disbelief.

"I never imagined there was such a wonderful place in the back mountains."

"I discovered this place by chance. I plan to dig a canal here to bring the water to the town!"

Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's idea, Zhao Qingzhu's brows furrowed slightly.

It's important to understand that digging irrigation ditches isn't something that can be done in a day or two. It's not just a waste of manpower and resources; if the extradition attempt fails, there's a risk of being held accountable.

Seeing through the girl's thoughts, Zhu Yunwen put his arm around her waist.

"No, what you're worried about will never happen."

Zhao Qingzhu was startled by this sudden intimate gesture, and blushed as she tried to push Zhu Yunzhu away.

"Don't worry, I'll marry you after I drive out the Japanese pirates!"

"What's wrong with Your Highness today?"

Zhu Yunwen shook his head; there were some things he couldn't say.

The two returned directly to the East Palace, but unexpectedly found many refugees on the streets of Kyoto.

"Recently, there has been a sudden increase in the number of refugees. The Japanese pirates have indeed caused a great deal of harm!"

"Once I've trained this team, I can completely resolve this matter!"

Zhao Qingzhu nodded, looking at the refugees in front of her, feeling a mix of emotions.

Zhu Yunwen sat in the carriage, gazing at the street outside.

Zhu Yunwen's small force was far from sufficient. Looking at the refugees on the street, he suddenly thought of someone.

"Qingzhu, do you know that there is a place in the Ming Dynasty called the Bureau of Military Affairs?"

"Of course, but this department is not valued now. After all, the Ming Dynasty has valued civil affairs over military affairs since its founding, so only one person is still stationed here!"

"But that Zhang Bin?"

Zhao Qingzhu nodded, not understanding why Zhu Yuntong would suddenly bring up this person, who had been in the Bureau of Officials for who knows how many years.

Zhang Bin was originally the top scholar in the imperial examination, but unfortunately he was not good at making friends in officialdom, and many people did not have a good impression of him.

Moreover, he ranked among the top two in the imperial examinations twice in a row, which shows how intelligent he is. However, he is still only a minor official of the sixth rank, and he seems like a fool no matter how you look at it.

If such a person is really given an important position, will it affect Zhu Yunwen?

"Your Highness, would you like to consider whether this man is a suitable match?"

Zhu Yunwen nodded. There were some things that only this person could do!

"As far as I know, this person is familiar with all kinds of military formations, especially the chain formation and the yin-yang formation, which he has mastered to perfection. This is exactly the kind of talent I need!"

Zhao Qingzhu looked at Zhu Yunwen with some surprise. Even Zhu Yuanzhang did not know about this, so how did he know?

In fact, Zhu Yunwen did not know this person before, but learned about him from an unofficial history.

In reality, he didn't accomplish much; it was just that his only disciple used these two formations to help the Ming Dynasty overcome several crises.

"I'm going to meet this person tomorrow!"

Zhao Qingzhu nodded in agreement, her admiration for Zhu Yunwen reaching a new level.

Zhu Yunwen slept soundly through the night without any dreams, until the next morning.

Looking at the sunlight outside the window, I thought of the person I mentioned yesterday, and wondered if the trip would go smoothly.

Decades ago, the Bureau of Military Affairs was considered an important department of the imperial court, and most of its officials studied military strategy.

Zhang Bin was one of them, and his familiarity with military strategy was probably second to none in the Ming Dynasty.

After the situation in the imperial court stabilized, the role of Zhang Bin and others diminished, and the Bureau of Personnel gradually faded from public view.

Zhu Yunwen sat inside the carriage, looking around.

The closer you get to the office, the more desolate the surrounding scenery seems to become.

A sense of desolation and defeat washed over him, and Zhu Yunwen shook his head.

If I hadn't spent the last two days searching my mind for anyone and anything that could help me, I probably wouldn't have remembered such a person.

"Your Highness, are you really planning to go there? I've heard that Lord Zhang is eccentric and difficult to get along with!"

The driver was a young eunuch. Normally, his master's affairs wouldn't concern him much, but Zhu Yunwen was different.

He was the first master to speak to him kindly.

"Well, it would be strange if someone didn't develop an odd personality after living in such an environment for so many years. It's alright, I'm just going to take a look. As for whether we'll be able to invite Zhang Bin, that's all up to fate!"

The eunuch gave the horse a hard slap on the rump, which startled the horse, causing it to run even faster.

Before long, a dilapidated building came into Zhu Yunwen's view.

The three large characters above read: Zhifangsi!