Zhu Yuanzhang was quite low-key and did not live an extravagant life.

The old eunuch initially wanted to bring some guards to protect His Majesty's safety, but Zhu Yuanzhang refused.

"Just have a few guards follow along!"

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see if the people of Zhu Yunwen's small town were really that happy.

"Your Majesty... Your Lordship, welcome to my town! Today I've prepared food you've never tasted before!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, looking at the surrounding buildings as he walked.

Most of the space was converted into warehouses, where distilled liquor and other items that Zhu Yuanzhang had never heard of or seen before were stored.

He looked at it little by little, his eyes full of curiosity.

As for Young Master Yue, who was following behind, his eyes widened even more.

Although their country was just a vassal state, its economic development was remarkable, and it traded with various countries.

If we're talking about experience, then Young Master Yue is definitely more knowledgeable, but these little trinkets of Zhu Yunwen's are truly something he's never seen before!

"Your Highness, what is this?"

Young Master Yue pointed to a glass bottle and asked with some surprise.

"This is a wonderful thing, it's called perfume. It smells amazing and the fragrance lasts a long time. Only my two younger sisters use it. Other women can't buy it even if they have money!"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood after hearing his explanation.

"No wonder everyone in the palace is saying that your two younger sisters can attract butterflies; it turns out the credit goes to you!"

"Your Majesty, you flatter me. I was just doing it casually for fun!"

Upon hearing this, Young Master Yue's eyes widened even more. Just playing around? That's too easy to say!

Young Master Yue admired Zhu Yunwen's abilities even more.

Finally, we arrived at Zhu Yunwen's workshop. The workers inside were working enthusiastically, and the work looked very arduous.

Strangely enough, these people didn't look tired at all; on the contrary, they looked happy and content.

No matter how heavy the task, the group supported each other and worked together.

Just as the three of them came out of the distillery, the sound of reading aloud came from the other side of the town.

"Your Highness, is there a school in your town?"

Zhu Yuntong nodded.

"Since both parents are out working and the children have nothing to do, I figured they might as well learn some characters, so I opened a school!"

At this moment, the teacher was leading the children in reciting the Three Character Classic. The catchy text and simple, easy-to-understand principles made Zhu Yuanzhang nod repeatedly.

"What need do these people have for cultural knowledge? Isn't Your Highness afraid that if they know too much and understand too much, they will rebel?"

"I dare say the people in my town don't know how! If you don't believe me, Young Master Yue, you can go and test them!"

Young Master Yue naturally didn't believe it.

The group wandered around the town a couple more times, and everything there broadened Yue Gongzi's horizons, especially seeing Zhu Yunwen's experimental field.

The morning passed quickly, and Young Master Yue's stomach was already rumbling.

"Your Majesty, I cooked a delicious meal for lunch today!"

After a morning of fun, Zhu Yuanzhang grew even more fond of his grandson, who was full of clever and ingenious ideas!

Several people sat around a round table, and a huge stove was brought up, its red broth wafting out a fragrant aroma.

"What is this? I've traveled all over the country for so many years and I've never seen anything like it before!"

Young Master Yue was very curious; this Zhu Yunwen was truly remarkable.

"This is called hot pot. Just boil the water, put the food in and cook it until it's done. It tastes delicious!"

Soon, the water in the stove was bubbling and gurgling, and a fragrant and spicy aroma filled the air.

Zhu Yuanzhang casually picked up a piece of meat and boiled it in water for a while.

The delicious taste is unparalleled; the freshness of the mutton combined with a unique spiciness makes it irresistible.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was eating so happily, Young Master Yue also added a piece of meat for himself.

"My goodness, such delicious food must only exist in heaven! Your Highness, you truly impress me!"

Young Master Yue has tasted delicacies from all over the world, but none of them have tasted anything as delicious as this!

Zhu Yunwen nodded and put a piece of meat in his mouth.

Hot pot is delicious, but don't overindulge!

Young Master Yue assumed the other person was worried that he ate too much, so he just rolled his eyes at them.

"You're so stingy! It's just a couple of bites of your meat!"

Zhu Yunwen did not reveal the truth; he was simply worried that the other person's anus could not take it!

The three men ate and talked, and soon the topic turned to Zhu Yunwen's pledge to the army.

"Grandpa, was I too impulsive that day?"

"It's alright. Has the Crown Prince forgotten that my greatest skill is dealing with those ministers? You just need to protect yourself. As for military orders, I'll take care of them for you!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang say this, a wave of emotion welled up in my heart.

"Don't worry, Grandfather, I will definitely return in triumph!"

"Yes, I believe in you! Grandpa will give you his full support!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes reddened as he said this.

However, he quickly changed the subject.

"It's just that the national treasury has been a bit tight these past two years, especially because those shameless guys have been embezzling."

"Grandfather, I don't need much silver to fight the Japanese pirates. All I need is for you to help me find the people I need!"

Upon hearing their conversation, Young Master Yue quickly stood up.

"If Your Majesty does not mind, I can provide the funds for the Ming Dynasty's resistance against the Japanese pirates. This can be considered as repaying the Ming Dynasty for sparing my life. Moreover, back then in the Ming Dynasty, only Your Highness was with me!"

Zhu Yunwen certainly didn't believe that this guy was only acting out of childhood friendship; he probably wanted the Ming Dynasty to give something in return.

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