At this point, the entire area surrounding the Ming Dynasty was in a safe environment. Although there were many countries overseas, none of them posed a threat.

Putting aside the fact that those countries were not as powerful as the Ming Dynasty, even if some powerful countries emerged, there was nothing to worry about for the time being.

As of now, apart from the Ming Dynasty, none of the other nations possess the capability for naval warfare.

With internal and external troubles completely resolved, the Ming Dynasty will now be a time of peace and prosperity, where the world is at peace.

Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of the crown prince, has finally paved a smooth road for his future while still in his position.

He had already resolved many issues before even ascending the throne.

...

Inside the East Palace.

The officials from the Six Ministries, along with Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Yang Shiqi, reported some information to Zhu Yunwen. Afterward, Zhu Yunwen smiled and waved for them to leave.

Then he said to Zhao Qingzhu:

"The world has become a great harmony, a prosperous age, a world where everyone can live in peace and enjoy life."

Finally, I don't have to worry about some things anymore.

Zhao Qingzhu smiled and said to Zhu Yuntong:

"In just one or two years, they accomplished what many emperors could not do in their entire lives. It is truly remarkable that the world is now in such a good state."

Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath, then looked at Zhao Qingzhu and said:

"Now I don't have to think about most things anymore. I also want to spend this time with you. We don't have to worry about anything, and we can finally relax and rest."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingzhu's eyes lit up, and she said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Is Your Highness the Crown Prince planning to take me sightseeing?"

Zhu Yunwen said:

"That's right, we've worked so hard for so long, let's have some fun and relax. Besides, we don't have many years left to play."

Hearing this, Zhao Qingzhu asked in confusion:

"What does His Highness the Crown Prince mean by that?"

Zhu Yunwen remained silent for a while; others might not know, but he certainly did.

Zhu Yuanzhang will pass away in about five or six years. After Zhu Yuanzhang's death, even if the world is at peace, there will still be some things that require a leader.

Zhu Yunwen had to sit on the throne and truly shoulder the responsibilities he would have to bear for a long time.

Therefore, he could relax a bit in the next few years, since there was really nothing going on in the Ming Dynasty, and he didn't need to rush to become emperor.

However, after these few years, once Zhu Yuanzhang passes away, Zhu Yunwen will become the emperor. Even if the world is peaceful and there is nothing to do, he will still be busy.

It will never be like it is now, where I can easily and peacefully travel and enjoy myself.

Therefore, he feels that he should still be able to go out and relax.

While you're young, while the responsibilities on your shoulders aren't too great, and while your status isn't too outrageous.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhao Qingzhu and said:

"It's decided then. I'll tell Grandfather about it later."

Zhao Qingzhu nodded excitedly, and then Zhu Yunwen went to the Imperial Study.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Yunwen arrive, he poured him a cup of tea, and the grandfather and grandson discussed the current situation and environment of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang always had a smile on his face. He looked at Zhu Yunwen and said:

“God has been kind to me, yet he has also been kind to me. I suffered a lot in my early years. I had no parents and lived a life even poorer than children from poor families.”

Later, he gradually embarked on the path of rebellion, accumulating numerous merits along the way and rising higher and higher in rank. He thought he would finally escape this life of poverty?

But I never imagined that becoming emperor would be even more difficult. I lost my wife in middle age and my son in old age. Several of my sons and grandsons died.

I thought it was God punishing me, Zhu Yuanzhang, for committing too many atrocities, but upon reflection, I realized it wasn't.

Because God has blessed me with such a talented grandson as you, Yunhu. You are the pride of our Zhu family.

You have accomplished countless things that many emperors failed to achieve even after dedicating their entire lives or even being close to an entire dynasty.

You have even accomplished all the great feats in one person—military, civilian, everything—you have achieved it all. The Ming Dynasty has undeniably become the world's undisputed hegemon…

Zhu Yunwen listened quietly to Zhu Yuanzhang's impassioned speech, then put the tea aside, took out some wine, and drank with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yunwen didn't usually drink much, and the wine at this time wasn't too strong, but the grandfather and grandson still got drunk.