Continue preparing for work; Zhu Yunying has a lot to do, and the emperor can't afford to be too idle.

Zhu Yunying continued reviewing memorials; he still had much to do. He felt there was much more he needed to do. He knew the court had several actions planned for the coming period.

All of this meant that Zhu Yunying couldn't sit idle; he knew he needed to get moving. As for the bigger picture, Zhu Yunying was never lacking in ambition; what he needed to do was steer the ever-growing ship of the Ming Dynasty in a better direction.

There's no need to brave the winds and waves. It's better for the Ming Dynasty to have fewer setbacks and take each step smoothly. That would be ideal.

All I need to do is review the memorials and fulfill my duties; that's enough.

Wang Chengen approached and whispered, "Your Majesty, Song Zhong has arrived."

The fact that the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard took the initiative to request an audience clearly indicates that something significant has occurred. Such a person, seemingly in a sensitive position and with a special status, is also the type who "wouldn't visit unless there was a reason," so perhaps we should all be on high alert now.

Zhu Yunying nodded. He understood Song Zhong's personality perfectly. It seemed something had happened, something beyond his expectations. After all, Zhu Yunying hadn't given Song Zhong any 'special mission'.

Upon entering the Wuying Hall, Song Zhong did not hesitate for a moment, “I pay my respects to Your Majesty.”

Zhu Yunying smiled and raised his hand, saying, "Rise."

Song Zhong was also part of Zhu Yunying's inner circle. He knew about Zhu Yunying's past dream of joining the military, so he didn't address him as "your subject" but as a military officer. He was a clever man who knew how to please Zhu Yunying.

Zhu Yunying didn't stand on ceremony and asked directly, "Is there something you need this time?"

Song Zhong didn't hide anything and said, "Your Majesty, it's about the South Seas. The fleet has returned, but with the weather like this, it's probably not a good time to go to Liaodong."

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