Why is it that since they are all legitimate sons, they are destined to be unable to ascend to the throne?

If the eldest son of the emperor is not very intelligent, but the second son of the emperor has some talent, then it is even easier for him to have some ulterior motives.

Little Zhu remembered something and said, "Great-grandfather, our father only liked daughters, he only liked Ruyi."

"No matter how much your father dotes on Ruyi, she's still just a girl. Your father knows this, and he won't raise a princess like her." Old Zhu said calmly, "Think about it yourself, has your father taught anyone else what he taught you? Ruyi is so favored, yet your father lets her read memorials and allows her to go to court? Don't overthink it, your father still favors you."

Little Zhu thought about it and realized that it did make sense, that it seemed to be true.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang had some 'taken-for-granted' awareness from a young age. For example, he felt that the Ming Dynasty should belong to him, and that he was the most special one in the palace. He was the third most powerful person in the Ming Dynasty.

While Old Zhu continued to teach Little Zhu, and while they lingered there with no intention of returning to the capital, Zhu Yunying didn't have much 'leisure' to spare. He had many things to do and was indeed very busy.

After reviewing the official reports from the front lines, Wu Gao led his large army from Weihaiwei straight towards Gyeonggi Province in Goryeo, preparing to land at Incheon. As a detachment, this large army crossing the sea for combat indeed needed to ensure logistical support in order to establish a foothold in Incheon.

Meanwhile, the army led by Fu Youde and Xu Huizu crossed the Yalu River and successfully captured Shuozhou and Longchuan in Pyongan Province, with their advance pointing directly at Dingzhou, the capital of Pyongan North Province. Of the so-called eight provinces of Korea, Pyongan Province was now the first major target.

In reality, another army set out from Jianzhou Sanwei, crossed the Yalu River, and headed straight for Hamgyong Province. This was actually the end of the Yuan Dynasty, when the Goryeo Dynasty took the opportunity to expand its territory northward, especially in the northeast. It not only captured the Yuan Dynasty's Shuangcheng General Administration, but also took advantage of the situation to advance northward.

After usurping the throne, Yi Seong-gye sent people to pacify the Jurchen people, the indigenous people of northeastern Korea, and sent the northeastern governor to pacify Yi Ji-ran, who then occupied Gajju and Kongju, thus reaching the Tumen River.

These areas were originally the territory of the Liao and Jin dynasties. Goryeo was able to seize the opportunity and continuously developed by taking advantage of the turmoil in the Central Plains.

"It seems things are going smoothly so far," Zhu Yunying said with a smile. "The early stages of the battle should be going well, but the later it goes, the more difficult it will likely become. After all, we haven't even reached the capital yet."

Zhu Yunying was naturally very concerned about this matter, but he also knew that he didn't seem to have much say in it. He only needed to set the strategic objectives, leaving the actual execution to the generals in charge of the troops.

Looking at Wang Chengen, Zhu Yunying asked, "Has there been any trouble at the Zhongshan Prince's residence lately?"

Wang Chengen immediately said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Zhongshan's family is, after all, the Empress's maternal clan. How could anyone be so foolish as to cause trouble?"

Zhu Yunying smiled and nodded, then said, "Then let Fu Zhong and Aunt come over, and we'll have a nice family dinner with Aunt and Uncle."

Fu Zhong, after all, is Fu Youde's eldest son and also Zhu Yunying's son-in-law. Fu Youde should still be given some respect, as he is a great general who fought for the country, and Zhu Yunying needs to take good care of their families.

This isn't just because Fu Youde's campaign was going smoothly that he received such treatment. Zhu Yunying had also hosted banquets for the families of many generals in the past, and he was always quite enthusiastic about winning people's hearts, which proved to be quite effective.

Wang Chengen naturally knew what to do; for now, he was only inviting Fu Youde's eldest son. He estimated that in a few days, the families of those prominent generals would be entering the palace to receive a banquet from the emperor.

This is a kind of dignity and honor, a divine grace that countless people hope to receive while fighting on the battlefield, and it also reflects their value.

The idea of ​​bestowing titles and honors upon one's son and wife was undoubtedly the dream of many military generals. They not only wanted to demonstrate their own value but also to make their families more glorious, wealthy, and prominent.

Successful war naturally means peace and prosperity, and the rear areas can also enjoy such glory!

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