Xu Yungong didn't need to remind him of these things. Zhu Xiong Ying was full of confidence. "You don't need to worry about these things. I'm establishing the capital in Beiping, so naturally I need gunpowder. After returning to the mansion today, you should draft a memorial stating that Beiping needs firearms and request His Majesty to send personnel from the Ordnance Bureau and the Weapon Bureau."

Xu Yungong immediately understood that there were some things that the Crown Prince should not speak up on his own, especially some things that seemed sensitive. In such cases, it was necessary for some civil and military officials to step forward.

However, since these memorials will be delivered by the Crown Prince, some people are probably quite clear about their meaning, and many will likely understand the Crown Prince's decisions and intentions.

Firearms, if they need to be used, must still be used; if they need to be developed, they must still be developed. This was something that Zhu Xiong Ying cared about and was extremely sensitive to, as it was a matter of historical development.

In fact, firearms had already begun to develop quite well during the Yuan Dynasty. Now, firearms are even more powerful and have made considerable progress.

What Zhu Xiong Ying needed to do was to further advance the development of firearms. Although he was not an outstanding craftsman and could not produce patents for nitroglycerin explosives like Nobel, his vision was still trustworthy.

Compared to some people today, Zhu Xiong Ying's vision is trustworthy. Moreover, as the Crown Prince, he has ample resources at his disposal. He doesn't need to be holed up in a laboratory researching explosives; a single order from him will mobilize many people to work on explosives research.

Zhu Xiong Ying is very clear about his identity and abilities. He also knows that he cannot always do things personally, such as unlocking skills. What he can do is to leverage the power of the country to solve these problems.

If that's the case, it wouldn't be difficult for Zhu Xiong Ying. Moreover, if a small Ministry of Works or one of the Twelve Directorates were built in Beiping Prefecture, Zhu Xiong Ying could better formulate rules and requirements.

Xu Yungong still needed to continue training his troops, and Zhu Xiong Ying simply observed the Ming border army's drills and preparations, which was enough for him.

The Ming Dynasty of today is no longer a country that has enjoyed a long period of peace and tranquility. There is no longer a time when weapons are stored away and horses are let graze freely. The Ming army is now extremely powerful, and the Ming royal army holds the initiative and advantage when facing foreign tribes.

War is often not just about the strength of a single branch of the military; it is also a reflection of a country's comprehensive strength.

Zhu Xiong Ying was fairly satisfied. Seeing the state of the Ming army, he believed that things would proceed smoothly in the future, and he was full of confidence.