Seeing that Zhu Xiong Ying remained silent, Old Zhu continued, "We know you're afraid of us and have reservations, but neither will we, nor will your father. We're happy that you've made something of yourself. On another note, the navy's current strength is thanks to your efforts in cobbling together resources over the years, and it was your people who found that silver mine."

It's all thanks to our grandson, it's all thanks to our grandson.

As for the fact that the navy originally had a good foundation, or that there were many capable figures in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, etc., Old Zhu selectively ignored them. In short, it was his grandson's great talent and strategy!

Zhu Xiong Ying didn't say anything more about these matters, but suddenly thought, "Grandpa, things have gone smoothly in Korea and Japan. Shouldn't we go for a trip to the north next?"

Old Zhu smiled, but also said with some regret, "I wanted to take my grandson to the north for a trip, but there are some things in Beijing that require me to go back."

Zhu Xiong Ying was taken aback. There shouldn't be too much going on. The rectification of officialdom was progressing smoothly, and there weren't any major battles. Moreover, Zhu Xiong Ying had never doubted the Emperor's ability to handle state affairs.

Suddenly, Zhu Xiong Ying felt a surge of anxiety. "Grandpa Emperor, are you hiding something from me?"

Old Zhu laughed heartily, then said in an annoyed tone, "What could I possibly be hiding from you? It's just that your father was overworked the other day, so we have to go back and check on him."

Zhu Xiong Ying's heart began to pound. It seemed that Zhu Biao had died of illness. But that didn't make sense either; historically, Zhu Biao had fallen ill after inspecting Xi'an. But in this life, Zhu Biao's inspection tour of Xi'an had been brought forward considerably.

Moreover, although Lao Zhu is killing people quite a lot now, it doesn't seem to have put too much pressure on Da Zhu. Da Zhu isn't a soft-hearted person, and many of the killings are decided by Lao Zhu and Da Zhu in consultation.

“Your father is just a little tired. Let’s go back and check on the government.” Old Zhu said, comforting Zhu Xiong Ying. “If this hadn’t happened, we would have gone to the north with you. Once your father is better, we can go there again.”

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, then asked, "Grandpa Emperor, would you like to go back and visit as well?"

Old Zhu shook his head and said seriously, "It's good that we're going back. There are too many things to do in the north, and we can't do without you right now. You need to do more for us, both military and political affairs. Otherwise, your father will be tired, and your imperial grandfather will be tired too, understand?"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded affirmatively and said, "Yes, grandson will remember it."

Suddenly, Zhu Xiong Ying was speechless: he wielded considerable power, second only to Old Zhu and Big Zhu. But if Old Zhu and Big Zhu wanted to hide anything from him, it would be effortless.

It seems it's still not strong enough!