Looking at the new type of musket in his hand, this was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang came into contact with the concept of "small".

Before, Zhu Yuanzhang's idea about firearms was "big".

What to do if the artillery power is not enough.

Then build bigger cannons and use more gunpowder, and naturally the power will increase.

Zhu Yuanzhang was able to conquer the world thanks in large part to the power of firearms.

Especially for the Mongol cavalry, although they were the remnants of a force, Zhu Yuanzhang's army was mainly composed of peasant troops.

The key to repeated victory in battle is the ability to suppress cavalry with artillery.

A large number of artillery shells were fired in turn, and the huge noise and splash damage could greatly interfere with the cavalry's horses, thus annihilating the enemy in one fell swoop.

The Gunpowder Bureau's research on firearms has always been carried out in accordance with Zhu Yuanzhang's ideas.

The structure of a musket is exactly the same as that of a cannon, except that it is more convenient to carry.

But this matchlock gun, especially after the eunuch from the Gunpowder Department explained it, made Zhu Yuanzhang realize that if this matchlock gun could really be made, it might be able to completely replace archers.

Zhu Yuanzhang's keen sense of war made him realize the importance of the matchlock gun.

"Pass on my decree and instruct all craftsmen to make this matchlock gun for us within the shortest possible time." Zhu Yuanzhang ordered in a deep voice.

"I obey your order."

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood why his eldest grandson always had the urge to hit this and that.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang now also has the same impulse.

Such a powerful weapon, if it really has the power that my eldest grandson described.

What other enemy forces can stop us?

There are cannons for sieges and matchlocks for field battles. Zhu Yuanzhang has already felt that when these matchlocks appear on the battlefield, they will bring a devastating blow to the enemy.

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The Qin Palace in the capital.

Zhu Chong was in the yard, painting while looking at the small pond in front of him.

Since Deng was sentenced to death, Zhu Chong experienced the initial sadness and became a completely different person.

Even began to cultivate one's character.

No matter what, he is the second son of the emperor after all, and he knows in his heart that as long as he waits quietly, that day will come.

Even just yesterday, my father sent an order to choose another concubine for me.

As for Zhu Chong's wife, Wang, there was actually no love between the two of them.

Because Wang was young, she did not join the army of her brother, Henan King Kuokuo Timur, also known as Wang Baobao.

After the Ming army occupied Henan, she inevitably became a citizen of the Ming Dynasty.

The failure of Wang Baobao's surrender made Zhu Yuanzhang respect Baobao even more.

So later, Zhu Yuanzhang made the decision: to marry Baobao's sister Wang to his second son, Prince of Qin Zhu Chong.

In September of the fourth year of Hongwu, Wang Baobao's younger sister was canonized as the Princess of Qin.

Wang had a strong character and maintained her political opposition stance, firmly resisting and opposing this marriage.

But this was meaningless in front of the iron-blooded Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born a monk and a beggar, regarded human life as worthless. He even slaughtered the founding heroes, let alone the Wang family.

And Qin King Zhu Chong was obviously not satisfied with Wang. This might be a problem of aesthetics. After all, Wang's appearance might not be very high in the eyes of people in the Central Plains.

So there is no need to explain this relationship.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care about these, but he didn't expect that the person he arranged later, Deng Yu's daughter, Deng, was a femme fatale.

So this time, he planned to arrange another virtuous concubine for the second son Zhu Chong.

After Zhu Chong got over his sadness, he didn't have any objections. After all, he grew up in a military camp and it was easier for him to accept separation and death.

Sometimes I even have a little expectation that my father can arrange a good-looking concubine for me.

In terms of status and position, Prince of Qin Zhu Chong has already reached the top level of the entire Ming Dynasty.

In fact, now that his eldest brother Zhu Biao has passed away and his son is still young, Zhu Chong is the most qualified to inherit the throne.

However, it is obvious that Zhu Chong may have some ideas about the throne, but his desire is not too high.

Just when Zhu Chong was enjoying himself, the butler came to report: "Your Highness, the Prince of Jin has come to the palace."

"Third brother? Why did he come to see me? Isn't he afraid of being scolded by the emperor?"

Zhu Chong was stunned and accidentally dropped ink on the almost perfect painting.

Coming back to his senses, Zhu Chong didn't care about it and said to the housekeeper, "Please let my third brother in."

Soon, King Jin Zhu Gang entered through the gate of the courtyard.

"Second brother, it's still more comfortable here." After Zhu Gang came in, he laughed and said to Zhu Chong.

Apparently the two had a pretty good relationship.

Zhu Chong was born two years earlier than Zhu Gang. Unlike Zhu Di, they were both born of the same mother, which makes a completely different concept.

"Okay, third brother, stop laughing at me. You know the little things I'm dealing with. Why did you come here today? Is there something wrong?" Zhu Chong felt much better when he saw his younger brother, and asked.

"If it's okay, I can't come to see my second brother." Zhu Gang asked back.

"Come on, my father has me locked up. How dare you come to see me and risk being scolded by him?" Zhu Chong said disdainfully.

Among three brothers, only the eldest brother Zhu Biao dared to talk back to his father. As for the other brothers, a single glare from his father would frighten them so much that their legs would go limp.

When Zhu Gang heard his second brother talking about his father, he was suddenly speechless.

Although there are definitely no Jinyiwei of my father in my second brother's mansion, the fear of my father has been engraved in his bones since childhood.

Zhu Gang stopped teasing and walked towards the pavilion with Zhu Chong.

Inside the pavilion, the two brothers sat facing each other, and the servants prepared tea and brought it up to them. At Zhu Chong's signal, all the servants in the yard retreated.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Zhu Chong asked directly.

"Second brother, you must have heard about the recent events in the Xiaoling Mausoleum." Zhu Gang said directly.

Zhu Chong frowned: "Is it about my nephew?"

Although Zhu Chong was imprisoned, it did not mean that he knew nothing about the news from the outside world. Moreover, almost everyone in the capital knew about this matter, so of course Zhu Chong knew about it.

Zhu Gang nodded, and then said, "There is a teahouse called Ping'an Teahouse on the bank of Qinhuai River. Its breakfast is very famous. I think my second brother should know about it."

Hearing this, Zhu Chong's mouth curled up and he replied, "I know."

How could I not know? My concubine wanted to eat the cakes in this teahouse, so she asked the butler to call someone over.

The person didn't come, but my father's jade pendant came, and it was broken by Deng.

I was almost beaten to death by my father in the Huagai Palace.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang said in a gloomy voice, "Second brother, do you know the name and appearance of the owner of this teahouse?"

When Zhu Chong heard this, he was a little puzzled and said, "Who else could it be? Of course it's my nephew."

Zhu Gang paused and asked, "Does Second Brother know?"

"How could I not know?" Zhu Chong was suddenly embarrassed. If he was not his 'real' nephew, he might have really been discounted by his father.

Thinking of his father's furious look when he confronted him, Zhu Chong couldn't help but shudder.

"Well, since my second brother knows, I won't say much. Father summoned Lan Yu back. If I'm right, he is preparing to crown his eldest nephew as the crown prince."

"After all, you know the relationship between Lan Yu and my sister-in-law."

"There is no one on Yulectemür's side now, and my father is really thinking of sending someone over. I think this is my second brother's chance." Zhu Gang said.

Zhu Chong was very smart. He immediately understood what his third brother Zhu Gang meant and asked, "Are you saying that this matter falls on my eldest nephew?"

Zhu Gang nodded and said, "That's right. As long as my nephew comes forward and says a few words, my second brother will surely be able to escape the suffering of confinement."

"I think my second brother is also aware of the situation on Yulu Timur's side. It's just a credit that is within easy reach."

"With this achievement, at least my father will have a way out."

"Besides, the Ming Empire may still be ruled by my nephew in the future. Now he has lost his memory and doesn't recognize you and me. We need to get to know each other again."