“Ahem.”

The commander-in-chief sitting at the top coughed twice, and the generals who were arguing below the stage suddenly quieted down.

"The matter of the state master needing us to transport food back will probably have to be delayed, but everyone doesn't need to worry too much."

"When I came here, I personally met with the Imperial Master, and even received his secret order."

"The Imperial Master is also worried that the situation on Tsushima Island will not be very good, and there is even a possibility that the food will be destroyed and transferred. In this regard, the Imperial Master has taken precautions."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Goryeo generals below immediately became happy.

"I was saying it, the Imperial Master is a master of foresight and planning. How could he not guess the situation here? It seems he has been prepared for it."

"General, please tell me what secret order the Imperial Master has issued. Is he going to send us food?"

"They will definitely send us food. Otherwise, how can we hold out for the next few months? I'm afraid that before the Japanese troops arrive, our brothers will have already starved to death."

Listening to the generals' speculations, the commander felt a little embarrassed, but still said, "If we really encounter a big problem here, the state master will certainly not stand by and watch us die, so don't worry."

"As for the secret order from the Imperial Master, it is a special order given to us in light of the current situation. You can act as you see fit."

"Especially when food is insufficient, we can take the initiative to send troops to collect food from the Japanese mainland."

"According to the Imperial Master, this time we are pacifying the Japanese pirates, not Japan itself. However, the Japanese government is not taking any action at the moment, so we can only go over and help."

"Even if it's help, the Japanese people will of course bear part of the rations needed by the army."

"Brothers, this is the truth."

More than a dozen generals suddenly became delighted.

The bearded general who had spoken earlier even stood up and asked, "General, are you serious?"

The commander said unhappily, "There is no joking in the army. Do you think I am joking with you?"

The bearded general immediately laughed: "Don't blame me, General. I just think that the State Master really understands our thoughts by making such an arrangement."

"These Japanese bandits are no match for our army. If they are allowed to invade Korea, we must return double the damage we have suffered over the years."

Upon hearing this, all the generals burst into laughter happily.

Now they are full of confidence. The Japanese army in Tsushima Island has been completely destroyed, and the loss of the Goryeo army is less than 10,000 people. This is an absolute victory.

After this battle, the Goryeo generals discovered that the Japanese army was so weak. The reason why the coastal areas were invaded by Japanese pirates was simply because they were difficult to find.

Now we are going straight to Huanglong and see where they can hide.

When the commander saw the reactions of his generals, he sighed in his heart: Now that the military’s morale is good, it’s time for us to take a trip to Japan.

…

Today, Zhu Ying only randomly checked less than eight guard posts, but he was still quite satisfied.

As a garrison stationed in the capital, it is currently the place where the elite troops of the entire Ming Dynasty are stationed, and most of the soldiers have experienced direct battlefield experience.

Even the soldiers guarding the border are still somewhat inferior to the elite troops in the capital.

This is also closely related to the fact that the Ming Dynasty has been established for less than 30 years, and the most elite soldiers are naturally responsible for defending the capital.

The real corruption only begins after several generations, when there is no war, and the soldiers in the frontier areas will far surpass those in the capital.

Zhu Ying understood this point very well, so he had already started planning in his mind that the elite troops in the capital must have the qualifications to guard the border before they could be formally incorporated.

This means that if you want to serve as a soldier in the capital, you must guard the border for at least five years before you can take up the position.

The hereditary system of the military household system must be broken.

At present, Zhu Ying is not in a hurry to talk to the old man about these things. After all, he is still young and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

The soldiers of the capital's garrisons performed very well in the new training programs, except for a few who could not tell left from right and used the same hands and feet due to illiteracy. The majority of them had good physical fitness and were disciplined and obedient.

When the military parade comes, there will be something to see.

When it was almost dark, Zhu Ying returned to Kunning Palace to continue reviewing memorials.

It is impossible to stop the review of memorials.

Everything that happens in various places every day is reflected in memorials. While in the palace, one can only obtain intelligence information about the entire Ming Dynasty through these.

"Your Highness, His Highness Yunwen requests to see you."

Not long after, Guo Zhong came in to report.

"Let him in."

Zhu Ying put down the pen in his hand and said.

Zhu Ying felt a little confused about Zhu Yunwen coming to see him. According to the current situation, although Zhu Yunwen did not hate him, he definitely did not want to meet him.

This was very obvious during the morning court sessions. Every time during the morning court sessions, Zhu Yunwen would subconsciously avoid his gaze.

Soon, Zhu Yunwen came in, bowed and said, "Your humble servant Yunwen greets you, elder brother."

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "Second brother, why are you coming to see me at this time? What's the matter?"

Zhu Ying had a lot of things to do every day, so he was too lazy to go around in circles and just asked directly.

Zhu Yunwen obviously didn't expect his elder brother to be so direct, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

Zhu Ying chuckled and said, "It's my fault. Please sit down first. Yueqing, bring my treasured tea and make a pot for my second brother."

Zhu Yunwen was at a loss for words and could only quickly say, "Thank you, brother."

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "We are brothers, so why should we even say thank you? However, I have been very busy lately, so please don't blame me for being cold to you."

Zhu Ying did not have much targeting towards Zhu Yunwen. In name, he was also his biological brother, although they had the same father but different mothers.

As the crown prince, there are some things you can pay attention to, or you can ignore.

But in the palace, Zhu Ying felt that there was no need to deliberately treat any prince harshly, and there were no troublemakers who were against him at the moment.

Even Zhu Yunwen, who had previously been announced as the crown prince, did not seem to have done anything unkind given the current circumstances.

Zhu Ying was not a petty person, and there was nothing wrong with him being more magnanimous. After all, there were many princes and grandchildren among the emperor, and if they had a good reputation, there would be no fire in the backyard.

The tea served was West Lake Longjing, with fine buds before the rain.

Taking one flag and one gun from it is a particularly precious treasure.

The fragrance was like orchid, refreshing the heart and lingering between the teeth. Zhu Yunwen took a sip and felt particularly comfortable in his heart.

At present, West Lake Longjing was not very famous in the Ming Dynasty, and was not even included in the list of tribute teas. It became truly famous in the mid-Ming Dynasty, and its peak was during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, being unknown doesn’t mean that the current West Lake Longjing tea doesn’t taste good.

The soup is apricot green, clear and bright, the leaves are tender green, evenly arranged into flowers, and the buds are upright and lifelike.

In terms of quality alone, it is definitely not inferior to other tribute teas.

As a Confucian scholar, Zhu Yunwen was no stranger to the tea ceremony. Just by tasting tea, he felt at peace.

Since the eldest brother gave him such good tea, which he had never tasted before, he naturally truly recognized him as his second younger brother.

At the same time, I feel relieved.

Some things can move people just through a small detail.

Zhu Ying has always paid great attention to details.

"Thank you for your good tea, brother. This is the first time I have tasted this kind of tea. I wonder what this tea is called and where it comes from."

After drinking a few sips, Zhu Yunwen finally found a topic to talk about. He was not used to the straightforward approach.

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "West Lake Longjing tea is produced in Hangzhou, but the production of this precious product is not high. Since my second brother likes it, I will take two kilograms back to taste it later."

At present, the best tea trees in West Lake Longjing have been bought up by Zhu Ying. They are owned by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce and are not sold to the outside world.

"Thank you, brother."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen did not say anything polite but stood up and bowed slightly.

Zhu Ying waved his hand gently, pondered for a moment, and roughly guessed Zhu Yunwen's possible intention, so he spoke first:

"I heard from the palace servants that my second brother has been going out of the palace to play recently. Is there anything interesting in the capital? Why don't you share it with me?"

Zhu Yunwen was delighted when he heard this. He was still worrying about how to start the conversation, but he didn't expect that his elder brother would ask the point right away.

So he quickly replied: "My dear brother, I have been with Samarkand's grandson, Pirmahemah, when I leave the palace these days."

"Pirmaham's grandfather was Timur, the ruler of Samarkand."

"I was very curious about things outside the Ming Dynasty, so I made friends with him and became quite familiar with him."

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "Brother Pierma Heima knows that he came to Daming with the envoys this time and also reported it to Tianjie Temple."

"Regarding Samarkand, you still need to be a little careful in your communication. Samarkand is now attacking the Golden Horde with great momentum. The Golden Horde is currently in a state of retreat."

"In the past, there was a buffer on the grassland. The Ming Dynasty and Samarkand were far apart, so there was not much conflict between them. If the Golden Horde is destroyed, its territory will be connected to the Ming Dynasty."

"Although Timur of Samarkand is a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, his ambitions are clear from his conquests everywhere. He just wants to stabilize the Ming Dynasty first."

"Be prepared for a rainy day. Second brother, you still need to be cautious. Don't say things that shouldn't be said."

Zhu Yun obviously did not understand these things. Whether it was the Golden Horde or Samarkand, they were very distant words for Zhu Yunwen who grew up in the deep palace.

After hearing my eldest brother's explanation, I finally understood the interests involved.

"I understand now. Thank you for your teachings, brother. Otherwise, I would have revealed important information about the Ming Dynasty without realizing it, and indirectly become their spy in Samarkand."

Zhu Yunwen said with some fear, and after thinking about it, he felt relieved.

Although I talked a lot with Pierma Heima during this period, it was mostly about fun and entertainment, and I didn't talk about military and national affairs.

However, after his elder brother said this, Zhu Yunwen didn't know how to start talking about what he had promised to Brother Ma Hei before.

He often hesitated to speak.

Seeing this, Zhu Ying smiled and said directly: "I have already said it before, we are all brothers, there is no need to be so reserved about some things. If you have anything to say, just say it, it's no big deal."

Encouraged by his elder brother, Zhu Yunwen finally said, "Brother, isn't it the first day of October soon? There will be a grand military parade on the day you are enthroned by the Crown Prince."

"This event must be very grand, and the people of the capital and envoys from various countries are invited to watch the ceremony."

"Pirma Heima knows my identity, so he wants to ask me for help to find him a good seat at the military parade viewing area."

Zhu Ying heard this and said, "What can I do for you, brother? It's such a small matter. I will tell him directly and he will definitely arrange a good seat for him to watch the ceremony. Don't worry."

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he immediately relaxed.

He stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you, brother."

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen began to feel close to Zhu Ying.

Young people are most concerned about their reputation.

Zhu Yunwen would feel embarrassed if he could not do what he had promised to Ma Hema.

Now that the eldest brother has agreed directly, I can save face.

After coming out of Kunning Palace, Zhu Yunwen was obviously in a very happy mood. When he returned to Chunhe Palace, he added an extra bowl of rice to his dinner.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu couldn't help but ask, "What's the matter that makes Yun Wen so happy? Tell me so that I can be happy too."

When Zhu Yunwen heard his mother's question, he smiled and told his eldest brother the whole story of his visit just now.

After listening to this, Mrs. Lu nodded slightly and said, "Your elder brother is right. Samarkand's wolfish ambitions are obvious. When you talk to Piermahemah, remember your elder brother's instructions."

"So far, your elder brother has no prejudice against you and is very friendly to you. This is good news."

Mrs. Lu smiled and continued, "It's a good thing that I didn't do anything at the beginning. Going against your elder brother was the right thing to do. Now it seems that if your elder brother wants to target you, there is really no room for resistance."

After hearing this, Zhu Yunwen also felt scared.

In fact, Zhu Yunwen really wanted to do some small tricks in secret at the beginning, but he was timid and was under pressure from his grandfather, the emperor, so he did not dare to make a decision.

Then I kept putting it off until now, and I just gave up.

Now it seems that giving up on going against my elder brother was a wise choice.

Not only has my eldest brother already taken control of more than 70% of the troops in the capital, he also has strong support from the army. Most importantly, the emperor is beginning to care more and more about me.

At the morning court, there were already many important government affairs to deal with, but the Emperor did not say a word and left it to the eldest brother to handle.