Hearing Zhu Yuntong say this, Zhao Qingzhu nodded in relief.
The workers on the training field were working enthusiastically, and although the work was tiring, their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.
In just one day, the training ground was completely set up, and Zhu Yunwen and Zhao Qingzhu returned to the East Palace.
Zhu Yunwen was exhausted that day. He took a quick shower and fell asleep as soon as he lay down on the bed!
He had never slept so soundly.
When I woke up the next day, the sun was already high in the sky. I quickly ate a bite of breakfast and then hurried back to my small town.
Inside the Daming Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang listened to the report.
"Your Majesty, I never expected that the Crown Prince would manage a town so well in such a short time. It is truly a joyous occasion for our Great Ming!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of tea and was quite pleased with what the eunuch beside him had said.
Entrusting this town to Zhu Yunwen was also a test for him.
If he can't even manage a small town, how can he manage a country?
The records in that book on the history of the Ming Dynasty still lingered in his mind.
How can the country that we worked so hard to build just disappear like that?
"Keep a close eye on the Crown Prince's every move and report back to me immediately! Also, ensure his safety!"
The man in black below the main hall clasped his hands in agreement and then disappeared from Zhu Yuanzhang's sight.
In a small town, on the coaching field.
Zhu Yunwen had already arranged everyone in rows and columns, and everyone stared intently at him.
"You are the men I handpicked, the toughest men in this town. Starting today, I'm going to put you through hellish training. If you can't take it, you can still quit now!"
After saying this, Zhu Yunwen paused for a moment.
"If no one moves, it means everyone can persevere. The army I want is not only capable of fighting, but also has a will that others don't have!"
"Look at this town. It has changed completely in just three days. It is the result of everyone's concerted efforts. If someone wanted to take over this paradise, would you be willing to do so?"
"No!"
"No!"
"No!"
The clamor of the crowd resounded through the sky, startling the birds flying overhead!
"Imagine you're enjoying hotpot and singing, and suddenly a group of bandits come along, wanting to seize your wife and kill your children. What would you do?"
"Get them out!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded in satisfaction as he observed that the emotions of the five hundred people had reached a certain point.
"That's right, drive these people out! Our people in the Great Ming Dynasty are suffering, and their happiness is in your hands!"
Zhu Yunwen pointed to the playground on one side.
"Each person must run fifty laps, and no rest is allowed until the end!"
The group lined up and started running on the training field.
At first, everyone was able to maintain this formation, but after ten laps, some people started to fall behind.
Another incense stick's time passed, and more and more people fell behind.
Zhu Yunwen's expression was rather unpleasant as he sat on the arena looking at the people below.
Soon, more and more people fell behind, with only a very few still persisting.
"Look at you all now, like stray dogs! Do you think people like you will have a chance to live on the battlefield?"
Hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, some people's fighting spirit was rekindled, and they slowly caught up with the troops.
Some people were already severely exhausted, and every step they took felt like a huge boulder was tied to their legs.
After about two incense sticks' worth of time, most people finally finished the entire course.
Zhu Yunwen stood up from the arena and walked towards the soldiers who had finished running.
"Everyone do 100 push-ups now!"
As he spoke, he had already lay down on the ground and demonstrated a few things.
The soldiers were exhausted and had no strength left in their hands, but they still obediently lay down on the ground.
Those who didn't finish the run slowed down even more; sitting there doing push-ups was less enjoyable than running laps.
"You're all cowards! My team doesn't need cowards like you!"
Hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, everyone was forced to speed up their progress.
After all, nobody wants to be a coward!
It was lunchtime soon, and only a very few people had finished their morning training.
The kitchen staff had already delivered lunch to the training field. Zhu Yunwen looked at the white steamed buns and pots of stewed meat.
He personally ordered the meals for his troops, as the training intensity was very high and they needed to increase their nutrition.
The soldiers stared wide-eyed at the lunch laid out on the stage!
"Those who finish training can eat! Those who haven't finished, keep going!"
The soldiers, having completed their training, filled their bowls with meat and grabbed two steamed buns to begin their hearty meal.
Zhu Yunwen's face grew even more somber as he silently stared at the soldiers before him.
It wasn't until the afternoon that everyone finished their day's training and had lunch.
Are you satisfied with yourselves?
"Not satisfied!"
"I'm not satisfied either. I'll say it again: the training will only get more brutal from now on. Does anyone want to quit?"
The soldiers stood silently in their positions, watching Zhu Yunwen. Although their bodies had reached their limits, no one was willing to give up.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has been so good to us, anyone who backs out is a coward!"
"We will absolutely not withdraw!"
"We will absolutely not withdraw!"
Zhu Yunwen then calmed down a bit.
"From this day forward, everyone must live in the military camp; no one may go home or leave without permission!"
He then took a whistle out of his pocket.
He had the craftsman specially make this when he came in the morning; it produces a very sharp and loud sound when blown.
"From now on, you must remember this voice. Upon hearing it, you must form the current formation within thirty seconds!"
"No matter what you're doing, even if you're going to the toilet, you need to quickly pull up your pants and come over!"
"yes!"
"yes!"
"yes!"
A true army doesn't care about combat capabilities; discipline must be guaranteed first and foremost.
"Very good, that concludes today's training. The bath water is ready; after you shower, give each other a muscle massage."
After saying this, Zhu Yunwen strode out of the coaching area.
The soldiers seemed to have all their strength drained away, collapsing to the ground.
But not one of them complained; on the contrary, every face shone with determination!
They refuse to be cowards; they enjoy eating hot pot and singing songs, and they won't allow anyone to take away this kind of life!
When he arrived at his villa in the town, Lantian was already waiting there with silver in hand.
Looking at the trays of silver ingots, Zhu Yunwen finally smiled.
"Your Highness, this is today's earnings!"
"I'm entrusting the restaurant business to you for now; you deserve it!"
After saying that, Zhu Yunwen picked up a plate of silver ingots and placed it in Lantian's hands.
"Your Highness, the gates of my residence have been almost trampled flat. Why do I have a feeling that you're trying to trick me?"
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