Military treatises were not uncommon in the Ming Dynasty, but "civilian editions" were a different matter. Moreover, self-taught individuals versus those personally taught by experienced veterans were entirely different things.
Zhu Yunying looked at Guo Ying, who seemed somewhat surprised, and continued, "I will personally serve as the headmaster, but I am ultimately busy with state affairs and am afraid I will not be able to personally teach at the martial arts academy. These matters should be coordinated by Marquis Wuding."
Guo Ying seemed to understand now that His Majesty the Emperor wanted to build a martial arts academy to train military generals for the entire country.
Guo Ying was genuinely excited, because he knew that the generals of the Ming Dynasty now mainly came from 'aristocratic families'. They were mostly meritorious officials who had fought alongside Emperor Hongwu to conquer the country, or their sons. Otherwise, they only had the opportunity to be ennobled and appointed as generals by achieving merit on the battlefield.
The establishment of a martial arts academy now implies that future military officers in the Ming Dynasty may have to study like scholars. It won't be necessary to have a good family background, nor will it necessarily require bloodshed and sweat on the battlefield to advance in the ranks.
“We’ll talk to you about this later,” Zhu Yunying said with a smile. “We’ll have to let Marquis Wuding take care of this matter. It’s a major event for the nation. Our Ming Dynasty’s military strength and military power should always remain strong.”
After going on an autumn hunt, Zhu Yunying had quite a lot to do. He felt that he was indeed a scheming man, and that his actions were definitely purposeful and targeted.
However, there's not much to say about this; it's simply Zhu Yunying's characteristic, his personality. Such behavior is quite normal for an emperor, as the autumn hunt itself carries symbolic meaning. Even diligent emperors like the Hongwu Emperor and the Yingshi Emperor would have had a clear purpose behind their autumn hunts.
The sons of military officers under his command were still putting in their best effort. Although there was no bloodshed, they were all giving it their all. If they performed well, they might catch the emperor's eye and inherit a title or be given an important position.
When a seemingly wealthy second or third-generation general arrives, how can he possibly command the imposing presence of someone personally leading troops?
Zhu Yunwen crept over furtively and said, "Your Majesty, there are some people who cannot be used."
"Oh?" Zhu Yunying glanced at Zhu Yunhu and asked with a smile, "Tell me! You know you are a prince of our Great Ming Dynasty, our own brother. If you say something like that, we will definitely take it to heart. It might ruin the future of a person or a family."
Zhu Yunwen said irritably, "I know that no matter how playful I am, I am still a prince of the Ming Dynasty. I play around outside all day long, and I know a bit about what's going on in the city, the rumors in brothels and restaurants. Some people are just for show, not only do they have bad reputations, but they are also scoundrels that I can't stand."
Zhu Yunying laughed and said to Zhu Yuntong, "Alright, you can draft a list for us. Don't make a fuss about this. We'll handle the offending people. You just enjoy your food, drink, and fun. If you really want to share your brother's burdens, remember to tell us if anything happens."
Zhu Yunwen nodded repeatedly. He might be playful, but at least he knew his limits, which was good enough.
In fact, Zhu Yunying probably already knew some of the things Zhu Yunwen mentioned. Did he really think that just because the Ming Dynasty burned some of the Jinyiwei's torture instruments and stripped them of some of their authority a few years ago, the Ming Dynasty had given up its surveillance of civil and military officials and powerful families?
The fact that the Eastern Depot appeared hundreds of years ahead of schedule is entirely thanks to Zhu Yunying.
The Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard were Zhu Yunying's eyes and ears, at most these henchmen were not as ruthless as in previous years.
However, there's no need to tell Zhu Yunwen about these things, lest the child overthink it. Most importantly, it's to avoid discouraging the child's enthusiasm; he's finally thinking about something serious, so it's worth a little encouragement.
Moreover, this playful and favored prince held a special position in the Ming Dynasty. He might have a chance to obtain some intelligence that was difficult for the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard to acquire.
Autumn hunting and martial arts practice seem simple, but the matter itself is not so simple.
It all depends on the emperor's intentions and whether he has any schemes or plans in such activities.
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