For many military veterans, maintaining their status and wielding real power requires diligent performance. Undoubtedly, they have a high starting point and ample opportunities.
However, this doesn't mean they are carefree, nor does it mean they don't need to rest on their laurels. Since it's military merit, it naturally means they need to step forward when there is war.
Once they lose that sense of presence, they can only accept being idle or losing their status.
There were many opportunities to make a name for oneself and achieve great things. Even though some civil officials felt that it was not good for the Ming Dynasty to start wars everywhere, there was nothing they could do about it.
There is no shortage of righteousness. For example, the Ryukyu Kingdom of Chuzan has now given the Ming Dynasty a handle to use against them. The Fujian Military Command has been given a mission: to send a large army to the border. It may not necessarily involve sending a large number of people or just a few ships. It's no longer just about sending envoys. This time, the Ming Dynasty is serious and will not be ambiguous.
This could be considered a case of 'courtesy before force'. If the Ming Dynasty hadn't directly dispatched a large army to the Zhongshan Kingdom, they would have given it a chance. However, King Chadu of Zhongshan in the Ryukyu Kingdom failed to seize the opportunity, and they could only accept the severe punishment from the Ming Dynasty.
This can be considered the final warning. This time, the Ming Dynasty will not actually launch a war of annihilation. However, it will use this as an excuse to further warn vassal states like Ryukyu, making them more aware of their status and accepting the Ming Dynasty's constraints.
These are all things that Zhu Yunying should do, without a doubt.
Zhu Yunying was in a good mood. After all, the Ryukyu Kingdom was just a small country, and this problem could be solved relatively easily.
Even in Zhu Yunying's eyes, Ryukyu posed no threat whatsoever. This is the difference between an elephant and an ant; the Ming Dynasty had far too many ways to deal with Ryukyu, and many people even considered it a trivial matter.
After resolving the political affairs, Zhu Yunying was in a good mood and headed towards the Qianqing Palace, where he was about to give a lesson to the young Zhu.
"Dad, we let Wenkun come over too." Little Zhu said happily, showing off, "Wenkun is the most fun now. He wasn't fat at all before, and he couldn't move around. Now he's the most fun. We love holding Wenkun the most."
Zhu Wenkun is indeed very cute now. The eight-month-old baby is incredibly lively, partly due to his chubby cheeks, making him absolutely adorable.
Zhu Yunying smiled and picked up Zhu Wenkun, asking, "Did your great-grandfather hold Wenkun?"
"Great-grandfather hugged him and played with him for a while." Little Zhu didn't hide anything and immediately said, "Great-grandfather was a little unhappy. He said that it was our duty to take care of Wenkun, but we shouldn't have brought Wenkun over at this time. We know that great-grandfather felt that no one could learn what Dad taught us, not even Wenkun or Wenjin."
That's the truth. Although Little Zhu does have some 'large classes' and occasionally goes to the main hall to study with the imperial family members and noble descendants, everyone knows that Little Zhu also has 'small-class teaching,' which basically gathers the best scholars in the world to teach Little Zhu.
"Then remember this well: there are some things you shouldn't teach Wenkun." Zhu Yunying teased Zhu Wenkun with a smile, saying, "Although he is your younger brother, your status is not ordinary. Look how good we are with your second uncle, but there are many things we don't let your second uncle see or learn."
Seemingly having overheard Zhu Yunying's favoritism, Zhu Wenkun became somewhat displeased. The chubby little boy, who had been watching Zhu Yunying warily with his little hands on her shoulders as if trying to push her away, was now quite upset.
But the next moment, the little child recognized Zhu Yunying's identity, happily calling out in a childish voice, rubbing his chubby little face against Zhu Yunying's, and opening his little mouth to nibble at Zhu Yunying's face.
Zhu Yunying was very happy and proud, "After all, I didn't spoil you for nothing. You're still close to me."
Although Zhu Wenkun had drooled all over his face, Zhu Yunying didn't mind at all. Holding his son, who was jumping around in his arms, he happily walked towards the Qianqing Palace.
Xu Miaoqing was very well-behaved at this time, diligently copying the "Classic of Filial Piety" under Lao Zhu's supervision.
Even though Zhu Wenkun was carried over by Little Zhu, and although Old Zhu did complain a bit about Little Zhu, he definitely said a few gentle words. The final punishment will undoubtedly go to Xu Miaoqing; there's no doubt about that.
Although Xu Miaoqing is now the Empress, over the years Old Zhu has given her some dignity as the only woman in charge of the Zhu family. However, there are times when Old Zhu is not so lenient, such as when it comes to matters of state that he has always been wary of, like the interference of the empress in politics and the issue of primogeniture.
After glancing at Zhu Yunying, Old Zhu spoke first, "Although others can also copy the Classic of Filial Piety, we feel that it is better for the Empress to copy it for your grandmother and mother, as this is also her way of fulfilling her filial duty."
Holding Zhu Wenkun, Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "That makes sense. The Empress should take Wenkun back first, copy the Classic of Filial Piety twice, and then go to the Fengxian Hall to draw the memorial tablet. Copy the Admonitions for Women once as well, and send it to the Emperor Grandfather for review in three days."
The Classic of Filial Piety contains over two thousand characters; the Admonitions for Women also contain over two thousand characters. Neither too many nor too few, enough to keep Xu Miaoqing slightly busy.
Old Zhu gave Zhu Yunying a disdainful look and said, "After all, it's one's own wife, and one should love her dearly. Since the emperor has said so, then let's do as the emperor wishes."
Xu Miaoqing, who had been caught in an undeserved disaster, quickly accepted the imperial decree and expressed her gratitude. Although she had been tricked by Xiao Xiao Zhu, Xu Miaoqing did not hold a grudge against him. As for Zhu Yunying's rescue, it made her feel even happier and sweeter.
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