Chapter 62 Contemporary Kung Fu
After finally getting rid of the three Yangs, Zhu Yuhuan sighed helplessly and said, "Who says that wanting your children to be successful is just a parent's expectation..."
These three seemed even more anxious than Zhu Zhanji...
Zhu Qiyu was somewhat bewildered. He said, "Everyone says my brother is smart. What are you worried about, gentlemen?"
Zhu Qiyu was now old enough to grow his hair, and his once bald head was now covered in stubble. Zhu Yuhuan smiled and touched his head, saying, "Although your brother is smart, he has a more erratic personality than you. Not only the ministers, but even Grandma and Dad are constantly worried."
Zhu Qiyu nodded in confusion and said, "Oh..."
Seeing him like this, Zhu Yuhuan warned him, "Brother Yu, although you are the second son of the emperor, you also have responsibilities. Never forget this."
Zhu Qiyu nodded seriously and said, "My friend Fan Xiwen once taught me, 'Before you worry about the world's worries, you will be happy after the world is happy.' As a prince, I cannot be complacent because of my status. I should shoulder the responsibilities that come with my status."
Zhu Yuhuan looked at Cheng Jing beside him, nodded slightly, and said, "You taught very well."
Cheng Jing bowed and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind."
Zhu Yuhuan did not avoid Zhu Qiyu, but asked someone to call the craftsmen and then talked about the steam engine. There was no limit on the construction period this time, and they only needed to consider the feasibility while studying hydraulics, and take it slowly.
To Zhu Yuhuan's surprise, after listening to her basic explanation, the craftsmen not only did not show any hesitation, but were all eager to try and were ready to go. It was obvious that they were curious about the new equipment that Zhu Yuhuan mentioned that could be driven and moved by just burning firewood.
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but feel a little surprised and said, "Don't you think it's strange?"
Someone didn't take it seriously and said, "What's so strange about this? Your Highness, haven't you heard of it? A long time ago, there was a man named Tao Chengdao who, in order to fly in the sky like a god, tied firecrackers to a wooden bird, hoping it would take off. Your Highness, what you're talking about sounds much more reliable than firecrackers..."
Before he could finish his words, someone nearby reached out and nudged him, grinning awkwardly, "Your Highness is well-read, so you must know this person. Although he was killed in the explosion, what he said...his courage is commendable! This new device Your Highness mentioned doesn't sound like it would kill anyone, so it's sure to succeed!"
Zhu Yuhuan was stunned by their words. After a while, she said, "The person you just mentioned sounds familiar to me..." She thought for a moment and asked, "Is it 'Wan Hu' you are talking about?"
Since the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuhuan had been reading classics, history, and literature, which naturally did not contain any unorthodox teachings. As time passed, her memories of her previous life were already scarce. If these craftsmen had not mentioned it, Zhu Yuhuan really could not have thought of such a person for a while.
Everyone didn't know who the Wan Hu she was talking about was, but they still followed Zhu Yuhuan's words and said, "I heard that the one with the surname Tao was granted the title of Wan Hu by Emperor Yongle..."
Someone else asked uncertainly, "Is it Grandpa Taizu?"
"Alas, people like us will never achieve anything in our lives. No one will care about us. Who would remember to invite us..."
Someone said, "Your Highness has read all the classics, and so has Tao Chengdao, but the princess is much more capable than him. As long as we try our best, we will definitely be able to make the new device the princess mentioned."
"Although we can't match Tao Chengdao's ability to seal off ten thousand households, we have more people and together we can definitely succeed. Even if we don't have the merits of ten thousand households, we still have the strength of ten thousand households!"
Zhu Yuhuan was a little amused, but when he saw them talking in unison to prove that "the princess must be right", he felt particularly at ease.
She had forgotten that this country has never lacked people who are devoted to science and truth since ancient times, but they are rarely recorded in history books.
Zhu Yuhuan glanced at them and said with a smile, "I believe you."
Seeing the sincere smiles on their faces, she couldn't help but swear in her heart that she would make sure these people get the praise they deserved, whether in this present time or in future generations.
Zhu Yuhuan explained his thoughts to others, and he felt relieved. Then he took Zhu Qiyu to the horse farm.
The horse farm was bustling with activity. Zhu Zhanji must have finished his lecture and let Zhu Qizhen out, so the father and son were having fun together.
Zhu Yuhuan was still thinking about how to hand Zhu Qiyu over when Wang Jin's godson Wang Li quickly stepped forward and said breathlessly, "I have finally found His Highness."
"I just took Yu Ge'er to the Wunong Temple. I had some instructions for them. I didn't expect to run into the elders, and they talked about some academic matters. That's why we were delayed for so long." Zhu Yuhuan handed Zhu Qiyu to Wang Li and said with a smile, "The second prince is in your care now. Please serve your father well."
Seeing her slipping away and about to leave, Wang Li hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the Emperor and the Thousand Year Old Master are asking you to come over. I will lead the way right away."
Zhu Yuhuan raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Why did you suddenly call me over?"
Wang Li chuckled and said, "It was the Lord who asked Your Highness to come over. He said he had finished his horseback archery training and wanted you to come and see it."
Zhu Yuhuan looked down at Zhu Qiyu and said, "Okay, I'll just go and see what's going on."
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