After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Da, the Duke of Wei, had been fighting everywhere and sent troops to Qinlong. After pacifying Guanlong, he led his generals to patrol the border and defeated the Yuan army at the Dala Sea. After the victory, he returned to Peiping and built a city there.

, also training troops.

As a fellow villager of Lao Zhu, who grew up in China, and as one of the twenty-four Huaixi generals who first followed Lao Zhu, no one denies Xu Da’s status and achievements.

In the third year of Hongwu's reign, Lao Zhu Dafeng had more than 100 founding officials, the most distinguished of whom were undoubtedly the six great princes.

Some people say that the Korean Duke Li Shanchang is the first in merit, but the military people think that the Wei Guogong Xu Da is the first. Even Lao Zhu's boss Hefa Xiaotanghe is now only the Marquis of Zhongshan.

"Tiande, look at our grandson!" Looking at Xu Da, who had been training in Peking for three years before returning to Yingtian Mansion, Lao Zhu proudly said, "Our grandson is very talented, and he is not inferior to Biao'er!

”

Xu Da said sincerely, "Congratulations to Your Majesty, the prince is benevolent and the eldest son of the emperor is clever. This is the great fortune of the Ming Dynasty!"

Patting Zhu Xiongying's butt, Lao Zhu said with a smile, "Go and toast Wei Guogong. He is from our hometown and your elder. He is also a hero of the Ming Dynasty. You should respect him both emotionally and rationally."
p>

Zhu Xiongying immediately walked to Xu Da with the fruit wine in his hand and said, "Wei Guogong, drink this cup to the full!"

After saying this, Zhu Xiongying drank the 'juice' in the wine glass in one gulp. Xu Da, who was cautious in character, also immediately raised his head and drank the wine.

Zhu Xiongying was also familiar with it. After sitting down, he said, "Wei Guogong, over the years you have led the Ming Dynasty's elite soldiers and generals to win consecutive battles. Can you teach me the art of war?"

Xu Da immediately stood up and said, "His Royal Highness, the Emperor's Grandson, if you need the service of this veteran, you will do your best and dare not hide your secrets."

"You kid!" Lao Zhu was jealous and said angrily, "Your grandfather also fought in the north and south in the early years, and his ability to lead troops in battle was no worse than him. If you are not too tired, you can learn to read with your grandmother in the morning, and in the afternoon

Learn the art of war from us."

Zhu Xiongying immediately said worriedly, "That's not possible. You still have to teach our father how to govern the country. How can you have time to teach us the art of war? Grandpa, why don't we learn from Wei Guogong first, or else learn from Cao Guogong and Song Guogong?"

”

Song Guogong Feng Sheng also made great contributions. In these years, he also followed Xu Dazai and "Wang Baobao" who was praised by Lao Zhu as "the most amazing man in the world"

Timur continued to campaign in the northwest. He had just defeated Xu Da a few years ago, which gave the invincible Xu Da a disadvantage.

Among the three armies, Feng Sheng captured many enemies and captured many enemies.

Although the Yuan Dynasty was driven out of the Central Plains, there were still many remaining Mongolian tribes in the surrounding areas, which put a lot of pressure on the Ming Dynasty.

After accompanying Lao Zhu to a banquet with Xu Da, Zhu Xiongying was brought back to Kunning Palace.

Queen Ma looked at her lovely grandson and asked with a smile, "But after seeing Wei Guogong, what do you think of him?"

Zhu Xiongying said while washing his feet, "Grandma, before I saw Wei Guogong, I always thought that he must be heroic and mighty. He must be nine feet tall and powerful. At first glance, he was a great hero. Looking at it again,

I didn’t think he was very brave.”

"Although Wei Guogong is said to be victorious in every battle, he was born in a peasant family. Although he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, he has a pale face." Queen Ma explained, "He is a general, commanding an army. It is natural to have martial arts skills. It's just that he is a general.

Now if you want to command a large army, you should not show off your courage."

Zhu Xiongying was puzzled and asked strangely, "My grandfather's family has been farmers for generations, and Wei Guogong was also from a farmer's family. We have learned a lot about it these days. Many generals in the court are either from farmers' families or are bandits."

"Heroes don't care where they come from. That's what it is like to lead troops in war. If you can fight ten battles and not die, then you are a strong soldier and an elite soldier." Empress Ma sighed and said patiently, "Those people in your grandfather were also

I don’t know how to lead an army in a war. If you have survived fighting all the way, you can use it to learn how to lead an army, and you will gradually become good at it.”

Zhu Xiongying lowered his voice and asked in a low voice, "Grandpa, he begged for alms and learned to fight on the road?"

Queen Ma immediately hugged Zhu Xiongying in her arms and nodded Zhu Xiongying's head with her fingers, "You shouldn't have said those things. You know how to do it every day. Your grandfather will be angry again after hearing this!"

”

Zhu Xiongying didn't care and continued to talk coquettishly, "My grandfather has never concealed his background. Our grandfather was from Zhongli, Haozhou. His family was poor and he worked as a herdsman when he was young. After the family suffered a disaster, he went to become a monk at Yuhuang Temple.

”

Empress Ma smiled and said, "It would be a good thing to become a monk. The temple has fields and the great monk has offerings. Your grandfather is a boy who sweeps the floor, burns incense, cooks and washes the clothes. He also makes things difficult for the old monk. Your grandfather is the same.

He was miserable, so he went out to beg for alms at the age of seventeen. He wandered around for eight years before Tang Dingchen called him to join the Red Scarf Army."

Zhu Xiongying listened to Empress Ma talking about Lao Zhu's glorious history again. Even though he knew a lot of things, he had some understanding. But he still wanted to listen to these people involved, so that he could understand more comprehensively.

It is precisely this that makes Zhu Xiongying admire Lao Zhu even more.

A somewhat drunk Lao Zhu returned to Kunning Palace and immediately began to complain, "You have nothing to do every day. Why are you always saying these things in front of him? Is that a good thing?!"

"Why is it bad!" Chubby Zhu Xiongying put his hands on his hips and said loudly, "Only knowing how difficult it was for my grandfather to start a business can I know that life today is not easy!"

Lao Zhu laughed loudly and hugged Zhu Xiongying, "Our grandson is still caring, so we shouldn't drive your uncle back to his hometown. We should let you go back to your hometown and see the place where your ancestors were founded!"

Lao Zhu has always attached great importance to the education of his children. Not only after the founding of the People's Republic of China, but also after crossing the river and occupying Yingtian Mansion, Lao Zhu made even his most beloved children wear hemp shoes and wrap their legs in leggings.

Go hiking outside the city like a soldier, and go to the martial arts field from time to time.

In addition to practicing martial arts, Lao Zhu also attached great importance to literature and education. Zhu Biao and others received orthodox Confucian education since childhood. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lao Zhu immediately established the main hall, collected books extensively, invited famous Confucians, and allowed princes and noble children to study here.

.

And Lao Zhu also learned lessons from history. He always felt that an important reason for the demise of the Yuan Dynasty was that the leader was weak and the ministers were strong, so he divided the kings and asked the vassal kings to defend the emperor to maintain the rule of the Zhu family dynasty.

Before leaving for the fiefdom, the descendants of the clan must go to Fengyang, Zhongdu, to observe the place where their ancestors were founded. This is to let them understand how the foundation of the Ming Dynasty came about, and to fully understand the hardships of the people and folk life.

It's just that sometimes, even if those clan members go to Fengyang, they may not be able to make any progress.

Lao Zhu and Queen Ma slept on one side, letting Zhu Xiongying sleep in the middle. The two of them were chattering to Zhu Xiongying about some things, about how Lao Zhu conquered the world in the past. Whether it was high-profile or low-life,

As long as his grandson wants to know, Lao Zhu is willing to tell.

Lao Zhu actually has a characteristic. He never conceals his origin. He is a farmer. His parents and brothers all starve to death. Some people say that he is begging for alms, and Lao Zhu does not deny it. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, a minister asked Lao Zhu to recognize him.

Lao Zhu is too lazy to care about a celebrity as his ancestor.

But Lao Zhu can say these things himself, and in front of those close to him, these backgrounds are also his pride. But if others say these things, Lao Zhu will definitely not be happy, and they must be kept in mind, and he may have to settle the score later.

Zhu Xiongying continues to grow, growing up healthily and happily, constantly learning and making progress, understanding some of the national conditions of the Ming Dynasty, becoming familiar with the layout of some courts, etc.

But now he is too young, and the most important thing now is to study. Even if he shows enough intelligence, in the eyes of adults, he is just a child, and it is not Zhu Xiongying's turn to make the decision on many things.

.

Learning, growing, and having deeper feelings with Lao Zhu, Queen Ma, Zhu Biao, and Chang may be what he should do.

Learning and growth are the most important, and Zhu Xiongying can also feel some changes.

The Chang family once again gave Zhu Xiongying a younger sister, Zhu Qingning and Zhu Qinghui.

The thing that left Zhu Xiongying speechless was that Mrs. Chang was quite a lady, and she had previously advised Zhu Biao not to keep neglecting his concubine, Mrs. Lu. So Mrs. Lu also gave Zhu Biao a son, the famous Zhu Yunzhen.
Chapter completed!