Zhu Zhanyi stood up from the rocking chair and looked at the little maid in disbelief: "You're pregnant?"
"Your Highness, yes Your Highness, I am pregnant. The princess is pregnant." The little maid's face flushed with excitement. She is Chen Xinyue's personal maid.
"Go, go, go to the concierge and get ten taels of gold as a reward for you."
"Long blessings to the prince, blessings to the princess."
Zhu Zhanzhen ran towards Chen Xinyue's yard in three steps and two steps at a time.
As soon as the door opened, a chubby woman walked out, and she almost bumped into her.
"Ouch, Ouch, Your Majesty!!!" The chubby woman was so frightened that she was the most famous midwife among wealthy wealthy families in the capital. Her husband was a doctor, and the couple specialized in prescribing medicine for women who were expecting to give birth.
Body conditioning, delivery, and dietary therapy during confinement.
Zhu Zhanzhen walked in without any time to pay attention. Chen Xinyue was lying on the bed with a smile on her face, and the doctor and maids were waiting on her.
"Your Majesty." Chen Xinyue was about to stand up and salute, but Zhu Zhanchen quickly held her down: "Don't move, don't move."
He turned to look at the doctor: "Doctor, how is the princess doing?"
"It's confirmed that it's a happy pulse. Congratulations, Your Majesty." The doctor, who was about sixty years old, would not jump to conclusions easily, so this was naturally a confirmation.
The feeling of ecstasy came, and Zhu Zhanzhen was stunned for a moment and then said: "Reward, reward, reward, all are rewarded!!"
Zhu Zhancheng was in high spirits during happy events. Seeing his generous reward to Chen Xinyue, he felt happy in his heart. A big stone fell to the ground, and she was finally pregnant.
"Doctor, in this case, you can stay at home, and I will have someone arrange the best courtyard for you. You and your wife will watch the new moon around the clock. If she needs anything to eat or drink, you will arrange it for her.
"
"Also, moreover, go and buy some interesting gadgets on the market for the princess, so that the princess will not be bored at home."
Chen Xinyue smiled lightly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, everything has been arranged. Both the doctors will stay in the house. Why do you have the nerve to bother Your Highness with the affairs of the back house?"
Chen Xinyue had already started arranging things as soon as she learned that she was pregnant. If Zhu Zhanzhen had to worry about this matter, then she would feel unqualified as a princess.
"Take good care of yourself, I'll get you whatever you want." Only then did Zhu Zhanchen realize that those love words were a bit empty, and simple and plain words were what he wanted to say most now.
Chen Xinyue waved her hand for everyone to go out first, then leaned on Zhu Zhanzhen's shoulder and said worriedly: "Your Highness, what if I don't give birth to a boy?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? A girl is also my child, and I also like girls."
There is a huge gap between boys and girls in this era, so Chen Xinyue felt that Zhu Zhanzhen was comforting her.
But it's okay, I'm still young, and one child can't lead to a second child.
"Your Highness, do you want to order someone to speak to the Queen Mother?"
"Tell me, why don't you tell me?"
"But the doctor said that the first three months are the critical period and the child is unstable."
"Bah, bah, bah, what are you talking about? I'll lock you in the house and you won't be allowed to go anywhere. I'll just keep the baby safe."
"Then my concubine will become the canary in the cage."
"It's a pig in a cage."
"Your Highness will always make fun of my concubine."
Such big news cannot be hidden, and soon the news reached the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was surprised and happy, while Sun Ruowei was mainly surprised.
"Quick, hurry up and pass the message, let Xinyue come to the palace to see you." Sun Ruowei said to the eunuchs.
The Queen Mother hurriedly interrupted her: "I'm confused. The first three months of a woman's pregnancy are the most critical. Although her body and bones have always been good during the new moon, this is reincarnation, and she cannot move the fetus. How can she be ordered to come to see her at this time.
"
"Mother, I also see how eager you are."
The Empress Dowager thought for a while and said: "I ordered the imperial doctor to prepare some nourishing prescriptions. I want the best ones and send them to the Neptune Mansion. Let Neptune himself order people to prepare the medicine. If it is available on the market
If you have hard-to-find medicinal materials, just come to the palace to get them, and wait until Xinyue's body stabilizes before entering the palace."
Then the Empress Dowager said: "Send someone to Huzhou Prefecture to inform you as well."
After she was happy, the people around her retreated a bit, and the Empress Dowager said in a deep voice: "This is Xinyue's first child, and Zhan's first child. Regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, both of them attach great importance to it. If there is any good or bad
, according to Zhan Zhen’s temperament, I’m afraid it will cause an uproar, even if it is really accidentally dropped, it will not be peaceful.”
This was obviously meant for Sun Ruowei. Don't make small moves. If something happens, you can't bear it. It should be said that no one can bear it.
Sun Ruo smiled and said, "That's natural. Xinyue is pregnant. Finally, they are going to have a child. Queen Mother, you can feel at ease now."
The Empress Dowager thought something was wrong and said, "Someone is coming to Prince Yue's Mansion and orders Princess Yue to enter the palace."
There is still a son who has no heirs, so he needs to be beaten hard. The most important thing is that Zhu Zhanyong is still devoted and has a wife more than the princess. Isn't this a royal taboo?
On this day, royal supplements were delivered to Wang Haiwang's Mansion like running water. In order to avoid chaos and protect Chen Xinyue's safety, Zhu Zhanyi declined everyone's visit and kept the courtyard clean.
Only two people, Chen Xuan and Chen Xu, arrived quickly and slowly.
Chen Xuan specially waited for his sister to come with him, and Chen Xinyue's biological brother Cao Wang also came with him.
As brother-in-law, Zhu Zhanzhen and Cao Wanghai have not met much, but because he is now a member of Australia Island in name only, he has been to New Shanghai City and met a few times. The young man is less than twenty years old.
, looks very similar to his father, gentle and gentle in appearance, slow-tempered in temperament, not happy in appearance, and not surprised at all.
He does things very calmly.
Chen Xu took Chen Xinyue's hand and smiled softly: "Xinyue, you are the first born, but you must remember not to move around, squat, lift heavy objects, run, or jump..."
"Don't worry, mother. Your Majesty has already arranged for the midwife and doctor to stay at home. There are special dishes for three meals a day. Let alone moving around. If I couldn't be locked up, Your Majesty would probably lock me in the bed.
"
The mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled. Chen Xu patted the back of Chen Xinyue's hand and said lovingly: "You have also taken a lot of medicine to regulate your body. You have to be careful about what you eat and drink. You understand.
"
"Don't worry, mother. You are surrounded by the most trustworthy maids. You can eat and drink food only after you have tasted it."
Chen Xu felt more relieved now. The matters in the Royal Inner Court had the most variables, but she also knew that her daughter could dominate the other concubines in the palace. The prince also loved her very much. After all, the young man had hair.
Husband and wife are always different from others.
Chen Xu mainly came to explain some precautions to Chen Xinyue.
In the outer hall, Zhu Zhanzhen, Chen Xuan and Cao Wang were sitting together.
Chen Xuan sighed and said, "Your Majesty, I have already submitted my resignation to the court."
At the last critical stage, Chen Xuan showed up to express his stance. Now that things are almost settled, it's time to leave.
The two major naval fleets of the Ming Dynasty are the East China Sea Fleet and the South China Sea Fleet. Although the strength of the East China Sea Fleet is not even as good as a unit of the South China Sea Fleet, when Zhu Zhanzhen breaks away from the South China Sea Fleet, the East China Sea Fleet will be the strongest maritime force of the Ming Dynasty.
fleet.
As Zhu Zhanzhen's father-in-law, and with his previous strong statements, it was impossible for Ming Dynasty to hand over the East China Sea Fleet to his hands again.
"If your father-in-law wants to rest, then take a rest. Of course, my son-in-law still has some things that I need your help with."
"What's up?"
"The South China Sea Fleet is about to be reorganized and will be reorganized into four major fleets. If my father-in-law is interested, I will hand over the Pacific Fleet to my father-in-law."
"Pacific Fleet?"
"Yes, the reorganized South China Sea Fleet will be divided into four parts: the Pacific Fleet, the South Sea Fleet, the Western Fleet, and the Atlantic Fleet. They will be in charge of four places. The Pacific Fleet is mainly located on the periphery of the areas of Japan and Korea, and the Ming Dynasty.
Sea areas where the East China Sea Fleet does not overlap."
"Will there be any conflicts?"
"Probably not. The main task is to protect Japan's silver mines. This big silver mountain can be mined for decades."
Chen Xuan nodded, accepting this task.
"Awang, how are you? How is the situation on Australia Island?" Zhu Zhanchen asked his brother-in-law.
Cao Wang was a little nervous and said as if reporting: "The iron ore and other minerals in Australia Island are in progress in an orderly manner. With the increase in labor demand, many workers have now crossed the ocean and come to Australia Island. The population
The growth is rapid, but management is also very difficult.”
They are all people who couldn't do well in their original places and want to come to the Australian island to try their luck. Because there are big groups like the Australian Mining Group, the opportunities are great.
"Now that you are a member of the Australian Parliament, although the population is not too large, you have to establish a management system suitable for them as soon as possible. I will send people to help you later. From now on, this place will be under your control.
But you have to manage it and be careful."
"Yes, brother-in-law."
Chen Xuan took a sip of water, thought for a while and then spoke: "Your Majesty, Xinyue is the first child, and there are many people in your house. This is a big deal, so you have to pay attention to everything."
"Well, don't worry, father-in-law, I will use all my strength to ensure the safety of mother and son. I will put an end to anything that may endanger Xinyue mother and son." Zhu Zhanyi said firmly.
Chen Xuan nodded, as long as he gave a little reminder to people like Zhu Zhanzhen. He was so smart, and as long as he didn't get carried away by joy, he would definitely be able to make arrangements.
"By the way, father-in-law, there is one more thing you can help me with."
"What's up?"
"As for the location of the United Nations Headquarters, I have thought of several places, including New Shanghai City, Temasek, Brunei, Shuntian Prefecture, and Osaka Prefecture in Japan. Can you help me give advice on which one is best?"
Chen Xuan thought for a while: "I think we can send out Shuntian Prefecture and New Shanghai City first. Shuntian Prefecture is the capital of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think if we put it here? New Shanghai City is the headquarters of the Western Federation. It won't work here. The court won't do it."
I agree, and it’s too far to the east and west. Osaka Prefecture is also too far from the Western Federation headquarters, and it’s inconvenient to come and go.”
"Temasek or Brunei."
Zhu Zhanxiang nodded: "Temasek is located at the heart of the maritime trade route, with many ships coming and going. As the Western Federation grows stronger, Temasek's position will become more important. Temasek and New Shanghai City actually have similar functions."
"So His Highness's final thought should be Brunei."
Zhu Zhanzhen nodded: "This place is not very prosperous now, but it is located on the Nanyang Trade Road. It will be more convenient to rebuild. I still prefer to place the United Nations headquarters in Nanyang first, between the West and the Ming Dynasty Trade Road.
.”
"Your Highness is right to consider it."
"Father-in-law, there is one more thing I would like to ask you to help me with."
"What's up?"
"My father-in-law cleaned up the river transportation back then, and the rules and regulations were in order, and they can be used for decades after that. In addition to the city planning of the United Nations headquarters, another important point this time is that the designation of future maritime trade rules will also be carried out at the same time. Yue-zhang
Having experience in specifying river transportation rules, my father-in-law must be the one to formulate the rules for maritime transportation this time."
After the Pacific Fleet and shipping regulations came down, Chen Xuan was about to step down as marshal of the East China Sea Fleet. Now it seems that he may be even busier than before.
People are in high spirits during happy events. Chen Xuan stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that I would still be useful at my age."
"Father-in-law, my eldest uncle and eldest nephew should also go together. They can help you. Besides, my eldest nephew has always done well in his studies at Nanhai University. Let him have some experience as soon as possible."
When Chen Xuan talked about his grandson Chen Yu, Chen Xuan became more energetic. This child was very smart and looked very much like him. Historically, it was also the third generation Pingjiang Bo who promoted his title to Pingjiang Marquis.
It can be said that Chen Xuan's reputation has not been compromised.
"Chen Yu is still young. Although his ideas are good, he is a bit immature and needs to be practiced hard."
"This time I just took him with me and let him learn from you, hahaha."
Chen Xuan strongly supports Zhu Zhanxing. Zhu Zhanxing always repays kindness, not to mention that our nephew is also a capable person. Taking advantage of this moment to take him under his command, we can kill two birds with one stone.
After talking about the main business, it was just some small talk.
Chen Xuan said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Chen Yu wrote to me before and said that a scientific research team at Nanhai University is producing something called an internal combustion engine that you designed. It is said to be very magical."
"It can be understood as something that can replace the steam engine in the future."
"Replace the steam engine?" Chen Xuan was surprised. The Ming Dynasty relied on the power of the steam engine to be what it is today, and Zhu Zhanzhen said that he wanted to make something to replace the steam engine.
"Yes, the principle of the steam engine cannot. The advantage our Ming Dynasty has over other countries is that our basic industry is far better than other countries. The next peace and stability in the world will be an era of great development. The large-scale manufacturing of steam engines is certain.
, so the next generation of energy has also arrived, which is the internal combustion engine."
Steam engines require coal, while internal combustion engines require oil.
The refining of petroleum is an important topic at Nanhai University, as well as rubber. After the great voyage was completed, Zhu Zhanzhen had already ordered people to go to South America to work on rubber.
Moreover, Zhu Zhanzhen still occupies the future large oil fields. It can be said that the layout of the next era has been completed accordingly.
"Uncle-in-law, this time in Ingeland, we also learned that across the Atlantic Ocean, there is a very large continent with fertile water and soil. Next, I plan to develop it, and we will develop it together with the whole world."