Zhao Boyuan arrived in Wuchang and gathered with the people of Zhaojiazhai.

On the second day, according to Wan Jun's arrangement, Cui Ziyi handed over all matters of pacifying the people in Wuchang to Zhao Boyuan.

Zhao Boyuan said with a bitter look on his face, "Ziyi is doing very well in Wuchang, why should he be handed over to me?"

Wan Jun knew that Zhao Boyuan had always wanted to fight on the battlefield, so he could only comfort him, "We have just occupied Wuchang. If we cannot stabilize the people as soon as possible and allow the Chinese army to gain a foothold in the entire Jingxiang, it will be difficult to win over the people in the future. You are here

Shangzhou Prefecture has experience in governing the people, so I can rest assured if I leave it to you."

Zhao Boyuan knew what Wan Jun said, but he was very unhappy.

Cui Ziyi said, "Our army is going to the south of the Yangtze River to kill the barbarians. Shangzhou, western Henan, and Jingxiang are almost all empty. With Boyuan in Wuchang, we have a place to retreat if the war goes against us."

Zhao Boyuan knew that he was powerless to change this decision, so he could only say, "That's it, that's all. With Bo Ji and the others going into battle to kill the enemy, I am not missing anyone from Zhaojiazhai."

Wan Jun and Cui Ziyi looked at each other and smiled, but Cui Ziyi suddenly changed his smile, "Bo Yuan is so reasonable, there is one more thing that Bo Yuan needs to make an idea about."

Zhao Boyuan saw Cui Ziyi looking strange and asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Jun knew what Cui Ziyi was up to. Sure enough, Cui Ziyi said, "Some time ago, Li Guo and Gao Yigong, the surrendered generals of the Shun Army, dedicated a woman to us."

Zhao Boyuan said, "What's wrong with the woman?" After saying this, he looked at Wan Jun suspiciously.

Cui Ziyi said, "This woman is not simple. She is the orphan of King Rui of the Zhu Ming clan."

Zhao Boyuan took a breath. Although the Ming Dynasty was in decline, the royal family and nobles had always been out of reach for ordinary people.

"Are you really a relative of Emperor Zhu Ming?"

Cui Ziyi said, "It's absolutely true and can't be wrong."

Zhao Boyuan asked anxiously, "Where is the person?"

Cui Ziyi called over and said, "Go and ask Wang Huan to come over!"

Zhao Boyuan said, "Wang Huan?"

Cui Ziyi said, "This is a pseudonym. My real name is Zhu Huiying. It is still kept secret. We call her Wang Huan to the outside world."

Zhao Boyuan asked, "What do you think we have the daughter of the clan in our hands?"

Cui Ziyi looked at Zhao Boyuan thoughtfully, then at Wanjun, nodded and said, "Good things are in front of us. Boyuan thinks that if we marry the Ming clan, we will expel the Tartars in the future."

Zhao Boyuan said, "I understand, you want me to take this idea." After saying that, he looked at Wan Jun and said with a smile, "I have no objection."

After a while, a graceful girl was brought over.

Different from the last time, Zhu Huiying rested for a few days, and her whole person became more and more extraordinary, with a calm nobility in her movements.

Zhao Boyuan looked up and down, nodded and said, "It seems to be true!"

Cui Ziyi sighed, "At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Chen Sheng rebelled against the Qin Dynasty and said, 'Princes, generals, and ministers would rather have their own kind.' However, you don't see that there is a huge difference between these princes, generals, and ordinary people, which cannot be overcome."

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Wan Jun said, "What you are talking about is called class solidification. The winners of a dynasty's interests have greater resources in their hands to safeguard their own interests, so the final result is always that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer."

Zhao Boyuan said, "Heaven established the king for the people. If the poor of the people become poorer and poorer, and the people of the world rise up, it is not certain who will be the princes, generals, and ministers."

The three of them talked for a while, and Zhu Huiying stood in the hall and looked at the three of them quietly.

Zhao Boyuan said, "If we can reduce disputes and reduce killings, the marriage of the clans will be better."

It’s not a good thing to taste.”

Wan Jun said, "How can someone who achieves great things rely on bed trading?"

Zhao Boyuan waved his hand and said, "I'm just saying this. As for whether you want it or not, that's up to you. Is it possible for us to tie you up and have sex with others?"

After saying that, he winked at Cui Ziyi and the two of them smiled. Zhao Boyuan said, "I want to know more about the situation in Wuchang with Ziyi, so I'll take my leave first."

The two said goodbye, and the room was empty except for Wan Jun and Zhu Huiying.

Probably because of what they just said, the atmosphere in the room was awkward, and both of them were silent for a while.

After a while, Wan Jun pointed to the seat and said, "Sit down!"

Zhu Huiying made a Wanfu gift and sat down gracefully on the chair. She raised her beautiful eyes slightly and looked at Wanjun.

Seeing her looking at him, Wan Jun asked, "Have you had a good rest these days? We haven't told anyone about your status as a clan member yet."

Zhu Huiying said, "Thank you, General. This is good. Since I left Hanzhong, I never thought I could have such a peaceful life."

Wan Jun smiled and said, "Hanzhong is a good place. I lived there for several years. It is a good place to keep healthy."

Zhu Huiying's eyes flashed, "Has the general still lived in Hanzhong?"

Wan Jun said, "I lived there for several years when I was studying."

Zhu Huiying smiled and said, "The general is different from the leading generals I have seen."

Wan Jun asked with a smile, "What's the difference?"

Zhu Huiying frowned slightly, thought for a while and said, "I have seen many generals, some brave, some cunning, and all, but there is no general like this."

Hearing the clan heir say this about himself, especially when she was a beautiful girl, Wan Jun couldn't help but laugh again, "I just thought you were complimenting me, what am I like?"

Zhu Huiying said, "The general seems to have something else in mind. He is very calm about everything and has a heroic spirit all over his body."

Wan Jun smiled and said, "I'm really flattered that you say that to me."

After all, Zhu Huiying was an eighteen-year-old girl. After talking to Wan Jun for a while, she gradually became familiar with Wan Jun and showed a girlish smile.

Wan Jun said to Zhu Huiying, "Daughter of the royal family, you are full of joy and laughter. The name Wang Huan suits you very well."

Zhu Huiying said, "When I escaped from Chongqing, my personal team officer Zhang Yi took this for me. At that time, I was very scared and most wanted to be an ordinary civilian girl."

Wan Jun said, "Where are the others?"

"Dead."

Wan Jun didn't know what to say for a moment. Zhu Huiying was quiet for a while, then suddenly stood up and knelt on the ground in front of Wan Jun, with two lines of clear tears already hanging on her face.

Wan Jun looked at the girl with pear blossoms and rain, and hurriedly reached out to pull her, "Why are you like this suddenly?"

Zhu Huiying said, "I can see that the general is a good man. I ask the general to avenge my family."

Wan Jun helped Zhu Huiying up and said, "Why don't you sit down and talk? We don't do kneeling here."

Zhu Huiying said, "Last summer, I followed my father to escape chaos in Chongqing. Unexpectedly, Chongqing city was attacked by the bandit Zhang Xianzhong. In order to allow me to escape, my father and the others were killed by the bandits."

At this point, Zhu Huiying broke down in tears.

Wan Jun looked at this desolate royal princess. She was obviously a girl. She was still a high school student in terms of age. She had already experienced so many bitter things in the world. He couldn't help but said with relief, "Don't cry. Sooner or later, our army will attack Sichuan. We will capture her by then."

When you get to Zhang Xianzhong, I will let you take revenge."

Zhu Huiying looked at Wan

Jun, "Thank you so much, General, for your great kindness. My little girl has nothing to repay."

Wan Jun stopped Zhu Huiying, who was about to kneel down again, "You don't have to do this. Our army is about to go to Jiangnan now, and it will take some time to avenge you."

Zhu Huiying wiped her tears and said with joy, "Knowing that I can avenge my parents makes me feel much more at ease. It doesn't matter if I wait a little longer. I wish you success in Jiangnan."

The two talked again. Zhu Huiying was smart and experienced many things. Wan Jun liked him very much and praised him, "I didn't expect you know so much. Our army will go south soon, so you can use Wang Huan's

I have a good status and live in Wuchang."

Zhu Huiying's eyes were gentle and her face turned red as she said, "Thank you so much, general. Wang Huan hopes that the general will return victorious as soon as possible."

The two chatted happily, and when the female family members saw Wang Huan off, Zhao Boyu came over with one person, Jiang Pingping, the apprentice of shipbuilder Du Changqing.

Zhao Boyu said, "The matter has been agreed, Master Jiang agreed, but he has something to say to the adults."

Wan Jun was still thinking about marrying Wang Huan and asked curiously, "What are you talking about?"

Jiang Pingping said, "Du Changqing is my master. Once a master, he is always a father. Now I have betrayed him. He will never forgive me in the future. Please promise me something."

Wan Jun said, "But it doesn't matter."

Jiang Pingping said, "I will pass on Master's shipbuilding skills to others in the future. Master is alone and has no one to rely on. I cannot support him until he is old. Please take care of him."

Wan Jun said with an moved expression, "Don't worry, I will never burn bridges by crossing rivers. I will definitely make sure that your master and disciples start well and end well."

Jiang Pingping looked relieved and said, "That makes me feel relieved."

Wan Jun said, "Last time I went to the shipyard, I didn't see the reason. Can you tell me how the progress is now?"

Jiang Ping said, "According to the drawings finalized with your Excellency, the shipyard has started manufacturing large ships, and the progress is going smoothly so far. However, the craftsmanship of a large ship is cumbersome, and many details of the craftsmanship are kept secret. Even if I secretly teach others how to build it,

It won’t be very fast either.”

Wan Jun heard this and asked, "If I want to own a fleet, I will need at least a hundred large ships. How long will it take?"

Jiang Pingping pondered for a while and said, "The ship your Excellency wants is a new type of gunboat. Even if the craftsmanship is more skilled and the raw materials are sufficient, it will take at least seven to ten years to build a hundred large ships!"

Wan Jun said, "Seven years is too long, let alone ten years. Is it possible within two to three years?"

Jiang Ping said, "Even if I teach more people openly and let the craftsmen become familiar with the skills and become proficient, it will not be completed within three years."

Wan Jun said, "If you have time, ask Boyu to take you to the firearms factory. The shipyard can also separate the craftsmanship. It would be faster if the craftsmen in each process perform their duties."

Jiang Ping seemed to have some realization, "If you don't worry about the technology spreading, your method is completely feasible."

Wan Jun said, "It's because the technology is kept secret and everyone hides it that our technology cannot break through. Later I will ask Bo Yuan to apply for a patent for your technology. You can set up a state-owned shipbuilding company and make all the parts and components."

Outsourcing can not only support a large number of workshops, but also speed up the progress of shipbuilding. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"
Chapter completed!