He is not a bloody butcher, and he would not just kill people in such a situation.
On the contrary, these masters are really treasures in his eyes.
In the current Ming Dynasty, there are no scientific researchers, and those who are proficient in carpentry and are also literate are very rare.
It can be said that the hundreds of masters currently in front of Zhu Ying now represent the peak level of the entire Ming Dynasty carpentry industry.
Each of these people has a carpenter heritage. The last three generations of their ancestors were carpenters, and they also have enough hard work.
Don't underestimate carpenters. No matter which dynasty they are in, a carpenter with good skills will never worry about having food to eat, at least he will have enough food and clothing.
Whether it is weapons and armaments, water conservancy projects, or bridges and city construction, master carpenters are indispensable.
If compared to later generations, the hundreds of masters in front of us are almost equivalent to the status of academicians.
"Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you for your great kindness!"
Lao Zhangtou still had the arrogance he had just now. His whole body was trembling, and he knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
Only when Zhu Ying asked him to stand up again did he dare to stand up.
Even when he got up, he still bowed his body and did not dare to raise his head and look directly at Zhu Ying.
"You don't have to be afraid. I came here this time just to see how the matchlock gun was made. Maybe you don't know that the design of the matchlock gun was proposed by me."
"What I just said is the key to the entire matchlock gun. The future production must be done according to the method I said."
"Your side is built directly, but you must also fully understand the convenience of using the matchlock gun."
Zhu Ying said again.
When Lao Zhangtou heard the words, even if he said half a word "no", he nodded repeatedly to show that he had memorized it.
While Zhu Ying was speaking, the eunuch following him had already written down everything just now with pen and ink.
This is the instruction of His Highness Changsun, which is equivalent to the rules of the entire Gunpowder Department.
After Zhu Ying finished speaking, he said to Zhao Xiangxi: "The current masters who make matchlocks must still know more about matchlocks, especially the problems that may be encountered during use."
"In the future, we will take some time every few days to let them test the matchlock guns in their hands. Whether it is loading or firing, they must have a full understanding of it, so that there will be no talk on paper."
Zhao Xiangxi quickly replied: "I obey your order. This is my negligence. I will strictly abide by His Highness's instructions in this regard from now on."
Zhu Ying nodded and picked up an ordinary matchlock gun on another console.
The overall scale design of the current matchlock gun is already very close to the guns of later generations.
There is also a three-point and one-line aiming method. The appearance of rifling improves the accuracy, making it easy for ordinary people to aim.
"At present, all the matchlock guns in the gunpowder treasurer's room are equipped with enough matchlocks and fire bombs, and then sent to the military camp of Xuanjia Guard. Now it is time for the matchlock guns to be used on the battlefield."
After Zhu Ying inspected the Gunpowder Department, he said to Ye Yueqing.
Hearing this, Ye Yueqing hesitated and asked: "Your Highness, Duke Liang has mentioned the matter of matchlock guns many times before. I wonder if I should make some arrangements for Duke Liang this time."
After Zhu Ying was silent for a while, he said: "Just send one over. The current matchlock gun is not enough. We will equip the Xuanjia Guard for the time being."
"Follow orders."
The inner city of the capital, Zhan Mansion.
The house seemed to be swept by a storm, everywhere was in pieces, in different stages, and there were ups and downs of wailing.
Not long ago, Lan Yu just left.
Fifty-eight-year-old Zhan Hui was lying on the bed unable to move, feeling only pain all over his body.
Of course, even though he was drunk, Lan Yu still had reservations about attacking Zhan Hui, otherwise he would have to add a piece of white cloth.
"Lanyu! Lanyu! I will definitely slander you. I will impeach your Majesty. It is simply lawless. In broad daylight, you dare to openly beat the imperial official."
"This is the capital, and this is the emperor's feet. It's so abominable, so abominable, it makes me angry!!!"
"Cough cough cough!!!"
Zhan Hui was on the bed, letting out a shrill roar, but as soon as he finished speaking, he coughed violently, but he choked himself.
"Master, master, you have to take good care of your injuries first, and don't get so angry that you lose more than you gain."
The butler next to him saw this and quickly comforted him.
Of course, the butler's image wasn't very good either. His nose was bruised and his face was swollen, his speech was a bit leaky, and his front teeth were knocked out.
Seeing the butler's appearance like this, Zhan Hui became even more furious and cursed Lan Yu Shuzi.
After a long time, I lost all my strength, so I turned around and asked the steward: "But I have sent someone to report all the situation on my side to His Majesty."
When the housekeeper heard this, he looked bitter and said aggrievedly:
"Sir, you don't know that Duke Liang has already sent people to quietly surround our mansion."
"The old servant wanted to spread the word about the situation in the house. When the servants went out, they were beaten on the back and carried back. Even the back door was guarded by an unknown number of people."
"Our news won't get out at all."
Hearing this, Zhan Hui almost spat out a mouthful of blood, his chest heaved violently, and said: "Lanyu Shuzi, you are so daring. This is the capital, and this is the capital. How dare you treat me like this!"
"Let's see, it doesn't matter if you block my mansion. Don't send anyone out again. Inform the people that I have locked the door tightly and don't let anyone in."
"I don't believe it. In this capital, his blue jade can cover the sky with one hand. When your majesty asks me about it in the morning tomorrow morning, what do I think of the blue jade!"
Zhan Hui was angry in the mansion.
Lan Yu and others have returned to the restaurant, but after this incident, everyone has sobered up.
Even Sapphire finds it difficult.
"General, if we do this, we can't stop the fire. Even if Zhan Shangshu can't go out today, if His Majesty asks about it tomorrow morning, what should we do?"
In the largest private room of the restaurant, Lan Yu and others had realized that they had caused a huge disaster.
Who is Zhan Hui? This is the second-rank official minister, a famous person in front of Your Majesty.
If it were another minister, he would have been beaten, and at most he would have been punished.
But here in Zhan Hui, the situation is a little different.
However, the current Lan Yu is relatively calm. Hearing this, he said: "Well, I've been beaten, so what can I do?"
"If His Highness blames you, I will take the responsibility alone. You don't need to worry too much. If there is a guard in uniform questioning you at that time, just say it was my idea and you were just instructed by me."
Hearing Lan Yu's words, the originally noisy private room suddenly became quiet.
It has to be said that Lan Yu's words immediately moved everyone present.
Warriors pay attention to the word "righteousness".
But soon, some people couldn't stand it anymore.
"What are you talking about, General? How can the General be responsible for such matters alone? I was once a subordinate of the General. Even if something happens, I will naturally take care of it first."
"I was given the death penalty by His Majesty, so I asked the General to take good care of my wife, children and their descendants."
"Besides, this matter started because of me, so how can I let the general and so many brothers suffer?"
The one who spoke was Xie Xiong, the person who started this matter.
After Xie Xiong finished speaking, he stood up and said again: "General, there is no need to send people to surround Zhan Hui's residence. I will surrender to the Jinyiwei Mansion now."
Xie Xiong walked directly towards the door, obviously having made up his mind.
Everyone looked at each other, wondering what to do.
"Stupid! Xie Xiong, you little boy, stop for me!"
Lan Yu scolded.
Xie Xiong stopped, turned around and said, "General, just let me go."
Lan Yu stood up, walked to Xie Xiong's door in a few steps, kicked him to the ground, and cursed: "You idiot, who do you think you are? Just because you are a small Qianhu, you can compete with the officials."
Shangshu Bi?"
"You still want to bear the burden alone. I think you are not qualified, you idiot."
"Maybe you still think that I will let you take care of this matter, and you don't have to think about it. You are doing this to trap me into injustice!"
Lan Yu cursed and said.
He knew very well that this matter could not be settled by throwing out a few subordinates. The most important thing was that old boy Zhan Hui did it by himself.
And that old boy will definitely point the finger at himself, and it is impossible to get out of the relationship.
These subordinates are just suffering in vain if they take over.
"I am more or less a relative of the emperor, and I have some connections with His Highness the Changsun. Even if he is punished, Your Majesty will still give His Highness the Changsun some mercy."
"Zhan Hui, this old boy, I have always been at odds with him. Now everyone in the court knows it."
"Besides, for now, no one knows why I suddenly led people to beat him. I think Zhan Hui must not understand it in his heart."
"So you have recorded it for me. If the Jinyi Guards cover their mouths tightly during interrogation, they will say that they are following my order, so they have to follow me and take action."
Lan Yu asked again.
"General, this"
"Just do what this general says."
Everyone looked at each other and finally said helplessly: "Yes."
Lan Yu nodded and explained: "Over at Zhan Hui's mansion, don't relax. Send people to keep watching. No one is allowed to come out of the mansion until tomorrow morning."
"I have to take advantage of this time to vent my anger. I've already been beaten anyway, so what else can I do?"
"Also, send someone to find out where His Highness Changsun is now. Such things must not be hidden. We must let His Highness Changsun know first."
Lan Yu knew very well that if he wanted to get through it safely, he could only rely on His Highness Changsun in the end.
On the southeast coast, Zhu Di stationed his troops here, quietly waiting for the next spring to march to the Japanese country.
The news that Zhu Ying was declared the grandson also reached Zhu Di.
When Zhu Yunwen was granted the title of grandson, Zhu Di was very dissatisfied and even dared to openly raise questions in the court.
But this time when I received the news about Zhu Ying, I was speechless for a long time.
His mood at the moment was extremely complicated.
Zhu Ying is different from Zhu Yunwen in that he is the real eldest grandson and the eldest son of his eldest brother.
Zhu Di has very deep feelings for his eldest brother Zhu Biao.
Perhaps as far as the entire palace is concerned, his eldest brother Zhu Biao is his only relative in his heart.
Even though he was thinking about the throne in his heart, now that his elder brother's eldest son has taken the throne, he can only be convinced.
Since the day he received the news, Zhu Di seemed to have lost his energy and became extremely depressed.
Until three days ago, his general Zhang Yu persuaded:
"His Highness has an army of one hundred thousand at his command at the moment. Next year he will also be the commander-in-chief of the war against Japan. Now the army of one hundred thousand has been inspected by the general over the past few days. They are all elite."
"If His Highness can win the support of a hundred thousand troops and win a great victory over the Japanese country, his reputation will naturally rise to another level."
Zhang Yu's words sounded very plain, but in Zhu Di's ears, he heard a different sound.
‘If these 100,000 troops all obey my orders’
Thinking of this, Zhu Di's spirit became a little excited.
The current army is nominally under the control of King Zhu Di of Yan, but the specific mobilization is the responsibility of the imperial court.
The so-called moderation means that after the imperial decree comes, Zhu Di has the power to punish disobedient generals.
What Zhu Di wants now is to truly control this 100,000-strong army.
Especially the navy is the key.
Since three days ago, Zhu Di has invited many generals to his big tent every day to drink and build relationships.
For those thousands of households and commanders, Zhu Di was the King of Yan after all, and it was impossible for them to offend him.
Now that King Yan is showing his favor, most people are eager to do so.
Even though he was somewhat reluctant, he did not dare to disobey Zhu Di's invitation.
In addition, Zhu Di spent a lot of time showing off in the army every day.
For example, eating together with the soldiers will affect the soldiers' dietary conditions, physical conditions, etc.
As the King of Yan, after Zhu Di put down his status, he naturally attracted the loyalty of many soldiers.
The effect is still very obvious.
Among the generals in charge of the large army, Zhu Di is also constantly improving his favorability.
Obviously this process will last until the beginning of next spring.
Now on the coast, it was naturally impossible for Zhu Di to express his true thoughts to the generals. Only when he got out of the sea and approached the Japanese country, that was when Zhu Di began to show off.
At that time, some things will be considered urgent and follow authority.
In the Ming Dynasty Palace, the East Palace, the back hall of Chunhe Hall, and Lu's bedroom.
As the sun set and night fell, Zhu Yunwen slowly opened his eyes.
Now, he still has a very confused feeling in his eyes.
Rubbing his eyes gently, Zhu Yunwen looked around and realized that he was sleeping in his mother's room.
"The dream just now was so real."
Zhu Yunwen sighed and said that he had a long dream just after falling asleep.