Chapter 594: Birth of the Great-Eldest Grandson of the Great Ming Emperor
Killing prisoners is ominous.
Although I had the idea of trapping him, no one would say it out loud.
Among the 300,000 Annan soldiers and prisoners, most of them were actually ordinary Annan people, and most of them were young and strong.
The real number of soldiers is only thirty or forty thousand.
Soldiers are actually very distinguishable from ordinary people and can be recognized at a glance.
The common people, as the lowest level of society, are all sallow and thin. They hardly have any weapons on them, and their weapons are also tattered.
Most of the soldiers are relatively strong, especially in their clothing. There is a very obvious difference.
"It depends on how those soldiers deal with it. We still have to report it to His Majesty. If we deal with it privately, it will definitely lead to disaster."
"For the resettlement of those people, I think we can send some of them away first and resettle them later."
"As long as they master the gateway to Duobang City, Liang and the others will not dare to go there again."
Puding Marquis Chen Huan suggested.
Ye Sheng nodded: "That's okay. Most of these people were recruited to serve in the military. I walked around the camp before and didn't see any resistance. They were very honest and obedient."
"I asked those soldiers to be interrogated. Some of them are Annan's imperial army, and most of the rest are local soldiers. Some of the thorns will be dealt with first, and the others can serve as vanguard forces."
"What I didn't expect is that Annan's firearms seem to have a lot of merits. In some places, they feel a little better than our firearms."
Because Zhu Ying paid more attention to the development of firearms, most generals now have a good understanding of this aspect.
These are the guys they are fighting, so naturally they have to be more clear about it.
Ye Sheng was very keen to discover that many of the firearms here in Duobang City were transferred from Annan Capital City.
The biggest difference between these firearms and Daming firearms is the ratio of gunpowder. Obviously, the ratio of Daming gunpowder has been constantly tested and adjusted, and is much more advanced.
Among them, range is the key. Ming's range is obviously farther than Annan's.
In fact, in history, Zhu Di arranged for Zhang Fu to conquer Annan, which showed that at that time, Annan's firearms surpassed those of the Ming army.
Moreover, many of Zhang Fu's soldiers were killed or wounded by Annan's firearms.
It's just that the overall quality of the Ming Dynasty was higher, and with all aspects of strategic planning, Zhang Fu was able to pacify Annan affairs three times.
The development of firearms in Annan had been introduced to Annan during the Song Dynasty, and because the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty conquered Annan three times, the firearms captured by the Mongolian Yuan army in Annan were relatively advanced.
And for Annan, fire guns are more suitable for fighting in areas like Annan. The advantages are very obvious, so we pay more attention to them.
When the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty destroyed the Song Dynasty, many Song people fled to Annan. There was no shortage of firearms technical talents here, and they also made a lot of contributions to the development of firearms in Annan.
Ye Sheng quickly noticed a problem.
Considering how much His Highness Taisun attaches importance to firearms, if he can investigate the talents for the development of firearms in Annan and send them to the capital.
Isn't it just another achievement on top of the achievement of conquering Annan?
Just do whatever comes to your mind.
Ye Sheng immediately called his adjutant: "Go to the place where the Annan soldiers are imprisoned and investigate clearly. There are craftsmen specializing in firearms in the Annan capital."
"Interrogate carefully and don't miss anything. It's best to ask for your name and address."
"If anyone can know this, give them a full meal. If they know it but don't tell it, they will be punished and must be questioned carefully."
Upon hearing the Marquis's arrangement, the adjutant immediately clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "The last general takes orders."
Ye Sheng thought for a moment and said: "This matter is being carried out secretly, don't make too much noise."
He still wants to take another step forward.
As a marquis, who wouldn’t want to be granted a dukedom title?
As Lan Yu's in-law, Ye Sheng's status is already very close to the top circles. However, although he is a founding hero, his achievements are not dazzling.
Now everyone can clearly see the situation in the Ming Dynasty. In the future, His Highness Taisun must have the final say.
His Highness Taisun has a very direct temperament, and if he wants to do what he likes, firearms are an indispensable aspect.
The main thing is to gain the attention of His Highness Taisun, and it is not impossible to be granted the title of Duke.
Ye Sheng is not young anymore, and his body is relatively strong now, but speaking of it, he might not be able to do it after another ten or eight years.
Opportunities like playing against Annan are so rare that you only get them once, so you must seize them carefully.
In comparison, Chen Huan, the Marquis of Puding, was far behind, both in terms of status and personal connections.
In the circle of marquises, Puding Marquis Chen Huan was only at the middle level.
Of course, this level is also due to the fact that there are too many outstanding generals in the Ming Dynasty, which leads to the fact that Puding Marquis Chen Huan is not ranked among the top circles.
Having said that, no one can be implicated and executed because of the Lan Yu case.
Chen Huan, the Marquis of Puding, was also one of them.
The army can only be temporarily placed in Duobang City.
Subsequently, Ye Sheng's adjutant immediately interrogated these soldiers among Annan prisoners and asked about Annan's firearms talents.
Among these prisoners, there are many Imperial Guards who have high status in the capital of Annan. Although
But now he is a prisoner and can only survive by drinking some gruel every day.
When I heard that there was a chance to have a full meal, I immediately went to tell the story about what I knew.
Others may not know it clearly, but the leaders of the Annan Forbidden Army know very well that Annan no longer has the ability to fight against the Ming Dynasty.
The fall of Annan was just a matter of time.
The current troubles in Duobang City are only temporary. After this is resolved, what else can Prime Minister Hu use to resist the Ming army?
As for the elephant soldiers, more than a hundred elephant soldiers were controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
Although the flaws of the elephant soldiers are more obvious, it is undeniable that they are an absolutely powerful unit in areas such as Annan.
Soon, the list of Annan's firearms talents came out.
After getting the list, Ye Sheng looked at it and was speechless.
"I didn't expect Annan to really pay so much attention to the development of firearms and have so many craftsmen working on firearms."
"I think that I, His Highness the Great Grandson of the Ming Dynasty, attach so much importance to firearms, so the tribute of these talents will naturally be a big contribution."
"The key is to let His Highness the Grand Sun know who I am."
Ye Sheng thought about his little ninety-nine in his heart, and made up his mind to find a way to recruit all these talents.
When Thang Long, the eastern capital of Annan, is attacked in a while, this issue must be taken seriously.
There are dozens of people on the list, all of whom are considered to be the best among Annan firearms craftsmen.
The one who ranks first among them is Hu Yuancheng.
He has the same surname as Hu Jiyou, and is said to be somewhat related.
There are also some, including Deng Ming, Chen Jixuan, Li Cheng, etc.
In fact, these talents were historically transferred to the capital of the Ming Dynasty by Zhang Fu for development.
Yu Zhu Di's Shenji Camp was established and made a great contribution.
Yongle Emperor Zhu Di also discovered that the firearms here were relatively mature during the war in Annan.
Therefore, more emphasis is placed on talents in this area.
Some things are changing because of Zhu Ying's relationship, but the collection of firearms talents has not changed.
This was the time when Annan took over Duobang City.
Zhu Ying's first son is finally going to be born soon.
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Daming Dynasty, Kunning Palace.
Ye Yueqing, who was pregnant for ten months, gave birth today.
The maids, eunuchs, and female doctors from both inside and outside have all gathered.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also waiting anxiously at the door.
Because the imperial doctor previously concluded that the possibility of Ye Yueqing giving birth to a boy was very high this time.
Although Chinese medicine is not a professional method in this regard, experienced obstetricians and gynecologists will also have their own confidence in this point.
Not just one imperial doctor, but most of the imperial doctors concluded that the possibility of a boy was very high.
The current succession of the Ming Dynasty does not have much relevance. After all, Zhu Ying is not old and the inheritance is stable.
But Zhu Yuanzhang still attaches great importance to the new heir.
From a relationship perspective, if a boy is born now, he will be Zhu Ying's eldest son.
According to his status, he is now the great-eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty.
The first successor after Yu Zhuying.
This was a period that related to the foundation of the country, and it was also his great-grandson, so Zhu Yuanzhang could not help but not pay attention to it.
"We've been like this for a long time and still haven't given birth."
"This is the second pregnancy, so it should be smoother than before."
"Is it possible that the Wen woman who delivered the baby inside is not good enough?"
"If anything happens to our great-grandchildren, I will kill their heads!"
It has been an hour too fast since Ye Yueqing started having abdominal pain, but there is still no reaction.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little anxious.
On the contrary, Zhu Ying's mentality is relatively stable.
"Grandpa, a palace maid came out to report just now. The child in Yueqing's arms has grown bigger and is still making a fuss."
"It shouldn't be long."
Zhu Ying said comfortingly.
The old man's personality is just a bit too fiery. Even though his temper has become a lot gentler these days, he is still very murderous.
In the center of the backyard are Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying.
Zhu Ying's concubines were also watching anxiously.
For example, Chen Muyue, Zhao Xiangxi, the princess Xiangzi sent by the Japanese country, and Anania sent from Champa.
In the backyard, Ye Yueqing is the grandson concubine and has the highest status.
The four of them are all concubines, so the difference is huge.
Because Zhu Ying did not want to cause a fight for the heir later, he would not let these four concubines give birth to a son before Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy.
Although there is a distinction between direct concubine and concubine, if Ye Yueqing never gives birth to a boy, it will be a big problem in the harem.
Not to mention waiting, Zhu Ying also discussed it with the old man.
If Ye Yueqing fails to give birth to a boy in her third pregnancy, there is nothing she can do.
It's hard to say how to give birth to a baby. Sometimes you can't give birth to a boy. It's not something that has never happened before.
In the house.
Ye Yueqing bit the cotton towel tightly. The pain this time was more severe than when she gave birth to Zhu Yuting for the first time.
"My dear, hold on, use more strength. This time it must be His Royal Highness, the great-grandson of the Emperor, who has a strong body, but your Majesty will have to endure more."
The palace lady next to her persuaded her.
The main reason why there are such symptoms similar to dystocia is that the baby in Ye Yueqing's belly is growing better now and must not be underweight.
This also added a lot of burden to Ye Yueqing's production.
Hearing that it was a boy, Ye Yueqing immediately gained more strength. She knew very well that as your grandson and concubine, it was extremely necessary for her to give birth to a boy as the future heir of the Ming Dynasty.
This is no longer a simple matter of giving birth to a child, but is related to the future of the entire Ming Dynasty.
The choice of emperor is presumably based on primogeniture, including the current Zhu Ying, which is basically the same situation.
Once there is a lack of continuity, it is very likely that a concubine will take the place of a direct descendant.
Among Zhu Ying's concubines now, except for Ye Yueqing, a royal concubine, the rest are not Han Chinese, and they come from four countries respectively.
So at this point, political purpose is very critical.
This is also the reason why Zhu Ying rarely went to sleep with the other four concubines until Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy.
Even when you go to bed, a eunuch will record a menstrual period, staggering the possibility of pregnancy.
And there are also some contraceptive drugs to take.
To put it a bit exaggeratedly, even if the other four concubines were pregnant due to various unexpected factors, there was a high probability that they would be forcibly removed.
In fact, in addition to Kunning Palace, there is another woman outside. Xu Miaojin is also very concerned about Ye Yueqing's childbirth. Although
"Sister, do you think the Grand Concubine will be able to give birth to a son this time?"
"If I still can't give birth this time, according to the wishes of His Majesty and His Majesty the Grandson, it will be the third child. Then I will have to wait for two years."
Xu Miaojin's tone was a bit worried and nervous.
Because of Ye Yueqing's relationship, Zhu Ying never had any more concubines after having four concubines.
She was also waiting for Ye Yueqing to give birth to a son.
Xu Miaojin has reached the age of leaving the court, so it stands to reason that she should get married now.
But who doesn’t know the relationship between Zhu Ying and Xu Miaojin before she entered the palace?
Even if there is no movement in the palace now, who would want to go to matchmaking for a woman who is related to His Highness the Grand Sun?
Are you afraid that the grass on your grave will not grow high enough?
Even here in the Xu Mansion, no one talked about the issue of Xu Miaojin's marriage. Everyone basically acquiesced in Xu Miaojin's entry into the palace.
To put it bluntly, even if Zhu Ying never mentioned it later, Xu Miaojin could only wait patiently.
"Don't worry, it will definitely be a boy. I heard from Concubine Ning earlier that all the doctors in the palace have concluded that it will definitely be a boy this time."
Xu Yihua looked at her little sister, sighed in her heart, and said comfortingly.
She knew clearly in her heart that even if Ye Yueqing gave birth to a boy, she would not necessarily accept her younger sister as a concubine.
No one can explain this clearly.
Hearing this, Xu Miaojin finally breathed a sigh of relief.