The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 79 Foolish Zhu Neng (Please subscribe to the full chapter, love you all, mwah!)

"teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Fu was taken aback at first, but then his expression returned to composure, and he did not answer directly.

Deep down, he was proud.

When you win a battle, this is called confidence; when you lose a battle, it is called stubbornness!
In this world, the number of people who can be his teacher Qiu Fu can probably be counted on one's fingers.

"Your Highness, who would you like to find as a teacher for Qiu Fu?"

"And what does Your Highness wish Qiu Fu to learn?"

Qiu Fu asked two questions in a row, which made Chen Heng's eyes widen in anger!

"Insanity!"

"Whatever His Highness arranges is law. Are you trying to defy His Highness's decree?"

Chen Heng said angrily, "The more I look at Qiu Fu, the more I dislike him."

Admittedly, he could see that Qiu Fu had some ability, but that did not give him the right to be arrogant here!

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Qiu Fu, his eyes narrowing slightly!
No wonder this guy suffered a great calamity after the Jingnan Campaign; the root of his problem was right there!

"Are you questioning me?"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke calmly, choosing to ignore Qiu Fu's question.

Moreover, this question was already fraught with danger!
Unexpectedly, Qiu Fu was not truly brainless; at least he was much better than Zhu Neng.

The man smiled faintly, then bowed deeply to Zhu Xiong Ying and said, "Your Highness, Qiu Fu is but a commoner. Your Highness's appreciation is naturally Qiu Fu's good fortune!"

"However,"

"Qiu Fu is determined to serve in the military. If Your Highness were to find some bookish nerds to teach him, even if Qiu Fu complied, he would surely become an incompetent person!"

"Please forgive Qiu Fu for his slip of the tongue just now, Your Highness!"

Before Zhu Xiong Ying could continue her 'scare' after saying this, Zhu Bai couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"My brave warrior, you probably don't know this, but our Crown Prince despises pedantic scholars the most!"

"Not to mention your unwillingness, he would love to kick a pedantic scholar if he saw him!"

This statement is actually somewhat inappropriate.

In other words, Zhu Bai is still young. If he were already the same age as Zhu Di, he would naturally not speak at this time.

but
These words relieved Qiu Fu, who quickly replied, "Your Highness, Qiu Fu is willing to become the disciple of the person Your Highness is seeking!"

"As long as he learns military tactics and combat skills, Qiu Fu will never complain, no matter how hard or tiring it is!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Qiu Fu and saw a hint of excitement in the man's eyes!
It's obvious that this is a smart person!

From Zhu Bai's words, Qiu Fu was almost certain that the person he wanted to become an apprentice to was a 'general'!

However, after Zhu Xiong Ying discovered Qiu Fu's weakness of arrogance, he instantly changed his mind.

A mischievous smile appeared on his lips.

The others didn't understand, but Zhu Bai remained silent and took two steps to the left.

My nephew, the moment he shows that smile, he's about to trick me!
Didn't Huang Zicheng laugh like that when he was being hit?

"Don't worry, Qiu Fu, what you'll be learning is military strategy, but the teacher I've found for you today is only temporary!"

Zhu Xiong Ying suppressed a laugh and slowly said, "Moreover, as you wish, he is a general!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Fu's face lit up with joy!

Chen Heng's face was full of indignation!
He truly couldn't stand Qiu Fu, who actually "tricked" His Highness and wasn't as loyal as he was.

but
This was actually a misunderstanding on Chen Heng's part regarding Qiu Fu.

The moment the system's voice rang in Zhu Xiong Ying's mind, Zhu Xiong Ying was certain of Qiu Fu's loyalty!

Their current behavior is nothing more than a consideration for their 'future' and various other factors.

People!

The smarter you are, the more you think! This is an advantage, but isn't it also a hindrance?

After all, it's very painful for someone who aspires to be a general to hold a pen.

"Your Highness, who do you wish Qiu Fu to study under?"

Qiu Fu suppressed his joy and asked.

Is it Tang He, the Duke of Xin?
It was still Liang Guogong Lan Yu.

Or perhaps it is Duke Feng Sheng of Ying?
Not long after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the court was filled with a wealth of brave and talented generals!
Whichever one it is, they are all beings whom Qiu Fu looks up to and reveres!
As long as it's not Marquis Fu Youde of Yingchuan, he doesn't really like this kind of reckless fighting style!

Just as Qiu Fu was extremely happy and Chen Heng was extremely indignant,
Zhu Xiong Ying pointed a finger, a playful smile on his face, and said, "The person you want to become his disciple is him!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback and looked in the direction Zhu Xiong Ying was pointing.

Chen Heng looked completely bewildered and pointed to himself, asking, "Me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's lips twitched, and he pulled Zhang Fu along, the father and son trying their best not to laugh out loud.

Zhu Neng, however, was far less restrained and burst into laughter: "Hahahaha! Qiu Fu, you want to become Chen Heng's disciple?"

"Yesterday you said you wanted to become a general and achieve the highest military merit, and today you're a student under Chen Heng?"

Upon hearing these words, Qiu Fu's face turned a deep shade of liver.

It wasn't anger, it was shame!
He never imagined that this Crown Prince would actually ask him to become the master of this centurion.
If it were before, when he enlisted and was just a private, he might have been accepted!

but,
Having witnessed the prosperity of Yingtian Prefecture and received a series of encouraging promises from Zhu Xiong Ying, such as "sealing the wolf's lair and drinking from the vast sea," he asked himself to become a disciple of the centurion Chen Heng.
How can we possibly seal the Wolf-Dwelling Mountain now? We probably won't even be able to climb it!

"Chen Heng has served as a centurion for many years, possesses excellent military skills, and is resolute and composed—truly a general!"

"Qiu Fu, although you have lofty ambitions, have you ever had any military experience?"

"They only want to start from the top, but forget the basics! A person's growth is like building a house on flat ground. How can you build the eaves before laying the foundation?"

Zhu Xiong Ying's face darkened, and he slowly said, "What? You're unwilling?"

Upon careful consideration, the mentor he changed at the last minute was actually the most suitable!
Chen Heng can temper Qiu Fu's temperament and also teach Qiu Fu basic military skills!
Only after one has truly mastered the art can one learn to carry the banner of the second generation of military generals of the Ming Dynasty!

"Qiu Fu is willing!"

"I wish to become Chen Heng's disciple!"

Although Qiu Fu's face was still not good, Zhu Xiong Ying's words just now were like thunder exploding in his heart!

indeed,

He has high standards now, but he has never even had any contact with the military!

Ambition and confidence alone cannot make one a great general! Although Chen Heng may be a nuisance to some, his abilities are truly genuine!

After so many years of war, the fact that a centurion has been able to remain safe and sound until now is enough to show that he has something special about him!

Such a team is not a disgrace!
"Chen Heng, are you willing?"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Chen Heng.

Chen Heng didn't even entertain the thought of refusing His Highness the Crown Prince's decree. He immediately replied, "Your Highness, although I look down on Qiu Fu, I will not disobey Your Highness's decree in the slightest!"

"I will not hold back the slightest bit in my teachings!"

In terms of ability, Chen Heng might be ranked last among the four in historical records.

But when it comes to loyalty, Chen Heng is number one at this moment!

"Let me become your apprentice."

As Zhu Xiong Ying finished speaking, Qiu Fu slowly composed himself and performed the three-kowtow ceremony to Chen Heng to formally become his disciple!
Having made his decision, Qiu Fu would not regret it in the slightest.

As the ceremony concluded, Chen Heng said in a deep voice, "Qiu Fu, I will not treat you kindly in the slightest. If you can't withstand it, come and beg for mercy soon!"

Qiu Fu was now rightfully in his hands, and he would naturally show no mercy in training him.

Despite these words, Qiu Fu's expression remained unchanged: "If I, Qiu Fu, were to even furrow my brow, you could kill me with a single blow."

The two sworn enemies, master and disciple, were locked in a fierce confrontation, which only made Zhu Xiong Ying, who was watching the spectacle, fascinate.

Qiu Fu, the eldest of the four Dukes of Jingnan, became the apprentice of Chen Heng, the least famous of the four Dukes of Jingnan. At first glance, it seems a bit like a parody.

But in reality, what Chen Heng possesses at this moment is exactly what Qiu Fu desperately needs to learn!
It could even be said that Zhu Xiong Ying put in a lot of effort to smooth out Qiu Fu's excessive arrogance!

"Your Highness, what about me?"

"Am I going to become Chen Heng's apprentice too?"

"Then we should call him Senior Brother Qiu Fu?"

Just then, a deep, muffled voice rang out.

Zhu Neng quickly spoke up.

This isn't right! Of the four, it's obvious that I'm the strongest, so why am I now the youngest?
That won't work!

Upon hearing this question, Qiu Fu's lips twitched slightly!
He's not quite used to being Chen Heng's apprentice yet!
And
Good heavens, Zhu Neng is a junior brother, how much trouble will this guy cause?
"You don't need to learn."

Zhu Xiong Ying's lips twitched, and he said, "Zhu Neng, from this day forward, you will be my personal bodyguard. What do you say?"

He really didn't intend for Zhu Neng to learn any military strategy; after all, teaching this guy was truly exhausting.

Every Duke in the Ming Dynasty is a treasure; we can't treat them like this!

And
Zhu Xiong Ying really likes this guy!
Give this guy a cavalry unit, and he'll actually dare to lead his cavalry to charge at the enemy's command flag. In other words, he's so reckless he'll drive people crazy!
Keeping him by his side was also a small selfish thing on Zhu Xiong Ying's part.

After all, personal bodyguards, judging from their treatment, are clearly the worst.

Unexpectedly, the moment Zhu Xiong Ying made this decision, a joyful voice rang out:

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Zhu Neng puffed out his chest, his face full of smugness, and even glanced at the other three.

That genuine happiness, emanating from within, was absolutely genuine! Of course, he wouldn't pretend!

This sight, ironically, made Zhu Bai's lips twitch.

Why did my nephew choose such a simpleton as his personal bodyguard?! Chen Heng said nothing, but Zhang Yu and Qiu Fu, aren't they both better than Zhu Neng?

And
Please, personal bodyguards are really the worst kind of bodyguards ever!
"hey-hey."

"Look at us, the four of us: Old Chen went to lead troops, Old Qiu went to learn from Old Chen, and you, Zhang Yu, are taking care of a child! Only I am the only one who enjoys His Highness's favor!"

"Don't envy me! This is just like visiting Qiufeng Tower in Beiping. I'm the most popular one there!"

"Of the four who entered the palace, His Highness favored only me and kept me by his side!"

Zhu Neng chuckled, his smug expression practically slapping at everyone's faces!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying's lips twitched uncontrollably!
What an idiot! Four men entered the palace, and you're all the only one I pamper? Can you please stop spouting such nonsense?

And what the hell is Qiufenglou? With your burly, clumsy appearance, you think you can take the place of a prostitute? If Qiufenglou actually hired you, they'd go bankrupt tomorrow!
Chen Heng's face was extremely ugly, and he remained silent.

Qiu Fu immediately lowered his head, while twisting his thigh with his right hand, recalling all the painful things in his life, forcing himself not to laugh out loud!

Zhang Fu asked his father in a low voice, "Father, I think I've heard the name Qiufenglou before. Didn't that butcher mention it when he borrowed money? I think it was related to the Kunyuan?"

"By the way, Father! What is Kunyuan?"

Zhang Yu's face turned ashen; he wished he could kick Zhu Neng to the ground, but he couldn't resort to violence at the moment. He could only whisper to his son, "Children shouldn't ask questions."

Immediately, Zhang Yu raised his eyes to look at His Highness the Crown Prince.

The other three have all made arrangements, but what about him?
Unlike them, Zhang Yu had her son with her and was also involved in a murder case!

Should he follow Chen Heng to learn, or join the army? Or perhaps become a bodyguard for the Crown Prince, like this simpleton Zhu Neng?
No matter how it's arranged, it will be better than before.

As long as he doesn't go back to Beiping, that's fine!
Thinking about this, Zhang Yu even felt a little nervous!
Aside from himself, he also cares about his son!
"By the way, Your Highness, if I'm to be your personal bodyguard, what's Zhang Yu for?"

"This guy is also carrying a baby; he can't be your bodyguard too, can he?"

Just then, Zhu Neng spoke up and asked a question.

The most righteous are often from humble backgrounds! Even pig butchers will stand up for their brothers!
Zhu Neng's words showed his extreme loyalty!
Zhang Yu gave Zhu Neng a grateful look.

The fact that someone could speak so frankly in front of this Crown Prince already proves a great deal!
When Zhang Fu heard Zhu Neng ask this question, he couldn't help but get nervous and grabbed his father's hand.

The Crown Prince had just told me that I should study.

What about the father?

He doesn't want to be separated from his father!

Looking at the father and son, Zhu Xiong Ying smiled slightly, naturally understanding what they were thinking.

You can't bring yourself to separate a father and son!
Besides, if his own father, the Crown Prince, knew that he had done such a thing, he would definitely be punished with a cane when he came back!
After a moment's hesitation, Zhu Xiong Ying looked up at Zhang Yu.

He decided to entrust this person with an extremely important matter!
This event may directly change the course of human history!

"Zhang Yu!"

Zhu Xiong Ying finally called out Zhang Yu's name.

Zhang Yu immediately stood up and said in a deep voice, "This humble subject is here! What are your orders, Your Highness?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhu Xiong Ying slowly rose, looked at Zhang Yu, and said in a deep voice:
"I want you to build an army! An army."

"A flying army!"

(End of this chapter)