Zhu Yuanzhang, who commanded the wind and rain, lived a long and arduous life.

"If you don't understand anything, go ask that kid Xiong Ying."

"All right!"

"Retreat!"

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang got up and left directly.

The officials dispersed one after another!

Just as Zhu Xiong Ying was about to leave, Xu Da and Li Wen Zhong immediately stopped him.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has assigned me this task—the Air Force!"

"I've never even heard of it! You have to help me!"

Xu Da smiled wryly.

"Your Highness, our Great Ming Dynasty also has a navy!"

"Why do we still need to build it?"

"How do you build this?"

Li Wenzhong and Xu Da held onto Zhu Xiong Ying tightly, talking incessantly.

"Two Dukes!"

"Can you let me say something?"

The two were taken aback, then gave an awkward laugh.

"Your Highness, please speak!"

"Let's go to the East Palace!"

................................................

East Palace!

"Grandpa Xu, this is the Air Force development plan I've drawn up. Please take a look."

"Uncle, this is from the Navy, please take a look!"

Zhu Xiong Ying handed the two of them a small notebook.

The two opened it and looked at it, sometimes frowning, sometimes excited, their expressions changing constantly.

"Your Highness, this plan is good, but there are some things in it that I really don't understand."

"Please forgive my ignorance, Your Highness, and offer me your guidance."

"What doesn't Grandpa Xu understand?"

"You say!"

Zhu Xiong Ying put down his teacup and said calmly.

"Your Highness, what is a bomber? What is a fighter jet?"

What are strategic transport aircraft?

"What is Mach in this context?"

"And what is this missile?"

"..."

Xu Da raised a whole bunch of questions, and Zhu Xiong Ying answered them all one by one.

He then had several boxes brought over and placed in front of Xu Da.

"Grandpa Xu, the books here are enough to teach you about the Air Force and fighter jets."

"so much?"

"Grandpa Xu, you are the Air Force Marshal. You must have this knowledge. Otherwise, how could you have established the Air Force?"

Xu Da nodded upon hearing this: "Your Highness is right. I will take a good look when I get back."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded: "Uncle, it's your turn!"

"Your Highness, what is an aircraft carrier?"

What is an aircraft carrier battle group?

"And what about this nuclear power?"

"And what is this submarine...?"

Faced with Li Wenzhong's question, Zhu Xiong Ying also had several boxes brought over and placed in front of Li Wenzhong.

"Your Highness, is this for me?"

"That's right!"

"How come it's more than the Duke of Wei's?"

"Of course, the navy has a lot of equipment!"

"Aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and so on."

"And submarines, these things are all part of the aircraft carrier battle group."

"Of course there will be more!"

"Take a good look!"

"After you've seen this, I'll take you to see some big guys—there'll be a surprise!"

"What surprise?"

"You'll know then!"

"All right!"

The two immediately took the book given to them by Zhu Xiong Ying and returned home.

In the days that followed, the two of them stayed in the study at home, reading books non-stop.

Aside from eating and sleeping, I spend all my time reading and constantly catching up on my knowledge.

Zhu Xiong Ying also thoughtfully assigned them personnel from various fields, so they could ask questions if they didn't understand something.

One month later!

The two arrived at the East Palace!

"Your Highness, we have read all the books you gave us."

"After reading it, I realized Your Highness's talent."

"I admire you greatly!"

"Yes!"

"I never imagined a war could be fought like this. We've fought half our lives, and we're still no match for Your Highness!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying waved her hand and said, "You don't need to flatter me."

“You are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty. In terms of fighting, I am no match for you.”

"Your Highness is too modest!"

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand.

"Your Highness, are the equipment described in the book really that powerful?"

Li Wenzhong asked curiously.

"Of course!"

"None of those are the most powerful."

"There's something even more powerful?"

"Of course!"

“A city like Yingtian only needs one stone to raze the entire city to the ground.”

Upon hearing this, the two were speechless with astonishment. If they hadn't seen what was being said, they certainly wouldn't have believed it.

But after reading those books, they will definitely believe it.

"With such immense power, one such object could cost the lives of millions!"

Xu Da, standing to the side, said with a solemn expression.

"Of course!"

"Therefore, such weapons are generally not used lightly; they are used for deterrence."

"The destructive power of this weapon lies not only in its explosive force but also in its subsequent toxicity."

"Those who get infected will contract various diseases, and these diseases are incurable."

"They will all die a painful death in the end."

Upon hearing this, the two were even more shocked.

"Your Highness, what exactly is this terrifying weapon?"

"nuclear weapon!"

"Atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb!"

"Your Highness, should we also manufacture such a terrifying weapon?"

"Its power is too great; it's truly against the natural order!"

Xu Da said with a solemn expression.

"Grandpa Xu, we can do without this, but we can't be without it."

"Once you have this, no one will dare to touch you, and they will all greet you with smiles."

"If you don't have it, one day when the Ming Dynasty declines, you will become someone that everyone can bully."

"If we have this, even if one day our Great Ming Dynasty no longer enjoys its current glory."

"With this, the people of my Great Ming will no longer be bullied."

"Your Highness, I understand the reasoning behind your words."

"However, this power is too great, and the killing will be too much, which will lead to people's condemnation."

Xu Da was somewhat embarrassed.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"This weapon is too terrifying; it's too difficult to control!"

Li Wenzhong, who was standing nearby, also expressed his opposition.

"Alright, let's go find Old Zhu."

"Let's see what he thinks!"

"it is good!"

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Royal study room!

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing state affairs with Zhu Biao.

Zhu Xiong Ying barged in with Xu Da and Li Wenzhong. Xu Da had originally intended to announce their arrival.

But Zhu Xiong Ying pulled him in!

"Old Zhu, Old Zhu!"

"You little brat, what are you yelling about?"

He glanced at Xu Da and Li Wenzhong behind him and his expression turned somewhat displeased.

"You little brat, you break the rules yourself, and you want to drag others down with you, huh?"

"Old Zhu, don't worry about the details!"

"We've come to see you because we need something."

"Fuck away!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said impatiently.

"Is this your attitude?"

"Hey? You little brat!"

"You trespassed into the Imperial Study, and you still think you're right?"

"Only you would know what kind of crime this is if it were anyone else."

"Assassinating the king and killing his emperor is punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family."

"cut!"

“You shall be executed! My entire family includes you, my grandmother, and my father, the Crown Prince.”

"Go ahead and kill him!"

"If you have the guts, then kill him!"

Xu Da and the other man standing nearby broke out in a cold sweat. Your Highness!

It has to be you!

If this were anyone else, the grass on their grave would be three meters high by now.

"Xiongying, you're not allowed to talk to your imperial grandfather like that."

Zhu Biao, who was standing nearby, immediately reprimanded him.

"I've been teaching you for so many years, why are you still like this?"

"Why don't you dare to fight Old Zhu?"

"Hey? You little brat!"

"Are you trying to corrupt your father again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and got up to teach Zhu Xiong Ying a lesson.

But Zhu Chang stopped him from the side.

"Father, please calm down!"

"You know what kind of person Xiong Ying is."

Why bother arguing with him?

"Besides, you can't catch up, can you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately displeased.

What do you mean we can't catch up?

"Is it that we can't catch up?"

"We just didn't want to pursue it."

"Come on, come on, with your old arms and legs, you think you can catch up with me?"

Zhu Xiong Ying, standing to the side, said with great disdain.

"Hey? You little brat, say that again?"

"Father, please calm down!"

"U.A., you still dare to talk?"

Zhu Biao glared at Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore!"

"I originally wanted to tell you about how our Great Ming Dynasty has been able to last for thousands of generations, but since you're not interested."

"I'm leaving!"

With that said, he turned around and left.

"and many more!"

"You little brat, what did you just say?"

"nothing!"

"If you're not interested, I'm leaving!"

"and many more!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly came to Zhu Xiong Ying and immediately put on a smiling face.

Every emperor wanted his empire to last for thousands of generations, but as it turns out, it's actually quite difficult to achieve.

Even powerful dynasties like the Han and Tang still perished.

"hey-hey……"

"My eldest grandson!"

"what did you just say?"

"nothing!"

"I'm leaving!"

"Don't, don't, don't..."

"hey-hey……"

"My dear grandson! My good grandson!"

“Tell Grandpa!”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a fawning expression.

Xu Da and Li Wenzhong, standing to the side, were both red-faced and trying their best not to laugh out loud. They hadn't seen Zhu Yuanzhang like this in a long time.

"Old Zhu, you were just about to hit me!"

Why should I tell you?

"Good good..."

"Grandpa, you're wrong! Please tell me..."

"You really want me to tell you?"

"Say!"

"Then apologize to me!"

"You little brat, don't push your luck."

"Don't want to?"

"I'm leaving!"

"and many more!"

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly grabbed Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Good good..."

We apologize to you!

"Is it Grandfather who's in the wrong?"

"That's pretty much it."

Zhu Xiong Ying then recounted what he had just discussed with Xu Da and the others.

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression turned solemn, while Zhu Biao, standing beside him, broke out in a cold sweat.

"Father, such a powerful weapon must not be made!"

"If it falls into the wrong hands, it will be a scene of carnage!"

"Too cruel!"

The kind-hearted Zhu Biao was the first to stand up and object.

"Tiande, protect the child!"

"What's your opinion?"

"Your Majesty, my suggestion coincides with that of His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Nuclear weapons are far too destructive and terrifying."

"Once it is released, it will cause widespread suffering and death."

"Your Majesty, I share the same opinion."

Faced with their opinions, Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and pondered.

"You brat, what's your opinion?"

"My opinion is definitely to build it. Although this thing is extremely destructive, it is not usually used lightly."

"They are mainly used for deterrence. As long as the Ming Dynasty has this, no one can shake the Ming Dynasty's rule."

"And the most important thing is this."

"What is it?"

All eyes turned to Zhu Xiong Ying.

"The world is vast and full of talented people. If we don't create it, others will."

"By then, others will have it, but we won't."

"That would be a devastating blow to us."

"What would happen to the Ming Dynasty if someone were to place one in Yingtian?"

"I'll say it again: this is something you can do without, but you can't be without."

"Having a sword but not using it and having no sword to use are two different things."

"What would happen if one day someone threw that thing at the heads of the people of my Great Ming?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words.

"Ok!"

“What you said makes sense. We cannot be controlled by others. If one day our Great Ming is led by the nose.”

"Then we won't be able to die in peace."

"approve!"

"Have Daming Heavy Industry begin researching nuclear weapons immediately."

"Your Majesty, developing nuclear weapons would require an immense amount of manpower and resources!"

"Can the Ming Dynasty withstand this?"

Xu Da spoke up from the side.

"Grandpa Xu, take your time!"

"If one year isn't enough, try two; if two years isn't enough, try three, five, or even ten!"

"Even if it takes a hundred years, we must get it done. With it, the people of our Great Ming Dynasty can live in peace and prosperity."

"That's right!"

"Xiong Ying is right. Once we have that thing, who would dare to provoke the might of our Great Ming?"

"This thing has to be developed."

"Ok, deal!"

"You brat, you're in full charge of this!"

"no problem!"

Zhu Xiong Ying patted his chest and said.

"All right!"

"Go back!"

"I have other things to do!"

"gone!"

Zhu Xiong Ying swaggered out.

........................

Outside the Imperial Study!

"Your Highness!"

"What's wrong, Uncle?"

“Your Highness, a month ago you said that I would be pleasantly surprised after I finished reading those books.”

"I wonder what the surprise is?"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled as she looked at Li Wenzhong, who had a hopeful expression on his face.

"Then come with me to sea!"

"We're going out to sea again?"

"of course!"

"Those are all big ones, they can only be put in the sea."

"Let's go!"

"Grandpa Xu, come along too!"

"Very well! This old minister will also go and broaden his horizons!"

The three of them immediately left the palace and headed straight for the dock.

....................................

Yingtian Wharf!

The dock was very busy at the time, with cargo being unloaded continuously.

Upon seeing Zhu Xiong Ying arrive, they all bowed in greeting.

"See Your Highness!"

"Everyone get up!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"continue!"

"Yes!"

They immediately resumed their busy work.

"Your Highness, are they from the navy?"

"Yes!"

"Your Highness, when did the navy start doing business?"

Xu Da, standing to the side, asked in confusion.

"Business?"

"No!"

"These aren't just goods; they're full of real gold and silver!"

"what?"

The two were utterly astonished!

"Your Highness, are you saying all of this is silver?"

Li Wenzhong was astonished as he looked at the mountain of boxes.

"Of course!"

"Your Highness, where did they get so much silver?"

Xu Da exclaimed in surprise.

"Japan!"

"Japan?"

"That's right!"

“I previously sent some people to do business with Japan and made some money.”