Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Zhu Tao called Old Tang and told him face to face: "Old Tang, take him to our special training ground right away, let Zengshou practice the various skills of riding a bicycle by himself first, and then I will teach him not to ride a bicycle." s things."

Old Tang agreed, and took Xu Zengshou away. There is a special bicycle training ground here, which has different types of bicycles, and there are even high-quality imitation mountain bikes similar to today.

He told Xu Zengshou that to be the chief officer of a small army, you must practice hard, and you must be hardworking yourself.

Xu Zengshou knew that Old Tang was Zhu Tao's number one confidant, and he had also learned martial arts from Old Tang. He respected this person, so he naturally listened to everything he said.

"Uncle Tang, don't worry, I will listen to you whatever you say, and practice hard with you."

Old Tang nodded. He was actually very satisfied with Xu Zengshou's attitude. After feeding the pigs during this period of time, this dude has actually been able to endure hardships.

"This is a special venue. There are many terrains that can be simulated, such as muddy roads, slippery roads, and rough roads. There are also many types of bicycles. I am going to let you practice them all within five days."

Here Old Tang took Xu Zengshou to practice cycling at the simulated training ground to strengthen his skills.

On the other side, a fourth-rank defense envoy named Hu Yin came to the Haifang Yamen far away from Nanzhili.

This Mr. Hu came out of the Haiphong Yamen, and quickly dealt with the accumulated cases here for many days in one day, and the efficiency was almost astonishing.

Many officials in the Haiphong yamen were nothing more than doing foreign work before this. They were used to piling up cases like a mountain. After Mr. Hu came, it would take more than half a year to finish the matter.

Unexpectedly, Hu Weiyong is really a talent of the prime minister. To deal with this kind of matter, it is not like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer.

However, he was also worried that he used to be Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province, who had great power in the government and the public. Now, although he has made a history of fourth-rank defense, it is nothing.

I was afraid that being recognized would hurt the virtue of the Holy Majesty. After all, it was the imperial decree of the Emperor who announced that he died of a sudden illness.

But in fact, Hu Weiyong was too worried. When he was the prime minister of Zhongshu province, he basically came into contact with officials of the third rank or above.

Those officials below the fourth rank would have no chance to meet the current prime minister.

So now he is a fourth-rank defense envoy in the Haiphong Yamen far away from Nanzhili. It is impossible for these officials of fifth rank and below to recognize them.

In fact, Hu Weiyong can be regarded as vigorous and resolute. Since he took office, no matter what complicated cases there are, he can solve them very clearly and quickly.

Moreover, he is also a prodigy with both civil and military skills, and with only two hundred households under his command, he actually defeated a pirate fleet that came to harass the sea.

Therefore, the defense master is not only efficient in official documents, but also a genius in commanding troops, and he quickly won the respect of his subordinates.

At this time, Hu Weiyong was not proud. He knew that everything was just beginning. Once the sea ban was lifted, many things would be double-edged swords.

You must know that the imperial court increased taxes by opening the sea ban, but at the same time, many side effects also appeared at the same time.

For example, although I can repel a powerful pirate fleet with the strength of two Baihusuo, if this pirate fleet has strong ships and sharp guns, or if there are more troops, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to parry it. up.

Just when Hu Weiyong was in trouble and was anxious to think about this matter, a general flag came in and said to him.

"Master Defense History, we have just received information that a fleet is gathering, with twice the strength of the pirates last time, and with heavy weapons such as small Franglers, it is estimated that they will attack us within two months .”

Hu Weiyong was in a difficult situation in an instant. You must know that it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. He has only two hundred households, and the strength of the troops is insufficient. Coupled with the blessing of heavy weapons on the other side, I am afraid that this battle will inevitably fail.

But now that he is in this position, he must do well what he should do in this position. After thinking about it, he decided not to ask Zhu Yuanzhang for help, but wrote a letter to Zhu Tao.

The general content of the letter is: Some time ago, I was on a business trip with my old employer to the customs. This place is full of maritime merchants, but it has been invaded by pirate fleets. Just two days ago, many goods in my hands were robbed. There are many, but it is quite a headache, please give advice from the young boss.

Zhu Tao was also very angry after reading the letter. Although he didn't know why his father sent Hu Da, the shopkeeper of the hotel, to the customs without saying a word, he couldn't let his people be robbed in vain.

Moreover, the safety of overseas trade is also related to whether Daming's customs can continue to be open, and the matter of opening the sea ban was proposed by myself, and I have to be responsible for it no matter what.

After much deliberation, he also wrote back to Hu Weiyong. In the letter, there was a sea battle deployment map, which was the one drawn by Zhu Yuanzhang when he visited him last time. He originally wanted to present it to the imperial court through his father, but this time he gave it directly to the court. One for Hu Weiyong.

In addition, there is a blueprint for making weapons, on which is the three-eyed blunderbuss, the future artifact of Ming Dynasty. This weapon is similar to a mace, but it can also shoot. Whether it is long-distance combat or melee combat, it is an invincible artifact.

After Hu Weiyong received the reply, he was overjoyed, and quickly ordered the hundred households of the two hundred households to come to defend the envoy's office and obey the orders.

Then he gave this coastal defense map to two hundred households, and asked them to go back and adjust their defenses according to this map.

In the end, he spent 8000 taels of silver in the treasury of the Haiphong Yamen to recruit skilled craftsmen to make three-eyed guns according to the drawings given by Zhu Tao.

A month later, everything was ready, and the only thing left was for the group of pirates to come forward and throw themselves into the trap.

Soon the pirates came, and the leader was the fleet leader Inoue Shisanro who was defeated before. This time they brought a new fleet, which was even stronger.

But when the fight started, the pirates realized that their two-month preparation was useless.

Hu Weiyong didn't give them any chance at all. The last time was just a chance, but this time it was a battle of annihilation.

This group of pirate fleets entered the defense of the Haifang Yamen, basically entered the encirclement, and were soon divided and surrounded.

It didn't take long, and the entire fleet was wiped out by relying on the three-eyed blunderbuss. Hu Weiyong led his troops with only two hundred households and captured eighteen warships, killed 900 enemies, and won a big victory. win.