Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Although Xu Zengshou was born in a wealthy family, he has recently been tempered by feeding pigs, so he can be considered to be able to bear hardships.

Besides, Lao Tzu is a hero, as the son of Xu Da, he accepts new things quite quickly. After training with Old Tang for five days, he came before Zhu Tao.

"Young master, I've already practiced almost. Uncle Tang also said just now that I have mastered all the skills that I should master. Let's see what I should do next."

Zhu Tao nodded, spread a blueprint in his hand on the table, and beckoned Xu Zengshou to come forward, pointing to the blueprint and telling him.

"This is a folding bicycle that I have newly researched. It is an improvement on the basis of the original bicycle. The biggest advantage is that it can be folded and put in a military backpack. It does not take up any space at all. Come down and unfold."

After reading it, Xu Zengshou clicked his tongue in admiration and said sincerely.

"Young Master, I really admire you. Just how capable you are to invent such a genius thing. I admire you so much."

Zhu Tao smiled, handed the drawings to Old Tang, and said.

"Old Tang, call the craftsmen immediately and produce a hundred of the folding bicycles on this blueprint. Remember, you must check the safety issues repeatedly before putting them into use, and there must be no worries about the quality!"

Old Tang is a very capable person. After clarifying Zhu Tao's order, he immediately left with the drawings.

Then, Zhu Tao also said to Xu Zengshou: "We are all so familiar, so don't praise each other. I think you have practiced well recently. This folding bicycle can be regarded as your reward for your hard training these days."

Xu Zengshou curled his lips and said.

"For five consecutive days, I can eat compressed biscuits every day for training. If you want to talk about rewards, why don't you give me two big bowls of Yi noodles first."

Zhu Tao laughed. He didn't expect his unintentional Yimian experiment to be so popular. It can be seen that there is no reason for later generations to praise instant noodles.

It will take some time to use folding bicycles. Xu Zengshou first used ordinary bicycles to train his subordinate Baihu Institute.

Since it is necessary to use the strength of a hundred households to conduct preliminary experiments, it is natural to select elite soldiers and strong generals.

As Xu Zengshou's brother-in-law, Zhu Di was naturally very caring. He personally greeted the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies and asked them to choose one of the most elite hundred households for Xu Zengshou.

It is not difficult for these elite soldiers to accept new things. After more than two months of training, a brand new bicycle troop has been formed.

Xu Zengshou gave this bicycle troop a code name: Whirlwind Troop.

It means that this small army will come and go without a trace like a small whirlwind, and move freely.

Moreover, after these two months of training, their physical fitness and endurance have also reached the best expected goals.

All members of the Whirlwind Troop can ride more than two hundred miles in one day, and they can travel unimpeded regardless of any terrain.

After achieving such an effect, Xu Zengshou rushed to the palace and reported his training results to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, I have been ordered to train the bicycle troop, and it has achieved initial results. I am waiting for your majesty's review."

After hearing Xu Zengshou's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed. He gave the boy three months, but he didn't expect that he could complete the task ahead of schedule. This is good news.

When he was in a good mood, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Xu Zengshou.

"Okay, you go back and prepare. Three days later, we will go to inspect your bicycle troop with your old man Xu Da."

After Xu Zengshou went back, he naturally made some preparations again, believing that he would definitely show his face this time.

Three days later, on the school field of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion, the bicycle troop emerged, and various square team drills were carried out with each small flag as a unit.

The various terrains and levels of difficulty prepared by Xu Zengshou in advance are also counted as one of the various assessment factors.

The members of these bicycle teams all lived up to expectations and accomplished the scheduled assessment goals very well.

At this time, a general of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion came over, saluted Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da respectively, and said.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, this bicycle troop is really powerful. The young master asked them to go to a location three hundred miles away for a rehearsal three days ago. They have completed their goal and just rushed back last night."

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed. He completed the round trip of [-] miles within three days, was able to conduct training, and was able to make such a performance in front of himself, which is really extraordinary.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Xu Da with a smile.

"Xu Da, I think you can rest assured that longevity is really promising. We have to think about it carefully and arrange a good job for him."

But Xu Zengshou was not greedy for merit. He stepped forward and whispered to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, although I have suffered a little while training the bicycle troop, I dare not take credit for it. The command and dispatch are all the credit of the young master. If you want to reward, reward the master."

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang has been very clear about these things for a long time. Xu Zengshou can say it by himself, so he is more honest.

For this reason, Zhu Yuanzhang was even happier and said with a smile.

"We have already known about Tao'er's credit, but if you can bring it up yourself and don't be greedy for credit, we can't bury your credit. We will reward you with a fifth-rank title and continue to train the bicycle troop. There will be a decree of grace in the future." for you."

After the inspection was over, Zhu Yuanzhang took Xu Da, and the two reined in their horses and rushed towards Zhu Tao's Zhuangzi.

The two old brothers were chatting along the way, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Xu Da.

"Xu Da, for this Northern Expedition, we originally appointed you as the commander-in-chief, but we couldn't make it because of a back pain, so appointing Zhu Di to go on the expedition on your behalf can be regarded as the inheritance of the mantle, after all, he is your son-in-law."

Xu Da sighed, and answered Zhu Yuanzhang helplessly.

"My lord, I'm already old. When I was young, I didn't take these injuries seriously at all. Now I really have to care about them."

Seeing Xu Da being sad, Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"We brought you to Tao'er's village this time because we wanted him to treat you. You know his medical skills, and he might be able to cure you!"

But Xu Da shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, you don't need to comfort me any more. I've been with you for half my life with this carbuncle. I don't know how many famous doctors I've seen, but it didn't work. I've given up hope for a long time."

While chatting, the two had already entered the village. Old Tang happened to see them, so he hurried over to talk.

"It's the master who's back. The Young Master's family is researching new dishes in the house. You and Brother Xu are lucky today!"