Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Just do it, Zhu Tao quickly prepared all the materials, and started to act according to the ice cream making method he remembered.

For him, these are all a piece of cake, and he quickly made them look good. Those farmers in Zhujiazhuang were the first batch to enjoy such delicacies.

And because everyone is particularly interested in this ice cream, Zhu Tao also asked Lao Tang to mass-produce it according to his own production method, and it became a special offer of Zhujiazhuang Canteen.

But he was still very kind, he didn't forget the brothers in Huaxiang Village, and asked Old Tang to make some and send them over.

While the people in Zhujiazhuang were enjoying different flavors of ice cream and special ice cream, the three cabinet members were sweating profusely.

They are the pillars of the imperial court and Zhu Yuanzhang's ministers. They are the first to put forward their opinions on anything. After Zhu Yuanzhang confirms, they are also a part of the implementation of the decree.

Zhu Di, king of Yan during the Northern Expedition, sent an urgent memorial to the court two days ago.

The general content is that I have estimated that the time required for the Northern Expedition will be about ten months. The Ministry of Military Supplies, Food and Commerce has already prepared everything, but the military salary still needs about 300 million taels.

Three million taels of silver is not as simple as three hundred copper coins. Anywhere in the court can have a particularly large expense, so the three cabinet ministers must plan carefully.

Liang Qingbiao, the newly appointed Minister of the Household Department, is complaining in front of Liu Bowen.

"Lord Liu, even if we smashed our household department and confiscated my Shangshu's house, I still can't get together 300 million taels, you are so wise!"

Before Liu Bowen could speak, Song Lian came over, seeing Liang Qingbiao like this, he was very angry.

"I said Liang Shangshu, if you have this attitude, why does the imperial court want you as the Minister of the Household Department? What do you mean, the Household Department is an empty warehouse? There is no 300 million taels. Is the Ming Dynasty's court going to be empty?"

Hearing this, Liang Qingbiao was also a little wronged. He had just taken over as Minister of the Household Department for just over a month, and his original left deputy Du Yushi did a good job. Who would want to do such a thankless job.

Having money is not your own, and having no money is like losing all your money, it is too wronged.

"Song Taifu, that's not what you said. The imperial court has just decided on the matter of repairing books. Some time ago, it provided 200 million taels for disaster relief, and also reduced and exempted the taxes of the five northwest provinces for three years. Besides, although Master Hu of the Customs collects more taxes, but now It hasn’t been transported yet, and the water in the distance can’t quench the thirst. The most I can take out here is 50 taels, and I have to keep 100 million taels for the treasury silver.”

After hearing this, Song Lian was also very helpless, and nodded to show that he understood Liang Qingbiao.

After the Minister of the Household Department left, the three cabinet ministers made up their minds together and decided to report this matter to Zhu Yuanzhang. After all, the iron-fisted emperor would have a solution.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had just finished eating the ice cream made by Zhu Tao in Zhujiazhuang, and returned to the palace excitedly.

And the three cabinet ministers had been waiting here for a long time. When the emperor came back, Li Shanchang, as the chief assistant minister, stepped forward and said.

"The three of you, the minister, have been waiting for His Majesty here for two hours. There is a matter that is difficult for the minister to decide, so His Majesty can only make it himself."

After finishing speaking, he handed Zhu Yuanzhang the memorial to Yan Wang Zhu Di urging for military pay, and then said.

"The minister, Jing Lian, and Bowen went downstairs and turned around. Now there are only 50 taels in the treasury of the Ministry of Households, and there is still 100 million taels that cannot be moved as treasury silver. Therefore, His Royal Highness Yan Wang It is difficult to get the required military salary for a while, and the ministers are guilty."

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Li Shanchang say this, he didn't take it seriously, and replied with a smile.

"You don't have to be good at it, let's take you to a place, and your worries will be solved naturally."

At this time, the three cabinet ministers who looked bewildered followed Zhu Yuanzhang to the coaching field of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. Zhu Yuanzhang ordered a general to choose a target and place it three hundred paces away.

The three cabinet ministers looked at each other, they thought that Emperor Zhu was really depressed and didn't know how to resolve it, so they came here to practice archery.

However, they are also people who have been refined to perfection, even if they think so in their hearts, they can't say it clearly.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly took out a short gun from the imperial belt around his waist, then opened the safety, pointed at the target three hundred steps away and asked.

"Three cabinet ministers, we just want to make a bet with you, tell me, can we hit the target three hundred paces away!"

The three cabinet ministers looked at each other in blank dismay. Of course, they knew very well that unless they were a sharp archer, they would definitely not be able to hit them at a distance of three hundred steps, let alone such a short spear.

Therefore, Liu Bowen first replied: "The superior is not joking with us. With such a long distance, even a sharpshooter may miss the target!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say any more, he casually raised the short gun in his hand, pulled the trigger directly, and fired.

The bullet ejected from the chamber forming a beautiful arc, and then hit the bull's-eye, and even directly penetrated the bull's-eye.

The three cabinet ministers present, the general in charge of moving the target, and all the guards couldn't help but let out a long breath.

At such a long distance, being able to hit the target is already a very miraculous thing, but the recoil of this gun can actually make the bullet penetrate the target directly, what a powerful kinetic energy it is.

Seeing that everyone was so surprised, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't have any waves on his face, he said with a smile.

"We just came back from Tao'er's Zhuangzi. Tao'er developed a yellow gunpowder, which can be equipped with small Fron machines on iron-clad ships, but it is only a fixed artillery. In addition, yellow gunpowder can also improve short guns. The recoil and initial speed can hit the target accurately, as for the power, you have already seen it, so we don’t need to say more, Tao’er named this gun, Mauser.”

Upon hearing that the gun was invented by Zhu Tao, the cabinet ministers breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was quite normal.

This young boss has already become a monstrous existence in their hearts, and it is not surprising to invent anything.

At this time, Li Shanchang still didn't understand, so he tentatively asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

"My lord, what we have received is the memorial from His Royal Highness King Yan asking for the military pay. You brought us to see the Mauser. Is there any reason for that?"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, looked at the chief minister, and replied.

"Baishi, I am lucky that you are still the chief assistant of the cabinet. You can't even figure this out. If Zhu Di can be equipped with a large amount of this Mauser, what does he need for 300 million military pay? It is estimated that he can win the class within three months."

Liu Bowen asked: "I don't know how many such Mausers the superior has prepared for His Royal Highness King Yan?"