Chapter 6: The Mystery of Origins

Among them, a particularly eye-catching carriage stands out, which is clearly prepared for Zhu Gaochi

The adoptive father was a traveling merchant for many years and rarely returned home, so the villagers did not pay much attention to it

After much contemplation, Zhu Ying once again instructed Zhang Bo

"Master Daoyan, are you also preparing to go to the capital?" Zhu Di asked, looking at Yao Guangxiao's backpack.

If the Armaments Bureau could bring in a few old craftsmen, it would be equivalent to several years of research

It seems that a visit to the capital is absolutely necessary

The crown prince has passed away, and if Zhu Di were to bring along a secondary son to pay his respects, one can only imagine how the officials would criticize him.

Thus, Zhu Ying will be adopted

Of the three five-year plans established, Zhu Ying has currently achieved two.

The external claim is that the source of snowflake salt comes from overseas merchants. Through early primitive accumulation, Zhu Ying established a vast利益体系 through an agency system.

Thank you, Your Highness. "Yao Guangxiao said with a bow of gratitude

The adoptive father, seeing that Zhu Ying was of a similar age to his deceased son, believed that this was a gift from heaven in the form of a son.

The third five-year plan, developing industry, manufacturing firearms, and establishing overseas territories: in progress

Not worth provoking

The adoptive father's son did not have a formal name, only a nickname "Dog Egg" from hetushucom.com, so he simply named him Zhu Ying

Ten years ago, when Zhu Ying woke up, she had transformed into a child of approximately eight or nine years old

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Notify the heads of various chambers of commerce to immediately break down the whole into parts and set off for the Jiangnan region. Do not be afraid to spend money, nor should you fear losses

Three years ago, after the basic situation in the western grasslands stabilized, Zhu Ying had already sent a merchant convoy over.

In the current Ming Dynasty, rebellion is impossible; therefore, he had the idea of establishing a nation overseas very early on

After all, the firearms craftsmen are almost entirely under the control of the Ming government

Jiangnan is abundant and prosperous; in the present-day Ming Dynasty Jiangnan, it is also the most flourishing place in the world

It is evident that the background of the predecessor must be quite respectable

At this moment, outside the residence of the Prince of Yan, Zhu Ying, accompanied by more than ten subordinates, had already arrived

It may not be possible to divert now, but one cannot be certain that a diversion might indeed occur. Subsequent withdrawals must be planned in advance

The adoptive father is a traveling merchant with the surname Zhu, who has been constantly on the move for many years. He found him by the banks of the Yangtze River, just outside the city of Nanjing.

As for women, Zhu Ying currently has little interest, spending more time in a precarious lifestyle, wandering through hetushu.com .com.

Arrange for hundreds of people to be on standby, ready to await my command

Zhu Ying, sitting in front of the desk, cannot help but feel a sense of pride at this moment

However, Zhu Ying does not like it

Zhu Ying also couldn't be bothered to pay attention

That piece of cloth is still kept by Zhu Ying, placed in the territory of the Western Regions

Because his adoptive father had passed away on the road earlier, after several years of trading with Zhu Ying, the adoptive father returned home and claimed that Zhu Ying was his biological child from before.

The first five years, establishing one's own influence: accomplished

Having arranged everything, after dinner, Zhu Ying returned to her room to rest as night fell

At that time, Zhu Ying appeared to be around eight or nine years old, lacking the memories of her original self, and could only pretend to have amnesia

Zhu Ying now has a small-scale firearms research base, but the progress is quite frustrating

The second five-year period, consolidating the foundation and expanding influence: completed

King Yan Zhu Di, upon hearing this, laughed and said: "This child is quite perceptive. Inform everyone to prepare for departure immediately"

The adoptive father's ancestors were refugees from the late Yuan dynasty. During the early establishment of the Ming dynasty, they settled in a certain village in Huai'an and engaged in trade as merchants

In this day and age, there are hardly any entertainment activities at night, perhaps there are some in Jiangnan, but in Beiping, after dark, the streets become quiet and serene, with only a few brothels still lit up.

After a brief moment of triumph, Zhu Ying felt a sense of reflection.

That is a presence that even his father, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, dared to confront.

Yes, host, I will arrange it right away

It was merely submerged in the river, likely due to either the downfall of the family or infighting among its members

Two years have passed without producing a usable one; at most, it can be considered mere fireworks

It may be quite helpful in certain aspects

As soon as the guards left, Yao Guangxiao arrived.

Although Zhang Bo did not understand the intentions of the landlord, he only needed to follow orders as the landlord strategized behind the scenes

In Zhu Ying's view, the border areas of the Ming Dynasty are relatively comfortable, allowing for ample freedom to act recklessly

The foundational knowledge of those researchers is quite inadequate, and merely cultivating the basics requires a significant amount of effort and time

Zhu Di nodded slightly; Yao Guangxiao had quite a good network in the capital, maintaining close relationships with the leaders of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.

Various tribes on the grasslands and numerous forces in the Western Regions have had deep interactions with Zhu Ying

In the capital, I have not seen some old friends from hetushu.com for a long time, so this time I will reach out to them. By the way, I will also keep an eye on Zhu Ying for His Highness, to prevent any major issues from arising" Yao Guangxiao explained

In this remote land, apart from avoiding provoking the mighty army of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Ying can arrogantly declare that this is his territory.

At that time, the master will ride in the same carriage with his son, Zhu Ying

In other places, it has long been pitch dark

Zhu Ying is not unfamiliar with Nanjing

Zhu Gaochi had been waiting at the door for quite some time, and at this moment, upon seeing Zhu Ying, he warmly approached to greet him

Yes, Your Highness

Within the Yan Wang Mansion, a guard reported to Zhu Di

Zhu Di kindly said, now that Yao Guangxiao is not young anymore, riding a horse and traveling is too exhausting; although the carriage is somewhat bumpy, it is still much better than riding a horse.

After this trip to the capital, I should be able to find a place to develop steadily

The fabric is Shu brocade, extremely luxurious

Unfortunately, you can no longer see all of this, Father

This is not a later era; relying solely on a piece of tattered cloth to search is not only as difficult as ascending to the heavens, but it may not even yield any results.

Past events scatter like the wind; it is sufficient to live well for oneself

For Zhu Ying, starting a family is currently a luxury and a dream

Even with the perspective of later generations, Zhu Ying estimated that achieving the current level of firearms in the Ming Dynasty would have taken at least a decade of groundwork

Not every future generation can achieve such accomplishments during the early Ming Dynasty

However, due to the excessive number of noble clans, I returned with nothing but disappointment

With the powerful tool of snowflake salt paving the way, whether it be officials at the borders of the Ming Dynasty or ministers from various small nations and royal families

The name Zhu Ying was given because when her adoptive father found her, she was almost completely naked, with some tattered strips of cloth on her body

The adoptive father's wife died in childbirth, giving birth to a son. In the tumultuous life shared with his adoptive father, the child succumbed to a cold and died untreated

Your Highness, there were no unusual occurrences at Zhu Ying's location last night. She has just set out with her luggage to the royal residence and will arrive shortly.

The more one receives, the more greedy one becomes, and Zhu Ying is certainly no exception to this rule

The next morning, a crowd of people and horses gathered outside the Yan Wang Mansion

The father referred to by Zhu Ying is his adoptive father who took him in at that time

Zhu Di did not wish to take his eldest son with him, but there was no choice; it was the requirement of ritual and law

The fabric strip is damaged, but at the fracture point in a certain area, one can faintly see an English letter embroidered in golden thread