Non-my family, its heart must be different!

The Western Region and the Rakshasa Kingdom were so large that it was impossible to transfer all the Ming troops there, so Zhu Cixi decided to use a large number of troops surrendered to the Yarkand Khanate and the Mongolian army.

On the surface, they were allowed to contribute to the Ming Dynasty, but in fact they were just cannon fodder. Zhu Cixiang also followed the example of Jiannu.

If it weren't for the Mongolian army and a large number of Han troops, the Jiannu would have almost dreamed of entering the Central Plains.

Zhu Cihong also sent an order that the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry should step up the transportation of military rations and military supplies to ensure the logistical supplies of the army, especially thick cotton clothes, cotton trousers, leather hats, and leather boots and gloves.

After retiring from the court, Zhu Cixi went directly to the Military War Bureau. Of course, the imperial commander must bring artifacts with him when he went on a personal expedition. The more Ming dynasty blunderbuss, the better.

The Ming Arms Manufacturing Bureau was affiliated with the Royal Academy of Sciences. Song Yingxing and others went to court and devoted all their efforts to develop various new weapons.

The steam engine has been developed, and small trains and rails are being tested. Once successful, the steam engine will be officially put on the ship...

However, Zhu Cixiang's visit to the War Bureau this time was not to check out the steam engines, but to see how many Ming Dynasty muskets the War Bureau had produced, the large-scale artillery that could be assembled, and new hot-air balloons...

The Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty has developed rapidly. Not only can it imitate weapons exchanged by the system, it can now also develop things that are ahead of its time.

Knowing that Emperor Shenwu had arrived, several bigwigs from the Royal Academy of Sciences, including Song Yingxing, Bi Maokang, Zhao Yuanhua and others, hurriedly came out to greet him.

Seeing Emperor Shenwu, they quickly stepped forward and saluted:

"Your Majesty, Song Yingxing, is here to see you!"

"Your Majesty, Bi Maokang, is here to see you!"

…

Zhu Cihong smiled and looked at Song Yingxing and Bi Maokang, then at Zhao Yuanhua and the three Sun brothers:

"Excuse me, thank you for your hard work!"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty..."

Everyone hurriedly thanked him and made an invitation gesture to Emperor Shenwu.

Zhu Cixiang nodded, walked to Bi Maokang, looked at his white hair, and asked with concern:

"My dear, you are already old. You only need to guide young people. You don't have to do everything yourself. I hope you live a long life..."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am in good health and can still make some insignificant contribution to the Ming Dynasty..."

Emperor Shenwu's warm words of concern made Uncle Bi Maokang's eyes slightly red...

Historically, Bi Maokang had already died in depression at this time, but now his face is glowing, his body is in great shape, he walks vigorously, he is in a good mood, and everything is fine!

It is said that Emperor Shenwu was prolific in killing people. Only officials loyal to the Ming Dynasty knew that the emperor cared about them very much and would fully support any reasonable request...

Zhu Cihong inspected the War Bureau and the Royal Academy of Sciences and found many imitation and newly developed weapons. He was very satisfied with the development of the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty.

However, the main purpose of the inspection this time is not the main purpose, but the Ming Dynasty gun and hot air balloon.

"How many hot air balloons and Ming dynasty guns are there now, as well as assembled artillery pieces? I will take them away with me during this expedition."

Bi Maokang smiled slightly and said:

"Reporting to your Majesty, there are currently 200 Ming Shen guns, 500 new hot air balloons, and 3,000 large field cannons that can be assembled in the warehouse. Will Your Majesty take them all away?"

Zhu Cixi shook his head:

"Take away all the Ming dynasty guns and hot-air balloons, and take away five hundred assembled cannons. We also need to prepare more bullets, grenades, mortar shells, rockets, explosive shells, rifles, etc. The Shenwu Army will come to collect them tomorrow."

"According to the order!"

The hot air balloons used in previous wars were all redeemed by Zhu Cihong from the system, but this time they were all developed by the Royal Academy of Sciences.

The prototype of the hot air balloon was first invented by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period. At that time, Kong Ming was besieged by Sima Yi in Yangping and was unable to send troops out of the city to seek help.

Kong Ming accurately calculated the direction of the wind, made a floating paper lantern, attached a message for help, and then escaped from danger. Later generations called this kind of lantern Kongming Lantern, and later developed into a hot air balloon.

After World War II, leather materials and heating fuel became popular, and hot air balloons became a public project that was not restricted by location and was simple and convenient to operate.

Of course, the hot-air balloons manufactured by Daming are still relatively advanced, and the main structural materials of the hot-air balloon are all exchanged from the system.

Hot air balloons do not have any high technological content. The air bags are filled with air, and the device heats the air to make it lighter and gain lift.

The hot air balloon developed by Song Yingxing and others has a limited lift-off height. Under normal circumstances, the height is about one thousand meters, and the limit is about 1,500 meters.

The gondola of the hot air balloon is not very big and can only hold two people, with a maximum capacity of three people.

Although the height cannot be compared with that of later generations, at that time, there was absolutely no way to knock it down.

The range of the flintlock gun was limited, and the cannons at that time were straight forward and could not hit the air directly.

Zhu Cixiang asked the Royal Academy of Sciences to develop hot air balloons for two purposes. One is to obtain intelligence from aerial observation, and the other is to be able to throw grenades at the opponent's crowd from a high position.

Because of the height problem, the opponent could only watch the hot air balloon and had no way to deal with it.

You can make your enemy angry to death, but you can't stand him and you can't kill him.

…

Recently, the emperor wanted to go on a personal expedition, and he summoned six important ministers of the Ming Dynasty cabinet in the Palace of Qianqing to explain his departure from the capital in detail.

Sun Yingyuan still handles government affairs on behalf of the emperor, and other ministers must give full support.

The ministers exited the Qianqing Palace. At this time, the sky gradually darkened. The young eunuch Cao An came in and reported:

"Your Majesty, Princess, Prince Ding, Queen and others are asking for an audience!"

Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly:

"Let them come in, and then ask the imperial kitchen to prepare more dishes. I will have a dinner tonight!"

"According to the order!"

The young eunuch Cao An received the order and immediately left...

In the past, Shen Yunying often accompanied Zhu Cixiang in the Qianqing Palace, but the conferred queen rarely visited the Qianqing Palace. She must have heard that the emperor wanted to drive and conquer in person before coming to visit.

Soon, Princess Kunxing, Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong, Queen Shen Yunying, Imperial Concubine Qin Mingyue and Imperial Concubine Mu Jianping entered the Qianqing Palace.

Dingwang Zhu Cijiong bowed and saluted:

"See the Great Emperor Brother!"

Princess Kunxing and Queen Huang are both a blessing:

"See the Great Emperor Brother!"

"See Your Majesty!"

Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly:

"They are all family members, no gifts required!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you, my dear brother!"

After thanking the eldest brother, Princess Kunxing and Prince Ding paid tribute to Shen Yunying and the others:

"See you, empress!"

Now Shen Yunying is already the empress of Ming Dynasty and has officially become the mother of the country. Although the princess and Prince Ding are the prince and princess, etiquette is still required.

This was the first time these people met in Qianqing Palace.

Although Shen Yunying and Qin Mingyue are classified as queens and imperial concubines, they are still teenage girls after all.

When Princess Kunxing and Prince Ding called them this, their pretty faces couldn't help but blush.

"Brother and sister, please excuse me from the ceremony..."

Zhu Cixiang looked at the people and smiled:

"Okay, you're welcome, please sit down!"

…

Princess Kunxing knew how to feel sorry for her eldest brother, so she stepped forward to massage Zhu Cixiang's shoulders:

"I heard that the eldest brother wants to go on a personal expedition again. The Ming Dynasty has become rich, the people are strong, the army is strong, and there are so many generals. The eldest brother is busy with political affairs all day long. He should have a good rest and let the generals go to fight. Why do he need to go to the army himself? …”

Ding Wang Zhu Cijiong also advised:

"Yes! The Ming Dynasty's army is invincible in the world, and its weapons and equipment are superior to any other country. The eldest brother really doesn't need to lead a personal expedition again..."

Zhu Cixi smiled and said:

"The eldest brother is young and strong. He has been staying in the capital and cannot understand the military situation in the Western Regions."

After that, he looked at the queen and the imperial concubine again and said with a smile:

"Do you really hope that I, the emperor, will conquer it in person?"

The expressions of the two beauties changed, and Shen Yunying said hurriedly:

"Of course I am not willing to leave His Majesty. The purpose of your personal expedition is for the glory of the Ming Dynasty. I cannot dissuade Your Majesty because of my children's affair. I am suspected of being selfish and interfering in politics..."

Zhu Cixi laughed loudly:

"As expected of the Empress of Ming Dynasty, I did not choose the wrong person..."
To be continued...