In the military camp outside Jingzhou City, Xiang Wang Zhu Bai stood under the platform and personally accused his soldiers of training. Thousands of soldiers holding muskets and lined up in standard three-stage shooting. But strangely, they could only hear the drum beats of the accused shooting, but they could not hear the gunshots.

"What do you think of those bastards in the Ministry of War? Why haven't they sent the ammunition yet?" Zhu Bai looked at the soldiers below who could not shoot live ammunition at all, and couldn't help but slapped the flagpole next to him and cursed angrily.

"Your Highness calms down. Your subordinates have asked the Ministry of War many times, but they just refuse to give it to you, so there is nothing they can do!" A thin middle-aged man next to him replied. The middle-aged man was named Zhou Bozheng, the Zuo Changshi of the royal palace, but he had already secretly defected to King Tan Zhu Zi, but unfortunately Zhu Bo still knows nothing now.

"Why? Is there no reason for the Ministry of War?" Zhu Bai said angrily again when he heard this. You must know that these vassal kings all hold heavy troops and are usually responsible for the training of these soldiers and generals. It would be fine if they were placed in the past, but now after changing into firearms, if there is no ammunition sent by the superiors, the musket is completely a fire stick.

"His highness calms down. You also know the situation on the Ministry of War. Since His Majesty ascended the throne, the Ministry of War has only focused on the north. The soldiers and generals in the south don't care at all!" Zhou Bozheng advised him in an open manner, but secretly said.

However, just as Zhou Bozheng finished speaking, a chubby middle-aged man next to him stepped forward and interrupted, "Zhou Changshi can't say that. The court also has difficulties with the court, not to mention that there is no war here, and it is normal for the Ministry of War to cut ammunition supply."

"Why did Changshi He turn his elbow out and help outsiders in front of the prince?" Zhou Bozheng couldn't help but glance at the other party and said, "He Changshi He is named He Ning, the right chief of the Tan Prince's Mansion. Both of them are Zhu Bo's confidants, and they don't deal with each other very much.

"Don't misunderstand Zhou Changshi, I'm not helping outsiders, but considering the overall situation." He Changshi was not showing any weakness and immediately responded to Zhou Bozheng.

"Okay, don't make a noise!" Zhu Bo interrupted the two of them angrily at this time, and then ordered Zhou Bozheng, "If you ask someone to urge the Ministry of War again, you must send all the ammunition and medicines you owe this year!"

"Yes!" Zhou Bozheng didn't dare to say anything else, and immediately agreed and retreated aside. He Changshi glanced at Zhou Bozheng, and then retreated behind Zhu Bo.

Zhu Bo also turned his attention to the soldiers who were practicing in the audience, but his mind was no longer on practicing.

Zhu Bai is tall and burly, with extraordinary strength. He has been practicing martial arts since childhood. He is as proficient in military tactics as Zhu Di. In the past, people rebelled in Jingzhou, but after Zhu Bai was in charge, he cleaned up all the rebellions. Although his achievements were not as dazzling as those of the kings in the north, he was also one of the most capable men of Zhu's sons.

However, Zhu Bo is also very distressed now. Although he looks rough and generous, he has seen it a long time ago that since his nephew ascended the throne, he has been very afraid of these vassal kings who hold military power.

For example, just a few years ago, all the soldiers and generals under Zhu Bai were replaced, especially their weapons were replaced with firearms. Although the firearms were very good, they could indeed greatly increase the combat effectiveness of the army.

But there is one problem with firearms, that is, they rely heavily on logistics. Muskets and artillery require ammunition supplies, and grenades, etc. are all disposable consumables. It can be said that if the logistics is cut off, the combat effectiveness of the firearm troops is even worse than that of the previous cold weapons.

Zhu Bo did not realize the above problems at first, and it was too late to come. For example, the Ministry of War often seized the logistics supplies that should have been given to them, but Zhu Bo did not even dare to use live ammunition during training.

Moreover, Zhu Bo also knew that he was not only meeting such a boring thing, but also other vassal kings, such as his starling king Zhu Zi.

Yes, Zhu Bai and Zhu Zi have a very good relationship. One is in Jingzhou and the other is in Changsha. There is only one Yueyang in the middle, and it is not far away, so they often interact with each other, but Zhu Bai never dreamed that his dear starling would plot against him and even use him as a scapegoat.

Thinking of the current situation, Zhu Bo couldn't help but sigh. In fact, these vassal kings are not stupid. Knowing that they hold heavy troops will definitely arouse suspicion from the court, especially since the current emperor is his nephew, he will definitely not be too polite to these uncles. They will not be surprised when the day the vassal is reduced.

It is precisely because of the above that Zhu Bo is actually a little prepared. For example, in order to avoid suspicion from the court, he also spread the things he likes about Taoism everywhere, and even brought a large number of books when entering and leaving, and gave himself the name "Zi Xuzi". Although he does like reading, this behavior is deliberately done.

But now it seems that Zhu Bo's actions have not dispelled the suspicion of the court. In addition, in recent years, Zhu Yunyu's throne has become more and more stable. Both internal and external, the government orders have become more tough, and their prestige has almost increased day by day.

Thinking of this, Zhu Bo couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It seemed that what should come would come. Maybe when he woke up early tomorrow morning, the imperial edict to reduce the vassal states would be delivered to his doorstep. Then he had no room for resistance, unless the other vassal kings united to resist. Unfortunately, they were not united among them.

Just as Zhu Bai was thinking about it, someone suddenly rushed over, then climbed up the platform and came to Zhu Bai to report: "Report to the prince, someone has come to the capital, and said he is here according to His Majesty's order, please welcome him in person!"

"What?" Zhu Bai was also shocked when he heard this, and at the same time he couldn't help but mutter to himself. He had just thought about the reduction of the vassal states, but the court sent someone to him. It wouldn't be such a coincidence, right?

"Your Highness, Your Majesty suddenly sent someone to come, I'm afraid..." At this time, Zhou Bo was next to him again and said, but he deliberately said only half of the words, leaving a blank space for speculation.

He Changshi also had a serious expression. After all, sitting in the position of Changshi, they certainly knew the current situation, but he still stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, let's go and meet the people in the court first. Now just speculation is just a little trouble."

Zhu Bai nodded when he heard this and immediately waved his hand: "Practice and get rid of it, prepare to return to the royal palace!"

With Zhu Bai's order, the soldiers who were training below immediately stopped their troops. Zhu Bai also rode out of the military camp. He was also nervous along the way. Although He Changshi advised him not to guess randomly, he still couldn't help but think about it. If he really wanted to reduce the vassal states, how should he deal with it?
Chapter completed!