Bestowing Zhu Ying as Garrison Commander of the Daning Border Army! The Father-Son Bond Between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao!

"Crown Prince."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright upon the Dragon Throne, his gaze warm as he looked at Zhu Biao and softly asked, "Since you personally handled the Liaodong campaign, how do you think Zhu Ying should be rewarded this time?"

His voice echoed through the solemn, imposing hall, carrying unquestionable authority.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao stepped forward at once, bowed deeply, and replied loudly, "In reply to Father Emperor."

"Since Daning established its prefectural territory, it has never had a Garrison Commander. The prefect has merely served in that role temporarily."

"Now that Liaodong is about to be pacified, Zhu Ying rose from the Daning Border Army and has earned countless merits there, killing innumerable enemies for the state."

"In this son's opinion, none but Zhu Ying is suited for the position of Garrison Commander of Daning Guard."

As Zhu Biao spoke, his expression was resolute, and his tone carried an undeniable certainty, as if he were declaring to all the officials that this appointment was entirely justified.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face before he said, "In the past, appointments of Garrison Commanders required selection."

"Candidates were chosen in each region according to military merit, then reviewed by the Ministry of War before being confirmed with our approval."

"Moreover, among the generals serving as Garrison Commanders in our Ming Dynasty, even the youngest are nearly thirty or forty years old."

"Zhu Ying is only seventeen. This is unprecedented even in our Great Ming."

As he spoke, he gently stroked the armrest of the Dragon Throne, his eyes revealing appreciation for Zhu Ying's exceptional youth and talent.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the officials in court naturally understood that Zhu Ying's promotion to Garrison Commander was essentially settled.

After all, Zhu Ying's military achievements were