Inside Wenyuan Pavilion, when Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Biao and Zhu Ying arrive, he immediately said to Jiang Yan, commander of the Imperial Guard.
"Jiang Yan, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Imperial Grandson have both arrived. Quickly tell them about the Wa Country spies!"
Before Jiang Yan could speak, Zhu Biao, the Crown Prince, spoke first. "Spies? Wa Country?"
"What happened?"
It was clear that Zhu Biao was quite nervous.
However, Zhu Ying, standing beside Zhu Biao, wore a calm expression. Clearly, he did not believe a mere handful of Wa Country spies could stir up much trouble.
As soon as Zhu Biao finished speaking, Jiang Yan, commander of the Imperial Guard, hurriedly replied, "Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Imperial Grandson, not long ago, Wa Country spies were discovered in an Imperial Guards camp!"
"The five Wa Country spies have now all been imprisoned in the Imperial Guard dungeon. After interrogation, we learned that they came to steal the gunpowder formula."
After hearing Jiang Yan's report, Zhu Biao's expression immediately turned grave.
"What?"
"Wa Country actually wanted to steal the gunpowder formula! They are truly audacious beyond measure!"
"Jiang Yan, your Imperial Guard must thoroughly investigate this matter and determine whether they have any accomplices!"
"Gunpowder is a national weapon of our Ming Dynasty. It must never be stolen by another country!"
Zhu Biao understood the importance of gunpowder very well.
If Wa Country succeeded in stealing it, the military strength of the eastern island nation would greatly increase.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness the Crown Prince. I will certainly investigate this matter to the bottom. In addition, I have arranged for men to search the major military camps!"
"We will absolutely not give the Wa Country spies any opportunity!"