The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 626 Ready for Battle
As night deepened, a cold wind howled, stirring the campfire in the camp.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood outside the tent, gazing at the distant horizon.

His mind was still filled with many thoughts. Although on the surface, the tribal leaders such as Batula showed a submissive attitude, he knew that these people had not truly given up their rebellious hearts.

Zhu Xiong Ying never trusted the leaders of these tribes; their pursuit of self-interest far outweighed their loyalty to any party.

"Your Highness, I have already arranged the troops, and they are ready to attack at any time."

Li Jinglong walked up to Zhu Xiong Ying, his tone full of vigilance.

He was clearly aware that although these tribal leaders were holding back for the time being, there were actually undercurrents of conflict.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, her gaze still fixed on the distance.

"very good."

"Stay vigilant and never let your guard down."

Li Jinglong cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have strengthened the defenses in all areas. If there is any unusual activity, I will report it immediately."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, but her heart remained heavy.

“These tribal leaders are not a temporary threat. They not only covet the territory of the Ming Dynasty, but also want to take advantage of the situation to shake our foundations.”

He said coldly, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"Our victory will only be temporary if we cannot completely eradicate their rebellious intentions."

Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong's expression also turned serious.

"Your Highness is wise; I understand how to respond."

Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath, turned around and went back into the command tent.

Although the situation was now under the control of the Ming army, he knew in his heart that every step from now on had to be taken with utmost care, and no mistakes could be made.

"The reason these tribal leaders dared to rebel was because they saw that the Ming army had not yet fully established itself."

“If we can swiftly and decisively suppress these potential threats, they will no longer have the opportunity to cause trouble.”

He said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with determination.

Li Jinglong respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. I will arrange the inspection immediately."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, watching Li Jinglong's departing figure, her thoughts growing deeper.

"We must resolve this issue quickly."

He silently told himself that time was running out and they could no longer delay.

As night deepened, the entire campsite became exceptionally quiet.

The soldiers stood guard at their respective posts. Although the daytime fighting was over, everyone remained highly vigilant.

Zhu Xiong Ying sat in the command tent, pondering the next move.

He must personally direct this operation to ensure its success.

With that in mind, he decided to act ahead of schedule.

"Someone is coming."

Zhu Xiong Ying said in a deep voice.

Several guards immediately entered the tent and stood respectfully to one side, awaiting his instructions.

"Order all units to prepare their troops immediately and be ready to attack at any time."

He calmly issued the order.

The guards obeyed and left, and the atmosphere in the camp instantly became tense.

Zhu Xiong Ying knew that there could be no mistakes in this battle.

Batula's tribe is the most powerful of all the tribes. If we can strike first and quickly defeat them, the other tribes will lose the courage to resist.

"Tonight is the time."

He already had a decision in his mind.

Not long after, Lan Yu hurriedly entered the command tent, his face showing a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

"Your Highness, the troops are ready and can depart at any time."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, his gaze steady.

"very good."

"This time, we must strike decisively and give them no chance to resist."

He stood up, his armor making a slight metallic clanging sound.

"Take the elite troops, bypass the front, and attack Batulan's camp directly." "We must crush them completely before they are fully prepared."

Lan Yu nodded in acceptance, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Zhu Xiong Ying led an elite force and quietly left the camp, heading straight for Batula's tribe.

The night was deep, and the cold wind rustled their armor.

This is a war without gunfire, but Zhu Xiong Ying knows that tonight's actions will determine the future of the entire frontier.

As they drew closer, Batulan's camp gradually came into view.

The camp was still lit by fire, but there was no unusual activity.

"Very good, they still haven't noticed."

Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed and waved for the troops to continue advancing.

Soon, they approached the outskirts of the camp.

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand, and the elite soldiers around him immediately dispersed and quietly sneaked into the camp.

"Your Highness, we are ready."

Lan Yu said in a low voice, her eyes filled with excitement.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, then gave a deep order: "Make your move!"

Instantly, the Ming soldiers who were lying in ambush launched a surprise attack, and panicked shouts rang out in the camp.

Batula's tribal soldiers were clearly unprepared, and faced with the sudden attack, they could barely mount an effective counterattack.

Zhu Xiong Ying led his personal guards straight to Batula's tent.

Soon, they rushed into the core area of ​​the camp.

Batula rushed out of the tent in a panic, his face full of terror.

"You...how could you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Xiong Ying's long sword was already at his neck.

"Batura, your conspiracy ends here."

Zhu Xiong Ying said coldly, a chilling glint in his eyes.

Batula stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"I...I didn't..."

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, showing no mercy.

"You think I don't know you've been secretly contacting other tribes?"

"I have come here in person today to make you fully understand the consequences of betraying the Ming Dynasty."

Batula's face was deathly pale, and his legs were trembling; he had clearly lost all will to resist.

Soon, the soldiers in the camp laid down their weapons, and Batula's tribe was completely controlled by the Ming army in a short period of time.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood in the center of the camp, his gaze cold and stern.

"Send the order to bring Batula back to the camp for interrogation."

He said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with a ruthless light.

Lan Yu led his men to act swiftly and arrested Batula and all his leaders.

The victory came unexpectedly smoothly.

Zhu Xiong Ying knew that Batula's defeat would greatly deter other tribes that were eager to make a move.

"Go back to camp."

He waved and led the victorious team back to the Ming camp.

This time, he finally stabilized the situation.

But Zhu Xiong Ying knew in his heart that this was only the beginning.

The road ahead remains full of challenges.

But as long as this determination and iron fist are maintained, he believes that the Ming Dynasty will surely be able to gain a foothold on the frontier and completely conquer all the factors of unrest.

This time, victory belongs to him, and to the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)