The stupid son of Chongba

Chapter 196: Launching the Second Northern Expedition?! All the princes want to join the war! Zhu Ju's transformation
Li Shanchang's retirement and return to his hometown caused quite a stir within the imperial court.

After all, this is the prime minister, the head of all officials! Without this pillar of the country, how can the court function?
However, within a few days, the ministers' concerns were dispelled.

It seems that it doesn’t matter whether Li Shanchang is there or not!

The three major power institutions, namely the Secretariat, the Cabinet and the Secretariat of State, continued to operate steadily, without any disturbance caused by the departure of the Prime Minister.

At this time, everyone finally reacted——

It seems that the King of Wu really has something!

With his power structure in place, no one person would dominate the court. The power of the left prime minister and the chief minister of the cabinet was almost the same, while the cardinal minister had an even more transcendent status, slightly above the other two.

Not to mention, above them are the Regent King Wu, the Crown Prince, and above all, the Emperor!
In this architecture, the departure of any one person will not affect its operation. It can still run even if anyone is missing!
Gradually, the officials have accepted and become accustomed to the power structure designed by Zhu Ju, and the word "temporary" in front of the cabinet and the cardinal's office has become vague.

Under the wise leadership of Emperor Zhu, the Ming Dynasty passed another smooth spring and summer.

Forbidden City, Military Academy.

This is the military lecture hall that Zhu Yuanzhang opened specifically for the princes. It is located in the south and north of the main hall, and aims to improve the princes' military literacy.

The main lecturer was naturally Xu Da.

In addition to him, several generals with high military literacy and some culture would also be invited to give lectures, such as Geng Bingwen, Mu Ying, Li Wenzhong, etc. It can be said that there were many generals gathered.

The lecturer giving today's lecture is Liu Bowen.

After all, he is 'Liu Bowen, the man who unified the country'. As the former military advisor of the Ming army, he is both civil and military, and he is also very handsome. In addition, the content of his lectures is different from that of other generals, so he is naturally more favored by the princes.

"Last time we talked about the geographical advantages, which described the essentials of fighting in different environments."

Liu Bowen did not need any teaching plan, he just spoke freely.

"Except for the great plains, when fighting in other terrains, such as hills, basins, mountains, seas and rivers, a qualified general must rely on the terrain to launch operations, adapt to local conditions, and deploy troops. This is a compulsory course."

"I have already covered most of it in the last class, so I won't repeat it today. Today we will talk about the chapter on weather and time."

All the princes below held their heads high and stared at Liu Bowen intently.

The most serious among them was Zhu Di, who had both his ears perked up. He was so focused that he was afraid of missing a single word.

"When fighting a war, we must consider the huge impact of the weather."

Liu Bowen said in a deep voice,

"If you were a general and you launched an attack without observing the celestial phenomena during a decisive battle, and a strong wind suddenly blew up, stirring up dust, and your army was at the leeward or againstwind, what would you do?"

"If we fight like this, even if you originally had an 80% chance of winning, it will drop to less than 50%! And if the two sides are evenly matched, then I tell you, you will definitely lose! You won't even have a 10% chance of winning!"

"Why? Because this is not just a matter of wind, it also affects the morale of both sides!"

"So, a good general must be able to observe the weather and put himself in an advantageous position. If it is windy, you must deploy your troops in a direction that is favorable to the wind. If it is raining, you must prepare rain gear in advance and launch a night attack while it is raining!"

"If one day, thousands or tens of thousands of rocks fall from the sky, you can dodge them in advance, or even lure the enemy into a trap and let them be killed by the meteorites! Isn't this borrowing the help of heaven?"

Swish swish.

Several princes took notes, while Zhu Ju laughed.

"I know this. Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu once did something similar."

He said,

"When the two armies were facing each other, a meteorite fell from the sky and smashed the enemy army to pieces. Liu Xiu won without fighting!"

"In the eyes of later generations, Liu Xiu was destined to be the emperor, and the heavens helped him!"

Liu Bowen nodded.

"That's true, but I don't know if it's destiny."

"However, what I can tell you is that meteorites can be predicted in advance through astronomical phenomena. So compared to the theory of destiny, I am more inclined to believe that Emperor Guangwu is a person who is proficient in astronomical phenomena and deliberately chose that location to confront the enemy. This is called taking advantage of the weather."

"Of course, this situation is extremely rare and cannot be regarded as a common occurrence in war, but wind and rain are common, and whether it is a land battle or a water battle, these two things have a great impact on the war!"

"Therefore, as a general, you must be careful!"

While he was teaching.

Outside the window, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the princes in the Military Academy and Liu Bowen who was talking nonstop, and nodded with a smile.

"This Liu Bowen would be a good lecturer."

Zhu Biao also smiled.

"People like Master Liu who are both capable and eloquent are indeed rare talents."

He replied,
"I often come to listen to Master Liu's classes. He teaches us very carefully and often pays attention to techniques. He has taught us many methods, which makes us eager to try them ourselves!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.

"Forget it! Just listen to it!"

Old Zhu said,
"Just let your brothers practice it later!"

"As a prince, you should know military skills, but you don't have to go to the battlefield. It's these guys who have to go to the battlefield!"

Perhaps because he spoke a little louder, all the princes turned their eyes to look at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"See Father!"

"See Your Majesty."

The princes and Liu Bowen all bowed.

"No gifts, no gifts!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said with a smile,

"Everyone sit down and continue to listen to the master's explanation!"

"By the way, let's listen too! You've been attending classes for more than half a year, and I've never been an auditor. I'll listen today when I have some free time."

"Don't worry about us, just continue!"

As he spoke, he and Zhu Biao walked into the Military Academy and sat down in the back row.

With Zhu Yuanzhang's arrival, everyone became a little restrained and the atmosphere in the class was no longer as relaxed as before.

Only Zhu Ju, who had never been afraid of Old Zhu's power, was still doing what he was supposed to do, holding his chin and spinning a pen, looking nonchalant.

"Well...Okay, let's continue talking about the weather."

Liu Bowen pulled himself together, cleared his throat with a dry cough, and continued,

"Today we are mainly talking about wind. Many tactics require the power of wind, such as the famous fire attack in history."

"To attack with fire, you must follow the wind. The wind helps the fire, and the fire uses the power of the wind!"

At this moment, the sound of footsteps was heard.

Mu Ying's face was a little solemn. He walked quickly to Zhu Yuanzhang and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, the scouts from the northern border have reported."

"Wang Baobao organized a large-scale military training in the Helin area. It was so powerful that a rough estimate showed that there were 100,000 soldiers!"

"Lord Yuan Si is very ambitious. This time he is training his troops, and it seems that he wants to start a war and return to Dadu."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

All the princes turned their gazes over as well.

"Return to Dadu? What kind of dream is he having?"

Old Zhu said coldly,
"Do these stray dogs from Bei Yuan have the strength to do this?"

"What a joke!"

Mu Ying nodded.

"We may not have the strength yet, but according to our scouts' observations, the Northern Yuan army's appearance is obviously more disciplined than last year."

He said,

"Wang Baobao is a famous general. Now that he has become the prime minister, he is no longer constrained in the Northern Yuan court. The entire army is under his control."

"Last year was a good year for us, and it also gave Beiyuan a half-year respite."

"In addition, they have had a year's breathing time after internal integration in the past six months! Now they have 100,000 soldiers and famous generals... They should not be underestimated!"

After hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression darkened.

"Wang Baobao is indeed a remarkable man. I believe his ability is no less than Chang Yuchun's."

Old Zhu said in a deep voice,
"If he were in the Ming Dynasty, his ability would definitely not be lower than Xu Da's! It's a pity that he refused to surrender despite our sincere efforts to persuade him to surrender many times, and he also caused us to lose several envoys."

"This is a traitor! We must be on guard!"

An army of one hundred thousand strong, led by a famous general, is eyeing the border of the Ming Dynasty covetously!
Even Zhu Yuanzhang was a little uneasy at this moment.

"Father!"

Zhu Di suddenly said,
"How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed? We have finally driven the Yuan people out, and we must not let them get involved in the Central Plains again!"

"In my opinion, we should send troops to annihilate him! Otherwise, if Wang Baobao becomes more powerful, there will be another strong enemy in the north in the future, and our Ming Dynasty will be in crisis again! Especially since our court is still in Yingtian, far away from the north. If Wang Baobao launches a surprise attack and the army suddenly moves south, the north will inevitably be in danger!"

He already had military talent, and after taking classes for more than half a year, he already had the temperament of a military commander.

"Old Four is right!"

Zhu Gang is also Tao,
"We can't just watch Wang Baobao grow so powerful! Especially the Yuan people, they give birth to children faster than anyone else!"

"In a few years, there will probably be 200,000 of them! The standing military strength of our Ming Dynasty is only 300,000 or 400,000. If we wait for them to build up their strength, I'm afraid we won't be able to suppress them by then!"

"Your son's opinion is to send troops! While he is not strong enough, we should use all our strength to annihilate him! We should put an end to future troubles! Just like when the Qin State mobilized the entire country to destroy the Chu State! Anyway, we have General Xu, and with him, we will surely win!"

The two brothers were of the same opinion, and both looked eager to try.

"Father, I am not talented enough. If a war breaks out, I am willing to join the army and kill the barbarians!"

"Father, I am willing to go too!"

After studying military courses for so long, they all feel like they are swords, and they all want to test their sword skills on the battlefield!

"Shut up!"

Zhu Yuanzhang scolded,

"You two little brats, you think you're so awesome after learning such simple things? Do you want to try it out on the battlefield?"

"Ridiculous! The battlefield is extremely cruel! You have never killed a chicken, and you want to join the army in the war? Don't be so scared that you pee your pants, and become a burden that needs to be taken care of by your comrades!"

Hearing this, Zhu Di immediately became dissatisfied.

"Father, I have never killed a chicken, but it's not because I don't dare, but because I don't have the opportunity!"

He retorted,

"The same goes for killing the enemy! As long as there is a chance, I will bravely move forward and will never hold you back!"

Zhu Gang and Zhu Chong also nodded.

Their meaning is the same as Zhu Di's.

"remarkably brave."

Zhu Biao smiled and praised,
"Father, it's a good thing that my brothers have such fighting spirit. Please don't suppress them."

"Maybe they are really born warriors. After all, they are your offspring, so they can't be that bad."

Mu Ying also nodded with a smile.

"Your Highnesses are all very courageous! In fact, the most important thing for a general is courage, and everything else can be practiced!"

"You guys will all become outstanding Sai Kings in the future!"

The three of them smiled when they heard this, and their fighting spirit became even higher.

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment.

He suddenly looked at Zhu Ju and asked:
"Sixth Brother, aren't you the one who loves giving advice?"

"Why are you mute today?"

Zhu Ju shrugged.

"Military affairs are not my strong point, so I won't comment on it."

He said,

"However, the courage of the second, third, and fourth brothers is indeed worthy of praise. Since they want to go to the battlefield, let them go."

"Anyway, I'm not going. I want to stay at home and eat and drink for free."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

"Isn't that your strong point?"

Old Zhu scolded,
"Your father-in-law praises you to us every now and then, saying that you are a natural born handsome man and that it's a pity that you don't become a general."

"You told us that it's not your strong point!"

"What, you want to be a coward?"

Zhu Ju curled his lips.

"Whatever you say, I just want a wife and kids and a warm bed."

He said nonchalantly.

The word "coward" itself has no lethality to him, because in other words, it is also called steady!
"You... you still have a warm bed, but it's been more than half a year and there's no sign of your child!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed,
"Let your master take a good look at you later to see if you have any disease or something is wrong with you! We need to take a good look!"

"When I married your mother, we had a baby not long after!"

Zhu Ju: “!!!”

"I'm not sick! Stop talking nonsense!"

After being 'slandered' by Lao Zhu, he instantly became angry!

But it is indeed strange... We have been married for almost a year, and there is still no movement at all!

My wife Miaoyun is almost worried to death, but children are not something you can just have if you want them!

Seeing the father and son bickering, everyone smiled.

Swish!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and cursed again:
"What are you laughing at? You have a bigger problem! They've been married for less than a year, so it's fine if they don't have one, but what about you?!"

"It's been so long and there's still no movement!"

"You two couples, are you going to make your mother and I worry to death?"

Zhu Biao: “#￥%……&&@#”

Well, he couldn't even laugh.

Zhu Ju and Zhu Biao looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Sorrow!

"Humph!"

Seeing that both of them were depressed, Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said,
"Let's not talk about you two for now."

"The fourth brother is courageous and what he said makes sense! We think that we can't let the Northern Yuan Dynasty continue to exist. We didn't wipe them out last year, and Yuan Sijun and Wang Baobao escaped. It really left a big problem!" "If in a few years, they raise an army of 200,000, then our advantage will not be big enough, especially since our capital is still in the south, many military orders cannot be effectively conveyed, and the defense in the north is also weak."

"So, it seems like we have to fight this battle!"

Last year, many generals asked for war, which Zhu Yuanzhang was disgusted with.

But now, this battle...cannot be avoided after all!
"Bowen!"

Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen again and asked,
"What do you think?"

"What do you think? Should we, the Ming Dynasty, send troops to the north for the second time?"

Liu Bowen knew that the emperor would ask a question, so he did not think much about it and answered:
"Your Majesty, I believe that it is necessary to fight against the Northern Yuan Dynasty. We cannot watch it become powerful again and leave a great threat to future generations."

"However, the risks of this battle are very high, and we must be prepared..."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows.

"It's very risky? Tell me, how is it?"

Liu Bowen stroked his beard and said:

"We are not familiar with the terrain and weather of the grassland. The further north we go, the more changeable the climate becomes. Although the terrain is not complex, it is too vast. An army of tens of thousands of people is just a drop in the ocean in the grasslands and deserts of northern Xinjiang. Without an accurate guide, it will be difficult to find water, let alone the enemy."

"The climate and route of fighting in the northern border are a difficult problem."

Zhu Ju raised his eyebrows.

Master Liu is really experienced!
Historically, it seems that the Eastern Route Army of the Second Northern Expedition lost their way and ran out of water on the way back, resulting in the death of more than 10,000 people! In the end, they luckily found the water source and direction, and fled back in a panic.

Fortunately, we were on the return journey. If this happened on the way to the attack, we would be doomed before the enemy even saw us!

But even so, the fact that tens of thousands of people died of thirst or starvation due to getting lost was still a heavy loss for the Ming Dynasty!
"If we want to start an army, we will be the attacking party, but we have no reason to do so. After all, we have already driven away the Yuan army. The goal of expelling the barbarians has been achieved. If we start an army again, what slogan should we use? Should we annihilate the barbarians? Kill all the barbarians?"

Liu Bowen said again,
"Perhaps this is a good opportunity for officers to gain military merit."

"But for ordinary soldiers, traveling thousands of miles, putting their heads on the line, slaughtering all the Northern Yuan people, and finally gaining some military merit, this is... a lack of motivation for them."

"You know, we Han people make a living by farming, we are not a bloodthirsty people. Most of us seek stability. Now that the Ming Dynasty is peaceful, most of the soldiers want to guard the territory and live a peaceful life, rather than a life of bloodshed."

"Of course we can fight! Theoretically, all your majesty needs to do is recruit soldiers to form an army. But how to inspire morale and mobilize the passion of the soldiers so that they can become fierce soldiers who charge into battle is also a big problem."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened slightly.

After hearing this, everyone fell into silence.

"Mobilizing the army is indeed a difficult problem."

Mu Ying nodded and said,
"The combat effectiveness of an army that fights to defend the country and drive out the barbarians is completely different from that of an army that fights for the emperor's orders and military merits."

“Especially when faced with adversity, the former are obviously more resilient and are more likely to win in the end!”

When fighting, what we fight for is morale!
In a decisive battle between large armies, there is no need to talk about any skills. It all depends on who fights to the death and who collapses first!

At this moment, the role of morale is undoubtedly the most critical!
"That's the crux of the matter. In the second Northern Expedition, the situation was reversed."

Liu Bowen said,

"To put it bluntly, our Ming Dynasty has become the aggressor, while the Northern Yuan people have become the ones defending their country."

"They have already retreated to the wilderness of Helin and are struggling to survive, but the Ming Dynasty is coming to kill them. Anyone would be furious!"

"So, Wang Baobao's war mobilization is actually very easy to do. All he needs to do is shout out a slogan about defending the last homeland, and he can turn his soldiers into howling wolves, making them an extremely tough bone to chew."

"Compared with the two, the battle strength of both sides has narrowed again. So... if Your Majesty is determined to launch a northern expedition, the mobilization of war must be done carefully! Absolutely no carelessness! This may be the key link in the war!"

"Only by boosting morale can we maintain the Ming army's advantage!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"You're right. If we really want to fight, we have to mobilize the three armies and inspire their blood."

Old Zhu said,
"After listening to your analysis, this is not an easy task!"

"It's really hard to mobilize a thousand-mile expedition in a form that looks like an 'invasion'! We need to think about this carefully!"

If a war really breaks out, he must consider these things in advance!
"It seems that this battle is indeed not easy to fight..."

Zhu Biao sighed softly.

"Let me add one more thing."

Zhu Ju, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

Swish.

Everyone looked at Zhu Ju with curiosity.

Zhu Yuanzhang also looked over.

"You finally can't help it and want to show off your skills?"

Old Zhu teased,
"Come on, tell me! I won't blame you if I'm wrong!"

Zhu Ju rolled his eyes and said:
"In fact, the first two points mentioned by Master Liu can be overcome."

"Whether it's a line issue or a mobilization issue, as long as we work hard enough, we can solve it. The most difficult part is being serious!"

"I see, it's hard for us to be serious! Why?"

He paused for a moment and continued:
"Since the victory of the Northern Expedition last year, the Ming Dynasty has been looking down on the Northern Yuan Dynasty from top to bottom, treating them as dogs that have lost their homes."

"This is true for everyone, including you, Dad, not to mention the soldiers below."

"But in fact, the fleeing Yuan Sijun and Wang Baobao only exist in your impression. But what about the reality? They are definitely not dogs that have lost their homes. Instead, they are a group of people who have known shame and then have courage, united and cooperated to fight against the Ming Dynasty, and have the ambition to restore the Yuan Dynasty!"

"Under external pressure, the fierce internal struggle has also been eased. Now the Northern Yuan Dynasty can be said to be united in mind and effort! The degree of unity can probably be compared to that of the Kublai Khan period!"

"I don't need to tell you how powerful the Yuan Dynasty cavalry was during that period, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes fixed.

"Is it that powerful?"

He frowned and said,

"During the Kublai Khan period? Isn't that too exaggerated?"

The Yuan Dynasty of that era swept across the world!

"I'm talking about the level of unity, not the fighting capacity."

Zhu Ju explained,
"In short, they should not be underestimated, but the court, from you down, including my father-in-law, as well as the generals and soldiers below, all regard this powerful team as a drowning dog, and want to gain military merits from them."

"What do you call this? This is a proud soldier! A proud soldier who looks down on everyone and his opponents!"

"What does the military strategy say? A helpless army will win, and an arrogant army will lose! The enemy is a helpless army that has lost territory and suffered a great defeat, while we in the Ming Dynasty are all arrogant soldiers."

"You can't tell when we're not fighting, but once we do, we're going to suffer!"

"The most frightening thing is that this problem is still difficult to solve, because the trend has already been formed. We can't describe to the soldiers how terrible the Northern Yuan army is. That would make us look cowardly before the battle, which is also bad for morale."

Liu Bowen and Mu Ying both nodded repeatedly.

"Your Highness, King Wu, is very insightful. This is indeed the case."

Liu Bowen said,

"It seems that the enemy has three natural advantages, and our army has three natural disadvantages."

"The difficulty of this war has increased again."

Mu Ying said:
"Pride is a trend that is unlikely to change across the entire army unless we suffer a defeat."

"However, we can solve part of the problem by giving the commanders a warning. As long as we can calm down the generals and not be arrogant or impatient, then the overall impact will not be that great."

Zhu Yuanzhang folded his hands across his chest and remained silent for a long time.

Everyone fell silent, waiting for the emperor's instructions.

“…The analysis is all good, but the battle still has to be fought!”

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head slightly and said in a deep voice,

"We can't encourage others too much and bring down our own prestige! No matter what, our Ming Dynasty still has the advantage!"

"It's true that Wang Baobao has had a break, but our Ming Dynasty has made greater progress! Our national strength and military power are rising even faster!"

"To sum it up in four words: a lion fights a rabbit!"

"If you implement these four words, you will definitely win!"

Everyone nodded.

When a lion fights a rabbit, he must use all his strength!
As long as we use all our strength, there is nothing to fear from the Northern Yuan Dynasty!
"We need to discuss this with Xu Da, so I won't sit in on the class for now. You guys can continue with your class."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said,

"Tomorrow, we will hold a meeting at the Governor's Mansion!"

"Big Boss, Second Boss, Third Boss, Fourth Boss, and Sixth Boss, you all have to be here to listen!"

"that's all!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

After hearing these words, everyone felt heavy in their hearts.

It seems that my father has made up his mind to give it a try!

"Master Liu, go on."

Zhu Biao said,

"I'll stay and listen for a while..."

……

That night, Chunhe Palace.

"call……"

Zhu Ju lifted the quilt and took a few breaths of fresh air.

"Husband, why do I feel that you are getting more and more tired?"

Xu Miaoyun poked her head out from under the quilt and whispered.

"Ok?"

"You fart!"

Zhu Ju was furious and turned over and went back into the Crystal Palace.

……

After a while.

Zhu Ju crawled out from the bed again, picked up a green date and started eating it.

The main thing is that there are no cigarettes. It would be great if I could have a cigarette.

"Husband..."

Xu Miaoyun poked her head out again.

"Okay, I'm really tired. Don't excite me anymore. There's nothing left. Not even a drop left."

Zhu Ju said calmly.

Sometimes, admitting that you are not that strong is also a kind of strength, inner strength.

I'm already pretty good, huh!
puff.

Xu Miaoyun smiled while hiding in the quilt and said:
"That's not what I meant."

"I think... you seem to be worried about something. Look at you, your brows are furrowed."

"I rarely see you like this."

Zhu Ju was slightly startled, then rubbed his eyebrows with his hands.

It seems to be a bit sore.

"Alas, if it is beneficial to the country, I will not avoid it because of misfortune or fortune..."

He sighed softly,

"Unconsciously, I also began to worry about national affairs."

"Miaoyun, if, I mean if... for the victory of the country, I need to go to the battlefield, will you support me?"

Xu Miaoyun was slightly stunned.

"This……"

"What happened to my husband today?"

"These words don't sound like they came from your mouth..."

She was a little confused, or rather surprised.

My husband, who always talks about "eating, drinking and living forever", actually said something like "going to the battlefield"?

This is incredible!
"I just don't want to see the most elite troops of the Ming Dynasty killed or injured on the battlefield in the northern border."

Zhu Ju said in a somewhat melancholy tone,

"If I go along, perhaps we can expand our victory and reduce casualties and losses."

"If that were the case, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sit at home and eat and drink for free with a clear conscience."

"Because I could have influenced the direction of the battle."

His heart was tangled.

As a delicate budding figure of later generations, he did not have the natural ability of a general like Zhu Di. When he saw the bloody scene, he felt weak in his hands and feet, but at least he was a little scared afterwards.

The bloodiness of the battlefield needs no description! It was truly a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood!

Although he is a man, he is afraid of being a otaku...

The only time I got really ruthless was when I took drugs and drank alcohol to activate my invincible mode.

Besides, the environment in the northern border is such that even if you were to travel by car, you might not be able to handle it, let alone march and fight. Even if you were to enjoy the best treatment... you would still have to stay in that place, exposed to the wind, sun, and sandstorms...

Just thinking about it is a torture!
Therefore, Zhu Ju was unwilling to go to the battlefield. Being a wealthy prince in Jiangnan, or giving orders in the court, was his comfort zone.

but……

If I had not participated in this Northern Expedition, my father-in-law would inevitably have repeated the mistakes of history and returned in defeat.

The heroic souls of tens of thousands of the Ming army's elite soldiers will also be stranded in the northern border.

This is not what Zhu Ju wants to see!
Under the influence of Old Zhu, he has also accepted a concept - this world belongs to the Zhu family! The soldiers and civilians of the world are the people of the Zhu family!

As the regent of the Ming Dynasty, enjoying the wealth and splendor brought by his respected status, how could he not care about his people? How could he watch the Ming Dynasty lose the war and remain indifferent?

Zhu Ju felt that he should stand up! While enjoying his rights, he should also fulfill his obligations! Instead of just being a fat pig!
Xu Miaoyun looked at Zhu Ju with a slightly dazed look in her eyes.

In just one year, my husband... seems to have grown a lot!
That unruly young man, in a blink of an eye, seemed to have turned into an ambitious young man who cared about the country!

(End of this chapter)