Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 588 Disaster is Coming
Northern Frontier, beyond the Great Wall.

A cavalry unit of a thousand men was marching southward in the wind and snow.

The leader of this cavalry unit of a thousand men was none other than the little prince, the leader of the entire Tatar tribe.

The little prince's prestige within the Tatar tribe has been declining recently, and he badly needs a war to consolidate his position.

This time, he secretly traveled lightly with a thousand trusted cavalrymen, intending to start a war on the border of the Ming Dynasty. No matter how large the scale, as long as he won, his reputation would be greatly enhanced.

This time the little prince came prepared and captured a Han Chinese guide in advance. This Han Chinese was very familiar with the road to Datong. He was originally a businessman in Datong and was very familiar with the spies deployed along the way.

The reason why he knew so much was that one of his tribesmen was serving in the army in Datong.

In today's weather, I'm afraid no one would think that he would invade the Ming Dynasty's border. If he bypassed the Ming Dynasty's spies, he could launch a surprise attack and start a massacre directly on the Ming Dynasty's border.

If this sneak attack succeeds, the little prince's prestige in the tribe will reach its peak when he returns, and he will no longer have to worry about the instability of the people's hearts.

The snowflakes grew heavier and heavier, and it became increasingly difficult for the horses to move forward, but the little prince never gave up, and after three days and three nights of travel, he had arrived at the road outside Datong Pass.

The little prince could clearly see many merchant caravans traveling outside Datong Pass. Such a prosperous scene made the little prince's eyes reveal a wolf-like eager look.

The little prince's body was shaking with excitement. He raised the scimitar in his hand and shouted loudly: "Kill them! Quick victory!"

"charge!"

Thousands of cavalrymen, like wolves among a flock of sheep, launched a frenzied massacre on the official road outside the Great Wall!

Hundreds of merchants died at the hands of the Tatars in an instant!

At this time, the blood had dyed the area outside the Great Wall red.

……

Inside Datong Pass, at the Dusi Mansion, a soldier quickly found the general officer Xu Ze, who was drinking tea to keep warm, and said tremblingly: "Sir...something happened."

Xu Ze took a sip of tea calmly. These years of experience have made Xu Ze mature and steady, and he will not panic no matter what happens.

He finished the last sip of tea, then said calmly: "What's the matter? If you have anything to say, just tell me slowly. If the sky falls, I will hold it up."

You may not be able to hold on this time, the soldier thought sadly in his heart, but he still remained respectful on the surface. After all, Xu Ze was still the commander-in-chief of Datong.

"Sir, something happened outside the Great Wall... outside the Great Wall, outside the Great Wall of Datong!"

"The Tatars suddenly appeared outside the Great Wall and killed hundreds of our merchants. The blood has covered the road outside the Great Wall."

puff!
Xu Ze suddenly spat out a mouthful of tea, his eyes widened in disbelief, he stood up abruptly, and shouted: "What did you say?!"

"What do you mean the Tatars appeared outside the Great Wall? How did they appear? Aren't there spies watching the road? Why did you only notice the Tatars when they appeared in front of us?"

This...who knows!
Fu Yuan reminded you at that time, but not only did you not listen, you also scolded him harshly. If Fu Yuan was not a fool, I'm afraid that what you said and did to him would have been reported to the court long ago.

Xu Ze was now shaking violently all over, and he had no time to think too much. He shouted, "Go! Organize the troops! No matter what, you must annihilate this Tatar tribe!" If he could annihilate the other side, he would at least have an explanation to the court. Otherwise...

General Xu was now shaking all over, unable to withstand such a heavy blow and nearly fainting. However, he still managed to hold on to his strength and led his soldiers in a mad attack towards the outside of the Great Wall.

When he organized his troops and arrived outside the Great Wall, he saw only hundreds of cold corpses of Han people and the snow-covered road stained red with blood.

Seeing this scene, Xu Ze suddenly felt like the sky was falling!

The Tatars appeared in his jurisdiction, but he didn't even notice it. Why?
Unless... there is a Ming traitor in the other team, and this traitor knows the distribution of Ming spies outside...

But now he had no time to think so much. As the general commander, he could not escape responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of Ming people.

What frightened him the most was that Fu Yuan from Liaodong had already reminded him about this before, but at that time he didn't believe it at all and looked down on Fu Yuan.

in case……

There was no if. Xu Ze took a deep breath, tears streaming down his face. He almost fell off his horse and roared, "Damn Tatars! Damn little prince! I... I will fuck your ancestors for eight generations!"

Xu Ze's eyes were moist, and he said hurriedly: "What are you all standing there for? Close the city gate! Send someone over quickly to pull all the bodies into the city!"

This matter cannot be concealed any more. Now he is worried about how the imperial court will deal with him. He will definitely lose his position as the general of Datong. It is hard to say whether he can keep his life...
His only hope now is not to implicate his family!
Xu Ze beat his chest in frustration. Why didn't he listen to Fu Yuan? That guy...his prediction was right!
and many more!

Xu Ze was silent for a moment, then asked his attendants, "Then why did Fu Yuan know that the Tatars were going to invade Datong?"

The soldiers on both sides shook their heads.

Xu Ze narrowed his eyes and said, "A traitor! Fu Yuan is a traitor! Otherwise, he wouldn't have known the news in advance!"

"I have deployed so many spies outside the Great Wall. How come the Tatars were able to circumvent my spies so accurately?"

"Unless there is a traitor in our midst...it's Fu Yuan!"

Thinking of this, he quickly returned to the general's mansion. This was the only way for him to exonerate himself. As for whether it was Fu Yuan or not, it didn't matter. This matter would give him a chance to argue about it, and the court would not be able to deal with him at the first time!
As long as he can hold on to Fu Yuan, it would take an unknown amount of time for the three judicial departments to conduct the investigation, and there is a possibility that the case will be overturned!
Thinking of this, Xu Ze returned to the general's mansion and immediately wrote a memorial to the court!
……

The weather in Peking has become a little cold, in the warm room of the Qianqing Palace.

Late at night, the lights were still on. Zhu Houzhao fetched a bucket of hot water and personally washed the feet of Emperor Hongzhi.

"My Lord, something happened. Something happened."

Liu Jin's voice rang out, and Zhu Houzhao said unhappily, "Get lost! I have something to do!"

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand and said to Zhu Houzhao, "Let Liu Jin come in and report the matter."

"Come in!"

Liu Jin walked in nervously, bowed to Emperor Hongzhi, and said carefully: "Your Majesty, Prince, Datong has a report... Datong, outside Datong Pass, the Tatars raided and killed hundreds of merchants..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi and Zhu Houzhao's expressions suddenly changed!
(End of this chapter)