The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 50 Brothers Go to War
On the other hand, after leaving the capital, Zhu Houzhao felt that the sky in front of him was infinitely large, allowing him to roam freely, even though it was pitch black all around him.

My heart was filled with high spirits and endless passion, and I laughed out loud like a fish leaping out of the water or an eagle soaring into the sky.

Then he laughed heartily.

"Hahaha~!"

"White Dragon, go!"

"Eh~!"

The white dragon let out a high-pitched and proud cry, and with the same joy, its four hooves moved very fast, running like a white arrow in the dark night.

Coupled with its giant body that is more than seven feet tall (measured from the shoulders, not including the head), and Zhu Houzhao wielding the Sun and Moon Spear on its back, its ferocious momentum seems unstoppable.

The ground seemed to tremble beneath its hooves.

"Your Highness, slow down!"

Zhu Wusi, Wang Shouren and others were also riding rare divine horses, but at this moment they were immediately thrown away and could only shout.

Travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles at night.

This is easy for Bailong.

But it was a bit difficult for Zhu to ignore the horses they were riding.

However, on the afternoon of August 29th, they arrived at the Wu Emperor Dragon Cavalry Camp, more than a hundred miles outside Gansu Town, one of the nine borders and nine towns, on the northwestern border three thousand miles away.

"See Your Highness!!!"

In the central tent, twenty or thirty people saluted in unison.

The three deputy generals and ten captains of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry all came.

Nominally, he was the Duke of Baoguo Zhu Hui, who was in charge of the border garrison, presided over the northern border, and inspected the military affairs of the nine borders and nine towns.

Zhang Fengfu, commander of the Imperial Guard.

Li Guang, the supervisor of the East Factory.

Red night.

These four people came early.

Plus the people who came with Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Wushi, Wang Shouren, Li Xunhuan, Xu Ruowu, Liu Jin, Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Cao Shaoqin, Yan Nantian, Zhao Zheng.

On the surface, the core of this battle is these twenty or so people.

"No gift."

Zhu Houzhao had changed into a gorgeous and majestic golden armor. He did not sit down, but stood in front of the coach's seat in a domineering manner. He waved his hand, with only a hint of anticipation and excitement on his face, without any worry at all.

"Are you all ready?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

"Your Highness, the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry has been prepared and can go out at any time." After several years, Mu Kun, Duke of Qian, who was already one of the three deputy generals of the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry, spoke first.

The other two deputy generals and ten captains all clasped their fists and bowed to show their agreement.

“Your Highness, the northern border is ready for the Mongol army to march south.

In order to keep the news confidential, the Gansu garrison troops were not yet aware of this.

But once Your Highness sets out, I will order them to follow behind Your Majesty and clean up the rear, and the Jiayu Pass garrison will also send troops directly." Zhu Hui said second.

His task was to take charge of the northern border and defend against the Mongols who took the opportunity to move south.

There was also the matter of coordinating the deployment of troops from the Gansu garrison, Jiayu Pass, and the Seven Guards of Guanxi.

Emperor Wu's dragon riders are very strong.

But Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry had only 10,000 men, and their main goal was to charge straight ahead and attack the main force of the Jin Kingdom.

If they want to completely defeat the Jin Dynasty and the Jiannu in one battle, they will need more soldiers and generals to clean up the mess and expand the results of the battle.

“Your Highness, the East Factory, and the Imperial Guards have joined forces to clear all eyes in and around Gansu Town yesterday.

Even if there are some fish that slip through the net, no news of them can get out.

But within three days at most, the Jiannu, the Mongols and other forces will surely react, realize something is wrong, and send people to investigate. "Li Guang continued in a solemn voice.

Standing behind him were Cao Zhengchun and Cao Shaoqin.

The two of them joined the East Factory two years ago to prepare for the future.

“Your Highness, the Jinyiwei spies have been increasing their strength and going deep into the Jin Kingdom a few years ago, and they are ready.

We have also sent spies to the grasslands to monitor the Mongol army." Zhang Fengfu said solemnly.

Yan Nantian and Zhao Zheng also stood behind him.

In the past two years, the two of them have been promoted to the position of Jinyiwei Qianhu. In this battle, Dongchang and Jinyiwei are the two eyes of the army.

"Okay, hahaha, since everything is ready, let's send out troops tomorrow and attack the Qing army's Shengjing directly." Zhu Houzhao laughed disdainfully.

"Your honor." Everyone saluted in unison.

The military order was issued, and Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry camp quickly prepared.

"Your Highness, after the expedition, I will stay in the rear, and Yan Nantian will follow you to communicate information." Zhang Fengfu said.

"Your Highness, Cao Zhengchun will be accompanying you from the East Factory." Li Guang continued.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and the two of them took Zhao Zheng and Cao Shaoqin and left.

They have a lot to do.

The others also went to prepare.

At this time, Zhu Ye just told Zhu Houzhao some things about the martial arts forces in the northwest.

The news was also blocked from them, but these forces were the local tyrants and they might have already noticed something.

Among them, there must be those who colluded with the Jiannu and the Mongols.

Of course, under full lockdown, a few days would still be possible.

"Uncle, investigate with all your strength to see which forces are colluding with the Jiannu and the Mongols?

I will ask the Royal Guards to investigate as well.

After I send out the troops, the Duke of Baoguo will send out troops and cooperate with the East Factory to eliminate them all." Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly and said domineeringly.

“Your Highness, why not wait until this battle is over before settling accounts with them.

Otherwise, if a war breaks out, the remnants will probably take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos." Zhu Ye said seriously.

"No need, they won't have a chance." Zhu Houzhao said confidently.

"Yes." Although Zhu Ye had some opinions, he still responded.

Then he gave the order.

After a while, Wang Shouren returned to the tent and said in a serious tone, "Your Highness, do you remember the plan of sending troops? How about I repeat it again?"

"This prince has memorized it a long time ago." Zhu Houzhao was looking at the sand table in the tent, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He pointed with his finger, his expression extremely focused, "Send troops from Gansu Town and head straight for Shengjing, the capital of the Jiannu.

With the speed and endurance of my Wudi Dragon Riders, we can travel two hundred and forty miles a day and still maintain peak combat power.

Shengjing is more than 1,400 miles away from Gansu Town.

During the journey, we have to pass through two passes and three cities, and the number of nomadic tribes cannot be fully determined at the moment.

The pass cannot be bypassed and must be conquered, but cities and nomadic tribes can be bypassed.

If you encounter the Eight Banners tribe of the Jiannu, you must wipe them out.

On the way to Shengjing, we should also look for the Eight Banners soldiers and kill them.

Go all the way to the city of Shengjing and fight a decisive battle with them.

If everything goes well, we will reach the city of Shengjing in six days at the earliest and ten days at the latest..."

The sonorous and powerful voice resounded throughout the central tent. At this moment, Zhu Houzhao exuded a rare calmness.

Wang Shouren watched and listened quietly, with a look of relief in his eyes.

We must win this battle.

Cook at 4am and set off at 5am.

"Boom!!!"

Before dawn, the thundering sound of horse hooves was already shaking the earth.

Without stopping, we passed directly through Gansu Town which was under full martial law.

Before our eyes was an endless grassland with the huge flag of Emperor Wu’s Dragon Cavalry standing tall.

Ten thousand cavalrymen and thirty thousand war horses stood behind Zhu Houzhao.

Pairs of eyes filled with reverence, adoration, and passion, trusting that figure without reservation.

Zhu Houzhao's eyes were filled with undisguised anticipation and excitement, and overflowing with passion.

He waved the Sun and Moon Divine Spear in his hand and pointed it forward.

"Brothers, let's go."

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