The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 64: Slave Soldiers and Mongols Take Action
"Your Highness, there are still some things in Shengjing City that require Your Highness to make a decision personally." At this time, Zhu Wusi spoke seriously.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

“Among the people we captured, many were originally from the Ming Dynasty.

Some of them were extremely rebellious and forgot their ancestors. They defected to the Jiannu and became their subjects and slaves.

There were also some people who came to trade with the Jiannu. Through interrogation, it was learned that they had been trading with the Jiannu, smuggling banned goods such as salt, iron, and tea.

How should these people be dealt with? Your Highness, please make the decision." Zhu Wusi said in a somewhat cold tone.

"Traitors!" Zhu Houzhao was furious. "Kill them all, not a single one can be spared."

"What about their families?" Zhu Wusi asked again.

Everyone present knew that His Highness valued human life very much and was unwilling to make large-scale involvement. For example, after invading Jiannu’s territory, he never massacred the elderly, the weak, women and children.

As for burning and looting, they are necessary means of war.

So they never dealt with it privately.

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao thought about it seriously for a while, and no one disturbed him.

“Old Wang once said that children from wealthy families usually start to understand things at the age of eight.

Since he has grown up and enjoyed the benefits of being a traitor, he should be killed.

In the families of these traitors, all relatives over the age of eight within three generations were killed.

Forget about those under eight years old, these little brats who know nothing, let them go." Zhu Houzhao said.

“Your Highness, keeping those under eight years old will ultimately be a hazard.

It would be better to gather these children together and train them to be the warriors of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Ye spoke, his tone was cold.

"What disaster? Am I still worried about the revenge of a few little brats?" Zhu Houzhao said in a domineering and nonchalant manner.

As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows slightly: "Death warriors~, that's fine, but they are no longer citizens of the Ming Dynasty."

Then, he looked at Zhu Ye and said seriously: "Uncle, you must never use the people of the Ming Dynasty as your dead soldiers in the future."

"I understand." Zhu Ye's heart jumped instinctively and he felt a terrifying sense of oppression.

He didn't have the slightest intention to resist.

But he was not surprised but happy.

Because he knew that in addition to the prince's growing strength and prestige.

Or was it that his becoming the prince's dark night incarnation was truly effective.

"Well, Uncle Thirteen, where are those businessmen from?" Zhu Houzhao nodded, as if he had thought of something, and asked angrily.

"It's a Shanxi merchant." Zhu Wusi replied in a serious tone.

"Shanxi merchants, tell the East Factory and the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate thoroughly for this prince, and not let a single one slip through.

These are all traitors, and this prince will exterminate them all." Zhu Houzhao said angrily.

"Yes." Zhao Zheng and Cao Shaoqin, who stayed here to represent the factory guards, responded quickly.

In fact, they had already given the order for this matter.

Because they knew that His Highness would definitely not let this matter go.

But now that they have the official order from His Highness, they can investigate with all their strength without any scruples.

“Your Highness, there is one more thing. The number of Jiannu soldiers we have captured has reached about 35,000.

Among them, 25,000 people followed Lord Wang, and there were about 10,000 people available.

In addition, we captured thousands of family members of Jiannu nobles.

How should we deal with these people?" Zhu Wusi asked again.

“All those captured soldiers have been taken back to Ming, and this prince can use them.

No matter the nobles and their families, old or young, just pick the young ones and bring them back to the Ming Dynasty. They will marry into the Ming Dynasty soldiers in the future." Zhu Houzhao thought for a moment and said decisively.

"Yes."

After reporting some more things, Zhu Houzhao patiently made a decision, then impatiently led a part of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry to the south to find Wang Shouren.

"Slave meets Master!"

In the camp, more than 20,000 Jian slaves knelt down respectfully to pay their respects. Zhu Houzhao could clearly see the awe and reverence they showed him, as if they were looking upon him as a god.

So he was a little startled, and looked at Lao Wang standing on the side with confusion, and immediately asked in a voice transmission: "How do you lead this?"

'Your Highness, there is no need to be confused. Jiannu originally ruled his people through slavery.

For them, it is just a matter of changing to a more powerful master, which is not difficult. 'Wang Shouren smiled and replied calmly.

Well, it shouldn't be difficult.

Zhu Houzhao nodded secretly, thinking that it should not be difficult and this prince could definitely do it.

Looking at the more than 20,000 strong slaves in front of him, Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes and shouted loudly and domineeringly: "From today on, you are the slaves under this prince.

If one day, who among you can accomplish enough merits.

This prince will allow him to join the Ming Dynasty, become a true Ming citizen, and become this prince's brother.

do you understand? "

"Long live the master! Long live the master!"

Suddenly, the sound was deafening, and most of the slaves breathed heavily, with longing glittering in their eyes.

Zhu Houzhao smiled complacently.

Wang Shouren also smiled with relief. His Highness has really grown up.

At the same time, his eyes were looking calmly at some Jianu generals.

Remember a few people who are actually indifferent or even hide resentment.

Two more days passed.

Just as they were finishing up and starting to retreat back to Ming Dynasty, an urgent intelligence arrived.

“Your Highness, four days ago, the Imperial Guards discovered that the 30,000 cavalrymen led by Meng Yuan Sihanfei and the 70,000 cavalrymen led by the Great Khan Kublai Khan had joined forces and were heading straight for Gansu Town.

At this time, we should still be 500 miles away from Gansu Town." Yan Nantian said quickly.

Zhu Houzhao stood up, with murderous intent in his eyes.

"The Mongols could not help but continue to take action. Although the Ilkhanate was the closest, it had to take into account the Jin, Liao, and Song kingdoms, and it was not strong enough, so it was the Great Khan's court that took action.

How fast are they?" Wang Shouren asked immediately.

"About a hundred miles a day." Yan Nantian said affirmatively.

"Baili, the Mongols' goal is not to take Gansu Town, but to force Your Highness to go there and fight them." Wang Shouren said firmly.

"Old Wang, you stay here to clean up the mess. The Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry will follow this prince to Gansu Town." Zhu Houzhao said decisively.

"Your Highness, please do not be impulsive." Wang Shouren said hurriedly.

Zhu Ye, who was here, also spoke up to dissuade them.

"Your Highness, please rest assured that Kublai Khan would not dare to capture Gansu Town easily.

If Kublai Khan dares to capture Gansu Town, it will mean a complete war with the Ming Dynasty.

Over the years, the Mongols have always refrained from going to war with the Ming Dynasty, and only sent the Oirat and Tatars to harass the Ming Dynasty.

It is because my Ming Dynasty has the most profound foundation. Over the past hundred years, several people who have reached the level of heavenly beings have emerged.

It is now late September and heavy snow may fall in the north at any time.

Kublai Khan did not dare to capture Gansu Town and start a massacre.

Because he didn't dare to gamble, whether there would be a celestial being who would be displeased with him and take action against him.

In the heavy snow, the cavalry was greatly affected. Even if Kublai Khan led 100,000 cavalry, he could hardly resist the attack of a powerful celestial being.

Therefore, he would never dare to act rashly. "

"He is leading an army of 100,000 and approaching Gansu Town. His main purpose is to provoke His Highness to fight."

Wang Shouren said solemnly.

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