Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 296 Time is of the essence, and righteous indignation prevails.

"Tian Ce soldiers, take good care of the other soldiers."

"Attack the city!!"

"promise!"

After Xu Changhai gave the order, he waved his hand, and a Tian Ce soldier from the vanguard battalion, carrying a huge tiger-headed saber, slashed at the city gate of the Ava Dynasty's capital from a distance.

The blade flashed for two hundred feet, and the city gates and walls that the soldiers and civilians of the Ava Dynasty thought were impregnable crumbled into a shower of rubble and wood chips under that single strike.

The soldiers defending the city, including the commander, as well as the Ava Dynasty's elite warriors who came to reinforce, were all utterly powerless against that single blade, instantly turning into bloody pulp. Wherever the aftershocks of the blade passed, there were countless dead and wounded, and cries of agony filled the air.

clang! !

The city wall was cleaved open, the blade's edge fell to the ground, creating a huge gap large enough for three people to walk side by side.

Upon seeing this, the Tian Ce soldiers and the Ming soldiers outside the city rushed forward with even greater excitement.

All soldiers yearn to achieve merit, especially in a one-sided, crushing battle like this, where readily available merit is roughly equivalent to piles of silver and a promising official position.

Each one of them was like a hungry tiger, eyeing all the guards of the Ava Dynasty.

clang! !

Many swords, axes, and arrows fell on the Tian Ce soldiers. The soldiers of the Ava Dynasty were in despair. Apart from the sound of metal clashing, not even a white mark could be left on their bodies.

With a single charge, the Tian Ce soldiers could sweep away dozens or even hundreds of Ava Dynasty soldiers who were fighting desperately.

The contrast between the two is so stark it's despairing.

…………

This war of annihilation did not last long.

The Ava Dynasty was already gradually declining and in decline. Faced with the Tian Ce soldiers, who were a hundred times more ferocious than tigers and wolves, and the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, the Ava Dynasty's capital fell completely in less than two hours.

From the emperor down to the officials.

All the powerful local tribes, including those from the Ava dynasty, were imprisoned in the city.

Among them were the emperor and empress, and the princesses.

They were then separately guarded by the Tian Ce soldiers, who planned to escort them back to the capital as prisoners of war.

Despite the great victory, Xu Changhai had no time to celebrate.

As time went on during the Jingnan Rebellion.

Xu Changhai felt increasingly anxious. He had made a solemn pledge to sweep through Burma before Zhu Jinzhen ascended the throne, to restore Annam to the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and to clean up all the surrounding areas, including Siam.

They thought it was a congratulatory message from their own prince.

Although he had been undefeated and invincible all the way, he was still very successful.

They even achieved the astonishing feat of capturing thirteen cities in a single day.

But Xu Changhai was still not satisfied.

"Judging by the time, His Highness should have arrived in the capital within the next two days. No matter how slow the Ministry of Rites is, in order to stabilize the Ming Dynasty and prevent turmoil, they will ensure that His Highness ascends the throne as quickly as possible."

"I don't have much time left."

Xu Changhai looked back towards the capital, seemingly already seeing his prince's army besieging the city, and his heart grew increasingly anxious.

"With the fall of the Ava Dynasty, the Diwula Pacification Commission is also in sight."

"We can take it down in just half a day."

"Although the Baigu Dynasty is becoming increasingly powerful, it is only limited to this small territory. I don't need to personally take action; just three thousand Tian Ce soldiers are enough to flatten it."

Xu Changhai looked at the map and prepared to divide his troops again, each fighting their own battle.

Their soldiers are brave and their generals are fierce, so they don't need to be bound by ordinary combat methods.

"Perhaps, we can emulate that champion marquis?" A bold idea suddenly popped into Xu Changhai's mind, and his gaze immediately fell on the two places of Siam and Bengal on the map.

……

Not to mention that Xu Changhai was preparing to divide his forces into several routes to launch a blitzkrieg and quickly conquer Burma, Bangladesh, Siam, and Annam, fearing that it would delay Zhu Jinzhen's joyous ascension to the throne.

After Xue Zhi led a portion of the Cangyun Iron Cavalry to attack Wanquan Commandery, he took control of Guangning Guard and Guangning Left Garrison Guard within half a day, and then seized control of Liaodong Commandery in one fell swoop.

"The Nurgan Regional Military Commission should return." Xue Zhi looked towards Liaodong, choosing not to withdraw his troops but instead leading the Cangyun Iron Cavalry northward, preparing to intimidate all forces under the Nurgan Regional Military Commission in one battle. Jianzhou Guard, in particular, was a key target of his attention.

“Since Your Highness dislikes you, then you need not exist, for you are an eyesore to Your Highness.” Xue Zhi stared at the Jurchen tribe that had fled from the Jin Kingdom on the map, a terrifying killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Military deterrence, coupled with bloodshed.

Xue Zhi simply did not believe that the various guards and tribes of the Nurgan Regional Military Commission, which had been separated from the Ming Dynasty for a century, would not surrender without a fight.

Killing!!

It may not solve all the problems.

But it will definitely solve most of the problems.

……

Compared to Xu Changhai and Xue Zhi.

The Cangyun Army led by Changsun Wangqing had a much easier time.

The army was merely tasked with suppressing local garrisons and taking over military defenses. With the fighting strength of the Cangyun Army led by Changsun Wangqing, it was capable of suppressing Tianjinwei and taking Jinan and Qingzhou prefectures.

It's as easy as taking something out of a bag.

Changsun Wangqing gazed in the direction of Shuntian Prefecture and asked calmly, "Wu'er, where is His Highness's army?"

"General Yan, according to the marching schedule, His Highness should arrive in the capital tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Changsun Wangqing gazed at the capital, some thoughts stirring in her mind, but she ultimately suppressed them, as the capital was already under Zhu Jinzhen's control.

The Imperial Guards, the Thirteenth Battalion, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Eastern and Western Depots.

Even the Dragon Guard Manor was sealed off by Yang Ning's men.

It can be said that the entire capital city was under Zhu Jinzhen's control.

All she needs to do now is wait for Zhu Jinzhen to take over the capital, and then naturally ascend to that position.

"Has Yimei investigated the assassination attempt in Taiyuan? What's her report?"

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, Commander Yan has confirmed that everything has been verified."

"The organization plotting to attack Marshal Yan is the same one that intends to assassinate His Highness; it's called the Scar of Heaven, and it has..."

Xiao Wu, the deputy commander of the female guard battalion under Changsun Wangqing, reported in detail on the matters investigated by the secret guards, including the conspiracies involved and the internal structure of the Heavenly Scar organization.

As she spoke, Xiao Wu's pretty face turned frosty, and she subconsciously revealed a startling murderous aura.

Although Changsun Wangqing was not injured in the sudden attack on Taiyuan Prefecture, she was only slightly disturbed. The assassins did not even manage to break through the first line of defense of the Cangyun Army, and the female guards did not even have to make a move.

However, it was still regarded as a great disgrace by all the Cangyun soldiers.

Changsun Wangqing turned around and looked at Xiao Wu, whose face was frosty and filled with murderous intent. He couldn't help but laugh, pinched her tender cheeks, and said with a smile, "I was the one who was assassinated, so why are you more angry than me, little girl?"

"Commander Yan said that all those under Cangyun are brothers and sisters, and we should protect each other to the death. Anyone who attacks Commander Yan is an enemy of Cangyun, and we will fight to the death. Cangyun's blade will be aimed at them without any mercy."

"If we don't kill him, we won't be able to quell our anger."

Xiao Wu said indignantly.

The fact that the Cangyun Army was able to be rebuilt and become one of His Highness's most valued trump cards is largely due to Changsun Wangqing. Let alone such a shocking event as an attack or assassination, even if you just say something bad about Changsun Wangqing, the female guards would come knocking on your door to demand an explanation.

"The Azure Cloud Oath?!"

Changsun Wangqing murmured to himself, then smiled and ruffled Xiao Wu's hair.

"Then go ahead and do it."

"The Xuanjia Secret Guard will fully cooperate with you."

When Xiao Wu was reporting earlier, she mentioned the Heavenly Scar and the thirty-six Heavenly Gang Halls that the Heavenly Scar had developed in the Ming Dynasty. The strongholds in the northwest have all been eliminated by the Secret Guard.

There are two more in Hejian and Tianjin.

There is another one in the capital.

Xiao Wu clearly had her sights set on them.

(End of this chapter)