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

Chapter 302 The Army Approaches the Capital, A Terrifying Impact
"What's going on? The ground is shaking so violently, could it be..."

"Your Highness Prince Su, it's Prince Su, who is in charge of suppressing the rebellion in Fengtian, calling."

"No way? This is too fast. They set out from Shaanxi and marched north, but there are border towns like Datong and Xuanfu, as well as formidable passes like Ningwu Pass. Even if the Cangyun Army and Tiance Army under Prince Su are truly invincible, they shouldn't be this fast!"

"If it's not His Highness Prince Su, then who do you think it could be?"

"Ah this..."

The rest of the people were speechless.

Since the Tumu Crisis, when the Oirat Mongols broke into the Ming Dynasty and marched south to capture the capital, there had been almost seventy years since the Mongol Yuan Dynasty had brought its troops to the gates of the city.

The Ming Dynasty is now at its peak, and the country is peaceful and prosperous.

Even the Mongol Yuan and Liao dynasties, which bordered the Ming Dynasty, were defeated by Zhu Jinzhen a few years ago and dared not wage war for several years. They could not have imagined that it would be an invasion by foreign enemies.

"It is said that His Highness Prince Su treats the people under his rule very well. Shaanxi and Gansu, along with other border areas, are as prosperous as the capital under his rule. Every household has surplus grain. I wonder if he will treat us well if he ascends the throne."

"Of course, I'm not saying that His Majesty is bad, but it would be better if Prince Su could sit on the throne."

"Are you out of your mind? You dare to say anything?"

"This is what those scholars mean when they say, 'A greedy person can't keep up with his greed, like a snake trying to swallow a pig.'"

"It is like an elephant, for human greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant."

Everyone in the capital, from high-ranking officials and nobles to ordinary peddlers, was already mentally prepared for Zhu Jinzhen's arrival.

After all, with the nine gates of the capital region under the control of the Secret Guard and the Tian Ce Army, the Thirteen Battalions had done nothing, and there were no reinforcements from various places. Anyone with a brain could see that the court's situation was truly deteriorating.

In addition, the secret guards deliberately spread the news and guided public opinion.

Officials, nobles, and common people alike had long been mentally prepared for a change of emperor.

The last time the Oirat army besieged the city, these people suffered along with them. Therefore, they felt fear, but also had heroic and passionate emotions such as sacrificing themselves for their country and dying for it.

But this time was different; this time, although the enemy was at the gates once again.

However, it was an internal struggle within the Zhu family. Zhu Jinzhen was also acting on behalf of Heaven to quell the rebellion. Moreover, no matter what the final outcome was, the Ming Dynasty was still the same Ming Dynasty, and the Zhu family was still in charge of the vast land of the Ming Dynasty.

The sun rises as usual, life goes on as usual, and there won't be any major fluctuations.

In this situation, the people hid in their homes, leaving their doors or windows slightly ajar, waiting with anticipation and curiosity for the army to enter the city, eager to see just how valiant the Cangyun Army and Tiance Army, which were rumored to be incredibly powerful, really were.

at the same time.

All the powerful forces in the capital, the mansions of the major dukes and marquises, as well as some hidden forces, all wore solemn expressions and grave faces.

"finally come!"

From the moment Zhu Jinzhen took command of the Jingnan Rebellion, everyone in the capital knew that this day would come sooner or later.

"Night Emperor, are you really not willing to fight another battle for the sake of the Prince of Yan's lineage?"

"Bo********!"

Hidden in the capital, the Night Emperor, acting as the Zhu family's backup plan, was so angry that he pointed at an old man and cursed him, hurling filth at him from his eighteenth generation ancestors to all women.

After a moment, the Night Emperor took a few deep breaths, picked up the tea in front of him, took a sip to moisten his throat, and continued his tirade:
"That Yang Ning, without making a single move, forced Zheng Gong to kneel on the spot and vomit blood. If he weren't a celestial being, I could have eaten my fill of West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce. During this time in the capital, you and I have both tried to leave, but who can actually escape?"

"That brat from the Prince Su's mansion is simply inhuman."

"The capital city was crammed with one celestial being and more than twenty immortals."

"Bo? Why don't you give it a try?"

Besides, he's someone who has no chance of getting the throne, yet he's risking his life for other members of the Prince of Yan's lineage. He's not crazy.

The old man in front of the Night Emperor wiped the spittle from his face and said meaningfully, "But if you don't want to take a gamble, there are people in this vast capital who are unwilling to accept a change of dynasty like this!"

"Those who can't see the situation clearly, who are afraid to risk their lives for important matters but disregard their own in trivial ones, let them die if they want to." The Night Emperor took a sip of tea, unconcerned.

Human nature is complex. Some people are happy to see this happen, while others want to get rid of Prince Su, Zhu Jinzhen. Not to mention those far away, there are quite a few scoundrels in the capital who have such ideas.

Some people seem to have been misled by a certain unreliable storybook.

I'm going to learn from some idiot.

The Night Emperor had only one thought about these people: to watch the show.

What does it matter to him whether others live or die?
Anyway, the throne still belongs to the Zhu family, and that's enough.

Most importantly, he can't beat them!
"Boom!"

The ground tremors became increasingly clear and intense.

The Cangyun Iron Cavalry led the way with heavy cavalry, while light cavalry escorted Zhu Jinzhen's carriage. The rear guard consisted of the heavily armored Cangyun Army. With each step they took, the mountains trembled and the river tides along the way boiled.

"coming!"

"The royal banner of the Prince Su's residence."

"The Tianzi Flag of Tian Ce".

"Cangyun's Killing Banner".

On the walls of the capital, the Imperial Guards and the soldiers of the Thirteenth Battalion stood atop the city wall. In the distance, they could already see the figures of the Cangyun Iron Cavalry and the Tian Ce Cavalry. As the enemy approached, their figures became clearer and clearer.

"Hiss! This is the Cangyun Army?"

"What a terrifying aura! This... are the rumors true? Are all people in the Vajra Realm really like this??"

"How can flesh and blood shake this iron army?"

"Even if we add the thirteen battalions and the Imperial Guards, and send all the civilians of the capital to fight, it probably wouldn't be enough for them to hold out for several rounds. Don't forget, the Vajra Realm is only their minimum combat strength; above that..."

Reminded by those around them, the other soldiers turned even paler.

Some couldn't help but show expressions of relief: "Luckily, we had already been incorporated into the army, otherwise, how could we possibly resist such an army?"

block?
Although the Cangyun Army did not charge, their overwhelming ferocity and powerful aura, as well as the force that made the ground tremble violently with every step they took, all told them one thing.

Any enemy is no match for this army; they are like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

"I...I didn't see wrong, did I?"

I think not.

"That...that..."

A gasp of surprise spread like wildfire, causing all the soldiers on the city walls of the capital to hold their breath in shock at the scene before them, as if afraid of disturbing the heavenly beings.

That's right, celestial beings.

The sight of the Cangyun heavy cavalry clearing the way had already caused them a great shock.

Little did I know that the real shock was yet to come, or rather... in the sky.

Above the vanguard of the Cangyun Army were groups of thousands of Cangyun soldiers, carrying great banners, walking through the void like heavenly soldiers and generals during the Heavenly Emperor's procession.

"I had long heard that the Cangyun Army and the Tiance Mansion were full of experts and powerful figures. The Vajra Realm was just the foundation. Even the Finger Profound Realm couldn't become a centurion, and even a Land Immortal couldn't become a general. I always thought it was just people exaggerating, but I didn't expect it to be true!"

“The Vajra Realm is the soldier, the Pointing to the Mysterious is the warrior, and the Celestial Phenomena are the general.”

"This is the most terrifying army that people can imagine. I never thought that even a Grandmaster of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, who can make thousands of troops retreat on the battlefield and kill ten thousand troops by himself, is only worthy of carrying the banner in the army of Prince Su."

The soldiers of the capital city garrison, the Imperial Guards, and the Thirteenth Battalion on the city wall were stunned with fear and could not recover for a long time.

(End of this chapter)