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

Chapter 524 A Masterpiece That Shocked the Capital and Astounded the World

The British Duke, Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Mao's children mostly worked in the Northern Garrison Command. Only two of them hadn't joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard before, but instead joined the Capital Garrison. They were initially very envious of the rewards the Embroidered Uniform Guard had received.

Now, I'm not envious anymore.

"Haha, big brother, did you see that? I've also entered the Vajra Realm! And at least 30% of the Earth Dragon Pill's medicinal power is still accumulating in my body. Once I've absorbed it all, even if I can't rival a Finger Profound Grandmaster, I won't be too far off, right?"

"I never expected His Majesty to suddenly bestow the Earth Dragon Pill. If I had known..."

"What a load of rubbish! Do you all think His Majesty's eyes are... cough cough, anyway, the Secret Guard isn't blind. You took a bribe from the Embroidered Uniform Guard one minute, and then transferred to the Capital Guard, wanting a share of the Earth Dragon Pill?"

"Believe it or not, the moment you bring it up, instead of the Northern Garrison Command transferring you there, the Secret Guard will come knocking on your door to warn you first?"

Zhang Mao looked at his sons, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes from time to time.

The eldest son is a deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and a Grandmaster of Celestial Phenomena.

Next was Zhang Zi, a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who had reached the Profound Realm. The others serving in the Embroidered Uniform Guard had also risen to the positions of deputy commander and centurion, thanks to the generous resources granted by Zhu Jinzhen in the previous instance, who felt that the Eastern and Western Depots, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Dragon Guard Manor were too weak. They were all basically at the Profound Realm.

The two younger ones who were stationed in the capital garrison are now all of pure Yang energy and immense strength, no weaker than those who have mastered external martial arts and are at the Vajra Realm.

Looking at his brothers' beaming faces, Zhang Qin asked with a strange expression, "Father, after tonight, the 30,000 Imperial Guards will be 30,000 Vajra Realm experts! Is His Majesty planning to use this force to crush the Ming Dynasty in another world? Isn't that a bit of a waste of talent?"

It is said to be the Realm of Thirty Thousand Vajras.

But just now Zhang Qin tested the skills of his younger brothers. Apart from not being familiar with their strength and not being able to fully utilize it, they could basically fight against experts at the Finger Profound Realm.

As a newly promoted Grandmaster of Celestial Phenomena who had experienced numerous upheavals in the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Qin was acutely aware of the terrifying power of this force.

“Yes, Father. Back then, when Marquis Chong’an (Zhu Jianqiu) destroyed Annam in one day, he only had three thousand Vajra Realm Tian Ce soldiers. These thirty thousand Jingwei, even if they are slightly weaker individually than that Tian Ce soldiers back then, have the advantage of more people.”

"With these 30,000 imperial guards crossing the border, they could probably crush the Ming Dynasty of that world several times over in just a few days, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mao smiled and said, "That was His Majesty's intention."

"That world is still the Ming Dynasty after all. Although there are some historical differences, we can't just start a massacre in that world and drag the Ming Dynasty into a quagmire of war, can we?"

"To achieve a swift victory, one must possess overwhelming power."

"The original Imperial Guards were already sufficient, but His Majesty was still not satisfied, which is why the Imperial Guards received the Earth Dragon Pill as a reward today."

Upon hearing this, the Zhang family sons suddenly realized what was going on.

Zhang Qin seemed to realize something and frowned, saying, "Father, the commotion caused by the Beijing Garrison is quite significant; this matter probably can't be kept secret."

"conceal?"

Zhang Mao shook his head. "If His Majesty wants to keep it a secret, Ming'er and the others won't be able to leave the capital garrison."

This is something that will enhance the overall national strength of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Jinzhen never intended to deliberately conceal anything.

after all……

What are the 30,000 Earth Dragon Pills of the Capital Guard? Throughout the day, Zhu Jinzhen's Anywhere Door never closed, and Earth Dragon Pills were continuously transported to the Cangyun and Tiance garrisons stationed throughout the Ming Dynasty.

……

The movements of the Beijing garrison could not be kept secret from those who were interested.

Soon, almost all the high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the capital had heard the news.

"His Majesty's work is as breathtaking as ever."

"A full thirty thousand Earth Dragon Pills! In just one day and one night, the Imperial Guards have raised their average level to the Vajra Realm, and even their formations, with only three to five soldiers, can fight against a Finger Profound Grandmaster." "Such an army is going to conquer a world without martial arts masters??"

"Outrageous, too outrageous."

"Waaah, I'm so envious! If I had known back then, I should have cried to His Majesty. Maybe I could have gotten a chance to lead an army. I can't imagine how awesome it would be to lead such an invincible army to save the Ming Dynasty in another world during the Zhengtong era!"

"That's definitely not your average thrill; even the thrill of bringing glory to your ancestors and making a name for yourself in history can't compare."

"Fortunately, His Majesty has granted us permission to join the army on the expedition."

"and many more……"

"Hey, I also have an idea."

The capital was shaken, and officials were in an uproar.

But soon, several old foxes from the Ming Dynasty gathered together and, while chatting, suddenly started talking about an official who had a flash of inspiration, mentioning "I have an idea."

Wenhua Hall.

He is currently reviewing some memorials sent by the cabinet regarding the Jiangnan region.

As for the memorial jointly submitted by all the officials this morning, Zhu Jinzhen only glanced at it a few times before shaking his head with a smile: "These old foxes, they all know how to change their tune depending on the wind."

"The guards from the capital are going to fight alongside Zhang Mao on the battlefield, and these people who are just watching the show have also set their sights on them."

"Does this mean we should have the civil officials of the Six Ministries personally go to the battlefield and fight several times?"

Even Zhu Jinzhen found it somewhat absurd to recall certain scenes.

"That's it!"

Zhu Jinzhen picked up his brush and wrote in vermilion ink, "Approve two hundred Earth Dragon Pills from the Imperial Treasury."

"By my decree, since they have jointly submitted their petition and I have approved it, and since they are willing to go to the battlefield to contribute to the Ming Dynasty, then so be it. Tell them that they do not need to contribute their efforts to the war in that world. What they need to do is to assist Zhang Mao in quickly and smoothly transitioning the Ming Dynasty's regime in that world, without neglecting the affairs of the current government."

"If they can do it, then this is one of the benefits I will give them after I ascend the throne."

"If you can't do it..."

"Upon his return, he will undoubtedly face the necessary punishment."

Feng'er, the personal maid, bowed and accepted the order, then quickly turned and left Wenhua Hall to convey Zhu Jinzhen's oral message.

Soon, all the officials who had jointly submitted their memorial received the Earth Dragon Pills they had begged for.

Some officials accepted the Earth Dragon Pill, intending to keep it or leave it to their descendants, but were informed by the Tian Ce soldiers, secret guards, Jinyiwei, and Dongchang agents who delivered the medicine.

"His Majesty has given an oral decree that you must be supervised in taking the medicine."

"The potency of this elixir is extremely strong, and an adult's body may not be able to withstand it."

"Your Majesty would not like to have less than half of the officials left in the Fengtian Hall at the next morning court session."

Zhu Jinzhen sent experts at the Zhixuan Realm to each and every official household to help them refine the medicinal power. However, Zhu Jinzhen was worried that these elderly and frail civil and military officials would not be able to withstand the fierce medicinal power of the Earth Dragon Pill.

If the bestowed Earth Dragon Pills suddenly kill off a large portion of the court officials.

That would be great fun.

Of course, part of the reason was to prevent the leakage of the earthworm pills.

Although Zhu Jinzhen possessed an endless supply of Earth Dragon Pills, it did not mean that Earth Dragon Pills were not precious.

(End of this chapter)