Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 115 Zhu Yuanzhang’s ecstasy, recovery of the country!
The capital of the Ming Dynasty, Yingtian!
The thick city walls cast majestic shadows in the sunlight. People lined up at the city gate, going in and out in an orderly manner, and the sounds of conversations and footsteps intertwined into one.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats sounded in the distance, the rhythm was tight and powerful.

Tread.

ta ta ta

……

I saw a messenger holding a command flag, leaning forward, leaning tightly on the horse's back, galloping towards the capital.

The messenger's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy, sweat slid down his cheeks and wet his shirt on his chest.

"Good news from Liaodong!"

"Great victory!"

"A great victory in Liaodong..."

As they gradually approached the city gate, the urgent messenger saw the people queuing outside the city and shouted excitedly at the top of his voice.

The voice was filled with excitement and pride, echoing in the air.

Apparently!

There is no need to conceal the news of such a great victory. Publicizing it will inspire people.

"Did you hear that? Great victory in Liaodong!"

An old man opened his eyes wide, his face full of surprise, and said to the person next to him.

"Liaodong must have achieved a great victory!"

A young man waved his arms, his face flushed, and his voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"I suspect it's not just a great victory, perhaps Liaodong has been successfully recovered!"

A man who looked like a scholar, with a gleam in his eyes and a tone full of anticipation.

"Liaodong has been the territory of our Chinese Han family since ancient times. In the past, the Tartars plundered the Central Plains, and our Han Central Plains fell. After the emperor founded the Ming Dynasty, he drove the Tartars away and unified the Central Plains. Now Liaodong has been recovered. The emperor is truly the son of destiny, the emperor appointed by heaven, and the emperor who will revitalize our Chinese Han family." An elder in the crowd stroked his beard and said with emotion.

"That's right!"

"The Ming Dynasty will last forever!"

"Liaodong, lost for hundreds of years, has finally returned."

"The Ming Dynasty will last forever, long live the emperor."

……

The people's emotions were instantly ignited, and cheers rose one after another into the sky.

For a moment, the entire Yingtian City was immersed in this exciting news, filled with joy and pride everywhere.

The glory and dignity of the Han family!
Show in this moment.

The dignity that was lost in the past seems to have returned at this moment.

Inside the Ming Dynasty Palace, Fengtian Hall!
The magnificent palace is solemn and majestic, and its flying eaves and brackets sparkle with golden light under the sunlight.

Inside the hall, the carved beams and painted buildings, and the golden bricks on the floor, fully demonstrate the luxury and majesty of the royal family.

The urgent reporting soldiers had an unimpeded journey and hurried along the long imperial road amidst the shouts of victory.

Wherever he passed, not only did the common people cast curious and expectant glances at him, but even the guards stood up straight, with excitement flashing in their eyes.

In the main hall.

The messenger fell to his knees with a thud, holding the dispatch message high in his hands, and shouted in a resounding voice, "Your Majesty!"

"A great victory in Liaodong."

"Your Majesty, please take a look."

His forehead was slightly beaded with sweat, and his eyes were full of excitement and admiration.

Hear this!

A smile slowly appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's originally majestic face, and his eyes were filled with relief.

At this moment, he already understood what the results of this great victory were.

"Show it to us."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly and raised his hand, his voice steady and majestic.

Yun Qi, who was serving on the side, was quite old but still very agile. He immediately ran towards His Highness.

He respectfully held up the victory news with both hands, leaned forward slightly, and carefully presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

The moment he received the victory report, a sharp look flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, but after he opened his eyes, the smile on his face became even brighter.

Zhu Biao's gaze immediately fell on the good news, with a look of anticipation and a hint of nervousness in it.

The gazes of all the civil and military officials in the court were drawn to him as if by a magnet.

Some of them frowned slightly, as if thinking about something, while others looked excited with gleams in their eyes.

"A great victory in Liaodong will surely lead to the liberation of Liaodong."

A minister whispered, with a very confident expression on his face.

"My Great Ming has completely recovered the territory that originally belonged to my Han family."

Another minister raised his head slightly, his eyes full of longing.

"The Emperor's name will live forever in history."

An old minister with white hair stroked his beard and said with emotion.

"Liaodong has a large population, at least five to six million. Most of them are of Han descent. After the war, the next step is governance."

An official in official uniform said solemnly.

"With Tie Xuan as the prefect, the situation should be settled and pacified quickly."

A minister affiliated with the palace nodded slightly and said thoughtfully.

"If Liaodong is pacified, it will be our turn as civil servants to take charge of governance..."

Many civil officials in the hall were discussing in low voices, each with their own thoughts in their hearts.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang finished reading the good news, an extremely happy expression appeared on his face. He said three good words in a row, and his voice echoed in the hall.

"Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised the victory report in his hand and laughed loudly, saying, "Liaodong."

"It's going to be a complete recovery."

"Our Ming Dynasty has taken back our Han family's homeland that had been lost for hundreds of years."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes revealed dominance and imperial pride, and his voice was full of majesty and dominance.

Without waiting for the ministers to open their mouths to congratulate, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, handed the victory report to Yun Qi, and said loudly: "Read it out."

"Read it aloud to us."

"Let all the nobles know about the great victory in Liaodong."

There was unquestionable majesty in Zhu Yuanzhang's voice.

Yun Qi held the victory report in his hand and faced the ministers in the Fengtian court. He took a deep breath, calmed his excitement, and then read aloud: "Your Highness Feng Sheng, I submit this report to the Emperor!"

"now."

"Since the battle of Tieling, all the battles in Liaodong have been decided. Our Ming army will conquer Liaodong and will surround Liaoyang with all its might."

Yun Qi's voice was clear and loud, echoing clearly in the hall.

"After the troops gathered at the gates of the city."

"I order the troops to split into four groups and attack the four gates of Liaoyang."

"The war begins."

"Daning Border Army Commander Zhu Ying was the first to break through Liaoyang's north gate and charge into the city!"

As Yun Qi read out, he unconsciously raised his voice, as if he was recreating the fierce battle scene.

"After half a day of fierce fighting, the remaining three gates of Liaoyang were also breached by our army."

"General Zhu Ying, with his unrivaled bravery, stormed into the Taiwei Mansion in Liaoyang City and engaged in a decisive battle with Nahachu."

"I personally beheaded the Northern Yuan Dynasty's Grand Commandant Nahachu and annihilated over 6,500 of Nahachu's personal troops."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers showed surprised expressions. Some whispered to each other, and some shook their heads slightly, as if they were marveling at Zhu Ying's bravery and the victory reported.

"Of the 100,000 troops in Liaoyang City, nearly 30,000 were killed by our Ming soldiers, and the rest were captured."

"The Battle of Liaoyang is settled."

"One battle decides everything."

"All wars in Liaodong can be completely pacified within a month, and the territory can be recovered."

"There are now over 180,000 surrendered Yuan soldiers detained throughout Liaodong. Your Majesty, please decide how to deal with these surrendered soldiers."

"Your Highness Feng Sheng, I pay my respects to you!"

Yun Qi's voice was solemn, and even though it was soft, it still resounded throughout the court.

When this voice fell, the ministers in the court had different reactions.

Many people had expressions of joy at the recovery of Liaodong, with excitement flashing in their eyes, while many ministers had expressions of shock, with disbelief on their faces.

"Nahach is dead." A minister said with wide eyes and a look of surprise.

"As a powerful figure in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, this man was a great hero."

"He died just like that." Another minister said the same thing with emotion.

"Zhu Ying! It was he who killed Nahachu again."

A young official, his eyes full of admiration, whispered.

"When I hear the name Zhu Ying now, I don't feel as surprised as before. It seems that Nahachu's death at his hands was natural and there was no accident." An old minister stroked his beard and said thoughtfully.

"Manjier, Ali is rude. All these Northern Yuan generals died at his hands. Nahachu also couldn't escape Zhu Ying's sword." A minister shook his head slightly with a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Almost all the Northern Yuan nobles in Liaodong died at the hands of Zhu Ying. The crown prince bestowed the title of [Champion] on Zhu Ying, and he seems to really deserve it." An official nodded in praise.

"Ever since the Battle of Liaodong broke out, Zhu Ying's name has been constantly heard in this Fengtian Hall. The Battle of Liaodong has become the battle that made Zhu Ying famous." A minister affiliated with the Ministry of War was even more emotional.

"But that's okay."

"Compared to letting those Huaixi warriors shine on the Liaodong battlefield, it would be better to let Zhu Ying shine."

"If those Huaixi generals are allowed to take all the credit for pacifying Liaodong, they will only become more domineering in the court and in their actions in the future." A minister's eyes flickered with satisfaction.

After hearing the good news, the ministers in the court whispered to each other. While they were happy about the recovery of Liaodong, some also expressed their admiration for Zhu Ying's great contribution.

Of course, for those Huaixi generals who had not achieved any real great achievements, many ministers in the court just watched the show, or even gloated and were happy to see it happen.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"This is Nahachu's head."

"It was specially sent by the general."

At this moment, the messenger took a wooden box from his back and handed it to him respectfully with both hands. His movements were cautious, and his face was full of awe.

Hear the sound!

Zhu Yuanzhang took a look, waved his hand casually, and said calmly: "No need to look."

"Nahachi is indeed a character."

"There's no need to scatter the ashes. Just find a random place to bury them."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang acted ruthlessly, he had no need to vent his anger on a defeated general of such status and position.

After all, since you are in such a supreme position, there is naturally no need to be excessive about some things.

"Congratulations, Father."

Zhu Biao turned around and bowed solemnly to Zhu Yuanzhang, his eyes full of reverence and joy.

"Now Nahachu is dead."

"The remaining Yuan army in Liaodong is no longer able to withstand the attack of our Ming army."

"Liaodong can be said to have been decided."

"The land of Liaodong has been under the control of our Han family for hundreds of years. Now it has been reclaimed by our Ming Dynasty. Father's name will live forever in history!"

Zhu Biao's voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the hall.

"We congratulate His Majesty."

"Recovering Liaodong will surely go down in history."

All the civil and military officials in the court turned around and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang in unison. Their movements were coordinated and their voices were loud, full of respect for Zhu Yuanzhang.

Looking at the congratulations from the whole court, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and did not show too much ecstasy.

After all, he rose from a beggar and a monk to his current supreme position. Along the way, he experienced countless life and death, countless killings, and endless wars and slaughters.

For countless ordinary people, Zhu Yuanzhang is like a saint. He drove out the Tartars, founded the Ming Dynasty, and brought peace to the Central Plains. Such achievements are already recorded in history and cannot be compared with the recovery of Liaodong.

Looking at the excitement in the court.

At this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and pressed it down slightly, signaling his ministers to be quiet. Having been on the throne for many years, his every move exuded majesty.

The court immediately fell silent, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the emperor's next words.

"The credit for the recovery of Liaodong is not ours."

Zhu Yuanzhang had a serious look on his face, but when his eyes fell on Zhu Biao, they instantly became extremely gentle.

"But it's the prince's."

The voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the hall, but it represented a special meaning.

The words fell.

Many ministers in the court immediately understood Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning.

Some of them nodded slightly, while others had flickering eyes, as if they were thinking about something.

"This time, the Liaodong campaign is a big deal, from the dispatch of food and supplies, to the selection of generals, to the mobilization of troops!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sat firmly on the dragon throne, his eyes overlooking the court. He seemed nonchalant, but in fact he was very serious.

"The Crown Prince is in charge of all this, and he personally decides everything."

"I am just a bystander, simply assisting the Crown Prince in reviewing some memorials."

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was filled with affirmation and appreciation for Zhu Biao.

"What the Emperor said is absolutely true."

Minister of War Tang Duo immediately stood up and spoke loudly.

"The pacification of Liaodong this time concerns both government and military affairs! His Royal Highness personally handles everything and makes every decision. The great achievement of pacifying Liaodong this time is undoubtedly due to His Royal Highness's strategic planning."

Tang Duo spoke again, his words showing no reservation about his full support for Zhu Biao.

"I second the proposal."

Zhao Mian, the Minister of Revenue, also immediately stood up and seconded the motion.

Zhao Mian bowed slightly with a respectful look and said, "For more than eight months since our Ming Dynasty launched military operations against Liaodong, Your Highness the Crown Prince has been reviewing memorials in the East Palace every day. He has inquired about and decided on every matter related to the Liaodong war! Your Highness the Crown Prince has made great contributions to the pacification of Liaodong this time." Zhao Mian's voice was equally firm, echoing in the hall.

As the two ministers who were most closely involved in the Liaodong war stood up, even the ministers in the court, no matter how slow they were to react, immediately understood what the current emperor's intention was.

All the court officials then stood up, each with a solemn expression, and shouted in unison: "Your Highness's contribution to the pacification of Liaodong is immense! This should be recorded in history books, recording Your Highness's leadership of the Liaodong campaign and your achievements in the restoration!"

Their voices were in unison, resounding throughout the court, and seemed to represent the common will of the entire court.

In other words, this also echoes Zhu Yuanzhang's holy will.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with great satisfaction, a gratified smile on his face, and his eyes showed his expectations for Zhu Biao.

This is exactly what he wants.

As mentioned before, Zhu Yuanzhang, a humble man, founded the Ming Dynasty and restored the dignity of the Han people!

Zhu Yuanzhang has already achieved the name left in history that others want, and in the future there will be a book of his record in the history books, in which all his achievements will be recorded.

and so!
Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to be remembered in history for the recovery of Liaodong, as he wanted to give it to his son.

Let his son’s name also be recorded in history.

Both father and son will go down in history.

"Prince."

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao with a smile, his eyes full of love: "Did you hear that?"

"You have made great contributions to the recovery of Liaodong."

"This is what the nobles have said, and it will also be recognized by the people of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was extremely gentle, full of a father's recognition and pride in his son.

For Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao was not only his crown prince, but also his eldest son and biological son, Zhu Chongba.

She is also the only relative he has in this world with whom he can speak his mind.

"My son, thank you father."

At this moment, Zhu Biao had thousands of words in his heart, but they were all combined into one word: thank you.

Zhu Biao bowed slightly, tears of emotion flashing in his eyes.

He naturally understood his father's painstaking efforts. Although he was known for his benevolence in the court and throughout the country, his achievements were not tangible. Moreover, the credit for his governance was ultimately earned by his father, so it was ultimately the current emperor who took credit.

This time, the liberation of Liaodong will surely be an act that will go down in history.

All Zhu Yuanzhang could think about was paving the way for his son. Not only did he want to improve his son's ability to handle military and political affairs, but he also wanted to pave the way for his son's reputation and be recorded in history.

"Lu Ben."

Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly, with majesty in his voice.

"The old minister is here."

Lu Ben, the Minister of Rites, stood up and bowed respectfully, but his body was slightly hunched.

"It won't be long before Liaodong is pacified."

"Once the news gets back, the restoration of Liaodong will definitely be announced to the world."

"Regarding the Crown Prince's achievements, your Ministry of Rites must carefully draft an imperial edict to announce it to the world, so that all people in the world will know about the achievements of Liaodong's recovery."

Zhu Yuanzhang explained with a serious face, his eyes showing how seriously he took the matter.

Lu Ben immediately bowed and said in a firm voice, "This old minister will not disobey the emperor's order."

Obviously, Lu Ben also knew the reason behind this task clearly. If he didn't do it well, he would be guilty.

"Yes." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction.

It can be seen that he attached great importance to the contribution of Liaodong's recovery and leaving his name in history to Zhu Biao.

"Father."

Zhu Biao bowed and said solemnly, "Now that Liaodong is about to be completely recovered, the generals who went to Liaodong should be rewarded according to their merits."

"Especially Zhu Ying."

"Whether it's the merits of Tieling or the killing of Nahachu in Liaoyang, both are invaluable contributions and deserve a generous reward."

The words fell.

The eyes of the court officials turned to Zhu Yuanzhang again.

Obviously.

Liaodong will be pacified.

The rewards for the generals must also be implemented.

Especially those Huaixi generals who were sent out from the capital area, their rewards must be implemented after they return.

"indeed."

"Zhu Ying's contribution deserves a generous reward."

"It's not just Zhu Ying."

"This time on the Liaodong battlefield, all meritorious soldiers should be rewarded according to their merits."

"Especially the Daning Border Army."

"They fought bravely and showed us the combat effectiveness of the border troops."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately smiled and nodded. Naturally, he would not object to this reward to his meritorious minister.

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(End of this chapter)