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

Chapter 118 Lan Yu: Why does Zhu Ying look like Xiong Ying?
This Li Chenggui is indeed an extraordinary person!

If it were those rash people, they would have been unable to restrain themselves and would have led their army to charge forward, but Lee Seong-gye forcibly suppressed the impulse in his heart, or perhaps he let his men find a way out.

This is a man who can bend and stretch.

He is worthy of being the hero who will succeed in usurping the throne in the future.

of course!

For Zhu Ying, with his archery skills, it was not difficult to kill Lee Seong-gye with one arrow. He could kill him as long as he took action.

But Zhu Ying knew very well that once he shot this arrow, the consequences would be disastrous.

The Goryeo army would inevitably launch a frenzied counterattack due to the death of their main general, and the Liaodong war, which had finally been settled, would inevitably fall into the quagmire of chaos again.

not to mention.

Zhu Ying had only four hundred soldiers under his command.

Zhu Ying might be able to kill as many enemies as he wants with his own strength, and easily escape from the chaos without any fear.

However, the four hundred brothers who followed him to fight were very likely to die on this land and would not be able to enjoy the fruits of the victory of pacifying Liaodong.

Zhu Ying was definitely not the kind of foolish person who would easily disregard the lives of his soldiers because of a momentary impulse.

Furthermore.

From the perspective of the Ming Dynasty, if they had really taken the impulsive action of shooting Lee Seong-gye, it would not only not be considered a merit, but would instead be an unforgivable mistake.

Doing so would not only cause countless soldiers to sacrifice their lives in vain, but would also put the Ming Dynasty's situation in Liaodong into a situation where it would have to mobilize troops again, which would be unpredictable and not worth the cost.

"General!"

Liu Lei, beaming, rode his horse to Zhu Ying's side, his voice filled with excitement: "These Koreans have actually retreated. It seems they truly fear the might of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Ying smiled faintly, but his expression was cold and stern. He said calmly: "The Koreans are just uncivilized barbarians."

"Now that the Ming Dynasty has successfully recovered Liaodong and dealt with Nahachu, given time, we will surely let these Koreans know the power of the Ming Dynasty."

This time!

A guard, his face full of longing, said with a chuckle, "Apart from anything else, I've heard that Korean women are all beautiful and charming! If I get the chance, I'll definitely follow the general into Korea, capture a few Korean women, and enjoy them to my heart's content."

"Hey, Cao Da, even though you may not be very capable, you have a big heart!"

"You want to capture a few more? Do you have what it takes? Do you think you're as capable as a general?"

The surrounding soldiers burst into laughter, and the originally tense atmosphere became much more relaxed because of these jokes.

"Now that they have withdrawn,"

Zhu Ying said loudly with a determined look in his eyes, and then decisively turned his horse around: "Then there is no need to waste any more time."

"Let's go to the next place."

now.

Zhu Ying's mind involuntarily emerged another location marked on Nahachu's treasure map.

Another treasure trove is only a few dozen miles away from here.

Although there was only one copy of the treasure map left by Nahachu, it clearly marked two treasure spots.

Zhu Ying had successfully stored the gold, silver and treasures from one of the places into his own storage space.

In another place, there are hidden armor and weapons that Nahachu carefully stockpiled and crafted.

These things were originally carefully prepared by Nahachu for the future counterattack on the Ming Dynasty.

Armor and weapons are used to innovate armaments and enhance the combat effectiveness of the army, while gold, silver and treasures are used as military expenditures to provide material support for the war.

However, now all of this will become Zhu Ying's spoils of war, which is a good thing for him.

Time flies, very quickly.

Half a month passed in a flash.

In Liaoyang City, heavy snow was falling from the sky like goose feathers.

The snow fell very heavily. In just half a day, the entire Liaoyang City was covered with white snow. Looking around, all you could see was pure white.

Not only Liaoyang City, but the entire Liaodong region and all of Daning welcomed the first heavy snow since the beginning of winter at the same time.

This snow is like a gift from nature, covering this land that has been baptized by war with a layer of white attire.

The countless blood shed in Liaodong was also covered by the white snow, and the natural forces of heaven and earth cleared away the traces of war and man-made disasters.

Above the city gate!

Zhu Ying had already taken off the armor stained with smoke and blood, leaving only a black and red military uniform.

Although he is not wearing armor, he looks even more heroic.

A thick red cloak was draped over his shoulders, adding a bit of warmth to Zhu Ying.

now!

Zhu Ying stood quietly on the city gate, gazing at the endless white snowfield in front of the city.

"We've been fighting all the way from spring and summer to winter now."

Zhu Ying murmured softly to himself, a look of emotion crossing his face: "Time flies! Before I knew it, I've been in the army for over a year."

During this period of more than a year, he experienced countless life-and-death tests, and grew step by step from an unknown soldier to the highly regarded general he is today.

And all this seemed like a dream.

"Before I knew it, I was already fifteen years old in this new life."

"In a few months, I will be another year older and will be celebrating my sixteenth birthday."

Zhu Ying's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the past. He thought of his past and present lives, and felt mixed emotions.

"Shen Wansan, Shen family..."

Zhu Ying's eyes instantly turned cold: "I didn't expect that you wanted to take my life, but by some strange coincidence, you gave me a chance to change my fate."

"When I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay your Shen family!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Ying showed a barely perceptible sneer on his face.

"General."

Liu Lei walked in front of Zhu Ying with steady steps and said softly, "The general invites you to come and discuss matters."

"It seems that Liaodong has been completely recovered."

Zhu Ying nodded slightly and smiled: "Go tell the brothers in the border army to pack their bags and prepare to return to Daning."

Zhu Ying had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Especially in Daning, there are two people who are very important to him, who are waiting for his return with great anticipation.

It didn't take long.

Zhu Ying came to the main hall of the former Taiwei Mansion.

At this time, the charcoal fire in the hall was already burning fiercely. The red charcoal fire illuminated the entire hall with warmth, forming a sharp contrast with the cold world of ice and snow outside, like two completely different worlds.

"General Zhu, please."

Zhu Ying walked steadily to the door of the hall. Seeing this, the two guards on duty outside the hall immediately stood straight and opened the door quickly and neatly.

"Thank you." Zhu Ying smiled slightly and thanked him.

She walked into the hall calmly, and as soon as she entered, two maids came forward lightly.

Their movements were skillful and gentle. They took the cloak off Zhu Ying's shoulders steadily with their hands, and then carefully hung it on the hanger beside them.

After entering the hall, Zhu Ying quickly scanned the situation inside the hall.

Many generals who were going to the Liaodong expedition had gathered here, including some generals who had previously nursed the wounded, such as Chang Mao and others.

All the generals above the rank of deputy commander were present.

Moreover, unlike the scenes of meetings in the past, there were neatly arranged tables and chairs in the hall today, and various exquisite wine utensils were placed on the tables.

It was obvious that this meeting was intended to be a celebratory affair, perhaps a celebration banquet.

"Zhu Ying, come here!"

As soon as Bu Wan saw Zhu Ying come in, he immediately waved to him enthusiastically.

Zhu Ying smiled slightly and immediately walked towards Bu Wan.

And the moment he stepped into the hall.

Zhu Ying was also keenly aware of several jealous gazes shooting towards him like sharp arrows.

"It's them again."

Zhu Ying sneered in his heart. He didn't even need to turn around to look, he knew clearly who they were.

However, with Zhu Ying's current strength and authority, he didn't even bother to look at him and walked straight towards Bu Wan.

"grown ups."

Zhu Ying came to Bu Wan with a smile on his face, and then sat down steadily in the seat next to Bu Wan.

Obviously.

This position was specially reserved for him.

In the third position on the left side of the hall.

Fu Youde sat in the first seat, and Bu Wan sat behind Fu Youde.

The arrangement of seats clearly highlights Zhu Ying's current position in the army.

"Today is a celebration banquet, so you should drink as much as you can until you're drunk!"

Bu Wan said with a smile on his face and enthusiasm.

"This is naturally a good thing. It's a rare opportunity to celebrate with all the generals."

Zhu Ying raised the corners of his mouth and responded with a smile.

"It is said that the imperial edict of reward has arrived."

Bu Wan lowered his voice slightly, his eyes full of admiration and satisfaction for Zhu Ying: "In my opinion, it is very likely that you will get what you wish for this time and become the commander of Daning."

"I am able to achieve what I have today entirely thanks to your strong support and trust."

"I will never forget this kindness."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying saluted solemnly with his fists clasped together and expressed his gratitude sincerely.

If it were not for Bu Wan's efforts behind the scenes, if it were not for Bu Wan's bold delegation of power and giving him the opportunity to lead troops in battle, Zhu Ying would never have been able to achieve such remarkable achievements in such a short period of time, let alone become a commander.

Just as Bu Wan and Zhu Ying were talking.

Across the hall, Lan Yu and Chang Mao, who was wrapped in bandages, sat side by side.

Chang Mao's face was filled with resentment and anger. He leaned closer to Lan Yu and said in a low voice, "Uncle, do you really have no idea at all?"

"Look at this kid, he's so proud and successful now. I heard the court has issued an order to promote him to commander."

"It's only been a year, and he's already been made an earl, and now he's on his way to becoming a commander. This kid has truly made a name for himself."

"If he succeeds in making military achievements again, our Huaixi troops will have fewer and fewer opportunities to go to the battlefield. We will be completely trampled under his feet and will never be able to make a breakthrough!"

but.

Lan Yu seemed not to have heard Chang Mao's words. He stared at Zhu Ying who was talking with Bu Wan, with an indescribable surprise in his eyes.

At this moment, he seemed to be attracted by some characteristics of Zhu Ying. He fell into deep thought and turned a deaf ear to Chang Mao's words.

"Uncle, what are you staring at?"

Chang Mao couldn't help but feel anxious when he saw that Lan Yu had no reaction. He reached out and gently patted Lan Yu's shoulder.

"Ah? What did you say?"

Lan Yu was suddenly startled, as if waking up from a dream. He turned his head to look at Chang Mao and asked in confusion.

"Uncle, I'm asking you why you're daydreaming? Are you listening to me?" Chang Mao's face was full of helplessness, with a hint of complaint in his tone.

"No...nothing."

Lan Yu glanced at Zhu Ying again, and an inexplicable doubt arose in his heart: "Why do I feel that this kid looks a bit like Xiong Ying?"

He turned his head and looked at Chang Mao beside him, and then his eyes fell on Zhu Ying again.

Upon closer inspection, although the two people's appearances are not exactly the same, their facial contours do seem to have some similarities.

There is a Chinese saying that goes "nephews resemble their uncles".

At this moment, this sentence involuntarily emerged in Lan Yu's mind.

"I'm talking about uncle."

Chang Mao continued, "I've already been released from the wounded camp, haven't I? Why do you still look so absent-minded?"

"Don't worry, the battle of Tieling has been over for so long. With the Crown Prince mediating, I think the Emperor won't embarrass us anymore."

"I didn't think about that at all." Lan Yu glared at Chang Mao unhappily, feeling a little annoyed.

The battle of Tieling had ended long ago, and he had already put the matter behind him. Now Chang Mao brought up the old matter again, which made him very unhappy.

"Uncle."

Chang Mao still refused to give in, glancing at Zhu Ying from the corner of his eye: "Look at how successful this kid is now. If there is another war in the Northern Frontier, will we still have a chance to make meritorious contributions?"

"Especially you, uncle! You are only a marquis now, and you are only one great achievement away from the title of duke."

"This Liaodong battlefield was originally a great opportunity, but as soon as this brat showed up, he stole all the credit. We Huaixi people are completely disgraced!"

Hear this.

Lan Yu's expression instantly darkened, and he said coldly, "On the battlefield, it all comes down to ability! Since we're not as skilled as the other party, what's there to complain about?"

"Uncle, I just can't swallow this."

Chang Mao gnashed his teeth and stared fiercely at Zhu Ying: "Look at him, he is just a commander now, yet he dares to be so arrogant and bully us."

"If he gets promoted again, we in Huaixi will be completely trampled under his feet, and there will be no chance of recovery."

In this regard.

Lan Yu just shook his head helplessly and said, "So what if I don't like him? Do you dare to attack him? If you really dare to act rashly, Ying Tian will not let you go easily."

Chang Mao's face instantly turned ugly when he heard that. He clenched his fists tightly, anger burning in his heart, but he could do nothing about it.

"Chang Mao."

Lan Yu suddenly leaned close to Chang Mao's ear and asked in a low voice, "Take a closer look. Does this Zhu Ying really look a bit like Xiong Ying?"

"What?"

When Chang Mao heard this, he was like being struck by thunder. The expression on his face instantly became extremely shocked, and he subconsciously raised his voice to respond.

At this moment, the attention of many generals in the hall was attracted by Chang Mao's sudden exclamation. They turned their heads and looked at Chang Mao with confusion.

No one understood why Chang Mao lost his composure and acted so surprised.

"Lan Yu and Chang Mao have been staring at you." Bu Wan noticed something strange happening across from them, frowned slightly, glanced at Lan Yu and Chang Mao, and said with some dissatisfaction, "They must be planning something bad again."

"Let them be."

Zhu Ying looked calm, glanced at the opposite side lightly, and said nonchalantly: "As long as they don't take the initiative to provoke me, I won't bother to pay attention to them."

"Anyway, we're going back to Daning in these few days."

With Zhu Ying's current strength and the power he holds, if these Huaixi people really want to play any tricks, Zhu Ying will have enough confidence and means to deal with it.

Whether it is an open fight or a covert fight, he is not afraid at all.

"indeed."

Bu Wan nodded and said firmly, "As long as we act uprightly, even if these Huaixi generals are powerful, what can they do to us?"

"You are highly valued by the Emperor and the Crown Prince. They dare not attack you easily."

Turn your eyes!

Chang Mao lowered his voice and said to Lan Yu with displeasure, "Uncle, what nonsense are you talking about? Xiongying has been dead for so many years, why are you suddenly mentioning him again? And...how can this Zhu Ying be compared with Xiongying? Is he worthy?"

Chang Mao's tone was filled with anger and disdain.

For many Huaixi generals, the 15th year of Hongwu is a pain that they can never touch in their hearts.

In this year, Zhu Xiongying, the eldest grandson of the emperor, whom they had high hopes for and fully supported, unfortunately died young.

And Empress Ma, whom they regarded as their mistress and was respected by the entire Huaixi and even by all the officials in the court, also passed away in this year.

This year, Huaixi Group undoubtedly suffered an unprecedented setback. It seemed as if the whole world was plunged into darkness and the road ahead became confusing.

At this moment, Chang Mao angrily scolded him.

Lan Yu was not angry. He just looked at Zhu Ying quietly, with a complicated emotion in his eyes, as if he was recalling something.

"If you don't look closely, it's really hard to notice."

"But if you look closely, he does bear some resemblance to Xiongying as a child."

Lan Yu murmured softly, "Before, he was wearing armor and fully armed, so you couldn't tell at all."

"But now that he's sitting here in casual clothes, I realize they really do look alike."

"Oh, maybe I'm overthinking it."

A hint of sadness appeared on Lan Yu's face. As a rough man with a rough character in daily life, he showed such delicate emotions at this moment.

"Uncle,"

Chang Mao looked at the sad expression on Lan Yu's face, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. His tone became softer: "Don't let your imagination run wild!"

"Xiong Ying is gone. This is an unchangeable fact."

"If he were still here, how could Huaixi have ended up like this? Who would dare to bully us? But the dead cannot be resurrected, so we must still look forward."

"Of course I understand." Lan Yu sighed deeply, "It's just that when I saw Zhu Ying, I suddenly felt something for some reason."

"I also know that the dead cannot be resurrected, and the past is the past."

There was a hint of helplessness and melancholy in Lan Yu's eyes. As the uncle of the former emperor's eldest grandson, how could he not be worried?
My mother-in-law is the eldest!

This blood-thicker-than-water kinship has always been deeply engraved in his heart.

"Okay, uncle."

Chang Mao saw that Lan Yu was in a low mood, so he tried to change the subject: "Let's not talk about these unhappy things. You should have a good drink later. You have been away on the expedition for so long, and except for the occasional sneaky drink, you have been holding it in for a long time."

"This time, I must drink to my heart's content."

This time!

"The general has arrived!"

A loud shout came from outside the hall, instantly breaking the atmosphere in the hall.

Immediately afterwards, Feng Sheng, wearing a black and red military uniform, slowly walked into the hall.

He also had a bright red cloak draped over his shoulders, which swayed gently with his steps, highlighting his majesty and imposing presence.

After Feng Sheng entered the hall, two maids quickly came forward, skillfully took off his cloak and hung it aside.

"Welcome General!"

Upon seeing this, all the generals seated in the hall stood up, bowed in unison, and shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the hall.

"Haha, everyone is here."

Feng Sheng's face was filled with a bright smile, and his eyes swept over every general present: "This banquet is to celebrate our successful recovery of Liaodong. Everyone, please excuse yourself!"

"Thank you, General!" All the generals thanked him in unison, their voices uniform and loud.

However, they did not sit down immediately, but waited quietly for Feng Sheng to walk to the main seat.

"Please sit down. Today is a celebration banquet. There is no need to be restrained."

Feng Sheng smiled and waved his hand, his tone very easygoing: "Besides, there will be a distinguished guest coming later."

Hearing that a distinguished guest was coming, Zhu Ying's heart moved. His eyes subconsciously looked towards the empty seat next to Feng Sheng, and then looked at the other empty seats in the hall, thinking to himself: "It seems that this is an important person from Yingtian."

"Otherwise, Feng Sheng, as a general, would never treat it so seriously."

Feng Sheng glanced at everyone in the hall, then said loudly, "Since everyone is here, what are we waiting for?"

"Come on, bring the wine and the meat!"

"Today, we will drink heartily and celebrate the recovery of Liaodong!"

Feng Sheng's voice was powerful and full of excitement.

The door curtain of the back hall was lifted, and a group of maids dressed in plain brocade clothes came out one after another.

They held the wine jug steadily in one hand and the other hand supported a large plate with attractively colored grilled meat piled on it. The aroma of meat mixed with the unique fragrance of spices wafted in the air.

Then they placed the wine and meat in various places one by one.

"Generals!"

Feng Sheng slowly stood up again, with a solemnity and majesty.

The sound echoed in the hall.

now!

His eyes flashed with excitement and the excitement of conquering Liaodong.

He looked around at every general present.

“Today, we are all gathered here.”

Feng Sheng paused for a moment, a look of uncontrollable joy emerging on his face: "I have some great news to announce!"

"All the cities in Liaodong have been conquered by our Ming soldiers!"

Feng Sheng's voice rang out again, his tone passionate: "Liaodong, this land that has been separated from my Han people for hundreds of years, has finally been completely recovered!"

Speaking of which.

Feng Sheng's eyes were filled with excitement. As the general of this expedition, there was no doubt that his achievement in recovering Liaodong would be enough to leave a mark in history.

Having reached this level of official position, these are what he pursues.

of course.

The greater the merit, the more fundamental it is to protect the prosperity of the family.

Amulet!

"It took us a full nine months to recover Liaodong."

Feng Sheng's eyes slowly swept over the crowd, his eyes filled with emotion for this difficult journey: "In these nine months, there have been countless offensive and offensive battles. Their cruelty needs no further explanation. They were all won at the cost of lives."

"This glory of restoration belongs to every general present here..." Feng Sheng's voice grew louder. He clasped his hands together and gave a solemn military salute to the crowd. "It also belongs to all the Ming soldiers who marched to Liaodong!"

"I am here, so I won't say any more empty words."

Feng Sheng nodded slightly, a sincere smile on his face: "Today's banquet is to celebrate the recovery of Liaodong!"

"Not just within this hall!"

Feng Sheng's eyes revealed a hint of relief: "I have already issued an order to lift the ban on alcohol in the army!"

"Except for the soldiers on duty, all soldiers in the army can enjoy as much wine and meat as they want today. Drink to your heart's content!"

As soon as the words fell, there was a slight commotion in the hall, and the faces of the generals showed surprise and excitement.

This is a reward for the entire army.

"This is a special grant from the current emperor," Feng Sheng added, his voice full of respect for the emperor's grace.

"Your Majesty, we thank you for your grace!"

All the generals in the hall clasped their fists in unison and bowed towards Yingtian in the south.

Under the imperial power, no one dares to ignore the emperor's grace.

……

(End of this chapter)