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

Chapter 130: The Imperial Decree Arrives! Great Joy! Open the Treasure Chest!!
Time flies by like a white horse!
In a blink of an eye!

Nearly a month has passed.

And now.

The atmosphere of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger. In a few days, the New Year's Eve, which is of great significance to the Han people in China, will come, which is what later generations call New Year's Eve.

More than twenty miles outside Daning City, a dense jungle came into view.

It was the middle of winter, and outside, the biting cold wind was howling, making the branches rustle.

High in the sky, a golden eagle flapped its wings and circled in the air.

Looking down from the unique perspective it shares, the earth and dense forest below seemed to appear before Zhu Ying's eyes.

Under Zhu Ying's sight.

This dense forest covers a very vast area, and wild animals often appear in it, adding a sense of mystery and danger to it.

Looking from a high altitude, you can vaguely see the deepest part of the dense forest, where more than a dozen wooden houses are looming. If you are not looking down from a high altitude, you can't see any trace of these wooden houses at all, because from outside the dense forest, or even deep into the dense forest, you can't detect the existence of these wooden houses at all. They are deep in the dense forest, perfectly blending into the depths, and hidden in the jungle.

"General."

Liu Lei rode a warhorse and approached Zhu Ying respectfully, saying, "This is the location of the stronghold I have chosen."

As Liu Lei spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the dense forest ahead.

"I have led my brothers to search for a long time. Among many places, this one is the most secluded and the most suitable for hiding people."

Liu Lei paused for a moment, a trace of caution on his face, and continued, "According to the general's previous instructions, the brothers have been secretly recruiting refugees for the past month."

"Now, this stronghold in the dense forest has housed over 300 people."

That’s it.

Liu Lei, however, showed a hint of worry again: "However, as the number of people continues to increase, the amount of money and food consumed every day is also becoming increasingly huge."

"If we continue recruiting on this scale, the money and food we'll spend will almost catch up to the government's expenses."

Hear this!

"Money, don't worry about it."

Zhu Ying sat on horseback with a calm expression. He looked at Liu Lei and said in a deep voice, "No matter how many people we recruit or how much money and food we consume, I will do my best to provide them."

The words paused.

Zhu Ying narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "However, Daning Prefecture is vast, and what I want is not limited to Daning City. You should understand what I mean, right?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Lei immediately straightened his back, clasped his fists and saluted, and replied respectfully, "Please rest assured, General. I will search carefully in other cities to find more suitable hiding places."

"And more." Zhu Ying nodded slightly, his eyes sweeping over the guards around him, and then he said, "Select those brothers from the guards who are good at close combat and training soldiers, and have them be responsible for training these new recruits!"

Then, he emphasized each word carefully: "I want to train death warriors. Loyalty to me must come first, and ability comes second!"

"As for the specific training matters, let the brothers in charge of training make flexible arrangements based on the actual situation."

"In half a year, I will come here in person to inspect the results of the training."

"Please rest assured, General." Liu Lei clasped his fists and saluted again. "I have arranged for Xiao Han to personally lead twenty brothers in the training of the death squad. In six months, I will definitely present a satisfactory result to you, General."

"Yeah." Zhu Ying nodded gently, saying no more. After glancing at the dense forest, he didn't go in and said, "Let's go back to Daning."

The end of the year is approaching!

Daning City was already immersed in a festive and peaceful atmosphere. Most people had red lanterns hanging high on both sides of their doors, and couplets were posted on the doors.

In the shops in the city, vendors stood in front of their stalls, shouting enthusiastically.

The hawking sounds coming one after another interweave together, playing a lively melody of the market.

This is a grand annual festival of the Han Chinese, which naturally attracts many people to go to the streets to buy various New Year goods such as wine, meat, etc.

Even in the many small towns and villages outside Daning City, many people were driving ox carts, bumping along the way towards the city.

The end of the year is approaching.

Everyone's face is filled with anticipation for the New Year, and they are happily purchasing various New Year's goods in preparation for this important festival.

No matter what era it is, the New Year's Eve of the Chinese Han people is always so lively and full of the strong smell of fireworks.

In the Zhu Mansion, Zhu Ying slowly returned on horseback, surrounded by a group of personal guards.

"Master."

Lin Fu had been waiting anxiously at the gate of the mansion. When he saw Zhu Ying, he immediately hurried forward, his expression hurried and his tone anxious, "An angel from Yingtian has come to announce the decree. Young Master, please go to the hall to receive it as soon as possible."

"Angel?"

Zhu Ying was slightly stunned, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly reacted.

He nodded immediately, his expression becoming serious: "Okay."

After saying that, Zhu Ying strode towards the mansion.

When Zhu Ying arrived outside the lobby and looked up, he saw hundreds of soldiers wearing bright red cloaks standing in an orderly manner outside the lobby.

They stood straight, each of them was strong and sturdy, wearing swords and armor, and exuding an awe-inspiring aura of majesty.

Zhu Ying immediately recognized them as the Jinwu Guards. Their attire was quite similar to that of the Imperial Guards, but upon closer inspection, subtle differences could be detected.

The Jinwu Guards are the guards of the Crown Prince’s Eastern Palace.

"It seems to be Zhu Biao's will."

Zhu Ying pondered in his heart, and a look of anticipation appeared on his face.

Every time the will comes, it brings good things.

Afterwards, Zhu Ying quickened his pace and walked quickly into the lobby.

Step into the lobby.

What came into view was a Jinwu Guard also wearing a red cloak.

Judging from the style and sophistication of his armor, he was obviously a captain.

The Captain of the Jinwu Guards, as a close attendant of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, although only a Captain, his actual status is much higher than that of an ordinary commander.

"Your servant Zhu Ying respectfully welcomes the angel."

After Zhu Ying stepped into the hall, he immediately bowed and saluted, showing the courtesy of a subject.

The captain of the Jinwu Guards showed a kind smile on his face, then raised the imperial edict in his hand high and said, "Daning Commander Zhu Ying, listen to the order."

"Your Majesty, I respectfully listen to your command." Zhu Ying bowed again, his voice just as loud.

Because of his title, according to convention he could meet the emperor without bowing, which was also a special honor bestowed by the title.

The many personal guards behind Zhu Ying knelt on the ground in an orderly manner, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

"The Crown Prince, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

The voice of the Captain of the Jinwu Guards echoed loudly in the hall: "I heard that Mr. Zhu got married in Daning and took home a beautiful wife. I would like to express my congratulations to Mr. Zhu on his wedding."

"In consideration of Mr. Zhu's unwavering loyalty to the country and his hard work and contributions, I bestow upon you a gift of one thousand gold and one thousand silver, one hundred pieces of jade, one hundred pieces of brocade, fifty servants, and ten plants each of ginseng and Polygonum multiflorum."

"Appreciate this."

The words fell.

"Your servant Zhu Ying thanks the Crown Prince for his grace." Zhu Ying responded loudly immediately.

The captain of the Jinwu Guard smiled, walked up to Zhu Ying, held the imperial edict high in both hands, and handed it to Zhu Ying solemnly.

Zhu Ying also raised his hands and took the imperial edict solemnly.

At the same time, a prompt sounded in Zhu Ying's mind: "Receive an imperial edict and receive an ordinary treasure chest as a reward."

"General Zhu."

The captain of the Jinwu Guard smiled and said, "The commander's name is Luo Yang, and he is the commander of the Eastern Palace Jinwu Guard."

"Hearing the joy of General Zhu's wedding, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also extremely happy, so he specially sent troops down to congratulate General Zhu and bestow this generous royal gift."

After saying that, Luo Yang clapped his hands lightly and ordered loudly: "Carry them all into the hall."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of Jinwu Guards quickly took action, carrying a dozen boxes and filing into the lobby.

Each box is affixed with a conspicuous seal with a clearly visible mark, which is obviously to prevent anyone from opening it privately during transportation.

"General Zhu."

Luo Yang smiled and said in a very casual manner: "These are the gifts from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to General Zhu on his wedding."

As a close minister serving Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Luo Yang naturally had an extraordinary status and position, but when facing Zhu Ying, he behaved very easy-going. Perhaps this was because Zhu Biao valued Zhu Ying very much.

"Commander Luo, please come and deliver the decree in person."

Zhu Ying said with a serious face and a sincere expression: "After Commander Luo returns, please be sure to tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that Zhu Ying is grateful for the Crown Prince's gift."

"We will fulfill our duties conscientiously, defend Daning for the Ming Dynasty, and protect the peace of the region. We will never allow the enemy in the northern border to take advantage of us."

"I will convey General Zhu's words to Your Highness word for word." Luo Yang smiled and said, "The mission Your Highness has assigned me has been completed. I will return to report."

"Thank you, Commander Luo." Zhu Ying immediately clasped his fists in return, behaving very humbly.

Afterwards, Zhu Ying personally escorted Luo Yang and a group of Jinwu Guards out of the mansion gate.

Standing at the door, I watched their departing backs until they disappeared at the end of the street in the distance.

"Master."

Lin Fu, standing by, looked worried and couldn't help asking, "Why don't you give out some money to bribe these people? After all, they are from the Yingtian East Palace. If we don't bribe them this time, won't they resent the young master?"

"As for the matter of arranging things, it depends on the person." Zhu Ying explained calmly with a calm expression, "If it's a eunuch, perhaps we can consider offering money to him."

"But the Jinwu Guards are different. As the crown prince's personal guards, their ways of doing things are very different from those of the eunuchs."

"If I rashly use money to bribe them, they might report me."

Although Zhu Ying did not have a deep understanding of the specific style of the Jinwu Guard, he was quite familiar with Zhu Biao through his research on history.

According to historical records, Zhu Biao was regarded as Zhu Yuanzhang's most recognized successor. He was capable and kind, but at the same time he hated evil.

If he used money to bribe the Jinwu Guards around him, it would only leave a bad impression on Zhu Biao.

"By the way, Uncle Lin." Zhu Ying came back to his senses, smiled with concern, and asked, "How are the preparations for the winery going?"

"Preparations are almost complete," Lin Fu replied immediately, "Most of our craftsmen have already arrived."

"Once the New Year is over, we can officially start brewing wine."

"That's great." Zhu Ying nodded slightly, very satisfied. "This time, the winery will focus on brewing wine."

"After the wine is brewed, we will start preparing to open a restaurant."

Zhu Ying fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

Zhu Ying already has his own plans for the future.

In addition to the power gained by relying on the Ming Dynasty, wealth is also crucial. These two are the key to becoming strong.

Although Zhu Ying obtained Nahachu's treasure house, the wealth in it was limited after all. If he just kept consuming it, it would be exhausted sooner or later.

What Zhu Ying pursued was a method to acquire wealth in a sustainable and stable manner.

After careful consideration, it is better to stick to the old ways. After all, in this era, the most profitable things are controlled by the court, such as salt.

and so.

Winemaking and selling is currently a more viable way to make money.

When he was in Beiping Prefecture, Zhu Ying opened a winery and cooperated with the Shen family.

At that time, Zhu Ying's winery was responsible for brewing wine, while the Shen family was responsible for selling the wine to various places.

Relying on this model, Zhu Ying lived a pretty comfortable life in the past and had some wealth.

Of course, when Lin Fu set out to find Zhu Ying, the winery that Zhu Ying had previously opened had already been disbanded.

"Given the quality of the fine wine brewed by Young Master's Winery, it will be a bestseller in Beiping Prefecture, and will also be very popular in Daning Prefecture and even the entire Daming."

Lin Fu said with a bit of pride.

Subsequently.

Lin Fu's face turned cold again, thinking of the Shen family: "The craftsman from Beiping Prefecture said that because the old slave closed the winery, our Zhu family's wine is no longer available in the Beiping Prefecture market. Now the Shen family's restaurant business has been greatly affected."

"Young Master was very thoughtful. The winemaking method is completely in our own hands. Even if the Shen family wants to win over those winemakers, it will be useless."

"Technology is the foundation." Zhu Ying said seriously, then emphasized, "From now on, Uncle Lin will still be personally responsible for protecting the wine. You must ensure that everything is safe and sound."

"Please rest assured, young master." Lin Fu promised solemnly, "This old servant will definitely keep the wine recipe safe for you, young master, and will never let it leak out in the slightest."

The winery and wine recipe are important foundations for the young master's future. Lin Fu knows their importance very well and will naturally do his best to protect them.

"Also," Zhu Ying continued, "the winery can start brewing after the New Year, and the restaurant also needs to be sited and decorated in advance."

"You have to personally inquire about this matter. All cities in Daning Prefecture can be considered as locations."

"As for places outside Daning Prefecture, we will make plans later."

In later generations, each industry will have local tyrants and be divided by regions.

Especially in this era.

Now Zhu Ying is the commander of Daning and is considered a top figure in Daning. He is capable of protecting the industries under his command, but that may not be the case in other places.

Therefore, Daning should be the primary focus of management.

"I understand." Lin Fu nodded seriously and kept Zhu Ying's instructions in mind.

Then, Lin Fu remembered something and said, "Master, according to your instructions, the mansion has accepted more than 300 servants who meet the age requirements this month."

"What do you think about their next arrangements...?"

"I'll let Liu Lei screen them."

Zhu Ying said calmly, "Those who are suitable will be taken away and assigned to other places. Those who are not suitable will be assigned to work in wineries or restaurants."

After a slight sigh, he said, "Also, if there are still suitable candidates among the refugees, we can continue to recruit them."

"Saving one more person is a good deed."

Zhu Ying was well aware that the times were difficult. Even though the imperial court had made some arrangements and formulated relief measures, it was ultimately only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution.

Especially after the Liaodong War, countless people were displaced by the war, and fleeing crowds could be seen everywhere.

These wounds will take a long time to heal.

Even though the imperial court had allocated relief supplies, it could only guarantee basic food and clothing for the people. Those with weak constitutions still could not escape the fate of death.

Because of this, Zhu Yingrang sent people from the government office to screen suitable people from the refugees. This was not only to reserve strength for himself, but also to save people from danger, killing two birds with one stone.

At this moment, a maid from the mansion came running over, her steps hurried, her face filled with uncontrollable joy. Zhu Ying and Lin Fu immediately turned their eyes to her.

"Master." The maid ran to Zhu Ying, panting slightly, and said excitedly, "The lady is pregnant."

"Are you pregnant?" Zhu Ying was suddenly startled. A look of disbelief flashed across his face, and then a look of ecstasy suddenly surged up and his eyes lit up instantly.

"Uncle Lin, let's go!" Zhu Ying shouted excitedly and ran towards where Shen Yuer was impatiently.

"Watch and enjoy."

Lin Fu first said something to the maid, then quickly took out a tael of silver from his pocket and handed it to the maid.

Then, his face was full of excitement and he ran quickly behind Zhu Ying.

In the inner palace, Shen Yu'er sat dignifiedly on a chair, her face also filled with excitement and happiness that were difficult to conceal, and her eyes were full of tenderness and expectation.

"Husband." Seeing Zhu Ying rushing over, Shen Yu'er immediately said gently, her voice soft: "I am pregnant with your child."

"Okay, okay."

Zhu Ying walked quickly to Shen Yuer, his face full of smiles and his eyes full of concern: "Yuer, you must have a good rest and take good care of yourself and the child."

In his two lifetimes, Zhu Ying had never felt so excited as he did at this moment.

His own blood, his own offspring, were already quietly growing in Shen Yuer's belly, which filled his heart with joy and an indescribable sense of responsibility.

"You guys must take good care of the lady from now on."

Lin Fu turned around and said to the maids serving beside him, with a hint of leer in his tone: "If anything goes wrong with Madam, I will definitely hold you responsible."

"Yes." Several maids responded in unison.

"This year is truly a very auspicious year for me, Zhu Ying!"

Zhu Ying said with deep emotion, his eyes full of joy and satisfaction: "This Lunar New Year is also the most comfortable and enjoyable one I have ever had."

Looking at Shen Yuer with a happy face in front of him, Zhu Ying felt a warm feeling in his heart.

This year, he fought his way up from an unknown person to become the commander of Daning, holding great power.

This year, he successfully transformed from an ordinary person into a superhuman with 5,000 points in all attributes.

This year, his bloodline was continued, and nine months later, he would welcome his own offspring.

With so many happy events happening just as the New Year is approaching, it can be said that we are in great luck and good things are happening one after another.

After comforting Shen Yuer, Zhu Ying returned to the lobby where he usually handled military affairs.

On weekdays, Zhu Ying spent most of his time stationed in the military camp.

Now, the end of the year is approaching and the government has entered a period of rest. Zhu Ying has returned to the government office to handle some military affairs.

"Zhu Biao." Zhu Ying sat on the chair, his eyes fixed on the imperial edict on the table, and muttered to himself, "How considerate! Such a generous gift for our wedding."

"If the course of history could be changed, with Zhu Biao's ability, the Ming Dynasty would surely be even more prosperous."

Thinking of Zhu Biao's tragic ending in history, Zhu Ying sighed slightly, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

But he also knew that he would not participate in changing the course of history and could only choose to watch.

and.

He couldn't interfere.

Should I just tell Zhu Biao that he will die of illness in the future?
I guess Zhu Yuanzhang would get angry if I said this.

and.

Zhu Ying never thought of being a minister forever.

Now, he is in the Ming Dynasty, just accumulating strength.

With his long lifespan and powerful strength that can defeat thousands of enemies, it is not an unattainable dream to create a country of his own in the future.

If we say that Zhu Ying's ambition in the past was merely due to his personal pursuit of kingship and hegemony.

Now that Shen Yuer is pregnant, this undoubtedly further arouses Zhu Ying's ambition deep in his heart.

Although he has a long life, if he wants to live longer and become stronger in the future, conquering all directions and expanding his sphere of influence is an indispensable way.

If he really established a country in the future, Zhu Ying could let his son take charge of the country, while he could devote himself to conquest without any worries and explore a wider world.

"Finally, I have collected all three treasure chests."

Zhu Ying came back to his senses, a look of anticipation on his face. "One first-level treasure chest and two ordinary treasure chests. With so many happy events happening today, I must open them and take a look."

"Open all the treasure chests." Zhu Ying immediately gave the order on the panel.

"Host's order has been issued. Open all treasure chests."

"Open two ordinary treasure chests."

"Obtain [Distillation Method]."

"Obtain [Recipe for Brewing Medicinal Wine]."

"Open the first-level treasure chest."

"Obtained the lower-grade Yellow Rank [Dragon Gate Trapping and Killing Army Formation]."

the panel prompted.

Look at the three that were extracted from this panel.

A strange look also appeared on Zhu Ying's face.

"Distillation is faster than fermentation, and there are also methods for brewing fine medicinal wine."

"These two treasure chests are really thoughtful. They know I'm going to open a winery and a restaurant."

“They actually opened these two directly.”

"This first-level treasure chest is not bad."

"Dragon Gate Formation."

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(End of this chapter)