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

Chapter 138 Yao Guangxiao: What would the prince do if he was the emperor’s eldest grandson?

"General Zhang,"

"Although this expedition against the Northern Yuan is dangerous, it also presents a rare opportunity. If you can achieve great success on the battlefield, your future career will surely be smooth sailing."

"Furthermore, if we can truly defeat the Northern Yuan Dynasty this time, there will be much less war in the northern border in the future."

"We must seize the opportunity in this battle." Zhu Ying suddenly said with a smile.

Zhang Yu smiled when he heard this, and then said cheerfully, "General Zhu is absolutely right!"

"Compared to the Liaodong campaign, this Northern Expedition is undoubtedly more difficult, but the opportunities for meritorious service hidden within it are also greater."

"As long as you hold on tight, promotion is inevitable!"

"However, compared to General Zhu, I am definitely not as good as him in gaining merit in this battle."

"General Zhu, you must seize this opportunity."

"Not to mention a promotion, at least his title will definitely be elevated. Perhaps after the Northern Expedition, General Zhu will become a true champion marquis." Zhang Yu said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration for Zhu Ying.

After all.

Although Zhang Yu also showed his anticipation for the Northern Expedition, he still felt that he was inferior to Zhu Ying.

Hear the words.

Zhu Ying smiled slightly, cupped his hands and replied, "Then I'll take advantage of General Zhang's good words."

Actually.

In Zhu Ying's heart, what he wanted to get in this Northern Expedition was beyond Zhang Yu's imagination.

He not only thought about the official position and title to be awarded by the court, but also dreamed of the supreme honor that all military generals have been fascinated by and unable to resist throughout the ages, that is, to be granted the title of Wolf's Lair.

Once he achieves this feat, Zhu Ying will surely become famous, leave a significant mark in the long river of history, and become a famous general known to the world.

of course.

Among Zhu Ying’s many goals, there is one that is the most critical and secretive, and that is the imperial seal.

In Zhu Ying's view, this imperial seal is of extraordinary significance and is a treasure that he must obtain at all costs.

May you be blessed by God and live forever!

As long as you get these eight words, your future will be limitless!

The world moves fast.

Night falls quietly and silently.

The tents have been set up. Under the dim and hazy moonlight, one tent after another has risen from the ground, and even the stables have been completed.

into the night.

No training.

Except for the soldiers on patrol and guard duty, the 20,000 soldiers have settled down and the military camp has become quiet.

Zhu Ying returned to his tent and sat on the couch, looking a little thoughtful.

"Zhu Di."

"Li Jinglong,"

"Guo Ying."

"The butterfly effect brought about by my time travel seems to have caused history to deviate. I wonder if the Jingnan Campaign will happen again in the future." Zhu Ying thought secretly.

Thinking of this, a trace of melancholy flashed in Zhu Ying's eyes, in this era that is both strange and familiar.

Zhu Ying's every move could be like throwing a stone into a calm lake, triggering an unexpected chain reaction and changing the course of history.

now.

There are already real changes happening right before our eyes.

Zhu Ying felt like he was in a fog, unable to see clearly what direction the future would take. This uncertainty also made Zhu Ying feel a little weird in his heart.

History is no longer history!

After pondering for a moment.

suddenly.

Zhu Ying seemed to have remembered something, and a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "Oh, right, there are still three treasure chests that have not been opened. It's time to see what treasures can be opened."

Say it.

Zhu Ying calmed down and gave the order: "Open all the treasure chests."

next moment.

I saw a flash of light before my eyes, and a panel appeared with prompt text in front of me.

"Open two ordinary treasure chests."

"Obtain [100 Fine Steel Knives]."

"Obtain the formula for [Throat-Sealing Poison]."

"Open the first-level treasure chest."

"Obtained the formula for the low-grade yellow-level [Blood Rage Powder]."

In the blink of an eye, all three treasure chests were opened.

Looking at the prompts on the panel, Zhu Ying showed a hint of disappointment.

"Only this steel knife is practical."

"What use are Throat-Sealing Poison and Blood-Burning Powder?" Zhu Ying thought as he began to study the formula of Throat-Sealing Poison.

After understanding.

"Throat-blocking poison, it kills instantly upon contact with blood... This could be used to equip the Black Guards. If they're caught while on duty, they'll have a way to commit suicide and save their integrity."

then.

Zhu Ying turned his attention to the formula of [Baoxuesan].

Attribute presentation.

Baoxuesan: After taking it, your strength and physical fitness can increase fivefold within one stick of incense. The effect of the medicine will wear off and you will be weak for ten days.

See this.

Zhu Ying's eyes lit up instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "This Violent Blood Powder is simply a miracle drug that can turn the tide in desperate situations!"

"If the army takes it at a critical moment, their combat power will explode instantly. Who can compete with it?"

The more Zhu Ying thought about it, the more excited he became. He could even imagine what kind of combat power his army would have if it took this Violent Blood Powder if he established his own country in the future.
Of course, that's too long-term.

Now it is used by the Black Guards.

This is also a miracle drug that can save you from desperate situations.

immediately.

Zhu Ying immediately stood up from the couch, walked quickly to the table, quickly picked up paper and pen, and soon he had copied the two recipes.

After writing.

Zhu Ying shouted loudly outside the tent: "Liu Lei!"

"General!"

When Liu Lei heard the shout, he quickly entered the tent, bowed, and waited for Zhu Ying's order.

Zhu Ying handed two formulas to Liu Lei with a serious expression: "Here are two formulas, one is a highly toxic one, and the other is a powder that increases combat power."

"Immediately have the Black Guard's physician prepare the recipe and have it delivered to the Black Guards. Be extremely careful and avoid making any mistakes."

Liu Lei took the recipe with both hands and nodded vigorously: "I will obey your orders!"

Afterwards, Liu Lei quickly turned around and strode out of the tent, completing the task.

And Zhu Ying finished his explanation.

After watching Liu Lei leave.

"Next, we just have to wait for the army to gather and start the Northern Expedition." Zhu Ying thought secretly.

Inside the King of Yan’s tent!
The candlelight flickered.

There were only two people in the tent.

Zhu Di sat in the main chair and suddenly asked, "Monk, do you think the dead can be resurrected?"

Yao Guangxiao, sitting on a nearby cushion, raised his head slightly when he heard Zhu Di's question. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he regained his composure. With a faint smile, he jokingly asked, "What's wrong with you today, Your Highness? Why are you suddenly talking nonsense like this? Are you dissatisfied with not being able to directly command the army?"

As he spoke, he gently turned the Buddhist beads in his hand.

Zhu Di shook his head slightly, with a hint of loneliness in his eyes, and said: "I have already seen through the matter of military power."

"Father's move is simply to train me so that I can guard the northern border for my elder brother in the future."

Having said that, Zhu Di looked outside the tent, through the thick canvas, at Yingtian and his father's expression.

Yao Guangxiao looked at Zhu Di, his smile gradually disappearing, replaced by a trace of concern. He said, "Since Your Majesty has seen through everything, why are you so depressed?"

Zhu Di was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "The dead cannot be resurrected. This is the law of nature."

“But today, I seem to see my former nephew come alive.”

Speaking of which.

Zhu Di seemed to be suppressing some emotion deep in his heart, and his face was a complex mixture of nostalgia and doubt.

"The emperor's eldest grandson?"

When Yao Guangxiao heard the name, his body trembled slightly.

His originally calm face instantly became serious, with a hint of shock in his eyes: "Impossible! The emperor's eldest grandson is doomed. I watched him die with my own eyes and even chanted sutras and prayed for him."

"and……"

Yao Guangxiao paused for a moment, then said with emotion, "If the emperor's eldest grandson were still alive, I wouldn't dare to talk about giving His Majesty a white hat."

"After all, his status is too unique. No one can match him in terms of etiquette and power in the court."

"Perhaps, this is also a kind of jealousy from heaven."

Yao Guangxiao spoke with some emotion.

Zhu Di nodded without refuting, because he knew that every word Yao Guangxiao said was true.

If Zhu Xiongying were alive.

In terms of etiquette and law.

The well-deserved eldest grandson of the emperor.

On supporters.

The entire Huaixi area is full of Zhu Xiongying's supporters.

Moreover, all the people in the six ministries of the court and Zhu Biao would be his natural supporters.

Don’t say that Zhu Di was a prince.

Even if he holds military power, he cannot be his opponent. As a prince, he will never be able to compete with him!

"However, why does Your Highness feel this way?" Yao Guangxiao asked curiously, with a hint of inquiry.

"Zhu Ying, do you still remember?" Zhu Di said.

"Of course I remember. The prince thinks highly of him and has tried to win him over many times." "He must have been among the Daning border troops who arrived this time."

Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly as he spoke.

Suddenly, Yao Guangxiao seemed to have thought of something, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked, "Could it be that Your Highness sees the shadow of the former emperor's eldest grandson in Zhu Ying? Does he look like the emperor's eldest grandson?"

There was a hint of curiosity in Yao Guangxiao's voice.

It's just pure curiosity.

After all, the dead cannot be resurrected.

This is the foundation of heaven and earth.

Zhu Di shook his head slightly, with emotion in his eyes, and said: "His appearance is not similar to Xiongying's childhood, but his eyes are very similar."

"If I hadn't witnessed Xiongying's burial with my own eyes, I would have thought he had returned."

As Zhu Di spoke, he closed his eyes, as if recalling Zhu Xiongying's face. The eyes of his eldest nephew and Zhu Ying gradually overlapped in his mind.

Yao Guangxiao smiled and consoled him, "Your Highness, you are overthinking it!"

"The emperor's eldest grandson has passed away. The world is populated by so many people that it's not surprising that there are similar people."

"Not to mention similar eyes, even if they are born exactly the same, it's not impossible."

"Your Majesty, don't worry too much about this matter."

Yao Guangxiao spoke in a calm voice, trying to make Zhu Di put aside his doubts.

Zhu Di nodded and smiled faintly: "Indeed, I am overthinking it."

"Meeting him today may be fate's arrangement, allowing me to recall the past."

There was a hint of relief in Zhu Di's smile, but deep in his heart there was still a trace of worry. This worry was like a seed buried deep in his heart, which was difficult to completely eliminate.

At this moment, Yao Guangxiao suddenly raised his head, his expression becoming serious, and asked, "If this Zhu Ying is really the former emperor's eldest grandson, what is your plan?"

The words fell.

Yao Guangxiao stared at Zhu Di closely, his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, trying to peek into Zhu Di's truest thoughts.

When Zhu Di heard this question, the smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold expression, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

After a moment, he turned his head, met Yao Guangxiao's gaze, and asked, "What do you think this king will do?"

Zhu Di's voice was low and cold, with a chilling chill.

Yao Guangxiao and Zhu Di looked at each other for a moment, and then suddenly laughed.

"I don't know what the prince will do, but I am certain that the emperor's eldest grandson is no longer alive."

"I will definitely deliver the white hat I promised to Your Highness."

There was a hint of confidence in Yao Guangxiao's smile.

"My king, wait for that day."

Zhu Di said firmly, with ambition flashing in his eyes, which seemed to reveal his deep desire for power.

"However, I am also quite curious about Zhu Ying. I would like to see his face and predict his fate."

"I wonder if Your Highness could introduce me to him?" Yao Guangxiao asked with a smile, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"You want to see him?" When Zhu Di heard this, his expression changed slightly and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

Yao Guangxiao has been staying secretly in the Prince of Yan's Mansion all along, and very few people know of his existence.

Now that Yao Guangxiao asked to meet Zhu Ying, Zhu Di couldn't help but feel a little worried.

After all, Yao Guangxiao knew many of his secrets, and he was worried that once Yao Guangxiao came into contact with Zhu Ying, some unpredictable things would happen, which might disrupt his original plan and even endanger his future.

"Seeing him alone is no big deal."

"Your Highness recommends me personally. Even if I meet him personally, who would believe what he says?"

"I have been away from the secular world for a long time. In the eyes of outsiders, I am already dead."

Yao Guangxiao seemed to see Zhu Di's worry and said with a smile.

Zhu Di frowned and fell into deep thought. There was some struggle in his heart, and he kept weighing the pros and cons.

After a long while, Zhu Di slowly asked, "Why do you want to see him?"

"As I said, look at his face and explore his destiny."

Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly.

Zhu Di thought for a moment, finally nodded, and said: "Tomorrow, I will ask Zhu Ying to come to the camp."

"In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness." Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together and expressed his gratitude.

The next morning, the sky was just getting light!
Daning border army station.

Zhu Ying stopped practicing, put on his clothes and armor, and walked out of his tent.

"General."

Liu Lei had been waiting outside the tent, holding a basin of water in his hand.

Zhu Ying nodded, took the towel and washed up briefly.

Then, Zhu Ying shouted, "Let's go for drill!"

"Yes!" Liu Lei immediately turned around and shouted, "Protective Guard Battalion, march out!"

The sound dispersed.

next moment.

The seven hundred guards around Zhu Ying's tent quickly gathered together, moved in unison, and quickly formed into seven rows, standing in neat rows.

Zhu Ying strode to the front of the team. He raised his head slightly and glanced at each soldier. Then he turned around and said loudly: "Drill!"

Led by Zhu Ying himself, the team ran towards the military camp training ground.

The guards followed closely, and their footsteps were in unison.

This is the tradition of the Daning Border Army. They do drills every morning, running five laps around the training ground before having breakfast.

Moreover, every time they went out for drill, Zhu Ying would lead the troops, and the commanding officers, assistant commanders of each camp, and even the garrison commanders would follow behind him.

This is not only a training method, but also the key to improving the cohesion of the army. This is also the uniqueness of Zhu Ying's military training. He borrowed the training concepts of later generations, allowing soldiers to develop tacit understanding and unity during training, and enhance their trust and obedience to the general.

Soon, on the training ground, rows of border army soldiers were all dressed in their armor. They did not carry any weapons, and they formed neat square formations based on their military camps and began to exercise.

"Daning Border Army!" Zhu Ying stood at the forefront and shouted loudly with all his strength.

The sound was as loud as thunder, piercing the silence of the early morning and echoing throughout the camp, as if it was going to break the sky.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Twenty thousand border troops shouted in unison, the sound was deafening, as if it could shake the heaven and earth.

These uniform shouts, with endless momentum and power, echoed throughout the entire military camp, wave after wave, making people's hearts surge and their blood boil.

Throughout the Daning military camp, shouts of killing were like thunder, reaching the sky.

Followed by.

"Boom, boom, boom."

The heavy and powerful footsteps intertwined, resembling the beating of war drums. Led by Zhu Ying, 20,000 border troops began to run in an orderly manner around the parade ground like a torrent of steel.

Their steps were in perfect unison, and every step made the earth tremble.

now!

In the adjacent Peking military camp.

The soldiers of the Peking Army were already having breakfast.

Suddenly, I heard a shaking sound and shouts of killing.

Many Peking Army soldiers were suddenly startled and appeared extremely alert.

"Is this the sound coming from the Daning military camp?"

"What are the Daning Border Army doing? Such a large-scale battle?"

"They seem to be training?"

"You must be kidding! We're about to go to war, and instead of getting some rest, they're still training?"

"What can this be practiced for?"

"It's crazy..."

Many soldiers of the Peking Army looked in the direction of the Daning Border Army, extremely surprised and puzzled.

of course.

There are also scoffers.

In the main camp.

Zhu Di had just woken up.

Although he is a prince of noble status, he is also extremely self-disciplined and gets up very early every day.

I heard bursts of shouting and screaming coming from outside, and the trembling under my feet.

Zhu Di also looked puzzled and shouted outside: "What's going on outside?"

"Reporting to the prince."

"It's the Daning Border Army training."

The guards outside the tent replied immediately.

"train?"

Zhu Di also showed a look of surprise on his face.

Obviously, no one expected that the Daning border troops were still training at this time.

"Your Majesty."

This time!

The camp curtain opened, and Li Jinglong strode in. Upon seeing Zhu Di, a look of emotion crossed his face. "Now I understand why Zhu Ying's men are so formidable. With a great war approaching, these Daning border troops show no fear of it and are even able to train."

"And Zhu Ying, as the commander, is in training."

"Not just him."

"All the generals under Zhu Ying are in training."

"I just asked."

"Da Ning Border Troops must run five laps around the parade ground every day, regardless of weather."

"From the commander to the soldiers, everyone is like this."

Once inside.

Li Jinglong said to Zhu Di, appearing very emotional.

And hear this.

Zhu Di was also completely surprised.

……

(End of this chapter)