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

Chapter 174 A Proclamation to the World! The Marquis of Champion's Prestige Spreads Far and Wide!

The next day!

Inside Yingtian City!

The bustling markets throughout the inner and outer cities were teeming with activity. The Ministry of Rites issued a proclamation to the Prefectural Governor of the Capital, and the news quickly spread throughout the city.

As the capital, Yingtian was naturally the first place to learn of such a major event.

The place where the imperial edict was proclaimed was already surrounded by a dense crowd.

People flocked from all directions, crowding the place to the brim. Everyone craned their necks, their eyes filled with anticipation. They knew that a decree truly proclaimed to the world must be a matter of great importance, and no one wanted to miss this moment to witness history.

"A cacophony of voices" is not enough to describe the flow of people at the place where the imperial edict was proclaimed.

Amidst the eager anticipation of countless people, the proclamation ceremony finally began.

An official in full robes, holding an imperial edict, solemnly walked up to the high platform. He cleared his throat and loudly proclaimed: "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:!"

The moment those eight words were uttered, the previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent. Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing a single word.

It was filled with awe.

"Today, the Northern Expedition has achieved a great victory, and the results are enough to inspire the people of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"The Ministry of Rites is hereby ordered to issue this decree to the world to boost the morale of all the people of the Great Ming Dynasty."

The official's voice was loud and clear, echoing around.

"For hundreds of years, the Mongol cavalry of the Northern Yuan Dynasty was known as unparalleled and invincible in the world."

"In the past, the Mongols, with the power of their iron cavalry, forcibly opened the gates of our Chinese nation and enslaved our Chinese people for more than a hundred years, causing them endless suffering and humiliation."

Speaking of which.

Anger flashed in the official's eyes, along with resentment for the humiliation of the past, while the people below the stage also showed grief and indignation. They had never forgotten that dark period of history.

After all, the Ming Dynasty had only been established for a little over twenty years.

The tyranny of the former Japanese court is still vivid in our minds.

Although the youth of today are a new generation, the previous generation is still here, and they have passed on the tyranny of the Yuan Dynasty to their descendants.

They were acutely aware of the cruelty of the Yuan court.

"Now, our Great Ming takes it upon itself to launch a northern expedition against the Northern Yuan and vows to annihilate them."

"Recently, within the territory of the Northern Yuan, our Northern Expeditionary Army encountered 100,000 Northern Yuan cavalry on a narrow road."

"At that time, the Ming army was mostly composed of infantry, and the number of cavalry was far less than that of the Northern Yuan. We were at a disadvantage in terms of manpower and it was difficult to confront the Northern Yuan cavalry head-on."

"Indeed! Our Great Ming Dynasty is the legitimate successor of China, and outstanding people have emerged in great numbers."

"Zhu Ying, the Champion Earl and Commander of Daning, used the Dragon Gate Formation, a formation that was once used by the Tang Dynasty to defeat cavalry, to severely damage nearly half of the Northern Yuan's iron cavalry, greatly weakening the enemy's strength."

The official's voice suddenly rose, his eyes filled with admiration.

As soon as these words fell.

The name of the champion was revealed.

Many people couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, deeply admiring the bravery and wisdom of this champion.

"After the battle, Zhu Ying, the commander of Da Ning, led 40,000 cavalry of our Great Ming Dynasty to meet nearly 60,000 iron cavalry of the Northern Yuan Dynasty."

"In the unfavorable situation of being outnumbered and outmatched, General Zhu Ying was incredibly brave and led from the front. For the glory of our great Ming Dynasty, he resolutely fought against the strong with the weak."

The official's description made the people feel as if they could see the situation on the battlefield where the enemy was strong and they were weak, and they could even imagine the fierce fighting. The figure of General Zhu Ying, the champion, charging ahead became even more towering in their hearts.

"After a day of fierce fighting, General Zhu Ying led 40,000 cavalry of our Great Ming Dynasty and successfully defeated 60,000 Northern Yuan cavalry with the advantage of being weaker, killing nearly 20,000 enemy soldiers and capturing countless others."

"The Northern Expedition has achieved a major victory!"

"This battle shattered the prestige of the Northern Yuan Mongol cavalry, which had dominated the world for hundreds of years, and broke their myth of being unparalleled in the world."

"From then on, the Mongol cavalry of the Northern Yuan was no longer as brave as it once was, while the cavalry of our Great Ming Dynasty was undoubtedly the best in the world."

"In the past, the gates of our Chinese nation were breached by the Mongol cavalry, resulting in a century of humiliation. Today, we have finally avenged that shame!"

"The Champion Earl! Zhu Ying, the Commander of Da Ning, is not yet twenty years old, but he possesses the bravery and strength of a fierce general and outstanding military command skills. He can be described as both a scholar and a warrior, and is truly an outstanding talent of our Great Ming."

"In the past, during the Liaodong War, Champion Earl Zhu Ying made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty. Many strong cities in Liaodong were captured, and the Northern Yuan Grand Commandant Nahachu also died at his hands."

"Today, he once again led our Ming cavalry to a head-on defeat of the Northern Yuan iron cavalry, which is a great achievement in protecting the country and showcasing the might of our Ming Dynasty."

The announcement was made.

The proclamation drafted by the Ministry of Rites also lavished praise on Zhu Ying.

After this rendering...

The people also held this young general in high esteem and admiration.

“In the past, the emperor bestowed upon Zhu Ying the title of Earl of Champion, using the name of the former Marquis of Champion as an encouragement and to inspire people.”

"To this day, Champion Bo Zhu should live up to the Emperor's favor and once again make contributions to the country."

"Upon His Highness the Crown Prince's memorial, Zhu Ying, the Earl of Champion, is promoted to the rank of Marquis, and is hereby conferred the title of Marquis of Champion. This is a great honor, and it is hereby proclaimed to the world that our Great Ming Dynasty now possesses the Marquis of Champion, who once annihilated the barbarian invaders during the mighty Han Dynasty!"

"Now, I hereby proclaim this, to inspire the hearts of all people under heaven, and to let them bear witness!"

As soon as the official finished reading, the city of Yingtian erupted in cheers, with thunderous applause erupting from below the stage.

Even the entire city of Yingtian.

The onlookers were deeply moved upon hearing this news.

An elderly man with white hair, tears streaming down his face, looked up to the sky and sighed, "Heaven has eyes! Our Great Ming Dynasty has actually achieved such a great victory!"

A middle-aged man next to him clenched his fist and said excitedly, "How arrogant the Mongol cavalry was in the past! They broke through the gates of our Chinese nation, enslaved us for a hundred years, and made countless people suffer humiliation. Today, we have finally avenged ourselves!"

“That’s right!” another young man chimed in. “The Mongol cavalry was once known as invincible, but now they have been defeated by our Ming Dynasty cavalry. It’s truly a great honor!”

“Champion Bo Zhuying, I have heard of his name before.”

"He shone brightly in the Liaodong War back then. I heard that he rose from an ordinary soldier to the high position of commander of Daning in just over a year. This was all earned through real military achievements."

“I have a distant cousin who works in the border army of Daning. He told me that in the eyes of those foreign tribes in the northern frontier, the Champion Earl is like a god of death. Even children dare not cry when they hear his name at night.”

"Moreover, it is said that in every major battle, the Champion always took the lead and charged ahead, which greatly inspired the soldiers."

"Yes, it is a blessing for our Great Ming to have a talent like the Earl of Champion. This also proves that our Great Ming prioritizes military merit. The Emperor and the Crown Prince are wise. As long as one has military achievements, one can be promoted and ennobled. With such fairness and justice, how can our Great Ming not prosper!"

"You're still calling him the Earl of Champion? General Zhu Ying is now the Marquis of Champion of our Great Ming!"

"In the past, Huo Qubing defeated the Xiongnu and displayed the might of our Han people. Now, the Marquis of Champion of our Great Ming Dynasty is no less impressive. He is also not yet twenty years old, but he led his cavalry to defeat the invincible Mongol cavalry. How magnificent!"

"Truly magnificent! Marquis Champion is awe-inspiring!"

"Our Ming cavalry is unparalleled in the world!"

"The might of our Great Ming Dynasty is invincible under heaven!"

"The Marquis of Champion, the Marquis of Champion..."

As the discussion grew more heated, the shouts of the people rose and fell, spreading like a surging tide throughout the entire city of Yingtian.

The title "Champion Marquis" resounded throughout the entire city of Yingtian.

The cheers, like waves of sound, spread throughout the entire city.

Even inside the palace, the impassioned shouts could be clearly heard.

Inside Wenyuan Pavilion!

Zhu Yuanzhang was focused on reviewing memorials, his brush dancing across the paper.

Sudden.

A faint shout reached his ears. He paused slightly, stopped what he was doing, slowly raised his head, and listened carefully.

As the shouts grew clearer, a look of emotion gradually appeared on his old face.

"Zhu Ying!"

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered to himself, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "My son has secured an immense honor for you."

"The name of the second-generation champion will accompany you from now on, and will be remembered forever in history."

"I hope you won't let our son down, otherwise, we really won't be polite."

Obviously.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained somewhat worried about the way his officials gained prestige and the way the imperial edict was proclaimed throughout the land.

Inside the main hall of the East Palace, Zhu Biao also heard these enthusiastic shouts.

He was also reviewing memorials when he heard the sound. He gently put down the memorial in his hand, and a gentle and gratified smile appeared on his face.

"Champion Marquis!"

Zhu Biao said softly, sighing, "Our Great Ming Dynasty has a Marquis of Champion now."

"With this victory as our motivation, today is Yingtian, and tomorrow will be the world of our Great Ming."

"The former champion marquis Huo Qubing sealed the wolf's lair and made outstanding military achievements, but he was envied by the heavens."

"My champion, Zhu Ying, will surely live on in the Ming Dynasty and protect the world of our great Ming."

"I believe that my choice is not wrong."

Zhu Biao's eyes were filled with confidence and determination; he had no regrets about making this announcement.

even.

He could foresee why Zhu Ying would continue to achieve even more military exploits for the Ming Dynasty.

now!

Inside the Zhu residence, the scene was equally chaotic. Lin Fu stood in the courtyard, listening to the cheers coming from outside, his face flushed with excitement.

He strode into the hall and said to Shen Yu'er, "Young Madam, did you hear that?"

"Young master, he really has been ennobled as a marquis, and he is the most prestigious marquis among all marquises!"

"Hahaha."

"It's a pity that the old lady is no longer here. If she could see how successful the young master is today, she would surely be very happy."

As Lin Fu spoke, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, his eyes glistening with tears of joy.

"Yes." Shen Yu'er nodded gently, her face also beaming with joy: "My husband will be very happy to hear this news."

"This is the Marquis of Champion!"

now.

Shen Yu'er's heart was filled with pride and honor for her husband. Every woman longs for her husband to be a peerless hero, and she was undoubtedly lucky because her husband truly did, becoming a hero admired by all.

Just then, a guard rushed into the main hall and respectfully reported to Shen Yu'er and Lin Fu, "Madam, Steward, many carriages have arrived outside the mansion, saying they are here to deliver congratulatory gifts to the master."

"This is a gift card."

talking.

The guard handed over a large stack of gift invitations with both hands.

Lin Fu accepted the gift invitation, casually opened one, and saw that it read: "Gift invitation from Lu Ben, Minister of Rites".

He couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Then, he opened another letter: "Letter from Tang Duo, Minister of War".

He knew in his heart that the owners of these gift invitations were all powerful and influential figures in the imperial court.

“Young Madam,” Lin Fu said solemnly, “the owners of these gift invitations are all powerful and influential figures in the court. This old servant feels that we cannot be negligent.”

"What should we do?" Shen Yu'er asked, slightly flustered. It was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and she was at a loss.

"The invitation can be accepted, but the gift itself cannot be accepted." Lin Fu said solemnly, "This matter must be handled personally by the young mistress."

"The Emperor and the Crown Prince have already shown great favor to the young master. If he were to accept these gifts, it might be seen as forming a clique for personal gain."

"Therefore, we must treat this matter with caution."

Hear the words.

"Yes." Shen Yu'er nodded immediately. She knew the importance of this matter and naturally did not want to hold her husband back.

So she and Lin Fu walked out of the mansion together, preparing to deal with the visiting guests and their invitations.

However, the atmosphere was completely different at the Shen family home.

Inside the Shen residence, Shen Wansan and his sons sat there, each with an exceptionally grim expression.

Steward Shen rushed in anxiously and reported to Shen Wansan, "Master, it's true... Zhu Yingzhen has been ennobled."

"Champion Marquis!"

"Moreover, the current emperor has also issued a proclamation that the entire city of Yingtian, and in the future the whole world, will know the fame of Marquis Zhu Ying."

"According to reports from spies outside the Zhu residence, many powerful officials from the court have sent people to the Zhu residence to deliver gifts. The entire Zhu residence is packed with people and countless visitors."

As Shen Wansan listened to his steward's report, his face grew increasingly grim. He clenched his fists so tightly that the veins on the back of his hands bulged.

At this moment, the shouts of "Champion Marquis" coming from outside the mansion were like sharp blades piercing their eardrums.

Zhu Ying's current reputation is undoubtedly a huge threat to the Shen family, like a sword hanging over their heads that could fall at any moment.

"Sigh." Shen Wansan sighed deeply, his old face filled with bitterness and helplessness.

How could he have imagined this situation?
He had been in business for many years and was always cautious and steady, rarely encountering such a major setback.

At this time.

Shen Yan'er stormed into the inner hall, her eyes red. She looked at her father and complained loudly, "Father, you shouldn't have married your daughter to Lü Hao. If I had married Zhu Ying, I would be the wife of the Marquis of Champion now, with a noble status. How could I have ended up like this?"

Her voice was filled with regret and resentment, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Faced with his daughter's accusations, Shen Wansan was speechless.

He lowered his head, his heart filled with regret and self-blame.

The situation was now completely out of his control, and he felt utterly powerless and desperate.

…………

Northern Frontier, the territory of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

The wind howled, yellow sand filled the sky, and the scene was desolate.

In the distance, a Northern Yuan cavalry general was leading less than a hundred riders and several thousand routed Yuan infantrymen in a desperate retreat. Their faces were filled with exhaustion and fear, and even their weapons were scattered and broken.

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing sound rang out across the sky, like thunder.

Before the leading general could react, an arrow shot out like lightning, instantly piercing his armor and penetrating his body.

The powerful force threw him off his horse and onto the ground, where he crashed heavily into the yellow sand.

"General's Divine Might!"

"kill!"

"Brothers, outflank them and surround them! Leave no one alive among these fleeing Yuan soldiers!"

"Kill!"

Wei Quan, mounted on his horse, brandished his long sword and shouted excitedly.

His face was beaming with excitement, and his killing intent was boundless.

It's not just him.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

"Kill all these Tartars."

"Kill..."

Ten thousand cavalrymen surged forth like a tidal wave, their hooves thundering, causing the earth to tremble.

They charged in swiftly from both sides, like two sharp scissors, and quickly surrounded the fleeing Yuan army.

Cavalry already had a huge advantage over infantry, not to mention that the Yuan army was already demoralized and powerless to resist.

"Defeat Bei Yuan Wanjiang, collect 30 points of all attributes, collect 30 days of lifespan, and receive a Tier 1 treasure chest as a reward."

After the army charged out, Zhu Ying held his precious carved bow, his expression indifferent.

That arrow was shot by him.

He gently squeezed the horse's flanks, and the black steed beneath him shot off like an arrow towards the enemy.

As Zhu Ying galloped, he drew arrows from his quiver on his back, his eyes like an eagle's, fixed on the fleeing Yuan soldiers.

An arrow shot out.

"Kill the Northern Yuan soldiers, pick up 1 point of strength, pick up 5 days of life."

"Killed a Northern Yuan soldier, picked up 1 point of Constitution..."

A series of notification sounds rang in his mind.

Zhu Ying's archery skills were superb; each arrow was like a call from the dead, taking the lives of Yuan soldiers.

His arrows rained down, piercing several Yuan soldiers who fell into pools of blood. Zhu Ying's arrows didn't stop; he continued to relentlessly shoot down the fleeing Yuan soldiers, killing as many as he could.

At this time, nearly a month had passed since the defeat of the Northern Yuan cavalry.

With the threat of the Northern Yuan cavalry gone, the two armies of the Ming Dynasty have gradually joined forces and launched attacks on the various garrison cities of the Northern Yuan.

At present, a garrison city of the Northern Yuan has been captured, and the Yuan soldiers in the city are fleeing in all directions. Zhu Ying's border troops are chasing after them and trying to kill as many Yuan soldiers as possible.

Time passed quickly, and the thousands of fleeing Yuan soldiers were soon caught up by Zhu Ying's cavalry.

After a fierce battle, the Yuan army was either killed or surrendered.

Zhu Ying led his soldiers back to the camp in victory.

Night fell over the land, and a roaring bonfire blazed in the military camp.

Inside the tent, Zhu Ying lay on the couch, a satisfied smile on his face.

"Sixteen treasure chests now."

Zhu Ying said softly, with a joyful smile, "All attributes are now over six thousand points."

"This Northern Expedition has truly boosted our strength significantly."

Zhu Ying closed his eyes, recalling the battles he had fought over the past month.

Very satisfied.

The war during this period!
He continued to charge ahead as always, never missing an opportunity to improve his strength.

The total number of enemies killed has successfully exceeded 13,000, which can be said to be a great achievement.

The Northern Expedition has now reached this point.

Beiyuan has very few cards left to play.

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　P.S.: Please support me by following my lead, my darlings, thank you!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)