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

Chapter 183 Overwhelming Heroic Spirit! Fighting for the Ming Dynasty! Vowing to follow the General to the death!
"Generals."

"Obey the decree."

Guo Ying held the imperial edict with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, we respectfully await your decree."

All the generals bowed in reverence.

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

"now."

"We have achieved victory in the Northern Expedition and have reached the last two garrison cities of the Northern Yuan capital. We are about to breach the city and attack the Yuan capital."

"A great victory is about to be achieved."

"For our Great Ming Dynasty, conquering the Yuan capital is not a difficult task."

"but."

"This Northern Expedition!"

"Our goal is not to capture Beiyuan's cities, but to completely annihilate Beiyuan."

"Let the Northern Yuan cease to exist."

"After capturing the Yuan capital, we must continue our northern expeditionary force to pursue and destroy the Northern Yuan, so that the northern border of our Great Ming will be free from war."

"We're not concerned with the specific troop movements!"

"We will ensure that the Ministry of War provides a continuous supply of provisions and supplies until the Northern Expedition is truly successful."

Guo Ying read it aloud, her face serious.

After the imperial edict was read aloud.

Guo Ying closed the imperial edict and looked at the generals in the hall.

"Generals."

"Although the Yuan capital fell, the Northern Expedition was not completed."

"Now that Emperor Yuan has fled to the northern frontier, what strategies do you generals have for deploying troops?" Guo Ying asked in a deep voice.

"Your Highness, General."

“The Northern Yuan has collapsed. There’s no need to think too much. We should drive straight in, storm the northern frontier, and capture the Yuan Emperor alive,” Lan Yu immediately said.

"The Marquis of Yongchang is thinking too simply."

"If the northern frontier were really that simple, our Chinese dynasties would not have been helpless against the northern barbarians and could only defend themselves."

"The northern frontier is vast, even larger than the territory of my Central Plains."

"Moreover, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and one could easily get lost in the northern desert and eventually die from exhaustion of food supplies."

"Moreover, with the battle lines stretched out, our army's logistical support simply couldn't keep up."

"Under these circumstances, how can we capture the Yuan Emperor? How can we destroy the Northern Yuan?"

Seeing how easily Lan Yu spoke, Li Jinglong couldn't help but speak up.

Although he was not good at commanding troops, he had a solid theoretical foundation. After all, there were books about the defense of the north and the wars fought in various dynasties, which can be found in books.

"You'll know the situation once you get to the battlefield."

"Now it is time to head north and pursue them."

"Do not disappoint the Emperor's expectations."

"With 300,000 troops at our disposal, the Northern Yuan army is completely routed. What is there to fear?" Lan Yu said coldly.

“If the northern frontier is so easy to conquer, then Marquis Yongchang, feel free to try. Just don’t harm my Ming soldiers,” Li Jinglong retorted without any politeness.

"Please give the order, General. This humble general is willing to lead the army into the northern frontier and capture Emperor Yuan alive." Lan Yu didn't bother with further words and directly bowed to Guo Ying, requesting permission to take the order.

"This humble general believes that we should think this matter through carefully and prioritize stability," Li Jinglong immediately said.

See this.

Guo Ying did not make a decision immediately, but instead looked at Zhu Ying, who had not spoken: "Marquis of Champion, what is your opinion on this matter? How should we mobilize troops against the Northern Yuan?"

I saw that I had been identified.

Zhu Ying also stepped forward slowly, his face serious: "This humble general still maintains the same point: when we charge into the northern frontier, the Da Ning border army will go first."

"Da Ning is now entirely composed of cavalry. If you give me half a month's worth of rations, I am willing to charge into the northern frontier and capture or kill the Yuan Emperor."

This word.

Zhu Ying was extremely serious, with an unprecedented solemnity.

When Zhu Ying had assembled a full force of cavalry, he had already planned to penetrate deep into the northern frontier and capture and kill the Yuan emperor, just as he had done when he annihilated the Jurchens.

"Does the Marquis of Champion only intend to lead his 40,000 cavalrymen into the northern frontier?"

Guo Ying's expression changed, naturally understanding what Zhu Ying meant.

"In the battle of the northern frontier, infantry were completely unable to exert their combat power. Venturing deep into the northern frontier was a matter of life and death."

"Only by charging into battle with cavalry can one roam freely across the northern frontier."

"Having fought for several months in the Jurchen territory of the Northern Frontier, I have the experience to fight there. I am confident that I can capture and kill the Yuan Emperor in this battle. I request the General's permission," Zhu Ying solemnly pleaded once again.

"Champion Marquis."

"You need to understand."

"Once you venture deep into the northern frontier, your chances of survival are slim."

“Even isolated and helpless,” Guo Ying said in a deep voice.

"This humble general is certain that the infantry of the Northern Expeditionary Army is currently incapable of capturing or killing Emperor Yuan. Only by relying on the cavalry can it be accomplished."

"To achieve the Emperor's victory in the Northern Expedition, we must take risks; only in this way can we succeed," Zhu Ying said in a deep voice.

Hear this.

Guo Ying looked thoughtful.

With this imperial edict, the outcome of the current emperor's northern expedition has been determined. If it is not completed, then this northern expedition cannot be considered a great victory.

Just as Zhu Ying said, the infantry did not achieve much in this battle.

Because the tribes of the Northern Yuan could migrate north, to other places, and hide in places where their northern expeditionary army could not find them.

From ancient times to the present, through every dynasty.

When the northern barbarian tribes weakened, they would migrate north and hide in various places. Even though the Han Chinese army was powerful, they could never find their hiding place and could not defeat them.

Once the Han army withdraws, they will gradually return to their original places.

"General."

"That battle defeated the 100,000-strong army of the Northern Yuan. The border army of Da Ning had 40,000 cavalry, while our army also obtained many warhorses and had nearly 40,000 troops."

"This way."

"My Northern Expeditionary Army has nearly 100,000 cavalry."

"Since the Marquis of Champion wants to use cavalry to invade the northern frontier, I am also willing to personally lead a large cavalry force to invade the northern frontier."

"This humble general is going to compete with the Marquis of Champion this time to see who can capture and kill the Yuan Emperor and who can make such a tremendous contribution to the Ming Dynasty in dismantling the Northern Yuan."

Seeing Zhu Ying request permission to order the cavalry to pursue, Lan Yu couldn't help but agree immediately.

this moment.

They seem evenly matched.

An invisible sense of tension permeated the hall.

after all.

After this Northern Expedition.

It is entirely conceivable that the Ming Dynasty may not have any wars for a long time in the future, and this battle will be crucial for military officers to be promoted.

Although Lan Yu had already received a promise from Crown Prince Zhu Biao that as long as he made meritorious contributions in the future, he could be recommended to become a Duke.

But Lan Yu still wanted to be the Duke of Jin, and to be a Duke of Jin in a very prestigious way.

He must strive to earn the credit for this battle.

"General."

"That's what I think."

"What the Marquis of Champions said makes sense."

"This battle."

“Infantrymen venturing deep into the northern frontier would be tantamount to suicide. All our northern expeditionary infantry can do is advance step by step northward to attract the attention of the Northern Yuan, while the Marquis of Champion and the Marquis of Yongchang can lead cavalry into the northern frontier. Perhaps only in this way can we have a chance to capture the Yuan Emperor.”

This time!

Zhu Di, who had been standing aside as if nothing had happened, finally spoke.

His immediate response was to agree with the decision to send cavalry into the northern frontier.

After all, given his perspective, this is the only way things can be done now.

of course.

Just as he echoed.

In that vast northern frontier, infantrymen were of little use, and artillery and various heavy weapons were difficult to transport. If the supply lines were to be established, the Northern Yuan would surely launch an attack, which would be impossible to defend against.

Only cavalry.

By attacking and killing in one place, we can sustain our war effort through continuous warfare and thus survive in the northern frontier.

"Marquis of Champion, Marquis of Yongchang".

"Since you two are so confident, you also have the will to serve the Ming Dynasty and dismantle the Northern Yuan."

"How could I refuse?"

Guo Ying looked at Zhu Ying and the other person with a serious expression.

At this moment.

Guo Ying had no other choice.

Besides relying on cavalry to deal with Emperor Yuan, or even capture him, Guo Ying also knew that infantry could not do the same.

The only hope lies with the cavalry.

If the Northern Yuan is not disintegrated, then this great victory in the Northern Expedition will not be a true victory.

"Marquis of Champion and Marquis of Yongchang, heed my command."

Guo Ying immediately spoke, her expression serious.

"Your subordinate is here." Zhu Ying and Lan Yu immediately responded and bowed.

"Da Ning has 40,000 cavalry. I will replenish your cavalry to 50,000, and transfer 10,000 cavalry from the Beiping army to join the ranks."

"As for Marquis Yongchang, I will also grant you sufficient warhorses to replenish your cavalry to 50,000."

"Two armies, totaling 100,000 cavalry, will march into the northern frontier. Their mission is to capture the Yuan Emperor or completely dismantle the Northern Yuan royal family and nobles, thus destroying the order of the Northern Yuan," Guo Ying said in a deep voice.

"The last general takes orders."

Zhu Ying and Lan Yu said in unison, "Let's take on this mission."

This is of great significance to Zhu Ying.

To seal the wolf's lair and dwell in the Xu!

The national jade seal!

Both of these are things Zhu Ying definitely wants to obtain.

No one could stop him.

As for Lan Yu, his thought was also to achieve the feat of sealing the wolf's lair and using this achievement to ensure that there were no objections to his title of Duke, thus solidifying his status as Duke.

"As for the infantry."

"I will personally lead the attack against the Northern Yuan."

"Kill the enemy when you encounter them, and try to draw the Northern Yuan away as much as possible."

"Create an opportunity for the two generals."

"As for the rations carried by the army..."

Guo Ying paused, then looked directly at the quartermaster: "Tonight, the cooks will work without rest, and as quickly as possible, they must prepare twenty days' worth of rations for every soldier going on the expedition."

"This subordinate obeys."

The quartermaster immediately responded.

"All right."

"Generals, is there anything else you would like to add?"

"Speak freely now."

Guo Ying scanned the generals in the hall with a serious expression.

now.

The general outline has been decided.

Next, it would be Zhu Ying's or Lan Yu's turn to fill in the gaps.

"Besides dry rations."

"I also need enough arrows; each cavalryman must be equipped with one hundred arrows," Zhu Ying added without hesitation.

"This humble general feels the same way."

Lan Yu retorted, not to be outdone.

In short.

This time, he was going to have a final showdown with Zhu Ying.

This is the achievement of sealing the wolf's lair.

He was determined to achieve the feat of capturing and killing Emperor Yuan.

"I will allocate all the arrows in the army, prioritizing the needs of the cavalry." Guo Ying immediately nodded in agreement.

after that.

The generals submitted their reports one by one, and there was not much left to do.

The decision to head north to the northern frontier has been made.

Under the full leadership of General Guo Ying.

Since today.

The cooks began preparing rations with all their might, while supplies such as arrows, bows, and crossbows were also transported to the cavalry.

It only takes two days.

The location of the Great Wall.

This was once the homeland of the Han people. This section of the Great Wall is now decayed and in disrepair, naturally due to the long-term occupation by the Northern Yuan.

"Great Wall!"

"After this battle, the battle to rebuild the Great Wall of China will begin."

Before the decaying Great Wall, 40,000 cavalrymen from the Daning Border Army and 10,000 cavalrymen from the Beiping Army stood tall.

Each soldier's warhorse was equipped with ample rations and water.

Every soldier wore a red uniform, black armor, and a helmet, with two quivers and a bow hanging on their backs.

Every soldier stood solemnly in preparation.

"Bros."

Do you know what a magnificent feat we are about to accomplish today?

Zhu Ying rode his black eagle, stood at the front of the formation, looked at the tens of thousands of Ming soldiers in front of him, and shouted loudly.

"Follow the general and crush the Northern Yuan."

"Follow the general and capture and kill Emperor Yuan."

Countless soldiers answered in unison, their voices filled with fighting spirit and high morale, each one carrying absolute trust in Zhu Ying.

"Although the Yuan capital was captured, and the Yuan city was taken."

"Of course."

"The Northern Yuan dynasty has not yet been destroyed."

"The calamity in the northern border region remains unresolved."

"We will mobilize our troops today."

"This is the true deception behind the Northern Expedition of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Only by capturing and killing the Yuan Emperor and dismantling the Northern Yuan can the peace of the northern border of our Great Ming last, and the people of the northern border of our Great Ming survive."

"We will mobilize our troops today."

"My brothers will follow me, Zhu Ying, to storm into the northern frontier and do what Huo Qubing, the former champion general, did."

"I, Zhu Ying, am shameless to have been granted the title of Marquis of Champion, and I shall naturally fulfill the responsibilities of this title."

"This battle is extremely dangerous; in the northern frontier, the chances of survival are slim."

"But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the northern frontier, we have no choice but to fight!"

"Brothers, are you willing to follow me, Zhu Ying, into the northern frontier and annihilate the Northern Yuan?"

Zhu Ying raised his battle sword high and shouted in a majestic voice.

"Follow the general to the death."

"Follow the general to the death."

……

The 50,000 soldiers, whether they were the border troops of Daming or the cavalry of Beiping, all raised their long swords and shouted in unison.

Each one of them was filled with high morale, each one carried the belief that victory was certain, that they were fearless, and that they would die on the battlefield.

This battle!
I would have no regrets even if I died.

"In the past, the Mongols trampled through the gates of our Chinese nation and enslaved our Chinese people for a hundred years."

“In the past, when our Han Dynasty was strong, the Marquis of Champion slaughtered a foreign tribe, and one man fell from his horse.”

"today."

"The offense and defense have changed shape."

"All soldiers, follow me and charge into the northern frontier."

"Destroy the Northern Yuan!"

Zhu Ying raised his battle sword and swung it.

Suddenly, he spurred the horse's belly.

Wu Feng let out a neigh.

They were the first to charge towards the north.

"Follow the general to the death."

"kill!"

Fifty thousand cavalrymen shouted in unison, spurred their horses forward, and followed Zhu Ying, crossing the ruins of the Great Wall that had been neglected for years and ravaged by the Northern Yuan, and marching northward.

They marched towards the already weakened Northern Yuan Dynasty!
This battle.

Zhu Ying led his troops, as soldiers of the Ming Dynasty and as soldiers of China, to completely defeat the Northern Yuan.

This battle.

Even if I die wrapped in a horse's hide, even if I die fighting in a foreign land, I will have no regrets.

This battle.

We are fighting for the sake of future generations; we must fight.

……

The Imperial Palace of Yingtian Prefecture, Fengtian Hall!

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"Great news!"

"Just received the news."

"Yuanxindu has been captured by our Northern Expeditionary Army."

“From this day forward, all of my former Xia territory, within the Great Wall, has been reclaimed.”

"The Northern Yuan Dynasty's fate is sealed."

With overwhelming excitement, Tang Duo held the report of victory and announced it loudly.

now.

Even as a high-ranking official, he could not hide the emotion on his face.

"Yuan capital has fallen."

"The Northern Yuan's fate is sealed."

"We congratulate His Majesty."

"Our Great Ming Dynasty will last for a thousand autumns."

"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

……

The entire court of civil and military officials followed suit, shouting excitedly.

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　P.S.: Please continue reading, thank you so much. I've finally finished this chapter.

　　
　
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