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

Chapter 199 When Lady Lü saw Zhu Wenxi, she was greatly shocked!

now!

Lan Yu completely suppressed her resentment and even asked with a glimmer of hope.

If the Northern Yuan royal court had been breached, it might have been a victory for the Northern Expedition. But if the Yuan emperor had fallen into Zhu Ying's hands, then the merit of this Northern Expedition would have been completely sealed.

This Northern Expedition has now been completely won by Zhu Ying.

From the very beginning of the Northern Expedition, the first battle saw the city captured, followed by the slaying of the Northern Yuan general and the Grand Commandant, and the fall of the Yuan capital.

These military achievements are truly immeasurable.

Based on these military achievements, if we were to add the feat of capturing Emperor Yuan, it would be even more unimaginable.

"Lao Yongchang is concerned."

"My champion, Marquis Shenwei, defeated the Yuan army of 300,000 at Langjuxu Mountain, and then pursued them all the way to Buyur Lake, where he broke through the temporary royal court of the Northern Yuan and captured the Yuan emperor and the officials of the Northern Yuan alive."

"This is a great victory!" Liu Lei said proudly, his voice booming.

Hear this.

Lan Yu's last shred of hope vanished, and her face turned ashen.

Upon seeing this, Liu Lei sneered inwardly.

Among the generals under Zhu Ying, none were unaware that the generals of Huaixi, led by Lan Yu, had always been relentlessly targeting them. Although they were all generals of the Ming Dynasty, their relationship was extremely poor.

Liu Lei's loud voice this time was, of course, intentional.

The fact that Lan Yu was so angry can be considered a form of revenge for his general.

"Chang Mao."

Lan Yu said in a deep voice.

“General,” Chang Mao replied immediately.

"Order the army to turn around and march south in triumph." Lan Yu's voice was extremely cold, as if he was suppressing something.

"Yes," Chang Mao replied loudly.

If Lan Yu's previous order to withdraw troops was due to a lack of other options, given the food shortage, now they have no choice but to return.

The Northern Yuan court has been breached, and the Yuan emperor has been captured. What can they possibly do if they head north?
This northward journey, intended to seize the final credit for destroying the Yuan dynasty, unexpectedly turned into a joke, making him merely a foil for Zhu Ying.

"Marquis of Yongchang."

"My Great Ning Border Army is right behind us. Shall we travel together and return to the Ming Dynasty in triumph?" Liu Lei asked with a smile, seemingly offering a "sincere" invitation.

"No need."

Lan Yu said coldly and turned his horse around.

Subsequently.

He immediately led his army south.

He didn't even want to pay attention to Liu Lei.

"Don't get too cocky."

Chang Mao said coldly, then turned his horse around and left with the army.

Looking at the retreating army, Liu Lei smiled.

"Hahaha."

"It's so enjoyable."

"This time, Lan Yu and his group finally got their comeuppance."

After watching Lan Yu and the others walk away, Liu Lei couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The guards around Liu Lei also burst into laughter, each one thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Among them were personal guards who had accompanied Zhu Yingcheng when he was stationed there. They were well aware of the grudges between their lord and the generals of Huaixi. Now that they had so triumphantly slapped Lan Yu and the others in the face, how could they not feel happy?

And where the Blue Jade Army is located.

Lan Yu spurred his horse and galloped away, seemingly wanting to get away from Zhu Ying.

"Uncle."

"How hateful! How infuriating!"

“That bastard Zhu Ying even sent his personal guards to humiliate us.”

"I really can't swallow this," Chang Mao said angrily as he spurred his horse forward.

"What can we do if we're outmatched in skill?"

"Could we just attack him directly?"

“There are military commanders and guards in the army, and even the Embroidered Uniform Guard. If you dare to lay a hand on us, the next time we will all be punished by the Emperor,” Lan Yu said coldly. Despite his hatred and humiliation, he felt helpless.

I can only hold it in.

"Zhu Ying."

"I'll teach him a lesson sooner or later," Chang Mao could only curse inwardly.

Eyes turned.

When Liu Lei led his personal guards back to the army formation.

"General."

"Lan Yu and his troops have withdrawn and returned south."

"I kindly invited them to travel together, but Lan Yu was very reluctant."

Once back.

With a slight smile, Liu Lei respectfully reported to Zhu Ying.

"If you don't want to, then you don't want to."

"As long as the message is delivered, that's fine," Zhu Ying replied calmly.

Zhu Ying didn't care about Lan Yu's attitude, whether it was hatred or resentment.

Anyway, the battle achievements have already been made.

The garrison commanders who accompanied the army also made a complete record of everything.

These are real and tangible results, and they are not fake.

"Since they made the first move."

"Then give them time to go back."

"Pass down the order: Emperor Yuan shall rest for an hour, eat and drink his fill, and then march south in triumph," Zhu Ying immediately commanded.

"I will obey the general's orders."

The soldiers replied in unison.

They then dismounted and rested on the spot.

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Ying Tianfu!
Inside Wenyuan Pavilion!

"Has there been any news from the northern frontier yet?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Tang Duo, sitting upright on the dragon throne with a concerned expression.

"Return to the Emperor."

"No news has come back yet."

"It has been nearly three months since the Northern Expeditionary Army marched into the foreign lands of the northern frontier."

"Presumably, some results have been achieved, but due to the vastness of the northern frontier and the lack of communication, it is difficult to send the news back," Tang Duo replied respectfully immediately.

"Three months."

"It's been so long."

"We're really getting worried about the lack of news for so long," Zhu Yuanzhang said, his old face full of concern.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Biao immediately smiled and said, "Father, there is no need to worry. This time, the Ming Dynasty is sending 100,000 cavalry deep into the northern border, not infantry. Moreover, they are well prepared. Both the Marquis of Champion and the Marquis of Yongchang are skilled generals. I believe they will definitely achieve victory and return in triumph."

"Good news will surely come soon."

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Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "I hope so!"

"After all, this is the northern frontier, a place where our Chinese dynasties have suffered countless defeats throughout history. In such a foreign and harsh land, we are not worried about the fighting strength of our Ming soldiers, but rather about them losing their way."

Tang Duo immediately said, "Your Majesty! The Northern Expeditionary Army has achieved great results in less than a year, completely driving the Northern Yuan out of our Chinese homeland. I believe they will also achieve a complete success this time."

In this regard.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said no more. He then said, "Pass on my decree. Your Ministry of War should keep a close eye on things. Once there is any news from the northern frontier, report it to me immediately."

"Your subject obeys the decree," Tang Duo replied immediately.

"Alright, you may leave now," Zhu Yuanzhang said, waving his hand.

"Your subject takes his leave." Tang Duo dared not linger in the Wenyuan Pavilion. After bowing, he quickly withdrew from the main hall.

As soon as he left.

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said, "Biao'er, when will we hear any news?"

"Although our Ming Dynasty has a hundred thousand cavalrymen, the northern frontier is still a foreign land. If we get lost there, we may face annihilation."

"We can't rest easy until we get news back."

"If we lose these 100,000 troops, it will be a disaster for you."

That’s it.

Obviously.

Zhu Yuanzhang's biggest worry was that his decisions would affect his son, Zhu Biao. After all, these 100,000 troops were the strongest and most powerful soldiers in the Ming Dynasty. If they were left behind in the northern frontier, it would be a huge loss for Zhu Biao.

"father."

"Don't overthink it."

"The General will not let you down, and the Champion Marquis will certainly not let you down either."

Seeing his father like this, Zhu Biao could only smile and try to persuade him.

After all, they were located in the capital, in the imperial court, and no matter how much they cared, they couldn't reach the northern frontier directly and could only wait for news.

At this moment!

"Report."

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"The Lady of the Marquis of Champion and Young Master Wenxi have arrived outside the palace."

Yun Qi walked slowly into the main hall and said respectfully, "It seems they've arrived early today." Zhu Biao was taken aback, then said with a smile.

"After all, this is my first time attending a royal banquet. I don't know when I will be allowed to enter the hall."

"Since they're here, they're here."

“I’ve heard that little fellow is quite remarkable these days, he already knows a lot of characters. It’s a good opportunity to see our adopted great-grandson,” Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Zhu Biao nodded and immediately said to Yun Qi, "Summon them!"

echoed.

Yun Qi called out to the outside of the hall, "Lady of the Marquis of Champion, please enter the hall to pay your respects."

As his voice faded.

Shen Yu'er, dressed in the robes of a noblewoman, led Zhu Wenxi, who was almost a year old, into the hall.

Several more months have passed, and Zhu Wenxi has naturally grown taller.

Moreover, in the past few months, Shen Yu'er has already found several teachers for her son.

Literacy.

Xi Wen.

Learn etiquette.

Various teachers have already been found for him.

Although Zhu Wenxi is young, he walks with a steady gait and has a certain air of nobility. It is clear that he has learned something in the past few months.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Your Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince."

After entering the hall.

Shen Yu'er immediately bowed respectfully.

And aside.

Zhu Wenxi didn't need his mother to say anything.

He immediately knelt down respectfully and said in a childish voice, "Great-grandson pays respects to the Emperor's great-grandfather!"

Then he said to Zhu Biao, "Grandson pays respects to his grandfather."

Now Zhu Xi is Zhu Wenxi, and he has been adopted by Zhu Biao as his grandson. Naturally, he addresses Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao as descendants of the imperial family.

"Haha."

"Rise, no need for formalities."

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled and immediately raised his hand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Crown Prince," Shen Yu'er said.

Zhu Wenxi immediately expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, great-grandfather, thank you, grandfather."

After they got up.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's eyes immediately fell on Zhu Wenxi, their gazes filled with praise and satisfaction.

"Xi'er, not bad."

“You’re different every time I see you; you’re more sensible and know better how to behave,” Zhu Yuanzhang praised with a smile.

"Father."

"Xi'er's teacher is also extraordinary," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Oh."

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly surprised, then asked, "If you, Biao'er, consider this extraordinary, then we are curious about who Xi'er's teacher is?"

“Kong Yi,” Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Hear the name.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up immediately, and then he smiled knowingly: "It's him."

“The fifty-seventh generation of the Southern Confucian lineage, do you still remember that you once summoned him to serve as an official, Biao’er, but he refused? Why is he now willing to be Xi’er’s teacher?”

"This seems inconsistent with Kong Yi's character."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

"I didn't expect you to still remember this, Father."

"Kong Yi is talented, virtuous, and courageous."

"Back then, the phrase 'disloyal to the Duke Yansheng in court, as a member of the same clan, ashamed to be associated with him' shook the entire city of Yingtian."

Thinking of Kong Yi, Zhu Biao said with great emotion.

To know.

Since the southward migration during the Song Dynasty.

孔！
They then split into two families: the Northern Confucian School and the Southern Confucian School.

According to unofficial historical records, those who possessed courage and integrity, who coexisted with the nation and returned with the ruler, were none other than the Southern Confucian.

However, the hereditary Duke Yansheng during the Hongwu reign was held by someone from the north.

The dispute between these two officials naturally caused quite a stir, and also made many people look down on the one in the court.

"Yu'er."

"How did you manage to invite Kong Yi to be Xi'er's teacher?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

"Return to the Emperor."

"It's quite a coincidence that Mr. Kong Yi is fond of wine, and the wine we brewed is even more to his liking. He taught Xi'er not to take a penny, and that she only needs a pot of the best wine every day."

"Moreover... he said he has long admired my husband and that it is his honor to be able to entrust Xi'er to him." Shen Yu'er dared not hide anything and immediately told him everything.

How did they manage to persuade this spirited and proud son of the Southern Confucian family to willingly teach Zhu Wenxi?

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Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily: "That's right!"

"Xi'er is good."

"This Kong Yi is not bad either."

"Given time, Xi'er will surely achieve great things."

He received praise from Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Wenxi immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your praise, Great-Grandfather."

"Xi'er".

“It’s only been a few months, and you’ve become so polite. Your teacher has really put in a lot of effort.”

“However, there’s no need for excessive formality in front of Grandfather. He still prefers your active nature,” Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Hear this.

Zhu Wenxi's eyes lit up, and then he immediately smiled: "Grandfather, you said it yourself."

talking.

Zhu Wenxi immediately stopped being reserved, took off running towards Zhu Biao, and then jumped up.

Zhu Biao smiled and casually picked him up.

"I knew you were faking it, kid."

Looking at Zhu Wenxi in his arms, Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh.

Zhu Yuanzhang, standing to the side, was also all smiles.

Shen Yu'er lowered her head and covered her mouth while laughing.

"grandfather."

"The teacher is too strict. He makes me walk and speak politely, so I can only do that."

"Who told him to be a teacher?" Zhu Wenxi said helplessly.

"Haha."

Zhu Biao responded with a kind smile.

It's also at this time!
"emperor."

"The Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Lü, and the young masters are waiting outside the palace."

Yun Qi then entered the hall and respectfully reported.

"Looks like everyone's here pretty early today."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled at Zhu Biao, then said with a touch of emotion, "Very well, it's been a long time since we've seen Yuntong."

Hearing Yun-hu.

Zhu Biao's expression darkened slightly, as if he couldn't show his face in front of his father.

"Announce it." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

Shen Yu'er stood to the side.

When Xie Zi, a concubine of the Crown Prince, arrived, Shen Yu'er was naturally very curious, as she had never seen her before.

This time!

Lady Lü walked in front.

Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen, and Lü's two sons followed behind, slowly walking into the main hall.

"My daughter-in-law pays homage to her father."

As soon as Lady Lü entered the hall, she respectfully knelt down and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Grandson pays respects to His Majesty."

Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen, and the other three also knelt down to pay their respects.

Zhu Yunwen's voice was the loudest, very clear and resonant, and his performance was quite proper.

When Lady Lü referred to herself as "daughter-in-law," Zhu Yuanzhang, seeing Zhu Biao standing to the side, said nothing, simply raising his hand and saying, "Rise."

"Thank you, Father Emperor," Lady Lü said immediately.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen, and the other three immediately expressed their gratitude.

But now!
When Lady Lü raised her head and glanced at the child in Zhu Biao's arms, her eyes widened in shock!

……

(End of this chapter)