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

Chapter 204 Zhu Ying: Brothers, let's go home! May your souls return!
To seal the wolf's lair and dwell in the Xu!

This is the highest pursuit for any Chinese military general.

even.

The title of Duke, which was coveted by Ming Dynasty generals, was insignificant compared to the Fenglangjuxu ceremony.

The title of Duke represents power, wealth, and glory for a dynasty.

The sealing of the wolf's lair and the exile of the Xiongnu would be an achievement for all ages, a name that would live on forever in history.

now.

Following in the footsteps of Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion, Zhu Ying became the second Chinese military general to achieve the feat of sealing the wolf's lair. It is conceivable what kind of sensation his prestige and reputation would cause when they returned to the Ming Dynasty.

"How can this be?"

How exactly did he do that?

"A great victory over the Yuan army? And capture the Yuan emperor?"

"He only has 50,000 troops!"

“Yuan Ting already knows the exact troop strength. Even if they are stupid, they can still mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops to encircle and ambush them.”

"How could they be so foolish as to let Zhu Yinggong succeed?"

"We will utterly defeat the Yuan army, breach the royal court, capture the Yuan emperor, and seal the Wolf-Dwelling Mountain!"

"What...what an incredible achievement this is!"

Zhu Di was stunned at this moment, completely dumbfounded.

Even if it's him.

They never imagined that Zhu Yingzhen would return victorious.

Even if it's him.

After Zhu Ying penetrates deep into the northern frontier, it is likely that the Northern Yuan will annihilate Zhu Ying and his army. Even if some survive, it will be extremely rare and fortunate.

But now, Zhu Ying has triumphed!

Moreover, it was a triumphant return after a major defeat of the Northern Yuan and the capture of the Yuan Emperor.

He became the second military general in Chinese history to achieve the feat of sealing the wolf's lair and residing in the Xiongnu territory.

Such an honor.

This would establish Zhu Ying's invincible reputation in the future, making him unmatched in prestige among all military generals in the Ming Dynasty.

and.

This is more prestigious than Zhu Ying's capture of the Yuan capital, and more prestigious than being granted the title of Marquis of Champion.

The four characters "封狼居胥" (Feng Lang Ju Xu) are not only a symbol of honor, but also a general's greatest talisman.

Regardless of which emperor was on the throne.

As long as Zhu Ying does not rebel, the emperor will not dare to kill him.

Because once he is killed...

They will bear the infamy of their past foolishness in executing Yue Fei on trumped-up charges, and will be remembered with infamy for eternity.

And then.

For Zhu Di...

He already knew Zhu Ying's identity, and he was even more aware that if Zhu Ying's identity were to be made public in the future, his position would be as secure as Mount Tai.

"Lost."

"We've lost completely."

"No one can kill him now."

"In the future, I may have to put away any thoughts I shouldn't have."

"Unless Father Emperor passes away and my elder brother's life comes to an end, and Zhu Ying's identity is still not discovered by then, then perhaps there will be a chance," Zhu Di thought to himself.

him at the moment.

The thought of backing down has already crossed my mind.

At least for now, he won't have the opportunity to do anything on his own.

Beside him, Zhu Quan, his face beaming with excitement, exclaimed, "The achievement of sealing the wolf's lair!"

"I am Zhu Ying, Commander of Da Ning, Marquis of Champion Zhu Ying."

"The achievement of sealing the wolf's lair and residing in the Xuxu Mountains".

"Great."

Zhu Quan shouted excitedly.

At this moment, he was also extremely excited.

"Where is the Marquis of Champion now?" Guo Ying suppressed her excitement and hurriedly asked Liu Lei.

"Report to the general."

"The Marquis of Champion is only a few miles from the Great Wall."

“The one who was sent back first to report the news,” Liu Lei replied immediately with a smile.

"Okay, okay, okay."

"The Northern Expedition has truly succeeded."

"The greatest credit belongs to the Marquis of Champions." Guo Ying's old face was beaming with excitement as he nodded repeatedly.

Although he did not personally participate in this deep-sea expedition into the northern frontier, as the general commanding the troops, his name will be recorded in history, which is of great importance to Guo Ying.

And after this time.

He was also able to be granted the title of Duke.

For him, who was eager to be promoted to Duke, this was naturally self-evident.

"Send the general's order."

"Let the soldiers on the Great Wall come down and prepare to welcome the triumphant army of our Great Ming."

"Also, have the cooks prepare the food and wine."

"Today, the champion has returned in triumph, and our Great Ming has achieved a great victory over the Northern Yuan."

"The alcohol prohibition can be lifted."

"I will personally reward these returning warriors."

"Go quickly."

Guo Ying turned around and loudly instructed the commander of the personal guards behind him.

"I accept your orders."

The commander of the personal guard responded just as excitedly and immediately turned to prepare.

Subsequently.

On the Great Wall, many soldiers came down and lined up at the pass entrance, ready to welcome the triumphant army back.

When the news comes.

These soldiers who participated in the Northern Expedition naturally shared in the glory.

They also share in these victories.

Or rather, every one of the 300,000 soldiers who went on this expedition had a share.

Time passed gradually.

North of the Great Wall.

The earth began to tremble violently.

Even the Great Wall trembled slightly.

From a distance.

Countless Ming Dynasty battle flags fluttered in the wind, appearing on the horizon.

Gradually.

Under the battle banners, more and more cavalrymen charged forward.

The leading general.

Riding a black Akhal-Teke horse, clad in red armor, and wielding a tiger-headed broadsword, he exuded immense power.

Behind him, every soldier exuded a murderous aura, radiating an invisible, chilling power. Even though they were just rushing in from the north, it was as if they possessed endless killing intent, and their murderous might swept across the land.

This army.

After this Northern Expedition and the Battle of Fenglangjuxu, it can definitely be called the strongest army of the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, it is a powerful military that no one can question.

"coming."

Zhu Quan looked into the distance with excitement, his face full of anticipation.

Zhu Ying, the great hero who sealed the wolf's lair, and his army that sealed the wolf's lair are about to return.

It's not just him.

The soldiers lined up inside the Great Wall at this moment were also filled with anticipation.

Zhu Ying!

A true hero, a hero of the Ming Dynasty, a hero of China.

"Zhu Ying."

Zhu Di gazed into the distance with a complex expression. He felt a deep sense of frustration and resentment, a feeling he dared not express.

Because once it happens, it will be an irreversible disaster.

at last.

The sound of horses' hooves grew louder and louder.

Zhu Ying was the first to arrive at the Great Wall gate.

When they were less than a few dozen paces from the Great Wall gate, Zhu Ying pulled on the reins, halting his advance. At the same time, he raised his sword, and the soldiers behind him also stopped. He pulled on the reins, sword drawn, and stood ready.

Simply by standing still, an invisible killing intent swept across the entire Great Wall.

Its power is boundless, and its killing intent is boundless.

They were not enemies, but rather the army of the Ming Dynasty, the army of China.

"Truly, they are the invincible army of our Great Ming Dynasty, the strongest army!"

Looking at this army that had endured months of the most brutal battle in the northern frontier, Guo Ying was filled with emotion.

From Zhu Ying and the countless soldiers behind him, Guo Ying could see the hardship and cruelty of this northern expedition.

Zhu Ying was covered in blood; his armor, robes, and even his face were all stained with blood.

Before Zhu Ying went to the northern frontier, he didn't have much of a beard, but now he has a stubble.

Not only Zhu Ying.

Behind him, every soldier was the same, shrouded in blood and grime. Even from dozens of steps away, the pungent stench of blood and decay emanated from them. This had been going on for nearly three months!

Galloping across the northern frontier, without even the chance to shower, one can imagine how much these soldiers endured.

"The Ming Dynasty has finally returned."

Looking at the Great Wall that had been repaired and the Ming Dynasty flags flying on it, Zhu Ying felt an indescribable sense of familiarity.

So long in a foreign land.

He has finally returned.

and.

He also returned with more than 80% of his men.

This is something Zhu should be proud of.

Fifty thousand brothers fought in the foreign lands of the northern frontier for nearly three months, and more than 80% survived. One can imagine what a great victory this was.

"Bros."

"I, Zhu Ying, am taking you home."

Zhu Ying turned his head, raised the battle sword in his hand, and roared loudly with all his might.

this moment.

This sound.

Zhu Ying seemed to have fulfilled his responsibility and kept the promise he made to his soldiers before he went to war.

He is Zhu Ying.

I will do everything I can to bring my brothers home.

Zhu Ying did it.

Upon hearing their general's words, Zhu Ying's soldiers excitedly raised their weapons and shouted.

"We're going home."

"Go home."

"May the Ming Dynasty last forever, and may China last forever."

"Brothers, we're going home."

"Finally home."

"Hahaha."

"We stormed into the heart of the northern frontier, captured the Yuan emperor alive, and utterly defeated the Yuan army. General, you led us to accomplish an unprecedented feat, and we have returned home alive."

"Time to go home..."

Every soldier looked at the Great Wall ahead, at the territory of the Ming Dynasty within it, and was filled with excitement. Every one of them shouted loudly, as if they were filled with boundless pride and love for the Ming Dynasty and for this land of China.

They went to war for their country, for China.

This time.

They returned victorious.

See this scene.

On the Great Wall, inside the Great Wall.

This includes Guo Ying.

Each of them had a complex expression.

They were genuinely proud of the triumphant return of these Northern Expeditionary soldiers, but watching their heart-wrenching cries, they also seemed to sense their longing for the Ming Dynasty and for home.

This kind of.

Only those comrades-in-arms in the military can truly understand each other's feelings.

"The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who stayed behind to guard the Great Wall."

"Welcome home, heroes of our Northern Expedition that defeated the Yuan Dynasty."

Guo Ying's expression was serious, and despite his advanced age, he let out a roar that echoed in all directions.

The voice fell.

On the Great Wall.

Inside the Great Wall.

Every soldier stationed there shouted in unison, filled with reverence for the heroes and respect for their comrades who had risked their lives for them: "Welcome home, heroes of the Northern Expedition!"

"Welcome home, heroes of the Northern Expedition..."

The combined voices of tens of thousands of soldiers were like rolling thunder, echoing through the heavens and the earth in the northernmost part of China's territory and the northernmost part of the Ming Dynasty.

this moment.

Their voices filled every returning soldier with a sense of anticipation for home.

"This is the military."

"These are the soldiers of our Chinese nation."

Feeling the fervent patriotism emanating from within the Great Wall, Zhu Ying was deeply moved.

Subsequently.

Zhu Ying put down his sword, then took a package from behind his back, held it with both hands, and spoke with a serious and respectful expression.

"Bros."

"Let the fallen brothers go home first!" Zhu Ying shouted, his voice filled with sorrow and a desire to lead his soldiers home.

As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking.

Thousands of soldiers at the front laid down their weapons, placing them on the backs of their horses. Then, each soldier solemnly took out a cloth bundle from their back and carefully held it up, displaying utmost reverence.

These packages!

It is nothing else.

Each package represents the remains of a comrade who went on the Northern Expedition, died fighting for the country, and died for China.

In the northern border region.

Zhu Ying could not bring their bodies back intact; he could only burn them, turning them into skeletons, and bring them back to the Ming Dynasty, taking them home.

Inside each package were the souls of their comrades-in-arms, heroes who died in foreign lands.

Each package contains the spirits of these comrades-in-arms.

The old days.

Zhu Ying had promised every soldier that he would bring them home and would do his best to ensure that every soldier returned home alive. He also guaranteed that if any soldier died in battle in a foreign land, Zhu Ying would bring their heroic souls home with him.

Even Zhu Ying himself.

He had also told his soldiers that if he were to die in battle in the northern frontier, they should bring his remains home for burial.

And today.

That will be the day Zhu Ying fulfills his promise.

Those who are alive, go home.

Those who died in battle, their souls returned home.

"Soul, come back! Soul, come back!"

Zhu Ying shouted loudly, and then, Wu Feng beneath him slowly entered the gate inside the Great Wall.

"The soul is back."

"The soul returns..."

Behind Zhu Ying.

Every soldier shouted with all their might.

Thousands of soldiers, carrying the remains of fallen heroes, gently shook their stirrups, and their warhorses slowly moved towards the Great Wall.

The heroic souls have returned home first.

The surviving soldiers covered the rear.

"Heroic spirits".

Guo Ying stared at this scene, her heart filled with indescribable emotions, but mostly with a sense of sorrow and pity.

Subsequently.

Guo Ying stepped aside, not blocking Zhu Ying's path, and loudly proclaimed, "Welcome back to the home of the heroic souls of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"The soul is back."

"The soul returns..."

Inside and outside the Great Wall.

Every soldier cried out, "May your souls return!"

this moment.

The joy of the great victory was somewhat overshadowed, replaced by an indescribable sorrow.

Zhu Ying's eyes were filled with tears.

Behind him, every soldier had tears in their eyes.

They have returned.

But some soldiers and comrades-in-arms will never return.

They remained forever in a foreign land.

"war."

"Military personnel".

"Comrades-in-arms".

"Perhaps... I understand."

"Perhaps my father sent me to the northern frontier so that I could truly see what it means to protect our country and what it means to be a man of responsibility."

Zhu Quan stared at the soldiers who were gradually approaching the closed gate, and the remains of the heroic souls they were holding in their hands. This was obviously a shock to him.

this moment.

He seemed to understand.

Even Zhu Di.

The same is true at this moment.

How could he not understand the true camaraderie among soldiers?

But he has already done something unforgivable.

……

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(End of this chapter)