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

Chapter 207 Zhu Yuanzhang's Shock! Zhu Ying Seals the Wolf's Lair!!

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Guo Ying's face also turned ugly.

"If that's really the case."

"That must mean that someone in our army's upper echelons leaked the information to the Northern Yuan."

“A vicious and wicked person, disloyal and unjust, a traitor who colludes with foreign tribes.”

Guo Ying clenched her fists, her face also showing anger.

Obviously.

From Chen Heng's words, how could Guo Ying not understand the consequences of leaking military secrets?

If Zhu Ying hadn't carefully commanded his troops and avoided the Yuan army's ambush, they might have faced a complete annihilation.

Even just thinking about it made Guo Ying feel a sense of lingering fear.

If the defeat was indeed due to the leak of military secrets, then he, as the general, would be held responsible.

"Champion Marquis."

"I assure you that once this matter is returned to Yingtian, I will personally report it to the Emperor and request that he send the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate."

"We must find this traitor." Guo Ying turned to look at Zhu Ying and said solemnly.

"General, there's no need to overthink it."

"This disloyal, unjust, despicable, and shameless traitor is nothing but a petty person and not worth worrying about."

"They are willing to betray their country for their own selfish gain, harm their own army, and bring disaster to their compatriots!"

"This kind of person will definitely be despised by everyone in the world."

“No matter how high a position this person holds in the future, he is destined to live a life of unease,” Zhu Ying said calmly, with a hint of sarcasm.

Obviously.

These words are a veiled attack.

No matter how harsh the insults were, Zhu Di could only endure them.

Moreover, everything Zhu Ying said was completely true.

"The Marquis of Champion is right."

"Such people are disloyal, unjust, and have forgotten their ancestors; they are truly shameful."

“Even if we don’t catch them now, we’ll definitely find them later,” Zhu Quan immediately echoed, his expression equally full of contempt.

"What the general said is absolutely true."

"If this kind of person is caught, he must be torn to pieces."

"..."

Zhu Ying's generals also expressed their mockery and anger.

As the instigator, Zhu Di, facing the righteous indignation of those around him, outwardly maintained a cold face, but inwardly he was struggling.

Obviously.

Every word spoken by the people around him was particularly grating to Zhu Di.

His every move was invisible to others, yet it could not escape Zhu Ying's spiritual perception.

"He must be feeling very uneasy right now."

"We have to keep him awake."

Zhu Ying sneered inwardly.

Subsequently.

Their gaze fell upon Zhu Di.

"His Royal Highness King Yan."

"What do you think of this traitorous villain?" Zhu Ying asked casually.

Upon hearing Zhu Ying's voice.

Zhu Di was slightly taken aback, but quickly calmed down. He then put on an indignant expression and said fiercely, "This man truly deserves to die!"

“Not only should he die, but he should also be despised by countless people of the Ming Dynasty.” Zhu Ying immediately added, but his gaze remained fixed on Zhu Di, as if waiting for the latter to respond.

Facing Zhu Ying's gaze.

Zhu Di had no other choice but to nod immediately: "You're right."

"His Royal Highness King Yan."

"Heroes see the same thing."

"This northern expedition has succeeded, and we don't know when we will meet again. I would like to offer a toast to the Prince of Yan." Zhu Ying laughed loudly and raised his wine bowl to Zhu Di.

"A toast to the Marquis of Champion." Zhu Di, suppressing the unease in his heart, raised his wine bowl in return.

See this.

Zhu Ying sneered inwardly: "Although I can't find any evidence that you're colluding with the enemy, it's enough to annoy you this time."

"There will always be opportunities in the future."

The banquet continues.

Let's leave aside for now the matter of collusion with the enemy that occurred in the northern border region.

After three rounds of drinking.

"General."

"This northern expedition has been successful. I wonder what the next step should be? Should I lead the army back to our territory, or what?"

Zhu Ying looked at Guo Ying and asked.

Emperor Yuan has already been captured.

And winter is approaching.

The heavy snow will soon cover the entire grassland and desert.

With the capture of the Yuan emperor, Zhu Ying brought back almost all of the Northern Yuan ministers.

A power vacuum.

The Northern Yuan dynasty existed in name only.

Chaos is inevitable in the northern desert, as the region descends into a power struggle.

Just like in history, the Northern Yuan will be divided into three tribes and separate again.

and.

After this Northern Expedition, the Northern Yuan suffered heavy losses. It may take several years to stabilize the situation on the grasslands, and it will inevitably fall into conflict.

Under these circumstances.

Naturally, the army could no longer remain stationed in the northern frontier.

"His Majesty has already issued an edict."

"If the Northern Expedition succeeds."

"If we really capture Emperor Yuan, we should first arrange for some soldiers to escort him to Yingtian Prefecture."

"Except."

"The various armies of the Northern Expedition returned to their respective garrisons."

"Especially the border troops of Da Ning, the Emperor has given them special instructions." Guo Ying smiled at Zhu Ying, naturally not hiding anything.

"What decree does His Majesty have to deliver?" Zhu Ying asked immediately.

He is still waiting to reunite with his wife and children.

"The Emperor decreed that the Marquis of Champion should lead the border troops of Daning back to Daning, escort the Prince of Ning back to Daning to assume his fief, and after settling the border troops of Daning, go to Yingtian to pay homage."

"Champion Marquis."

"congratulations."

"This time, when I go to Yingtian for an audience, I will surely be richly rewarded and bestowed with a great title," Guo Ying said with a smile.

"That general."

"In the future, will the guards under the command of my Da Ning Prefecture be the Da Ning Guard or the Huizhou Guard?"

Zhu Quan looked at Guo Ying with anticipation and asked.

He was enfeoffed in Daning Prefecture.

In the future, one of the garrison troops will naturally be placed under Zhu Quan's command.

Having witnessed the strength of the Daming Border Army, Zhu Quan naturally longed to control it, believing that by guarding Daming in the future, he could ensure that foreign enemies in the northern border would have no chance.

Foreigners dare to come.

The border troops of Daning can annihilate them.

"The Emperor did not give any instructions on this matter."

"However, once the Marquis of Champion returns to Yingtian, His Majesty will surely make arrangements for this matter," Guo Ying said with a smile.

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Zhu Quan nodded with some disappointment: "In that case, I understand."

"This northern expedition has captured so many cities from the Northern Yuan. I wonder if they should be incorporated into the territory of Beiping Prefecture, or what?" Zhu Di asked at this moment.

Obviously.

These cities within the Great Wall of the Northern Yuan were not small, roughly the size of half of Beiping Prefecture. If they were placed under the jurisdiction of Beiping Prefecture, Zhu Di's vassal state would increase, and his future military strength might also need to be expanded.

"These cities have been initially established."

“We have our own troops stationed here.”

"However, the specific division of these cities and territories still needs to be decided by the Emperor and the Crown Prince."

"Perhaps it will be handed over to the Prince of Yan, but perhaps these territories will be divided up. We still need to wait for the Emperor's decree," Guo Ying said in a deep voice.

Zhu Di nodded knowingly: "I understand."

"All right."

"Today is not only a celebration banquet, but also a reward banquet."

"Stop talking about military and political affairs, let's eat meat, drink wine, and not leave until we're drunk."

"I will make arrangements once I sober up," Guo Ying said with a hearty laugh.

He raised his wine bowl and drank heartily.

It was clear that Guo Ying had also been holding back from drinking for a long time.

……

Ying Tianfu!
The capital of the Ming Dynasty, Yingtian City!

as always.

People streamed into the city through the city gates. In this important capital city, everything was in perfect order.

And this time!
Tread.

Tapping.

The sound of footsteps echoed outside the city.

A dozen or so cavalrymen with command flags on their backs were seen rapidly approaching the capital.

"Good news from the northern frontier."

"Scatter immediately."

"Good news from the northern frontier."

"Clear the way quickly..."

The lead cavalry captain, holding a command flag, roared loudly, sounding extremely anxious.

The numerous messengers behind him were equally anxious.

Hear the sound.

The officers on duty at the city gate immediately took action.

"Open the side door immediately."

"Move the barricades and open the passage."

The guard shouted loudly.

His numerous soldiers immediately began to move, removing the barricades, clearing a path, and then lining up on both sides.

As the messenger approached rapidly, he charged directly into the city without any hindrance.

They marched along the official road, heading straight for the imperial palace.

The urgent report was received, and soldiers rushed into the city.

This naturally attracted the attention of countless people both inside and outside the city.

"Another great victory in the northern frontier?"

"Hasn't the Yuan capital already been captured by our Ming Dynasty's Northern Expeditionary Army?"

"Yes."

"Last time, the imperial court issued an imperial edict announcing that General Zhu Ying, the Marquis of Champion, was the first to break through the capital of the Northern Yuan and inflict a great defeat on the Northern Yuan. Could it be that after the last breakthrough, our Northern Expeditionary Army has not yet withdrawn?"

"It must be."

"Although the Yuan capital has fallen, that dog emperor of the Northern Yuan has fled to the northern grasslands. If we do not deal with this Northern Yuan emperor, the threat to the northern border of our Great Ming will still exist. This is naturally unacceptable. Therefore, His Majesty will definitely issue an order to continue the northern expedition."

"Yes."

I think so too.

"The northern frontier is not like the area within the Great Wall; it is vast and boundless. Once the army enters it, there is a high chance of getting lost. Our northern expeditionary force will be extremely dangerous as it ventures deep into the northern frontier."

"This time, we have achieved another great victory in the Northern Expedition, and the scale of our return is even larger than the last one. Could it be that our Northern Expeditionary Army has completely crushed the Northern Yuan?"

"It's possible. Maybe even Emperor Yuan has been captured."

"Haha, if that's really the case, then it would be a truly great victory."

"..."

As the messengers rushed into Yingtian City, it naturally sparked much discussion among the people.

Within the capital city, right under the emperor's nose.

Naturally, people pay close attention to such matters.

Moreover, it is related to the Ming Dynasty's greatest enemy, so naturally it is of concern to every citizen of the Ming Dynasty.

If the Northern Yuan were truly destroyed, that would be an absolutely fantastic thing.

The urgent report was sent that the troops entered the city and proceeded unimpeded all the way to the palace!

Fengtian Hall!

The court meeting is in progress.

This great victory in the Northern Expedition certainly came at the right time.

"Report."

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"The news of victory in the northern frontier arrived via urgent dispatches from the northern frontier."

"They have now entered the palace."

Guo Zhen entered the hall and excitedly began his report.

Hear the sound!

All the ministers in the hall focused their attention on Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne and Zhu Biao on the steps, their eyes wide with anticipation.

Good news from northern Xinjiang!

The word "swift" says it all.

"Quickly... quickly announce it."

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly waved his hand and shouted, his old face full of urgency.

For this good news.

News from northern Xinjiang.

He waits every day.

Although it didn't put him to the point of losing sleep, it still caused Zhu Yuanzhang great anxiety. He felt uneasy if he didn't receive good news from the northern frontier in a single day.

Now, the wait is finally over.

What made Zhu Yuanzhang even more relieved was that this time, the news that came back was not an urgent report, but a report of victory.

This demonstrates that significant and positive results have been achieved in the northern frontier.

"Father, don't be anxious."

"The messenger has already entered the palace and will arrive soon," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"kindness."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly, his face filled with anticipation.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eagerness.

Zhu Biao naturally felt the same way.

How could he not understand?

soon.

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

Three messengers, one in front and one behind, quickly ran into the Fengtian Hall.

Upon entering the hall, he immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects and wish Your Majesty a long life, a long life, a long life."

The three messengers knelt down and shouted in unison.

All eyes of the court officials were fixed on the three messengers who rushed to deliver the urgent message.

The leader held an unopened letter of victory.

The two behind him were holding two boxes.

"Rise quickly."

"Tell me quickly, what's going on in northern Xinjiang?"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately raised his hand and asked eagerly.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"A great victory in the northern frontier."

"My...my Northern Expeditionary Army has won a great victory."

"This is a report of victory written by the General himself. Your Majesty, please take a look."

The leading soldier, who had been urgently reporting, looked up and excitedly reported.

It seemed to be the first time the messenger had been to the Fengtian Hall, so his voice trembled and he could barely speak clearly.

See this.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not let the messenger continue speaking, but immediately waved his hand.

Yun Qi, who was serving nearby, immediately strode into the hall and quickly presented the good news to Zhu Yuanzhang.

After receiving this good news...

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't wait to open it, his eyes widening as he took a closer look.

Just a glance.

When he saw the second sentence, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and he even stood up abruptly from his dragon throne.

See this scene.

All eyes of the court officials instantly turned to Zhu Yuanzhang, filled with astonishment.

"Just how significant is this victory? Even the Emperor was astonished!"

"I feel like I've only ever seen this scene before, during the great victory at Hongdu."

"For so many years, since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has never been so surprised."

"Could it be that Emperor Yuan has been captured?"

All the officials in the court began to speculate, and every minister became curious.

Zhu Biao, who was standing on the steps, was no exception.

The court officials all knew Zhu Yuanzhang well, and were aware of his composure and authority. What could surprise him so much must have been a truly great victory, something of great importance.

Zhu Biao, his own son, needs no further explanation.

If it weren't for the watchful eyes of the entire court, Zhu Biao would have been eager to observe the scene, even wishing he could walk directly to the dragon throne and watch with Zhu Yuanzhang.

But now!
Although the court officials were surprised, if they had seen it, they might have been as shocked as Zhu Yuanzhang, or even more so.

Because after opening the good news.

Zhu Yuanzhang then saw the second sentence.

"General Zhu Ying, the Marquis of Champion, broke through the Northern Yuan royal court, captured the Yuan emperor, and made the great achievement of sealing the wolf's lair!"

this sentence.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang uneasy.

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(End of this chapter)