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

Chapter 252 Summoning Zhu Ying, Zhu Yuanzhang's earnest words!

For Zhu Yuanzhang.

Tomorrow's summons will be different from any previous summons.

Zhu Ying was summoned in the past for official business, because he was an outstanding minister.

But this summons was completely different.

Zhu Yuanzhang was now almost certain that Zhu Ying was his eldest grandson.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's mind remained unsettled for a long time.

"May I ask Your Majesty, will the Marquis of Champion be summoned early tomorrow morning, or closer to noon?" Yun Qi asked respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said, "Let's have a meal with him around noon."

"This old servant understands." Yun Qi respectfully accepted the order, then said with concern, "Your Majesty, please rest well. This old servant will take his leave now."

"Go."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and waved his hand.

Yun Qi respectfully withdrew.

"So many years."

"Maybe I can finally get a good night's sleep."

"Xiongying, our Xiongying is back." Zhu Yuanzhang lay on the bed, his face showing excitement.

Filled with this excitement, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into a deep sleep.

……

The Marquis of Champion's Residence!

It's quiet.

It's still the festive season, so naturally no one comes to bother us.

On the martial arts field.

Zhu Ying, carrying a bow, shot an arrow from a hundred paces away with a bang, hitting the bullseye of the target instantly.

"it is good."

"As expected of our lord."

"Divine Archery Technique".

"shoot with great precision."

“Then you are wrong. Our lord is not just good at shooting an arrow from a hundred paces, but from hundreds of paces.”

As Zhu Ying's arrow fell, cheers immediately erupted from the surrounding area.

Return to your household!

There was no war.

But the daily training continues.

The same was true for the guards.

"Bros."

"I'll find an opportunity to take you hunting, otherwise it's too boring to stay cooped up in the mansion all the time."

Zhu Ying placed the bow on the bow rack and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is wise."

The surrounding guards shouted excitedly.

From Zhu Ying to these personal guards, each of them was used to galloping across the battlefield. Although Yingtian was prosperous, they were used to a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife. Too much comfort was indeed not like the battlefield.

"correct."

"Liu Lei."

Zhu Ying shouted loudly.

"exist."

Liu Lei walked over quickly.

"Brothers who want to go back to their hometown to visit relatives are all permitted to do so, and they can go back in turns."

"Two thousand personal guards, one hundred of them will be enough to keep watch at the manor," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"Lord."

"Wouldn't leaving behind a hundred personal guards be too few?" Liu Lei asked hesitantly.

"Leaving a hundred is already too many. In this Yingtian City, what notorious bandit could possibly stop my hundred personal guards?" Zhu Ying chuckled lightly.

With two thousand personal guards.

Said without politeness.

Zhu Ying could even lead them to storm the palace.

Because each of the guards is a master fighter capable of taking on ten men at once, and they have all seen blood on the battlefield; they are not just ordinary soldiers.

"That's true." Liu Lei thought about it and nodded with a smile.

At this moment!

"Report."

"Reporting to the Lord."

"A person claiming to be an imperial envoy has arrived outside the mansion, saying he has come with an imperial edict," a guard rushed up to Zhu Ying and reported.

"An angel? A decree?"

Zhu Ying was taken aback, somewhat confused.

It's a holiday season now, so why is something happening in the palace?

However, Zhu Ying did not think much of it and immediately got up and walked towards the front hall.

Inside the hall!

A eunuch was already waiting.

Upon seeing Zhu Ying arrive, the eunuch immediately stepped forward and respectfully said, "Lord Champion, by order of the Emperor, we invite you to the palace."

"What brings Your Majesty here?" Zhu Ying asked.

"This, this servant does not know either."

"You'll know once the Marquis of Champion enters the palace for an audience," the eunuch said respectfully.

"it is good."

Zhu Ying nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Inside the palace!
With the Lunar New Year approaching, the palace remains heavily guarded.

Imperial guards patrolled everywhere.

However, with a carriage specially sent by the palace to pick them up, they naturally had no obstacles along the way and soon arrived in front of the Wenyuan Pavilion!
"Master Hou."

"We've arrived. Please alight from the carriage," the eunuch called out respectfully from outside the carriage.

echoed.

Zhu Ying lifted the curtain and slowly stepped down from the carriage.

However, he still looked thoughtful, as Zhu Ying really didn't know what was going on with Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden summons.

"Ideally, there would be a war, so I could continue leading troops into battle," Zhu Ying thought to himself with anticipation.

For Zhu Ying...

This is undoubtedly the best idea.

Although Yingtian was a good place, he was getting tired of it.

but.

Now that the Northern Yuan has been established, there shouldn't be any war in the north.

Except for Goryeo.

With this expectation, Zhu Ying slowly walked into the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

In the main hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat down at his desk and began reviewing memorials.

"emperor."

"The Marquis of Champion has arrived."

Yun Qi, who was serving nearby, immediately spoke up to remind him.

Hear the sound!

A look of joy flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, and he immediately looked up to see Zhu Ying walking slowly into the main hall.

"Yongying."

"Our Heroic Warriors."

Seeing Zhu Ying again felt like an eternity to Zhu Yuanzhang, and countless emotions welled up in his heart.

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's watchful gaze.

Zhu Ying walked slowly to the center of the main hall, then bowed deeply and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

This sound.

This brought Zhu Yuanzhang back to his senses, and he smiled and raised his hand, saying, "No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Ying thanked him, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a hint of doubt. "Yunqi, please take a seat," Zhu Yuanzhang said immediately, looking at Yunqi beside him.

"Yes."

Yun Qi immediately picked up a chair from the side and placed it behind Zhu Ying.

"What are you doing standing still?"

"Sit down."

Seeing that Zhu Ying was still standing, Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

His attitude and tone were much gentler than before.

"Why does Old Zhu seem like a completely different person?"

"Their attitude was even better than when I returned in triumph."

From the moment he entered the hall, and now to the gentle way he was invited to sit down, Zhu Ying felt that Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude was much gentler than when he held a banquet in this hall that day.

This made Zhu Ying wonder if something good was really going to happen.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Zhu Ying said, and sat down.

However, their gazes still fell upon Zhu Yuanzhang.

"What important matter has Your Majesty summoned us for today?" Zhu Ying asked.

"It's not a major matter, but there is a small one," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his tone gentle.

"Please tell me, Your Majesty, and I will see if I can be of any help," Zhu Ying continued.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and wasn't in a hurry at all: "Wait a minute, besides summoning you, we've also summoned the Crown Prince. This matter still needs the Crown Prince to make a decision together."

of course.

What was supposedly a trivial matter was actually just a pretext for Zhu Yuanzhang to meet with Zhu Ying.

Before he knew that Zhu Ying was his grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang valued Zhu Ying, but he was ultimately an outsider, and Zhu Biao was the one he valued the most. So Zhu Yuanzhang just went with the flow. But now it's different. Zhu Ying is his eldest grandson, Xiong Ying.

That attitude, and even how they will treat Zhu Ying in the future, will be completely different.

"Ok."

Seeing this, Zhu Ying did not ask any more questions for the time being and sat in the chair to wait.

But Zhu Yuanzhang, with a gentle smile on his face, was not idle. Instead, he looked at Zhu Ying and said, "You've been in Yingtian for some time now. How have you been?"

"To be honest, Your Majesty."

"Yingtian is indeed much more prosperous than Daning, but I have been in the army for many years and have become accustomed to military life. Now that I am free from war, I am not used to it."

"After the New Year, I'm thinking of returning to Daning to train my troops," Zhu Ying replied honestly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Listen to this.

Zhu Yuanzhang was getting a little anxious.

His eldest grandson was still alive, and he had finally confirmed that Zhu Ying was the one.

Since he had not yet found evidence or the truth about what happened back then, how could Zhu Yuanzhang let Zhu Ying leave?

"You've worked hard these past few years."

"Now that the Northern Yuan is pacified and their emperor has been captured and brought back by you, there are no immediate threats to the northern frontier. You should rest and recuperate in Yingtian for a while," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his words revealing concern, but also implying that Zhu Ying would not be allowed to leave Yingtian in the short term.

Hear this!

Zhu Ying also looked disappointed.

"Zhu Ying."

"We've heard about your exploits on the battlefield," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, but his expression gradually turned serious.

"I wonder what event Your Majesty is referring to?" Zhu Ying asked in surprise.

"On the battlefield, in every major battle, you are always at the forefront of the charge."

"In the battles of defending the city, whenever the enemy attacked, you were always the first to stand guard," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

In this regard.

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "Indeed, this is my battle strategy, and I don't think any general in the army would dare to learn it at present."

But at the moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang's smile vanished, replaced by a very serious expression.

Seeing him like this, Zhu Ying felt a pang of unease.

Although Zhu Ying knew very well that he had no reason to fear Zhu Yuanzhang, after all, his strength was enough to make him fearless.

But somehow.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's serious expression, he felt inexplicably flustered, and even had an urge to turn around and run away.

"There's no reason?"

Why should I be afraid of this old Zhu?

"And why did you instinctively want to run away?"

Zhu Yingyu's own reaction was also quite strange.

"Zhu Ying."

"We'll start talking about you when you come back in triumph."

"Now that there are no outsiders around, let me tell you all about it."

"When you were a common soldier, it was your duty to charge into battle and kill the enemy. But once you are assigned to a garrison, it is your duty to command your troops."

"But after you became a garrison commander, you were always at the forefront of the garrison battalion. After you became a deputy commander, you were always at the forefront of the deputy commander battalion. Later, when you became a deputy commander and then a garrison commander, you were still the same, always at the forefront."

"You really don't value your life at all, do you?" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a tone of reproach and blame.

but.

What can also be clearly heard is Zhu Yuanzhang's concern for Zhu Ying.

before.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Zhu Ying had been at the forefront of the battle, he couldn't say it directly. He would leave such words of concern and care to his crown prince, Zhu Biao. But now that he knew Zhu Ying was very likely his grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but lecture him.

If something happens because of charging to the front, that would be a big deal.

Upon arriving, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately lectured Zhu Ying, leaving him somewhat embarrassed and unsure how to respond.

after all.

After all.

Indeed, he was the only one who implemented this tactic; apart from him, no other general in the entire Ming Dynasty led troops in this way.

but.

Thanks to Zhu Ying's instigation, the entire Da Ning border army is now like Zhu Ying. Apart from those Zhu Ying requested to lead the troops, all the generals above the rank of deputy commander are extremely fanatical. They do not reside in the rear guard, but instead, like Zhu Ying, occupy the forefront of their respective armies.

Today, the image of generals charging ahead has almost become a benchmark for the Daning border army.

"We know."

"You are known in the army as a warrior capable of defeating a thousand men, and are even said to have the strength and courage of the former Hegemon of Western Chu. Therefore, you are confident in your strength and courage, so you charge ahead and believe that no enemy can hurt you."

"But haven't you ever thought about how swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield?"

"The Hegemon-King of Western Chu was indeed exceptionally brave and strong, but didn't he still die at the Wujiang River in the end?"

"You're a fearless guy, aren't you?"

"Today we're going to give you a good talking-to. Although what I'm about to say might be a bit harsh, you have to listen to me. If you ever lead troops into battle again, you're not allowed to charge ahead. As the Commander-in-Chief, you're in charge of 100,000 troops. Your duty is to command, not to charge ahead like a common soldier." Zhu Yuanzhang said sternly, continuing his lecture to Zhu Ying, and finally gave him a strict order: Zhu Ying must never charge ahead again.

Listen to this.

Zhu Ying also looked quite helpless, seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's serious expression and his constant lecturing.

Zhu Ying felt a strong urge to turn around and run away.

but.

now.

Zhu Ying could only nod: "Your Majesty's teachings I have remembered. When I go to the battlefield again in the future, I will strictly follow them and will never personally go into battle again."

"That's good." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, very satisfied with Zhu Ying's attitude.

Subsequently.

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone softened, and he said with a smile, "You are the champion marquis of our great Ming Dynasty, the hero who sealed the wolf's lair."

"Your life is the greatest stability for our Great Ming Dynasty, and the greatest deterrent to foreign tribes."

"so."

"We want you to live, to live to be a hundred years old."

"Do you understand?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Ying, his eyes revealing words he had never finished saying to his grandson.

"Then let His Majesty's words be auspicious."

"I will certainly live to be a hundred years old, no, I would prefer to live forever," Zhu Ying replied with a smile.

Hearing the words "immortality".

Zhu Yuanzhang thought Zhu Ying was joking, so he laughed and said, "You little rascal, you're talking nonsense. Immortality? Who can live forever?"

Zhu Ying smiled but remained silent.

Just because others don't have a chance doesn't mean he doesn't have a chance.

Now he has lived for hundreds of years, spanning from this era to the modern era. If he were to establish a nation, he would bring the world into the technological age ahead of schedule.

……

(End of this chapter)