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

Chapter 358 Unexpected Movements in the Northern Frontier, War Imminent! Zhu Yunwen Takes the Lead in Killing the Enemy!
Northern Xinjiang, the border of Daning!
"Bros."

"Today is our last day of patrolling. Tomorrow we will return to the military camp and be replaced by other thousand-household battalions."

"Even though it's the last day, we absolutely cannot afford to be careless."

"The borders must not be lost; we are the first sentry of the Ming Dynasty."

Commander Chen rode his horse and shouted loudly to the soldiers behind him.

"Yes."

The soldiers replied in unison.

Even though the daily patrols were very tedious, they were always full of fighting spirit.

This is the fortitude of border guards, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if it's just patrolling, they still bear the responsibility of guarding the land and protecting the homeland.

"I have another piece of good news for you."

"This was revealed to me by Brother Wang Wei, who used to serve His Highness the Crown Prince."

On the patrol route, Chen Baihu suddenly smiled, with a look of joy on his face.

"Hundred households."

"What good news?"

"Is it going to be a pay raise?" an old soldier asked with a smile.

"Hahaha."

Chen Baihu laughed loudly.

"Is it really going to be a pay raise?"

"real or fake?"

“Our pay is already quite good, enough to make our families live a good life. If we raise our pay again, won’t our lives get even better?” Many soldiers looked at Commander Chen excitedly.

"Besides the Imperial Guards of Yingtian, I reckon only our Da Ning Border Army knows this news."

Commander Chen said with great pride.

The border troops of Daning.

In the past, it was not considered the most elite army in the entire Ming Dynasty. However, with the Crown Prince taking command of the army and leading the Da Ning Border Army into the northern frontier, sealing the wolf's lair and destroying the Northern Yuan, it has become the nominal strongest army of the Ming Empire. Therefore, it is also the best in terms of salary, second only to the Imperial Guard.

Moreover, everyone knows that the Da Ning border army was trained by the Crown Prince, and their rank is extraordinary.

Therefore, the Da Ning border army still maintained a certain arrogance towards foreign countries.

The army that sealed the wolf's lair, with an indomitable military spirit.

If there's no arrogance in this, then it's fake.

"It is said."

"This time, our salaries will increase by more than double, at least double."

"In addition, there will be examinations in the army. Each garrison battalion will hold a competition and drill, and the top ten will receive a reward of half a year's salary or even a year's salary."

"These were all personally approved by the Crown Prince."

"It's already being implemented gradually. By the end of this year, our salaries will be more than double what they used to be, or even more," Chen Baihu said with a smile.

"They're actually going to raise salaries."

"Long live His Highness the Crown Prince."

"May the Ming Dynasty last forever."

"Very good……"

The soldiers on patrol cheered excitedly.

There is a saying in later generations: "The Ming army is invincible when its pay is not full, but when its pay is full."

The Ming army and soldiers of today need no further explanation; not only are they fully paid, but their salaries have also reached the highest level in the history of dynasties.

"His Highness the Crown Prince grew up among the common people and was trained in the army. He knows the hardships of soldiers in our Great Ming Dynasty. That is why His Highness the Crown Prince bestows favors upon the soldiers of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"What we can do is to guard the borders of the Ming Dynasty and His Highness the Crown Prince, and prevent foreign invasions."

"This is the best opportunity to repay the Ming Dynasty and His Highness the Crown Prince," Commander Chen said loudly.

"I swear to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death, and I swear to serve His Highness the Crown Prince to the death."

"I swear to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death..."

The hundred soldiers all shouted excitedly.

"Big brother."

Hearing the cheers for his elder brother from those around him, Zhu Yunwen felt a deep and indescribable emotion.

I am proud to have such an elder brother, and now, as a soldier of the Ming Dynasty, I have great respect for my elder brother's policies and salary increases.

Because Zhu Yunwen was also aware of this.

Compared to the bustling Central Plains, guarding this northern frontier involves daily drills and patrols, which is extremely arduous.

The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty deserve a pay rise.

Time passes.

Just as Commander Chen and his troops finished inspecting the border they were responsible for and were preparing to leave...

"Hundred households."

"Something's wrong."

Zhu Yunwen suddenly spoke up, his gaze fixed on the north beyond the border.

"stop."

Commander Chen immediately waved his hand.

He first glanced to the north, but apart from the withered weeds, there seemed to be no other movement.

"Zhu kid."

"What's wrong?" Commander Chen immediately looked at Zhu Yunwen and asked in surprise.

"I have a feeling there are people there, and more than one."

"I just saw it move."

Zhu Yunwen raised his hand and pointed to a spot to the north, speaking with a serious expression.

"Could it be the wind blowing it?" Chen Baihu asked.

“Absolutely not.” Zhu Yunwen shook his head and said with absolute certainty, “There is definitely someone there.”

Before receiving special training from Wang Wei at the Crown Prince's residence, Zhu Yunwen might not have possessed such keen eyesight and would not have been able to see the distance of fifty or sixty feet. However, after Wang Wei's training, not only did his strength increase significantly, but after consuming some pills bestowed by his elder brother, his eyesight also improved considerably.

Looking at Zhu Yunwen's serious and determined expression.

Chen Baihu pondered for a moment.

"Brothers."

"The border must not be in danger, and we must not allow foreign tribes to take advantage of it."

"Even if it's just a coincidence, it must be treated with caution."

"Change to attack formation! Veterans in front, follow me! New recruits behind, take out your crossbows and be on guard!" Commander Chen shouted.

"Yes."

The soldiers also became alert.

Even though the northern border had been peaceful for more than two years, most of them had personally experienced the Northern Expedition and knew the cruelty of the northern frontier.

Even under peace, they always remembered what their general said when he left Da Ning: always be wary of the northern barbarians unless they are completely eradicated.

Followed.

"Zhu kid."

"You follow behind me and give me directions."

Commander Chen said to Zhu Yunwen beside him, then, with his right hand holding his sword, he pushed off with both legs, and his warhorse crossed the border and headed north.

"Yes."

Zhu Yunwen, also tense, gripped his sword tightly and followed closely.

The hundred border soldiers also became more cautious.

Guided by Zhu Yunwen, they gradually moved northward.

Just a few dozen breaths.

The location of the Hundred-Household Camp was only a few feet away from the spot Zhu Yunwen pointed out.

It's also at this time!
From within those several feet of weeds.

Many people were clearly visible lying in the weeds, and there were many holes in the ground.

"Tatars."

Chen Baihu's expression changed, and he hurriedly shouted.

But at the moment.

These Tartars hiding in the shadows already knew they had been discovered.

"kill!"

A loud shout rang out across the grassland.

Follow closely.

Dozens of Tartars suddenly stood up, raised their crossbows, and fired at the centurion soldiers who were exploring in front of them.

Then he drew his sword and charged towards the Ming soldiers.

Under random arrows.

Many soldiers at the front, alerted by Chen Baihu's shouts and already on guard, immediately swung their swords to parry, protecting their heads and necks from fatal wounds. At least they were wearing armor, which ordinary crossbow bolts could not penetrate completely.

Seeing the Tartars take action, Commander Chen shouted coldly, "Surround and kill them!"

Suddenly!

The hundred soldiers immediately adopted an encirclement and attack formation.

"Damn Tartars."

"You delivered this to our doorstep."

"Bros."

"It's been a long time since I've received any military merits. Killing one enemy soldier is worth half a tael of silver."

"kill!"

Chen Baihu laughed loudly and shouted.

"Follow the centurion."

"kill."

The Ming soldiers, looking at these Tartars, felt no fear; on the contrary, they were extremely excited. Back then...

Their general established a rule within the Da Ning border army, a rule unique to the Da Ning border army: half a tael of silver would be awarded for each enemy killed; the more enemies killed, the more silver one would earn, with no upper limit.

This sum of money was also decided and allocated by their general.

Followed.

One hundred Ming soldiers immediately formed an encirclement and attack formation.

They began slaughtering the Tartars before them.

Eight or nine out of ten of the centurions were veterans who had experienced countless bloody battles, so dealing with these few dozen Tartars was a piece of cake.

One side charged with knives, while the other shot with crossbows.

They cooperated very well.

in a blink.

Dozens of corpses lay on the ground.

"Leave one or two alive, and break their arms and legs."

At the end of the battle, Commander Chen shouted.

finally.

Inside the encirclement, besides the corpses scattered on the ground, there were several Tartars lying on the ground struggling.

"Hundred households."

"You don't need to say anything, you've got your tongue still hanging in the air."

Several veterans said with a smile.

"Anyone hurt?"

Commander Chen glanced at the soldiers around him and asked with concern.

"Forty or fifty Tartars think they can hurt us?"

"If I get injured, I won't be able to see the general."

"Yes."

"With our armor on, we can't be penetrated by those light crossbows of the Tartars."

The soldiers burst into laughter.

Looking at the soldiers, not one was injured, nor was anyone killed in action.

The enemy numbered only forty or fifty men, less than half the strength of their own forces. Moreover, none of them wore armor, and their weapons were light crossbows and bows, indicating that they were traveling light.

And then.

Even if they didn't travel light, they still couldn't compete with the Ming Dynasty in terms of armor and weaponry.

The Tartars of today.

Facing the Ming Dynasty is like an ant facing an elephant.

They're not even on the same level.

Seeing that no one was injured, Commander Chen was relieved. He then turned to Zhu Yunwen and asked with a smile, "Young Zhu, are you alright?"

"Nothing happened under the tactic," Zhu Yunwen replied immediately, suppressing the churning in his chest.

He just killed three Tartars with his sword; this was his first time killing an enemy.

"You're a good kid."

"He killed three enemies on his first battle."

"I'll give you credit for this," Chen Baihu laughed loudly.

Subsequently.

Turn over and dismount.

He walked up to several struggling and injured Tartars.

"I ask, you answer."

"A good answer means you can live."

Commander Chen held his knife to the neck of a Tartar.

“Kill me, I will never speak!” The Tartar roared, though terrified.

But his words trailed off.

Without any hesitation, Commander Chen swung his sword down.

There was a click.

Heads fell to the ground.

Blood was spilled all over the ground.

Chen Baihu didn't even flinch, and looked at the remaining three Tartars.

"Whoever is willing to speak can live," Chen Baihu said coldly.

Looking at the corpse of his companion beside him.

The three Tartars were truly terrified, trembling all over.

“I…I’ll talk.”

One of the Tartars struggled to speak.

"very good."

Chen Baihu nodded, then looked at the other two who hadn't spoken: "Then these two don't need to live."

"Wu Yi, Chen Er."

"kill."

Commander Chen immediately summoned two new recruits.

"Yes."

Two new recruits walked over with knives in hand. Seeing the two Tartars waiting to be slaughtered, they struggled internally but still raised their knives and slashed them down.

Two sharp cracking sounds.

Two more Tartar heads rolled.

After killing two Tartars.

The two recruits felt nauseous and ran to the side to vomit.

The veterans watched calmly, saying nothing.

Once you're on the battlefield, this is something you'll inevitably have to go through.

"Why move to the border of my Great Ming Dynasty?"

Chen Baihu looked at the last remaining person and asked directly.

"Acting on orders...Acting on orders."

"By order of the clan chief, we have infiltrated the northern border of the Ming Dynasty, dispersed within its territory, and await an opportune moment," the last remaining Tartar soldier replied in a trembling voice.

"How many of your men have infiltrated the border?" Chen Baihu asked again.

“Several…several thousand people,” the Tartar soldier replied in a trembling voice.

"There are actually several thousand people?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Baihu's expression completely changed.

If it were only a few dozen or a hundred people, the problem might not be too big, but with several thousand people, the problem is really big.

The northern frontier enjoyed peace and tranquility for more than two years. Although the Northern Yuan dynasty was destroyed, it had already split into several tribes, much like the Warring States period of the past, which were now divided and separated.

same.

The Jianzhou Tartars were still subordinate to one of the tribes.

It wasn't just Jianzhou.

In the northeastern part of the Ming Dynasty's territory, there were not only the Jianzhou Tartars, but also many other Tartar tribes, which had already become subordinate to the former Northern Yuan.

now.

It should be called Tatar.

"We must report this."

"It seems the Yuan people are about to make another move and are plotting against our Great Ming." Commander Chen's expression was somewhat solemn.

A scale of several thousand people.

Hiding on the border of the Ming Dynasty is no small matter; it is a major one.

Perhaps it will be just like the Liaodong War of the past.

In order to deal with the Ming Dynasty, the Northern Yuan ordered Jianzhou and some small tribes to act as its henchmen, infiltrate the Ming Dynasty first, and wait for an opportunity to strike.

The situation here seems to be similar to that of that year.

"get out."

Seeing that the Tartar soldier had confessed, Commander Chen waved his hand, and the surrounding Ming soldiers all retreated.

The Tartar soldier glanced at it in horror, clutched his chest wound, and quickly fled north.

only.

He escaped more than ten meters away.

Commander Chen gave a wink to the soldiers beside him.

Several soldiers raised their crossbows, aimed them at the Tartar soldier, and pulled the triggers.

Shhhhhh.

The crossbow bolt killed the last Tartar soldier instantly.

Obvious.

Commander Chen had no intention of leaving any survivors.

Zhu Yunwen, who was standing to the side, was also shocked when he saw this. He seemed not to understand why he had said he would let him go, but then killed him.

"Boy."

"This is the battlefield."

"On the battlefield, there is no right or wrong, only life and death."

"If you let him go today, he won't let you go on the battlefield in the future." Seeing Zhu Yunwen's astonished look, Commander Chen patted him on the shoulder and earnestly warned him.

These were all learned through real bloodshed on the battlefields of Liaodong and the northern frontier.

Countless soldiers lost their lives because of their own pity.

……

(End of this chapter)