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

Chapter 361 Zhu Ying: This battle will decide the fate of the world!

"We, your humble servants, swear to follow His Highness the Crown Prince to the death."

Upon hearing Zhu Ying's order, all the generals echoed in unison.

The Ming Dynasty enjoyed nearly three years of peace.

It appears peaceful.

But for these military commanders, it was nothing short of torture. The battlefield and military achievements were what they wanted.

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

"Your Highness."

"Border scouts report."

"The Yuan Tatar tribe has launched a large-scale military campaign and is now driving troops toward the border of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Based on an estimate."

"The Yuan army numbered no less than 300,000, or even more."

A group of scouts quickly rode over and reported to the military camp.

"Report."

"Your Highness."

“A large number of troops have been gathered in the area where the Jianzhou Tartar tribes are located.”

"According to intelligence reports from our spies in the northern frontier, not only the Jianzhou tribe, but also the western and eastern Hai tribes have assembled a large army, with a force exceeding 200,000."

"Now we march towards Liaodong, the direction of our Great Ming Dynasty."

At that moment, another urgent report arrived.

"They are attacking my Daning Prefecture on one hand and my Liaodong on the other."

"Divide into two groups."

"The Yuan people still used this old-fashioned tactic of dividing their forces to attack."

Upon hearing these two reports, Zhu Ying smiled faintly, showing little panic whatsoever.

"Your Highness."

“My main force is currently in Daming, and there are only 50,000 troops stationed in Liaodong. I’m afraid we’re short of manpower,” Lan Yu said.

"nothing."

Zhu Yingyi raised his hand with a faint smile: "When I received news of the Tartars' unusual movements, I had already thought of the Tartars joining forces with the Tartars and preparing to divide our forces."

"I have already ordered the Ministry of War to transfer 100,000 troops from the surrounding prefectures of Shandong to the north for defense."

"Although they are not the main fighting force, their defense is not a concern."

“As long as we defeat the Tatars, these three Tatar tribes are nothing.”

If it were a few years ago...

To fight the Ming Dynasty in terms of military strength and attrition.

Perhaps the Ming Dynasty is also struggling to cope, but now, the national treasury is full and the money is plentiful.

The official roads were connected by concrete.

The strength of the Ming Dynasty was no longer what it used to be.

"What His Highness said is absolutely true."

"The strength of our Great Ming Dynasty today is vastly different from what it was back then."

"Let alone one Tatar and these three Tatar tribes, even if the Northern Yuan had not yet collapsed, my Great Ming could have wiped them out again," Xu Huizu said confidently.

"The whole army obeys the order."

"Following the Lonely One northward, we met the Tatars at the border city."

"I will decide the fate of the world in one battle!" Zhu Yingwei roared.

"We swear to follow Your Highness to the death!" the ministers shouted in unison.

This battle.

Unlike the Northern Expedition of the past.

During the Northern Expedition, the Ming Dynasty was the aggressor.

After capturing the cities of the Northern Yuan in the northern border region of the Ming Dynasty, they fled north in disarray, and the Ming Dynasty was in pursuit.

And this time.

The Tatars were on the offensive.

Zhu Ying didn't need to lead his army to find them; they would come to him on their own.

Zhu Ying could have waited in comfort for the Tatars to attack, and once they were unable to escape, he could have launched a decisive northward campaign to subdue them.

One battle will determine the outcome.

Zhu Yingke was not so foolish as to abandon his defensive advantages and engage the Tatar army head-on.

Even though the Ming Dynasty had the advantage of many firearms, it would still cause many casualties among its soldiers.

Turn your eyes!
It is only a little over a hundred miles from the border of the Ming Dynasty.

The Tatar army stretched for nearly 400,000 men, including tens of thousands of cavalry and more than 300,000 infantry.

It can be said.

This is already the maximum amount of resources the Tatars can offer.

Having experienced World War I.

After Zhu Ying wiped out the Northern Yuan emperor and almost the entire court, the tribes that originally belonged to the northern frontier naturally experienced more than a year of chaos, fighting for territory, pastures, and tribal domains.

It can be said that the battle was extremely fierce.

finally.

The landscape of the northern Xinjiang grasslands has also been redefined.

The Tatars, formerly the royal family of the Northern Yuan, were the strongest.

Then there were the Oirats.

Uriyangha.

The three kingdoms stood in a tripartite balance, each establishing its own khanate.

The once invincible Northern Yuan is now divided into three.

here.

The Tatars have amassed such a large force, clearly intending to avenge their previous defeat and establish their authority.

One battle sealed the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

It also restored the dignity of the Northern Yuan dynasty.

As long as it succeeds.

It is not impossible to restore the power of the Northern Yuan.

"Reporting to the Great Khan."

"We are now only a hundred miles away from Daming in the Ming Dynasty."

"At our army's current speed, we will surely be able to attack the Ming border city in a few days." When the Tatar cavalry scouts arrived at the central army location, they respectfully reported to the Tatar Khan, Benyashiri.

This is the new Khan.

Perhaps the situation is similar to that of the Jianzhou clan chief.

They all harbored deep hatred for Zhu Ying, because their fathers had been killed by him.

Benyashiri's father was Guilichi, a powerful minister of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the leader of a large tribe.

During the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition, he led troops to ambush the Northern Yuan court, but was killed by Zhu Ying.

"it is good!"

Benyashiri laughed loudly, looking in the direction of the Ming Dynasty, his eyes filled with hatred: "Generals, the time to avenge our humiliation has come."

"This battle."

"Our Great Yuan will surely prevail."

"In this battle, I have mobilized an army of 400,000, with more than 200,000 troops from the three Jianzhou tribes to support us. We are sure to defeat the Ming in one fell swoop."

"As long as we breach the gates of the Ming Dynasty, I promise that all Ming people may be killed, all Ming women may be abducted, and all Ming gold and silver may be plundered."

"Our Great Yuan will surely destroy everything in the Ming Dynasty and make them pay a bloody price."

Benyashiri roared loudly.

The sound came from all around.

"We swear to follow the Great Khan to the death."

"To crush the Ming Dynasty."

"We swear to follow the Great Khan to the death..."

Countless Tatar generals around them roared loudly, their fighting spirit soaring.

perhaps!

Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

perhaps!

In the decisive battle of the steppe conflict, the Tatars achieved a major victory.

Or perhaps!
They also wanted revenge and to clear their names.

Therefore, Benjamin was completely confident this time.

"Sweat profusely."

"Zhu Yingtong of the Ming Dynasty is cunning and deceitful. Although our clan is well prepared, given the strength of the Ming Dynasty, they must have discovered our military action and may have already prepared for battle at the border."

"Our clan should treat this matter with utmost care."

Beside Benjamin, a middle-aged general spoke to him with a serious expression.

This man was none other than Arughtai, the powerful Tatar minister who single-handedly helped Benyashiri ascend to the throne of the Great Khan.

This expedition against the Ming Dynasty was actually supported by Arughtai.

"Please rest assured, General."

"My Great Yuan has suffered so many losses at the hands of the Ming Dynasty, I, the Khan, will certainly treat this matter with utmost care."

"Moreover, with the Great General assisting Ben Khan, our warriors will surely defeat the Ming in one fell swoop in this battle." Benyashiri also had great trust in Arughtai.

“Our clan has taken on the main force in this attack on the Ming Dynasty. Although the three Jianzhou tribes are a rabble, they have a considerable number of troops. I believe they can hold back a significant portion of the Ming border troops.”

"Our tribe has a good chance of winning this battle," Arutai said with a smile.

"Just as the general said."

"Our clan has a very high chance of winning this battle."

"I hope it's that damned Zhu Ying who leads the Ming army. If he comes, I, the Khan, will tear him to pieces," Benyashiri said through gritted teeth.

Obviously.

He truly hated Zhu Ying.

"Zhu Ying is now the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty."

“He probably won’t be leading troops on the battlefield again,” Arutai said in a deep voice.

"That would be a shame."

"In this campaign against the Ming Dynasty, the person I most want to kill and torture is him."

"That bastard is actually a member of the Ming Dynasty's royal family."

"We should have taken a gamble back then and kept him on the grassland forever." Benyashiri still gritted his teeth.

“If we win this time, the Ming Dynasty will pay the price,” Arutai said with certainty.

"We can definitely win."

"In this battle, our clan has exhausted all its strength."

“If we are defeated, the Oirats and Uriyangkhai will surely take action. I cannot afford to lose, and neither can my Tatars.”

“But as long as we win, we can not only avenge our defeat, but also rebuild the Great Yuan Dynasty, and everything can be restored,” Benyashiri said firmly.

"Everything is for the Great Yuan."

"Restore the glory of the Great Yuan!" Arughtai shouted, equally determined.

At this moment, they...

There was even a slogan that called for "restoring the Han Dynasty".

……

Daning Border Town!

The city closest to the border.

Just like during the Northern Expedition, the border herders and civilians have been evacuated and resettled in Daning.

They will only move back after the war ends.

now.

The city gates were not yet closed.

Ming scouts, arriving from the city gates, rode swiftly into the city.

"Report."

"Your Majesty."

“The Yuan army is less than twenty miles away from our border city.”

……

"Report."

"Your Majesty."

“The Yuan army set up camp five miles from our border town.”

"Report..."

As scouts returned, news about the Yuan army also spread throughout the city.

On the city gate.

Zhu Ying was dressed in military uniform, with the Heaven-Slaying Sword at his waist.

He was still dressed as the most stunning warrior of the Ming Dynasty back then.

But nowadays...

Their identity has undergone a tremendous transformation.

He was once a military general from humble origins, and the first person in the Ming Dynasty to seal the Wolf Mountain.

He is now the grandson of the Ming Emperor, the heir apparent.

The Huaixi people, who were once at odds with each other, have now become the most loyal supporters, surrounded by famous generals.

"Guancheng".

"All troops on alert."

"The first battalion of the infantry fighting battalion will scale the city walls to engage the enemy, while the second battalion will be in reserve."

"The cavalry battalion and the Divine Machine Battalion are on standby in the city."

Zhu Ying then issued orders in an orderly manner.

Although the Tatar attack was large in scale, Zhu Ying was not flustered at all; on the contrary, he was very much looking forward to it.

"Infantry battalion reports defense."

As the First Infantry Battalion ascended the city gate, Chen Heng loudly gave the order.

"Two hundred cannons from the artillery battalion have been set up at the city gate."

"Twenty thousand archers are ready."

"Oil, logs, and rolling stones are all prepared perfectly."

"All the shells have been transported."

From all corners of the city, generals responded loudly.

"Your Highness."

"Defense is in place."

"Once the enemy forces approach the city, we will surely give them a crushing defeat," Chen Heng said respectfully to Zhu Ying as he turned around.

"This time, I have allocated half of the entire Ming Dynasty's stockpile of artillery shells to Daming."

"No need to hold back for a moment, go all out on Gu Hong."

"These shells must be used," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, even if these nearly 100,000 shells are fired randomly, they will be enough to give these barbarians a hard time," Chen Heng replied with a smile, full of anticipation.

This is the first time we've had such a costly battle.

In the past, even if there were artillery shells, they were used sparingly in order to cope with a protracted war and even to avoid losses.

This time, having received Zhu Ying's orders, they launched a full-scale attack, and one can imagine the effects it would have.

"Your Highness."

"It's a pity we can't use explosive shells in this battle, otherwise these Yuan people would really be blown to bits," Lan Yu said with a hint of disappointment.

Good things should naturally be saved for later use.

"If we scare these Yuan people away, then this battle will be a loss."

"Moreover, we still have so many stockpiles of the original Ming Dynasty cannonballs, half in Daming and half in Liaodong, which will be used up in this battle."

"From now on, those ordinary shotgun shells can be phased out," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"Your Highness."

"With our army's current transport capacity, the new Red Coat Cannons can be transported to Daning in another half month."

"Thanks to the Ministry of Works' all-out efforts, several thousand explosive shells are now on their way, and two thousand are stored in the city," Li Jinglong said with a smile.

"Unfortunately, the technology is not yet mature. Even if we recruit so many craftsmen, it is still difficult to improve in an instant. If our army had 100,000 explosive shells, after repeated bombardments, the enemy's army would become a hell." Zhu Ying said with some disappointment.

Although the Red Coat Cannon and the explosive shells have been developed and are being manufactured, they are ultimately made by hand and cannot compare to a real mechanical assembly line, which is a pity.

but.

The Ming Dynasty is undergoing a transformation.

These things will change over time.

"correct."

"How's the cement and concrete delivery going?"

"If I want to solve this problem once and for all, the logistics engineering battalion is the key."

"After defeating the Yuan army in this battle, I will drive straight in and fight all the way to the heart of the grasslands. The roads of my Great Ming will also be built along the way."

"General Li, this is a very important task. Don't let me down," Zhu Ying said to Li Jinglong again.

Zhu Yingxin had serious doubts about Li Jinglong's ability to command troops, so when reorganizing the army, he appointed Li Jinglong as the commander of the logistics engineering battalion rather than the main combat battalion.

no way.

Zhu Ying's understanding of Li Jinglong was primarily based on his historical knowledge.

Li Jinglong played an indispensable role in Zhu Di's ability to seize the throne from Zhu Yunwen.

Zhu Ying didn't want to be tricked by him. Although Li Jinglong wouldn't mess things up in the face of real external threats, Zhu Ying still made two preparations. Many of the generals in Li Jinglong's logistics engineering battalion were arranged by Zhu Ying, as were the generals in Huaixi. There wouldn't be any trouble.

Moreover, Zhu Ying is still around, so there's no chance of any trouble.

"Your Highness, please rest assured."

"I will not dare to slack off in the slightest on this important task," Li Jinglong immediately assured him.

This time!

Boom, boom, boom!
The city gate suddenly began to tremble slightly.

Zhu Ying glanced ahead and saw billowing sand and billowing dust.

"coming."

Zhu Ying said in a deep voice.

A fighting spirit surged in his eyes.

After nearly three years of silence and so much peace,

Zhu Ying also yearns for the battlefield, for killing enemies, and even more so for improving his own attributes.

to this end.