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

Chapter 371 Slaying Arutai! Opening the treasure chest, a great reward! The Frost-Piercing Sword!

This is the manifestation of internal energy transforming into internal force.

This allowed Zhu Ying's strength to increase even further.

The martial arts techniques become even more powerful.

It is not simply force, but an explosion of internal energy.

"cut!"

Zhu Ying wildly brandished his Overlord Spear, relentlessly reaping the Yuan soldiers who stood in his way.

The notification sound for attribute picking kept coming.

It's like unleashing a rampage, a frenzied slaughter that no one can stop.

Wang Wei swept in.

These Yuan troops who came to fight were unable to stop Wang Wei's advance.

The moment the two armies clashed.

There was no indication of superior Yuan military strength; instead, Wang Wei simply overwhelmed and defeated them.

Squads of Yuan soldiers were cut down from their horses.

Like the firearms of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Wei's combat power had already overwhelmed any of the Yuan army's elite troops.

Zhu Ying, in particular, possesses superhuman combat power.

One man charged forward, single-handedly cutting into the chaotic army.

With the perspective of a golden eagle high in the sky, it locked onto Arutai's location.

The Overlord Spear wielded its power, unstoppable.

soon.

He then trampled over countless corpses and rushed to Arutai's side.

now.

Arutai looked at Zhu Ying with fear in his eyes, and the hundreds of guards around him also looked at him with fear.

"Kill him for me."

"quick."

Arutai shouted loudly at the guards beside him.

"kill."

At his command, the few hundred remaining guards immediately spurred their horses and charged toward Zhu Ying.

"cut!"

Zhu Ying shouted coldly.

The gun moved, and its edge flashed.

The Yuan army charging towards them was being reaped piece by piece.

Arutai stared in disbelief at the scene before him, a sight that almost defied his understanding.

"Is he a human or a ghost?"

"He's not human at all."

Arughtai was terrified.

He witnessed firsthand what it meant to kill someone in mid-air, and saw his elite guards as insignificant as ants before Zhu Ying.

Several hundred guard cavalry.

In less than a few dozen breaths.

At this moment, the ground was littered with corpses, with only a few ownerless warhorses remaining in place.

And this moment.

Zhu Ying had already ridden his horse to Arutai's side.

"I'll give you one chance to make a move."

Zhu Ying raised the Overlord Spear in his hand and pointed it at Arutai.

"I lost."

"My clan has also lost."

"However, could my Tatar state exchange it for a chance?"

"I am willing to lead the Tatars to submit to the Ming Dynasty, pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty in the future, and never commit crimes again." Arughtai looked at Zhu Ying with complicated eyes, even with a hint of pleading.

Obviously.

This time.

He was truly terrified.

"Invading my Great Ming, can you really just let it go with a simple surrender?"

"Do you think my Great Ming Dynasty is some kind of benevolent and righteous country?"

"Do you still think I'm some kind of benevolent person?"

Zhu Ying sneered, suddenly spurred his horse forward, raised his spear, and said coldly the instant the spear fell: "I will make your Northern Yuan completely annihilated!"

The words fell.

The Overlord Spear flashed with a cold light.

Arughtai's head had already been severed.

"Kill the Tatar General Arughtai, collect 100 points of all attributes, and collect 100 days of lifespan."

"Reward: One Tier 2 Treasure Chest"

A prompt appears on the panel.

At this moment.

The moment Arughtai died.

The invading Tatar army was utterly defeated.

"Ming soldiers."

“The Tatar general Arughtai has been killed by me.”

"Issue my order."

“Yuan soldiers who surrender will not be killed.”

"Capture prisoners for me, as many as you can!" Zhu Ying raised his spear, channeling his inner strength, and roared authoritatively.

"Your Highness is truly awe-inspiring."

“You Yuan people, those who surrender will not be killed.”

"..."

The three thousand royal guards shouted loudly.

now.

A resounding victory.

The original strategy of all-out killing has been replaced by intimidation and capture.

The Ming Dynasty's infrastructure construction requires countless manpower. Now that the battle situation has been decided, these excellent young men should not all be killed, but should be put to use.

future.

This northern frontier will become a source of manpower for the Ming Dynasty.

Wherever the army marches, the Northern Expedition takes place.

This was the source of manpower for the Ming Dynasty's infrastructure construction.

"Ming soldiers."

"The Yuan army has been defeated."

"Capture prisoners."

"This is a meritorious deed."

Lan Yu, Xu Huizu, Chang Mao, and the others were also shouting loudly.

More than 200,000 Ming troops surrounded the defeated Yuan army.

Gradually close in on the battlefield and complete the encirclement.

Time passes.

Since the start of the war.

From dawn until nightfall.

The battles that raged across the northern border of the Ming Dynasty are still ongoing.

only.

Under Zhu Ying's orders, the Ming army's encirclement did not end. Even under the cover of night, the Ming soldiers continued to capture prisoners and kill Yuan soldiers.

Although the darkness of night caused many obstacles.

However, the Ming soldiers had already spread out a net, covering an area of ​​twenty or thirty miles. Even if some Yuan soldiers managed to escape, they were still able to capture a significant number.

In the battlefield.

Wu Feng was eating the fine fodder that Wang Wei had brought, while Zhu Ying sat down beside him.

now.

Zhu Yingzheng was wiping the blood off his face with a cloth. He had fought his way here and was covered in blood.

"Your Highness."

"This is a great victory."

"Our casualties were minimal, but the Yuan army was in dire straits, probably suffering nearly 100,000 casualties."

"Most of them were wounded by our artillery fire. This battle shows the strength of our Ming Dynasty's firearms. It is truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship, unprecedented in history."

The generals gathered before Zhu Ying and spoke with great excitement.

Chang Mao, who was in charge of the Shenji Battalion, had truly witnessed the power of this new type of firearm. Its destructive power and lethality were incomparable to those of previous firearms.

A battle today.

It may have shown the Yuan army the power of Ming firearms, but even the generals and soldiers on the Ming side were amazed by them.

"future."

"The Ming Dynasty will also possess even more powerful firearms."

“Pushed on land, floated on water, and flew in the sky.” Zhu Ying smiled.

"Your Highness."

"We already have them on land and water, but flying in the sky is impossible, right?"

"How can human beings fly?" Lan Yu said with a smile.

"It's man-made."

"We'll see." Zhu Ying didn't bother to explain anything.

With his modern mindset, Zhu Ying had witnessed the true power of technology and countless extraordinary weapons. If he hadn't seen them with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that flying things existed in the sky.

even.

When the technology of the Ming Dynasty develops to the level of its predecessor, nuclear bombs will also be created.

Even if things really got to that point, Zhu Ying couldn't imagine what level the Ming Dynasty would develop to in the future.

but.

He can witness it all.

He can now live for over five hundred years, and as he conquers the world, Zhu Ying's lifespan will only increase. A thousand years.

Thousands of years.

Everything is unknown.

Listen to Zhu Ying's words.

Although the generals were surprised, none of them doubted it.

Because Zhu Ying has already accomplished all the things he said about the future of the country.

"Your Highness."

“If flying things really exist in the future, then I’ll have to give it a try,” Lan Yu said with a smile.

"It will be soon," Zhu Ying smiled.

While airplanes may not be feasible at present, hot air balloons are a possibility. Zhu Ying's craftsmen are already researching them, and if implemented in the future, these hot air balloons could also serve as weapons.

It can be used to scout enemy positions and drop bombs downwards.

of course.

This also depends on the complete realization of the bomb.

In short, time is needed, enough time is required.

"Your Highness."

"I have already led a 50,000-strong logistics engineering battalion here, followed by another 50,000 temporary logistics troops, making a total of 100,000 troops to ensure the transport of our army's food and supplies."

"The cement and other materials needed for concrete have also been transported to the border, and the construction of the outpost can begin at any time," Li Jinglong reported respectfully upon his arrival.

"Regarding the construction of outposts."

"The standard for the stronghold is one small outpost every ten li and one large outpost every fifty li."

"This is not a direction to the north, but wherever the might of our Great Ming army reaches, we will build there, from the south to the north."

"This matter is the key to our Great Ming's complete control over the northern grasslands."

"The 100,000-strong logistics engineering battalion is not enough, even after it is responsible for the allocation of food and fodder."

"I hereby issue you an imperial edict to recruit able-bodied men from the northern frontier, provide them with provisions and pay, and assist our Great Ming in building strongholds. As many men as are needed, I will provide you with that many men and recruit them accordingly," Zhu Ying said to Li Jinglong after careful consideration.

"Your subject will certainly not fail in his mission," Li Jinglong replied immediately.

"of course."

"The construction of strongholds is key to controlling the northern frontier."

"As our Great Ming Dynasty conquers more territory in the Northern Expedition, the troop strength guarding each stronghold needs to be adjusted accordingly. This matter will be entrusted to the local border troops."

"When our Great Ming seizes a hundred miles of territory, we will focus our defense on the ten-mile border of the newly added territory. As the territory expands, the number of troops stationed near the heartland of our Great Ming can be reduced."

"A small outpost, a few dozen or a hundred people are enough."

"A large stronghold, a few hundred or a thousand men is enough."

"As to the specifics, the local border troops will be mobilized according to the circumstances. I entrust this matter entirely to the border troops of each prefecture."

"In short, prudence is the best policy," Zhu Ying instructed his generals.

This battle.

Zhu Ying prepared for a northern expedition, employing a strategy of gradual encroachment.

They gradually gained control of northern Xinjiang.

Although it will take time, once the battle is won, the problem will be solved once and for all.

"Your Highness is wise."

The generals all spoke in unison.

"Other."

"I will submit another memorial to the Emperor in my name, stating that my grandson will lead the army of our Great Ming on a northern expedition to expand our territory. The northern grasslands are vast, and the territory is expansive, requiring manpower to defend it."

"Therefore."

"I request that Your Majesty allocate people from the south to relocate those who wish to live in the northern frontier, granting them several years of tax exemption and the right to bestow favors, so that the relocated people may settle in the northern frontier."

"In this way, with manpower support, our Great Ming can forever control the northern grasslands."

"The migration should primarily target impoverished households, with the imperial court responsible for transportation, thus avoiding financial losses for the people," Zhu Ying said slowly, looking at Liu Lei.

Liu Lei, meanwhile, picked up his pen and wrote down everything Zhu Ying said.

"Your Highness."

"I've written it all down," Liu Lei replied respectfully.

"kindness."

Zhu Ying nodded and looked at the generals: "Gentlemen, continue to command the troops. This victory has been a great one, with many prisoners. There are many things that require your command and planning. We will discuss the next steps tomorrow at dawn. If there are any important matters, you may come here to see me."

"of course."

"Casualties must be treated with utmost seriousness and cannot be overlooked."

The words fell.

"We obey your command." The generals bowed and withdrew.

Zhu Ying watched as the generals withdrew.

He walked straight to Wu Feng's side and sat down against the horse's back.

"Your Highness."

"cake."

Liu Lei then took out a portion of dry rations from his person and handed it to Zhu Yingyi.

"Let's all rest for a while." Zhu Ying nodded and took the dry rations.

We started eating right away.

Simultaneously.

My heart was also filled with the treasure chest I had just acquired.

This battle is over.

Countless Yuan soldiers and generals died under Zhu Ying's spear, naturally resulting in a substantial gain for Zhu Ying.

"The number of treasure chests," Zhu Ying asked.

"The host possesses 1 Tier 3 treasure chest, 3 Tier 2 treasure chests, 7 Tier 1 treasure chests, and 10 ordinary treasure chests." A panel displaying the number of treasure chests immediately appeared before Zhu Ying's eyes.

These ones.

no doubt.

Apart from one chest obtained from a breakthrough in all attributes, the rest were obtained through battles.

The Khan and general who killed the Yuan army.

The higher the rank, the higher the level of the treasure chest.

Perhaps it is also a matter of fate bestowing its blessings, which determines the level of the treasure chest.

"really."

"We still need war."

"In the two or three years I spent in Yingtian, only a few children were born and I received the treasure chest reward."

"Compared to what we gained on the battlefield, it was far too little."

Seeing so many treasure chests all at once, Zhu Ying was also moved.

Treasure chest!

This is one of the fundamental reasons why he became stronger.

"Open them all." Zhu Ying gave the order without hesitation.

"Open 10 regular treasure chests."

"Obtained the recipe for a high-grade Yellow Rank [Hemostatic Pill]".

"Received 1000 taels of silver".

"I have obtained the recipe for the Yellow-Rank Low-Grade [Discontinuation Ointment]".

"Obtain 100 [Fine Steel Knives]."

"get……"

A prompt.

in a blink.

All ten treasure chests have been opened.

The first-tier treasure chest followed immediately.

"Open the first-level treasure chest."

"Acquired the Yellow-Rank High-Grade Martial Skill [Nine Forms of Marching]".

"Acquired the Yellow Rank Low Grade [Marching Saber Technique]".

"Received 20 bottles of Bigu Pills".

"Obtained a copy of the [Fertilizer] Manufacturing Method".

"get……"

"Open the second-level treasure chest."

"Obtained the Xuan-rank high-grade [Dragon Elephant Technique]".

"Obtained 5 Yellow-Rank High-Grade [Spirit Gathering Array Plates]".

"I have obtained the Xuan-rank high-grade martial skill [Blazing Sun Dragon Fist]".

"Open the Tier 3 Treasure Chest".

"Obtained the Earth-Rank High-Grade [Frost-Piercing Sword]".

A series of prompts appeared on the panel.

All the treasure chests were opened.

None of the dozen or so treasure chests were empty, or rather, Zhu Ying's luck hadn't been that bad over the years.

"This time."

"What a bumper harvest!"

"There are so many martial arts techniques and skills."

"And almost all of them are suitable for military use."

"Knife skills, spear skills."

"And the Dragon Elephant Technique."

"If it is the one I know, then it is the main cultivation of strength, which is particularly suitable for our Ming army."

"As for fertilizers and those technological blueprints, they are also very good. Let the craftsmen make them, and in the future, our Great Ming Dynasty can usher in a true harvest."

"And the divine weapons that can be obtained from the last three tiers of treasure chests."

"It's actually a high-grade Earth-rank divine weapon."

"The Frost-Piercing Sword".

"This is a true divine weapon. Once I obtain it, the power of my inner strength will be even greater. In the midst of chaos, no one can stand against me, and my killing power will be even more formidable."

Zhu Ying was particularly moved when he saw what the last three treasure chests revealed.

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　PS: Second update! 4,000 words delivered. I'll try to post another chapter tonight, making today's update 12,000 words. Please continue to follow and support me, brothers! Thank you so much! Also, a quick plug for my new book: [The Great Tang Dynasty: From Scavenging Attributes on the Battlefield to Stealing from Xuanwu Gate].

　　
　
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