Ming Dynasty: The Jingnan Rebellion has just been successful, and Zhu Yuanzhang has been resurrected

Chapter 180 Strategic Planning and Development of the Grasslands

"That Zhu Yunwen, he's really too abnormal." Zhu Yunwen listened to the conversation between Jiang Huan and Zhu Yuanzhang, his heart filled with bitterness.

At first, he was very resentful and angry towards Zhu Yunwen. After all, he was originally the emperor, but in the end, Zhu Yunwen forcibly took the throne from him. No one could forgive such a thing.

However, Zhu Yunwen's performance is constantly breaking records in his mind, leaving him somewhat at a loss for words; she's a bit too supermodel-like.

"Luckily, they didn't cause any more trouble, otherwise I'm afraid I would be dead this time." Zhu Yunwen sighed inwardly.

When Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai found him, he was slightly tempted, but he managed to hold back. Looking back now, he was glad he did, otherwise it would have been a disaster for him.

Zhu Yunwen might allow the existence of a monk named Huiming out of respect for Zhu Yuanzhang, but he would absolutely not allow the existence of Emperor Zhu Yunwen. He was well aware of this.

The Northern Yuan was Zhu Yunwen's last hope, but with the news from Liaodong now arriving, he has completely given up hope. No one can stop Zhu Yunwen.

"Hoo," Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, waved his hand at Jiang Huan, and said, "Alright, I already know about this. You may leave now."

With an exhausted army facing a trap laid by the Northern Yuan, the fact that they could still crush the Northern Yuan despite such a huge disadvantage made him somewhat hesitant to imagine just how ferocious the fighting power of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry truly was.

"Perhaps, Yunwen really can conquer the grasslands!" A thought popped into Zhu Yuanzhang's mind. Then, his gaze fell on Zhu Yunwen beside him, and he sighed inwardly, "Yunwen... has absolutely no chance!"

He still felt a deep affection for Zhu Yunwen, after all, the days and nights Zhu Yunwen spent with him were real, and those scenes were deeply imprinted in his mind. Especially in recent years, as he has grown older, he sometimes thinks of the time Zhu Yunwen spent with him.

Zhu Biao's death was a huge blow to him. During that time, he was in a daze, and it was Zhu Yunwen who helped him through it.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Jiang Huan cupped his hands in greeting, glanced at Zhu Yunwen, and turned to leave.

Only Zhu Yuanzhang and his grandson Zhu Yunwen remained in the room, and neither of them spoke.

The atmosphere is a bit depressing.

"Don't cause any more trouble in the future. I'll speak to Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai. As for whether they'll live or die, that depends on their behavior." Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and looked at Zhu Yunwen.

Words may be hard to say, but they must be said eventually.

The battle in Liaodong solidified Zhu Yunwen's position as Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and there was no possibility of that ever changing. This brings us to a point: although the emperor's personal command of a military campaign was very risky, if successful, it would greatly enhance his prestige.

In particular, Zhu Yunwen's personal expedition was aimed at resisting the invasion of the Northern Yuan and rescuing the people and soldiers on the frontier of the Ming Dynasty. After this event, Zhu Yunwen will become the emperor of the Ming Dynasty recognized by the people, soldiers, and even the court officials.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhu Yunwen was filled with gratitude. He knew in his heart that under the current circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang's words were the best he could do.

Furthermore, whether Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai can live or die truly depends on themselves. If they vehemently insult Zhu Yunwen, then they must die; there is no chance of them surviving.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, go back now!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

Zhu Yunwen thought for a moment and said, "Grandfather, could you let me write a letter to Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai and persuade them?"

He wanted to save Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai's lives as much as possible. After all, despite his current situation, the two of them remained loyal to him, which moved him deeply. Therefore, he wanted to save them as much as he could.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Yunwen for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright!"

After saying that, he stood up and found paper and pen for Zhu Yunwen.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, after today, Yunwen will never bother you again. From now on, there will only be one monk, Huiming, in this world," Zhu Yunwen said in a muffled voice.

Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately said nothing, only letting out a long sigh in his heart: "It's better not to meet!"

Both he and Zhu Yunwen had very sensitive identities. Their frequent contact, even without any ulterior motives, was not a good thing. If Zhu Yunwen misunderstood, it could lead to even greater disaster.

In particular, he had doubts about Jiang Huan's loyalty at present. It wasn't that he had found any evidence, but he understood human nature. He believed that Jiang Huan's loyalty would gradually shift towards Zhu Yunwen over time. He even suspected that Jiang Huan had already completely sided with Zhu Yunwen.

However, he never thought of breaking the ice. It wasn't that he was afraid, but rather that there was no need. He now supported Zhu Yunwen to sit on the throne. Under these circumstances, there was no conflict between him and Zhu Yunwen. If he didn't break the ice, Jiang Huan could tell him some things that were happening in the Ming Dynasty. Why not?

Zhu Yunwen waited for a while, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak. He was completely disheartened. He took a deep breath and began to write a letter. He had to do his best to save the lives of Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai.

Ying Tianfu!
If Zhu Yunwen had any bad news in Beiyuan, it might be kept from him, but good news would never be kept from him, and he would want everyone to know.

In about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, news of Zhu Yunwen's defeat of the Northern Yuan army in Liaodong had spread throughout the entire Yingtian Prefecture.

"Good, good, I knew His Majesty would be alright. Speaking of which, the Northern Yuan army is too weak, isn't it? His Majesty didn't rest and went straight into battle with the Northern Yuan army. At this time, the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are not in good condition."

"What are you saying? The Northern Yuan army is weak? Do you want to listen to what you're saying? It's clearly the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and Tiger Leopard Cavalry that are too fierce, okay? They are His Majesty's elite troops. Since the beginning of the world, they have never lost a battle. Isn't it perfectly normal for them to defeat the Northern Yuan army?"

“That’s right. The Northern Yuan has been suppressed by our Great Ming for years. They can’t even beat our army. It’s perfectly normal that they were defeated by the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. There’s nothing to be surprised about.”

"Do you think His Majesty can conquer the grasslands? Let me give my opinion first. I think it's possible, although it's very difficult. However, the grasslands are the main battlefield for the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. With these two invincible cavalry, the grasslands might really be able to be conquered."

"It's hard to say. The grasslands are just too vast. I think it will be very difficult. But one thing I'm very sure of is that the Northern Yuan is definitely doomed." "That makes sense. I agree. It's hard to say whether the grasslands will be conquered, but the Northern Yuan is definitely finished."

"Speaking of which, His Majesty is really daring. He just arrived in Beiping and rushed straight to the Liaodong battlefield without even taking a break. He is incredibly bold. If anything happens, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Who can argue with that? Although His Majesty has won a great victory and given the Northern Yuan a sound beating, thinking about this incident still makes one feel a chill. However, on the other hand, the reason His Majesty dared to charge directly into the Liaodong battlefield might be because he had enough confidence in the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Now, under His Majesty's leadership, our Great Ming Dynasty is about to soar to new heights. As for the Northern Yuan, they may soon disappear into the long river of history."

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On the streets, the people were talking excitedly, and everyone's face was full of undisguised smiles. After the Ming Dynasty became powerful, they, as citizens of the Ming Dynasty, also had many benefits.

For example, wherever they go, they can hold their heads high with pride on their faces. Their status as ordinary citizens of the Ming Dynasty is the best guarantee for their personal safety and property security.

at the same time.

The six-member cabinet also met at the Xia residence, and all six of them had excited expressions on their faces.

"Very good, very good. After this battle, His Majesty's throne is as secure as a mountain," Xie Jin said with a smile.

When Zhu Yunwen decided to personally lead the army, the six of them were extremely worried, mainly because the risks were too great. Now that Zhu Yunwen had just seized the throne, it was time to consolidate his power, but instead he decided to personally lead the army.

It's no exaggeration to say that if they lose this battle, all their previous advantages could be wiped out in an instant, and Zhu Yunwen could even be brought back to life with full health.

Fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm, and things eventually went very smoothly.

"Your Majesty is still as irritable as ever, but from now on, Prince Ning will probably have to directly pledge allegiance to Your Majesty," Xia Yuanji said.

Yao Guangxiao shook his head and said, "The Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, how exactly did His Majesty train such two armies? Their fighting power is truly terrifying!"

The saying "One force can overcome all methods" perfectly describes the Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders. No matter how elaborate their schemes or how clever their tactics, the Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders simply tore them apart with their overwhelming force, making them virtually unbeatable.

“Indeed, I’ve searched through all the history books and I can’t find any army like the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. They are just too ferocious,” Yang Shiqi said with a wry smile.

The strength of the Great Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders is the kind of strength that makes people feel hopeless. There is absolutely no hope of victory, which makes people feel very helpless.

"Hehe, all I know is that our Great Ming is about to take off. Instead of being shocked by His Majesty's achievements and the power of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and Tiger Leopard Cavalry, we should think about how we should govern the grasslands after His Majesty conquers them," Hu Ying said.

"Govern the grasslands?" Xia Yuanji was taken aback, looked at Hu Ying, and said, "Lord Hu, can I understand what you mean by saying that you think His Majesty can conquer the grasslands?"

"Shhhhh!"

Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi, Fang Xiaoru, and Yao Guangxiao all looked up at Hu Ying.

Hu Ying nodded calmly and said, "That's right, I think His Majesty will eventually be able to conquer the grasslands!"

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

Hu Ying said, "Gentlemen, even if His Majesty had not conquered the grasslands, with the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry sweeping through the enemy's territory, do you think our Great Ming Dynasty could have extended its reach to the grasslands?"

“Lord Hu is right, we should consider how to manage the grasslands,” Fang Xiaoru said.

“That’s right!” Yao Guangxiao nodded.

Xia Yuanji and Xie Jin exchanged a glance and smiled bitterly to themselves. The two of them were fighting for the position of Grand Secretary, but they never expected that Hu Ying, who was usually quiet, would suddenly utter such a surprising statement.

While both men smiled bitterly to themselves, they also became secretly on guard. Of the six members of the cabinet, apart from Fang Xiaoru, none of them seemed to be simple people. Even Fang Xiaoru was not as weak as he appeared. Behind him stood scholars from all over the country and a large number of officials from the Zhu Yunwen era.

On the grassland!
Arughtai ran wildly, not daring to look back. He was afraid that if he slowed down even a step, he would be overtaken by the Ming army, and his life would be in danger: "It's too scary, it's really too scary. How could the Ming have such terrifying cavalry!"

"Grand Tutor, the Ming troops haven't caught up yet, we can take a short break now," Dorjibo said, panting as he ran up to Arutai.

At this moment, he admired Arutai's decision immensely. Not long ago, when the Northern Yuan army was defeated by the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, he wanted to try to fight back, but Arutai resolutely ordered him to retreat.

At that time, he was still somewhat unconvinced, thinking that Arughtai was old and no longer as fierce as he used to be. But he never expected that experience would prevail. If they hadn't run fast enough, they would probably have been killed by the Ming army by now.

The Ming army was truly terrifying. He had never seen such a horde of soldiers before. They were like demons from hell, ruthlessly wielding their weapons and mercilessly reaping the lives of the Northern Yuan soldiers.

"Phew," Arughtai breathed a long sigh of relief upon hearing Dorjiber's words, then looked around and asked, "Where is the Great Khan?"

"Grand Tutor, I'm here!" Benyashiri, dressed in rags and looking utterly defeated, walked toward Arutai. He was still in shock; the scene he had just witnessed had left a deep shadow in his heart, one he would never forget for the rest of his life.

(End of this chapter)