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

Chapter 187 Destroying the Legacy, the Grasslands Return to the Ming Dynasty!
It's good to have smart people!

If the grasslands were full of stubborn, inflexible people, it would be quite difficult to govern them.

"Get up, all of you. Remember this: I will only give you this chance once. I don't need any of your promises. But if you betray me in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless." Zhu Yunwen said calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Great Emperor!"

The Northern Yuan generals stood up, each of them feeling an indescribable awkwardness. How had they survived like this?

It's a bit unbelievable.

They were prepared to die, but Zhu Yunwen let them go so easily.

Of course, these Northern Yuan generals had never heard of this before: the more free something is, the heavier the price to pay.

At this moment, their survival is a transaction that represents the future of the entire grassland.

However, once the grasslands were integrated into the Ming Dynasty, these things became less important.

"Alright, since you are all willing to surrender, then I will repeat what I just said to the Prime Minister to you all. Let the Prime Minister speak on this matter," Zhu Yunwen said.

“The Ming Dynasty has no prime minister, so I dare not become prime minister,” Arughtai said respectfully.

His heart was filled with bitterness.

The Ming Dynasty didn't even have a prime minister. If he still considers himself a prime minister, then he really has a death wish.

To avoid being framed and killed later, he could absolutely not continue in his position as prime minister.

"Hehe!" Zhu Yunwen chuckled but did not reply.

It's naturally impossible for him to become the prime minister, but how to settle Arughtai needs to be discussed among the ministers after we return to the Ming Dynasty.

He knew his own capabilities, so he only made general arrangements, leaving the details to the cabinet.

Although the six cabinet members are not time travelers, once they are given the general direction, the arrangements they make will certainly be very appropriate.

"Hoo," Arutai took a deep breath, looked at the group of Northern Yuan generals, and said, "Gentlemen, His Majesty the Great Emperor just said that from now on, the grasslands will speak Chinese."

"Speak Chinese?" The Northern Yuan generals were all stunned and somewhat bewildered.

"What's going on? The grasslands want to speak Chinese? What does His Majesty mean by this?"

"What's going on? Why does His Majesty the Emperor want the grasslands to speak Chinese?"

"Are the conditions proposed by the Emperor really that simple? I thought the Emperor would do something much more demanding, but it turns out they're so simple?"

"From now on, I will follow His Majesty the Emperor. His two armies are truly terrifying. I never want to face them again in my life."

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Various thoughts arose in the minds of the Northern Yuan generals. They were quite surprised by Zhu Yunwen's conditions, but they did not dwell on them too much.

First, they felt the conditions were very easy.

Secondly, their lives are now in Zhu Yunwen's hands, and they have no other choice.

"You will make a choice regarding this matter. Do you agree or not?" Zhu Yunwen looked at the group of Northern Yuan generals.

His tone was very calm, and he had a faint smile on his face.

Although Zhu Yunwen appeared very kind, the Northern Yuan generals were not at all relaxed.

They all knew perfectly well that if they refused, their heads might roll the next second.

The Ming emperor before them is benevolent, not because he is easy to bully, but because he has some schemes they are unaware of and can use them. If they do not know how to be virtuous, they will only face certain death.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we agree." The Northern Yuan generals knelt down and said respectfully.

In the past, they were like hungry wolves on the grasslands, but now, in front of Zhu Yunwen, they seemed to have become sheep ready to be slaughtered, their attitude more respectful than could be.

"Alright, follow me, and I will certainly not treat you unfairly in the future," Zhu Yunwen said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Northern Yuan generals breathed a sigh of relief, their expressions incredibly complex.

They never expected things to turn out this way. With their surrender, the Northern Yuan Dynasty might become history. However, the good news is that their lives were saved, and from now on, they no longer have to live in fear.

"By the way, let me make this clear: this is a one-time opportunity. I will not come again next time. If there is a problem on the grasslands, I will dispatch the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. At that time, my order will be to kill," Zhu Yunwen said softly.

He was relatively relieved by the surrender of the Northern Yuan troops.

On the grasslands, the strong prey on the weak. The Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are absolutely invincible forces on the grasslands. As long as these Northern Yuan generals are not stupid, they will naturally know what to do.

Furthermore, upon returning to the Ming Dynasty, he would instruct the cabinet to quickly formulate a strategy to firmly contain the grasslands. On the other hand, the Ming Dynasty would also expedite the production of firearms.

The advent of firearms was an absolutely devastating blow to the grasslands.

Once guns and cannons appeared, the cavalry of the grasslands completely lost their greatest advantage, which is the most important reason why the grasslands were completely suppressed after history entered the modern era.

So what if the nomadic tribesmen on the grasslands are tall and strong? Can they withstand the firepower of guns and cannons?
Their physical bodies, when confronted by firearms, remained silent upon contact.

"Swish swish swish!" The Northern Yuan generals, who had just relaxed, were instantly on edge again.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, the grasslands will forever be loyal to you!" Upon seeing this, Arutai took a deep breath and said.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty the Emperor, we will not go back on our word."

"Your Majesty the Emperor, if anyone causes trouble, my [Kmur] tribe will be the first to object. From now on, there will be no more Northern Yuan. The grasslands belong to the Great Ming."

"That's right, Your Majesty the Emperor. From now on, the grasslands will only have your voice."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, the grasslands will follow in your footsteps from now on, and we will all obey your commands."

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One after another, the Northern Yuan generals spoke up, expressing their loyalty. Their words were all heartfelt. Of course, this was not because Zhu Yunwen had any great personal charisma, but because the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and Tiger Leopard Cavalry had defeated them.

The grasslands are a place that reveres the strong, and without a doubt, Zhu Yunwen is now the strongest among the strong.

Looking at the scene before him, Zhu Gaoxu winked at Zhu Di beside him and said, "Old Master, did you consider what these Northern Yuan people would look like?"

Zhu Di glared fiercely at Zhu Gaoxu. He had been dealing with the Northern Yuan for a long time and knew all too well what the Northern Yuan people were like.

Although he defeated the Northern Yuan more than once, and frequently led his troops deep into the grasslands to cause trouble for the Northern Yuan, the Northern Yuan people never showed such a subservient attitude in front of him.

He smiled bitterly to himself and looked at the Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders beside him. If he had such ferocious troops under his command, the Northern Yuan would have knelt before him long ago.

"Hehe!" Zhu Gaochi chuckled softly, withdrawing his gaze. Although Zhu Di said nothing, everything was understood without words. "Your Majesty the Emperor, the Great Khan... no, Benyashiri has just escaped!" A Northern Yuan general raised his hand and said respectfully.

"Swish swish swish!" The other Northern Yuan generals were stunned for a moment, and then they all turned their heads to look at the person who had spoken, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Isn't kneeling a bit too extreme?

The Ming emperor hadn't even asked yet, and you jumped out to report it yourself. What the hell are you doing?!

Arutai's expression changed, and his mouth moved, but in the end he said nothing.

He was well aware of his current situation. He had already pledged allegiance to Zhu Yunwen and the Ming Dynasty. Under these circumstances, if he were to plead for Benyashiri, the most likely outcome would be that he would lose his head.

There is.

Benjamin has been on the run for a while now, and what he has done is more than enough to honor Benjamin.

"You're quite good. What's your name?" Zhu Yunwen asked with a smile, looking at the Northern Yuan general who had spoken.

"Your Majesty, my name is Kohler." Kohler smiled broadly, knowing he had made the right bet and had successfully attracted the attention of the Ming Emperor.

He once heard a traveling merchant from the Ming Dynasty say, "A thousand pieces of gold to buy a horse's bones."

At the time, he had nothing to do, so he chatted with a traveling merchant from the Ming Dynasty for a while and understood the principle of spending a thousand gold pieces to buy horse bones. In a moment of impulsiveness, he took action.

"Kohler, you will rule the eastern grasslands from now on. The specific area will be conveyed to you by imperial edict at that time," Zhu Yunwen said softly.

Although Kohler may have used some clever tricks, it was clearly a good thing for Zhu Yunwen, so he was generous with his rewards.

It doesn't matter who manages the grassland; what he wants is for the grassland to be obedient in the future, and that's enough.

To the Northern Yuan, Kohler might be a traitor, but to Zhu Yunwen, he was a good dog.

This situation is like a guy encountering a manipulative woman when he's dating.

To a girlfriend, a "green tea girl" is definitely despicable, but to this guy, she's like a sweet little sister!
The reasoning may be a bit crude, but that's really how things are.

People see things differently depending on their perspective.

"To rule the eastern grasslands?" Kohler and the other Northern Yuan generals were all stunned.

No one, including Kohler herself, expected that a casual remark would bring such a rich reward.

Although the exact size of the eastern grasslands is unknown, there is no doubt that Kohler has risen to great heights, considering he was originally just the chieftain of a small tribe.

"Damn it, Kohler, how come I didn't think of that!"

"I hate being ruled over the eastern grasslands!"

"Next time, next time I have the chance, I will definitely do my best."

"Kohler, you actually surrendered to the Ming Dynasty! You deserve to die!"

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The Northern Yuan generals stared at Kohler, their eyes red with anger and jealousy.

Kohler was incredibly excited. He stepped forward and prostrated himself, his expression one of utmost respect: "Your Majesty the Emperor, from now on I will fight for you!"

"Hehe, get up!" Zhu Yuntong waved his hand.

He knew the Northern Yuan people's character all too well; without the test of time, loyalty? These people simply couldn't possess it.

However, he wasn't too worried.

Take it slow. Once we've taken the first step, if the grasslands dare to cause trouble, the Great Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders will be mobilized. After a few such incidents, the grasslands will become obedient. As for building trust and acceptance, that will take time to develop.

Most importantly, Arughtai and the other Northern Yuan generals ignored him and spoke Chinese.

This may seem harmless, but it is actually the most vicious move, severing the very roots of the grassland.

In hindsight, if the grasslands had been allowed to speak Chinese during the Tang Dynasty, they might have actually integrated into the Central Plains.

This isn't just nonsense; there's real evidence to support it.

Q: Why was the First Emperor so powerful?
To unify the land?
Did it end the turmoil in the Central Plains and complete the unification?
There may be various reasons, but one point can never be ignored: standardizing cart tracks and writing is the most ruthless measure.

Before the Qin Dynasty, there were seven major states in the Central Plains, not including the numerous smaller states.

These countries each have their own writing systems, and their languages ​​may differ. They also have their own rules, etiquette, and so on. The existence of these things is like a series of shackles and barriers, tearing the Central Plains apart.

After the Qin Dynasty unified China, everything was integrated.

Although the Qin Dynasty collapsed immediately after the death of the First Emperor, his standardization of cart axles and written language created an opportunity for the unification of the Central Plains, which the subsequent Han Dynasty seized.

The Han dynasty inherited the Qin system.

Four simple words are enough to explain everything.

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen's decision to have the grasslands speak Chinese is only the first step.

Next, we will gradually kill off the traditions of the grasslands.

Without inheritance, one is like a rootless duckweed.

When the older generation of the grasslands dies, the new grassland tribes will spontaneously feel that they are part of the Ming Dynasty, which is somewhat similar to Li Shimin's control over the grasslands during the Tang Dynasty.

Using barbarians to control barbarians?

This may have been Li Shimin's and the Tang Dynasty's strategy at first, but human nature is complex.

When the glorious Tang Dynasty existed, who wouldn't yearn for it?

At this time, the rulers and people of the grasslands spontaneously regarded themselves as part of the Tang Dynasty, which was the most direct reason why the grassland tribes fought for the Tang Dynasty in the later period.

They didn't consider themselves barbarians; they were regular troops of the Tang Dynasty.

The Battle of Xiangji Temple.

The most brutal battle of the Tang Dynasty saw both sides consider themselves the regular army of the Tang Dynasty and the other side as rebels. It was this mindset that kept them from retreating even a step, because they were defending the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

However, there is a little-known fact that both sides in the battle included troops from the grasslands and foreign tribes, all of whom were fighting for the glory of the Tang Dynasty, the kind who would fight to the death and never retreat.

(End of this chapter)