Ming Dynasty: The Jingnan Rebellion has just been successful, and Zhu Yuanzhang has been resurrected
Chapter 198 The Battle of the Grasslands Comes to an End
"Isn't Your Majesty being a bit too impulsive? The Prince of Yan was even vying with Your Majesty for the throne before. Can Your Majesty really entrust such elite troops as the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to the Prince of Yan?"
"What exactly is Your Majesty planning? Can you really entrust troops like the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to someone else? And that person is none other than the Prince of Yan!"
"Although Your Majesty wants to control the grasslands, isn't it a bit too risky to choose the Prince of Yan as this person? What if the Prince of Yan develops ulterior motives? Wouldn't Your Majesty's current actions just be asking for trouble?"
"Has His Majesty's trust in the Prince of Yan reached this level? Alas, one must always be wary of others. His Majesty has acted too impulsively."
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Lan Yu, Li Jinglong, and the others also looked somewhat surprised and doubtful. They looked at Zhu Di and then at Zhu Yunwen, feeling helpless.
Although they sensed that Zhu Yunwen was acting impulsively, no one stepped forward to say anything at this moment. After all, they were in front of a group of Northern Yuan generals, and it would be inappropriate to question Zhu Yunwen's arrangements at this time.
"The Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are indeed very powerful, but they have another characteristic. I need to talk to the old man about it later, lest he develop any inappropriate thoughts." Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and thought to himself.
Among everyone present, besides Ma Sanbao, he was the one who was closest to Zhu Yunwen. Moreover, in terms of understanding the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, he was even better than Ma Sanbao, because he had previously commanded the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
Because he had once commanded them, he knew very well the extent of the loyalty of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to Zhu Yunwen; they were absolutely loyal to the death.
Although Zhu Di has now submitted to Zhu Yunwen's command and seems to have no other intentions, it is still necessary to take precautions. If, because he doesn't speak up, Zhu Di does develop other ideas, then he will be a sinner.
Although he harbored deep resentment towards Zhu Di—after all, Zhu Di had thoroughly misled him before, and if it weren't for Zhu Yunwen's reminder, he might still be in the dark—Zhu Di was still his father, and had genuinely treated him very well.
His father lied to him about the throne, but his kindness to him was genuine and without any deception. Under such circumstances, how could he stand by and watch his father go astray?
"Did everyone hear what Fourth Uncle said? From now on, Fourth Uncle will be my representative on the grasslands," Zhu Yunwen said softly.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Great Emperor!"
Arutai, Mahmud, Dorjibo, and the others nodded in agreement. At this moment, they were completely obedient. They knew all too well the fighting power of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. It was hard to say what would happen in the future, but for now, they all abandoned any ulterior motives they might have.
"Alright, it's settled then. Now, you can all go and familiarize yourselves with your respective territories. I will be waiting for you in Beiping City in three days," Zhu Yunwen said softly, then turned and left.
"Has His Majesty the Emperor left already?"
Arughtai, Mahmud, Dorjib, and the other Northern Yuan generals looked at each other, somewhat bewildered. The unfolding events were completely different from what they had imagined.
It's too loose!
It's way too loose!
The Ming emperor's treatment of them was far too lenient; it was practically ineffective.
Their gazes unconsciously fell on Zhu Yunwen's retreating figure, their eyes filled with deep doubt. At the same time, a thought popped into many people's minds.
"Heavenly Khan!"
Previously, they had called themselves Heavenly Khan in order to save their lives, but now they truly had this thought from the bottom of their hearts. Zhu Yunwen's demeanor impressed them.
Of course, if they knew that Zhu Yunwen was plotting to make them jump out so he could then slaughter them, they probably wouldn't think Zhu Yunwen was so magnanimous.
However, on the other hand, if they obediently follow orders from now on, then the magnanimity that Zhu Yunwen is showing at this moment is indeed magnificent!
"Is Your Majesty leaving already?"
"Are you leaving already? Isn't that a bit too fast?"
"Has His Majesty made all the arrangements for the grasslands? Is he leaving already?"
"No, Your Majesty is being too lenient. You shouldn't be so soft-hearted towards these guys from Beiyuan."
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Lan Yu, Zhu Gaoxu, Li Jinglong, and others had various thoughts running through their minds. They were all dumbfounded. Shouldn't they have given the grasslands a good beating after conquering them? But Zhu Yunwen simply let it go.
This is really too cheap for these Northern Yuan people.
However, just as they hadn't dared to question Zhu Yunwen before, although they were all very puzzled and disagreed with Zhu Yunwen's decision at this moment, they still didn't say much.
Although everyone was full of doubts about Zhu Yunwen's decision, there was one thing they were all very clear about: everything Zhu Yunwen did was pre-planned and not an impulsive act.
With a whoosh, Zhu Yunwen mounted his warhorse, his expression utterly calm. His journey across the grasslands was now essentially over. He would return to Yingtian Prefecture to govern it properly. As the emperor of a nation, he didn't know if he would ever have the chance to leave Yingtian Prefecture again and roam the grasslands once more.
As the supreme ruler, the emperor's fate is intertwined with the lives of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty. Every move he makes will attract the attention of countless people. Under these circumstances, it will probably be quite difficult for him to leave Yingtian Prefecture again in the future.
"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will behave ourselves."
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Arughtai, Mahmud, and the others were filled with disbelief. They all bowed to Zhu Yunwen, never dreaming that he would let them go so easily.
Although they didn't understand what Zhu Yunwen was planning, the current situation was clearly a good thing for them. Therefore, they didn't dare to say anything recklessly. Not only Arughtai, Mahmud, and others, but even Dorjiber and Kole, the two new nobles supported by Zhu Yunwen, didn't say anything.
For them, nothing is more cause for celebration than Zhu Yunwen's departure. After Zhu Yunwen leaves, the grasslands will be under their control. How to distribute the benefits will require further discussion. However, if Zhu Yunwen hadn't left, all of them could have lost their heads at any moment.
Don't be fooled by their utmost respect for Zhu Yunwen, constantly addressing him as "Your Majesty the Emperor." They are not intimidated by Zhu Yunwen; they are simply terrified of him.
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and pulled on the reins of his warhorse: "Giddy up!"
"Clop clop clop!" Upon receiving the command, the warhorse took off running forward.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Di, Lan Yu, and others followed suit.
"Boom!" The Snow Dragon Riders and Tiger Leopard Riders brought up the rear, and the group left the Oirat in a grand procession.
Zhu Yunwen left the Arughtai Tatars in the Oirat without making any arrangements, because he had already divided up the territory for everyone. They just needed to go to their respective territories. As for whether anyone would disobey him, let them try if they dared. He was still on the grasslands!
"Has the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty really passed away like this?"
"This catastrophe on the grassland has finally come to an end. I never expected it to end in such a way."
"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is truly amazing. How did he train the Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry? It feels like such troops shouldn't even exist."
"It's finally over. What's next on the grasslands? Should we really follow the Ming Dynasty?"
"Let's go back to the territory first. I don't know if they agree with His Majesty the Great's previous division. If they don't, I might go to His Majesty the Great."
"The grasslands have been defeated so easily? I never dreamed that the Central Plains would conquer the grasslands again after so many years since the Tang Dynasty."
"His Majesty the Emperor is so young, following him might not be such a bad thing. I might even gain unimaginable benefits. For example, this time, if it weren't for His Majesty the Emperor, how could I be on equal footing with the Grand Tutor and the Prime Minister?"
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As the Northern Yuan generals watched Zhu Yunwen and the Ming army depart, their expressions were incredibly complex, and all sorts of thoughts raced through their minds.
The way this disaster ended felt unreal to everyone; it was as if the catastrophe they had imagined had never happened.
Of course, although Zhu Yunwen had lightly let the matter pass, they were not entirely at ease. Zhu Di had previously said that Zhu Yunwen would give him five thousand Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and five thousand Tiger Leopard Cavalry. These ten thousand troops were like the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. If they did anything disloyal, it would fall and behead them.
"Why don't you come in and have a seat?" Mahmud looked at Arughtai. The two had been fighting for most of their lives, and they still harbored hatred for each other.
However, given the current situation, their personal grudges should be put aside for the time being. They need to have a serious talk about the future of the grasslands, unless they are willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty directly.
“Alright!” Arutai nodded, his gaze falling on Dorjiber and Kohler beside him, and said calmly, “Let’s all go together!”
In a short period of time, he was betrayed twice. Moreover, he knew very well that the two betrayals were only because Zhu Yunwen only needed to betray him twice, not because only two people chose to betray him.
So now he's smarter. Since it's a discussion, everyone should participate. Of course, this doesn't completely prevent leaks, but it's definitely safer.
Mahmud was taken aback by what he heard, and his brows furrowed slightly. He couldn't quite understand Arughtai's actions.
Originally, he only wanted to talk to Arutai, but now it seems that Arutai wants to invite everyone to join.
Arughtai offered no explanation and walked straight toward a tent not far away.
"Let's all come together!" Seeing this, Mahmud suppressed his doubts and followed.
There's a saying that goes, "The person who knows you best is your enemy, and the person who cares about you the most is the one you owe money to or the one who asks you for favors."
Mahmud was definitely Arughtai's enemy, so he knew Arughtai very well. Arughtai may have all sorts of problems, but one thing is certain: Arughtai was definitely a very capable person and extremely cunning.
He couldn't discern Arughtai's intentions, but he believed Arughtai must have his reasons for doing so. Therefore, after a moment's hesitation, he said nothing more.
"His Majesty the Emperor has just left, and the Prime Minister and Grand Tutor can't wait any longer? Very well, I'll go and hear what you have to say. If I have the chance, I'll go and report to His Majesty the Emperor."
"Alas, although His Majesty the Emperor has divided the grasslands, it seems that the power over the grasslands will continue to be in the hands of the Prime Minister and the Grand Tutor. Let's go and see what they have to say."
“Arughtai and Mahmud, you two are really good. I missed the opportunity last time, but this time I will definitely not miss it again. Let me hear what kind of bad scheme you two are planning.”
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A group of generals, each with their own thoughts, walked toward the tent.
The grasslands were declining, and Zhu Yunwen was so powerful and young; they all wanted to follow him and gain more power.
Of course, this is also because their power is too small now. Once their power increases, they may not be so loyal to the Ming Dynasty anymore. At that time, they will also think about how to dominate the grasslands and free them from the control of the Ming Dynasty.
On the road!
"Boom!"
Zhu Yunwen led his troops across the grasslands, heading towards Beiping City.
Zhu Gaoxu quietly approached Zhu Di and said, "Father!"
"Hmm?" Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu's solemn expression and was momentarily stunned. He asked in confusion, "Second Prince, is there something you need?"
At this moment, he was in a very good mood. Zhu Yunwen actually entrusted him with guarding the grassland, which showed that he trusted him very much. This made his uneasy heart gradually calm down.
"Father, there's something I have to tell you, so you won't go astray in the future," Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice.
Zhu Di was even more puzzled: "I've gone astray? What do you mean?"
He looked at Zhu Gaoxu and said, "Alright, stop being so mysterious. Just say what you want to say!"
"Alright!" Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said earnestly, "Father, His Majesty has given you five thousand Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and five thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. I don't know what His Majesty is really thinking, but you mustn't let this give you any improper thoughts." (End of Chapter)
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