Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

"The troops are to retreat!"

Going back a little further in time, Xu Da issued this order.

With his order issued, the troops along the Great Wall in Beiping Prefecture and north of it under the Ming Dynasty quickly changed.

Although the overall situation has not changed much, a considerable number of troops have been secretly mobilized.

They then quickly retreated south.

Not only that, even Xu Da, the commander who had been guarding Beiping for many years, set off at this time.

Leading his troops, he quickly marched south.

But in doing so, he left his banner on the northern border.

There is a reason for doing so.

He had already received information that Hu Weiyong was indeed colluding with the Northern Yuan.

The Northern Yuan, however, took this matter very seriously.

Now, the Grand Commandant of the Northern Yuan, Manzi, has personally led his troops this way.

They really need to join forces with Hu Weiyong's side to target the Ming Dynasty.

In this situation, if he didn't go along with it and give them a surprise, he would really be letting them down.

While doing this, Xu Da also had some false information deliberately leaked to mislead the people on the Northern Yuan side.

The Northern Yuan, with its treacherous intentions, never gave up and continued to plot its return.

Furthermore, he had also laid some backup plans and left spies among his men.

Xu Da had actually discovered this spy two years ago.

However, Xu Da never took any action against the traitor.

And they pretended to know nothing about it.

The purpose is to cast a long line to catch a big fish.

Spies are not scary; what's scary are spies who remain hidden.

Such spies, unaware that they have been exposed, can, if used properly, play a surprisingly effective role in certain crucial moments.

This time, it came in handy.

He deliberately revealed some information and actions, which fell into that person's eyes.

This would allow that person to pass on the false information.

This would further confirm those people's suspicions, thus misleading the barbarian chieftain of Beiyuan into attacking their side.

Let yourself give them a big surprise.

Over the years, the Northern Yuan Tartars have always dreamed of returning.

And didn't he also dream of annihilating the Northern Yuan Tartars?
The battle in the fifth year of the Hongwu reign, in particular, is a hurdle he has never been able to overcome in his heart.

It was his only defeat in all his years in the military, and he still remembers it to this day.

Only by fighting and destroying the Northern Yuan can we wash away this shame!

He had been waiting for this day for a long time!

As for the possibility that there might be spies from the Northern Yuan within his own army, Xu Da was not surprised at all.

Even though Hu Yuan had previously ruled China and committed numerous atrocities, ruining the country beyond recognition.

Countless people have lost their lives or could not survive because of this.

However, there are always some people who think it's good, and there are always some people who want to remember Hu Yuan.

The Yuan Dynasty suffered a major defeat, and many Han Chinese wept bitterly. Many of them also retreated with the Yuan Dynasty to the grasslands.

Therefore, it becomes normal for Yuan Dynasty spies to appear among these troops.

However, such spies, if used properly, can also achieve some surprising and effective results.

This is a good opportunity.

Hu Weiyong actually did a good thing.

So audacious, they're courting death by attempting a rebellion.

As a result, the higher-ups found out in advance, so they were able to take the opportunity to clean up the court and get rid of many deserving people in a reasonable and justifiable way.

Not only that, it also helped me a lot.

This lured out the remnants of the Mongol Yuan dynasty, who had always kept a low profile and refused to show themselves.

Grand Commandant Manzi personally led the troops.

If he doesn't give the other party some surprises.

How can we live up to this great opportunity?

Although the superiors originally said that time was on their side and they could wait longer to make Hu Yuan even weaker.

It won't be too late to take action against Hu Yuan later; it will be much easier then.

However, when the opportunity arises, and it's time to take action against Beiyuan, then we must act; we can't miss it.

Hu Weiyong is truly a good person.

Not only did Zhu Yuanzhang give Hu Weiyong a "good guy" card earlier.

At this time, General Xu Da also gave Hu Weiyong a "good guy" card.

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"Grand Commandant! Give the order, Grand Commandant!"
It has been confirmed that the false Ming dynasty to the south has encountered a major problem.

Hu Weiyong has truly rebelled.

Xu Da and his group had already hurriedly returned.

Xu Da has been making frequent troop movements recently, albeit in a rather secretive manner. This suggests that Hu Weiyong's side has indeed taken action.

"Grand Commandant, this is an opportunity not to be missed! If we miss this chance, it won't be so easy to take action against the puppet Ming dynasty in the south!"

Someone looked at Grand Commandant Manzi and spoke up, sounding somewhat anxious.

Grand Commandant Manzi was clearly somewhat tempted.

However, he still shook his head.

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer."

Xu Da was a cunning old fox, extremely treacherous.

It's hard to say whether his actions at this time are genuine or not, or whether he's deliberately setting a trap for us to fall into.

We can't let ourselves become the prey instead of the hunters.

The calls for battle from all the generals were completely suppressed by Grand Commandant Manzi alone.

This made many generals anxious and resentful.

However, there was no other way.

Who made the Grand Commandant, a barbarian, hold such a high position and great power?

Moreover, he held a high prestige among the soldiers.

Therefore, although many generals were dissatisfied with his order, feeling that the Grand Commandant was too cowardly.

However, no one actually dared to disobey his orders and go into battle without authorization.

But many people are genuinely anxious.

After all, life is becoming increasingly difficult for the Yuan Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang, the pseudo-Ming emperor, was particularly despicable.

If no changes are made, they will only have one path left: to wait for death.

Now, having finally encountered the false Ming dynasty to the south, a great opportunity for chaos has arisen.

They insist on seizing this opportunity.

However, the Grand Commandant insisted on playing it safe and did not rush to take action.

This is so frustrating!

Many people have a fire burning inside their hearts.

However, Grand Commandant Manzi remained seated in the central command tent, motionless.

He was even holding a copy of Sun Tzu's Art of War in his hand and reading it.

Not only that, he also issued a strict order that no one was allowed to act without his permission before his orders were given.

Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed!

The barbarian's prestige, coupled with the order he issued, ensured that none of the Yuan generals dared to cross the line.

However, many people's dissatisfaction with the barbarians is intensifying.

Many people felt that Grand Commandant Yu was too timid, having his courage broken by Xu Da...

Night had fallen, but the lights were still on in the tent of the Grand Commandant Manzi.

He hasn't gone to sleep yet.

He is waiting for someone.

He had to hold his ground until he met this person. Even if it meant missing this opportunity and waiting a little longer, he couldn't act rashly.

At this time, their Yuan Dynasty was different from before.

Previously, the Yuan Dynasty had too much power at its disposal.

It doesn't matter if you fail once, twice, or even three or four times.

They still have capital to squander.

But that's not possible now.

Their Great Yuan Dynasty can no longer afford to fail.

We must cherish our current strength. Sometimes, if we cannot act prudently, it is better to miss some opportunities than to act rashly.

After about half an hour of waiting, things finally changed.
A bodyguard brought one person to him overnight.

The person who arrived was dressed in Han Chinese attire.

And their appearance is also that of a Han Chinese.

In fact, this person is a genuine Han Chinese.

However, this does not mean that just because someone looks like a Han Chinese person, they are necessarily Han Chinese.

One's heart may not be Han Chinese.

They have the skin of Han Chinese, but the heart of Mongol Yuan people; this is the kind of person they want most here.

It was precisely because of this characteristic that this person was able to remain hidden from Xu Da for so long without being discovered.

Moreover, he had previously made many contributions.

The higher one's status, the higher one rises.

Nowadays, they have become thousands of households among the Han people.

When Liu Jianzhong arrived here and saw Grand Commandant Manzi, he immediately kowtowed to the ground.

Tears welled in her eyes.

Upon seeing Grand Commandant Manzi, he felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity, as if he had returned home.

Over the years, he spent time with the Han people, which truly exhausted him both physically and mentally.

Seeing these adults now is what makes me feel most comfortable.

There's a genuine sense of warmth and familiarity, like a traveler returning home.

Like a dog abandoned by its owner, it has returned to its owner's side.

Grand Commandant Manzi personally helped him up and poured him a cup of tea with a milky aroma.

The person was so moved that tears welled up in their eyes.

This is Grand Commandant Manzi, a man of such high rank and power!

How could he treat himself like this now?

Indeed, it is here in Dayuan that one can feel the warmth from above the most!
"Grand Commandant, hurry up and deploy your troops! Xu Da has already withdrawn his army."

Xu Da left, taking with him nearly ten thousand elite soldiers in a hurry.

Now, all that's left is an empty flag to intimidate people...

He then drank the bowl of milky tea in one gulp.

He swallowed the last drop, then smacked his lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Then, he immediately spoke these words to Grand Commandant Manzi.

Upon hearing this, Grand Commandant Manzi immediately perked up.

This was exactly the information he wanted to hear.

Although once we knew this person was coming, we could basically confirm that the information we had previously obtained was true.

But actually hearing these messages from this person still gave him a boost of spirits.

Without delay, he immediately asked again.

This matter is extremely important.

We must ensure that nothing goes wrong.

He wouldn't feel at ease without confirming the details.

As the barbarian inquired, the man recounted everything he knew in detail.

Examine the details repeatedly and ask follow-up questions.

This process lasted for more than an hour.

Finally, he softened his expression and smiled.

Really?

It's actually true? !

Did Xu Da really sneak away?

It seems that the news that Hu Weiyong's envoy brought earlier was true!

Hu Weiyong really took action against their emperor!

It is highly likely that Zhu Yuanzhang is already dead!
That beggar is dead!
Good, that’s great!

This news thrilled him immensely!
This was the news he most wanted to hear!

After confirming the information was accurate, he immediately ordered the army to move out overnight to attack the Ming army!

We must kill the troops Xu Da left behind and recapture Dadu!

We must send troops to provide support, create momentum, and back Hu Weiyong.

Let Hu Weiyong and his men cause even more trouble over there. We absolutely cannot let the pseudo-Ming recover and regain its strength!
If that were the case, it would be extremely upsetting!

Even if he were to die, he could never forgive himself!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we must cherish it!
Once they miss this opportunity, it's very likely they won't encounter such a good chance again in the future.

It is impossible for the Yuan Dynasty to regain its former glory.

He knew all too well the character of the Han people.

Even Hu Weiyong offered such favorable terms at this time.

They said they would give them everything north of the Yellow River.

However, this was only because Hu Weiyong at that time lacked sufficient power and needed to leverage their influence.

That's why he's so generous.

But in reality, if Hu Weiyong had become emperor and established himself in power...

Then, he will definitely go back on his word and deny it.

Furthermore, they even intend to continue their attacks northward.

The Han people valued these homelands far too much.

Every emperor wanted to occupy all these places.

No one else is allowed to claim the title of king or tyrant.

Therefore, they must seize this opportunity to act quickly.

We will seize more and more important locations.

Only in this way can we talk about what comes next.

Otherwise, the dust will settle on the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Regardless of whether it was Hu Weiyong's death and Zhu Yuanzhang's stabilization of the situation, or whether it was Zhu Yuanzhang's son who stabilized the situation.

Or perhaps Hu Weiyong's side seized power.

They will inevitably turn their backs on you.

They will not give up these lands that originally belonged to their Great Yuan Dynasty.

By then, it will be extremely difficult to take them down.

With his command, the Yuan Dynasty generals, who had been holding back their excitement for so long, immediately became overjoyed.

The order has been given!
The order has finally been given!
Grand Commandant Manzi has finally issued this order!
Now they can send troops here and have a good battle!
We can finally get our revenge and let those Ming Dynasty soldiers experience what despair truly means!
After all, they've been beaten terribly in the battles over the years!

The person they feared and were most wary of was Xu Da.

Now that Xu Da has led his troops away, what do they have to be afraid of?

Their emperor in the Ming Dynasty might be dead by now.

The false Ming Dynasty was a time of great anxiety and fear.

It was their actions that gave the Ming army a golden opportunity to take revenge and show them just how powerful they were!
The recapture of Dadu will be achieved in this very action!
……

On an island, Zhu Di was examining a stone in his hand.

To be precise, it cannot be called a stone.

It was bird droppings.

It's just that this bird droppings look a lot like stones... (End of Chapter)