Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

It was already the twelfth month of the ninth year of the Hongwu reign.

The weather has already turned cold.

Although Yingtian is located in the south and the Little Ice Age has not yet arrived, it is still quite cold in this place.

The cold in the south is different from the cold in the north.

When it gets cold, it can be really deadly at times.

It was a chilling cold, the kind that seemed to seep straight into one's bones.

However, this has not diminished the current liveliness and prosperity of Yingtianfu City.

The longer Zhu Yuanzhang established his capital here, the more stable and prosperous Yingtian City became.

Although the weather is cold at the end of the year, as the year draws closer, a fire unconsciously ignites in many people's hearts.

Of course, there are those who are frowning and looking worried.

After all, the Lunar New Year is also known as the "New Year's Pass".

The accounts that need to be settled should be settled by the end of this year.

Many people are thinking about how to cope with the famine and get through the year-end.

But for most people, this year is still something to look forward to.

After all, the New Year really only happens once a year.

Even if a person lives to seventy, they can only experience so many years in their lifetime.

No more than that.

Children, in particular, eagerly anticipate the Lunar New Year.

After all, the present era is different from the one in later generations, where material resources are extremely abundant.

In later generations, many people felt that the New Year had lost its festive spirit.

One of the biggest reasons is that the children from back then have grown up.

Another major reason is that the food and supplies we eat and use are already so good on ordinary days, not much different from what we eat during the Lunar New Year.

If life is hard, they can't eat meat all year round. Only during festivals can they afford to cut half a pound of meat, and if they kill a chicken, they will divide it into two meals or even eat it over one or two days.

Under such circumstances, celebrating the New Year will undoubtedly be full of festive spirit.

The many children, in particular, were eagerly anticipating this.

It was under these circumstances that a Red Feather envoy arrived and entered Yingtian City.

"Great victory! Great victory!"

"Our army has achieved a great victory!"

This group of red-feathered messengers shouted loudly.

"General, we annihilated the Northern Yuan royal court in one battle and captured the Northern Yuan emperor alive!"

"Great victory!"

"General, you have breached the Northern Yuan court and captured the Yuan emperor alive!!"

Hongling quickly shouted.

Warhorses trod across the bluestone pavement, their horseshoes striking the stones with a clattering sound, occasionally punctuated by sparks.

However, they had finally arrived at the inner city.

With so many people around, they slowed down their horses to avoid bumping into people.

They were reporting a victory, not an urgent military situation. Besides, they had already arrived in Yingtian City, and there were certain things they needed to be aware of.

Moreover, such good news does indeed need more time to be broadcast around Yingtian City.

This exciting news should be shared with the many people in Yingtian City.

what? !

The Northern Yuan has been completely wiped out?!

This sudden news stunned many people on the spot.

Then came an incredibly excited cheer.

It is said that when people saw the Red Feather envoy arrive, they thought that a great victory had been achieved somewhere.

Today, their Ming Dynasty is not like the humiliating Song Dynasty.

The emperor was wise, and the soldiers were brave and fierce, displaying the spirit that a Han dynasty should have, making them invincible!
Upon seeing the Red Feathered Messenger, many people thought that their Great Ming Dynasty had won another victory.

The urgent messenger, Hongling, was to enter the city to report the victory.

Instead of thinking about where there was an emergency military situation and how the Ming Dynasty had suffered a loss.

Of course, there are also some naturally cautious people who worry that the Ming Dynasty might suffer losses.

They genuinely didn't want to see the Ming Dynasty suffer losses.

They were very afraid that the Ming Dynasty would be defeated and cause some turmoil, which would change their lives.

Now, everything is very good, and they don't want this dream life to be broken or disturbed again.

At this moment, after hearing what the Red Feathered Messenger shouted out...

That was truly incredibly exciting and exhilarating.

Great victory!

It’s a great victory!
Moreover, it was a great victory in a single battle, which destroyed the Northern Yuan royal court and captured the Northern Yuan emperor!
This is such a huge surprise!

It was bigger than they had ever imagined!
Because even in Yingtianfu City, a place with extremely good information flow.

None of them had heard that the General had launched a military campaign against the Northern Yuan.

Logically speaking, to destroy the Northern Yuan court and achieve such a great victory, the war must have lasted a long time.

But now, without hearing any rumors, we've heard the great news of the destruction of the Northern Yuan royal court!

This was an incredibly pleasant surprise for them!
Wherever the Red Feather envoy went, news of great victories spread in all directions.

Meanwhile, the vendors and shopkeepers along the way stopped selling their goods.

The customer stopped buying things.

Even the little boy with pigtails who was clamoring for candied hawthorns stopped talking.

At this moment, all their attention was drawn to this great victory, and they erupted in deafening cheers.

The sound rose higher and higher, soaring straight into the sky!

Many others followed behind the Red Feathered Envoy's horses, running, chasing, and shouting.

"Victory!"

"Our Great Ming Dynasty has won!"

"The Northern Yuan has been destroyed!!"

The excitement is beyond words.

Six or seven years ago, the General and others, under His Majesty's orders, launched a northern expedition to drive out the Tartars.

In just three months, the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, which had not been recovered throughout the entire Song Dynasty, were taken back.

At that time, many people were excited and happy about it.

But ultimately, there are some regrets.

The regret is that we couldn't achieve the full goal.

The Northern Yuan court fled too quickly.

Seeing that things were not going well, they started running ahead of time and arrived on the grassland.

Ultimately, it's a pity.

Now, that regret is gone; it has been completely made up for.

This feels so good!

Just as the year draws to a close, we receive this wonderful news.

How can it not make people happy?

Wherever the Red Feather courier went, a burst of excited shouts followed.

More and more people followed the Red Feathered Messenger.

Many more people spread the word, sharing this wonderful news with acquaintances and strangers along the way.

Soon, the entire capital city was in an uproar.

Many people rushed to the streets, and some brought out the firecrackers they had already bought, which were originally meant to be set off during the Lunar New Year.

Light it.

The sound of firecrackers amplified the joy even more.

A large number of people formed a long line, running and cheering with the red-feathered messenger, and arrived in front of the imperial city.

The imperial envoy, adorned with a red feather, rushed into the palace gates, while many commoners remained there, watching him enter the imperial city.

While many people were thrilled and overjoyed, they couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.

Their emperor must be extremely happy to hear this news, right?

……

They were right; their emperor was indeed very pleased.

After hearing the commotion and understanding what had happened, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed.

He personally stepped out of the Wuying Hall to greet the arriving Red Feathered Envoys.

Now, given Zhu Yuanzhang's status, there are very few people he could personally greet. In fact, there are practically none.

But this time, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang broke with precedent.

He went straight out to personally greet the Red Feathered Envoy, who was hurrying towards him under the guidance of palace eunuchs and guards, his face full of smiles.

"What's the situation at the front?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his voice and looked at the Red Feathered Envoys, who seemed excited and somewhat nervous upon seeing him, and asked them a question.

The leader hurriedly exclaimed, "A great victory!"
A great victory! The Great General annihilated the Northern Yuan court in a single battle and captured the Northern Yuan Emperor alive!

"What are the casualties among our soldiers?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

Hongling's eyes welled up with tears.

Despite such a great victory, His Majesty did not only focus on the victory, but also kept in mind the many soldiers on the front lines.

Your Majesty, you are truly the best Your Majesty ever!

"Our casualties were very light, and we advanced with unstoppable momentum!"

The Northern Yuan forces were utterly routed, like clay chickens and earthen dogs!

"it is good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cheered.

Raising his voice, he exclaimed, "The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

"The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

The Red Feathered Messenger, along with the palace staff who led him there, and the guards and eunuchs who were originally in the Wuying Hall.

There were also Zhu Biao and others who rushed over after hearing the commotion.

Unable to resist, he also shouted out loud.

Emotionally agitated.

"The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

After the sound originated from the Wuying Hall, it spread to other parts of the palace.

Many people who knew what had happened and were excited about it also shouted out one after another.

The sound, like ocean waves, quickly swept away to more distant places.

It flew up to the city wall, then quickly skimmed over the many guards on the imperial city wall, and flew into the crowd of people outside the imperial city.

"The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

"The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

The exhilaration in many people's hearts was expressed in these two sentences at this moment.

The waves of sound grew stronger and stronger, as if they were going to turn the world upside down!
……

"The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming Dynasty is mighty!"

In the Kunning Palace, Empress Ma, who was weeding the garlic sprouts in the vegetable garden, stood up straight.

He couldn't help but shout along, a smile spreading from the corners of his mouth to his entire face.

He gently tucked a strand of hair behind his finger.

After standing there quietly looking at the sky for a while, I bent down and pulled up some garlic sprouts.

Afterwards, she left the vegetable garden and hurried back to the kitchen.

Wash hands, prepare dough, and then have someone kill a goose and prepare the rest of the vegetables.

With such wonderful news, she should take good care of herself and cook a meal.

We need to make pancakes and stew some goose to celebrate Chongba's birthday!

The Northern Yuan dynasty was finally destroyed.

She knew very well that the happiest person in the world upon hearing such good news would undoubtedly be her own son, Chongba.

She knew all too well that because she had never been able to fully accomplish her goal, her son Chongba still harbored a deep regret.

Over the years, in order to completely destroy the Northern Yuan royal court.

How much effort did Chongba put into this?

Now, the Northern Yuan royal court has finally been destroyed!

They definitely need to celebrate.

Moreover, it's not just a matter concerning the Northern Yuan royal court.

With the Northern Yuan court destroyed this time, what about Nahachu in the northeast and the Liang King in the southwest?

This will inevitably have a very significant impact.

The situation on both sides may undergo a very significant change.

In other words, the most difficult problem has been solved.

The rest of the matters were much easier to handle.

It wouldn't be accurate to say the problem was solved effortlessly. But at least in many situations, things are much easier to handle...

……

"Come, come, all of you, come with us to the Wuying Hall."

Zhu Yuanzhang stood at the entrance of the Wuying Hall, listening to the thunderous cheers, and a smile appeared on his face.

Although he knew that the destruction of the Northern Yuan royal court was inevitable.

In my past life, I destroyed it.

Having experienced this unique life, the Northern Yuan royal court could no longer afford to live a life of ignominy.

It would be perfectly normal for them to be wiped out.

But when this news came, I couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

On the one hand, it was because the Northern Yuan Dynasty was destroyed thirteen years ahead of schedule.

On the other hand, the person who led the troops to destroy the Northern Yuan royal court this time was my old brother, Tiande.

In his previous life, Tiande was unable to destroy the Northern Yuan royal court even until his death.

This became a great regret in Tiande's heart.

Whether it was Lao Chang or Tian De, they both wanted to achieve complete success.

But life is full of regrets.

The Northern Yuan Dynasty, which was originally thought to be destroyed within a few years, was actually destroyed many years later.

Moreover, it was Lan Yu who destroyed it.

Not any one of them.

Fortunately, he lived a long enough life. If he had been like Zhao Kuangyin, who reigned for more than ten years after ascending the throne, he would have died.

I'm afraid I won't even live to see the Northern Yuan court destroyed.

Now, this regret has been made up for.

Moreover, it wasn't just the Northern Yuan royal court that was destroyed by Tiande.

More importantly, the girl was still alive when the news came!
I can have people to share this joy with!

I imagine that by now, the girl is already preparing a meal for herself, ready to celebrate properly.
"Sit down, sit down, come on, have a drink!"

Inside the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang, beaming with delight, greeted the approaching group of red-feathered messengers.

He poured the wine himself.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao then moved his chairs and invited them to sit down.

Such treatment overwhelmed them, and they repeatedly declined, saying they couldn't accept it.

"How can you not be worthy of such a great victory? When such news of victory arrives, you will be worthy of it!"

Traveling two thousand miles day and night, changing horses but not riders along the way, how arduous it must have been.

All this was so that the good news could be sent to the capital as soon as possible.

That alone is enough!

Let us drink this cup to the brim!

Upon hearing this, the several Red Feathered Envoys no longer declined.

He took the wine with both hands, tilted his head back, and drank it all down.

Hot tears streamed down her wind-chapped cheeks and into her wine glass.

They drank it mixed with alcohol.

This wine was the best they had ever tasted in their lives!
This will surely be an unforgettable experience for them, one they will cherish for a lifetime! (End of Chapter)