Ming Dynasty: I, Zhu Yunwen, started by resurrecting my grandmother.

Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhao Ning'er entered the Prince of Yan's residence and found a madman causing trouble in the courtyard.

Zhu Gaochi immediately became angry and shouted, "Gao Xu, why haven't you coaxed him away yet?"

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and sighed, "Brother, don't you even recognize who he is?"

Zhu Gaochi looked closely and realized that the person was not his father, Zhu Di, but who was he?

He was taken aback and asked Zhu Gaoxu, "No, how come Father went mad overnight?"

"I don't know either. He was fine last night, but when I woke up this morning, he suddenly looked like this."

Zhu Gaochi quickly stepped forward, took the brick out of Zhu Di's mouth, and threw it on the ground.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

Zhu Di grabbed him: "So, you're Niu Tou. How come you've gotten thinner?"

Where did Horse-Face go?

Arrest them all immediately.

Everyone saw that Zhu Di had completely gone mad.

Zhu Yunwen stepped forward and advised, "Brother, you don't need to be sad. Fourth Uncle may have suffered some kind of shock. This illness is not incurable. Take him away and find a physician to treat him."

Zhu Di then grabbed Zhu Yunwen: "You are Horse-Face, yes, that's right, just a bit uglier than before. You two, quickly arrest all those little devils."

At this time, Yao Guangxiao, Deng Yong, Zhu Neng, Zhang Yu, Zhang Bing, Xie Gui, Zhang Xin and others arrived at the scene.

Yao Guangxiao first ordered someone to help Zhu Di down, and then said to Zhu Gaochi, "Your Highness, Your Majesty, this sudden turn of events is something none of us expected. However, Beiping cannot be without a ruler for even a day. I ask Your Highness to temporarily take charge of the situation, and return the power to Your Majesty once Your Majesty has recovered."

Zhu Gaochi was both pleased and worried upon hearing this.

To my delight, I never imagined that I would be able to take control of Beiping so soon.

The worry is that we are now in a mess. The Northern Yuan army is attacking from the outside, and the imperial court is vigorously reducing the power of the regional military governors, with its spearhead aimed directly at Beiping.

If handled improperly, it could lead to utter ruin.

"This..." Zhu Gaochi hesitated.

Zhu Yunwen also came over to persuade him: "Brother, what Master Daoyan said is not without reason. In my opinion, you should not refuse."

As an envoy of the imperial court, I fully support you in this matter. I will report this to His Majesty upon my return.

Zhu Gaochi, who was listening nearby, blushed deeply. He wanted to take charge of the situation in Beiping.

But he wasn't the heir apparent, so no one supported him.

Zhao Ning'er saw this and smiled, saying, "Young Master, don't hesitate any longer. If you don't want to rule Beiping, is there anyone willing?"

Zhu Gaochi naturally understood the meaning behind Zhao Ning'er's words.

Zhu Gaochi turned to Yao Guangxiao, Deng Yong, Zhu Neng, Zhang Yu, and the others: "If I were to take charge of Beiping, would you be willing to do everything in your power to help me?"

"We are willing!" everyone answered in unison.

Only Zhu Gaoxu remained silent.

At this moment, Yao Guangxiao ordered someone to bring the sword and seal and handed them to Zhu Gaochi: "Your Highness, from this moment on, you are the ruler of Beiping."

Yao Guangxiao was highly respected and virtuous, and Zhu Di honored him as his teacher.

Zhu Gaochi's eyes shone with excitement as he accepted the sword seal: "In that case, I will temporarily exercise my father's authority."

"Congratulations, Your Highness."

Then, Zhu Gaochi led everyone into the hall.

He sat facing east in the center, with the others lined up on either side.

Zhu Yunwen glanced at him and saw that Zhu Gaochi's expression was serious, as if he were a completely different person.

Zhu Gaochi looked at everyone and said, "Because my father killed the envoy of the Northern Yuan, Timur led an army of 100,000 to attack us. What good strategies do you have to repel the enemy?"

Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha. I have heard that Chang Yuchun has already led his troops here. Perhaps we can let him go and repel the enemy."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen thought to himself, "You stinking monk, you're really wicked. You've caused trouble, but you want us to cover for you."

Zhu Gaochi asked Zhu Yunwen, "Brother, what do you think we should do about this?"

Zhu Yunwen straightened his clothes: "Master Daoyan is mistaken. My maternal grandfather did not come here to fight."

He was escorting Zhang Bing, Xie Gui, and Zhang Xin to their new posts. The emperor was worried that the journey might be dangerous, so he sent him.

With only about five hundred men under his command, how could he possibly withstand the army of one hundred thousand from the Northern Yuan?

My elder brother has countless strategists and generals under his command; why would he need my maternal grandfather to go into battle?

Yao Guangxiao fiddled with his Buddhist prayer beads: "Chang Yuchun possesses the courage of ten thousand men, and the soldiers of the Northern Yuan are terrified at the mere mention of his name."

Now that our army is pressing in, we are all subjects of the court; we should work together with one heart and one mind. How can we shirk our responsibilities?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ning'er raised her eyebrows: "Great monk, what you say is truly laughable."

We are the guests, and you are the hosts. It's like your neighbor is coming to fight you, but you don't send your own people to fight, instead you ask the guests to fight for you!

Are all monks this unreasonable?

Yao Guangxiao looked sharply at Zhao Ning'er: "May I ask who you are, young lady?"

Zhu Gaoxu introduced her to him in a low voice: "She is Zhao Sili's daughter."

Yao Guangxiao chuckled: "Truly, like mother, like daughter. What a sharp tongue you have!"

"If you want my maternal grandfather, Chang Yuchun, to participate, that's fine too."

"Give him 100,000 troops, and I'll go and persuade Chang Yuchun to go to war! What do you think?" Zhao Ning'er spoke in front of everyone without any stage fright.

"Miss Zhao, you must be joking. We have less than ten thousand soldiers in Beiping, and most of them are old, weak, or disabled."

I'm sure you saw it when you entered the city.

Some troops are scattered in other places, and they can't quench our immediate thirst with water from afar. Where will we find 100,000 soldiers?

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen made a suggestion: "Brother, Master Daoyan, it just so happens that Xie Gui and Zhang Xin are also here. They are also very outstanding generals. You can give each of them 5,000 troops to assist our maternal grandfather in fighting against the Northern Yuan army."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ning'er was taken aback: "Ten thousand against one hundred thousand? Yunhuo, are you crazy?"

Zhu Yunwen frowned: "There's nothing we can do about it. Master Daoyan just said that there are only 10,000 troops in Beiping City, so let them give it a try."

If all else fails, we'll close the city gates, hide inside Beiping, hang up a truce sign, and hold our ground.

Zhu Gaochi looked at Yao Guangxiao.

Yao Guangxiao nodded, meaning that it was worth a try.

Zhu Gaochi, holding the plan, said, "Alright, since Yunhu has said so, then I will allocate ten thousand troops to Xie Gui and Zhang Xin. Are you two willing?"

"This humble general is willing to go," Xie Gui and Zhang Xin replied in unison.

What they were thinking was that they had to make a good impression on Zhu Gaochi, otherwise, wouldn't they be looked down upon? Besides, there was also Chang Yuchun there.

Just then, Zhu Gaosui rushed in from outside: "Brother, something terrible has happened! The Northern Yuan army has already attacked!"

Zhu Gaochi was also taken aback: "How many troops have come?"

"The banners obscured the sun, making it impossible to see how many troops there were."

How far is it from here?

"Less than thirty li have passed."

"Quickly engage the enemy!"

"promise!"

Xie Gui and Zhang Xin mustered 10,000 troops from the military training ground, left Beiping City, and joined Chang Yuchun's army outside the city.

Zhu Yunwen and Zhao Ning'er also went along.

North of Beiping, in the open fields.

The two armies met and lined up in a row.

The Northern Yuan army numbered at least 30,000.

A man and a woman appeared in front of the Northern Yuan army; the woman was none other than Minmin Temur.

Beside her was a young man, riding a white horse, fully armed, with a slender waist and broad shoulders, looking spirited and imposing.

He held a very special weapon called the One-Legged Doll Spear, which was made in the shape of a human but had only one leg.

This weapon is very difficult to use; you can't wield it without immense strength in your arms.

This person was none other than Wang Baobao, also known as Kökö Temür.

His father was Saiyinchidahu, a Hanlin Academician and Grand Commandant during the Yuan Dynasty, and his mother was Chaghan Temur's sister.

Later, Wang Baobao was adopted by his uncle.

He also went on this expedition with the army.

He was exceptionally skilled in martial arts and had never met his match in the Yuan Dynasty. He also never took the generals of the Ming Dynasty seriously.

Zhu Yunwen pointed and said to Xie Gui and Zhang Xin, "Do you see that? That should be Wang Baobao. He's very powerful, so be very careful."

"Don't worry, we've noted it down."

At this moment, Wang Yuemin also saw Zhu Yunwen and Zhao Ning'er, and raised her voice: "Prince Consort, we are getting married today, why did you run back?"

Zhao Ning'er, who was listening nearby, quickly asked Zhu Yunwen, "Yunwen, who is that woman? She looks so familiar to me."

What did she just say? You two are getting married today?

What exactly happened?

Zhu Yunwen blushed and could only comfort her, saying, "Don't listen to her nonsense, I don't know her at all."

Wang Yuemin raised the Seven-Star Sword high: "Prince Consort, we already went to the bridal chamber last night."

You've made it clear that this knife is our token of love. Are you trying to renege on your promise?

Zhao Ning'er became even more anxious: "What? Last night, you...?"

Zhu Yunwen blushed, thinking to himself that this girl was really wicked, daring to say anything on the battlefield: "Ning'er, she was just trying to annoy you, it's nothing at all."

"No wonder you looked so radiant this morning, it turns out you two have already gotten married."

The soldiers on both sides laughed when they heard this.

At this moment, Chang Yuchun spurred his horse forward and said sternly, "This is the battlefield between two armies. Stop talking nonsense here! Whoever dares to fight, seize that woman!"

"This humble general is willing to go!"

Before he finished speaking, Xie Gui slapped the horse's rump and galloped off.

He thought to himself, what's so great about a little girl? This is a good opportunity to show off in front of everyone.

Wang Yuemin was furious and challenged Xie Gui to a duel.

The two fought for four or five rounds. Wang Yuemin struck Xie Gui's left leg with her whip, causing Xie Gui unbearable pain, and he was defeated.

Everyone was taken aback, never expecting this little girl to be so powerful.

Zhang Xin refused to accept defeat and rode his horse, brandishing his sword, to fight Wang Yuemin.

The two fought for less than three rounds.

Wang Baobao was furious: "Are you trying to use a war of attrition?"

Sister, step back now and watch your foolish brother capture him! Take this spear!"

Wang Yuemin stepped back and observed the enemy's formation from the side, her large eyes constantly glancing at Zhu Yunwen on the opposite side.

Zhang Xin was no match for Wang Baobao, and the two fought for several rounds.

Wang Baobao used a move called "Splitting Mount Hua," raising his one-legged doll-like spear and cleaving it down from top to bottom.

Zhang Xin held his broadsword horizontally, then raised it upwards.

A loud clang rang in my ears as the two weapons clashed together.

Zhang Xin felt his arms go numb, his tiger's mouth was cracked from the shock, he dropped his broadsword, and his warhorse fell to the ground.

Wang Baobao laughed heartily: "You stay right here!"

He swung the one-legged doll spear again and smashed it towards Zhang Xin's head.

With nowhere to hide, Zhang Xin closed his eyes and waited for death.

At this critical moment, Chang Yuchun rushed forward and used his eighteen-foot steel spear to deflect the one-legged doll spear, saving Zhang Xin's life.

Zhang Xin fled back to his own team.

Wang Baobao and Chang Yuchun were locked in a battle.

These two seem like a tiger climbing a mountain meeting a tiger descending a mountain, a dragon in the clouds meeting a dragon in the fog.

Chang Yuchun's eighteen-foot steel spear was unpredictable, while Wang Baobao's one-legged doll spear terrified even ghosts and gods.

The two fought for twenty rounds without a clear winner.

Chang Yuchun thought to himself, "I have never met a worthy opponent in my life of fighting. I never expected that I would run into such a tough opponent here today."

Wang Baobao also admired Chang Yuchun's marksmanship. He thought to himself, "I am known as the 'Number One Warrior of the Great Yuan Dynasty,' but I never expected that I could not defeat Chang Yuchun. No wonder people say that Chang Yuchun is a god of war. After seeing him today, I can see that it is indeed true."

Zhu Yunwen watched from the side and couldn't help but think that it was no wonder his grandfather praised Wang Baobao as "an extraordinary man in the world" when he was alive. He was indeed amazing.

The soldiers on both sides were also cheering for their respective commanders.

Wang Yuemin, worried that Wang Baobao might be in danger, ordered the retreat to be sounded.

There's a rule in the army: when the drum sounds, you must advance; when the gong sounds, you must retreat.

Upon hearing the sound of the gong, Wang Baobao jumped out of the circle and said to Chang Yuchun, "It's not that I'm afraid of you, it's just that my sister told me to go back. Let me find out what's going on before we fight again."

"Go back now, I'll wait for you here!"

The weather was already hot, and Chang Yuchun was sweating profusely from exhaustion.

Upon returning to his team, Wang Baobao asked, "Little sister, why did you call 'shut up'?"

Wang Yuemin said, "Chang Yuchun is a famous general of the Ming Dynasty who has never been defeated. I am worried that you might suffer a loss, so I sounded the retreat to call you back."

Wang Baobao disagreed: "You're wrong. I have ten more rounds to capture Chang Yuchun. At that time, the Ming army will be terrified, and we can take Beiping in one fell swoop."

"No, with Chang Yuchun here, the Ming army will not be defeated. Besides, the defenses of Beiping are strong. How easy is it for us to take Beiping?"

Let's withdraw our troops.

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen approached Chang Yuchun and handed him the water bottle: "Grandfather, are you injured?"

"no."

"My maternal grandfather is still very vigorous despite his advanced age."

"No, this won't do. If it were ten years ago, I would have captured him long ago." Chang Yuchun drank the water in the pot in one gulp.

At that moment, a dust cloud billowed up behind them, obscuring the sky, and an army appeared.