Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

"Your Majesty, our army has won a great victory. The enemy has nowhere to escape." General Zhang rode forward, his voice filled with excitement and pride that could not be concealed. He looked at Zhu Han, his eyes full of admiration and conviction for the young prince.

Zhu Han nodded slightly, his eyes swept across the battlefield, and he said in a deep voice: "Although victory is good, we must not get carried away. General Zhang, immediately send down the order to clean up the battlefield, treat the wounded, and properly place the prisoners. At the same time, strengthen the vigilance to prevent the remnants of the enemy from attacking."

General Zhang bowed and accepted the order, then turned around and passed on the order. The soldiers quickly took action, some collecting spoils, some treating the wounded, in an orderly manner. Zhu Han walked slowly towards the wounded soldiers, personally asked about their injuries, and gave them comfort and encouragement.

"Your Highness..." A young soldier struggled to stand up and salute, but Zhu Han gently held his shoulders.

"Take good care of your injuries. When you recover, we will drink to celebrate your success." Zhu Han's voice was gentle and firm, which made the soldier's eyes well up with tears. Seeing this, the surrounding soldiers also cast grateful eyes.

At this time, Lieutenant General Li hurried over, with a somewhat anxious look on his face: "Your Majesty, I have found a secret path in the valley, which may lead to the enemy's main camp. I request your permission to lead the light cavalry to explore it."

Zhu Han frowned when he heard this, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Lieutenant General Li is very brave, but you need to be cautious. Since the enemy has set up an ambush, their main camp must be heavily guarded. You need to select elite troops and act carefully. Once you discover the enemy, report immediately and do not act without authorization."

Lieutenant General Li took the order and left, but he secretly made up his mind to find out the enemy's main camp and relieve the prince's worries. He quickly selected dozens of elite light cavalry and galloped along a secret path.

On the battlefield, Zhu Han and General Zhang continued to discuss the follow-up matters. General Zhang suggested: "Your Highness, our army has fought hard for days and although we have won a great victory, the soldiers are exhausted. I suggest that we rest here for a while and pursue after our morale and physical strength are restored."

Zhu Han nodded in agreement. "General Zhang is right. Pass the order down, the whole army should rest on the spot and strengthen vigilance. At the same time, send scouts to continue to explore the enemy's movements. We will make a decision after Lieutenant General Li returns."

Soon, Lieutenant General Li returned with his troops, his face showing a bit of fatigue but could not hide his excitement: "Your Highness, I have already found out the strength of the enemy's main camp. Although the enemy is heavily guarded, their defenses seem to be lax. I think this is a godsend opportunity. Our army can launch a surprise attack at night and destroy the enemy's main camp in one fell swoop."

Zhu Han heard this, his eyes were sharp, and he quickly analyzed the pros and cons and said: "Although Lieutenant General Li's plan is risky, it is feasible. However, a surprise attack on the main camp is no small matter and requires careful deployment. General Zhang, you must immediately gather all the generals to discuss the surprise attack strategy together."

Upon hearing this, General Zhang immediately summoned all the generals. They sat together in a solemn and tense atmosphere. Zhu Han stood in the center, his eyes swept across every resolute face, and said in a deep voice: "Generals, although our army has won victory after victory, the enemy's main camp has not yet been conquered, which is a serious concern. Deputy General Li has found out the enemy's strength and proposed a surprise attack at night. What do you think?"

Lieutenant General Li spoke first, his voice full of unquestionable firmness: "Your Highness, I think this plan is feasible. The enemy's main camp is lax in defense, which is a perfect opportunity for our army to launch a surprise attack. I am willing to lead the troops to carry out this mission and swear to destroy the enemy camp!"

Officer Zhao frowned, and after a moment's silence, he said, "General Li is extremely brave, and I admire him. But a surprise attack on the main camp is extremely risky. If the operation fails, the consequences will be disastrous. Our army has been fighting for days, and the soldiers are exhausted. Should we rest for a few days before making plans?"

General Zhang took over the conversation in a loud voice: "What General Zhao said is not without reason, but the opportunity for battle is fleeting. If our army misses this good opportunity, the enemy may strengthen its defense, and it will be even more difficult to capture the enemy camp. I think we can split the troops into two groups. One group can directly contain the enemy and attract their attention. The other group can be led by Lieutenant General Li and his elite light cavalry to bypass and raid the main camp."

A middle-aged general added: "General Zhang's plan is very good, but I think we need to strengthen scouts and reconnaissance to ensure that the intelligence is accurate. At the same time, we need to prepare sufficient fire attack equipment in case of emergency."

Zhu Han nodded in agreement, his eyes more determined: "Generals, what you said is very true. Our army must move step by step to ensure that nothing goes wrong. General Zhang, you must immediately arrange for the troops to strengthen reconnaissance and make sure to grasp the latest movements of the enemy. At the same time, order people to prepare fire attack equipment to prepare for a surprise attack on the main camp."

General Zhang took the order and left. The tent fell into a brief silence again. Zhu Han looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice: "This battle concerns the morale of our army and the direction of the war. We must go all out. Generals, do you have any other good ideas?"

A young general hesitated for a moment and then mustered up the courage to say, "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may help our army succeed in the surprise attack. I am willing to lead a team of elite soldiers to sneak into the vicinity of the enemy camp in advance, and when General Li leads his troops to surprise attack, we will attack from both inside and outside, and we will definitely be able to defeat the enemy camp."

Zhu Han heard this, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "This is a brilliant plan, young and promising, very good. You will take on this important task, and you must act carefully to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

The young general was very excited and bowed his hands to accept the order: "I will obey your order and will live up to your high expectations!"

As the young general asked for orders, the atmosphere in the camp became more heated. Zhu Han looked around at the generals, his eyes gleaming with approval.
"Okay, since all the generals are ready, let's discuss the specific action plan." Zhu Han's voice was steady and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty. "General Zhang, you are responsible for the task of containing the enemy directly. You must ensure that the main force of the enemy is firmly attracted and there must be no mistakes."

General Zhang stood up and bowed his hands in response: "I obey your command! I will go all out to ensure that the enemy has no time to spare."

"Deputy General Li, you lead the elite light cavalry to take a detour and raid the main camp. This is the key to this battle. You must act carefully, quickly and secretly." Zhu Han turned his gaze to Deputy General Li, his tone full of trust and expectation.

Lieutenant General Li stepped forward and said firmly, "I understand. I will live up to your trust and destroy the enemy camp in one fell swoop!"

"As for the young general, your task is equally arduous. Sneak into the vicinity of the enemy camp in advance, make sure your safety, and wait for the opportunity to cooperate with Lieutenant General Li from inside and outside." Zhu Han turned to look at the young general, his eyes full of encouragement.

The young general looked solemn, but his eyes flashed with determination: "I will obey your orders and act cautiously to clear the way for the army."

"Very good." Zhu Han nodded, and his eyes swept over the generals again. "This battle requires all generals to work together to defeat the enemy. General Zhao, you will be responsible for logistics and communications. Ensure the smooth supply of food and intelligence. This is a heavy responsibility."

Zhao Canjun bowed and accepted the order: "I will do my best to ensure that there is no worry on the front line."

After the discussion, the generals took orders and left, and the camp returned to peace. Zhu Han stood alone in front of the map, his fingers gently running over the outline of the border, silently calculating every detail in his mind.

Night fell, and the moon was high in the sky. The elite light cavalry led by Lieutenant General Li were ready to go. They were clad in the night and approached the enemy's main camp silently like ghosts. At the same time, the young general also led a small team to sneak into the vicinity of the enemy camp, waiting for the signal for the surprise attack.

On the front battlefield, the troops led by General Zhang fought fiercely with the enemy, and the shouts of killing shook the earth. The main force of the enemy was firmly pinned down, and they did not realize the crisis that the main camp was about to face.

Following Lieutenant General Li's order, the light cavalry rushed towards the enemy camp gate like a tiger descending from a mountain. The fire attack equipment was ignited at the same time, and the raging fire instantly engulfed a corner of the enemy camp. The enemy troops were panicked and fled in all directions.

"The enemy camp is in chaos, attack from both inside and outside!" Lieutenant General Li shouted loudly, his voice piercing the night sky and inspiring every soldier. Seeing this, the young general immediately led his team to attack from the inside, forming a siege with the light cavalry. Under the two-sided attack, the enemy army was quickly defeated.

"Your Highness, this is a great plan. The enemy camp has been breached!" A scout came running over and reported to Zhu Han. Upon hearing this, Zhu Han smiled.

As the enemy camp fell, cheers rang out in Zhu Han's army, and the soldiers' faces were filled with the joy of victory.

"Your Majesty, the enemy camp has been breached, and our army has won a great victory!" General Zhang rode over, his voice filled with excitement and pride that could not be concealed. He dismounted, knelt on one knee, and reported the results of the battle to Zhu Han.

Zhu Han nodded slightly, looking into the distance with deep eyes: "General Zhang, although we have won this battle, we must not let our guard down. Although the enemy army has been defeated, the remnants are still there. We must seize the opportunity to pursue the victory and completely eliminate the trouble."

General Zhang's expression froze when he heard this. He clasped his hands and said, "I will obey your orders and immediately reorganize the troops and continue to pursue the remaining enemy troops."

"Deputy General Li, you lead the light cavalry and go ahead to explore the direction of the enemy's escape. Make sure our army's pursuit is correct." Zhu Han turned to Deputy General Li, his tone containing both command and trust.

Lieutenant General Li bowed his hands in response to the order, with a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes: "I obey your command and will live up to the prince's expectations!" After that, he turned around and jumped on his horse, leading the elite light cavalry, shooting into the distance like an arrow.

"General Zhao, you must write a letter immediately to report the battle situation to the capital, so that His Majesty and important officials in the court can be informed. At the same time, prepare food and supplies to ensure that our army can pursue without worries." Zhu Han instructed General Zhao again.

General Zhao accepted the order and hurried away to prepare the correspondence and material allocation.

As various orders were issued and executed, Zhu Han's army quickly switched to pursuit. Zhu Han stood on the high platform, looking at the soldiers ready to go, and a sense of pride surged in his heart.

"Soldiers!" Zhu Han shouted loudly, his voice penetrating the noisy battlefield, "We have fought bloody battles for the Ming Dynasty and our homeland. Today the enemy camp has been breached, but our mission is not yet complete. Although the enemy army has been defeated, the remnants still exist. We must seize the opportunity to pursue and completely destroy them!"

"Destroy the enemy! Defend the Ming Dynasty!" The soldiers shouted in unison, their morale so high that it seemed as if they could tear apart the clouds in the sky.

Following Zhu Han's order, the Ming army poured out of the camp like a tide and launched a fierce pursuit of the remnants of the enemy army along the direction discovered by Lieutenant General Li.

The shouts and cries of killing on the battlefield shook the earth, and the flashes of swords and shadows of sabers intertwined into a series of heroic pictures.

Zhu Han stood in front of the central army tent, looking at the soldiers ready to go, his heart full of pride and emotion. He announced loudly: "Soldiers, after months of hard fighting, we finally won a great victory! Today, we will return to the court to report our victory to His Majesty and the people!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers raised their arms and shouted, their morale soaring: "Return to the capital! Return to the capital!"

General Zhang stepped forward and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, our army was able to win this battle thanks to your wise command and the brave fighting of the soldiers. I suggest that we remain vigilant on the way back to the court to prevent the enemy from attacking us."

Zhu Han nodded in agreement: "General Zhang is right. Pass the order down, the entire army should remain in combat mode, strengthen vigilance along the way, and ensure that the journey back is safe."

Lieutenant General Li also added: "Your Highness, I suggest sending elite scouts to explore the way ahead to ensure safety along the way, and at the same time collect intelligence to prepare for reporting after returning to the court."

Zhu Han nodded approvingly: "Deputy Li, this is a very good plan. Let's execute it immediately."

As the order was issued, the entire army moved quickly. Zhu Han turned to Zhao Canjun beside him and said, "Zhao Canjun, you are responsible for compiling the battle report and recording the course and results of this battle in detail so that you can report to His Majesty after returning to the court."

Officer Zhao bowed and accepted the order: "I will take your orders and record them in detail to fulfill my mission."

On the way back to the capital, Zhu Han often talked with the soldiers, asking about their injuries and family situations, showing the demeanor of a benevolent general. The soldiers were deeply touched by Zhu Han's care and their morale was boosted.

One evening, the army was near a valley when a scout came to report: "Your Majesty, we found traces of unknown people and horses in the valley ahead. It seems that the enemy is ambushing!"

Zhu Han frowned when he heard this and quickly analyzed the situation: "Order the entire army to stop advancing and strengthen alert. General Zhang, you lead your troops to investigate and be careful."

General Zhang took the order and left. Soon he returned with news: "Your Majesty, there are indeed enemy troops lying in ambush ahead, but they are not numerous. It seems that they want to launch a surprise attack when our army is not prepared."

Zhu Han hesitated for a moment, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "Since they have fallen into our trap, let them never return. Pass the order down, the whole army is ready to fight, and we must annihilate this enemy force."

Following Zhu Han's order, the Ming army quickly deployed their troops and launched a fierce attack on the ambushed enemy. The battle was extremely fierce, but the morale of the Ming army was high and they quickly defeated the enemy.

After the battle, Zhu Han personally inspected the battlefield and praised the bravery of the soldiers: "Although this battle was small, it was of great significance. It reminds us that we must be more vigilant after victory and must not slack off in the slightest."

General Zhang nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty is right."

Following Zhu Han's order, the army continued on its journey back to the capital. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the winding mountain road, adding a bit of solemnity and warmth to this victorious journey.

On the way, Zhu Han rode his horse in the front of the team, chatting with the generals beside him from time to time to understand their recent situation and thoughts. (End of this chapter)