Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze looked at her, a trace of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Yunyun, I know you have been worried. Although there is a moment of peace now, the war on the border has not stopped, and I cannot put down the sword in my hand yet!"

Qin Yunyun nodded and said softly: "I understand, I just hope Your Majesty takes good care of your health.

No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I am willing to accompany Your Majesty!"

Chu Ze smiled slightly and gently held her hand: "With you by my side, I feel more at peace!"

And at this moment.

Tianhai Pass is an important town on the northwest border of the Ming Dynasty. Since ancient times, it has been the first line of defense against the Western Xia and Mongolian barbarians.

The city walls are towering and cavalry are everywhere. Outside the city are endless wastelands and deserts, while inside the city is the last barrier guarded by the Ming cavalry.

However, today, this border, once known as impregnable, has fallen into an unprecedented crisis.

Outside Tianhai Pass, yellow sand rolled up into the sky, covering the sky and the sun. The sound of deafening war drums could be heard faintly in the dust.

The Mongolian and Western Xia allied forces surged in like a tide, with battle flags fluttering and the sound of killing shaking the sky.

The top of the city was in a mess, the city walls were in ruins, the defenders had suffered heavy casualties, and the bricks were stained red with blood.

Wei Zhong, the general of Tianhai Pass, stood on the top of the city wall on horseback, holding a long sword in his hand with a heavy look in his eyes.

The deputy general beside him was covered in blood and reported in a hurry: "Sir, the barbarians from Western Xia have already broken through the southeast corner of the city. There are less than 3,000 defenders in the city. If the enemy attacks for a while longer, I'm afraid our army will have difficulty holding on!"

Wei Zhong frowned, knowing that the situation was already precarious.

He looked up at the enemy army in the distance, and saw a large mass of cavalry rushing towards the city like a torrent.

The Mongolian vanguard troops had already begun building siege equipment, while the Western Xia heavy cavalry were watching with eagerness, ready to launch a surprise attack at any time.

He took a deep breath, pointed his sword at the sky, and said sternly: "Order the entire army to defend the city! We must not let Tianhai Pass fall into the hands of the enemy at any cost, otherwise our Ming border will be completely lost!"

The deputy general showed an anxious look on his face and advised: "Sir, the defenders are exhausted, and more than half of the soldiers have been killed or wounded. I am afraid they can't hold on for a while longer.

If we continue to resist forcefully, I am afraid the whole army will be annihilated."

Wei Zhong's eyes were like torches, and he shouted angrily: "Retreat? Where to retreat! Once Tianhai Pass is lost, the barbarians will be able to march straight in. How can our Ming Dynasty be preserved? Even if we have to fight to the death today, we must defend this pass!"

Upon seeing this, the deputy general said no more and immediately took the order and went down to pass on the message.

At this moment, a scout came hurriedly, covered in dust, with a hoarse voice: "Sir, the enemy has approached the city, and the vanguard cavalry is raiding everywhere, as if intending to cut off our retreat! Moreover, the new troops of the Xixia military god have vaguely appeared behind the enemy!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhong's face suddenly changed.

He knew that although the Western Xia military god Langsha was dead, the Western Xia still had another invincible general - Tuoba Tieying. This man was known as the most ferocious general of the Western Xia and had never been defeated on the battlefield.

If he personally led the reinforcements, Tianhai Pass would probably fall in an instant.

"Damn it!" Wei Zhong was furious, clenched his fists, and shouted: "Send a message to the capital, asking Your Majesty to send troops to support us as soon as possible! Otherwise, Tianhai Pass will be unsustainable!"

However, just when Wei Zhong was feeling desperate, the Mongolian and Western Xia allied forces in the distance had already broken through a corner of the city wall.

The enemy troops poured in like a tide, and the defenders were scattered. Wei Zhong shouted loudly: "We will never retreat! Kill!"

However, the enemy was like a tiger descending from the mountain, and there was no way to resist.

Wei Zhong roared, and rushed into the enemy camp, fighting with swords flying, but he was outnumbered and trapped. Surrounded by swords and spears, Wei Zhong was brave, but he was stabbed by a spear under the siege of the enemy, and his blood was spilled on the top of the city.

Tianhai Pass finally fell
At the same time, in the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Chu Ze had just completed the purge of powerful officials in the capital, but before he had a moment to catch his breath, he received urgent news from the border.

The hall was completely silent, and all the court officials' eyes were focused on Chu Ze sitting on the dragon throne. The atmosphere was so solemn that even breathing seemed heavy.

Chu Ze unfolded the urgent message, his brows furrowed, his eyes as cold as a knife.

"Tianhai Pass has been lost!" His voice was low and filled with endless murderous intent, like a thunder exploding in the hall.

Upon hearing this, the faces of the ministers in the hall changed drastically.

Tianhai Pass is the barrier of the northern border of the Ming Dynasty. Once it is lost, the combined forces of Xixia and Mongolia can march straight into the heart of the Ming Dynasty! This means that the Ming Dynasty is in danger.

Minister of War Guo Huai immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands and said urgently: "Your Majesty, Tianhai Pass is the throat of our Ming Dynasty's defense line. If we don't recapture it quickly, the enemy will take advantage of the opportunity to sneak in.

I ask Your Majesty to order the immediate mobilization of the army in the capital to the north for support!"

Chu Ze glanced at the ministers coldly and said expressionlessly: "Tianhai Pass is an important town of the Ming Dynasty. How can it be lost so easily? I have long anticipated that Xixia and Mongolia will take advantage of the opportunity to move, but I must fight this battle myself!"

The ministers in the palace were suddenly in an uproar, and many of them advised: "Your Majesty, you are worth a lot of money, you can't easily lead the army in person. If the enemy takes the opportunity to set a trap, there will be chaos!"

Chu Ze's expression was as hard as steel, and he said in a deep voice: "I am the ruler of the Ming Dynasty. How can I sit back and watch my country being invaded? This war is extraordinary. If I don't go to the battle myself, how can I quell the chaos inside and outside the country?"

He turned to Guo Huai, Lu Bing and the others and ordered, "Guo Huai, quickly gather 50,000 elite troops from the capital and march north immediately! Lu Bing, follow me to the border and fight to recapture Tianhai Pass!"

Guo Huai and Lu Bing immediately bowed and accepted the order: "As you command!"

Chu Ze glanced coldly at the whole place and gave another order: "Pass on my order, summon all the loyal and brave men to follow me in person.

I want to let those barbarians know that the Ming Dynasty will not be trampled upon by them!"

The atmosphere in the palace suddenly became tense. All the ministers had no more objections and knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise! May Your Majesty return victorious soon!"

In the evening of that day, the capital city was bustling with activity, with war horses neighing and soldiers gathering one after another.

The Iron-Blooded Army lined up in battle formation, with battle flags flying and morale high.

Chu Ze, wearing dragon-patterned armor, a golden helmet, and holding a black gold sword, personally led an elite army and marched towards Tianhai Pass in a mighty manner.

The people of the capital lined the streets to see him off. They looked up at the iron-blooded emperor in golden armor and watched him lead his troops into battle.

Everyone has trust in their hearts—the iron-blooded Emperor Chu Ze has never been defeated on any battlefield, and this personal expedition will definitely be able to save the situation and preserve the Ming Dynasty.

As the sky gradually darkened, the Iron-Blooded Army galloped along the official road, and the wind and sand blew up, which seemed to foreshadow that the fateful battle ahead was about to come.

A few days later, Tianhai Customs.

Chu Ze led the army and marched day and night, finally approaching Tianhai Pass.

From afar, the walls of Tianhai Pass were already in ruins. On the wasteland outside the city, the enemy's flags were still densely covered. The coalition forces of Western Xia and Mongolia were stationed outside the city, watching covetously.

Chu Ze rode his horse to the front of the team, his eyes as sharp as torches, coldly staring at the enemy camp in the distance. (End of this chapter)