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

As the sky gradually brightened, the atmosphere inside and outside Tianhai Pass was still tense.

The defenders on the city wall held their weapons tightly and stared at the Mongolian camp in the distance with sharp eyes.

They have received orders from His Majesty to be ready to meet Batur's offensive at any time.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall, gazing deep into the distance with his hands behind his back. He looked like an unshakable mountain, steady and resolute.

He knew that Batur would not hesitate this time.

After hearing the "intelligence" transmitted by the fake spy last night, Batur would certainly think that the morale of the Tianhai Customs troops was in chaos and the defense was lax, and that this was the best time for him to attack.

"Batur, do you think you can disrupt my defense with this false information?"

"You will pay a heavy price."

Chu Ze muttered coldly, a sneer on his face.

At this time, Lu Bing quickly walked to Chu Ze's side, knelt on one knee, and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the spy has sent back news."

"The enemy troops have assembled. Batur is leading the troops himself and is heading towards Tianhaiguan."

"According to the scouts' observations, the enemy's main force is about 30,000 people, all lined up in battle formation, with great momentum."

"In addition, there is an elite cavalry of about 5,000 people behind them, responsible for covering Batur's army."

Chu Ze nodded slightly and said coldly: "Batur really can't keep his temper anymore."

"More than 30,000 main forces, plus 5,000 elite cavalry."

"He has made up his mind to fight to the death this time."

"It seems that Batur believes that Tianhai Pass is the only pass he can break through. Once he misses this opportunity, he will no longer be able to fight again."

Lu Bing frowned and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the enemy's force is huge this time. Although we have natural defenses, if we allow the enemy to attack by force, I am afraid there will be losses."

"Should we launch a fire attack while they are approaching to disrupt the enemy's formation?"

Chu Ze shook his head slightly, a hint of wisdom in his eyes: "No need."

"Fire attack can indeed disrupt the enemy, but we have already used this trick last time. Batur will not fall into the trap so easily again."

"What I want is to kill him with one strike, completely destroy his will to fight, and leave him no power to fight back."

"Therefore, this time we will let them get close, and when they are at the gates of the city, we will suddenly launch a counterattack."

“Although this is risky, it is the most effective way.”

Lu Bing suddenly realized and nodded quickly: "Your Majesty is wise."

"I will immediately pass down the order for all troops to go into hiding."

"The entire army is on high alert, but do not reveal any unusual movements."

"Wait until the enemy is completely close before launching a counterattack!"

Chu Ze nodded calmly: "Go ahead."

"Remember, tell the generals of each unit not to act on their own."

"Everyone must wait for my orders."

"If anyone dares to act on his own, he will be killed without mercy."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lu Bing clasped his fists, accepted the order, turned around and quickly retreated.

Soon, changes quietly took place inside and outside Tianhai Pass.

All archers and artillerymen quickly entered hidden defensive positions and aimed all bows and firearms towards the outside of the city.

The soldiers held their breath, gripped their weapons tightly, and waited quietly for His Majesty's orders.

In the distance, the vanguard of the Mongolian army was gradually approaching Tianhai Pass.

Batur rode on a tall warhorse, looking coldly at the towering city wall in front of him, with a hint of ferocity in his eyes.

"Chu Ze, do you think that this mere fortress can stop the iron hoof of my army?"

"Today, I will show you how your Tianhai Pass collapsed under the iron cavalry of Batur!"

He whipped his whip and shouted, "All troops, listen up! Speed ​​up!"

"Target Tianhai Pass, storm the upper city, no mistakes!"

Following Batur's order, more than 30,000 Mongolian cavalrymen rushed to Tianhai Pass like a torrent, with horses neighing, swords and spears standing in rows, and the momentum was deafening. Their vanguard troops quickly formed a formation, and the densely packed soldiers advanced forward like ants.

Every Mongolian soldier had a ferocious murderous intent on his face. They were holding bows and arrows and long swords, and were approaching the direction of Tianhai Pass.

Batur rode his horse and stood behind the army, gazing coldly at the city wall of Tianhai Pass with a sneer on his lips.

"Chu Ze, today is your end."

"When I break through Tianhai Pass, I will personally take your head!"

However, Chu Ze standing on the city wall still looked calm. He looked calmly at the approaching Mongolian army, as if the enemies before him were just some harmless bandits.

"Let them get closer."

Chu Ze spoke lightly. Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

"Closer."

"Don't rush to act."

All the defending generals tightly grasped their weapons, staring nervously at the approaching enemy, feeling extremely nervous.

They knew that this battle was related to the survival of the entire Tianhai Pass.

If it fails, Tianhai Pass will fall completely and the Ming Dynasty border will no longer have any barriers.

However, they knew better that His Majesty's orders must not be disobeyed.

Even if the enemy is very close, they must obey orders and stay put.

Batur's army was gradually approaching, and the vanguard troops had entered the firing range of Tianhai Pass.

The archers all drew their bows and drew their arrows, waiting for your Majesty's order to shoot out a rain of arrows.

But Chu Ze remained calm, his eyes fixed on the dark mass of enemy troops, as if waiting for the best opportunity.

A smug smile appeared on Batur's face.

He saw that there was still no movement on the city wall of Tianhai Pass, and he was suddenly filled with joy.

"It seems that the morale of the defenders in Tianhai Pass is really low, just as the intelligence said."

"Even facing our army's strong attack, there was no reaction at all."

"This time, we are sure to win!"

He raised his whip high and shouted, "Everyone listen up! Charge!"

"Target - Tianhai Pass!"

"Leave no one behind!"

The Mongolian soldiers responded in unison, urging their horses to charge forward.

In an instant, countless Mongolian cavalry rushed towards the walls of Tianhai Pass like a storm, and the sound of war horses' hooves shook the earth, resounding like thunder throughout the entire battlefield.

When Chu Ze saw this scene, a sneer flashed in his eyes.

"It's now!"

"Archers, firearms battalion, attack with all your forces!"

"Fire arrows!"

Following Chu Ze's order, the archers on the city wall quickly pulled their bowstrings to their full potential, and countless arrows poured down like a rainstorm, directly attacking the vanguard of the Mongolian army.

At the same time, the artillery of the firearms battalion also fired in unison. Fireballs mixed with blazing flames cut through the sky and headed straight for the enemy's formation.

"boom!"

The fireball exploded among the enemy troops, flames rose up, screams and horse neighs mixed together, and the entire battlefield fell into chaos in an instant.

The vanguard of the Mongolian army was caught off guard by the sudden rain of arrows and fire attack. Their formation collapsed instantly, and countless soldiers and horses were pierced by arrows and engulfed by flames.

When Batur saw this scene, his face suddenly changed and his eyes almost spit fire.

"Chu Ze, how dare you play tricks on me!"

He gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and stared at the burning battlefield, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.

"Send the order!"

"Don't worry, the whole army, keep charging!" (End of this chapter)