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

Back in the imperial study, Chu Ze immediately summoned all the relevant personnel to re-investigate the case of Concubine Shu and Leng Feng. He carefully examined all the evidence and questioned all the witnesses over and over again, not missing any details.

After some investigation, Chu Ze finally discovered the truth. It turned out that all this was planned by Concubine Shu's sister, the current Concubine De. Concubine De had always been jealous of Concubine Shu's favor, so she framed her and Leng Feng.

After learning that she was framed, Concubine Shu chose to commit suicide to show her determination.

When the truth came out, Chu Ze was furious. He ordered that Concubine De be banished to the cold palace and never stand up again.

He posthumously conferred the title of noble concubine on Concubine Shu as a token of mourning.

He personally held a grand funeral for Leng Feng and posthumously conferred on him the title of Great General of the Nation.

However, all this could not make up for his guilt towards Leng Feng. He lost his most loyal general and his best friend.

He stood alone in front of Leng Feng's grave, looking at Leng Feng's name on the tombstone, his heart filled with sadness and regret.

"Leng Feng, I'm sorry..." Chu Ze whispered, "I will definitely avenge you, and make those who framed you pay the price!"

He turned and left, his back looking desolate, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

From then on, Chu Ze became even more ruthless and cold-blooded. He no longer trusted anyone easily, and put all his energy into government affairs. He led the Ming Dynasty to expand its territory and achieve hegemony.

However, deep in his heart, there is always a scar that cannot be healed. It is the scar that Leng Feng left him, and it is also the pain that he will never forget.

A few years later, the territory of the Ming Dynasty reached an unprecedentedly vast extent. Chu Ze stood on a high tower, overlooking the mountains and rivers below, but there was no joy in his heart.

He remembered what Leng Feng had said: "I am willing to serve the emperor, even if it means death!"

Now, Leng Feng is gone, and he is no longer the young emperor who was full of vigor and vitality.

He felt a deep fatigue and he didn't know how much longer he could hold on.

At this moment, a eunuch hurriedly ran up, knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty...something bad has happened...Northern...Northern barbarians...Northern barbarians..."

Chu Ze's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to his mind, "What happened to Beiman?!"

The eunuch's voice trembled even more violently, "Northern Barbarians... Northern Barbarians... They... They... They..."

The eunuch's voice finally became coherent, "The Northern Barbarians... The Northern Barbarians... They... They... are attacking us!"

Chu Ze felt a buzzing in his head, as if struck by a bolt from the blue. Was all his years of hard work going to be destroyed in an instant? He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. "How many people are there? Where are they?"

“Reply…Reply to Your Majesty…The Northern Barbarians…The Northern Barbarian army…one hundred thousand…one hundred thousand cavalrymen…are…already approaching…approaching the border…” the eunuch said tremblingly, and then collapsed to the ground.

One hundred thousand cavalrymen! Approaching the border! Chu Ze's heart sank. He knew that this was no small matter. The Northern Barbarians had been eyeing the Ming Dynasty for many years. This sudden attack must have been planned for a long time.

"Pass on my order and immediately summon all ministers to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to discuss matters!" Chu Ze's voice was cold and without a trace of emotion.

The atmosphere in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was solemn. All the ministers knew that the northern barbarians were invading, and their faces were solemn, as if they were facing a great enemy.

"My dear ministers, a hundred thousand cavalrymen from the north are approaching our border. What good plans do you have?" Chu Ze sat on the dragon throne, his eyes swept over everyone, his tone cold.

The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak. The Northern Barbarians were brave and good at fighting. Although the Ming army had a large number of troops, their combat effectiveness was far inferior to that of the Northern Barbarians. The chances of winning this battle were slim. "What? No one is talking?" Chu Ze's voice became even colder, with a hint of anger.

At this time, an old minister stood up and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty...I think...we should...negotiate peace..."

"Negotiate peace?!" Chu Ze stood up suddenly and glared at the old minister. "You want me to negotiate peace with the barbarians?! I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. How can I bow to the barbarians?!"

The old minister was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, please calm down... I... I am also doing this for... for the country..."

"The country and the people?!" Chu Ze sneered, "If we can't even protect the land left by our ancestors, what's the point of having the country and the people?!"

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. "Pass on my order. Order General Li Mu, the Northern Guardian, to lead an army of 200,000 to fight against the Northern Barbarians!"

"Your Majesty..." A general stood up, "Although General Li is brave, the Northern Barbarians are fierce. With an army of 200,000... I'm afraid..."

"That's enough!" Chu Ze interrupted the general, "I have made up my mind, no need to say more!"

"Your Majesty...I...I have a plan..." a young voice sounded.

Chu Ze looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young official standing up. His name was Lin Feng, a newly crowned champion who had just entered the imperial court as an official.

"What good ideas do you have, Lord Lin?" Chu Ze asked.

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"I believe that we should end the war with war in order to protect our Ming Dynasty!" Lin Feng said loudly, "Although the Northern Barbarians are fierce, they must be exhausted after a long journey. Our army should take advantage of their unpreparedness and take the initiative to attack them!"

"Take the initiative to attack?" Chu Ze frowned. "The Northern Barbarians are brave and good at fighting. If our army takes the initiative to attack, wouldn't it be like hitting a rock with an egg?"

"Your Majesty, I don't think so." Lin Feng spoke eloquently, "Although the Northern Barbarians' cavalry are brave, they have traveled a long distance and their food and supplies are definitely insufficient. If our army takes the initiative to attack and cut off their food supply, we can win without fighting!"

Chu Ze pondered for a moment and felt that what Lin Feng said made sense. He nodded, "Lord Lin, you are right. I approve your request! Lord Lin, are you willing to lead the troops to the battle?"

"I obey your command!" Lin Feng knelt down on the ground without hesitation.

Chu Ze looked at Lin Feng's young and determined face, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. Perhaps this young man could turn the tide and save the Ming Dynasty from danger.

The next day, Lin Feng led 50,000 elite soldiers, quietly left the city, and headed straight for the rear of the Northern Barbarian Army.

At this time, the Northern Barbarian Army had approached the border and was confronting the 200,000-strong army led by General Li Mu, who was in charge of the Northern Frontier.

In the Northern Barbarian camp, the Northern Barbarian Khan sat in the main seat, listening to the spy's report with a sneer on his face, "The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty really sent someone. It seems that he can't wait to die."

"Khan, should we..." asked a general.

"No need." The Northern Barbarian Khan waved his hand, "Let them have a taste of our power first, and then we can take over the border in one fell swoop!"

A gleam of greed flashed in his eyes, "The land of Ming Dynasty will be ours sooner or later!"

The two armies faced each other, the drums of war beat, and a great war was about to break out...

At this time, the 50,000 elite soldiers led by Lin Feng have quietly approached the food and supplies of the Northern Barbarian Army... (End of this chapter)