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

Chu Ze paced back and forth in the imperial study, Lin Feng's bold plan circling in his mind. Fifty thousand versus hundreds of thousands, this is almost a gamble. If they win, the Northern Barbarians will be defeated and the Ming border will be peaceful for decades; if they lose, the Ming elite will be lost, and the Northern Barbarians will drive straight in and attack Huanglong.

"Your Majesty, you haven't slept for two days and two nights." The personal eunuch Li Fu carefully brought the ginseng soup, "Your Majesty, your health is at stake."

Chu Ze waved his hand and didn't take it, continuing to pace anxiously. "How can I be at ease? Lin Feng's journey is extremely dangerous. I... I am really worried."

Li Fu sighed. He knew that the emperor had high hopes for Lin Feng and understood the importance of this battle. "Your Majesty, Lord Lin is both wise and brave. He will surely win the battle."

"I hope so." Chu Ze walked to the window, looked into the distance, his eyes full of worry.

At the same time, Lin Feng led 50,000 elite soldiers and traveled day and night and finally arrived at the location of the Northern Barbarians' food and supplies.

"General, the granary of the Northern Barbarians' camp is ahead!" a spy reported.

Lin Feng nodded, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes. "Pass the order down, everyone, rest here, gather your strength, and launch a surprise attack at three o'clock!"

As night fell, the Northern Barbarian camp was brightly lit, and the soldiers sang and danced to celebrate the upcoming victory. They had no idea that danger was quietly approaching.

At three o'clock in the morning, Lin Feng led 50,000 elite soldiers and sneaked into the Northern Barbarian camp like a ghost. Holding sharp blades, they approached the granary silently.

"Kill!" With Lin Feng's order, 50,000 elite soldiers rushed into the granary like tigers descending from the mountains and killed anyone they saw.

The northern barbarian soldiers were caught off guard and immediately fell into chaos. Although they were brave and good at fighting, they were no match for the elite Ming soldiers without weapons and equipment and without any defense.

Flames shot up into the sky, and shouts of killing were deafening. Lin Feng led the way, holding a long sword, as if he was in an empty space. His sword skills were sharp and his moves were deadly. Wherever he went, the Northern Barbarian soldiers fell one after another.

The food and supplies of the Northern Barbarians’ camp were burned to ashes, and the fire lit up half the sky red.

The Northern Barbarian Khan woke up and was furious when he learned that the food and grass had been burned. "Who did it? Who did it?!"

"Report to Khan, it's the Ming army!" A soldier covered in blood ran in to report.

"Ming army? How come they are behind us?" The Northern Barbarian Khan couldn't believe it.

"Yes...it's Lin Feng..." the soldier said, and then fell to the ground.

"Lin Feng?!" The Northern Barbarian Khan gnashed his teeth, "It's this Lin Feng again! He ruined my plans!"

At this time, on the border battlefield, General Li Mu, the Zhenbei general, was fighting fiercely with the Northern Barbarians. Although the Northern Barbarians were fierce, their morale was low due to the long journey and the burning of their food and grass, and their combat effectiveness was much worse than before.

Li Mu seized the opportunity and led his army to launch a fierce attack. The morale of the Ming soldiers was high and they fought bravely, and the Northern Barbarian army was defeated.

When the Northern Barbarian Khan learned that the food and grass in the rear had been burned and the front line had suffered a defeat, he became extremely anxious. He knew that if he did not retreat, his entire army would probably be wiped out.

"Retreat! Retreat!" The Northern Barbarian Khan ordered a retreat.

The Northern Barbarian army retreated in panic, and the Ming army pursued them.

In this battle, the Ming army won a great victory, and the Northern Barbarian army suffered heavy losses and was forced to retreat to the grassland.

The news spread back to the capital, and the whole country celebrated. Chu Ze was very pleased and rewarded Lin Feng and Li Mu generously.

Lin Feng returned triumphantly and was welcomed like a hero. The people lined the streets to welcome him, shouting his name.

Chu Ze personally greeted Lin Feng and held his hand tightly. "Lord Lin, you have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty. How should I reward you?"

Lin Feng smiled modestly, "This is all my responsibility, I dare not take credit for it."

Chu Ze looked at Lin Feng's young and determined face, and his heart was filled with relief. He knew that with a talent like Lin Feng, the Ming Dynasty would surely prosper.
"Lord Lin, if you want any reward, just ask." Chu Ze said again. Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "I want to..." He paused and looked at a maid behind Chu Ze. The maid lowered her head with a blushing face. She was Xiao Tao, the maid who served in the imperial study before.

"I want to... I want to ask the emperor... to give Xiaotao... to me..." Lin Feng said courageously.

Chu Ze was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Okay! I approve!"

Xiaotao blushed and lowered her head, not daring to speak.

Chu Ze looked at Lin Feng and Xiao Tao, and suddenly a trace of inexplicable melancholy surged in his heart. He suddenly realized that although he was the emperor and had supreme power, he could not have the ordinary happiness like Lin Feng and Xiao Tao.

He waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

Chu Ze was the only one left in the imperial study. He walked to the window and looked into the distance, his eyes full of loneliness.

"What...do I want..." he muttered to himself.

At this time, Li Fu walked in, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager asks you to go to the Cining Palace."

Chu Ze came back to his senses and nodded, "I understand."

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He turned and left the imperial study and walked towards the Cining Palace.

In the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager was sitting on a chair, sipping tea.

"My son, you are here." When the Empress Dowager saw Chu Ze, a kind smile appeared on her face.

"Mother." Chu Ze walked up to the Queen Mother and bowed.

"I heard that you have been losing your appetite and unable to sleep recently because of the affairs of the Northern Barbarians." The Queen Mother said with concern.

Chu Ze nodded, "Mother, I am your son..."

"My son, you have done very well." The Queen Mother interrupted Chu Ze, "You are the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the country and the people. You cannot delay state affairs for the sake of your children's personal feelings."

Chu Ze remained silent.

The Queen Mother sighed, "I know that you can't let go of that palace maid."

Chu Ze raised his head and looked at the Queen Mother in surprise, "Mother, you..."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "I'm an experienced person, how could I not see it?"

Chu Ze lowered his head, not knowing how to answer.

"My son, I know you are a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty, but as an emperor, you cannot let your emotions get the better of you." The Empress Dowager said earnestly, "You should put the country first, not your personal feelings."

Chu Ze took a deep breath and said, "Mother, I understand."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "I know it's hard for you to accept it at the moment, but you must learn to let it go."

Chu Ze was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at the Queen Mother, "Mother, I...I want to take a concubine."

The Queen Mother's words hit Chu Ze's heart like a hammer. He understood what his mother meant. The country was more important than anything else, and the personal feelings of his children could only be put aside. But could he really let it go? That figure, that smile, had long been deeply imprinted in his mind and could not be erased. (End of this chapter)