Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 256: The Supreme Emperor supports his troops and respects himself? Imperial edict to wipe the butt

The Chinese military tent.

After listening to the reports from the generals, Fourth Master Zhu found that Wang Baobao was currently in Yingchang City and had not moved for several days. The hundreds of thousands of troops showed no signs of attacking Peiping.

The journey from Peking to Yingchang only takes three or four days, which is a potential threat to both sides. Fourth Master Zhu frowned and thought, and then asked in a deep voice: "Since they choose to wait and see what happens, then we will take the initiative. Zhu Di, are you ready?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di took a step forward without hesitation, clasped his fists and said, "The general is ready."

"Since you have the ambition to make achievements, I will give you a chance." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand decisively, "I will allocate you a thousand elites and let them be at your disposal. The tactics and goals are all determined by you."

"Take the order!" Zhu Di's eyes flashed with joy.

However, Xu Da looked worried and quickly advised: "Your Majesty, is this too risky? Now that the Yuan army is everywhere on the grassland, and King Yan only brings a thousand men, isn't he throwing himself into a trap?"

"Uncle Xu, are you afraid now that you are old?" Zhu Di said confidently, "Everyone, how could you not know that this king can sweep across the grassland with eight hundred elite cavalry like Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty?"

Tang He also expressed concern: "But you are a prince and have a distinguished status. If something unexpected happens, how will we explain it to the emperor?"

"What?" Xu Da and Tang He exclaimed at the same time, their faces full of shock.

"Yes!" Huang Lv'e nodded decisively, her dark hair fluttering in the wind, and a hint of shyness on her beautiful and refined face.

Fourth Master Zhu rushed to the dock and met Shen Wansan. Shen Wansan not only brought supplies and silver, but also brought a lot of equipment. Fourth Master Zhu raised his eyes and caught a glimpse of a bright girl wearing a light cyan dress. He smiled and spread his hands: "Lv'e, you are getting more and more beautiful and your temperament is more outstanding. Come on, let Fourth Master hug you ”

Fourth Master Zhu had a smile in his eyes, and his confidence in Zhu Di was not blind. Those thousand men and horses are martial arts masters he carefully selected. They have undergone strict formation training and have extremely strong combat effectiveness. What's more, Zhu Di possesses the Seven Ultimate Divine Gu, who can easily capture him?

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"Wan San, let's talk about the fleet going to America. Is Zhang Dingbian back?" Fourth Master Zhu asked.

"He's back. The ships are all ready and waiting for your order." Shen Wansan replied, "He originally wanted to come to Peiping, but there are many affairs in the fleet. This time, we have formed a team of 20,000 people. Huge team.”

What he intends to explain is what needs to be paid attention to during the long sea voyage. Like how to prevent scurvy. According to historical records from his previous life, many of Columbus's crew members died of scurvy during the voyage. However, Zheng He's fleet had no such problem. Why is this?

Huang Lv'e suddenly blushed with embarrassment, her eyes drooped slightly, and she said coquettishly: "Fourth Master, you are now the Supreme Emperor, and you are still so immoral."

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Scurvy is actually caused by a lack of vitamin C. Columbus's crew naturally became deficient in vitamin C due to a lack of vegetables and fruits during their long sea voyages. Zheng He's fleet brought beans, sprouted bean sprouts for consumption, and their habit of drinking tea, which can effectively supplement vitamin C. Although Zhang Dingbian may not be able to explain these principles clearly, he can explain in detail how they should prepare.

"Wei Guogong, I have to deal with the affairs of the fleet. Next, I will leave the Chinese military tent to you." Mr. Zhu stood up as he spoke and left in a hurry.

Three days later, in the Chinese army's tent, Xu Da and Tang He looked solemn and worried. It had been three full days, and there was still no news from Zhu Di, which made them feel deeply worried. Suddenly, the guards hurriedly broke into the tent and reported with joy on their faces: "Good news! King Yan defeated the Yuan army at Biedu Mountain Pass and killed the Yuan general Shangdu Donkey. Now he is taking advantage of the victory to pursue him deep into the desert!"

"Report to the Supreme Emperor that the fleet of the Ming Trading Company has arrived." The guard hurriedly reported.

Shen Wansan on the side laughed loudly: "Isn't this the virtue of my master? Lu'e, I brought you here this time not only to build the Daming Textile Factory, but also to help me take care of my master. In Beiping, he How can a bad old man do it without anyone around him to take care of him?"

"I still have some things to explain. I will write a letter later and you can bring it to him." Fourth Master Zhu said.

Fourth Master Zhu is very much looking forward to the fleet going to America this time, discovering the New World, developing the gold and silver mines there, and bringing high-yielding crops there.

Although the generals had objections, they had no choice but to remain silent when they saw the Emperor's decision. After all, this is the Zhu family's world and the Zhu family's decision.

Xu Da shook his head with a wry smile and continued to assign tasks to the generals. Although the current situation seems calm, the decisive battle with Wang Baobao will come sooner or later, and the entire army must maintain fighting spirit at all times.

"Everyone, please wait for my king's good news." Zhu Di left the tent in high spirits.

"I will bear all the consequences." Master Zhu's voice fell.

They immediately summoned the generals and told them the news that King Yan had entered the desert. The reaction of the generals was not one of joy, but more of worry. The desert is the territory of the Yuan people. If they go deep into the desert alone with only a thousand elite cavalry, isn't this looking for death?

"King Yan is still too young and too impulsive." Feng Sheng sighed.

"It's useless to be anxious now. In the vast desert, we can't do anything even if we want to respond." Tang He said helplessly.

"Send spies immediately to find out the latest news about King Yan!" Xu Da ordered decisively.

In the next few days, good news came frequently:
The next day, King Yan defeated the Yuan army at Kouwen, captured the Yuan general Haramang, and captured countless cattle, horses and baggage, but abandoned them all.

On the third day, King Yan defeated the Yuan army again at the Luqu River and captured a large amount of baggage. On the fourth day, there was a great victory at Tula River. King Yan defeated King Duoerzhi of Yuanqi and continued his pursuit.

On the fifth day, the night attack on Haiyuan Army's camp was successful and Prince Duo'erzhi of Yuanqi was captured. Because there were too many prisoners and baggage, King Yan was already on his way back to his army.

Xu Da, Tang He and other generals received good news for several days in a row and felt incredible about King Yan's achievements. Five battles and five wins, sweeping thousands of miles! Xu Da was deeply moved: "He really looks like Huo Qubing in the Han Dynasty!"

"This is the blessing of the Ming Dynasty!" Tang He laughed loudly, "King Yan will definitely become a famous general in the future!"

The generals who had secretly expected King Yan to be defeated now had mixed feelings in their hearts. They asked themselves that even they could not achieve such a brilliant record. But a fledgling young King Yan did it.

"Quick! Report victory to the capital immediately!" Xu Da ordered.

"Your Majesty will definitely be upset when he finds out that he has such a powerful son." Tang He said with a smile.

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Fourth Master Zhu was not surprised by Zhu Di's victory. Therefore, when Xu Dalai reported the good news to him, he was very calm: "It's just a small victory. It would be strange if he doesn't win. I have to skin him."

Xu Da: "!!!"

Is this Xiao Sheng? How old is King Yan? It is comparable to Huo Qubing in the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty, do you want to be so calm?
"Oh, by the way, Duke Wei." Fourth Master Zhu raised his eyes and smiled, and mentioned another matter, "You see that King Yan is so promising. He and your daughter Xu Miaoyun are both my apprentices. They can be said to be childhood sweethearts. What do you think about your Miaoyun being betrothed to him?"

"No!" Xu Da immediately refused, "My eldest daughter is still too young!"

"Wouldn't it be the age to get married in two years?" Fourth Master Zhu said easily.

"That... that won't work either." Xu Da glared, "My eldest daughter is as beautiful as a fairy, but King Yan... he is just a warrior."

Fourth Master Zhu is not in a hurry. He knows that his old father has this intention, and anyone who wants to marry his daughter will be in a hurry! He smiled and waved his hand: "Wei Guogong, I just want to say hello to you so that you can be mentally prepared. When the time comes, I will issue an edict, and it will be okay even if it doesn't work."

Xu Da was speechless after hearing this. He clasped his fists in anger and saluted, then turned and left. Fourth Master Zhu continued to discuss with Huang Lvhe the plan to establish the Daming Textile Factory in Peiping. After all, a war is a war, and economic construction must also be done with both hands.

"It's late at night, Lu'e, we should go and have a rest." Fourth Master Zhu grabbed Lu'e with both hands.

"Ah... no... no way." Huang Lv's cheeks instantly turned red with embarrassment.

"Where did you think you were? I don't want to sleep with you." Fourth Master Zhu teased, with a flash of narrowness in his eyes.

The next day, Zhu Di returned victorious and proud. He kept showing off to the generals his unstoppable record of defeating the enemy, while Fourth Master Zhu sipped the tea silently, without interrupting him, and allowed him to show off his majesty.

Fourth Master Zhu was listening and sipping tea leisurely when suddenly his stomach rumbled and he got up to go to the toilet. However, he suddenly thought that these warriors never used paper when going to the toilet, and there was no spare toilet paper in the Chinese army's tent.

At this moment, a loud shout came: "The imperial edict has arrived, King Yan will receive it!"

A group of people filed in, the eunuch at the head holding an imperial edict. When Fourth Master Zhu caught a glimpse, his eyes suddenly lit up. He hurriedly walked over and grabbed the imperial edict: "Father, there is no need to read it out. I am in urgent need of this."

He held the imperial edict tightly and hurried to the toilet, leaving the generals in shock. They looked at the Supreme Emperor's actions with dumbfounded eyes, and an idea came to their minds. What is the Supreme Emperor doing? No way? It's unimaginable.

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One month later, Beijing.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard the report of the eunuch who delivered the decree, he stood up suddenly: "What? Did the Supreme Emperor take my decree to the toilet? What happened after that?"

"After that...he walked out feeling comfortable, but the imperial edict was missing." The eunuch knelt on the ground and answered.

Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless.

"Your Majesty, a general said to the slave in private...said..." The eunuch seemed a little nervous.

"But it doesn't matter." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand for him to continue.

"They said that the Supreme Emperor might support himself with troops. Please, Your Majesty... Your Majesty, take more precautions." The eunuch answered cautiously.

"Who said that? How dare you sow discord between our father and son?" Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly turned cold, "Do you think we haven't said anything about killing people for a long time?"

(End of this chapter)