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

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed when he heard this and praised it repeatedly. He immediately ordered Chu Ze to go into battle and issued an order to the whole country to wait for the army's orders for all actions.

Chu Ze took the order and without hesitation, he summoned his confidants that night to discuss strategies for resisting the enemy.

"Zhao Si, you go to the Beijing camp quickly and select 3,000 musketeers, fully armed, and follow me to the battle." Chu Ze made a prompt decision, "Li Changji, Li Si, you two lead the craftsmen to make cannons and muskets overnight. The more the better."

"Yes, sir!" Several people responded in unison.

The next morning, Chu Ze, fully armed and leading a well-equipped cavalry, marched towards Datong in a mighty force.

Along the way, he made plans and commanded the troops with confidence. Wherever the Mongolian army appeared, they were defeated. In a short period of time, the crisis in Datong was reversed, and the barbarians retreated step by step.

At the same time, military supplies from all over the country were continuously transported to the front line. The power of the new firearms made the enemy terrified.

The people of Datong all applauded when they saw this. They lined the streets to welcome Chu Ze, and some even spontaneously sent military pay to support the front line. The scene was very touching.

"Lord Chu is amazing! This battle is so satisfying!" an old man on the roadside said excitedly.

"That's right. We have finally had peace in Datong again, all thanks to Lord Chu!" A woman nearby also nodded repeatedly.

Chu Ze felt warm at heart when he heard this. He knew that his efforts had been recognized by the people.

Inside the camp, Chu Ze summoned all the generals to discuss the withdrawal of troops.

"Now that the enemy has been defeated, Datong is no longer in danger. Our army does not need to stay here for long. We should return to the capital as soon as possible and report to the emperor." Chu Ze went straight to the point.

"Your Excellency is right." Zhao Si said with a folded hand, "But I have one more favor to ask of you."

"Oh? What do you think, Zhao Si?" Chu Ze asked, looking up.

"Sir, we have finally won the battle. Why don't we build a Great Wall right here to completely cut off the Mongolian army's route to invade the south, so that the people living on the border can enjoy long-term peace and stability. What do you think?" Zhao Si asked earnestly.

Chu Ze was stunned when he heard this, and suddenly a magnificent picture appeared in front of him: the Great Wall stood tall and majestic, winding like a long snake between the mountains and ridges, building an indestructible copper wall for the land of China.
"Great!" Chu Ze slapped the table, feeling heroic. "As expected of Zhao Si, he can actually communicate with me. If the Ming Dynasty is protected by the Great Wall, the barbarians will never be able to cross the line again. The northern border of the country will be as solid as a rock!"

"Your Excellency is wise!" The generals cheered in unison.

At that moment, Chu Ze ordered Zhao Si to select elite soldiers, station them on the spot, and start building the Great Wall. For a while, the whole mountain was filled with the sounds of people shoveling bricks and chiseling rocks.

Chu Ze finally had time to send a letter back to Beijing to report the results of the battle to Zhu Yuanzhang and explain his plan to build the Great Wall.

When the news reached the capital, the whole country was jubilant. Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed and immediately appointed Chu Ze as the Grand Commander, who was fully responsible for the stability of the border and the construction of the Great Wall.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang also ordered that officials from all regions, both civil and military, should fully support Chu Ze and provide human and material support for the Great Wall project.

All of a sudden, the whole country responded to the emperor's will. People from all over the country rushed to the border, and the sound of axes and chisels filled the northern desert.

Under Chu Ze's leadership, the Great Wall project also showed a new look: he not only sent people to survey the terrain in detail and carefully select sites, but also invented a series of new processes and technologies, which greatly improved the efficiency of city construction.

For example, he improved the ratio of lime and clay to make stronger bricks; he also designed a new type of scaffolding and pulley system to transport stones vertically to the top of the city wall, saving time and effort.
The series of changes amazed the generals and soldiers, and made them more convinced of the new governor. A few months later, a magnificent Great Wall had taken shape. One side of it reached the desert, and the other end connected to the Bohai Sea. It stretched for thousands of miles, swallowing up mountains and rivers, like a striking skyline, showing the unshakable national prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

The whole country was excited. The people praised him, saying that Lord Chu was truly a benevolent king who had built such a solid northern barrier for the country, and his merits were immeasurable!

The local officials also praised him, saying that Lord Chu was a man of both civil and military talents, and had a good way of commanding the army. He was a pillar of the country!
The whole court praised Chu Ze highly. Civil officials and military officers all respected this young and promising colleague. Even the arrogant crown prince looked at Chu Ze with new eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang was delighted when he heard the news. He knew that he had not made a mistake in choosing Chu Ze, and that Chu Ze lived up to everyone's expectations and made another great achievement.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict to reward the meritorious soldiers, conferred the title of Shangzhuguo on Chu Ze, and granted him the title of king and the Maolin Mansion to show his divine grace.

Upon hearing the news, Chu Ze immediately presented a letter of thanks, expressing his willingness to devote himself to the king's affairs and to the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

However, he politely declined the Maolin Mansion, saying that he still had to stay at the border and it was difficult for him to stay in the capital permanently, so he did not dare to accept this honor.

The news shocked the whole court. All the civil and military officials secretly praised Chu Ze for his humility, saying that he was truly a pillar of the country!

Although Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little regretful, he also admired Chu Ze's loyalty and prudence. He immediately issued an order, ordering Chu Ze to focus on border defense and not worry about other things.

After receiving the order, this new noble of the Ming Dynasty did not hesitate to devote himself to the subsequent work of building the Great Wall.
A few years later, when the last brick was laid on the top of the city wall, the Great Wall finally lay before Ognini, majestic and magnificent.

The whole country was impressed by this miracle. People were all sighing that he was worthy of being the great governor of Chu, and he led the completion of such a magnificent project, which was unprecedented!
When Chu Ze rode his horse to inspect the newly built city wall, an unprecedented sense of pride and passion surged in his heart.

He knew that this moment would go down in history. He had helped the Ming Dynasty usher in a more powerful era with his actions.

Thinking of this, Chu Ze couldn't help but feel high-spirited and excited. He secretly vowed to be more loyal to his duties in the future, to do his best for the motherland and the people, and to be loyal to him until his death!

While Chu Ze was working hard for the frontier, the situation in the capital was quietly changing.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang praised Chu Ze highly, some conservative ministers had complaints about many of his reforms.

Especially after the new imperial examination system was promulgated, many children of aristocratic families failed the exam, which caused widespread dissatisfaction among the gentry. Some even complained privately that Chu Ze was controlling the government and was tyrannical.

At the same time, some ambitious generals and lieutenants of Chu Ze began to stir. Seeing that Chu Ze was deeply favored by the emperor, they were jealous and competed with him secretly.

Among them, the deputy governor Ma Yongcheng was the worst. Born into a military family, he acted flamboyantly and had long been dissatisfied with Chu Ze's ability and reputation.

One day, Ma Yongcheng led his troops on patrol and ran into Chu Ze. Without waiting for Chu Ze to speak, he said coldly, "Governor Chu, how are you these days? I heard that the officials in the capital have some complaints about you."

Chu Ze was stunned when he heard this, then sneered: "Why did Deputy Commander Ma say that? Could it be that you are colluding with those conservative people?"

Ma Yongcheng was secretly surprised by Chu Ze's sharpness, but he pretended to be calm on the surface: "Oh, what are you talking about, Governor Chu? I am just telling you the truth and giving you some advice."

With that said, Ma Yongcheng bowed, rode away on his horse, leaving Chu Ze staring coldly in the wind.

Chu Ze knew that he had made many enemies in the court, but he didn't care. As long as the emperor trusted him, why should he be afraid of other people's words?
Thinking of this, Chu Ze became full of vigor and rode his horse again to inspect the city defenses.
At the same time, the atmosphere in the capital became increasingly bizarre. (End of this chapter)