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

"Okay! We will do as you say. We will submit a petition to His Majesty to build Yongchang into the pearl of the Ming Dynasty and a beacon of civilization!"

Thus, a grand frontier reform began with great fanfare.

New-style schools were established like mushrooms after a rain, and Chu Ze personally prepared teaching materials for them and taught "Western learning".

With the booming development of industries such as machinery manufacturing, textiles, and mining, Yongchang's economic outlook has been completely renewed.

Chu Ze also widely absorbed local elites into the system to participate in local governance.

Gradually, the centripetal force of Yongchang gentry towards the court increased, and many of them became staunch supporters of Chu Ze.

Everyone in the court praised it.

Many people sighed that under the governance of "King Dingnan", this once barren border area has regained vitality.

When the barbarians saw the great changes in Yongchang, they were convinced and willing to establish friendly trade with the Ming Dynasty.

Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Yongchang, which was once ravaged by war and where people were living in poverty, has now become a prosperous new place.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, scholars rush to study, machines in factories roar, and everywhere is full of vitality.

"Go to Yongchang, it's heaven!"

"Yes, my son works there and lives a life like a god."

People in the streets are yearning for a better life in Yongchang.

"All this is thanks to Prince Chu. He is simply our second parent!"

"With wise ministers like Prince Chu assisting us, why should our Ming Dynasty worry about the rampant barbarians and unstable country?"

The people’s will is self-evident.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was also very pleased.

He specially summoned Chu Ze and personally rewarded this man for his outstanding contribution.

"My dear minister, you are indeed a pillar of the country. All the civil and military officials in the court should learn from you!"

"I am terrified. It is the duty of a minister to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty and realize its prosperity."

Chu Ze answered modestly, but couldn't hide his inner pride.

He knew that he was single-handedly writing a new chapter for this ancient dynasty.

"By the way, I heard that you are spreading Western learning in Yongchang. I wonder why?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously.

Chu Ze smiled mysteriously and was about to answer when suddenly there was a noise outside the hall.

"Hurray! It's bad! The Mongols from the north are invading, and our army has suffered heavy losses!"

A wounded soldier stumbled into the hall.

"What?!" Zhu Yuanzhang and Chu Ze were both surprised.

They never expected that at this moment of prosperity and peace, a group of uninvited guests would show up!
"Mongols? They seem to have always been behaving themselves in the northern border, how could they suddenly invade the border?" Chu Ze muttered to himself.

"My dear Minister Chu, this matter is urgent. It seems I have to trouble you to take action." Zhu Yuanzhang has made up his mind.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. No matter what conspiracy the Mongols have, I will destroy it for the Ming Dynasty!"

Chu Ze answered firmly.

After saying this, he clasped his fists, took his leave, and quickly walked out of the Golden Palace.

Outside the palace, his confidants were already waiting.

"Your Highness, the horses are ready and we can set off at any time." Zhao Si stepped forward to report.

"Okay." Chu Ze kept walking and ordered, "Pass the order down. Our army will break camp immediately and march day and night to attack Mongolia!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he had already jumped on his horse and rushed out of the palace gate first.

"King Chuze of Dingbei, lead the army north to fight against the Mongols!"

"The mighty army of the Ming Dynasty will defend the country to the death!"

The cavalry rushed out like a tide. This mainstay rushed to the battlefield again.

However, no one expected that this battle would be so earth-shattering.

Let’s go back three months.

A debate was going on in the Mongolian royal court.

The Mongolian King Alibugha sat upright on the throne, looking around at the generals and ministers on both sides.

"My dear ministers, I have called you here today to discuss an important matter." Alibugha went straight to the point.

All the ministers held their breath, waiting for the king to speak. "Since Genghis Khan, our great Mongolia has dominated the world and has been invincible. But in recent years, the Ming court has been thriving, and the border has been constantly encroaching on our army. It is really unacceptable!"

"According to the spies, the Ming Dynasty is not only growing stronger militarily, but also making rapid progress in people's livelihood industries. Especially the 'Prince of Dingnan' named Chu Ze, who is omnipotent. He has elite soldiers and generals under his command, as well as foreign artifacts. He is simply assisted by God!"

"How do you think the Great Mongolia should respond?"

The officials were in an uproar.

"Damn it! How dare the Ming Dynasty, a mere dynasty, be so rampant!" someone said indignantly.

"That Chu Ze is clearly a threat to the Ming Dynasty! As long as we get rid of him, we will be able to inflict heavy damage on the Ming army!" Someone offered advice.

"But Chu Ze is good at using troops and has new weapons. If we attack rashly, I'm afraid it will be disastrous." Some people were also worried.

There are different opinions and no consensus.

Alibuga frowned and fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, an old voice came from the crowd: "Your Majesty, I have a plan. I wonder if I should tell you or not?"

Alibugha looked up and saw his adviser Sartu, an old man over 70 years old.

"My dear, please speak."

Sartu walked slowly to Alibuga and said respectfully:

"As far as I know, the reason why Chu Ze has such great powers is because he traveled through time and space and knows everything about the future. It is for this reason that the Ming Dynasty relies on him and obeys his orders."

"What do you mean?" Alibuga became interested.

"Your Majesty, I have observed the celestial phenomena and distinguished the yin and yang. I have learned that there are actually such 'travelers' in our Great Mongolia! They just keep their identities secret and are unknown to the public."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

Alibuge was also dumbfounded: "Is this true? Where is this 'time traveler' now?"

Sartu smiled mysteriously: "I am under the king's command."

"Who is this?" Alibuga couldn't wait.

Sartu did not answer, but walked slowly to a young general.

"It's him, Jamukha!" Sartu pointed at the general and said word by word.

This man was a favored one in the Mongolian army, both wise and brave, and was deeply trusted by Alibugha.

"Zhamuha, is this true?" Alibugha asked in disbelief.

Upon hearing this, Jamukha slowly raised his head, his eyes sparkling, and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, what old Sartu said is true."

"I am indeed from five hundred years in the future, and I know a thing or two about the future. But I have never dared to overstep my bounds and was afraid to speak out."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers were shocked again.

How shocking is the theory of time travel?
Alibugha was also stunned and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

"Great, great! It turns out there are such wonderful things in this world!"

"Since Jamukha has extraordinary abilities, he can show his ambitions and serve the Mongol Empire!"

"Zhamuha, are you willing to help the king and lead the army to attack Ming?"

Upon hearing this, Jamukha clasped his fists and said, "How dare I disobey the king's order? Although I am not talented, if I can draw on the power of the future, I will surely be able to accomplish great things for the Mongol Empire and wipe out the Ming Dynasty!"

"Hahaha, great! It's really great!" Alibuga was overjoyed and made the decision immediately.

"Okay, it's settled. Jamukha, I appoint you as 'General of Divine Martial Power'. From today on, mobilize your troops and march straight to the border of the Ming Dynasty!"

"I will obey the king's order!" Jamukha knelt on one knee, his tone firm.

On the side, old Sartu smiled slightly and rejoiced secretly.

"Chu Ze, ah Chu Ze, no matter how good your martial arts are, you can't defeat the will of heaven. With me, the Mongolian 'traveler', here, let's see how long you can be so arrogant!"

The news spread like wildfire.

At the border of the Ming Dynasty, the garrison general was pacing back and forth anxiously in his tent.

"Prince Chu is not here right now. If our army encounters Mongolian cavalry, we will be in great danger!"

"The army has not yet arrived, so we must send a message to the capital as soon as possible to inform them of this matter!"

While they were discussing, there was a sudden noise outside the tent.

"Report! Report! The Mongolian cavalry raided the border, and our army suffered heavy losses!"

The generals were horrified and rushed out of the camp. (End of this chapter)