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

Outside Tianhai Pass, the cold wind was howling.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall, wearing a dragon robe, with his hands behind his back, overlooking the empty land outside the city.

The north wind was howling, and his figure looked particularly tall and stern in the cold wind.

Guo Huai stood aside with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, spies on the border have reported that the Mongolian army has assembled fifty miles away, with a force of about 50,000."

"Their leader is none other than the notorious Batur. They use this place as a breakthrough point and seem determined to start a war."

Chu Ze frowned slightly, with a sharp light in his eyes.

"Fifty thousand people?"

"Batur?"

"It seems that these Mongolian barbarians are determined to compete with my army."

He sneered and turned to look at Guo Huai: "Pass the order, all troops are on alert and ready for battle."

"I want to let these barbarians know what price they will pay for their reckless actions!"

Guo Huai nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

He just turned around to leave, but heard Chu Ze continue: "But don't rush to confront them head-on."

"Hold everyone to stand still and maintain a defensive posture."

Guo Huai was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Chu Ze with a puzzled look on his face: "Your Majesty means... we don't take the initiative to attack?"

"They are numerous. If we don't take the initiative, we will probably be surrounded by them."

A hint of coldness flashed in Chu Ze's eyes, and he said calmly: "A head-on conflict will only allow the Mongolian army to target me and break through our defense line in one go."

"Batur is a cunning man. His move is just a test."

"What he wants is for our army to expose its defensive weaknesses so that he can strike back with one strike."

"But I won't give him such an opportunity."

"Everyone hold their positions and make sure the defense line is impregnable."

"Let Batur know that even if he lays siege to the city, he will not be able to shake Tianhai Pass in the slightest."

Guo Huai nodded thoughtfully: "Your Majesty is right, I am stupid and I couldn't see through his plan for a while."

"I will make arrangements right away. I will not let the enemy find any loopholes!"

"Go." Chu Ze nodded slightly, then turned around and continued to look down at the distant horizon.

Guo Huai left quickly with the order, and soon the entire Tianhai Pass became busy.

The soldiers were mobilized within their respective defense lines, and the elite archers, swordsmen, and spearmen all entered their designated positions.

There was a solemn look on every soldier's face, and every pair of eyes was filled with vigilance and unyielding spirit towards the enemy.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall, his eyes deep and calm, as if he had already taken it all in.

"Your Majesty, there's a report from the border!" A guard quickly ran up to Chu Ze, knelt on one knee, and presented him an urgent report.

"The Mongolian army is gradually approaching Tianhai Pass, and their scouts have appeared five miles outside our defense line."

"The spies sent back news that they seem to be setting up a forward camp."

Chu Ze took the urgent report, unfolded it and glanced at it, with a sneer on his face: "It seems that Batur can't hold back any longer."

"Does he think that a mere few tens of thousands of troops can easily break through Tianhai Pass?"

He casually handed the urgent report back to his personal guards and said calmly: "Inform the commanders of each camp to continue to keep their troops in place and not to act rashly."

"Wait until the enemy troops have assembled, then make a decision."

The guard quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chu Ze withdrew his gaze and looked towards the northern sky, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Batur...if you really think you can easily shake my army, then you are too naive."

As the sky grew darker, the north wind grew stronger, causing the flags on the city walls to flutter.

At this moment, a low sound of war drums suddenly came from afar, shaking the city wall slightly. Chu Ze frowned and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, that's the sound of the Mongolian army's drums." Lu Bing walked up to Chu Ze and whispered, "It seems that they are about to start testing."

Chu Ze nodded gently, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Batur is really unwilling to give up. It's just a test, but he made such a big fuss."

"He wants to use his aura to intimidate our troops."

"Pass the order down, everyone be on high alert and do not move rashly."

"But the archers and firearms battalion are ready to attack at any time. Once the enemy approaches within five miles, attack immediately!"

Lu Bing clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

He turned and left. Soon, all the archers on the city wall tightened their bowstrings, their eyes as sharp as hawks.

The gun barrels of the firearms battalion were aimed at the distance, and once the enemy entered the range, they would immediately launch a fatal blow.

The sound of war drums became more and more rapid, causing panic among the people.

Soon, a dark figure appeared on the distant horizon.

The figures gradually approached and grew larger until everyone could see clearly - they were the Mongolian army!
They were dressed in heavy leather armor, armed with spears and bows and arrows, and riding tall war horses. They were like a rolling torrent, approaching Tianhai Pass with unparalleled power.

"Here it comes." Chu Ze narrowed his eyes and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He looked at the approaching enemy troops with cold eyes and slowly raised his hand: "Archers, get ready."

At his command, the archers on the city wall all drew their bowstrings.

"put!"

Countless arrows rained down like raindrops, instantly covering the enemy's vanguard troops.

Screams and horse neighs suddenly rang out one after another.

The Mongolian army was in chaos, and the horses raised their front hooves to try to avoid the dense rain of arrows.

However, Chu Ze remained unmoved. His eyes were cold and indifferent, as if everything was under his control.

"Keep shooting!"

Another wave of arrows was fired, and the enemy's vanguard was completely defeated. Soldiers fell one after another, and their blood dyed the ground red.

Batur saw this scene, his face darkened, and he waved his hand fiercely: "Retreat!"

He knew that the time was not right and a rash attack would only result in heavy losses.

The Mongolian army quickly withdrew from the range, leaving behind corpses and wailing on the ground.

Chu Ze looked at the enemy troops retreating in panic with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"With just these, you think you can break through my Tianhai Pass?"

"Batur, your temptation ends here."

He turned to look at Lu Bing and said, "Pass the order down and have the spies keep a close eye on the movements of the Mongolian army. Report any disturbance immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Bing responded with a bow.

Chu Ze withdrew his gaze and looked into the distance with deep eyes.

He knew that Batur would not give up easily.

But no matter how the other side attacks, Tianhai Pass will not waver in the slightest.

"Tianhaiguan is the barrier of the Ming Dynasty. I will never allow anyone to break through."

"Those Mongols will eventually pay the price for their reckless actions."

As the night deepened, torches on the city walls were lit, illuminating the entire city as bright as day.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall. The cold wind blew up his robe, but it could not shake his will that was as firm as a mountain.

"Batur..."

"Just wait, I will personally cut off your ambitions."

His voice was deep and majestic, echoing in the wind and spreading throughout the Tianhai Pass. (End of this chapter)