Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Late at night in Yingtian Prefecture, the inky night sky was like a huge curtain, weighing heavily on the official road.

Everything was silent, except for the figures of Prince of Yan Zhu Di and Zhu Gang, which stood out in the quiet night.

The horse that Zhu Di rode had fur as black as ink, like a divine beast born from the darkness.

The horse's hooves gently stepped on the ground, and the "clacking" sound was particularly clear in the quiet night.

Zhu Di was wearing a black cloak, which fluttered wildly in the night wind, making rustling sounds.

He had a stern expression and deep eyes, like a cold star twinkling in the night sky.

Zhu Gang was also riding on a warhorse. At this moment, he jumped off the horse, and the armor on his body collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

The armor glowed with a cold metallic luster under the moonlight. Each piece of armor was polished extremely finely and closely connected, outlining his burly figure.

The armor is also engraved with intricate patterns, highlighting the owner's nobility and extraordinaryness.

After Zhu Gang landed, he adjusted his helmet quickly.

Then he bowed to Zhu Di in a very standard and respectful posture.

At this moment, Zhu Gang bent his body very low, and the tassel on his helmet swayed slightly with his movement, flickering in the moonlight.

The whole person is like a resolute black statue, exuding a murderous aura.

Zhu Di nodded slightly, his expression still solemn.

With the help of the faint moonlight, he reached into his bosom and took out the imperial edict tightly wrapped in bright yellow brocade.

As Zhu Di slowly unfolded the brocade, the imperial edict was revealed.

The words written in cinnabar on it were faintly visible in the dim moonlight.

Zhu Di took a deep breath, and a sense of majesty surged in his chest.

Then he raised his voice, it was low but seemed to carry a tremendous force.

It suddenly sounded in the silence of the night and began to read out the contents above.

"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:

We have been blessed by Heaven to rule over the four seas and govern all nations.

It is truly following the will of heaven and the will of the people.

At this moment, the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are like scabies, which cannot be completely eliminated.

They are still rampant and disturbing our borders.

It is a great concern for the country and is truly unacceptable.

Furthermore, in Yunnan, the war was at a stalemate and the situation was serious.

General Fu Youde led a brave army to fight hard, advancing with difficulty through the mountains and malaria-infested areas.

It was extremely difficult to overcome all obstacles.

We are deeply moved by his loyalty and bravery.

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin studied the art of war since he was young.

He is a man of great military talent, both wise and brave, which comforts us deeply.

Today, I hereby issue this decree, ordering you to lead the elite troops of Shuozhou Guard to immediately rush to the assistance of Fu Youde's troops in Yunnan.

You should remain loyal to the emperor and patriotic and be in high spirits.

Fight the enemy bravely, like a tiger descending from the mountain, unstoppable.

Return victoriously as soon as possible and enhance the prestige of our Ming Dynasty.

He also appointed Prince of Yan Zhu Di as military supervisor, to go into battle along with Prince of Jin Zhu Gang.

Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, is ambitious, intelligent and decisive.

This time you are entrusted with the important task of supervising the army. You should perform your duties conscientiously and have insight into all matters in the army.

Pay close attention to every detail.

He worked together with the King of Jin, shared the same hatred for the enemy, and faced the national crisis together.

When marching and fighting, we must support each other.

Take care of each other and don't slack off in the slightest.

We earnestly hope that you will work together and unite as one to wipe out the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty in one fell swoop.

Keep our Ming dynasty intact and enjoy eternal peace. When we return victorious, we will reward you according to your merits.

To commend your great military achievements and bring you honor.

However, if anyone retreats in battle or neglects his duties, military law will be ruthless.

We will never tolerate or condone such behavior and will punish the perpetrators severely.

Admire this! "

Zhu Di's voice was like rumbling thunder, spreading far into the night sky.

As if to awaken the sleeping Yingtian Prefecture, the surrounding night seemed to tremble slightly because of the sound.

Everything in the world seemed to stop at this moment, listening to the supreme will from the royal family.

When the decree was read out, its echo seemed to still linger in the night sky.

Zhu Di immediately stepped forward, stretched out his hands, and gently supported his third brother Zhu Gang, who was still bowing.

His movements were gentle and quick, and his eyes were full of concern and respect.

"Third brother, please get up quickly."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang slowly straightened up, the armor he was wearing gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

When their eyes met Zhu Di's, both of them were filled with the firm determination to fight bravely for the Ming Dynasty.

"The emperor has entrusted us with this mission, and we will definitely fulfill it."

Zhu Gang looked solemn and his words were powerful.

Zhu Di nodded slightly and responded with a smile: "Don't worry, Third Brother, the two of us will work together to defeat the Northern Yuan Dynasty and keep the Ming Dynasty peaceful."

After saying this, the two brothers looked into the distance, as if they had already seen the dawn of victory penetrating the dark night.

After reading the imperial edict, Zhu Gang and Zhu Di each mounted their horses.

The horse neighed and its hooves raised fine dust, which looked like a layer of gauze in the moonlight.

They galloped along the official road, their cloaks fluttering behind them like two black flags.

Along the way, the moonlight was like water.

It sprinkled on the resolute faces of Zhu Gang and Zhu Di, reflecting the determination in their eyes to fight for the Ming Dynasty.

As the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, the two men were getting closer and closer to the Shuozhou Guard’s garrison.

When we arrived, we saw the camp was brightly lit and filled with people.

Zheng Yuchun, who had already heard the news, showed excellent execution and had begun to arrange for the soldiers to set up camp in an orderly manner.

Around the tent, the soldiers were busy in an orderly manner with clear division of labor.

Some soldiers held torches to illuminate every corner of the camp.

Some carried wood on their shoulders to build the frames of the tents.

Some soldiers were sorting their weapons and supplies, placing their swords, spears, and halberds neatly.

Zheng Yuchun moved among the crowd, issuing instructions from time to time, his voice loud and firm: "Hurry up!
The tent must be set up firmly, and there must be no slackness!"

Although his face was tired at the moment, his eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty and concentration.

Seeing Zhu Gang and Zhu Di returning, Zheng Yuchun hurried forward to greet them.

After the salute, he briefly reported on the current arrangements.

Zhu Gang and Zhu Di looked at each other and nodded slightly, expressing their approval of Zheng Yuchun's actions, and then plunged into the intense pre-war preparations.

With everyone working together, the entire camp was filled with a serious atmosphere as if a great war was about to begin.

"General Zheng, where is General Song Yanzhang now? Why can't I see him?"

Facing Zhu Gang's inquiry, Zheng Yuchun quickly responded: "Reporting to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, General Song is asking Halacha about the relevant matters of the Yuanma Temple to ensure that the army can get the supply of horses at any time."

Zhu Di said with some doubt: "Yuanma Temple has always been responsible for supplying horses to the palace. In contrast, the branches of Taipu Temple are spread all over the country.

I think he should be more suitable to take on the responsibility of supplying military horses. Why would Song choose to go far away instead of near by?"

Before Zheng Yuchun could open his mouth to reply, Zhu Gang, who was standing not far away, explained on his behalf: "Since problems occurred at the Datong Prefecture Horse Farm and the Yansui Town Horse Farm, the quality of the war horses provided by the Imperial Household Department has been much worse than before.

Therefore, the King of Yuanliang and the local chieftain Duan family had occupied Yunnan for a long time, and they were able to fight against Yingchuan Marquis Fu Youde for such a long time without losing the upper hand, which was enough to show that the other side's troops were powerful.

Shuozhou Wei is now on a long expedition. If the quality of the troops and horses cannot be guaranteed, it will be difficult to deal with these stubborn enemies and remnants of bandits!" (End of this chapter)