Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 381 Proclaiming to the World: A General Amnesty! Rewards for Destroying the Tatars!

"It must be a nationwide celebration."

"Moreover, the reform of the imperial examination system is even more beneficial to the country and the people."

"We'll know by observing how the people's hearts are," Zhu Biao said with a smile, equally full of anticipation.

"kindness."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded emphatically, echoing the sentiment.

Time flies!

Inside Yingtian City.

"Imperial decree proclaims."

"All the people of the Great Ming Dynasty shall heed this."

"Imperial decree proclaims!"

……

Starting from within the city and from the Ministry of Rites, hundreds of fast cavalrymen swiftly headed out of the city to deliver the proclamation to all prefectures and regions of the Ming Dynasty.

This proclamation is not merely an announcement to the world, but a general amnesty.

Furthermore, the imperial examination system was promulgated.

As the location of the capital.

as always.

Naturally, they were the first to announce it.

Countless people had gathered in the inner and outer city of Yingcheng, at the place where the imperial edict was proclaimed, all waiting for the imperial decree to be announced.

"With the Emperor's permission, this is hereby proclaimed to the world."

"Today, a great victory has been achieved in the northern frontier."

"The grandson of the Ming emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, led the elite main battle battalion of our Ming Dynasty to the north to attack the Tatars and won the battle."

"He beheaded the Tatar Khan, beheaded the Tatar General, and routed more than 400,000 Tatar troops, killing and capturing countless others."

"now."

"The entire Tatar people have submitted to our Great Ming, and the Tatar territory is now under the control of our Great Ming."

"In this Northern Expedition, the Crown Prince has expanded the territory by millions of miles, demonstrating the might of our Great Ming Dynasty and strengthening the military might of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"This time, the strongest of the three Northern Yuan tribes, the Tatars, have submitted to the Ming Dynasty."

"With this great victory, the whole world should rejoice and a general amnesty should be granted."

"now."

"By imperial decree, a general amnesty is hereby granted."

"Throughout the Ming Dynasty, all those imprisoned for minor offenses shall be pardoned and allowed to return home; all those imprisoned for serious offenses shall be permitted to see their families; and all those sentenced to death shall also be granted the privilege of seeing their families."

"On this occasion, we celebrate this great victory."

Inside Yingtian City.

The places where the imperial edict was proclaimed were already bustling with activity, and after the officials proclaiming the edict spread their voices...

The place where the imperial edict was proclaimed was a scene of great enthusiasm.

"The Tatars are gone."

"Hahaha, His Highness the Crown Prince truly lives up to his reputation as the God of War of our Great Ming Dynasty, invincible under heaven."

"It is said that the Tatar army of 400,000 men marched south to invade our Great Ming, but they have all been defeated."

"Great."

"In this battle, let's see if any petty villains in the world dare to offend the might of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Although the grasslands to the north are barren lands, the vast grasslands and snow-covered scenery are also incredibly beautiful. Now that they have become part of the territory of our Great Ming Dynasty, I must go and see them if I have the chance in the future."

"Yes."

"A territory spanning millions of miles! His Highness the Crown Prince is truly invincible, allowing our Great Ming's territory to grow so vast. The strongest nation in the world is none other than our Great Ming."

"of course."

"The Ming Dynasty is the strongest, and our China is the strongest."

……

With the news of the Tatars' defeat and the return of their territory to the Ming Dynasty, word spread.

Naturally, this excited countless citizens, who shouted with joy. Clearly, this was a tremendously good thing.

Although the Northern Yuan dynasty was destroyed, its remnants still survived.

For the Northern Yuan, that was true hatred for countless citizens of the Ming Dynasty.

They were always worried that they would not be completely wiped out, and the fact that their Crown Prince led the army to destroy the Tatars was of great significance.

Throughout Yingtian City, countless cheers erupted, filled with excitement.

See this.

A scene that thrilled countless citizens.

The officials from the Ministry of Rites who proclaimed the imperial edict also felt a sense of pride, the pride of a great nation.

"The people of the Great Ming Dynasty."

"In addition to announcing the great victory news of the Tatars' destruction and the return of the territory to our Great Ming."

"His Majesty also issued a decree to proclaim to the world, concerning all the people of the land."

After a period of excitement, the official who was announcing the edict spoke again.

Followed.

The exhilarating scene subsided, and countless people watched with bated breath.

A single sentence that can influence the entire world can bring peace to everyone.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

"now."

"Our Great Ming Dynasty has expanded its territory to a great extent. The northern border region has always lacked officials to govern it, which has delayed the needs of the people. The Ming court and government urgently need talented people to govern the country and bring peace to the country."

"Therefore."

“Starting from the 25th year of Hongwu, the imperial examination was reinstated, and thereafter it was no longer held every three years, but was instead held once a year.”

"Furthermore, starting from the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, the imperial examination system was reformed, targeting all the people of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"In the future, the imperial examinations will no longer simply test candidates' knowledge of the eight-legged essay, but will test their practical skills in governance and literature, and their true talents and learning. The specifics will be determined by the written examinations of the imperial examinations."

"In addition to the civil service examination, the Ming Dynasty will launch the military examination and the examination for miscellaneous subjects."

"The military examination tests military skills, command of troops, strategy, and martial arts."

"Examinations in miscellaneous subjects, pharmacology, and all sorts of strange and ingenious skills are open to anyone who possesses a particular skill."

"This national policy was implemented in the spring of the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu's reign."

"Proclaim it to the world and implement it throughout the world."

Officials in various locations loudly proclaimed the imperial edict.

As the imperial edict was issued.

If the previous imperial edict announcing the great victory in the northern frontier was meant to inspire the entire Ming Dynasty, then this reform of the imperial examination system truly had a profound impact on the entire nation.

Countless people were shocked when they heard the news.

Did I hear that right?

"The imperial examination system has been reformed?"

"It's not just written exams anymore, there are also martial arts exams, exams for unusual skills and tricks? They even test pharmacology?"

"My goodness."

"Doesn't this mean that in the future, becoming the top scholar won't be limited to just the civil service exam? As long as you have a skill and can pass the exams, you can serve the country and be valued by the court?"

"This is indeed the meaning of the imperial edict. However, is it really true? There has never been such a civil service examination before."

"Yes."

"If it's true, then it really gives countless people in the Ming Dynasty a chance. That's wonderful."

"This national policy reform is definitely related to His Highness the Crown Prince. Although the current emperor and crown prince are wise, they do not understand the people as well as His Highness the Crown Prince. The reform is partly due to His Highness the Crown Prince's efforts."

“I think so too. It was His Highness the Crown Prince who proposed the land tax, which benefited all people and freed us from high taxes. The current changes must also be related to His Highness the Crown Prince.”

"The Ming Dynasty today is truly incredibly enlightened, giving opportunities to all people."

"May the Ming Dynasty last forever, may the Emperor live ten thousand years, may the Crown Prince live ten thousand years, may the Grandson live ten thousand years."

"May my Great Ming Dynasty last forever..."

As news of the reform of the imperial examination system spread, it was met with even more enthusiastic cheers than before, with the entire city of Yingtian erupting in jubilation.

For them.

no doubt.

What a joyous occasion!

For ordinary people, this provides many more avenues for upward mobility.

To know.

Before this reform of the imperial examination system, many technologies related to later science were defined as strange and ingenious tricks, which were not worthy of serious consideration. It was precisely because of the feudal dynasty that Chinese technology could not reach the top of the world. Furthermore, the so-called human relationships and social customs of later generations further hindered the fundamental development of science and technology.

but.

In the present Ming Dynasty, all of this is about to change.

It concerns all people under heaven.

How to prevent the earthquake.

After the announcement, many people with special skills looked on with anticipation, and many others spread the word.

It was exceptionally enthusiastic.

These shouts could be clearly heard even inside the palace. "Father!"

"It seems that these two imperial edicts have truly pleased the people."

"The shouts even reached the palace."

Inside Wenyuan Pavilion.

Zhu Biao smiled and said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"This is because U.A. grew up among the common people and saw through their true nature."

"At the end of the day."

"In the past, dynasties looked down on so-called strange skills and tricks, but these are the technologies that Xiong Ying talks about, technologies that can increase national strength and enhance the prestige of our great Ming Dynasty."

"Moreover, if you really think about it, papermaking, printing, and even firearms, if you really think about it, these are all ingenious and frivolous skills."

"I'm really curious to see how far I'll advance the technology of my Great Ming after it becomes civilized and I select all kinds of talented people," Zhu Yuanzhang said with anticipation.

before.

He also opposed and looked down on strange and ingenious skills.

However, with the appearance of Zhu Ying, Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion naturally changed.

The foundation of a strong nation.

Much of it lies in these seemingly low-class and unsophisticated skills and tricks!
"My son is also looking forward to it," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"What we need to do now is to strengthen our national power and consolidate our political power."

"Don't let Xiong Ying get distracted."

"He must be on his way to fight the Tartars now."

"Even after this battle, it will take our Great Ming Dynasty a long time to digest the spoils," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

……

Northern Xinjiang!

On the vast road leading north of Liaodong.

above the sky.

A giant golden eagle is circling overhead, surveying everything from high above, leaving nothing to hide.

It is already noon.

"Order the entire army to halt and rest for half an hour."

At the very front.

It was Zhu Ying who personally led the troops.

Behind him were Liu Lei, Lan Yu, and the others.

With a command from Zhu Ying.

The generals shouted in unison, "His Highness has ordered the entire army to rest for half an hour."

"His Highness has ordered the entire army to rest for half an hour..."

The order was quickly relayed to the next level.

Not a moment.

This cavalry force of over 50,000 men slowly came to a halt and rested on the spot.

now.

Winter has already arrived.

Although no snow fell.

The northern grasslands are already swept by a biting wind, but the Ming Dynasty of today is not the same as it once was.

When forming the main combat battalion, Zhu Ying had already prepared enough cotton-padded clothes and other items to keep warm.

After successfully defeating the Tatars, the logistics troops were dispatched, and now all the soldiers in the north have changed their uniforms, wearing cotton-padded clothes under their armor.

A wealthy nation leads to a strong military.

This can be seen in the present-day Ming Dynasty.

The national treasury has money.

Thirty percent of the funds were directly converted by Zhu Ying for military use, and Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao naturally gave their full support.

The army came to a halt.

Zhu Ying also dismounted, glanced around, and then waved his hand.

"Your Highness, the map."

Liu Lei immediately understood and took the map off his horse.

This map was not drawn by the Ming Dynasty, but came from the Tatars.

This is a top-secret map drawn by the Northern Yuan Dynasty, so it is naturally marked very clearly.

"We will be in the north of Liaodong in less than a hundred miles."

"The Tartar tribes' territory is also located there."

"After rushing for a while, we've finally arrived," Zhu Ying said slowly, looking at the map.

However, a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

It has brought calamity to China for hundreds of years.

Now that he's here, he won't give them another chance to turn things around.

This time, Zhu Yinghui will completely suppress and divide them, thus incorporating them into the Ming Dynasty and making full use of their manpower to expand the Ming Dynasty's territory, build roads, and construct cities.

"Your Highness."

"News from Liaodong says that after learning of the Tatars' defeat, these Tatars did not withdraw their troops, but instead continued to launch a fierce attack on Liaodong."

"They really aren't afraid of my Great Ming anymore," Lan Yu sneered, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"They had no choice."

"Their winter resources may have been almost completely depleted for this battle."

"They have no other choice but to launch a full-scale attack on Liaodong and seize the grain and supplies." Zhu Ying smiled faintly, naturally understanding why the Tartars, knowing they could not defeat the Ming Dynasty, did not withdraw their troops.

"However, Yi Seong-gye of Joseon was honest this time, sending 70,000 to 80,000 troops to launch a fierce attack on the Tartars, which delayed the Tartars' offensive in Liaodong," Lan Yu added.

"The result of weighing the pros and cons."

"These foreign lands can be used, but we must also be wary of them."

"When we have the time later, we can find a reason to deal with it," Zhu Ying said slowly.

This foreign land, located in the northeastern border region of the Ming Dynasty, was extremely troublesome in later generations.

However, Zhu Yingzai would eventually bring him under the control of the Ming Dynasty.

"All right."

"Take a good rest."

"This time, our army bypassed many Ming forces and went far away. Even if the Tartars had spies, they wouldn't have noticed. Once our cavalry charged out, we crushed the Tartars in one battle."

“Dealing with them is much simpler than dealing with the Tatars.” Zhu Ying smiled, with a hint of sarcasm towards the Tatars.

Tatars, Tartars.

It's just a difference of one word.

Their combat capabilities are worlds apart.

The Tartars of this era were, in the end, nothing more than barbarians.

The soldiers were incomplete, and they didn't even have many firearms.

In the original history, the reason why the Tartars were able to usurp the Han dynasty's rule was ultimately because they took advantage of the internal turmoil in China, which gave them the opportunity to seize power.

of course!

There were too many traitors in that era.

This is also one of the fundamental reasons for the fall of China.

"Yes."

The generals accepted the order and then sat down to rest, taking out their rations and meat to eat.

"Host has annihilated the Tatars, reward: two Tier 3 treasure chests."

Just as Zhu Ying sat down, a notification suddenly appeared on the panel.

"It seems that the border troops and county soldiers have reached all the Tatar strongholds and have completely taken control."

"Thus, the Tatars were completely destroyed and their country perished."

Looking at the panel prompts, Zhu Ying felt reassured.

"Two Tier 3 treasure chests, not bad."

"Destroying a country is indeed better than capturing or killing its ruler," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

Previously, when the Tatar Khan surrendered and submitted, the reward was only a Tier 2 treasure chest.

Zhu Ying has now been saved.

It has not been opened.

It can be said.

The quality of a treasure chest is determined by the strength of the person who conquered a country, or even captured and killed the emperor of the enemy country.

The Tatars are no longer the Northern Yuan of the past.

"Once we've dealt with the Tartars, we'll open all the treasure chests we've obtained this time."

"There are enough of them, so we're sure to get something good from them," Zhu Ying thought, and wasn't in a hurry to open the treasure chests.

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(End of this chapter)