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

Chapter 385 Zhu Yuanzhang: Xiong Ying, are you still human?

Amidst cheers and shouts.

distance.

Surrounded by thousands of red-armored royal guards, Zhu Yinglie stood at the front of the formation, approaching Yingtian City.

The Crown Prince has returned.

The heavens trembled.

no doubt.

This return is just like Zhu Ying's first return to the time of Yingtian—a glorious return.

Compared to the destruction of the Northern Yuan in the past, it has achieved greater glory.

It expanded the territory of the Ming Dynasty by millions of miles.

How magnificent!

"Welcome back in triumph, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Welcome, Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

As Zhu Ying rode his horse onto the official road in front of the city, countless people cheered.

And this time.

It is winter.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang issued a special decree that all the people who came to greet him were not required to kneel or bow.

Amidst these cheers and shouts.

Zhu Ying gradually approached the city gate.

"Finally home."

“Yingtian”.

Looking at the long-lost Yingtian City, a smile appeared on Zhu Ying's face.

The battles have raged for so long.

Finally came back.

Compared to the war in the northern frontier, Yingtian, as the capital, was naturally very peaceful, as always.

However, the construction of more robust city walls with concrete, and the surrounding roads all made of concrete, demonstrates the transformation of the Ming Dynasty.

"Yongying."

"You are finally back."

As Zhu Ying rode forward, Zhu Yuanzhang greeted him with a smile.

"grandfather."

"father."

Zhu Ying dismounted and looked at his two long-lost relatives with a joyful smile on his face.

"Just come back."

Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Your humble servants respectfully welcome His Highness the Crown Prince."

The civil and military officials waiting inside the city gate all bowed to Zhu Yingyi with reverence.

"Gentlemen, you may dispense with the formalities." Zhu Ying smiled and raised his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness," the ministers said in unison.

Looking at Zhu Ying, they felt not only awe but also a sense of something else that was hard to explain.

Obviously.

Spiritual stone.

Elixir.

Spirit wine.

These were already extremely beneficial to them, and the ministers who received these gifts could clearly feel their wonderful effects. All of these were bestowed and created by their imperial grandson.

"Fellow villagers."

"Now that it is the dead of winter, I thank you for enduring the cold to welcome us."

Zhu Ying turned around and looked at the crowd gathered outside.

Subsequently.

With hands clasped in front of him, he bowed deeply.

See this scene.

All the people wore expressions of admiration, and even showed a strong sense of identification and fervor towards Zhu Ying.

The shouts came in waves.

Obviously.

A crown prince who can be so approachable and down-to-earth is more likely to win the support of the people.

"I have just returned and there are still many state affairs to attend to."

"When you return home, please be careful, especially as the end of the year approaches."

"here."

"I will now return to the palace."

Zhu Ying spoke loudly, bidding farewell to the people who had come to welcome him.

soon.

Inside the Fengtian Hall of the Imperial Palace!
Although we have returned today, it is only a temporary court meeting.

"This time."

"I have expanded the territory in the northern frontier, extending the Ming Dynasty's territory by millions of miles, acquiring land, pastures, resources, and people."

"And this battle."

"You have all done a good job."

"Especially the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Works."

"Arrange everything properly so that I have no worries."

"I will certainly remember your merits."

Zhu Ying stood in the center of the main hall and addressed the assembled civil and military officials.

The three ministers whose names were called all stood up with excited expressions.

"As subjects of the Great Ming Dynasty, we should serve the country," the three ministers replied loudly.

"I dislike speaking empty words."

"I have always rewarded meritorious officials directly with gifts."

Zhu Ying smiled.

A wave of his hand.

Three porcelain bottles appeared out of thin air and floated in front of Zhu Ying, which was the result of Zhu Ying's manipulation of his internal energy.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire court, it was filled with an air of mystery, as if it were the manifestation of legendary immortal power.

"Your Highness."

"He truly is a celestial being descended to earth."

"Your Highness must be a god reincarnated."

Looking at the scene before me.

This gave the court officials a sense of affirmation.

This power is not an illusion, but a genuine divine technique.

Lifted up out of thin air.

And there's the power of this elixir.

If it's not some supernatural means, then what is it?
"This elixir is called the Nourishing Essence Pill, and it is the finest elixir I have ever refined."

"It has the effect of strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing the vital energy. After taking it, it can enhance physical fitness and prolong life," Zhu Ying said slowly.

Followed.

A wave of his hand.

The three bottles of pills flew directly towards the three ministers, hovering in front of them.

"Your Highness, I thank you for your generous gift."

The three of them did not refuse, but instead held the pills in their hands.

after all.

They all knew about the miraculous uses of the elixir.

If you refuse, then you're out of your mind.

"Minister of Rites"

"Minister of War."

"One was credited with the successful completion of the imperial examinations, and the other with the successful deployment of troops for defense."

“Give him a bottle of Peiyuan Pill as well,” Zhu Ying said again.

He then bestowed upon him two more bottles of elixirs.

now.

It is time to reward those who have made contributions.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao watched calmly.

Although they were quite surprised by Zhu Ying's ability to hold objects in mid-air, they remained relatively calm.

These may be what Zhu Ying meant by martial arts.

After all has been given.

"Now that our Great Ming Dynasty has expanded its territory so much, we need countless talents, and the administration is also very busy."

"all in all."

"The various departments cooperate with each other to strengthen governance."

"If you encounter any problems, just go directly to my father and grandfather, and they will solve them for you," Zhu Ying said with a smile to the assembled officials.

"You kid."

Hearing Zhu Ying's words, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head helplessly.

This clearly shows that Zhu Ying doesn't want to handle government affairs.

They are only responsible for issuing orders.

Time passes.

The court meeting continued. For the Ming Dynasty, today's meeting naturally decided many important matters.

The focus is naturally on the newly expanded territory in northern Xinjiang.

After the court meeting concluded.

Only the grandfather, grandfather, and grandson remained in the Fengtian Hall.

"You've captured the Northern Yuan emperor again?" Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled.

"Hahaha."

When the Northern Yuan emperor was mentioned, Zhu Yingdu couldn't help but laugh.

"Originally, after returning to the Tatars, he planned to raise his Northern Yuan emperor's banner again and re-establish the Northern Yuan."

“However, I didn’t give him a chance. I directly attacked and destroyed his tribe, and captured him as well,” Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Speaking of this Northern Yuan emperor.

It became a laughing stock in the military at the time.

The Northern Yuan emperor, now under Tatar rule, was full of vigor and ambition.

Before he could regain the throne, he was imprisoned once again.

The Northern Yuan emperor's expression at that time was truly quite pleasant.

"Since he is not destined for freedom, then let him be a prisoner."

"We'll need him to deal with the Oirats later," Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled.

"Having a legitimate reason for a fight is not always necessary in the face of absolute strength."

"Let's keep it for now," Zhu Ying smiled, offering no objection.

After all, there's no point in killing the Northern Yuan emperor.

As for releasing them?

It doesn't mean much now.

"The northern frontier is vast and sparsely populated."

"It will take time to completely bring them under the control of my Great Ming," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly, with a hint of worry in his voice.

"Old man, are you worried that our Great Ming is suffering too much loss in this northern frontier?" Zhu Ying smiled.

"We don't see much value in this northern frontier. We worry that it will cost too much of our national strength without giving our Ming Dynasty anything in return. After all, it seems that there is nothing else to do in the northern frontier besides grazing," Zhu Yuanzhang said bluntly.

These words.

If viewed from the perspective of this era, this is indeed the case.

If the northern grasslands and deserts truly possessed fertile land suitable for extensive cultivation and abundant resources to be developed, as in the Central Plains, then successive dynasties of China would have already annexed these northern grasslands long ago, without waiting for the current Ming Dynasty to take action.

"Old man."

"That's because you don't know just how valuable the north is," Zhu Ying smiled.

"What value could that possibly have?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, puzzled.

"You'll understand when you're old."

"In short, that place is of immense value," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

The Ming Dynasty has not yet entered the oil and gas era, so the countless natural gas and oil resources in the grasslands and deserts have no use yet.

But once we actually get there, the resources there will be truly invaluable.

Not only the original territory of the Northern Yuan, but also the lands north of the Northern Yuan territory, the territories of the Russians in later generations, were rich in resources. When the Ming Dynasty entered the oil and gas era, every place there would be of immeasurable value.

"You're keeping us in suspense again, aren't you?"

Seeing that Zhu Ying did not answer, Zhu Yuanzhang said in an annoyed tone.

"Anyway, you'll never understand no matter how much I say."

Do you know what steam is?

Do you know about oil?

"Do you know about electricity?"

Zhu Ying smiled and immediately posed three rhetorical questions to Old Zhu.

Listen to this.

Zhu Yuanzhang indeed looked completely bewildered.

"What are you talking about?" But Zhu Yuanzhang was still very curious.

"father."

"Stop arguing with U.A. High School. Just help U.A. High School with its administration for now. These things will definitely materialize in the future," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"have to."

"I'll find a time to abdicate and then I'll give you and your son a headache," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a dissatisfaction, glancing at her.

"Hahaha."

Hear this.

Zhu Biao and Zhu Ying couldn't help but laugh.

"correct."

"How is my nephew?" Zhu Ying asked with concern as soon as he came to his senses.

Shortly after arriving in Beiping, he heard the news that Yunyu was pregnant, and later gave birth to a son.

As the eldest uncle.

Zhu Ying naturally had to be concerned.

"I've seen it, it's good."

"Moreover, Yu'er has been taking care of things, and there have been no mistakes."

"We're just waiting for Yunhu to come back so they can get married," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

“It’s time to give her a proper status.” Zhu Ying nodded.

This time!

"How is Yunhu doing in the army?" Zhu Biao asked with concern.

However, I wasn't too worried.

He knew Zhu Ying's character; even if Zhu Yunwen were to serve and fight in the army, Zhu Ying would definitely take good care of him.

"It is now under defense."

“Although I sent people to protect him in secret, he earned this promotion with his life on the line, and I did not interfere,” Zhu Ying replied with a smile.

"it is good."

"Truly worthy of being a son of my royal family," Zhu Yuanzhang praised with great satisfaction.

"By the way, what was that trick you used to conjure objects out of thin air just now?"

"Is it really like the work of immortals?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously, coming back to his senses.

Zhu Yuanzhang had witnessed Zhu Ying's act of bestowing gifts upon his officials in the Fengtian Hall.

"Innate internal strength".

Zhu Ying smiled, raised his hand, and in his palm, a fiery red internal force surged like air currents, looking just like a ball of flame in his hand.

but.

Even a martial artist at the peak of the Innate Realm could not achieve Zhu Ying's ability to lift objects out of thin air, because Zhu Ying's internal energy was comparable to the true qi after transformation, which was not on the same level.

“It certainly looks unusual,” Zhu Yuanzhang said after staring at it for a moment.

"When I unleash this burst of internal force, it's comparable to an explosive cannonball," Zhu Ying stated directly, revealing the power contained within his internal force.

"Comparable to a high-explosive cannonball?"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao both opened their eyes wide, utterly shocked.

Obviously.

If we measure it by this cannonball, then they can fully imagine just how powerful this seemingly dazzling internal force really is.

"Yongying."

"Are you still human now?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with great emotion.

"Old man, the way you're saying that sounds like you're insulting me," Zhu Ying said irritably.

"You've got some skills, kid. We don't even know what to say about them."

"This internal force... right, it's comparable to the power of a cannonball! This is truly unimaginable." Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the fiery red internal force, deeply moved.

“These are things that the old man and my father can both have.”

“Even in the future, my Great Ming Dynasty can possess it,” Zhu Ying said, looking at the two of them.

"Is it possible that someone our age can still have it?"

“Although we don’t know what martial arts are, this kind of thing must require talent, right?” Zhu Yuanzhang asked, his eyes lighting up.

"Indeed, martial arts do require talent."

"But if I were to receive a special cultivation technique from the Emperor in the future, that would be different."

"That kind of cultivation method depends on the nation's destiny, not on one's innate talent," Zhu Ying said very seriously.

"If such a technique really exists, then we are truly interested," Zhu Yuanzhang said with great anticipation.

"Yongying."

"You just said that the Ming Dynasty can also possess it. Are you planning to promote martial arts training methods in the army?"

Zhu Biao, however, astutely grasped the key point in Zhu Ying's words.

"Want to conquer the world and unify the world."

"Training martial arts in the military is imperative." Zhu Ying nodded.

"Martial arts power is so strong, and it is applied to a human body. Have you ever thought that if this martial arts power really makes people incredibly powerful in the future, then it will be uncontrollable?"

"Human hearts are unpredictable. At present, we do have complete control over our ministers, but nothing is absolute. If our ministers truly possess uncontrollable power, can we still truly maintain control?"

“If it really becomes uncontrollable, then it will be a disaster,” Zhu Biao said seriously.

Obviously.

Holding imperial power naturally means being able to see many uncontrollable factors.

This martial arts power.

It is inherently uncontrollable.

That was their view, and the martial arts Zhu Ying displayed were exceptionally powerful in their hearts.

This also instilled in them a sense of vigilance regarding the transmission of martial arts.

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