The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 152 Peace Has Arrived!

Seeing that his nephew's analysis was so logical, Zhu Di wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "My nephew is right!"

"But on the other hand, we cannot let our guard down! Naha is inherently suspicious, so we must be careful even when it comes to surrendering!"

"As for what happens next, nephew, don't be in a hurry. Let's wait for Marquis Yongchang to return and then see how General Feng decides to proceed!"

Zhu Di had a long history of contact with Feng Sheng, an elder, and held him in high esteem.

After the uncle and nephew finished their discussion, they entered the tent and took their seats according to their status, without having a chance to continue their conversation about military matters.

The sound of rapid hoofbeats came from outside again.

A short while later, a soldier came to report that the Duke of Zheng had arrived!

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Xiong Ying looked up and saw her eldest uncle rushing in!

Then, Chang Mao clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yan, and Your Highness the Crown Prince! I heard that Marquis Yongchang won a battle?"

After glancing at his fourth uncle and noticing the envy in his uncle's eyes, Zhu Xiong Ying gently helped him up and recounted the whole story.

After hearing this, Chang Mao's longing grew even stronger.

While they were still talking, another report came, saying that Xu Yungong had arrived.

After exchanging greetings, Xu's cousin explained his purpose: to convey a message from his uncle Li Wenzhong, inviting him and his fourth uncle Zhu Di to the Western Camp for a meeting.

Three days later, at Xifengkou.

Flags fluttered, the wind howled, and swirled up clouds of yellow sand.

Wang Bi, clad in iron armor and with a long sword at his waist, stood atop the city gate, constantly patrolling back and forth and gazing eastward.

Two days ago, after military reports came from the direction of Qingzhou, General Feng issued another order.

He immediately ordered his deputy to lead elite troops, along with the governor-general, to meet and assist Marquis Yongchang, Lan Yu.

In the past few days alone, military intelligence has been delivered every day!

However, it was heard that the rearguard had already had a brief clash with the pursuing Nahachu tribe, and the situation was extremely dangerous!

Fortunately, according to yesterday's report, the Ming army has defeated the enemy and the victorious troops are not far from Xifengkou!

"General, I wonder if Marquis Yongchang and the others will arrive today?"

Upon hearing his personal guard's words, Wang Bi narrowed his eyes, looked into the distance, and said in a deep voice, "It should be soon!"

"The Marquis of Yongchang is a master strategist! He repelled the pursuers yesterday and has been traveling through the night. He should be able to reach our fortress by this evening!"

"Pass down the order to have the kitchen prepare hot meals and hot water—"

"yes!"

A little over an hour later, a scout came to report that there was unusual movement of troops more than 20 miles away.

It was only later confirmed that they were returning Ming troops!

Once Wang Bi made up his mind, he sent letters to Tongzhou and Beiping while leading his men to welcome them.

When the vanguard arrived, a thicker cloud of dust rose up on the main road, and the general's flag, which was raised high, could be vaguely seen, bearing the words "Right Deputy General Who Conquers the Barbarians"!

Upon seeing this, Wang Bi waved his hand.

The soldiers of the capital immediately sounded their horns, raised their weapons, and cheered loudly.

"May the Great Ming Dynasty prosper!"

"May the Great Ming Dynasty prosper!"

A dozen or so breaths later, Lan Yu, clad in light black iron armor stained with blood, led the way, head held high, and charged straight to the gate.

His tiger-like eyes couldn't hide his smugness and pride.

After pulling on the reins, he leaped down, strode forward, and laughed, "Fuzhi, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

The two men were both relatives of the Huaixi clan and had known each other for over a decade, so their relationship was already close.

During the expedition to the southwest, Wang Bi served under Lan Yu.

Upon seeing this, Wang Bi hurriedly bowed and said, "This humble general congratulates the general!"

"The general launched a surprise attack on Qingzhou, beheading Guo Lai and burning the enemy's supplies. This battle caused internal strife among the enemy forces, a truly gratifying victory!"

Lan Yu couldn't hide her smugness. She quickly reached out to help him up, her smile widening, and said, "Fu Zhi, you flatter me! We were just lucky!"

"Thanks to Bao'er's successful ambush yesterday, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to retreat so smoothly!"

Ping An followed behind, with a square face, a calm expression, wearing silver armor, and his hand on the hilt of a sword.

Despite being an adopted son of the imperial family, he remained low-key and reserved!

His appearance and demeanor were completely different from Lan Yu's.

He cupped his hands slightly in a respectful but not servile manner, and said, "This is all thanks to the Marquis of Yongchang's skillful command!"

The meeting ended.

Upon entering the city gate, Lan Yu suddenly remembered something and turned to his personal guards, shouting, "Bring up the head of Pingzhang Guolai, and his son Bulanxi, so that Fuzhi can also see them!"

"Yes, sir!"

The guards responded and went to retrieve the wooden box.

Lan Yu casually tossed the jade to Wang Bi, showing him the head. He said smugly, "This is the head of the Qingzhou garrison commander appointed by Nahachu! When we stormed in, this traitor was still drinking and making merry in his mansion. He probably never dreamed it would be his last farewell feast!"

Wang Bi examined it carefully and exclaimed in admiration, "General, you are incredibly brave! Slaying this man is equivalent to cutting off Nahachu's arm!"

"Now the Yuan army is in disarray, and General Feng has already dispatched troops to prepare for battle. The capture of Jinshan should not be far off!"

Upon hearing about the capture of Jinshan, Lan Yu's eyes lit up, and he longed to achieve further merit.

Even Ping An, who had been sitting silently at the lower end of the table, raised his head with an expectant look on his face!

For the past two years, he has served as the Vice Commander of the Right Army and concurrently as the Commander of the Miyun Guard!

The fact that they were able to be transferred here to help is only a temporary measure.

In a few days, we will need to return to Miyun Guard to prevent the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty from attacking from the rear!

To be honest, how could he not have the idea of ​​participating in the war?

I hope that in the future, I can also lead troops independently and establish great military achievements, just like Marquis Lan Yu of Yongchang!

On this convenient trip, I also need to go to Beiping to pay my respects to the eldest grandson of the emperor, so as not to be impolite!

After a brief chat, Bulanxi was brought up.

Lan Yu reprimanded him a few times, then ordered him to be taken away and kept under strict guard.

Finally, when discussing the war, the Marquis of Yongchang couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

"Speaking of which, the person we should thank most for leading our troops to victory this time is the eldest grandson of the emperor!"

"Without the Crown Prince's early plan, and his strong recommendation of us as commander-in-chief before General Feng, where would we be today?"

Wang Bi and Ping An both learned of the inside story.

Wang Bi nodded and said, "The eldest grandson of the emperor is so young, yet he possesses such profound insight. He truly deserves to be the eldest grandson of the imperial family!"

Ping An picked up his tea, took a sip, and echoed, "Back in the North, we often heard that the Crown Prince was exceptionally intelligent and had done many things that benefited the country and its people! What I've heard and seen now truly lives up to his reputation, and his courage is even more admirable!"

When it comes to the eldest grandson of the emperor, he is also nominally his nephew.

Ping An couldn't help but think of her adoptive father, Zhu Yuanzhang, and her adoptive mother, Empress Ma, who were in the capital.

I haven't been back to the capital for many years, and I wonder how he is doing?

I vividly remember that in the first year of the Hongwu reign, my father died in battle, and I was raised by my parents' side. Later, I succeeded my father in my duties.

Every time I think of this, I am filled with gratitude for the immense kindness and virtue of the royal family!

Inside the hall, seeing the two praising their nephew and grandson, Lan Yu smiled broadly.

Then, in a bold tone, he talked about the return journey.