The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 166 Zhu Yuanzhang: My eldest grandson has made us proud!

Inside the military tent.

At this point, Feng Sheng paused briefly, stood up, walked over, and continued, "Naha now has no choice but to surrender! However, those gold, silver, jewels, antiques, and paintings, though seemingly wealthy, are actually death warrants!"

"Even if he submits to the Ming Dynasty in the future, he will still hold so much wealth in his hands. Any censor could easily impeach him, accusing him of plotting rebellion, and he would be unable to defend himself."

"At that time, not only will his own life be in danger, but you former subordinates will also suffer!"

"We've been through this before, seen it all too many times—rather than keeping too much that could become a source of trouble, it's better to distribute some. That way, we can ensure his safety, and we'll put in a good word for him with His Majesty!"

"I'm telling you all this not for any other reason than for your own good!"

Upon hearing Feng Sheng's words, Nai'er Buhua's expression shifted between light and dark.

He understood perfectly well that General Feng was greedy and clearly had his eyes on the treasures of Grand Commandant Naha!

But circumstances dictate that one must act, so how can one utter a word of refusal?

After a brief moment of thought, he finally replied, "This humble subject understands! Once I meet with Grand Commandant Nahachu, I will certainly convey the General's intentions!"

"This humble subject believes that Grand Commandant Nahachu is a wise man and will surely understand the General's good intentions!"

Feng Sheng was very satisfied and laughed, "General Nai'er Buhua is indeed a smart man. I was right about you!"

"Once we persuade Nahachu to surrender, we will certainly report your merits to His Majesty!"

Nai'er Buhua took a deep breath and bowed, saying, "This humble subject thanks the Great General for his guidance!"

Having achieved his goal, Feng Sheng had no intention of lingering. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've worked hard enough. Go and rest! We'll go to the Golden Mountain stronghold together with Nailawu and the others early the day after tomorrow!"

And then, after his figure disappeared outside the tent.

The smile on Feng Sheng's face gradually faded, and he looked at the map beside him with a deep gaze.

Throughout his life, he risked his life for the Ming Dynasty, leaving behind countless scars!

Taking a little benefit that is rightfully yours is no big deal!

Therefore, as long as one does not engage in factionalism or cronyism like Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong, one can succeed.

Even the emperor in the palace wouldn't care about such trivial matters.

The following day, inside the Yuan invaders' headquarters.

Nahachu and his generals all looked dejected and absent-minded.

Over the past two days, the Ming army has been advancing cautiously, maintaining its momentum.

However, with war imminent, the internal situation was in complete chaos, with troops constantly fleeing.

The envoy sent the day before yesterday to discuss the matter of surrender has not been heard from since!

This left them with no hope!

Even Nahachu himself regretted it, realizing that the conditions he had proposed were a bit too much.

Just as he was pondering whether to send another trusted confidant, someone came to report that the Ming Dynasty envoy had arrived.

Upon hearing the name of the newcomer, Nahachu's face darkened.

The generals below drew their swords.

"Nairawu and Nairbuhua, do they still dare to come and see us?"

"Grand Commandant! I'll go and behead him right now to avenge my fallen brothers!"

"That's right! Since they dared to come, they can't be allowed to leave alive!"

Upon hearing this, Naha's eyes widened, and he hissed, "Stop! Let them in! I want to see what face they have left to speak to me!"

Even so, most of the people inside the tent were already whispering amongst themselves, their minds racing.

Especially considering that after Nai Ciwu and Nai Er Bu Hua submitted to the Ming Dynasty, they were able to remain safe and sound and gain its trust.

Doesn't this prove Emperor Ming's benevolence?

Meanwhile, Nai Ciwu and Nai Er Bu Hua were led into the tent.

On this side, the greetings have just been exchanged.

Even Naha, who was usually mild-mannered, couldn't hold back at this moment and rebuked, "You two traitors, how dare you show your faces before me?"

"First you were Naiciwu. I treated you well back then, but after you were captured, you surrendered to the Ming Dynasty not long after and became their lackey!"

"And then there's you, Nai'er Buhua. I treated you like a brother, leading elite troops, yet you still surrendered after your defeat."

"I wish I could kill you all!!"

Seeing that Grand Commandant Nahachu, though angry, still maintained his composure and would not actually take action.

They clearly understood that when there was no other way out, they had no choice but to surrender.

Nailawu hurriedly bowed and said, "Grand Commandant, please calm your anger. You may kill me or torture me as you see fit!"

"But please, Grand Commandant, let us finish speaking before you kill us!"

"We have come here today for the sake of the Grand Commandant, for the sake of all those present, and even more so for the people of Jinshan!"

"What is the current situation? The Grand Commandant knows it better than anyone else!"

"When I left the capital, the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty had already issued an edict that if you were willing to lead your troops to surrender, you would be granted a title and appointed as a general—"

Upon hearing this, not only did Nahachu's heart stir, but the other generals, who had been furious, all fell silent.

Nai'er Buhua, seizing the opportunity, added with a choked voice, "That's exactly right!"

"This humble general was captured and later surrendered to the Ming Dynasty; I deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

"But what I saw in Beiping was that the Ming Dynasty treated surrendered soldiers extremely well; not only did they not kill them, but they also provided them with food and clothing."

"Now the situation is beyond our control. It's not a shameful thing for our brothers to surrender to the Ming Dynasty."

After several sentences.

Unwittingly, it resonated with many people.

In an instant, all the generals in the tent, except for a few, began to offer their advice.

Under the influence of everyone's words, Naha let out a long sigh and could only respond in silence.

He then composed himself, suppressed his anger, and discussed the specifics of surrender with Nai Ciwu and Nai Erbuhua.

Thousands of miles away, in Yingtian Prefecture.

News reports from Liaodong were sent to the palace daily.

After the morning court session that day, he was in the Hall of Literary Glory.

Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing military affairs with his crown prince Zhu Biao, veteran general Xu Da, and others.

As the meeting was drawing to a close, a eunuch suddenly rushed into the hall, holding up a military report, and said, "Your Majesty, this is a report of victory from Liaodong!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang took it, he opened it in front of all his ministers, and his eyes lit up immediately. He slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed, "Excellent! Excellent!"

good!"

"Following our great Sun's strategy, Bao'er recently recaptured the Jurchen village of Kutun without bloodshed, and Guan Tong led more than 10,000 troops to surrender."

"Furthermore, Nai Ciwu, after arriving in Beiping, has persuaded Nai'er Buhua to go to Jinshan with him! As for Nahachu, the morale of his army is low, and their surrender is imminent."

Old Zhu read out the military report and said "good" three times, showing his extreme joy!

Of course, the happiest thing is...

Nothing makes him more proud than his eldest grandson!

Indeed, in several decisive battles, we relied heavily on the strategies of our wise grandson!

Now, the news of these victories has spread throughout the court and the country!

Once the eldest grandson returns to the capital, he will be formally established as the crown prince. Who would dare to say anything against that?

In an instant, Crown Prince Zhu Biao and others offered their congratulations.

Zhu Yuanzhang, still in high spirits, smiled and looked at his old comrade-in-arms Xu Da, saying, "Tiande, look at this!"

"Our great-grandson has offered numerous strategies and achieved remarkable feats, helping our Ming army to great victories. What is his character like in this regard?"

Xu Da stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is truly a genius of unparalleled talent. His skill in military strategy—even in the future, will surpass mine!"