Ming Dynasty: Charge, Emperor Yongle!

"Your Highness."

"Something terrible has happened!"

Just as Zhu Di and Huo Li Huo Zhen were talking, Qiu Fu rushed in in a hurry.

"What happened?"

With a slight frown, Zhu Di turned his gaze to Qiu Fu.

"Your Highness."

"The rebellion of the Semu people in the city has had a wide-ranging impact."

Reports indicate that Qiu Fu is experiencing shortness of breath.

"Sex-eyed man!" 』

Upon hearing the name, Zhu Di's eyes immediately filled with disgust.

The Semu people were merchants, artisans, and scholars from Central and West Asia, including Arabs, Persians, and Turks.

These people were brought to the Central Plains by the Mongol Empire and became an important group in the Yuan Dynasty.

Because they brought advanced astronomical, medical, and architectural technologies, they played a significant role in the economy, culture, and politics of the Yuan Dynasty.

The Yuan Dynasty rulers were quite friendly to the Semu people, establishing the Semu Imperial Academy and encouraging them to develop in the Central Plains.

These people never felt any sense of belonging to the Central Plains; they only wanted to seize power by using their sabers.

"Fiery and genuine."

"Your Highness."

Huo Li Huo Zhen responded immediately.

"Go among the herdsmen and select ten thousand able-bodied men, and distribute them with scimitars and bows and arrows."

"Together with Batu's 10,000-strong force, we will encircle them from the east and west."

"All those who rebel and cause chaos shall be killed without exception."

"I want to see how many ten-thousand-strong armies God has!"

Zhu Di gave the order with murderous intent.

"Yes."

Huo Li Huo Zhen's expression turned serious, and he strode out of the main hall of Wan'an Palace.

After receiving the order, Batu also summoned his 10,000-strong army. Armed with scimitars and bows and arrows, 20,000 able-bodied herdsmen transformed into an army and poured into the outer city from the east and west sides. A vast expanse of figures galloped across the city.

At this time, thousands of Semu people in Karakorum were plundering other ethnic groups, smashing shops, looting goods, and acting with impunity.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

With a sharp whistling sound, countless triangular feathered arrows fell from the sky, descending like a storm.

"ah?!"

The Semu people were shot dead before they could react, and the smell of blood quickly filled the air.

"kill!!!"

Huo Li Huo Zhen raised the long knife in his hand, his eyes fierce and devoid of any emotion.

This was his first battle under the command of the Prince of Yan, and he naturally wanted to deliver a perfect performance.

"Ho! Whew!"

Ten thousand strong young herdsmen, wielding scimitars, charged into the crowd, slashing left and right, galloping across the battlefield.

After receiving their share of livestock, these people's loyalty to the Prince of Yan of the Ming Dynasty surpassed everything else.

Don't say that Zhu Di only ordered them to kill these Semu people.

Zhu Di ordered them to attack Yingtianfu, and they would do it without hesitation.

"Enemy attack..."

"The Mongols are coming!"

"Clang!!!"

The Semu people had already spotted the Mongol herders charging towards them and wanted to organize a defense, but it was too late.

Several thousand Semu people were powerless against 20,000 armed young and strong herdsmen.

The formidable strength of the Mongol cavalry was on full display in the streets of Karakorum.

Often, a single charge would rout the ferocious-looking Semu people.

Wherever the scimitar passed, heads and bodies were severed, corpses littered the ground, and blood flowed like rivers.

The one-sided massacre lasted for half an hour, after which Hala and Lin returned to their usual tranquility.

"Hurry up!"

"Waaaaah!"

A large group of women were driven away and escorted to Wan'an Palace.

"Is everything resolved?"

Zhu Di looked down at the sobbing, weeping woman from the surrounding area with an indifferent gaze.

He wore a bright red robe with a round collar and narrow sleeves, embroidered with gold dragon patterns, a gold crown to bind his hair, and a leather belt around his waist. He exuded the nobility of a prince of the Ming Dynasty, and his superior demeanor was tinged with the unruliness of a young man.

"Your Highness."

"The Semu people who caused trouble in the city have been killed on the spot."

"The family property was confiscated, and all relatives were escorted here."

"This humble general has taken the liberty of eliminating some troublesome brats."

Huo Li Huo Zhen reported with a respectful expression.

"You did a great job on this."

Zhu Di nodded slightly, and instead of reprimanding him, he gave him an approving look.

Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts. Keeping these people around will only cause trouble in the future, so it's better to deal with them now.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness!"

Huo Li Huo's mind was made up, and a smile appeared on his face.

"You can do that too!"

Batu, who was standing nearby, was greatly surprised when he saw what he was doing.

"Fiery and genuine."

"Hand over all the men you brought to Zhu Neng."

"Yes."

Huo Li Huo Zhen's eyelids twitched slightly, and without any objection, he agreed.

Zhu Di then instructed, "I authorize you to select three thousand of the most elite men from among the herdsmen and organize them into the Three Thousand Battalion."

"The armor, weapons, and horses of the three thousand Kheshig soldiers of the Northern Yuan shall be allocated to the three thousand battalions to enable them to form combat capability as soon as possible."

"Yes."

Huo Li Huo was very excited and responded loudly.

The Kheshig was the most elite imperial guard of the Mongol Empire. Even though its status had declined in recent years, their armor and warhorses were still the best.

With these things, the combat strength of the 3,000 battalions will surely increase rapidly.

Batu looked at Huolihuozhen with envy. If his 10,000-strong army were to fight against the 3,000-strong battalion, he would probably be slaughtered like vegetables.

"Batu".

Zhu Di called out softly.

"Your Highness."

Batu quickly snapped out of his daze and looked at Zhu Di with anticipation.

"You and your men did a good job this time."

"These women of different ethnicities are all given to you."

Zhu Di waved his hand and bestowed all the thousands of Semu women present upon Batu.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Batu was overjoyed.

The people on the grasslands regard women and children as the most important things. With women, they can reproduce; with children, they have the labor force for the future.

These women of mixed race had fair skin and were people he wouldn't dare look up at normally, but now he was able to have them. How could he not be overjoyed!

"Let's go down and divide it."

Zhu Di smiled and agreed.

"Yes."

Batu hurriedly organized his men and began distributing the "spoils of war" on the spot.

From ten households to a hundred households, and then to a thousand households, thousands of Semu women were robbed in a frenzy. The remaining herders received some things, some gold and silver jewelry, some household utensils, and others grain, salt, tea, and so on.

This 10,000-strong force had developed cohesion and even loyalty to the Ming Dynasty through primitive plundering.

The chaotic scene made Zhu Neng, Tan Yuan, and Qiu Fu frown.

Zhu Di's lips curled into a slight smile. At least for now, this 10,000-strong force was usable, and if necessary, it could even mobilize 20,000 Mongol cavalry, which would be of immeasurable help to his next plan.

The Ming Dynasty's second northern expedition had achieved its greatest victory, conquering Karakorum.

The next step is to expand the gains, and both Hexi and Mobei must be incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.