Chapter 17: The son who betrayed his father, Zhu Zhanji knelt down.

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"The Wala thieves have repeatedly invaded our borders and challenged the majesty of the Ming Dynasty. As the Son of Heaven, how can I sit idly by and do nothing?"

"In the past, my great grandfather personally led five expeditions to the northern desert. My father also led an expedition to suppress the rebels. Now that the Oirat Mongols have invaded our border, I, as the Son of Heaven, should set an example and lead the expedition in person!"

1449 AD, the th year of the Zhengtong reign.

above the hall.

Zhu Qizhen was clamoring to lead the army in person.

All the ministers knelt on the ground, some with worried expressions, some in panic.

Duke Yingguo Zhang Fu stood up and advised, "Your Majesty, leading the army in person is a matter of national importance and should not be made lightly. Moreover, the battle on the front line is dangerous. Your Majesty's precious body should not be put in danger."

However, just as Zhang Fu finished speaking, the voice of Wang Zhen announcing the good news was heard in the hall.

"Your Majesty, happy news, great happy news!"

Wang Zhen rushed into the hall, completely unaware of the cold and disgusted looks from the ministers around him.

"What's wrong, Wang Zhen? Why are you so out of control?" Zhu Qizhen stood up and asked.

"Wang Zhen hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, please go out and take a look! Tianmu... Tianmu said that you are the God of War!"

"I...I am the God of War?"

After hearing Wang Zhen's words, Zhu Qizhen felt like he was drunk and his head was dizzy.

Afterwards, he didn't care about his image as an emperor and rushed out of the hall.

It turned out that it was just as Wang Zhen said, Tianmu said that he was the God of War of the Ming Dynasty!
"Hahaha! God of War! I am the God of War!"

Looking at the ministers who followed him outside the palace, Zhu Qizhen said proudly: "My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say?"

As he spoke, he did not forget to glance at Zhang Fu, Duke of Ying and others who were trying their best to stop him from leading the army in person.

Check it out!

Even the gods acknowledge him as the God of War!
Now you old guys who rely on your age and seniority have nothing to say, right?

"Long live His Majesty! Long live the Ming Dynasty!"

In this situation, how could the ministers not express their congratulations?
Someone shouted, and all the ministers around knelt down to congratulate Zhu Qizhen.

Zhang Fu and others who were caught up in it were all puzzled. The emperor knew no military tactics and had no experience in leading troops in battle, so why was he called the God of War by Tianmu?
Could it be that he is really a genius?

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"Mars?"

The plane at the end of the Qin Dynasty.

The military genius Han Xin put down the military book in his hand and sat down in front of the documents.

"The military strategies of later generations should have their merits."

"I will observe carefully."

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"The Ming God of War? He looks very powerful."

The Han plane.

During the period of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty.

Huo Qubing and many soldiers who were offering sacrifices to the sky at Langjuxu Mountain also saw the scene on the sky.

"The Ming God of War? Interesting. I wonder if he can compete with the General of Cavalry."

The soldiers were talking about it. The General of Cavalry they were talking about was naturally Huo Qubing who led them to Langjuxu Mountain.

Hearing the soldiers' discussions, Huo Qubing looked at the sky with interest.

Speaking of which, this skylight is also quite peculiar.

Just like the moon in the sky, no matter where the soldiers are, they can see it by just looking up.

What’s even more peculiar is that only Han people can see and hear it.

Those foreigners, even if they are in the territory of the Han Dynasty, cannot get any information from the Sky Curtain unless there are Han people who relay it on their behalf.

now.

Huo Qubing looked at the word "God of War" on the sky, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"The god of war in the future?"

"Let me see who is better, me or him!"

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Datang.

Li Shimin showed an envious expression: "It is estimated that there will be another emperor on horseback. This future Ming Dynasty is really fascinating."

"I wonder how this Ming Dynasty God of War compares to his grandfather Zhu Di?"

Ever since he learned about Zhu Di's deeds, for some reason, Li Shimin could never stop thinking about him.

Even though there were nearly seven hundred years between the two, they still felt a sense of mutual appreciation.

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Cao Cao: "If I have a son, I hope he will be like Zhu Qizhen!" Liu Bei: "I hope Adou can be half as good as this Ming Dynasty war god."

Sun Quan: "I should study the War God's Art of War carefully, emulate this future Ming Dynasty War God, and achieve unparalleled achievements!"

……

At this moment.

Throughout the dynasties, emperors, generals, and ordinary people have all looked at the sky with curiosity.

I want to see what is so special about this Ming Emperor who is called the 'God of War' by Tianmu.

Why was he named the 'God of War'?

Many military strategists among them had great respect for this "God of War" of later generations.

They all looked respectful, hoping to learn some military knowledge from Tianmu's few words.

What's more, some even prepared to bathe, change clothes, and worship the god of war.

however……

As the sky curtain plays.

The looks of admiration and respect from the crowd slowly began to turn into doubt.

Finally, it gradually turned into disdain.

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[In 1446 AD, the Empress Dowager and the Three Yangs died one after another. ]

[Wang Zhen, the eunuch favored by Zhu Qizhen, began to emerge, and the Ming Dynasty began to go downhill. ]

[In 1449 AD, Wala invaded the border of the Ming Dynasty. ]

[Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen and eunuch Wang Zhen led an army of 50 to personally attack the Oirat, but were ultimately defeated and captured.]

[In this battle, the Ming army suffered a crushing defeat.]

【Duke of Ying, Zhang Fu, Marquis of Taining, Chen Ying, Duke of Cheng, Zhu Yong, Earl of Pingxiang, Li Zhen, Earl of Xiuwu, Shen Rong, Governor-General Song Ying, General Zhu Mian, Shangshu Wang Zuo, Kuang Ye, Scholar Zhang Yi, Assistant Minister Ding Xuan, Wang Yong and 52 other generals were all killed in the battle.】

[Two hundred thousand horses were lost, as well as countless pieces of clothing, armor, equipment, and baggage. The 50-strong army left by Emperor Zhu Di was completely wiped out, a fact known in history as the Battle of Tumu.]

[In October, the Oirat leader Yesen kidnapped the captured Zhu Qizhen and sent 200,000 troops to attack Beijing.]

[The Battle of Tumu caused the Ming Dynasty to decline from prosperity. Zhu Qizhen was incompetent in governing the country and leading the army during his reign, which led to the Ming Dynasty almost facing the crisis of extinction. Therefore, he was also ridiculed by many people as the "God of War". 】

[This is a satire and criticism of his inability to govern the country and lead the army.]

So... this is what Tianmu meant by the God of War?
Jiming Temple.

Zhu Zhanji, who was feeling proud of having given birth to a "God of War" and was trying to take credit for it from Zhu Di, suddenly heard the bad news and fell to his knees!

Zhu Pangpang also lay on the ground.

sweating a lot!

At the same time, he sighed and looked at Zhu Zhanji helplessly.
How could I give birth to such a thing?

It’s a pitfall for grandpa!

"Five hundred thousand troops... all lost?"

At this moment, Zhu Di stood there in a daze, as if he couldn't believe this was true.

He looked at the sky and said to himself, "Even if there were 500,000 pigs standing there for the Wala people to kill, it would take several months to kill them all, right?"

"I brought out these 500,000 elite soldiers with great difficulty, but my great-great-grandson gave them all to the Oirat people. Haha, hahahahaha..."

Zhu Di was so angry that he laughed, and anyone could hear the anger in his laughter.

Zhu Gaochi kicked his son, and Zhu Zhanji had no choice but to say, "Grandpa, take care of yourself..."

Zhu Di's face darkened and he kicked Zhu Zhanji hard in the butt.

"You still have the nerve to talk?"

"Five hundred thousand troops! That's five hundred thousand troops!"

"Behind the 500,000-man army are 500,000 families!"

"One incompetent general brought death to the entire army! How much blood of orphans and widows was shed behind this!"

Zhu Di's eyes were red, the corners of his mouth were trembling with anger, and he looked as if he was going to kill someone in the next second.

"Boy, you gave birth to a good son!"

"Just because he was the Son of Heaven, just because of his incompetence, so many people were killed!"

"Zhang Fu was such a famous general. He followed me in my campaigns all his life and made great achievements. I never expected that he would lose his reputation in his later years. His fame was ruined because of a child!"

"If what Tianmu said is true, when these people are in the underworld, how can Grandpa face them?"

talking.

Zhu Di drew out his sword and placed it directly on Zhu Zhanji's neck.

"The harem interferes in government affairs, and the eunuchs monopolize power. That's what I taught you, and how do you teach your son?"

"These soldiers died because of you. Tell me, should I kill you?"

(End of this chapter)