Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Seeing the expectation in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, Zhu Han had already made up his mind. He stepped forward, bowed and asked, "Brother Emperor, I am willing to lead the troops to Shu to quell the rebellion. The terrain in Shu is complicated and the rebels are cunning. I need to be there in person to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Zhu Yuanzhang heard this and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes: "Brother Han, you have just put down the rebellion in Jiaozhi and your body has not yet recovered. This trip to Shu will be another fierce battle. I am worried..."

Zhu Han interrupted Zhu Yuanzhang and said firmly, "Don't worry, my brother. Although I am old, I will not hesitate to die for the Ming Dynasty. Besides, with Biaoer in the court as regent, I feel more at ease when I go to war. Please allow me to go on this journey."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao also hurried forward, knelt on the ground, and said earnestly: "Father, I am willing to go to Shu with my uncle to help him. Although I am not good at martial arts, I can help dispatch food and grass in the army, stabilize the morale of the army, and ensure the smooth progress of the rebellion."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the uncle and nephew in front of him, and his heart was filled with emotion and relief. He nodded and agreed: "Okay, in this case, I will order my brother Han to be the general of pacifying Shu, and Biaoer to be the deputy general. We will immediately organize the army and go to war. We must fight quickly and quell the rebellion in Shu."

Zhu Han and Zhu Biao accepted the order and expressed their gratitude, then left the imperial study and began to make intensive preparations for the expedition.

The next morning, flags fluttered and drums thundered in the square in front of the palace. Zhu Han, wearing armor and holding a spear, stood on the platform, his eyes were like torches, scanning the soldiers ready to go. Zhu Biao stood beside him, looking heroic, his eyes flashing with determination and determination.

"Soldiers!" Zhu Han's voice was loud and powerful, piercing the sky. "We are about to embark on a journey to Shu to quell the rebellion. This mission is arduous, but we are fighting for the Ming Dynasty and for the people. The responsibility is heavy and the mission is glorious!"

"For the Ming Dynasty! For the people!" The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth, and their morale was high.

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction and continued, "The terrain of Shu is dangerous and the rebels are cunning, but we have determination, courage, and wisdom. We must take advantage of the terrain and develop flexible tactics to achieve the greatest victory at the lowest cost."

Zhu Biao took over the conversation with a firm tone: "Soldiers, this trip we are not only to quell the rebellion, but also to show the might and kindness of our Ming army. We want to let the people of Shu see that the Ming army is a strong shield to protect them, not a sharp blade to threaten them."

The soldiers nodded one after another, their eyes flashing with respect and trust for the two generals. As the order to march was issued, the army led by Zhu Han and Zhu Biao set out on the journey to Shu.

Along the way, people came out of their homes to see the brave soldiers off, with reluctance and expectation in their eyes.

A few days later, the army arrived at the place where they were to meet General Lan Yu. In the distance, General Lan Yu was already waiting with his troops. Although he looked tired, his eyes still flashed with determination and indomitable spirit.

"General Lan!" Zhu Han rode forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lan Yu, his eyes full of care and respect. "Thank you for your hard work on this trip. How is the situation in Shu?"

Lan Yu bowed slightly and said in a deep voice: "Prince Han, the terrain of Shu is complex. The rebels rely on the dangerous terrain and resist very tenaciously."

Zhu Han patted Lan Yu on the shoulder and said earnestly: "General Lan, you are the pillar of our Ming Dynasty. I will need your care in this battle. As for your injuries, I have ordered the accompanying doctor to treat you. Please take care of yourself."

Lan Yu nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will do my best to live up to your trust."

Zhu Biao added, "General Lan, my father has mobilized the garrisons of the surrounding prefectures and counties to support us, and food and weapons will be delivered one after another. We will surely be able to pacify Shu in one fell swoop."

Lan Yu heard this, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "With the support of the emperor and the prince, I am more confident. Please rest assured, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, I will lead the way for the army."

With the reunion of Zhu Han and Lan Yu, the morale of the army was even higher. They quickly adjusted their deployment and formulated a more detailed battle plan.

Zhu Han personally surveyed the terrain and discussed with his generals how to take advantage of the complex terrain of Shu to effectively strike the rebels.

One evening, Zhu Han and Lan Yu stood on a high mountain, looking at the city of Shu in the distance.

The next morning, with the roar of war drums, the Ming army launched a fierce attack on the Shu city like a tide. Zhu Han and Lan Yu personally led the army to charge forward, and their bravery inspired every soldier.

Soldiers!" Zhu Han's voice was loud and powerful, piercing the sky, "Today, for the peace of Ming Dynasty and the well-being of the people, we will crush the chaos in Shu. Remember, we are not only soldiers, but also warriors who protect this land!"

The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the four directions: "For the Ming Dynasty! For the people! We swear to put down the rebellion to the death!"

Following Zhu Han's order, drums beat, horns blew, and the Ming army surged toward the city of Shu like a tide. In the sky, battle flags fluttered, and each flag carried the determination and glory of the soldiers.

King Zhu Chun of Shu stood on the city wall, looking at the surging army in the distance, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Pass the order down, the entire army is on alert, and we must defend the city to the death!" The voice of King Zhu Chun of Shu was firm and powerful, and it spread throughout the city.

On the city wall, the Shu army soldiers were on high alert, with arrows and boulders ready to strike back at the enemy as soon as they got close.

Following Zhu Han's order, the Ming army launched a fierce attack on the Shu city like a tide. War drums roared, horns blew, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder and blood.

"General Lan, this battle is related to the stability of the Ming Dynasty. We must go all out and not slack off in the slightest." Zhu Han said in a deep voice to Lan Yu beside him, his voice revealing unquestionable determination.

Lan Yu tightly grasped the spear and nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Don't worry, Prince Han, I will lead the troops and fight the rebels to the death."

King Zhu Chun of Shu stood on the city wall, looking at the overwhelming Ming army coming from afar, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Pass the order, the whole army is ready to meet the enemy, we must let the Ming army know that our Shu land is not so easy to attack!" The voice of Zhu Chun, the king of Shu, spread throughout the city through the horn, and the soldiers of the Shu army responded one after another, with high morale. With Zhu Han's order, the Ming army rushed to the city wall like a tide. The archers stood in the distance, drew their bows and arrows, and shot arrows at the top of the city like raindrops. However, the Shu army was well prepared. They hid behind the city wall and used the arrow tower and parapet to fight back. For a time, the arrows intertwined in the air into a net of death, and soldiers on both sides kept falling down.

"Shieldmen, step forward and provide cover!" Zhu Han ordered loudly. Following his order, hundreds of shieldmen quickly stepped forward, holding heavy round shields, forming an indestructible line of defense to provide cover for the following infantry.

"Charge!" The infantrymen shouted and rushed towards the city wall under the cover of the shield bearers. They held spears and swords and engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the Shu army.

"Be careful!" Zhu Han shouted when he saw this. He quickly ordered the guards to change their formation and fight against the death squad. Soldiers from both sides fought fiercely on the battlefield, and the sound of metal clashing was endless.

Zhu Han personally went into battle, holding a spear in hand, and was invincible. Every time he swung his spear, he could accurately pierce the armor of the Shu soldiers, bringing up a splash of blood. However, the Shu warriors were also extremely brave, and they fought a desperate battle with the Ming soldiers.

At this moment, a Shu warrior suddenly broke through the encirclement and rushed towards Zhu Han. He held a long sword and his eyes flashed with madness. Zhu Han was shocked when he saw this, but he did not retreat. He quickly adjusted his posture and prepared to fight the Shu warrior.

"Come on!" Zhu Han shouted, and he suddenly jumped up, stabbing the Shu warrior with his spear like a dragon. The Shu warrior was not to be outdone, and he rushed forward with his sword, engaging in a fierce battle with Zhu Han.

The two fought back and forth on the battlefield, and it was hard to tell who would win. Zhu Han gradually gained the upper hand with his extraordinary martial arts and rich combat experience. He found the right moment and pierced the armor of the Shu warrior with a spear, knocking him to the ground.

"Your Majesty is mighty!" The Ming soldiers shouted loudly upon seeing this. Their morale was even higher, and they continued to launch a fierce attack on the city wall.

However, King Zhu Chun of Shu did not give up the resistance. Seeing the fierce attack of the Ming army, he immediately mobilized all the troops in the city to counterattack. For a time, arrows rained down from the city walls, and rolling stones and wooden beams kept pouring down from the top of the city.

"Pass the order down, let the artillery battalion prepare!" Zhu Han immediately ordered when he saw this. With Zhu Han's order, the artillery battalion of the Ming army quickly took action. They adjusted the angle of the artillery, loaded ammunition, and prepared to bombard the city wall.

"Fire!" With the commander's order, dozens of cannons roared at the same time. The shells streaked across the sky like meteors and hit the city wall fiercely. For a moment, the city wall was filled with smoke and rubble. The Shu army soldiers fell one after another, and the city wall was also crumbling under the bombardment of artillery fire.

"Hurry up and repair the city wall!" King Zhu Chun of Shu was shocked when he saw this, and he immediately ordered his soldiers to repair the city wall. However, the artillery attack of the Ming army was too fierce, and the Shu army soldiers could not resist it at all.

"Keep firing!" Zhu Han shouted loudly. With Zhu Han's order, the Ming army's artillery continued to roar. Shells continued to fall on the city wall, blowing it into pieces. The Shu army soldiers fell one after another under the bombardment of artillery fire, and the city wall gradually collapsed under the continuous bombardment.

"Charge!" Zhu Han shouted loudly when he saw this. He personally led the infantry to charge towards the collapsed city wall. The soldiers followed closely behind him, shouting and rushing into the city.

On the city wall, King Zhu Chun of Shu saw this and his face was gloomy. He quickly adjusted his tactics and ordered loudly: "Change the formation! The whole army changes to a straight line formation, concentrate firepower, and guard the gap!"

Upon hearing this, the Shu army soldiers acted quickly. They lined up in a long snake formation and tightly guarded the gap in the city wall. Arrows rained down on the Ming soldiers, and each arrow contained the determination to kill them.

Seeing this, Zhu Han frowned slightly. Although the Line Formation had strong defensive power, it was inconvenient to move. This was a good opportunity to break the formation. He immediately said to General Lan Yu beside him, "General Lan, pass the order down and change the formation to a Goose Formation. Encircle the Shu army from both wings and cut off their retreat!"

General Lan Yu received the order and quickly conveyed it. The Ming army quickly adjusted its formation, and the originally dense charging formation began to disperse, forming a two-wing encirclement, like a flock of geese spreading their wings and flying high, launching a fierce attack on the Shu army's line formation.

"Goose formation, advance!" Zhu Han gave the order, and the Ming soldiers on both wings rushed in from the flanks like arrows from a bow. Their coordinated movements and fierce attack soon broke up the Shu army's line formation, causing the Shu army soldiers to fall into chaos.

King Zhu Chun of Shu was horrified when he saw this. He had never expected that the Ming army could break his formation so quickly. He quickly thought of a way out and shouted, "Change to a fish scale formation, cover each other, and hold on!"

Under Zhu Chun's command, the Shu army soldiers adjusted their formation swiftly. They quickly moved together, filling the gaps between them, like countless fish scales closely connected, forming an indestructible barrier.

"Your Highness, the King of Shu, you are truly a master at commanding troops. This fish scale formation is flawless." He turned to General Lan Yu beside him and whispered, with a hint of fighting spirit hidden in his voice. "However, even the strongest defense has its weaknesses."

General Lan Yu's eyes gleamed when he heard this, and he immediately shouted an order: "Pass on my military order, use the wheel tactics, attack in batches, and make sure to consume the Shu army's physical strength and find their flaws!"

Following General Lan Yu's order, the Ming army quickly adjusted its tactics and launched a new round of offensive. The implementation of the wheel tactics put the Shu army under unprecedented pressure.

"Pass the order down, each team should advance in turn, and be sure to maintain the formation, and don't panic!" General Lan Yu's voice penetrated the hustle and bustle of the battlefield, steady and powerful. He personally supervised the battle, his eyes were sharp, staring at the Shu army's fish scale formation, looking for flaws.

"Yes!" The deputy generals responded in unison, and then commanded their respective troops to attack the Shu army in batches according to the established plan.

King Zhu Chun of Shu stood on the city wall, looking at the Ming army's round after round of attacks with a frown on his face.

"Your Highness, the King of Shu, our troops are running out of strength. We must find a way to break the deadlock!" a general reported anxiously.

King Zhu Chun of Shu pondered for a moment, and then he looked across the battlefield, and suddenly an idea came to his mind. "Send the order down, and have the craftsmen in the city prepare kerosene immediately. We are going to use fire to attack!"

Soon, the Shu army craftsmen quickly moved the kerosene to the city wall, preparing to implement the fire attack plan. At the same time, the Ming army's offensive was still fierce, and the wheel tactics continued to put pressure on the Shu army.

"Prepare for fire attack!" Shu King Zhu Chun gave an order, and the Shu soldiers quickly poured kerosene on the city wall, lit torches, and threw them at the Ming army. Suddenly, the city wall was ablaze with flames, engulfing the Ming soldiers who were close to the city wall.

"Oh no! The Shu army is going to use fire attack!" Seeing this, General Lan Yu's face changed drastically. He immediately shouted loudly, "Retreat quickly, away from the city wall!" (End of this chapter)