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

General Zhang rode side by side on horseback, his expression somewhat solemn: "Your Highness, although we are happy about this great victory, the situation in the court is still complicated and changeable, and we still need to respond with caution."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, his eyes deep: "General Zhang is right. The affairs of the court often affect the whole body. We must proceed step by step and not be careless at all."

At this time, Lieutenant General Li rode up from the rear, his face filled with the joy of victory: "Your Majesty, I have sent scouts along the way to confirm that the road ahead is safe and no trace of the enemy has been found."

Zhu Han turned to look at Lieutenant General Li and praised him, "Thank you for your hard work, Lieutenant General Li. Your caution and thoroughness are one of the keys to our victory this time."

The team continued to move forward and soon entered a dense forest. Birds chirped in the forest and the sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled shadows. Officer Zhao rode up to Zhu Han on horseback and reported softly, "Your Majesty, the people in the forest heard that our army was returning and came to greet us spontaneously. They are willing to guide our army and provide supplies."

Zhu Han felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this: "It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty that the people are so kind to us. Pass the order down, treat the people who come to greet us with great courtesy and not show any neglect."

As the team went deeper into the forest, they saw many people standing by the road holding flowers and food, their eyes full of joy for victory and longing for the future. An old man with white hair and beard walked tremblingly to Zhu Han's horse and bowed: "Your Majesty, on behalf of the people in the forest, I thank you and your soldiers for defending our homeland and expelling the foreign enemies."

Zhu Han quickly dismounted, personally helped the old man up, and said gently: "Father, you are too kind. Protecting our homeland is our duty as soldiers. It is the support and love of the people that makes us feel warm and encouraged."

The old man's eyes were filled with tears, and he was filled with gratitude: "Your Majesty's kindness is a blessing to our Ming Dynasty. I wish your Majesty and the soldiers a safe journey and a triumphant return."

Zhu Han nodded in thanks, and then ordered his men to fetch the food and cloth stored in the army and distribute them to the people as a token of his gratitude. This warm and touching scene deeply touched everyone present.

The team continued to move forward, passing through the forest and coming to an open field. It was the autumn harvest season, and the golden rice ears swayed in the wind, like a golden ocean. The farmers were busy harvesting crops, their faces filled with the joy of a good harvest.

Seeing this, a young farmer put down his sickle, ran over quickly, and saluted Zhu Han: "Your Majesty, on behalf of the people of the whole village, I would like to thank you and the soldiers for your protection. Please accept our greetings!"

Zhu Han quickly helped the farmer up and said with a smile, "Please get up quickly. The people live and work in peace and contentment, which is our greatest wish. Seeing that you have a good harvest in sight, I am very pleased."

The farmer said gratefully: "Your Majesty is right. Since Your Majesty led the army to repel the enemy, we, the people, have been able to farm in peace without worrying about war. This is the great achievement of Your Majesty and the soldiers!"

Zhu Han smiled and nodded, but secretly thought in his heart: The real victory is not only about the swords and swords on the battlefield, but also about allowing the people to live and work in peace and tranquility. He turned to General Zhang and others and said: "Generals, we must not only protect the border, but also protect the people on this land. Let them live in peace and not suffer from the war."

As Zhu Han finished speaking, the atmosphere in the team became more solemn and serious. General Zhang said in a deep voice: "Your Highness is right. As soldiers, we defend our country not only for the peace of the territory, but also for the people to live and work in peace."

Lieutenant General Li also said, "That's right. The prince's benevolence and foresight make us soldiers admire him deeply. When we return to the court, we will report the prince's achievements in detail to His Majesty and the important officials in the court, so that the people of the world will know the prince's kindness."

Military Officer Zhao nodded and agreed: "I will do my best to record the wise decision of the prince and the heroic deeds of the soldiers in detail, and ensure that I can report it truthfully after returning to the court."

The team continued to move forward and soon arrived at a village. At the entrance of the village, several elderly villagers were already waiting there, holding incense sticks and with sincere smiles on their faces, ready to welcome the triumphant soldiers.

A white-haired old man came forward and bowed deeply to Zhu Han: "On behalf of the whole village, I welcome the prince and the soldiers back. The prince and the soldiers drove away the foreign enemies for us and kept our village peaceful. They are truly our second parents."

Zhu Han quickly dismounted, personally helped the old man up, and said gently: "Father, you are too kind. Protecting our homeland is our duty as soldiers. I am very pleased to see that the villagers live and work in peace and contentment."

At this time, a child holding a bunch of wild flowers ran to Zhu Han, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and admiration: "Your Majesty, you are so brave! When I grow up, I want to be like you and defend my homeland!"

Zhu Han smiled, bent down, picked up the child, and stroked his head gently: "Good boy, you have ambition. Remember, defending your homeland requires not only courage, but also wisdom and love. You must study hard so that you can better serve your fellow villagers in the future."

The child nodded, not quite understanding, but the light in his eyes became more determined. The surrounding villagers also gathered around and expressed their gratitude to Zhu Han and the soldiers. Zhu Han responded to the greetings and gratitude of the villagers one by one, and his heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction.

The team continued to move forward, and wherever they passed, they were warmly welcomed and grateful by the villagers. Zhu Han and the soldiers felt this simple and sincere emotion, which further strengthened their determination to defend their homeland and protect the people.

As night fell, the troops set up camp in an open space to rest. The bonfire was lit, reflecting the tired but resolute faces of the soldiers. Zhu Han sat by the bonfire, sitting in a circle with the soldiers, sharing each other's stories and feelings.

General Zhang raised his wine bowl and said loudly: "Come, for the wise command of the prince, for the brave fighting of the soldiers, for the peace of the Ming Dynasty and the well-being of the people, cheers!"

"Cheers!" The soldiers responded one after another, raising their wine bowls. The crisp clinking sounds were mixed with laughter. The faces illuminated by the bonfire were filled with the joy of victory and the anticipation of returning home. Zhu Han smiled and drank with everyone, but his mind was filled with thoughts.

"Your Highness, you have played an indispensable role in successfully repelling the enemy this time!" A middle-aged general said with emotion, his eyes full of admiration for Zhu Han.

Zhu Han shook his head slightly and said modestly: "That's wrong. It was the sacrifice of all the soldiers that brought us this victory. I just did my duty."

At this time, a young soldier plucked up the courage and interrupted: "Your Highness, I have always wanted to ask a question. We have won so many victories. Will the enemy invade our Ming Dynasty again?"

Zhu Han's eyes became deep when he heard this. He looked around at the soldiers sitting around and said slowly: "The enemy may retreat temporarily, but peace is never easy to come by. We must always be prepared to protect every inch of land for the peace of the Ming Dynasty and the well-being of the people."

Military Officer Zhao took over the conversation and said firmly, "Your Highness is right. We must not only strengthen our military defense, but also enhance our national strength, make the Ming Dynasty stronger, and frighten the enemy."

General Zhang nodded in agreement: "That's right. After we return this time, we must intensify our training and improve our combat effectiveness to ensure that we can respond to any challenge at any time." Deputy General Li suggested: "In addition, I think we should also strengthen our relations with the ethnic groups in the border areas, form an alliance, and jointly resist foreign enemies. In this way, even if the enemy attacks, we will have more help."

Zhu Han looked at Lieutenant General Li approvingly and nodded, saying, "Lieutenant General Li's words agree with me. The stability of the border cannot be achieved without the support and cooperation of all ethnic groups. We must treat each other with sincerity and build peace together."

As the night deepened, the conversation around the campfire did not stop. Soldiers expressed their opinions one after another, ranging from military strategy to improving people's livelihood, from personal ideals to the future of the country. Everyone was immersed in the vision of the future.

Suddenly, a scout came running over and knelt on one knee to report: "Your Majesty, we found a village ahead that seems to have been invaded by bandits, and the villagers are in urgent need of rescue."

Zhu Han frowned when he heard this, then stood up and said firmly: "Pass the order down, the whole army should prepare immediately, we will go to rescue immediately!"

Soon, the army arrived at the invaded village. It was in ruins, several houses were burned down, and the villagers gathered together in fear, their eyes full of despair.

Zhu Han dismounted and walked quickly towards the villagers, saying in a gentle voice, "Don't be afraid, folks. We are the army of the Ming Dynasty, and we have come specially to rescue you."

When the villagers saw the army coming, they all knelt on the ground, crying in gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you soldiers for saving our lives!"

Zhu Han quickly helped an old man up and said in a deep voice: "Protecting the people is our duty as soldiers. Now, let's go and wipe out those bandits immediately!"

After saying that, he turned to General Zhang and ordered: "General Zhang, you lead a part of the troops to immediately surround the bandits' lair and make sure to capture them all in one fell swoop!"

General Zhang took the order and said in a loud voice: "I will obey your order and live up to your trust, Your Majesty!" Then he quickly deployed his troops, gathered a team of elite soldiers around him, and briefly assigned them tasks.

"Team one, follow me to attack the bandits' lair. Team two, outflanking them from the flank to cut off their retreat. Team three, guard the surroundings of the village to ensure the safety of the villagers." General Zhang commanded in an orderly manner. Every soldier was in high spirits and ready to join the battle.

Zhu Han stood aside and nodded with satisfaction. Then he said to Zhao Canjun: "Zhao Canjun, you lead some troops to assist the villagers in evacuating and treating them. Make sure they stay away from the battlefield. Safety comes first."

General Zhao bowed and accepted the order: "I will obey your order and arrange it immediately." He turned around and whispered a few words to the soldiers beside him. The soldiers acted quickly and helped the villagers move to a safe area.

At this time, Lieutenant General Li also volunteered: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the light cavalry to explore the specific location of the bandits' lair and clear the way for the army."

Zhu Han looked at Lieutenant General Li's determined eyes and praised him, "Well, Lieutenant General Li is brave and courageous. This trip will definitely succeed. But remember, safety comes first, and you must not underestimate the enemy."

Lieutenant General Li clasped his fists, mounted his horse, and led dozens of light cavalrymen to disappear into the night like the wind. Soon, they sent back accurate news, and the specific location and guard situation of the bandit's lair were clear.

"Okay, the time has come!" Zhu Han saw this and decisively ordered, "All troops should attack, and we must fight quickly and decisively to reduce the losses of the villagers!"

Following Zhu Han's order, the Ming army rushed to the bandits' lair like a tide. The main force led by General Zhang attacked head-on. The soldiers shouted slogans, their morale was high, and the bandits fell one after another in the flash of swords and sabers.

"Follow me, kill for the peace of the villagers!" General Zhang led the way, holding a spear, and rushed into the enemy camp. His bravery inspired every soldier, and everyone fought forward fearlessly.

At the same time, the light cavalry led by Lieutenant General Li attacked from the flank. They used their speed advantage to quickly penetrate the enemy formation, causing great chaos to the bandits. The light cavalry rained down arrows, accurately shooting at the enemy's vital points, and for a time, the bandits were in chaos.

"Brothers, hold on, victory is at hand!" A centurion shouted loudly. He held a big knife in his hand and slashed left and right, invincible, opening a bloody path for the soldiers behind him.

Seeing this, the bandit leader roared, wielding his sword and rushing towards General Zhang, trying to make a final struggle. However, how could he match General Zhang? General Zhang dodged the attack easily, then shot back, hitting the bandit leader in the heart, knocking him off his horse.

"The leader is dead. Surrender and you will not be killed!" General Zhang shouted loudly, his voice echoing through the valley. Seeing this, the remaining bandits threw away their weapons and armor and raised their hands to surrender.

The battle was over soon, and the village returned to peace. The villagers came out of their shelters and saw the corpses of the bandits and the brave Ming soldiers, and they were all grateful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, soldiers! You are our benefactors!" An old man walked tremblingly to Zhu Han, knelt on the ground, and burst into tears.

Zhu Han quickly helped the old man up and said gently, "Please stand up, old man. Protecting the people is our duty as a soldier. Now that the bandits have been eliminated, you can live in peace."

The villagers gathered around and expressed their gratitude to Zhu Han and the soldiers. Zhu Han responded to their greetings and gratitude one by one, his heart full of satisfaction and pride.

"Your Highness, all the bandits have been wiped out and the village is safe." General Zhang came to report, his face filled with the joy of victory.

Zhu Han nodded in approval: "Well done, General Zhang. Pass the order down, leave some troops to help the villagers rebuild their homes, and the rest of the troops will immediately return to the camp."

Following General Zhang's report, Zhu Han looked into the distance, feeling both gratified by the victory and planning for the future. He nodded slowly, his voice steady and powerful: "Very good, General Zhang. Our duty is not only to defeat the foreign enemy, but also to protect the peace of this land. Leave two teams of soldiers to help the villagers rebuild their homes and ensure that they can return to normal life as soon as possible." (End of this chapter)