In the military camp of Datong Town, tens of thousands of Ming soldiers were fully armed and arranged in battalion formations.
There were not only the Datong frontier troops that had just been reorganized, but also Zhu Youxiao's Yulin Guards and Mangui's five thousand Xuanfu cavalry.
"You are all grassland people. Tell me, the Ming Dynasty has such a mighty military. Is it possible that we can defeat Monan in one battle this time?"
Zhu Youxiao, who was wearing golden armor, looked at Wu Yun and other tribal leaders with a half-smile and said.
"The Master of the Ming Dynasty is a master of tigers and wolves. God knows that he must be invincible and invincible in every battle. I would like to first congratulate His Majesty the Emperor on your success."
Wuyun, who has not yet recovered from his surprise, replied respectfully.
Seeing him like this, Zhu Youxiao was not interested in teasing him anymore. As long as the purpose of shock was achieved, there was no need to waste words.
Just the day before yesterday, Mangui took the leaders of the Aohan tribe, who were relatively loyal to the Ming Dynasty, back to Datong to report to him.
Zhu Youxiao annihilated more than 20,000 fresh troops of the Mongolian coalition in the territory, and Mangui also gained a lot.
After receiving the military order to dispatch troops, he immediately personally led the Xuanfu's five thousand elite cavalry out of the Great Wall.
After marching for two days and one night, and covering hundreds of miles, they finally found the Aohan and other tribes.
Mangui had his own edict and the king's flag in hand, so he immediately ordered Wu Yun and others to summon the young Mongolian men from various tribes to join the army.
Under their leadership, they found the rebellious Mongolian tribes without any effort.
He immediately led more than 10,000 cavalry under his command and launched an attack on the rebellious Mongolian tribes.
At this moment, those Mongolians were still sitting in their tents, waiting for the warriors of their tribes, waiting for their husbands, sons, and brothers to bring them much-needed food, salt, and iron.
But who knows, those who died inside the pass, they also died on the grasslands outside the pass.
Man Gui easily broke through the Mongolian garrison. Various encirclement and pursuit lasted for nearly six days, but Man Gui was very tired.
The results that can be obtained are worthy of his hard work.
Wu Yun and others were also ruthless in this battle. Originally, they planned to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers. They would definitely not lose if they please both sides.
Unexpectedly, Man Gui suddenly came to him with thousands of murderous armored cavalry, and he knew he had to make a choice.
Either completely surrender to the Ming Dynasty, or die under Mangui's sword.
As the saying goes, a dead Taoist comrade will never die but a poor Taoist. At this critical moment of life and death, Wu Yun betrayed his comrades and compatriots without hesitation.
Not only did he lead the way, but during the attack and massacre, his Aohan tribe killed people even more vigorously than the Ming army.
The populations of several tribes were basically wiped out. Except for those who managed to escape in the melee, there were basically no survivors.
Later, Zhu Youxiao learned about this and understood that this was another sign of loyalty to him.
Zhu Youxiao also wanted to implement the strategy of using barbarians to control barbarians on the grassland. Wu Yun's performance this time gave him the idea of supporting this person.
The entire population of more than 70,000 people was wiped out. Not to mention the current grassland tribes, even during the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties when they were at their peak, it was enough to break their muscles and bones.
Wu Yun dared to make such a determination and fully express his attitude. He had already put his and his tribe's future in the hands of Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, he also behaved extremely generously. He rewarded most of the cattle, sheep, horses, and other miscellaneous trophies captured by Mangui to them.
Of course, it was impossible for him to give them those young and powerful war horses and high-quality mares.
Including the cows, they were all brought back to the pass. It just so happened that Datong was going to spread the animals into acres, so these cows were of great use.
Even so, Zhu Youxiao was still unwilling to give in. His Yulin Army and Royal Forest Guards also suffered thousands of casualties in this battle.
If you include the rebels under Yang Jun and Yang Hong, tens of thousands of the elite Ming army alone died in this battle.
Not counting the people who were massacred by the Mongols, displaced by the war, and starved to death in the wilderness.
It can be said that the Ming Dynasty also paid an extremely heavy price, but the Ming Dynasty has a deep foundation, which makes it not so serious.
Zhu Youxiao naturally blamed all the blood debts this time on the Mongols. He had to completely wipe out the tribes on the grassland who were not surrendering to the Ming Dynasty.
He also knew that to truly make these capricious Tartars surrender, giving benefits would not play a key role.
The most important thing is to use absolute force to completely confine their desires deep in their hearts, without daring to have any objections.
This led to the scene just now. Wu Yun and other subordinate leaders stood respectfully and looked at the majestic Ming army camp.
They are now completely sober and aware that this emperor is not something they can provoke, let alone resist.
There is only one way out for them, and that is to kneel down and surrender, and become Ming Dynasty, or the emperor's dog, an obedient dog.
Zhu Youxiao was extremely excited as he looked at the tens of thousands of elites he had worked so hard to create.
Since the Chenghua period, no Ming army has ever made an expedition to the grasslands.
Most of them defended Mongolia passively, huddled within the Great Wall and waited for the Mongols to attack.
Although Emperor Wuzong, Qi Jiguang and others fought many victorious battles against Mongolia, they were all passive defensive counterattacks.
After many years, with his hard work, the Ming Dynasty finally had a field army capable of conquering and fighting, and finally had the strength to go on another expedition.
"Two of you, whoever has greater military exploits and more military exploits will be the commander-in-chief of Datong. I hope you two will fight the enemy bravely. I am in Datong, waiting for your success."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will live up to your holy grace."
"I will do my best."
Li Wensheng and Cao Wenzhao knelt down on one knee and replied almost at the same time.
Zhu Youxiao nodded, this was the energy he wanted.
Li Wensheng was originally a member of the Xiaoling Guard Qianhu. He had followed him in the north and south, leading troops and training for more than two years. Zhu Youxiao had a good idea of his ability and loyalty.
Not to mention Cao Wenzhao, this man was known as the best general in the late Ming Dynasty. He was excellent in all aspects of ability and character.
It just so happened that the post of Chief Military Officer of Datong was vacant, so we simply used this to motivate the two of them and give them elite soldiers so that they could give full play to their abilities in this battle.
"Come on, gentlemen, let those grassland people take a good look at the bravery of our Han family. Those tribes that are against my Ming Dynasty are nothing more than local chickens and dogs in front of my Ming Dynasty's army."
"I want your military exploits and beheadings to tell the world and those small vassals that the great power of heaven is inviolable."
After Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, he suddenly pulled out the saber from his waist, held it high and shouted:
"The Ming army is mighty."
"Your Majesty is mighty, long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
The emperor was excited, and the sergeants were even more excited. They responded to the emperor with their loudest voices and morale.
After the swearing-in ceremony, Zhu Youxiao looked at the Ming army camp that was already ready to move and shouted for the last time.
"Clear the grasslands and stabilize the borders."
"My sons, I am in Datong, waiting for your military successes and your triumphant return."
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