[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-192":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Battlefield: Gathering Attributes to Build the All-Heavens Ming Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2341999,4577,"Chapter 192: Ambush","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>This time, if they dare to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will tear these damned barbarians into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that Zhu Ying—I will make him understand the cost of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’erke’er’s eyes were filled with coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his planning, he naturally felt the odds were greatly in his favor—or rather, a sure victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, everything was ready, only waiting for the east wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun rose high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying’s fifty-thousand-strong army had arrived within five li of the Northern Yuan court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Northern Yuan court’s encampment was already within sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the path ahead remained unobstructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All troops, listen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Advance steadily, await my command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying raised his battle saber and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officers shouted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Heng and Zhang Wu followed behind Zhu Ying, while Liu Lei led seven hundred personal guards closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zhu Ying’s command, the fifty thousand Danning border cavalry did not charge forward rapidly, but advanced steadily, inching closer to the Northern Yuan court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sprawling encampments of the Northern Yuan court now came clearly into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as the Northern Yuan court’s encampment appeared, all officers and soldiers—except Zhu Ying—grew tense; they were now dangerously close to the court, yet the Northern Yuan army had offered no resistance at all. The calm surrounding them was in truth laced with deadly traps—the Northern Yuan forces could strike at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither the soldiers nor the Northern Yuan army knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>high above, a pair of eagle eyes gazed down, observing every detail of the land below. Zhu Ying, riding his horse, aligned his own vision with the golden eagle’s gaze, surveying the earth from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden eagle circled overhead, its view leaving nothing hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Northern Yuan, three-sided ambush?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waiting for my army to storm your empty court, then encircle and annihilate us in one decisive blow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a fine plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Had I truly led my troops into your court, I might indeed have been wiped out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, your Northern Yuan placed such confident traps, three-sided ambushes—you must truly know my troop strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This does warrant deeper thought.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“someone leaked intelligence—and you Northern Yuan believe you can annihilate my army.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all underestimate Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ambushes mean nothing to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the golden eagle’s eyes, from above, Zhu Ying had clearly mapped out the Northern Yuan’s troop deployments around the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the north, west, and east, Northern Yuan forces were massed, all hidden in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited only for Zhu Ying to lead his army into the court—then a signal would be given, and the three sides would encircle and crush him; his fifty-thousand-strong force would be trapped like dumplings, with no escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zhu Ying’s gaze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this Northern Yuan force numbered no less than two hundred thousand—four times his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he been unaware of the ambush, ignorant of the Northern Yuan’s true strength, this battle would have meant certain annihilation unless he withdrew immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying had uncovered their troop dispositions; their ambush had become a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Feng advanced slowly toward the Northern Yuan court, his fifty thousand cavalry following closely, yet deliberately slowing their pace; every soldier waited for Zhu Ying’s command, ready to charge without fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Northern Yuan court,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>countless eyes watched the approaching Ming cavalry. In their hands were fire-starters and gunpowder—they would ignite the entire court the moment the Ming entered: first, to inflict heavy losses; second, to signal; third, to enable the three-sided encirclement and total annihilation of the invading Ming army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Battalion Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ming army is now less than one li from our court.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Northern Yuan soldier hidden at the forward outpost whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My men,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“the Ming are cruel—they seized our Great Yuan lands, slaughtered our tribes, and killed our loved ones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They deserve to die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment they enter the court, ignite the gunpowder—take these damned barbarians down with us.” The Northern Yuan Battalion Commander spoke grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die alongside these damned barbarians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They deserve to die…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden Northern Yuan soldiers within the court bore the will to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clearly intended to inflict maximum damage on the invading Ming with minimal cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now they waited in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Ming army was less than one li from the court, the leading Ming general suddenly raised his saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally, they’re coming in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden Northern Yuan soldiers inside the court sneered, waiting for the moment the Ming charged into their court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soldiers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This court is ambushed—enter, and you die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow me—charge east, crush the main Northern Yuan force!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavalry that had been advancing toward the Northern Yuan court suddenly wheeled—Zhu Ying yanked his reins and charged eastward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The order given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifty thousand Ming soldiers moved as one—instead of attacking the Northern Yuan court, they followed their general straight toward the eastern flank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bypassed the Northern Yuan court!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For every Danning border soldier, Zhu Ying’s word was unquestionable command—even if the path ahead were mountains of blades and seas of fire, they feared nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>instantly threw the hidden Northern Yuan troops inside the court into panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are the Ming doing? Why aren’t they entering our court?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It makes no sense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are they suddenly heading east?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The east is where the Grand General holds position—could the Ming know the Grand General is there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, impossible. We set three ambushes, and the Ming marched straight here—who could have warned them? It’s impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could they have discovered us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we still ignite the gunpowder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ming’s sudden shift in direction threw the Northern Yuan troops into confusion—and utter bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, the Ming had seemed ready to storm their court—and now they turned away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they possibly understand this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying paid no mind to their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the golden eagle’s eyes, he had seen every hidden Northern Yuan force around the court; circling low, he had spotted the enemy commander’s banner—their rear guard. Crush them, and no matter how many troops the Northern Yuan had, it would all become a farce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t say a hundred thousand, even two hundred thousand—let alone three hundred thousand troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once we eliminate their commander and cut off their command, they will be scattered by Zhu Ying’s cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One strike and they break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eastern flank of the Khan’s court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three li from the Khan’s court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eastern army is deployed here; Ma Er Ke Er personally led a hundred thousand troops to hold this position, waiting for a signal from within the court—once the explosion sounds, they will launch a three-pronged encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand General.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A scout just reported: the Ming army is approaching the Khan’s court. Once the signal is given, the three-pronged encirclement will annihilate this Ming force.” An Yuan general excitedly told Ma Er Ke Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch from above.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I shall slay Zhu Ying with my own hands and offer these fifty thousand Ming soldiers as sacrifice to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Er Ke Er drew his curved sword, held it with both hands, looked up at the sky, and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished to ask his father’s spirit to witness how he would annihilate the Ming army, how he would slay Zhu Ying—the so-called God of War of Ming—and offer his blood as sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Ma Er Ke Er devoutly prayed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud. Thud-thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderous pounding of countless hooves surged toward them like endless thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuan soldiers lying in ambush finally snapped back to reality and turned their eyes forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the deafening roar of hooves,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>countless red-armored cavalry charged toward them at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ming troops… how are they attacking us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t they assaulting the Khan’s court?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Ming cavalry charging wildly toward them, the Yuan troops stationed here panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were already in formation, even though their numbers were substantial,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sight of the Ming army utterly shattered their ambush plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand General.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ming cavalry is charging straight at us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of the Yuan generals, once confident, turned pale as they frantically looked to Ma Er Ke Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he too was stunned, completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more so,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he thought he was seeing things—he rubbed his eyes, but before him, tens of thousands of Ming cavalry charged forward in a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ming soldiers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Yuan intend to ambush us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying raised his battle sword, fixed his gaze on the Yuan army ahead, and roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill, kill, kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty thousand Ming cavalry shouted in unison, their killing intent boundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cavalryman’s eyes locked onto the Yuan troops ahead, filled with murderous intent and a resolute willingness to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Archery!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Yuan army drew nearer,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying bellowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His precious carved bow already strung with ten arrows, his eyes fixed on the enemy ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill, kill, kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All soldiers raised their bows, staring ahead, and under their commanders’ orders, the cavalry rapidly spread out, maximizing spacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying’s troops were battle-hardened veterans; once on the battlefield, they moved with instinctive coordination—this was the essence of elite warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the distance shrank to less than a hundred steps,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the front-line Yuan troops were thrown into chaos. Surprised by Zhu Ying’s sudden charge, they had no countermeasures and were now utterly disoriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying released his fully drawn carved bow with a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh-shhh-shhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh-shhh-shhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten arrows instantly became lightning, piercing the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh… ahh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A string of screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen or so Yuan soldiers at the front had no time to react—they were instantly pierced through by the arrows’ force. They stood tightly packed; not a single arrow missed. Each arrow easily pierced through multiple soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slain a Northern Yuan soldier. Gained 1 point of Strength. Gained 5 days of Lifespan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slain a Northern Yuan soldier. Gained 1 point of True Qi…” the system prompted directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhu Ying fired,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill, kill, kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty thousand Ming soldiers roared, raising their bows at high angles, unleashing a torrent of arrows like a storm of rain, pelting the Yuan army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the hail of arrows,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>countless Yuan soldiers screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fell in waves, collapsing into pools of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Ming army’s arrow storm did not cease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept firing furiously, maximizing kills and inflicting heavy damage on the Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as they fired, the cavalry charge continued. Many Yuan soldiers panicked and retreated backward; before even engaging, their formation had already begun to crumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every Yuan soldier had come prepared to ambush the Ming, never imagining the Ming would turn and attack them directly, charging right into their midst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The psychological shock, the strategic miscalculation—this was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand General, what do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The panicked Yuan generals stared fearfully at Ma Er Ke Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All troops, listen! Stand and fight! Stand and fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ming have only fifty thousand men. We have three hundred thousand Yuan warriors! Surround and annihilate them!” Ma Er Ke Er snapped back to himself, raised his curved sword, and roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his command,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>many Yuan generals regained their composure and ordered their troops to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their entire army consisted of infantry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavalry they had prepared was stationed to the north; without the signal, they would not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cavalry against infantry on this vast grassland meant massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying rode Wu Feng straight into the already disordered Yuan front line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cut!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying swung his sword forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Feng charged through, a line of Yuan soldiers was instantly cleaved open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men and horses tumbled, blood sprayed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Feng charged onward; Zhu Ying’s sword swung relentlessly—each strike was a blade of slaughter, each slash claiming several Yuan lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slain a Northern Yuan soldier. Gained 1 point of Strength…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slain a Northern Yuan soldier…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the slaughter began, the prompts kept coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow the General! Kill every last barbarian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Win this battle—end the Northern Yuan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Charge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Heng and Zhang Wu roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the commanders swung their swords and led their troops charging forward against the Yuan army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cavalry charging into formation, across vast plains—this was their domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ming soldiers swung their battle knives relentlessly, slaughtering the Yuan troops like poultry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one charge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front line of the Yuan formation was instantly torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ming soldiers followed their general, their Marquis of Champion, like five long dragons, slashing and killing furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless screams mingled with flowing blood, drenching the plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the massacre aimed at ambushing the Yuan forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No surprises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying charged and fought, his eyes locked on the banner of the Yuan Grand General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminate him, and victory in this battle would be secured—leaving the Yuan forces leaderless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminate him, and the feat of sealing the Wolf’s Lair would be the next step!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2181,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bd91c34f029de6ab9431627d93bfc295f51136a134018043d115d5bb3f60f44d","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-193","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-191",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]