[{"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-25":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},2341832,4577,"Chapter 25: Prince Yan Zhu Di! The Black-Robed Monk!","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>Hearing these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Heng’s heart trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From these words alone, it was clear Zhu Ying was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, don’t worry about me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll come back alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the war’s settled, I’ll treat you to wine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Heng’s expression, Zhu Ying immediately grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be waiting for that day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But when you return, it won’t be you treating me—I’ll treat you,” Chen Heng chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.” Zhu Ying smiled and nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go prepare in the camp too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See you.” Zhu Ying bowed his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Heng nodded, saying no more, yet as he watched Zhu Ying’s retreating back, his heart churned: “At only sixteen, he’s already a Battalion Commander—his future is boundless. Why does he push himself so hard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Chen Heng didn’t understand why Zhu Ying pushed himself so fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield, he fought with reckless abandon, as if he had no regard for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a mindset was impossible for a sixteen-year-old boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Return to camp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying returned first to his own tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attribute panel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying opened his attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host: Zhu Ying\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age: 14 years\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: 654 points [One point equals one jin of force.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speed: 612 points [Higher value means faster speed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constitution: 531 points [Higher constitution means stronger defense and faster recovery.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endurance: 525 points [Higher endurance means sustained energy and abundant stamina.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit: 512 points [Higher spirit means clearer mind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifespan: 88 years, 1456 days\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storage space: 5 cubic feet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the results Zhu Ying had gained from recent campaigns—his full attributes had successfully broken through five hundred points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, leading troops alone in the northern frontier, I must break all attributes past a thousand points—only then will I truly have the strength to stand in this era,” Zhu Ying thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped back to awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open the treasure chest,” Zhu Ying said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the treasure chest reward for breaking through five hundred points in all attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open common treasure chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained Huang Jie lower grade [Grain Grain Bigu Elixir] five bottles.” The panel displayed a prompt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grain Grain Bigu Elixir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I actually got this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know how long I’ll stay on the northern frontier—having Grain Grain Bigu Elixir means I’ve secured some resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five cubic feet of space is still mostly empty—I should load more arrows, rations, and water; they could save my life in a pinch,” Zhu Ying thought, then headed toward the supply troops to gather more provisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiping Prefecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prefectural city: Beiping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the fourth son of the current Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, Prince Yan Zhu Di had been enfeoffed in Beiping Prefecture, commanding fifty thousand border troops to guard Beiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the princely mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A decree from the Ministry of War has arrived: order the Beiping border troops to march to Danning, join forces, and attack the Yuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A military officer entered the grand hall and bowed respectfully to the imposing man seated on the main throne, clad in a princely robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was none other than Zhu Di, Prince of Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth imperial prince of the Great Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many troops did the Ministry demand?” Zhu Di asked the officer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forty thousand troops; one thousand will remain to guard the frontier passes,” the officer replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ministry’s order cannot be disobeyed—this time, Duke Song himself leads the army and has already entered Danning territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Yu, as Commander of the Beiping Guard Battalion, you must not disgrace the reputation of our Beiping troops,” Zhu Di said sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your servant will not disappoint Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu bowed deeply, answering confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my information, Danning Prefecture has already sent troops northward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are the results?” Zhu Di asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a secret report from Danning Prefecture—please read it,” Zhang Yu stepped forward and pulled out a sealed document from his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di took it and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of surprise passed through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To crush the Jianzhou Tartars, a petty barbarian tribe, is no great feat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is this Zhu Ying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He slew a hundred enemies alone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He cut down enemy commanders and banners?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of Danning’s fifty thousand border troops, only Chen Heng and Liu Zhen possess notable leadership and bravery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never heard of this Zhu Ying,” Zhu Di asked, his expression grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Zhu Ying is not an original officer of Danning Prefecture—he’s a new recruit, barely a few months in service,” Zhang Yu reported immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A new recruit, barely a few months in service?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di’s face lit up with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Beiping troops have no such fierce warrior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di’s tone carried a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said Bu Wan has already reported Zhu Ying’s achievements to the capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given the timing, the Emperor may already know of Zhu Ying’s deeds,” Zhang Yu said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di spoke slowly: “If he’s caught the Emperor’s eye, Zhu Ying’s future is limitless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we secretly send someone to court him?” Zhang Yu ventured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di frowned, fixing Zhang Yu with a piercing gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yu’s face paled; he immediately knelt: “Your servant overstepped—please forgive me, Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go prepare for the march.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you encounter him, make cautious contact—but do not be obvious,” Zhu Di said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your servant obeys.” Zhang Yu bowed and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhang Yu left,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di spoke softly: “You’ve gone too far now. The Emperor still lives, and your elder brother is still vigorous—do you wish to drag me into ruin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Zhu Di’s voice ended,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep voice echoed from within the hall: “Amitabha! This monk acts for the Prince’s sake—for his future, for his destiny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Future? Destiny?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will kill me,” Zhu Di said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, I told you I would give you a white hat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness need only watch quietly in Beiping.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The future is already determined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness bears the aura of an emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince has the bearing of an emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another voice came from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Di’s face wore a complex expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to think of his father, and even more so, his elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the words of this man who called himself a humble monk had, for years without change, stirred him, compelling him to suppress nothing of his inner ambition—unconsciously, he had already been fully ensnared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the inner hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incense burner ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged monk in black robes sat cross-legged upon a mat, fingers clasping prayer beads, calm and unruffled, as if all things lay within his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhu Ying could see this man, he would cry out in shock: the black-robed demon monk, Yao Guangxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key strategist who helped Zhu Di succeed in his rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the death of Empress Ma, he met Zhu Di in Yingtian, and upon their first encounter, told Zhu Di he would give him a white hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is a white hat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add a white to the character for king, and it becomes emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: All support is deeply appreciated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[118]  [119] (End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1194,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ffa7818006e176dc45c3c8cdb4f672f3243914b4a8bebb420176a60f7345bb2f","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-26","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-24",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]