[{"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-4":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},2341811,4577,"Chapter 4: The Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang!","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Ying Tianfu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Tian City is the capital of the Great Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the city's center stands the grand Ming Imperial Palace, the very heart of governance for the entire Great Ming Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the sacred land where countless Ming subjects revere the heavenly majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fengtian Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly emperor, clad in a dragon robe and wearing a crown, sits upon the throne, his hands resting on the imperial desk as he reviews memorials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his face shows signs of age, perhaps nearing fifty, the aura of authority radiating from him, even while seated motionless, is suffocating and intimidating—no one dares meet his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the Heaven of the Great Ming Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Great Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only emperor in history to rise from the lowest depths to the supreme throne, restoring Han dignity, transforming the fate of the Han people from mere grass to honored subjects, and reviving Han glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Crown Prince has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud cry echoed from outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man dressed in a crimson crown prince’s robe, his expression resolute and bearing an air of solemn authority, strode swiftly into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without announcement, he entered Fengtian Hall directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire Great Ming Empire, only one person possesses this privilege.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the most secure heir apparent, Zhu Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>decades ago, there were two others: Zhu Yuanzhang’s lawful wife, Empress Ma, and Zhu Biao’s eldest son, Zhu Xiongying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Older brother has come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhu Biao arrive, Zhu Yuanzhang laid down the memorial and smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire Great Ming, only Zhu Biao could elicit such a warm, tender smile from Zhu Yuanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve just received a report from Danning Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Banditry in Danning has escalated dramatically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bandits and outlaws roam the border regions, plundering merchant caravans and slaughtering civilians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the border regions, bandits and robbers roam freely, looting caravans and killing civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than a hundred cases have now been committed,\" Zhu Biao said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this were ordinary banditry, it would not be so concentrated—it appears someone is secretly orchestrating it to destabilize Danning and undermine the peace of our Ming borders,\" Zhu Yuanzhang said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that news of our campaign against the Northern Yuan has leaked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they stirring up chaos along the border to disrupt our Great Ming?\" Zhu Biao speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Highly likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, his expression turning icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Northern Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though we have crippled them, they have not yet been utterly eradicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young Northern Yuan emperor still harbors ambitions to launch a counterattack against us; General Naha Chu is gathering troops and preparing a massive army to invade our realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We once spared him out of mercy, yet he shows no gratitude and remains fiercely loyal to the Northern Yuan—he has become a grave threat,\" Zhu Biao sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly regarded Naha Chu with great seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naha Chu is known as the pillar of the Northern Yuan and is hailed by them as another Wang Baobao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To fully control our northeastern frontier, we must eliminate this man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t dwell on this—his petty schemes won’t stop our destruction of him; once he’s gone, conquering the Northern Yuan will be far easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already issued orders to Feng Sheng—he’s already mustering troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for provisions and supplies, Biao, you personally oversee this—I trust no one else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must launch our offensive against Naha Chu within a few months,\" Zhu Yuanzhang told Zhu Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant obeys,\" Zhu Biao replied immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the banditry in Danning Prefecture, issue an edict to the Commander of Tai Ning Prefecture, ordering him to completely eradicate the bandits and secure the border.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This must be resolved before Feng Sheng moves his troops—fail, and I’ll take his head,\" Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly and sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao bowed deeply: \"Your servant obeys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhu Biao turned to leave,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Older brother,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You labor tirelessly for state affairs—be sure to rest, don’t overexert yourself,\" Zhu Yuanzhang said with tender affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m still young—I must share your burdens, or you’ll grow too weary,\" Zhu Biao replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Above all, take care of your health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already lost your mother and Xiongying—I cannot lose you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, his aged face filled with sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the entire world,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Zhu Biao now sees this side of Zhu Yuanzhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be well—and you will be well too,\" Zhu Biao said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danning Prefecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the drill field,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly a thousand Ming soldiers, clad in armor, gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hundred men formed a unit, led by a hundred-man commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the command platform was Wei Quan, the thousand-man commander of Ansha County Garrison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soldiers of the Ansha Garrison!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upon our triumphant return,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have completely eradicated all bandits within a fifty-li radius of Ansha County.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have slain over two hundred bandits—your valor has been indispensable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this campaign concluded,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially the First Hundred-Man Unit has distinguished itself, slaying forty-eight enemies and seizing over a dozen chests of gold and silver treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many among you have displayed extraordinary bravery and earned military merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to our Great Ming military merit system, you deserve rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall now call out your names—step forward to receive your honors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Quan stood atop the platform and proclaimed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Quan glanced over his list and read: \"First Hundred-Man Unit, Liu Lei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First Hundred-Man Unit, Zhu Ying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Hundred-Man Unit, Chen Xiong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth Hundred-Man Unit, Wu Yi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Quan called out nine names in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying, hearing his name, felt a touch of surprise—but then recalled how he had slain several bandits in their stronghold, even killing one of their leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no small feat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Great Ming army,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for hereditary official positions available several years ago, hereditary official positions have been discontinued since Hongwu Fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promotion is now strictly based on military merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier who kills five enemies earns promotion to junior flag officer; ten enemies to senior flag officer; one hundred enemies or the killing of an enemy commander qualifies one for promotion to hundred-man commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All military achievements are meticulously recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system is strict, having completely abolished the old hereditary system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Lei,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For your leadership in eradicating bandits, you are awarded one hundred taels of silver and one recorded merit,\" Wei Quan announced loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Thousand-Man Commander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Quan’s gaze settled on Zhu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your servant is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying responded immediately, his heart filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had killed five enemies, at least earning him the rank of Squad Leader; and by slaying the bandit chief—a Tartar battalion commander—his merit was even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You killed five enemies and slew the bandit chief, earning military merit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the Great Ming’s military merit system, you are granted the rank of Squad Leader, commanding ten soldiers, and awarded fifty taels of silver,” Wei Quan declared loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Battalion Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying replied at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interface displayed a prompt…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Please support with recommendations, investments, and all forms of support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1216,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","349bdde3a7132e8fb23a43bfd039c4079208b99725b6fd7e5349da19a3e8683f","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-5","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-3",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]