Chapter 54: Feng Sheng Is Astonished, Immediately Submits Memorial to Yingtian!

“Grand General.”

“Zhu Ying still does not know that the Da Ning military affairs have been taken over by you, Grand General, hence he sent word to me.”

“Please, Grand General, do not blame him.”

Bu Wan immediately stood and bowed respectfully.

Since Zhu Ying joined the campaign in the northern frontier two months ago, the highest-ranking official he had ever met was Bu Wan, the Da Ning Prefect and Regional Military Commissioner.

The pigeon messages were also sent directly to Bu Wan.

He might have guessed that the imperial court had sent someone, but who exactly, Zhu Ying naturally did not know—unless history unfolded exactly as recorded.

But.

With Zhu Ying entering this era,

the invisible butterfly effect had already altered the original course of history: in the original timeline, Aha Chu had not died, but had submitted to Great Ming and paid tribute after the fall of the Northern Yuan; now, Aha Chu had been slain by Zhu Ying, and with such a bitter grudge, the Jianzhou Tartars would surely never submit to Great Ming.

“These minor matters need not be mentioned.” Feng Sheng waved his hand, utterly unconcerned about who was reporting to whom.

Besides, Bu Wan was speaking the truth.

Zhu Ying might not even know of Feng Sheng’s existence yet.

“Let’s see what Zhu Ying has reported.”

“He has been campaigning in his enemy’s territory for over a month. Though he has sent several battle reports, battlefield conditions in foreign lands shift by the moment.”

“I am deeply concerned for him,” Feng Sheng said at once.

“Quickly, present it.”

Bu Wan said at once.

The personal guard immediately walked toward Feng Sheng, holding the bamboo tube.

Feng Sheng took it directly and pulled out the battle report inside.

When he saw the report, Feng Sheng’s expression changed; his eyes widened in disbelief, unable to accept what he saw.

Then,

Feng Sheng studied it intently, reading every word carefully.

“How is this possible?”

“Zhu Ying—is he my Great Ming’s Champion Marquis?”

Feng Sheng muttered, voice filled with disbelief, staring at the report.

Hearing Feng Sheng’s voice,

the officers in the tent turned to look at him.

“Grand General.”

“What has this Zhu Ying done on the northern frontier to shock you so?” Lan Yu asked casually, yet his tone carried a hint of arrogance.

“Zhu Ying,”

“penetrated deep into the Jianzhou Tartar heartland, raided their tribal seat, personally beheaded their chieftain, and slew countless enemies.”

Feng Sheng said, voice trembling with awe.

Upon hearing this,

the eyes of the officers in the tent lit up with astonishment.

“What?”

“Penetrated deep into Tartar territory? Raided their tribal seat?”

“And beheaded their chieftain?”

“Though the Jianzhou Tartars are but a small tribe, they have long been allied with the Yuan court and received many of its weapons. With a population of a million, they are virtually an entire nation of soldiers.”

“How could he, with only three thousand men, raid their tribal seat—and succeed in beheading their chieftain?”

“How did he manage it?”

“Is Zhu Ying truly this gifted in command?”

There were many officers in the tent.

Among them were seasoned Huaixi generals, yet now all were stunned into silence—this victory was simply too immense.

And it was accomplished deep within enemy territory, truly a case of isolated forces penetrating deep, with minimal troops launching a surprise attack.

As seasoned commanders, they could imagine how dire Zhu Ying’s situation must have been—and yet, under such conditions, he had achieved such an extraordinary feat. This could only mean Zhu Ying’s command ability was extraordinary.

Even Lan Yu,

showed a look of surprise.

Clearly, he was stunned.

But,

Lan Yu quickly regained his composure.

“Just luck.”

“If I had commanded, I would have wiped out that entire tribe,” Lan Yu snorted, speaking with great arrogance.

Hearing this,

the others said nothing.

Feng Sheng glanced at him but said nothing further.

He knew Lan Yu well—arrogant, overbearing, and proud of his achievements.

A Huaixi tough.

The phrase “arrogant, battle-hardened troops” referred precisely to generals like Lan Yu.

“No wonder the Prince is somewhat curious about Zhu Ying. With such talent, if he joined our Beiping army, he would greatly strengthen our forces.”

“Ah, what a pity.”

“If he were one of ours, his outstanding performance in this campaign against Naha Chu would have earned the Emperor even greater favor for the Prince,” Zhang Yu thought silently.

This time, the fifty-thousand-strong Beiping army had been summoned, and he was temporarily under Lan Yu’s command.

“Once this campaign ends, I will send word to the Prince about Zhu Ying.”

“With only four thousand cavalry, he entered the northern frontier’s foreign lands, raided deep within Tartar territory, slew tens of thousands, crippled Tartar strength, and now even beheaded their chieftain.”

“Such a victory is unimaginable,” Zhang Yu thought silently.

At this moment!

Bu Wan said excitedly, “Grand General.”

“Zhu Ying’s victory is truly astonishing.”

“Penetrated enemy heartland, beheaded their chieftain.”

“From Zhu Ying’s repeated reports, the Tartars are now incapable of raiding our Great Ming borders or reinforcing Naha Chu of the Yuan.”

“No wonder you called him our Great Ming’s Champion Marquis—such a feat, he may truly become our Great Ming’s Champion Marquis one day.”

At this moment,

Bu Wan was especially excited.

For him,

Zhu Ying’s repeated victories brought him honor, brought honor to the Da Ning frontier troops—not only in this campaign against the Yuan army, but also ensured Da Ning would gain prestige in Yingtian.

In the future, when Zhu Ying is mentioned,

he will be known as Bu Wan’s subordinate.

How could this not be glorious?

“Hahaha.”

“You’re right.”

“Though Zhu Ying is not yet Champion Marquis, with his command ability, his fierce loyalty, his willingness to fight and die for the nation, he will surely one day become Great Ming’s Champion Marquis,” Feng Sheng laughed heartily.

These words,

revealed Feng Sheng’s attitude toward Zhu Ying—filled with hope and anticipation.

To receive such praise from a founding meritocrat, a reigning Duke, was unprecedented among the younger generation—only Zhu Ying had earned it.

“Grand General.”

“Should Zhu Ying’s beheading of the Tartar chieftain be reported to Yingtian?” Bu Wan asked tentatively.

“Yes, absolutely.”

“Such great merit. Such a victory.”

“With only a few thousand cavalry, he tied down the entire Jianzhou Tartar tribe, preventing tens of thousands from reinforcing the Yuan court—this is great merit.”

“By beheading their chieftain and plunging the Tartars into chaos, this is another great merit.”

“I shall personally submit a memorial to Yingtian to recommend Zhu Ying for reward,” Feng Sheng declared with a laugh.

Regarding Zhu Ying,

he was growing ever more eager.

“Grand General, wise indeed,” Bu Wan bowed immediately.

Recommending Zhu Ying for reward was recommending the entire Da Ning frontier army for reward.

Unconsciously,

Zhu Ying had become the face of the Da Ning frontier troops.

And inside the tent,

Lan Yu’s face had darkened.

Some of Lan Yu’s subordinate officers wore complex expressions.

Obviously.

With this battle report submitted, they had been ordered here yet failed to breach the city, while all the glory was snatched away by Zhu Ying and overshadowed.

“Send an urgent report to His Majesty immediately.”

“State the battle achievements of Garrison Commander Zhu Ying of the Danning frontier troops.”

Feng Sheng immediately turned to his Personal Guard commander.

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