[{"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-57":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},2341864,4577,"Chapter 57: Zhu Yuanzhang Issues an Edict: Promotion to Commandant","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>After continuing for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court ministers inside the Fengtian Hall exchanged bewildered glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the third time they had heard this name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time, he slew a hundred enemies, cut down their general, and seized their banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second time, he annihilated ten thousand Tartar cavalry, breaking their mounted forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, it was even more formidable—he directly slew the Tartar chieftain and shattered their tribal court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of his achievements was sufficient to shake the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could this man truly be the reincarnation of the Marquis of Champion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could a mere few thousand cavalrymen drive the Tartars into such disarray? Inflict such heavy losses upon them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To penetrate the Tartar tribal court and slay their leader—this is indeed a tremendous victory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though the Tartars are a minor tribe, with no more than a million people, they still fielded tens of thousands of troops, yet Zhu Ying, with only a few thousand cavalry, crushed them to this extent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This youth will surely win even greater favor from His Majesty and the Crown Prince.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone understood the true value of Zhu Ying’s battlefield achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it did not match the legendary feats of the ancient Marquis of Champion, Huo Qubing, who penetrated the Xiongnu’s heartland and sealed his glory at Langjuxu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this victory powerfully demonstrated the might of the Great Ming’s army, enough to uplift the entire military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhu Biao, upon hearing this news, showed surprise and admiration on his noble face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, very good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He is worthy of being a general of the Great Ming—he has truly displayed the spirit of our Ming generals and the valor of our Han sons on the northern frontier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To hold the enemy at bay with a tiny force deep in their territory was already extraordinary; yet he dared to raid their tribal court and slay their leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, excellent!” Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily, deeply pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He has the bearing of the ancient Marquis of Champion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao smiled as he made this assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Feng Sheng’s earlier praise in the army had been known only to a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with Zhu Biao’s words, the entire court—and soon the whole realm—would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearing of the Marquis of Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What greater honor could there be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was the Marquis of Champion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the supreme glory of Han generals—sealed Langjuxu, radiant with glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a general to be called the Marquis of Champion was the highest honor imaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao’s assessment was the greatest reward Zhu Ying could receive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this judgment, every minister in court could not help but stare in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To earn such praise from Zhu Biao was to grant Zhu Ying a lasting boon, securing him an unlimited future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire court and the whole realm now knew: the current Emperor was old, and everything was being arranged to pave the way for Crown Prince Zhu Biao. Whoever won Zhu Biao’s favor would surely hold a place of power in the future Ming court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Crown Prince speaks truly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, he has the bearing of the Marquis of Champion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though these Tartars are but a minor tribe, inferior to the once-dominant Xiongnu of the north, they still fielded tens of thousands of troops—more than ten times Zhu Ying’s force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet he still broke into their tribal court and slew their leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such prowess deserves reward—and promotion.” Zhu Yuanzhang laughed in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The report from Duke Song was precisely to petition rewards for Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In our Great Ming army, merit is paramount—merit must be rewarded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must not slight Zhu Ying.” Zhu Biao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What reward do you suggest, Crown Prince?” Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile, clearly handing the decision back to his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying currently holds the rank of Garrison Commander and the hereditary title of Baron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given this great achievement, he deserves promotion by one rank—to Commandant, commanding ten thousand troops.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In addition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grant him a thousand gold pieces, a general’s armor, a sword, and a bow.” Zhu Biao paused briefly, then declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang Duo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you hear the Crown Prince’s words?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, turning to Minister of War Tang Duo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard them, Your Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I shall immediately issue the military order promoting Zhu Ying to Commandant, commanding ten thousand troops.” Tang Duo replied at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I shall write this imperial decree myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying is a young, valiant general of our Great Ming—I must treat him with special attention.” Zhu Biao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the court ministers showed no surprise—only envy at Zhu Biao’s high regard for Zhu Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Crown Prince to write an imperial decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the Emperor was away on campaign did such authority normally exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Zhu Biao, such restrictions did not apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An imperial decree!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if written by Zhu Biao, it carried the same weight—and he could even use the Emperor’s seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Historically, he was known as the most securely positioned Crown Prince—this was no falsehood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t remain on this throne much longer. Zhu Ying is a fine man—worthy of your attention, Biao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Write this decree yourself—and issue it.” Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thank Father.” Zhu Biao replied at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court session ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Donggong Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao held his brush, writing an imperial decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Court officials attended him nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the decree was finished,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao took his personal seal and stamped it upon the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deliver it to the Ministry of War—have them send it swiftly to Liaodong.” Zhu Biao rolled the decree shut and handed it to the attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I receive your command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official bowed, received the decree, and withdrew respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sixteen years old.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A true talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But not enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His native place is Beiping Prefecture—why did he enlist in Daning Prefecture?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao stared at Zhu Ying’s dossier, a look of puzzlement crossing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>conscription was confined within each prefecture, unless directly ordered by the imperial Ministry of War or summoned by the Five Military Commissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhu Biao pondered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a beautiful young woman entered the hall, carrying a bowl of chicken soup, accompanied by a boy of about ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Husband.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve worked hard on state affairs—I’ve prepared chicken soup for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman spoke gently to Zhu Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the Crown Prince’s concubine, Lady Lü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao looked up, a faint smile on his face, and nodded: “Mm. Set it down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your son pays homage to Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth beside Lady Lu also bowed respectfully to Zhu Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was none other than the eldest son of the Eastern Palace, Zhu Yunwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao’s eldest son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t Yunwen go to the Grand Academy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yunwen and asked with a hint of sternness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is a day off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has my lord forgotten?\" Lady Lu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao nodded slightly in realization: \"I was wrong to blame you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Yunzhong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t seen him in many days,\" Zhu Biao asked Lady Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Zhu Biao mention Zhu Yunzhong,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Biao’s second son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in status, he was the legitimate son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of coldness passed through Lady Lu’s eyes, but her face retained a gentle, understanding smile: \"My lord, this child Yunzhong has been locking himself in his room for no reason, and has skipped the Grand Academy many times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Please follow, please follow, please follow—deeply grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a44e28e804c2db6e8a9d3edaaa89a4b75334df5d2aad61ee061b1ab4aa772295","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-58","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-56",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]