[{"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-68":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},2341875,4577,"Chapter 68: Open the Chest, Big Drop!","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>Upon hearing this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei immediately bowed: “Your servant accepts the order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one’s military rank advances, so too does the number of personal guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the higher the rank, the greater the status, signifying greater value within the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand soldiers are easy to find; a single general is hard to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is even more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why has the current Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang long harbored resentment toward the Huaixi faction yet always suppressed his anger? It is simply because he cannot do without them—aside from the Huaixi warlords, the Great Ming has few outstanding generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Liu Lei, this was even more thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously abandoned his position as Company Commander, demoting himself to Platoon Leader of the personal guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now he commands two hundred men, and as the personal guard of a Regional Military Commissioner, his status has risen accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Garrison Commander of the Commissioner’s camp dares not treat him lightly—all because he is the commander of the personal guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were two large chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were extra gifts from the current Emperor and the Crown Prince—gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying stepped forward and opened them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both chests were filled with gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A common household receiving this much gold would be provided for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two thousand taels of gold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The current Emperor and the Crown Prince truly know how to spend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying silently sighed in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hands on the two chests and directly stored them inside his storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all attributes enhanced, his storage space now measured nineteen cubic feet—ample room to hold vast supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once this campaign ends, I’ll have someone exchange a thousand taels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use it to pay compensation to the fallen comrades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That way, their families can live better.” Zhu Ying thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For soldiers, especially in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To die on the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this is the greatest honor a soldier can know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, under Zhu Yuanzhang’s rule, as long as those below do not embezzle, the families of fallen soldiers receive adequate compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Zhu Ying sought was simply solace for brothers who had shared life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paying a thousand taels, merely for peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time I’ve obtained several treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying lay on his cot, filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four common treasure chests, one first-rank treasure chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May heaven protect me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open them all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying murmured inwardly, then ordered the treasure chests opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Host command: open all treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Opening four common treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained complete blueprints for the flintlock musket.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained complete blueprints for the treasure ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained ten bottles of premium hemostatic powder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained Huang Jie mid-grade [Tiger Head Great Sword].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Opening first-rank treasure chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained Huang Jie upper-grade martial art [Golden Bell Shield].” the system prompted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Flintlock musket? They actually dropped this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This era still relies on firelocks; if flintlocks appear, it’s a generational leap—immense power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent. First gunpowder, then Divine War Cannons, now flintlocks. If I don’t build an empire after this, it’d be unthinkable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This treasure ship—could it be the famed Ming treasure ships from history?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During Zheng He’s voyages, our Huaxia naval power reached its zenith. These treasure ships represent the pinnacle of Ming warship development. If I ever establish an empire, these ships will unlock the ocean’s riches and enable global conquest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Real, tangible treasures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The hemostatic powder is good too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only have two bottles left of the hemostatic powder I obtained earlier, yet it saved hundreds of comrades from bleeding out. If only I had the recipe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tiger Head Great Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A ranked weapon—far superior to fine steel longswords, sharper, capable of slicing through iron like mud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And this martial art—Golden Bell Shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huang Jie upper-grade martial art—excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the five treasure chests’ contents, Zhu Ying was thoroughly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flintlock musket and treasure ship blueprints will aid Zhu Ying’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tiger Head Great Sword and Golden Bell Shield will aid his present, helping him survive longer and grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tiger Head Great Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying thought, and instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A longsword appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade settled in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First came a heavy weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least eighty jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The edge measured roughly three feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold light gleamed fiercely, brimming with lethal intent, razor-sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere flick might unleash devastating killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the junction of blade and hilt, an exquisitely carved tiger’s head—majestic, ferocious, eyes wide and glaring as if ready to pounce, radiating overwhelming intimidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zhu Ying’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tiger Head Great Sword’s attributes appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiger Head Great Sword: Huang Jie mid-grade! Possesses [Sharpness] trait! The greater the strength, the greater the power and sharpness—slices through iron like mud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the Tiger Head Great Sword and viewing its attributes, Zhu Ying wore a smile of delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this blade and his current strength, his combat power surged further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Extract Golden Bell Shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A martial art imprint appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying swiftly began cultivating the technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden Bell Shield: Channel all internal qi to form a protective barrier—impervious to blades and swords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand General’s encampment of the Northern Expeditionary Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The imperial envoy has departed from Danning and returned to Yingtian to report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Crown Prince’s decree has been delivered: Zhu Ying is appointed Regional Military Commissioner, to form a cavalry commissioner camp; General Fu has already reassigned troops from Danning for reorganization.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personal guard commander reported the current military situation to Feng Sheng: \"General Fu has ordered a full-scale assault on Jincheng—no retreat until it falls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sheng nodded, his expression thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send my orders to General Fu and General Lan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nahachu is now reinforcing his troops; the garrison in Jincheng numbers no less than eighty thousand, and the same is true for Kaiyuan City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yuan forces consist of a mix of veterans and new recruits. Our main strategy must be caution—no rash advances,\" Feng Sheng said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant obeys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personal guard commander bowed deeply and withdrew respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nahachu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He truly is a formidable man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the Yuan Emperor relies on him. As long as such a man remains, our Great Ming borders will never be secure,\" Feng Sheng said with grave concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jincheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill, kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one may retreat without orders—execution on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rear troops oversee the front—any who retreat shall be executed immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yong stood in the vanguard’s command center, shouting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him, countless Ming soldiers were spread out, engaged in the battle to storm and seize the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill, kill, kill...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jincheng,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the air rang with cries of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless Ming soldiers charged forward one after another, fighting and slashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the void,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>arrows rained down continuously from both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Update complete. Thank you for following—deeply grateful. I’m on the highway, returning to my in-laws’ home. Thank you for your support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1192,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b2dc1a816e63c11be0fa1b4b300065a0856a13f9adc6e39e9da3e1cfb831c0d8","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-69","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-67",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]