Chapter 364: Great Ming God of War!

Year 1584 AD,

The Longqing Emperor, who had reigned for thirty-one years, passed away, and the whole country wailed.

Because during this emperor's reign, the Great Ming's territory had already spanned across Central and Western Asia, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, treating it as an inland lake.

And in these years, besides conquering, Zhang Cheng also provided some ingenious techniques from time to time.

Like the steam train, which was researched by craftsmen five years ago.

In order to build roads, the Great Ming mobilized a full three million slaves, linking all its territories together and making them unbreakable.

Standing outside the hall with white hair,

Zhang Juzheng looked at the now-adult Wanli Emperor, feeling a sigh in his heart: "Our era has passed! Xinzhi!"

"But the Great Ming has only just begun!"

Hearing Zhang Juzheng's words, Zhang Cheng also chuckled.

After the two exchanged a look, they couldn't help but feel regret.

The Longqing Emperor, how should one put it? He wasn't a good emperor, because he was too greedy for beauty!

But this also gave Zhang Cheng and Zhang Juzheng a chance; they combed through the Great Ming from beginning to end.

Not only did they abolish the "pig-raising" system, but they also issued the "Order of Favor."

If there was anyone the descendants of the Zhu family hated most, it must be Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Cheng.

Because without them, all the descendants of the Zhu family could have enjoyed grace!

But the times were different; after five generations, even the Zhu family members had to go out to work, study, and earn money to support themselves!

But for the Zhu family members, this was also a good thing, because they could truly walk out of the "pigsty"!

After the morning court, Zhang Cheng dispersed the soldiers around him and walked toward his home alone.

Because he wanted to think about some things alone.

But just at this moment, he saw a man staring at him with a cold face.

Looking at the other party's appearance, Zhang Cheng vaguely thought of something and sneered: "So many years have passed, and you still can't let go?"

"Let go? That's the hatred of an exterminated family; how could I let go!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in anger, the man roared.

"We're both at this age now, wouldn't it be better to stay home?"

Speaking like an old man, Zhang Cheng chuckled.

"But I remember, that heavy rain thirty-three years ago, that assassination..."

Staring at Zhang Cheng, the man raised the long sword in his hand: "Wheel King Cao Feng died of illness four years ago; Cai Xishi and Lei Bin are the same. Now, the only ones left alive are you and Xiyu—I'm here for revenge!"

"It's been thirty-three years, haven't you figured it out yet? The ones who wanted your Zhang family's lives back then weren't the Black Stone!"

Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Cheng stroked his beard and explained.

"You lie, my father was the Chief Grand Secretary..."

Speaking in anger, Zhang Renfeng flew forward and thrust his sword out.

Looking at Zhang Renfeng before him, Zhang Cheng withdrew his "old man" appearance, his body straightening up, his muscles bulging: "Zhang Renfeng, if you don't retreat, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Dog thief, return the lives of my sixty-seven family members!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in anger, Zhang Renfeng roared.

"I didn't take action back then, are you crazy!"

Looking at Zhang Renfeng, Zhang Cheng was also dumbfounded; he had just been watching the show back then.

How did Zhang Renfeng find him after the Wheel King and the others died?

And this Zhang Renfeng had hidden himself so deeply, waiting for over thirty years to seek revenge on him!

"Even so, I want your life!"

But just as Zhang Renfeng finished speaking, Zhang Cheng threw a bag of lime powder with a backhand.

"Ah!"

Lime scattered in the air, and Zhang Renfeng immediately covered his eyes.

Watching Zhang Renfeng waving his sword around, Zhang Cheng said with disdain: "You didn't ask around before coming out; in the entire Great Ming Dynasty, who dares to take action against this General? I'm the Great Ming God of War, didn't you know!"

And as the commotion here attracted attention, a continuous stream of soldiers rushed over.

Struggling to narrow his eyes, Zhang Renfeng looked at the officials around him and said with grief: "Father, Mother, your child cannot avenge you!"

Saying this, Zhang Renfeng was about to commit suicide with his sword.

But in the next second, Zhang Cheng said: "Alright, go back and take care of your grandson! You're at this age, and you're still doing these fancy things—truly hopeless!" "Grandson?"

Hearing this, Zhang Renfeng stared at Zhang Cheng in astonishment.

"You don't think you hid yourself very deeply, do you?"

Looking at Zhang Renfeng, Zhang Cheng chuckled: "Since Li Guishou could change your face, why couldn't he work for my Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Patting Zhang Renfeng on the shoulder, Zhang Cheng walked toward the outside: "As Chief Grand Secretary, your father wasn't wrong, but the Emperor felt he was wrong!"

Watching Zhang Cheng walk far away, Zhang Renfeng roared: "Zhang Xinzhi, why didn't you kill me!"

"I don't stain my hands with the blood of Great Ming people!"

Turning his head to look at Zhang Renfeng, Zhang Cheng smiled.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zhang Renfeng stood there in a daze.

Because in the conquered countries, no one would say anything good about Zhang Cheng!

One man's hero is another man's enemy! 【3

It appeared extremely obvious on this man!

Because in the suppression of rebellions, the grand army led by Zhang Cheng had always been the most ruthless force!

Just like in Indonesia, where the Ming army slaughtered a full 150,000 people,

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The cause was merely that local thieves had killed a merchant family from the Great Ming,

And those three lives were exchanged for the collective fury of the Ming army, which slaughtered the entire city empty.

From then on, when Ming people walked abroad, they received unprecedented "preferential treatment," because no one was willing to see what followed after a Ming dynasty person fell—the grand army he brought with him!

Returning to the mansion,

Zhang Cheng looked at the young girl running up quickly and immediately chuckled: "My dear granddaughter, have you been obedient today?"

"Grandfather, Daddy hit me!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with grievance, the young girl hurriedly turned to the side, signaling that her back had been struck,

And upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng spoke up: "Fine, Grandfather will help you hit him back!"

"Dad, this granddaughter of yours is about to turn the world upside down. She doesn't read women's books, doesn't do embroidery, and spends all day fiddling with knives and weapons. What is to be done about this?"

Looking at his father with grievance, the son walked up and spoke,

"What are you saying? My granddaughter—how could I not know? She is the most obedient!"

Holding his granddaughter, Zhang Cheng scolded: "Go kneel to the side!"

"Dad, I! Mother, hurry and come out!"

Seeing Zhang Cheng being unreasonable, the son also began to call for reinforcements,

And just at this moment, Ding Baiying and Xiyu walked out one after another. Besides the maids, there were also many younger generations of the family present.

Gazing at this scene, Zhang Cheng suddenly felt a headache coming on,

Because the two wives he had married were both not to be trifled with!

They were all getting on in years; what if they beat him up—what would he do then?

Several days later, the court situation stabilized,

The Great Ming entered a new era once again, and the protagonist this time was the Wanli Emperor,

Compared to the Longqing Emperor, this one was even more of a slacker, basically never attending court,

Zhang Juzheng, facing such an emperor, was speechless on the spot,

Originally he had wanted to retire, but he hadn't expected the new emperor to be even more outrageous!

Facing such a situation, Zhang Cheng honestly stayed at home with his family eating and listening to operas, looking entirely like someone who knew nothing at all!

The New Year arrived, and colorful fireworks exploded in the sky,

Watching this scene before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but stroke his beard and say: "This Great Ming dynasty should be able to last a long time, right?"

He and Zhang Juzheng had laid down vast territories for their descendants; if this still wasn't enough, then one must absolutely not blame the ancestors for not being capable!

(End of chapter)