The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 239 Surprise Attack on the Expansion Zone

King Liang smiled and said, "This is not something you and I can decide. Marquis Mu Ying of Xiping alone is already troublesome enough. This grassland is probably in grave danger."

"The Ming Emperor Zhu has dispatched three armies; I wonder how many your father can hold off!"

Inside the Qin Prince's mansion, Prince Zhu Shuang of Qin also received the news to go to the front line. Wang Yuemin's expression changed drastically. She did not expect that it would come to this. Unfortunately, the Qin Prince's mansion was under surveillance inside and out, and she had no way to send out this message.

To avoid trouble, King Zhu Shuang of Qin joined the left flank army to prevent conflict with Kökö Temür.

Encounter.

What King Zhu Shuang of Qin did not expect was that this time, he almost lost his life in the left flank of the army.

Soon after the imperial army assembled, it marched north in a grand procession.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying set off with the army, he stayed by Xu Da's side the whole time. Also accompanying Xu Da was Prince Yan, Zhu Di. At this moment, Prince Yan was extremely excited, as this was his first time facing something like fighting a war.

Xu Da treated his future son-in-law quite well, teaching him everything he could. After everything was finished, Zhu Xiuying looked at the map in his hand and said...

"Marshal, our army is moving too slowly right now. The troops on the grasslands are as swift as the wind. If we really continue fighting, I'm afraid it won't end well for us!"

"Why not let me lead my troops into battle and show these people the might of the Ming cavalry!"

Hearing this, Xu Da felt a little embarrassed. Normally, it wouldn't be a big deal.

However, the troops under Zhu Xiong's command today are all soldiers who have hardly ever been on the battlefield.

The actual battlefield is completely different from what these people are doing in training. If something happens to Zhu Xiong Ying, I'll be in trouble.

"No, since you are in this army, you must obey my orders. The army under your command must be with me at all times, otherwise I will hold you guilty of disobeying orders!"

At this moment, in a camp, Kökö Temür's face was extremely grim.

A battle is about to break out here, and we don't know how it will end. Xu Da's command ability is outstanding, even surpassing mine. Secondly, the Ming army has been improved, is well-equipped, and has strong combat power. They have already given up after only a short time.

Kökö Temür gathered all his troops together, and several commanders of ten thousand gathered in the camp: "Gentlemen, I believe you are all very clear about the current situation of our tribe, so I don't need to repeat it. I am preparing to carry out a decapitation operation, bypassing this place at an extremely fast speed, and then rushing out from the path between the left and right wings of the army!"

"Once we pass through this place, we can reach Xu Da's central army camp at top speed. All we need to do is defeat the surrounding troops and we can kill Xu Da. Once Xu Da is gone, no one will be our match. I plan to personally lead the troops there!"

Upon hearing this, everyone panicked: "No, Your Highness, this is absolutely not allowed!"

Without the support of other tribes, our forces are certainly insufficient. Without His Highness Prince Qi's command, we would be a disorganized mess, and that would be troublesome!

Kökö Temür looked at these generals who had followed him in battle for many years.

"This is the only way we can go. If we don't do this, Xu Da's army will come to this place and we will all die!"

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Don't forget, we've heard there's a secret weapon in the Ming army, but we don't know what it is yet!"

The generals' eyes were filled with difficulty. Even if they could unexpectedly defeat Xu Da by maneuvering between the two armies of the Ming Dynasty, they would likely be pinned down by the two Ming armies, and then retreating would not be an easy task.

"This time I will mobilize all the most elite soldiers from the grasslands. You will be responsible for staying on the grasslands and holding back the Ming army!"

At this time, Kökö Temür's tribe was fighting against the Ming army.

Not far away, there was still an army watching over them; it was the Tuohuoqi tribe, which had previously had a bad relationship with Kökö Temür.

As everyone watched the two armies clash, someone nearby asked in confusion.

"Chief, shouldn't we go and help? If Kökö Temür is wiped out, we're afraid we won't fare well either!"

Tuohuochi shook his head: "Now is not the time to go up and help. Don't forget how that guy Kuoko treated our tribe back then. We can use this opportunity to find out the strength of the Ming Dynasty!"

At this moment, Xu Da was looking at Kökö Temür in his military tent, feeling extremely puzzled.

"Something's not right. Given Kuo Kuo's personality, why would he set up such a long, single-line formation? If this continues, we'll definitely wipe out all his troops!"

Xu Da's generals were extremely puzzled: "Isn't this a good thing for us?"

"Why don't we send all our troops up there and attack at once? Maybe we can annihilate Kuo Kuo's army!"

Xu Da hesitated, guessing that this matter was probably not so simple, and that Kökö Temür must have a backup plan.

Just then, a soldier hurriedly reported.

"Marshal, something terrible has happened! A reinforcement cavalry force is heading our way. They number about 20,000, and they are all elite troops. I'm afraid the troops in front won't be able to hold them off for long. We should retreat!"

Xu Da's face was rather grim. No wonder the front lines were in such a state; it turned out that Kökö Temür had mobilized all his most elite troops and was coming for him.

Some of the others panicked: "Marshal, we should order the troops at the front to return to reinforce. His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prince of Yan are both here. What if something happens to them!"

Xu Da was somewhat troubled. After thinking it over carefully, he gritted his teeth and said...

"What are you afraid of? I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"

"Go back and immediately tell Marquis Yingchuan, Fu Youde, to ignore what happens behind him and to fight like his life depends on it. Leave no one alive in the Kökö Temür tribe!"

Upon hearing this, the man hurriedly went to relay the order.

Zhu Xiong Ying gathered his troops together. Xu Da did not give orders to his men, because he was worried that this newly formed army had never fought a battle before and might cause trouble once they went to the battlefield.

So this army had been stationed in the rear, but unexpectedly, fate smiled upon them, and despite what happened, they now had no choice but to move.

(End of this chapter)