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

Chapter 646 The decisive battle is coming
The night was deep, and the firelight in the camp illuminated Zhu Xiong Ying's face.

He stood before the map, his eyes filled with deep thought.

On the map before them, the enemy's deployment gradually became clear.

The Timurid Empire's army is advancing steadily, preparing to launch a large-scale offensive.

"Your Highness, the enemy's forces are rapidly assembling, and this attack is likely to be larger than any before."

Li Jinglong entered the tent, his tone tinged with worry.

"According to the scouts' reports, the enemy has not only assembled infantry and cavalry, but also elite firearms units. This time, they are likely to come with great force."

Zhu Xiong Ying frowned slightly, but her gaze remained calm.

"As expected, the Timurid Empire is preparing for the final battle."

He spoke in a low voice, his tone utterly calm.

"They are going all out this time to completely crush us in this battle."

Li Jinglong nodded, his expression showing a hint of nervousness.

"Your Highness, should we mobilize all our reserves and prepare for a decisive battle?"

Zhu Xiong Ying shook his head, his gaze still sharp.

"No, mobilizing all our forces will alert the enemy to our intentions."

"We must remain calm and not let the enemy see our preparations."

He said this with a calm and rational tone.

"The enemy must think we are exhausted and they will take the opportunity to launch a fatal attack."

"But we need to strike first and disrupt their plans before they launch their attack."

Every word Zhu Xiong Ying uttered was filled with the calmness and decisiveness of a strategist.

Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong immediately nodded in agreement.

"Your Highness is wise. I will immediately mobilize elite troops and prepare for a surprise attack."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and watched Li Jinglong leave, but remained vigilant throughout.

He knew that Timurid's offensive was not just a simple tactical maneuver.

This was a decisive battle meticulously planned by the enemy, with an even more complex conspiracy hidden behind it.

"This decisive battle will determine the fate of the Ming Dynasty's borders."

"I must give it my all."

He made a silent vow in his heart, his eyes shining with determination.

***
The atmosphere on the battlefield suddenly became tense the next morning.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on the watchtower, gazing at the enemy camp in the distance.

The Timurid Empire's army had begun to assemble, and its orderly formations were slowly advancing.

"Your Highness, the enemy's formation is approaching our front line, and their offensive looks imminent."

Lan Yu stepped forward, her expression somewhat solemn.

"However, the enemy seems to be waiting for something and has not yet launched a full-scale attack."

Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes were sharp as she calmly analyzed, "They are waiting for the best opportunity."

"This attack is not just about breaking through our defenses, but about destroying our resistance in one fell swoop."

"The enemy will launch a fatal attack at the most critical moment."

He said this with an air of utter coldness and analysis.

Upon hearing this, General Lan Yu immediately nodded and asked, "Your Highness, how should we respond? Should we continue with our defenses?"

Zhu Xiong Ying shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing unwavering determination.

"Do not."

"We cannot afford to be passively defensive."

"The enemy has amassed a large force this time, and a simple defense is not enough to withstand their full-scale attack."

"We must strike first and disrupt their rhythm before they launch their attack."

Although his voice was calm, the decisiveness in it revealed the ruthlessness of his decision-making.

"Pass down the order to prepare for a full-scale counterattack."

"We must thwart the enemy's plans with lightning speed."

After Zhu Xiong Ying finished speaking, he immediately issued a series of orders.

Upon hearing this, General Lan Yu immediately accepted the order and left, and the entire camp quickly entered a state of combat readiness.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on high ground, coldly watching the movements of the battlefield.

He knew that the outcome of this decisive battle would determine the fate of the entire border region.

"Timurian Empire, you are doomed to defeat this time." He silently vowed in his heart, his eyes shining with determination.

***
Soon after, the battle officially broke out.

Under the command of Zhu Xiong Ying, the Ming army launched a fierce counterattack.

The enemy forces clearly did not expect the Ming Dynasty to launch such a swift attack, and their formation was thrown into chaos, their morale was severely damaged.

"Your Highness, our surprise attack was a success! The enemy's front lines have begun to crumble!"

Li Jinglong ran over excitedly, his voice filled with enthusiasm.

"The enemy's infantry cannot withstand our offensive; their defenses are crumbling!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, her gaze remaining calm.

"This is just the beginning."

He said this with utmost rationality in his tone.

"The enemy's main force has not yet been fully committed to the battlefield, so we cannot let our guard down."

Although his voice was calm, the composure and judgment it conveyed made Li Jinglong admire him even more.

"Your Highness is right, we must remain vigilant."

Li Jinglong nodded immediately and then went to continue commanding the troops on the battlefield.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on high ground, coldly observing the changes on the battlefield.

Although the enemy's front lines had begun to crumble, he knew that the true outcome of the battle was yet to come.

The main forces of the Timurid Empire have not moved; they must be waiting for a crucial opportunity.

"The enemy's real killer move is yet to come."

"We must not be easily misled by the victory before our eyes."

He silently reminded himself, his eyes revealing utmost calmness and rationality.

***
Several hours later, the situation on the battlefield changed.

Just as Zhu Xiong Ying had predicted, the main force of the Timurid Empire finally launched a full-scale counterattack.

The enemy's cavalry and infantry advanced side by side, charging menacingly towards the Ming Dynasty's defenses.

"Your Highness, the enemy's main force has finally been mobilized!"

Li Jinglong ran over nervously, his voice filled with anxiety.

"Their offensive is more intense than before, and the troops at the front are feeling tremendous pressure."

Zhu Xiong Ying's gaze sharpened instantly, and then he calmly said, "The enemy has indeed begun to move."

"Their real trump card is this all-out offensive."

He said this with utmost calmness and judgment.

"However, their timing was poor."

"Our army has seized the initiative on the battlefield, and their offensive will not succeed easily."

Although his voice was calm, the confidence he exuded was incredibly convincing.

"Pass down the order to concentrate all firepower and stop the enemy's attack."

"At the same time, mobilize the reserves to flank the enemy from both sides and deliver a fatal blow."

Zhu Xiong Ying decisively issued the order, and the entire Ming army quickly launched a full-scale counterattack.

The battlefield was filled with deafening battle cries as the two armies fought desperately, their swords flashing and blood flowing like rivers.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on high ground, calmly directing every change on the battlefield.

He knew that the key to this battle lay in whether or not the main force of the Timurid Empire could be completely crushed.

"Once the enemy's main force collapses, the entire battle situation will be completely reversed."

He pondered silently, his eyes revealing unparalleled calmness and wisdom.

***
Time ticked by, and the battle grew increasingly fierce.

Finally, under Zhu Xiong Ying's command, the Ming army successfully outflanked the enemy's flanks and began a full-scale annihilation of the enemy's main force.

"Your Highness, the enemy's main force has been surrounded, and their lines are beginning to collapse!"

Li Jinglong ran over excitedly, his face full of excitement.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, her gaze remaining calm.

"Continue to suppress the enemy and do not give them any chance to counterattack."

He said this with unparalleled decisiveness and ruthlessness in his tone.

At his command, the morale of the Ming army soared, and they quickly launched a full-scale encirclement and suppression campaign.

The enemy's main force finally collapsed completely under the powerful offensive, with remnants scattered everywhere.

(End of this chapter)