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

Chapter 759 A Battle with Zhu Xiong Ying

Zhu Xiong Ying gave a bitter smile and said, "Miao Yun, you're right. I can't give up like this. I must pull myself together and take back everything that belongs to me!"

His eyes gleamed with unwavering determination, as if he had returned to the spirited young emperor who commanded the nation.

“But…” Xu Miaoyun said with some worry, “We are now isolated and helpless. How can we fight against Zhu Di?”

Zhu Xiong Ying pondered for a moment and said, "Miao Yun, do you still remember the plan I told you about before?"

Xu Miaoyun's eyes lit up, and she said, "You mean... contacting the Oirats?"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded and said, "That's right. The Oirat Mongols have always been eyeing the Ming Dynasty covetously. If we can persuade them to send troops, we can form a pincer movement from the north and south and completely defeat Zhu Di!"

“But…” Xu Miaoyun hesitated, “The Oirat people are barbaric and brutal, can we really trust them?”

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, "In the face of power, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. As long as we can give them enough benefits, they will definitely agree to our conditions."

He paused, then continued, "Besides, we have no other choice now."

Xu Miaoyun was silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at her, his eyes filled with gratitude. He knew that Xu Miao Yun had always silently supported him, and no matter what decision he made, she would stand by his side unconditionally.

"Miaoyun, thank you," he said affectionately.

Xu Miaoyun smiled slightly and said, "Silly boy, why are you thanking me between us?"

She nestled gently in his arms, feeling his warm embrace and a sense of security filling her heart.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance.

The two were startled and quickly looked in the direction from which the sound came.

A troop of cavalry was galloping toward them, and the leader was none other than Zhu Di!

"Zhu Di! How did he catch up so quickly?" Xu Miaoyun exclaimed.

Zhu Xiong Ying's expression also turned serious. He hadn't expected Zhu Di to be so swift, finding them so quickly.

"It seems we must act quickly," he said in a deep voice.

He drew the Longyuan sword from his waist, pointed it at Zhu Di, and shouted sternly, "Zhu Di, you traitor, today is your death day!"

Zhu Di laughed loudly and said, "Zhu Xiong Ying, do you think you can still be my opponent? You are already seriously injured. I advise you to surrender obediently!"

"Dream on!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, brandishing his sword and charging towards Zhu Di...

Zhu Xiong Ying laughed wildly, like a mad tiger, his Longyuan Sword flashing through the air as he charged straight at Zhu Di. At this moment, he had long since disregarded life and death; only one thought occupied his mind: Kill!

Zhu Di, not to be outdone, brandished his sword and engaged Zhu Xiong Ying in a fierce battle. Both were highly skilled in martial arts; sparks flew and the wind howled as their swords clashed.

Xu Miaoyun watched in horror, her fists clenched tightly as she silently prayed for Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Zhu Xiong Ying, you are at your last gasp, why don't you surrender!" Zhu Di mocked as he attacked.

"Bah! Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, his attacks becoming even more ferocious.

He was wounded in many places, and his clothes were stained with blood, but he was completely unaware of it, as if he could not feel the pain.

Zhu Di gradually felt the strain. He hadn't expected that Zhu Xiong Ying could still unleash such powerful fighting strength despite being seriously injured.

"Damn it!" he cursed under his breath, deciding to change tactics.

He feinted, then quickly retreated, creating distance between himself and Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Trying to run?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered and chased after him with his sword.

Just then, Zhu Di suddenly pulled out a hidden weapon from his pocket and shot it towards Zhu Xiong Ying. "Watch out!" Xu Miao Yun exclaimed.

Zhu Xiong Ying reacted extremely quickly, dodging the hidden weapon by sidestepping, but the weapon grazed his arm, leaving a trail of blood.

"Despicable!" Zhu Xiong Ying cursed angrily.

Zhu Di laughed heartily and said, "All's fair in war, don't you understand?"

He pulled out another hidden weapon, preparing to shoot it at Zhu Xiong Ying.

At this critical moment, an arrow flew through the air and struck Zhu Di's wrist.

"Ah!" Zhu Di cried out in pain as the hidden weapon in his hand fell to the ground.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man dressed in Mongolian clothing standing on a hillside in the distance, holding a bow and arrow in his hand.

"The Oirat people?" Zhu Di's expression turned grim.

Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed; he knew the Oirat people had finally arrived!
"Kill!" he shouted, charging towards Zhu Di once again.

The Oirat cavalry also charged down the hillside and joined the battle.

Zhu Di's army was thrown into chaos and was attacked from both sides by the Oirat cavalry and the remnants of Zhu Xiong Ying's army, suffering heavy casualties.

Seeing that the situation was dire and that all was lost, Zhu Di hurriedly led his remaining troops to flee.

"Chase!" Zhu Xiong Ying raised his Longyuan Sword high and led the Oirat cavalry in pursuit.

……

That night, Zhu Xiong Ying and Aru Tai, the leader of the Oirat Mongols, drank and celebrated in a yurt.

"Brother Arutai, I owe you a great debt this time; otherwise, my life would have been in grave danger," Zhu Xiong Ying said gratefully, raising his wine cup.

Arughtai laughed heartily and said, "Brother Xiong Ying, you are too kind. We Oirat and the Ming Dynasty are allies, and we should help each other."

He paused, then said, "However, Brother Xiong Ying, don't forget the conditions you promised me."

Zhu Xiong Ying certainly hadn't forgotten that he had promised to cede a large area of ​​northern land to the Oirat Mongols as payment for their military expedition.

"Don't worry, Brother Arutai, I am the Emperor, and my word is law!" Zhu Xiong Ying patted his chest and assured him.

Arutai nodded in satisfaction, and the two raised their glasses to drink together again.

After a few rounds of drinks, Arutai suddenly said, "Brother Xiong Ying, I've heard that you have a peerless beauty by your side. I wonder if you could let me see her face?"

Zhu Xiong Ying knew he was referring to Xu Miao Yun and was somewhat displeased, but in order to win over the Oirat Mongols, he forced a smile and said, "Brother Arutai, Miao Yun is currently unwell and unable to receive guests."

"Oh? Is that so?" Arutai squinted and said meaningfully, "That's a real pity."

Zhu Xiong Ying cursed the old fox inwardly, but maintained a smile on her face.

He knew that Arughtai was testing him. If he really handed Xu Miaoyun over, the Oirat would become even more unscrupulous and might even make more outrageous demands.

“Brother Arutai, let’s have a drink,” Zhu Xiong Ying said, changing the subject.

Arutai didn't press the matter further, and the two continued drinking and chatting.

Just then, a Oirat soldier suddenly rushed in, knelt on the ground, and reported: "Chief, we have captured a woman who claims to be the Empress of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xiong Ying and Aru Tai were both taken aback. Then, Zhu Xiong Ying's face turned gloomy.

He never expected that Xu Miaoyun would be captured by the Oirat people!
(End of this chapter)