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

Chapter 835 An Unexpected Message Arrives
Blackbeard was swept into the sea by a giant wave, and his fate is unknown.

His warship was also capsized by the giant waves and sank to the bottom of the sea.

The Ming soldiers were filled with fear and awe as they watched this scene.

They knew this was divine might, something that human power could not withstand.

Zhu Xiong Ying led his army northward and occupied the entire Arctic Ocean coast.

He established a new capital here and named it "Ice City".

The Ice City is majestic and magnificent, making it the northernmost city in the world.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood on the city wall of the ice city, looking down at the ice and snow world below.

He was filled with lofty ambitions; he wanted to conquer the world and build an unprecedentedly great empire!
Just then, a golden light appeared in the distant sky...

As the golden light faded, a magnificent ship floated in the air, its banners fluttering, embroidered with golden dragons playing with pearls—the very emblem of the Ming Dynasty imperial family. Standing on the ship's deck was a man dressed in a dragon robe and wearing a golden crown—none other than Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard, smiled broadly as he looked down at Zhu Xiong Ying, and said loudly, "Xiong Ying, you have done well. You are indeed a worthy son and grandson of my Great Ming!"

Zhu Xiong Ying rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "This old fellow is trying to steal my thunder again." But he said respectfully, "Your Majesty is too kind. I have only done my bit."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily, then gracefully disembarked from the warship and landed in front of Zhu Xiong Ying. He patted Zhu Xiong Ying on the shoulder and said, "Xiong Ying, I am getting old. The fate of the Ming Dynasty will now be entrusted to you."

Zhu Xiong Ying sighed dramatically and said, "Grandpa, you are in the prime of your life, how can you say you are old? I am still young and need your guidance."

Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhu Xiong Ying a meaningful look and said, "You brat, don't try that with me. I know what you're thinking. You just want to become emperor as soon as possible so you can go out and have fun."

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled awkwardly and didn't say anything.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued, "I have come here today to tell you something important. I have received news that there is a continent in the west called 'America,' which is rich in resources and has fertile land; it is a treasure trove. I intend to send you to lead a large army to conquer America."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately perked up. The Americas? That's a land teeming with gold! Conquering the Americas would mean becoming incredibly wealthy, almost like being next to a nation.

"Grandfather, your grandson is willing to lead troops into battle to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Xiong Ying immediately declared.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in satisfaction and said, "Good, I knew you wouldn't let me down. I'll give you three months to prepare. After three months, you will lead your army to conquer the Americas!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhu Xiong Ying excitedly accepted the order.

……

Three months later, Zhu Xiong Ying led a million-strong army and marched towards the Americas.

The army advanced with unstoppable momentum and quickly occupied the coastal areas of the Americas.

The indigenous people of the Americas had never seen such a powerful army before. They were so terrified that they wet themselves and knelt down to surrender.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at these indigenous people with disdain. These natives were simply a bunch of uncivilized savages!

"Arrest all these natives and make them mine for us!" Zhu Xiong Ying ordered.

The Ming soldiers immediately sprang into action, capturing all the indigenous inhabitants and sending them to the mines, where they were forced to work.

Zhu Xiong Ying then established a new capital in the Americas, which he named "Xinjing".

New York was magnificent and imposing, becoming the most prosperous city in the Americas.

Zhu Xiong Ying lived a life of extravagance in Xinjing, enjoying delicacies from land and sea every day and being surrounded by beautiful women.

He felt he was the happiest person in the world.

However, this period of good fortune did not last long.

The indigenous people of the Americas, though weak in combat, were extremely tenacious.

They constantly resisted the rule of the Ming army, causing them great trouble.

Zhu Xiong Ying was furious about this.

"These damned natives, they really don't know what's good for them!" Zhu Xiong Ying cursed angrily.

He ordered a brutal crackdown on the indigenous population.

The Ming soldiers burned, killed, looted, and committed all sorts of atrocities, driving the indigenous inhabitants to the brink of extinction.

The indigenous people could no longer tolerate it and finally launched a large-scale uprising.

They took up their rudimentary weapons and launched a fierce attack on the Ming army.

Although the Ming army was well-equipped, it was defeated and forced to retreat due to underestimating the enemy and the large number of indigenous people.

Zhu Xiong Ying was shocked when she heard the news.

He never expected that these indigenous people would dare to rebel against his rule!
"Pass down the order: suppress the rebellion at all costs!" Zhu Xiong Ying commanded.

Upon receiving the order, the Ming soldiers immediately began a frenzied massacre.

Although the indigenous people resisted bravely, they were ultimately outnumbered and suppressed by the Ming army.

Although the uprising failed, it served as a wake-up call for Zhu Xiong Ying.

He realized that he could no longer underestimate these indigenous people.

He began to change his strategy and adopted a policy of appeasement towards the indigenous people.

He ordered a halt to the massacres of the indigenous population and granted them certain lands and freedom.

He also encouraged Ming soldiers to intermarry with indigenous people to promote ethnic integration.

Zhu Xiong Ying's series of measures have achieved very good results.

The indigenous people gradually let go of their hatred for the Ming army and began to accept the rule of the Ming Dynasty.

The situation in the Americas gradually stabilized.

……

However, just when Zhu Xiong Ying thought everything was settled, an unexpected message came that shocked him.

Across the Atlantic, a powerful empire is rising...

The empire across the Atlantic was not some barbaric tribe, but another highly advanced civilization—the Byzantine Empire. They possessed a unique technological tree, achieving astonishing success in steam technology. Steel behemoths roamed the seas, steam-powered war chariots traversed the land, and they even mastered rudimentary air power—a type of steam-powered aircraft.

When Zhu Xiong Ying received the news, he was basking in the glory of his victory, embracing his newly acquired Native American concubine. Upon hearing the scout's report, he nearly choked on the grape in his mouth. "What? Steam? Flight? Are you sure you're not talking nonsense?"

The scout, trembling with fear, prostrated himself on the ground: "Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you! The Byzantine Empire is technologically advanced and powerful, far superior to the indigenous peoples of the Americas!"

Zhu Xiong Ying abruptly stood up, pushed the beauty in his arms aside, and paced back and forth. He had thought that after conquering the Americas, he could rest easy and enjoy supreme power and wealth. He never expected that the world was bigger than he imagined, and the challenges were more numerous than he had anticipated. This made him feel excited, yet somewhat uneasy.

(End of this chapter)