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

Chapter 838 A Brand New Weapon
Zhu Xiong Ying's face turned ashen. He gritted his teeth and forced out a few words: "Ekaterina, don't be so smug! The outcome is still uncertain!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Ekaterina raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of mockery. "I'd like to see what else you're capable of."

Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. He waved his hand and shouted, "Fire!"

The cannons on the Ming army's positions opened fire simultaneously, and cannonballs whistled towards the Russian army.

However, to Zhu Xiong Ying's astonishment, the Russian army remained completely calm and quickly raised their shields to block the cannon fire.

Immediately afterwards, the Russian army's artillery began to retaliate, their shells becoming more accurate and powerful, instantly turning the Ming army's positions into a sea of ​​fire.

"How could this be?" Zhu Xiong Ying looked at everything in disbelief. The firearms he had carefully prepared had completely failed to serve any purpose.

Catherine sneered, "You think you're the only one who knows how to use firearms? Let me tell you, my firearms were bought from the top craftsmen in Europe!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was filled with despair; he knew he had lost again.

"Your Majesty, let's retreat!" a general shouted anxiously.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded dejectedly. He knew that if they continued fighting, their entire army would be wiped out.

He fled back to the capital in a sorry state once again, this time even more disheveled and desperate than before.

He locked himself in his palace, refusing to eat or drink, and spent his days drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

He hated! He hated Catherine, he hated the Russians, and he hated himself even more!
……

Catherine stood once again on the high city wall, gazing into the distance.

Behind her were cheering Rakshasa soldiers and those giant bears roaring excitedly.

A smug smile appeared on her lips. She knew she had completely won over the Ming Dynasty emperor.

"Your Majesty, the Ming emperor has already fled back to the capital. Should we pursue him while we are ahead?" a general asked.

Ekaterina shook her head: "No rush. Let him go back and lick his wounds. Next time he comes, I'll make him lose even more miserably!"

……

Zhu Xiong Ying did not give up the idea of ​​revenge; he was just waiting for an opportunity.

He knew he had to find a way to defeat the Rakshasa firearms.

He began to study all kinds of weapons with great fervor, and he even spared no expense to invite the best craftsmen from various countries in the Western Regions.

He worked day and night, with only one goal: to defeat Catherine and wash away his shame.

……

A year later, Zhu Xiong Ying finally developed a brand-new weapon—the rocket launcher!

This type of rocket launcher has a longer range, greater power, and is more accurate.

He believed that with this weapon, he would surely be able to defeat the Rakshasa and avenge his previous humiliation.

He once again assembled a large army and marched north in a mighty force.

This time, he was full of confidence; he believed he would definitely achieve final victory!

……

Zhu Xiong Ying's army once again arrived at the border of Russia.

Ekaterina did not panic at all after receiving the news.

She sneered, "Here we go again? Looks like you're still not giving up."

She rode her white bear and led her army to fight against the Ming army.

The two armies met again on the battlefield.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Yekaterina, his eyes filled with flames of hatred.

"Ekaterina, this time, I will make you pay the price!"

Ekaterina smiled dismissively: "Is that so? I'd like to see what you're capable of." "Rocket launchers, prepare!" Zhu Xiong Ying shouted.

The rocket launchers on the Ming army's positions all aimed at the Russian army. "Fire!"

The rockets roared towards the Rakshasa army, like streaks of fire cutting through the sky.

The Rakshasa army was instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Catherine's expression changed drastically; she never expected that the Ming army would possess such powerful weapons.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" she shouted in a panic.

However, it's too late.

Rockets rained down like raindrops, causing heavy casualties and routing the Rakshasa army.

Ekaterina, riding her white bear, fled the battlefield in a sorry state.

Zhu Xiong Ying watched Catherine flee and burst into laughter: "Catherine, you've finally met your match!"

……

Zhu Xiong Ying led his army in pursuit all the way to Moscow, the capital of Russia.

He stood beneath the walls of Moscow, watching the Russian soldiers trembling on the city walls, his heart filled with smugness.

"Catherine, come out and face your death!" he shouted.

The city gates slowly opened, and Catherine stepped out.

Her face was pale, and her eyes were filled with fear.

"Zhu Xiong Ying, you've won," she said weakly.

Zhu Xiong Ying walked up to Ekaterina, looked down at her, and sneered, "Now you know how powerful I am, right?"

He paused, then said, "I want you to be my woman!"

Ekaterina's expression changed; she hadn't expected Zhu Xiong Ying to make such a request.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Don't even think about it!"

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered: "It's not up to you!"

He grabbed Catherine's hand and pulled her into Moscow...

Catherine's face was deathly pale, her lips trembling, yet she couldn't utter a single word. She had never imagined she would fall to such a state. The mighty Rakshasa Empress was to become a plaything of the enemy emperor! Shame, anger, fear—a torrent of emotions churned within her, threatening to consume her.

Seeing her terrified expression, Zhu Xiong Ying felt a perverse pleasure. He ripped off her magnificent imperial robe, revealing her snow-white skin underneath.

"Weren't you so arrogant? Why are you silent now?" he sneered, his fingers tracing patterns on her smooth skin, feeling her trembling.

Ekaterina bit her lip, her eyes filled with tears of humiliation. She knew resistance was futile. This man was a monster!
Seeing the tears in her eyes, Zhu Xiong Ying felt even more excited. He loved the feeling of conquest, loved seeing a proud woman submit to him.

He picked her up and carried her to the palace.

"From this day forward, you are my woman!"

……

News of the fall of Moscow spread rapidly throughout Russia. The Russian people were plunged into panic. Their empress had been captured, their country occupied—what did their future hold?

Zhu Xiong Ying did not rush to deal with the Russian Empire. He imprisoned Catherine in the palace, torturing and humiliating her day and night to vent his hatred.

Catherine endured immense pain and humiliation, but she did not yield. Her heart was filled with hatred, and she vowed to avenge herself!

……

A month later, Zhu Xiong Ying grew tired of Ekaterina. He felt that this woman had lost all value.

He gave her to one of his generals as a reward.

The general was overjoyed; he had long coveted Catherine's beauty.

(End of this chapter)