The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

Zhu Di did not press each question individually, and even his words just now did not seem to be a question.

He didn't wait for the generals present to answer, but continued speaking to himself.

"I am not some invincible prodigy. I understand the principle of talking about defeat before talking about victory, and I hope you all understand it too."

"Every time I go into battle, I am prepared to die in the fight."

"If we win this battle, I hope you will all ride with me into the enemy camp; if we lose, I hope you will all die with me on the battlefield!"

This was Zhu Di's final explanation to them.

In the upcoming battles, command will not be important; what matters is the morale of both sides!

When the difference in troop strength and equipment is not significant, the only way to defeat the enemy is to crush their morale and maintain a high casualty rate while ensuring that morale does not collapse!

If it were about suppressing rebels, Zhu Di might have said a few more words.

But right now the Tartars have invaded Shanhaiguan, so any further words he might say would be pointless.

Even Zhang Xianzhong could fight to the death, so are they any less capable than rebel leaders?

"This battle must be won!"

As a deafening roar erupted from the commander's tent, the entire Ming army camp went into a frenzy!

This battle must be won!

However, at that moment, a scout suddenly came to report from outside the tent.

"Your Majesty Yongle, Dorgon has launched an attack while we were setting up camp!"

Everyone in the tent was instantly terrified.

There was no one in the tent who was afraid of fighting!

If it were a normal battle, and the enemy were charging in like this, they would immediately order their soldiers to form ranks!

When it comes to a head-on confrontation, whoever backs down first will lose morale!

The Qing army was trying to take advantage of the morale of breaking through the pass to wipe out the last resistance force of the Ming Dynasty in one fell swoop!

Dorgon's methods were indeed extraordinary; he had calculated that the Ming army would not dare to confront him head-on!

Because Zhu Di is still in this camp!

"We urge Your Majesty Yongle to temporarily withdraw and avoid the Qing army's advance!"

Should we temporarily avoid the limelight?

Outside the canopy, countless people watched this scene with furrowed brows.

Any leader can see that retreating in the face of battle is a major taboo in warfare!

Before even engaging the Qing troops head-on, they withdrew their troops, which caused their morale to collapse!

Even after the war ended, it was difficult to salvage the collapsed morale!

"Can't withdraw!"

Li Shimin couldn't help but say.

"Are we just going to wait to die if we don't retreat? In this challenge, death is truly the end. We must live to see our lives!"

Liu Bang retorted.

How badly was he defeated by Xiang Yu back then?

He relied on the principle of preserving the green hills, and in the end, didn't he still win the world?

"You despicable scoundrel! If you don't understand, don't spout nonsense. The Qing army commander is also a formidable figure. Once he retreats, he will have no chance to fight back!"

Xiang Yu retorted again.

“Indeed, we cannot retreat, but in times of crisis, self-preservation is a human instinct. If he retreats, I will not be surprised.”

Ying Zheng also expressed his opinion.

To evacuate or not to evacuate?

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Zhu Di slowly rose to his feet.

Should I avoid his direct confrontation?

"Generals, don't you find this ridiculous?"

"Who am I? I am Zhu Di!"

"When I followed my father on the Northern Expedition, I was never afraid. During the Jingnan Rebellion, I was also at the forefront of the battle!"

"Now you're telling me, when facing the Qing soldiers, I should avoid their sharpest attacks?"

"Get the knife!"

Zhu Di's eyes were incredibly fierce, as if he wanted to devour someone.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

Some people tried to stop them, but under Zhu Di's gaze, they swallowed their words.

Under such gazes, no one could utter even a single word of backing down!

"Today I am here, and there are only two possible outcomes."

"Either return with Dorgon's head, or die on the battlefield!"

"I will lead the charge. If you see me fall from my horse, do not grieve, nor stop your advance. This charge will continue until death!"

Zhu Di drew his sword, stepped out of the tent, and mounted his horse.

Following in his footsteps, the other generals no longer hesitated.

On the battlefield, nothing boosts morale more than a general leading the charge.

If this general were also the emperor, it would be a fatal blow!

Dorgon, who was still in the Qing army camp directing the troops and preparing to divide his forces to intercept the Ming army's retreat route, was stunned when he learned that the Ming army not only did not intend to avoid the enemy's advance, but instead launched a direct attack.

In all the years of fighting against the Ming Dynasty, no one has ever dared to launch an attack when facing his army!

"You mean, the Yongle Emperor in the Ming army camp opposite us launched a counterattack against our attack?"

Dorgon also saw it just as the sky was descending.

Moreover, when Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng abandoned the capital and went to the border, he guessed that the Ming Taizu and the Yongle Emperor had most likely come to this world.

Their challenge is probably to save the Ming Dynasty right now!

Dorgon never expected that even if he died in this challenge, and his own life would also be in danger, Zhu Di would still dare to lead his troops into battle!

Is he really not afraid of death?

"What do we do now?"

How to do?

Dorgon frowned and looked at the general who had asked the question.

"When two armies meet on a narrow path, the loser dies, and the one who retreats dies!"

Zhu Di's actions increased the chances of defeat in what was originally a sure-win war by half.

Perhaps he misjudged the situation; he mistook Zhu Di for one of his past rivals.

"It seems I have to apologize to that Emperor Yongle. I mistook him for an ordinary general, which was my mistake."

"Next, muster your troops. No more roundabout tactics. Go all out, charge forward, and send Emperor Yongle on his final journey!"

In this close encounter, Dorgon also showed no intention of backing down.

If he wanted to conquer the Central Plains, Emperor Yongle and Emperor Taizu of Ming were both obstacles he had to overcome!

When two armies clash head-on, no one can tell who will win or lose.

The ferocity of the Qing army far exceeded the expectations of all the emperors.

Even Li Shimin was alarmed when he saw it.

"How could those tribes train such elite cavalry?"

There is no doubt that the nomadic tribes of the grasslands were skilled horsemen, but their armor and weapons should have been far inferior to those of the Central Plains!

"Someone has spread the skills of the Central Plains abroad; they've practically dug their own grave!"

Ying Zheng snorted coldly.

He knew the Xiongnu's abilities best.

Even with overwhelming superior equipment, dealing with the Xiongnu would be quite troublesome.

Once the advantage of equipment is gone, the soldiers of the Central Plains will be at a natural disadvantage!

Li Shimin was considering leaving the chat group.

It seems he has indeed spread quite a bit of the skills from the Central Plains...

"Therefore, if the Xiongnu are not destroyed, they will become a major threat!"

"Wei Qing, did you see that? Are the troops all mustered? Hurry up, I'm in a real hurry!"

Liu Che couldn't help but urge him on.

"Is Zhu Di going to lose?"

When this comment appeared on the screen, everyone glared at it angrily.

"Boosting the morale of others while diminishing your own prestige, do you even deserve to be emperor?!"

Ying Zheng was furious.

"Zhao Gou? Is he my son?"

"I haven't even spoken yet, how dare you spout such nonsense!"

Zhao Kuangyin also looked displeased.

Seeing that he had stirred up a hornet's nest as soon as he opened his mouth, Zhao Gou quickly shut up.

He looked at Qin Hui with displeasure.

"That's for sure. What emperor would personally lead an attack? I don't think Zhu Di is a wise ruler at all; his name will most likely appear on the list of incompetent rulers soon!"

Feeling dissatisfied, Zhao Gou could only vent his frustrations on Qin Hui.

"That's natural. A wise ruler should be like His Majesty, who secured decades of peace for the Song Dynasty without firing a single shot. Compared to His Majesty, Zhu Di is nothing but a brute!"

Qin Hui naturally knew what Zhao Gou liked to hear.

Anyway, it's just a matter of saying a few more words; whether it's true or false doesn't matter.