Chapter 517 Ming Peace Envoys Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, thinking about how to deal with this situation. As a wise king, he cared very much about the people's livelihood and never wanted to see them violated by Bei Yuan. Despite this, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that sending troops to the north was not a simple matter. This may lead to an increase in military expenditures and place more burden on the people. In addition, the northern border is vast and hellish, and the Mongols are proficient in combat. It is not easy to truly quell the border unrest. "Everyone, I understand your concerns and anger." "However, now that all affairs in the Zhengzheng country are in full swing, do we have enough resources and energy to deal with the unrest in the north?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked. The atmosphere in the court became tense and everyone lowered their heads. Liu Sanwu, who felt blamed, said firmly: "Your Majesty, I understand your concerns, but if we don't take any action, our people will suffer more." "We cannot allow the Mongols to act recklessly. Their aggressive behavior will seriously threaten our national security. Please consider it carefully, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the courtiers quietly with a serious expression. He knew that this was a crisis related to national security and people's lives, and he must make careful decisions. Zhu Yuanzhang did not frown, and his expression became serious. He knew that the Mongols' unrest on the border meant they might be transporting grain for a massive war. As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he must take immediate action to protect the safety of the country and his people. He looked at the ministers in the court and said with a serious expression: "The Mongols are wreaking havoc on the border again. They are acting so wantonly. How can I just sit back and watch as I am so famous?" "Previous battles have proven the capabilities of our army and generals. Now we must fight back again to drive them from the border and safeguard the tranquility of the country." The ministers in the court looked at each other, knowing that they were thinking very seriously. A war of this scale will inevitably require a large amount of resources and manpower, and must be carried out quickly to prevent the Mongols from further invading deep into Ming territory. Finally, he decided: "My dear ministers, I have decided to mobilize troops to counterattack Beiyuan." "Before we do anything, I have a decisive plan." Zhu Yuanzhang revealed his plan to his courtiers, breaking the traditional way of conquering the north. He decided to send a special team composed of military generals, civil servants, scholars and doctors to the border. The task of this team is not only to quell the unrest, but also to establish harmonious relations with the Mongols and promote exchanges and trade between the two countries. When the courtiers heard this plan, they couldn't help but look at each other. This is not only a subversion of the traditional way of war, but also a challenge to their usual thinking model. However, Zhu Yuanzhang was convinced that this was the best choice to cater to the current trend of the times. At this time, Xu Da stood up. He was a famous Ming general who, together with Zhu Yuanzhang, had been planning to attack Bei Yuan. His eyes were firm and his voice was sonorous and powerful: "Your Majesty, Chen Yuan led the army to the border in person to repel these Mongols."

"We have already deployed some stations on the border before, which can be used to block their attacks. As long as we are organized properly, we will be able to defend the border." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and affirmed Xu Da: "Tiande, you must act safely this time without making any mistakes." "We are willing to put all the human, material and financial resources needed on the northern border under your command, but you must also discuss strategies with your generals as soon as possible and set off for the battle." Xu Da bowed and said: "Your Majesty is wise, and I will fulfill my duties loyally and devote myself to Protect the peace of the Ming Dynasty’s borders.” Xu Da then hurried back to the military camp and called a meeting with his generals to discuss strategy. The generals gathered in the meeting hall and began to discuss the maps and battle reports. "General Geng, your farmland is responsible for supplying food and grass to the army. Can you ensure sufficient supply?" Xu Da asked. Geng Bingwen replied: "General, don't worry, I have made detailed investigations and preparations, and report to the general regularly." "Food supplies will proceed as planned and there will be no problems." "General Tang, you are responsible for forming the border garrison. What do you think?" Xu Da turned to look at Tang Shengzong again. Tang Shengzong stood up and introduced a series of ideas and plans to everyone: "According to the battle report just received, the commander of the Mongols is Kuku Timur, and the team led by him is the most ferocious." "We can set a trap to lure him, and then surround him with ambushes. We should be able to make them pay a heavy price." All the generals nodded in agreement and felt that this plan was feasible. Various other matters were also discussed at the meeting. The division of labor was clear and each general had his or her own tasks. Everyone said that they would go all out to guard the border and ensure the security of the Ming Dynasty. A month later. A temporary command center was set up on the border of the Ming Dynasty, and Xu Da personally took charge of the command. He looked at the border line of Wang Fang with a determined expression, but there was a trace of worry in his heart. Suddenly, there was a rush, and a guard came running to report: "General, Bei Yuan's forward troops have broken through our defense line and are approaching us." Xu Da's expression changed, and he ordered in a deep voice: "Arrange the defense immediately, praise the artillery for being ready, and let them taste the power of my Ming Dynasty." The generals received orders one after another, and the integrated troops began to adjust their formations in preparation for the battle. The artillery troops also quickly rearranged their artillery and aimed it in the direction of the stewed pot army. After a while, our superior team quickly approached, the sound of war drums was deafening, and the Mongolian cavalry charged. Xu Da stood on the fortress in person, holding a long sword with perseverance in his eyes. The sound of artillery firing resounded throughout the battlefield, and the shells were accompanied by the ear-piercing screams. The precise target of the Mongolian army caught them off guard. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty's crossbowmen also took advantage of the fortress and aimed at the Mongolian cavalry, shooting down arrows like a rain of arrows. The Mongolian army suffered heavy losses under the bombardment of artillery and their morale was greatly hit, but they still continued to charge forward, regardless of life and death. Xu Da gritted his teeth, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. He realized that this bloody battle was just a preview, and the real war was yet to come. at the same time. Zhu Yuanzhang's combat strategy is also ready. A few days later, the special team was prepared and Zhu Yuanzhang officially announced their mission.

This special team was named the 'Ming Dynasty Peace Envoys'. They would become a bridge between the Ming Dynasty and the Northern Yuan Mongols, hoping to resolve border issues through peaceful means. On the day the envoys set out, Zhu Yuanzhang personally saw them off. He looked at the retreating team in front of him, full of hope and confidence in his heart. He believed that this team composed of experts in military, cultural, and economic fields would be able to bring peaceful and stable border security to the Ming Empire. (End of this chapter)