Chapter 546 Defeat Bei Yuan Zhu Yuanzhang discussed the next move with General Li Wenzhong. Li Wenzhong thought for a moment and proposed a strategy: "Your Majesty, Beiyuan is familiar with this prairie, and it will be difficult for us to gain the upper hand in guerrilla warfare." "If we go deep into the hinterland of the grassland, we may face supply difficulties." "But we can't just give up the pursuit, otherwise this battle will be meaningless." Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and made a decision: "Although supplies are difficult, we still have to go deep into the grassland. We hope to find Bei Yuan's traces as soon as possible and end the battle quickly." Subsequently, the Ming army began to advance deeper into the grassland. They did not know what difficulties they would face next, but they had firm belief and unyielding will. They trudged through the dense grass, looking for traces of the Beiyuan army. At night on the front line, Zhu Yuanzhang came to the military camp and talked with the soldiers. When Zhu Yuanzhang came among the soldiers, he asked a young soldier. The soldier faced the emperor and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, we have been fighting on the prairie for a long time, but so far we have gained nothing. Our bodies have been eroded by the sand and miasma on the prairie, and we are exhausted."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with distress, and he looked at the soldiers: "We know that everyone is working hard, and these are not what we want. No matter how hard and tired we are, we must complete this mission." "If the Ming Dynasty wants to be stable and the people want to gain stability, we must eliminate the Bei Yuan. If we let the Bei Yuan go, they will come back and continue to threaten our northern border of the Ming Dynasty and capture our people as slaves." "Let us use patience and courage to persevere. Victory will definitely belong to us." "This time we conquer Mobei, we must not return empty-handed." "We must work together to win Beiyuan in one fell swoop according to our established strategy." The soldiers were inspired by Zhu Yuanzhang's words, and they continued to move forward without hesitation, convinced that they could overcome the difficulties. The Ming army marched on the prairie for several days. Despite the hardships, they still found no trace of Bei Yuan, but they did not give up hope. Zhu Yuanzhang and his generals discussed the next move, and they decided to send an elite force to conduct reconnaissance to find the hiding place of the remaining members of the Beiyuan and Duoyan tribes. Late at night, an elite unit led by Zhu Xi quietly crossed the grassland. They relied on their keen observation skills to try to find the location of Bei Yuan. They carefully crossed the tall grass and hid in the darkness. Suddenly, a black shadow flashed past quickly, and Zhu Ping immediately sounded the alarm. His men responded and quickly stepped forward to attack the opponent. Zhu Fang observed attentively and found that this was a sentinel force from the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Zhu Ping was panting and his face was covered with sweat, but they had no time to stop. They knew that Beiyuan's army might appear at any time. Continuing to go deeper, Zhu Ping's reconnaissance team finally discovered a hiding place for the remaining soldiers of the Bei Yuan Dynasty. They hid in nearby highlands and observed Bei Yuan's activities. On the grassland in front of them, the Northern Yuan army was gathering, preparing to launch another surprise attack on the Ming army. The Beiyuan people were dressed in wolf-skin clothes, holding sharp arrows and scimitars, and their majestic aura filled the air. The subordinates carefully conveyed their observations to Zhu Ming. They understood that if they did not report back quickly, the Ming army might suffer a heavy blow. Returning to the camp of the Ming army, Zhu Ping hurried to Zhu Yuanzhang and reported the results of his investigation.

Zhu Yuanzhang showed a solemn look on his face. He knew that facing the remnants of Beiyuan and Duoyan, they still had strong strength, and the Ming army needed to deal with them with all their strength. Zhu Yuanzhang stood in front of the camp, facing the soldiers who were waiting in formation. He raised his arms and shouted: "Soldiers, now we have discovered the location of the remnant army of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. On this grassland, we will start a final decisive battle with them." The soldiers raised their weapons and shouted loudly. The Ming Dynasty war flags rustled in the wind. The soldiers' faces were full of perseverance and determination. The next day. The Ming army launched the final decisive battle. Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Xi, and Ming soldiers rushed into the battlefield and started a fierce battle with the remnants of the Bei Yuan army. On the battlefield, flesh and blood flew everywhere, and flames shot into the sky. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty fought bravely and tenaciously. They used their figures to build an indestructible copper wall. With his extraordinary fighting skills and military talents, Zhu Ping was at home on the battlefield. The battle lasted for several hours, and the Ming army withstood the crazy counterattack of the remnants of the Bei Yuan army. Zhu Yuanzhang directed the entire battle, constantly mobilizing all forces and fighting hard. In the end, the Ming army repulsed the remnants of the Bei Yuan army and counterattacked, and Wu De won the final victory. Shouts of joy resounded throughout the battlefield, and the soldiers cheered for joy. They overcame difficulties and defended their country. Bei Yuan was repulsed, and the Ming army began to tidy up the battlefield and treat injured soldiers. After Zhu Yuanzhang returned, he was pleased with the changes in the Ming Dynasty. He knew that his son Zhu Biao had grown into an excellent leader during his absence. Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Lin Che and expressed his gratitude. He thanked Lin Che for her assistance and guidance while Zhu Biao was supervising the country. Gradually, Zhu Biao became Zhu Yuanzhang's thinnest man, and together he was in charge of the country's affairs. After several months of fierce fighting, the Ming army defeated Bei Yuan. The miserable scene in Beiyuan's capital city on the grassland is heartbreaking. The once glorious empire is in tatters. However, for this war, Ming Dynasty also paid a heavy price. Those warriors who sleep on the northern grasslands exchanged their lives for peace and tranquility. On the way to victory, the ministers also began to reflect on this war. They clearly realize that war is not the only way to solve problems, and that national development requires peace and cooperation. Return to Yingtian and go to the court. Zhu Yuanzhang asked Lin Che what she thought of this war. Lin Che smiled slightly and motioned to the guard beside him to write a secret letter. Zhu Yuanzhang took the secret letter and read it attentively, his eyes gradually becoming serious. He described in detail the reasons for the victory of the Northern Yuan War, and mentioned that Zhu Yuanzhang led the army back to the capital as a victor, which inspired the morale of the people across the country. The letter also praised Zhu Yuanzhang's military intelligence and bravery and fearless determination, praising him as a true emperor of the generation. This letter is from a rebel general of Bei Yuan. During the war, he surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, helped Zhu Yuanzhang defeat Bei Yuan, and made great military exploits. The courtiers expressed their deep admiration for this letter, and they all spoke to praise Zhu Yuanzhang's bravery and leadership. "Your Majesty has a keen eye for heroes. It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have such a brave general."

"It is no accident that we achieved such a glorious victory in this war. His Majesty's wisdom and determination are indispensable." Facing the praises, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled quite proudly in his heart. (End of this chapter)