Daming: Refining zombies at the beginning, Lao Zhu was shocked

Zhu Xialun stood on the high platform of the East Daming Military Camp, looking deeply towards the North Daming Military Camp thirty miles to the north.

Although he had a smile on his face, his heart was in turmoil.

After more than 30 years of separation, we now meet again in a hostile situation. The emotion in my heart is beyond words.

"Your Majesty, the Northern Ming cavalry is adjusting their formation and seems ready to attack at any time."

A general reported nervously.

Zhu Xiajun waved his hand, his eyes showing a hint of calmness: "No hurry, let's see what they do."

At the same time, in the Northern Ming army camp, Zhu Xiafeng was riding on a horse, overlooking the Eastern Ming army in front of him.

He knew that today's battle was related to the life and death of Northern Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, the Dong Daming army has entered combat mode. Should we launch an attack immediately?"

A tribal leader asked.

Zhu Xiafeng hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "No hurry, stabilize the situation first."

The two armies confronted each other, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed as if the air had frozen.

The soldiers on both sides clenched their weapons, their eyes filled with vigilance and anxiety.

However, unexpectedly, Zhu Xialun and Zhu Xiafeng made a decision that surprised everyone at this time.

Zhu Xialun and Zhu Xiafeng gave orders at the same time to build a large tent in front of the two armies.

Seeing this scene, the generals on both sides were stunned, not understanding what the two emperors were planning.

"Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

A general from Dong Daming couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Xiajun smiled slightly and said, "You guys just wait here. I want to go see my eldest brother."

At the same time, Zhu Xiafeng also said to the generals around him: "You all stay outside, I want to have a good chat with my brother."

The two emperors walked into the tent in full view of everyone.

The generals outside looked at each other, not knowing what would happen next.

Inside the big tent, Zhu Xialun and Zhu Xiafeng sat opposite each other, with the table filled with fine wine and delicious food.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and suddenly burst into laughter at the same time.

"Hahaha, it's been more than 30 years. I didn't expect that we two brothers would meet in such an occasion."

Zhu Xiafeng picked up the wine glass and said generously.

"Yes, brother, things are really unpredictable."

Zhu Xialun also raised his glass and clinked it with Zhu Xiafeng.

The two drank and talked about the past.

The generals outside could not hear the conversation inside the tent, they could only hear the laughter coming from the tent from time to time, which made them even more confused.

"Your Majesty, are they negotiating?"

A general asked in confusion.

"Negotiation? That's unlikely. In a situation like this..."

Another general shook his head.

Time passed little by little, and laughter and joy could be heard from the tent.

Zhu Xialun and Zhu Xiafeng were chatting so happily that they seemed to have forgotten the tense situation outside.

"I didn't expect time to pass so quickly. In the war in the West, you and I joined forces to conquer the present Western territory, but it made things easier for that kid, the fourth brother!"

"More than 30 years have passed in the blink of an eye, and we have all grown old!"

Zhu Xiafeng sighed.

"Yes, not only are we old, but we are also emperors now!"

"Now we meet again, although our positions are different, our brotherhood remains."

Zhu Xialun also nodded with emotion, and looked at Zhu Xiafeng with a bit of anticipation!

"Yeah, brotherhood never changes."

"However, we cannot ignore the current situation."

"This is a war between Northern Ming and Eastern Ming. In fact, it doesn't matter what choice you and I make!"

Zhu Xiafeng nodded in agreement, but at the same time he reminded Zhu Xiarun with a serious face.

The relationship between them as brothers cannot rise to the level of a relationship between two countries!

After all, the armies of both sides outside are still in a state of tension!

"In fact, we are all old. There is no need for brothers to compare who is better. Even if there is a need to compare who is better, it is the business of the next generation!"

"It won't be many years before we all meet again in the Emperor Soul Tower!"

Zhu Xiafeng said with a smile at this time.

Zhu Xiajun was silent for a moment, then said, "Brother, I have a suggestion, I wonder if you are willing to listen."

"Oh? Tell me."

Zhu Xiafeng asked curiously.

"It's simple, let's have a fight!"

"Soldiers below, if you can stay still, try not to move!"

"After all, those who are killed or injured will all be soldiers of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Although you and I are both bound to be put up, and this battle has to be fought, but how and to what extent we two emperors should still have the final say, right?"

Zhu Xialun thought about it and then slowly expressed his thoughts.

"You mean, we just pretend?"

Zhu Xiafeng asked with raised eyebrows.

"What's the point of pretending?"

"We brothers have never fought with real weapons. Don't you want to see how big the gap is between us?"

"Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this battle with Big Brother!"

Zhu Xialun said seriously.

"If you say so, I also want to see, after all these years, how strong have you become?"

"Don't let Big Brother down!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiafeng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Then let's have a fight?"

Zhu Xiajun asked with a smile.

"Have a fight!"

Zhu Xiafeng nodded decisively.

Outside the tent, the soldiers of both sides were still staring at each other. Just as they were wondering what their emperor was saying to the other emperor in the tent, they saw the tent suddenly torn in two!

Immediately afterwards, two figures rushed out from the collapsed tent!

"Protect Your Majesty!"

The soldiers of both sides spoke almost in unison, and it seemed that a melee was about to break out!

"No one is allowed to move!"

At this moment, Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun shouted almost in unison, which once again stunned all the soldiers!

"We are fighting our own battles. It has nothing to do with you. Just watch!"

"Those who disobey orders will be subject to military law!"

Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun issued military orders to their soldiers almost at the same time!

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!

You must know that both Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun are emperors!

Although it is possible for the two sides to fight against each other, it is usually a battle between generals. How could the emperor go directly to the battlefield?

However, Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun were both emperors who fought on horseback, and their respective combat capabilities had reached a terrifying level, far beyond the reach of ordinary generals!

Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun stood in the ruins of the tent, staring at each other, with the flames of battle burning in their eyes.

The surrounding soldiers stared at the two emperors in amazement. They had never seen such a scene before.

The air was filled with tension, like gunpowder ready to explode.

"Third brother, are you ready?"

Zhu Xiafeng tightly grasped the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his hand, and the blade flashed with cold light.

"I'm always here, brother."

Zhu Xiajun smiled slightly, and the Overlord Spear in his hand sparkled brightly in the sun.

The two men said no more, kicked their feet suddenly, and rushed towards each other in an instant.

Zhu Xiafeng's Qinglong Yanyue Sword was like a tiger descending from the mountain, with a whistling sound, and it chopped straight at Zhu Xialun's head.

Zhu Xia Lun was not in a hurry. He swept out the Overlord Spear, and the tip of the spear collided with the blade, sparks flying.

"Okay!" Zhu Xiafeng shouted, without slowing down his sword, he chopped repeatedly, each blow carrying a tremendous force.

Zhu Xia Lun used softness to overcome hardness. The Overlord Spear was flexible and changeable. Sometimes it stabbed, sometimes it swept, and sometimes it stabbed. Every move was extremely precise.

The two fought back and forth, and the battle was as fierce as a storm.

Zhu Xiafeng's swordsmanship is extremely powerful. Every strike of his sword is as powerful as a bamboo breaking through a bamboo pole, carrying the momentum of destroying everything in his path.

Zhu Xialun's spear skills are like a dragon playing in the water, agile and free, with both offensive and defensive capabilities.

The two men's weapons kept colliding in the air, making a deafening clanging sound.

"It seems like you've made a lot of progress in the past few years!"

Zhu Xiafeng laughed, and suddenly turned the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, and the blade swept towards Zhu Xialun's waist like a whirlwind.

"Same here, big brother is no less capable than you!"

Zhu Xiafeng was not willing to be outdone, and he thrust his Overlord Spear suddenly, aiming straight at Zhu Xiafeng's throat.

Neither of them held back, and every move and every style displayed their unique skills.

Zhu Xiafeng's swordsmanship was extremely domineering, and the sword light struck Zhu Xialun like thunder.

Zhu Xialun's spear skills were as continuous as flowing water, and the shadow of the spear was like a phantom entwined around Zhu Xiafeng.

The battle became fierce, and the two figures moved at high speed on the battlefield like two lightning bolts.

The soldiers around were dazzled and felt nervous and excited.

No one dared to intervene and could only watch the fight with bated breath.

"drink!"

Zhu Xiafeng shouted loudly, and swung his Green Dragon Crescent Blade down suddenly with unmatched power.

Zhu Xia Lun did not dodge or evade, and met the attack with the Overlord Spear. The two magical weapons collided again, making a loud noise.

"boom!"

The huge impact force pushed the two men back several steps, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun stopped at the same time, looked at each other, and a smile appeared on their faces.

"Third brother, it seems that if we continue to fight like this, even if we fight for three days and three nights, it will be difficult to determine the winner."

"I didn't expect your shooting skills to be so sharp!"

Zhu Xiafeng smiled, with a hint of appreciation in his tone.

"Brother, your swordsmanship is indeed well-deserved."

Zhu Xialun nodded, also full of admiration in his heart.

The two men slowly put away their weapons, and the fight came to an abrupt end at this moment.

Seeing this, the soldiers around breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that there was no need to continue the battle.

"happy!"

"To be honest, you're probably the only one who makes me feel I've met a worthy opponent in all these years!"

Zhu Xiafeng said with a laugh.

"Each each other!"

Zhu Xialun nodded. Although both sides had not held back in the previous fight, both sides knew very well that no one could really defeat the other!

At least if two people fight alone, it is almost impossible to determine the winner in a short period of time!

Therefore, the two of them had fought with all their might just now, without using any of the Eight Great Skills. They simply mobilized their own Qi to deal with the situation, and they were fighting with absolute hard power!

Such a fight is indeed exhilarating!

The two men smiled at each other, then turned around and returned to their own barracks.

The surrounding soldiers made way for the two emperors and watched them leave.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?"

A general stepped forward and asked with concern.

"No problem, just a little exchange."

Zhu Xiajun waved his hand, signaling the generals not to worry.

"Take care, Third Brother!"

Zhu Xiafeng stood at the gate of the military camp and waved to Zhu Xiarun.

"Brother, take care."

Zhu Xiajun also returned the greeting and then turned and left.

The atmosphere of confrontation between the two armies eased at this moment, but the shadow of war still loomed in everyone's heart.

Although Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun have temporarily ceased fighting, they both know that this battle between brothers will eventually continue in other ways!

But it is obviously impossible for the two people in charge to take action personally!

As expected, the next day, Zhu Xialun was the first to retreat!

Of course, the only one who retreated was Emperor Zhu Xiajun. He turned back with only a thousand cavalrymen and went directly back to Shuntian Prefecture, while the rest of the army and generals stayed to fight against the Northern Ming army!

The same situation happened to Zhu Xiafeng on the other side, he walked so coolly!

He and Zhu Xialun have already fought, and if they want to fight again, that will be the business of his generals and troops!

But before leaving, Zhu Xiafeng still gave some instructions to his generals. In general, the next battle can be summed up in five words: "If you can't win, run away!"

The firearms on the Eastern Ming side are the most powerful, and their equipment will crush that of the Northern Ming side. This is an indisputable fact.

Both Zhu Xiafeng and Zhu Xialun knew clearly what would happen if they fought without regard for the consequences!

The order Zhu Xiajun left for the army was "Do not go deep into Mobei!"

All we need to do is drive Bei Daming away and quit while we’re ahead!

How could the military generals on the front lines of both sides not know what their emperor meant?

That is to simply fight a battle, just for show, and then give an explanation to the imperial court and their respective tribes and that's it!

The ultimate desired result is for everyone to go back to their own homes and find their own mothers!

In this situation, both sides would certainly not have the idea of ​​killing each other. In fact, these people in Northern Daming also knew that if they really wanted to defeat Eastern Daming, even if they gained an advantage through this battle alone, it would not play any decisive role!

And what does it mean to run away if you can't win?

This meant that the Northern Ming Dynasty was the first to give in, which at least on the surface allowed the Eastern Ming Dynasty to win!

This can be considered as giving face to the Eastern Ming court and allowing them to save face!

To put it bluntly, the next confrontation between the two sides will basically be based on acting!

The overall situation must be kept within a controllable range!

So, a month later, the first confrontation between Northern Ming and Eastern Ming after its founding ended in a very strange outcome!

There was hardly any casualties on both sides, and the event ended with the Eastern Ming Dynasty finally driving away the Northern Ming Dynasty's cavalry!

These generals on the battlefield, who do not want to be bullied by the emperor, will certainly not dare to say anything after returning to the court. They just need to use the victory of this battle to obtain rewards!

I believe Zhu Xialun would not treat them unfairly!

In this way, the civil servants who are still filled with indignation can be shut up directly, or at least they can be appeased temporarily!