Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 1465 In order to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty

The young general said loudly, "Brother Zhu Qiwu, my name is Chang Yuchun. I have long admired your name and have come here today to help you!"

Zhu Qiwu was overjoyed: "So it's Brother Chang Yuchun, thank you for your help!"

Chang Yuchun smiled and said, "Brother Zhu Qiwu, you are too kind. I admire you greatly for your advice and solutions to the problems of the rebel army. Today, I am willing to fight alongside you!"

With Chang Yuchun joining the effort, Zhu Qiwu's pressure was greatly reduced. The two of them continued digging the irrigation canal while fighting. With everyone's efforts, the canal was finally completed.

Zhu Qiwu shouted excitedly, "Fourth Brother, the irrigation ditch is finished! Quickly draw water!"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately ordered his soldiers to open the sluice gates of the irrigation canal. Clear stream water rushed down the canal and flowed into the wasteland. In no time, the wasteland was flooded and transformed into fertile farmland.

Upon witnessing this, the Yuan general flew into a rage and shouted, "Kill them! Destroy their irrigation canals!"

However, the morale of the rebel army was greatly boosted at this time. Generals such as Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, Tang He, Zhou Dexing, and Chang Yuchun fought bravely and drove the Yuan army into a series of defeats. After a fierce battle, the Yuan army finally could not hold on and fled in disarray.

The rebel army had won a victory, and everyone cheered. Zhu Yuanzhang walked up to Zhu Qiwu, patted him on the shoulder, and said excitedly, "Qiwu, you are truly a great hero of our rebel army! This time, thanks to you, we not only solved the problem of food supplies, but also defeated the Yuan army."

Zhu Qiwu smiled and said, "Fourth Brother, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Moreover, I also relied on the power of the system. If it weren't for the terrain detector and enhancement potion rewarded by the system, we wouldn't have succeeded so easily."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "No matter what, you have made great contributions to the rebel army. When we overthrow the Yuan Dynasty and establish a new dynasty, we will never forget your contributions."

At this moment, Chang Yuchun walked over and said to Zhu Qiwu, "Brother Zhu Qiwu, you are truly amazing. I, Chang Yuchun, admire you immensely. From now on, I am willing to follow you and Brother Zhu and work together to achieve great things!"

Zhu Qiwu smiled and said, "Brother Chang Yuchun, you're too kind. We're all fighting to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty and restore the Han Dynasty. From now on, we're brothers and will fight side by side!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Yes, Brother Chang Yuchun, from now on we are family, and we will work together for the great cause!"

After this battle, Zhu Qiwu's prestige among the rebel army rose even higher. He utilized modern water conservancy knowledge to not only solve the problem of food supplies but also improve the efficiency and quality of engineering construction. With Zhu Qiwu's help, Zhu Yuanzhang's rebel army grew stronger and its influence gradually expanded.

However, the Yuan Dynasty would not easily let go of this growing rebel army. Soon after, the Yuan Dynasty sent an even stronger army to suppress it. This army was led by Wang Baobao, a famous general of the Yuan Dynasty, who was resourceful, skilled in martial arts, and a fierce general of the Yuan Dynasty.

Wang Baobao's army advanced with unstoppable momentum, quickly approaching Zhu Yuanzhang's base. Upon learning this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately summoned his generals to discuss countermeasures.

Inside the tent, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "Brothers, Wang Baobao's army is coming with great force. We cannot underestimate them. Let's discuss how we should deal with them."

Xu Da spoke first: "Brother Zhu, although Wang Baobao is formidable, we cannot be afraid of him. I am willing to lead an elite force to probe his strength first."

Tang He also said, "Yes, Brother Zhu, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We should take the initiative and catch him off guard."

Zhu Qiwu shook his head and said, "Fourth Brother, Wang Baobao is a brilliant strategist. We cannot attack rashly. I suggest we strengthen our defenses, hold our base, and wait until we understand his situation before looking for an opportunity to counterattack."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Qi Wu is right. Wang Baobao is not easy to deal with. We should hold our base first and wait for him to tire himself out. Xu Da, you lead a group of brothers to strengthen the defenses of the city walls and set up more traps and obstacles. Tang He, you are in charge of training the soldiers and improving their combat effectiveness. Zhou Dexing, you go and prepare provisions to ensure our logistical supply. Chang Yuchun, you and I will patrol the camp together and boost morale."

Everyone accepted the order and went about their business. Zhu Qiwu was not idle either. He used the system to sign in and obtained some advanced defensive weapon blueprints. He then organized the craftsmen to manufacture the weapons according to the blueprints.

A few days later, Wang Baobao's army finally arrived outside the base. He was secretly surprised to see that the rebel army was well-prepared, the city walls were strong, and the fortifications were excellent. He had not expected that this rebel army would be so organized and disciplined, and its defenses so tight.

Wang Baobao shouted loudly at the front of the battle: "Zhu Yuanzhang, you are nothing but a bandit! Surrender now or you will suffer a catastrophic disaster!"

Standing on the city wall, Zhu Yuanzhang shouted back, "Wang Baobao, your Yuan Dynasty is tyrannical and oppressive to the people. Our uprising is to overthrow your rule and restore the Han dynasty. If you know what's good for you, retreat immediately, or we will make sure you never return!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Baobao flew into a rage and shouted, "You, Zhu Yuanzhang, how dare you be so arrogant! Men, attack the city!"

The Yuan army surged towards the city wall like a tidal wave, erecting ladders in an attempt to scale it. However, the rebels were prepared, hurling stones, logs, and hot oil at the Yuan soldiers, who fell in droves, suffering heavy casualties.

Undeterred by the initial failure, Wang Baobao ordered his soldiers to ram the city gate with battering rams. The massive rams struck the gate repeatedly, causing it to teeter on the brink of collapse.

Seeing this, Zhu Qiwu was extremely anxious. He said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Fourth Brother, if this continues, the city gates will be breached sooner or later. We must find a way to stop them."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Seventh Five, what's your idea?"

Zhu Qiwu thought for a moment and said, "Fourth Brother, the system has rewarded me with some gunpowder recipes. We can make some simple bombs and throw them under the battering ram to destroy it."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up: "Great idea! Qiwu, hurry up and make the bombs, I'll have the brothers cooperate with you."

Zhu Qiwu accepted the order and left. He led the craftsmen to quickly make some simple bombs. Then, he selected several brave soldiers to quietly approach the battering ram with the bombs.

As the soldiers approached the battering ram, the Yuan army spotted them and immediately opened fire with arrows. Zhu Qiwu shouted, "Brothers, don't be afraid, charge!"

Braving a hail of arrows, the soldiers rushed to the battering ram, placed the bombs on its support, lit the fuses, and quickly retreated.

A moment later, a deafening roar erupted as the bomb exploded, shattering the battering ram and sending the Yuan soldiers flying in disarray. Wang Baobao, witnessing this, gritted his teeth in fury. He hadn't expected the rebel army to possess such formidable weaponry. He ordered his soldiers to halt the siege and readjust their tactics.

In the following days, Wang Baobao launched several attacks on the city, but all were successfully repelled by the rebel army. Utilizing the city's strong walls and advanced weaponry, the rebels inflicted heavy losses on the Yuan army.

Seeing that he couldn't break through the stalemate after a long siege, Wang Baobao began to feel anxious. He knew that dragging it out like this would be disadvantageous for him, and he had to come up with a way to break the deadlock as soon as possible.

Just then, one of Wang Baobao's advisors came over and whispered, "General, I've observed that although the rebel army's defenses are tight, their food supply might be a weakness. We can send a light cavalry force to circle around to their rear and cut off their food supply line, so they'll fall into disarray without a fight."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baobao's eyes lit up: "Great idea! Let's do it this way. You immediately select an elite light cavalry force to cut off their food supply lines."

The strategist accepted the order and left. Not long after, a light cavalry unit of the Yuan army quietly set off, bypassing the rebel army's defenses and heading towards the rear.

However, their every move was detected by Zhu Qiwu's system. Upon learning the news, Zhu Qiwu immediately said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Fourth Brother, something bad has happened. Wang Baobao has sent a light cavalry force to cut off our food supply line. We must send troops to intercept them immediately."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed: "This Wang Baobao is indeed cunning. Qiwu, who do you think is suitable to be sent to intercept him?"

Zhu Qiwu thought for a moment and said, "Fourth Brother, let Chang Yuchun go. He is brave and skilled in battle, and fast. He will surely be able to successfully intercept the Yuan army."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Alright, I'll send Chang Yuchun. Chang Yuchun!"

Chang Yuchun immediately stepped forward: "Brother Zhu, what are your orders?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Chang Yuchun, Wang Baobao has sent a light cavalry force to cut off our food supply line. You should lead a cavalry force to intercept them immediately and make sure they do not succeed."

Chang Yuchun accepted the order and led his cavalry like the wind to the rear. After a fierce chase and battle, Chang Yuchun finally succeeded in intercepting the Yuan army's light cavalry and protecting the supply line.

Upon learning of the light cavalry's defeat, Wang Baobao grew even more anxious. He knew that if things continued this way, his army would be in dire straits. He decided to take a desperate gamble and launch another large-scale siege.

This time, Wang Baobao personally led the army to attack the city. He took the lead, charging at the forefront. Under his leadership, the Yuan army's morale soared, and they launched a fierce attack on the city walls.

The rebels were fearless; they fought bravely and engaged in a fierce battle with the Yuan army. On the city walls, swords clashed, blood splattered, and shouts of battle shook the heavens.

Seeing the intensity of the battle, Zhu Qiwu grew increasingly anxious. He knew that if things continued this way, both sides would suffer heavy losses. He decided to once again utilize the system's power to deliver a devastating blow to the Yuan army.

Zhu Qiwu said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Fourth Brother, I have another idea. The system rewarded me with a smoke bomb recipe. We can make some smoke bombs, throw them into the middle of the Yuan army to confuse their vision, and then take the opportunity to attack."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Good idea! Qiwu, hurry up and make smoke bombs, I'll have the brothers cooperate with you."

Zhu Qiwu accepted the order and left. He led the craftsmen to quickly produce some smoke bombs. Then, he selected several soldiers to climb the city wall with the smoke bombs.

When the Yuan army launched another attack, Zhu Qiwu gave the order, and the soldiers threw smoke bombs into the middle of the Yuan army. Instantly, thick smoke billowed, enveloping the Yuan army and obstructing their vision, throwing them into chaos.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately ordered, "Brothers, charge!"

The rebel army charged down the city walls like tigers descending a mountain, launching a fierce attack on the Yuan army. Caught off guard, the Yuan army fled in disarray.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Wang Baobao had no choice but to order a retreat. The rebel army had won, and everyone cheered.

The rebel army won a great victory, and the city was filled with jubilation. Zhu Qiwu descended from the city wall, his armor still bearing the marks of battle, but his face beamed with excitement. Zhu Yuanzhang strode forward to greet him, patted Zhu Qiwu forcefully on the shoulder, and laughed loudly, "Qiwu, well done! You deserve the greatest credit for today's battle!"

Zhu Qiwu chuckled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Fourth Brother, you flatter me. This is all thanks to the concerted efforts of all the brothers. However, the smoke bombs are really effective. We can prepare more next time."

At this moment, Xu Da also came over, his eyes full of admiration: "Brother Qiwu, your idea of ​​using smoke bombs is brilliant. It has left the Yuan army completely disoriented and powerless to fight back."

Tang He chimed in, "Yeah, if it weren't for these smoke bombs, we wouldn't have won this battle so easily."

Zhu Qiwu waved his hand: "It's nothing, I just used some of the tricks I knew. By the way, Fourth Brother, although we won this battle, the Yuan army will definitely not let it go, so we need to prepare in advance."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his expression turning serious: "Qiwu is right. Wang Baobao has suffered a great loss this time and will definitely make a comeback. We need to discuss a countermeasure."

The group sat together and began to discuss countermeasures. Zhu Qiwu spoke first: "Fourth Brother, I think we can strengthen the city's defenses and set up more traps and obstacles around the city walls to make it difficult for the Yuan army to get close. At the same time, we can also organize an elite scout team to monitor the Yuan army's movements at all times and report any situation immediately."

Xu Da's eyes lit up: "Brother Qiwu, this is a good idea. Strengthening the city's defenses will make our defenses more solid, and the scouts can keep track of the Yuan army's movements in advance, so we can prepare accordingly."

After frowning and thinking for a moment, Tang He said, "But our forces are limited right now. If Wang Baobao mobilizes a large number of troops to attack the city, we may not be able to resist."

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Tang He's concerns are not without merit. However, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our demise. I think we can send people to contact other rebel armies in the surrounding area, and we can unite to fight against the Yuan army together."

Zhu Qiwu's eyes lit up: "Fourth Brother's idea is excellent! By uniting with other rebel armies, our strength will be greatly enhanced. Moreover, we all share the same goal—to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty—so we'll definitely be willing to cooperate." (End of Chapter)