Looking down at the cruelty and brutality of the war from the city tower, Zhu Yunwen felt a pang of pity, but he also knew that sometimes war was unavoidable and had to be fought.
Otherwise, if the southwest region is controlled by local chieftains for a long time and does not follow the laws and regulations of the imperial court, it will not only lead to the backwardness of the local economy and the deterioration of people's lives, but more seriously, it will prevent the people here from enjoying true fairness.
Moreover, if the chieftains fight amongst themselves or rebel, it will greatly damage the interests of the people.
Furthermore, Zhu Yunwen wanted to develop the Ming Dynasty and enable its people to live a good life.
The southwest region is ultimately under the control of the Ming Dynasty, so we can't just leave it undeveloped.
Therefore, in Zhu Yunwen's view, it was imperative to completely consolidate power in the southwest region and bring it under the control of the imperial court.
Even if it means a battle, I would not hesitate.
So even though he didn't want such a brutal battle to happen, he had no choice but to personally command the battle. However, while watching the battle below, he also thought that such an inefficient battle, in which his side suffered heavy losses, was indeed not a safe bet.
Now that the Ming Dynasty possesses firearms, has a very mature understanding of gunpowder, and has excellent steel forging techniques, it is truly remarkable.
Then why not use the standards and methods of later generations to create more powerful firearms and ammunition?
Previously, Zhu Yunwen only considered things that enriched the people, but now he also needs to consider things that strengthen the country.
A strong nation must have a strong military. The physical strength and combat power that people possess are ultimately similar and limited.
Therefore, the only area for improvement is weaponry. Zhu Yunwen has decided that after returning, he must vigorously develop the modern firearms he knows about.
Once successfully manufactured, it would be far superior to the existing muskets that were cumbersome to operate and had limited power.
Just as he was thinking this, the battle below intensified.
The two sides were initially evenly matched, but Zhu Yunwen's side only had 100,000 troops, while Chief Yang's side had 100,000 more troops, totaling 200,000.
If this continues, the gap between the two sides may gradually widen.
But Zhu Yunwen remained calm. He turned to one of his subordinates and asked:
"How much longer until Feng Sheng and Lan Yu arrive?"
The subordinate hurriedly replied:
"According to the scouts, both armies are approaching and will arrive at the battlefield in no time."
Zhu Yunwen nodded and said:
"Pass on my military order: have Lan Yu and Feng Sheng combine their two armies into one and launch a surprise attack from the rear, catching these chieftain's troops completely off guard."
Remember, when they enter, the spectacle must be grand and imposing. They must strike others as abrupt and instill fear simultaneously.
The subordinate quickly obeyed and left, while Zhu Yunwen stared into the distance.
Once Lan Yu and Feng Sheng's army arrive, the outcome of this battle will be virtually certain.
On the battlefield, Chief Yang was clearly aware of this as well.
He constantly instructed his soldiers to relay orders on the battlefield, urging them to intensify their fighting and achieve a swift victory.
However, this swift victory was not easy. The battle between the two sides was protracted. Although Zhu Yunwen's army of 100,000 was small in number and far inferior in strength, its combat power was exceptionally high.
In the event of war, this can somewhat compensate for the disparity in numbers, thus making the war more protracted.
Just as Zhu Yunwen and Chief Yang were getting anxious, the two armies at the rear of the battlefield quickly assembled and merged together.
Riding on horseback, Lan Yu and General Feng Sheng, wielding broadswords, roared and led their soldiers on a fierce charge towards the battlefield, directly attacking the rear of the chieftain's soldiers.
Upon seeing this, Chief Yang's face darkened. When the chieftain's soldiers saw that so many troops had appeared again, and with such a great momentum, they all showed expressions of panic and fear.
At this moment, they had already lost half the battle in terms of morale, in addition to the fact that these soldiers had already fought a battle.
Although they held a clear advantage, they were exhausted and somewhat fearful of the sudden and overwhelming imperial army.
On the battlefield, sometimes it's all about momentum. Once one side loses momentum, they lose their initial ferocity. So the soldiers of the Tusi family lost their momentum and their initial drive and confidence.
In contrast, the two newly appeared armies were incredibly excited, charging forward fiercely with their broadswords in hand.
When Lan Yu and Feng Sheng each led 50,000 troops, merging them into a 100,000-strong army and joining the battlefield, the entire battlefield situation underwent a dramatic change.
The soldiers of the chieftain family, who had initially held a slight advantage, were now in a state of panic as they were chased and attacked by the imperial soldiers, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
With morale already low, such losses would further demoralize the remaining soldiers.
In addition, Feng Sheng and Lan Yu were both very powerful generals of the Ming Dynasty. Their command of troops on the battlefield was inherently invincible.
The two constantly weaved through the enemy ranks, killing countless people and instilling great fear in the enemy, while their own soldiers became increasingly excited.
The tide of battle was increasingly turning in Zhu Yunwen's favor.
The chieftain's soldiers gradually began to crumble, with many even abandoning their armor and weapons in preparation for escape.
Ultimately, compared to the regular army of the imperial court, they were still far behind, and none of them had a capable general who could be compared to Lan Yu and Feng Sheng.
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