Half a year later!
In the capital.
"Have you heard? Today was the day the Northern Expedition Army returned to the capital.”
"Really? Is the news reliable?"
"Of course he's reliable. My uncle is the Imperial Court's Minister of Rites. Right now, the entire Ministry of Rites is preparing to receive him.”
"That's great. Let's go and take a look. Since the northern expedition army has returned to the capital, His Highness the King of Yue must have followed them back to the capital. His Highness the King of Yue has really shone brilliantly in this northern expedition. His 100,000 Dragon Cavalry army has swept through the northern borders.”
"Yes, yes, yes. We must go and see it.”
The news spread like wildfire.
The entire capital was in an uproar. Countless people rushed to Desheng Gate, wanting to see the glory of the Northern Expedition Army. The younger generation also wanted to see the King of Yue, who shocked the Northern Borderline.
There was a sea of people in front of Desheng Gate.
Countless commoners gathered together and vied with each other to watch.
At this moment, squads of Imperial Army soldiers emerged from the city. They were neatly dressed in golden armor and appeared on the long street in a dignified manner.
Soon, the Imperial Army blocked the commoners in front of Desheng Gate to the sides of the street.
Then, Zhu Gaochi, who was wearing a gold-rimmed python robe, led the civil and military officials of the court to Desheng Gate with a bright face.
Different from the previous times when Zhu Di returned from his northern expedition, this time, the court used the highest etiquette to welcome Zhu Di back.
This was because this victory was unprecedented since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
Even Emperor Taizu did not have such great achievements.
This victory allowed Great Ming to occupy the entire northern border, and its territory expanded by more than a third.
The Great Ming's mortal enemies in the northern borders, the grassland tribes, were completely conquered after this battle.
From now on, there would be no more enemies in the north of Ming Dynasty.
Among the officials, Zhu Gaochi stood at the forefront with the help of a eunuch.
Yang Shiqi, Yang Pu, and Yang Rong stood behind him.
After the three Yang's were the civil and military officials.
Such a scene showed how much importance the Imperial Court placed on this victory.
At this moment, someone in the crowd shouted,"
"Look! They're here!"
This sentence made everyone look at the sky outside the De Sheng Gate.
On the distant horizon, the first thing that came into view were twelve golden dragon flags.
The dragon flag fluttered in the wind and shone brightly under the sunlight.
After the dragon flag appeared, countless flags fluttering in the wind appeared in everyone's eyes.
Big Dipper Flag, sixty-four cloth flags, gate flag, sun flag, moon flag, green dragon, white tiger, wind, cloud, thunder, rain, river, river, Huai, Ji flags.
Tianma, Tianlu, Baize, Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu and other flags.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water Five-Star Flags.
The flag of the Five Mountains, the flag of the Bear, the flag of the Phoenix, and the flag of the Twenty-Eight Constellations.
At first glance, it looked like a sea of flags.
Under this sea of flags, the Ming Emperor's personal guard unit walked at the very front.
After them, there was the imposing Three Thousand Battalion, the mighty Five Barracks, and the orderly Divine Arms Battalion.
The ones who walked at the back were the Dragon Cavalry Army, who had made outstanding contributions.
On the emperor's carriage, Zhu Di's expression was solemn and extremely dignified.
Beside the emperor's carriage, Grand Sun Zhu Zhanji was riding a black horse. He wore golden armor and had an extraordinary aura.
Behind Zhu Zhanji, Fan Zhong and the other generals were neatly guarding the imperial carriage.
At this moment, all the generals had serious expressions on their faces, ready to welcome the glory that was about to come.
Zhu Di, who was sitting in the emperor's carriage, glanced at the people around him. He suddenly frowned and asked Zhu Zhanji,"
"Where is King Yue?"
Zhu Zhanji was stunned when he heard this. He subconsciously looked around, but he did not see Zhu Zhanyong.
He was also a little confused and said,
"I don't know either."
Zhu Di snorted but did not say anything.
This wasn't the first time that little brat had acted independently.
Zhu Di was already used to it.
As the army approached Desheng Gate, a wave of roars came crashing down.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live Great Ming!"
Zhu Di looked at the grand welcoming scene and felt a surge of pride in his heart. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a smile.
At the same time, he thought,"
Father! Did you see that this Big Ming has truly risen in my hands!
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