Without a doubt!
After this battle, once Zhenxia City was captured, Zhu Ying would undoubtedly become the foremost contributor to the Northern Expedition.
Securing such an illustrious achievement would lay a solid foundation for Zhu Ying to receive rewards and honors from the imperial court after the Northern Expedition achieved complete victory in the future.
Moreover, this was merely the first battle of the Northern Expedition. As the army continued advancing into Northern Yuan territory, Zhu Ying would clearly have many more excellent opportunities to render great merits.
Time quietly passed!
The assault within Zhenxia City had already reached a feverish stage.
The Ming Dynasty army was like an overwhelming, unstoppable flood. Every soldier charged madly with the determination to die, fighting with all their strength and slaughtering enemies without restraint.
The Yuan Army's resistance was equally tenacious, their eyes filled with unwillingness and struggle.
Clearly, after the disastrous defeat in Liaodong, the Northern Yuan higher-ups had intensified their supervision of the troops. Execution squads patrolled back and forth behind the formations with blades in hand, and any soldier showing the slightest intent to retreat was beheaded on the spot.
Only such harsh measures had barely managed to reverse this army's declining momentum.
The Prefectural Yamen serving as Zhenxia City's administrative seat was so tense that it was hard to breathe.
Inside the main hall of the Prefectural Yamen.
"Report!"
A Yuan general rushed into the hall with a panicked expression and unsteady steps. He dropped to his knees with a thud and bowed, his voice trembling as he loudly reported, "Reporting to the Second Prince, the Ming Army has entered the city! General Mahawu is organizing the army to defend with all its strength, but the Ming Army's offensive is simply too fierce. In this subordinate's opinion, Zhenxia City