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{{Faction_Infobox|image = ACCC DB Grunt.jpg|caption1 = [[Ming Dynasty|Ming]] [[grunt]]|leader = Emperor of the [[Ming Dynasty]]|headquarters = [[Beijing]]|locations = [[China]]|successor = Qing military|subsidiaries = Ming army<br>Ming navy|related = [[Ming Dynasty]]}}The '''Ming military''' was the military of the [[Ming Dynasty]].
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{{Faction infobox
|name=Military of the Ming dynasty
|image=ACC China DB Grunt.png
|leader=[[Zhu Yuanzhang|Hongwu Emperor]]<br>[[Zhu Di|Yongle Emperor]]<br>[[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]]<br>[[Zhu Houcong|Jiajing Emperor]]
|headquarters=[[Beijing]]
|locations=[[China]]
|related=[[Ming Dynasty]]
|active=1368 – 1662 {{c|collapsed}}
}}
The '''Ming military''' was the armed forces of the [[Ming dynasty]] of [[China]].
 
==History==
After the ascension of the [[Zhu Houcong|Jiajing Emperor]] in 1521, secretly backed by the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order|Chinese Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: The Jiajing Emperor]]</ref> the Ming military was used by the Templars during their [[Great Rites Controversy|purge]] of the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Brotherhood]], hunting [[Assassins]] throughout the country.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Scroll 10 (China)|Database: Scroll 10]]</ref> A number of Ming soldiers pursued the survivors [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] and [[Shao Jun]] to [[Italy]], where they ambushed and killed the former in [[Venice]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Zhu Jiuyuan]]</ref> but the soldiers were later slain by the combined efforts of Shao Jun and [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]].<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>
 
Following Shao Jun's return to China, the Ming military served as the main obstacle between her and exacting revenge on the [[Eight Tigers]], the Templar [[eunuch]]s who held influence over the Jiajing Emperor and were responsible for the Chinese Brotherhood's purge.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> Ming soldiers protected [[Gao Feng]] at the [[Maijishan Grottoes]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Escape (China)|The Escape]]</ref> [[Gu Dayong]] in [[Macau]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Port]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref> and [[Wei Bin]] in [[Nan'an]], though most of them were unaware of their masters' true affiliation or the reason why Shao Jun was hunting them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Snake]]</ref>
 
Under the Templars' commands, the Ming military committed several atrocites and even outright acts of treason, setting Macau's port [[1526 Macau fires|aflame]] on [[Qiu Ju]]'s orders,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Consequences (China)|Consequences]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[Consequences (manga)|Consequences]]</ref> and opening the gates of the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] to facilitate the [[Mongol Empire|Mongols]]' attempted invasion of China after [[Zhang Yong]] had formed an alliance with the Mongol leader, [[Altan Khan]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Betrayal (China)|The Betrayal]]</ref> Fortunately, a number of loyal Ming soldiers, with the aid of Shao Jun and her apprentice [[Kotetsu]], were able to repel the Mongol invasion and close back the Wall's gates.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[The Great Wall]]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACC China DB Lantern Guard.png|Ming dynasty Lantern Guard
ACC China DB Grabber.png|Ming dynasty Grabber
ACC China DB Seeker.png|Ming dynasty [[Seeker]]
ACC China DB Crossbowman.png|Ming dynasty [[Crossbowman]]
ACC China DB Heavy Crossbowman.png|Ming dynasty Heavy Crossbowman
ACC China DB Handcannon Guard.png|Ming dynasty [[Handcannon guard|Handcannon Guard]]
ACC China DB Poleaxe Guard.png|Ming dynasty [[Guandao|Poleaxe]] Guard
ACC China DB Wooden Shield Guard.png|Ming dynasty Wooden Shield Guard
ACC China DB Metal Shield Guard.png|Ming dynasty Metal Shield Guard
ACC China DB Master.png|Ming dynasty Master
</gallery>
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACC}}
[[Category:China]]
[[Category:China]]
[[Category:Armed forces by country]]
[[Category:Military forces]]

Latest revision as of 15:57, 6 May 2026

The Ming military was the armed forces of the Ming dynasty of China.

History[edit | edit source]

After the ascension of the Jiajing Emperor in 1521, secretly backed by the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order,[1] the Ming military was used by the Templars during their purge of the Chinese Brotherhood, hunting Assassins throughout the country.[2] A number of Ming soldiers pursued the survivors Zhu Jiuyuan and Shao Jun to Italy, where they ambushed and killed the former in Venice,[3] but the soldiers were later slain by the combined efforts of Shao Jun and Ezio Auditore.[4]

Following Shao Jun's return to China, the Ming military served as the main obstacle between her and exacting revenge on the Eight Tigers, the Templar eunuchs who held influence over the Jiajing Emperor and were responsible for the Chinese Brotherhood's purge.[5] Ming soldiers protected Gao Feng at the Maijishan Grottoes,[6] Gu Dayong in Macau,[7][8] and Wei Bin in Nan'an, though most of them were unaware of their masters' true affiliation or the reason why Shao Jun was hunting them.[9]

Under the Templars' commands, the Ming military committed several atrocites and even outright acts of treason, setting Macau's port aflame on Qiu Ju's orders,[10][11] and opening the gates of the Great Wall to facilitate the Mongols' attempted invasion of China after Zhang Yong had formed an alliance with the Mongol leader, Altan Khan.[12] Fortunately, a number of loyal Ming soldiers, with the aid of Shao Jun and her apprentice Kotetsu, were able to repel the Mongol invasion and close back the Wall's gates.[13][14]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]