Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the barracks to visit Zhou Dexing first, and he surrounded many Zhu soldiers, Tang He and Xu Da. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Zhou Dexing couldn't wear pants after taking the drug, so he could only pout his bare butt on the bed, and his posture was very indecent, but no one laughed at him. But when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang appear, he wanted to get up to say hello, but he accidentally pulled the wound and snorted in pain.

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly asked him to lie down, and blamed himself: "This time I have tired you, I'm sorry for you." ”

"What did the eldest brother say, what did Guo Tianxu do with you when I put on small shoes. Zhou Dexing said with clear grievances: "Without you, my little life would have been lost, I don't blame you, I only blame the dog offal!"

Tang He and others also advised Zhu Yuanzhang not to blame himself, and in the future, everyone should pay attention to what they say and do, and just don't let Guo Tianxu catch the handle.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Guo Tianxu sincerely dealt with me and my people, it is not a way to go on like this, I decided to take you away." ”

"Leave, where to go, let go?" everyone asked, they didn't think about leaving, but this barracks is not a vegetable market, they can come and go as they want, if they are treated as deserters, their lives may be lost.

Zhu Yuanzhang said his plan, "Of course, we will leave openly, we will attack Dingyuan, and we will not come back in the future......"

After listening to the plan to conquer Dingyuan, Tang He, Xu Da and others immediately responded. Everyone said that instead of staying here and being worn by Guo Tianxu in small shoes, it is better to follow Zhu Yuanzhang to other towns to develop. They were originally here for Zhu Yuanzhang, and they were there wherever Zhu Yuanzhang was.

If it weren't for the fact that Guo Zixing would not agree to him take too many people, Zhu Yuanzhang would be eager to take all the people who were willing to follow him away, he discussed the distribution with everyone, and finally decided to leave some people in Haozhou, and the others would follow him south to recover Dingyuan, and when he stood firm, the rest of the people would come to take refuge again.

After discussing it here, Zhu Yuanzhang acted according to the plan, asked to see Guo Zixing, and described the situation in Dingyuan as precarious, and the people were living in dire straits, just waiting for Guo Zixing, a compassionate hometowner, to go to the rescue. But I heard him say vividly: "The last time my son-in-law went back to Zhongli to recruit troops, many of them were the people of Dingyuan, and they heard that the commander was actually the rich man Guo of Dingyuan, and they all came from thousands of miles to defect. They also said that if Generalissimo Guo returned to Dingyuan, they would definitely support it by the whole people. ”

Guo Zixing showed a look of remembrance, he had been away from Dingyuan for several years, and he still remembered what he said to Liu Dashan that he wanted Dingyuan to belong to him. In recent years, the Eastern Expedition and the Western War bypassed Dingyuan, and the delay in attacking was because of the cowardice of his hometown, and he was afraid that his hometown people would poke him in the back. Now that he heard that he was so admired and loved by the people in his hometown, Zhu Yuanzhang was willing to be a pioneer for him, he was very happy, and he immediately sent Zhu Yuanzhang to the expedition.

Guo Tianxu's face was gloomy, and he preemptively asked: "How many people do you plan to take with you this time?" Now that the barracks are empty, there are not so many soldiers for you to take away. ”

Guo Zixing immediately paused when he reached his mouth, his brows furrowed, and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang without saying a word. He had heard Guo Tianxu say that the more than 700 people recruited this time were very supportive of Zhu Yuanzhang, and even reached the point where they only recognized Zhu Yuanzhang and did not obey the orders of the army, and Guo Tianxu also punished several people for this. He can't let Zhu Yuanzhang take everyone away and let his power resurge.

Sure enough, the old stuff doesn't give itself too many people. Zhu Yuanzhang sneered in his heart, counted his toes, counted his fingers, and replied humbly: "About two dozen people." ”

"What? more than 20 people?" Guo Zixing thought that he had heard it wrong, isn't it a fantasy that such a few people want to attack Dingyuan?

Zhu Yuanzhang said affirmatively: "Yes, my father-in-law is also short of manpower, so my son-in-law doesn't dare to ask for more, more than 20 people are enough, and I will continue to recruit troops after I go out." Thanks to his long-mindedness, he didn't recommend Xu Da and others to Guo Zixing, and when the time comes, just take these brave and resourceful soldiers away.

"Is this enough people, you brought more than thirty people last time, or I will send some more people to follow." Hearing that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want many soldiers, Guo Zixing first breathed a sigh of relief, and then sincerely worried about Zhu Yuanzhang, how can he say that Dingyuan is also his hometown, if he can't recover it, he will lose face.

Guo Tianxu couldn't wait to let Zhu Yuanzhang go away, but his father had spoken, and he would only make his father unhappy if he fell into the well again, so he simply watched coldly, sneering in his heart, what can Zhu Yuanzhang do with more than 20 people, and he will not have to run back in disgrace when the time comes.

"Then listen to my father-in-law, add a few more, and make up thirty people. Zhu Yuanzhang said respectfully: "My father-in-law is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, and his reputation alone is enough to intimidate people, as long as I use my father-in-law's banner, I will be able to get twice the result with half the effort." Except for the need for a little people to help me wave the flag and shout, the other soldiers plan to stay in Haozhou to protect my father-in-law. ”

Guo Zixing was slapped comfortably by this sycophant, and said with a smile with open eyebrows: "Good son-in-law, you can go with confidence, I am waiting for good news in Haozhou." "That is to say, in fact, he also did not report hope that Zhu Yuanzhang would take thirty people on the expedition, just as he would hug the grass and beat the rabbit, it was good to capture Dingyuan, but he would not lose anything if he could not capture him.

After Zhu Yuanzhang received the military order, he swallowed and said: "The son-in-law still has something to say, Xiuying also wants to follow me to Dingyuan, she said that she has not returned to her hometown for a long time, and she is very worried." ”

When Guo Tianxu heard that Ma Xiuying was also leaving, he was in a hurry, and blurted out, "No, how can you take a woman with you when you march to war?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him in disgust, and said to Guo Zixing: "Xiuying said that she is more familiar with Dingyuan, and it may be helpful for me to recover Dingyuan." ”

"There are countless soldiers in the battalion, you can just find someone to lead the way. Guo Tianxu tried his best to stop it, and he also wanted to take advantage of Zhu Yuanzhang's departure to harass Ma Xiuying.

Xiuying said that there is no need to worry if there is a father-in-law in Haozhou, but it is not appropriate for Dingyuan to be guarded by her own people, so she went to help her father-in-law take care of Dingyuan's affairs first. Zhu Yuanzhang threw out the bait, he believed that Guo Zixing would definitely not refuse, who was unwilling to expand his power.

"It's still Xiuying who thinks it through, go, go, pay attention to safety on the road. Guo Zixing showed a satisfied smile, Ma Xiuying deserved to be his good daughter, and even thought of this aspect. At the same time, his eyes narrowed slightly, he didn't know the general situation of Guo Tianxu, and he was still disappointed in Ma Xiuying's non-trivial behavior.

"Father!" Guo Tianxu stared at Zhu Yuanzhang's back and shouted unwillingly.

"Put away your thoughts, don't think I don't know what you're thinking, if you are willing to spend less time on men's and women's affairs, I can rest assured that I will hand over the great cause to you in the future." Hmph, don't forget that you have a younger brother. Guo Zixing reprimanded coldly, brushed his sleeves and left.

Guo Tianxu was ashamed and angry, and his hanging hands were quietly clenched into fists. Why did his father compare him with Guo Tianjue's waste.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care what the Guo family's father and son said, rushed back to the house in a hurry, and shouted: "Lady, my father-in-law promised to let us go to Dingyuan." ”

A large crowd came out. Tian, Wang, and two nieces were holding some belongings, and Zhu Wenzheng was carrying a long knife in addition to a burden.

Zhu Yuanzhang said strangely: "What are you doing here?"

"I told my sister-in-law that you are going to Dingyuan, and they don't want to stay in Haozhou, since this is the case, let's go together, the family in the province is still worried when they are separated. Ma Xiuying walked out of the back hall, followed by Li Qi'er and Xun Ying.

Li Qi'er has been accepted as a concubine by Zhu Yuanzhang, although she is half a master, she can't be compared with Ma Xiuying, as long as Ma Xiuying appears, she must follow behind like a little woman.

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated: "There are so many people, I'm afraid I can't take care of them." ”

"Uncle, I can take care of my mother and aunt. Zhu Wenzheng immediately puffed up his chest. Zhu Yuanzhang raised him as a son, and he did not fall behind in reading and practicing martial arts, this child has a wide vision, and he no longer cowers in doing things, and often says that there are only two men in the family, and if the uncle is not there, he should protect his family.

"Uncle, we won't drag you down. Tian and Wang also hurriedly said. They have been depressed for many years, and now they have finally found Zhu Yuanzhang, the backbone, and only by following Zhu Yuanzhang can they be steadfast and have a good life.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was embarrassed, he wanted to leave Haozhou with his relatives, but he only had about 30 people, and it would be troublesome if he encountered an enemy.

Ma Xiuying stepped forward and grabbed his hand, and said meaningfully: "Starling, we are not in Haozhou, sister-in-law and sister-in-law don't know if they are bullied, it is better to go together and take care of each other." And after I sell this house, where do you let my sister-in-law and sister-in-law live? I thought about it, and when we left Haozhou, we began to recruit troops, and if the enemy was weak, we would attack, and if the enemy was strong, we would avoid it. ”

Thinking of Guo Tianxu's jealous eyes and Guo Zixing's capricious attitude, Zhu Yuanzhang gritted his teeth, "Okay, let's go to Dingyuan together." Do not leave the team without permission, and if you encounter any danger, you will flee by yourselves. ”

"Uncle (master)!" everyone's faces turned white, and they were so nervous before they went out, should they go or not?

"Don't be afraid, the journey from Haozhou to Dingyuan is not long, and the husband and they have fought nearby before, so there should be no danger. Ma Xiuying glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang, how could he destroy his own morale before going on the expedition.

Zhu Yuanzhang scratched his head and smirked, "Hehe, I'm just talking about what if." Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, can we go from Zhongli to Haozhou, but can't we go from Haozhou to Dingyuan?"

"yes, let's go. Zhu Wenzheng raised his knife high and gave an order like a general, which made everyone laugh and feel much more relaxed.

At noon the next day, after a full meal, Zhu Yuanzhang took his family and more than 30 cronies to set out on the expedition. Although Guo Zixing did not give him soldiers, some grain and grass were allocated, plus Ma Xiuying's so-called money from selling the house and the gold and silver accumulated in peacetime, it can be regarded as having the capital to recruit soldiers.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying are full of ambition, with these grains and grass and military salaries, are they afraid that they will not be able to recruit people?

Before leaving, Zhu Yuanzhang shouted affectionately at the city wall of Haozhou: "Haozhou, I will come back!"

Ma Xiuying lifted the curtain of the carriage and spit out the skin of melon seeds, "Go back now and buy me a saltwater duck." ”

"Poof!" Zhu Yuanzhang fell off the horse's back.