For Zhang Yanfang, the rebels in front of him were not taken seriously by him at all.

With a ratio of three to one, there are more than 10,000 of them, and it will definitely not take much effort to beat them, not to mention that these people are still defeated.

And the manpower on his side is sufficient, well-recuperated, and at the same time, the equipment is good, and his subordinates are not all wine bags and rice bags, so Zhang Yanfang is confident.

In fact, just as he thought, the battle began to be devastating.

The people led by Zhang Tong had no resistance at all, and after the Ming army rushed up, many people lost their swords and surrendered directly on their knees.

Although Zhang Tong desperately resisted and wanted to break the net, it was useless, and failure followed.

When the last few guards around Zhang Tong were also killed, he lifted the knife in his hand and was about to wipe his neck, but his right hand was directly cut off by the Ming army, and the person was also brought to Zhang Yanfang, and he was directly pressed to kneel on the ground.

Glancing at Zhang Tong, whose face was bloodless and his eyes were gloomy, Zhang Yanfang waved his hand directly, and said indifferently: "Let's go down." ”

Zhang Yanfang didn't have the heart to ask at all, and he didn't want to ask, because it didn't make much sense. As long as you catch it alive, you will have the credit for it, and leave the rest to the governor and the metropolitan master.

In Zunyi City, Qi Yuangong walked out expressionlessly.

His face is not very good-looking. Although the battle was won, there was battle damage, and there were many, two dead in the Tiger Roar camp and dozens of wounded.

A few people chased too hard, didn't pay attention to the road under their feet and gave their feet to Wei; Some people jumped from the wall in pursuit, and flashed to their waists. This made Qi Yuangong very angry.

As for the two who died in battle, they were also ambushed because of their greed for merit. Qi Yuangong felt that this was a shame, it was simply too embarrassing.

Qi Yuangong came to Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting with a dark face, and said, "My lord, Zunyi City has been taken. ”

Looking at Qi Yuangong's expression, Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting were stunned.

Isn't that pretty?

It was easy to take Zunyi City, and there was nothing to lose on his side, why did Qi Yuangong have this expression?

"Very well done." Yuan Keli immediately reacted, and said with a smile: "This official will ask His Majesty for credit to you." ”

"Thank you, sir." Qi Yuangong hurriedly said.

Sun Chuanting on the side also spoke at this time, he looked at Qi Yuangong and asked suspiciously: "This battle was fought beautifully, why don't you look very happy to take Zunyi City so quickly?" ”

Qi Yuangong didn't hide it, and told what he encountered with a calm face.

Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting glanced at each other, smiled wryly and shook their heads, a little helpless.

It is unreasonable to say that what Qi Yuangong said, but what people say makes sense, this is indeed an avoidable loss, something that should not have happened, but it happened.

Let's say he's making trouble unreasonably, it seems okay. Winning such a big battle at such a small price is praised no matter where it is delivered.

But Qi Yuangong was right, he couldn't approve or say anything about him.

Approve of it, feel uncomfortable in your own heart; Let's talk about him, he feels uncomfortable. It's a weird feeling anyway.

So Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting decisively changed the topic, and the two of them didn't continue to say anything on this issue at all, and directly ordered Qi Yuangong to set up camp after collecting his troops.

After all, it was almost evening, and the army had been marching and fighting all day, so it was necessary to stay here for the night.

As for the inside of Zunyi City, it needs to be cleaned up again. Although the fight has been completed, the corpses are covered in severed limbs and blood, and they need to be cleaned up before they can move in.

In addition, the people in the city are also very panicked, they have suffered a lot of disasters and traumas, and they need to be comforted.

It is easy for the army to enter the city now, and it is easy to frighten the people of Pingtou, so they simply camp outside the city.

Soon the camp was set up and dinner was ready.

Especially in the military camp on Qi Yuangong's side, the fragrance wafted out far and wide, causing the soldiers in other military camps to swallow their saliva.

In the handsome tent, Yuan Keli was a little helpless, and asked Sun Chuanting: "Do they eat so well?" It's a stew, right? ”

"Lord Hui, it's indeed stewed meat." Sun Chuanting nodded and said: "They bought it with their own money, and some of them simply exchanged food for the people." They paid for it themselves, and we can't interfere. ”

Yuan Keli glared at Sun Chuanting angrily.

People buy it themselves, how can I interfere?

Run to tell people that you are not allowed to eat?

I'm not going to do this kind of thing that offends people.

However, Yuan Keli was also a little hesitant in his heart, did His Majesty favor them a little too much?

But thinking of the day's achievements, Yuan Keli didn't know what to say. Even if he went back to His Majesty to give advice, it was probably useless. Against the backdrop of such a record, it is pale to say anything.

Soon the whole army had dinner, and Zhang Yanfang also came back with people.

Zhang Tong was taken up, and the battle can be said to be a complete victory.

The army was celebrating at night, but Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting were not so happy, because they knew that things had just begun.

After dinner, several important officials in the army gathered in Yuan Keli's big tent.

In addition to Yuan Keli and Sun Chuanting, there are also Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang.

After a few people sat down, Yuan Keli said: "Today's battle to recover Zunyi is a good start, and you can carry out the next step." This is just the beginning, and the whole army must be restrained and not complacent. ”

Li Biao hurriedly said: "Don't worry, my lord, the lower officials know what to do, and they have already been ordered to go down, except for celebrating tonight, the whole army will continue to be under martial law tomorrow." ”

Nodding slightly, Yuan Keli said, "That's very good." ”

Even if this topic is over, Yuan Keli continued: "Next, we will continue to march. Tomorrow, the troops will be divided into two routes, and Sun Chuanting and Qi Yuangong will lead people to support Sichuan and attack Chongqing. This battle is dangerous, and the two of them should be careful and protect themselves. ”

Now Yuan Keli is really precious to the five thousand men and horses that Qi Yuangong carried. He also knew that this was His Majesty's treasure, and if it was damaged here, he really couldn't explain it.

Sun Chuanting and Qi Yuangong nodded, signaling that they knew.

However, whether it is Yuan Keli or Li Biao, they feel that the guarantee of these two people is not very reliable. But now, I can only trust the two of them.

After saying this, Yuan Keli turned his head to look at Zhang Yanfang and ordered: "Zhang Yanfang, tomorrow you transfer 5,000 people to them, and by the way, take your men and horses with them." After fifteen miles, you withdrew in pieces. It is announced that it has entered Sichuan. ”

"Don't worry, no problem." Zhang Yanfang hurriedly said.

It's a plan they've been making for a long time, so it's just a brief talk tonight. Yuan Keli led people to wait for An Bangyan, and the other way was to attack Chongqing.

"Alright, you'll leave early tomorrow morning. After a day's battle today, let's go back early and rest. Yuan Keli looked at Sun Chuanting and Qi Yuangong said.

The two hurriedly stood up and said, "In this way, the lower official will leave." ”

After saying this, the two of them turned and left.

After the two of them left, Yuan Keli's eyes fell on the faces of Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang, and said, "When they leave, let's discuss it too, right?" ”

The two of them were stunned, how could they still have something to carry behind the two of them?

Aren't the two of them the adults you brought?

Although there were some doubts in their hearts, Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang still sat down. Originally, the two of them were also ready to leave, but now it seems that they can't leave.

After the two of them sat down, Yuan Keli said: "It's not easy for them to say here just now, but now that they're gone, it's just right to say." They led people to attack Chongqing, and we can't wait. They are on a dangerous trip and need our support. ”

"The situation in Sichuan is not very good, and the whole of Sichuan is now a mess. Chengdu was besieged, Chongqing was also besieged, and many places in Sichuan had been occupied by the rebels. We can't be in Guiyang because of an An Bangyan, we need to enter Sichuan. ”

Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang glanced at each other and nodded at the same time. Of course, they knew that what Yuan Keli said was right, and they were indeed going to support Sichuan.

Li Biao asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"We can't wait for Ahn Bangyan, we have to take the initiative." Yuan Keli said: "Tomorrow, you will send someone to deliver a letter to An Bangyan, and ask him to bring 10,000 people to Zunyi, saying that we have sent troops to Sichuan, and the troops are empty, and we need him to help garrison them." ”

After listening to Yuan Keli's words, Li Biao also understood what he was going to do.

This is to set a trap on An Bangyan.

If Ahn Bangyan really wanted to rebel, then it was impossible to let go of such an opportunity. An Bangyan will bring people to Zunyi and directly control himself, and the whole Guizhou will be leaderless.

At that time, An Bangyan can occupy the whole of Guizhou, after all, according to his own words, Guizhou is empty of troops.

In fact, Guizhou's troops are indeed empty, but they are not empty in substance, because Li Biao has already transferred men and horses to his command. In addition to giving Sun Chuanting their 5,000 horses, there are also 30,000 horses in hand.

Let An Bangyan bring 10,000 people over, you can calm An Bangyan's heart, after all, he has someone by his side.

In addition, there are 30,000 people around him, and it will not be too difficult to defeat An Bangyan's 10,000 people.

However, Li Biao still hesitated a little and asked, "What if An Bangyan doesn't come and rebels directly?" ”

Hearing Li Biao's words, Yuan Keli was silent for a moment and said, "That's right, I don't have to calculate An Bangyan, just start a war with him." After destroying him, we can go to Sichuan. ”

After listening to Yuan Keli's words, Li Biao hesitated a little, and finally said helplessly: "Lord Dutang, An Bangyan is very powerful, if he really rebels, I am afraid that he will win over other Tusi around him, and he should pull out an army of tens of thousands of people at that time." We don't have many people, we don't have an advantage in troops, I'm afraid it's not easy to fight. ”

Yuan Keli glanced at Li Biao, his eyes were a little strange, and he was silent for a moment before saying, "When will we fight them and have to have equal numbers?" ”

"It's just a bunch of barbarians. Although I only have 30,000 people in my hands, even if he has 100,000 people, he will still become my prisoner. Yuan Keli has this confidence.

What else can it take to fight An Bangyan?

Yuan Keli didn't want to waste too much time here, the Chinese New Year was coming soon, and he wanted to send good news to His Majesty. At that time, His Majesty will not let him stay here, Governor of the Southwest, whoever likes to do it.

Li Biao was a little embarrassed.

Zhang Yanfang on the side was also a little embarrassed, and finally said helplessly: "Then it's all up to adults, and I'll let someone deliver the letter immediately." ”

Nodding slightly, Yuan Keli said, "Then go and arrange it." ”

Early the next morning, Sun Chuanting and Qi Yuangong set off with their men and horses.

Li Biao also went to arrange for someone to send a letter to An Bangyan.

Yuan Keli was looking at the map and making a plan, wanting how to annihilate An Bangyan as soon as possible.

At the same time, in the west garden of the capital.

Zhu Youxiao was lying on a rocking chair and was basking in the sun in the yard.

There was a light snowfall two days ago, and the temperature plummeted. But today's sun is not bad, Zhu Youxiao came out to bask in the sun and loosen his muscles.

By Zhu Youxiao's side, Xu Guangqi stood aside with Li Zhizao, the household servant.

Waving his hand slightly, Zhu Youxiao said, "Okay, sit down." It's weird to stand on a cold day, old arms and legs, don't hurt anymore. ”

Xu Guangqi and the two listened to Zhu Youxiao's words and sat down obediently. As for His Majesty's complaints, the two of them should have not heard them, or they had long been used to them.

After they sat down, Zhu Youxiao said, "I wanted to ask you two before, how is the matter with the greenhouse?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, it didn't go well at first, but now it's done." Li Zhizao hurriedly stood up and replied: "Now the first batch of vegetables is about to ripen, and it will be harvested in about three or five days." The ministers will arrange for someone to be sent to the palace. ”

Nodding slightly, Zhu Youxiao said: "That's it, I will go with me in two days, and then I will bring the queen to have a look." ”

"Is Your Majesty going out with the Empress?" Xu Guangqi asked on the side.

Although the government and the opposition all know His Majesty's favor for the queen. But there's something wrong with this going out, right?

So Xu Guangqi was ready to ask, and at the same time expressed his dissatisfaction.

"yes!" Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "The queen is also quite stuffy in the palace, so it's good to go out for a walk." Besides, this is a farming matter, and the queen should care about it. ”

Zhu Youxiao took Empress Zhang, and he did let Empress Zhang go out for a walk, but the palace was indeed too stuffy; Second, in order to build momentum, the vegetables in the greenhouse must be sold, but if they are expensive, they must spread their reputation.

Simple Your Majesty went to see the greenhouse, it was not good for publicity, and there was no explosion. If Queen Zhang is brought, it will be different, it will cause public opinion to argue, and by the way, the greenhouse will be brought out.

People will subconsciously ask, "Why did Your Majesty take the queen to the greenhouse?" So is that any difference? ”

After the question came out, Zhu Youxiao added fuel to the fire and launched his own greenhouse vegetables.

After having a reputation, it is naturally easy to sell, and at the same time, it can be sold at a relatively high price.

The palace pointed to this money for the New Year.

For a poor emperor like Zhu Youxiao, he really has to make all kinds of calculations.

There is a lot of money spent on the New Year in the palace, and even rewards have to be prepared for the courtiers. The relatives of the emperor and the country, the nobles and the nobles, all these people must be rewarded, and it is also a large expense.