"Duke Yuguo, Zhang Xianzhong's department suddenly accelerated six days ago and fled southwest to the Yunnan-Guizhou region." The messenger sent by Zhou Yuji panted and said, "Uncle Zhongzhen has led the troops to chase after him. ”

After a pause, he immediately added: "Uncle Zhongzhen said that the mountains and roads in the Yunnan-Guizhou region are high and the roads are dangerous, and our army's weapons such as vehicle battalions and artillery are slow to move. Please also ask the national government to make a decision as soon as possible, what to do next? ”

Zhang Xianzhong's troops have not yet made Zhou Yuji ignore to the extent that he can be ambushed and not afraid. With the experience of Bai Guangen and Zhang Luofu, it is reasonable for him to make this decision.

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he couldn't help frowning. The location of Zhang Xianzhong's department immediately flashed in his mind, and six days ago, after making another judgment, he was basically sure that Zhang Xianzhong's department would most likely flee into the Yunnan-Guizhou region.

This was inconsistent with the original plan to force Zhang Xianzhong's troops into Sichuan, and then fight a decisive battle with the rebels and thieves.

Thinking of these, Zhang Mingwei sighed secretly in his heart, and still underestimated Zhang Xianzhong.

The Yunnan-Guizhou region was actually the weakest area of the imperial court, with many toasts and frequent rebellions. No, right now, in fact, since the early years of Chongzhen, there have been Tusi in Yunnan who have been rebelling.

Zhang Mingwei checked the information, and now the rebellion of Tusi in Yunnan is known as the Shapu Rebellion. If according to the original historical development, until the fall of the Ming Dynasty, the Shapu Rebellion continued until the Great Western Army entered Yunnan and Guizhou, and it was Li Dingguo who led his troops to quell the rebellion that lasted for decades.

Now that Zhang Xianzhong has fled into the Yunnan-Guizhou region, it will be much more difficult to exterminate him.

As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Mingwei suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, Zhang Xianzhong's department fled into the Yunnan-Guizhou region, which is actually a good thing for the imperial court!

You must know that the Tusi Rebellion in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty has existed intermittently for a long time. Even from the end of Wanli to the Apocalypse, a major turmoil broke out, which restrained the troops in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty.

Most of the Tusi are like the Tu Emperor, so they are not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and they are even more reluctant to accept the imperial court's land reform.

Now that Zhang Xianzhong's subordinates have fled into the Yunnan-Guizhou region, whether they join forces with Tusi or have a conflict with Tusi, it is actually not a bad thing.

As long as the thieves and rebels in Sichuan are pacified, and the rest of the Ming Dynasty is stabilized, the military strength is freed up, then the Tusi in the southwest can be brought together with Zhang Xianzhong's subordinates.

Thinking so, Zhang Mingwei put this strategic idea and asked Princess Kunxing to write a chapter and send it to Jingshi. Subsequently, he ordered Zhou Yuji to lead his troops to block the main communication route from Yungui to the outside world, and to defend it and advance slowly.

As for Zhang Mingwei himself, he led his troops to continue westward, capturing Xiangyang Mansion and other places, leaving troops to block the Yangtze River exit in Sichuan, and he led the cavalry army from Henan to Shaanxi, and then from Hanzhong into Sichuan.

The reason why it is necessary to go around such a big circle is that it is really the Yangtze River outlet here, and it is impossible to open it for a long time. Li Zicheng would definitely think that the imperial court officials and troops would pursue, and he would definitely not be careless.

In addition, the best way to enter Sichuan is actually from Hanzhong.

Of course, it is actually possible to go from Yungui to the past. But the road is also very difficult to follow. Since Zhang Mingwei has decided to let Zhang Xianzhong toss in Yungui, it is naturally difficult for him to lead the army from Yungui.

Otherwise, the magistrate must have an opinion, what does it mean that the prince of the country led his troops through Yungui but did not exterminate the thieves and Tusi rebellions here? Those toasts will also have ideas, triggering further chain reactions.

Zhang Mingwei also had the idea that if the rebels and Li Zicheng's troops could not be annihilated in Sichuan, he would rather flee to the Yunnan-Guizhou region.

The big strategy is so decided, but Zhang Mingwei wants to rush to Sichuan, even if it is a cavalry, it will take a few months, and maybe the New Year will have to be spent on the road.

Who made the traffic so underdeveloped at this time, Zhang Mingwei couldn't help but sigh when he thought about this.

It was also because of this that he thought to himself for the first time, whether it was time to take charge of a steam engine. So, he also sent someone to write a letter to Fang Yizhi and Huang Zongxi.

Hurried all the way, and when Zhang Mingwei led the troops to Hanzhong Mansion, it was the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve in a few days, and it was about to be the New Year.

Therefore, Zhang Mingwei ordered to rest in Hanzhong Mansion, and wait until the New Year, and then cross the plank road into Shu.

According to previous news, Sun Chuanting had already led 20,000 horses and entered Shu a month ago. However, the situation has not changed particularly significantly.

Mainly on Li Zicheng's side, he knew that Shu was his only way out, so it was originally a situation where the three forces were fighting for Shu, because of Sun Chuanting's arrival, which finally prompted the alliance between Zuo Liangyu and Li Zicheng.

In this way, although the strength of the imperial court officials and troops has increased, the strength of the thieves and rebels has also increased. The end result is another stalemate. In a short period of time, no one can do anything about anyone!

is also the same, Zhang Mingwei is not in a hurry.

According to the usual practice, it is necessary to brush the wool first, and only when there is money and food in hand can the thieves in Shu be effectively pacified.

As for whose wool is brushed, of course, it is a fat sheep in Hanzhong Mansion: King Rui!

If it was someone else, even if he had the courage, he wouldn't dare to move King Rui.

Because this King Rui is the fifth son of Emperor Wanli, that is, he is the uncle of the current emperor.

With this relationship, he dared to do what other vassal kings didn't dare to do. As for what to do? In addition to the taxes on the farmland given to him by the imperial court, he even sent people to collect salt taxes and so on.

However, in Zhang Mingwei's eyes, any vassal king is the same. Not to mention, although this Rui Wang is only one term, he can't stop him from being greedy for money!

Ruiwang Zhu Changhao, he doesn't like women in his life, he only likes to cultivate Buddhism and collect money!

In the original history, when Zhu Changluo attacked Shaanxi after Li Zicheng's troops defeated Sun Chuanting in the sixteenth year of Chongzhen, he did not wait for Zhang Xianzhong to hit Hanzhong Mansion, and fled to Chengdu in a hurry, only to be slaughtered by Zhang Xianzhong, who invaded Sichuan again.

Of course, in this plane, thanks to Zhang Mingwei's crossing, it is basically impossible for him to be slaughtered by Zhang Xianzhong.

Hearing that the Duke of Xingguo led the troops to Hanzhong Mansion, although Zhu Changluo did not go out of the city to greet him as soon as possible, he still sent someone to invite Zhang Mingwei to the Mansion of King Tarui, saying that he wanted to pick up the wind and wash the dust for the Duke of Guo.

Under normal circumstances, no matter how important the court officials arrived, the vassal king would not greet them. Because it's easy to make taboos!

Kelai is the Duke of Xingguo, who is not only powerful, but also the initiator of the current imperial court's adjustment of the policy of the feudal kingdom. King Rui rushed to the latter point, and he also did not see the Duke of Xingguo.

Zhang Mingwei naturally doesn't have so many taboos, he just wants to find this Ruiwang. Therefore, they hit it off and took Princess Kunxing to the Ruiwang Mansion for a banquet.

According to the seniority, Zhu Yujiao wants to call Zhu Changluo the fifth grandfather. And Zhang Mingwei actually wants to be the same generation as Zhu Yujiao, which means that he is also Zhu Changluo's junior.

However, if you want Zhang Mingwei to be low-level, no way! In front of the emperor, they all call themselves mine, and a mere King Rui is considered an old man!

Seeing Zhang Mingwei's attitude, to be honest, Zhu Changluo was a little unhappy in his heart. But now that he has a request for someone, he didn't show it, but just warmly entertained Zhang Mingwei.

The wine is a good wine in Guanzhong, the dishes are full of several tables, and there are naturally singing and dancing performances. In short, it is much more hearty and decently than the meal that Zhang Mingwei ate in the palace at the beginning!

After three rounds of drinking, Zhu Changluo began to probe: "I heard that all the vassal kings will move overseas in the future?" ”

If it could, he wouldn't want to go. However, the affairs of King Zhou have already been reported in the palace, and the affairs of King Chu are even more important in the first two months.

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he nodded and said, "This is indeed the case!" ”

Hearing this answer, Zhu Changluo was a little disappointed. However, he had a psychological expectation, so he quickly asked again: "I don't know what kind of charter the imperial court is?" Can you decide, where will the orphan be sealed? ”

Zhang Mingwei listened, just glanced at him lightly and said, "I haven't decided yet." ”

"Does that mean that Lone can choose a place by himself, and then the court will help Lone build that place when Lone is a feudal country?" When Zhu Changluo heard this, he hurriedly confirmed.

As soon as Zhang Mingwei heard it, he knew that there should be a place in his heart, but he was afraid that the court would not agree, so he came to him to test it.

Hehe, just in time! Zhang Mingwei thought so in his heart, so he replied to him: "We have so many vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty, and there are actually only a limited number of good places. Therefore, the emperor decided that it must be a vassal king who behaves actively, so that he can give priority. Of course, as long as the imperial court agrees to a certain place as a fief of the vassal king, it will naturally send troops to attack it. ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhu Changluo was overjoyed, and hurriedly said to Zhang Mingwei: "Lone is very positive!" Or, the Guogong Gang Gu will play it? ”

He believed that as long as Zhang Mingwei agreed, Emperor Chongzhen's side would definitely agree.

Hearing his words, Zhang Mingwei couldn't help but smile in his heart, and immediately shook his head and said: "The so-called positive is not just words. I believe in King Zhou's affairs, have you heard of it? It has to be like that, to be positive. ”

As soon as he heard his words, Zhu Changluo felt a pain in his heart, that Zhou Wang was equivalent to a poor bastard, and he had nothing. If I were like this, wouldn't the joy of life be half less?

As soon as he thought of this, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, and he secretly said: "I have always been so smart, why am I confused this time!" Although he wants to take out all his family funds now, as long as the Duke of Xingguo agrees, the imperial court will inevitably help him to build a feudal country. Otherwise, the vassal kings are all powerless and have no soldiers, how can they be vassals? ”

Thinking so, Zhu Changluo made up his mind.