Chapter 80: Reckoning (II)

"Smack... Syllable... Zhang Shicheng's eyes lit up when he heard this, and his hands kept beating on his chest.

During this period of time, he can be regarded as having seen the wealth of Jiangnan. Thirty acres of land in the north can feed a family, and almost five acres in Wuyue is enough. If the men and women in the family are a little more diligent, and the fishing, hunting, and weaving subsidies are subsidized during the slack time, they have five acres of paddy fields, which is enough to live quite nourishingly.

And with the rapid expansion of his territory, he is also like a baby, supplementing his knowledge thickness and breadth at the speed of sucking milk. understands where Wu Yue is the elite of the Southern Song Dynasty, and knows that the Southern Song Dynasty court is still far richer than Dajin and Mengyuan when it only owns a small half of the country, and it is sea trade. I also know that the land of Wu Yue is more prosperous than any other place in the world, and they all respect scholars. With the heart of a scholar, this anointed place is calm.

So what Huang Jingfu planned, to his ears, almost every word, was tailor-made for Wu Yue. Every word is in place. If it is really fully implemented, its significance is definitely no less than Zhuge Liang's "Longzhong Pair". It's just that the initial foothold is slightly different.

"The elite soldiers of Mengyuan are all concentrated in the north. If you want to go south, the first one to face is Zhu Chongjiu, and the second is Liu Futong. With Zhu and Liu as the barrier, our army can calmly drill the soldiers and soldiers, and the soldiers and horses will be strong. And the reason why Zhu Chongjiu was able to dominate Huaiyang and watch the world in two years was based on only two. Encouraged by Zhang Shicheng's expression, Huang Jingfu's mind became clearer. not only replaced Zhuge Liang when he presented "Longzhong Pair", but also quickly incarnated as Guo Jia before the Battle of Guandu, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of his own lord and competitors.

"First, firearms are sharp, and there is no other such thing today. Second, the abundance of goods can also be called the richest in the world. However, neither of these two items can last, and the artillery carried by the Yuan army suddenly starts from scratch, and there are hundreds. And Xu Shouhui, Zhu Chongba, Liu Futong and others are also casting guns on their own, although the things made by all parties at this moment are not as good as Huaiyang, but over time, the gap will become smaller and smaller. And Zhu Chongjiu's wealth and goods all relied on the huge profits from selling firearms. Once all parties have understood the secret of making firearms, who will be willing to exchange it for what is at their fingertips for more than ten times the principal? ”

"What Lord Huang said is even..."

"Yes, yes..."

"Listening to Lord Huang's words, I suddenly felt like I could see the sun..."

Before Huang Jingfu finished speaking, there was already a burst of cheers in the four corners. Gao Qi, Xu Ben, Zhang Yu and other Jiangnan celebrities clapped their hands and praised one after another.

At this time, the culture of the south of the Yangtze River is much stronger than that of the north. Although Huai'an, Gaoyou and Yangzhou have attracted a small number of reading seeds because of their developed commerce and trade, the thickness of their talent reserves is still far inferior to that of Wu Yue. To use a specific analogy, in Huaiyang, the entry standard for scholars is literacy and hyphenation. Wu Yue, on the other hand, is able to recite poetry. The two are not the same level at all... (Note 1)

For the above reasons, Zhu Chongjiu made great efforts, and even the size of the staff team that could only be gathered through the guò imperial examination, Zhang Shicheng achieved it very easily. And in terms of fame, it far surpasses Zhu Chongjiu.

Huaiyang Governor's Mansion, so far can be brought out to mention the celebrities, only the old list of eyes Lu Zeng, joined the army Chen Ji, Ye Dexin, Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong's apprentices, Song Ke, Zhang Yi. On Zhang Shicheng's side, in addition to Huang Jingfu, Cai Yanwen, Song Lian and other advisers, he also wiped out Gao Qi, Yang Ji, Zhang Yu, and Xu Ben among the four heroes of Wuzhong. In addition, the well-known talents of Beiguo, except for one Song Ke, have all fallen into his pocket.

is not like when Zhu Chongjiu went to Huai'an at the beginning, only a few people can see that the vitality of the Great Yuan has been exhausted. Now, as long as the eyes are not on the heels, I am afraid that Meng Yuan will not be able to prosper again. Therefore, after the scholars from all over Wuyue were pulled into the shogunate by Zhang Shicheng, whether they were forced or active at first, they quickly entered the role, ready to assist Zhang Shicheng in achieving the emperor's career. First, everyone can have the opportunity to show what they have learned in their hearts and govern the country and the world. Second, compared with the stubborn Zhu butcher, Zhang Dudu, who is like a stream, is also more worthy of follow. At the very least, after he gains the country, he will share the authority with the scholars. It's not like Zhu Butcher, who tried to confuse Gangchang and put the peddlers' pawns and the scholars on an equal footing.

"In addition, although Zhu Chongjiu's momentum is strong now, he can't be strong for a long time..."Encouraged by his colleagues, Huang Jingfu cleared his throat and continued to point out the country, "As the saying goes, it is difficult to fill the desires. Those who drive others with profit, the heart is scattered, and the heart is scattered, and the heart is weakened. Second, the Huaiyang army benefited from the canal, but also suffered from the canal. As long as Meng Yuan can concentrate troops and horses, starting from Dadu, he can reach Xuzhou by waterway in a month and a half at most. The supply of grain and grass can also be continuously transported by water. So every time Meng Yuan won it, Zhu Chongjiu bore the brunt. If two tigers fight, one will die, and the survivors will be exhausted... Third, Huaiyang has been short of grain since ancient times, Xusu has just experienced a big flood, Shandong has become a place of war, Zhu Chongjiu ruled all over the country, within a few years, the food shortage will always be with you. And for example, today's heroes either have a request for him, or are forced by his troops, or because of the cold of his lips and teeth, he has to send him food. It won't be that way forever. In case Meng Yuan's threat is no longer there, and Zhu Chongjiu is trying to win the championship again, hehe"

Huang Jingfu stroked his beard, proudly looking forward to it, and his pride was overflowing. The surrounding scribes clapped their palms and applauded one after another.

There are some things that don't need to be said too clearly, really when it comes to the day when you need to fight for the world, will the fool sell Zhu Chongjiu half a grain of grain again? Even if it doesn't take that day, as long as he stays strong enough to compete with Zhu Chongjiu, Zhang Jiajun will probably immediately come up with all kinds of excuses to reduce the food supply to Huaiyang. At that time, no matter how strong the firearm in Zhu Chongjiu's hand is? Without food, the soldiers could not fight hungry. Moreover, as long as Meng Yuan's side was not dragged down, Zhu Chongjiu would definitely not dare to go south, otherwise, once he showed his flaws, those Meng Yuan generals who had been defeated by him would definitely show their teeth immediately.

"Okay, good..." In the midst of a cheerful discussion, Zhang Shicheng was in a happy mood. looked around, and said with a smile, "Mr. Huang is really the son of the orphan... We, Wu, our Changzhou army, will do it according to this strategy. But you have to come quietly, without making a big fuss. There are some things that can be done, but they are impossible to say right now..."

"I am willing to work with the lord to reorganize the rivers and ......mountains," Huang Jingfu raised his sleeve and wiped the sweat on his forehead, and responded loudly.

"May I assist the lord and save the people from fire and water..."

Military generals such as Zhang Shide, Zhang Shixin, Pan Yuanming, Lu Zhen, etc., are either Zhang Shicheng's younger brothers, or their relatives, of course, I hope that Zhang Shicheng will be the emperor, and everyone can enjoy the glory and wealth together. But Li Bosheng, another important figure who defected with Zhang Shicheng at the beginning, was relatively timid. Trying to push the scribes to both sides, he walked up to Zhang Shicheng and said in a low voice, "The future must be determined according to the situation, and it is not necessary that even the brine is not available, so I will think about how to divide the salt first... Jiading, which is now in front of everyone, is a hurdle. If we can't even take it, our army won't be able to touch the gate of Hangzhou City, let alone say anything about going south to Quanzhang and becoming a country of its own..."

"Lao Li, you will fill in the blockage for me..."Zhang Shicheng's eyes immediately narrowed, and he responded in a rude tone. Doesn't it mean that if people have no foresight, they will have near-term worries? Think about the long term, what's wrong? …”

"I'm afraid it's too ambitious..."Li Bosheng frowned, and continued to pour cold water unceremoniously, "You have to be practical in your thoughts, right?" If we can't capture Hangzhou, our army will be based on Changzhou and Pingjiang. All parts of the west of Taihu Lake, according to the agreement before this dispatch, will be handed over to Wang Kerou. If he hadn't been separated by a Dusong Pass, he might have taken Hangzhou one step ahead of us..."

This bucket of water is indeed a little full, not only did it make Zhang Shicheng's face disappear with joy, but the surrounding Wenchen generals were also embarrassed. To capture Hangzhou from north to south, it has always been necessary to go around Taihu Lake. One road is to take Yixing, Huzhou, and Lin'an in the west of Huxi, and there is a world-famous Dusong Pass stuck in the middle. The other is much simpler, heading south along the Grand Canal without any obstacles.

This southern expedition, although it is under the banner of Zhang Shicheng's family, the team is actually two. Now that the West Road is under the leadership of Wang Kerou, it has broken through Huzhou, and is ready to join Zhang Shicheng under the city of Hangzhou at any time. On the side of the Changzhou army, it was first dragged under the city of Wuxi for ten days, and then Zhu Liangzu led a group of remnants of the defeated army to block outside the city of Jiading, and could not advance an inch for many days. With this combat effectiveness, why do you want to compete with Zhu Chongjiu in the future, if you don't swallow it by Wang Kerou, you have to burn high incense...

However, it was not easy to establish the perfect image of the scholars and doctors in Zhang Shicheng's mind, how could the staff members be destroyed by Li Bosheng in a few words? Immediately, Huang Jingfu and Cai Yanwen looked at each other, turned their hearts sideways, and responded in unison, "General Li Hugh wants to increase the morale of others, as long as Zhang Dudu is willing to follow a certain plan, Jiading City is at your fingertips?" …”

"Ah, Li Mou is looking away, I didn't expect the two of you to have such ability..."Li Bosheng was reckless, and he didn't have any respect for Huang Cai and the others, and shrugged his shoulders with a sneer. Perhaps, from tomorrow, Li will retreat the brothers thirty miles from outside Jiading City, and let the two of them perform at will..."

"Lao Li..."Zhang Shicheng clenched his fists angrily and shouted loudly. The two of them are capable of strategizing, and yours is capable of competing for dominance in front of the battle. From ancient times to the present day, who have you seen ever sent a scholar to carry a knife into battle? ”

"You might as well..."Huang Jingfu waved his hand awe-inspiringly. has been forced to this part, if he hides back, the previous year's efforts will be completely in vain," the lord gave Huang a certain military order. Huang was willing to take it to the city of Jiading, and showed that Zhu Liangzu was powerful, saying that the city would come down. If this plan is successful, the lord will not only be able to come to the outside of Hangzhou in a blink of an eye, but also add another fierce general to his command... If it doesn't work, then Huang's head will definitely be hung on the city wall, so that General Li won't get tired of seeing it every day..."

Note 1: This is a historical fact, not a fabrication. During the confrontation between the Southern Song Dynasty and the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, Huaiyang was a battlefield, and the population suffered great losses. Wu Yue has not been damaged too much, and the Southern Song Dynasty court finally chose to surrender collectively under the leadership of Empress Dowager Xie. It has maintained a relatively complete cultural inheritance of the two Song Dynasty.

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