A big white pig screaming was led to the general's platform, in front of the soldiers, the executioner's knife fell like lightning, the pig was cut off the head, the pro-army eyes were fast, a large basin was handed up, full of red pig blood swaying.

Zhu Gaochi's fat body trembled, his face stared at the white pig on the stage that was still spasmodic with a terrifying face, and his hands unconsciously covered his neck.

Xiao Fan whispered in his ear: "It's cruel, isn't it?" ”

Zhu Gaochi nodded, and then hurriedly shook his head.

"Does it feel like you're cutting on your neck?"

Zhu Gaochi was sweating profusely, swallowing saliva and not daring to speak.

Xiao Fan looked at the big white pig on the ground that was constantly spasming, and then at the white and chubby Zhu Gaochi, and found that there were many similarities between the two, no wonder the three brothers of the Zhu family only looked so ugly as Zhu Gaochi...... However, in comparison, Zhu Gaochi is not so bloated, much thinner than when he first saw him, perhaps because this period of life after entering Beijing was too exciting, and his surname was too suspenseful, Zhu Gaochi said that he was frightened at night, and he naturally lost a lot of weight, and Zhu Di must have been distressed to death when he saw it.

But Xiao Fan didn't feel guilty at all, if history hadn't changed, this big fat man would be the later Ming Renzong, but it was a pity that he was ranked in the immortal class in less than a year, and it is said that he died of coronary heart disease caused by obesity, and in this life he was scared by Xiao Fan and lost a lot of weight, at least his life can live a little longer, Xiao Fan feels that he has accumulated virtue.

Look, people still have to be stressed, and it's not necessarily a good thing to live too comfortably, look at the emaciated Brother Zhu in front of you, that's called an inspirational.

Xiao Fan decided to take the three brothers of the Zhu family to go on the expedition together, these three people are very useful to him, Zhu Di only has these three sons in his life, and taking them with him must be three life-saving peach talismans.

patted Zhu Gaochi's shoulder affectionately, Xiao Fan said with a smile: "Uncle brother is frightened, the pig's blood will be cooked later, give the uncle two bowls of pressure shock......"

Zhu Gaochi was so frightened that he almost fell off the platform, and shook his head busily: "If you don't eat it, you won't eat it if you kill me!" ”

Xiao Fan no longer insisted, he understood Zhu Gaochi's feelings very well, after all, eating an animal that looked eight points like himself was indeed quite awkward in his heart.

The horse farm cannon roared, the drums shook the sky, and the procedures for swearing were completed, and it was time to set off with the army.

Zhu Yunwen reluctantly held Xiao Fan's hand, his eyes were full of tears, and he choked up: "Xiao Shiyu, you have worked hard, there are no eyes on the battlefield, you have to take care of yourself......"

Xiao Fan was very moved, this time on the expedition, more than half of the twenty-four guards of the palace were transferred, and in order to quell the rebellion, Zhu Yunwen took out his old book.

"Your Majesty should also take care of yourself in Beijing, there are many fewer guards in the palace, remember to lock the door at night, fire and theft prevention......"

"Aiqing, don't worry, I have made dozens of earth dogs......"

"Eating hot pot?"

"Guard!"

Under the order of Xiao Fan, the commander-in-chief of the rebellion, the army marched northward, all the way to the north, connected for dozens of miles, the banner was displayed, the iron armor was distinct, the halberd sword and crossbow were shining, and the gloomy sky exuded a cold light, and the military appearance showed the heroic and fierce spirit.

Looking at these young and vivid faces, Xiao Fan couldn't help but sigh in his heart, maybe there are those who are loyal to the monarch and serve the country, and there are also those who are for military fame and fortune, no matter what, they have taken up arms, but once the war starts, how many of them will die? What will happen to their parents, wives and children behind them? Ancient and modern history is the same, countless little people pay their lives and blood in exchange for the selfishness of the big people, but sadly, the little people feel that there is nothing wrong, as if the purpose of their life is to die for those big people who are high up one day.

Zhu Di provoked a war, he was creating evil, and what about the other side of the war?

Xiao Fan was confused, as the leading coach of the other side, was he also making evil?

On the stage of the racecourse, Zhu Yunwen waved at him Yin Yin, they have known each other for several years, and the handsome face is still so immature and simple, perhaps, this is the reason why Xiao Fan would rather kill him than help him, a visitor from hundreds of years later, in this strange era, if there are no friends, how lonely and painful it should be.

On the stage, Ji Gang, who had been standing solemnly on Zhu Yunwen, bowed and respectfully handed over a snow-white hand towel, Zhu Yunwen took it and wiped the corners of his eyes, and then smiled at Ji Gang, with a little intimacy in his smile.

Xiao Fan was riding on a horse, and when he saw this scene from afar, his heart suddenly sank.

Discipline Outline...... Is it appropriate to leave him in Jingshi?

…………………… Out of Beijing, across the Yangtze River, the march speed is very fast.

The three brothers of the Zhu family were unceremoniously taken away by Xiao Fan, and Cao Yi got them three prisoner carts and loaded them in wooden cages all the way north.

Xiao Fan was very kind, and only two of the three prisoner cars were left and assigned to the two brothers, Zhu Gaochu and Zhu Gaosui, who stood inside, and Zhu Gaochi was allowed by Xiao Fan to ride a horse with him.

Xiao Fan is very particular about relatives near and far, Zhu Gaochi is the only eldest brother recognized by Thrush, Xiao Fan recognizes him as his brother-in-law, and the brother-in-law is his own family, of course, he can't let him suffer hardships, as for the other two Zhu brothers,...... Not very familiar, businesslike.

Under the jealous and envious eyes of Zhu Gaochu and Zhu Gaosui, Zhu Gaochi was carried on the horse by the sergeant with great difficulty, and walked side by side with Xiao Fan with a cramped expression.

Xiao ...... Lord Xiao, I, I'd better go down and take the prisoner car......" Zhu Gaochi plucked up his courage and pursed his lips.

The corners of Xiao Fan's mouth hooked: "The official road is bumpy, and my uncle likes to stand in the prisoner car and play with car shocks?" ”

Zhu Gaochi looked at the two younger brothers in front of him who were bumped by the prisoner car and had a bitter face, and said with a bitter face: "I am the eldest brother, and it is ...... to share the hardships with my younger brothers."

"The eldest brother is really kind-hearted, and he deserves the word 'benevolence'......"

Zhu Gaochi told the truth very kindly: "This has nothing to do with benevolence, I often want to slap these two bastards to death with one mouth, what I'm afraid of is that if they chew their tongues in front of their father in the future, after all, they are suffering now, and I am enjoying ......"

Xiao Fan smiled: "Even if your father knows, what if he knows?" Are you afraid that your father will strip you of your son? ”

Zhu Gaochi was silent.

Xiao Fan laughed and said: "I'm afraid that my uncle hasn't figured out the situation yet, now your father is no longer the prince, he is a thief, and you have also been removed from the position of the prince by the imperial court, and now your Yan Wang is a clean and innocent peasant, and he is a complete poor peasant......"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a long time, and finally sighed gloomily and accepted this cruel reality.

Xiao Fan looked at Zhu Gaochi and said lightly: "I have heard that my eldest brother is quite virtuous, dignified and quiet, knowledgeable in words and deeds, and likes to read, these are the evaluations of the great Confucians in the world, I don't know what you think of your father's rebellion?" ”

Zhu Gaochi shook his head gloomily and said, "Father...... How can a father's affairs be judged by a son? Judging the father by the son is for unfilial piety, Lord Xiao, you embarrass me. ”

"What do you think of the outcome of the battle between the imperial court and your father?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Lord Xiao knows that I like to read, but I am not very interested in military affairs, so it is ridiculous for me, a layman, to comment." ”

Xiao Fan's gaze moved into the distance, and he said in a firm tone: "The Holy Lord will raise troops and will definitely win a great victory!" ”

Zhu Gaochi stared at him silently.

Xiao Fan smiled: "Don't think I'm talking blindly, what I said is well-founded, all fighters, time, location, people, all three are indispensable, you might as well think about it, your father rebelled, which of these three things did he occupy?" When talking about the sky, he was only chaotic because of the military system change of the imperial court, hastily raised troops, everything was unprepared, on the geographical advantage, the territory of the Ming Dynasty is vast, there are many cities, more than 100,000 people may be able to capture a few cities, or even a dozen cities, so what? Did he rely on these hundreds of thousands of people to attack hundreds of cities in the Ming Dynasty? On harmony, the imperial court occupies the hearts of the righteous people, and your father, the whole world knows that he is a rebel and usurper, but in the name of Jingyan, this name can only be used to deceive himself now, how can he deceive the thousands of eyes of the Ming scholars? The people's hearts are turned back, and there is little help for unrighteousness, not to mention that the imperial court is now sending 500,000 troops to quell the rebellion with the power of lions fighting rabbits, and your father's defeat is decided, it is only a matter of time sooner or later......"

Zhu Gaochi's face became more and more pale, biting his lip and not saying a word.

Xiao Fan looked up at the sky and said lightly: "If your father has the ability to overcome the above factors, then he still has a factor that is absolutely insurmountable......"

Zhu Gaochi looked up at him.

Xiao Fan gave a thumbs up to himself and said with a smile: "The commander of the leading army of the imperial court is me, as long as I am here, your father can't win, plus Daoyan can't either, I was born to be your father's nemesis, your father's opposition to the imperial court has been aware of it a long time ago, and has been secretly vigilant in the past few years to prepare for deployment, your father rashly raised troops and captured several cities, he may have taken the lead in this war, but he may not be able to take the lead in this war, strength determines the final victory, your father's strength is not comparable to the imperial court, whether it is strategy or strategy, He's too far behind, he's lost. ”

"Those who have attained the Tao have much help, and those who have lost the Tao have little help, this is the truth that the ancient sages told the world, the country has been inherited from generation to generation, and the inheritance must be based on the etiquette law, the truth of the monarch and the minister, you know better than me, everything in this world has a rule, just like playing a game, the game also has its rules, if you are not satisfied with this rule, you can quit the game, but you can't play this game according to your rules, unless you have enough strength to change this rule, there are rules between the king and the minister, the king is the king, the minister is the ministerIt is clear that your father does not like this rule that is not good for him, he has enough ambition, he has enough courage, but he does not have enough strength, so his defeat is doomed......"

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but say, "Lord Xiao, why are you telling me this?" ”

Xiao Fan patted him on the shoulder and sighed: "If you have the opportunity to see your father, persuade him, don't kill again, knowing that it is a lost war, what's the point of fighting?" The soldiers of the Yan army are all bitter men who take money and eat food, why should they pay for their lives? ”

Zhu Gaochi was silent for a long time and said, "What you say, I will think about it." ”

"I hope you can figure it out that the ethics in this world are not something that can be covered up with the excuse of 'Fengtian is difficult'. Put down the butcher's knife, and the demon can become a Buddha. ”

Zhu Gaochi hesitated: "What if...... I persuaded my father, but he was still obsessed? ”

"If he dares to die, I will dare to bury him!"

Three days later, Xiao Fan and his 10,000 soldiers arrived at Xuzhou Mansion on the north bank, and converged with the main force of 500,000 imperial court troops assembled outside Xuzhou Mansion to stand by.

Geng Bingwen went to Kaifeng, Henan on the order of Xiao Fan, and sent news through Jinyiwei that he had gathered officers and soldiers from Shanxi, Henan, and Shandong to guard thousands of households, a total of more than 70,000 people were stationed in Kaifeng, Henan. And Geng Bingwen had followed Xiao Fan's order to control Zhu Hu, the king of Zhou, who was guarding Kaifeng, and sent soldiers to escort the king of Zhou and his family to Beijing.

At the same time, news also came from the northern Daimyo's mansion, the Yan army, which was like a bamboo, finally encountered a hard bone in the Daimyo's mansion, and Guo Ying, the Marquis of Wuding, was not easy to deal with, the two sides had a small-scale battle outside the city, the battle was extremely tragic, Guo Ying's command suffered a little loss, so Guo Ying led his troops into the Daimyo's mansion according to Xiao Fan's order, and strictly guarded it.

The Yan army immediately attacked the city, but the city wall of the Daimyo's Mansion was strong, and Zhu Di even used the Hongwu cannon, but the iron bullets from the cannon could only knock out a little bit of stone chips on the city wall, and the city wall did not move at all.

The first is to attack the city, the Yan army suffered more than 2,000 casualties, but it did not even climb the city, the second said, the third said, the Yan army left countless corpses at the base of the city wall of the Daimyo's Mansion, and still could not attack, Zhu Di was so angry that he jumped and scolded in the camp, and Guo Ying, who was defending the city, was there, and he was at ease.

The art of war is surrounded by ten, and the double is annihilated, but it is a pity that the Daimyo's Mansion guards the city with 80,000 soldiers, not to mention ten times under Zhu Di, not even twice as many as Guo Ying, and the siege is unrealistic.

In the past few days of the imperial court, Guo Ying dragged more than 100,000 Yan troops in the Daimyo's mansion, Zhu Di could not attack the city, and he couldn't enter if he wanted to, and the war was at a stalemate for a while.

Xiao Fan is very satisfied with Guo Ying's performance, in the end, he is a veteran who has followed Zhu Yuanzhang to fight the country, he is not good at attacking but is good at defending, a famous mansion is guarded by him like an iron bucket, Guo Ying guards the famous mansion, Geng Bingwen guards Kaifeng, Henan, the two only remaining veterans are like nails to nail the two cities on the way to Zhu Di's march south, I believe that the current Zhu Di must be very painful...... There was no time to do pre-war mobilization, review the three armies and other catwalk activities, after Xiao Fan took over the command of the 500,000 army, he immediately issued the first military order: the whole army set off to the north.

Ordered Ping'an to be the vanguard of the army, leading 50,000 soldiers and horses to go first, Xiao Fan led the Chinese army to follow, and hundreds of scouts and horses were sent out along the way to find out the intelligence of the Yan army, and the 500,000 army set off, stretching for hundreds of miles, without seeing the beginning and the end.

On the third day, the army crossed the Yellow River and headed straight for Yanzhou, Shandong.

An order was issued openly and secretly, and when the camp was set up on the fifth day, at the call of Xiao Fan, Wang Gui, the treasurer of Beiping Dafeng Grain Store, entered the military camp alone under the leadership of the pro-army guards.

The candle flame in the tent was dim, Wang Gui trembled and saw Xiao Fan, hung his head and stood solemnly, and he didn't dare to breathe.

Xiao Fan didn't greet him, and said straight to the point: "In the past two months, how much food have you sent to Yan Yi?" ”

Wang Gui thought for a while and said, "Shopkeeper Chen helped raise it, and the small one sent a total of about 100,000 stone of grain. ”

"One hundred thousand stones...... In this way, the Yan army will not be short of food in a short period of time......"

Wang Gui said with a smile: "There is absolutely no shortage of food, and the rice and noodles of Baihuahua are full." ”

Xiao Fan's face sank: "Why are you sending so much?" ”

Wang Guileng was stunned, then knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, you can't be unreasonable, didn't you let the little one send it?" ”

"Oh? Is it? Xiao Fan scratched his head: "Forget it, since I asked you to send it, I will forgive you." ”

Wang Gui: "............"

"I called you here mainly to ask you...... Xiao Fan swept left and right, lowered his voice and said, "...... Every time the grain is sent, is it adulterated with medicine? ”

Wang Gui nodded hurriedly: "It's all mixed, according to the instructions of the adults, the medicine and grain are mixed together in a certain proportion in each bag of grain......"

"Didn't you find out by Yan Jun?"

"The grain supervisors are very familiar with the small ones, and now they are not even exempted from opening the package for inspection, and they are directly sent to the big camp granary for sealing."

"In other words, now Yan Jun eats all the food you sent?"

Wang Guidao: "I don't dare to say that all of them are, at least seventy percent." ”

Xiao Fan's eyes lit up: "The soldiers of the Yan Army have eaten poisoned rice for so long, how do they react?" ”

Wang Gui's face suddenly turned bitter: "For the time being...... I haven't seen any reaction yet......"

Xiao Fan was unhappy: "No response? How can there be no reaction? ”

Wang Gui said with a bitter face: "Adult, the villain is all according to the prescription you gave, and he doesn't dare to increase or decrease at all, and the villain doesn't know what's going on......"

"Didn't you try it yourself?"

Wang Gui was about to cry: "My lord, that's poison, how can the villain try it?" ”

Xiao Fan snorted: "What are you afraid of, you can't eat the dead, aren't the soldiers of the Yan Army still alive and well after eating for so long?" ”

Wang Gui: "............"

Sighing, Xiao Fan also felt that he seemed to be a little unreasonable, but he was anxious, if those medicines worked, and the strength of more than 100,000 Yan troops gradually lost, the court could say that it would be effortless to destroy them, but those medicines did not respond for a long time, which means that the imperial army will have a life-and-death fight with more than 100,000 rebels, not to mention the victory or defeat, how many people will die among them?

Rolling his eyes, Xiao Fan called Wang Gui to him and said in a low voice: "No matter what, this official wants those medicines to work as soon as possible, this is the goal that must be achieved." ”

Wang Gui wondered: "How can we achieve this goal?" ”

"You used to mix white powder with grain, right?"

"Yes."

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "From tomorrow, you will mix grain in the white powder......

(To be continued)