Ma Xiuying's house.

Looking at Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen in front of her, Ma Xiuying said with a smile: "They are all back together, what is there to ask for, go ahead, since the big man is already waiting for you, don't let him wait for a long time, I won't go, you big men drink, I still won't go." ”

Ma Xiuying knows very well that although Zhu Yuanzhang said so, it is better for men to drink with each other and contact their feelings.

Seeing this, Liu Bowen didn't insist much.

This time, he came just for courtesy.

After all, in terms of face, he was invited back by Ma Xiuying, and Ma Xiuying gave him this step.

Of course, whether there is a set of almost thoughts, only Liu Bowen himself knows.

After all, whether it is Qi Heng or Zhu Yuanzhang, the relationship between these two and Ma Xiuying is very strong.

has a good relationship with Ma Xiuying, which is to be good with these two.

These etiquette things are just a waste of time, and what can be done is naturally to be done.

Li Shanchang on the side said with a smile: "Since this is the case, the good chief will leave." ”

Since he was in a coma in Qiheng in Huanggang City, and he came to see Ma Xiuying once for the matter of the textile factory, he has actually been a little afraid in his heart.

also knows that this woman usually looks kind on the surface, but the inside is completely different.

I really want to get angry, I feel even more difficult than Zhu Yuanzhang.

Therefore, Li Shanchang's attitude towards Ma Xiuying has always been that if he can, he will not be seen, and if he can not be provoked, he will never be provoked.

If Ma Xiuying is really angry and wants to do something, Zhu Yuanzhang may not be able to stop it.

He has really suffered.

As Li Shanchang's words were finished, Liu Bowen naturally didn't want to stay longer, so he also bowed his hand to the shrine and left.

In the banquet room of the Marshal's Mansion, Zhu Yuanzhang and the generals in the army were washing the dust for Liu Bowen.

The Great Yuan Imperial Court, in the Imperial Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang's begging letter also came into the hands of Emperor Yuan Shun's son, Tu Timur.

Looking at the begging book in his hand, he looked at the many ministers below with a smile, and said: "I didn't expect that this big thief Zhu Yuanzhang actually begged to surrender, which is really surprising." ”

After speaking, he put the begging book on the table, and said to the ministers in front of him: "Ministers, what do you think of this Zhu Yuanzhang's begging? ”

Listening to Emperor Yuan's inquiry, the ministers present whispered one after another.

At this time, Lu Chang, the head of the household, suddenly stood up and said to the superior Emperor Yuan: "Your Majesty, it seems to Weichen that this move by Zhu Yuanzhang is probably forced. ”

"Naturally, it was forced, first there was an army of 530,000 troops in my Yuan Court to press the border, and then there was the southern thief Chen Youliang who captured Taiping Town, and then Zhu Yuanzhang was poor and surrendered, and there was fraud in the fall. Those red thieves, which one is not. ”

Lu Chang arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty is wise, those red thieves are cunning, Wei Chen has suggested before that the officers and soldiers of the imperial court alone cannot exterminate them all, we can encourage the use of the thieves in various places to fight for power and profit, let them kill each other, so that the imperial court will have the opportunity to break each other, and then calm the overall situation." ”

What is happening now just confirms Lu Chang's original suggestion.

This is the main reason why he is standing up at this moment.

Emperor Yuan nodded.

And Lu Chang continued: "Zhu Yuanzhang begged to surrender at this time, he was forced by Chen Youliang in the west and Zhang Shicheng in the east, if we can make good use of it, it will have a miraculous effect." ”

Emperor Yuan was silent and motioned for him to continue.

Lu Chang said: "Weichen has the courage to suggest, accept Zhu Yuanzhang's surrender, and then greatly exaggerate his surrender, it is best to let the thieves and soldiers in the world know." In order to deter their courage, confuse their will, and chill their hearts. ”

"Second, order Zhu Yuanzhang to lead the troops and horses of his headquarters to kill Chen Youliang."

"Third, this time, the imperial court must accept the lessons of the previous surrender, and must not reward Zhu Yuanzhang with any food, military boots and other physical goods. In case he falls. But we can reward him with his official position, title, and other false names. This can be rewarded to him heavily. ”

After listening to Lu Chang's suggestion, Emperor Yuan looked at the other ministers on the side, and saw that none of them had any opinions, so he said: "What you said is all appropriate, and I am accurate." ”

Hearing this, Lu Chang immediately bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty is sacred!" ”

At this time, the Ministry of Rites, who had not said a word from beginning to end, suddenly spoke: "Your Majesty Shengming, the few admonitions that Lord Lu just said are very good, but since he wants to appease a tyrant like Zhu Yuanzhang, he can't be rash, and he has to have an important minister in the court." ”

Emperor Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "It should be like this. ”

Hearing that the Ministry of Rites in front of him rarely agreed to his suggestion, Lu Chang was a little unsure.

This Ministry of Rites has always been not in the same camp as him, but I don't know why there has been such a big change today.

Just when Lu Chang was puzzled, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that among the important ministers of the court, there are either generals who are good at fighting or ministers who are good at handling politics, and they are really good-looking. There are a few flexible minds, but their official positions are too low, and they don't quite match this important task. ”

"So, if you think about it, only Lord Lu is suitable. Lord Lu has a flexible heart, quick thinking, and the ability to fight the Confucianism, if Lord Lu goes, he will do a good job in the affairs of this appeasement without losing the dignity of the court. ”

As the words of the Ministry of Rites were finished, Lu Chang finally understood the reason why the other party had just agreed to his suggestions.

It turned out to be waiting for himself here.

But just as he was about to say no, the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty suddenly said to Emperor Yuan: "The minister seconded the proposal!" ”

For a while, the civil and military officials in the entire court seemed to suddenly work together.

Even Emperor Yuan, who was sitting on the top of the throne, frowned, obviously he didn't expect such a situation.

But in the face of such a situation, seeing that all the ministers echoed the words of the Ministry of Rites, he looked at Lu Chang in front of him.

Lu Chang, who looked at the scene in front of him stupidly, felt Emperor Yuan's gaze, and his heart sank.

After listening to Emperor Yuan's silence for a moment, he said: "Lord Lu, since Aiqing thinks you are the most suitable, why don't you take this important task of appeasement?" ”

Lu Chang sighed helplessly in his heart.

Seeing that Emperor Yuan had already spoken, what else could he say.

With a calm face, he said, "Weichen, obey Your Majesty's orders." ”

..................

Three days later.

Lu Chang, who came out of Dadu and went to Jinling with dozens of people, saw that he was about to enter the territory of the rebel army, so he immediately ordered the people around him to change all the clothes on his body.

The car was also replaced with a coffin, and the tokens, wine, weapons, gold books, and all the things rewarded by the imperial court were all put into the coffin.

Each dressed in linen and filial piety, dressed as a funeral person.

As for the guards who came to escort them, most of them were also cut off, leaving only a dozen or so people.

for fear that the thieves along the way would rob them.

The other side.

Chen Youliang's big man.

Since Chen Youliang ascended the throne, Chen Youliang seems to know that he is not in the right position, and the soldiers and horses under his command cannot be united.

Now, although he has temporarily won the hearts of the people by ascending the throne of God, it does not last at all.

Of course, there is no way to solve these defects.

He Chen Youliang has a way, but it takes time.

And the current situation will not give him much time.

Now the entire Yuan Dynasty's control over the southeastern territory has been wiped out.

At present, only Zhu Yuanzhang in the north can compete with him Chen Youliang for hegemony, if he can knock down Zhu Yuanzhang's territory in one fell swoop, then he will completely control most of the territory south of the Yangtze River.

At that time, the Han Dynasty, which had several provinces and most of the fertile land, was not difficult to fight against the Yuan court.

Moreover, at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had strong enemies on both sides of the east and west, and it was the best time to annex them.

Therefore, Chen Youliang not only did not waste time to rectify the forces under his command, but instead set his goal on Zhu Yuanzhang's territory.

wants to reshuffle the power under his command while attacking Zhu Yuanzhang.

This was something that had been planned for a long time before he ascended the throne.

At this time, Chen Youliang, who was wearing a dragon robe, sat on his dragon chair and looked at the soldiers who were practicing below.

He praised: "It is indeed extraordinary. ”

Chen Shan, the crown prince on the side, said: "Erchen is ready to train another 3,000 dragon and tiger battalions according to this specification, and serve as a model for each battalion." ”

But Chen Youliang understood in his heart that now was not the time to engage in quality, so he said directly: "No need, it's enough to have them." ”

After speaking, he turned his head to look at the general on the side and said, "Chen Sanwu." ”

Chen Sanwu hurriedly bowed his hand and said, "The minister is here!" ”

"How's the ship you're responsible for building?"

Chen Sanwu replied: "Your Majesty, the three hundred and eighty warships have basically been built. ”

Chen Youliang's face did not have the slightest wave, and he said slowly: "It's basically over, so to speak, it's not over yet." Boat type. ”

Chen Sanwu replied: "There are eighty ships of mixed river dragons, which can carry 2,500 soldiers. , 80 ships of Jianghaiao, which can carry 2,000 soldiers. knocked down the mountain, a total of 100 ships, which could carry 1,500 soldiers and 300 horses. Plugging the river, 200 ships, can carry 1,000 soldiers, 20,000 stones of grain and grass. ”

Chen Youliang said expressionlessly: "Time." ”

Looking at Chen Youliang's cold face at this moment, Chen Sanwu, who was familiar with Chen Youliang's character, felt a little cold in his heart, and said, "In another three months, you can all go into the water." ”

Chen Youliang squinted his eyes and said, "The deadline I gave you seems to be the end of this month." ”

"Yes, yes, your majesty, this, this lack of funds, the craftsmen are a little sluggish......"

But Chen Youliang said: "Craftsmen are craftsmen's business, and I seem to give you a lot of funds?" ”

"Yes, yes, your majesty, I will move the bunk to the ship tomorrow, and the food and accommodation are on the ship, I am staring at the craftsmen to work day and night, and if the boat does not go into the water, I will not get off the boat!"

Facing Chen Sanwu's words, Chen Youliang closed his eyes slightly, and said lightly: "Cut." ”

Chen Sanwu was stunned: "What did the emperor say ,,, emperor?" ”

Chen Youliang shouted angrily: "I said cut it!" ”

As soon as the words sounded, the guards on both sides immediately rushed over and escorted Chen Sanwu down.

The panicked Chen Sanwu shouted loudly while being held: "Your Majesty, brother, spare me this time!" Your Majesty, spare me......"

Looking at this sudden scene, the crown prince Chen Shan didn't expect it, and hurriedly knelt in front of Chen Youliang and said: "Father, Uncle Chen is your cousin, I have been with you for many years, my son begged my father, although Uncle Chen ......."

But before Chen Shan's words were finished, Chen Youliang immediately said: "Tell me!" ”

"Is it better to cut off one person's head, or a thousand?"

Chen Shan didn't know what Chen Youliang was referring to, and stammered: "When, of course, the less the better." ”

Chen Youliang said lightly: "I have to cut off his head today in order to cut off his head less in the future!" ”

After speaking, Chen Youliang slowly got up.

looked at the Wenchen generals below who were also frightened, and said loudly: "Listen! You take your Uncle Chen's head and immediately rush to the shipyard to show his head to everyone! ”

"Tell me the order! All warships must be completed and launched by the end of this month, and successfully sea trials. ”

"If any of the ships cannot be launched, or if they are useless after launching, the ship's craftsmen and overseers will be beheaded!"

"Go ahead!"

Although Chen Youliang's words seemed to be said to Chen Shan, it was obviously for all the ministers present to see.

Seeing this, Chen Shan bowed his head helplessly and said, "Obey the order!" ”

After speaking, he shouted to the generals present: "Spread the decree!" Generals above the general army are here to listen to the order immediately! ”

As Chen Youliang's order was handed down, countless guards immediately headed towards the city.

Soon, when all the generals under his command in the city gathered in front of Chen Youliang, Chen Youliang slowly got up, came to the front of the steps, and shouted to all the generals below: "I have decided!" ”

"On the third day of the next month, send troops to the east!"

"Defeat Zhu Yuanzhang and capture Jinling within three months!"

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers present whispered one after another.

But Chen Youliang on the stage didn't seem to give the people present any chance to refute at all, and said directly: "This battle, I, the royal conquest!" This battle is not only the first battle after the founding of the country, but also a decisive battle! ”

"I'm decided."

"All the troops came out empty, went straight down the river, and went straight to Jinling!"

"Within three months, defeat Zhu Yuanzhang!"

After saying this, Chen Youliang's voice softened a little and said, "Brothers all know that I don't want to die if I fight. If you don't fight, you won't fight, if you want to fight, you will beat it! One hit makes the difference! ”

"Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Meng Huo, and the six out of Qishan's style of play, I hate it the most."

"History has also proved that he was defeated, he can't, he will only strategize and will not win a thousand miles, in the end, he will be angry and die in Wuzhang Plain."

"This Eastern Crusade, each department brought enough grain and grass for 100 days, and it was the rice harvest season in the south of the Yangtze River after 100 days, and at that time, we could eat under the city of Jinling, and swallow the army in Huaiyang Pavilion Garden, after Zhu Yuanzhang was exterminated, Zhang Shicheng of Zhejiang was not worth mentioning, he was a wine-colored prince, and he was too old to spend his flowers."

"It's a snap of a finger."

"I pondered that by the end of the year at the latest, the south of the Yangtze River would be all under the Han Dynasty, and half of the Yuan court would be like zombies. By the beginning of spring next year, we only need to send a soldier and raise a fire, and we can burn the remnants to ashes! ”

Chen Youliang said this, made his plan clear, and did not forget to draw a big pie for everyone present.

However, just when all the soldiers in the field were looking forward to the day when they would be crowned king and prince after occupying the entire country in the future, Chen Youliang shouted again: "Brothers! ”

"Remember my cross motto!"

"The first battle is a decisive battle, and the first battle is decided!"

As Chen Youliang's words landed, all the generals present shouted along with Chen Youliang's words: "The first battle is a decisive battle!" The First World War is decided! ”

"The first battle is a decisive battle! The First World War is decided! ”

"The first battle is a decisive battle! The First World War is decided! ”

“................”

Looking at the excited look on the faces of everyone present, Chen Youliang was satisfied.

Since he had already decided to fight, since he knew that the forces under his command were unstable, he simply took them all out.

Not a single soldier is left behind.

Of course, Chen Youliang also knows very well that although the generals present seem to be very loyal on the surface, no one knows what they think behind their backs.

No matter who it is, it is difficult to guarantee that after they are left in the city, they will not learn from him Chen Youliang and directly tear the soil for the territory.

Angry in his Chen Youliang's backyard.

After all, he, Chen Youliang, has already personally interpreted the template of the rebellion.

In this case, simply don't do two days off.

Everyone's fate is tied together, and we share weal and woe!

Moreover, no one would have thought that he, Chen Youliang, would dare to attack the empty city.

It works wonders!

When the time comes, when Zhu Yuanzhang is pacified, relying on the danger of the Yangtze River, he will have a lot of time to purge and rectify the forces under his command.

With the order of Chen Youliang in Huangzhou City to plan to attack Zhu Yuanzhang on the third day of the first month.

Soon.

Qi Heng, who was on Anfeng Road, received the news.

Qi Heng, who was carefully watching the "History of the Ming Dynasty" at the moment, immediately raised his head when he heard the footsteps beside him.

He knows very well how much the "History of the Ming Dynasty" will cause if it is seen by people in this world.

It's possible that no one believes the book, but it's still necessary to be safe.

And as Qi Heng raised his head, he happened to see Chen Du coming to his side.

Chen Du took out a note, handed it to Qi Heng, and said at the same time: "My lord, Chen Youliang plans to send troops on the third day of the first month of next month. ”

Qi Heng, who heard this, was not surprised, and looked at the information in his hand while listening to Chen Du talking in his ear about the details of Chen Youliang's plan this time.

It wasn't until Qi Heng saw that Chen Youliang was about to come out of the empty city, he couldn't help but sigh: "This Chen Youliang is really courageous." ”

Although Qi Heng also understood the problem that Chen Youliang was facing at this time, but when he attacked the empty city, not everyone had the courage to do it.

Chen Youliang also took a great risk by doing this.

It means that if Zhu Yuanzhang cannot be won in this battle, then the territories under his command are likely to be lost because there are no soldiers to defend them.

After all, those cities are empty.

Of course, if you can successfully take Jinling City.

successfully occupied the territory under Zhu Yuanzhang, so the cities he lost before would not need to take much effort to get them back.

But this courage and ruthlessness still have to be admired.

After all, as far as the territory occupied by Chen Youliang is concerned, it is no less than Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Shicheng.

Or even more.

Even if he doesn't do anything and doesn't go anywhere, he can rest and recuperate on these lands.

It is also extremely comfortable to be a hegemon.

But he, Chen Youliang, has such courage and ruthlessness, so he dares to make a desperate bet and break the boat.

However, Qi Heng sighed, but he was not too worried.

The appearance of this scene, he had seen it in the "History of the Ming Dynasty".

In this case, it is natural that we have been prepared for a long time.

Although there is no guarantee that the details recorded in the book will be exactly the same, in general, there should not be much change.

Moreover, attacking the territory under Zhu Yuanzhang's command from Chen Youliang's territory, the means that can be taken must be waterways.

After all, most of the territories where they intersect with each other are separated by many waterways.

If you travel by land alone, you will be tired enough to cross these rivers.

So, the waterway is the only option.

And Qi Heng knew that the other party was going to attack them, and he would come from the waterway.

And how can you not make any preparations.

At this time, Qi Heng, who was on Anfeng Road, was practicing the water nature of some soldiers.

All the generals who have good water characteristics are selected.

And asked Shen Wansan to prepare something that could wear air a long time ago.

That is, simple diving tools.

Of course, whether it is diving time or anything else, it is absolutely impossible to compare it with the next generation.

After all, just extracting oxygen from the air is not a simple matter.

So, settle for the next best thing and get some air out.

Increase the amount of time you spend diving in the water as much as possible.

Meantime.

I am also practicing the length of time these soldiers hold their breath underwater.

Just after Qi Heng finished reading the information in his hand, he pondered for a moment, and then said to Chen Du beside him: "In this way, you ordered someone to secretly send a message to Liu Bowen in Jinling City, telling him that once the news of Chen Youliang's attack came, he would strongly recommend Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yu as the generals to defend Hongdu." ”

Chen Du listened to Qi Heng's words, although he didn't understand why he did this, but his long-term habit made him not have the slightest doubt, and nodded firmly.

At the same time, Qi Heng also instructed: "In addition, tell Zheng Guangzu that the personnel we contact Liu Bowen must be very strict, and there can be no sloppiness, and the things that are related to us and Liu Bowen cannot be discovered by anyone." ”

"That's all, let's go."

Hearing this, Chen Du nodded again and said, "Yes!" ”

With that, he turned and walked out of the house.

Qi Heng in the room picked up the book in his hand and looked out the window quietly.

In his mind, he was contemplating.

"Chen Youliang ......"

"It seems that my arrival has changed a lot of things, at least the battle with Chen Youliang has been advanced."

Thinking of this, Qi Heng didn't bother anymore.

There are many things that he can't control, as long as he does what he needs to do well.

Thinking of this, he picked up the book again and read it carefully.

Outside.

With Qi Heng's order, countless secret guards began to act.

also conveyed Qi Heng's order towards Jinling City.

Anfeng Road is still a long way from Jinling.

Including the time it took to get the information from Huangzhou, where Chen Youliang was located.

This teleportation took several days.

A day later.

Jinling City.

Reigenkan.

Late at night.

Just as Liu Bowen woke up from the bed in a daze, ready to get up at night.

He suddenly heard the sound of someone walking around in his yard.

Confused, Liu Bowen shouted outside: "Sixth son? ”

But no one responded to his voice.

Liu Bowen was sure that he had heard it correctly just now, and the people in the courtyard did not answer him, obviously it would not be the sixth son.

But who is it?

Just when Liu Bowen pushed open the door and was about to see who was in the courtyard, a figure suddenly covered his mouth.

At the same time, he retreated towards the house.

The sudden change shocked Liu Bowen's heart.

This hall of Jinling City is in the Lixian Hall again.

Who the hell is it that can get here?

Just when Liu Bowen was in shock, he only heard the person who pushed him into the room say in his ear: "Don't speak, your lord has an order." ”

Hearing this, Liu Bowen was shocked.

My lord.....

He immediately thought of Qi Heng.

It's been so long.

Naturally, after seeing Chen Du when he was in Qingtian, he never received any news from Qi Heng.

He didn't even know where Qi Heng was now.

Naturally, there is some hesitation in the middle.

Now that he heard that it was Qi Heng who was coming, Liu Bowen calmed down.

Now that this Jinling City is under martial law everywhere, only this powerful General Qi Heng can quietly enter the important place of Jinling City, the Lixian Pavilion.

After seeing Liu Bowen's expression gradually recover, the man in black who had just covered his mouth also let go of his hand.

Then he immediately took out a note from his bosom and said, "This is what the adult asked me to hand over to you, and I will burn it immediately after reading it." ”

After seeing Liu Bowen nodding, the man in black slowly came to the door, looked left and right, and when he saw that there was no one, he immediately walked out of the door again, and quickly disappeared into the dark shadows.

At this moment, Liu Bowen in the room hurriedly got up and came to the table, lit the oil lamp on the table, and then looked at the note in his hand by the desk by the light of the oil lamp.

Looking at the content on the note, Liu Bowen's brows gradually furrowed.

The contents of the note are so simple that it is impossible to deduce from the contents of the paper.

There is only a small line of small print.

"Chen Youliang is about to attack Jinling City, the key to Hongdu, should take Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yu as the guards!"

Liu Bowen can see the content of this note clearly and understand it very well.

It's just that what he doesn't understand is why he did it.

Chen Youliang is about to attack Jinling City, after all, this is what he had expected at the beginning.

It's not hard to guess.

However, why do you have to make Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yue guards?

Liu Bowen understands that he analyzes the territory between Chen Youliang and Zhu Yuanzhang today.

Hongdu is naturally an important city in the south of Zhu Yuanzhang's territory.

However, it is said to be the gateway to Zhu Yuanzhang's territory, and it has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.

The first two sentences are not difficult to understand, but this pair of Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yu are guards, and they can't be understood.

It can be said that the connection between him, Liu Bowen and Qi Heng must not be known by outsiders.

If you want not to be discovered by outsiders, the last resort is not to contact.

But the other party has not contacted him for so long, and now he has to contact him because of such a thing.

It can be seen that this matter is not trivial.

But the content of this information, the first two sentences are actually not of much value.

Not only did he Liu Bowen guess it, as long as the opponent's soldiers and horses moved, soon the front line would send intelligence.

At that time, Jinling City will naturally know.

So what Qi Heng really wants to say is definitely not these two sentences.

The rest is only the last two sentences.

Zhu Wenzheng, that is Zhu Yuanzhang's own nephew, is different from those adopted.

is the son of Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest brother Zhu Xinglong, and Zhu Yuanzhang who took refuge later.

And Deng Yu is the best among the younger generation.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the first person under Xu Da, Tang He, and Chang Yuchun.

Could it be that these two people also have some kind of relationship with Qi Heng?

Otherwise, why did the two of them have to guard the Hongdu City?

But as soon as this idea came out, it was vetoed by Liu Bowen.

It is absolutely impossible, with the identity of Zhu Wenzheng and Deng Yu's status in the army, there is absolutely no reason to say goodbye to Qi Heng and not choose Zhu Yuanzhang.

Liu Bowen was puzzled.

However, when he couldn't think of why, he still followed the words of the man in black just now, put the information in his hand on the flame of the oil lamp, and watched it burn little by little.

Of course, Liu Bowen did not think about whether to leave this information behind, maybe it will play some kind of miracle effect in the future.

However, the content of this information is extremely concise.

There is no way to analyze it.

So whether to keep it or not is not of much value.

Thinking about Qi Heng's personality, it will never be written by his own hand.

With that love newspaper, the newspaper was burned to the ground.

Liu Bowen slowly returned to the bed, his mind full of the content of the information just now.

Just when Liu Bowen was lying on the bed and meditating, in the corner outside his house, a pair of eyes were quietly looking at everything in the house.

It wasn't until he watched Liu Bowen in the room burn the note with the information written on it that he slowly left and returned to another room in the courtyard.

In the blink of an eye, six days had passed.

On the wide river, hundreds of river boats are running rampantly in front and back, densely packed.

Each one is worn, and the banner of Chen Youliang is hung.

At this time, Chen Youliang sat firmly on the dragon boat and dragon couch, listening to the reports of the generals around him.

"Your Majesty, in three days, our fleet will be able to gallop into Poyang Lake, turn around Poyang, and it will be Hongdu."

"That city is the first important town in Zhu Yuanzhang's territory."

As the man finished speaking, a general on the other side also spoke: "Your Majesty, now it's time for us to make a choice." ”

"Is it to bypass Hongdu and go straight to Jinling, or to capture Hongdu first and then take Jinling?"

Listening to the words of his subordinates, Chen Youliang did not make a hasty decision, he was still waiting.

After a while, a soldier wearing the clothes of the people, crossed the soldiers on both sides, and hurriedly ran in front of Chen Youliang.

"Your Majesty!"

Chen Youliang raised his hand and said, "Speak." ”

When the man heard this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, the Hongdu City is rapidly gathering troops and horses to prepare for battle. ”

Chen Youliang looked at the river in front of him and said slowly: "How many soldiers, how many people, how many sailors, how much grain and grass?" ”

The soldier said: "There are more than 8,000 soldiers in the city, of which half are sailors, and there are more than 200,000 people in the city, and the grain and grass they have hoarded are piled up. That's two million quintals. ”

Chen Youliang frowned: "200,000 soldiers and civilians, but they have prepared two million quintals of grain and grass, what are they doing with so much grain and grass?" ”

As this thought arose, Chen Youliang quickly understood, and said with a smile: "I understand, Zhu Yuanzhang expected that there would be a big war sooner or later, so he hoarded grain and grass here in advance. It's really that the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first. ”

After speaking, he couldn't help but praise: "Clever! ”

At this time, the general on the side said happily: "Your Majesty, since there are only 8,000 defenders in the city, why don't you take them down in one go, and the grain and grass in the city will be used by me?" ”

Another general said worriedly: "Your Majesty, there are naval warships in ambush in Hongdu City, if we abandon them, then they will probably gallop into the Yangtze River after the army is over, disturbing my back road." ”

Listening to the analysis of his subordinates, Chen Youliang gradually had an idea in his heart.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang had already pre-positioned the naval warships in Hongdu City, it means that Zhu Yuanzhang had anticipated in advance that they might bypass Hongdu and take Jinling City directly.

Therefore, these are prepared in advance, so that when they attack, they must first take Hongdu City.

Moreover, there are still two million quintals of grain and grass in that city, and if left unchecked, there will be endless troubles.

Since the other party had prepared in advance, they naturally had no reason to abandon it and take Jinling City directly.

Thinking of this, Chen Youliang immediately shouted: "Order!" ”

"After the ship passes through Poyang, it will go straight to Hongdu!"

After shouting loudly, he slowly said to the generals around him: "Prepare 80,000 elite soldiers in advance, and after arriving in Hongdu, abandon the ship and go ashore." Within ten days, capture Hongdu, and then take Jinling! ”

"Remember, ten days, not one more day!"

After receiving Chen Youliang's death order, many generals present surrendered their orders one after another.

Just when the warships under Chen Youliang's command were densely packed towards Hongdu City.

In Jinling City at this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang is studying with Li Shanchang, and is carrying out the old tradition of giving lectures every other day.

Just when Li Shanchang looked at the content of the book and was about to continue to talk to Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly poured a cup of tea in the water cup, carried Li Shanchang behind his back and said, "Sir, how are the Han Gaozu and Han Er?" ”

Li Shanchang stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Well, Han Xin has a sentence that is the most exciting. ”

He said that the king of Han was not good at soldiers, but he was good at generals. That is to say, although Liu Bang is not good at commanding troops, he is good at commanding generals. ”

"King Han himself is not good at fighting, and it can even be said that he has been defeated and defeated repeatedly. However, he knows best who is the best at fighting and who to use to fight for himself. ”

"The top, the way of the general, is the way of the king."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, then raised his head and thought about it and said: "We can not only lead the army to fight, but also control the generals, from this aspect, are we stronger than Han Wu?" ”

Hearing this, looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was leaning over his head beside him, Li Shanchang smiled and said, "Yes, yes." ”

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly smiled.

In the midst of the laughter of the two, Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "Although we also appreciate the general who takes one as ten, the final victory still belongs to the one who takes ten as one. Winning more with less is only occasional, and the key to achieving the final victory is to have more soldiers and more generals. ”

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said his understanding.

Outside the lobby of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, the shouts of a soldier suddenly sounded.

"Report !!"

When the herald soldier came to the hall, he immediately arched his hand to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Handsome! The general of Hongdu sent a quick horse to report urgently, and Chen Youliang led the army to the east, and the troops arrived at Poyang Lake at this moment! ”

Hearing the soldier's words, the smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face just now disappeared instantly, and he asked, "How many soldiers and horses?" ”

The soldier said: "There are 680,000 people in the three armies of the navy and land!" ”

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately reprimanded: "Bluff! ”

"Hmph."

After speaking, he turned his head to look at Li Shanchang beside him, and said: "Let's already calculate for him, Chen Youliang's soldiers and horses are less than 600,000 at all, and then remove the defenders of various prefectures and counties, and leave those who are old, weak, sick and disabled, and those who can fight, no more than 350,000!" ”

Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the herald said in a low voice: "But the Hongdu defenders reported that Chen Youliang used all his troops this time and came to the country, even the capital Wuchang, without leaving a single soldier." He also saw with his own eyes that the Yangtze River was densely packed with warships, and he had not seen the end of the river after two days and two nights. ”

"But each of them was about ten feet high and a hundred feet long. There is a crossbow on the top and a turret below. More than 2,000 troops can be enlisted on a single deck. ”

"In addition to the 680,000 troops, Chen Youliang also recruited millions of people to open roads and bridges for the army and escort grain and grass."

Listening to the herald's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was already shocked by the words in his mouth.

Even the hand holding the water bowl trembled slightly.

Zhu Yuanzhang could hear from the herald's words just now, this time, where did Chen Youliang come to fight, he was simply here to fight!

There are only more than 200,000 troops in their own territory, but they have 680,000!

There are also millions of people who build bridges and roads for them, and transport grain and grass.......

And the herald in front of him was still saying, "Also, the order he gave him is called an absolute order!" ”

"Strictly order to take Jinling City in three months, otherwise, the general will be beheaded, and he will abdicate and judge himself."

When the herald said this, he looked at the ugly faces of Zhu Yuanzhang and Li Shanchang in front of him, and he was a little afraid to speak.

But in the end, he said, "There are still ......"

Li Shanchang looked anxious, and immediately said, "Say! ”

When the herald heard this, he said: "Also, the three armies of their three armies are all chanting Chen Youliang's cross motto, saying that the first battle is a decisive battle, and the first battle is decided!" ”

Hearing this, Li Shanchang muttered silently beside Zhu Yuanzhang: "The first battle is a decisive battle,,, the first battle is decided?" ”

Li Shanchang, who was frightened, hurriedly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang beside him, and said in horror: "Superior, Chen Youliang is not here to fight, he is here to fight hard!" ”

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang, who seemed to be a little sluggish, slowly stretched out his hand with a solemn expression and wanted to put the water bowl in his hand on the table.

But he completely forgot that Li Shanchang was by his side.

The moment the water bowl touched Li Shanchang, it fell directly to the ground and shattered into countless pieces.

Seeing this scene, Li Shanchang understood the emotions in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart at this moment, and his heart was even more flustered.

And Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be aware of his identity and position at the moment, and after raising his eyes to look at the herald beside him, he deliberately pretended to be indifferent and got up slowly.

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