Chapter Forty-Nine: Brother's Suggestion, Brother's Strength
Chang Yuchun poured himself another drink.
After drinking a glass of wine and calming down, Chang Yuchun said: "Brother Wuji." Although you should not refuse your brother's kindness. But as the old saying goes, 'A loyal minister does not serve the second master, and a martyr does not marry a second husband.' "I, Brother Xu, and you, are now acting under the top account. The superior treats the two of us well. How can we vote for someone else? ”
Saying that, Chang Yuchun arched his hand and said: "Please also ask Brother Wuji, consider the difficulties of the two of us." ”
Then Xu Da also arched his hand and said: "Yes, please also ask Brother Wuji to consider the difficulties of the two of us." ”
In the face of Xu Da and Chang Yuchun's refusal, this was also within Zhang Wuji's expectations.
If his two elder brothers can be moved by wealth and wealth, and they will be moved in a few words, then they will not be the King of Zhongshan and the King of Kaiping that they fancie.
The matter of surrendering the two of them still needs to be done slowly.
Zhang Wuji chuckled at this time and said, "Since this is the case, it is not difficult for the two brothers to be brothers." But if one day the two brothers figure it out, the brothers are willing to share the wealth with the two brothers at any time. ”
Then Zhang Wuji picked up the wine glass and toasted the two brothers.
After a glass of water and wine, this matter was temporarily revealed.
Xu Da drank the wine in the cup and took a bite of the roasted beef. Then while eating, he said to Zhang Wuji: "Brother Wuji." Since you have said this heartfelt word to us, if the elder brother is still hidden, then it is not righteous to be the elder brother. ”
Xu Da swallowed the beef, and then said: "Don't hide it from your brother, according to your two elder brothers, it is best for the brother to stay in Jinling City and unite with my family." Instead of going back to the Western Regions to don't plan for big things. ”
Zhang Wuji wanted to hear the opinions of the two eldest brothers, and he said, "Oh? Why is that? ”
Xu Da began to analyze for Zhang Wuji: "Brother, although you have lost Bianliang City now, you can only retreat to a corner of Huainan. But now the Mongols are at the end of their crossbows. Therefore, there is no need for the brothers to return to the Western Regions. ”
"Second, now most of Jiangnan is also in the hands of our rebels. At present, there are three strong soldiers and strong horses in the Jiangnan Righteous Army. ”
Xu Da stretched out his finger and said, "The first one to bear the brunt is Chen Youliang." Chen Youliang murdered Xu Dashuai and gathered his soldiers and horses. He now has a total of more than 600,000 horses and sailors under his command. The second place is the top of my family, and I know you through to my brother, over the years, we have recruited troops to expand our strength, and we also have more than 300,000 soldiers and horses under our command. As for the third, Zhang Shicheng, who is entrenched in the rich land of Suzhou and Hangzhou, has abundant money and food. ”
Xu Da stretched out three fingers and said: "At present, the princes of the world can have the spare strength to compete with the Mongolian Tartars, and these are the only ones." As for Fang Guozhen, Chen Youding and his ilk are just clowns jumping off the beam, so there is nothing to worry about. And Ming Yuzhen of Nabashu, although he occupies the fertile land of heaven for thousands of miles, he is just a dog guarding the door. ”
Zhang Wuji nodded and said, "Hmm! Brother Xu's argument is very high. But according to Brother Xu's meaning, what should the younger brother do next? ”
Xu Da continued to analyze: "If the brothers want to regroup, then the best way now is to run Huainan. Huainan was the place where Liu Dashuai started up. And now that Chen Youliang is dead, Chen Jun will definitely be difficult to stabilize in a short period of time. And the Mongols will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to prevent future troubles. Eradicate the most powerful princes in the world. ”
"And brother, you can take this opportunity to recuperate. And brother, your fame is still there, and there are many heroes in the world who want to serve Mingzun. Brother, you are not afraid of no one in Huainan. ”
"And brother, after you regroup, you can wait for the time to move, or go north to seize Qingxu, or go east to destroy Zhang Shicheng with us and divide the land of Jiangdong equally. And now our two armies are at each other's throats. The superior is not a person who is ignorant and unreasonable. If you want to, you can also fund your brother's money and food. Help the brothers regroup. ”
Zhang Wuji looked at Chang Yuchun at this time, although Chang Yuchun didn't say anything, but Zhang Wuji also saw that the two of them meant the same.
They all planned to let Zhang Wuji rely on Zhu Yuanzhang first and form an alliance with him. After that, recuperate and wait for the time to move.
Although the analysis of the two elder brothers is the first to be the way, it is also the best plan they can give. But for Zhang Wuji, it is meaningless.
But this is not to blame them, but Zhang Wuji did not tell them everything.
Zhang Wuji only told them about his experience during this time, but did not talk about his specific soldiers and horses in the Western Regions, the surrender of Chen Youliang's army, and the things that he had an appointment with the king of Ruyang.
Zhang Wuji laughed after hearing this: "Thank you two brothers for thinking about your brothers, and you will give you a cup to the two brothers." Saying that, Zhang Wuji filled it for the two of them, and then the three of them drank it all.
After drinking this glass of wine, Chang Yuchun said: "I don't know what my brother thinks? Although the two of us cannot serve you, brothers, our two armies will be each other's lips and teeth in the future. When you are an elder brother, you can help your brother as a guest general. This big husband can bend and stretch, and Han Gaozu also had the difficulty of Bai Deng seeking peace, and Tang Gaozu also had the humiliation of surrendering to Tule. As long as you can keep the throne and make a comeback, why not endure this humiliation for a while? ”
After Zhang Wuji heard this, he still laughed.
Zhang Wuji's laughter surprised Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, and even Zhu Jiuzhen and others at the next table.
They didn't know what was going on with Zhang Wuji.
Seeing the doubts on the faces of the two elder brothers, Zhang Wuji waved his hand and said with a smile: "Thank you two elder brothers for thinking about your brother, but if Wuji wants to preserve the throne, why do you need to rely on the power of others?" To put it mildly, although Zhu Yuanzhang is not a hero in the world, he is a character for others, but that's all. And in Mingzun's eyes, he is just playing like a child. ”
Xu Da seemed to understand Zhang Wuji's words, and Xu Da muttered, "Why did Brother Wuji say this?" Isn't it a brother who still has a move? ”
Zhang Wuji also noticed the little guy who was eavesdropping outside the door at this time, and thought that the person who came was sent by Zhu Yuanzhang.
At that moment, Zhang Wuji told him bluntly, firstly, to reveal his heart to Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, and secondly, to beat Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhang Wuji said: "If someone else asks, I categorically refuse to say it." Since it was Brother Xu who asked, then the younger brother also told him bluntly. ”
Zhang Wuji glanced at the two of them, and then said: "Don't hide it from the two elder brothers, if the younger brother wants to preserve the throne, it will be easy." The middle strategy is to retreat to the Western Regions. Now, Prime Minister Fan has taken most of the Western Regions as the foundation of Guangming Peak. And there are more than 200,000 soldiers. There is no problem in annexing the Tibetan separatist territory. ”
And this best policy is that the junior brother has already surrendered the generals under Chen Youliang. Chen Youliang's 600,000 troops, with the help of General Zhang Dingbian and others, have all been surrendered to the command of the younger brother. And the little brother didn't come alone this time. Hongdu City is already in my hands. If Zhu Yuanzhang really dared to commit it, Zhang Dingbian and Zhao Pusheng's 250,000 elite soldiers would immediately enter Jinling by land and water. ”
Hearing this, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun both showed expressions of disbelief. And someone who was eavesdropping outside couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Zhang Wuji saw the shocked eyes of the two and smiled: "As for this decision?"
(End of chapter)