Therefore, when he seized the opportunity to be the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Front, Zhang Dingbian wanted to recommend himself and ask the emperor to give him a chance to make meritorious contributions.

Zhang Wuji understood the general's mood, and he said: "I know Lord Zhang's ability, but the biggest purpose of this battle is not to destroy the enemy but to lure the enemy. We want to use the army to attract the attention of Zhang Shicheng and the king of Ruyang, and win the opportunity for General Li and Guo Dashuai to seize Guanzhong and march into the Central Plains. After that, our two armies cut off the back road of the Yuan army, and then took advantage of the victory to pursue and attack Huanglong. Therefore, this time I must take the lead and put on a posture of decisive battle with them, so that they can really be dragged down by us. ”

Zhang Dingbian, as a veteran on the battlefield, didn't understand Zhang Wuji's strategic deployment.

If this plan is successful, then the Yuan army on the entire southern front will be dumplings made by Zhang Wuji.

If the Yuan army does not save it, then the Western Route Army and the Central Route Army led by Li Siqi and Liu Futong will turn the entire Central Plains upside down.

However, if the father and son of the king of Ruyang divide their troops to rescue, then the defense line of the Huai River will collapse in an instant, and the Eastern Route Army led by Zhang Wuji can use the canal to go north and join the Middle Route Army in Xuzhou and other places.

Even if it can't completely eat the main force of the Yuan army in the Central Plains, it can also wipe out most of it.

It's just that Zhang Dingbian really doesn't want to miss this good opportunity to make meritorious contributions. He is very confident in his command and bravery. If he loses the opportunity to perform meritorious service in this decisive battle, he will have no chance to perform in the future.

Seeing Zhang Dingbian's "pitiful" appearance, Zhang Wuji said: "What's more, I don't plan to let Master Zhang sit in the rear. This time, although the Eastern Route Army was nominally a personal expedition by the Imperial Emperor, it was actually still commanded by Lord Zhang. I'm just getting their attention. ”

Hearing that he had a chance to play, Zhang Dingbian said with great gratitude: "Thank you, Holy Lord!" The minister will certainly live up to His Majesty's trust. ”

Zhang Wuji said at this time: "Okay, everything is going according to our original plan." For now, let's go and prepare for ourselves, and in three days we will immediately start our troops. ”

"Yes!" After everyone agreed in unison, they saluted Zhang Wuji in order of rank and retreated.

A few days later, the mighty and majestic armies marched their own way.

First of all, Liu Futong, who was over half a hundred years old, put on the battle armor again, and he was as majestic as Guo Jing in his later years, riding a horse past the Chinese army, and just a few words ignited the fighting spirit of the whole army.

After Zhang Wuji personally tied Liu Futong's cloak, Liu Futong led 200,000 troops out of Xiangyang, Nanjun and other cities one after another, and went straight to Jiangbei.

As for Zhang Wuji's side, after sending Liu Futong away, Zhang Wuji also personally led thousands of warships, and more than 200,000 tigers and wolves drove towards Jianghuai.

Zhang Wuji took a magnificent dragon boat captured from the little emperor of Mingsheng when Ming Xia was destroyed.

On the entire Yangtze River, there are all warships with sails hanging high as far as the eye can see.

And on every battleship, there are standing heroic and majestic Ming soldiers. And the leader is Zhang Wuji's dragon boat flying the flag of the Son of Heaven.

Looking at the mighty fleet of ships sailing on the river. Jinling City was warned at the first time.

Zhu Yuanzhang and others personally went to the city and looked at the approaching fleet.

Looking at the artillery erected on several large ships, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but tremble.

Because now he is not sure at all, Zhang Wuji is so mobilized, whether he is here to destroy him, or to attack the king of Ruyang and Zhang Shicheng in the north.

However, although Zhang Wuji's intentions were not accurate, the garrison in Jinling City had been fully mobilized.

Jinling City has high walls and thick walls, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang has already transferred all the military horses of the Ming Sect, including Chang Yuchun, in advance. There is also no possibility that someone will take the opportunity to open the city.

But despite this, in the face of such an oppressive fleet, Zhu Yuanzhang still felt a little hairy in his heart.

Zhang Shicheng, the stupid guy before, asked him to rise up against Ming together. Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not execute it immediately, he did not refuse Zhang Shicheng either. is also the same as dealing with Zhang Wuji, using the word 'drag'.

He was very scared, Zhang Wuji caught the evidence of his fornication with Zhang Shicheng, and was the first to poison him.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang really thought too much this time, and it was not until Zhang Wuji's huge fleet drove away from Jinling City that Zhu Yuanzhang's hanging heart was completely relaxed.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the diora in his hand, and then leaned against the edge of the city wall alone, panting heavily.

Li Shanchang stepped forward at this time and said, "Superior, you are okay!" ”

Zhu Yuanzhang let out a sigh and said, "It's okay, it's just that the coercion of this little Ming King is really a little breathless." We can't be an enemy of King Ming at the moment. Let's wait and see what happens. ”

Tang He also came to Zhu Yuanzhang at this time, knelt down on one knee and said, "Big brother, I think we're still the opposite." If Zhang Shicheng and Yuan Ting can't beat King Xiao Ming, then we will definitely be unable to support it alone. ”

Li Wenzhong also advised at this time: "Yes, it is a good opportunity to be in the upper position." Looking at King Ming's posture, it seems that he has set out his nest. This is a great opportunity for us to recapture Hongdu City and take advantage of the situation to attack Wuchang. If this battle is completed, then the back road of the Ming King's fleet will be cut off by us. They were stranded on the river without food and pay, believing that it would not be long before they would collapse without a fight. Besides, the price given to us by Yuan Ting is also good. ”

Feng Sheng also chimed in: "Yes, big brother, now we still have 300,000 soldiers and horses by water, and the grain and grass can be supported for half a year." It was a great opportunity to unite the Yuan court to eliminate the small court of the Ming King in the Central Plains. The eldest brother can have today because of our brothers' hard work, why, Zhang Wuji's little boy took it away from everyone with a word! Our brothers who rolled up together from their hometown in Huaixi all rely on the eldest brother to seal his wife and son in the future. ”

Liao Yongzhong also said: "What you brothers said is not bad. Big brother, when the judgment is constantly suffering, it is chaotic. Xu Da and Chang Yuchun have a relationship with King Xiao Ming, which is their own business. Our brothers didn't owe anything to King Ming back then, when our brothers gathered under the command of the eldest brother to fight against the Yuan, that kid didn't know which girl was in the arms! Now that Guo Dashuai's father and son have passed away, the eldest brother is their successor, and the eldest brother can't give the country that the brothers have worked so hard to give to others! Besides, the price that Yuan Ting gave us was good. Brother Feng is the left prime minister of Jiangnan Province, the king of Wu, and the lord of Jiangnan. You can claim your own feudal country. This is much more cost-effective than the 'marquis' given by Zhang Wuji's kid. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at everyone at this time, and he asked, "Is everyone in favor of fighting?" ”

The generals glanced at each other and nodded to each other.

Liao Yongzhong clenched his fists at this time and said: "Besides, this is not what we want to do, it was Zhang Wuji's kid who forced us!" Originally, when he was in Butterfly Valley, everyone had already discussed, respected him as the co-master, and allowed everyone to 'split the land and seal the territory' according to their abilities, but when his power became stronger, he would give everyone to 'cut the domain', and this kid should rebel against him! ”

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