After sending Zhao Yu and the others away, Guo Zixing sat down with a gloomy face.

After pouring a large sip of strong tea, he snorted the wine and said angrily: "Tell me, how can this kid be so virtuous that he actually let the Five Elements Banner die for him! Isn't it the emperor of the former dynasty who is bullshit, just by virtue of this, everyone will accompany him to fight the world and make wedding clothes for others?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the tip of his nose with drooping eyelids, and only said: "At this time, it is indeed an advantage that others cannot compare with him to have this identity. Marshal Mingjian, the reputation of our Mingjiao is really worse. After the incident, although the brothers strictly obeyed the marshal's military orders and did not commit any crimes in the autumn of the people, there were always reservations about the attitude of the country gentlemen towards us. Although the previous dynasty has been dead for a hundred years, in this extraordinary period, having a name of great unification is of great benefit to the stability of the overall situation. ”

"You also said that you will recruit the Five Elements Banner and recruit the Little Demon Lord? At present, the situation is clear, he wants to be righteous and righteous, and he wants elite soldiers to have elite soldiers, so why should we recruit him?

Guo Zixing was angry with Zhu Yuanzhang, glared at him fiercely, and said: "I have been working hard for this sect for decades, and in the end I want to serve a stinky boy as the master, how can I be willing!"

Zhu Yuanzhang responded in panic, and hurriedly said: "At the beginning, I didn't know the details of the Five Elements Flag, I just thought that their newly defeated army would be panicked, but I didn't think that they would be able to survive in a desperate situation and sneak attack on the logistics camp of the Yuan soldiers." That's why I hastened to send someone to report to the marshal, the situation has changed, and I need to take care of it again. ”

Guo Zixing's eyes rolled and asked again: "What do you mean when you say that they have insufficient grain and grass in the afternoon?"

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered: "This is another unexpected thing, in the afternoon I tried the little demon lord to ask them where they were going, but they were vaguely dealt with. In my opinion, they are not enough to have enough food and grass, and there are nearly 10,000 sect members with them, so they will definitely not be able to move too far. The marshal not only has to worry about not being able to recruit the Five Elements Banner, but he is also afraid that they will have to start a new stove near Haozhou!"

Hearing this, Guo Zixing's face changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "What! How can they do this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang calmly analyzed: "Marshal, don't underestimate that little demon lord just because he is young. I heard that Liu Futong of Yingzhou once visited him in person, and at that time, if he wanted to kill Liu Futong and regain control of Yingzhou, it would be easy for him to let Liu Futong go, and acquiesced to Liu Futong to proclaim himself the master of the Yingzhou branch altar. This alone shows that this son is scheming and strategic, not a reckless young man who only acts with righteousness. ”

Guo Zixing was puzzled: "How can you say this?"

"The Yingzhou branch is the first to oppose the Yuan, and this reputation is really inspiring. Because of this, Liu Futong's ministry is bound to become the target of the Yuan court's key attack. Moreover, the Yingzhou branch is full of contradictions, even if it can be prosperous for a while, it is bound to be difficult to last. This son spared Liu Futong's life and helped him correct his name, firstly, to put Liu Futong in a situation where there was no way to retreat, secondly, to use Liu Futong as bait to contain the Yuan army in Henan, to gain time for the Five Elements Banner, and third, to fulfill his reputation for enduring humiliation for righteousness. This alone is enough to see that his scheming skills are far beyond others. Zhu Yuanzhang patiently explained.

When Guo Zixing heard Zhu Yuanzhang's analysis, he couldn't help but gasp, and said in a trembling voice: "If this is the case, with Liu Futong's wit, is he willing to enter the urn willingly?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "Whether Liu Futong is willing or not is unwilling to let him go, in fact, his current situation is caused by himself." The little demon lord is just taking advantage of the situation, but I am afraid that he is still happy in Yingzhou at the moment. Therefore, the marshal must not be deceived by the harmless appearance of this son. If he didn't have what he wanted, with his background in the former dynasty and after the clan, how could he be entangled with a group of chaotic ministers and thieves in our Ming Sect?"

Guo Zixing was concerned about the chaos, and said anxiously: "Then he is going south, but he wants to plot against us Haozhou?"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Haozhou is a flat river, there is no danger in the four fields, and there has been famine and famine for many years, so it is not a place where soldiers must seek it." As far as I can see, what they are trying to do should be Chuzhou in the south of Haozhou! Chuzhou is known as the key to Jinling, and when he looks south to Jiqing, he can get a glimpse of the rich land of Jianghuai! The most important thing is that as long as he places a brigade of partial divisions in the north of Chuzhou, he can tightly choke the road to the south of Haozhou. If he succeeds, we will have no place to cross and cross Haozhou, so we can only follow in the footsteps of Liu Futong and become his barrier! When it is done, the Jiangbei Righteous Army can only rely on his nose!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Guo Zixing was completely confused, rubbed his hands together, and said in a trembling voice: "What can I do about this? Everyone is in the same vein as Mingjiao, how can he be so ruthless to drive me to a dead end?"

Seeing Guo Zixing's disfigured appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a trace of hidden contempt in his heart. Now that the group of heroes and the trend of competing for the world has been achieved, when Guo Zixing tried to plot the Five Elements Banner, did he remember that everyone belonged to the same line of Mingjiao?

However, it is precisely because of this that Zhu Yuanzhang regards Guo Zixing as the best hero. He knew that his foundation was shallow after all, and he had to have a just right level of promotion in order to have Li Daitao's hope again.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly corrected his mentality and said seriously: "Don't worry, marshal, if everything can be done as people wish, there will not be so many regrets in this world." If it is another time, I am afraid that the little demon lord will really succeed. However, at the moment, the right time and place are not occupied by him, and we still have a lot of opportunities. ”

"What is Yuan Zhang's clever plan? Hurry up!" Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Guo Zixing calmed down a little and looked at him expectantly.

Zhu Yuanzhang said eloquently: "Let's talk about people first, this little demon lord marched with nearly 10,000 old, weak, disabled and young people for the sake of some benevolence and vanity, which greatly slowed down the march, not to mention, and the consumption of grain and grass also doubled. Secondly, the geographical location is advantageous, and they don't know anything about the situation in Haozhou at present, but we are very familiar with it. On the most important day, the rainy season is approaching, and the roads will be muddy and difficult to walk. With so many disadvantages, how could he succeed!"

Guo Zixing nodded his head, and then said happily: "Yuanzhang's analysis has penetrated into the inside, and he has won my heart. You're not just my Han Shin, but the ovary is also done, haha!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said humbly: "The marshal just can't see through the sinister intentions of the little demon lord, and the marshal is my role model for strategizing and winning a decisive victory! At this time, we waved our army south to take Chuzhou, which was loosely armed, and when they found out, we could only accept the facts. ”

Guo Zixing is still a commander who grasps the overall situation, and after hearing this, he just frowned and said: "We had the intention of taking Chuzhou before, but the current situation in Haozhou is undecided, and we dare not act lightly. Tartar Huaibei camp Cheli is still eyeing it, if we venture into Chuzhou, I am afraid that it will take advantage of it. ”

"The subordinates are about to talk about this, the Tartar Huaibei camp is a steel knife hanging in our Haozhou, and the sooner it is eradicated, the better. We sent troops to Chuzhou, firstly, we could crush the plot of the little demon lord, and secondly, we could also draw out the Tartar soldiers of the Huaibei camp. If the Tartar soldiers want to attack Haozhou, the Huaishang camp is the only place to pass!" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said in a deep voice.

When Guo Zixing heard this, he couldn't help but clap his hands and exclaimed: "Wonderful, what a killing two birds with one stone!" Hmph, the little demon lord not only refused to help me, but also wanted to cut off my way to the south of Haozhou. This time, I will definitely give him a lesson that I will never forget! Let them go to the Five Elements Banner and eat the dog with the Tartar soldiers, and I will only sit firmly in Haozhou and reap the benefits!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed secretly, and had to remind again: "Isn't the marshal worried that the Five Elements Banner will lead the crowd to withdraw from the Huaishang camp? When the time comes, when the north gate of Haozhou is opened, it will be dangerous to be trapped inside and outside!"

Guo Zixing's old face turned red, and after a moment of embarrassment, he said: "Yes, I have to think of a way to firmly limit the Five Elements Banner to the Huaishang camp!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stopped selling Guanzi, walked straight to the hanging map, lightly drew a pass in Huaishui, and said in a low voice: "The rainy season is coming!"

Guo Zixing approached the map to look at it, thought about it for a long time, and then his face turned to the side, and he couldn't help but gasp, and muttered: "Barrage the river and build a dam, flood the camp?"

"The marshal is wise!" Zhu Yuanzhang bowed his hand.

Standing in front of the map and muttering for a long time, Guo Zixing suddenly snorted coldly: "The Five Elements Banner is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust! You go and call Tianxu, I want him to set off south tonight to take Chuzhou!"

A hint of gloom flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, but he quickly received the order to retreat and ask Guo Tianxu.

The Marshal's Mansion was busy again, and after sending Guo Tianxu out of the mansion to the barracks, Guo Zixing was full of pride, and while walking back to the Marshal's Mansion with Zhu Yuanzhang, he comforted him and said: "The seizure of Chuzhou is a matter of great importance, and it is also crucial to stabilize the Five Elements Banner." If it weren't for the fact that only Yuanzhang was the only one in Haozhou, you were familiar with that little demon lord, I would definitely send you to attack Chuzhou. Although there is no victory in the siege, you have contributed to the plan for me tonight!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly said: "The subordinates are blessed by the marshal's kindness, and they are willing to attach Jiwei to help the marshal achieve great causes, how dare they be greedy!"

Guo Zixing was relieved, regardless of his majesty, he hugged Zhu Yuanzhang into the main hall, and when he looked up at the handsome case, his smile froze on his face.

Zhao Yu played with the Pixiu paperweight on the desk in his hand, turned his eyes to look at Zhu Yuanzhang with a shocked face, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhu is really my confidant, if it weren't for listening to your words, the younger brother really doesn't know what he plans to do next!"

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