First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Zhang Ximeng laughed, and unexpectedly stuffed him another letter.

"Don't worry, I'm [-]% sure... If the soldiers are strong and the horses are strong, I'm willing to send tens of thousands of people there. Let Zuo Junbi be wiped out. Now I have no choice but to use this method. Don't worry, the matter will be settled." All right, when I come back, I will find a youth camp for you."

Sapphire blinked her eyes, it's okay!

"I'm leaving now!"

Zhang Ximeng sent out two teenagers, and he really had a big heart. If he didn't know that these two boys would be extraordinary in the future, Zhang Ximeng wouldn't have the guts to bet on them, and now only Zhao Pusheng with two swords is left.

This is a veteran Peng Dang. Now that Monk Peng is dead, the Yuan army has suffered a major defeat, and Emperor Tianwan has come out to dance again. For Zhao Pusheng, this is really a godsend opportunity. But there is hope.

After Zhang Ximeng thought it over and over again, he finally decided to write a letter to Zhao Pusheng in the tone of Zhu Yuanzhang. In order to make the letter more convincing, he went to ask Jia Lu for advice. After reading it, the old man smiled and nodded.

"Your boy is making rapid progress, and you have grasped people's hearts just right. In a few years, even the old man will not be your opponent. If nothing else, you are three letters in exchange for [-] sailors. Qianjun!"

Zhang Ximeng also smiled, "Thank you for your praise, Mr. Heng, I'm just doing my best."

Jia Lu laughed loudly, "Don't be arrogant or impetuous, the old man has no worries!"

Jia Lu was in a good mood, so he took the chessboard casually, set up chariots and cannons, and fought a few games with Zhang Ximeng... It seems that a scholar-bureaucrat like Jia Lu should play Go, and the value of chess is a bit low.

In fact, Jia Lu became addicted to it when he was inspecting the Yellow River. At that time, those who followed him were straight-forward. Chess, a game of soldiers and horses, was more in line with the old man's interest.

Zhang Ximeng also had no choice but to risk his life to accompany the gentleman, anyway, the chess piece has already been laid, and the rest depends on God's will.Zhang Ximeng grabbed the cannon and wanted to give Jia Lu a blow.

At this moment, the thunder exploded, shaking the world.

How Tianxin is, you can probably know!

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Laoshan Island is the central island of Chaohu Lake. The Laoshan Village on the island is the base camp of the Chaohu Navy. At this time, Yu Tingyu, who is in his 50s, is full of energy and sits on the throne. On his right are the Liao brothers, and on his left On the side, there are several sons.The rest of the leaders of the water village, lined up on both wings, had a hundred or ten people, and it was very lively.

The thunder and lightning outside did not affect the mood of everyone present at all.

At this moment, Yu Tonghai came in from the outside. He threw away the bamboo hat and coir raincoat on the ground, and hurriedly said: "Father, the water in the lake has risen by three feet. Look at the rain, the water can rise by more than ten feet! Let's go out!" Chaohu Lake, entering the Yangtze River, is just around the corner!"

Yu Tingyu stood up suddenly, his old face was full of joy, he glanced at the others, and laughed loudly: "It's God's will, God's will is so! People's hearts can't go against God's will, the old man has made up his mind, the whole army has taken refuge in General Zhu, and from then on General Zhu is in charge, who among you agrees and who opposes?"

Who agrees and who disagrees?

On the Yu family's side, Yu Tonghai, Yu Tongyuan, and Yu Tongyuan, the three brothers stood up together, what do you mean by brothers fighting tigers, father and son soldiers in battle!

They all agree!

On the opposite side of the Yu family, the brothers of the Liao family, Liao Yongan and Liao Yongzhong also looked at each other and clasped their fists together.

"Uncle Yu, we all agree!"

With the agreement of the two of them, there was only one person left, he was Liao Yongzhong's cousin, named Liao Yongjian, and all eyes fell on him.

The confidant of the Yu family even put his hand on the handle of the knife at this moment, and his eyes are not friendly... If you dare to object at this time, it seems that you are impatient!

Yu Tingyu is an old Jianghu, he smiled and said: "Nephew Yongjian, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it, let's discuss it together."

Liao Yongjian gritted his teeth, "Then let me talk about it...Zhu Chongba is just a little monk, and he is worthy of our trust? Moreover, the Chaohu navy has always been Tianwan's courtiers, we can't be people who betray the master, as In Jianghu, we must pay more attention to loyalty. Besides, Zhu Chongba has no decent promises, so we are so lowly, do we have to rely on him?"

Yu Tingyu remained silent with a sullen face, but Liao Yongzhong couldn't wait, "I think you are confused. Zhu Yuanzhang was a monk, so Monk Peng is not a monk? Also, Xu Shouhui is just a cloth seller. In terms of status, Is he the emperor so destined? It’s like a joke! Everyone has seen Zhu Yuanzhang’s actions. I went this time and asked clearly. He is full of confidence. We can still help when we go there. After a while, it will be nothing."

Yu Tonghai also followed suit: "That's right, we can't just focus on the Yu and Liao families. Take our subordinates as an example. There are people who have lived in Chaohu Lake for three generations. They have been here for generations. We have to plan for the big guys." Belonging to Zhu Yuanzhang, giving land, allowing fishing, fair taxation, prosperous business, and peace of mind. Everyone can go ashore, live in peace of mind, so what if we follow the end of the day? It's been a year, and not only have we not benefited, but we are also worried about being bullied by Zuo Junbi, isn't that enough?"

"Yes! Well said!"

Many leaders present followed suit, praising Yu Tonghai's proposition, what he said was reasonable, we are convinced!

As for Liao Yongjian, someone immediately said: "Liao Dalang, we all know that Zhao Pusheng promised to give you a big official. You just said that because you were greedy for an official position. You just want to use the big guy's wealth and life to mess with you. a future!"

Liao Yongjian was trembling with anger, "You guys, you spitting blood! I have good intentions, but if you don't like to listen, I have nothing to say!"

He was alone and was thinking of running away. At this time, Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongyuan suddenly moved forward together, blocking Liao Yongjian.

Want to run?

It's not that easy!

State-owned state laws, family has family rules, if you want to leave, leave something first!

A few other people came over with a sneer and surrounded Liao Yongjian. As long as they gave an order, they could cut him into pieces and cut him into dumpling fillings.

This kind of thing is really common in the cottage.

Liao Yongjian gritted his teeth, he looked at Liao Yongan and Liao Yongzhong suddenly, "Are you going to kill your own brothers?"

Liao Yongzhong sneered, "I want to kill you! However, Zhang Jingji gave orders. He said that from now on, we are the Zhu family's navy, and we must obey the public and follow the rules. If you want to leave, you can! But you have to remember So, from now on, we will each be masters, and I will not be polite if we meet on the battlefield!"

Yu Tonghai also said to the two brothers: "Zhang Experience has indeed said so. Mr. is not willing to make us difficult. This is also Zhu Jiajun's benevolence and generosity. Liao Yongjian can leave, but people's hearts must not be confused. We must be of one mind. For the time being, let him Detain him in the back cell, and release him after the army sets off, and he can go wherever he wants! Just don't interfere with our major events!"

Having said that, everyone nodded together. Several people came up and arrested Liao Yongjian. He didn't dare to resist, so he was escorted to the back.

Yu Tingyu's face was full of joy, and the old man's face was full of red, "What's the matter with Zhu's army, everyone should know, this is a bright road, pass the order, all the ships are ready, just wait for the water to rise, let's set sail together!"

One day, two days, the torrential rain fell for two and a half days, and the river, which was originally dry and only two or three feet old, suddenly swelled, and the water depth was generally more than one foot five!

At this time, Li Wenzhong also rushed to Lao Shanzhai, and the sailors had no doubts, and all the troops were united, just waiting to set off and join Zhu Yuanzhang.

Liao Yongzhong pulled out the bamboo pole from the water, carefully compared the water depth, and immediately burst out laughing.

"It's God's will, it's God's will! The biggest boat can go out!"

"Quickly send the order, the whole army is going!"

Chaohu Lake enters the Yangtze River through the Yuxi River. This river is also called Ruxushui. It has a total length of 120 miles. It is an important waterway. .

The turbid waves are emptied, and the weather is majestic!

Yu Tingyu held a knife and stood on top of the largest building boat. With an order, thousands of sails competed for the current, and the boats were connected like a long dragon.

"Let's go, follow the old man, seek refuge with the Ming Lord!"

"Take refuge in the Ming Lord!"

"Take refuge in the Ming Lord!"

The sound of drums and horns spread far and wide through the water of the lake.

A navy of nearly 2 people was dispatched together.

There are large ships captured from the Yuan army, grain transport ships, sand transport ships, and small fishing boats that can only accommodate a few people... But no matter how big or small the boat is, there are skilled sailors on it, calmly maneuvering the boat, It is mighty and mighty, gushing out from Chaohu Lake for eight hundred miles, overwhelming mountains and seas, unstoppable.

The flags of the Yu family and the Liao family were fluttering in the wind.

It's just that on the largest building boat, there is a big red flag, fluttering, and a huge red character, shining brightly!

Standing under the great banner, Li Wenzhong's heart was surging and his blood was surging.

Uncle's measures of eradicating Haoqiang and dividing the land evenly have finally paid off.

Ninety-nine percent of the Chaohu sailors are ordinary people who can't survive. Some ancestors even fled to Chaohu Lake from the Song Dynasty. After several generations, they never left.

They are all people who can't bear heavy taxes, and desperate tenant farmers.

Either they were persecuted by the landlords, or they couldn't bear the exorbitant taxes, so they could only escape into the lake and survive without knowing how many years passed.

Now finally someone is willing to call the shots for the poor.

"Go out, just go out, you will have fields, white rice, and big steamed buns when you go out!"

The skinny old boatman, holding his grandson in his arms, was full of longing, with old tears in his eye circles. The young and strong man was struggling to rock the boat, unstoppable.

The Chaohu navy made a big move, so naturally Zuo Junbi couldn't hide it from Zuo Junbi. He heard the news two days ago and personally led 2 troops to the south from Luzhou to attack the water village.

But right in front of him, a young man blocked his way.

Lan Yu smiled and handed over a letter, which was written by Zhang Ximeng to Zuo Junbi, advising him to stay in Luzhou and not to cause trouble.

Zuo Junbi took it in his hand, looked at it briefly, and said with disdain: "You Zhu Jiajun, don't stretch your hands too far, this place is not under your control!"

Lan Yu smiled and said, "Of course I know that you are Tianwan's courtier and Peng Yingyu's disciple, and your subordinates are also heroes of the Southern School of Red Scarves. It is true that our origin is different from ours, but I still have a letter from an old friend here,"

Zuo Junbi was startled, Lan Yu had already delivered the letter.

Zuo Junbi took it in his hand, then looked at it, his face changed suddenly, "You, where did you get it?"

Lan Yu smiled faintly, "The person who wrote the letter is already under the command of my lord. He is friends with General Zuo, and we also want to be friends with General Zuo, but I don't know if General Zuo wants to?"

Zuo Junbi couldn't help gritting his teeth, this letter was written by Gong Bosui, and the secret communication between himself and Yuan Ting had been leaked long ago, what should we do?

Zuo Junbi was so confused that he was at a loss for a while.

Lan Yu smiled and said, "General Zuo, it's still the same sentence, whether it's an enemy or a friend, it's up to you to choose, I'm leaving."

After he finished speaking, he pulled his horse and left, and ran after pretending to be aggressive. It was really exciting.

Zuo Junbi did not dare to pursue after all, with 2 horses, he could not go.

At this time, the Chaohu Navy had already passed Huangdun Town, and Zhao Pusheng, who had two sabers, also held a letter in his hand.

"The public is willing to participate in the grand event and fight against Ni Yuan together. Naturally, there is a vacancy. If the public still wants to end the day and is unwilling to join, they can also become friends and take care of each other. Peng Zu is dead, and the public has been in Chaohu for a long time. People are unpredictable and helpless. The public is How can seniors be inferior to others..."

Zhao Pusheng has read it no less than three times, and his heart is soaring, and it has been difficult to calm down for a long time. This letter almost touched his heart. Internal status, he is a hundred willing.

The Chaohu navy is lost, but the Zhu family army has come, how to choose, it is really worrying!

The dual sword general also couldn't understand the trade-offs.

At this moment, the Chaohu navy has passed half of Huangdun Town, and the striker is pointing directly at Yuxikou.

"Father, there is a barbarian Haiya's boat in front of us, what should we do?" Yu Tonghai asked anxiously.

Yu Tingyu glared, and said sharply: "What else can I do, kill him! Take the dog tartar's boat to sacrifice the flag!"

1Chapter 17 Warships linking up and attacking with fire

"Sir, you gave me a real move, that idiot Zuo Junbi really didn't dare to enter the army!"

Lan Yu rode on the horse and followed Zhang Ximeng closely, not without admiration, Mr. really has no plans.Zhang Ximeng just dealt with it indifferently, fully embodying the reserved and mysterious that an expert should have.

If Sapphire fails, if Zuo Junbi captures or kills him, it will be nothing more than a loss of a little boy. When the historical materials are recorded later, Zhang Ximeng can easily swipe a big pen. Don't worry, no one will know. It will not damage his image in the slightest.

If Sapphire died earlier, would anyone still know about Sapphire?

Zhang Ximeng was thinking badly in his heart.

"Do you know where the front is?"

Zhang Ximeng reined in his horse suddenly, looked forward, Lan Yu followed him, and there was a river flowing straight into the river in front of him, and two mountains could be vaguely seen on the other side of the river.

Sapphire looked at it for a long time, but naturally she was not clear.

Zhang Ximeng coughed and said solemnly: "In the place of Ruxukou, there have been countless battles in the past dynasties. It is hard to say whether it is right or wrong. But historians have noticed that it was this ancient battlefield that determined the rise and fall of Wu Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the later Han Dynasty. One-third of the world... I don't understand why the Yuan army didn't build a city here to guard it. Don't they know that the gate of Jiqing will be opened once the mouth of Ruxu is lost, and the Yangtze River will no longer be in their hands. At that time, my army will be full of vitality, and everything will compete Fa, cross the Yangtze River with the momentum of thunder, Jinling City is at your fingertips, my lord's hegemony can flourish, and the day of the Yuan Dynasty's fall is just around the corner!"

Lan Yu swallowed, and he was confused, "Sir, I think this mark is Yuxikou!"

Zhang Ximeng snorted, "I tell you to read more. Yuxikou is the former Ruxukou. This is the key to Chaohu Lake entering the Yangtze River. With Ruxukou in hand, the natural danger of the Yangtze River can be divided equally. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the two countries of Wu and Chu They fought endlessly for this place. It was during the Three Kingdoms period that made Ruxukou famous. Soochow built a city on the east bank of Ruxukou in order to protect the danger of the Yangtze River, which is where we are located. Wei Guo is on the opposite side of Qibao Mountain and Zhuishan stationed troops. For this place, the two countries fought four wars before and after, and no one could do anything to the other. Wei Guo attacked Ruxukou, Wu Guo had to send all his troops to rescue, Wu Guo went north along the Ruxu River, and captured Hefei...that is, Zuo Junbi’s Luzhou, Wei Guo also had to invest heavily in troops, and this is why it has the reputation of giving birth to a son like Sun Zhongmou, and Hefei gave away a hundred thousand heads!"

Sapphire listened carefully, and understood everything except the last sentence, which was not a good one.

The place of Ruxukou is really very important.

If the forces in the south of the Yangtze River occupy Ruxukou and lock the Yangtze River, the North will have nothing to do.

Moreover, if the south wants to make a northern expedition and seize the land of the two Huaihe Rivers, it is the most convenient way to capture Hefei by going to Ruxukou, Chaohu Lake by water, and it is also the most economical in food and grass.

Therefore, among the Three Kingdoms, it is reasonable for Sun Quan to smash Hefei and Zhuge to kill Qishan.

Bringing history into reality, if Zhu's army wants to leave Ruxukou and enter the Yangtze River, it is to break the blockade of the Yangtze River Navy, divide the natural dangers of the Yangtze River equally, choose the opportunity to cross the river, and capture Jinling!

As for the Yuan army, if they guarded Ruxukou well and blocked Zhu's army in Lianghuai, they could even unite with Zuo Junbi to plot Huaixi.

In that case, Zhu Yuanzhang would be in jeopardy.

There is no doubt that this is a crucial battle.

It's just that the cards on both sides are not enough, the main force of the Yuan army is still attacking Hezhou, and Zhu Yuanzhang has to supervise the troops to deal with it.Here at Ruxukou, there are only dozens of building ships led by Manzi Haiya, blocking the way, preventing the Chaohu Navy from entering the Yangtze River. Such a force is still a little weak.

In addition to Zhang Ximeng's contempt for the Yuan army's strategic vision and execution ability, he brought Sapphire and hundreds of soldiers who came to watch the battle, which can be regarded as a reward for Sapphire. Let him feel the atmosphere of the ancient battlefield. !

I don't know if Lan Yu can appreciate Zhang Ximeng's painstaking efforts, his eyes wandered around, and suddenly, he saw a small boat moving forward along the tumbling river.

"It's Chaohu Navy!"

Zhang Ximeng was also attracted, and sure enough there was a boat.

There were not many people on it, only a dozen or so. Holding shields, spears and short knives, they flew down the river at high speed, and even went straight to the Yuan army's big ship, marching forward indomitably.

Seeing this, Zhang Ximeng was taken aback for a moment, he really is a brave Chaohu sailor!