First Minister of Ming Dynasty

In contrast, Haozhou suffered from famine seven out of ten years, and went begging with flower drums, which is really not as good as Huaiyuan.However, Haozhou also has an advantage, that is, the salt transported along the Huaihe River is often concentrated in Haozhou, and then trafficked upstream.

This led to a situation where Haozhou exchanged salt for food in Huaiyuan.

But due to the rise of the red scarf, this business was interrupted.

Both sides are suffocated enough.

The soup and the salt will be exchanged for more food than before.

"The boss has been wandering outside for three years... He knows it well, so Marshal Guo asked for two thousand stone salt, we have taken advantage of it!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "My lord is far-sighted, needless to say. It's just that there are Yuan troops stationed in Huaiyuan, are they really willing to send food here?"

Tang He suddenly laughed, "Mr. Xiao, you've got the point. Do you know who is guarding Huaiyuan now?"

"Who?"

"Cherry does not spend!"

Hearing these four words, Zhang Ximeng didn't know what to say?Why is he still here?Yuan Ting didn't do anything to him?Still keep this one and continue to dig the corner of the Great Yuan Dynasty?

Zhang Ximeng really blamed Yuan Ting wrongly. It wasn't that Yuan Ting didn't want to deal with the whole situation, but that no one could clean up the mess... Jia Lu's [-]-strong army collapsed, and he and Lu Anmin were arrested.

Brother Yue Cha'er fought to the death, but he was surrounded by Mr. Peng and his son. After a hard fight, he lost his life.Peng Da beheaded Yuege Cha'er, and then flaunted his power and planned to become king.

On the contrary, it didn't take much money at all. This guy ran the fastest. When he realized something was wrong, he led his confidants to run away first, and then gathered people one after another.

When he arrived in Huaiyuan, almost 2 people had gathered.

After thinking about it for a while, he wrote a letter to Yuan Ting, saying that Jia Lu was seriously ill, and Yuege Cha'er was brave and foolish, leading to a disastrous defeat.Even so, he tried his best to turn the tide, fought desperately and saved [-] elite soldiers.

Right now, he is recuperating in Huaiyuan, accumulating strength, and trying to recover Haozhou!

Of course, his strength is limited, if the imperial court can support some soldiers, horses, food and grass, it would be very grateful.

It has been less than a month since Jia Lu's defeat, and Yuan Ting has no idea what happened, although it's not so credible to say that it doesn't take a lot of money.

But after all, he is still alive, who do you believe if you don’t believe him?

So Yuan Ting gave Cheli Buhua an order, asking him to strictly guard against death and not to lose Huaiyuan.

Cheli was not overjoyed to save a dog's life.

But on second thought, he was afraid again.

The imperial court doesn't blame them, but the Red Turban Army's uncles are not easy to mess with?

What if they kill them, what should I do?

He and Yuan Ting claimed that there were 5 people, but the actual number was less than [-].

But if you think about it carefully, you will find that these 2 people are just on paper.

Their origins are complicated, everyone has subordinates, and there are also many civilian husbands.

If the red scarf comes, they will definitely run away.

If he doesn't make it right, he will be arrested and sent to the red scarf to receive the reward.

"Xiao Mister, this time I went to do business, but a letter was sent by a hand who didn't care about it."

He said and gave the letter to Zhang Ximeng.

Zhang Ximeng paused, "Did you tell the lord?"

Tang He smiled, "Don't you dare to say it? The superior means that he is now powerless to attack Cheli Buhua, so he plans to throw him aside. As long as he can continue to do business."

"Oh!"

Only then did Zhang Ximeng open the letter, and read it carefully.

Cheli Buhua's attitude is very humble, basically saying that the world is so beautiful, why bother to go to war, embrace together, sing peacefully to the full, you say it's okay...

Zhang Ximeng looked at it for a long time, rolled his eyes, and suddenly came up with an idea.

"Tang Qianhu, do you think we can expand our business?"

"Expand, how to expand?"

"Just tell Cheri Buhua that there is no problem in getting along peacefully, and give us some weapons and armor, otherwise we will beat him."

Tang He frowned, "Mr. Xiao, he gave him weapons and armor. Wouldn't it hurt more to be beaten? He's not stupid, how can he agree?"

Zhang Ximeng calmly analyzed; "Cheli doesn't spend this thing, the most shameless. How can he have such a long-term idea. Haozhou's fiasco, I think he is most worried about Yuan Ting, so let's scare him and honestly send weapons Come here, let's pretend to be defeated and give him a chance to make meritorious service, so that he can explain to Yuan Ting, so that he won't lose his life. If he doesn't agree, we will send troops to attack Huaiyuan!"

Tang He blinked his eyes, it looks good!

"Is this to use Cheli Buhua as an arsenal?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "I prefer to be called the captain of the transportation team!"

Tang He squinted, the water in his stomach was churning, and suddenly he had an idea.

"I'm going to find the superior right now, it's feasible!" After finishing speaking, he ran away in a hurry...

Chapter 36 The world where only Yuan Ting was injured

Tang He expressed his vision to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Lao Zhu is very busy. His work is mainly in three aspects. The first is to train troops and select generals; the second is to deal with the main affairs of Linhuai Town and lay down the foundation;

That's right, it was the book list that Zhang Ximeng gave him.

Originally, Lao Zhu couldn't afford it, but since he defeated Jia Lu's army, he got some books from the barracks, and later copied Lu's house, greatly enriching his collection.

Zhu Yuanzhang carried books with him all day long, and whenever he was free, he would read a paragraph. After dinner, he would ask Zhang Ximeng to answer his questions, and then he continued to read until midnight, and then he got up to train before dawn... he only slept for two hours a day, at most not More than three hours.

What makes people desperate is that they sleep so little, but they are still in good spirits, full of energy every day, and do not feel tired at all.

Most of the people who can achieve great things are first of all masters of time management!

Anyway, Zhang Ximeng is not going to make it. No matter how busy he is, he must sleep for four hours at night and never stay up late.And I have to take a nap at noon. If I don't get enough sleep, I will feel dizzy and feel dizzy, and I can't cheer up all day.

However, he was destined to go to bed late tonight, because Zhu Yuanzhang came over in person and called Zhang Ximeng over to discuss matters.

"Mr. suggested that extortion should not be spent at all. We agree with this matter, but we still want to discuss with the big guys how to go next. This is a major issue related to our future. Please give me more advice, sir."

Zhang Ximeng was furious, and nodded his head, "I see, please rest assured, my lord."

When Zhang Ximeng arrived, he realized that there was another guest, and it was the Marshal Peng who lived there.

After saying hello, Peng Zaozhu said directly: "Young Master Zhu, my father has discussed with Marshal Zhao and plans to march eastward to capture Sizhou."

Peng Zaozhu was in high spirits and full of confidence, "We have defeated the Yuan Tartars, and our reputation has been greatly boosted. We just took advantage of the victory to pursue Sizhou, Xuyi and other places to the east. There are plenty of money and food here, and there are many people. Gather troops and horses, and then attack Huai'an. The entire land of the Huaihe River belongs to us! Sitting on the Huaihe River, going north to capture Shandong, and going south to Jiangnan, there is a lot to do!"

Peng Zaozhu drew a big cake, and then said earnestly: "Young master Zhu, you are versatile in both civil and military affairs, and my father values ​​you very much. Even if you don't want to be attached to my father, we will join hands with Xiangdong and establish a territory. We will never treat you badly." Yes. My father has prepared 1 shi of grain, [-] taels of silver, and other gifts, as long as Mr. Zhu agrees to go eastward together, these are all yours!"

Peng's father and son had always had a good impression of Lao Zhu, knowing that he was a talent, but Guo Zixing was jealous of his talents for his son, and forced Lao Zhu to leave Haozhou.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew what Peng's father and son were thinking, but he didn't want to really rely on them. Since the husband decided to develop independently, he had to decide for himself.

Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang noticed that when Peng Zaozhu proposed to go east, Zhang Ximeng lowered his eyelids and became more sleepy.

"Young Marshal Peng, thank you for looking up to us, we dare not refuse, but we are still Marshal Guo's people, how to enter the army, we need to ask Marshal Guo for instructions, and we also need to discuss with the brothers. All in all, Shuai Peng thinks highly of us, we are very grateful!"

Peng Zaozhu also knew that Lao Zhu would not agree easily, if it was so easy to get ahead, why wait until today.

"Okay! I'll go and tell my father now. It's still the same sentence. If Mr. Zhu has any orders, as long as we can do what we can, we will definitely help you!"

After leaving this sentence, Peng stayed and left.

This time only his own people were left, Zhang Ximeng shivered.

"My lord, Young Marshal Peng has a good heart, but their vision is too bad. Going east is not a good way."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and he was also thinking, "Why do you say that, sir?"

"My lord, have you forgotten how Peng Da and the others were kicked out of Xuzhou?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while, then suddenly said: "Sir, do you think Marshal Peng still wants to attack Xuzhou?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "That's right, they intend to get their hands on Sizhou, and then attack Huai'an. The soldiers must be targeting Xuzhou."

"But why would the Xuzhou Yuan Tartars give up?" Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to understand the crux of the matter. He turned around and took a map, and spread it in front of the big guy.

"Right now, the Yuan Tartars are most concerned about the canal that runs through the north and the south. Xuzhou is an important point on the canal. Therefore, Zhima Li occupied Xuzhou, and the Yuan court immediately mobilized hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses to besiege. If Peng Da and the others want to capture Huai'an, they will They will be beaten by Yuan soldiers. With our strength, we will follow, and we will not be able to get cheap."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded, and flattered him, "My lord is wise."

Old Zhu hummed: "Sir, I have already understood, we are no match for Mr.... If you can't go east, how about going west?"

"No way." Zhang Ximeng shook his head directly, "My lord, if you go further west, after passing Huaiyuan, you will not be far from Liu Futong's territory. With our strength, we will still be annexed by Liu Futong."

Zhu Yuanzhang believed that it was even more unrealistic to cross the Huaihe River to the north and develop in the direction of Suzhou. The Yuan army also stationed a large army in Xuzhou.

So it seems that their development route is very clear, which is to go south, take Dingyuan first, and then go to Luzhou and Chuzhou to establish a stable territory in Jiangbei.

Although the banks of the Huaihe River and the surrounding area of ​​the canal are the richest and most densely populated places, with their strength, they absolutely cannot gain a foothold.

Although fatty meat is delicious, it must be eaten in the mouth.

"Looks like we're just going to have to chew on the bones."

Zhu Yuanzhang put his hand on Dingyuan in the south.

"It's just that with the current strength of the troops, if we want to go south, I'm afraid it won't work. We lack food, weapons, livestock... everything is lacking, it's really difficult."

In history, Zhu Yuanzhang saw a group of insects and couldn't do anything. After holding back for half a year, he took dozens of brothers he recruited to go south. As a result, he swallowed 3000 people in Zhangjiabao at once, and then attacked and wiped out Miao Daheng won [-] soldiers, and soon became a vassal of no small size.

This series of successes was largely accidental. At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how to go in the future.The most obvious evidence is that Guo Zixing was squeezed out and went to Chuzhou to join Zhu Yuanzhang. As a result, Lao Zhu obediently handed over [-] elite soldiers to Guo Zixing.

It was also Guo Zixing who was too good-for-nothing, given him a chance, he would not grasp it, and in the end all the red scarves in Haozhou returned to Lao Zhu.

The appearance of Zhang Ximeng broke the window paper in advance, and also made the capital in Lao Zhu's hands stronger. There are only a few dozen people, so you can try your luck, but with thousands of people, you need to be cautious, and you can't fight unprepared.

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, then suddenly said with a smile: "My lord, I think this matter will not be spent at all!"

"Counting on him?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Originally I planned to hit him, but now I think about it... I should dig a big hole and squeeze the oil out of him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't hesitate, "This bastard burned Huangjue Temple, and we almost died in the flames. We have to settle the debt with him!"

Tang He and Fei Ju also came over, wanting to hear Zhang Ximeng's brilliant move.

"That's what I think. Isn't Young Marshal Peng willing to help? Let's ask him to send a few hundred people to circle around Huaiyuan City so that Cheli doesn't need to see him. Shuai wants to join hands with Liu Futong to go westward, join forces with Liu Futong, and go northward to destroy Yuan. If Cheli doesn't spend, he must be panic-stricken. He has contacts with us before, and this thing will definitely inquire about the news. Let's make a big deal!"

"Let him give us food, weapons, and horses. When the things arrive, let's try to persuade the generals to give up Huaiyuan and march eastward... In this way, he can also report to the court that he defeated the red scarf. The city was saved. As for the loss, it is also reasonable!"

After Zhang Ximeng finished his rough plan, several people's eyes lit up when they heard it.

Or how to say, but also a scholar!

This mind is more than others.

How much can he give if he directly blackmails Cherry?

Pulling Peng Zaozhu over, the effect was doubled immediately.

And he also helped him persuade the army to move eastward, which is another debt of favor.What's even better is that Dajun really gave up on Huaiyuan, and he can still ask for credit from Yuan Ting without spending a lot of money, and he is not at a loss.

All in all, this is a situation where everyone is happy, only Yuan Ting is injured... As for Yuan Ting?The big guys just want to make it more ugly!

Zhu Yuanzhang and the others were all in good spirits. They took Zhang Ximeng to talk about the second half of the night, scrutinized the details, and repeatedly deduced to ensure that there were no doubts... But Zhang Ximeng became more and more sleepy, his eyes were red, and tears came out.

"My lord, we're still minors, we don't sleep enough and we don't grow tall enough." Zhang Ximeng protested, "I think after we go south, we must find a few more literati to help our lord."

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes, you just look for it?Where is the right talent?

However, he couldn't bear to exhaust Zhang Ximeng, so he let him rest, and thoughtfully gave Zhang Ximeng a day off... But during this day, five hundred cavalrymen under Peng Da's men charged towards Huaiyuan at lightning speed.

When they were lighting the lamps, they rushed to the outside of Huaiyuan City, and everyone shot arrows at the top of the city, several soldiers and horses guarding the city fell down.

"Tell Cheri Buhua! The grandpas will attack the city soon!"

The Red Scarf Army laughed wildly. They poured oil on the city gate, lit a big fire, and then left... At this time, Chelibuhua was hugging a pair of sisters, with a sip of wine on the left and vegetables on the right , very happy.

When his subordinates ran in and said that the red scarf was coming, Che Libuhua immediately lost his soul, his whole body softened into rotten noodles, and even the two beauties couldn't warm his ice-cold heart...

Chapter 37 My Advantage

Cheli Buhua was naked to the waist, walking around restlessly... What should I do?The Red Turbans are coming!

It is impossible to fight. His remnants have run a lot recently, and there may not even be 5000 people.No, when they heard that the red scarf was coming, many people sneaked away before closing the city gate.