First Minister of Ming Dynasty

In less than a quarter of an hour, there were not many people left around Nahachu, and death was imminent, and there was no luck anymore... Nahachu gritted his teeth, pulled out his saber suddenly, and wanted to commit suicide.

"Grandma, it's not that easy to want to die!"

Chang Yuchun's eyes were red. In this battle, no less than 300 of his confidantes died. Since he joined Zhu Yuanzhang, he has never lost such a big loss!

Seeing that Naha wanted to die, he threw the shield out of his hand in desperation.

Chang Yuchun was so powerful, the shield hit Nahachu's shoulder with the sound of the wind, he let out a cry of pain, and fell off the horse, Chang Yuchun walked over in three steps and stepped on Nahachu all at once Come out, take a prisoner!

At this moment, those small encirclements also ended the battle one after another.

Counting the results of the battle, Zhang Desheng's troops lost nearly 1000 people, Chang Yuchun and Liao's brothers also died more than 800 people, and there were more wounded soldiers.

As for the Yuan army, almost 800 people were killed in battle, less than [-] were captured, and most of the rest fled.

This result cannot be regarded as a big victory, but considering that the infantry is fighting against the cavalry, and even the strength of the troops is not dominant, it is already very ruthless to be able to fight to this extent.

Especially with the capture of Nahachu, there is no doubt that Zhu's army has won a big victory!

Chang Yuchun carried Naha out, and when he came near Zhang Ximeng, he was covered in blood, full of murderous aura, really resembled a Shashen.

"Captain, what to do next, please give the order!"

Zhang Ximeng took a deep breath, defeating Naha Chu was a crucial step, but it was not enough.

"Clean the battlefield immediately, repair the troops, get ready, and march into Taiping!"

As soon as Chang Yuchun heard that there was a battle going on, he felt all his energy.

This time the Yuan army was defeated, and the biggest gain was more than [-] war horses.

Chang Yuchun and the others were finally able to change into four legs.

Zhu's army has always been like this, Huayun's cavalry was also captured, and now it's Chang Yuchun's turn, the first cavalry is finally about to be born.

The big guys were overjoyed, digesting the results of the battle.

Suddenly there was news that another team appeared.

Zhang Ximeng was startled, could it be that the Yuan army came again?

They are exhausted at the moment, and it will be very disadvantageous if they go into battle immediately.

But soon Zhang Ximeng got the news that it was Zhu Sheng who came.

The old man came with Chizhou soldiers. There were not many people, but there were 6000 to [-] people.

"Zhang Jing, this is Chizhou defender, named Huang Xing." Zhu Sheng recommended.

The leading general immediately came over and bowed to salute, "I have seen Zhang experience. The sinner originally studied under Mr. Fenglin's door. Later, when the Red Scarf Army started, he recruited brave men from the countryside to defend the land and protect himself. Later, he was appointed by the Yuan court to guard Chizhou. However, although the sinner I became an official of the Yuan court, but I did not do anything for them, I just guarded Chizhou, looking forward to the Ming Lord day and night... Now that Mr. Fenglin is here in person, he knows the benefits, the sinner is willing to surrender, and I hope to take him in!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "General Huang obeyed the heavens and responded to people. This move has immeasurable merit. My lord will definitely reward you."

After appeasing Huang Xing, Zhang Ximeng chatted with Zhu Sheng again.

Right now, the Zhu family army in the south of the Yangtze River has exceeded 5000 people. With the power of new victory, they have great hopes of conquering Taiping.

And once Taiping is won, the Yuan army in Hezhou will become a bereaved dog. Although there are [-] people, the whole army will definitely be wiped out!

Zhu Sheng thought about it. Although he had a chance to win, the old man felt that he should play it safe.

"The most difficult thing is to cooperate tacitly when the great river blocks it. If we rush to attack, if the Hezhou Yuan army returns, we will be defeated if we are unprepared."

Zhu Shengdao: "What this old man means is to report victory to the lord, while slowly advancing troops... Zhang Ching just used his ability to gather troops from Tongling, Chizhou and other places, and kept gathering momentum to press down on Taiping Road. At the same time, wait The meaning of the superior, and then obey the order, there will be no disadvantages!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Sure enough, he is mature and prudent, so we will do as Mr. Fenglin wants."

Zhang Ximeng turned around and said to Li Wenzhong: "Okay, this time you have made a great contribution, and on my behalf, go and report the victory to the lord!"

Li Wenzhong was a little embarrassed, asking him to go to see his uncle and brag about his achievements, isn't it too immodest?It's okay to change someone!

Zhang Ximeng looked at him and laughed, "If you are told to go, go, the lord will only be happy when he sees you."

Only then did Li Wenzhong agree, and he set off immediately, took the fast boat prepared by Liao Yongan, crossed the Yangtze River, and went straight to Hezhou. The thought of seeing his uncle soon made him feel warm in his heart. Although the separation had not been long, what happened during this time Too many, just to chat with uncle!

Chapter 155 Zhu Yuanzhang's Big Appetite

Zhu Yuanzhang met his nephew Li Wenzhong in Qingshan Daying, and they separated not long ago, but Zhu Yuanzhang could clearly feel that Li Wenzhong had a more evil spirit, the original youthfulness faded a lot, and the whole person looked much more heroic.

Old Zhu is so keen, he immediately realized what happened... "Did you kill someone?"

Li Wenzhong grinned, "Thanks to Mr. Zhang, he gave me a lot of opportunities to practice."

"Oh? Tell me, let's listen."

Li Wenzhong told about Zhang Ximeng's sending him to Laoshan Village in Chaohu, and then he mentioned crossing the river to capture Tongling, and mentioned besieging Nahachu.

Although Li Wenzhong didn't have the nerve to brag, Zhu Yuanzhang could understand, "Tell me, why did you think of deceiving the Yuan army, and why did you think of Naha's death?"

Li Wenzhong scratched his head, "It's just quick wits. I seem to remember a famous battle that was won in this way."

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly taken aback, and then said: "Back then, Qin Fujian led the army to conquer the Eastern Jin Dynasty. As a result, he was on the Feishui River. He chose to retreat, let the battlefield go, and fought a decisive battle with the Beifu soldiers. As a result, there was a mixture of Hu and Han among the soldiers and horses. With no subordinates, coupled with the fact that Xianbei Murongchui and others had ulterior motives, when the former Qin army retreated, some people falsely said that the army was defeated and Fu Jian died in battle... Then hundreds of thousands of troops scattered like birds and beasts, and the former Qin hegemony was wiped out in ashes."

Zhu Yuanzhang paused, "Although Fu Jian was born in a barbarian, he used Wang Meng a lot, taught farming and mulberry, promoted education, and worked hard to govern. He can be regarded as a wise emperor. However, his subordinates are mixed with Hu and Han, and their hearts are confused. After all, he can't do it." This is how Feishui was defeated, a complete defeat! Now the Yuan Dynasty is in decline, and the Mongols, Semu people, and Han people in the army are a mess, and they are somewhat similar to the former Qin Dynasty. Your method can be regarded as the right medicine, but if you encounter a soldier who is united as one, you may not be able to succeed."

Li Wenzhong knew that his uncle was teaching him, and he was also surprised to find that Lao Zhu's level had improved too fast, and he seemed to have studied a lot.

"Uncle, Mr. Zhang has taught me that you should train harder, equip better, be more careful, and strive for a better chance of winning... When it comes to the real battlefield, there are only four words: adapt to the situation."

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help laughing: "Okay, okay! Mr. Zhang has this insight, which shows that his military strategy has also made rapid progress. Let him cross the river. This is the right step for us."

Old Zhu asked curiously: "How many soldiers and horses do you have in the south of the Yangtze River, and what is the situation? Maybe you can capture Taiping and Jinling?"

Li Wenzhong cheered up and introduced to Zhu Yuanzhang carefully.

After preliminary rectification, the Chaohu Navy, with two battalions on the left and right, had a total of more than 2000 people. Including Zhang Desheng's department and Chang Yuchun's department, there were nearly 5000 people. When dealing with Naha, they lost a lot.

Then they got Chizhou's soldiers and horses, and Zhang Ximeng is still vigorously recruiting troops at this moment, the number of troops should exceed [-] soon.

"Mr. Zhang and Mr. Fenglin discussed it. Although there is a chance to win at the moment, the aggressive Taiping has a chance to win, but the chances of winning are not high. Whether you want to take the risk of marching, you have to wait for your uncle's opinion..."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly. In fact, he knew very well that if it was really a rare opportunity, Zhang Ximeng would have made his own decision, and no one would miss the opportunity.Since he came to ask for instructions, it meant that Zhang Ximeng was not sure.If Zhu Yuanzhang really needed him to launch an attack, then Zhang Ximeng would not hesitate to carry out the order.

Old Zhu smiled faintly, "Received the Chaohu navy, crossed the Yangtze River, captured Tongling, and captured Nahachu alive...Mr. Zhang has already fought very well. If we don't show our skills, wouldn't we become useless! Just come here Now, uncle will let you open your eyes!"

Li Wenzhong was taken aback, uncle is going to do a whole lot of hard work!

Needless to say, Li Wenzhong did guess it.

Zhu Yuanzhang is now stationed in the Qingshan camp, and the main force of the Yuan army is in Hezhou City... This situation is very confusing, what's going on?Can Lao Zhu be defeated?

Of course not, Zhu Yuanzhang voluntarily gave up Hezhou City and stuffed the Yuan army in.

As mentioned above, the main force of the Yuan army attacked Hezhou. Fortunately, Chang Yuchun played bravely and temporarily saved Hezhou. Then Zhu Yuanzhang led troops to help, but Lao Zhu soon discovered that there were many Yuan troops on the opposite side. If Hezhou was trapped, it would not work at all.

"Uncle is testing you, what is the most important thing in the state right now?"

Li Wenzhong thought for a while, then said: "Is it food?"

"That's right." Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The people of Hezhou, as well as our Zhu family army, are all staring at the summer grain. If it can be harvested smoothly, Hezhou will be stable. And Yuan soldiers attacked Hezhou. Destroy summer crops."

Li Wenzhong nodded vigorously, "Uncle Yingming, then... let's give up Hezhou? Wouldn't this make Yuan Tartars even more successful?"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, "It depends on what our advantages are... After obtaining Hezhou, we will send troops to suppress the bandits, divide the land evenly across the country, and form militias. Every village has our people!"

Li Wenzhong listened silently, but his heart was full of ups and downs, quite shocking.

In the past dynasties, there has been a saying that the imperial power does not come down to the county. Regardless of whether it is true or not, what is the embodiment of power?It’s not about how many officials there are, how many troops there are, whether they can convey the news in a timely manner... In fact, for a long time, postal rights have been an important manifestation of national sovereignty.

No matter how remote and isolated the environment is, as long as the postman can rush there, deliver letters, and exchange information, this is the area covered by national sovereignty, that is, the area under actual control.

As far as the postal right is concerned, sovereignty is possible!

That's why those postmen who have been delivering letters in remote areas of the border for decades are so remarkable and worth remembering by everyone.

The territory of a country is not drawn on the map itself, but how much it actually controls.

However, in an agricultural society, it is impossible to weave an administrative system in each village, even if it is just a simple transmission of information. The cost is high enough to cause financial collapse...

If you can't collect so much money and invite so many people, how can you talk about imperial power going to the countryside?

When it comes to tax collection, expropriation of civilian husbands, and even relief of disaster victims and education of the people, such things can only be done by the gentry, so there is a situation where the emperor and the literati share the world.

So almost all the time, you can’t do whatever you want. Political and economic conditions determine that you can only do that.

The yield per unit area in Europe is lower, and the agricultural surplus is less. They can't even weave a complete administrative system, so they can only adopt the system of enfeoffment.

It wasn't until global colonization and industrialization began that with a huge surplus, it was possible to form a modern civil service system, manage the country, and even introduce various benefits.

Behind this is the accumulation of sufficient material wealth. To put it bluntly, it is to plunder other continents and four oceans to satisfy a small group of people's superior life.

It can be roughly understood that the white Europeans became gentry landlords, and the people of other continents became tenant farmers, supporting the white lords with blood and tears.

This world, fundamentally, is not fair.

For the Zhu family army, it took another path. After the land equalization was implemented, the people who got the land were mobilized to form a militia to protect their own victory.

Later, Lao Zhu established the head of grain and granted some peasant household organizations the power to mobilize the people.

In this way, Zhu Jiajun finally gained the ability to mobilize the countryside, and his power went to the countryside, to the village!

When dealing with Xuexue, Zhu's army had already demonstrated the strength of the militia.

This time Lao Zhu let go of his hands and feet even more.

Due to the scourge of Sun Deya and others in Hezhou, there were not many people in the city. After the land was divided, thousands of people returned to their hometowns to become farmers.

At this time, Hezhou had only more than 1 people.

Judging the situation, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately ordered to evacuate Hezhou in batches and go to the countryside to temporarily settle down.

Later, Lao Zhu also chose to withdraw from Hezhou, leaving an empty city to the Yuan army.

Tujianbuhua, Zhuaoma, Chen Yexian and others didn't notice anything, because in their impression, as long as they captured the city, they would be done.

The red thieves are a bunch of rogues, not worth mentioning.

It is said that the Zhu family army defeated Prime Minister Tuotuo, and thought they were so powerful, but looking at it now, it is nothing more than that!

So they hurriedly marched into Hezhou, and hurriedly reported victory to Yuan Ting.

After the defeat of Gaoyou, there is finally some good news.

As soon as the imperial court is happy, they may give them big rewards, and they will be ruined. The prime minister, the grand master, and we also have a share.

Just when these few people were thinking about good things, suddenly their subordinates rushed in with a letter.

This letter turned out to be written by Zhu Yuanzhang, and it was left on the table in Hezhou Yamen.

Bald Jian took it in his hand, only took a few glances, and immediately raised his brows.

After stumbling the horse, Chen Ye couldn't wait to come over, and after looking at it, he was also shocked.

"Hezhou can come in and out, eat in and out, what can I do?"

Signed: Zhu Yuanzhang!

How can it be?

"The red thieves are arrogant! There is nothing else to do, send troops immediately and wipe them out!" These people shouted loudly, they were so angry that they all abandoned the city and fled, why are they pretending to be garlic?

"Hit! Hit me hard!"

Just after they sent troops, they soon encountered trouble, and it was not a small trouble.

The Yuan army left Hezhou, and the situation reached Zhu Jiajun's ears immediately.How many people there are, which direction they are going, how many cavalry, whether there are return guns, all the information is clear.

Then Zhu's army immediately confronted each other and launched a siege to the Yuan army.

A few thousand yuan army is not enough for Zhu's army to fight.

However, when they launched a massive attack, they could not find any trace of Zhu Jiajun. After a few days of fighting, the Yuan army lost almost 1 people, but they got nothing.

It turned out that the surname Zhu was not lying!

What should they do?

If this continues, won't Zhu Jiajun be exhausted?

They immediately summoned everyone and tried to find a solution overnight.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang was also actively dispatching troops.

He rushed back to Hezhou from Gaoyou with only more than 1 soldiers and horses. This is why Zhu Yuanzhang gave up Hezhou. With more than 1 people, he was not sure about defeating the Yuan army that was ten times his own.

If there is a tug-of-war with the state, it will not be the ordinary people who will suffer!