First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Fortunately, the investigation was done in time, otherwise, if Zhu Wenzheng accepted the gift, even he would be in trouble.Although the law of the country is the first, it is indeed not so easy to make up your mind in the face of your close relatives.

Lao Zhu wrote a letter, sternly reminding Zhu Wenzheng that he should strictly discipline himself and not do anything nonsense, otherwise even if he wanted to protect him, he would not be able to protect him.

In addition to writing letters, Zhu Yuanzhang also sent people over to stare at Zhu Wenzheng and keep this kid under his radar.

It was precisely because of his nephew that Lao Zhu felt the same for Hu Dahai.

"We have already issued an order to strictly enforce military discipline in the army, from top to bottom, and we must severely punish corruption. We can all see how the Yuan Dynasty came to where it is today... This has not brought the world down, and it will repeat the same mistakes , I'm afraid we big fellows will all die without a place to bury them!"

From the situation of the case to his consideration, Zhu Yuanzhang was worried, and told Hu Dahai carefully.

Hu Dahai listened silently, feeling in his heart, "Superior, that rebellious son was greedy for enjoyment at the beginning. I let him serve in the army, but he insisted that he was sick and in poor health, so he couldn't bear the pain. Some time ago, he went to Juntun, I thought he just didn't want to suffer, but I didn't expect that he would steal and sell military rations and make wine privately... This little bastard should be killed! Must be killed! I want to kill him myself!"

Hu Dahai said earnestly: "You don't need to worry about the superior, I can think clearly. At the beginning when I took refuge in the superior, it was because I saw that the superior was strict with my subordinates, and Qiu did nothing wrong. I knew that the superior would definitely achieve great things. Now that the superior is doing everything right, how can the humble one not Convinced? It's just, it's just that I never expected that this matter would fall on me, I have no way to teach my son, and I am sorry for the superior!"

Hu Dahai cried and kowtowed to the ground, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly pulled him up again, "Stop talking, how can you take care of everything when you are leading the army? Remember, you still want a son?"

"Hmm! Call Hu to shut him down, this kid, this kid is not as smart as his brother, he is so stupid, he only knows how to punch and dash... he is quite similar to my father."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Okay, okay! How about this, let's learn some skills from Mr. Zhang first, and then be our personal guard!"

Hu Dahai was stunned for a moment... Zhu Yuanzhang's personal guards were not simply protecting Lao Zhu. In fact, they were responsible for many tasks. Simply put, Wu Datou's title of a thousand households was hung under Lao Zhu's personal guards.

Protecting Zhu Yuanzhang's safety, spying on intelligence, spreading public opinion, investigating lawlessness... many things are all in charge of this personal guard.

Once becoming Lao Zhu's personal guard, it means becoming a hardcore confidant.

Hu Dahai's face was full of bitterness, he said embarrassedly: "Master, that kid can't do anything, I'm afraid he might make a mistake!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled: "So let him follow Mr. Zhang first and learn some skills. Our nephew Li Wenzhong, godson Zhu Ying, and Lan Yu are all under Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Ximeng also nodded with a smile, "Commander Hu, you only have this one child left. My lord is afraid that he will be hurt. For the time being, he must be classified as a personal guard, but also to see his interests and talents. There is always a suitable position for him. Even if he is willing to lead the army to fight, he can learn how to use firearms first, and let him lead the firearms battalion later. You are a meritorious minister, and you understand righteousness. My lord is not willing to have any more accidents, and neither are we! "

With Zhang Ximeng's explanation, Hu Dahai finally readily accepted it.

Although Hu Sanshe couldn't keep him, the superior still tried his best to make up for it. Shi Enhu locked him up, which somewhat made Hu Dahai feel better.

"Superior, let's not talk about the family affairs of the humble official. The humble official heard that the superior did not agree to praise Shi Moyisun?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "It's true, what do the soldiers think?"

"Naturally, I think the superior is doing the right thing!" Hu Dahai gritted his teeth, "I just can't figure it out, how many warriors are there in our An'an? We just have to praise that dog thief from the Yuan Dynasty? Fortunately The superior is wise and wise, and was not fooled. The brothers all think that the superior is doing the right thing, and they all give their thumbs up!"

Old Zhu smiled reservedly, "Mr. Zhang is the one who sees through this matter."

Zhang Ximeng took over the words, "Commander Hu, to be honest, this kind of thing is not difficult to understand... Those who have always controlled public opinion are not soldiers in the army. There are too many heroic deeds that have been forgotten. Even if they can be recorded in In the annals of history, not many people remember it. When it is compiled into a drama and put on the stage, the most talented people are those who are talented and beautiful. Even if there are some conquests in troubled times, they are all superficial and cannot be deeply understood."

"Fortunately, we have noticed that the army also has its own propaganda team. I have asked Datou Wu to send people over to understand the real situation in the army and put the heroic deeds of the soldiers on the stage... Public opinion propaganda is also a big battle. If we don’t seize the ground, it will fall into the hands of others. If we allow them to perform indiscriminately, they will turn black and white and confuse the public. Take Shi Mo Yisun’s family as an example. If you really praise them, maybe someone will say Shi Mo in the future Yisun is a loyal minister, once he becomes a loyal minister, wouldn't we all become criminals who killed loyal ministers and dutiful sons?"

Hu Dahai stared at him, "Well, what kind of fart is this? I'm not convinced! Mr. Zhang, a total of 530 people were killed in this attack on Zhuji City, and 13 of them made first-class meritorious service... The one who took the lead The brother who built the ladder, I made a headshot for him. To be honest, he, the bones of his upper body were broken, and the seven orifices were bleeding, I, I couldn't help crying when I saw it."

Hu Dahai raised his head, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, and then at Zhang Ximeng.

"My lord, Mr. Zhang, I know that some people say that because of the death of his own son, Hu Dahai will probably hold a grudge and even rebel... But, those soldiers are also my siblings, nephews and nephews of flesh and blood... They risk their lives and forget their lives. Fighting desperately ahead. Thirty-eight thousand shi army rations! How many lives are there! Such a rebellious beast, even if the superior does not kill him, I will not spare him! Even if it's your own flesh and blood, it won't work!"

Hu Dahai was emotional and showed his heart, Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help sighing.

Hu Dahai is indeed a man who understands righteousness deeply and is extraordinary.

"My lord means to give double compensation to the brothers who sacrificed. What should I do? I have detailed regulations here, which will be announced later to ensure that everyone is satisfied. As for Shi Moyisun? They belong to the Yuan court." If you are a dead dog and resist the teacher of benevolence and righteousness, you will die. You must write down the details of this battle, engrave it into a stone tablet, and leave it in Zhuji to alert future generations. And you must also clearly inform the world that anyone talking about Shimo Yisun must be To make it clear, their family is the hereditary deputy ten thousand households of the Yuan Dynasty, enjoying the glory and wealth. During the guarding of Chuzhou, they indulged their subordinates, plundered the people, and smashed their bones. Moreover, they casually framed the red thieves, and many innocent people were killed! Liu Bowen said these things Bian already has a detailed investigation dossier. To clarify the cause and effect, he is not simply loyal to Da Yuan. If anyone dares to disregard the reasons before and after, but simply praises the loyalty of a falcon and dog, he is doing a favor for Yuan court, and he must be severely punished!"

When Hu Dahai heard this, he immediately nodded vigorously, "Yes, what Mr. Zhang said is too correct..."

While chatting happily, suddenly Xu Da begged to see him. He didn't come by himself, but even led a five-year-old girl.

"Master, this is Shi Mo Yisun's daughter. She was almost dragged into the fire by her grandmother. She was brought out by a servant of their family. She was just sent to the military camp and wanted to receive a reward."

"Reward?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "What reward?"

"It's not that seeing that the superior didn't praise Shi Mo Yisun, he felt that the superior wanted to kill their family. This girl slipped through the net, so she sent it here..."

"Bastard!" Old Zhu slapped the table angrily, "We won't be able to get along with a little girl, Shi Moyisun deserves to die, and the old lady wants to die! This child is innocent, and he is staying in the army to raise him. No one is allowed to embarrass him she!"

Xu Da was taken aback, and immediately bowed and said, "The superior is merciful!"

Chapter 216

Hu Dahai untied the knot in his heart, turned around and left, telling all the brothers what Zhu Yuanzhang meant, that Shi Moyisun would not be rewarded, and would be punished for his crimes, and the sacrificed soldiers would be fully compensated.The superior is still strict in law enforcement, fair and just, which is convincing.

Our old Hu will still be loyal and loyal, without any second thoughts.

Hu Dahai went away satisfied, but Xu Da was left.

At this time Xu Da was a little embarrassed, he was the one who proposed to praise Shi Moyi and Sun Houbu, but in the end it caused such a big disturbance that even civil and military officials would hate him.

Zhang Ximeng did know Xu Da's personality. In fact, he also wrote a letter to Xu Da, pointing out the key points of the matter. Presumably Xu Da had other considerations.

"Are you planning on Hangzhou?"

After Zhang Ximeng thought about it, there was only one possibility left.

Sure enough, Xu Da nodded immediately. .

At this time, Lao Zhu couldn't help asking: "What's wrong with Hangzhou? Isn't it under Zhang Shicheng's subordinates right now? Could it be that we have a chance?"

When Xu Da saw Lao Zhu's question, he immediately explained the matter... Shi Moyisun was regarded as the last direct force of Yuan Ting in Zhejiang Province, but in Hangzhou, there was also a special army.

This is a Miao army, the leader's surname is Yang, and his name is Yang Tongguan.

He can also be regarded as one of the heroes who rose up, and soon gathered tens of thousands of Miao soldiers, dominating the Shaoyang and Huaihua areas... But soon Yang Tongguan changed his mind, he no longer rebelled against the imperial court, but chose to join the Yuan court and help Yuan The soldiers suppressed and killed the Red Scarf Army.

Yang Tongguan's main target was Xu Shouhui's Tianwan regime. He led the Miao soldiers and, as a vanguard, recovered Wuchang.

When the Yang family was gearing up, something happened.

Surrounded by red scarves, Yang Tongguan's father was outnumbered and short of food and grass, so unfortunately he died in battle.

Yuan Ting was also afraid that the Miao soldiers would take the opportunity to cause chaos, so he strictly ordered them not to move and stand by for orders.

Later, Zhu Yuanzhang took the lead to cross the Yangtze River and captured Jinling. Zhang Shicheng also crossed the river and attacked Suzhou... Yuan Ting was forced to transfer Yang Tongguan to Hangzhou to resist the Red Turban Army.

"Sir, when we first attacked Jinling, he led tens of thousands of people to rescue Jinling. Fortunately, we acted very quickly and did not give him a chance, so Yang Tongguan led the troops back." Xu Da introduced to Zhu Yuanzhang, "After we captured Jinling, , Zhang Shicheng attacked Suzhou again. Due to the time involved, Yang Tongguan was given a chance. He attacked Zhang Shicheng several times and almost defeated Zhang Shicheng. Then Zhang Shicheng captured Suzhou and sent troops south to attack Hangzhou. As a result, Yang Tongguan was defeated and fled , beheaded seven thousand, and captured several thousand!"

Zhu Yuanzhang listened patiently, and couldn't help but said: "Looking at it this way, this Yang Tongguan is still a titan?"

Xu Da nodded vigorously, "Not only is he a warrior, but he is definitely both wise and brave... It's just that the weather is not favorable, so he shouldn't have come to Hangzhou."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Ximeng immediately understood what Xu Da meant.

"Are you saying that his identity as a Miao people cannot be trusted?"

Xu Da said: "It's not just that he can't be trusted. He has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the military supplies and food that he consumes is not a small amount. The Yuan court has no food and wages, and the Hangzhou gentry is unwilling to support him. Yang Tongguan's situation is very difficult, so he has no choice but to rely on himself. Zhang Shicheng's defeated opponent!"

Zhang Shicheng asked the Yuan court to surrender some time ago, and he got a response... He was awarded the title of Taiwei, and he ceded the land of western Zhejiang and Huaidong to Zhang Shicheng.

In an instant, Zhang Shicheng became a loyal minister of the Yuan Dynasty again. Not surprisingly, he was still Yang Tongguan's boss.Relying on surrendering to Zhao'an, he successfully took over Hangzhou.

Zhang Shicheng's luck is still against the sky!

Even Lao Zhu had to sigh, this guy's life is really good.

It's just that there is a price to be paid for opportunism. Yang Tongguan is neither convinced by Zhang Shicheng nor willing to obey his orders.On the other side, Zhu's army quickly went south, cutting off Yang Tongguan's way back to his hometown.

Yang Tongguan, who has become a broken kite, is very embarrassed. He wants to go home, but he can't go back. He wants to return to Da Yuan's embrace, but he has nowhere to go.Ask him to obey Zhang Shicheng's words, but he is unwilling.

Xu Da had guessed Yang Tongguan's mentality, so he made a move.

"Are you going to take the opportunity of burying Yisun with a thick burial stone to persuade Yang Tongguan to surrender?"

Xu Da said: "Actually, I have been in correspondence with Yang Tongguan for a long time. I promised him that the superior will deal with Miao Bing properly, so that he can rest assured. I am also obsessed with ghosts, and I even wanted to use Shi Moyisun to persuade Yang Tongguan... It's because the subordinates are not thinking fully, causing trouble to the superior!"

After hearing what Xu Da said, neither Zhu Yuanzhang nor Zhang Ximeng could get angry and blame him.

As a general, Xu Da's focus is on the battlefield, which is reasonable, and even his duty. He can find a way to defeat others without fighting, which is even more commendable.

It's just that Yang Tongguan, can he really surrender?

"In fact, there is still a chance... For example, this time I attacked Zhuji, I actually arranged troops to prevent rescue. Yang Tongguan was in Hangzhou, and did not move. Zhang Shicheng even sent people south, which seems to be to prevent Shi Moyi and Sun from escaping. Go to Hangzhou to avoid disaster. After all, once Shi Mo Yisun and Yang Tongguan join forces, it will be difficult to plot Hangzhou."

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "This is in line with Zhang Shicheng's style. The current thing is how to subdue the Miao soldiers and take Hangzhou."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered: "Hangzhou can not be taken temporarily, but this group of Miao soldiers cannot be let go. We need them very much!"

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, and immediately understood what Old Zhu meant, and at the same time he sighed secretly, Zhu Yuanzhang's sensitivity in military affairs has surpassed his own by a large margin!

Yang Tongguan's hometown is in the south of Huguang, belonging to the "Flying Mountain Man" among the Miao people. Their ancestor was Yang Zaisi, the flying mountain male of the Five Dynasties. It lasted for hundreds of years and has a long history.

And purely from the perspective of combat effectiveness, it is also an extremely powerful one.

Zhu Yuanzhang followed them, and the reason was very simple. The momentum on Tianwan's side was too fast, especially that Ni Wenjun, who was even more invincible.

The former Zhu Yuanzhang arranged to besiege Zuo Junbi in Luzhou.

Although Luzhou was captured successfully, Zuo Junbi was not killed. This guy fled westward with his remnant soldiers and took refuge in Tianwan.

On Tianwan's side, it was Ni Wenjun who led the army and occupied Anqing!

You must know that Anqing was the sphere of influence allocated to Zhu's army when Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Futong were negotiating.As a result, Tianwan was given the lead, which was really deceiving people too much.

In a rage, Chang Yuchun led the attack.

How powerful Chang Yuchun is, needless to say, but the problem is that he met another group of people on the way, and they fought, Chang Yuchun didn't get any cheap, so he could only return angrily.

It was only later that I found out that the warrior who caused Chang Yuchun to return home was Zhang Dingbian!

After Zhu Yuanzhang learned of these things, he did not choose to immediately launch a counterattack against Tianwan.On the contrary, Lao Zhu showed a shrinking posture. He just arranged for troops to defend Luzhou to block Tianwan's attack on Huaixi. Raozhou, firmly control the east bank of Poyang Lake, and prevent Tianwan from crossing Poyang Lake and threatening Jinling.

Lao Zhu built a line of defense to the west to block Tianwan.

This is the difficulty of being attacked on both sides.

Zhang Ximeng was also very clear about it, so he cooperated with Fang Guozhen to capture Zhuji, wipe out Yuan Ting's influence in the south of the Yangtze River, quickly stabilize one side, and free up his hands to deal with the other side.

In fact, the current situation, even the Warring States struggle for hegemony, has the same effect.

Zhu Yuanzhang's alliance with Liu Futong is Hezong, and Tianwan's echo with Zhang Shicheng is Lianheng.

Around the Yangtze River and the Central Plains, a life-and-death confrontation unfolded.

Lao Zhu wanted to collect Miao soldiers and send them back to their hometown. He lit a fire from the south of Huguang and set fire to Xu Shouhui's crotch.

I have to say, this trick is really high enough!

Now there is only one question left, can Yang Tongguan surrender?

"The matter of Shi Moyisun is about right and wrong, and we cannot let it go... But Yang Tongguan is willing to surrender to us, so we will treat everyone equally and never treat him badly." Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Ximeng, and asked, "Sir, can you see me?" Can't we send someone who can speak well to persuade Yang Tongguan?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Of course it can, but it's hard to say whether it can be done."

Old Zhu could also think about it, he said with a smile: "It's up to man to make things happen, even if Yang Tongguan doesn't surrender, we have other ways."

"Xu Da!"

Old Zhu called out in a low voice.

Xu Da hastily bowed and saluted, "This subordinate is here."

"The matter of Shi Moyisun is just exposed. You should mobilize your troops now and be prepared. If Yang Tongguan does not surrender, we will mobilize troops. Besides, Zhang Shicheng will not be honest, and Fang Guozhen is also needed. You have to be careful Deal with it, as long as this battle is won, we can go all out, turn around and head west, and destroy the sky first!"

"The day is over, the day is over! We want them to end tomorrow!"

Lao Zhu slammed the table hard, full of domineering.

Xu Da hastily agreed that he had planned more than once in his mind how to fight this battle, and soon, orders were issued one after another, and Zhu's army actively prepared for the battle.

In contrast, choosing someone to persuade Yang Tongguan seemed a lot of trouble.

Which literati is so eloquent and can make Yang Tongguan surrender?

The best candidate is undoubtedly Zhang Ximeng, but there is also no doubt that Lao Zhu will not let him go.He must not let Zhang Ximeng take risks.

Since Zhang Ximeng can't go, let... let Sun Yan go!

Who made him Zhang Ximeng's chief secretary!

"Zhang Xiang, Master Zhang, I have heard that the Miao soldiers are barbaric. What should I do if my skin and tender flesh are in their hands!"

Zhang Ximeng thought about it seriously, took out ten pennies from his pocket, and put it in front of Sun Yan.

"This, is this asking me to buy Yang Tongguan? Such a small amount of money is too little, right?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "It's too little to buy Yang Tongguan, but it's enough to buy paper money."

"Paper money?"

"That's right, I'll burn so much for you to make you the richest man in the underworld, what do you think?"