Start by saving Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang honors me as the Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Starting from the Imperial City to Yunnan, even if you travel day and night, it will take at least two or three days!

After a whole day of traveling, Lin An was exhausted and ordered the team to rest on the spot. Soon, the camp was set up, the bonfire was lit, and the hunted prey was processed and roasted on the fire!

It has to be said that the well-trained Shenjiying is much stronger than the Jinyiwei in terms of individual combat capability and mental outlook, and everything seems to be in good order!

The night is very quiet, and from time to time birds fly through the woods, making rustling sounds, which is particularly eye-catching!

Lin An bit off a large piece of barbecue and ate it while looking at Zhang Qian and said, "I've asked Dean Tao to increase production. After we eliminate Prince Yuanliang, the team should not delay and head directly to Lingnan! Take them by surprise! And by the way, destroy the Japanese pirates across the sea as well!"

After swallowing the roasted meat in his mouth, he continued, "This will solve the problem once and for all and bring eternal peace to the southern part of the Ming Dynasty!"

Lin An suddenly felt inspired to write poetry. After putting down the barbecue, he looked up at the dark sky above him and exclaimed, "I don't want to be a marquis! I just hope the sea is calm!"

Zhang Qian looked at Lin An with a somewhat strange expression, wondering when did the King of Wei become so talented in writing!

Then, there was some contempt!

Yes, being a marquis wasn't your dream! But you're already a king, a step above a marquis! It's like a dancer flirting and showing off her figure!

"In fact, I think those Japanese pirates are just some ordinary people who have no food to eat!" Zhang Qian looked at Lin An and suddenly said:

"There's no need to kill them, just drive them back! After all, our Ming Dynasty is the Celestial Empire, the heir to the Han and Tang dynasties. If we're so petty and word gets out, it'll bring shame to our Celestial Empire!"

Zhang Qian was only a person from the Ming Dynasty. He didn't know about the horrific things that happened in later generations. After all, he had some limitations, so it was normal for him to say such words!

Lin An didn't care about these things. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Since the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese pirates have sent Tang envoys to learn about the culture of the Central Plains. They are an extremely powerful ethnic group. When you are strong, they will flatter you, but if you are weak, they will invade you without hesitation!"

"With such a great threat at our doorstep, how can the Ming Dynasty be at peace? As the saying goes, I won't allow anyone else to snore beside my bed!"

After hearing this, Zhang Qian fell silent and said no more!

Lin An just glanced at Zhang Qian. He really wanted to tell him that the crimes committed by the Japanese pirates in the future were thousands of times more serious than the damage they were causing in the coastal areas today! It really wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they should be exterminated!

However, he didn't say these words after all!

"Okay! Let the soldiers take turns to rest! We will set off at dawn tomorrow!" After saying this, Lin An went to the tent to rest.

Zhang Qian looked at Lin An's back, then his eyes fell on the remaining barbecue. He wondered what kind of blood feud could this be that made him so indignant after just a few words were mentioned. Did the Japanese pirates kill your father or your mother? Why do you hate others so much? I've been hungry all day, and this is all I can eat!

He didn't mind and took the big piece of barbecue directly. He used a knife to cut off the part that Lin An had eaten, and then he started to eat it with relish.

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Liangcheng

Just as the brothers Xu Zengshou and Xu Huizu were anxiously waiting for a reply from the imperial city, an endless fog suddenly enveloped Liangcheng. The fog was so thick that even if they held torches, the light would be swallowed up by the thick fog that had turned into substance!

What’s even scarier than being pitch dark is that you can’t even see your outstretched arm!

"God-given opportunity! This is simply a God-given opportunity!"

Running out of the tent, Xu Da couldn't help but revel in the endless thick fog.

Xu Huizu and Xu Zengshou followed closely behind. Seeing this scene, they couldn't help but worry. The plan set before was that once the thick fog rose, the army would come out in full force, no matter how terrible the price, they must take Liangcheng!

As long as Liangcheng is in the hands of the Ming army, it means that the door to Yunnan will be wide open, and the torrent of steel will no longer be hindered and will directly burst down, forcefully conquering the last piece of land occupied by the Yuan Dynasty in the Central Plains!

"Where's Lan Yu! Someone, come! Find Lan Yu! On the battlefield, opportunities are fleeting. We can't waste time. We must quickly deploy our battle plan! That's right! Order the army to assemble urgently! Prepare for battle!"

Xu Da shouted such a long speech in one breath, but his face did not turn red or his heart beat fast, and he seemed to be full of energy!

Soon, all the generals above the rank of colonel arrived at the central army tent.

Lan Yu said worriedly, "Duke Wei, this is still too risky. They can't see clearly in this thick fog, and neither can we. If we attack now, I'm afraid at least half of our people will be prepared to die!"

Xu Zengshou and Xu Huizu were just about to agree with Lan Yu when they saw Xu Da slam the table. His eyes, like those of a tiger or wolf, swept over everyone present. Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye!

"Afraid of death? If so, then don't be a soldier of the Ming Dynasty! This war has dragged on long enough. If it goes on like this, do you want to celebrate the New Year in Liangcheng?"

"I tell you, let alone if half of us die, even if everyone dies, we must capture Liangcheng and drive the remaining forces of the Yuan Dynasty out of the territory of our Ming Dynasty!"

"I was the one who conquered the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and drove the Yuan Dynasty emperor from Yuan Dadu to the grasslands. Now you've been trapped in a small Liangcheng for so long. Don't you feel ashamed? I feel embarrassed!"

"Before I came here, I signed a military order to Your Majesty. If I fail to capture Liangcheng and recover the lost territory, I, Xu Da, will come to you with my head!"

"Everyone, I guarantee His Majesty with my head. I have no way out, and you shouldn't even think about having one..."

As Xu Da spoke, he suddenly drew the sword from his waist and threw the scabbard fiercely onto the sand table in front of everyone. Then he brandished the sharp sword and roared:

"From this moment on, we have only one agenda: how to attack Liangcheng! Anyone who easily gives up will be executed on the spot for disrupting military morale!"

The sound rumbled, as loud as thunder!

Everyone in the central army tent changed their expressions. Looking at the imposing Xu Da, they stammered for a long time, but in the end, they didn't say a word of rebuttal and nodded silently!

Now that things have come to this, if you still object, it would be considered as being ignorant and you are tired of living and want to die!

Seeing this, Lan Yu sighed helplessly!

After some discussion, the battle plan was finalized. Lan Yu led the soldiers to attack the front wall to attract all the Yuan soldiers over. Then Xu Da led a suicide squad of more than 100 people to go by water, find the right time to cooperate with the outside, and attack from both inside and outside!

As long as problems arise within the Yuan army and they become disorganized, it would be easy for the 250,000 steel torrents to break through the gate of Liangcheng regardless of any cost or casualties.

After the plan was made, Xu Da asked Lan Yu to deploy it. Lan Yu wanted to persuade him, but seeing Xu Da's expression, he didn't say a word in the end.

The soldiers left.

The Huaixi nobles who were sent by Emperor Hongwu to atone for their sins were also complaining at this moment. They naturally realized that if they attacked the city at this moment, there would definitely be heavy casualties, and if they were not careful, these powerful people would also be in danger of death!

As the saying goes, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, many generals have been idle. After all, with Xu Da and Tang He around, there are not so many opportunities for them to lead troops. So they eat and drink in the imperial city and indulge in pleasure. As for the swords and spears on the battlefield, it seems far away from them.

Indulging in the gentle life, many of them may have long forgotten what it feels like to fight bloody battles and kill the enemy desperately. Now, not only are they asked to rush to the front line, but it is also very likely to be a war in which there is a 100% chance of survival.

For a moment, these dignitaries felt their feet go weak and they were very scared, but seeing Xu Da, one of the leaders of the Huaixi nobles, made such a tough statement, they did not dare to step forward rashly. Now that the meeting was over, they went to find Lan Yu in groups of three or two!

Lan Yu glanced at the group of people and said coldly, "According to seniority, I have to call some of you uncles. Since you are the elders, you should take the lead!"

After saying this, Lan Yu strode away.

He was unwilling to start a war at this moment, not because he was afraid of death, nor was he afraid of fighting, but because the casualties would be too great if a fight were to start now. Although it is said that a kind person cannot command an army, he has been with these officers and soldiers for so long that he has developed feelings for them, and he has also adopted many of them as his adopted sons and grandsons. It would be difficult for Lan Yu to accept emotionally to let them die in vain!

But, since Xu Da gave the order so firmly, he had no choice but to carry it out!

Non-my family, its heart must be different!

What he had to do was not to drive away these Yuan people, but to kill them all!

During the more than half year of siege of Liangcheng, many of his brothers died at the hands of the Yuan people. The blood feud must be avenged with the blood of the enemy!

Looking at Lan Yu leaving, the remaining Huaixi nobles couldn't help but look at each other. Finally, someone sighed and said quietly, "Now that we're here, we should make the best of it. Our lives should have been gone with Zhao Yong and the others long ago. It's our blessing to be alive until now. Everyone, just leave it to fate!"

Everyone dispersed!

Inside the central army tent, after all the soldiers left, Xu Huizu and Xu Zengshou did not move. After everyone left, they stood beside Xu Da in tacit understanding, and knelt on the ground with a plop. Xu Huizu said:

"Father, you are old, so let your son lead the suicide squad!"

"Yes, father!" Xu Zengshou echoed!

Xu Da turned and looked at his two sons kneeling before him. A smile from the heart appeared on his wrinkled face. He said with emotion, "The fact that you two can say such things means that my education has been quite successful!"

"but……"

"If I survive, you...will die!"