Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 45 Leaving Haozhou!

"Brother, once you start marching and fighting, unless the battle is over, you must not let the soldiers get together with their families. It's a big taboo!" Zhu Han said seriously.

"Why do you say that?"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's power status rose too fast, and it was barely enough to command an army of tens of thousands.

However, a lot of experience is still lacking. It is different from Zhu Yuanzhang who has been experienced in history. Zhu Han must always assist him.

"Brother, when our army fights, even if we win a complete battle, there will often be casualties. Originally, casualties in wars are very common, but once soldiers and their families get together, there will always be family members of the dead and wounded soldiers wailing sadly. No matter what victory or failure, I just know that the mainstay of my family is dead or disabled. When the women and children cry, the family members in the front, back, left, and left will also cry together with persuasion. When they go home, they will say something to save their lives. If you are discouraged, we have trained hard for half a year, and I am afraid that we will not be able to withstand these female relatives for one night!"

Zhu Han's long speech gave Zhu Yuanzhang a deafening blow.

His eyes were sharp, and his heart was already horrified.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought inwardly: It's too terrible, such a fatal mistake, if there is no reminder from my younger brother, I'm afraid I can't avoid it!A well-endowed strong soldier, but it was almost destroyed in his own hands.

"Little brother, it's lucky to have you, otherwise it would be a big disaster!"

The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the more afraid he became, and even cold sweat broke out on his back.

"So, until the final victory is achieved, these soldiers must not be allowed to march with their families, let alone get together! No matter what casualties happen to the front army, they must be kept secret from the rear army, and a certain family member must not be allowed to know the death or injury. Otherwise, the morale of the army will be shaken!" Zhu Han said.

His thoughts are all based on historical experience and lessons.

In the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom War in history, the Taiping Army had strict military discipline at the beginning, and men and women marched separately. However, in the middle and late stages, some generals began to march in mixed groups of men and women. After several battles, the casualties were not considered large, but the Taiping Army repeatedly The morale was destroyed, and the Hunan Army and the Huai Army took advantage of it.

One of the important reasons is that soldiers and family members are mixed.

It often turns a small death or injury into a vicious event in which the whole army weeps.

Once morale collapsed, it would be extremely difficult to recover on the battlefield.

Zhu Han must ask his elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang to avoid these pitfalls.

Dingyuan County is more than 100 miles south of Haozhou.

For a modern person, more than 100 miles is not far at all.

However, in ancient times, even if you walked fast for more than 100 miles, you would have to walk for two full days.

If an army like Zhu Han's was marching, they would need to organize their troops and set up camp in advance during the march. It would be very fast to be able to march thirty miles a day.

Therefore, it would take at least four days for Zhu Yuanzhang's army to enter Dingyuan.

After traveling southward for more than a day, the army had already left the control area of ​​the Haozhou Red Turban Army.

The villages along the way are very depressed, and there are few people on the road.

"Bandits and bandits from all walks of life are rampant in this area. Maybe there will be a situation. Let's send an additional group of soldiers and horses to accompany the rear army!"

Zhu Han immediately suggested to his elder brother.

The rear army led by Tang He not only had his family members, but also a large number of accompanying food and supplies. If there were bandits to attack, they would definitely attack the rear army first.

"Well, that's right!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and immediately summoned Guo Xing and Guo Ying brothers.

"There are bandits infested here, and many villages have been burned and killed. You two lead your troops to the rear army and help Tang He strengthen his guard!" Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Yes, Marshal!"

Guo Xing and Guo Ying responded in unison.

They were all very happy in their hearts, thinking that Zhu Yuanzhang thought highly of his brother.

Ever since he came to Zhu Yuanzhang's army, Zhu Han asked his elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang to promote the Guo brothers to be governors.

Each holds more than 1000 soldiers and horses.

In just a few days, Guo Xing and Guo Ying completely admired Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang's military law is strict, he does not harass the people, and he does not punish the soldiers.

The daily food is sufficient, and there is meat every day, which makes Guo Xing and Guo Ying's followers cheer for joy.

After eating Marshal Zhu's meal for several days, you must not behave well!
If bandits and bandits dared to harass the rear army, Guo Xing and Guo Ying brothers would definitely let them die on the spot in order to repay Marshal Zhu's appreciation for his great kindness.

When the army marched towards the evening, it happened to encounter a small village.

Obviously, this village has just been massacred by robbers. Except for some men's bodies, there are only ruins that have been burned.

"It's getting dark, let's camp here!"

Zhu Yuanzhang ordered.

Then the whole army set up camp, and Zhu Han led Hu Yiba and Chen Baodao to patrol around on horseback.

This is already a must-have item for him every day. Hu Yiba has a precise eye and can easily measure the distance and height of the terrain. The difference is almost only a few inches. Zhu Han draws a detailed map as he walks along the way.

It can not only prepare for returning to Haozhou in the future, but also be used to train officers and generals.

As for Chen Baodao, he is the best bodyguard.

Zhu Han led the two of them up a small slope, took out a drawing board and charcoal pencils and began to draw a map, while Hu Yiba reported the distance to the highlands of the surrounding terrain.

For these things, Chen Baodao could neither understand nor understand them. He just felt that Marshal Zhu was talking all day long, not like a hero like Marshal Zhu, but like Zhuge Kongming who could pinch and count.

suddenly.

Chen Baodao frowned, sensing a strange aura.

"My lord, there is a situation!" He whispered.

Zhu Han followed the gestures and looked, and there was a rustling sound in the weeds in front of him.

Obviously, there must be something hidden in there.

The three quickly got on their horses and galloped over.

"Shut up!"

Zhu Han reined in his mount, and saw a boy hiding in the grass, about fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Where is that little thief!" Chen Baodao yelled angrily, going down to arrest him.

Unexpectedly, the boy had some strength and almost ran away.

"I'm not a thief!" The boy hugged a package tightly.

"You're not a thief, so who are you? Why are you hiding here?" Zhu Han asked.

The young man looked up at Zhu Han on the horse, and said loudly.

"My name is Lu Zhongheng. I'm from the village below. I was ransacked the day before yesterday and hid here!"

When Zhu Han heard this, he was immediately taken aback.

"You said your name is Lu Zhongheng?" Zhu Han asked in surprise.

Lu Zhongheng was one of the 24 generals in Huaixi, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, and he was the youngest of the 24 generals.

Unexpectedly, I let myself pick it up here.

"That's right, my name is Lu Zhongheng, and my father is a teacher!" Lu Zhongheng said with some pride.

(End of this chapter)