Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel
Chapter 97 You will be called Sapphire from now on!The two strongest players will be here!
Chapter 97 You will be called Sapphire from now on!The two strongest members will be together!
"Well, you didn't ask for leave, so I granted your leave. I asked you to bring everyone to Chuzhou. The young and strong will form an army, and the old and weak women and children will stay in Chuzhou to farm. How about it?"
Now that Zhu Han has enough food and grass, he plans to expand his army again.
"Compiled and trained into an army?" Chang Yuchun was very happy when he heard it.
Although it has been said that the local tyrants have been "distributed to the land", the difference between being an ordinary farmer and a sergeant is still very big.
Although the peasant households assigned to the fields do not need to pay high taxes and can eat coarse grains and vegetables for the whole family, there is no way to compare with the full meals of the rebels.
What's more, the rest of the military pay, rewards and so on.
"That's right, there are only 500 model troops in Chuzhou now, and there is also an artillery team of 1000 people. The strength is too small. As long as you can recruit more than [-] people, I will let you lead an army alone. It happens that this batch of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cloth There is a lot of silk, and each recruit is given a brocade uniform, um, just choose a name in advance, and your army is called the brocade army!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
Chang Yuchun suddenly burst into tears of gratitude, which was difficult to express.
"Thank you to the deputy general, I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate!" Chang Yuchun choked up his throat.
He couldn't help but be moved. In just over a month, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han brothers looked at him one after another. From the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang made an exception and included him in the pro-army, and then he was transferred to Chuzhou, where he was promoted by Zhu Han. The deputy leader of the personal army is now letting himself lead the army alone.
The so-called "a scholar dies for his confidant", Chang Yuchun already planned to risk his life, and he couldn't live up to the trust of Brother Zhu Han.
Afterwards, Zhu Han allocated a large amount of food, money and silk to Chang Yuchun as the settling expenses of the "Brosh Clothes for the Army".
Chang Yuchun took these things and led a small group of people to the old forest in Beishan.
. . . . .
Yuan Ting capital, Dadu.
The weather has just entered autumn, and Dadu, located in Youyan, is already filled with chilling winds.
Inside the palace, Emperor Meng Yuan Tuo Huan Timur is calling important officials to discuss important matters.
"The red scarf thieves are causing trouble in Henan, and now the salt thief Zhang Shicheng is blocking the canal, and the Chuzhou thief Zhu Yuanzhang is blocking the Yangtze River. Millions of grain and grass from Huguang, Jiangsu and Zhejiang cannot reach the capital of the capital. If this continues, what will happen to the imperial troops? maintain?"
The Great Emperor Tuohuan Timur sat on the dragon chair and said worriedly.
"Your Majesty, I think the best strategy is to appease the thieves first, and wait until the soldiers and horses of the feudal lords in the Western Regions arrive, and then mobilize the army to wipe them out!" said Prime Minister Ha Ma.
"No, absolutely not! The extermination of bandits cannot be delayed for a day, otherwise it will only get worse!" Prime Minister Zuo Tutuo objected.
Emperor Mengyuan Tuohuan Timur, do not know how to make a decision.
"However, the imperial court lacks food, grass and military pay, and there are bandits in Henan, Shandong, and Jiangbei. How should we eradicate them?" Tuo Huan Timur asked.
"Your Majesty, concentrate your strength and attack all the way!" Tuotuo said.
Prime Minister Zuo Tuotuo was not only familiar with political affairs and military affairs, but also a great hero who helped Emperor Tuo Huan Timur get rid of the power ministers.
Therefore, Tuotuo's words carried a lot of weight and were immediately recognized.
"Which road to attack?" Emperor Tuohuan Timur asked.
Tuotuo hadn't answered yet, and his favorite minister Ha Ma was the first to speak.
"Your Majesty, Ha Ma thinks that Henan should be attacked, where the red scarf thieves are the most arrogant. I heard that a Great Song Emperor has been established. If they are all killed, the rest of the thieves will be scared to death!" Ha Ma Said.
"No, although the Henan red scarf bandits have a lot of troops, natural disasters are frequent in the places they occupy, and there is insufficient food and grass. Even if they are defeated, there is no way to alleviate the lack of food, grass, silver and money in the imperial court. Instead, we should attack the salt thief Zhang Shicheng in Huaidong!" Tuotuo said. .
"The salt thief Zhang Shicheng?"
"That's right, the salt thief Zhang Shicheng blocked the canal. As long as the canal is restored, the imperial court can use the grain and grass from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to support the army to destroy the red scarf thieves in the north!" Tuotuo said.
For this suggestion, Tuo Huan Timur immediately expressed his approval.
"Okay, then I will entrust the matter of suppressing thieves to the prime minister. I order you to rule over the kings and generals of the world, and the elites of all provinces, all at your disposal. Be sure to destroy the salt thieves and restore the canal to traffic!"
"Minister, obey the order!" Tuotuo said hastily.
Hama on the side showed jealousy and hatred in his eyes.
Three days later, Prime Minister Zuo Tuotuo, who was personally sent off by Emperor Meng Yuan, hurried back to Xuzhou with the [-] elite Aso troops who returned the imperial decree to Dadu.
All of a sudden, the world shook!
The number of Yuan troops transferred to Xuzhou from all walks of life is approaching 30!
Known as the crowd of millions!
When the news reached Gaoyou in Huaidong, Zhang Shicheng's face turned pale when he heard it.
He quickly summoned his brothers and generals to discuss countermeasures.
"Yuan thieves have millions of soldiers and horses. We may not be able to defend Gaoyou City. It is far behind the previous preparations!" Zhang Shicheng was discouraged at first.
Most of the generals have the same idea.
They all felt that there were too many Yuan troops, and they definitely couldn't resist them.
"What's more, Gaoyou City's defenses are not strong, let alone a million troops, even a hundred thousand troops, we can't do it, alas, why don't we just send someone to see Tuotuo, let's just ask for security!" Zhang Shiyi, the second brother said worriedly.
"That's right, brother, let's quickly send someone to ask for safety!" Zhang Shixin, the fourth brother, also said.
"I've also heard that the Tazi's Aso army is also dispatched. These green eyes are fierce and ruthless. Wherever they pass, they will not leave any dogs. If we don't surrender, we will die without a whole body when Gaoyou City is destroyed. !" Second brother Zhang Shiyi said worriedly with a bitter face.
The Azov army is the Caucasian servant army brought back from the Mongols' westward expedition on the Qincha grassland. They have curly hair and blue eyes, and the Chechens and other tribes of later generations are Caucasian.
The fierce and fierce Aso Army, with cruel methods, is the most elite soldier in the hands of the Mongols.
"Okay, I know what you said, let me think about it again!"
Zhang Shicheng waved his hand, interrupted the persuasion of his younger brother and the generals, and fell into hesitation.
Seeing this, Zhang Shiyi and others could only retreat silently, leaving Zhang Shicheng alone in a deep sigh.
Zhang Shicheng thought for a long time, and decided to wait for his third brother Zhang Shide to come back from Chuzhou before making a decision.
Among several younger brothers and trusted generals, only Zhang Shide has the ability and trust to let Zhang Shicheng make a decision.
"Let's wait for the third brother to come back, and then come up with another idea!"
. . .
The news that the Prime Minister of the Yuan Dynasty had escaped from his army of one million and went south to Huaidong also quickly spread to Jiqing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Many Mongolian and Yuan officials who didn't know the truth were full of joy, thinking that the court and the emperor were mighty, and they would soon eliminate the bandits in Jiangbei and restore the canal and sea transportation.
In the Pingzhang Mansion in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, Bolu, Fan Yao, and several confidantes and advisors fell into melancholy.
"The million-dollar army is already preparing to go south in Xuzhou!" Bolu said worriedly.
"Hey, since you dare to call it a million, the real number is more than 20. That salt thief Zhang Shicheng is absolutely unstoppable!" Fan Yao was also worried.
Several confidant counselors also frowned, obviously thinking hard about countermeasures.
Liu Bowen sat aside, looking at the appearance of Bolu and others, feeling very funny in his heart.
They, a group of Mongolian officials in the frontier, were not only unhappy when they heard that Meng Yuan's million-strong army was about to suppress the bandits, but they became worried for the traitors, and were very afraid that the imperial court would succeed in suppressing the bandits.
Because, after several times of "suppressing private salt", Bolu Fanyao and other upper-level officials and wealthy businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have already eaten up a lot of money.
In less than a month, Bolu and others pocketed millions of taels of silver!
Millions of taels of silver!
This is only a month's profit, if it takes longer, it will definitely be more.
And once the Mongolian and Yuan court army wiped out the Huaidong salt thieves and restored the official camp of Huaidong salt, it meant that officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces would no longer be able to enjoy the profits of salt.
Therefore, Bolu, Fan Yao and others wished that the imperial court would immediately cancel the attack on Huaidong and instead attack the red scarf thieves in Henan. In that case, they could continue to enjoy the power of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces and the money from selling salt!
"I hate that treacherous official Tuotuo. For his own military merits, he let the main force of the red scarf bandits in Henan not fight, but wanted to attack Zhang Shicheng, a little thief in Huaidong. He is harming the country and the people!" Bolu said angrily.
Hearing the words, Fan Yao who was on the side quickly took up the quarrel and began to scold.
A counselor heard the words and immediately offered advice.
"Lord Pingzhang, why don't you think of a way to write a letter to His Majesty, impeaching Tuotuo, saying that he is raising the bandits to be self-respecting, and catching the little ones and making them bigger?"
Bolu shook his head, "No way, Tuotuo is too powerful and has won His Majesty's trust. If you act rashly, you will only cause trouble!"
According to rumors in the capital of the capital, Prime Minister Ha Ma and others opposed the attack on Huaidong, but Yuan Emperor Tuohuan Timur still approved Tuotuo's plan to attack Zhang Shicheng in Huaidong.
"In this case, Zhang Shicheng is bound to lose!" Fan Yao said with a sigh.
"Not necessarily. If the rest of the Red Scarf Army go to rescue Huaidong, maybe Zhang Shicheng can be saved." Bolu was still a little unwilling.
"Brothers Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han, although they have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, fighting Tuotuo's army is like hitting a stone with an egg. It is absolutely impossible for their brothers to rescue them." Fan Yao sighed.
"Borwen, tell me, how can the imperial court retreat instead of attacking Huaidong?" Bolu looked at Liu Bowen.
After getting along with each other for several months, Liu Bowen is already the number three person in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and also the number one think tank of Bolu and Fanyao.
However, Liu Bowen couldn't come up with an idea this time.
"Tuo Tuo has the knowledge of means. I am afraid that ordinary means cannot deal with him. Only when His Majesty no longer trusts him can he be allowed to retreat. Otherwise, Zhang Shicheng can only resist." Liu Bowen said.
Tuotuo, can be said to be a famous official of the late Yuan Dynasty, not only good military and political means, but also made great contributions to literature and history, coupled with the trust of Emperor Tuo Huan Timur, ordinary means can not hurt him at all.
Bolu frowned and thought for a moment, before opening his mouth to speak.
suddenly.
There was a rush of footsteps outside, and then a confidant ran in.
"Why panic?" Bolu immediately showed displeasure.
The confidant didn't care about Bolu's anger, and said in a panic: "My lord, I just got the news that the imperial court ordered Pingzhang Xingji of Huguang Province and Pingzhang Qingtong of Jiangxi Province to command [-] troops in their headquarters and go down the river to attack the Chuzhou Red Scarf Army." , will be supplied by our provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the lobby was shocked.
"What?!" Bolu was surprised.
There are also many local red scarf thieves in Huguang and Jiangxi, but they were mobilized to attack Zhu Yuanzhang's Chuzhou.
In addition, the prime minister took off a million-strong army and went south to Huaidong, which shows that the Mongolian and Yuan courts took a two-pronged approach and vowed not to give up until the north-south water transport was opened up.
"Once the troops from Huguang and Jiangxi come, we won't be in charge of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, it's broken, it's broken!" Fan Yao's face turned pale immediately.
Bolu, Fan Yao and the others had bought eyeliners in Dadu and other places. Since they could have eyeliners, other officials of the imperial court must also have eyeliners in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
It is not impossible for people to notice the clues of what they did.
Bolu's face was also full of panic, "Xingji from Huguang and Qingtong from Jiangxi are both people of cowardly background. If they come with an army, no matter whether they can wipe out Brother Zhu Han or not, we can celebrate together." It's all dangerous."
Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces have lost all their land and water troops. Once Huguang and Jiangxi troops come to station, as long as the imperial court orders them, Bolu and others will have no ability to resist.
Bo Lu and Fan Yao thought about it for a long time, but they couldn't come up with an idea. They wanted to cry, but felt that the sky was about to fall.
"My lords, don't panic, Liu Ji has a plan, maybe you can give it a try!" Liu Bowen said suddenly.
When Bolu and Fan Yao heard the words, they immediately showed surprise expressions, as if they saw a straw.
"Brother Bowen, what is the plan?"
"Yeah, what's the plan?"
Liu Bowen smiled slightly, and pointed north with his hands.
"If soldiers and horses from Huguang and Jiangxi were intercepted halfway and couldn't reach Jiqing, wouldn't they be able to sit back and relax?"
Outside the city of Chuzhou.
After half a year of 'dividing the local tyrants' land', half of the land in Chuzhou was redistributed by Zhu Han.
Not only the soldiers of the Red Turban Army were allocated land, but many common people were also allocated land.
Now that the autumn harvest has just passed, every household is full of laughter and laughter, and every household is also filled with cooking smoke, and the aroma of food is wafting, which makes people feel a sense of happiness.
Zhu Han couldn't help showing a satisfied smile when he smelled the fragrance.
"Deputy Marshal, why are you laughing?"
Shi Naian asked next to him.
"Smoke is rising from the kitchen, everyone is living and working in peace and contentment, so I'm happy." Zhu Han laughed.
When Shi Naian heard the words, he also laughed, "The deputy commander is the first to do this!"
Zhu Han shook his head slightly, "It's all about following the trend, if it's not for the support of the people, I can't help it."
"The deputy commander is humble." Shi Naian said.
"Haha, Mr. Nai'an, I'm really not being humble, but sincerely speaking, if you can't conform to the people's will, no matter how good the policy is, it won't work!" Zhu Han said.
They talked along the way, and soon they came to a newly built military village.
A brightly colored military flag flutters on the wooden sentry tower in the village of Juntun, with the words "Longxing Jinyi Pro-Army" written on it.
This is the military settlement of the 'Jinyi Qinjun' that Zhu Han had just set up.
Under the notice of the sentry outside, Chang Yuchun, the commander of Jinyi's pro-army, hurried out of the camp to greet him.
"The last general, Chang Yuchun, pay my respects to the deputy commander!"
"Wake up, get up!" Zhu Han nodded.
He saw that behind Chang Yuchun, there were several vigorous men, all of them were wearing the new military uniforms of Jinyi Qinjun, they should be some officers of Jinyi Qinjun.
"Thank you, Deputy Commander!" Chang Yuchun said.
Afterwards, Chang Yuchun introduced Zhu Han to several generals behind him.
Zhu Han is most interested in the youngest general among them.
He nodded and said to the general, "Your name is Lan Wusan?"
"Well, my name is Lan Wusan!"
Today's Sapphire is only sixteen or seventeen years old, and looks a little thin.
"Haha, it's not a good name to be a general in the future!" Zhu Han laughed.
"Deputy Marshal, this is the brother-in-law of the last general. The poor family doesn't have a good name." Chang Yuchun explained beside him.
Zhu Han immediately understood that the young man named Lan Wusan in front of him must be Lan Yu, the most successful fisherman in history.
The two powerful generals who founded the Ming Dynasty are now under his command.
"I'm also from a poor family. I'm not born well. I can change my life against the sky, not to mention a name, Lan Wusan, how about I change your name for you?" Zhu Han said with a smile.
Lan Wusan was still at a loss, and looked at his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun blankly.
Chang Yuchun was overjoyed, and deliberately kicked Lan Wusan with a black face.
"Stinky boy, why are you still standing there, thank the deputy commander!"
Lan Wusan hurriedly saluted, "Thank you, deputy commander!"
Zhu Han pretended to think about it, and then said, "How about this, you will be called Sapphire from now on! Jade has the virtue of a gentleman, and it also symbolizes integrity!"
"Thank you, Deputy Commander!" Lan Yu said loudly.
Chang Yuchun showed joy, and felt that the deputy commander Zhu Han really had eyes for talents, and he himself also felt that his brother-in-law Lanyu was courageous and brave, and he was a talent to be made.
For the rest of the generals, Zhu Han also encouraged them.
Chang Yuchun had gone to the mountains and forests in the north before, and recruited more than 3000 Dingkou, of which 1000 were formed into the new army, and the training was extremely hard and serious.
Zhu Han came here today to inspect it.
It has to be said that Chang Yuchun, a famous general like Chang Yuchun, is not only brave in battle, but also far surpasses ordinary people in basic training and running the army, as if he was born for this line of work.
The Jinyi new army of 1000 people not only marched and formed well, but even used new weapons such as firecrackers in style, without the slightest panic of the recruits.
Zhu Han was very satisfied and praised Chang Yuchun.
"Very well done!"
Chang Yuchun hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "The last general's ability is all due to the "Records of Military Training" given by the deputy commander. The last general is a rough man, so he dare not covet credit for it!"
The actual record of military training is basically that Zhu Han copied Qi Jiguang's tactical records.
The most famous military writer of the Ming Dynasty, Qi Jiguang's works are of course very powerful, especially in the hands of experts like Chang Yuchun, the effect will take off immediately.
"The training is good. In another month, we can try it in actual combat!" Zhu Han said.
When Chang Yuchun heard it, he was very happy.
The various rewards in the rebel army are all linked to military merit.
If it is possible to kill the enemy and make meritorious service on the battlefield, it is much more interesting than training soldiers.
"Deputy Commander, really? Where should the last general go to fight?" Chang Yuchun asked.
"Tuotuo from Xuzhou is already claiming to have a million troops going south. With Zhang Shicheng's small arms and legs, if we don't help him, I'm afraid he will be wiped out." Zhu Han said.
"That's great, I'd rather kill the Tartars!" Chang Yuchun said excitedly.
Zhu Han smiled slightly, "The Tartars have millions of troops, aren't you afraid?"
Chang Yuchun shook his head, "Killing a tartar, there is nothing to be afraid of, the worst thing is to lose your life, my parents were forced to die of starvation and disease by the dog tartar, how can you be afraid of death!"
Zhu Han nodded, and encouraged Chang Yuchun very earnestly.
The vast majority of people in the rebel army are ordinary people from poor backgrounds. Their families were brutally oppressed and bullied by the Mongolian and Yuan courts. Who doesn't have blood feuds.
It's not their turn to think about things like being afraid of death.
"Okay, then I'll take you to Huaidong to kill the Tartars when the war starts!" Zhu Han said.
In history, the Yuan army aggressively attacked Zhang Shicheng, but they almost killed Zhang Shicheng. Now Zhang Shicheng is not only the nominal subordinate of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han, but also the most important source of income. Naturally, Zhang Shicheng cannot be wiped out by the Yuan army.
However, after discussing with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Han didn't intend to rush into the battlefield immediately.
In that case, not only would it be possible to fall into a passive position, but it would also not be conducive to suppressing Zhang Shicheng's strength.
Their ideal timing is when the Yuan Army and Zhang Shicheng are exhausted, and the Red Scarf Army will enter Huaidong again with a victorious posture.
This will be more conducive to controlling Zhang Shicheng in the future.
After inspecting Chang Yuchun's barracks again, Zhu Han led the people back to Chuzhou City.
As soon as he returned to the government office, Hu Weiyong greeted him.
"My lord, there are people coming from the south!" Hu Weiyong said carefully.
The south, of course, refers to Bolu Liu Bowen and others in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
"Whose person?" Zhu Han asked.
"Liu Bowen came in person." Hu Weiyong said.
When Zhu Han heard this, he became a little nervous.
As an important member of the Rebel Army, Liu Bowen seldom came in person after communicating with Chuzhou and Jiqing.
If you come to Chuzhou in person today, it must be a big event!
Zhu Han waved everyone to retreat, and only brought Shi Naian to the study in the inner courtyard, where he met Liu Bowen.
"Liu Ji met the deputy commander!"
Liu Bowen still had that clear and handsome appearance, wearing a Taoist costume to hide his eyes and ears.
"Sir, come here in person, but is there something important?"
Zhu Han invited Liu Bowen to take the seat, and Shi Naian sat beside him.
"To be honest, this time is really a big event. The Mongolian and Yuan courts dispatched heavy troops!" Liu Bowen said.
Zhu Han nodded, "That's right, my brother and I have already discussed it, and we probably have a coping strategy. Thank you sir for reminding me!"
Liu Bowen knew that he didn't explain clearly, so he quickly explained: "The deputy commander misunderstood, I didn't mean Xuzhou's escape attack Huaidong!"
"It's not Tuotuo? What did you mean?" Zhu Han asked doubtfully.
"The Meng Yuan court ordered the Huguang and Jiangxi armies to go down the river and head straight for Chuzhou, the deputy commander. It is very likely that they will sweep everything and restore the posture of the Yangtze River Canal route!" Liu Bowen said.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Han also realized the seriousness of the problem.
With the navy in their hands, Zhu Han and the others can not only monopolize the salt trade in Huaidong, but also cut off the passage of water boats on the Yangtze River, preventing the Mongolian and Yuan courts from using the food and money in Huguangjiangnan.
The naval forces in Huguang and Jiangxi are extremely powerful, and any of them can surpass the size of Zhu Han's naval forces.
Once they join forces, there is a great danger of being unstoppable.
However, there was no panic on Zhu Han's face, instead he quickly regained his composure.
"It turns out that this is the case. Jiangxi Province is nothing more than that. The Red Turban Army under Xu Shouhui in Huguang Province is attacking the city and conquering the territory. They are also the emperor. The Yuan army did not attack them first, but rushed thousands of miles to Chuzhou. It looks like you lost your mind and went crazy!" Zhu Han laughed.
Liu Bowen was not so calm, and said anxiously: "Deputy Marshal, this is not the time to joke around! The two provinces are advancing by land and water, with a total strength of almost 20! If you don't deal with it carefully, you may be doomed!"
Since Liu Bowen came in person, Bolu, Fan Yao and others must know.
Thinking of this, Zhu Han asked with a smile, "Sir, are Bolu and Fan Yao already scared and don't want the soldiers from Huguang and Jiangxi to arrive?"
Liu Bowen nodded, "The deputy marshal is right, the two of them brought Liu Ji here for this purpose."
"Haha, that's easy. Let's work together to destroy these two Yuan army soldiers and horses!" Zhu Han said.
"These two armies have a large number of generals. I don't know how many soldiers and horses the deputy commander plans to use to meet them?" Liu Bowen said.
Zhu Han thought for a while, the elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang led the main force in Dingyuan to preside over the "strike the local tyrants to divide the fields", and he could not leave the base camp easily, and the soldiers and horses in Huguang and Jiangxi must come with the navy as the main force, too many infantry It was of no use either.
"I have thousands of soldiers in Chuzhou, plus more than 1 troops from Xu Da's troops in Liuhe Village, there are probably no more than 5000 people!" Zhu Han said.
"What, there are only so few people?" Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment.
He originally thought that if he came to warn in advance, Zhu Han would definitely come out to face the Yuan army.
"Haha, although we don't have many troops, we can deal with the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi with the help of 'friendly troops' from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces!" Zhu Han said.
Afterwards, Zhu Han told Liu Bowen his battle plan.
Zhu Han's water army has been equipped with the latest artillery. Although there are only a dozen artillery warships, with their ferocious firepower, they are enough to destroy any enemy warship that dares to approach.
As long as a few capital ships of the Yuan army are sunk, it is enough to deter the remaining navy of the Yuan army.
"What about the infantry? There are almost tens of thousands of coalition forces from the two provinces. They will definitely land in Jiangbei ahead of time. They are also a huge threat!"
"The infantry is easy to deal with. After you go back, sir, ask Bolu to give me [-] sets of Yuan army banners and clothes, and then I can deal with them." Zhu Han said.
Liu Bowen instantly understood that Zhu Han was planning to fish in troubled waters.
As for the specific military deployment, Liu Bowen didn't ask any more questions.
He is a smart person, knowing that although his identity is very useful, he is not a real confidant after all, so it is better not to ask.
"Okay, then Liu Ji will go back and report immediately!"
Liu Bowen said goodbye and left, and quickly returned to Jiqing Mansion by boat.
When he told Bolu and the others about Zhu Han's request and attitude, they were all overjoyed.
"Haha, this Zhu Han is really a young hero, so don't be surprised!"
"What banner and clothes does he want, send someone to him immediately!"
Berlu immediately made a decision.
Everyone understood that Zhu Han must have disguised himself as a Yuan army to sneak attack the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi.
However, this is exactly what they are looking forward to, as long as they drive away the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi, they can continue to cover the sky with one hand in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Fearing that the court's allies would be on guard and the Red Scarf Army would not be able to capture the fighter, Fan Yao suggested to Bolu again.
"My lord, why don't we send more troops to meet the soldiers from Huguang and Jiangxi, and prepare food, wine, meat and firewood in advance, so that these imperial soldiers can concentrate on fighting!"
There was something in Fan Yao's words, and of course Bolu knew it all.
What preparations are made in advance is just to find out the number of soldiers and horses in the imperial court.
"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. Take out 5 taels of silver from our internal account, buy them all as cattle and sheep, and go to the army first!" Bolu said.
"Don't worry, my lord, Fan will live up to his trust!" Fan Yao said with a smirk.
Liu Bowen couldn't help laughing in his heart as he watched from the side. This time, Meng Yuan's army from Huguang and Jiangxi never came back.
Regardless of whether the opponent is strong or not, there is absolutely no hope of winning based on these friendly troops from Jiangsu and Zhejiang who are trying to kill them.
half a month later.
On the water surface of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, giant swords gather, like a group of soaring ospreys heading downstream.
Pingzhang Xingji, Huguang Province, stood on the ship, looking at the river in the distance, showing a proud smile.
"Others say that Zhu Yuanzhang, the leader of the red scarf bandits in Chuzhou, is courageous and insightful, but now it seems that he is just gaining his reputation. Hearing that the official sent troops, he actually hid in Chuzhou and dared not go out. It is really ridiculous!"
Xingji was born in Hexi Mongolia and belonged to the Mongolian Great Khan for generations.
This time the imperial court ordered him to send troops to the south, not only to wipe out the red scarves in Chuzhou and resume shipping on the Yangtze River, but also secretly asked him to prepare to replace Bolu in command of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and restore the supply of materials and grass to the capital of the capital as soon as possible.
If the millions of soldiers and civilians in the capital are not supplied with food and grass from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, they will starve next year.
"Lord Pingzhang, the thief Zhu Yuanzhang heard that the army was coming, so he was so frightened that he strengthened the city defense in Chuzhou, and prepared to fight to the death." An official from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces said beside him.
"Hehe, Chuzhou is just a small city, even if it is re-fortified, when our army arrives, within ten days, the thieves will definitely die!"
After Hu Guangping and Zhang Xingji finished speaking, he stroked his beard and looked proudly at the marching team on the shore.
There are Mongolian cavalry from Huguang, there are more than 5000 people, all of them are all the elite Mongolians stationed in Huguang.
With these Mongolian cavalry, Xingji believed that after Chuzhou was defeated, even if the red scarf thief wanted to escape, he would definitely not be able to escape.
At this moment, a signal came from the pioneer Clippers ahead.
"My lord, there is a group of soldiers and horses ahead, more than 3000 people!"
Hearing this, Xingji stretched his neck and looked forward.
The Jiangsu-Zhejiang provincial official on the side looked at it, and then said, "My lord, those are laborers and volunteers from our Jiangsu-Zhejiang province, not thieves!"
"It turned out to be a labor force, and the order was sent to camp on the shore!" Xingji said.
Although the Yuan army in Huguang is far away, Pingzhang Xingji was born as a general with a bold personality. He didn't want to delay for a moment when he heard about the war, and immediately led the army to set off. He actually entered Jiangsu and Zhejiang earlier than the Yuan army in Jiangxi province. Provincial territory.
After the Huguang Yuan army entered Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, they were repeatedly comforted by the laborers arranged by the local governments along the way. All kinds of food and grass were replenished in a timely manner, and the rest of the chicken, duck and fish were also a lot. The order is ready.
Therefore, it is not surprising that this time we encountered the labor army from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, from top to bottom Yuan army.
The water army of the Huguang Yuan Army moored their ships on the banks of the Yangtze River. Anyway, according to the information provided by Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, all the red scarf thieves and water troops on the Yangtze River were huddled on the Qingliu River in Chuzhou, not daring to go out. Relaxed.
The Yuan army cavalry on the shore followed the Mongolian practice and began to search and guard along the river. They were mainly responsible for clearing out some suspected unruly people, and by the way, engaged in some old professions of rape and robbery. The southerners don't bully white people.
The ship that Xingji was riding on leaned against the innermost side of the shore, just in time to see the troops coming slowly ahead.
"Yang Dushi, you officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are really sensible. How much money do you have to send such a large labor force?" Xingji couldn't help admiring the prosperity of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
The Jiangsu-Zhejiang guide official known as Yang Dushi had another flattering smile when he heard Xingji's words, and then said: "Our Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are suffering from the harassment of the red scarf thieves, and Master Pingzhang traveled thousands of miles to kill the thieves." , The expenses of the labor force are all due! Our Bolu Pingzhang also said that when the adults arrive at Jiqing, he will not only prepare delicious food, wine and meat to entertain the adults, but also share with you the kumiss from His Majesty. !"
As a Mongolian from Hexi, Xingji still retains the good drinking habits of the Mongolians, and he is happy when he hears kumiss.
"Haha, when I get rid of the Chuzhou red scarf thieves, I must go and have a drink!"
As soon as the words fell, several cavalrymen galloped over holding the flag of the Marshal of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces in the ranks of labor troops ahead.
"stop!"
A troop of cavalry from the Huguang Yuan Army approached and blocked Zhu Han and the others.
At this time, Zhu Han was wearing the armor of the Mongolian Yuan Army and holding the banner of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provincial Army. He could not tell that it was the Red Turban Army at all.
Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Lu Zhongheng, Lan Yu and other dozen people behind him were also dressed in the same way.
"We were ordered by Bolu Pingzhang to bring wine, meat, food and grass to comfort the brothers!" Zhu Han said loudly with a smile.
The Mongolian Yuan cavalry who were facing him had heard about this for a long time, and blocking them now was just a matter of routine.
"Just send them here!" said a cavalry general.
Zhu Han continued with a smile on his face, "We brought a lot of firewood today. We don't dare to bother Huguang's brothers. Let's send it to the barracks ourselves."
The cavalry general didn't even think about it, and immediately agreed.
This kind of work of transporting grain, grass, and firewood is all dirty work. Normally, there would be civilians to do it, but the Huguang Yuan army set out in a hurry, and there was no time to recruit the young civilians.
Since these fools in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are willing to do it, let them do it.
"Come on!"
Seeing that the Yuan army was not on guard at all, Zhu Han rode his horse back and urged the soldiers to go forward.
More than 3000 "citizen husbands" of the labor force soon came to the shore of Huguang Yuan Army to camp and park.
The Mongolian Yuan soldiers on the warships were lying on the side of the ship one by one, stretching their necks and staring at Zhu Han's direction.
They all want to know what kind of delicious food they can eat today. If there is some wine and meat, it will be so beautiful.
In the team of *** husbands who came to work in the army, there were a few particularly heavy carts, which were particularly eye-catching.
Each cart is pulled by four horses, and deep ruts are pressed on the soft riverside soil.
Many Huguangyuan soldiers couldn't help but get excited, they all felt that these carts must be loaded with labor's gold and silver!
Except for gold and silver, nothing could be so heavy.
"Jiangsu and Zhejiang are rich and prosperous, and they really are the best in the world!"
Even Pingzhang Xingji of Huguang Province believed that these 'citizens' sent gold, silver and treasures to labor.
"My lord, I'm going to help you check the accounts. These soldiers in the province are greedy for labor money!" Said Yang Xiao, the guide in charge of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Xingji didn't raise his head, and waved him to go.
Yang Xiao, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, ran off the boat in a hurry, as if he was in a hurry.
soon.
The chariots and horses escorted by more than 3000 'folk husbands' all stopped in front of the Huguang Yuan army, and those carts full of 'gold and silver' also stopped on the shore at one time.
However, the next move of these **** husbands is very strange.
After they untied the curtain on the carriage, they revealed a bunch of swords, guns and weapons, as well as many shields and arrows.
Huguang Yuanjun was at a loss.
A group of people started to discuss in doubt.
"Huh? Didn't you come to deliver food and grass?"
"Oh, it seems that they are delivering weapons and equipment to us!"
"Don't even mention that the equipment in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is good, how shiny are the knives and guns!"
"The weapons of Jiangsu and Zhejiang are better than ours. They should be replaced!"
. . .
In the midst of all the attention, these knaves actually started a new action.
They took off the smocks of the Yuan army's auxiliary soldiers, revealing the shiny iron armor on their bodies!
What kind of civilian husbands are these, they are all elites in armor!
Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji was shocked when he saw this, and shouted at the top of his voice!
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!!"
The Huguang Yuan Army suddenly became a mess!
And Zhu Han, who was on the shore, was already ready to go to war.
Panting heavily, Yang Xiao, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, ran to Zhu Han's side, and pointed to a large ship ahead.
"The deputy commander, Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji, is on that boat!"
Zhu Han took a closer look, and it was indeed the most powerful warship.
"Hu Yiba, where's my cannon!" Zhu Han shouted behind him.
"Deputy Marshal, the artillery will be ready soon!"
Hu Yiba also shouted at the top of his voice.
Swish!
As the black curtains were torn apart, the ten heavy carriages revealed their true colors.
Ten carriages carrying twelve-pounder artillery were exposed at once.
Under the control of the artillery of the Red Scarf Army, all ten artillery pieces pointed their muzzles at Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji's ship.
At this time, Yuan Jun finally reacted.
"Fire arrows!"
"Fire arrows!"
With a burst of feathered arrows falling, the losses of the Red Turban Army were minimal.
The Mongolian cavalry on the shore did not dare to charge rashly, and they shot arrows in groups one by one.
Zhu Han didn't bother to pay attention to them, and directly ordered the artillery to bombard Huguang Pingzhang's ship.
"fire!"
Zhu Han gave an order.
Then the ten artillery roared, and the roaring iron bullets instantly shattered the hull of the Yuan army's battleship.
The broken wood that collapsed, like a spear, pierced the soldiers of the Yuan army on it to the blood, and they were all bruised and loved.
"what!!"
Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji was also unable to dodge in time, a piece of flying wood pierced his calf, and fell to the deck wailing.
"My lord, my lord!"
Several soldiers wanted to come to help him up, but then a booming cannon rang, and a soldier was torn apart by the waist, and blood spurted out all over everyone's heads and faces!
"Ah! Hurry up, hang up the sails, the thief has a demon weapon!"
Xingji endured the severe pain and shouted loudly.
There are big fire blunderbusses in the Yuan army, but such accurate big fire blunderbusses have never been heard of.
"Sir, it's not good!"
A soldier suddenly yelled in a crying voice.
Xingji was lifted up and looked in the direction guided by his own soldiers, only to see dozens of warships with red flags suddenly appearing from the hidden river ahead.
"Ah! This is the thief's navy!"
Xingji suddenly came to his senses.
I have been plotted by thieves!The red scarf thief must have bought some traitors in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, helped them hide in secret, and took the opportunity to attack him.
"Escape! Escape!"
Xingji shouted loudly.
Now the Yuan army and navy are all sailing and anchoring on the shore, and they want to escape in a hurry, but it is too late.
call!
At this time, a gust of southeast wind blew strongly, and the Red Turban warships downstream rushed towards them like a god's help.
"Haha, God help me too!"
Zhu Han felt the strong southeast wind and was very happy.
"Deputy Commander, the thief wants to escape!" Shi Naian, who was wearing an iron armor, shouted loudly.
"Don't worry, none of them can escape!" Zhu Han laughed.
All the Yuan troops dropped their sails and dropped anchor. As long as the Red Turban warships destroyed the outer ships, even if the inner warships wanted to escape, it would be absolutely impossible.
"Dongfeng Tianzhu, kill the thief!"
Zhu Han roared, and the imitation army and Jinyi army who had already lined up began to drive and kill the Mongolian Yuan cavalry, and some Yuan army who wanted to go ashore in small boats were also blocked and killed on the shore.
at this time.
The warships of the Red Turban Army had already approached the periphery of the Huguang Yuan Army battleships, and the artillery on the battleships began to shoot rumblingly.
The red-hot hot bombs and the rotating chain bombs knocked the Yuan army warships in the periphery immobile.
Many battleships started to catch fire, and the thick smoke blocked sight even more.
The warships of the Yuan army on the inside couldn't see the enemy's movement outside, but felt that there were terrible rumbling guns everywhere, no matter on the shore or on the river.
The warships of the Yuan army began to burn blazingly.
The fire quickly spread to the adjacent warships, and many Yuan army sailors began to abandon their ships and flee for their lives!
Regardless of the coldness of the river in September, they jumped into the river one by one, struggling to swim to the shore.
Hu Guangping, Zhang Xingji, who was already covered in blood, suddenly felt dizzy when he saw the collapsed situation in front of him.
"I'm ashamed of Khan!"
As soon as the words fell, Xingji's eyes went dark, and he passed out instantly.
(End of this chapter)
"Well, you didn't ask for leave, so I granted your leave. I asked you to bring everyone to Chuzhou. The young and strong will form an army, and the old and weak women and children will stay in Chuzhou to farm. How about it?"
Now that Zhu Han has enough food and grass, he plans to expand his army again.
"Compiled and trained into an army?" Chang Yuchun was very happy when he heard it.
Although it has been said that the local tyrants have been "distributed to the land", the difference between being an ordinary farmer and a sergeant is still very big.
Although the peasant households assigned to the fields do not need to pay high taxes and can eat coarse grains and vegetables for the whole family, there is no way to compare with the full meals of the rebels.
What's more, the rest of the military pay, rewards and so on.
"That's right, there are only 500 model troops in Chuzhou now, and there is also an artillery team of 1000 people. The strength is too small. As long as you can recruit more than [-] people, I will let you lead an army alone. It happens that this batch of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cloth There is a lot of silk, and each recruit is given a brocade uniform, um, just choose a name in advance, and your army is called the brocade army!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
Chang Yuchun suddenly burst into tears of gratitude, which was difficult to express.
"Thank you to the deputy general, I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate!" Chang Yuchun choked up his throat.
He couldn't help but be moved. In just over a month, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han brothers looked at him one after another. From the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang made an exception and included him in the pro-army, and then he was transferred to Chuzhou, where he was promoted by Zhu Han. The deputy leader of the personal army is now letting himself lead the army alone.
The so-called "a scholar dies for his confidant", Chang Yuchun already planned to risk his life, and he couldn't live up to the trust of Brother Zhu Han.
Afterwards, Zhu Han allocated a large amount of food, money and silk to Chang Yuchun as the settling expenses of the "Brosh Clothes for the Army".
Chang Yuchun took these things and led a small group of people to the old forest in Beishan.
. . . . .
Yuan Ting capital, Dadu.
The weather has just entered autumn, and Dadu, located in Youyan, is already filled with chilling winds.
Inside the palace, Emperor Meng Yuan Tuo Huan Timur is calling important officials to discuss important matters.
"The red scarf thieves are causing trouble in Henan, and now the salt thief Zhang Shicheng is blocking the canal, and the Chuzhou thief Zhu Yuanzhang is blocking the Yangtze River. Millions of grain and grass from Huguang, Jiangsu and Zhejiang cannot reach the capital of the capital. If this continues, what will happen to the imperial troops? maintain?"
The Great Emperor Tuohuan Timur sat on the dragon chair and said worriedly.
"Your Majesty, I think the best strategy is to appease the thieves first, and wait until the soldiers and horses of the feudal lords in the Western Regions arrive, and then mobilize the army to wipe them out!" said Prime Minister Ha Ma.
"No, absolutely not! The extermination of bandits cannot be delayed for a day, otherwise it will only get worse!" Prime Minister Zuo Tutuo objected.
Emperor Mengyuan Tuohuan Timur, do not know how to make a decision.
"However, the imperial court lacks food, grass and military pay, and there are bandits in Henan, Shandong, and Jiangbei. How should we eradicate them?" Tuo Huan Timur asked.
"Your Majesty, concentrate your strength and attack all the way!" Tuotuo said.
Prime Minister Zuo Tuotuo was not only familiar with political affairs and military affairs, but also a great hero who helped Emperor Tuo Huan Timur get rid of the power ministers.
Therefore, Tuotuo's words carried a lot of weight and were immediately recognized.
"Which road to attack?" Emperor Tuohuan Timur asked.
Tuotuo hadn't answered yet, and his favorite minister Ha Ma was the first to speak.
"Your Majesty, Ha Ma thinks that Henan should be attacked, where the red scarf thieves are the most arrogant. I heard that a Great Song Emperor has been established. If they are all killed, the rest of the thieves will be scared to death!" Ha Ma Said.
"No, although the Henan red scarf bandits have a lot of troops, natural disasters are frequent in the places they occupy, and there is insufficient food and grass. Even if they are defeated, there is no way to alleviate the lack of food, grass, silver and money in the imperial court. Instead, we should attack the salt thief Zhang Shicheng in Huaidong!" Tuotuo said. .
"The salt thief Zhang Shicheng?"
"That's right, the salt thief Zhang Shicheng blocked the canal. As long as the canal is restored, the imperial court can use the grain and grass from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to support the army to destroy the red scarf thieves in the north!" Tuotuo said.
For this suggestion, Tuo Huan Timur immediately expressed his approval.
"Okay, then I will entrust the matter of suppressing thieves to the prime minister. I order you to rule over the kings and generals of the world, and the elites of all provinces, all at your disposal. Be sure to destroy the salt thieves and restore the canal to traffic!"
"Minister, obey the order!" Tuotuo said hastily.
Hama on the side showed jealousy and hatred in his eyes.
Three days later, Prime Minister Zuo Tuotuo, who was personally sent off by Emperor Meng Yuan, hurried back to Xuzhou with the [-] elite Aso troops who returned the imperial decree to Dadu.
All of a sudden, the world shook!
The number of Yuan troops transferred to Xuzhou from all walks of life is approaching 30!
Known as the crowd of millions!
When the news reached Gaoyou in Huaidong, Zhang Shicheng's face turned pale when he heard it.
He quickly summoned his brothers and generals to discuss countermeasures.
"Yuan thieves have millions of soldiers and horses. We may not be able to defend Gaoyou City. It is far behind the previous preparations!" Zhang Shicheng was discouraged at first.
Most of the generals have the same idea.
They all felt that there were too many Yuan troops, and they definitely couldn't resist them.
"What's more, Gaoyou City's defenses are not strong, let alone a million troops, even a hundred thousand troops, we can't do it, alas, why don't we just send someone to see Tuotuo, let's just ask for security!" Zhang Shiyi, the second brother said worriedly.
"That's right, brother, let's quickly send someone to ask for safety!" Zhang Shixin, the fourth brother, also said.
"I've also heard that the Tazi's Aso army is also dispatched. These green eyes are fierce and ruthless. Wherever they pass, they will not leave any dogs. If we don't surrender, we will die without a whole body when Gaoyou City is destroyed. !" Second brother Zhang Shiyi said worriedly with a bitter face.
The Azov army is the Caucasian servant army brought back from the Mongols' westward expedition on the Qincha grassland. They have curly hair and blue eyes, and the Chechens and other tribes of later generations are Caucasian.
The fierce and fierce Aso Army, with cruel methods, is the most elite soldier in the hands of the Mongols.
"Okay, I know what you said, let me think about it again!"
Zhang Shicheng waved his hand, interrupted the persuasion of his younger brother and the generals, and fell into hesitation.
Seeing this, Zhang Shiyi and others could only retreat silently, leaving Zhang Shicheng alone in a deep sigh.
Zhang Shicheng thought for a long time, and decided to wait for his third brother Zhang Shide to come back from Chuzhou before making a decision.
Among several younger brothers and trusted generals, only Zhang Shide has the ability and trust to let Zhang Shicheng make a decision.
"Let's wait for the third brother to come back, and then come up with another idea!"
. . .
The news that the Prime Minister of the Yuan Dynasty had escaped from his army of one million and went south to Huaidong also quickly spread to Jiqing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Many Mongolian and Yuan officials who didn't know the truth were full of joy, thinking that the court and the emperor were mighty, and they would soon eliminate the bandits in Jiangbei and restore the canal and sea transportation.
In the Pingzhang Mansion in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, Bolu, Fan Yao, and several confidantes and advisors fell into melancholy.
"The million-dollar army is already preparing to go south in Xuzhou!" Bolu said worriedly.
"Hey, since you dare to call it a million, the real number is more than 20. That salt thief Zhang Shicheng is absolutely unstoppable!" Fan Yao was also worried.
Several confidant counselors also frowned, obviously thinking hard about countermeasures.
Liu Bowen sat aside, looking at the appearance of Bolu and others, feeling very funny in his heart.
They, a group of Mongolian officials in the frontier, were not only unhappy when they heard that Meng Yuan's million-strong army was about to suppress the bandits, but they became worried for the traitors, and were very afraid that the imperial court would succeed in suppressing the bandits.
Because, after several times of "suppressing private salt", Bolu Fanyao and other upper-level officials and wealthy businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have already eaten up a lot of money.
In less than a month, Bolu and others pocketed millions of taels of silver!
Millions of taels of silver!
This is only a month's profit, if it takes longer, it will definitely be more.
And once the Mongolian and Yuan court army wiped out the Huaidong salt thieves and restored the official camp of Huaidong salt, it meant that officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces would no longer be able to enjoy the profits of salt.
Therefore, Bolu, Fan Yao and others wished that the imperial court would immediately cancel the attack on Huaidong and instead attack the red scarf thieves in Henan. In that case, they could continue to enjoy the power of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces and the money from selling salt!
"I hate that treacherous official Tuotuo. For his own military merits, he let the main force of the red scarf bandits in Henan not fight, but wanted to attack Zhang Shicheng, a little thief in Huaidong. He is harming the country and the people!" Bolu said angrily.
Hearing the words, Fan Yao who was on the side quickly took up the quarrel and began to scold.
A counselor heard the words and immediately offered advice.
"Lord Pingzhang, why don't you think of a way to write a letter to His Majesty, impeaching Tuotuo, saying that he is raising the bandits to be self-respecting, and catching the little ones and making them bigger?"
Bolu shook his head, "No way, Tuotuo is too powerful and has won His Majesty's trust. If you act rashly, you will only cause trouble!"
According to rumors in the capital of the capital, Prime Minister Ha Ma and others opposed the attack on Huaidong, but Yuan Emperor Tuohuan Timur still approved Tuotuo's plan to attack Zhang Shicheng in Huaidong.
"In this case, Zhang Shicheng is bound to lose!" Fan Yao said with a sigh.
"Not necessarily. If the rest of the Red Scarf Army go to rescue Huaidong, maybe Zhang Shicheng can be saved." Bolu was still a little unwilling.
"Brothers Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han, although they have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, fighting Tuotuo's army is like hitting a stone with an egg. It is absolutely impossible for their brothers to rescue them." Fan Yao sighed.
"Borwen, tell me, how can the imperial court retreat instead of attacking Huaidong?" Bolu looked at Liu Bowen.
After getting along with each other for several months, Liu Bowen is already the number three person in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and also the number one think tank of Bolu and Fanyao.
However, Liu Bowen couldn't come up with an idea this time.
"Tuo Tuo has the knowledge of means. I am afraid that ordinary means cannot deal with him. Only when His Majesty no longer trusts him can he be allowed to retreat. Otherwise, Zhang Shicheng can only resist." Liu Bowen said.
Tuotuo, can be said to be a famous official of the late Yuan Dynasty, not only good military and political means, but also made great contributions to literature and history, coupled with the trust of Emperor Tuo Huan Timur, ordinary means can not hurt him at all.
Bolu frowned and thought for a moment, before opening his mouth to speak.
suddenly.
There was a rush of footsteps outside, and then a confidant ran in.
"Why panic?" Bolu immediately showed displeasure.
The confidant didn't care about Bolu's anger, and said in a panic: "My lord, I just got the news that the imperial court ordered Pingzhang Xingji of Huguang Province and Pingzhang Qingtong of Jiangxi Province to command [-] troops in their headquarters and go down the river to attack the Chuzhou Red Scarf Army." , will be supplied by our provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the lobby was shocked.
"What?!" Bolu was surprised.
There are also many local red scarf thieves in Huguang and Jiangxi, but they were mobilized to attack Zhu Yuanzhang's Chuzhou.
In addition, the prime minister took off a million-strong army and went south to Huaidong, which shows that the Mongolian and Yuan courts took a two-pronged approach and vowed not to give up until the north-south water transport was opened up.
"Once the troops from Huguang and Jiangxi come, we won't be in charge of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, it's broken, it's broken!" Fan Yao's face turned pale immediately.
Bolu, Fan Yao and the others had bought eyeliners in Dadu and other places. Since they could have eyeliners, other officials of the imperial court must also have eyeliners in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
It is not impossible for people to notice the clues of what they did.
Bolu's face was also full of panic, "Xingji from Huguang and Qingtong from Jiangxi are both people of cowardly background. If they come with an army, no matter whether they can wipe out Brother Zhu Han or not, we can celebrate together." It's all dangerous."
Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces have lost all their land and water troops. Once Huguang and Jiangxi troops come to station, as long as the imperial court orders them, Bolu and others will have no ability to resist.
Bo Lu and Fan Yao thought about it for a long time, but they couldn't come up with an idea. They wanted to cry, but felt that the sky was about to fall.
"My lords, don't panic, Liu Ji has a plan, maybe you can give it a try!" Liu Bowen said suddenly.
When Bolu and Fan Yao heard the words, they immediately showed surprise expressions, as if they saw a straw.
"Brother Bowen, what is the plan?"
"Yeah, what's the plan?"
Liu Bowen smiled slightly, and pointed north with his hands.
"If soldiers and horses from Huguang and Jiangxi were intercepted halfway and couldn't reach Jiqing, wouldn't they be able to sit back and relax?"
Outside the city of Chuzhou.
After half a year of 'dividing the local tyrants' land', half of the land in Chuzhou was redistributed by Zhu Han.
Not only the soldiers of the Red Turban Army were allocated land, but many common people were also allocated land.
Now that the autumn harvest has just passed, every household is full of laughter and laughter, and every household is also filled with cooking smoke, and the aroma of food is wafting, which makes people feel a sense of happiness.
Zhu Han couldn't help showing a satisfied smile when he smelled the fragrance.
"Deputy Marshal, why are you laughing?"
Shi Naian asked next to him.
"Smoke is rising from the kitchen, everyone is living and working in peace and contentment, so I'm happy." Zhu Han laughed.
When Shi Naian heard the words, he also laughed, "The deputy commander is the first to do this!"
Zhu Han shook his head slightly, "It's all about following the trend, if it's not for the support of the people, I can't help it."
"The deputy commander is humble." Shi Naian said.
"Haha, Mr. Nai'an, I'm really not being humble, but sincerely speaking, if you can't conform to the people's will, no matter how good the policy is, it won't work!" Zhu Han said.
They talked along the way, and soon they came to a newly built military village.
A brightly colored military flag flutters on the wooden sentry tower in the village of Juntun, with the words "Longxing Jinyi Pro-Army" written on it.
This is the military settlement of the 'Jinyi Qinjun' that Zhu Han had just set up.
Under the notice of the sentry outside, Chang Yuchun, the commander of Jinyi's pro-army, hurried out of the camp to greet him.
"The last general, Chang Yuchun, pay my respects to the deputy commander!"
"Wake up, get up!" Zhu Han nodded.
He saw that behind Chang Yuchun, there were several vigorous men, all of them were wearing the new military uniforms of Jinyi Qinjun, they should be some officers of Jinyi Qinjun.
"Thank you, Deputy Commander!" Chang Yuchun said.
Afterwards, Chang Yuchun introduced Zhu Han to several generals behind him.
Zhu Han is most interested in the youngest general among them.
He nodded and said to the general, "Your name is Lan Wusan?"
"Well, my name is Lan Wusan!"
Today's Sapphire is only sixteen or seventeen years old, and looks a little thin.
"Haha, it's not a good name to be a general in the future!" Zhu Han laughed.
"Deputy Marshal, this is the brother-in-law of the last general. The poor family doesn't have a good name." Chang Yuchun explained beside him.
Zhu Han immediately understood that the young man named Lan Wusan in front of him must be Lan Yu, the most successful fisherman in history.
The two powerful generals who founded the Ming Dynasty are now under his command.
"I'm also from a poor family. I'm not born well. I can change my life against the sky, not to mention a name, Lan Wusan, how about I change your name for you?" Zhu Han said with a smile.
Lan Wusan was still at a loss, and looked at his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun blankly.
Chang Yuchun was overjoyed, and deliberately kicked Lan Wusan with a black face.
"Stinky boy, why are you still standing there, thank the deputy commander!"
Lan Wusan hurriedly saluted, "Thank you, deputy commander!"
Zhu Han pretended to think about it, and then said, "How about this, you will be called Sapphire from now on! Jade has the virtue of a gentleman, and it also symbolizes integrity!"
"Thank you, Deputy Commander!" Lan Yu said loudly.
Chang Yuchun showed joy, and felt that the deputy commander Zhu Han really had eyes for talents, and he himself also felt that his brother-in-law Lanyu was courageous and brave, and he was a talent to be made.
For the rest of the generals, Zhu Han also encouraged them.
Chang Yuchun had gone to the mountains and forests in the north before, and recruited more than 3000 Dingkou, of which 1000 were formed into the new army, and the training was extremely hard and serious.
Zhu Han came here today to inspect it.
It has to be said that Chang Yuchun, a famous general like Chang Yuchun, is not only brave in battle, but also far surpasses ordinary people in basic training and running the army, as if he was born for this line of work.
The Jinyi new army of 1000 people not only marched and formed well, but even used new weapons such as firecrackers in style, without the slightest panic of the recruits.
Zhu Han was very satisfied and praised Chang Yuchun.
"Very well done!"
Chang Yuchun hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "The last general's ability is all due to the "Records of Military Training" given by the deputy commander. The last general is a rough man, so he dare not covet credit for it!"
The actual record of military training is basically that Zhu Han copied Qi Jiguang's tactical records.
The most famous military writer of the Ming Dynasty, Qi Jiguang's works are of course very powerful, especially in the hands of experts like Chang Yuchun, the effect will take off immediately.
"The training is good. In another month, we can try it in actual combat!" Zhu Han said.
When Chang Yuchun heard it, he was very happy.
The various rewards in the rebel army are all linked to military merit.
If it is possible to kill the enemy and make meritorious service on the battlefield, it is much more interesting than training soldiers.
"Deputy Commander, really? Where should the last general go to fight?" Chang Yuchun asked.
"Tuotuo from Xuzhou is already claiming to have a million troops going south. With Zhang Shicheng's small arms and legs, if we don't help him, I'm afraid he will be wiped out." Zhu Han said.
"That's great, I'd rather kill the Tartars!" Chang Yuchun said excitedly.
Zhu Han smiled slightly, "The Tartars have millions of troops, aren't you afraid?"
Chang Yuchun shook his head, "Killing a tartar, there is nothing to be afraid of, the worst thing is to lose your life, my parents were forced to die of starvation and disease by the dog tartar, how can you be afraid of death!"
Zhu Han nodded, and encouraged Chang Yuchun very earnestly.
The vast majority of people in the rebel army are ordinary people from poor backgrounds. Their families were brutally oppressed and bullied by the Mongolian and Yuan courts. Who doesn't have blood feuds.
It's not their turn to think about things like being afraid of death.
"Okay, then I'll take you to Huaidong to kill the Tartars when the war starts!" Zhu Han said.
In history, the Yuan army aggressively attacked Zhang Shicheng, but they almost killed Zhang Shicheng. Now Zhang Shicheng is not only the nominal subordinate of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han, but also the most important source of income. Naturally, Zhang Shicheng cannot be wiped out by the Yuan army.
However, after discussing with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Han didn't intend to rush into the battlefield immediately.
In that case, not only would it be possible to fall into a passive position, but it would also not be conducive to suppressing Zhang Shicheng's strength.
Their ideal timing is when the Yuan Army and Zhang Shicheng are exhausted, and the Red Scarf Army will enter Huaidong again with a victorious posture.
This will be more conducive to controlling Zhang Shicheng in the future.
After inspecting Chang Yuchun's barracks again, Zhu Han led the people back to Chuzhou City.
As soon as he returned to the government office, Hu Weiyong greeted him.
"My lord, there are people coming from the south!" Hu Weiyong said carefully.
The south, of course, refers to Bolu Liu Bowen and others in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
"Whose person?" Zhu Han asked.
"Liu Bowen came in person." Hu Weiyong said.
When Zhu Han heard this, he became a little nervous.
As an important member of the Rebel Army, Liu Bowen seldom came in person after communicating with Chuzhou and Jiqing.
If you come to Chuzhou in person today, it must be a big event!
Zhu Han waved everyone to retreat, and only brought Shi Naian to the study in the inner courtyard, where he met Liu Bowen.
"Liu Ji met the deputy commander!"
Liu Bowen still had that clear and handsome appearance, wearing a Taoist costume to hide his eyes and ears.
"Sir, come here in person, but is there something important?"
Zhu Han invited Liu Bowen to take the seat, and Shi Naian sat beside him.
"To be honest, this time is really a big event. The Mongolian and Yuan courts dispatched heavy troops!" Liu Bowen said.
Zhu Han nodded, "That's right, my brother and I have already discussed it, and we probably have a coping strategy. Thank you sir for reminding me!"
Liu Bowen knew that he didn't explain clearly, so he quickly explained: "The deputy commander misunderstood, I didn't mean Xuzhou's escape attack Huaidong!"
"It's not Tuotuo? What did you mean?" Zhu Han asked doubtfully.
"The Meng Yuan court ordered the Huguang and Jiangxi armies to go down the river and head straight for Chuzhou, the deputy commander. It is very likely that they will sweep everything and restore the posture of the Yangtze River Canal route!" Liu Bowen said.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Han also realized the seriousness of the problem.
With the navy in their hands, Zhu Han and the others can not only monopolize the salt trade in Huaidong, but also cut off the passage of water boats on the Yangtze River, preventing the Mongolian and Yuan courts from using the food and money in Huguangjiangnan.
The naval forces in Huguang and Jiangxi are extremely powerful, and any of them can surpass the size of Zhu Han's naval forces.
Once they join forces, there is a great danger of being unstoppable.
However, there was no panic on Zhu Han's face, instead he quickly regained his composure.
"It turns out that this is the case. Jiangxi Province is nothing more than that. The Red Turban Army under Xu Shouhui in Huguang Province is attacking the city and conquering the territory. They are also the emperor. The Yuan army did not attack them first, but rushed thousands of miles to Chuzhou. It looks like you lost your mind and went crazy!" Zhu Han laughed.
Liu Bowen was not so calm, and said anxiously: "Deputy Marshal, this is not the time to joke around! The two provinces are advancing by land and water, with a total strength of almost 20! If you don't deal with it carefully, you may be doomed!"
Since Liu Bowen came in person, Bolu, Fan Yao and others must know.
Thinking of this, Zhu Han asked with a smile, "Sir, are Bolu and Fan Yao already scared and don't want the soldiers from Huguang and Jiangxi to arrive?"
Liu Bowen nodded, "The deputy marshal is right, the two of them brought Liu Ji here for this purpose."
"Haha, that's easy. Let's work together to destroy these two Yuan army soldiers and horses!" Zhu Han said.
"These two armies have a large number of generals. I don't know how many soldiers and horses the deputy commander plans to use to meet them?" Liu Bowen said.
Zhu Han thought for a while, the elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang led the main force in Dingyuan to preside over the "strike the local tyrants to divide the fields", and he could not leave the base camp easily, and the soldiers and horses in Huguang and Jiangxi must come with the navy as the main force, too many infantry It was of no use either.
"I have thousands of soldiers in Chuzhou, plus more than 1 troops from Xu Da's troops in Liuhe Village, there are probably no more than 5000 people!" Zhu Han said.
"What, there are only so few people?" Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment.
He originally thought that if he came to warn in advance, Zhu Han would definitely come out to face the Yuan army.
"Haha, although we don't have many troops, we can deal with the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi with the help of 'friendly troops' from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces!" Zhu Han said.
Afterwards, Zhu Han told Liu Bowen his battle plan.
Zhu Han's water army has been equipped with the latest artillery. Although there are only a dozen artillery warships, with their ferocious firepower, they are enough to destroy any enemy warship that dares to approach.
As long as a few capital ships of the Yuan army are sunk, it is enough to deter the remaining navy of the Yuan army.
"What about the infantry? There are almost tens of thousands of coalition forces from the two provinces. They will definitely land in Jiangbei ahead of time. They are also a huge threat!"
"The infantry is easy to deal with. After you go back, sir, ask Bolu to give me [-] sets of Yuan army banners and clothes, and then I can deal with them." Zhu Han said.
Liu Bowen instantly understood that Zhu Han was planning to fish in troubled waters.
As for the specific military deployment, Liu Bowen didn't ask any more questions.
He is a smart person, knowing that although his identity is very useful, he is not a real confidant after all, so it is better not to ask.
"Okay, then Liu Ji will go back and report immediately!"
Liu Bowen said goodbye and left, and quickly returned to Jiqing Mansion by boat.
When he told Bolu and the others about Zhu Han's request and attitude, they were all overjoyed.
"Haha, this Zhu Han is really a young hero, so don't be surprised!"
"What banner and clothes does he want, send someone to him immediately!"
Berlu immediately made a decision.
Everyone understood that Zhu Han must have disguised himself as a Yuan army to sneak attack the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi.
However, this is exactly what they are looking forward to, as long as they drive away the Yuan army in Huguang and Jiangxi, they can continue to cover the sky with one hand in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Fearing that the court's allies would be on guard and the Red Scarf Army would not be able to capture the fighter, Fan Yao suggested to Bolu again.
"My lord, why don't we send more troops to meet the soldiers from Huguang and Jiangxi, and prepare food, wine, meat and firewood in advance, so that these imperial soldiers can concentrate on fighting!"
There was something in Fan Yao's words, and of course Bolu knew it all.
What preparations are made in advance is just to find out the number of soldiers and horses in the imperial court.
"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. Take out 5 taels of silver from our internal account, buy them all as cattle and sheep, and go to the army first!" Bolu said.
"Don't worry, my lord, Fan will live up to his trust!" Fan Yao said with a smirk.
Liu Bowen couldn't help laughing in his heart as he watched from the side. This time, Meng Yuan's army from Huguang and Jiangxi never came back.
Regardless of whether the opponent is strong or not, there is absolutely no hope of winning based on these friendly troops from Jiangsu and Zhejiang who are trying to kill them.
half a month later.
On the water surface of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, giant swords gather, like a group of soaring ospreys heading downstream.
Pingzhang Xingji, Huguang Province, stood on the ship, looking at the river in the distance, showing a proud smile.
"Others say that Zhu Yuanzhang, the leader of the red scarf bandits in Chuzhou, is courageous and insightful, but now it seems that he is just gaining his reputation. Hearing that the official sent troops, he actually hid in Chuzhou and dared not go out. It is really ridiculous!"
Xingji was born in Hexi Mongolia and belonged to the Mongolian Great Khan for generations.
This time the imperial court ordered him to send troops to the south, not only to wipe out the red scarves in Chuzhou and resume shipping on the Yangtze River, but also secretly asked him to prepare to replace Bolu in command of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, and restore the supply of materials and grass to the capital of the capital as soon as possible.
If the millions of soldiers and civilians in the capital are not supplied with food and grass from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, they will starve next year.
"Lord Pingzhang, the thief Zhu Yuanzhang heard that the army was coming, so he was so frightened that he strengthened the city defense in Chuzhou, and prepared to fight to the death." An official from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces said beside him.
"Hehe, Chuzhou is just a small city, even if it is re-fortified, when our army arrives, within ten days, the thieves will definitely die!"
After Hu Guangping and Zhang Xingji finished speaking, he stroked his beard and looked proudly at the marching team on the shore.
There are Mongolian cavalry from Huguang, there are more than 5000 people, all of them are all the elite Mongolians stationed in Huguang.
With these Mongolian cavalry, Xingji believed that after Chuzhou was defeated, even if the red scarf thief wanted to escape, he would definitely not be able to escape.
At this moment, a signal came from the pioneer Clippers ahead.
"My lord, there is a group of soldiers and horses ahead, more than 3000 people!"
Hearing this, Xingji stretched his neck and looked forward.
The Jiangsu-Zhejiang provincial official on the side looked at it, and then said, "My lord, those are laborers and volunteers from our Jiangsu-Zhejiang province, not thieves!"
"It turned out to be a labor force, and the order was sent to camp on the shore!" Xingji said.
Although the Yuan army in Huguang is far away, Pingzhang Xingji was born as a general with a bold personality. He didn't want to delay for a moment when he heard about the war, and immediately led the army to set off. He actually entered Jiangsu and Zhejiang earlier than the Yuan army in Jiangxi province. Provincial territory.
After the Huguang Yuan army entered Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, they were repeatedly comforted by the laborers arranged by the local governments along the way. All kinds of food and grass were replenished in a timely manner, and the rest of the chicken, duck and fish were also a lot. The order is ready.
Therefore, it is not surprising that this time we encountered the labor army from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, from top to bottom Yuan army.
The water army of the Huguang Yuan Army moored their ships on the banks of the Yangtze River. Anyway, according to the information provided by Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, all the red scarf thieves and water troops on the Yangtze River were huddled on the Qingliu River in Chuzhou, not daring to go out. Relaxed.
The Yuan army cavalry on the shore followed the Mongolian practice and began to search and guard along the river. They were mainly responsible for clearing out some suspected unruly people, and by the way, engaged in some old professions of rape and robbery. The southerners don't bully white people.
The ship that Xingji was riding on leaned against the innermost side of the shore, just in time to see the troops coming slowly ahead.
"Yang Dushi, you officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are really sensible. How much money do you have to send such a large labor force?" Xingji couldn't help admiring the prosperity of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
The Jiangsu-Zhejiang guide official known as Yang Dushi had another flattering smile when he heard Xingji's words, and then said: "Our Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are suffering from the harassment of the red scarf thieves, and Master Pingzhang traveled thousands of miles to kill the thieves." , The expenses of the labor force are all due! Our Bolu Pingzhang also said that when the adults arrive at Jiqing, he will not only prepare delicious food, wine and meat to entertain the adults, but also share with you the kumiss from His Majesty. !"
As a Mongolian from Hexi, Xingji still retains the good drinking habits of the Mongolians, and he is happy when he hears kumiss.
"Haha, when I get rid of the Chuzhou red scarf thieves, I must go and have a drink!"
As soon as the words fell, several cavalrymen galloped over holding the flag of the Marshal of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces in the ranks of labor troops ahead.
"stop!"
A troop of cavalry from the Huguang Yuan Army approached and blocked Zhu Han and the others.
At this time, Zhu Han was wearing the armor of the Mongolian Yuan Army and holding the banner of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provincial Army. He could not tell that it was the Red Turban Army at all.
Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Lu Zhongheng, Lan Yu and other dozen people behind him were also dressed in the same way.
"We were ordered by Bolu Pingzhang to bring wine, meat, food and grass to comfort the brothers!" Zhu Han said loudly with a smile.
The Mongolian Yuan cavalry who were facing him had heard about this for a long time, and blocking them now was just a matter of routine.
"Just send them here!" said a cavalry general.
Zhu Han continued with a smile on his face, "We brought a lot of firewood today. We don't dare to bother Huguang's brothers. Let's send it to the barracks ourselves."
The cavalry general didn't even think about it, and immediately agreed.
This kind of work of transporting grain, grass, and firewood is all dirty work. Normally, there would be civilians to do it, but the Huguang Yuan army set out in a hurry, and there was no time to recruit the young civilians.
Since these fools in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are willing to do it, let them do it.
"Come on!"
Seeing that the Yuan army was not on guard at all, Zhu Han rode his horse back and urged the soldiers to go forward.
More than 3000 "citizen husbands" of the labor force soon came to the shore of Huguang Yuan Army to camp and park.
The Mongolian Yuan soldiers on the warships were lying on the side of the ship one by one, stretching their necks and staring at Zhu Han's direction.
They all want to know what kind of delicious food they can eat today. If there is some wine and meat, it will be so beautiful.
In the team of *** husbands who came to work in the army, there were a few particularly heavy carts, which were particularly eye-catching.
Each cart is pulled by four horses, and deep ruts are pressed on the soft riverside soil.
Many Huguangyuan soldiers couldn't help but get excited, they all felt that these carts must be loaded with labor's gold and silver!
Except for gold and silver, nothing could be so heavy.
"Jiangsu and Zhejiang are rich and prosperous, and they really are the best in the world!"
Even Pingzhang Xingji of Huguang Province believed that these 'citizens' sent gold, silver and treasures to labor.
"My lord, I'm going to help you check the accounts. These soldiers in the province are greedy for labor money!" Said Yang Xiao, the guide in charge of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Xingji didn't raise his head, and waved him to go.
Yang Xiao, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, ran off the boat in a hurry, as if he was in a hurry.
soon.
The chariots and horses escorted by more than 3000 'folk husbands' all stopped in front of the Huguang Yuan army, and those carts full of 'gold and silver' also stopped on the shore at one time.
However, the next move of these **** husbands is very strange.
After they untied the curtain on the carriage, they revealed a bunch of swords, guns and weapons, as well as many shields and arrows.
Huguang Yuanjun was at a loss.
A group of people started to discuss in doubt.
"Huh? Didn't you come to deliver food and grass?"
"Oh, it seems that they are delivering weapons and equipment to us!"
"Don't even mention that the equipment in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is good, how shiny are the knives and guns!"
"The weapons of Jiangsu and Zhejiang are better than ours. They should be replaced!"
. . .
In the midst of all the attention, these knaves actually started a new action.
They took off the smocks of the Yuan army's auxiliary soldiers, revealing the shiny iron armor on their bodies!
What kind of civilian husbands are these, they are all elites in armor!
Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji was shocked when he saw this, and shouted at the top of his voice!
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!!"
The Huguang Yuan Army suddenly became a mess!
And Zhu Han, who was on the shore, was already ready to go to war.
Panting heavily, Yang Xiao, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, ran to Zhu Han's side, and pointed to a large ship ahead.
"The deputy commander, Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji, is on that boat!"
Zhu Han took a closer look, and it was indeed the most powerful warship.
"Hu Yiba, where's my cannon!" Zhu Han shouted behind him.
"Deputy Marshal, the artillery will be ready soon!"
Hu Yiba also shouted at the top of his voice.
Swish!
As the black curtains were torn apart, the ten heavy carriages revealed their true colors.
Ten carriages carrying twelve-pounder artillery were exposed at once.
Under the control of the artillery of the Red Scarf Army, all ten artillery pieces pointed their muzzles at Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji's ship.
At this time, Yuan Jun finally reacted.
"Fire arrows!"
"Fire arrows!"
With a burst of feathered arrows falling, the losses of the Red Turban Army were minimal.
The Mongolian cavalry on the shore did not dare to charge rashly, and they shot arrows in groups one by one.
Zhu Han didn't bother to pay attention to them, and directly ordered the artillery to bombard Huguang Pingzhang's ship.
"fire!"
Zhu Han gave an order.
Then the ten artillery roared, and the roaring iron bullets instantly shattered the hull of the Yuan army's battleship.
The broken wood that collapsed, like a spear, pierced the soldiers of the Yuan army on it to the blood, and they were all bruised and loved.
"what!!"
Hu Guangping Zhang Xingji was also unable to dodge in time, a piece of flying wood pierced his calf, and fell to the deck wailing.
"My lord, my lord!"
Several soldiers wanted to come to help him up, but then a booming cannon rang, and a soldier was torn apart by the waist, and blood spurted out all over everyone's heads and faces!
"Ah! Hurry up, hang up the sails, the thief has a demon weapon!"
Xingji endured the severe pain and shouted loudly.
There are big fire blunderbusses in the Yuan army, but such accurate big fire blunderbusses have never been heard of.
"Sir, it's not good!"
A soldier suddenly yelled in a crying voice.
Xingji was lifted up and looked in the direction guided by his own soldiers, only to see dozens of warships with red flags suddenly appearing from the hidden river ahead.
"Ah! This is the thief's navy!"
Xingji suddenly came to his senses.
I have been plotted by thieves!The red scarf thief must have bought some traitors in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, helped them hide in secret, and took the opportunity to attack him.
"Escape! Escape!"
Xingji shouted loudly.
Now the Yuan army and navy are all sailing and anchoring on the shore, and they want to escape in a hurry, but it is too late.
call!
At this time, a gust of southeast wind blew strongly, and the Red Turban warships downstream rushed towards them like a god's help.
"Haha, God help me too!"
Zhu Han felt the strong southeast wind and was very happy.
"Deputy Commander, the thief wants to escape!" Shi Naian, who was wearing an iron armor, shouted loudly.
"Don't worry, none of them can escape!" Zhu Han laughed.
All the Yuan troops dropped their sails and dropped anchor. As long as the Red Turban warships destroyed the outer ships, even if the inner warships wanted to escape, it would be absolutely impossible.
"Dongfeng Tianzhu, kill the thief!"
Zhu Han roared, and the imitation army and Jinyi army who had already lined up began to drive and kill the Mongolian Yuan cavalry, and some Yuan army who wanted to go ashore in small boats were also blocked and killed on the shore.
at this time.
The warships of the Red Turban Army had already approached the periphery of the Huguang Yuan Army battleships, and the artillery on the battleships began to shoot rumblingly.
The red-hot hot bombs and the rotating chain bombs knocked the Yuan army warships in the periphery immobile.
Many battleships started to catch fire, and the thick smoke blocked sight even more.
The warships of the Yuan army on the inside couldn't see the enemy's movement outside, but felt that there were terrible rumbling guns everywhere, no matter on the shore or on the river.
The warships of the Yuan army began to burn blazingly.
The fire quickly spread to the adjacent warships, and many Yuan army sailors began to abandon their ships and flee for their lives!
Regardless of the coldness of the river in September, they jumped into the river one by one, struggling to swim to the shore.
Hu Guangping, Zhang Xingji, who was already covered in blood, suddenly felt dizzy when he saw the collapsed situation in front of him.
"I'm ashamed of Khan!"
As soon as the words fell, Xingji's eyes went dark, and he passed out instantly.
(End of this chapter)
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