Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 422: A great victory in the Northern Expedition, a tragic victory?
"Oh, Shopkeeper Li, what do you mean?"

Su Jing raised her head and looked at Li Mingyou in front of her.

In my impression, Li Mingyou is not someone who likes to force others to make things difficult for him.

At this moment, Li Mingyou had walked to the center of the yard and was standing in the sun.

Su Jing, on the other hand, was under the shade of a tree, with the saw in her hand non-stop.

"Master, there are some things that must be done."

Li Mingyou said with a smile, and his words were already a bit threatening.

Su Jing said calmly: "Shopkeeper Li, what you said is wrong. There is nothing that must be done in this world except eating and sleeping."

Li Mingyou's face jumped. He didn't expect that just asking Su Jing to go would be so difficult.

"In that case, I won't bother you anymore."

Li Mingyou bowed his hands and turned to leave.

"and many more."

Su Jing called out to Li Mingyou and said, "Shopkeeper Li is here just in time. I have something to give you. Come in with me."

After saying this, Su Jing stood up directly and temporarily stopped what she was doing.

Li Mingyou hesitated a little and turned to look outside the courtyard gate. There were few people coming and going on the straight road.

Although he couldn't see it, Li Mingyou knew very well that those people were staring at him.

"Master, don't you know what it is?"

Li Mingyou asked Su Jing.

Su Jing turned back and said with a smile: "You'll know when you come in. Is it possible that your shopkeeper Li is still afraid that I won't do anything to you?"

Li Mingyou hesitated for a moment, and then followed Su Jing in.

After about a stick of incense, Li Mingyou walked out of Su Jing's room with a rather ugly look on his face.

"Walk slowly."

Su Jing picked up the tools again and started working.

Li Mingyou calmly walked out without saying anything to Su Jing.

Clearly, what happened in the house was not very pleasant.

In the hospital, Su Jing saw for a while longer, then raised her arm and said, "It's too sore. If this continues, I'm afraid I'm going to lose my arm. I'd better just make iron and pour it."

After saying that, Su Jing put down a bunch of tools and went to her blacksmith shed.

Although Su Jing had never used the shed that was specially built for iron smelting, it was not demolished.

Who knows when it will be needed again?
For example, now, Su Jing is messing around again.

The fire rose and black smoke billowed.

Outside the hospital, Li Mingyou walked all the way until he turned into an alley.

"Li Mingyou, how did things go?"

It was the same person who questioned Li Mingyou as soon as he came up.

Li Mingyou's face jumped and he replied: "No, Su Jing doesn't want to come out."

The visitor's expression changed and he said angrily: "Li Mingyou, are you kidding me? Or do you think your family has already settled down, so you don't need to fulfill our agreement?"

Li Mingyou said immediately: "I have never thought about it this way, but Su Jing is very smart. I think you also know very well that if I forcefully ask him out, it is inevitable that he will not become suspicious. By then, he will be on guard. I am afraid of this." It’s even more difficult to achieve.”

"Hmph! What you said makes some sense."

The visitor snorted coldly, his expression softened a little, and then said: "Then why did you follow him into the house, and what did you say?"

Li Mingyou hesitated for a moment and said, "I know you don't trust me, but I also have my own personal matters, so I don't need to report this."

"Bold!"

The visitor immediately said: "Li Mingyou, have you not understood the current situation? You must explain everything about Su Jing clearly. If I find out that you have concealed anything, then I will tell you, No matter where you put your family, I’ll find them too!”

The plan has reached the final execution stage, and Zhu Liangzu's confidants will naturally not allow any accidents to occur.

After all, once any news of this matter leaks out, it will definitely be a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan.

Naturally, they would not do such dangerous things, only Li Mingyou.

He already knew his fate, and even his family members had all been sent away to settle down.

It was impossible to predict what Li Mingyou would do.

Therefore, this kind of cross-examination is only the most basic and must be ensured to be foolproof.

"you……"

Li Mingyou looked at the guy in front of him angrily, wanting to get angry, but had nowhere to do it.

"Li Mingyou, I know you are a smart person, don't waste each other's time."

The visitor ignored Li Mingyou's anger at all. In his eyes, it was just incompetent rage.

"Sigh~~~~"

Li Mingyou took a deep breath, his face full of unwillingness and anger, but he finally took out a booklet from his arms.

"what is this?"

The visitor took the booklet and read it casually.

Li Mingyou replied angrily: "This is my shop's account book, the real account book."

"Huh? How come the account books in your shop are in Su Jing's hands?"

The visitor was stunned for a moment, and then responded: "So, those false accounts you made before are actually in Su Jing's eyes, right?"

A smile appeared on his lips, not only because the incident itself was funny, but also because he knew that everything was normal between Li Mingyou and Su Jing.

"Is it fun to mock me like this?"

Li Mingyou looked at the guy in front of him coldly and said angrily.

The visitor smiled and said: "Li Mingyou, I'm not sarcastic. Su Jing is a big shot in the capital. It's normal that your little tricks don't work."

"Relax, he will be dead soon, and you can take any revenge you want."

This is not bad. Su Jing is a talent that even the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang attaches great importance to. Li Mingyou is just a businessman, so it is normal for him to be unable to play.

Li Mingyou said coldly: "Don't say it so nicely, you just don't trust me."

"Hahaha."

The visitor smiled and said: "Li Mingyou, if it weren't for the fact that there is no room for change in this matter, then I would really like to recommend you to the Marquis. You are indeed a talent."

Li Mingyou looked at the guy in front of him and said: "I advise you to be careful yourself. You have already said that there is no room for change in this matter. You, the person who helps Mr. Hou manage everything, can you really do it after the matter is over?" Are you okay?"

Li Mingyou knew the whole story, so this man was different.

As soon as these words came out, the visitor's expression immediately changed, but within a moment his expression became firm: "The Marquis and I have the grace to save my life. If you want me to die, then I will have no complaints."

Li Mingyou's expression changed, obviously a little surprised.

I have already said this, but the guy in front of me can actually say such generous words to die.It seems that this Marquis is not an ordinary person.

"Okay, don't think about making any more troubles. You know very well that no matter what you do, you will die."

The visitor looked at Li Mingyou coldly and said, "Li Mingyou, I don't care what method you think of to ask Su Jing out, just finish it as soon as possible. We don't have much time."

Although the whole plan is simple, there is a lot to prepare.

He knew very well the reason behind Chi Zesheng's change.

"I already have a solution. This matter will be done soon."

Li Mingyou said directly.

The visitor frowned and said immediately: "Oh, did you come up with a solution so quickly? What is the solution? Can you tell me?"

Li Mingyou said: "Lao Qian, the former shopkeeper of Ping'an Rice Store, is still crazy. Sun Ping of Su's Clothing Store is mainly taking care of him."

"As long as I use old money, I will definitely attract Su Jing. And because of Sun Ping's relationship, everyone will know that it was me who did it, and you don't have to worry about being found out."

Sure enough, after hearing Li Mingyou's plan, the visitor immediately nodded and said: "This is a good idea. You can implement it as soon as possible. If you need manpower, just tell me."

Li Mingyou's plan was immediately adopted. The reason is very simple. This can more clearly confirm Li Mingyou's motivation and purpose of committing the crime.

The clearer Li Mingyou's operation is and the more people know about it, the less likely Zhu Liangzu's suspicion will be.

"I will."

Li Mingyou replied coldly and then left.

……

Beijing, Forbidden City.

Zhu Biao finally came back. Following Su Jing's instructions, Zhu Biao did not gallop on his horse, but came back at a slower speed.

It was already afternoon when we arrived at the palace.

Although it is longer than half a day when we came here, it is still much faster than a horse-drawn carriage.

However, although Zhu Biao came back, he did not accept any summons.

Because now the Ming Palace, or the entire capital, is celebrating another event.

The Northern Expedition army returns with great victory!
Xu Da and other generals are receiving Zhu Yuanzhang's summons and are also receiving rewards.

This is great news for the entire Ming Dynasty. In comparison, Zhu Biao's return from studying with Su Jing is nothing.

After all, this Northern Expedition is of historic significance to the Ming Dynasty.

Because this was the first large-scale attack on the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty since the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, it can be said to be the Northern Expedition that set the tone.

If they win, everyone will be happy, and it will be much easier to think about the Northern Expedition later.

But if they lose, not only will morale be low, but the losses caused by the war will also cause a huge blow to Ming's finances.

Fortunately, this first Northern Expedition was won, and won beautifully.

In the Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang sat high on the dragon chair. Below him were a group of generals led by Xu Da, with proud expressions on their faces.

The victory in the Northern Expedition was another great achievement, which meant that his status could be improved again.

Especially when facing civil servants, he can be more tough.

When a military general wins a battle, this is the most unobjectionable achievement.

"Okay, okay! Tiande, I've really worked hard on you this time!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so excited that Xu Da was directly called Xu Da in the hall.

On the one hand, this victory is very exciting, on the other hand, the relationship between Xu Da and Lao Zhu is indeed not comparable to that of ordinary people.

Xu Da said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am just following orders. According to the strategy formulated by Your Majesty when he went on the expedition, he directly defeated Yuan Nie. Everything was predicted by His Majesty!"

Xu Da is very good at talking. As the general of this Northern Expedition, he made the greatest contribution.

But now, Xu Da directly attributes all the credit to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Although it is unlikely that Zhu Yuanzhang will be the leader, because Zhu Yuanzhang is not a conservative king, he is a top military strategist. From the uprising to the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, he won too many battles.

It would be very difficult for the people below to surpass his achievements.

Xu Da didn't want to put himself in an invincible position. Now he was already the Duke of the country and had a lot of official positions.

Enough already!
For now, it is enough for me to maintain my current reputation, and I don’t need more.

"Hahahahaha! Tiande, what you said is too much. The Northern Expedition has been going on for several months, and the strategy we gave you is just a general policy. The real war on the front line still has to be managed by you, the general. This We will never forget the credit.”

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, very happy.

The other generals also reported their duties one by one and read out the results of the victory in the main hall.

The entire hall was filled with an atmosphere of celebration.

Of course, this is for the generals, the generals who go on expeditions.

Report on the work, describe the merits, and then Zhu Yuanzhang awards him.

After two full hours, these processes were considered over.

Fengxian Hall.

After leaving the court, Zhu Yuanzhang came here directly. As soon as he arrived, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun were also summoned.

"Tiande, Boren, this Northern Expedition is all thanks to you two old guys!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Xu Da and Chang Yuchun.

Although Lao Zhu sent many generals during this Northern Expedition, in addition to Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, there were also Li Wenzhong and others.

But after the reward was over, he only summoned these two.

"Your Majesty, fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

Xu Da said respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, thanks to Mr. Su's telescope this time, almost every time we fight, we always predict the enemy's opportunities."

Chang Yuchun is quite straightforward.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Bo Ren, do you mean that this great victory in the Northern Expedition was mainly due to Su Jing?"

Chang Yuchun rubbed his head and said: "Your Majesty, how can I say this kind of thing? The credit must not belong to just one person. I am just saying my feeling. With Mr. Su's telescope, fighting should not be too easy, and those individuals The new firearms are all very powerful.”

Chang Yuchun is outspoken, but not brainless.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened to his words and turned to Xu Da: "Tiande, please tell me what the situation is like in this Northern Expedition."

Zhu Yuanzhang certainly knew what Xu Da's words from the Jinluan Palace meant, so he didn't take them completely seriously.

There is no saying that he can directly succeed in a war just by relying on his own early arrangements. If he can really do this, what kind of general would he need?
Xu Da paused and said: "Back to Your Majesty, for this Northern Expedition, according to Your Majesty's arrangement, I divided the troops into two groups and directly attacked the Yuan people by surprise. It was quite effective."

"In the specific confrontation between the two armies, Mr. Su's telescope indeed played an extraordinary role."

"Let me put it this way, without Mr. Su's telescope, the Northern Expedition should have been successful, but it would have been a miserable victory."

(End of this chapter)