"Haha, we didn't agree. We just received the imperial edict. It's not up to us to decide whether we will listen to it and whether we will go to Shandong or not." Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

This brother's decision did not surprise Zhu Han at all.

Their brothers are already the most powerful force in the Red Scarf Army besides Liu Futong. If they didn't have this foresight, they would probably be wiped out by Liu Futong.

"Liu Futong and the others went all out for the Northern Expedition to Bianliang, and gathered more than 200,000 troops. They didn't even have the extra troops to attack the neighboring Xuzhou, let alone the coastal corner of Shandong. It makes sense for us to support them." Zhu

Han thought for a while and said.

In any case, Liu Futong and others still put the expulsion of the Tartars first in their hearts, and it is also necessary to support the actions of the Shandong Rebels.

"But our Chuzhou is too far away from Shandong. Even if we go from Northeast Huaibei, it is still very far. We have heard that the Tatars have deep roots in Shandong. The horse farm in Yidu Prefecture alone has tens of thousands of horses.

, the Daruhuachi Han generals and families have a total strength of tens of thousands. It is useless for us to send 1,800 people. At least it will take tens of thousands of people. But with so many soldiers, horses, food, grass and baggage, it is too much.

, the civilian men alone must be twice as many as the soldiers." Zhu Yuanzhang said quietly.

It's not that they, Lao Zhu, forgot about the great cause of expelling the Tartars and refused to rescue the rebel brothers in Shandong. It was really a pain to send out so many soldiers and horses.

Liu Futong's Northern Expedition supported grain and grass supplies, and Huaidong's Zhang Shicheng supported soldiers, horses and supplies. Now Dingyuan and Chuzhou are busy with spring plowing and preparing to build workshops, and it is also a time to spend a lot of money.

but.

Zhu Han only thought for a moment and immediately said with absolute certainty.

"Brother, we must go to support the rebels in Shandong!"

"Qiwu, what do you think?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked quickly.

He knew that his brother was not completely sure and would not say such a sure thing.

"Brother, in order to solve the problem of lack of food, grass and money, I have thought of a way to cooperate with the rich man Shen Wansan from Jiangnan."

"Shen Wansan?"

"That's right, it's Shen Wansan. This person is very shrewd. He must be able to see that the climate in Mongolia and Yuan is not good. We will have no problem finding him to cooperate."

"Is this reliable?" Zhu Yuanzhang was a little worried.

"Don't worry, I have asked Shi Naian to go to Suzhou once and meet with Shen Wansan. He is basically reliable. However, there is another thing that makes me a little embarrassed."

"Qiwu, what's going on?"

Later, Zhu Han explained his plan to attack Jiangnan in advance.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he also greatly agreed.

"Qiwu, you are right. The situation in Hubei is very good. Meng Yuan no longer has a single soldier in Hubei. Xu Shouhui has already spread officials to rule Hubei. I heard that his general Chen Youliang has already started training.

If a navy army really marches eastward to the south of the Yangtze River, we will be in real danger." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Because the two factions of the Red Scarf Army in the north and the south are at odds, the Hubei Red Scarf Army will not take Zhu Han, the Pingzhang of Jiangnan Province, seriously at all.

Once they go south, that's when the Red Turban Arms and War between the North and the South will begin.

"So we have to plan for Jiangnan in advance."

"But we are short of manpower. Didn't you say that we should use our people as much as possible in Jiangnan?" Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Since the two base areas of Chuzhou and Dingyuan were established, Zhu Yuanzhang has realized the benefits of having complete control of his own.

Whether it is military affairs, government or people's livelihood, various policies are implemented without hindrance.

Once the governance of Jiangnan relied on powerful families, Zhu Yuanzhang would find it troublesome just thinking about it.

"Time waits for no one. We can plot Jiangnan while selecting and appointing powerful people." Zhu Han said.

The gentry in Jiangnan are powerful, but some of them are sensible and know how to cooperate. As long as they give enough benefits, they will not go too far. Moreover, Zhu Han also plans to implement a new type of imperial examination after conquering Jiangnan to give the lower class scholars a chance to serve him.

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As long as the scholars who participate in their own imperial examinations can win over them, they can be used for their own purposes.

"Well, let's do it this way. It seems there is no problem." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Brother, I plan to go to the south of the Yangtze River to see the local situation with my own eyes, and then I will come up with a thorough and appropriate plan." Zhu Han said.

"What, you go to Jiangnan in person? That's too dangerous." Zhu Yuanzhang was very surprised.

After all, Jiangnan was the territory of the Meng Yuan Dynasty. Once Bolu and others had evil intentions, it would be too late for Zhu Yuanzhang to regret it.

He was not willing to let Zhu Han take risks.

"Haha, brother, don't worry, there must be nothing wrong. Liu Bowen has written many times and already said that Bolu and others have predicted that Jiangnan will not be saved. They are worried every day. Even if our soldiers go south, they will definitely not dare

Resistance, not to mention I will definitely be fully prepared when I go to Jiangnan, no one will be able to hurt me."

Zhu Han was already very careful about the feelings of senior officials in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Meng Yuan.

The Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties were defeated one after another, not only killing the emperor, but also losing millions of troops. Now most of the capital and Bianliang are falling into divisions and internal strife. Anyone who is not a fool can already see that the Meng Yuan has exhausted its strength.

"Okay, but you must be extremely careful."

"Well, no problem."

Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "By the way, what exactly did you mean by supporting the Shandong Rebels?"

"This is also another purpose of my going to Jiangnan. The powerful families in Jiangnan not only made their fortunes from farming, but I heard that they are all engaged in maritime trade and own many ships. Let them provide

Ships, transporting grain, grass and weapons to Shandong, can provide support!" Zhu Han said.

"But this will take a lot of time." Zhu Yuanzhang was afraid that it would be too late.

Zhu Han smiled slightly, as if he was not worried about this problem at all.

"Brother, didn't you just say that the Shandong Rebels have just raised their troops? There is no need for us to rush to support them. Let the Shandong Rebels prove their strength first and expose the unsteady ones among them, which will also save ourselves in the future.

Trouble." Zhu Han said.

Shandong is a place where Mongolian and Yuan operations are strong. When various rebel armies arise, there must be many speculators involved.

Meng Yuan must be allowed to counterattack and screen out those who are not determined for the rebel army.

In this way, when Zhu Han sends people to support them, they will be able to really help the right people, and avoid erratic situations in the future.

"Well, what you said makes sense." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said.

Zhu Han did not be polite to his brother, and finally said directly.

"Brother, you'd better go back to Dingyuan quickly. Isn't my sister-in-law giving birth soon?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he showed a smile of happiness and satisfaction: "Haha, it's really close! We found a miracle doctor, and after diagnosing the pulse, he said it's a boy!"

Before leaving, Zhu Han asked with a smile: "Brother, have you thought of a name for my nephew who is about to be born?"

"I've thought about it, my name is Zhu Biao!"

Shandong, Haiqu County, Liangcheng Town.

As a small town by the sea, the most indispensable thing in the two towns is fishermen.

The farmland along the coast is barren, farming is a low-yield business, and fishing at sea is a dangerous and hard-working business.

Fishermen have always been hardworking and hardworking.

However, no matter how hard you work, there is a limit. After the spring of this year, the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasty's various tax increases will begin.

A tax of two taels of silver per boat was simply driving the fishermen to death.

The fishermen gathered together to complain, and many thought of petitioning the government to lower taxes.

However, they left with high hopes, but not only did they not get tax relief, but they were beaten with torture sticks because of the official's revolt.

Several fishermen leaders were beaten to death and died within two days after being brought back.

The anger of the fishermen was instantly ignited.

Just when the fishermen gathered together didn't know how to vent their anger, a voice came from among them.

"The Ming King comes to the world, the Ming King comes to the world!"

"Expel the Tartars and restore China!"

Everyone looked around in surprise, only to see a dark and muscular Han man who didn't know when he appeared in the crowd.

Some people know him as Yu Deshui, a local fisherman.

"Yu Deshui, what are you yelling about?"

"The irony of the red scarf thief, shouting that he wants to confiscate the house and destroy the family!"

"Kill the whole family!"

Faced with everyone's accusations and panic, Yu Deshui was not afraid at all.

He pointed at the two fishermen leaders who were about to be buried: "What time has it been? Are you still afraid of death?"

This Yu Deshui came from a small family and was considered a literate person with some reading.

Fishermen often come to him for advice on some mysterious things, so his prestige is pretty good.

Now that everyone heard what Yu Deshui said, they all gathered around.

When Yu Deshui saw this, he showed a proud expression.
To be continued...