"Expel the barbarians, restore China, establish principles and discipline, and save the people!"
On October 21, the first year of Wu (1367), Zhu Yuanzhang appointed Xu Da, the prime minister on the right side of the book, as the general to conquer the captives, and Pingzhang Chang Yuchun as the deputy general. He led an army of 250,000 and marched northward.
Chuzhou, Prince Xiaoming’s Mansion.
Zhang Wuji held the gruel, opened the door, and slowly walked to the bed.
"Mei Min, it's time to eat."
Zhao Min opened his eyes, his lips were no longer red, his face was ashen, and he stared blankly at himself, the leader of the Ming Cult who had once descended from heaven to earth.
Zhang Wuji picked up the spoon, filled some gruel and carefully fed it into his sweetheart's mouth, and comforted him by saying, "Mei Min, it's okay if you don't have martial arts, we can live a normal life from now on.
You see, Zhu Yuanzhang has recently unified the south and will soon sweep across the Central Plains. When he unified the world, the people should have a good life."
"Cough cough cough~" Zhao Min coughed directly, and then helplessly stared at the stupid man he chose.
I chose him because he was stupid and easy to control, but in this situation, I could only rely on him.
After coughing for a while, Zhao Min said weakly: "You have to know that Zhu Yuanzhang has been supporting you as a minister until now, and he also uses the title of Dragon and Phoenix.
I heard from the soldiers guarding outside that Zhu Yuanzhang is going to ascend the throne in Yingtian in a few days. What will you do then? Do you want to make you the Supreme Emperor? Will his subordinates agree? "
Zhang Wuji paused for a moment, then forced a smile: "A man is born between heaven and earth, and he has things to do and things not to do. If I can get the world to be clear and clear, what's the harm in my death?"
Zhao Min smiled miserably: "You have been dead for a hundred years, where is Xiao Zhao? Where is the child in her belly? And where is me?
Have you ever seen what kind of torture a beautiful woman will suffer when she falls into the hands of the enemy?"
At this moment, Zhao Min recalled those poor women in his army. Each one of them suffered inhuman torture before their death, and it was too horrible to watch.
At that time, she didn't take it seriously because she was born noble and wandered in the clouds. She thought she would never experience those things.
Now, she is scared.
Such painful torture, countless abuses, and the dirty things of stinky men sprinkled all over her body were an insult to her noble soul.
Thinking about it, she shuddered.
"No, no!" Zhao Min suddenly opened his eyes wide, looked dazed, and screamed in fear.
Zhang Wuji quickly hugged Zhao Min in his arms and said distressedly: "Minmin, it's okay, it's okay. Have you forgotten? I am a doctor with superb medical skills.
If that time comes, I can help you leave this world without any pain at all."
Zhao Min:......
You are good at talking!
She is only twenty years old and has a great time. She still wants to live! Live well.
"Squeak~" A sergeant wearing armor pushed the door directly and entered. The commander of the navy under Wu King Zhu Yuanzhang: Liao Yongzhong.
Liao Yongzhong looked at the two people beside the bed with complicated expressions.
That year, after he and his brother Liao Yongan joined Zhu Yuanzhang's team, the Mingjiao had a navy, and Zhu Yuanzhang was able to cross the Yangtze River, occupy Yingtian, and develop in the south of the Yangtze River.
His elder brother was captured during a battle with Zhang Shicheng and preferred to die rather than surrender. He later died in prison. He continued to fight bravely under Zhu Yuanzhang and made great military exploits.
Seeing that King Wu ascended the throne and sealed the world, and he was about to become a marquis and prime minister based on his military exploits, he received the task of bringing King Xiao Ming back to heaven.
Now the southern land is under the control of King Wu, and his men are also capable soldiers and generals, so they can easily capture anyone.
However, it was only after Hu Weiyong personally talked to him before coming that he knew what the mission was like.
He wants to be buried with this piece of Wuji!
If King Xiao Ming is not dead, how can Brother Zhu be his emperor with peace of mind? How can the brothers legitimately become marquises and ministers?
But, why must this task be given to him? Is it because he is loyal? And it was just before the founding of the country?
Sighing, Liao Yongzhong clasped his fists: "Xiao Ming Wang, pack your things, and my subordinates will accompany you on the road."
Zhang Wuji paused.
Everyone will die. He has been prepared for being hit by the Xuanming Divine Palm since he was a child, but he didn't expect it to be today.
After a moment of silence, and Zhao Min looked at each other, Zhang Wuji thought for a while and then put down his pride and begged: "Can you just go with me?"
Liao Yongzhong shook his head: "King Xiao Ming is overly worried. His Highness King Wu has a decree to take you and the two princesses to Yingtian to ascend the throne. How can such a big event be without the princess?"
"Pah~" Zhao Min pushed the bowl in Zhang Wuji's hand away and gave him a fierce look.
This cowardly man!
"General Liao, you are still the general of King Xiao Ming. How dare you not listen to King Xiao Ming's orders? If this news gets out, how do you want King Wu to deal with it?" Zhao Min said coldly.
Although she was paralyzed, she still had some loyal soldiers in her hands, and she could still send out some news if she wanted to.
Liao Yongzhong quietly looked at this woman who was still beautiful even though she was in such a state of desolation. Then he thought of his wife at home who was still waiting for him to return, and a burst of anger burst out in his heart.
A wave of his hand.
His subordinates led several people and pushed them to the ground, kicking them twice.
"Princess, these people are your guards of honor?" Liao Yongzhong said coldly.
Zhao Min glanced at these people, his face became even paler, and the last glimmer of hope was gone.
"Princess, I hope you will stop doing unnecessary things and give me some dignity, and give you some respect too!
I'll give you half an hour to pack your things." Liao Yongzhong left after saying that.
"Surround this place, don't let anyone go, not a bird, not a mouse, not a cat!"
"yes!"
There were shouts from hundreds of people outside.
Zhao Min was even more desperate.
Zhang Wuji comforted him with a smile: "Mei Min, our family is neat and tidy, isn't it just right? When the time comes, we will have a companion on the road to Huangquan.
Moreover, if Zhu Yuanzhang managed the country so that the sea, rivers and rivers were clear, we might still be able to leave his name in history.
The land of the Central Plains has been around for thousands of years, and if we can still leave a name in the history books, it is not in vain for us to come to this world."
Zhao Min was helpless and stared at Zhang Wuji.
You are so good at comforting people!
As if aware that something was wrong with his sweetheart's mood, Zhang Wuji asked strangely: "Did I say the wrong thing?"
Zhao Min turned her head to one side and no longer wanted to speak. If it weren't for her hand failure, she would have covered the man's mouth.
I feel uncomfortable and want to cry!
…
On the second day, at Guazhou Ferry, a group of people slowly boarded the boat, and the gongs and drums sounded loudly.
When we reached the middle of the river, we saw water leaking from the big ship. The people who were drinking tea in the middle hall, except Zhao Min, all looked calm.
Zhao Min couldn't move her hands and feet and could only cry silently. At this moment, she suddenly thought of her father and brother who loved her and supported her.
If she had followed her father's orders and married the Seventh Prince, even if she had lost her country and fled to the grassland, wouldn't she still be enjoying the glory and wealth? Why would she now become a water ghost who sinks under the water and will never be reincarnated?
"Whoa, whoa, whoosh!" The water flow gradually became stronger, and the unsuspecting servants and maids were diving into the water one by one, trying hard to survive.
But the center of the river is dozens of miles away from the shore, and the current is fast. I don’t know martial arts, so jumping in will only make me struggle for a while longer.
As the commander of the navy, Liao Yongzhong remained unmoved. He thought he could escape, but he couldn't leave. He had to watch Xiao Ming Wang go with him.
If he died generously, the family of the child would surely be taken care of by Brother Zhu.
When you start a family, you have worries.
Zhang Wuji looked at the two women, hesitated for a moment, took out a silver needle and stabbed their two key acupuncture points directly, causing the two women to fall into unconsciousness.
"This will save them from suffering." Zhang Wuji raised his head and said with a smile.
"Prince Xiao Ming, I have only admired three people in my life, and now I have half a dozen more!" Liao Yongzhong said with a smile.
Anyway, he was about to die, so Zhang Wuji was fearless and asked curiously: "Who are those three people?"
"Zhenren Zhang, Zhenren Zhou, and Brother Zhu, plus half of you!"
"Why am I half?"
Liao Yongzhong sighed: "If I had your martial arts skills and good fortune, I would never have gotten to where I am now. If nothing else, you are Zhang Zhenren's disciple. If you only ask him, how can Brother Zhu kill you?"
Zhang Wuji was startled, then looked at him in disbelief.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Liao Yongzhong chuckled and patted the tight iron block around his waist. He had confirmed again and again that it would not loosen up.
He was going to die anyway, and he would definitely have to drag someone into the water. Besides, he was accompanied by two beautiful princesses.
Not a loss!
"Whoa, whoa, whoosh!" The water flow was very fast, and soon it was over the heads of several people.
Zhang Wuji had lost all his martial arts skills and was still holding on to his two wives, so he could only struggle. Liao Yongzhong watched all this quietly in the water.
He wants to see his mission completed with his own eyes, and then slowly wait for the end of his life in the water.
After a while, Zhang Wuji rolled his eyes and fainted, drifting quietly to the water. Liao Yongzhong stepped forward and grabbed his feet.
Half a quarter of an hour later, Liao Yongzhong seemed to see his wife and children calling him.
At this moment, Mao Xiang, the bodyguard next to Brother Zhu, came by boat. He was shocked when he saw the big boat that had sunk to the bottom of the water. He quickly shouted: "Brother Liao, the King of Wu has issued an order to allow Zhang Wuji to become a monk. You can go home!"
Liao Yongzhong's eyes widened under the water and he quickly tried to untie the iron block from his waist.
"Gululu Lele, Gululu~"
Bubbles appeared on the water's surface.
Mao Xiang:???
…
On the fourth day of the first lunar month of the first year of Hongwu (1368), Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor in Nanjing. His country was named Daming and his reign was named Hongwu.
Most of them were granted the title of duke, and some were granted the title of king.
Liao Yongzhong, the Marquis of Zhongyong, burst into tears with a smile.
This life with its ups and downs is so exciting.
In the first month of the fourth year of Hongwu (1371), Zhu Yuanzhang sent a letter to Emei, but received no reply, so he thought that Zhenren Zhou had acquiesced.
General Xi was ordered to be conquered. Zhongshan Hou Tanghe led the left deputy general, Jiangxia Hou Zhou Dexing, right deputy general, Zhongyong Hou Liao Yongzhong and others led the Jingwei. The Jingxiang navy headed straight from Qutang Gorge to Chongqing to attack Bashu.
"Drive~" On the broad road, Mrs. Ming drove a carriage quickly, with unprecedented anxiety on her pampered face.
I thought the words of the soldiers left behind by my husband before his death were very reasonable: with Qutang and the danger of Jiange, one man could be in charge, and ten thousand men could not escape, and he could be his own Emperor of Great Xia with peace of mind.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the Ming army arrived, their side was defeated like a mountain.
It's not that fast if it's made of paper, right?
"Dong dong dong~" Tang He, the general at the rear, led his troops and horses in pursuit without stopping for a moment.
The Ming family's ability to gain a foothold in Bashu probably has something to do with Zhenren Zhou. Before coming, Zhu Yuanzhang had repeatedly warned him not to offend Zhou Zhiruo.
Women are not scary, but women who have absolute power are scary.
After a while, Tang He had already surrounded Mrs. Ming's carriage. Without any nonsense, he directly raised his hand.
The soldiers are all elites who have fought in many battles. Naturally, they command like a mountain, and without any hesitation, they just nock their arrows and bend their bows.
"Whoosh whoosh~" Mrs. Ming was so frightened that she closed her eyes.
At this moment, she suddenly recalled that year and that scene. She had vowed to let her son take Xiao Zhiruo as his concubine. After being rejected, she secretly said that she was ignorant. If she had taken a wife at that time, would she be the one in the world now?
From the Ming family?
"Bang~" A sky-high giant sword fell from the clouds, the sword energy was raging, and the arrow feathers in the air turned into fly ash in an instant, but no soldiers were injured.
Tang He was stunned for a moment, then remembered the information His Majesty had given him before, and quickly clasped his fists: "Master Zhou, this person is a remnant of the Xia Kingdom. Please be lenient for the sake of peace in the world."
The giant sword did not stop and slowly fell to the ground.
"Buzz~" The ground seemed to tremble, and the surrounding horses immediately stood upright and neighed, retreating a dozen steps in a row.
Tang He looked around and saw no one at all, and a drop of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
The real person of Zhou Zhenren may be several miles away at this time, but he has such strength. Sure enough, there are no false warriors despite his reputation. If he gets close, wouldn't chopping them be like chopping vegetables?
Suddenly, a clear and ethereal sound echoed between heaven and earth.
"Mrs. Ming took great care of me back then. When you are alive, you should keep your grudges clear.
General Tang, tell His Majesty the Emperor that I owe him a promise to spare Madam Ming and her son, and there is a bottle of life-extending elixir here as a thank you gift."
The lingering sound is faint and shocking.
A cloud-patterned jade bottle also fell directly in front of Tang He from the sky.
Tang He didn't feel embarrassed at all after hearing this. Instead, he was all smiles.
Listen, Zhenren Zhou is also called Brother Zhu, His Majesty the Emperor. Doesn't this acknowledge the orthodox status of the Ming Dynasty today?
Just a woman and a child can achieve great things, but to be recognized by the world's best person is the real joy.
He couldn't wait to go back to announce the good news.
"Master Zhou, this matter is of great importance, and I need to go back and ask His Majesty." Tang He hurriedly clasped his fists and said.
"Um."
After agreeing, the voice disappeared directly. The Yitian Sword stood in the air, spun around in a circle, and left an afterimage in the crowd, piercing the air and reaching into the sky.
Many soldiers subconsciously touched their necks to confirm that their necks were still there, and then looked at each other in confusion.
Mad, it’s good to be alive!
"General, this mother and son?" A subordinate came over and asked.
Tang He thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Stand here and wait for your Majesty's reply."
"yes!"
Although given Zhou Zhenren's conditions, he could be sure that Brother Zhu would agree, confirming a reply would be superfluous.
However, the emperor is the emperor, supreme, and no one can respond on his behalf.
It is now the fourth year of Hongwu. The other brothers are drinking and having fun every day, and they may be having fun. But Tang He, who is careful and careful, is a little scared every time he sees Zhu Yuanzhang secretly looking at them.
The cunning rabbit is dead, the running dogs are cooked, the birds are gone, and the good bow is hidden.
