Looking at the pouring rain outside, Zhang Ximeng could say nothing except sighing.
God is really helping. The Chaohu Navy has finally succeeded in this heavy rain.
"Li Wenzhong, take a letter with you and go to Chaohu Grandma's Village immediately to meet Yu Tingyu. Remember, don't make any statement. Everything is up to Yu Lao!"
Li Wenzhong is Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew and a close relative. Now that he is going to Lao Shanzhai, he represents Zhu Jiajun's attitude. If he talks too much, it will be superfluous.
Li Wenzhong also understood that he was about to leave immediately, but Lan Yu was unconvinced and wanted to show off. Zhu Wenzheng was older than them all. At this time, he followed Zhu Yuanzhang and showed off his skills, which made Lan Yu jealous.
Now even Li Wenzhong has a job, and he is really greedy.
"How about I protect him!"
Li Wenzhong rolled his eyelids and sneered. You guys should just think about how to deceive Xiaoju. I am too lazy to talk to you. If you are worried about danger, why don't you find some careful veterans? I have to take this little boy like you with me.
Still don’t know who is protecting whom?
Lan Yu is really anxious. She can't just sit idle while everyone else is busy, right?
Zhang Ximeng took his time and took out another letter.
"You go to Luzhou now to see Zuo Junbi."
Zuo Junbi?
Lan Yu was a little surprised. Is this job too big?
Zuo Junbi dominates Luzhou and has at least 20,000 to 30,000 elite soldiers and generals. Although he is far behind Lao Zhu, he has been running Luzhou for many years. Even the Chaohu Navy was suppressed by Zuo Junbi. If it weren't for the war
Due to the vastness of the water area, Zuo Junbi had already killed him.
Now that the Chaohu Navy is about to surrender to Zhu Yuanzhang, how can Zuo Junbi sit idly by and ignore it?
Zhang Ximeng just let Lan Yu go. How could he, a young man, stop Zuo Junbi's army?
Isn't this a joke?
"Why, you don't dare?"
Lan Yu gritted her teeth and stamped her feet fiercely: "My grandson wouldn't dare! It's just that I'm going to save my life. If it doesn't work, don't blame me!"
Zhang Ximeng laughed and actually stuffed him another letter.
"Don't worry, I'm 70% sure... If the troops and horses are strong, I'm willing to send tens of thousands of people over to kill Zuo Junbi. Now I have no choice but to use this trick. Don't worry, things will be done.
OK, when you come back, I will find a place for you to live in a youth camp with hundreds of households."
Lan Yu blinked, not bad!
"I'm leaving now!"
Zhang Ximeng sent out two young men, and he was really ambitious. If he didn't know that these two boys would be extraordinary in the future, Zhang Ximeng would not have the courage to bet on them. Now only Zhao Pusheng with double swords is left.
This veteran Peng Dang, now that Monk Peng is dead, the Yuan army has been defeated again, and Emperor Tianwan has come out to dance again, for Zhao Pusheng, it is really a God-given opportunity. If he takes another step forward, that day
But there is hope.
After Zhang Ximeng thought about it again and again, he finally decided to write a letter to Zhao Pusheng in the tone of Zhu Yuanzhang. In order to make the letter look more convincing, he went to ask Jia Lu for advice. After reading it, the old man nodded with a smile.
"You are making rapid progress, and you have a good grasp of people's hearts. In a few years, even I will not be your opponent. If nothing else happens, you will get 20,000 navy troops in exchange for these three letters, and you will carry every word."
Thousands of armies!"
Zhang Ximeng also smiled, "Thank you very much, Mr. Heng, for your praise. I'm just doing my best."
Jia Lu laughed, "I am neither arrogant nor impetuous. I have no worries!"
Jia Lu was in a good mood, so he took the chessboard and set up his chariots, horses and cannons, and then he and Zhang Ximeng fought a few battles... It seemed that a scholar-official like Jia Lu should play Go, as chess was a bit cheap.
In fact, it was not the case. Jia Lu got addicted to it when he was inspecting the Yellow River. At that time, the people around him were straightforward and straight-forward. Chess, where soldiers and horses rush to kill each other and guns blazing, was more in line with the old man's interests.
Zhang Ximeng had no choice but to sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman. Anyway, the chess pieces have been taken, and the rest depends on God's will. Zhang Ximeng grabbed the cannon and wanted to take the lead on Jia Lu.
At this moment, thunder exploded, shaking the earth.
You can probably tell what Tianxin is like!
…
Laoshan Island is the center island of Chaohu Lake. Laoshan Village on the island is the base camp of the Chaohu Navy. At this time, Yu Tingyu, who is in his fifties, is full of energy and is sitting on the throne. On his right are the Liao brothers.
On the left hand side are several sons. The other leaders of the water village are lined up on both sides. There are a hundred or ten people, which is very lively.
The thunder and lightning outside did not affect the mood of everyone present at all.
At this moment, Yu Tonghai came in from the outside. He threw away his bamboo hat and raincoat on the ground, and said hurriedly: "Dad, the water in the lake has risen three feet. Looking at the intensity of the rain, the water can rise more than ten feet! Let's go out.
Chaohu Lake and the Yangtze River are right in front of you!"
Yu Tingyu stood up suddenly, his old face was full of joy. He glanced at the others and laughed and said: "God's will is like this, God's will is like this! The human heart cannot go against God's will. I have made up my mind. The whole army surrenders to General Zhu, and from now on
General Zhu is the master, who of you agrees and who opposes it?"
Who agrees and who opposes?
On the Yu family's side, three brothers, Yu Tonghai, Yu Tongyuan, and Yu Tongyuan, stood up together. What does it mean to fight a tiger with brothers, father and son, fighting together!
They all agree!
Opposite the Yu family, the Liao brothers, Liao Yongan and Liao Yongzhong also looked at each other and clasped their fists together.
"Uncle Yu, we all agree!"
With the two of them agreeing, there was only one person left. He was Liao Yongzhong's cousin, named Liao Yongjian, and everyone's eyes fell on him.
The cronies of the Yu family even put their hands on the hilt of the knife at this moment, looking evilly... If you dare to object at this time, it seems that you are impatient!
Yu Tingyu is a veteran of Jianghu. He smiled and said: "My dear nephew Yongjian, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it and we can discuss it together."
Liao Yongjian gritted his teeth, "Then let me tell you...Zhu Chongba is just a little monk, is he worthy of our refuge? Moreover, the Chaohu Navy has always been Tianwan's ministers. We cannot be those who betray the Lord. As
In the world of martial arts, we must pay more attention to loyalty. Besides, Zhu Chongba has not made any decent promises, so we are so lowly that we must take refuge in him? "
Yu Tingyu kept a straight face and said nothing, but Liao Yongzhong couldn't wait anymore, "I think you are the confused one. Zhu Yuanzhang was a monk, so then Monk Peng is not a monk? Also, Xu Shouhui is just a cloth seller. In terms of status,
Is he the emperor who has such a destiny? It’s a joke! Everyone sees what Zhu Yuanzhang does. I went there this time and asked him clearly. He is very confident. If we go there now, we can still help.
After a while, it won’t matter anymore.”
Yu Tonghai also followed: "That's right, we can't just look after the Yu and Liao families. Take our subordinates as an example. There are people who have been living in Chaohu for three generations. They have been here for life, so we have to make plans for them all.
.Subordinated to Zhu Yuanzhang, gave land, allowed fishing, fair taxes, prosperous commerce, and people's peace of mind. Everyone can go ashore and live in peace and contentment, so what can we do if we follow Tianwan? It's not like we didn't follow, it's quite a few
Years have passed, and not only have we not received any benefits, but we are also worried about being bullied by Zuo Junbi. Isn’t it enough?"
"Yes! Well said!"
Many of the leaders present started shouting and praised Yu Tonghai's ideas. His words were reasonable and reasonable, and we were convinced!
As for Liao Yongjian, someone immediately said: "Liao Dalang, we all know that Zhao Pusheng promised to give you a big official position. You are greedy for the official position, so you said so. You just want to use the big guy's wealth and life to fool you."
A bright future!"
Liao Yongjian was trembling with anger, "You, you are slanderous! I have good intentions, but if you don't like to hear it, I have nothing to say!"
He was alone and wanted to escape. At this time, Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongyuan suddenly moved forward together and blocked Liao Yongjian.
Want to run?
Not that easy!
The state has national laws, and every family has its own rules. If you want to leave, leave something behind first!
Several more people came over with a sneer and surrounded Liao Yongjian. With just one command, they could cut him into pieces and cut him into dumpling fillings.
This kind of thing is really common in the village.
Liao Yongjian gritted his teeth and looked at Liao Yongan and Liao Yongzhong suddenly, "You also want to kill your own brothers?"
Liao Yongzhong sneered, "I want to kill you! But Zhang Xianzhen gave the order. He said that from now on, we are the Zhu Jiajun Navy, and we have to obey the crowd and follow the rules. If you want to leave, you can! But you have to remember
Come on, from now on, we each have our own masters. If we meet on the battlefield, I won’t be polite at all!"
Yu Tonghai also said to the two brothers: "Zhang Chengcheng did say so. Sir, he is not willing to embarrass us. This is also Zhu Jiajun's benevolence and generosity. Liao Yongjian can leave, but people's hearts cannot be chaotic. We must be of the same mind. For the time being, let him be
He will be kept in a prison at the back until the army sets out, and then he will be released. He can go wherever he wants! Just don't interfere with our major events!"
After saying this, everyone nodded together, and several people came up and arrested Liao Yongjian. He did not dare to resist, so he was escorted to the back.
Yu Tingyu's face was full of joy, and the old man's face was red, "Everyone should know what happened to the Zhu Jiajun. This is a bright road. Send the order, and all the ships will be ready. Let's set sail together when the water rises!"
One day, two days, it rained heavily for two and a half days. The river that had dried up with only two or three feet of water suddenly swelled, and the water depth generally exceeded one foot and five feet!
At this time, Li Wenzhong also arrived at Laoshan stronghold. The entire navy had no doubts and all the troops were united, just waiting to set off and join Zhu Yuanzhang.
Liao Yongzhong pulled out the bamboo pole from the water, carefully compared the depth of the water, and burst into laughter.
"God's will, it's God's will! Even the biggest ship can go out!"
"Quickly send the order, the whole army sets off!"
Chaohu Lake flows into the Yangtze River through Yuxi River. This river is also called Ruxushui. It has a total length of 120 miles. It is an important waterway. At this time, rainwater pours in and the river swells. It is vast, with one end connected to Chaohu Lake and the other end.
Leading to the Yangtze River.
The turbid waves are cleared, and the weather is majestic!
Yu Tingyu held a knife and stood on the largest building ship. With a command, thousands of sails competed with the current, and the ships were connected like a long dragon.
"Let's go, follow me, and seek refuge with the Ming Lord!"
"Take refuge in the Lord!"
"Take refuge in the Lord!"
The sound of drums and horns spread far and wide through the water of the lake.
A naval force of nearly 20,000 people was dispatched together.
There are built-up ships captured from the Yuan army, as well as grain transport ships, sand transport ships, and small fishing boats that can only seat a few people... But no matter how big or small the boat is, there are skilled sailors on board, who can handle the boat calmly.
The mighty force surges out from the eight-hundred-mile-long Chaohu Lake, overwhelming mountains and seas, and cannot be stopped.
The flags of the Yu family and the Liao family fluttered in the wind.
It's just that on the largest building ship, there is a big red flag, making a sound, and a huge red character, shining brightly!
Li Wenzhong stood under the banner, his heart was surging and his blood was boiling.
My uncle's measures to eradicate the powerful and equally distribute the land finally paid off.
Ninety-nine percent of the Chaohu naval forces are ordinary people who cannot survive. Some of their ancestors even fled into Chaohu during the Song Dynasty. After several generations, they have never left.
They are common people who cannot bear heavy taxes and are desperate tenant farmers.
Either they were forced by the landlords, or they couldn't afford the exorbitant taxes, so they had no choice but to escape into the lake and live in espionage for who knows how many years.
Now finally someone is willing to make decisions for the poor.
"Go out, just go out. When you go out, you will have fields, white rice, and big steamed buns!"
The skinny old boatman held his little grandson in his arms, his face full of longing, and his eyes filled with tears. The young and strong man was rocking the boat with all his strength, unstoppable.
The large-scale dispatch of the Chaohu Navy could not be concealed from Zuo Junbi. He had heard the news two days ago and personally led 20,000 troops south from Luzhou to prepare to attack the water stronghold.
But right in front of him, a young man blocked the way.
Lan Yu smiled and handed over a letter, which was written by Zhang Ximeng to Zuo Junbi, urging him to stay in Luzhou and avoid causing trouble.
Zuo Junbi took it in his hand, looked at it briefly, and said disdainfully: "You Zhu Jiajun, don't stretch your hands too far, this place is not yours to control!"
Lan Yu smiled and said: "Of course I know that you are a minister of Tianwan and a disciple of Peng Yingyu, and your subordinates are all heroes of the Southern Red Scarf. Your origin is indeed different from ours, but I still have a letter from an old friend here."
Zuo Junbi was startled. Lan Yu had already sent the letter.
Zuo Junbi took it in his hand and looked at it. His expression suddenly changed, "You, where did you get it?"
Lan Yu smiled faintly, "The person who wrote the letter is already under the command of my lord. He is friends with General Zuo. We also want to be friends with General Zuo, but we just don't know if General Zuo is willing?"
Zuo Junbi couldn't help gritting his teeth. This letter was written by Gong Bosui. The secret communication between him and Yuan Ting had been leaked a long time ago. What should he do?
Zuo Junbi was so confused that he was at a loss for a moment.
Lan Yu smiled and said: "General Zuo, as I said before, you choose whether you are an enemy or a friend. I take my leave."
After he finished speaking, he turned his horse and ran away, pretending to be cool and then running away. It was really exciting.
After all, Zuo Junbi did not dare to pursue him, and his 20,000 troops were unable to patrol.
At this time, the Chaohu Navy had already passed Huangdun Town, and the double-sword Zhao Pusheng also held a letter in his hand.
"The public is willing to participate in the grand event and attack Ni Yuan together, so naturally the position is vacant. If the public is still determined to achieve the end of the world and is unwilling to surrender, we can also become friends and take care of each other. Peng Zu is dead, and the public has been in Chaohu for a long time. His heart is unpredictable and he is isolated and helpless. The public is
Senior, how can you be inferior to others..."
Zhao Pusheng has read it no less than three times, and his heart is surging. It has been difficult to calm down for a long time. This letter simply speaks to his heart. He is unwilling to surrender to Zhu Yuanzhang, but if he can use Zhu Yuanzhang as a foreign aid, he can fight for the end of the world.
In terms of internal status, he is a hundred willing.
The Chaohu Navy is lost, but the Zhu Jiajun is here. How to choose is really worrying!
The dual-sword general also didn't understand the balance.
At this time, most of the Chaohu Navy had passed Huangdun Town, and the forward was pointing directly at Yuxikou.
"Dad, there is a ship belonging to Hague, a barbarian of the Yuan army, in front of us. What should we do?" Yu Tonghai asked anxiously.
Yu Tingyu glared and said sternly: "What else can I do? Kill him! Take the dog Tatar's boat as a sacrifice flag!"
