Chapter 428: Chen Youliang in a desperate situation
"Of the three thousand soldiers, there are less than 600 left. More than half of the soldiers have no bones left and are buried in a foreign land... The son of Huaixi has lived up to the Ming Dynasty!"
Facing Tang He's good news, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were red, his heart was steely, and he was in tears at this moment.
Zhang Ximeng also sighed with emotion. To be honest, Tang He's army was a casual chess game. At that time, Zhang Ximeng even thought that even if they failed, they could still explore the road, understand the situation, and provide convenience for the future.
But faced with this result, Zhang Ximeng had to admit that he was rash at the time.
Thousands of miles away, in a completely unfamiliar environment, it is not easy to take root and develop. It is not even something that can be done with a set of ideas.
It is necessary for every soldier to have a firm belief, perseverance, and no regrets.
You must also be good at using your brain, be willing to learn, and be able to deal with endless difficulties. Not only must you preserve yourself, but you must also develop and grow, and ultimately destroy your enemies.
Standing at this moment, Zhang Ximeng had to say that he had underestimated the difficulty of the matter and made hasty suggestions, and he was responsible.
But similarly, the answer given by Tang He was something Zhang Ximeng never expected.
Zhang Ximeng once thought that Tang He was just a second-rate general who only relied on his good relationship with Lao Zhu and his seniority to be safe and sound among the founding heroes of the country.
But in fact, Tang He's intelligence should not be underestimated, and his character was decent. Moreover, Tang He once presided over the anti-Japanese affairs along the coast. The fortress he built was still functioning until the Jiajing Dynasty, protecting the people on the southeast coast.
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He may not be as handsome as Xu Da or as brave as Chang Yuchun, but Tang He has considerable comprehensive abilities and can almost be called a hexagonal warrior.
Using troops, internal affairs, running the army, managing the people, selecting talents, employing people, uniting subordinates, uniting people... Tang He achieved more than 80% in each of them.
Only in this way can he break out of an almost desperate situation and turn the impossible into a possibility!
"My lord, I once thought that Guan Duo and others were able to circumvent Xanadu and invade Goryeo, and they were regarded as geniuses in the world. Now I think about it, Tang Guogong's talents are not inferior to Guan Duo and others. And if Tang Guogong leads the army, maybe he can take the middle route of the Northern Expedition
The army can still gain a foothold in Liaodong and Goryeo, and finally overthrow the Yuan Dynasty! Establish special honors!"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and nodded vigorously, "We underestimated Tang He's ability! It has been really hard for him these years, and it has been really hard for his soldiers, including these tens of thousands of Miao soldiers!"
Facing the good news, Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a long time, suddenly picked up his pen and wrote eight words at the back: Duke Tang is mighty, long live the soldiers!
Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, but Zhu Yuanzhang said: "After several years of fighting, he will die without regrets, his loyalty and courage are unparalleled in the world. They deserve it! Send someone quickly and send them back!"
Zhang Ximeng quickly agreed and hurriedly arranged for the people from the Arch Guard Department to rush forward and send this honor to Wuling.
After it was done, Zhang Ximeng was quite impressed.
Huaixi nobles, arrogant soldiers and brave generals are not good words.
This group of people created the Ming Dynasty and achieved great majesty.
But it also became a scourge in the future of the DPRK. Many generals were arrogant, acted recklessly, formed cliques for personal gain, and made the DPRK a mess.
When such a group of people faced Zhu Yuanzhang, who refused to compromise, they naturally raised their butcher's knife high and killed him in a river of blood.
Zhu Yuanzhang spent the rest of his life, and Huaixi's nobles were also exhausted.
It is difficult to say what is right or wrong.
But can we find another way to solve this problem...such as guiding the Huaixi nobles well so that this group with overwhelming combat power can maintain its strong combat power and at the same time focus on where it should be.
Talents are rare and warriors are hard to find... As long as these generals are used properly, it will be China's blessing.
For someone like Tang He, who had been through several years of experience and fought his way out of the most difficult environment, Zhang Ximeng did not think that Tang He would set his goal in life as simple glory and wealth.
Because not long ago, Zhang Ximeng also went through a spiritual practice... In fact, after careful calculation, Zhang Ximeng's income is quite considerable. If royalties are included, it is more than enough to support his collection of ancient books.
Zhang Ximeng is not a poor person, but why does he have the illusion of being poor?
Maybe this should be compared with those extravagant predecessors!
For example, the kind of person who is not satisfied with having three wives and four concubines, and has dozens or hundreds of beautiful women at home, or the extreme madness where even green onions must be carved... Ask yourself, Zhang Ximeng will never become like this, even most people , will not come to this point.
Therefore, how to guide this group of people next will test Zhang Ximeng's wisdom.
It’s really worrying!
Zhang Ximeng always likes to be several steps ahead of others... But Tang and people like him definitely don't have so much thought, and they can't think so far. What they have to do now is to eliminate Chen Youliang as soon as possible.
After taking Wuling, Tang He continued to send troops to conquer surrounding prefectures and counties, recruit soldiers and horses, and recruit rebels... The entire west of Dongting Lake fell into the hands of the Ming Dynasty.
With the red flag fluttering in the wind, Chen Youliang's territory has shrunk into a very miserable situation.
Huangzhou, Wuchang, Jiangxia, Hanyang, Mianyang, plus Yuezhou on the east coast of Dongting Lake and other places.
Tianwan Kingdom, which used to encompass two provinces, now has only a pitiful territory left, precarious and swaying in the wind.
But even so, God didn't want to let Chen Youliang go.
Maybe he did too many immoral things, or maybe Ni Wenjun and Xu Shouhui showed up and wanted to drag him to Master Peng for review... The matter has reached this point, and it continues to cause trouble for Chen Youliang.
Zhang Bixian, known as Zhang Bixian, was stationed in Yuezhou for Chen Youliang, and he could be called Chen Youliang's arm.
Just after Tang He's army conquered Wuling, Zhang Bixian couldn't sleep at night and was terrified.
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He was very worried that Tang He would cross Dongting Lake and advance by land and water. In that case, Yuezhou would be in danger.
Therefore, Zhang Bi first called Luo Furen, the prefect of Yuezhou, and said, "Immediately give the order to seize all the fishermen's boats and burn them all. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed! No one will be spared!"
Upon hearing this order, Luo Fulen was shocked and speechless for a long time.
Zhang Bixian looked at him fiercely, "Why, you, a little prefect, dare to disobey me?"
Luo Furen was so frightened that he was trembling all over. Not only did Zhang Bixian win the respect of Chen Youliang, after Zhang Dingbian was captured, he was almost the only hope for Chen Youliang. Therefore, he became more and more arrogant and killed him immediately if he didn't go his way.
Not to mention the small prefects, even Pingzhang and Shangshu would beat, scold and kill them at will without any courtesy.
Luo Furen was terrified, but he had something to say!
"In my humble position, I know how to seize fishing boats to guard against the Ming army. But the fishermen of Dongting Lake are no better than others, and they must not act so rashly!"
"Why? You want to protect them?" Zhang Bixian asked angrily with blood-red eyes!
"No...there have always been water thieves in Dongting Lake. The so-called fishermen are also half citizens and half thieves. When the years were peaceful, they fished and farmed. When the years were chaotic, they escaped into the lake and became bandits. Now Zhu When the Ming troops arrive, they may not cooperate with the Ming army. They may even start fighting. But if they must seize the fishing boats and set them on fire to kill people, not to mention whether they can all be captured... I am worried that the water bandits in the lake will collude with Zhu Ming's troops. , but it’s even more disadvantageous!”
Zhang Bixian had a dark face and listened silently. These words certainly made sense, but now Zhang Bixian was already upset and had no sense.
Zhu Ming's army attacked, and Chen Han was desperate. No matter what, he couldn't sit still and wait for death. He had to do something! This is no longer a question of right or wrong.
A little prefect dares to teach me a lesson!
You don't deserve it!
Snap!
Zhang Bixian waved his hand violently and slapped Luo Furen hard in the mouth.
His slap was about the same as an iron plate. Luo Furen, a scholar, couldn't bear it, but he was slapped and rolled far away, with blood flowing down the corner of his mouth.
"Get out! Get out of here now!" Zhang Bixianxu felt that he was wrong because he didn't kill anyone.
Luo Furen endured the severe pain, covered his cheeks, and staggered out. He had no hope at all. He didn't go to the Yamen and directly escaped from Yuezhou City.
After he left, it took half a day for Zhang Bixian to get the news.
What?
Is this beast gone?
He must have gone to tell those thieves that he, he was going to seek refuge with Zhu Chongba!
Zhang Bixian seemed to be crazy and sent people to chase him. Then he led his own troops and rushed to Dongting Lake, asking his men to seize the boats and arrest the fishermen...
Zhang Bixian's behavior can be regarded as an act of human confusion.
Chen Youliang was born a fisherman, and the people of Dongting Lake still have a little favorable impression of them.
However, as Zhang Bixian launched his troops to kill and loot, many fishing villages turned into a ball of flames, and the fishermen became angry. They desperately drove their boats, dragged their families and fled into Dongting Lake for refuge.
Some people even went to look for the Ming army.
Zhang Bixian's troubles were completely side effects.
This powerful general of Chen Han was furious. He wanted to go back to the city and think of a better way... But when he returned to the city, the banner at the top of Yuezhou City had suddenly changed.
"Zhang Bixian, Mr. Luo is considerate of the people and diligent. He is a very good and upright official... If you drive Mr. Luo away, don't keep him!"
It was actually a civil uprising!
Zhang Bixian recognized the leading men, who turned out to be wealthy locals.
"You, you fools! When Zhu Chongba comes to kill you, all your family property will disappear!"
The leading wealthy households sneered, "With you, even the nine tribes will not be able to protect themselves! How can we talk about family property!"
Zhang Bixian was so angry that he even wanted to attack the city. As a result, arrows rained down from the top of the city. He had no equipment at all and could only do nothing.
Zhang Bixian howled like a wild beast, turned around and fled with his men in confusion.
He also wanted to escape back to Wuchang and fight stubbornly with Chen Youliang.
However, Zhang Bixian did not expect that he would encounter a Zhu family army fifty miles away from Wuchang, led by General Wang Bi.
After a fierce battle, Zhang Bixian suffered heavy losses. He still wanted to escape, but Zhu Wenzheng, Wu Zhen, and Wu Liang arrived with reinforcements.
Facing this lineup, Zhang Bixian, who has lost his mind, is still his opponent!
Half a day later, Zhang Bixian, who was wearing more than ten wounds and dying, was carried to Chang Yuchun.
"Grand Governor, Chen Youliang's last hope is over!"