The five hundred and fortieth chapters I am the right commoner of Huai
"A group of women, who are as promiscuous as men, run a workshop and have been able to force a wealthy family for hundreds of years. They have no way out. They are truly heroes!"
Lao Zhu praised it: "It's amazing, it's amazing! This is a feat that I can only do in the Ming Dynasty. What do you think, sir?"
Zhang Ximeng was startled and said hurriedly: "My lord, what you said makes sense!"
Zhu Yuanzhang squinted his eyes, paused, and actually said: "We, Huaiyou Commoners, started in the late twenties, and in more than ten years, we finally had the world...Fighted in Huaixi, went down to the south of the Yangtze River, fought for Huguang, captured the Central Plains, and collected the land of Wu. The world.
Three points, we already have two. Now only Fujian, Bashu, Guanzhong, Hebei, Yanyun and other places are left, which have not been recovered. It is almost time to unify the world."
Although Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was not high, it revealed an unquestionable tone.
His Majesty the Emperor is about to launch a war to unify the world.
Zhang Ximeng thought about it for a while and felt that although there were still many imperfections, judging from the current situation, it was not insurmountable.
It’s really time to take action!
"My lord, you can order all the ministers to gather in Yingtian to discuss the great cause of unifying the world!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his clenched fists showing his surging heart.
From a cowherd boy, a beggar, a little monk, to a king who rules the world, and to recreate the emperor of China.
His path is indeed not easy.
Now, things are about to move towards the most brilliant chapter.
The world is unified and all nine states are unified!
"Preach the message!"
Zhu Yuanzhang finally nodded.
Following the decrees issued from the capital, the most powerful civil and military ministers and officials of the Ming Dynasty returned to the capital one after another.
The first person to enter Beijing was Zhu Ying from Lingnan.
To be precise, this kid never left.
He kept traveling to and from the capital in the name of escorting goods.
But this time Zhu Ying told Zhang Ximeng that in addition to sending 2 million yuan in profits, he had also prepared 50,000 elite troops.
"Brother, if there is a will, I can march into Guangxi, capture Yunnan, and take back this land for the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhang Ximeng lowered his head, considered for a long time, and then said slowly: "Are you ready?"
Zhu Ying suddenly felt that his elder brother's voice was a little trembling. He hesitated a little, then nodded and said: "I'm 70% sure... Yunnan's Balzala Valmi is a greedy and lustful coward. I have placed no less than ten people around him.
I know every move he makes. As long as God doesn't go against me and the soldiers and horses are not troubled by the smoke miasma, we can successfully capture Yunnan."
After listening to Zhu Ying's words, Zhang Ximeng said repeatedly: "No, no! God is on our side!"
Zhu Ying looked at the eldest brother who was a little embarrassed and couldn't help laughing: "Why does the eldest brother believe in God?"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Ximeng said sternly: "Although the theory of the connection between heaven and man is not worth refuting, the country's destiny is not completely lost. In short, we are a new and high-spirited country. Even if there are any difficulties, they will not be able to defeat us!"
Zhang Ximeng patted Zhu Ying hard and said, "If you don't count the Yuan Dynasty, we have lost Yunnan for hundreds of years since the Tang Dynasty, even before the Sixteenth State of Yanyun. This treasure land must be brought back no matter what.
, run it well. The wider the southwest, the better. This is a gift we can leave to future generations. Even hundreds of years from now, they will be grateful to us!"
Zhu Ying grinned and said: "I know what eldest brother means. All we can leave to our descendants is a vast territory and a way to overcome difficulties. We are writing history. I am so lucky to be the one to write it! Don't worry, eldest brother.
Well, in big things, I won’t embarrass you!”
Zhang Ximeng nodded happily, my love for you is not in vain!
But it is obvious that Zhu Ying is not the only flag in this huge chess game, nor is he even the most important one.
Tang He also returned to Yingtian.
Although he was granted the title of Duke, he was still dressed in cloth. When he came back, he was still wearing straw sandals and was tanned by the sun. If he was thrown into the pile of farmers, he would probably not attract any attention.
But for such an ordinary person, he actually completed the equalization of land in the Miao tribe, overwhelming countless chieftains. Those tribes, chieftains, and native officials that had existed widely since the Tang and Song Dynasties trembled in front of Tang He.
Quite a few of these toasts have become history.
Those Miao people who had always only known tribes regarded Tang He as a god and a great benefactor who gave them land and allowed them to change their destiny.
There is no doubt that Tanghe’s appeal in the southwest is unparalleled.
"Prime Minister Zhang, I can mobilize 200,000 young men from the Miao tribe and march all the way to Yunnan and all the way to Bashu. It's the right time!"
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said: "General Tang, will this deplete the people's power? Affect the people's livelihood?"
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Tang He answered affirmatively, and then added: "But if you delay, the losses will be greater! During this period of time, I was promoting bandit suppression, but many ruthless bandits simply fled to Yunnan and entered Bashu. These people are the same as Zala Valmi.
, and Ming Yuzhen colluded, and with the help of their power, they frequently invaded, harassed the people, robbed money, and committed all kinds of evil. If we don't deal with them, there will be no peace!"
"For the sake of long-term peace and stability, the Miao people are willing to work harder, and the soldiers are not afraid of dangerous mountains and rivers!"
After Zhang Ximeng heard this, he was quite emotional.
"Yes, although it is still very difficult now, only by unifying the world as soon as possible can we create favorable conditions for solving the difficulties... I am afraid that General Tang will have to take charge of the overall situation in the southwest!"
Tang He nodded vigorously.
Immediately afterwards, Feng Guoyong from Nanyang, Xu Da from Kaifeng, Liu Bowen from Shandong, and Li Wenzhong who was still suppressing bandits in the Central Plains... several people returned to Beijing one after another.
These people have different civil and military skills, and the burdens on their shoulders are also different, but without exception, they all sent good news.
The first was Feng Guoyong, "Prime Minister Zhang, according to my contacts, Li Siqi already has the intention to surrender to the Ming Dynasty."
"Oh! Seriously?"
Feng Guoyong smiled and said: "It is true, but Zhang Xiang also knows that for people like Li Siqi, he will never give up easily until the last moment. I have asked Feng Guosheng to prepare elite troops. He and Fu Youde are stationed in Shaanzhou.
As long as you give the order, attack Tongguan immediately and get this fatal place, Li Siqi will most likely surrender!"
Zhang Ximeng knew Feng Guoyong's abilities very well, and he immediately understood.
"The responsibility for capturing Guanzhong and recovering Longxi lies with you."
After encouraging Feng Guoyong, Zhang Ximeng asked Li Wenzhong about the situation.
In the past year or so, the soldiers responsible for suppressing bandits have traveled across mountains and ridges, working tirelessly and without fear of sacrifice... A total of more than 100,000 bandits have been eliminated, and property equivalent to more than three million guan of treasure has been seized.
With the Yellow River as the boundary, bandits in Henan are basically extinct.
Similarly, there are many bandits hiding in Hebei and living at the junction of Ming and Yuanting. They usually rob people and run away when the Ming army passes.
"Xiang Zhang, Yuan Ting gave these bandit leaders a lot of flat seals and titles of ten thousand households. They also said that if you kill a Ming army, you can be promoted to a higher rank and get a silver reward. They are very arrogant and often
Killing a good person for taking credit will cause great resentment among the people. Not killing him will not make the people angry!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "I understand. The most important thing now is the people's livelihood in the Central Plains. If the people cannot support it, the Northern Expedition will be very stressful at this time!"
Li Wenzhong immediately said: "Prime Minister Zhang, it is impossible to say that all of the Central Plains has been restored. But as far as I know, since last spring, flood control has been successful in various places, and grains are grown in large areas. Places such as Chenzhou are not only self-sufficient in grains, but
, can still be sold in small quantities, and has been sold to Kaifeng. The vitality of the Central Plains is recovering!"
Zhang Ximeng was overjoyed when he heard this, "I don't ask how much food the Central Plains can produce. As long as the Central Plains can be self-sufficient, the pressure on our Northern Expedition will be much less. Okay, that's great!"
In addition to Henan, the situation in Shandong is even better.
"I'm ashamed to say that, Prime Minister Zhang, he served as a sentencing envoy and executed less than five thousand people, which is far less than what Prime Minister Zhang did in Suzhou!" Liu Bowen said humbly.
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but roll his eyes, do you think I am willing to kill people?
Why are you comparing it to this?
Besides, you, Mr. Liu Bowen, want to lie to people. You were in Shandong, and you also came to suppress bandits. You killed no less than ten thousand people from Taishan bandits alone, as well as pirates from the coast. Do you think I don’t know?
"Mr. Bowen, can the people of Shandong be supported? After all, my lord's Northern Expedition must take the canal. Whether the elders of Shandong can support it is of great significance!"
Liu Bowen nodded vigorously and stretched out a finger!
"The Shandong elders have always been loyal and brave. This time they can at least mobilize millions of civilians! Even if they are carried with poles and pushed with small carts, they will push the Northern Expedition army to the capital! Expelling the barbarians and regaining China. Such important events are the duty of the Shandong elders.
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After listening to Liu Bowen's statement, Xu Da was left.
"Prime Minister Zhang, there are currently 150,000 troops stationed in the Central Plains. Including the Shandong direction, the total force is almost 200,000. If you include the Nanyang direction and the navy, there are 300,000 troops."
When Xu Da said this, he explained to Zhang Ximeng: "Prime Minister Zhang, it is true that soldiers and horses are indispensable in the Northern Expedition. But there is no need to have too many people. After all, the more people there are, the more food, grass and baggage will be, and the greater the wear and tear. I thought
With 200,000 people, it will be enough to capture most of the capital."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "For military matters, you have a strategy and then discuss it with the lord. I just want to remind you that there is Guan Duo's Northern Expeditionary Army in the direction of Goryeo. If they can take the opportunity to send troops to the west, would it be better?
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Xu Da immediately said: "That's natural, but I'm just worried that they don't have enough troops, and coupled with the collusion between Goryeo and Yuan Ting, I'm afraid they will hold back."
"It depends on Fang Guozhen." Zhang Ximeng said solemnly: "If Korea realizes its interest and surrenders as soon as possible, it will still have a chance of survival. If it continues to play both sides, they will definitely die!"
After some discussion, all directions were prepared, and it was only the children who made the choice. Zhu Yuanzhang naturally wanted them all!
However, Zhang Ximeng suddenly discovered some oversight, "Lord, we seem to have forgotten Chen Youding!"
"Chen Youding?"
Lao Zhu also took a breath, "Yes, we only captured Zhang Shicheng, but Chen Youding is still alive... By the way, sir, what do you think of asking Zhang Shicheng to persuade Chen Youding?"
Zhang Ximeng was slightly startled and couldn't help but put out two thumbs. You are trying to exploit Zhang Shicheng's talents continuously. You will never give up until you squeeze out the last drop of Zhang Shicheng's wealth!
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