Zhu Biao thought for a long time and did not agree with Han Du's opinion decisively. He turned to Guo Ying and asked, "What does Marquis Wu Ding think of Xuzhou?"
Guo Ying was still immersed in the shock in his heart. He was not familiar with Han Du. In the past, his understanding of Han Du was limited to "this is a man who can make money", "sea battles are good, land battles are not so good", "a favored minister in front of the late emperor"
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But after hearing what Han Du said just now, Guo Yingcai suddenly realized that the late emperor's favor towards Han Du was not unreasonable.
If you think about it carefully, you will know that the late emperor relied on his ability to recognize people. The twenty-four generals of Huaixi who were brought out from the rebel army are all rare talents in the world.
Since the late emperor was able to favor Han Du without any principle, how could Han Du look like the good-for-money boy he usually sees?
Guo Ying quickly handed over his hand, "Your Majesty, I think that the Duke of Zhenguo has a burning gaze, and Xuzhou is indeed the best choice."
Zhu Biaoyou looked at Geng Bingwen, "What do Marquis Changxing think?"
Geng Bingwen, who had always had a gloomy expression, finally showed a rare smile: "Your Majesty, these words of Duke Zhen are like waking up the dreamer!"
"Xucheng is blocked by mountains on three sides, and faces the river on one side. It leads to Pisu in the south, Yanji in the north, and Biansi in the west. It can spread thousands of miles at a time to protect the dangers of the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers."
"If you can't get here in the south, you can't try to conquer Lu. If you can't get here in the north, you can't get a glimpse of the east of the Yangtze River. It's the place where victory or defeat changes."
Seeing that both Guo Ying and Geng Bingwen agreed to intercept Zhu Di in Xuzhou, Zhu Biao's doubts disappeared.
Looking up at Han Du, "Tell me your thoughts carefully."
Han Du nodded slightly and said, "Please take a look at the map."
With the permission of the emperor, Wang Yue quickly waved his hand to have the map brought in.
Zhu Biao stood up and walked over, standing next to Han Du.
Han Du pointed at the northern capitals on the map, "Your Majesty, now all the six northern capitals have fallen into the hands of the Yan thieves. If the battle between the imperial court and the Yan thieves drags on for too long, the six northern capitals may slowly and truly fall to the Yan thieves.
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"Therefore, not only are the Yan thieves eager to fight with the imperial court, but if conditions permit, the imperial court would be best to fight quickly to minimize the impact of the Yan thieves' rebellion as much as possible!"
Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly after hearing this. After all, Zhu Di was the prince of the Ming Dynasty. If a prince rebels, even if he is Zhu Biao, some rumors will inevitably be spread. The best way is to correct the chaos in the shortest possible time and eliminate it.
have a negative impact on him.
"I think the imperial court should station troops in Xuzhou, fight the Yan rebels here, and complete their victory in one battle!"
Although Zhu Biao also agreed to station troops in Xuzhou, he still had doubts in his heart. "Yan Ni's troops are now strong, and the army that the imperial court can mobilize is only 300,000. Even if the navy is added, it is only 400,000."
, are you sure you can defeat him in Xuzhou?"
Zhu Di is also a world-famous warrior, so it is natural for Zhu Biao to be worried.
"The navy cannot be stationed in Xuzhou. The navy can only exert its power on ships. Rather than being trapped in the city of Xuzhou, it is better to detach one part into the canal to ensure the supply of food and grass to the city of Xuzhou. The other part goes straight to Dagukou.
Attack Peiping!"
Peiping can be said to be Zhu Di's home base. The navy can go directly north to attack and rescue him. It is indeed more meaningful than placing it in Xuzhou City.
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Continue."
Han Du had already expected it. He pointed to the north of Xuzhou City on the map and said, "The emperor is worried about the lack of troops, so there is no need to worry. The hills around Xuzhou are steep, and the entire city is located on the riverside among the peaks. The situation is very dangerous.
Very convenient for defense.”
"The Yellow River (Sishui) runs from west to east, and the Grand Canal (Bianshui River) runs from north to south. They all merge into the northeast of Xucheng and go down. The city blocks the river and the river blocks the city. The Yellow River and the Grand Canal are like the two sides of Xuzhou.
With the natural moat, Xuzhou City can rely on the Biansi River to hold on for a long time, but due to the limitations of the mountains and rivers, it is difficult for a large number of troops to assemble and form formations outside the city. In particular, the cavalry cannot be used here at all, making it difficult to pose a threat to Xuzhou."
"Therefore, Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the Yan bandits having too many soldiers and horses. No matter how many soldiers and horses he has, they won't be able to deploy them under Xuzhou City!"
"What if he bypasses Xuzhou and comes straight to Jiangdong?" Zhu Biao asked again.
Han Du chuckled, "Then he is even more seeking death. By bypassing Xuzhou, Nachen can go straight to Peiping along the Si River. Under a pincer attack with the navy, Peiping will be defeated!"
"I can still pursue you along the Bian River, and if the navy intercepts the Yangtze River, then the land of Huaiyang and Wuyue will be Zhu Di's death!"
Han Du drew a circle between the Bianshui River and the Yangtze River with his hand. The place in the middle was like an urn, catching turtles in the urn!
Zhu Biao finally felt relieved and nodded in admiration, "Huang Kao once said that Xuzhou is the throat of the north and the key to the capital."
Han Du nodded fiercely, "Yes, it was because the late emperor occupied Xuzhou in advance that he achieved the feat of sweeping Qilu and completely conquering the north from the south!"
"Yeah, I didn't expect that I would have to study for the Imperial Examination again today." Zhu Biao sighed with emotion.
Then he turned back to Lord Dan and solemnly glanced at everyone, "My dear friends!"
"I'm here!"
Han Du took the lead, and everyone bowed down.
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The order was passed, and Han Du was appointed as the general, Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying were appointed as deputy generals, and he led an army of 300,000 to garrison Xuzhou."
"In addition! Pass the decree and order the vassal kings in the world to raise troops to serve the king!"
When Zhu Di issued his proclamation, he was originally speaking from the perspective of monk Dao Yan. This proclamation of his will surely make the world follow him.
However, the result was very different from what Monk Dao Yan had expected. Except for Zhu Di himself and Zhu Quan, who was coerced by him, none of the nine frontier kings supported him.
Fortunately, although they did not support him, they did not send troops to attack him. After all, Zhu Di now has strong soldiers and horses, and no one would be stupid enough to touch an egg against a stone.
Not only did the feudal lord not support it, but the people also did not support it.
The people are the least willing to fight, especially when they can still have enough food and clothing, and no one wants the war to resume again.
Moreover, Zhu Biao spent his own money to enable boys all over the world to study in county schools. It was too late for the people to be grateful to the emperor. How could they follow Zhu Di and rebel as a vassal king?
In comparison, Zhu Di gave nothing to the people, not even a hair!
If it weren't for the support of officials, big and small, Zhu Di himself might not have the confidence to rebel.
But now that the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, Zhu Di had no other choice but to go all the way.
"Everyone, when my king's message reaches the capital, the imperial court will definitely send troops. How do you think we should respond?"
"Your Majesty, I think this battle should be fought quickly!" Monk Dao Yan said quickly, fearing that Feng Sheng would defeat him first.
Zhu Di nodded slightly. Of course he wanted a quick victory. After all, he also knew that the longer it dragged on, the more unfavorable the situation would be for him.
"If Peiping wants to reach the capital as quickly as possible, the best way is to take the sea route. But the sea route belongs to the navy, and this road is blocked!"
"Your Majesty, not only is the sea route impassable, but the poor monk thinks that Your Majesty also needs to be prepared for naval raids." Monk Daoyan reminded with a hint of embarrassment.
There is no way, who made Peiping so close to Dagukou?
If tens of thousands of naval forces disembark quietly at Dagu Port, then the cavalry can raid Peiping City in just one day. We really have to guard against it!
Zhu Di's face darkened, and when he thought that his hometown was under threat from the navy's troops, he felt a little regretful. He had really mistakenly believed the lies of Monk Daoyan and the civil servants, so he thought he could replace him.
Seeing Zhu Di's expression change drastically, Feng Sheng's eyes flashed, fearing that Zhu Di would lose confidence.
He smiled lightly and said, "My lord, there is no need to worry."
"Oh? What is the noble opinion of Song Guogong?" Zhu Di
As if grasping a life-saving straw, she looked at him with hope.
Monk Dao Yan's face darkened, but he couldn't say anything at the moment.
Feng Sheng nodded, "Beiping is too close to Dagukou, so it is indeed extremely easy to be attacked by the navy."
Zhu Di's heart sank slightly. This was a geographical restriction. I'm afraid no one could do anything about it.
"However, since the prince has raised troops to clear the emperor's side, he should attack Jinling City with all his strength. Then it no longer matters whether Beiping City is defended or not."
After hearing this, Zhu Di pondered for a while, raised his head and asked tentatively, "What does Song Guogong mean, is this king taking away his family members and leaving behind an empty city?"
"Although it will be inconvenient to give up Beiping City, it is still worth it compared to the future when the prince cannot take care of each other." Feng Sheng explained patiently.
Zhu Di lowered his head and pondered for a while, and finally nodded in agreement.
There is no way that the navy is too strong. Once he leads his troops south, even the little defenders of Beiping City cannot be defended by the gods. When the time comes and his family members are captured by the court, he will be even more passive.
"If the prince wants to reach the capital quickly, I suggest taking the Grand Canal." Feng Sheng stroked his beard, looking confident.
"Take the Grand Canal?" Zhu Di was instantly delighted. Although taking the Grand Canal was not as good as the Shanghai Road, it was indeed much faster than the official road.
"Okay, let's take the Grand Canal."
"Come here, send the order down, recruit all the ships, and the army will move south along the Grand Canal!"
Zhu Di now has 600,000 troops under his command, with infantry and cavalry accounting for almost half each. The marching speed is slowed down by the infantry. As long as the infantry can get on the boats and go south quickly along the canal, there is no need to worry about the cavalry, and it can be achieved
The fastest marching speed.
Moreover, ships can also transport grain, grass and ordnance, which greatly saves time.
When Han Du returned home, An Qing greeted him with red eyes.
"What's wrong?" Han Du was puzzled.
An Qing quickly grabbed Han Du's arm and said harshly, "Fourth brother, is fourth brother really rebelling?"
Han Du felt that An Qing's hand was trembling, so he smiled and put his hand on the back of her hand, comforting him, "Have you heard?"
There were tears in Anqing's eyes and he nodded slightly.
Han Du motioned to An Qing to sit down first, and then sighed, "The emperor ordered me to lead the troops north, and we may have to set off in a few days."
An Qing trembled all over, quickly tightened his grip, and said anxiously, "Is there any misunderstanding here? Fourth brother, if my husband meets fourth brother, will I be able to spare his life?"