Facts have proved that Zhu Yuanzhang did not have the courage.
It is said that times make heroes, and the rise of Song Xuan squeezed out the environment in which Zhu Yuanzhang grew up.
Today's Zhu Yuanzhang is only a general at best, and he is still far away from having the world in mind!
Basically, all the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River have been taken over by Song Xuan's Jinling regime. The next most important point is the decisive battle with the Yuan army.
Regarding this battle, Song Xuan decided to go to the battlefield in person.
Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and other civil servants strongly opposed his intention to go on an expedition in person, but this time, the eldest son of the Song Dynasty was extremely determined and made a rare decision.
Li Shanchang and others had no choice but to watch Song Xuan lead 10,000 green-clad guards and 20,000 cavalry to the north to Anqing.
Watching his lord leave, Li Shanchang had no choice but to smile bitterly, "The founding kings of the past dynasties were all people with great ideas. There is no way we can persuade our lord to make up his mind!"
Liu Bowen was also speechless and sighed: "After this battle, the lord's marriage must be put on the agenda. If the lord doesn't leave an heir, I always feel less confident in my heart!"
Li Shanchang nodded and whispered: "I heard that the relationship between the master and that girl Xiao Zhao is very good, and it has reached the point of warming the bed. Why is there no news of any heir?"
Liu Bowen hissed and said: "Master Li, be careful what you say. If these words get out, it will be terrible!"
Li Shanchang gave a dry laugh, bowed his hands, and then walked towards the direction of the Ministry of Interior.
The army of the Yuan Dynasty, in the camp of the Chinese army, Tuo Tuo Bu Hua was at the moment when he was satisfied with his ambition.
Last month, he gathered an army of 400,000 and personally led 120,000 cavalry to attack in a decisive battle with the White Lotus Army at Dasheng Pass. The outcome was decided in one battle and he completely defeated the White Lotus Army's 300,000 troops!
The invincible Mongolian army in land combat was once again mythologized in his hands!
After a month of rest, the 300,000-strong army gathered again, and following his order, headed south to Anqing!
By going south to Anqing, we can directly attack the Jinling regime. After destroying the largest rebel force entrenched in the Jiangnan area, the entire world can once again restore the rule of the Yuan Empire.
The desolate and heroic horn sounded, hundreds of thousands of troops marched out, and the iron hooves of the Mongolian army began to move south.
Weizhou City.
Song Xuan, who had a dusty journey, ran for several days under the escort of cavalry and arrived at this ancient city.
Outside the city, two generals, Xu Da Lan Yu, had been waiting for a long time.
"elder brother!"
White Lotus Saint Liu Qinglian, who looked a little depressed, was also in the crowd. Seeing Song Xuan's arrival, she couldn't help but shouted first.
Song Xuan looked at her and said with a smile: "How about it? The Mongolian cavalry is not easy to fight, isn't it?"
Liu Qinglian said disappointedly: "I originally wanted to clear the way for my brother, but I still underestimated the power of the Mongols. The slogan that the Mongolian soldiers are invincible in the field is indeed not just a slogan!"
"Then, how many people are there in the White Lotus Army now?"
Liu Qinglian said: "More than 100,000 people were killed or injured in the battle, and most of them were defeated. The number of troops gathered after the war is now less than 50,000."
"50,000 people"
Song Xuan pondered slightly. He was quite satisfied with this number. It was a relatively easy-to-control troop number.
"Commander!"
"Commander!"
Xu Da and others stepped forward to salute one after another, and then Song Xuan walked at the front, walking into the city like stars holding the moon.
After everyone sat down in a mansion, Song Xuan immediately said: "Tell me the specific situation. Where are the Mongolian troops now?"
Xu Da stood up and said: "Tuo Tuo Bu Hua marched south with the power of great victory. According to the spies' reports, we can arrive at Weizhou City in three days at most."
Song Xuan nodded and said: "In that case, let's have a decisive battle under Weizhou City! How to march and set up the formation, you and Lan Yu will arrange it separately. If there is any disagreement, it can be decided by this commander."
"Brother, what about me? How should I arrange my White Lotus Army?" Liu Qinglian asked hurriedly.
"You? The White Lotus Army is controlled by Xu Da!"
Seeing that Liu Qinglian was a little unhappy, Song Xuan continued: "As for yourself, just follow me. When I charge, stay by my side to protect you!"
"Well, good!" Liu Qinglian couldn't help but be happy.
She is very satisfied with this arrangement. Fighting on the battlefield with the person she likes has always been her dream.
"You are so handsome!"
On the contrary, Xu Da and Lan Yu both refused.
"The commander-in-chief can just sit in charge of the central army, how can he personally charge forward?"
Song Xuan waved his hands and said: "This commander is not asking for your opinion, but informing you of my decision! Approximately how many cavalry do you have in your hands now?"
Xu Da hesitated for a moment, but when he saw Song Xuan's face darken, he immediately said: "The number of cavalry is about 70,000."
"That's enough!" Song Xuan said with a smile: "Including the 10,000 green-clothed guard cavalry and 20,000 iron cavalry I brought with me on this trip, there are 100,000 cavalry. I will personally command these cavalry!"
After saying this, before Xu Da and the other two could speak, Song Xuan took Liu Qinglian's arm and walked towards the backyard of the mansion.
"Brother, I've embarrassed you!"
As soon as she entered the backyard, Liu Qinglian pressed her whole body against her.
"Even the Ming Army's 500,000-strong army was defeated before. It's not a shame for you to lose to Tuo Tuo Bu Hua."
Song Xuan picked up Liu Qinglian by the waist, and placed her on a stone chair with her heart beating wildly in her expectant eyes.
Liu Qinglian frowned and looked at the surrounding environment, a little shy and a little unhappy, "Brother, it's your first time, do you want to do it here?"
Song Xuan rolled his eyes at her, "No!"
"No?" Liu Qinglian's face stiffened, "With Zhou Zhiruo, you don't want me anymore?"
The eldest son of Song Dynasty said speechlessly: "Wait a minute, I am now in the critical period of breaking through the innate realm, it is not yet time!"
Liu Qinglian breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Fortunately, I thought you were squeezed dry by that foxy Zhou Zhiruo!"
Song Xuan chuckled and said: "You couldn't say these tiger and wolf words before, why don't you pretend to be a lady?"
"Oh, I am a white lotus witch, and I have nothing to do with ladies. I used to have no opponent, so I was still willing to wait, but now I can't. If you don't be more direct, Zhou Zhiruo will take away your soul!"
With that said, she walked forward, sat on Song Xuan's lap, and put her arms around his neck.
"Brother, I really like you. When you wounded me with your sword but didn't kill me, you even avenged me. From that moment on, I fell in love with you!"
"Oh, is it so?"
"I know that you don't have deep feelings for me and you just want to use me as a thug. But even so, I am very happy in my heart. At least I am useful in the eyes of my brother, right?"
As she spoke, her fair and slender palms gently stroked Song Xuan's body, and even kept moving down.
Song Xuan took a deep breath, feeling like he was losing control.