In Lueyang City,

Tian Jiucheng, Gao Fuxing, Wang Jingangnu and He Miaoshun gathered together.

As the emperor of the Han and Ming Dynasties, Tian Jiucheng was naturally on the throne, and on his left and right were Gao Fuxing and Wang Jingangnu.

He Miaoshun joined later, so he had to sit one level lower in the row.

"Mr. Gao, my men will be able to break through Huizhou tomorrow. However, a message came recently, saying that the Ming court wants to raise a large army to suppress us. I wonder if Mr. Gao has any good ideas."

Tian Jiucheng asked with a heavy expression.

Gao Fuxing was an official before and a serious scholar, but he had no fame.

Many of the strategies of the rebels, including their future direction, were formulated by Gao Fuxing. After all, apart from him, the other three so-called heavenly kings here were illiterate.

He Miaoshun also followed suit and said: "The Ming court's move this time was a bit unexpected. The latest news said that there were 100,000 troops coming, and some said 200,000. We have less than 20,000 here, how can we resist?"

If you can live with it, please ask Mr. Gao to make a plan."

Gao Fuxing is a little fat and calls himself Maitreya Buddha.

After hearing this, he did not answer immediately, but half-closed his eyes and began to think.

However, in my heart, I had already cursed.

"If I hadn't been found out for corruption, I wouldn't have rebelled against you. It's better now. I can proclaim myself emperor directly. How can the Ming Dynasty let such a big tree attract trouble?"

'You can't persuade a damn dog with good words. I said before that you should not attract the Ming court's attention too much, but you just listened to the lies of those profiteers.'

'Now you know you want to ask me about my strategy. Let alone one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand, even if it is an army of thirty or fifty thousand, how can we compete with it?'

Gao Fuxing was so angry that he still hasn't gotten over it yet.

It seems that the current situation of the rebel army is very good, and the momentum is sufficient, but everyone knows that once the imperial army comes, what will they use to fight against it?

"Mr. Gao, please don't be angry. At this point, we can only think of ways to deal with it, but it's useless."

"Besides, Zhu Yuanzhang is worthy of being the emperor, but I, Tian Jiucheng, can't be worthy of it?"

"Those businessmen are right. In his early days, Zhu Yuanzhang was a monk and a beggar. We, the rebels, couldn't bear how weak he was. He only had a few people at that time. Let's cheer him up now.

Sifang Yuncong is much stronger than he was back then."

Tian Jiucheng said with a smile on his face.

Gao Fuxing was a strategist-like figure, but Tian Jiucheng was almost blind when he left Mian County.

Everything else is similar, so now we can only count on Gao Fuxing to make suggestions.

However, the resentment deep in his eyes naturally gradually expanded.

If it really becomes popular, he will be the first to kill Gao Fuxing.

After all, I am currently an emperor no matter how I say it, and I don’t give him any face.

Of course, Tian Jiucheng is also self-aware. In such relatively private situations, he usually calls himself "I" instead of me.

Gao Fuxing sighed in his heart after hearing this.

We are already on the pirate ship, and there is nothing we can do to escape. We can only walk on bravely.

As for how far you can go, it depends on how hard your life is.

After sorting out his thoughts, Gao Fuxing said: "The food in our army is still enough."

Hearing that Gao Fuxing was willing to speak, Tian Jiucheng knew that it was over and replied: "Those businessmen are still honest. The food is enough to feed our army for half a year. If we capture Huizhou, there will not be enough food."

If so, we can still send it over there.”

Gao Fuxing nodded, took out a map from his sleeve, and placed it on the desk.

When Tian Jiucheng saw this, he walked over directly without any regard for etiquette. The other two people also got together.

Gao Fuxing pointed to the map and said: "At present, the Ming Dynasty capital probably transferred troops directly from South Zhili to suppress us."

"Although our momentum is huge at the moment, everyone knows in their hearts what the actual situation is. If we are to fight against an army of 100,000 people, even if the numbers are the same, we will definitely lose. The armaments alone are not at the same level."

"A few days ago, at the Ming Dynasty grandson's canonization ceremony, the latest firearm, the matchlock gun, was displayed. The power is not yet known, but it is designated to be much stronger than the previous firecrackers."

"In terms of firearms, we don't have much on hand right now. We only have a few large and small general cannons, and very few fire bombs. If there is a real fight, we will probably have to clear them all."

After hearing this, Wang Jingangnu muttered unhappily: "Mr. Gao, what you said is right, it will only boost others' ambitions and destroy your own prestige. If you say that, then we might as well just surrender and forget about fighting.

"

Gao Fuxing immediately looked displeased at Wang Jingangnu, a rough bald man.

Snapped!

Tian Jiucheng slapped Wang Jingangnu hard on the forehead and scolded: "Sir, you are analyzing the situation between the enemy and our armies. Why do you want to interrupt?"

King Vajra Nu immediately shut up.

He is a close subordinate of Tian Jiuzheng. Before He Miaoshun came in, the three of them were collectively called the three marshals. In fact, Wang Jingangnu and Tian Jiuzheng were together.

In fact, the earliest leaders of the uprising were Tian Jiucheng.

Gao Fuxing was dragged into the water, and He Miaoshun himself was from the White Lotus Sect.

"Mr. Gao, please continue." Tian Jiuchengdui said with a smile.

Gao Fuxing didn't seem to take it seriously and continued: "According to the current situation, because the Ming court currently wants to conquer the Japanese country, news came out a few days ago that a large amount of fertile land was discovered in Liaodong, and the Ming court

We need to send a large army to guard and reclaim the land."

"So now we have found the worst possible time. At this time, the Ming court will definitely use a large army to suppress us quickly."

"So the best way is for us to avoid its edge temporarily."

Tian Jiucheng also knew some news about Mingting. He thought for a while and replied: "I understand what Mr. Gao means, but how should we avoid it."

Gao Fuxing did not hesitate. He had obviously already had an idea and said directly: "First of all, we need to know when the Ming court's army will arrive, so that we can have enough time to prepare."

"Nowadays, the land is in depression and it is the coldest month of winter. If the capital's army marches on land, it will take a long time and the soldiers will definitely be exhausted."

"Then the only option for the capital is to take the water route and reach Hanzhong without worrying about the fatigue of the soldiers. According to this calculation, the capital's army can reach Hanzhong in less than a month."

Hearing this, Tian Jiucheng, Wang Jingangnu, and He Miaoshun all panicked.

Originally, in their minds, the army from the capital would go on an expedition in the first month of the year at least, and it would take two months of marching to arrive.

Now that Gao Fuxing said this, they realized that there was not much time left for them, only one short month left.

Tian Jiucheng looked solemn and said: "Please also ask Mr. Gao to make suggestions."

Gao Fuxing nodded, this time he did not hesitate, and said seriously: "Resistance is naturally impossible. Our only way out is to hide in the rolling mountains to avoid the sharp edge."

Tian Jiucheng said with some reluctance: "But in this case, all our foundations can only be nullified."

The good days have just begun. Tian Jiucheng has already called himself the Emperor of the Han and Ming Dynasties. Now he has gone to the ravines and ravines and is no different from a bandit. How can he be willing to do so?

Gao Fuxing sighed: "This is the only way. If I guessed correctly, the soldiers coming this time are very likely to be the Duke of the country. Whoever it is, we can do anything to resist. We can only avoid it completely."

Only if you open it can you survive.”

"We only have to wait until spring begins, when the Japanese war breaks out and involves the Ming Dynasty's military power, then we can have a glimmer of hope."

Gao Fuxing is also a sensible person. He knows that it is impossible for them to pursue the Ming Dynasty all the time. It is for this reason that he decided to rebel at this time.

Tian Jiucheng's expression changed. After hesitating for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I listen to Mr. Gao, but if we leave, we must not leave any benefit to them."

"Since I have to stay in the mountains for several months, scrape the ground there, take away everything that can be taken away, destroy the farmland, and burn down the houses, all I want the Ming Dynasty to get is an empty city."

After finishing speaking, he said to He Miaoshun: "King He Tian, ​​please contact those merchants and ask them to support us with grain, grass and weapons to the maximum extent. As much as they can come within half a month."

He Miaoshun was a little confused: "These businessmen only have money in their eyes. They have food but not weapons."

Tian Jiucheng sneered and said: "Tomorrow we will break through Huizhou and loot for three days. All the property will be given to them. Now that we are in the mountains, the money is of no use anymore. What can we do with it?"

"As long as they are willing to bring it, we can have any amount of money."

"Even if I write an IOU for them, it doesn't matter."

Tian Jiucheng has finally figured it out. His title as Emperor of Hanming has almost no effect except to increase his reputation. It would be good to be able to use this title in exchange for some food, grass and weapons.

When Gao Fuxing heard this, his eyes overflowed with light.

He finally saw that the wise master he had chosen came back again, instead of being deceived by those businessmen.

As long as you can hide for a few months, even if you can't separate one side and become the king of the mountain, it's not impossible.

...

"If they hide in the mountains and forests, what should the great grandson do?"

In the Ming Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang was warming himself by the fire and asked with a smile.

Zhu Yingdao: "If there are smart people in their army, they should understand that hiding in the rolling mountains is the only option."

"It's good to hide in there. Then we can send a message to the southwest and surround the rebels in the mountains. It can be used as a place for military training and trials."

The Xuanjia Guards originally lacked special training in the mountains and forests. This time they went to rehabilitate the rebels, so they could train a bunch of new soldiers again.

Zhu Ying had no intention of using this batch of new soldiers to conquer Japan and Zhenliao in the future, but instead set his sights on Annan again.
To be continued...