Within three days, they had to raise millions of dollars in salary, 100,000 stones of food and grass, and mobilize troops and horses to mobilize morale in preparation for departure. Time was somewhat tight, but Chang Yu always acted vigorously and resolutely, and the external situation forced them to not give them too much time to delay.
After the order was given, everyone further detailed the tasks during the banquet, such as which troops to mobilize, whether to send vanguards to explore the enemy, which way the army should go... Unknowingly, the meal lasted for nearly an hour, and everyone was full of wine and food.
After much deliberation, Xu Hongji and others' hearts dropped. They originally thought that if 20,000 soldiers and horses went to defend the enemy, they would be beaten to death by meat buns, but they heard that the young eunuch was also going with them.
I feel relieved. If I go to die, the little eunuch cannot go with him. Besides, he is so good at fighting that he can't fill the hole with the lives of 20,000 soldiers. The only thing is to follow him and see his methods. Even if he encounters
Unexpectedly, there were more than a hundred servants who fought tooth and nail to protect him, so he could at least escape with his life.
Chang Yu doesn't have to guess what people like them are thinking, so he doesn't expect Xu Hongji and other nobles to fight well. The reason why he ordered them to go out to fight in the city is purely because he can't understand the virtues of these people, coupled with their military power.
They are all in the hands of Xu Hongji and others. If he wants to use his soldiers to obey the command and fight, they will naturally be bundled and sold. As for fighting, they must rely on honest, loyal and experienced veterans like Lu Daqi.
The veteran generals mounted their horses one by one. Although Lu Daqi was a civil servant, he had rich experience in fighting the rebels. However, his direct soldiers and horses were all in Jiujiang. Although he was the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, he had almost no control over the Nanjing soldiers and horses. This would make him
Without troops, this battle will be fought! So Chang Yu had to find an assistant for him, a trustworthy subordinate to help him take control of the army in the shortest possible time, and this assistant was Jin Shenghuan he brought from Xuzhou.
Jin Shenghuan served under Zuo Liangyu before suppressing the bandits in Xuzhou. Later, after Zuo Liangyu occupied Wuchang, he was ordered to assist Lu Daqi in guarding Jiujiang, and then went north to Xuzhou to suppress the bandits. It is said that he was also an old acquaintance of Lu Daqi.
Naturally, it was an unexpected surprise to meet each other in Nanjing.
In the afternoon, it started to rain and the sultry heat subsided. At this time, everyone said goodbye one by one after they had had enough wine and food. Lu Daqi, Jin Shenghuan, Zhao Zhilong, Zhu Guobi, Tang Guozuo and others went to the military camp to mobilize troops and horses. Shi Kefa and Liu Kongzhen also left.
The preparation of food and fodder fell on the two of them, and they had to prepare it within three days, so they hurriedly informed everyone of the preparations.
Chang Yu and Chang Yanling were left alone in the Duke of Wei's residence, chatting along the corridor along the corridor. Chang Yu was a little unsteady due to the alcohol, but his spirit was extremely high. He looked at the pavilions, pavilions, rocks, flowers and plants in the Duke of Wei's residence and praised them without realizing it.
: "The south of the Yangtze River is different from the north. Even when it rains, it is so artistic."
"I heard that Eunuch Chang is not only superb in martial arts, but also has first-class literary talent. Can you leave a poem?" Xu Hongji looked at Chang Yu who was walking a little arrogantly and said with a half-smile. Chang Yu took a sip and said, "How can we martial artists learn from civil servants?"
Those literate things."
Xu Hongji chuckled, glanced sideways at Chang Yanling next to him and asked with a smile: "Have Chang Hou ever heard that Eunuch Chang is known as a rising star in the literary world in the capital?" Chang Yanling raised his eyebrows slightly and nodded, wanting to say
In the end, I still refrained from saying anything.
Chang Yu squinted his eyes and snorted coldly: "Young Master, there is no need to tease our family. Rumors are just rumors. Although our family can compose a few poems, after all, it is not Cao Zijian who can compose one within a few steps."
, If you had that ability, you would have become a Poet Immortal. But then again, what can you do if you become a Poet Immortal? By writing poems, you can defeat the enemy and quell the chaos. We have to rely on the bow on the back of the sword in our hands to repay them!"
Xu Hongji's face turned red at the words: "What Eunuch Chang said is absolutely true. We, as generals, cannot learn from that scholar, so there is no need!"
"Is it true that Eunuch Chang is a martial arts master who ranks first in the imperial city in boxing and kicking?" Xu Wenjue appeared out of nowhere at some point and looked at Chang Yu and asked seriously. Chang Yu actually disliked this young man very much.
Because he is too precocious, he is just a child of fourteen or fifteen years old, but his words and deeds are completely like a little adult.
No wonder there were so many people who followed the boy after his father died and he ascended the throne, but in the end he failed to take the right path and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. It’s really ironic when you think about it, the descendant of the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty actually surrendered to the Qing Dynasty!
"Are you disbelieving or dissatisfied?" Chang Yu chuckled and looked at Xu Wenjue, his eyes gradually turning cold.
Xu Wenjue couldn't bear Chang Yu's momentum, so he took a few steps back and bowed: "I don't dare, I just want to see it."
"I am not a showman. Do you think I have to show you a few tricks if you want to see me?" Chang Yu snorted coldly. Xu Hongji quickly stepped forward and scolded Xu Wenjue: "There are no rules, please show me to Mr. Chang." Xu Wenjue bowed.
He was about to speak but Chang Yu raised his hand to stop him: "It is a good thing for young people to be competitive, but they must not be arrogant."
"Wen Jue is willing to listen to your teachings." Xu Wen Jue looked panicked.
"Sir, you always use your words to overwhelm people. You can't convince others. If you don't show your skills, others will misunderstand how powerful you are because of your mouth." In the distance, Wuzhong was holding a knife and seemed to be smiling. Xu Hongji couldn't help but frown.
The personal attendant actually spoke like this, no matter how big or small, it was too unruly.
Unexpectedly, the little eunuch was not angry and shouted to Wuzhong: "I am not afraid of others misunderstanding. If you are afraid that you will show your skills," he said, looking at Xu Wenjue: "I know you like to dance with guns and sticks, so go and kill the people in your house."
All the masters are invited. If you can perform ten moves under his command, I will play with you."
"Eunuch Chang, don't lie to me." Xu Wenjue suddenly became interested and swept away the gloom just now. Xu Hongji laughed and said: "How can the governor of Dongchang lie to you? But you must not lose the face of our government. You can't survive.
Ten moves”.
"No, Dad, Xue Ying in our house is a top-notch fighter, known as Jiangning Iron Fist. I will call him over now." He said and ran away.
Chang Yu picked up on the casual words of the father and son. It seemed that Xu Hongji was quite unconvinced. Well, after all, he still had a little bit of blood behind him, so he turned to Wu Zhong and said: "I heard that
No, Jiangning Iron Fist, please don’t embarrass our Dongchang!”
Wu Zhong curled his lips and said: "It doesn't matter what punch he takes, I will still accept it, but it doesn't matter if you win, people will still say that you are just relying on the strength of your subordinates and you have no real ability."
"Then don't worry about it. Chang Yu rolled his eyes. Take care of yourself and don't get knocked down by someone's punch..." The two bickered, but Xu Hongji was a little dumbfounded. The people in Dongchang were too casual.
You must behave yourself, a guard dared to tease the eunuch, but the eunuch was not angry and kept talking to him. However, looking at the other people's expressions as usual, it seemed that they were used to it.
After a while, Xu Wenjue hurried over with three big men, walked to Chang Yu and bowed in greeting, then pointed at a middle-aged man in his thirties with a fierce look: "He is the bodyguard Xue Ying.
He is one of the best players in Jiangnan."
Xue Ying hurried forward to salute, Chang Yu glanced at him and nodded slightly: "You have a gangster spirit, you are from Jianghu, your spirit is introverted, you are good at Shi Neijiaquan, you have a strong body and walk as light as the wind, you are indeed one of the best
Good player".
Xue Ying was startled and surprised.
At this time, Wu Zhong came up and looked Xue Ying up and down, smiled slightly and shook his head: "You are no match for me."
Xue Ying chuckled, stretched out his arms and his inner energy burst out: "You have to compare to know."
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