First Minister of Ming Dynasty

"Guan Duo is far away in Gaoli, and it is hard to cry alone. Without our support, he would have collapsed long ago. The last time a wounded soldier of the Central Route Army participated in the lord's enthronement ceremony is a clear proof that this person can't escape." Zhang Ximeng said with a smile.

He said that, of course, with full confidence. In fact, with these wounded soldiers returning home, Zhang Ximeng arranged for them to write some letters, mainly to report safety, and then let the merchants who transported the supplies send them to Goryeo and hand them over to the soldiers of the Northern Expedition.

Although it is a letter of peace, it is always necessary to talk about what they have seen and heard, the situation at sea, and tell them what their future is like... Some people here have been allocated land, and they have chosen to settle down in Daming, and some people have obtained Daming's land deed.

Fang Guozhen's fleet would come and go every two or three months, and all kinds of news were constantly sent there.

Can Guan Duo stop him?

Can't stop!

It is precisely because of these good news that the military spirit of the Central Route Army is maintained and will not collapse. After all, there is still a great Ming, and there is still hope!

But the problem is that the more you know, the less this army does not belong to Han Song.

Why would some soldiers say that it is a pity that the Great Seal was not from Zhu Yuanzhang?

Zhang Ximeng has always liked bottom-up, water dripping through the stone, and the porridge of the Northern Expedition Middle Route Army is almost cooked.

"Sir, Guan Duo and the others are in Korea right now. If we support Guan Duo, will it anger Korea? If they join forces with Yuan Ting, wouldn't it be a big problem?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled lightly, "My lord, do you know the survival wisdom of Koreans?"

Old Zhu frowned slightly, "We don't know this, but I think it's an ordinary person, what else can be strange?"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "My lord, we have always said that the sky is healthy, and the gentleman is self-improvement. We talk about self-reflection and hard work. We all focus on ourselves, because as long as we do our own thing well, there will be no solution. It’s impossible. But Korea is different. They are small countries. Even if they use all their strength, they still can’t resist the destiny. So they must look up to the big country and ask for the protection of the big country in order to survive.”

"That's why they believe that big things are small for benevolence, and small things are big for wisdom. To put it more simply, as long as the big country is served well, they will probably be safe and sound!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he couldn't help but said angrily: "So it is!"

Speaking of which, Zhu Yuanzhang still knew a little about Goryeo's situation over the years. In the harem of the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, there were many Korean beauties. Among the eunuchs, there were many Korean eunuchs, and even the Yuan army had a Korean army. They even participated in the siege of Gaoyou. It is said that they fought fiercely and tenaciously.

In the past, Lao Zhu still didn't understand, but now that I think about it, this Goryeo is really a worthy son and grandson of the Yuan Dynasty, loyal and loyal!

"Sir, Goryeo is so filial to Dayuan, how to separate them, do you need coercion or inducement?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord, if you are a warrior who would rather die than give up, you will naturally want to know it and move it with reason. But in the face of a dog, as long as you are afraid of it, that's it. If they want something big, just tell them who is the best. It is a big country, and these people will take the initiative to kneel over."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while, but it was really unique and very interesting...even if Zhang Ximeng refuted so many Confucian viewpoints. But some things are still rooted in the bones and can't be changed at all.

For example, compare one's heart with one's heart, for example, do not do to others what you would not want to do to yourself.

The habit of the Central Plains Dynasty has always been that I am good to you, and in exchange for your loyalty to me, you give me a little tribute, and I will give it ten times more, so as to win people's hearts.

It is difficult to say whether this behavior is right or wrong, after all, it is rooted in our cultural habits and thinking patterns.

But most small countries obviously don't think so.

Dignity is a luxury, only a big country deserves to have it. As for a small country, from beginning to end, all they want is survival. Dignity and other things are too extravagant and cannot be afforded by them.

Therefore, in the face of a small country, we must learn another set of thinking patterns... Zhu Yuanzhang naturally opened a new door, and the more he thought about it, the more interesting it became.

"Sir, it seems that in the future, there should be a different strategy for dealing with the small barbarian countries around us."

Zhang Ximeng smiled modestly: "It's not easy to say, but you can try Gaoli to see if the minister is right or wrong?"

Old Zhu raised his brows again and again, and said solemnly: "Tell Liao Yongan, let him lead a hundred warships, join the fleet of King Yue, and go to Goryeo as an envoy... By the way, the envoy will choose Yang Xian and let him go there. Tell Gaoli that Shangguo is back! Let them rein in their horses as soon as possible and reform themselves, or when the heavenly soldiers arrive, all jade and stone will be burnt!"

The subordinates agreed and immediately sent the edict.

Liao Yongan also mobilized the navy, and Yang Xian also came from Yingtian to take the decree and set off... It's just that Yang Xian is a little embarrassed, this decree is not easy to say!

Zhu Yuanzhang was already murderous, but his real intention was only one sentence: Father Er is back!

In terms of simplicity, among all the national books, it is unprecedented.

Zhang Xiang's shot is really unusual!

As long as Goryeo still has some face, it is estimated that a war is about to take place. He has to talk to Liao Yongan and Fang Guozhen, and let them prepare for the war, so don't be careless.

After dealing with Gaoli, Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were still on Mao Gui from Shandong.

Compared with Guan Duo's squeamishness, Mao Gui made no secret of it and learned from Zhu Jiajun's approach.

His achievements are obvious, and the difficulties are also clear.

This is where Mao Gui is helpless.

There are many powerful clans in Shandong, and his foundation is not enough. It is extremely difficult to completely eradicate the influence of the clan.

Moreover, the Yuan army also put troops on him, frequently launched attacks, and the internal clan was also restricting.

The most terrible thing is that his actions also angered some people in Han Song, who frequently complained and criticized in front of Liu Futong.

As a result, Mao Gui was overwhelmed and overwhelmed.

Fortunately, in the direction of Huaixi, Daming firmly supported him, giving him food, weapons, and trade, and spared no effort.

When things got to this point, even if Mao Gui didn't want to submit to Daming, I'm afraid it wouldn't work.

Of course, Mao Gui's subordinates are also 100,000 or 200,000 people, and they are Han Song elites. They also occupy a province. If they want to swallow it smoothly, they have to make some efforts.

All in all, Han Song himself is detached, and Zhang Ximeng keeps digging walls, and it has become a crumbling and broken house.

With just one kick, it will collapse.

And the person who kicked this kick was Chahan Timur!

In fact, when Guan Duo was defeated in western Liaoning, the other northern expedition army had to enter Ningxia Road, just to avoid the edge of Chahan Timur.

In other words, the Northern Expedition to the West Route Army was also defeated.

Chahan Timur did not even pursue and kill Li Wu and Cui De of the West Route Army, but personally led the army to take Hulao Pass. After capturing Hulao Pass, the army was divided into two routes, north and south.

From both sides of the Yellow River, they attacked in a pincer shape.

The troops and horses of Shaanxi were also dispatched to go out of Hangu Pass. The troops and horses of Shanxi crossed the Taihang Mountains and the Yellow River, and joined forces at the foot of Bianliang City.

And Chahan Timur personally stationed in the Xinghua Camp in the west of Bianliang City, commanding various troops to build camps around Bianliang City and besiege Bianliang.

At this moment, Chahan Timur has hundreds of thousands of heroic soldiers in his hands, and there are many generals under his command, all of whom are ruthless characters who can fight.

There is no way, those who cannot fight have been eliminated long ago.

You can think that these Yuan army are ferocious and ruthless, even worse than beasts, but you cannot deny their fierceness and ferocity.

During Liu Futong's three-way Northern Expedition in a few years, he fought vigorously. Although he shook the foundation of the Yuan court, he also trained a powerful landlord force for the Yuan court. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zeng Wenzheng was right.

Interestingly, Chahan Timur was also well versed in building a strong fortress and fighting a dull battle. He built fortresses from all sides and besieged Bianliang.

In the face of this situation, Liu Futong sent troops many times to try to defeat the Yuan army, but unfortunately not only failed, but also lost his troops and weakened his forces further.

How generous the Northern Expedition was at the beginning, how embarrassing the defeat is now.

Only a few months before and after.

When Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, Liu Futong was still aggressive and questioned. As a result, Zhu Yuanzhang defeated Chen Youliang and accumulated enough power.

But the situation in the Central Plains has plummeted and shattered to pieces.

First, the Northern Expedition Middle Route Army was defeated in western Liaoning, and then the Northern Expedition Western Route Army was driven to Ningxia Road... Then the Hulao Pass gate was captured, and an army of several hundred thousand yuan was besieged Bianliang.

Liu Futong's only hope is Mao Gui from Shandong.

But there was a lot of rift between them and Mao Gui before. At this moment, adjusting Mao Gui to Kaifeng is no less than bringing Dong Taishi to Beijing. This is a terrible thing, how can you agree?

The "Zhongliang of the Great Song Dynasty" that Zhang Ximeng gave to Liu Futong at the beginning really lived up to expectations.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw all these things in his eyes. To be honest, the situation changed faster than expected... He contacted Ming Yuzhen, hoping to join forces in the northern expedition. They aggressively attacked the Central Plains.

God is pitiful, Zhu Yuanzhang really has no selfishness at all, he is all for the sake of the great cause of the Northern Expedition.

He could already see that Liu Futong couldn't hold it anymore.

But Ming Yuzhen came up with an operation to divide Huaxia equally, and Liu Futong also guarded him like a thief, and Lao Zhu was also anxious.

But thinking about it, I know that even Mao Gui is so suspicious, how could it be possible to give Lao Zhu a good look?

In a short period of time, the situation changed, and Bianliang almost became an isolated city.

King Xiao Ming is already in jeopardy.

"Sir, UU reading www.uukanshu.com You see the overall situation of the Central Plains like this, what should we do first?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "We don't have to say anything in the first step, Liu Taibao can sit back and relax."

Zhu Yuanzhang was startled and said, "Then, what about the second step?"

"The second step is to claim that the Yuan soldiers may be coming, but we believe that the King of Song Dynasty, who has experienced countless tests, can successfully defeat the ferocious enemy."

Old Zhu's expression changed slightly, and he pondered: "Third, what about the third step?"

"The third step is to say that Bianliang is dangerous, but in a hurry, we can't do anything."

Lao Zhu shook his head and sighed, "You want to watch Liu Futong and Han Liner die!"

"Yes, at the fourth step, you can claim that if only you could have done something, it's too late now."

Old Zhu raised his brows, "Sir, let us sit on the sidelines?"

"No, there is still the fifth step... the Northern Expedition!" Zhang Ximeng said with a smile.