Wang Guangyang's arrival brought a touch of warmth to Liu Futong. No matter what, Zhu Yuanzhang still paid attention to the overall situation.
Regarding the Northern Expedition, Liu Futong had great ideas. His plan was to divide his troops into three routes.
First, a large army was launched from Henan to attack Shaanzhou, which was the key place where Li Yanxian fought for more than two years. After capturing Shaanzhou, the army entered Guanzhong, captured Shaanxi, and then attacked Dadu.
This is a very classic route. Back then, the Jin soldiers took this route and almost destroyed Zhao and Song.
Now that Zhao Song wants to overthrow Yuan Ting, it can be said that there is nothing new in history, it is just that it has changed its skin and been staged again and again.
Liu Futong's ambitions didn't end there. He planned to send Mao Gui to Shandong to manage the troops there, and then take most of the routes from Shandong.
If these two wings are successful, it will be like two knives inserted into Yuan Ting, one for kicking and one for whipping, and then he will take action and stab the front, ending Yuan Ting's rule.
Perfect!
Facing the three axes arranged by Teacher Liu, Wang Guangyang didn't know much, but he just thought it was too huge. Did Han Song have this ability?
After Lan Yu walked around in a circle, he also had his own opinion. Although Lan Yu was not an outstanding student, he learned a lot from Zhang Ximeng.
In particular, Zhang Ximeng spent all day calculating military supplies and fiddling with personnel and military discipline... Lan Yuer was influenced by his eyes and ears, and he also learned a lot.
Looking at Liu Futong's Northern Expedition plan now, Lan Yu shook her head.
Everyone knows that Liu Futong was the first to revolt and had many soldiers and generals.
However, the territory of the Han and Song Dynasties was limited to the area between the Huaihe River and the Ruhe River. To put it bluntly, it was mainly the land of Henan. Although the area was larger than that of Lao Zhu, due to the flooding of the Yellow River, people's livelihood was in decline and the output was limited.
It is absolutely impossible to supply so many troops.
Especially if we have to send troops in three directions, this is even more impossible.
If Zhang Ximeng was asked to handle logistics, he would definitely scold his mother and be too exhausted to do it!
Obviously, Liu Futong's plan was to support war with war and rely on seizures to maintain military supplies.
"This is impossible!"
Wang Guangyang could still figure this out, "The Yuan Dynasty did not have much food and grass. Once the Northern Expeditionary Army ran out of money, they would plunder the people, and once they plundered the people, the people's moral support would be lost. What is the difference between the Northern Expeditionary Army and the Yuan Dynasty?
If we get to that point, I think the Northern Expedition army will be doomed!"
Lan Yu sneered, leaning on the Taishi chair, and sneered: "I now understand what Mr. Zhang asked me to come here to learn. If we go on the Northern Expedition in the future, we can't learn from them!"
Lan Yu thought about it again, then simply picked up the pen and prepared to write a letter to Zhang Ximeng to explain his feelings in detail. Wang Guangyang also picked up the pen, and he also wanted to say something.
The Northern Expedition plan of Han and Song Dynasty was like this, so there was no need for them to persuade them... and even if they tried to persuade them, they wouldn't listen.
Do Zhu Yuanzhang's subordinates need to help Liu Futong win the battle?
It can't be done!
The question now is how to coordinate the interests of both parties.
Liu Futong's intention was to hand over Luzhou, Lu'an, and Wuwei Prefecture to Han and Song Dynasties as their rear areas to supply military supplies and food.
In addition, Xuzhou, Suzhou, and Huai'an Prefecture must also be handed over to them as a base camp for attacking Shandong.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang does not have to be a vassal, he still has to pay tribute to Han and Song Dynasties every year, and is temporarily calculated as a vassal state.
Liu Futong's calculations are very clear. Zhu Yuanzhang is still just a marshal and treats you as a vassal. You have made a lot of money and pay us tribute. Isn't it right?
Faced with these conditions, Wang Guangyang laughed angrily. Liu Futong regarded Zhu Yuanzhang as a defeated man seeking peace. It was simply ridiculous!
"Liu Taibao, do you think that the higher-ups in my family are here to seek peace?"
Liu Futong chuckled and said, "Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed very good, but after all, he only has Chuzhou and Hezhou. The other Haozhou, Sizhou, and Yangzhou are not complete. How can he be compared with us? To put it bluntly, although we have formed an alliance,
But it is still clear who is the eldest brother and who is the second brother."
In a word, he wants to be the big brother and wants to give whatever he wants to his little brothers!
"Liu Taibao, my family came to power out of righteousness. In order to destroy the Yuan Dynasty together, you sent me here to negotiate regardless of the past grievances. But you mistook the good intentions of my family's leader as cowardice, wantonly oppressed us, ruthlessly exploited us, and didn't take us seriously at all.
Matter. Liu Taibao, don’t you know that the sky is high and the earth is too high for you to establish a state title and ascend the throne as emperor? Don’t forget that Tuotuo’s hundreds of thousands of troops were defeated only by the superiors of my family, and you are just sitting back and enjoying the results!"
Liu Futong was still disdainful, "Your family is in the top position? How did I hear that it was Zhang Shicheng's contribution? And if you have the ability, you can ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor. I am waiting for good news!"
Liu Futong's attitude was quite arrogant, and Wang Guangyang was really angry, but he also knew that if he walked away, the negotiations would probably break down. If Liu Futong attacked Huaixi at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's main force was in Jiangnan, and it would be very difficult to deal with it, even
The entire strategy could fall short.
Therefore, Wang Guangyang changed his strategy and went all out to talk to Du Zundao. Compared with Liu Futong's arrogance, Du Zundao was still calm. He even opposed Liu Futong's Northern Expedition plan, feeling that it was too big and unreasonable and would lead to his own destruction.
Du Zundao often spoke ill of Liu Futong to Han Lin'er, and the internal fighting between Han and Song Dynasties was fierce.
Under Wang Guangyang's operation, the issue of how to treat Zhu Yuanzhang became the focus of internal debate between Han and Song Dynasties.
Liu Futong and a large number of generals did not take Zhu Yuanzhang seriously, while Du Zundao, Sheng Wenyu and others believed that Zhu Yuanzhang was a tycoon and should not be insulted lightly. The Yuan Dynasty was currently a formidable enemy and it was necessary to make good friends with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Du Zundao was the prime minister of the Han and Song Dynasties, ranking above Liu Futong. The two people had conflicts for a long time. When they encountered such a thing, they quickly started fighting. It was probably Liu Futong who accused Du Zundao of "treason to Zhu and his country", and then Du Zundao said that Liu Futong
Arrogant and arrogant.
I understand very well the situation of the King fighting against the Sleeping King.
Faced with this situation, Wang Guangyang had no choice but to wait for them to quarrel!
Lan Yu still wandered around every day, collecting news and intelligence, and he really gradually fell in love with this job.
As for Wu Datou, who was detained, he had already left the prison and had a separate courtyard. Although he was locked up, he was visited every day, drank and talked, and sang a song from time to time. His life was very happy.
Obviously, there will be no results on their side for a while, but Zhu Yuanzhang, after taking Taiping, mobilized all his troops and went straight to Jinling!
Just before swearing to send troops, Zhu Yuanzhang announced the establishment of the Taiping Xingguo Grand Marshal's Mansion.
There is one word difference from the historical Taiping Xingguo Wing Marshal's Mansion. There is no doubt that this is also Zhang Ximeng's suggestion. The Wing Marshal's Mansion can be divided into left and right, front and rear, or even more, which is called Zhuyi Marshal's Mansion.
Marshal and general, command the troops and horses.
In line with the principle of supremacy, Zhang Ximeng directly suggested the establishment of a Generalissimo's Mansion, a military command department under the Generalissimo's Mansion, and then separate commanders directly under the Generalissimo to command the armies.
The official system set up by Zhang Ximeng always satisfied Lao Zhu's heart, so he readily accepted it.
Before formally attacking Jinling, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to temporarily appoint ten army commanders to serve as examples for the generals.
"Ten commanders, ten battalions of soldiers and horses, with the Heavenly Stem as the sequence. We will give this A-shaped battalion to Tang He from Yangzhou! He was the first to follow us and made many contributions. At that time, we were the captain of the ninth captain, and he had a thousand households.
Just obey your orders. We will always remember this kindness in our hearts."
After hearing what Lao Zhu said, everyone was convinced that Tang He's qualifications were indeed there.
"The commander of the Y-zi battalion is Xu Da!"
Lao Zhu had a smile on his face and did not hide his appreciation, "When we attacked and destroyed Zhao Junyong, Xu Da made a great contribution. He intercepted Xuexue in Tianchang and made another great contribution. In the battle with Hezhou, he also commanded the main force to attack the city...
Let me tell you, Xu Da is handsome!"
Xu Da's face turned red and he felt a little embarrassed. He hurriedly bowed and said, "It all depends on the cultivation from the superiors. The only way to repay a humble position is death!"
Lao Zhu smiled and asked him to return to the queue.
When he arrived at Bing Camp, Zhu Yuanzhang looked around and finally set his sights on Feng Guoyong.
"You originally suggested crossing the river to capture Jiqing, thinking it was a fundamental place. Now that Jiqing is within easy reach, are you willing to capture it for us?"
Feng Guoyong was inexplicably excited. He was not the first to join Lao Zhu, but he was actually used in such a important way, and sent troops to the third place. How could he not shed tears of gratitude!
"Thank you for your grace, I will never give up even if I die!"
Lao Zhu was overjoyed and immediately arrived at Ding Camp. This battalion fell to Fei Ju. He had joined Lao Zhu since Linhuai and was also a veteran. He used to be the commander of the rear military camp. Now he can only be regarded as a neutral
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Later, Lao Zhu appointed four battalion commanders one after another, namely Wu Liang, the commander of the Wu-zi battalion, Lu Zhongheng, the commander of the Ji-zi battalion, Tang Shengzong, the commander of the Geng-zi battalion, and Hu Dahai, the commander of the Xinzi battalion.
The Renzi Battalion was in a special situation as it was a cavalry formation. The command was given to Hua Yun and the deputy commander Wu Zhen.
Guizi Camp is a naval establishment. Since the navy has not been too large so far, it can only have one commander, which was given to Yu Tingyu. As for the deputy commander, it is Liao Yongan.
The commander of the 10th Battalion has been confirmed. Some of the people present were happy and some were disappointed. But no matter what, the overall situation has been decided and we can only wait for the future.
But just when the generals thought it was over, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly laughed, "We have appointed the commanders of the tenth battalion, but we still have four temporary battalions here, which will not be given official names. We will rearrange them after Jinling is captured...
…These four temporary commanders…Chang Yuchun!”
When Zhu Yuanzhang called his name, Chang Yuchun jumped up from his seat almost like a spring. He couldn't believe it at all, has my chance come?
He immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you for your respect, superior. I, superior, will go through fire and water, no matter what!"
Zhu Yuanzhang just nodded lightly, and then ordered others.
"Deng Youde, Zhang Desheng."
Two more people came forward. Deng Youde joined very late, but he made an early contribution in the battle of Hezhou.
Zhang Desheng came from the Chaohu Navy, but he succeeded in seducing Naha. He was a warrior who was not afraid of sacrifice, and Lao Zhu also admired him very much.
As for the last one, Lao Zhu pondered again and again, and finally said: "Zhu Wenzheng, come here!"
When the eldest nephew Zhu Wenzheng heard this, he didn't know which leg to take. He really wanted to cry. Uncle, this is so interesting!
Zhu Yuanzhang took his hand and said sternly: "Listen to me, I let you be this commander, nothing else, because you are a member of the Zhu family, charging into battle, and if the battle is difficult to fight in the future, you have to fight for it.
Death-defying! Do you understand?"
"Understand!"
Zhu Wenzheng stared at Zhu Yuanzhang with firm eyes, "Uncle, please rest assured, my nephew will not humiliate the Zhu family!"
"good!"
Lao Zhu laughed happily, "In that case, let's advance by land and water, and send out all the troops together to capture Jinling for us!"