Chapter Five Hundred and Twenty-Four Zhang Shicheng, Never Surrender!
It really can't be delayed.
Just like Zhang Shicheng, who occupied Suzhou and refused to solve it, turning it into a foreign vassal. Later, when he went to Suzhou to see the gardens, he had to go abroad. What kind of thing is this?
Even if it is to facilitate the exchange of official documents, Zhang Shicheng should be dealt with as soon as possible. As for Chen Youding, is it that Tieguanyin is not delicious, or is it that Quanzhou Port is not fragrant?
The current Northern Expedition to the Central Plains still needs time to recover, but it is easy to defeat these two families, so there is no need to wait any longer.
When Mao Gui heard Zhang Ximeng's words, his heart suddenly surged and his blood surged.
Since the uprising of Han Shantong and Liu Futong in the eleventh year of Zhizheng, the world was in chaos and heroes emerged. More than ten years have passed. The people finally no longer have to suffer the pain of war and can return to peace.
The Yuan Dynasty, which lasted for nearly a hundred years, would also fall apart.
The Central Plains has been restored and everyone is celebrating!
"Master, even though I am a civil servant now, I still want to ride around the world and wipe out Yu Nei for Your Majesty. It's a pity that I can only be a spectator this time."
Zhang Ximeng chuckled and said, "Don't worry. Although we can't help but use troops to dominate the world, there is really no need to fight all the way. We must defeat Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youding in all aspects, and win the war with a overwhelming momentum. As soon as possible
Unify the southeast. The longer the delay, the greater the losses for the people, which is why I say it cannot be delayed."
Zhang Ximeng added: "I hope you can go to Suzhou to clarify Zhang Shicheng's interests and let him know his way back and surrender as soon as possible."
Mao Gui was startled, and then said: "Master, it's not that the students don't want to go, but I don't have the ability to speak like a lotus flower. I'm afraid I won't be able to convince Zhang Shicheng, but it will delay the important event."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Sometimes there is no need to say anything. Just standing there is enough. You used the land of Shandong and 200,000 people to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Shicheng said that the territory is not as good as yours. You separat Suzhou and dominate it.
After many years of blessing, he should be satisfied. If he still doesn't want to let go, he will not be able to bear the consequences of the king's arrival and the earth falling apart!"
Mao Gui thought for a while and finally nodded.
"If the teacher respects him, the student is willing to go through fire and water. The student can only say that he is not afraid of life and death, and is not afraid of swords and axes. The final result is not something that the student can predict."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded, "That's good. I'll discuss it with the lord again and I'll give you a decree later."
Mao Gui went back to wait for orders, and Zhang Ximeng went to see Zhu Yuanzhang after a short period of planning.
It is worth mentioning that Lao Zhu seemed to be dissatisfied with Zhang Ximeng because of the things that he could not do to ask for the son of the Zhang family, so his face was as dark as water, as if Zhang Ximeng owed him money.
Zhang Ximeng naturally didn't care about Lao Zhu's little mood. On the contrary, he prepared many reasons to persuade Lao Zhu to change the way he educates his children.
After all, Zhu Biao is getting older day by day. If we don’t act quickly, it will be difficult to deal with it once the three views are finalized.
However, after all, state affairs came before family affairs. Zhang Ximeng still talked about Zhang and Chen first. Lao Zhu quickly cheered up, forgot his unhappiness, and started discussing with Zhang Ximeng.
"Chen Youding doesn't matter. We plan to advance both by land and water. It won't be difficult to destroy him. But Zhang Shicheng, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."
Zhang Ximeng said: "Yes, after all, Zhang Shicheng defeated Tuotuo's hundreds of thousands of troops. He has no other abilities. Not only is he capable of holding on to the city, but he is also very capable. I am afraid that he will resist stubbornly and pull Suzhou City away.
Buried with him."
Zhu Yuanzhang gritted his teeth, "If he really dares to do this, we will definitely destroy his entire family! No one will be spared!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly and said, "My lord, it is right to make such preparations. However, I feel that Zhang Shicheng has been dealing with us for many years. He is no longer as brave as he used to be. Even if he wants to fight hard, the subordinates below who are accustomed to being pampered may not be willing."
What's more, too many talented people from Suzhou have joined our side. We have the bargaining chip to win people's hearts and the certainty. Otherwise, once the war is delayed and our people are injured, it will damage the lord's saintliness."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Sir, what you said is true. It would be better if Zhang Shicheng surrendered. But we are just afraid that this matter cannot be done!"
Zhang Ximeng said: "It is indeed difficult to handle, but even if we have to use force, we must be polite first and then attack. We might as well prepare the navy and the army, and then find a way to break Zhang Shicheng's heart."
Lao Zhu thought about it again and again, and finally said: "It's really not easy to use troops directly. Let's do our best to prepare according to the teacher's wishes. Suzhou is right in front of us. How can we allow others to sleep soundly beside the bed! Suzhou, no matter what, we must take it.
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Zhu Yuanzhang almost made the final decision.
In the situation of the Ministry of Rites, it would be a joke to discuss foreign affairs alone. However, when the entire Ming Dynasty started its war machine and pressed against a much weaker force, it was completely different.
First, the Yangtze River Navy of the Ming Dynasty was dispatched and moved frequently, aiming to cut off the connection between Suzhou and Jiangbei and isolate the land of Huaidong.
Then Fang Guozhen's navy set out from Hangzhou, crossed the sea, and blocked the sea route to Suzhou.
The Hangzhou Maritime Bureau also heard the news and suspended trade between the two sides, especially grain. They stopped it resolutely without any discussion. Even if they hold gold in their hands, they can't even think of exchanging a grain of grain from the Ming Dynasty.
Afterwards, soldiers and horses from the south and north of the Yangtze River were mobilized together, and the powerful Ming army came overwhelmingly.
In fact, Lao Zhu really did not send out any first-rate generals, only some second-rate generals, but even so, it was not something that small Suzhou could withstand.
The mountain rain is about to come, and the wind and rain are miserable.
Zhang Shicheng, who was partial to peace, finally lost the qualification to be partial to peace.
He called his generals, including his brothers, and they all sat around. Zhang Shicheng's eyes swept over everyone. Several of them were fat and had protruding bellies.
No matter how you look at it, he doesn't have much fighting spirit. Instead, he looks like a fattened pig that has gained weight for nothing and is just waiting for others to kill him for meat.
Zhang Shicheng was upset, but there was nothing he could do.
"At this point, I won't say too much. Zhu Yuanzhang fought a decisive battle in the Central Plains and won by luck. Now we must unify Jiangnan, and we can't hide even if we want. This battle must be fought no matter what."
Zhang Shicheng found that his men's faces were dark and frightened, and he couldn't help but get angry.
"What are you afraid of? I started out as a private salt dealer. Today, I am dominating, powerful and independent, and I am decisive in killing. I am so happy! I am good enough! No one named Zhu wants me to surrender. I will fight with him to the end.
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Finally, Zhang Shide said: "Brother, don't worry. We are brothers fighting tigers. Father and son are fighting. In the past few years, Zhu Yuanzhang has fought a decisive battle with Chen Youliang and fought Chahan desperately. We are just recuperating. Now we have an army of one hundred thousand, brave and good at fighting. In the treasury
, with enough food and salary, we can fight for a year and a half, so it won’t be a problem, but I don’t know what will happen if we start a war!”
This statement made Zhang Shicheng interested, and he immediately said: "That's true. As long as we have the will to win, Zhu Chongba has nothing to fear!"
The morale was finally boosted, and at this moment, Mao Gui arrived.
Zhang Shicheng still treated me warmly, "I have heard about Brother Mao for a long time. You led Shandong Red Scarf and most of the Northern Expedition. Although it failed, it shocked the Yuan Dynasty and inspired people. Everyone in the world knows your name."
Mao Gui smiled brightly and said, "King Huai praised me so much that I feel ashamed to receive it."
In the past few years, what Zhang Shicheng couldn't hear the most was the word "Huai Wang"... He suffered all the humiliation at the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, but he couldn't take revenge, so he became particularly sensitive.
"Brother Mao, I really can't figure it out. With your status, why should you join the Ming Dynasty and just be a minister in charge of foreign affairs? It's really an underachievement. If you can come under my command, I will be my prime minister, and you will be in vain!"
Hearing this, Mao Gui laughed directly and said, "King Huai, you said that you are going on the Northern Expedition. Do you know how many soldiers and horses I have?"
Zhang Shicheng frowned, "It is said that there are more than 200,000."
Mao Guiliang said loudly: "At its peak, there were no less than 300,000 soldiers and horses, occupying eight prefectures in Shandong, nearly a hundred counties, Xuzhou, Daming Prefecture, these important places are also in my hands."
Mao Gui stared at Zhang Shicheng and said: "At that time, my army marched north, the Yuan Dynasty was shaken, and most of them were almost unprotected. At that time, I really had the power to swallow up thousands of miles and sweep across the wasteland."
Zhang Shicheng had a sullen face and thought to himself: This guy is really capable of bragging. He is so powerful. Why did you surrender to Zhu Yuanzhang?
Mao Gui smiled slightly, "I know King Huai must be thinking, why should I seek refuge with His Majesty? It's very simple, if you can't defeat him, you can't defeat him, no matter what method you use, it won't work! When it comes to justice, Prime Minister Zhang advocates the rejuvenation of China and the expulsion of the Hulu.
, to restore China. When it comes to people's hearts, I don't need to say more about the various national policies of the Ming Dynasty. The people of the world are united, the top and bottom have the same desire, the army is well-equipped, and the momentum is unstoppable."
Mao Gui stared at Zhang Shicheng and laughed and said, "King Huai, let alone how much better I am than you! Even if we are the same, even if I am not as good as you! I, Mao Gui, have surrendered, do you really think you are that much better than me? Yes.
Be sure to hold on and fight on?"
"King Huai, you should think about yourself!"
Mao Gui's words seemed to be lecturing the younger generation. Zhang Shicheng's old face was ashen and he was gnashing his teeth in anger.
"Mao Gui, do you want to persuade me to surrender?"
Mao Gui sneered, "I came here because I want you and your subordinates to see the consequences of joining the Ming Dynasty! Being the minister of the Ming Dynasty is not ten thousand times better than the official position of King Caotou!"
"Presumptuous, presumptuous!"
Zhang Shicheng slapped his thigh in anger, "Come here, take him down and put him in jail!"
After shouting twice, someone finally came over and took down Mao Gui.
This situation had been expected by Mao Gui, and there was nothing to worry about.
However, Zhang Shide couldn't help but remind Zhang Shicheng that instead of being sent to prison, he should be locked up in the palace! After all, Suzhou City has long been infiltrated like a sieve.
If someone releases Mao Gui, the fun will be great.
Zhang Shicheng's old face is ashen, shameful, really shameful!
Most of the courage I had just mustered up was gone.
"At this point, I can only wait for death to come with a determination to die! I, Zhang Shicheng, will never surrender!"
At this moment, someone suddenly came to report. A man named Qian Yongqin came to see him, and he was holding a treasure in his hand, which was a gold medal to avoid death!
"Your Highness King Huai, I am willing to negotiate with the Ming Dynasty on behalf of King Huai. I have a way to save the lives of King Huai and his family, and avoid the suffering of the war in Suzhou. I also ask for your permission from King Huai!"
After he finished speaking, he paid homage with a gold medal for immunity from death on his head.