Chapter 345: Persuading Zhu Yuanzhang to Surrender
What Zhang Yangquan has done most recently is to memorize the faces and names of his officials.
As Jiangdu Prefecture's bureaucracy grows larger, there are always new officials he needs to know.
Just like the official named Liu Weiqian in front of me.
Liu Weiqian is about forty years old, with a pockmarked face and an unattractive appearance. He currently serves as the temple chief in Dali Temple.
Ma Yulin highly praised him, recommended him to participate in the revision of the law, and hoped that he would take charge of this important matter.
Zhang Yangquan knew that Ma Yulin was arrogant and arrogant. Since he recommended this person in this way, he must be outstanding, so he wanted to meet him in person and investigate.
Liu Weiqian also brought a carefully prepared booklet "Eighteen Volumes of New Rules" to the audience.
Zhang Yangquan took the book and read it for a while, then said: "Liu Sicheng, in your opinion, the new code is divided into eighteen volumes?"
Liu Weiqian cupped his hands and said: "Back to your Majesty, this is just a preliminary outline. I believe that the law is designed for disputes. It will never be perfect and needs to be continuously improved!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded and said: "I understand the five punishments, the ten evils, and the eight discussions in the first chapter. Why do the seventeen chapters that follow begin with the name of the Six Parts?"
The following seventeen chapters are respectively two volumes of official regulations, four volumes of household regulations, one volume of ritual regulations, three volumes of military regulations, six volumes of criminal regulations, and one volume of industrial regulations, which correspond to the six volumes.
Liu Weiqian replied: "This classification method is inherited from the 'Yuan Dian Zhang'. According to my observation, this classification method is indeed more convenient for law enforcement than the old laws of the Tang and Song Dynasties!"
Ma Yulin followed: "Your Majesty, the six parts cover almost all civil and political affairs. With these records, the law will be less likely to have gaps!"
Zhang Yangquan put down the pamphlet and said: "Since you have said so, let's do it this way. But there is one thing I want to remind you."
"Please show me your Majesty!" the two said in unison.
"The formulation of laws is not just about sitting in a room and casually reading books. It requires walking among the people and listening to people's opinions. Only in this way can we formulate laws that suit the public!"
The two looked at each other and said in unison: "I understand!"
"Okay, please step back!"
The two resigned.
Zhang Yangquan was about to lower his head to deal with other government affairs when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps and a figure broke into the study.
Zhang Yangquan looked up and said in surprise: "Madam, what happened?"
The person who came was none other than Qin Lingjun. She had a smile on her face and said, "Husband, good news from the front!"
Zhang Yangquan's eyes lit up and he said: "Have you defeated Zhu Yuanzhang?"
Qin Lingjun smiled and said: "The person who sent back the news was Yu Tonghai. I asked him to stay in the military camp. Let's go to the military camp to listen to his report!"
The handsome tent is already full of people.
In addition to Yu Tonghai, Fang Yuan, Li Er, Wang Da, Hou Hou and other generals were also divided into two lines to wait.
Zhang Yangquan and Qin Lingjun hadn't arrived, so even though everyone was anxious, they didn't dare to ask Yu Tonghai first.
Suddenly, the curtain was opened, and Zhang Yangquan and Qin Lingjun walked in together, along with Liu Bowen.
Zhang Yangquan specially called him before he came over.
Along the way, Zhang Yangquan had heard Qin Lingjun briefly explain the situation, so after coming in, he asked Yu Tonghai directly.
"I heard that our army has trapped Zhu Yuanzhang in Wuyuan County. Is this true?"
Yu Tonghai hurriedly said: "Reporting to your Majesty, it is absolutely true that Zhu Yuanzhang has been surrounded by us and can hardly fly even with his wings!"
Zhang Yangquan felt slightly confused.
"There was a military intelligence report before, and it was said that Zhao Desheng was in ambush. How come he was trapped in Wuyuan by you in the blink of an eye?"
Yu Tonghai said: "That's it..." He told the story of Fu Youde's attack on Wuyuan and forcing Zhu Yuanzhang to return to defend Wuyuan.
Li Er laughed and said: "Brother Fu's attack on the enemy must be saved, it is really clever!" Fu Youde shined, and no one was happier than him.
Geng San said with emotion: "Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed powerful. One moment he defeated Chen Youliang in Raozhou, but the main force unknowingly came to Huizhou to set up an ambush!"
After hearing this, all the generals felt a little pity.
Most people are wondering whether they can avoid being ambushed by changing places with Zhao Desheng.
Or if you are in the position of Bian Yuanheng and Fu Youde, can you see through the opponent's plan and change from passive to active!
Yu Tonghai said: "It's nothing serious, Marshal Zhao is leading his troops to guard Huizhou City!"
Zhang Yangquan thought over Zhu Yuanzhang's strategy and couldn't help but secretly admire him. He was even more pleased with Fu Youde and Bian Yuanheng's response.
This way of letting each general fight alone can best highlight the general's ability.
After this battle, Fu Youde and Bian Yuanheng became independent generals in his heart!
"Later, since Zhu Yuanzhang gave up Huizhou City, why did he still stick to Wuyuan County?" he asked.
Yu Tonghai said: "After Zhu Yuanzhang's troops returned to defend Wuyuan, Marshal Fu stopped attacking the city and retreated to Erlang Mountain near Wuyuan County to garrison, deliberately leading Zhu Yuanzhang to attack!"
"Zhu Yuanzhang fell into the trap as expected. Seeing that Marshal Fu was alone, he assembled an army of 20,000 to attack, but he could not attack him."
"Later, Marshal Bian led us to encircle us, and Zhu Yuanzhang could only lead his troops to retreat. Marshal Fu went down the mountain to pursue us. Although Zhu Yuanzhang personally intercepted the enemy, he still suffered heavy losses!"
"Okay!"
All the generals cheered.
Li Er laughed and said: "Brother Fu is so courageous. Using ten thousand people as bait not only attracted Zhu Yuanzhang to fight, but he also defeated twenty thousand with ten thousand. It was really a beautiful fight!"
Zhang Yangquan also smiled and nodded. Suddenly, he found Liu Bowen looking thoughtful and asked, "Mr. Liu, do you have any doubts?"
Liu Bowen mused: "I just feel that judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's strategy in this battle, General Fu's strategy of luring the enemy should not be hidden from him!"
Chang Yuchun glanced at him and said: "Marshal Fu's attack on Wuyuan will definitely disrupt Zhu Yuanzhang's plan. Zhu Yuanzhang was in chaos and made mistakes. It's not surprising!"
Liu Bowen did not argue: "What the general said is true! Since Zhu Yuanzhang retreated to Wuyuan County, why not continue to retreat to Raozhou? How could he be surrounded?"
This was exactly Zhang Yangquan's confusion. He looked at Yu Tonghai.
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Yu Tonghai's face became more solemn and said: "Because Raozhou has been captured by Chen Youliang, Zhu Yuanzhang cannot retreat even if he wants to, and can only trap Wuyuan!"
Everyone looked surprised.
Zhang Yangquan said in surprise: "Didn't Chen Youliang return to Jiangzhou for rescue? Why did he capture Raozhou again?"
Yu Tonghai said: "The man who captured Raozhou City was Chen Youliang's general Wang Pu!"
Zhang Yangquan frowned. This was the first time he heard the name Wang Pu.
Yu Tonghai saw his doubts and said: "I heard from Marshal Fu that Wang Pu is the best general under Ni Wenjun. After Chen Youliang betrayed Ni Wenjun, Wang Pu abandoned his armor and returned to his fields. Chen Youliang asked him to come out many times, but he always refused.
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"Later, Princess Lou Yuzhen of the Han Dynasty went to speak to Wang Pu's mother in person. Wang Pu was a filial person, and he only loyal to Chen Youliang after listening to the Queen Mother's persuasion!"
Liu Bowen suddenly said: "I have also heard people talk about Wang Pu, but he doesn't seem to be favored by Chen Youliang!"
Yu Tonghai laughed and said: "What Liu Yushi said is absolutely right. It's ridiculous to say that Chen Youliang asked Wang Pu to come out of the mountain, but he didn't trust him."
Wang Dal was stunned and said: "Why is this?"
Yu Tonghai said: "It's just that after Wang Pu pledged his allegiance to Chen Youliang, he still went to worship at Ni Wenjun's tomb!"
Chang Yuchun said: "This man is actually a loyal and righteous person!"
Yu Tonghai laughed and said: "It's a pity that Chen Youliang doesn't think so. Because of this matter, he never let Wang Pu lead the troops alone. When retreating to Jiangzhou this time, he gave Wang Pu the dangerous task of leading the troops and cutting off the rear!" Zhang Yangquan said: "So Wang Pu discovered that Raozhou was empty?"
Yu Tonghai said: "Yes, Wang Pu guarded Dagushan for three days, but instead of joining Chen Youliang, he went straight to Raozhou City and captured it in one fell swoop!"
Zhang Yangquan looked around and said: "Everyone remembers the name Wang Pu. If you meet this person in the future, you must not be careless!"
All the generals said in unison: "Yes!"
Zhang Yangquan turned his gaze to Yu Tonghai and said, "How many troops does Zhu Yuanzhang still have?"
Yu Tonghai said: "There are only more than 13,000 people left, and there are deserters every night."
Zhang Yangquan's eyes were burning and he said: "Does Zhu Yuanzhang have any intention of surrendering?"
Yu Tonghai shook his head and said: "He did not send anyone out to surrender. Marshal Fu personally went to shout under the city wall, but he refused to show up."
Li Er had the experience of being besieged and said: "Judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's performance, he probably wants to fight to the end!"
Zhang Yangquan frowned and said nothing.
Qin Lingjun knew him best and knew that he had always cared about Zhu Yuanzhang, so he said, "Do you have any ideas on how to surrender Zhu Yuanzhang?"
Yu Tonghai smiled and said: "Actually, Fu Shuai and Bian Shuai also thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was a talent, so they surrounded him instead of attacking him because they wanted to wait for the king's decision!"
Li Erdao: "How about letting Li Shanchang go? He should be familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang!"
Liu Bowen suddenly said: "Li Shanchang abandoned Zhu Yuanzhang and left. It is difficult to influence Zhu Yuanzhang. To persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to surrender, maybe only two people can do it!"
Zhang Yangquan hurriedly asked: "Which two?"
"One is his wife and the other is Guo Zixing."
Zhang Yangquan's eyes flashed, he pondered for a long time, and then ordered: "Li Er, Chang Yuchun listens to the order!"
The two people hurriedly came out of the queue and said in unison: "The general is here!"
Zhang Yangquan said: "General Chang led 30,000 troops to join the two Marshals Bian and Fu. They only besieged but not attacked. They were not allowed to break out and leave! General Li went to ask Guo Zixing to come out and ask him to surrender Zhu Yuanzhang!"
The two said in unison: "The last general takes orders!"
Qin Lingjun reminded: "Your Majesty, Wuwei is still in Zhu Yuanzhang's hands!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded. He didn't fight Wuwei before because he was afraid of putting pressure on Zuo Junbi, causing him to join forces with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Now I no longer have this worry.
"General Wang, go to Hezhou immediately and tell Marshal Xu Baisheng that you can attack Wuwei!"