Chapter 117 Xuzhou vs.
"You old man" Zhu Bayi immediately became furious after hearing this.
Ba Dou raised his big fist, intending to hit the old Jinshi directly in the face.
But seeing the old guy's thighs trembling, but still holding his head up and trying not to dodge, the burning anger in his heart quickly turned into a cold feeling.
Old man Lu is greedy for life and afraid of death, that's for sure.
Otherwise, this old man would not have lost all his salt and been captured alive by the Xuzhou Army, and then chose to surrender on the spot during the Red Scarf Army's great battle against Yue Kuo Cha'er.
It is obviously impossible for a person who is so afraid of death to risk the death of his whole family to drive a wedge between Xuzhou Red Scarf and Yingzhou Red Scarf for the Tatar court.
And since Mr.
Lu is not the dead person mentioned in the military book, there can only be two reasons for his previous words.
First, through various observations, he has indeed discovered the difference between Yingzhou Red Scarf and Xuzhou Red Scarf. crack.
Second, he is eager to perform and wants to prove himself in this way.
Obviously, the latter is the most likely.
Otherwise, there would be no need for Lao Lutou to have another banquet and to be roundabout.
He could just say what he just said to Zhao Junyong.
I believe that with Zhao Jun's careful mind, he will definitely be able to instigate the right person.
"The reason why the old thief is so old is because I am almost 70 years old.
It's absolutely right to call him an old thief."
Seeing that Zhu Ba11's fist was still not coming down, Lu Zeng shook his head and added with a sneer.
"It is precisely because he is a dark-hearted old thief that he does not dare to think too well of others.
Commander, don't be embarrassed.
Let me ask one more question.
Can the red scarves in the world really be regarded as a close family?"
" This sentence deserves more beating than the previous one, and is more lethal.
Zhu Bayi is no longer the same as when his souls first merged last year, and he had a dark eye on the world's situation.
Since becoming the commander-in-chief of the Left Army, he has almost never let go of the book.
The two ears are also constantly collecting all the information around them.
As far as he knew, there were probably no fewer than twenty rebels under the banner of the Red Scarf Army.
Among them, there are as many as four or five that are comparable in size to Xuzhou Red Turban or far above Xuzhou Red Turban.
Not to mention the more recent Yingzhou Red Turbans under the command of Han Lin'er and Liu Futong, whom Sesame Li had repeatedly tried to join.
A little further away, there are Bu Wangsan and Zhang Chun who occupy the Dengzhou and Nanyang areas, and call themselves the North Suo Red Scarf; Meng Haima, who occupy the Xiangyang, Gongxian, and Zigui areas, is known as the Nansuo Red Scarf.
There is another one not too far away, pressing behind Liu Futong like a boulder.
They are the Huaixi Red Scarves headed by Xu Shouhui and Peng Yingyu.
They have established the Tianwan regime on their own, with the reign name Zhiping.
Xiangdong troops have already arrived in Anqing, Chizhou, and even in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and some people have begun to raise troops to respond.
If these four red scarf armies could unite and work together to deal with the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, I am afraid that there would be no more Yuan soldiers in the entire Jiangbei Province of Henan.
However, the gap between ideals and reality will always be cold.
So far, except for Zhizhi Li Zai who has been trying hard to open up contact with Liu Futong and others, the other red scarves have never been in contact with each other.
Even Xu Shouhui's Tianwan regime has a faint tendency to have a military conflict with Han Lin'er and Liu Futong.
Prepare to fight over who is the destiny before expelling Meng Yuan These are all well-known facts, and Zhu Bayi cannot deny them even if he wants to.
Of course, he had no shame to use his fists to force Lu Zeng to close his eyes and pretend not to see.
Gritting his teeth and gasping for a long time, he spat on the ground and said bitterly: "It doesn't matter how many people want to be emperor, as long as they are willing to fight against the Tatars, I will treat them as one of my own.
You want to provoke them?"
I parted ways with them, haha, although I am a bit stupid, but, Lao Lu, you’d better not put any effort into it.”
"I don't dare."
Lu Luzeng would definitely risk his life and be beaten to death tonight.
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He shook his head and continued to sneer.
"My whole family has moved to Xuzhou.
If something unexpected happens to Xuzhou Red Scarf, how can I survive alone?
The reason why I invited the governor to say this today is to tell the governor that I want to join forces with others to fight against the Yuan Dynasty.
First of all, You have to make sure you have the financial resources to join forces with others."
"What do you mean?"
Zhu Bayi was stunned again, unclenched his fists, and asked with wide eyes.
The old man named Lu didn't say a few words tonight, but it was an indisputable fact that the lives of his family and the Xuzhou Army were tied together.
If the Xuzhou army is wiped out and the Meng Yuan court massacres the city, I am afraid that no one in his family named Lu will be spared.
Not only that, but because of his "wonderful achievements" in destroying two armies one after another, I'm afraid he will be kidnapped to the capital city and cut into pieces in public without acknowledging his hatred.
"The governor also said just now that Xuzhou is a place of the Fourth War and it is difficult to be managed as a base."
Lu Luzeng finally got his wish and attracted the other party's attention.
He put away his sneer and said seriously.
"Both Manager Li and Governor Zhu are on an expedition.
If Xuzhou is lost, you two will become a tree without roots and a fish without water.
Even if others do not have evil intentions towards you two, I am afraid that the food, grass, baggage and The supply of the three aspects of soldiers and resources must also be controlled by others.
Over time, it is inevitable that there will be discord with the master."
"Why do you think that Zhao Changshi can't defend Xuzhou?"
Zhu Bayi's heart tightened when he heard this, but he asked bravely.
Old man Lu is right, brothers have to settle accounts clearly.
In case of losing Xuzhou, even if Zhizhi Li and himself can join Liu Futong as they wish, they will probably be guests and generals, and they will be subject to the opponent's elbows at every turn.
If only Liu Futong had a broad mind and far-sighted vision, he would definitely not do anything that would cause pain to his relatives and pleasure to his enemies.
But don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.
If Liu Futong in history could really be far-sighted, I am afraid that the important task of expelling Meng Yuan in the end would not fall on Zhu Yuanzhang.
Just as he was thinking gloomily, he heard Lu Lu Zeng smile and continue: "Jun Yong is my disciple, so I will naturally help him with all my strength to defend the foundation of the Xuzhou Army.
However, Xuzhou is stuck on the canal, threatening north-south shipping.
No matter how many times the imperial court fails, as long as it can gather a sentry horse, it will definitely continue to attack.
Use troops here.
Jun Yong and I can withstand it once or twice and fight continuously, but they may not be able to defend the enemy from a hundred miles away.
Even if they can defeat the enemy in the end, the farmland outside the city will be destroyed. , I’m afraid the mines have all become a piece of white ground.
If we come down here again and again, it doesn’t make any difference whether Xuzhou can be defended or not.”
"This" Zhu Bayi was at a loss for words again, staring at Lu Luzeng with ever-changing expressions on his face.
What Old Man Lu said at the end was what he had been worried about.
However, he was only worried that after he led his troops to fight, Zhao Jun would cause trouble through negligence.
But he didn't expect that even if Zhao Jun tried his best to defend his hometown for everyone, as long as he couldn't defeat the enemy before they got close to him like he did a few times before, Xuzhou City would still not be able to function as a base.
As long as the Yuan army can successfully reach the city, the nearby farmland and mines will all be reduced to ruins.
In order not to fall into the hands of the Mongols, even the workshop that Zuo Jun placed outside the city might have to force Huang Laowai and others to burn it to the ground.
Knowing that he had been moved, Lu Zeng lowered his head, grabbed the tea cup, and tasted it slowly.
Every movement seemed enigmatic.
Zhu Bayi was so aroused by the old guy's leisurely attitude that he grabbed the tea cup and slapped it heavily on the table, "Old man, don't show off.
What should I do?
If you have a good idea, just Take it out quickly.
You said it yourself just now, if Xuzhou is not protected, your whole family will die here."
"Is this how the governor usually asks people for advice?"
Lu Zeng rolled his eyes at him and continued to make a dead pig without fear of being scalded by boiling water.
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"Is it possible that in the eyes of the governor, I can't even compare to a hammer-wielding craftsman?"
"You just can't compare to me."
Zhu Bayi cursed in his heart, but did not dare to express his thoughts directly.
"The craftsmen are hired by our Zuo Army, so Zhu can naturally reward them at will.
And you are always Zhao Chang.
Shi’s mentor, Zhu is so virtuous and capable that he dares to mention the word “reward” in front of you.”
This is quite reasonable to say.
This not only gave Lu Lu Zeng enough face, but also eliminated the other party's hope of blackmailing him.
As expected, Lu Luzeng fell for this trick, and immediately laughed and slapped the case with his hands, "Good, what a mentor to Zhao Changshi.
I had no choice but to accept a disciple, but now it seems that I have been tied to this disciple."
On his body.
Regardless, the governor must also have difficulties.
I don't dare to ask for any reward from you.
If the Commander-in-Chief feels that my plan is of some use, I would like to ask the Commander-in-Chief to pay some attention to my descendants when he travels around the world in the future. , I don’t know what you think.”
"I will take care of your descendants," Zhu Ba11 asked again in surprise, not understanding why the old Jinshi was so optimistic about his future.
To be honest, he himself is not sure where he will go in the future.
Why do you agree to take care of other people's children?
However, since the other party didn't care about him writing a bad check, Zhu Bayi certainly wouldn't leave the old Jinshi with no hope at all.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded again and added with a smile, "Okay, then Zhu will promise you.
From now on, if the Lu family needs Zhu's care, Zhu will never dare to resign."
"Thank you very much, Commander."
After hearing this, Lu Zeng immediately walked to the front of Zhu Ba11 and bowed to the ground.
"Hey, hey, hey, Lao Lu, what are you doing?"
Zhu Bayi was startled by the old man's serious look, and quickly reached out to help him.
"Just because you give us advice and use Yue Kuo Cha'er to stab Tuo Tuo, will the Xuzhou Army still treat your descendants badly in the future?
Don't do this, don't do this.
You are so old, Zhu can't bear it " "I'm nearly 70 years old.
Even if I don't go to Xuzhou, I can live for a few more years."
Lu Zeng suddenly became stubborn again and insisted on finishing the bow before he raised his head and said with a desolate face.
"The only reason why I have survived until now is to find a way for my descendants to survive in troubled times.
The governor is brave, resourceful, and compassionate, and his achievements in the future will not be small.
Therefore, I have the shame to ask you to come over, just for the sake of Sell this strategy at a good price” As he spoke, he bowed down again, his hat almost touching the ground.
Zhu Bayi stood by the table in a daze, not knowing how to respond.
Another person who bets that he will become a big star in the future, and he suddenly has the upper hand on the whole family.
How could he not feel a heavy weight on his shoulders?
At the moment, he was just a left army commander of the Xuzhou Army.
Counting from Gaoli, he was the same as the Guanjun Ten Thousand Households in Beiyuan.
Why do you think everyone has such high hopes?
"Although I don't know about soldiers, I know a little bit about the power of the world."
What Lu Luzeng said next made him stunned, "Xuzhou is a place of four battles, easy to attack but difficult to defend.
Since the Overlord of Chu, convenient No one can take this as a foundation, but this place can take advantage of the two waterways of the canal and the Yellow River, connecting Bianluo on the top and Huaisi on the bottom.
Even the two states of Suzhou and Hangzhou in the ancient Song Dynasty, if the boatmen went down the river, it would be nothing more.
Half a month's water journey."
Note 1.
"Hiss" Zhu Bayi himself could hear his own gasp.
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It's not like he hasn't considered developing to the south and southeast.
But if we abandon Xuzhou and cross the river to capture Suzhou and Hangzhou, we dare not even think about killing them.
Not to mention the long distance and unsustainable logistical supplies.
Even if the logistics supplies are sufficient, with just over a thousand soldiers and four to five thousand auxiliary soldiers, if you want to sweep the Suzhou and Hangzhou areas, is that a fairy?
Sun Ce in the Three Kingdoms era may not be able to do it.
Lu Zeng didn't care about his thoughts at all and continued to give advice, "But what General Manager Li told the governor was just to return to Germany with troops, so that the Yuan army in Suizhou did not dare to go east easily.
To contain the enemy, there was no need for the governor to personally take action. hold hostage Xuzhou has won three consecutive victories.
It is enough to send a brave general and a partial army under the banner of the governor.
It is not just a bluff.
Unless there is a strict order from the imperial court, no one dares to come and test the strength of this army. " This is quite the truth.
The reason why Zhu Bayi took his time in supervising the manufacture of matchlock guns and slowly preparing for the expedition was because the tasks given to him by Sesame Li were not stressful.
There are several county towns that are as big as a palm, and the local officials have long been frightened.
It is estimated that the Mongolians and Semu people in charge ran away before the Red Turban Army arrived at the city.
There is no need to expend any effort to attack forcefully.
But openly going against Zhizhi Li's military orders was not what Zhu Bayi wanted.
What's more, Lu Luzeng's suggestion was too whimsical, and there was no guarantee of success at all.
"I'm not advising the governor to go get Suhang now.
After all, I have passed the Jinshi examination, so I won't be so ignorant."
Looking at the expression on Zhu Bayi's face secretly, Lu Luzeng added very confidently, "That's just What the governor will do in the future .
With the current strength of the governor, he cannot occupy such a large territory.
At the moment, the governor only needs to borrow a boat and walk three hundred miles southeast by water.
It’s three days’ journey.”
This is still a reliable idea, Zhu Ba11 was slightly moved, "Three hundred miles, where do you always want me to go?"
"Huai'an" Lu Lu Zeng quickly raised his head and replied loudly, "This is the place where the world's official salt is transferred and transported.
The treasury is full and gold, silver and copper coins are piled up like mountains.
The city is bordered by the Yellow River to the north and Hongze to the west.
There is a naval force in charge.
Equipped with the magic weapon used by Xuzhou Army on the Yellow River that night, the court immediately A million troops have arrived, and I'm afraid there is nothing the governor can do.
If the situation changes, he will use the canal to go south, conquer Yangzhou and Zhenjiang, and capture the two southeastern Suzhou and Hangzhou states.
By then, 20% of the world's finances will go to the governor.
No matter how many soldiers and horses the imperial court has, what can it do if there is no food and no pay?"
Note 1: Until the late Qing Dynasty, water transportation on the ancient Yellow River was still very prosperous.
Especially in the lower section, from Bianliang to Yangzhou, with the help of the Yellow River and the Sui Dynasty Canal, cargo ships shuttled back and forth
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