Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

Chapter 24: Seizing military power, the wind rises in the grassland!

Liaohetao.

To the north of Xinmin and to the south of Zhangwu.

An unknown mountain forest.

Zhu Di didn't know what this mountain was called.

He could only judge the location based on the general topography and orientation, which was probably between Xinmin and Zhangwu.

After rushing into Liaohetao, the map of Liaodong they carried only had a rough description.

Once we continue deeper into the grassland, the Liaodong map will be useless.

A group of people stood in front of the dirtbags in the forest.

Starting from Anping Mountain, more than fifty brothers who died in battle along the way are all buried here.

The nearby tribes have not yet been cleared.

And they hadn't slept a wink all day and night. Naha probably wouldn't give them much time when he went out to surround and suppress their pursuers.

You have to hurry up and rest on the spot. If you cremate your brothers here, the surrounding tribes will definitely find out.

So I can only be buried secretly here.

After a while.

Zhu Di turned around and glanced around. Out of a thousand people, only about eight hundred were left.

"We brothers have made a promise here. Brothers who have the opportunity to come here in the future must take their brothers who are buried here home..."

He didn't know that there was such a big battle this time.

Is there any chance to come to the frontier land again in the future?

After all, there are probably many people who don’t want him to have access to military power. The old man...

(Zhu Yuanzhang: Damn! What are you speculating about? We are still planning to let you hold up half of the Ming Dynasty!)

After saying this, Zhu Di pulled out a small dagger and cut his finger.

The other brothers drew their knives, cut their fingers, and dripped blood on the ground.

This is the blood alliance between us and our brothers who are buried here, and the emperor, the emperor, and the queen can learn from each other!

After it was over, Zhu Di ordered, "Rest on the spot!"

After the order was issued, the soldiers went to the forest first and tied their horses beside the trees with fresh and plump grass. Except for a few who were sentry, the others slept on the ground.

Soon, snoring sounded one after another deep in the forest.

Zhu Di was not very tired. After a short rest, he woke up in high spirits.

Lay the map out flat and stare at the map to ponder.

After a long time.

swish swish...

There were footsteps beside me.

Look up...

Zhang Qi and Tan Yuan came over.

The two sat on the ground opposite Zhu Di and looked at the map.

Zhang Qi asked: "Brother Zhu, which direction should we go next?"

Zhu Di pointed at the dividing lines between Datong, Yulin, Beiping, and the Liaodong Ming-controlled area and the grassland.

"Most of the fortresses on the dividing line are built on rolling mountains and rivers, with complex terrain..."

At each passage, the imperial court set up forts to guard the grasslands.

Yuanting also guarded against the imperial court and placed densely packed and powerful tribes near the passages that were easy to march.

If you cannot quickly pass through the complex terrain between the two sides and rush into the clearly controlled area without alerting the tribes, you will most likely be entangled by the surrounding tribes.

The fortress garrison on the imperial court's side will be in danger if they don't come out to respond.

So many days have passed.

Feng Sheng most likely knew that he was trapped in Liaodong.

As long as Feng Sheng gives an order to the fortress on the border: guard it tightly and do not leave the fortress without authorization.

The chance of rushing back from the Liaodong border is very small.

Unbeknownst to Zhu Di, Feng Sheng did issue a similar order on the grounds that a war was imminent.

"Unless it is absolutely necessary, I still don't want to take my brothers deep into the hinterland of the grassland and return to the Central Plains from Peiping." Zhu Di raised his head and looked at the two of them: "I know that everyone is eager to try this plan, but the distance is too long, tens of thousands of miles. , the risks involved are also very high.”

"Of course, no matter which road we choose, we will continue to walk north for a while, and then turn west. If we can't rush back from Liaodong, how about going deep into the hinterland of the grassland?"

Zhang Qi and Tan Yuan looked at each other and nodded.

…

That night.

After a good night's sleep, the brothers woke up in high spirits.

The foot of the mountain, where they entered the mountain.

After Zhu Di rode his horse past the array, he smiled and asked loudly: "Have you had enough sleep?"

"full!"

The brothers laughed in response.

Although trapped in the grassland, everyone is optimistic.

Zhu Di smiled and nodded, pointing to the north, "When you're full, let's set off!"

Before he finished speaking, he took the lead and galloped out.

Eight hundred brothers followed closely behind.

Zhou Lang followed Tan Yuan and asked while running: "Baihu, when we set off, why did we waste time and energy to go back to where we were when we entered the forest?"

Mr. Zhu has a lot to think about during this time.

For such a small question, let’s ask Lao Tan.

Tan Yuan smiled proudly.

What a coincidence!

During the discussion during the day, he asked Mr. Zhu.

"Didn't you read Sun Tzu's Art of War? You don't know this?" Tan Yuan glanced at Zhou Lang with disdain.

The corners of Zhou Lang's lips twitched, it was so hurtful!

Even my grandson wouldn't teach you such small details!

Zhang Wu followed on horseback, looking at Zhou Lang's injured expression and secretly holding back a smile.

After Tan Yuan succeeded, he loudly said: "It's very simple. Let's continue northward along the way into the mountain during the day. The pursuers behind us also understand that we enter the mountain forest to hide and rest, so we won't waste time entering the mountain and burying ourselves inside." My brothers will not be disturbed!"

…

"Brother Zhu..."

Fourth watch.

Zhu Di led his brothers to slow down and let the horses slow down. Zhang Qi, who had gone out to explore the road, returned.

Zhu Di raised his hand, and the brothers behind him reined in their horses and stopped...

Zhang Qi rushed to Zhu Di's side and spoke solemnly, "Brother Zhu, there are several tribes ahead..."

"Are you sure there are several tribes together?"

Zhang Qi nodded, "That's right. Although the three tribes in front camped together for the night, the tribes are clearly distinct and they are definitely not the same tribe."

That night, they ran hundreds of miles north.

This is the third time this has happened!

Tribes and tribes cannot be so close.

Unless it's collective action.

And from the looks of it, it was clearly heading south.

"As expected, there is a high probability that a nearby tribe received the order to go south to the border to block it!"

Zhu Di frowned and paused.

As far as he knew, Naha Chu and Wang Ting seemed to be somewhat dirty.

The tribes in Liaohetao were under the jurisdiction of the royal court.

Naha went out to negotiate with the royal court and went back and forth. It couldn't be so fast, right?

In fact, the reason why it is so fast is because Naier does not spend any money.

Nai'er Buhua directly ordered the surrounding tribes to go south as Wang Ting Taiwei without asking Tuogu Si Timur for instructions.

In order to prevent Zhu Di from attacking the tribe.

They also deliberately let the tribes travel together.

Nai'er Buhua made up her mind to keep Zhu Di!

Everyone looked at Zhu Di, waiting for his decision.

After a while, Zhu Di gathered his thoughts and looked at Zhang Qi and others, "Continue to go north, look for small tribes, fight, replace horses, and replenish supplies at the same time..."

Their war horses basically didn't get any rest, and they didn't get much concentrated feed. They didn't get good care. They ran continuously for long distances, and even some of them collapsed from exhaustion. They also had various problems and were useless.

If you want to keep moving forward, you can starve.

But it is necessary to maintain a reserve of war horses in the team.

Make sure it can be replaced at any time.

After the decision, Zhu Di and others continued to act, avoiding the tribes ahead and sending out a large number of scouts...

…

after one day.

Zhang Yu and Li Chenggui arrived in Liaoyang one after another.

Outside Liaoyang City, a white dome tower stands tall.

Accompanied by Zhang Qu, Zhang Yu rode his horse close to Qionglu.

From a distance, I saw Nai'er Buhua standing outside Qionglu, slowly slowing down.

After getting close.

Zhang Yu got off his horse and took the lead in cupping his fists: "Lieutenant."

Nai'er Buhua was a Taiwei, the highest military officer assisting the emperor. He was several levels behind the Privy Council Magistrate.

Nai'er Buhua supported Zhang Yu and asked with a smile, "I heard from King Liaoyang that you got a big deal this time?"

Damn it! Even if you lose, you still have the nerve to complain!

Zhang Yu cursed secretly, spread out his hands, and complained with a smile: "Lieutenant, you don't know the situation of a humble position, a humble position..."

Nai'er Buhua observed with a smile on her face and secretly wondered, 'Is it really just that the situation is too difficult, or is it colluding with the Ming Dynasty? ’

Naha's intention in filing the complaint was to remind him that Zhang Yu might be secretly communicating with the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhang Yu cannot deal with it at will.

Without solid evidence, Han officials who handle matters casually and are still loyal to the royal court will be miserable.

"Don't worry, I have convinced King Liaoyang, and he agreed not to embarrass you." Nai'er Buhua grabbed Zhang Yu's hand and pulled Zhang Yu towards Qionglu.

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As he walked, he said, "However, if you didn't try your best before, it's really too much to just take advantage. This is to encircle and suppress the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty..."

Zhang Yu stared for a moment, as if he was struck by lightning, and his neck instantly became stiff.

Turning around with difficulty, "Fourth Prince Ming?"

Nai'er Buhua was stunned, "You didn't know that it was the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty who took away the jade seal?"

We know Zhu Silang!

The fourth ghost!

Become sworn sworn brother!

…

Zhang Yu cursed loudly and suddenly understood everything.

No wonder, how could an ordinary person dare to raise a bandit's plan?

No wonder Gui Lao Si was so embarrassed during the sworn vows!

No wonder, it’s so powerful!

Emotion is the fourth son of Emperor Zhu!

‘Damn old man! If we meet again, I will beat you to death! ’

Zhang Yu gathered his thoughts, regained consciousness, and shook his head, "The King of Liaoyang did not notify Beizhi during the entire pursuit. Beizhi only knew that this person was sent by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty to snatch the jade seal passed down to the country."

Nai'er Buhua glanced at Zhang Qu.

‘Naha misunderstood Zhang Yu! ’

First of all, Zhang Yu doesn't seem to be pretending.

Even if Zhang Yu is disguising, it is impossible for Zhang Qu to pretend so realistically.

If they had colluded with the Ming court, secretly communicated with the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, and cooperated with each other, Zhang Yu, the master and the servant, would not be in such a shocked state.

"Now that you know, you can't do anything but work. This time, King Yi is coming. King Liaoyang is willing to obey King Yi's command unconditionally in order to jointly attack and hunt down the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Yu was overwhelmed with emotion and nodded with a smile, "In your humble position, you must obey the Taiwei's teachings."

Zhang Yu didn't realize it.

Because he didn't know that Zhu Silang was the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, he showed surprise.

Let him escape a disaster.

"Lieutenant, isn't King Yi getting married soon? And King Yi is far away in Yuerhai, can you make it over?"

The fourth child really stirred up a hornet's nest this time!

It’s okay if Naha sets his sights on the fourth child.

Now even Yi Wang Togu Si Timur wants to get involved.

But as far as he knew, Princess Yi died of illness last year, and King Yi was going to remarry the princess in the near future.

According to rumors, the candidate for the princess is Wuyun Qige, the daughter of Helin's powerful nobleman and known as the white swan of the prairie.

Helin is the seat of the royal court.

King Yi's new princess is the daughter of a powerful noble in the royal court.

To put it bluntly, King Yi is preparing for his succession.

A future Mongolian leader abandoned the important matter of getting married and came to preside over the encirclement and suppression of the fourth child.

The fourth child’s luck is too bad!

"King Yi is not in Yu'erhai. He is now in 'Haoerzhen'. He is going south to inspect various parts of the grassland. At the same time, he is on the way to greet the princess who has set out from Helin. By chance, he encountered the encirclement and suppression of the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty. Unexpectedly, , Changshengtian is guiding us to eliminate the enemy in the future..."

King Yi made an excuse to welcome the princess, but took a detour south to inspect various departments in the grassland.

In fact, it is to prepare for the throne.

He came to Liaoyang, except for two missions that can be pointed out.

There is another thing that cannot be said clearly.

It was to act as an outpost for King Yi and win over King Liaoyang.

Whether these powerful factions support him or not will determine whether King Yi can successfully succeed to the throne.

"Let's not delay outside. We have found traces of the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, and news came back from the Ming-controlled area in Liaodong. Feng Sheng is already gathering troops. Today is to discuss these matters. Today we decided to set out to pursue the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty... "

…

Jinzhou.

The reception room of the General Military Mansion.

Xu Da had a dirty look on his face, he was anti-customer, and he sat at the head of the table directly and domineeringly.

Ji Gang stood aside and peeked secretly.

As far as he knew, Wei Guogong was a good old man who would not fight or rob, but this time, when he came to Song Guogong's territory, he actually sat directly in the position of his master.

‘It seems that Zhu Silang, the son-in-law, has a very important position in Wei Guogong’s heart! ’

Ta-ta-ta...

The sound of footsteps interrupted Ji Gang's thoughts and he turned his head...

Feng Sheng walked over in a hurry.

When he entered, he saw Xu Da with a solemn look on his face, still sitting in his seat, slightly stunned.

After regaining consciousness, he walked quickly, "Third brother, I have alarmed you. It must be for Shiro, right? When I knew the specific news, I mobilized troops as soon as possible. I just went to the military camp for inspection."

Xu Da glanced at Feng Sheng, stood up, and his face softened, "Guosheng, after so many days, why are you just mobilizing troops now?"

Feng Sheng was slightly stunned.

Guosheng was his former name.

Xu Da called him Zeng Jin's name to express a kind of brotherhood.

At the same time, he questioned him.

This is sending a signal.

If he interferes next, Xu Da will not care about brotherhood.

Tsk!

The status of this son-in-law is very important!

"Third brother, I only found out recently." Feng Sheng then calmed down his thoughts and said angrily: "When Silang first came, I asked him whether His Majesty knew about the news about the national jade seal, and whether he had a mission..."

…

He does it without leaking, so why should you be afraid?

Xu Da took a deep look at the angry, aggrieved and annoyed Feng Sheng.

Brothers for many years, Feng Sheng did everything right, how could he not know.

He didn't have time to pursue these matters.

Mention it, just to knock Feng Sheng.

Feng Sheng should keep these words to his Majesty.

"Now that we have assembled our troops, can we set off now? Before we came to Liaodong, His Majesty gave us an order. Next, we will take over the entire Liaodong..."

The corners of Feng Sheng's eyes trembled slightly.

My heart suddenly turned upside down, ‘Misjudgement? Does the emperor attach great importance to Zhu Silang? If not, why was such an order issued? ’

A stream of cold air rushed straight to the Tianling Cap.

The emperor's reaction was beyond his expectation.

This is the case now. When this matter is over, what will the emperor do to me?

After coming back to his senses, he patted his chest and said, "Third brother, let alone His Majesty's order, even without Your Majesty's order, I would have risked my life!"

Zhu Shiro may be dead.

But next, whether Zhu Silang is dead or alive, he will have to fight for his life to perform.

Even so, this level may not be easy to pass in the future.

This time, his mistake was that he misjudged the importance of Zhu Silang in Emperor Zhu's heart!

Xu Da looked deeply at Feng Sheng, then walked out quickly.

"Wei Guogong, Wei Guogong..."

Xu Dagang walked to the door and followed the childish sound...

Zhu Xiongying broke away from Zhu Zhu, ran towards him, hugged Xu Da's legs, raised his head, and his eyes instantly became wet, "Wei Guogong, you must rescue your fourth uncle."

Others may not risk their lives for Uncle Four.

But Wei Guogong will definitely do it.

The fourth uncle is the son-in-law of Wei Guogong.

Every time he brought delicious food back to Jinling, his fourth uncle would give it to Duke Wei first.

The imperial grandfather was so jealous because of this matter.

Xu Da picked up Zhu Xiongying and wiped Zhu Xiongying's tears with his sleeves. At the same time, he smiled and said: "Great grandson, your fourth uncle is very powerful. He is still my son-in-law. I will definitely work hard. Grandson is waiting in Jinzhou with peace of mind." Good news, sir.”

…

Xu Da forcefully seized Feng Sheng's military power.

Without stopping for a moment, he led the troops from Jinzhou.

Liaoyang.

Toot toot…

The trumpets sounded deafening.

The black cavalry group formed a formation outside Liaoyang City.

Zhang Yu turned his head and looked at the endless group of cavalry behind him, frowning.

One hundred thousand!

A hundred thousand people gathered when Naha came out alone!

And King Yi, who is waiting in the grassland, can at least gather this number!

Two hundred thousand cavalrymen joined forces to attack and suppress...

He desperately wanted to deliver a message to the fourth child, don't stop, run! Run as fast as you want!

But now he was trapped in the army, and Zhang Qu was too obvious to send a message to the fourth child.

"Combined attack to defeat the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, let's go!"

The moment the horn sounded, Naha drew his sword and shouted.

"Combined attack to destroy the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Combined attack to destroy the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty!"

…

Groups of cavalry set out in great force.

"Father, it's so spectacular! It's so spectacular!" Li Fangyuan's face flushed and he shouted excitedly: "The fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty could die like this, and he died heroically and wonderfully!"

Li Chenggui smiled slightly, this is nothing.

It's only less than 100,000.

When you get to the grassland, there will be more.

He has seen battles involving hundreds of thousands.

It is spectacular when it covers the sky and blocks out the sun.

Seeing the command flag directing them to set off, Li Chenggui raised his hand, shook the horse's reins, and whispered: "Work hard. If our elites can defeat the elites of the Ming Dynasty this time, it won't take long before we can also have this kind of strength." A magnificent army..."

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