Follow Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the country

Chapter 179 Guo Tianxu was stimulated, Zhang Cheng bluntly told Zhu Yuanzhang the truth!
Zhang Cheng was quite happy after hearing the good news from many officials below him. He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and others and said:

"Now it seems that we no longer have to worry about Yuan soldiers attacking Taiping City, because many of our rebel officers are so brave and good at fighting that they have exceeded everyone's expectations."

The current victory was indeed unexpected.

At least it was beyond Zhang Cheng's expectation.

Because in the early Ming Dynasty, the history of Yuan soldiers' large-scale re-attack on Taiping was very simple in the historical records. Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da were mentioned. The only part of the turning battle was that Xu Da set up an ambush to capture Chen Yexian alive.

It seems like everyone else is eating dry food.

Of course, there are many things that are taboo in official history, so many characters will be deliberately downplayed.

Zhang Cheng is not surprised by this either.

But now after experiencing it personally, Zhang Cheng understood that the reason why the rebels were able to achieve a great victory was because the entire rebel army was still on the rise, and many people were brave enough to fight and very resourceful.

Zhu Yuanzhang also smiled and said: "Fortunately, Mr. Zhang proposed to give the brothers advantageous rights, and from this, it seems that many of our rebel brothers can indeed be famous commanders and generals in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded after hearing this: "Well, in the name of Zhongshu Sheng, I will order each army to have officers and generals with a thousand households and above to attack various places. The specific allocation will be decided by Guo Pingzhang."

"Shao Rong, Xu Da, Deng Yu, and Chang Yuchun can all be used!"

As Zhongshu Shengpingzhang in charge of military affairs, Guo Tianxu assumed a role similar to the chief of staff, and was specifically responsible for assigning which officers to attack where.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Then let them continue to develop and let Shao Rong, Xu Da, Deng Yu, Chang Yuchun and others attack Zhenzhou, Lishui, Liyang, Jurong, and Wuhu separately!"

Because Guo Tianxu was indeed stimulated by Shao Rong, Xu Da, Deng Yu and others.

Zhang Cheng nodded and smiled and said: "The coach has too much control over the minute details of the deployment of troops, which makes it difficult for his subordinates to respond flexibly to emergencies. What's more, at the moment, our armies are not completely unified, so naturally we need to delegate power and not micromanage. Things."

Feng Guoyong said.

"I have listened to the superiors. The troops and horses led by my brother are staying in the north of the Yangtze River. Now I can order them to recapture the Yuxikou and Liyang lands along the river."

Therefore, Guo Tianxu sneered at this time and said: "Of course it is appropriate! I just hate that my subordinates Hu Quan and Xie Zhi were too cautious and did not go out to fight the Yuan soldiers."

He didn't expect that the officials below would perform so well after gaining the advantage.

Zhu Yuanzhang then added another sentence.

As a result, those who are outstanding now are not his people.

"If we continue like this, if we don't show outstanding results, our prestige among the armies will not be as good as that of Zhu Yuanzhang and Mr. Zhang, but even Shao Rong, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Deng Yu, Li Shanchang, etc. Not as good as anyone."

Guo Tianxu is in a complicated mood now.

Guo Tianxu nodded.

However, he did not let his officers and generals act easily, but secretly ordered his men to stand still.

This made Guo Tianxu regretful, regretting that he should not be too concerned about preserving his strength.

Therefore, Zhang Tianyou said: "Since this is the case, I will advise Zhao Jizu and others to actively attack the surrounding areas instead of staying in the city and eating free meals."

After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he looked at Guo Tianxu, Zhang Tianyou, and Feng Guoyong: "What do you think?"

Zhang Tianyou also regretted that he did not take the initiative to lead troops out like Shao Rong, so that the outstanding rebel generals now, except Zhu Yuanzhang's men and the new rebel generals, were Shao Rong's soldiers and horses, so that among the Guo family's old troops , he and Guo Tianxu began to have a tendency to have worse achievements than Shao Rong.

Guo Tianxu no longer had any intention of conserving his strength, and decisively asked Hu Quan, Xie Zhi and others on his side to lead troops to attack the surrounding cities. He also spoke harshly, demanding that Hu Quan and others must be invincible.

"What I'm more worried about is that if this continues, our people will cut off their progress and turn to Zhu Yuanzhang and Shao Rong because they feel that we are incompetent and not blessed by God!"

"So, Tian Xu, don't worry about self-reliance in the future. You must make some great achievements to prove yourself."

Moreover, in the name of meeting his sister, Mrs. Zhang, Zhang Tianyou specifically mentioned this matter to Guo Tianxu when he had a private gathering with Guo Tianyu and Guo Tianjue.

"Master Tianjue is the same!"

With that said, Zhang Tianyou also gave Guo Tianjue some instructions.

Guo Tianjue is still just the commander of an independent battalion of the Second Army under Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou. In terms of military achievements, he is not even as good as Hu Quan, Xie Zhi, Zhao Jizu, etc. under Guo Tianjue and Zhang Tianyou, let alone Xu Da and Chang Yu. Chunbi.

Therefore, Zhang Tianyou specially reminded Guo Tianjue.

Guo Tianjue said rather unwillingly: "This is not because the prime minister now is Zhu Yuanzhang! We have to prevent Zhu Yuanzhang from killing the donkey, so we must preserve our own strength!"

"We can't just keep our own strength. Without sustained military exploits, the enterprising brothers below will also turn away from us."

"Martial arts is also a kind of virtue!"

After Zhang Tianyou said that, he slumped down on the chair with an expression of hatred for iron.

"Uncle, I understand what you mean. We are not really afraid of death. We really dare not go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and perform meritorious service."

"It's just that we don't want to make him Zhu Yuanzhang's wedding dress!"

"What I mean is, why don't we go out and work alone now and fight for ourselves? As long as we fight for ourselves, we will be the vanguard. Even if we die on the battlefield for our Guo family, we will be willing to do so!"

Guo Tianjue stood up and started talking, then looked at Guo Tianxu and said:

"Brother, I admit it now. From now on, you are the king and I am the minister. From now on, we brothers will work together to build a great cause!"

"Working alone?" "How to work alone?"

Guo Tianxu smiled bitterly, then asked about Guo Tianjue, and said:

"Now Jiangbei is guarded by Li Shanchang and Feng Sheng's people, as well as Shaorong's people. Jiangnan is guarded by Zhu Yuanzhang's people and his eldest nephew Zhu Wenzheng's people. As for us, we don't even have a city under our control. ! So let alone the war, even if you go out, you have to build a strong city and develop the foundation. "

"Then build a strong city!"

Guo Tianjue replied boldly and said: "Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Wenzheng can capture fortified cities. Why can't we? It's not like we have never captured fortified cities before."

"Do you think Zhu Yuanzhang will let us go out and start our own business?"

Zhang Tianyou asked Guo Tianjue at this time.

Guo Tianxu nodded: "My uncle is right. Not only will Zhu Yuanzhang not let him go, there are also many of our own brothers who are unwilling to give up their wives, children and go out to work alone."

"Then do we really want to recognize him, Zhu Yuanzhang, as our king?"

"Why should he!"

"He is just an adopted son-in-law like a servant of my Guo family. You know, his wife Ma is not even qualified to sit in front of my mother!"

Guo Tianjue spoke excitedly, and added: "Now you have to be our master. Just think about it and you won't be convinced!"

"Uncle, brother, can you really accept it?"

Guo Tianjue then asked about Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou.

"Take a step first and see what happens. No matter what, now he, Zhu Yuanzhang, is not our master, but our colleague. He just has a higher official position, and this is just decided by everyone's recommendation. It depends on whose military exploits and whose prestige is greater. As long as our prestige and military achievements exceed that of Zhu Yuanzhang, we will not have to worry about catching up from behind."

Zhang Tianyou pondered for a moment and then spoke.

Guo Tianxu nodded and looked at Guo Tianjue: "As my uncle said, we can only take it one step at a time. No matter what, next, we really have to show our true abilities!"

"Okay, I'll go to fight too. Brother, please arrange for me to fight in Xuancheng."

Guo Tianjue said.

Guo Tianxu said: "I am ready to ask Tianlu to attack Xuancheng in the name of Zhongshu Province, while you stay in Taiping City."

After hearing this, Guo Tianjue was quite disappointed and couldn't help but spread his hands: "No, brother, you are still guarding me, are you afraid that I will surpass you in prestige?"

"Now that Zhu Yuanzhang is about to ride on us, you would rather let Guo Tianlu, a non-blood clan member, go to Xuancheng to perform meritorious services than let me go?"

"How can our Guo family get back on their feet again?!"

Guo Tianjue asked Guo Tianxu loudly and excitedly, and then turned his back.

Guo Tianxu gritted his teeth and said, "I'm not guarding you because I'm afraid you'll make meritorious deeds. I don't want to lose a brother like you!"

"Next, we will definitely fight for Jiqing. I plan to take the initiative to ask for help. I think Zhu Yuanzhang will not deny us this face. Besides, my uncle will help me speak up."

"And if I want to go to Jiqing, it will be okay. If something happens, my Guo family will still have a disciple like you to support me, and my mother will also have a son to support him until he is old!"

"So, if you are sent to attack Xuancheng now, if you are good or bad, how can you expect me to go to Jiqing with confidence?"

After Guo Tianxu said this, Guo Tianjue just sneered:
"Brother, what you say is really better than what you sing. If you send me all the elites of your and uncle's second army, what can I lose?"

"There's no way I could send them all to you!"

"Not to mention, I am not the one who has the final say in Zhongshu Province now. If I do this, Mr. Zhang and Feng Guo will use them to question the ability to command the troops. Even if I have the final say, how can I safely place all my bets? On your own, Guo Tianjue?"

Guo Tianxu spoke sharply.

Seeing this, Zhang Tianyou advised: "Okay, you two brothers, stop arguing."

Zhang Tianyou said and looked at Guo Tianjue: "Listen to your brother, no matter what he says now, he is still Zhongshu Shengpingzhang, and he is your superior!"

"Yes!"

Guo Tianjue responded helplessly, and said to Guo Tianxu: "Brother, just be careful. Don't be so cautious that when Zhu Yuanzhang becomes emperor, it will be too late for you to regret it!"

Guo Tianxu waved his hand: "Whatever you think!"

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"Next, when we go to Jiqing, I estimate that Guo Tianxu and the others will take the initiative to ask for help."

Here, Zhang Cheng also took the initiative to tell Zhu Yuanzhang his views on the next Jiqing campaign.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "In fact, they still look down on us in their hearts. They think that we are inferior to them! Let alone being above them, even if we are equal, we are not qualified."

"The world looks down upon those in high positions, and thinks that there are many people in high positions who are despicable."

"Not only the two of them, but also people like Ren Zhigong and Li Pusheng before."

Zhang Cheng said bluntly to Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile.

(End of this chapter)