Chapter 271: A million troops attack Gaoyou

"Dad, why can't you see you these days?" As soon as Tuotuo returned home, Minmin came up to meet him.

Seeing Minmin, Tuotuo's tense face eased a lot, "Dad has something big these days, so you stay at home by yourself. If you run out like a crazy girl while I am away, don't blame Dad for not caring for you."

Last time, Minmin ran away without saying a word, leaving only a note, which made Tuotuo feel very worried and turned the whole body upside down, but still couldn't find it. It was not until more than ten days later that he sent a message from Yangzhou and had already gone to Yangzhou! After Minmin came back, Tuotuo locked her up at home for half a month.

Since then, Minmin has become much more honest, but what Tutuo didn't know is that although Minmin has acted honestly, most of the people have become more and more powerful. She followed He Zhaoyi and started a food business!

The food transported from the south continued to flow into the market in Dadu. She had saved up enough money in secret, even more than Tutuo's salary.

There is no way. Minmin came forward. Which other grain merchants in Dadu dared to compete with the Taishi? Now, summer grain has been harvested, and Minmin is making more money every day.

A small change is also going on in secret. I don’t know when the rich people in most cities are no longer worried about not being able to buy fine salt. The supply of fine salt in various merchants is very sufficient, and even led to a drop in the price of fine salt. Of course, it is not the time for the purchase price to drop. Now is no longer the time for paper in Luoyang to be expensive, and the supply of fine salt is guaranteed. In order to increase the shipment volume, merchants have to lower the selling price.

If we talk about the most profitable businessman in the capital now, it is probably not He Zhaoyi. She joined forces with Minmin to do grain business and secretly engage in fine salt business. Although there are fine salt in the grain, all kinds of plague gods, all of them know that these businesses belong to the Taishi family, so who dares to go up and check it? That is the Taishi who is below one person and above ten thousand people, annoyed the Taishi, and the other party may have a look of his eyes and can kill them, such as the little people.

He Zhaoyi sighed in his heart that in such a society, in order to do business, one must have a backer. The He family has been doing business in Yangzhou for so many years, but it is not as smooth as it is now.

When Minmin heard his father say something big was happening, she recalled the recent rumors: "Dad, don't you really want to attack Zhang Shicheng from Gaoyou Mansion, right?"

Tuotuo turned around: "How do you know these military and national affairs? Don't talk nonsense and go back to your room."

Looking at her father's departure, Minmin's heart slowly became cold. She couldn't help but remember the last time she came back to Yangzhou with He Zhaoyi. She passed by Gaoyou Lake and was targeted by robbers. If Zhang Shicheng's navy was not rescued in time, He Zhaoyi would probably be in danger, and she was also targeted by several ships.

When I met Zhang Shicheng in the navy camp, at that time, he was just a small county magistrate. However, the kind of perseverance revealed in her eyes was rare. She could only see that kind of gaze in an expanded eye. When I heard He Zhaoyi call him "Brother Shicheng", Minmin felt a little joy and regretful. She knew that there must be something between He Zhaoyi and Zhang Shicheng.

I didn't realize it at that time. Unexpectedly, Zhang Shicheng became a rebel who made the court trouble in a few months! He also occupied Gaoyou Mansion, threatening the safety of the court, even more so than other Red Turban Army.

When my father goes to fight against Zhang Shicheng, he will definitely defeat Zhang Shicheng. Subconsciously, Minmin didn't think his father would be defeated, but just felt that Zhang Shicheng was arrested and beheaded by the court. What should He Zhaoyi do?

When my father conquered Xuzhou, he cut off all the people who participated in the uprising and supported the uprising. If his handsome face was chopped off by his father, it would be a pity. When he was with He Zhaoyi, the two had become good sisters. He Zhaoyi's father and eldest brother had passed away. The only second brother had become mortal enemies with her. There was only one Zhang Shicheng, who was her sweetheart. She couldn't make her sad anymore. Although Minmin could not help much, she could still tell him about He Zhaoyi.

Minmin made up his mind and left the Grand Master's Mansion through the side door.

In order to facilitate contact, He Zhaoyi bought a house next to the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and used it as his place in Dadu, and bought a few maids and servants, and became the former He family's temperament.

"Miss, Princess Minmin is here." He Zhaoyi was flipping through the accounts in the study and heard Xiao Ai's announcement.

Minmin is here? He was about to share the income this month with Minmin. Although Minmin doesn't care about the specific amount, just share it with her part, He Zhaoyi always describes Minmin's income in detail every time, and then the two of them share it, which once again won Minmin's favor, and the relationship between them is closer.

As for the secretly salt business, He Zhaoyi did not tell Minmin, not because she was afraid that half of the profit would be shared, but because she didn't know what to say. After all, it was illegal to sell salt privately. Although it was surrounded by the Grand Master, if Minmin knew one day, He Zhaoyi wouldn't know how to face it with her.

Seeing the continuous profits, He Zhaoyi did not want to give up such profitable means. She wanted to make the He family's business bigger, even surpass the Shen family so that her father and elder brother could rest in peace.

"Okay, I'll go out soon." He Zhaoyi took the account book and walked to the living room outside.

"Minmin, the accounts have been settled. Please check it out." He Zhaoyi hurriedly said when she saw Minmin.

"You know the accounts, something big happens now!" Minmin said.

A big deal? Her business has been leaked? After half a year of hard work, He Zhaoyi has been calm in the face of changes. She asked, "What big deal has happened?"

As soon as he finished asking, he saw the two girls next to him, He Zhaoyi said, "You two go down!"

"Yes, Miss." The two girls retreated.

"According to this, the court is going to attack Zhang Shicheng!" Minmin said.

"What? They are going to attack Zhang Shicheng? Why?" He Zhaoyi asked in surprise. In fact, she had guessed the movements of the court.

If you want to become a businessman, you must have an understanding of all aspects of information. The summer grain harvest has been bumper, and it is continuously transported to Dadu. However, the grain prices in Dadu have not dropped. It is because the grain has been transferred by the army. The army will definitely plan a major operation on a large scale.

Now, the activities of the Red Turban Army around are at a low point. Even Liu Futong, who was the most fussy, was suppressed by Kuokuo and Li Siqi and could not turn over. The court's actions were so big that it was just to attack one person: Brother Shicheng, who captured Gaoyou Mansion.

In this society, the news of ordinary people is very closed. In contrast, the news of merchants is the most well-informed, especially the Gaoyou Mansion is close to the canal transport. The war in Gaoyou Mansion has long been spread by merchants coming and going. Everyone is very scared that once the canal transport is controlled by Zhang Shicheng, their business may not be able to be completed. If Zhang Shicheng takes high travel expenses, all industries in most cities will be in a state of depression.

He Zhaoyi was a little secretly happy. The problems that others were worried about were not a problem for her, because the relationship between her and Brother Shicheng was already very good. If she wanted to pass Zhang Shicheng's territory intact, others would not do it, but she had no problem.

This way, her profits will be even greater.

No matter what the court considered, it was going to attack Brother Shicheng. She was a little worried. Now Minmin came to tell her that while she was grateful, she also felt a little guilty. Minmin and she were good sisters, and probably knew that she had a crush on Brother Shicheng, so she told her about such an important relationship. However, in this way, she would inevitably tell Brother Shicheng. Minmin was equivalent to betraying the court, although she herself did not realize it.

"Look at you, you don't know anything. Your baby brother Shicheng doesn't want to be a good county magistrate. He can take legitimate methods. Let him come to me. Once my father and I talked, there will be no problem. I learned from the Red Turban Army and started an uprising. He also killed Gaoyou Prefect and Daluhuachi, which made the court angry and wanted to send troops to completely wipe out Zhang Shicheng."

Minmin also pieced together a lot of information. The prefect of Gaoyou escaped, but she didn't know it, thinking that she had all been killed by Zhang Shicheng.

He Zhaoyi knew that Brother Shicheng was making equal land, which was in conflict with the interests of the upper class of the court. Therefore, even if Minmin helped and became the prefect, Brother Shicheng would not be satisfied. The so-called different ways and no mutual plan is the truth.

"How many soldiers and horses did the imperial court send?" He Zhaoyi asked.

"I don't know, Dad has been dispatching troops these days, and it is said that he wants to send a million troops." Minmin said.

A million army? He Zhaoyi, who has been calm, was panicked. A million army? That is the power of the whole country. He devotes the whole country to besiege Brother Shicheng. How can Brother Shicheng be invincible? Even if Brother Shicheng has a powerful weapon, he can't stop so many people!

No, you must tell Brother Shicheng the news and let him be careful. He Zhaoyi made up his mind.

"This Zhang Shicheng is really true. He has the courage to fight against the court. Minmin, don't worry about this matter, so as not to be unable to explain the Taishi." He Zhaoyi said.

"Really?" Minmin was full of suspicion and looked at the other party's eyes, wondering if she was lying. She was obviously so concerned about Zhang Shicheng, but she was still pretending.

"Minmin, the food I transported last time has been exhausted. I need to go to Jiangnan to collect the food again." He Zhaoyi said.

"No, the war is about to go, and we have enough money. Let's stop this period of time and wait until the war is over." Minmin said.

Merchants value profit rather than separation. Where can I be satisfied if I make some money? He Zhaoyi said: "Minmin, the war is about to start. Once the war is fought, the people will be displaced and the land will be deserted. The price of grain will rise immediately. We have to take advantage of the fact that the grain price has not yet risen. We will definitely make a big profit by purchasing a batch of grain."

"That's not OK, unless..." Minmin paused for a moment.

"Unless what?" He Zhaoyi asked.

"Unless you bring me with you." Minmin said.

He Zhaoyi was startled. Last time he came back, he was scolded by the Grand Master. If he took Minmin out again this time, he had to pass through the area where he was about to fight, and the Grand Master would not have to peel himself alive.

"No, Princess, aren't you harming me?"

"Then you stay here. Don't contact Zhang Shicheng, otherwise, it will be accused of acquaintance with the bandits." Minmin smiled strangely.

On the roof, Li Xingsu quietly moved the tiles away and saw the actions inside clearly.

Li Xingsu, Pan Mao and several others, under the order of Zhang Yang, disguised themselves as servants of He Zhaoyi, nominally responsible for protecting He Zhaoyi's safety and protecting Jingyan from losses. In fact, their more important activity was to investigate the situation in the capital, and was a small chess piece placed by Zhang Yang in the political center of the Yuan Dynasty.

Recently, they all found out that the situation in Dadu was a bit abnormal, as if it was brewing a major action, but the action was not clear, which made them anxious. Seeing Princess Minmin coming, Li Xingsu quietly climbed onto the roof, trying to find out what was going on.

Finally, he heard the most amazing news: Most of the soldiers were mobilized recently, mainly to encircle and suppress the elder brother, and there were actually millions of soldiers participating in the war!

Seeing Minmin and He Zhaoyi walk out of the room, Li Xingsu also quietly climbed down from the roof, avoided the others, and returned to the room.

"Pan Mao, hurry up, reply to my brother. The million-strong army of Tartars will attack Gaoyou!" Li Xingsu looked at Pan Mao and said.

Pan Mao was also shocked. He was the only one among the few people who could read. He picked up his pen and quickly wrote it on a note: A million troops attacked Gaoyou!

Li Xingsu came down from the bed and had been in the bed for many days. He took off the bamboo tube on the pigeon's legs, put in a note, sealed the paint, held the pigeon in both hands, and came to the window.

As soon as he threw his hands, the carrier pigeon flew into the sky.

Pigeon, I hope you can arrive at Gaoyou Mansion as soon as possible and inform your elder brother of the information!

"Brother Li, what are you doing?" Xiao Ai, who walked past the window, found Li Xingsu's hand holding a dove and asked curiously.

I was too focused just now and didn't notice Xiao Ai! Li Xingsu said embarrassedly: "A bird flew into the house just now. Pan Mao wanted to catch and eat it. I disagree and released the bird first."

Xiao Ai looked at Pan Mao with contempt: "Brother Pan, the mansion is not short of food and clothing, why do you still have to eat wild birds? If you eat wild birds, how sad their parents should be!"

"Yes, yes, Xiao Ai is right!" Li Xingsu said.

If you know that you like Xiao Ai, you don’t have to belittle others to raise your own value! Pan Mao was very depressed and helpless. In Xiao Ai’s eyes, he became even more vulgar.

"Lord, the majority of the people sent an emergency military message." Luo Guanzhong walked in in Gaoyou Mansion in a hurry.

Zhang Yang was discussing military information with Shi Nai'an and several generals. The current strength of the province was empty. Bian Yuanheng suggested going downstream and taking down Yangzhou. However, Shi Nai'an suggested avoiding Yangzhou and going straight to Jiangnan.

The province no longer has the ability to deal with itself, and now is a good time to develop. However, if Yangzhou is taken, it will border Zhu Yuanzhang, and this neighbor is not a good master. Keeping Yangzhou and there is a buffering place. The most important thing now is to occupy a large area of ​​fertile land in Jiangnan.

Hearing Luo Guanzhong come in, Zhang Yang's eyes were still focused on the sand table in the center. He turned his head to look at Luo Guanzhong and said, "Ignore."

"A million troops attack Gaoyou!" As soon as Luo Guanzhong finished reading the words "Someone" and everyone was stunned.

A million troops? The court looks down on me so much? It’s a big trouble now!

After a new round of recruitment, Zhang Yang's army expanded four battalions, each battalion was still 4,000 people, one thousand cavalry, two thousand musketeers, as well as hundreds of spearmen and gunners and other personnel. The brave combatants Mo Tianyou, Zhao Zixiong, Xu Yi and Zhang Tianqi were the leaders.

Although many veterans were added to the training, these new battalions were currently under training, and they had to be quickly formed after several battles with veterans. Therefore, Zhang Yang deployed these battalions in Xinghua, Salt Field, Taizhou, and another battalion was deployed in Baoying in the north. After fighting the provincial army, Baoying's official army ran away and Zhang Yang sent troops to receive them without bloodshed.

It turned out that several battalions stationed in Xinghua, the salt field and Taizhou were concentrated by Zhang Yang to form a powerful fist, an army of nearly 20,000 people and a 5,000 navy army were preparing to march south, conquer the city and attack Pingjiang.

However, the situation suddenly went down, and the court actually sent a large army to encircle and suppress it!

It is definitely a bit of a brag to say that it is a million troops. This has been the case since ancient times. It would be good to have 500,000 or 600,000. However, even if there are only 500,000 and their own army is less than 50,000, this battle will definitely not be as smooth as before.

The focus of the entire army has to change from offense to defense.

Fortunately, because my meticulous work deployed in Dadu played a role, coupled with the pigeon system, I obtained early information. Otherwise, if the Tartar army came and I had already led my army across the river, it would be tragic.

"Mr. Shi, what are the good plans for the millions of Tartars to attack?" Zhang Yang asked.

Shi Nai'an also frowned: "Lord, if there are so many Tartars, we'd better avoid their edge. With our current strength, we may not be able to compete with the Tartars."

The million-dollar army can be said to be the court that has moved most of its troops. It has only been half a year since the onslaught of trouble, and it has just exceeded 30,000 troops. It should be unrealistic to fight against the million-dollar army. It can only be relenting for the time being, avoiding the opponent's edge, and then developing.

Zhang Yang looked at the other generals, and they all had such expressions on their faces. Although they had won so many battles, the biggest thing was to fight with the provinces and try to compete with the entire country's troops.

Zhang Yang disagreed. How could he retreat? Where can he retreat? Among the cities he occupied, Gaoyou Mansion is the largest. If he really wants to withdraw from Gaoyou Mansion, can the Tartars let him go? Retreat to Xinghua? Retreat to Taizhou? It is even more unfavorable to defense.
Chapter completed!