Follow Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the country

Chapter 181 Kill the traitors and prevent historical events from happening again.

Zhang Cheng remembered that according to the records of the Ming Dynasty, in history, after Zhang Tianyou and Guo Tianxu were ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang to attack Jiqing, Zhang Tianyou and Guo Tianxu were killed because the surrendered general Chen Yexian rebelled midway.

There are different opinions on whether there is a conspiracy by Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Zhang Cheng really hopes to avoid this situation in this life.

Because, if there is no conspiracy in this, at least it can reduce the losses of the rebels by avoiding this situation;

If there is a conspiracy in this, then he has prevented this conspiracy from happening now, and can also prevent such conspiracies from happening to himself and others in the future, and prevent Zhu Yuanzhang from going further and further within the internal strife.

Moreover, Zhang Cheng is already a silent majority in future generations. He does not want to be a silent majority in this world where he can escape at any time.

Therefore, he will not think that as long as things don't happen to him, he doesn't need to care.

Zhang Cheng had already learned from the battle report sent back by Xu Da that Chen Yexian had been captured by him and Hu Dahai.

Shortly after Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Cheng were talking in the house about how to help Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou become wise, Guo Tianxu sent someone to invite them over, saying that Chen Yexian had been taken to the Interrogation Department of Zhongshu Provincial Department of Justice in Taiping City.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

"well said!"

Here, Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou were both greatly surprised, thinking that they could use Chen Yexian to prepare for the next Jijing.

Zhang Cheng sneered: "I believe you for now, tell me why you want to be loyal to Yuan Ting?"

then.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Very good!"

"The world is in chaos, and heroes rise together. If you win, others will follow you, and if you lose, you will follow others. Since you are a hero who protects the people, how can you not know why we are so free?"

Chen Ye saw this and asked, "Why do you want to let me go?"

Zhang Cheng asked Chen Ye first.

Chen Yexian replied: "It's just to boost morale. It's not really about slaughtering and plundering the Han people. My secret order to the dogs is to capture Cihu, so I ordered not to massacre and plunder the people. I have the attachment of the secret order to prove it."

Therefore, next, Guo Tianxu took the initiative to ask Zhu Yuanzhang: "How did Guorui know that Chen Yexian was willing to surrender?"

"We have to do this to protect the villagers."

Zhang Cheng and Zhu Yuanzhang met Chen Yexian in the Interrogation Department.

After asking, Chen Ye didn't wait for Zhu Yuanzhang's answer, and said: "It's easy! I only need to write a letter, and I can ask my brothers to surrender, join the rebel army, drive out the Tartars, and restore China!"

Chen Ye replied first.

"Now if Chen Yexian really wants to successfully recruit his troops to surrender, our rebel army can increase tens of thousands of troops, and Chen Yexian knows the truth about Jiqing's situation. So, Yuanzhang, we should prepare to attack Jiqing now."

"Chen Yexian, on the way to peace, you ordered the capture of Cihu and slaughtered and looted it for three days! What is your reason for not treating the Han people as human beings?"

Chen Ye heard this first, then thought about it and asked, "But you want me to recruit brothers and join the rebel army?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "I just gave it a try. I didn't expect him to be really willing."

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted loudly at this time, stood up, walked to Chen Yexian, personally untied the rope that bound him, and said:
"Just go away."

Zhang Tianyou also spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang at this time.

Guo Tianxu also echoed and said: "Yes, the opportunity must not be missed before it comes. Our Second Army has made little contribution to crossing the river and guarding the peace this time. It is better to let my uncle and I take charge this time and lead the Second Army to attack Jiqing." , and let Chen Yexian be your guide?”

"You have to think about it."

"Is this Chen Yexian really trustworthy?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked about Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou at this time.

Guo Tianxu was now eager to prove himself, so he was only willing to think in a direction that was beneficial to him. After pondering for a moment, he said to Zhu Yuanzhang:

“We think it’s worthy of belief!”

"After all, our rebel army is victorious now, and the Qing Yuan soldiers are almost sitting in the isolated city. There is no need for him, Chen Yexian, to work for Hu Yuan at this time, instead of taking this opportunity to make contributions to our rebel army!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say much after hearing this. He just nodded and smiled: "That makes sense! You can go to Chen Ye to talk about this first."

But Chen Yexian took the initiative to find Zhu Yuanzhang one day in early August and said:
"My younger brother Chen Ben is still a general in Jiqing. He sent someone with a message to say that he would like to serve as an internal response. Therefore, the prime minister might as well attack Jiqing at this time. I humbly wish to be the vanguard!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly: "We have planned for Guo Pingzhang and Zhang Zuocheng to lead their troops to attack Jiqing, but our people will not take the credit for Jiqing this time."

After hearing this first, Chen Ye was greatly disappointed, so he had to come back to see Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou and said, "Since the two princes are willing to let me be my guide in the attack on Jiqing, I am willing to serve!"

"Very good!"

"If you help us accomplish this great feat, Mr. Guo will definitely recommend you to be one of our rebel leaders!"

Guo Tianxu was overjoyed and started drawing cakes for Chen Ye first.

Of course, Guo Tianxu does hope that he can have more allies among the rebel governors. After all, many of the rebel governors are now on Zhu Yuanzhang's side, making Guo Tianxu look weak.

Next.

Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou called for a political meeting as usual to discuss the attack on Jiqing.

then.

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Cheng, Feng Guoyong, and Shao Rong all came to the political hall to meet with Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou.

At the meeting, both Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou explained the reasons why they needed to attack Jiqing at this time. Zhu Yuanzhang and others did not object and expressed their approval.

However, after everyone agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Although the Chen Yexian brothers are cooperating inside and outside, we must be cautious in attacking Jiqing. After all, there are still many Yuan soldiers left behind in Jiqing. Therefore, I mean, sending you is not enough, why not Mr. Zhang and Shao Shenzheng are also going to serve as rear troops, just in case something unexpected happens."

"Row!"

Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou did not object. After all, Zhang Cheng and Shao Rong were only serving as rear troops and would not affect his achievements.

When Chen Ye first learned that Zhang Cheng and Shao Rong were also going, he was secretly happy. He called his nephew Chen Zhaoyu and told him: "After the expedition, in the name of sentinel, you first go to Fangshan to see your uncle and ask him to hurry up." Tell Xingtai that the bandits coming to celebrate this time include Guo Tianxu, Zhang Tianyou, Zhang Cheng and Shao Rong. Your uncle and I will find a way to kill them all. However, Xingtai must be sure to cooperate and send troops immediately. attack!"

Chen Zhaoyu raised his hand and said yes.

Five days later, it was time for the army to set off.

Chen Yexian and the surrender troops he gathered together, as the front army, were responsible for pulling out the military strongholds along the way.

The Second Army of Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou, as the Chinese Army, was the main force in the next attack on Jiqing.

Zhang Cheng's Hua Yun Division and Shao Rong's Division, as rear troops, were responsible for escorting grain and fodder and mobile troops to support the rear. They were also responsible for military discipline, as well as city defense and military management after the capture of Jiqing.

On the day of departure, the rebel traitor Lai Wang, who was captured alive by Deng Yu, was specially brought in front of the entire army to be executed.

"Mr. Zhang, give me another chance! I promise that I will never be afraid of death again. Even if I fall into the hands of the Tatars again, no matter how they torture me, I will never betray the rebels or China again!"

After Lai Wang was escorted in front of the entire army, he begged Zhang Cheng, who was responsible for enforcing military law.

Zhang Cheng looked at him and said: "If I spare your life, I will be sorry for those heroes who would rather be chopped up than betray the rebels. You must bear the price for your own cowardice today!"

Zhang Cheng waved his hand as he spoke: "Behead!"

"Yes!"

As a result, the two military policemen held Lai Wang under the knife.

"I don't want to die!"

Lai Wang struggled and shouted.

As soon as he finished shouting, the knife fell down and his head was in different places.

Zhang Cheng then looked at Chen Yexian and others: "This is what you get for betraying the rebels and betraying China!"

then.

Zhang Cheng then told Wang Guangyang, "Let his family take him back and sign the document banning the glorious military household."

Wang Guangyang raised his hand and said yes.

Chen Yexian's mouth twitched slightly here, and his nephew Chen Zhaoyu couldn't help asking: "Uncle, does Zhang Cheng know something?"

"Don't think so much. This is the only chance we have to be loyal to the court now, and it is also the only chance to eliminate these traitors and bandits!"

Chen Yexian whispered.

Chen Zhaoyu could only say yes.

Next, the army officially began to pull out.

Chen Yexian arrived at Banqiao on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival and met with Fushou secretly. He knelt down and said to Fushou, "Hello, I will banquet Guo Tianxu, Zhang Tianyou, Zhang Cheng and Shao Rong are waiting for an opportunity to get rid of them. If it succeeds, they will send a signal. When the time comes, please send troops to Taiwan quickly to wipe out their divisions! "

Fushou nodded: "When the time comes, I will send Haya and Chen Benshu to send troops to help you!"

Fushou said and helped Chen Yexian up: "If this can be done, the Duke will make a great contribution to the court! I will definitely ask for the promotion to the Duke to participate in the affairs of the province!"

"It is Chen's duty to eliminate thieves for the court!"

Chen Ye replied first.

then.

That night, Chen Ye first sent troops to invite Guo Tianxu, Zhang Tianyou, Zhang Cheng, Shao Rong, and Hua Yun to the camp, saying that they were discussing the attack on Jiqing tomorrow. He said that his brother Chen Ben had obtained the centralized city defense map.

Before leaving, Zhang Cheng said to Shao Rong: "Just go and tell me that I feel unwell and come back tomorrow! You bring a flare and if something happens, report it to me immediately. I know that I don't trust this person named Chen." "

Shao Rong raised his hand and said yes, then he took his younger brother Shao Cheng and others to join Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou first, and then came to Chen Yexian's camp in Banqiao.

"Mr. Zhang didn't come?"

Chen Ye asked in surprise when Zhang Cheng didn't come.

Shao Rong said: "Mr. Zhang feels unwell. Come back tomorrow."

After hearing this, Chen Ye couldn't help but smile and said: "That's a pity. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival and the moon is just right. Without Mr. Zhang, I don't know how much fun it would be."

"Yes!"

Guo Tianxu also smiled and said, "It's important to discuss business matters."

Chen Yexian had an arrow on the string and had to shoot. Naturally, he would not change his mind just because Zhang Cheng didn't come, so he said: "Okay, let's discuss business!"

talking.

Chen Yexian suddenly threw the cup in his hand: "Someone, take down these thieves' heads!"

(End of this chapter)