After a brief thought, Zhao Min decided to retreat.
It’s just a pity about the current situation.
Caizhou is located in the heart of the Jianghuai region. Like Longping Prefecture, it is natural to leave troops to guard a city that has been captured with great difficulty.
When Zhao Min went on the expedition, she was accompanied by 150,000 soldiers and horses.
Excluding the casualties caused by the battles along the way and the garrison left in Longping Prefecture, she now only has more than 50,000 people under her command.
After discussion, Zhao Min decided to take only 40,000 soldiers and horses with her, and leave the rest of the troops in Caizhou.
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Before returning to Dadu, she and Wang Baobao attacked from both sides and captured Yinchuan.
The reason for attacking Yinchuan was simply because it was close to Caizhou.
If we take Yinchuan, we can cooperate with Caizhou from a distance.
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In Yinchuan City, Zhao Min has reorganized her troops and is about to return to Dadu.
Wang Baobao, who had also just experienced a fierce battle, naturally knew how hard Zhao Min had worked.
Wang Baobao said: "Empress Dowager, you have just experienced two major battles in the past few days. Why not rest for a day or two before returning to defend Dadu?"
Zhao Min shook her head: "General Wang, I am anxious to return to Dadu, not because I am afraid that Dadu will fall. Even if Zhang Wuji is a god, he can't reach Dadu so quickly. What's more, the general guarding Zhigu Village is not a waste like Batur."
"The reason why I am in a hurry to return to Dadu is that I am afraid of losing the support of the people and the loss of Dragon City. Dadu must be in chaos now."
"If my estimation is correct, those princes and nobles in Dadu should have started to flee."
"If I don't return to Dadu quickly, I'm afraid something bad will happen."
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Before leaving, Zhao Min specifically instructed on the defense of Caizhou and Yinchuan.
At Zhao Min's request, Wang Baobao transferred another 30,000 troops from his army to jointly defend Caizhou, and the remaining troops continued to encircle and suppress the rebels in the Jianghuai area.
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Zhao Min returned to the court. For her, this expedition did not achieve much substantial results.
Guo Zixing was eliminated and Zhang Shicheng was weakened, but Zhang Wuji was also strengthened.
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The news of Zhao Min's retreat soon reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.
Zhu Yuanzhang quickly said to Liu Bowen beside him: "Sir, you are really a god. Just as you said, such a big change has occurred in such a short time."
Liu Bowen said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "The crisis in the Jianghuai region has been resolved. Now only Wang Baobao is left here. His talent and bravery are not as good as yours."
"If nothing unexpected happens, you will be able to take over Guo Zixing's territory within two years. With the Jianghuai region, this vast land as your foundation, your chances of competing for the lofty throne will be much better."
"But from now on, I'm afraid you will have another strong opponent."
Zhu Yuanzhang put away the smile on his face: "Sir, you are right. I am already surprised that Zhang Wuji was able to take Xuzhou. I didn't expect that he would have the courage to attack Longcheng."
"Nowadays, most of the rebel kings in the world are concentrated in the south. Zhang Wuji is the first to establish his territory in the north. But it's good this way. With Zhang Wuji in the north to contain the Yuan Dynasty, our burden can be lighter."
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In Longcheng, Han Zhao has also arrived here under the escort of a team of elite soldiers.
In order to welcome Han Zhao, Zhang Wuji waited for her at the city gate.
Zhou Zhiruo and Zhu'er also came along.
According to Zhou Zhiruo's previous personality, it was impossible for her to move for a woman.
But Zhang Wuji couldn't bear it any longer, and last night, he begged her for more than two hours in bed.
It was not until Zhou Zhiruo begged so hard that her legs almost gave out that she finally agreed to come along.
Zhou Zhiruo knew in her heart that if she didn't give Zhang Wuji this face, he would probably not let her sleep the whole night.
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When Han Zhao's carriage was still far away from Zhang Wuji, she jumped off.
Han Zhao trotted all the way and threw himself into Zhang Wuji's arms.
"Sir, I miss you so much..."
Zhu'er on the side said with a smile: "What's wrong? Is it because you haven't been moisturized by Brother Wuji for such a long time that your body is itchy again?"
Han Zhao quickly said: "Miss Zhu'er, am I as greedy as you say? I just simply miss the young master."
Seeing that Han Zhao could throw himself into Zhang Wuji's arms without any scruples, Zhou Zhiruo was very envious.
She sometimes wondered if she was too thin-skinned and could never relax when there were many people around.
Miss Han and Zhu'er were unrestrained in front of others and behind their backs, but she could only let go when she was alone with Zhang Wuji.
Thinking of this, Zhou Zhiruo felt a little jealous: "You two should stop here. You will have plenty of time after you go home. There are so many people here, be careful not to make a fool of yourself."
Zhu'er also quickly said: "That's right, be careful of the impact. If you continue hugging her, Sister Zhou will be even more jealous."
Zhou Zhiruo quickly glared at Zhu'er and thought to herself, "I really shouldn't have come here today."
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At night, after Zhang Wuji finished handling government affairs, he hurriedly pulled Han Zhao to Yuling Pool.
The place is already shrouded in mist, like a fairyland.
Han Zhao was a shrewd person. She could tell from Zhang Wuji's eyes that he must want it now.
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