Zhang Wuji said angrily: "Damn it, damn it, we were so close to capturing Zhu Yuanzhang alive, just so close."
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Today, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he was almost able to capture Dadu, and Zhang Wuji also felt that he was almost able to capture Zhu Yuanzhang alive. Everything seemed to be just a little short, but this very point could bring about many variables.
Xu Da quickly ordered the generals around him: "You will follow me to kill Zhang Wuji, but you must not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly. You must advance step by step."
"By the way, gather the soldiers who are lost around His Majesty."
"We must minimize our losses."
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Following Xu Da's order, the generals behind him quickly advanced forward.
Xu Da understood better than anyone that from the moment Zhu Yuanzhang's central army camp was broken up, it was impossible to capture Dadu.
At least, in the short term, it is absolutely impossible.
All Xu Da can do now is to minimize the losses in this battle as much as possible.
With the manpower and resources of Jiangnan, they can only take a break for one or two years at most, and then they can make a comeback after one or two years.
Xu Da's army advanced cautiously. When encountering the enemy, they would not choose close combat, but would use the strong bows and crossbows in their hands to clear the way.
Zhao Linger looked anxious and said to Zhang Wuji: "Young Master, you have to learn to stop when you have enough. Before, we only broke up Zhu Yuanzhang's central army camp."
"However, Xu Da's army of more than 200,000 suffered no damage at all. Relying solely on the troops in Xu Da's hands, he is still far superior to us. Today's matter is a foregone conclusion. We don't have many troops, but we must not give Zhu Yuanzhang another chance to turn the tables because of impulsiveness."
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