At this moment, there are only the last three overlords left in China.
Zhu Yuanzhang hoped that Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min would fight to the death first.
Similarly, Zhang Wuji also hopes that Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhao Min can fight to the death.
As for Zhao Min, she naturally also hoped that Zhang Wuji could fight Zhu Yuanzhang.
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Dragon City, inside Yuling Pond.
Zhao Min came back again, and this place was still exactly the same as before, without any change. Even the people here had not changed at all.
It was still the same maids who helped Zhao Min bathe.
Zhao Min asked the maid she was more familiar with: "Girl, I'm back. I failed to capture Jinyang, and even failed to kill Zhang Wuji. Are you happy?"
The maid quickly said: "Your Majesty, what you are talking about are national affairs. It is not my turn to care about them."
"My job is just to serve everyone who comes here."
Zhao Min laughed: "Girl, you have the highest awareness among all of you."
"A smart person like you will never die even in the most chaotic world."
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The news of Zhao Min's retreat soon reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.
When Zhu Yuanzhang first received the news, he was very reluctant to believe it was true.
But in the end, he had to believe this fact.
In the meeting hall of Yingtian Prefecture, everyone could see that Zhu Yuanzhang's face was extremely ugly.
No one wanted to be the first to speak at this time.
But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his gaze to Liu Bowen.
"Sir, I originally thought that Zhao Min could fight to the death with Zhang Wuji, and then we could reap the benefits. But now it seems that this method will not work."
"Things have come to this point. I wonder if you have any good ideas, sir?"
After thinking for a moment, Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Min's retreat was indeed beyond our expectations."
"There are only three overlords left in the world today."
"Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are far from comparable to Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng."
"They both understand that at this moment, whoever takes action first may be the first to lose the qualification to compete for supremacy in the world."
"Zhao Min retreated now, most likely because he was afraid that you would stab him in the back."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's not that I have to stab Zhao Min in the back. No one would miss such a godsend opportunity."
"I have called you generals here today to discuss with you what we should do next in the current situation."
Faced with such a question, Xu Da thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, we now control the land of Jiangnan."
"Food, fodder and equipment are inexhaustible. Since Zhao Min no longer wants to fight Zhang Wuji, then let's go fight Zhao Min."
"With our current strength, it should be no problem to eliminate Zhao Min."
Chang Yuchun also said: "Yes, whether it is Zhang Wuji or Zhao Min, these two people will fight sooner or later. The longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for us."
"Why not take advantage of this opportunity and march north to kill Zhao Min first, and then kill Zhang Wuji."
After Chang Yuchun said this, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his gaze to Liu Bowen again.
"Sir, I intend to join forces with Zhang Wuji and attack Zhao Min from two fronts. What do you think?"
Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty is wise. Not long ago, Zhang Wuji shouted the slogan of expelling the barbarians and restoring China."
"From this we can see that Zhang Wuji and you have the same ambition. The future of the country can belong to anyone, but it must not belong to the Mongols."
"If you and Zhang Wuji attack Zhao Min from two fronts, she will definitely be defeated."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Okay, since you have the same idea, then you can take the gift and go discuss this matter with Zhang Wuji."
"Sir, you are smarter than me. You just need to adapt to the situation as to what you say and do. As long as you can get Zhang Wuji to send troops and attack Zhao Min on two fronts with me, everything else is fine."
Liu Bowen thought to himself, "This is not an easy job. Zhang Wuji is not a fool. He probably understands better than anyone that after Zhao Min dies, he will be the next one."
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"Sir, sir," Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Liu Bowen was a little dazed, so he called him twice.
After Liu Bowen came to his senses, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I will follow your orders."
"I heard that Zhang Wuji's queen has been pregnant for more than nine months. Judging from the date, she is about to give birth."
"Now is the right time to discuss this matter."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "I knew that you, sir, would be able to take on this important task."
"In my early years, when I started an uprising against the Yuan Dynasty, I received a lot of favors from the Ming Cult."
"Sir, when you visit Zhang Wuji this time, you must not be stingy. Bring a few more carts of gifts so that it will be more convenient when talking."
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Zhang Wuji could never have imagined that Zhu Yuanzhang, whom he was always on guard against, actually planned to form an alliance with him.
The next morning, Liu Bowen and his men disguised themselves as a merchant caravan and headed for Jinyang.
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In Jinyang, after dinner, Zhang Wuji took Zhao Linger for a walk in his own courtyard.
From time to time, Zhang Wuji would caress her bulging belly.
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "Sir, it will be soon. In less than a month, you will have a son."
Zhang Wuji said: "My dear sister, don't feel too much pressure. I will like you no matter whether you give birth to a son or a daughter."
Zhao Linger pouted and said unconvincedly: "No, if I say he is a son, then he must be a son."
Zhang Wuji didn't want to argue with Zhao Linger about this matter, so he could only quickly say: "Okay, my dear sister, if you say he is a son, then he is a son."
Zhao Linger smiled and said: "That's more like it, sir. You are just too generous. There is no one in the world who doesn't like sons, but you are the only one. Both sons and daughters are fine."
"If I don't give you a son, I'm afraid you won't be able to get through this."
After saying this, Zhao Linger suddenly changed the subject and asked Zhang Wuji: "Young Master, what do you think of Miss Gong Yu?"
Zhang Wuji frowned: "Sister, what do you mean?"
Zhao Linger smiled and said: "It's not that interesting. You are the king of a country now, and you will definitely unify the world in the future."
"A man like you will definitely have three palaces, six courtyards and seventy-two concubines in the future."
"You are destined to have many sons and daughters, but now, I am the only one who has a child. Zhou Zhiruo and my junior sister's bellies are really disappointing."
"So, I want to marry Miss Gong for you. It would be best if she can give birth to children for you."
"Even if she can't give birth to children, it doesn't matter. After all, she is a talented woman. It's always good to have her around."
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