Zhang Dingbian and a few other generals galloped along on horseback.
Not only did he need to familiarize himself with the environment near Dadu, but more importantly, he also had to be familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang's troop deployment.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to defeat Zhu Yuanzhang with only his own army of more than 100,000.
At this moment, one of his generals said: "General, according to the intelligence we received a few days ago, Zhu Yuanzhang has an army of 100,000 and has arrived near Zhigu Village."
"We should be able to annihilate that army in one battle."
Zhang Dingbian said: "Nonsense, if we launch a surprise attack on that army now, won't it alert Zhu Yuanzhang?"
"We have limited military strength, so we can only let Zhu Yuanzhang's detachment go."
"Now, we must fight to repel Zhu Yuanzhang's main force."
"I, Zhang, do not seek to harm Zhu Yuanzhang's vitality, but only to temporarily lift the siege of Dadu."
"As long as His Majesty can free up his hands, half of the world will be taken over."
The lieutenant general hurriedly asked: "What should we do now?"
Zhang Dingbian said: "Let the soldiers hide well, it may only take one or two days."
"Leave some spies around here."
"When Zhu Yuanzhang launches a fierce attack on Dadu next time, our army of more than 100,000 will rush forward and head straight for his central camp."
…
After saying this, Zhang Dingbian and others rode away.
Zhang Dingbian did a good job. He hid his army in the valleys.
Until this moment, there has not been a single flaw revealed.
On the other side, inside Zhu Yuanzhang's central military tent, this contemporary hero was also making his final deployment.
He said to generals Zhu Wenzhen, Lan Yu and others: "Tonight, tonight, we must take Dadu."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that he had wasted too much time here. Zhao Min was not dead yet, and Zhang Wuji was already right in front of him.
If this continues, something unexpected will definitely happen.
So tonight, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to take a gamble.
While he led his army to attack the city, he also ordered Zhu Wenzhen and others to lead 10,000 elite soldiers each.
As long as a troop can rush into Dadu, the mission will be accomplished.
Zhu Yuanzhang personally poured a full glass of wine for all the generals present.
Then he raised his glass and said, "Generals, success or failure depends on this."
"Since our Northern Expedition, we have only annihilated Zhao Min's 150,000-man army in Dahukou, but the price I paid was the loss of Chang Yuchun and 200,000 soldiers and horses."
"We can't delay this any longer. No matter how vast and rich Jiangnan is, it can't withstand our futile efforts."
"Tonight, we must take over Dadu. Either Zhang Wuji will die, or I, Zhu Yuanzhang, will die."
All the generals present drank the glass of wine poured by Zhu Yuanzhang himself.
At this moment, not only Zhu Yuanzhang was confident that he could defeat Zhang Wuji in one battle, but the generals present also had such confidence.
With hundreds of thousands of troops and tens of thousands of pounds of explosives, if they cannot take Dadu, these generals will not be able to show themselves to the world.
…
Time passed by little by little, and the setting sun had already shone on Zhang Wuji's shoulders.
Zhou Zhiruo walked up to Zhang Wuji with a steamed bun in her hand and said, "My dear, what are you thinking about? It's time for dinner."
After Zhang Wuji took the steamed bun, he ate it while saying, "I'm not thinking about anything. I just feel that it's almost time for Zhu Yuanzhang to attack the city again."
"I don't know where Zhang Dingbian's troops are now."
Zhao Linger also came behind Zhang Wuji, with a bowl of hot tea in her hand: "Young Master, General Zhang can be regarded as a famous general of the time."
"I heard of his name when I traveled to the south of the Yangtze River in my early years."
"His ability is only above Yang Xiao's."
Zhang Wuji took the tea, drank it all and said, "I know that Zhang Dingbian's ability is better than Yang Xiao's, otherwise I would not ask him to come to my aid."
Zhou Zhiruo said: "Zhang Dingbian's ability may be better than Yang Xiao's, but when it comes to loyalty, Yang Xiao is definitely better than Zhang Dingbian."
"After all, Yang Xiao even sent his own daughter to show his loyalty to you."
After Zhou Zhiruo said this, she did not forget to give Zhang Wuji a cold look.
Zhang Wuji was speechless.
Zhao Linger quickly came to the rescue and said, "Sister Zhiruo, there is nothing wrong with General Yang doing this."
"Your Majesty will unify the world sooner or later, and your days of jealousy and anger are still to come."
Zhou Zhiruo sighed and said, "I also know that the days of jealousy and anger are still to come."
"But I just can't help but get angry about this matter."
"You women, really, why do you all come to me so proactively?"
"It's not right for Zhang Wuji to accept it, and it's even worse not to accept it."
"If she was just a woman without any background, it would be fine. At worst, I could just act like a bad guy and drive away those vixens."
"But these women are all the daughters of these generals. I am in a difficult position with such identities."
"Just a spider is enough to give me a headache. I want to give the spider a good beating. This idea has been in my mind for a very long time."
"But I just didn't have the courage to do it."
"Now that's great. I haven't even dealt with that naughty girl Zhu'er yet, and now more of them come."
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "Sister Zhiruo, you are being too stingy. Those girls can't beat you."
"Everyone in the world knows that your position in the young master's heart is irreplaceable. Besides, Wei Xiangjun and Yang Xiao's daughter haven't married yet, so why are you so panicked?"
Zhou Zhiruo looked at Zhang Wuji with a bored look and said, "My dear, I suddenly want to ask you a question. If I don't let you marry Wei Xiangjun and Yang Xiao's daughter, will you hate me?"
Zhang Wuji quickly said, "Zhiruo, what you said really hurts me."
"Just say the word and I'll drive them both away right now."
Zhou Zhiruo said: "You are just saying one thing and thinking another. If you really want to drive them away, why bother letting me speak?"
"When I went back to see Sister Yu yesterday, I happened to meet Yang Xiao's daughter."
"To be honest, I wanted to give her a warning, but as soon as she saw me, she became very respectful and kept saying nice things to me."
"It was me who did it. I feel embarrassed to bother her."
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "Only people like this are the most difficult to deal with."
"Yang Buhui knows the rules and has a sweet tongue. Even if we want to cause trouble for her, we won't be able to do anything."
"But I have to say that the girl looks pretty good, she is a beauty."
"It would be a good thing for you to let her marry into your family."
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