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Chapter 423: Empty promise

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On the second day of the first lunar month of the sixth year of Yongle, the ice and rain still did not stop and the road was muddy.

Zhu Gaoxu ordered the governor Liu Ying to lead the left and right posts and the front army, a total of three armies, to leave the baggage and continue to advance.

After the troops who set out in advance arrived in Guizhou City, Liu Ying would leave left and right posts to be led by the deputy general and camp first in Guizhou City; while Liu Ying himself led the remaining former soldiers and horses to continue to march into Huguang Road.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't wait for the rain to stop.The territory of the Ming Dynasty was too vast, and the weather was very likely to be different in different places within the territory of a province.It was raining in Bozhou, but the weather might be clear over Wu Gaojun.

If Wu Gaojun approaches Guizhou first, all the previous strategies must be invalidated, and find a way again!

...At that time, the number of infantry and cavalry of the Han Wang Army exceeded 25,000 in each army; the organization of the left and right scepters and left and right sergeants was divided into two guards, with one army of more than 11,000.

The total strength of the entire army is more than 120,000.

The garrison systems in various provinces and regions of the Ming Dynasty were similar, but the army organization was different, which was related to the military tactics and habits passed down by the commander of the army.

The front army and other troops left the camp and were already marching on the road.

Zhu Gaoxu rushed to the road ahead and got off his horse and walked next to the infantry army. He was walking in the mud with a long spear, and soon his boots and trousers were covered in mud.

No wonder people call those people who need to work, not only farmers, but also mud legs.

Almost all roads are bad after the rain, and as long as you are not living in the courtyard of a big city, it is difficult to be free of mud on your legs.

The soldiers watched the King of Han who was walking.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said loudly: I will try it myself, can I go this path?

At this moment, Liu Ying, who was riding a horse, rushed towards him, and Liu Ying said: Prince!Please get on the horse and walk until you are about to walk!

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him, you should also get off the horse and accompany me to walk away.

Liu Ying turned over and dismounted, clasped her fists and said: "The last general will obey the order."

The most capable generals Zhu Gaoxu recognized and had important missions at this time; there were no generals in the army who completely satisfied him.

In addition to the commander of the guards in Yunnan, the generals in the army were promoted from Qianhu and Deputy Qianhu in the Han Palace... In addition, Liu Ying, one of the three guards, was in the army.

He remembered the lines from a movie: What is the most expensive thing? Talent!

Both sides were a little embarrassed at this time.

Zhu Gaoxu believed that Wu Gao was not the most suitable general to reinforce Guizhou's official army, he was too stable; if he didn't consider that He Fu's handle was pinned by Zhu Gaoxu, He Fu would be better... And the Han Wangjun who went to block Wu Gaojun would need very stable people instead, and Liu Ying was not the best candidate.

But Zhu Gaoxu was troubled by the fact that no one was available for the moment.

He recalled Liu Ying's performance in various battles and his usual remarks, and felt that Liu Ying was a person who tended to attack and set up a decisive battle in a proper manner.

Just like when everyone was in Chongqing Prefecture, Liu Ying and Qu Neng had a dispute. The difference in their proposals actually lies in whether they were radical.

Liu Ying is now next to Zhu Gaoxu, with a slightly behind Zhu Gaoxu, and the two of them are trekking on the muddy road together.

Liu Ying should have guessed that Zhu Gaoxu had something to remind him, so he was waiting silently while being careful.

Zhu Gaoxu finally said: Every time I go to another place, I can't help but be very happy.

Liu Ying nodded and made a sound, echoing casually.The generals seemed to have become familiar with Zhu Gaoxu's habits. When he talked about important matters, he would talk about small things from time to time.

Zhu Gaoxu continued: It seems that it is because of childhood memories. Every time I went to my uncle's house (of course not the Xu family), my elders and friends were very intimate with me and could have many novel plays.I don’t have to do my homework anymore, and my parents have less control over me because they are in front of relatives.So every time I have to leave home and go to another place, I feel very good.

He turned his head to look at Liu Ying. Governor Liu knew that people's memories in childhood were the deepest, and they often affected their whole life.

Liu Ying thought seriously for a while and nodded: What the prince said makes a lot of sense.

Zhu Gaoxu opened his mouth and stopped talking, and did not want to continue talking about this. He changed his words: If it weren't for the war, we might not have gone to Guizhou City in our lives.

The battlefield... like a casino.Zhu Gaoxu sighed and immediately turned his head and said in a low voice, "We don't have much capital. As long as we lose this kind of battle once, the situation will take a sharp turn for the worse!"There are probably more surrendered people than the enemy soldiers in Sichuan governments; it is not surprising that even if someone wants to borrow your and my head to be a marquis.

Liu Ying's expression gradually became solemn, and she gritted her teeth and nodded vigorously.

The two of them were silent for a while before Zhu Gaoxu said: I have seen some people in the "Jingnan Battle". If he asked him to lead thousands of troops and participate in a battle, he might be a good general; but if he goes up one level, it might not work.A general who can take charge must have the overall idea of ​​the situation. Do not miss the overall situation just by greed for a little military merit!When I judge the merits of the generals, I will not judge the number of enemies that ordinary soldiers kill.Does Governor Liu understand what I mean?

Liu Ying's round face, which was fair and beautiful, was suddenly very nervous. He stood still and clasped his fists and said: Finally, he would like to ask the King of Han to give advice on the battle strategy!When the time is right, the prince can personally visit the battlefield on the Eastern Front to supervise the last general.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaoxu shook his head: Governor Liu, you have to rely on yourself this time.

Why?Liu Ying said in confusion, "I told the truth in front of the prince. I had never done such a thing before, and I felt a little confused."

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt a sense of dependence from Liu Ying's expression and tone; just like a minor child dependent on his parents.

Liu Ying is already in her thirties, but this is not surprising... Maybe most people are still children in the war?

In the future, the war model of human beings will grow.

Zhu Gaoxu replied: Capturing Guizhou City as soon as possible is the top priority of this war.This king cannot master the Eastern Front battlefield throughout the whole process, and he cannot understand the truth better than Governor Liu who has been on the front line.If this king intervenes, it will affect your judgment and strategy!Governor Liu, everyone’s ideas cannot be exactly the same.

Only by forming countless intuitions, guesses, trade-offs, and imaginations in every moment can the completeness and systematization of the strategy be formed. This is why there is always only one general who leads the army, regardless of the right and left generals.

Zhu Gaoxu slapped Liu Ying on the shoulder with a palm, looked at his eyes and nodded encouragement: Remember what you should do in the overall situation, I have already talked about it yesterday. Believe in yourself too! In this world, a person can shoulder important responsibilities and does not have any chance at any time. Think about the dukes during the Yongle period, the Zhang family, the Qiu family, and the Zhu family, where they were in the Yàn palace.

The most valued and trusted military officials of the Yongle Dynasty were of course the commander of the three guards of the Yàn Palace, and now they are famous all over the world.

The position of Duke of the State represents too many things.Fame, power, status, money, and beauty can even bring enemies into revenge for no reason, at least most of their selfish desires can be satisfied.

Liu Ying was not as tall as Zhu Gaoxu. He raised his head to face Zhu Gaoxu's gaze, closed his mouth tightly, and his eyes were bright.

Zhu Gaoxu knew that he was moved, and whether it was his desire for fame, interests or power, it was a desire.

This is the driving force behind people’s ability to do great things!

Zhu Gaoxu continued to encourage: Remember, you must win the whole game, those things are not empty promises!As long as we win this battle, the three regions of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan will be firmly held by us, and our great cause will have a foundation.

The brilliant record of the Han Wang Army defeating the masses with fewer achievements will make the subjects in the world respect us again and reconsider the possibility of our dominance of the Ming Dynasty; even if there is still a gap in strength, our momentum has already surpassed the capital.

Liu Ying's face and eyes turned red slightly, and she clasped her fists and said firmly: The last general will definitely live up to the heavy responsibility!

good. What I want is your words. Zhu Gaoxu nodded with satisfaction and said, Governor Liu is still young, don’t be too old-fashioned and stubborn too early. Not everything must be like a platoon of troops and is in line with the rules.

Liu Ying said again: I will remember the prince’s teachings in the end.

Zhu Gaoxu said: Governor Liu led the front army to advance first.After the army arrives at Guizhou City, the king will transfer Zuoye and Youye to reinforce Liu Governor Liu, creating the illusion of heavy troops mobilizing to the eastern front.

After saying that, Zhu Gaoxu turned around and shouted: Lead the horse over!

When the guards led the horse forward, he turned over the horse and immediately muddled the stirrups and the horse's belly.

He no longer continues to threaten Liu Ying with the failure... The defeat was of course very serious, and Zhu Gaoxu himself was unwilling to imagine it.

This is impossible. There is no gambling, and you can win 100,000 taels with a penny. You have to pay as much as you want... In addition to buying lottery tickets, there were no lottery tickets in the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Gaoxu never bought lottery tickets before; because there were more than one opponent of that thing, but he fought against hundreds of millions of people.

Zhu Gaoxu clasped his fists and said: Governor Liu, good luck!

Liu Ying also returned the gift and said: Take care of yourself, Prince.

Zhu Gaoxu rode a horse and took the escort team back in the opposite direction of the march.

He returned to the inn and saw Miao Jin standing under the eaves watching the rain when he got off the horse, so he walked over and greeted him.Miao Jin looked at him and said, "Han King, go and change your clothes."

Zhu Gaoxu looked down and said: Change it tonight, I will go out later.

Miao Jin asked: The King of Han went to see Governor Liu, what did he say? She seemed to be very interested in Zhu Gaoxu's words.

Zhu Gaoxu said casually: I told him that the war was won and what he could get.

Miao Jin asked in detail again, and Zhu Gaoxu walked forward and said in a deep voice: Duke.