Chapter 75 Zhu Yuanzhang came to surrender

Is there enough money and food? Is there enough troops? Is the logistics support sufficient?

The Lord asked three questions in a row, which immediately confused Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen.

No matter how capable they think they are, they dare not say that they are fully prepared for everything!

"The two gentlemen are great talents of the country, and when considering issues, they also think from the perspective of the national system."

Song Xuan looked at the two of them and said calmly: "But some things cannot be viewed only from the perspective of the country."

"I'm not a good person, but I think I have one of my few advantages.

That is, if others don’t let me down, I won’t let them down!

I don't look at what others say, I only look at what they do.

If Zhou Zhiruo has never betrayed me, how could I betray her just because she has a scar on her face and feel that it is a loss of national dignity?"

After saying this, he turned and left, leaving Liu and Li looking at each other.

After a long while, Li Shanchang finally said: "Actually, this is not bad. At least with such a master, you don't have to worry about being killed in the future."

Liu Bowen also smiled and said: "A humane lord is indeed a good thing for the ministers!"

"Well, when it comes to this matter, I am indeed talking too much."

Li Shanchang nodded and said: "Forget it, let's not get involved in the lord's family affairs from now on. Speaking of which, the lord is not young anymore, and it is indeed time for him to marry a wife and have children.

Nowadays, with such a big family fortune and the master still not getting married, the people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are not feeling at ease!"

In this era, the concept of heirs is very important. Not to mention the people who have obtained land in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, even many officials of the Ministry of Interior feel uneasy.

Lord, if something happens, the territory that Jiangsu and Zhejiang have finally won will collapse in an instant?

A few days later, the weather improved, and Song Xuan and a group of officials sent Zhou Zhiruo and other Emei disciples out of the city.

Outside the city, two thousand green-clad guards had been waiting in formation for a long time.

"You also know that I really can't leave now, and I can't go to Mount Emei myself. These two thousand green-clad guards will escort you on your way, so I can feel more at ease!"

Zhou Zhiruo hummed and did not refute.

Her master, Master Miejie, was very strong and concerned about face all his life. After his death, the army escorted his soul back to his hometown, so he could rest in peace in heaven.

Even Zhang Sanfeng, who was almost invisible in Jinling, made a rare appearance. Looking at the coffin being carried by Emei disciples, he was filled with emotion.

"When I first met your master, she was just a little girl who was afraid of people. I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, she would be completely different."

After saying that, he said again: "Girl Zhou!"

Zhou Zhiruo quickly bowed and said: "Master Zhang, please give me your instructions."

"You don't have to be so polite. You were sent to Mount Emei by me as a master. Don't call me a real person. Just like Qing Shu, call me Taishifu!"

"Yes, Grand Master!"

Zhang Sanfeng said: "The world is not peaceful now. Qingshu's troops may not be able to suppress everyone. If you encounter a strong enemy, you should put your own safety first. If it is not possible, just retreat. Grand Master will make the decision for you!"

In this world, if I, Zhang Sanfeng, want to kill people, even if he hides among thousands of troops, he will not be able to escape death!"

If these words were said by others, they would naturally be extremely arrogant, but when said by Zhang Sanfeng, a being who can be called a land god, everyone on the other hand looked as if they should take it for granted.

Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen looked at each other.

The two nodded slightly.

It seems that Zhou Zhiruo, the new head of Emei, has been recognized by Zhang Sanfeng, and the position of the future queen is considered stable.

After everyone in Emei left, Song Xuan also started to get busy.

To be precise, it was the Jinling Marshal's Mansion, the core authority, that was operating at high speed.

Song Xuan held several meetings in succession and issued multiple orders.

In summary, it means collecting taxes, collecting grain, raising troops, building and developing firearms, and building warships to train sailors!

When the weather gets warmer in the coming year, the behemoth Jinling Army will emerge from the abyss and point its sword at the world!

Time passed little by little, and before the Spring Festival, Lan Yu, who was busy conquering the city and encroaching on the territory of Anqing in the north, sent back two letters.

A letter was written to flatter Song Xuan. Song Xuan glanced at it and put it aside.

The other letter made Song Xuan read it over and over several times.

The letter contained a lot of eloquent content, but in the end it boiled down to one thing.

The generals under Guo Zixing, Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others, were not taken seriously in the army and were even ostracized. As a last resort, they were ready to find another way out.

Chang Yuchun was Lan Yu's brother-in-law. After getting in touch, Zhu Yuanzhang and others planned to switch to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang armies.

Lan Yu did not dare to decide this matter privately, so he sent a letter back, leaving it up to Song Xuan to decide whether the surrender of Zhu Yuanzhang and others could be accepted.

In the hall of the Marshal's Mansion, Song Xuan called Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and Lao Liuyi to discuss the matter.

"Do you think Zhu Yuanzhang and the others can be accepted? Lao Liu, please tell me first!"

Lao Liu, the commander of the Tsing Yi Guards, stood up and said: "Lan Yu said in the letter that these people are quite talented generals and have the ability to lead troops. I feel that if the other party is really willing to surrender, it is not impossible to accept them.

After all, my lord also knows my situation. It’s okay to be the commander of the forbidden army, but it’s still too much to lead the troops to go on an expedition. We have a strong army in Jinling, but what we lack are generals!”

Song Xuan nodded and said, "Mr. Liu, what do you mean?"

Liu Bowen took another look at the letter and said, "This letter says that Zhu Yuanzhang and others are being ostracized. At most, they can only bring a dozen people to join them, but they can't take any soldiers or horses with them at all?"

"right!"

Liu Bowen stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Then let them come. If we are too timid to accept even a dozen people, then what qualifications do we have to govern the world in the future?"

Li Shanchang also said: "Master, aren't you worried about who will lead the army to Jiangxi next year? Are there any generals who are sent to your door that you dare not accept?"

As he spoke, he smiled and said: "Our Jinling Army is different from other so-called rebel armies. Both soldiers and officers have benefited from the commander-in-chief's decree. They are sons of good families who have land, and there is no doubt about their loyalty.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang and others have any different intentions, they will not be able to cause trouble at all!"

Song Xuan nodded and said: "In that case, I will write back to Lan Yu and accept the surrender of Zhu Yuanzhang and others.

Let them come to Jinling as soon as possible. If there are really talented generals, I can give them the power to lead an army alone!"

If Zhu Yuanzhang and others brought troops to seek refuge, Song Xuan might give it some thought, but if there were only a dozen people, and if he was still timid, then as Liu Bowen said, what qualifications would he have to fight for and rule the world?

Zhu Yuanzhang, who started with one bowl and eventually became the founder of the Ming Dynasty, was naturally very capable.

Who has ever experienced having the future Ming Taizu work under him?
Chapter completed!