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 to form three armies, leaving the baggage and continue to advance.

After the troops who were sent out to Guizhou City, Liu Ying would leave left and right posts and be led by the deputy general to 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. It was raining in Bozhou, but the weather might be clear on Wu Gaojun.

If Wu Gaojun approaches Guizhou first, all of his previous strategies will be invalidated, and find a way again!

...At that time, the Han Wang Army had the troops of the three armies in front, middle and back, and the number of infantry and cavalry in each army exceeded 25,000; while the organization of the left and right and left four armies was divided into two left and right guards, with one army of more than 11,000 troops. The total strength of the entire army was more than 120,000. The system of garrisons in various provinces and places in the Ming Dynasty was similar, but the organization of the army 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 spear. Soon his boots and trousers were covered with mud and water.

No wonder people call those people who need to work, not only farmers, mud legs. Almost all roads are bad after rain. As long as people are not living in the courtyard of big cities, it is difficult for them to be free of mud on their legs.

The soldiers looked sideways and 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 way?"

At this moment, Liu Ying, who was riding a horse, rushed towards him. Liu Ying said, "Prince! Please get on the horse, and finally walk!"

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him, "You dismounted and accompanied me to go."

Liu Ying turned over and dismounted, clasped her fists and said, "I will obey the order."

The most capable generals Zhu Gaoxu recognized in his heart all had important missions at this time; there were no generals in the army who were completely satisfied with him. In addition to the commander of the guards in Yunnan, the generals in the army were Qianhu, the deputy Qianhu, who was promoted from the Qianhu, who was the deputy Qianhu in the Han Palace... In addition, Liu Ying, one of the three guards, was in the army.

He remembered the lines in 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, and 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 Gao's army 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 his proposal was actually whether it was radical.

Liu Ying is now next to Zhu Gaoxu, with a slightly behind Zhu Gaoxu's shoulder. The two of them were 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 feel very happy."

Liu Ying nodded and made a sound, echoing casually. The generals seemed to be 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 go to my uncle's house (of course not the Xu family), my elders and friends are very intimate with me and 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 can know that people have the deepest memories of childhood, and they often affect 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, not wanting to continue talking about this, so he changed his words: "If it weren't for the war, we might not have gone to Guizhou City in our lives."

"The battlefield... is like a gambling field." Zhu Gaoxu sighed and immediately turned his head and whispered, "We don't have much capital. As long as we lose this kind of battle once, the situation will turn sharply! The surrender will probably have more civil and military personnel than the enemy army in the Sichuan government; it is not surprising that 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, and then Zhu Gaoxu said, "I have seen some people in the 'Jingnan Battle'. If he asked him to take thousands of troops and participate in a battle, he might be a good general; but if he goes up one level, it may not work well. Generals who can take charge of one side must have the idea of ​​the overall situation. Do not miss the overall situation just because they are greedy for a little military merit! When I judge the merits of the generals, I will not look at the number of enemies that ordinary soldiers kill. Does General Liu understand what I mean?"

Liu Ying's round face, which was fair and beautiful, suddenly became nervous. He stood still and clasped his fists and said, "The last general asked 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 and 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 tell the truth in front of the prince. I have never done such a thing before, and I feel a little confused."

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt a sense of dependence from Liu Ying's expression and tone; it was like a minor child dependent on his parents. Liu Ying is already in her thirties, but this is not surprising... Perhaps most people are still children in wars? In the future, the war model of human beings will still grow.

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

Only by forming countless intuitions, speculations, trade-offs, and imaginations at each 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 left and right 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. You must also believe in yourself! In this world, a person can shoulder important responsibilities, and not have any chance at any time. Think about the dukes in the Yongle period, the Zhang family, the Qiu family, and the Zhu family, where they were in the Yan Prince's Mansion before."

The most valued and trusted military officials of the Yongle Dynasty were of course the commander of the three guards of the Prince of Yan’s Mansion, and now they are famous all over the world.

The position of Duke of the Kingdom represents too many things. Fame, power, status, money, and beauty can even bring enemies out for revenge for no reason. At least most private 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. Whether it was his desire for fame, interests or power, it was a desire. This is the driving force for people 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 you win this battle, the three regions of Yun, Gui and Sichuan will be firmly held by us, and the 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!"

"Okay. What I want is your words." Zhu Gaoxu nodded with satisfaction, "Governor Liu is still young, don't be too old-fashioned and stubborn too early. It's not like a platoon of troops, and you must behave in accordance 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 arrived at Guizhou City, I will transfer Zuoye and Youye to reinforce Liu, creating the illusion of heavy troops moving to the eastern front."

After saying that, Zhu Gaoxu turned around and shouted, "Take the horse here!"

When the guards led the horse forward, he turned over the horse, and immediately put the stirrups on his belly, and the horse's belly was covered with mud.

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. 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 in that thing, but he fought with hundreds of millions of people.

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

Liu Ying also returned the gift and worshiped: "Take a good care."

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

He returned to the post station. When he got off the horse, he saw Miao Jin standing under the eaves to watch the rain. He walked over and greeted him. Miao Jin looked at him and said, "King Han, go and change his 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 you say?" She seemed very interested in Zhu Gaoxu's words...

Zhu Gaoxu said casually: "I told him that the war was won, what can he get."
Chapter completed!