First Minister of Ming Dynasty

That's fine unless the merchant can take the initiative to transport it.

But the question is why the businessman agrees?

By money?

Looks like it's a solution!

After Li Siqi dominated Guanzhong, he didn't really want to follow Chahan's orders.

He wants to build his own kingdom and become a prince.

And since you want to dominate one side, you need money.

Therefore, Jiechi's salt was followed by Li Siqi, and if he wanted to pass under his nose, he had to pay... As we all know, when God closes a door, you open a window, and when God closes a window, you open a window. Climb out the chimney.

Anyway, as long as there is interest, nothing can be done!

As a result, some merchants really opened up trade routes from Zhongtiao Mountain, specializing in smuggling.

After Zhu Wenzheng heard the news from the common people, he immediately bought several Shanzhou merchants, gave them a huge sum of money, and went to buy.

It is interesting to say that because of the outbreak of the war, Chahan has ordered the merchants to send all the salt, grain and grass to him.

Businessmen are not stupid, if they give you Chahan, it will fall into the mouth of a tiger.

They were obedient and obedient, although they sealed the preparations, they did not transport them, thinking of procrastinating and looking for opportunities to make a move.

At this time, Zhu Wenzheng sent people over, offering a lot of gold and silver, and actually got 30 shi of grain from the merchant, and another [-] catties of salt.

The food that was supposed to be given to Chahan has now become the possession of the Ming army.

Zhu Wenzheng smiled happily, and even called the salt merchants to the front, "Follow me! If you go back, I will disclose the news to Chahan, and you will die!"

Chapter 471 Xiaoming King thanks Emperor Daming

These salt merchants want to scold their mothers, they are hard-earned earners, and it stands to reason that they have done nothing wrong to Daming, so why should they coerce them?

Just relying on such low-handed means, is he worthy of claiming to be a master of the king?

From the expressions of these people, Zhu Wenzheng could see their dissatisfaction.The kid put his hand on the hilt of the knife, just when the big guy thought he was going to kill someone, who would have thought that Zhu Wenzheng put his other hand into his bosom, and then took out a few confessions stamped with big seals. .

This thing was given to him by Zhu Yuanzhang, and it was originally intended to recruit the Dongting Lake water thieves.

According to the regulations, Zhu Wenzheng can confer official positions according to the number of soldiers and horses... But this official position is not official and needs to be assessed.

Under normal circumstances, it would be good for a thousand households to be awarded the general banner in the end. Anyway, the depreciation value is severe.Of course, if you can get this appointment, you can basically escape death, which is almost a life-saving talisman.

Zhu Wenzheng went north and took these reports with him. When he saw several salt merchants in front of him, he randomly took out a few and filled in the text. Everyone gave them the title of fourth-rank counselor.

"From now on, you will be the officials of Ming Dynasty, and you are just waiting for the examination by the subordinate province and the official department... How about it, is it interesting enough?"

These businessmen obviously didn't know what Daming's subordinate province was. Seeing Zhu Wenzheng's straightforward words, they thought the chances were at least [-]%.

We have become officials of Ming Dynasty!

Finally reached the sky!

"Zhu, General Zhu, what are your orders?" asked the leading salt merchant.

Zhu Wenzheng chuckled, "There is no other meaning. You are all well-informed and well-informed. Next time defending the city, I will have to ask for your help. Don't worry, you will be rewarded for your merits. There will be a time when you will become prosperous."

Several salt merchants had no choice but to be held hostage by Zhu Wenzheng, and stayed in Shanzhou with him.

Zhu Wenzheng took advantage of the few days when the Yuan army had not yet gathered, hoarded supplies frantically, rushed to repair the city wall, and Zhu Wenzheng also worked hard to build the urn city.

He checked that Shanzhou had many gaps in the city wall due to the war and disrepair for a long time. Even if it was filled, it would be hard to say how long it would take... Therefore, in order to avoid sudden destruction of the city and be at a loss, Zhu Wenzheng repaired the urn city.

One doesn't matter, he also built the second one, and the third... turning a Shanzhou city into a fortress.

It was the third day after Zhu Wenzheng arrived in Shanzhou that the news spread around.The others ran to Luoyang, Kaifeng, and told Chahan the news, and then Chahan ordered Li Siqi to attack Shanzhou.

After receiving the order, Li Siqi mobilized his troops again and went out of Tongguan.

It took ten days to react.

To be honest, this speed is not slow, and even a little surprising.

But these ten days were enough for Zhu Wenzheng to make arrangements.

He led 2000 people to come, and when he carried out interspersed divisions, he lost some and scattered a lot.

Therefore, Zhu Wenzheng has only a little over 8000 people, and there are [-] people in Shanzhou, most of whom are old and weak.However, Zhu Wenzheng did not give up on them. Instead, he registered and compiled them into a team and asked them to assist in defending the city.

All the people guarding the city can get [-] catties of salt at one time, and a daily grain, ranging from one to two catties. Anyway, Zhu Wenzheng can guarantee that you will not starve to death.

In this troubled world, it is already God's grace to be able to survive, so what more can you ask for?

In fact, since the defense of Haozhou that year, the Ming army has summed up a set of effective military-civilian cooperation methods, and all the generals are also familiar with it and can complete preparations quickly.

But the good days of the Ming army were over.

Because in the early morning of No. 11, Li Siqi's striker arrived.

In fact, the soldiers and horses guarding Tongguan got the news as early as after Shanzhou changed hands, faster than anyone else.But they did not send troops to recover.

The reason is also very simple. Li Siqi went to receive Li Wu and Cui De's surrender, but he was not in Tongguan.

It can be said that in the early stage, the Yuan army did not perform well, even a bit like a group of mobs.But when the Yuan army realized the terrible consequences of the fall of Shanzhou, they were outraged.

Li Siqi drove the troops under his command to launch round after round of siege battles.

Dense soldiers, overwhelming, swept forward.

As expected, there is a conflict between Li Siqi and Chahan, he will not be so desperate, he may exaggerate his hand, or falsely respond to the story.

In the end, Li Siqi fought more fiercely and attentively than anyone else. He divided his troops into three teams and attacked Shanzhou in turn, from morning to night, endlessly...

The Yuan army who came out of the flames of war was also very fierce. They faced the bows and crossbows at the top of the city and bravely moved forward... With simple ladders and climbing cables, they dared to climb up the city.

The Ming army prepared many rolling logs and stones, and smashed them down crazily, and soon there were corpses under the city wall. As a result, the Yuan army stepped on the corpses and came again without hesitation.

On the third day of the battle, gaps appeared in many places in the newly built city wall. The Yuan army fought desperately to fight inside, advancing one after another, regardless of sacrifice... and the Ming army fought hard even more. Those in front blocked the Yuan army, and those behind went crazy Build bricks and strengthen the walls.

As much as you destroy, we will repair as much as we can see who can last till the end?

"Is Li Siqi crazy? Is he so willing to be Chahan's dog?"

Fu Youde complained angrily. In the past day alone, he suffered three arrow wounds, but fortunately, he didn't hurt his vitals.But he was really confused, why did Li Siqi work so hard?

Zhu Wenzheng was much calmer than him. After thinking about it silently, he couldn't help but said, "Maybe he thinks we're blocking his way! This guy still wants to go east to sweep Liuhe!"

Fu Youde was startled, and said angrily, "Bah! He deserves it too!"

Li Siqi is naturally unworthy, but you have to allow him to have dreams!

Since he basically dominates Guanzhong, if he wants to develop, he must go out of Tongguan.

Shanzhou is a wall in front of him.

What's more, now that Chahan has something to ask him, as long as he successfully wins Shanzhou and breaks out of Guanzhong.No one can stop Li Siqi's footsteps.

The Yuan court declined, and the world competed for the throne.

This Jiangshan surnamed Zhu robbed it, so why not my surname Li?

Li Siqi was holding back to take Shanzhou Liwei, so he took out all the return guns in his hand and bombarded Shanzhou.

The gap in the city wall became bigger and bigger, and Li Siqi's smile became stronger and stronger. He decisively invested in his cronies, entered through the gap, and conquered Shanzhou in one fell swoop.

Seeing his subordinates charge in, Li Siqi was already grinning, almost certain that the battle was a success.

But just when Li Siqi was about to ride his horse into the city, dense explosions sounded from the other side of the city wall, gunpowder smoke rose into the air, and wailing bursts.

Zhu Wenzheng finally took out the big killer weapon in his hand. This is the firecracker that he has studied for many years... Back then Zhang Ximeng had obtained two firecrackers from the Yuan army.

After entering Chuzhou, they began to study firearms. It was not long ago that the Ming army produced the first batch of matchlock guns that could be used.

To be honest, this efficiency makes people cry.

But from materials, to craftsmanship, to mass production, training and exploration, and finally large-scale equipment, putting it into actual combat, ten years of work seems to be nothing... After all, the third brother can still sharpen his sword for 30 years!

And this time, it was the Ming army's firecrackers that were put into actual combat for the first time.

The dense explosions, the lead shot hitting the head and covering the face, the rising smoke, the torn body, and the splashing blood... all show the power of firearms.

No matter how brave a warrior is, he cannot withstand the impact of the projectile.

The gunpowder smoke cleared, and there were stumps everywhere, as if hell had descended.

The dead bodies and the remnants of soldiers who were still breathing were intertwined together, and the mournful wailing was creepy.

After a brief shock, the Ming army resolutely launched a counterattack. They stepped on the corpses and swung their weapons vigorously, turning more people into corpses.

There were more than 200 elite Yuan troops, and less than 20 escaped.

They ran away one by one, their souls flying away.

Desolate and terrified, the liver and gallbladder are splitting.

Such an afterimage also shocked Li Siqi.

Ming army is really so powerful?

Li Siqi's offensive stopped temporarily, and the city finally had a chance to breathe.

But in less than half a day, the more violent siege began again.

Moreover, they launched an attack together from both sides of the east and west.

Wang Baobao led the soldiers and horses to kill from Luoyang.

Along with him came hundreds of return cannons, and even in Wang Baobao's hands, they also had gunpowder and fire oil... Wang Baobao's participation brought the Battle of Shanzhou into the bloodiest and cruelest stage.

The two Yuan armies attacked frantically from the east and the west, day and night.

Catapults, goose carts, ladders... Digging tunnels, building earthen platforms, almost all available methods were used.

The Ming army also entered the most difficult period.

Due to the days of fighting, plus the rapid march ahead, and the building of the city wall... Everyone was exhausted, and the siege continued day and night, so many people had no time to sleep. The crenels fell.

Nothing but exhaustion.

The Ming army that can still support the battle has less than 8000 people... If it continues, Shanzhou is indeed in danger.

At this time, the people in the city moved, and thousands of people came to the city.

They are willing to take over from the exhausted Ming army and let the big guys rest, let's bear it!

The army and civilians finally stood together.

As long as the Ming army is still there, there will be something to eat. If the Ming army is defeated, the beasts, tigers and wolves outside will definitely devour everyone.

In order to survive, fight!

The battle in Shanzhou is still brutal, and the losses are heavy, but the defense line composed of the army and the people is unbreakable and rock-solid!

The Yuan army failed to break through Shanzhou, but on the eastern front, Xu Da had already sent his troops to attack Yifeng... As a famous general of the Yuan Dynasty and the confidant of Chahan's subordinates, Yan Sixiao was besieged on all sides.

The Ming army came overwhelmingly, and his men and horses fled to death.

The city gate was breached in three places, Lu Zhongheng, Tang Shengzong, and many others. The Ming army rushed into the city and slaughtered wantonly.

Yan Sixiao had already lost the possibility of escaping.

In desperation, Yan Sixiao pulled out the sword that Chahan gave him, put it on his neck, and wiped it fiercely, Yan Sixiao died!

After Xu Da got the news, he didn't say anything, he just said that he knew it, and then he swung his army straight to the north bank of the Yellow River.

Just as Xu Da was making a bold move forward, Chang Yuchun also captured Guide, and without stopping, he charged towards Kaifeng City.

The distance from Kaifeng was getting closer and closer. Surprisingly, Chang Yuchun did not meet the Yuan army, but met a group of guys who looked like beggars. They stopped the Ming army, and the leader cried and worshiped the ground.

"I'm Zhao Jizu, Shangshu of the Ministry of War of the Great Song Dynasty, and pay my respects to General Chang!"

Chang Yuchun was taken aback, he was from Han Song?

So, the encirclement of Kaifeng was withdrawn?

Chahan didn't choose to fight in Kaifeng?Chang Yuchun felt very disappointed, but Zhao Jizu kowtowed in gratitude, "My Majesty King Xiao Ming, thank you Emperor Gao Yi! Thank you for saving my life!"

Chapter 472 Ask Xiao Ming to abdicate

Chang Yuchun is not an old man from Haozhou, nor is he very familiar with this Zhao Jizu, but he has obtained a plan in advance and has a solid plan.