Chapter 203 Hit Taizhou first?

Shi Nai'an's face changed a little: "Juan Heng, what do you mean by this?"

"Mr. Shi, I have admired your name for a long time. I don't know what Mr. Shi thinks about the current events?" Zhang Yang asked.

When Shi Nai'an heard Zhang Yang's words, he didn't know how to answer, "I don't know what the current events Mr. Zhang asked?"

"The tyranny of the Yuan Dynasty made a living. Now the world is in chaos. There is Liu Futong in the north, Xu Shouhui in the south, and Guo Zixing in the west. The rule of the Yuan Dynasty has been shaken."

"Alas, the court is indeed too [***]. In the officialdom, everyone is making profits for themselves, but no one wants to think about the country. In the court, the prime minister is still a practical person, but he is also alone. The world is indeed in chaos. Even if we prosper, it is not out of you. Is it?" Shi Nai'an said, "At the beginning, I resigned angrily because I didn't like the ugly side of the officialdom."

"This world is originally our Han people. The Mongolian tattars divided us into four people. Our life is not even as good as cattle and horses. What's the point of living like this? Where there is oppression, there will be resistance. We Han people who unite together will definitely be able to drive away the tars!" Zhang Yang said while observing Shi Nai'an's expression. When he talked about driving away the Tartars, there was obviously a trace of longing in Shi Nai'an's eyes.

"That's right, cousin, we all fight back angrily, and we will definitely be able to drive the tars away!" Bian Yuanheng added oil and vinegar to the side.

Shi Nai'an shook his head: "Mr. Zhang, you are doing this big thing in Xinghua. You also drive away the landlords of the fish and meat people in Xinghua and give their land to the farmers. I admire it very much."

Today, I was supposed to go out to hear about the book. As a result, outside the Beibao Temple, a group of soldiers and a leading man came, who were promoting the division of fields. Everyone could be divided into five mu of land. Moreover, within three years, there was no tax. Now, all the villagers are convinced of Zhang Shicheng and are waiting. Divide the fields into your own hands, do farm work quickly, and have a good harvest next year.

Shi Nai'an listened there for a long time and condensed for a long time. If this policy is realized, it will be a great blessing for the people. Over the years, droughts, floods, locusts, and the sufferings of farmers have never been interrupted. When he was a parent official, he actually wanted to The people benefited, but he had a sense of powerlessness. Now, he can't do it. This salt field called Zhang Shicheng has done it. He is in Xinghua and is about to implement Juntian.

Throughout the ages, how many peasant uprisings have played the slogan of Juntian, but most of them have failed.

Now, Shi Nai'an's heart is old. He has contained himself in the world of novels, where he can find quiet.

Shi Nai'an said lightly, "If you two are here to recruit, I'm sorry that I can't help Mr. Zhang."

"How do you say this?" Zhang Yang asked, just now, he was already very interested.

"I'm old, and now I want to write a book. There's nothing else I can do." After wandering for more than ten years and returning home, after several twists and turns, Shi Nai'an felt that he had become an old man. Although he was only 35 years old, after a secular blow, he no longer had the original ambition.

And Yuan Heng, who is in his right age, will definitely be able to achieve a career with his assistance to Zhang Shicheng.

"Cousin, why are you so old? You are only thirty-five years old. The ancients said that you stood at the age of thirty. Your cousin is in his prime. Is it possible that your cousin still doesn't give up and want to serve for the Tatar court?" Bian Yuanheng looked at Shi Nai'an and decided to take some radical measures.

"The Tatrian dynasty is rotten, and the nobles only know pleasure, and never care about the life or death of the people. I have been an official twice and dismissed the office twice. Because of this, I have already said that I am no longer interested in everything outside. I just want to write a book and talk about it. I have no other ideas." Shi Nai'an said excitedly.

"In this case, why is Mr. Shi so happy about the division of land to farmers? I also bought a pot of wine on purpose. Do you want to celebrate? Zhang Yang said slowly.

"This..." Shi Nai'an suddenly had no words. When he heard about the division of the field, he was very happy, happy for the people, and proud of Zhang Shicheng, who rose up. In his heart, he has already given up on the court. Is it possible that in your subconscious, you are also on Zhang Shicheng's side? Do you really want to give full play to your talents in your heart? Writing a book, just covering your ears and stealing the bell? He is a little suspicious of his heart.

"The teacher didn't educate the students just now. He said that a good man dared to be a man, and it would not be in vain." Luo Guanzhong was next to him and also advised him.

Even the students took the teacher's army, and Shi Nai'an's face was a little embarrassed.

"The head of Master Lin went to Liangshan on a snowy night, which was all forced by the government. Now, there are turmoil everywhere, and it is the moment when heroes rise. This world is originally the world of Han people. Although Shicheng is not talented, he also has the will of the world. I hope Mr. Shi can help him and achieve a great career!" Zhang Yang said respectfully.

Shi Nai'an was shocked. His "Jianghu Hao Ke Zhuan" was only written in the tenth chapter: Lin Jiaotou Fengxue Mountain Temple, Lu Yuhou burning forage field. Lin Chongxue went to Liangshan on the night. It was the eleventh time, and he was still thinking about it in his mind. He didn't write. How did he know? Is he a prophet?

"Now that the general trend of the world returns, the Mongolian tars will inevitably be driven back to Mobei, back to their cold place, our Han people's world will return to our Han people's hands." Zhang Yang said confidently, "In troubled times, people's lives are like grass mustard, but it is also an era of heroes. Mr. Shi has a lot of ambitions. Why don't you show it out?"

Shi Nai'an finally made up his mind, and these words moved him. OK, I'm willing to assist Mr. Zhang to achieve a great career!" After saying that, he arched his fists and bent down.

Zhang Yang was overjoyed: "Okay, Mr. Shi can help me become a king and defeat the bandit, and it's not in vain to walk in this world." He helped Shi Nai'an up, with a flash of light on his face.

"Guanzhong, you should go with us too!" Bian Yuanheng stepped forward and said to Luo Guanzhong.

"My father asked Wansheng to see Mr. Shi as a teacher, one day as a teacher, and a father all his life. The students naturally obey the teacher's arrangement." Luo Guanzhong said.

This Luo Guanzhong is also a personal spirit. He also wanted to join the army and do a career. However, he was afraid that his father would not agree, so he brought out the teacher Shi Nai'an. In the future, if his father wanted to blame, he could only blame Shi Nai'an.

"Tuanzhong, just follow the teacher." Shi Nai'an said.

"Yes, teacher." Luo Guanzhong's eyes are full of light. Which scholar doesn't want to have a reputation?

Luo Guanzhong was born in Hangzhou. His ancestral home is Taiyuan. His father, Luo Jin, is a big salt merchant in Taiyuan. In the process of taking salt from the Baiju Salt Farm, he learned the name of Shi Nai'an, so he let his son worship under the name of Shi Nai'an. Among the disciples of Shi Nai'an, Luo Guanzhong quickly stood out, and he was also a teacher and friend of Shi Nai'an. Whatever Shi Nai'an did, let Luo Guanzhong accompany him.

"If you two come from afar, you can have a light meal in the cold house first and have a few drinks. How about it?" Shi Nai'an said.

"Then it's better to obey than to be respectful." Zhang Yang replied. Originally, he wanted to take the two people back immediately. Although he was thirsty, he was too hasty to do so. Now that he has promised himself, he is not in a hurry. It is not a pleasure to be here and have a good drink.

"Yuan Heng, go out and call two people and rent a ox cart from nearby. We will have dinner and take Mr. Shi and Guanzhong back." Zhang Yang and Bian Yuanheng ordered.

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhang. Although I'm a little old, it's okay to ride a horse." Shi Nai'an said. Let's have dinner. Let's go with you."

"What about the family?" Zhang Yang asked.

Zhang Yang's original intention is to take Shi Nai'an's family members over. In this way, Shi Nai'an can calm down in the army, otherwise, he will always have to care about the old and young in the family.

"Let them stay at home first. After our team grows and has a strong city, let them move in." Shi Nai'an said.

Do you have a strong city? It seems that Shi Nai'an has an idea in his heart.

"Madam, kill the chickens at home. At noon today, I will treat the two guests well. Speaking of which, Yuan Heng and I haven't seen each other for more than ten years. Last time I saw Yuan Heng, I was still a child who didn't grow up." Shi Nai'an said.

"The students quit first." Luo Guanzhong said.

"What kind of student is not a student? We are both teachers and students, but also friends. We eat together, eat together, and then go to the camp together." Shi Nai'an said.

Although the thatched house is small, it is also well decorated. The middle room is the study, the west room is the living room, and the east room is the bedroom. Shi Nai'an raised the curtain of the west room: "Please!"

Entering the living room, there is a large table in the middle, several masters' chairs, all of which are good sandalwood. Although I haven't been an official for a long time, I teach and farm in the countryside, which is also a well-off family.

On both sides of the wall, there are several ink treasures hanging, which are powerful and powerful. Unfortunately, it is a cursive book. Zhang Yang glanced at it and did not understand it, and did not dare to read more, so as to save the two scholars to see that they were so interested. If you want to comment, you can only get under the table.

It's up to you. Shi Nai'an is the master here. He should have taken the seat, but he has applied to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang is his master. The two shipped it for a while, and Zhang Yang sat on the seat.

Shen quickly served two small dishes, blanched the hot wine, and poured a cup each.

"It is the blessing of Zhang Shicheng to be able to get Mr. Shi's help today. Here, I will toast Mr. Shi with this glass of wine." Zhang Yang said.

"If the master says so, I will break the Nai'an. I am originally dressed in cloth, and I can be appreciated by the master. In the future, I am willing to do it for the sake of the master's ambition of hegemony." Shi Nai'an said.

A cup of hot wine was drunk, and suddenly there was a breath of heat. In this lonely winter, it is also a great pleasure in life to guard a small stove and cook wine to talk about heroes.

Shen's hands and feet were neat, and soon, a steaming chicken was brought to the table.

Zhang Yang's heart suddenly moved: "Mr. Shi, now I have taken down the salt farm in the east of Xinghua. The whole east of Xinghua has been planted with my Zhang Shicheng's flag. Next, where should I attack?"

"In the opinion of Yinai'an, the next step should be to attack Taizhou City." Shi Nai'an said.? Bian Yuanheng frowned. His cousin was recommended by himself. Although his cousin once won a scholar, he is now just a rural Confucian. Why is his knowledge so superficial? Attacking Taizhou? Now it has occupied the territory in the east of Xinghua. The winning lake is only a dozen miles away from Xinghua. The next step is, of course, to attack Xinghua City. Xinghua is a small city, and it is estimated that there are few guards. In addition, the victorious victories of Xinghua on a festival, it is simply effortless to attack Xinghua, and then attack Gaoyou, Baoying, and the whole Gaoyou The government is in the pocket. But my cousin didn't fight in the nearby Xinghua City, but he was going to attack Taizhou City?

Zhang Yang's eyes lit up: "Go on."

"Saders, tide, attack them unprepared, unexpected. Now the lord has occupied the land in the east of Xinghua. Here, the people will certainly support it very much. The scale of the army will expand like a snowball. There is no problem in attacking Xinghua and fighting Gaoyou. However, once Xinghua is conquered and Gaoyou comes, it will be valued by the Yuan Dynasty. Although the Yuan Dynasty has been stirred up by uprisings everywhere, the thin camel is bigger than the horse, and the Mongolian Tartars still have strong strength. After attacking Gaoyou, the lord became a big man like Liu Futong and Xu Shouhui, and his momentum became strong. Then, all the surrounding cities will be strictly defended, and if the lord wants to develop, he is bound to develop to the south and occupy the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The first problem to the south is to conquer Taizhou, which is a key town in the north of the Yangtze River in Huainan. Only by taking Taizhou can we occupy Suzhou and Hangzhou. Shi Nai'an said.

Over the years, he has traveled south and north, and is very familiar with the local customs around him. Throughout the country, the area of Suzhou and Hangzhou is the richest. After taking this area, he has strong logistical support, relying on Suzhou and Hangzhou, and then spreading around.

"Now, although the lord has made a big deal in Xinghua, I'm afraid there is no reaction in the court, that is, the whole Jianghuai province, I'm afraid there is no fuss. Now there are wars everywhere. Although there is a small uprising here, although the salt farm of the imperial court has been taken down, it is nothing in the whole country. Therefore, Taizhou is not prepared at this moment. If we surprise Taizhou, we can definitely take down Taizhou. Shi Nai'an said.

Zhang Yang nodded, and what Shi Nai'an said coincided with what he thought. What is Xinghua? What is Gaoyou? The tartars have been scared by themselves. They have been beaten by Xinghua, and even Gaoyou. There is no suspense at all. However, what does it mean to capture the county seat and the state capital? Yuanting will be furious, send troops to besiege itself, and mobilise troops everywhere to eliminate the uprising in the bud. If you don't move, you will be shocked!

Taizhou belongs to Yangzhou Road, which belongs to Gaoyou Prefecture. I'm afraid that those officers and soldiers in Taizhou have not been interested in themselves at all. At least they will not pay attention to their existence until they take the Gaoyou Prefecture down. And I just want to take it by surprise and put it in my mouth. First, take down the hard bone: Taizhou, take down Taizhou, and a large area of land around it will be included in my pocket.

Moreover, there is another advantage of attacking Taizhou, that is, Taizhou, as an important military town of Tartars, has a military weapon bureau of Wubei Temple! It is responsible for manufacturing and repairing all kinds of weapons. There are hundreds of craftsmen who have conquered Taizhou. In addition to the military and political significance, this craftsman alone is the biggest gain. With these hundreds of craftsmen, Tianque can be made in large quantities, and the army can be equipped with a large number of equipment. It is imperative to attack Taizhou!

In Zhang Yang's eyes, the fighting spirit has burned.

"Come on, come on, eat vegetables. The dishes are cold." Bian Yuanheng greeted him, and everyone moved their chopsticks and began to eat vegetables.

The chicken was torn into several pieces in an instant. Bian Yuanheng held a chicken wing in his hand and was nibbling it.

"My sister-in-law is really delicious, cousin. Let my sister-in-law follow me!" Bian Yuanheng said.

"In fact, the whole country is like this chicken." Zhang Yang said, "Now, it has been divided by the rebels and swallowed up piece by piece."

"So, which piece of chicken does the master want? Chicken head, chicken breast, chicken wings, or chicken legs? Shi Nai'an asked.

"How do you say this?"

"Chicken head is tasteless, but it is the most important part of the chicken. There is a lot of chicken breast, but it is not as delicious as chicken wings and legs."

Zhang Yang compared the world with chicken. Shi Nai'an asked Zhang Yang's ambition. The two of them sang together, but put Luo Guanzhong and Bian Yuanheng aside. Neither of them understood the meaning of this.

Chicken head, which represents Dadu, which is the most important place in Yuanting. Liu Futong's uprising, which is the closest to Dadu, was suppressed by the Tutars and was also the most powerful. The rest of the people, each occupying other territory, are recruiting and expanding their influence, but they are all smart and don't take the chicken head.

"So, which piece do you think I should eat?" Zhang Yang asked.

"The lord should not only eat chicken wings, but also chicken legs, chicken breasts, chicken necks, and chicken heads." Shi Nai'an said.

"What if someone else eats it?"

"Then grab it from them, even if there is half of the food left, you have to grab it. This chicken can only be eaten by the lord alone. Shi Nai'an said, took off the half-gnawed chicken wings from Bian Yuanheng's mouth next to him and threw them on the plate.

Zhang Yang naturally heard what Shi Nai'an meant. He also understood that although so many people are in the uprising now, Liu Futong, Xu Shouhui, and Chen Youliang will pop up in the future, but all the people were finally destroyed by Zhu Yuanzhang. The world can only be in the hands of one person. This person is not Zhu Yuanzhang. It's me!

Now that we have come here and come to this point, we have to rewrite history!

"Whoever wants to eat, let him eat first. If he doesn't have enough, he has to eat other people's food. Grab it. Let them grab it first. When they are exhausted, it's God's will." Zhang Yang said lightly, "Yuan Heng, continue to eat, Guanzhong, don't sit, come here, eat chicken legs." With that, he did it himself and gave the chicken wings and legs to the two people separately.

"The Lord is still wise!" Shi Nai'an said.

Bian Yuanheng was confused and looked at the chicken wings handed over with a few shredded meat: "Brother, should I eat it or not?"

"It depends on whether you have an appetite and courage."

(to be continued)