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"The reason why I took the lead in attacking Zhu Yuanzhang is because he has little power and has just occupied the land of Jinling. Although there are many generals, there are few soldiers and a small territory. Once he is eliminated, I can not only occupy the land of the King of Jinling, but more importantly, I can take the opportunity to recruit his troops in Jinling, take the opportunity to expand his strength, take charge of Jinling, and face Zhang Shicheng, so as to eliminate him in one fell swoop, unify Jiangnan, and then use Jinling as the capital to compete with the Tartars!"

"The battle in Hongdu is my first step to unify Jiangnan. This battle only requires victory but not defeat!"

Zhang Dingbian kept silent. He knew better than anyone else about Chen Youliang's ambition. It was because he saw that Chen Youliang had this ambition that he followed him all the way, killing Ni Wenjun and Zhao Pusheng, then killing Xu Shouhui, proclaiming himself emperor and Caishi, and establishing the Han Dynasty. He could see all of this clearly. Now that he saw Chen Youlian want to unify Jiangnan, Zhang Dingbian sighed in his heart, and couldn't help but have some expectations.

"Have Your Majesty heard about it?" After a while, Zhang Dingbian said quietly.

Chen Youliang said: "Are you talking about Zhu Yuanzhang sending his nephew to be the governor of Hongdu?"

Zhang Dingbian shook his head and said, "Zhu Wenzheng and Cuiyuelou beat Hongdu's deputy general Zhao Desheng?"

"There is still this?" Since capturing Jiangzhou, Chen Youliang has been left in the palace by his beloved concubine Dalan in these days, and has never heard of the news that has spread throughout Jiangzhou City. After hearing this, his eyes lit up.

Zhang Dingbian said: "It's true! According to the secret spy's report, Zhu Yuanzhang, his nephew, went to Cuiyue Tower as soon as he arrived in Hongdu, drank and had fun all day, and composed a song, allowing the famous prostitutes, Du Ziyi and Yanyu Tower to rehearse day and night. The important work such as military deployment was handed over to his subordinates to handle, and he did not make arrangements. This scene aroused the dissatisfaction of his subordinate general Zhao Desheng. In Cuiyue Tower, he contradicted Zhu Wenzheng's unrestrained behavior on the spot. Zhu Wenzheng was furious and ordered someone to beat Zhao Desheng's twenty-stop military sticks? Once this news spread throughout Hongdu! Now, Jiangzhou is known to everyone!"

Chen Youliang's face turned hot, his brows frowned slightly, and he said, "See if Zhu Wenzheng's actions are true or not?"

Zhang Dingbian said: "I have already sent people to inquire. When Zhu Yuanzhang captured Jinling, Zhu Wenzheng was promoted to the Privy Council for his repeated military achievements. He relied on his contributions and was Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew. In Jinling, he did not take some veterans and a group of scholars seriously. He was nostalgic for the fireworks all day long. His romantic affairs were circulating everywhere on the entire Qinhuai River, and it was true!"

"In this way, it's not surprising that Zhu Wenzheng was not surprised? Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang would make such a mistake for a lifetime and send a slutty child to guard Hongdu. When I, Chen Youliang, could not do it by tofu?" Chen Youliang's face was a little happy, and he felt a little relaxed after many days of worry. He lent wine and said to himself: "I thought that in the battle of Hongdu, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely send Xu Da, Chang Yuchun to guard Hongdu. These two men are brave and good at fighting.

He has been on the battlefield for many years and is the most famous general of the world. With them in the guard, I will probably have to work hard to capture Hongdu. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was smart for a while, would have been confused. The one who was so important to Hongdu was sent by Zhu Wenzheng, who was unknown. Hahaha... It is easy to take Hongdu this time. With Hongdu, you can capture Jinling, and you can attack and retreat. It won't take long to stay. Jinling will definitely get what I gain from Chen Youliang!"

Zhang Dingbian glanced at Chen Youliang and saw the joy on his face. He couldn't help but feel a slump in his heart, and said to himself: "My brother is good at everything, his methods, state of mind, and knowledge are no less talented than anyone in the world. Only this arrogant and arrogant nature, he is afraid he will suffer a great loss if he underestimates the enemy so much!" After a moment of contemplation, he said: "Don't your Majesty think this matter is quite strange?"

Chen Youliang said: "Strange, why are there strangeness?"

Zhang Dingbian said: "Hongdu is located at the intersection of Fanyang Lake and Ganjiang River. It has been said since ancient times that "the three rivers are connected and five lakes are led, and the barbarians and Jing is controlled and Ouyue is led." It has always been a key military base. It has Hongdu. Any army based on this as its foundation to attack Jinling can attack and defend! With such an important place, how could Zhu Yuanzhang not know about it?"

Chen Youliang was shocked. Zhang Dingbian's words undoubtedly wanted a sharp sword, which penetrated his heart. A scene of the battle of Longwan and Kang Maocai came to his mind, and he thought to himself: "Is this the mysterious thing that Zhu Yuanzhang did?"

With this idea, Chen Youliang couldn't sit still. Huo stood up. He didn't know that he had drunk a few glasses of water and wine because of his excitement. His pale face looked a little flushed. He glanced at Hongdu opposite him before turning to Zhang Dingbian and said, "In the opinion of Brother Zhang, what should we do about this?"

Zhang Dingbian seemed to be ready. After hearing Chen Youliang's inquiry, he stood up and clasped his fists, saying, "It's not difficult to tell the truth or the false, but it's easy to say it?"

Chen Youliang said angrily: "When is it that Brother Zhang still has the intention to keep it in the air?"

Zhang Dingbian smiled and said, "Is he a humble position and reckless, I hope Your Majesty will forgive him?"

Chen Youliang waved his hand and said, "Speak quickly!"

Zhang Dingbian said: "This matter is suspected to be that Zhu Yuanzhang followed Zhou Yu's attack on Huang Gai to confuse Your Majesty. However, the current situation is just a guess of Wu Zhi. If Your Majesty is not at ease, he can send spies to mingle into Hongdu City and ambush the major brothels in Hongdu. Don't show off your flaws and stare at Zhu Wenzheng's every move! If he is really a tyrant, he will definitely visit various brothels. As long as he is indeed not Zhu Yuanzhang's plan, then he will guard Hongdu with this person, and he will be really God bless His Majesty!"

Chen Youliang frowned and thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, that's it! Brother Zhang is more concerned about this matter and let our spies find out the news. Once there is news from Zhu Wenzheng, he will come back to inform me immediately. I still don't believe it. Zhu Wenzheng is also a plan used by Zhu Yuanzhang to confuse me!"

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Chapter completed!