After receiving Zhang Dongtao's information, Wu Zongrui breathed a sigh of relief. Li Zicheng adopted Zhang Dongtao's suggestion to first eliminate the effective forces of the imperial army, which heralded the most solid step in Wu Zongrui's plan.

When two tigers fight, one will be injured. In the confrontation between Li Zicheng and the imperial army, both sides will suffer losses. No matter which side wins, it will be a tragic victory. Wu Zongrui is reaping the benefits. In the past, when Li Zicheng and other rebel leaders fought, the first thing they thought of was

The purpose is to capture the city so that the rebels can get a lot of money and food from the city. This is a limitation caused by the growth of the rebel army. The first thing a poor man sees is steamed buns and rice.

Zhang Dongtao's reminder will make Li Zicheng realize a lot of things, but Wu Zongrui is not particularly worried. When the Denglai New Army confronts Li Zicheng in the future, Zhang Dongtao, Zhang Guoxin and others will play a decisive role in helping the Denglai New Army without any effort.

He defeated the rebels and Li Zicheng with his strength.

Wu Zongrui could only say sorry in his heart to Wu Zongrui, the governor of the five provinces.

As for the battle of Zhuxian Town, Wu Zongrui did not get accurate information. It was him who traveled through time and made judgments based on his remaining memories. Even Zeng Yongzhong and others could not completely believe that Hong Chengchou would fight the rebels in Zhuxian Town.

, after all, the total number of rebels under Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai was close to one million.

When Zeng Yongzhong entered the wing, Wu Zongrui just put down the documents in his hand.

"Sir, you have been working too hard recently, so you should pay attention to rest. I suggest that you take some time to go back to Juehua Island to recuperate for a while, so that you can sharpen your sword and chop wood."

Wu Zongrui looked at Zeng Yongzhong and smiled.

"Sir, it's time for me to get busy. I have been in Liaodong for the past few years and have not interfered with the affairs of the Central Plains. I have not paid attention to the changes in the south. If I continue to be slack like this, I will regret it when big changes come.

"

Zeng Yongzhong smiled bitterly and spoke.

"My lord is really joking. If anyone dares to say that your lord is slacking off, my subordinates will never be convinced. Whether it is the South and the Central Plains, Liaodong and Houjin, Mongolian tribes, or even overseas countries, your lord is the same in many situations."

Familiar, I have really learned a lot by following you during this period of time."

Wu Zongrui waved his hand quickly.

"Sir, please don't say that. In the past, I thought of hiding one's strength and biding one's time. I thought of burying one's head in development. I have become quite immersed in driving and don't know how to look up at the road. Now that I think about it, there is something wrong with this approach. It's time to keep a low profile.

If it is too long, you will get used to forbearing, getting used to seizing the best opportunity, getting used to telling yourself to wait, wait a little longer. As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger. If there is no pioneering spirit, the final outcome will be

It is impossible for an ordinary rich man to achieve great things."

The bitter smile on Zeng Yongzhong's face disappeared, and he clasped his fists and nodded at Wu Zongrui.

Wu Zongrui felt strange. He used to be too forbearing and always waited for the best time. In fact, it was because of time travel that he was in trouble. He always used the historical knowledge left in his mind to decide everything. This approach started when he first started traveling.

Sometimes, it has the effect of turning decay into magic. However, as time goes by, this approach needs to change, and seeking truth from facts is the right way.

"Sir, why are you like this? Do you think what I said makes sense?"

"No, no, I know that my lord has the world in mind and keeps a low profile. In fact, it is all for the sake of the people of the world. The people in Dengzhou, Laizhou and Liaodong can live a prosperous life. This is all your credit. Look.

Looking at the Central Plains and the South, the people in the Central Plains are struggling with death all the time, and the people in the South are not much better. They are exploited by the government. The emperor and the court cannot see this at all, and do not find their own problems. They are going in completely opposite directions.

Desperately exploiting the people while pretending to pity them, this has sealed their fate. The people of the Central Plains welcome the rebels, welcome Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai, and hate the imperial army. This situation is likely to continue...

"

Wu Zongrui couldn't help but nodded, Zeng Yongzhong's analysis was indeed reasonable.

"Zhang Xianzhong, who is entrenched in Sichuan, has indeed left Sichuan and headed for Huguang. His vanguard has already moved in the direction of South Zhili. My subordinates admire your original judgment. Zhang Xianzhong's eyes are indeed fixed on the south and he should give up.

He was unwilling to compete with Li Zicheng for territory in the Central Plains."

"With such a change in the situation, I have two thoughts."

"First, my subordinates suggest that you focus your attention on Shandong first. Lord Lu Faxuan has already taken up his post in Shandong, and Lord Wu Zongkun is also the governor of Denglai. There will be no problems in Denglai, and everything will be done in accordance with your requirements.

But Mr. Lu still needs to spend a lot of effort if he wants to gain a foothold in Shandong."

"Second, I suggest that you pay attention to the three mutual markets of Xipingbao, Yizhou and Guangning. Xipingbao Mutual Market took the lead in reducing the daily trading volume, and Yizhou and Guangning also started to take action. This will definitely cause some

Sir, you should pay more attention to the waves."

"Regarding the changes in the war situation in the Central Plains, I feel that you will pay more attention to it after the situation gradually becomes clearer."

...

Wu Zongrui listened carefully to Zeng Yongzhong's suggestions. Although he disagreed with some of Zeng Yongzhong's suggestions and some understandings of the current situation, Zeng Yongzhong made these judgments based on his hard skills. Thinking from Wu Zongrui's perspective,

I have to admire it.

"What you said is right, but there is one point where I have different views."

"The changes in the situation in the Central Plains are probably what we must focus on."

"Today's rebel army is completely different from the rebel army in the early years of Chongzhen. If the current situation continues to develop, the rebel army will even be able to attack the capital and capture the capital."

"After Li Zicheng had Li Yan, Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others around him, his rebel team underwent great changes, and their goals became clearer. They began to gather people's hearts and win the support of the people. In Henan, only Kaifeng

There are also official offices in Luoyang and Luoyang, and the imperial court in other places does not send officials at all. They are all managed by rebel sergeants sent by Li Zicheng. Although these places are far from rich, the people have no resentment."

"The only thing Li Zicheng did wrong was that he did not absorb the power of the scholar-bureaucrats and gentry class. This was his limitation. If Li Zicheng broke through this limitation, his power would become terrifying."

"On the one hand, Li Zicheng's power is gradually growing, and on the other hand, the imperial court is decaying. Comparing the two, it is already clear what the outcome will be."

Having said this, Wu Zongrui stood up and walked to Zeng Yongzhong.

"Sir, the big change I'm talking about is actually when the rebels attack the capital. If the situation continues to develop as it is now, it will take as long as two or three years, or at least one or two years, for the situation to change drastically."

"For so many years, our Denglai New Army has been based in the land of Denglai and Liaodong. On the surface, it is aimed at the Taiji of the Later Jin Dynasty. In fact, the focus of our layout is still in the Central Plains and the South."

"The bravery of Hou Jin lies in force, but their economic foundation is too weak. If we close the mutual market and strictly guard Liaodong, once there is a famine, civil strife will definitely occur in Hou Jin. We don't need to expend too much energy.

We can seize the opportunity and wipe out most of Hou Jin's force."

"The Central Plains is different from the South. The land is vast and abundant. Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai can acquire wealth through their own efforts and consolidate their power through the vast land."

Zeng Yongzhong turned a little pale and looked at Wu Zongrui.

"Sir, Lu Faxuan became the governor of Shandong and allowed the Denglai New Army to control the entire Shandong in the shortest time. This is a crucial step. If this step is taken and successful, our overall layout will be broad.

"

"The fierce battle between the rebels and the imperial court has just begun. What we need to do is not just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. We need to get the maximum benefit from it. For example, we need to quickly occupy Shandong when the emperor and the imperial court have no time to take care of it."

Having said this, Wu Zongrui let out a long sigh.

In order to expand Zhang Dongtao's influence among the rebels, and to allow Zhang Dongtao to win over Li Yan and others, Wu Zongrui spent a lot of effort, always thinking about what Zhang Dongtao should say in front of Li Yan, down to every sentence and every word.

His expressions, etc., he has never put so much effort into teaching someone.

After Wu Zongrui finished speaking, Zeng Yongzhong's face became paler.

"My lord, what you mean is, can Li Zicheng capture the capital? This subordinate finds it a bit unbelievable..."

Wu Zongrui shook his head and spoke decisively.

"This scene will definitely happen. I think it won't be long before the governor of the five provinces, Mr. Hong Chengchou, will suffer a disastrous defeat."

"Lord Hong's previous deployment was correct, which was to limit the expansion of the rebel forces while strengthening his own strength. Waiting until his own strength is strong enough to launch a full-scale attack on the rebels. This may take a long time, but it is the only feasible option.

It’s a pity that the emperor and the court couldn’t help it.”

"Master Hong was imprisoned in prison for a period of time. I think that period must have been very irritating to Master Hong. After he became the governor of the five provinces again, Master Hong did not dare to be conservative and would definitely launch an attack on the emperor and the court.

Prove your ability.”

"Master Hong's choice is a bit wrong. His view of the rebel army is still in the past. He thinks that with tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of troops, he can sweep away the rebel army. I think that when Master Hong pays the price

Afterwards, you will know that your choice was wrong and you will have dug a graveyard for yourself."

"Sir, just wait. In a few months, the emperor and the court will be at a loss again."

"By the way, sir, please help me write a letter and tell Lu Faxuan so that he doesn't have to worry too much. He will wait until the war in the Central Plains begins before he takes action."
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