Chapter 91: Handsome Zhu Yuanzhang

After a silent night, the next morning, everyone departed in four different directions according to the pre-arranged routes.
Xia Xia and Meng Kangdong went to Runan, Long Dongqiang went north to Yanzhou Dongjun to meet Cao Cao, Xu Ming went south all the way to Xiangyang. As for Dao Jin Yumi, Shi Jin, and Liao Lehe, they went to Yingchuan City to lay low.
Xu Ming used the right hand of the demon, the avatar of his guardian, to duplicate a Supreme Magic Ring, Apollo's Bow, and an Incredible Convenience Large Pocket for each individual. Although the duplication can only last for twenty-four hours, it still provides a sense of security.
"If you all arrive, first lie low and don't rush to contact me. Listen to my instructions," Xu Ming instructed Long Dongqiang and Xia Xia. After all, the primary target is Zhu Yuanzhang.
If Zhu Yuanzhang fails, Long Dongqiang will immediately take action and make Cao Cao his second target.
If both Zhu Yuanzhang and Cao Cao fail, Yoshimi Shimazu will immediately take action and take down Liu Bei. As for Xia Xia and Meng Kang, they will stay hidden in Runan and eliminate the team trying to contact Zhao Kuangyin, regarding the Zhao Kuangyin faction as the last guarantee.
"Don't worry, I'll wait for the news of your triumphant return," Yumi Shimazu smiled and reassured everyone.
Facing the morning sun, the four teams set off in different directions.
Without wasting any time, Xu Ming immediately transformed into a crow and flew towards the direction of Xiangyang in the south.
Yingchuan County is the capital of Yuzhou Province. During the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, it was considered a cultural center of the world, with a flourishing academic atmosphere. The Yingchuan scholars, led by Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, and Xun You, can be regarded as the core group of strategists for Cao Cao.
In this game, Yingchuan County is occupied by Liu Bei. In addition, Liu Bei also occupies parts of Runan and Qiao counties, as well as Chen County. Although the area is small, it is economically developed and densely populated.
Xu Ming flew south along the way, and all the regions he saw were scenes of prosperity, with no signs of war.
"It seems that the game has just started, and there has been no war yet."
Xu could only marvel at this.
From Yingchuan, heading south, one must first fly over Nanyang County, and then it is Xiangyang.
Jingzhou has always been a place sought after by military strategists, located in the middle of the north and south, and economically prosperous. Regardless of the era, it is a place that makes feudal lords drool with desire.
The overall economy and society of this instance are based on the Three Kingdoms era. Although the southern part of Jingzhou is not significant in this world, the northern part of Jingzhou is already very prosperous.
Among them, Nan County, Xiangyang, and Nanyang are all economically developed areas. Zhu Yuanzhang occupied this region, including Nanyang, Nan County, Xiangyang, and Jiangxia, and confronted Wu Sangui, who occupied the four counties of Jingnan.
After flying all day, passing through Nanyang County, it was nightfall when Xu Ming returned to human form and found himself standing outside Xiangyang City.
The towering city walls and wide moat made Xiangyang City appear magnificent.
"Is this the real ancient city here?" Xu Ming also felt deeply moved. The ancient cities of the future are simply unable to display such majesty, like this ancient city of Xiangyang.
In the early Western Han Dynasty, Xiangyang County was established, and it was named after the county seat was located on the sunny side of the Xiang River. In the year 190 AD, Liu Biao moved the capital from Hanshou in Wuling to Xiangyang. From then on, this ancient city embarked on a magnificent historical stage.
And in the later generations, Xiangyang is most widely known for the Anti-Yuan War in the late Southern Song Dynasty. Xiangyang city, as the frontline against the Yuan Dynasty, resisted the enemy for a staggering six years.
However, at present, the city gates of Xiangyang are closed. Therefore, Xu Ming can only disguise himself as a crow to enter the city and directly find Zhu Yuanzhang, the ruler and founder of the Ming Dynasty.
Today, there have been several unions that have chosen to exert their influence. Dong Zhuo in Liangzhou, Zeng Guofan in Xuzhou's Pengcheng, Tokugawa Ieyasu in Guangling, Li Shimin in Shanxi's Shangdang, and Temujin in Beiping, Liaoxi of Youzhou, and so on, all of these forces have already been signed.
时间不等人，徐明必须要抓紧时间，先和朱元璋签下契约。
来到郡守府，徐明直接戴上了至尊魔戒，隐藏着身形进入到郡守府内，此时郡守府的大厅中，朱元璋并未歇息，而是和手下一众人正在议事。
Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright in the main seat, which surprised Xu Ming.
Although there has always been controversy over Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance in history, I didn't expect him to not be so ugly, and even had a certain dignity.
A square face, a pair of arched eyebrows, and eyes as sharp as two swords.
"Indeed, throughout the Ming Dynasty, there was not a single emperor who looked strange. Zhu Yuanzhang should not have been ugly." Xu Ming chuckled silently in his heart.
Before the Qing dynasty, the description of Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance was always "heroic, extraordinary, resolute, and inscrutable", but after the fall of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance took on a more peculiar aspect.
I think it should involve intentional defamation.
However, the present Zhu Yuanzhang can indeed be considered a great and extraordinary man, even the civil and military officials sitting below him are all remarkable.
At this moment, the crowd is discussing matters, and this is also where the essence of Zhu Yuanzhang's team is gathered.
Zhu Sheng, Liu Ji, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Li Shanchang, Tang He, Deng Yu...
All of them are heroes from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, and they are now discussing and expressing their opinions on the current state of the world.
"Lord, the world is currently divided and chaotic. Xiangyang is located in a strategic location with four fronts. Takeda Shingen has stationed his troops in Henan, and Liu Bei has stationed his troops in Yingchuan. Both of them should not be underestimated," said Liu Ji, lightly stroking his beard, and speaking some unhelpful nonsense.
This guy, has he leaked the secret to you about this instance?
Zhu Yuanzhang held a piece of silk and remained silent.
Xu Da stood up and said, "Lord, the current situation in the world is uncertain. Our side should accumulate strength and make every effort to defeat Wu Sangui, occupy all of Jingzhou, and wait patiently for the right opportunity."
Xu Ming stood by, expressing his agreement with this famous general of his own clan.
In fact, these people have no idea about the true abilities of other teams, and can only formulate strategies based on the existing information.
Xu Da's strategy is undoubtedly the most feasible.
Entering the Central Plains from the north will only result in getting caught up in a chaotic battle. It would be better to first unify Jingzhou as the foundation, observe the timing calmly, and be able to attack or defend as needed. The strategic space is quite large.
At this time, there was dispute among the civil and military personnel under Zhu Yuanzhang's command. Some suggested launching an eastern campaign to conquer Yangzhou, while others proposed heading north to pursue the deer in the Central Plains. More people seemed to support Xu Da's suggestion to first attack and destroy Wu Sangui, in order to unify Jingzhou.
On the other hand, Long Dongqiang also sent a message.
"Mingzi, I've arrived, but currently, Cao Cao's side hasn't made any contact with any forces. How's it going on your side?"
Island Tsuneyoshi also sent a message, saying that there hasn't been any contact with forces on Liu Bei's side for now, which is good news.
However, Xia Xia's message says that there has already been contact from a faction with Zhao Kuangyin, and it seems that Zhao Kuangyin is already prepared to accept that faction into the Runan team.
"It seems that the various guilds that have entered the game are all taking action," Xu Ming summarized the information he had received so far, pondering in his heart, "It would be best to first eliminate the influence of Zhu Yuanzhang's side, and the best choice is to take down Zhu Yuanzhang."