Wang Fuzhi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's retreating back, and couldn't help but feel worried in his heart.
However, what he was worried about was not the battle situation at Shanhaiguan, but the safety of the capital.
Because based on his understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang, he knew that if there were no changes in the capital, he would never leave at this time.
What just puzzled him was that Zhu Yuanzhang had been quite optimistic about the war situation in the capital a few days ago. Why was he so anxious today? Could it be that something had happened again?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Fan Sanba.
Fan Sanba caught his gaze and hurriedly leaned over and smiled.
Wang Euzhi saw that although the other party's behavior was polite, it had long lost the restraint and respect that Zhu Yuanzhang had when he was there, and his face couldn't help but sink.
Seeing Wang Fuzhi's change of expression, Fan Sanba smiled and stepped forward to please him: "Marquis Jingliao, don't worry, the common people will follow your majesty's instructions and clear your name as soon as possible!"
Seeing the hint of threat in his words, Wang Euzhi sneered and said, "Fan Sanba, you may have misunderstood His Majesty's meaning!"
Fan Sanba was a little surprised and said: "The common people have misunderstood His Majesty's meaning. This... where do you start with this? Didn't Your Majesty ask the common people to clear your name?"
Wang Fuzhi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is wise and mighty, and has countless strategies. If you want to clear Wang's name, it's just a matter of one sentence. Why do you, a businessman, need to come forward?"
As he spoke, he looked at Fan Sanba again and shouted, "Could it be that you really don't understand what His Majesty means?"
"If this is really the case, then I can only ask Your Majesty to let others..."
"I understand, I understand, the common people know what to do, please rest assured, Marquis Jingliao!"
Fan Sanba didn't wait for Wang Fuzhi to finish what he said, and said with a smile on his face to please.
Wang Fuzhi's sight calmed him down, and then he calmed down his anger and said, "It's best if you understand!"
"You must know that although Your Majesty agrees with my three-prong strategy, the three-pronged campaign is now the focus. Although I am a scholar, I have also been on the battlefield and can kill people!"
As he spoke, he deliberately wiped the blood on his armor again.
Fan Sanba originally took the opportunity to test, but when he saw that Wang Fuzhi not only saw through his mind, but also warned him clearly, he did not dare to provoke anymore and just treated him softly.
After Wang Fuzhi's anger dissipated, he tried again: "Marquis Jingliao, the common people heard that Huang Degong originally occupied the enemy in Bazhou, but because of the rebellion of his subordinates Tian Xiong and Ma Degong, the city fell and they were in a panic... Forced to move, I wonder if His Majesty went here because of this?"
When Wang Euzhi heard this, he was shocked, but he said calmly: "What you said about Huang Degong is not a big deal at all. You must know that Huang Degong is a strong soldier who has fought for a long time. Even if he makes a small mistake occasionally, he can still save the defeat."
"What's more, the Crown Prince and Lord Shen have led tens of thousands of troops back to the capital after repelling Hauge. However, Liu Fangliang only has more than 10,000 troops. It is impossible to pose a threat to the capital. Why does your majesty need to return to the capital for this matter."
Fan Sanba shook his head and said: "Jingliao Marquis, you don't know something. The common people heard that Shen Zhanran did not return to the capital because he encountered Li Guo's troops on the way..."
"What you are talking about happened a few days ago. At that time, Duke An Guo was still in the capital, and they..."
After Wang Fuzhi interrupted Fan Sanba's words, he deliberately only said half of what he said, and then changed his tone and scolded: "Fan Sanba, these important affairs of the government are not your concern. If you are really free, you should think about how to complete His Majesty's mission!"
Although Fan Sanba was reprimanded by Wang Fuzhi, he was not dissatisfied, but instead became more respectful.
It turns out that he had no choice but to take the risk because his whereabouts were exposed.
Later, when he saw that Zhu Yuanzhang had exhausted all his plans and defeated the Jurchens one after another, he wanted to bet on both ends to avoid ruining his family business.
But Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have seen through his mind. Although he did not explicitly force him, he cut off his retreat step by step without leaving any trace.
In particular, asking him to clear Wang Euzhi's reputation was an overstatement.
It's just that although Fan Sanba was conquered by Zhu Yuanzhang's intelligence, he felt that the Ming army was weak and might not be a match for the rebels and Jurchens.
In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden departure at this moment made him feel more uneasy, so he spoke to test him.
At this moment, seeing that Wang Euzhi responded fluently and showed no fear, he let go of some of his worries, and looked at Wang Euzhi with a little more awe.
Wang Fuzhi also noticed Fan Sanba's changes, and beat him with coaxing and frightening, before taking Yang Qi and others to Zhang Dabiao's military camp.
But he was thinking about what happened all the way that prompted Zhu Yuanzhang to leave in such a hurry.
At this moment, Wang Fuzhi was not the only one who was meditating. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was galloping all the way, was also frowning and thinking.
Of course, he was not just thinking about Huang Degong or Shen Zhanran.
Because although these two places are urgent, they are not dangerous yet.
What really worries him now is Zhu Hengjia's matter.
Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang had sent a message to Zhao Erhu, asking the other party to receive it. At least it should not reach the north within ten days, so that he would have time to make some preparations.
Unexpectedly, news suddenly came from Zhao Erhu yesterday that he had controlled the situation with the help of Chen Zilong, Yuan Jixian and others, but the Wenxiang Sect somehow knew about it and publicized it.
Although Zhao Erhu tried his best to suppress it, many people in the south knew about it.
In order to prevent the situation from getting out of control, he stepped up the roundup of Wenxiang Cult and spread rumors to confuse the public, but the effect was not ideal.
According to his estimation, in two or three days at most, people in the north would know about Zhu Hengjia's intention to oust the emperor.
Due to the urgency of the situation, Zhao Erhu sent someone to deliver the message. At the same time, in accordance with the previous agreement, he used the secret message method set by Shen Zhanran to use the flying pigeons of wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River to risk the message.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also worried about what happened in the south of the Yangtze River, so he kept asking Jin Yiwei to pay attention to the carrier pigeons, and then he received the news immediately.
But when he saw Wenxiang Cult participating in this matter, he couldn't help but frowned.
Because according to Chongzhen's memory, Wenxiang Sect was originally a folk religion and was founded by Wang Sen during the Wanli period.
He claimed that he once saved a spirit fox, and the spirit fox cut off its tail to repay his kindness.
Wang Sen learned the secret technique of scent from the fox tail, so he used it to call on his disciples and called himself the leader of the Wen Xiang Sect. At its peak, followers spread all over Hebei, Shandong, Jiangxi, Jin, Henan, Qin, Sichuan and other places.
Later Wang Sen was arrested and died in prison, but his son Haoxian and his apprentice Xu Hongru continued to preach and organized an uprising in the second year of Tianqi.
Although it was soon suppressed by the imperial court, the Wenxiang Sect did not disappear, but went underground.
And because of the Jurchen and rebel affairs, the imperial court did not continue the encirclement and suppression...
Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know why the Wenxiang Sect appeared at this time, he was originally from the Red Scarf Army and knew that religion had a great influence on the people in troubled times.
He originally wanted to return to the capital immediately, but because the war was already underway, he could not leave. He had to send a message back to the capital, asking Zhu Cihong to find Zhang Hongren and order him to return to Jiangnan immediately to try to eradicate the Wenxiang Sect.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang was also worried that Zhu Cihong would not receive the news, so after handling the Duduo matter and seeing that Wang Euzhi was enough to entrust him, he handed over the Shanhaiguan matter to him.
And he hurried to the capital on the grounds of cutting off Hauge's retreat.
Although there was only the sound of wind in his ears now, he still felt that the speed was too slow and he kept galloping.
Fortunately, Ao Bai and others did not leave any troops to guard, and there were dead tiger soldiers exploring the way ahead, so Zhu Yuanzhang and his party galloped all day and night without encountering any danger.
It's just that such a rapid march was too costly. Although the soldiers could still hold on, their horses could no longer support it.
In desperation, Zhu Yuanzhang had to order a rest.
At this moment, several tiger warriors who explored the road came back to report that they had found dozens of Jurchen cavalry in front, and the leader seemed to be a high official.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard the report, he immediately asked Jiang Yingkui to bring more than a hundred people to check.
In less than a cup of tea, Jiang Yingkui led his army back and told him with a smile that he had captured Dorgon's confidant Leng Jiseng.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Leng Ji Monk appeared here, he couldn't help but frown deeper.
