Zhu Yunwen knew about this Chang Xing Marquis Geng Bingwen.
Geng Bingwen inherited his father's position in his early years. He was brave and resourceful!
He repeatedly defeated Zhang Shicheng's army and served as the commander of the army and the governor's office.
Later, he followed Chang Yuchun and Xu Da to attack Datong, Shaanxi and other places, and repeatedly made military achievements. Later, he was granted the title of Marquis Changxing due to his military merit.
He could be said to be a valiant general!
In the army, there was prestige and military merit.
He was definitely the best choice of the imperial court.
However, this valiant general was already seventy years old this year!
A man in his seventies is rare. His beard is already white, he can't even walk properly, and he can only eat gruel. You still want him to go to war?
Zhu Yunwen almost cursed!
"Other than Duke Chang Xing, is there no one else? The Old Marquis is already seventy years old this year. Could it be that I still want him to lead troops to battle?”
Qi Tai smiled bitterly.
"Now, apart from this Old Marquis, I'm afraid that no one else can suppress the King of Yan.”
Zhu Yunwen was stunned.
In such a huge imperial court, only a seventy-year-old old man could hold such a high position?
Wasn't this a little too ironic?
However, looking at the silent officials in the court, Zhu Yunwen sadly found that it seemed that other than this old general, he really had no one else to use!
Zhu Yunwen was helpless and could only say weakly,
"Then let's have an audience in front of the Chang Xing Marquis Hall.”
Not long after, a white-haired, skinny old man who was trembling as he walked as if he could be blown over by a gust of wind came to the main hall with the help of a few imperial guards.
The old man looked up at Zhu Yunwen who was sitting on the dragon throne and said,
"Old minister Geng Bingwen greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty.”
As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves and prepared to kneel.
Zhu Yunwen was shocked and quickly said,
"Old General, no need to be polite, no need to be polite. Someone quickly help the old general up and quickly give him a seat!”
Looking at Geng Bingwen in front of her, Zhu Yunwen's heart turned cold.
Could such an old man who couldn't even walk lead troops to war?
Not only him, but even Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, and all the officials in the court had the same thought.
Everyone's hearts turned cold.
Just as the guard helped Geng Bingwen up and moved a chair over for the old general to sit down.
Before Zhu Yunwen could say anything.
Geng Bingwen said in an aged manner,
"Your Majesty, did you summon me here for the matter of the King of Yan in the Northern Lands?”
Zhu Yunwen was stunned. Although this old man was already old, he was actually quite concerned about the world's affairs.
Zhu Yunwen did not deny it and nodded,
"That's right. Originally, this one wanted to let the old general lead the troops to the expedition, but this one saw that the old general's body was probably unable to guard the horses and horses. This one was also desperate and randomly resorted to medicine.”
Unexpectedly, Geng Bingwen laughed heartily, revealing his teeth that were already leaking air. He said,
"Your Majesty has found the right person to find this old minister. To put it bluntly, in the current imperial court, other than this old minister, who else dares to say that they are the King of Yan's opponent?”
"The King of Yan used to work under me, so I know him very well. I dare to say that other than me, these new eggs in the court are like lambs waiting to be slaughtered in front of the King of Yan!”
Zhu Yunwen was surprised to see Geng Bingwen's confident face despite his white hair, thin body, and leaking teeth.
"Perhaps the old general is right, but how can the old general's body withstand the devastation of the battlefield now?”
Geng Bingwen pointed at his own head and laughed.
"Hehehe, this old minister is going to lead troops to war, not to charge into battle. If I charge into battle, this old minister really can't do it. But if I lead troops to war, this old minister only needs to bring my brain.”
"Besides, don't look at this old minister's white hair and old arms and legs.”
As he spoke, Geng Bingwen rolled up his sleeves, revealing his skinny arms.
"This old minister can still eat a big pig knuckle a day! And three bowls of mutton soup!"
Looking at Geng Bingwen who was showing off in His Highness, Zhu Yunwen had a headache.
However, he didn't have a better choice.
Only such an old general could be useful against Zhu Di.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen no longer hesitated.
"Alright, since the old general is still willing to go to war for the court, I definitely can't let the old general's heart go cold.”
"Pass on my decree…"
In July of the first year of Jianwen.
After Zhu Yuanzhang massacred the meritorious officials and generals, the imperial court had no generals to use.
Zhu Yunwen could only use the surviving veteran Chang Xing Hou Geng Bingwen as the general.
Li Jian, the emperor's son-in-law, was appointed as the left deputy general.
Governor Ning Zhong was appointed as the right deputy general.
He led 130,000 troops to attack Zhu Di.
The old general Geng Bingwen ordered the army to advance in several directions, claiming to be a million strong army. At the same time, he sent a message to Shantung, Honan, and Shansi to supply the army with food and pay.
Its might was so great that it shocked the world!
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