Imperial Palace, Fengtian Hall.
"So, he spent so much manpower and material resources and wasted three days just to build two hundred carriages?”
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"That's right, Fifth Brother's actions have stunned your son.”
"I thought he was going to do something, but it turns out that he was going to build a carriage.”
"If I knew this would happen, your son would have transferred a few hundred carriages to him.”
"This is completely a waste of time.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened."
"This little bastard, I was looking forward to what he could do, but he actually did something like this.”
"Just wait and see. When this brat comes back, I'll teach him a lesson!”
Zhu Biao smiled.
"No matter what, Fifth Brother has set off. Uncle Xu only gave him a month to reach Yanmen Pass. I don't know if Fifth Brother can make it in time.”
"If he can't make it in time, with Uncle Xu's strict character in managing the army, I'm afraid Fifth Brother will be beaten up.”
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted,
"If that's the case, then this brat deserves it. Who asked him to waste his time?”
"Do you really think the military camp is a place for children to play house?”
Even though he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang still unconsciously instructed,
"Boss, get someone to pay close attention to the route of the supply camp. If this kid really can't make it, think of a way to help him.”
Zhu Biao laughed.
"Father, why can't Fifth Brother be punished?”
Zhu Yuanzhang said stubbornly,
"Who said that? I want to take care of this little bastard myself!”
Zhu Biao smiled but did not say anything. How could he not know how much his father cared for Fifth Brother?
How could he not love his younger brother?
……
At the same time, Xu Da led the 50,000 strong army and after three days of marching, they had already passed Fengyang Prefecture and arrived at Runing Prefecture in Henan Province.
Xu Da calculated the time. At this speed, his 50,000 strong army would reach Yanmen Pass in seven days at most.
Of course, this was under normal circumstances. If they traveled at full speed, they could arrive in five days at most.
Night, in the temporary camp of the army.
After Xu Da looked at the map of the army, he found his personal guard and asked,
"Any news about the supply camp? Where are they now?"
Truthfully speaking, even though they had been marching for three days, Xu Da was still worried about Zhu Rong.
This kid always did things unexpectedly, making it impossible to guard against.
The guard bowed and said,"
"I just received news that the supply camp has been resting in the camp for three days and just set off half a day ago.”
Xu Da was stunned. He looked at the personal guard.
"Are you sure?"
The guard nodded respectfully.
"This subordinate is certain!"
Xu Da frowned slightly. When he heard this news, he felt a little confused.
According to the time he had given Zhu Rong, it would not be easy for the supply camp to reach Yanmen Pass on time.
Especially when it came to time, he didn't have much time.
What was Zhu Xiong thinking? He didn't follow the army to the north immediately, and he even stayed in the camp for three days.
Wasn't this little rascal afraid that he would punish him for delaying military affairs?
Forget it, he had given that brat a month anyway.
If he didn't reach Yanmen Pass on time after a month, then he couldn't blame himself for being merciless.
Anyway, he had long wanted to take care of this brat.
Thinking of this, Xu Da looked at the personal guard and said,
"After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the entire army will set off. Tonight, the army will rest for a night at Runing Prefecture.”
"Yes, sir!"
……
The next day, inside the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
"What is it? The troops from the supply camp have arrived at Fengyang?"
Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just left court, was dumbfounded when he heard Zhu Biao's report.
"Boss, are you sure? Is this news reliable? Didn't that brat set off late last night? How could they reach Fengyang so soon?”
Zhu Yuanzhang found it hard to believe. He even suspected that this news was not a lie.
Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.
"Your son has confirmed it over and over again. The news is absolutely true and reliable.”
"The fifth brother must have been leading the supply camp the entire night.”
"Imperial Father, don't forget that Fifth Brother has two hundred carriages.”
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said,
"Even if there are two hundred carriages, it can't be this fast.”
"It's not like we don't have simple cavalry. Two hundred carriages have to carry both supplies and people, how fast can they be?”
"Fengyang and the capital are at least 400 miles apart. How did they do it in one night?”
Zhu Biao shook his head.
"This son also can't figure it out, but fifth brother did it.”
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and suddenly understood something. His eyes lit up and he said,"
"The carriages that Fifth Brother built must be extraordinary. Boss, go and check it out. At the same time, pay close attention to Fifth Brother's movements.”
"Yes, sir!"
……
It was the third day.
"Pfft! What did you say? Where is No. 5? Huaiqing Manor? They were almost in Shanxi? Wasn't he in Fengyang yesterday?"
Zhu Yuanzhang spat out a mouthful of tea.
She was numb.
Yesterday, Zhu Yuanzhang found out that Zhu Xiong had rushed from the capital to Fengyang Prefecture overnight. Although he found it hard to believe, he could still accept it.
However, in just a day, Zhu Rong had run from Fengyang Prefecture to Huaiqing Prefecture. He was almost at Shanxi.
How could he not be shocked?
He was almost a thousand miles a day.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked,
"What exactly happened? Have you found out?”
Zhu Biao nodded.
"Basically, I've investigated it clearly. The carriages that Fifth Brother built are very extraordinary. Not only are they stable and light, but even if they were to pull a full carriage of supplies, it would have very little impact on the horse's speed.”
"Your son also learned about it from the craftsmen who worked with Fifth Brother yesterday.”
"Later, your son went to look for Second Brother. From him, your son learned that Fifth Brother had taken two thousand ordinary horses from Second Brother and arranged for these horses to be placed in various relay stations on the road north.”
"The fifth brother's men changed horses as soon as they reached a relay station. Then, they continued to march. The entire process basically didn't stop.”
"The people in the supply camp eat and sleep in the carriage. They basically don't get out of the carriage. This is the reason why Fifth Brother was able to reach Huaiqing Manor so quickly.”
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was shocked by Zhu Xiong's actions.
Cavalry also paid attention to the weariness of the individual and the horse.
His own son had caused the soldiers of the supply camp to lie flat on the ground.
When the horses were tired, they would change horses. When the people were tired, they would sleep in the carriage.
Well, according to this method, wouldn't the fifth brother's men arrive at Yanmen Pass faster than Xu Da's fifty thousand elite cavalry?
Moreover, Xu Da's men were travel-worn and tired, while Old Fifth's men were full of food and sleep and were in high spirits.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up.
Zhu Rong's method of marching seemed to have opened a brand new door for Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Boss, immediately gather those 300 craftsmen and get them to bring out Fifth Brother's carriage for us.”
Zhu Biao smiled.
"Imperial Father, your son has already recruited them into the Eastern Palace and given them the materials to speed up the production.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in satisfaction and suddenly asked,"
"Oh right, where is Xu Da's army?”
Zhu Biao instantly understood Zhu Yuanzhang's intentions and smiled."
"He's still in Luoyang and is rushing to Huaiqing Manor.”
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said,"
"Xu Tiande will lead 50,000 elite cavalry for three days, but he won't be able to catch up to our son's two days of marching speed.”
"I just want to know what kind of expression Xu Tiande will have when he sees Fifth Brother's supply camp after we reach Yanmen Pass.”
"He still has a place to put his old face! Hahaha!"
Zhu Biao looked at his father, who was laughing heartily, and smiled.
This fifth brother of his really did not take the ordinary path!
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