After Sun Jian's funeral.
Lu Kang took Lu Xun away.
Lu Zhi stayed under Sun Ce's persuasion.
He lived in a separate courtyard of the Qiao family and taught Zhuge Liang, Sun Quan and others in a private school.
Lu Zhi originally came to Lujiang to live in seclusion.
Frustrated, he had no intention of participating in worldly disputes anymore, and focused all his attention on Zhuge Liang and the others.
Returned to the old profession of teaching and educating people.
Time passes day by day.
In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed by.
On every first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, Jiangdong Army senior officials would come to pay homage to Sun Jian.
Then he sat in the mourning hall with Sun Ce and discussed some matters.
This day was no exception.
Sun Ce sat on the main seat.
Zhou Yu, Zhuge Jin and others were sitting on the left side of his head.
It is worth mentioning that.
In the past six months, Zhuge Liang and Sun Quan have made rapid progress under Lu Zhi's training.
While studying with Lu Zhi, he also studied the Sun family's "Second Ancestor's Art of War".
It has grown a lot which is visible to the naked eye.
Ran Min and other generals were sitting on the right side.
Zhou Yu took the lead in opening the topic:
"Brother, our army has recruited more than 500 new soldiers in the past six months, and the construction of weapons and armor has not fallen behind."
"It's just that... money and food are currently a bit tight, and we can no longer continue to recruit troops."
Zhuge Jin followed up and said:
"Yes, lord, the money and food you gave me are not much left. According to the current strength of our army, it can last for about half a year at most."
"If Mr. Qiao hadn't provided a lot of subsidies, I might not be able to support it now."
Listening to the two people's stories, Sun Ce rubbed his brows with a headache.
All beginnings are hard.
I didn't expect that the money and food rewarded from previous tasks would be used up so soon.
Raising troops is really not as simple as playing a game.
You can cultivate numerous troops at the touch of a finger.
It involves all aspects of money, food, troops, and equipment.
The main focus is comprehensive, and even one missing link will not work.
Sun Ce is still observing filial piety and cannot develop the economy by supporting war with war.
With his current reputation, the path of making money through holes is not feasible.
Who would be so full that they would support a force with a weak foundation like Jiangdong Army?
After thinking hard for a long time, Sun Ce slowly said:
"Always relying on Duke Qiao for support is not an option. We still have to think of a way out on our own."
"Let's do this. Zhongmou will go back and tell his two mothers that he will sell a batch of valuable things at home, use the money to make 1,000 securities, stamp them with the seal of his father, Marquis Wucheng, and bring them over for my signature."
"Then I will exchange these securities in Lujiang County at a price of 10,000 yuan each. At the same time, I will promise the exchanger that I will take back 13,000 yuan after one year."
We can’t find a sponsor for the time being and there is no way to expand our revenue.
Sun Ce could only apply the securities methods of later generations to raise a military salary first.
With a year's buffer, Sun Ce is confident that he will be able to catch his breath.
Securities stamped with the seal of Marquis Wucheng must also be signed by Sun Ce.
He is not afraid of someone using fraudulent means to fish in troubled waters.
Zhuge Liang patted his thigh and praised:
"Brother, this is a great trick! Although our Jiangdong Army is no longer as prosperous as it used to be, our reputation is still there. I believe there will still be people who will redeem the securities."
"Use this money as the foundation, let the money generate money, and you will not have to worry about having no money to buy back securities in the future."
Zhou Yu also nodded in agreement:
"The old general put down the Yellow Turban Rebellion and raised troops to attack Dong Zhuo. He has a high prestige in Jiangdong."
"Those aristocratic families may have forgotten the achievements of the old general, but in the hearts of the people, they always care about the old general."
The young Sun Quan immediately stood up:
"Then I will go back and tell the two mothers and start issuing securities immediately."
Sun Ce smiled and nodded to everyone:
"Let's do this for today. Our army's strength cannot be expanded for the time being, but the weapons and equipment must keep up. No piece of equipment should be missing."
"If you don't have anything else to do, just go prepare yourself."
Everyone stood up one after another, saluted Sun Ce and was about to leave.
Suddenly, I heard a burst of people outside the mourning hall.
It is estimated that thousands of people must have gathered together to make such a sensational sound.
"What happened outside? Come on, let's go out and take a look."
Sun Ce led everyone outside.
I saw many people in Wan County queuing up spontaneously.
Following an old Taoist priest wearing Taoist robes.
This old Taoist is quite old, and his beard and hair are all white.
The eyes are piercingly bright, like two black gems.
Wearing that white Taoist robe, he really looked a bit like an immortal.
Sun Ce asked curiously:
"Who is this old man? Why do so many people voluntarily follow him?"
Sun Jian’s old general Cheng Pu responded:
"My lord, this person's name is Yu Ji. He is good at using talisman water to save people's lives. It is said that he can also control the wind and rain, and he has unpredictable powers."
"So he has a good reputation among the people and is called the 'immortal master'. Whenever this person appears, he will be sought after by the people."
After Cheng Pu's reminder, Sun Ce remembered who Yu Ji was.
Isn't this the old liar Yu Jiyu, one of the "Three Immortals of the Late Han Dynasty"?
From the perspective of a time traveler, Sun Ce would never believe in calling the wind and rain.
It may be true that Yu Ji is good at treating diseases and saving people.
Forget about the magical means of calling for wind and rain.
Sun Ce is a staunch atheist.
Maybe it was already determined somewhere.
In the novel, Sun Ce and Yu Ji also have a special story.
Because Yu Ji has the ability to confuse people's hearts.
Sun Ce resolutely ordered Yu Ji to be executed.
It didn't take long for him to be haunted by Yu Ji's lingering ghost.
Of course, the novel is not official history after all.
It is not uncommon for some bizarre myths to appear.
But since Sun Ce met Yu Ji today.
We should have a good "reminiscing about old times" with him, right?
Yu is an old liar, right? Come on, touch it!
"Go and invite Immortal Master Yu Ji over and say that I have something to ask."
Sun Ce waved his hand carelessly and pointed at Yu Ji, who was praised by the people.
Cheng Pu hesitated for a moment.
Still following Sun Ce's order, he walked towards Yu Ji.
Under the effect of Jiangdong Little Overlord's skill, the loyalty of civil servants and generals will be automatically maxed out.
Even if Cheng Pu felt a little guilty, he would not disobey Sun Ce's order.
not long time.
Yu Ji, an immortal man, came to Sun Ce.
Salute to Sun Ce:
"Infinite Heavenly Lord! The casual cultivator Yu Ji has met General Bo Fu."
Sun Ce stared at Yu Ji closely.
He asked tentatively:
"I heard that the Immortal Master has boundless power and can control the wind and rain? I wonder if you can let me see it?"
Most of the rumors in the world are based on false rumors.
The best way to bust rumors:
It's a mule or a horse coming out for a walk.
seeing is believing.
Just talk without practicing the tricks.
A huge soft nail was thrown in front of Yu Ji by Sun Ce without any trace.
