Everyone was silent when they heard what Lu Yi said.
Lu Yi looked at everyone and didn't say anything. He wanted to make a decision. At this moment, Chen Deng stood up and said, "I don't think it's appropriate."
Lu Yi said: "Reason."
Chen Deng said: "Wu Hou is indeed benevolent and righteous, and can consider the interests of the people."
"Moreover, it does take into account that we are better at water warfare, but not good at land warfare."
"but--"
Chen Deng took out a parchment scroll from his sleeve with a small map drawn on it.
Pointing to Xiangyang and Xudu, Chen Deng asked Lu Yi: "May I ask Marquis Wu, with our current strength in Jiangdong, can we cope with the flanking attacks of Cao Cao and Liu Biao at the same time?"
"We in Jiangdong have indeed won Lujiang and Xuzhou now, and our strength has increased a bit."
"However, our strength is actually not much different from Yuan Shu's heyday, or even slightly worse."
"First of all, during Yuan Shu's heyday, he occupied Nanyang and other places. These were places with fertile farmland and were far from comparable to Jiangdong."
"Secondly, Nanyang and other places are densely populated and have sufficient military resources, which Jiangdong cannot compare with."
"Fertile land determines the supply of grain and grass, and the source of soldiers determines the number of soldiers."
"The two most important factors in fighting a war, Jiangdong is not as good as Yuan Shu's heyday, so it is not an exaggeration to say that it is not as good as Yuan Shu's heyday."
"But during Yuan Shu's heyday, he still couldn't defeat Cao Cao."
"Even if we rely on the bravery of our soldiers and the intelligence of our counselors, and are better at fighting than Yuan Shu, we can only barely deal with Cao Cao."
"But if we really go to war with Cao Cao, how can Liu Biao of Jingzhou stand by and watch?"
"Cao Cao is a hero. Stopping the fight with him is just a strategy, but it cannot be completely regarded as a means of saving life."
"Once he joins forces with Liu Biao, they will encircle Jiangdong."
"At that point, we won't be able to block the flanking attack at all."
"If the people of Baiyue take the opportunity to rebel again, we will be incoherent and extremely dangerous."
"If we place the government in Hefei and face such a dangerous situation, then we are digging our own grave."
Then he looked at Zhang Hong and said, "As for moving Moling, this is not the right time."
"Hebei Yuan Shao and Youzhou Gongsun Zan will soon decide the winner. The winner must go south."
"I am more optimistic that Hebei Yuan Shao will win."
"Once Yuan Shao wins in Hebei, he will definitely divide his troops into two groups and go south."
“All the way from Yecheng across the Yellow River, we went straight to Xudu.”
"The other route goes down from Qingzhou and attacks Xuzhou, then Guangling, and then Jiangdong."
"We have just occupied Xuzhou, and the people's livelihood and city defense are in ruins."
"And Yuan Shao has his eldest son occupying Qingzhou."
"Once Yuan Shao wins and Yuan Shao's army attacks from Qingzhou, Xuzhou, and I'm not saying this in a negative way, may not be able to defend it."
"It is only a matter of time before Yuan Shao takes advantage of his great victory and captures Guangling."
"If the government is moved to Moling now, there will be no buffer in Jiangdong and it will face Yuan Shao's army directly, which will probably be a disaster."
"So, for now, it is a better choice for the government to remain in Wu County."
"However, if after we recuperate and Xuzhou is stabilized or Jingzhou is captured, we can move our base."
"At that time, the administrative office can be moved to Moling or Xiangyang."
Chen Deng's words made everyone noisy.
After a while, Zhang Liao also stood up and said: "Wu Hou, this is the truth."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yun also stood up and said: "Second the proposal!"
Seeing that all the civil and military officials agreed, Lu Yi could only nod his head and said: "That's it for the first issue. The government will not be moved for the time being, it will still be in Wu County."
Then he looked at Chen Deng and said with a smile: "Yuanlong, you did a good job."
Chen Deng smiled back when he saw that Lu Yi, instead of being angry, praised himself.
Lu Xun said: "The second topic is the issue of peace with Cao Cao."
"Do you want to negotiate a peace? Who will be sent to deliver the imperial seal?"
Lu Yi glanced at everyone.
Gu Yong stood up and said: "Wu Hou, I agree with the peace negotiation. Moreover, I have someone to recommend, who will definitely complete the task."
Lu Yi said: "Who?"
Gu Yong said: "My classmate is Jiang Qian, the son of Jiang Jin, the richest man in Jiujiang."
Lu Yi shivered.
Jiang Gan!
It turned out to be Jiang Gan!
In "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Jiang Qian was the one who was hacked by Luo Guanzhong.
Here, Jiang Qianzhi was a man of great talent but was manipulated by Zhou Yu, turning him into a complete clown.
Even because of Jiang Qian, Cao Cao killed Jingzhou surrender generals Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, thereby ruining the possibility of Cao Jun's naval force being able to confront Jiangdong.
However, these are not historical facts.
The historical fact is that Cai Mao was a classmate of Cao Cao, and even after surrendering, he was treated well by Cao Cao.
As for Jiang Gan, he is not such a fool.
After all, Jiang Gan was considered the son of a wealthy family. He was also a classmate of Gu Yong and Zhou Yu and had studied with Cai Yong.
Even so, thinking of Jiang Gan's stupidity in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Lu Yi still felt a little guilty and said: "Jiang Gan? Does anyone else recommend him? I really haven't heard of his reputation."
Gu Yong glanced at Lu Yi doubtfully.
He and Lu Yi have a very good relationship and often communicate in private.
This was the first time Lu Yi denied someone's name.
Over the years, Jiang Gan has been studying at home and has not gone out at all.
But recently he heard that the Sun family had been destroyed, so he went to find himself and wanted to seek an official position.
Thinking of this classmate's eloquence, he recommended him.
But he didn't expect that Lu Yi would object.
Gu Yong hesitated and recommended another person.
Although I don't know what the grudge is between Lu Yi and Jiang Qian, but if Lu Yi doesn't like it, why bother to offend him?
At this moment, Zhang Hong stood up and said: "Marquis Wu, Jiang Qian and Jiang Ziyi are eloquent, eloquent, and gentle. They are also members of the richest man in Jiujiang, Jiang Jin. If we give such talented men one more chance, our soldiers will have more success in Hefei." Great convenience.”
Yu Fan also stood up and said: "Second the proposal!"
Seeing that so many people recommended Jiang Gan, Lu Yi could only sigh secretly and said: "Okay, then Jiang Gan will be sent as the envoy to Xu Du. However, let him come here to see the orphan tomorrow morning."
Gu Yong looked happy and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Marquis Wu!"
At this time, it was already noon.
Seeing this, Lu Yi said, "I'll be here first in the morning. We'll start the third topic in the afternoon."
Then he looked outside and said, "Let's go to the banquet!"
There was an answer from outside.
The servants came up with delicious food.
Lu Yi was about to ask Lu Xun next to him what he had gained this morning, when he saw a figure walking quickly outside.
She is a little girl from the Lu family who specializes in serving Zhuge Ruoxue.
Lu Yi saw her and motioned for her to come over.
The little girl quickly rushed to Lu Yi and said, "Master, the eldest lady is waiting for you at home. She is packing her things and will leave soon."
When the civil and military officials who were joking around heard the little girl's words, they all fell silent and looked at the little girl in astonishment.
Lu Yi also didn't come back to his senses.
He was still sleeping in Zhuge Ruoxue's room last night, and the two exchanged many gestures until late at night.
Why is it like this today?
Moreover, Zhuge Ruoxue has always been a very talkative and well-behaved person who never causes trouble.
Lu Yi asked hurriedly: "What happened?"
The little girl shook her head and said: "I don't know. It's just that Mr. Qiao Guolao received a letter and gave it to the eldest lady. The eldest lady is just like this, anxious to let you go back. But the head of the family is in a meeting, so you have been restless at home. "
Lu Yi stood up and asked Chen Deng to take charge temporarily while he hurried out.
Nangong Yan and Shi Huan were competing outside the government office.
Seeing Lu Yi leaving in a hurry, the two of them hurriedly followed.
Lu Yi rushed to Lu's house and heard Zhuge Ruoxue crying while still at the door.
Lu Yi walked in quickly and said, "What's wrong?"
Next to Zhuge Ruoxue, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were also comforting him.
Qiao Guolao, Lu Su's grandmother and Xu Shu's mother were sighing.
Seeing Lu Yi come back, Zhuge Ruoxue stood up, went up to him, hugged Lu Yi and cried, saying: "Just now, Lu Da sent a letter to Qiao Guolao, asking him to tell me that my uncle is ten years old. He died of illness in Xiangyang days ago."
"My eldest sister married another man the year before last."
"Now, in Xiangyang, I only have two young brothers left."
"Husband, I know you are busy and can't leave."
"But now that my uncle has died of illness, I have to go to Xiangyang to see him for the last time and take over my two younger brothers."
"They are wandering in a foreign land, lonely and helpless, how can they let me go?"
Lu Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
He thought something had happened.
So that’s what happened!
Looking at Zhuge Ruoxue's thin face, she also had no idea.
She really doesn't feel at ease if she goes to Xiangyang.
After pondering for a while, Lu Yi said: "Give me two days, I will hand over Jiangdong affairs to Chen Deng and the others, and then accompany you there."
"You are a woman and you have no ideas. How can I rest assured if something happens?"
"What's more, I promised you before that I would accompany you to pick them up as soon as things here are over."
Mr. Qiao Guo said: "This is not appropriate! As the lord of Jiangdong now, if your identity is discovered, the consequences will be disastrous."
Shi Huan said: "If you really want to go, I have a way. Before I met the lord, I led a thousand Danyang elites to lurk in Guangling, and my identity was never exposed."
When Nangong Yan saw this, he smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will follow you. Besides, isn't Lu Da doing business on the north bank? When the time comes, just ask him to send someone to take care of him."
(End of chapter)
