Lu Yi gently pushed Xu Shu towards the ministers and said, "Go!"
Xu Shu then returned to his seat and sat down on his knees.
He felt a little excited in his heart.
After following Tai Shici for so long, he once suspected that Lu Yi had forgotten him.
Unexpectedly, not only did he not forget it, but he also gave himself the opportunity to make great contributions.
If you can assist Xuzhou Cavalry Captain Zhao Yun to defend Xuzhou and resist Yuan Shao's march south, it will definitely be a great achievement.
Of course, this is not the most important thing.
The most important thing is to be able to verify what I have learned in the art of war over the years.
Following Tai Shici in these years, although he often showed his talents, he was still his deputy after all.
At critical moments, Taishi Ci often makes the decision.
Although he sometimes thinks he has better ideas, he doesn't dare to show them.
As a deputy, if you show too much sharpness and don't know how to hide your clumsiness, the commander will be afraid.
This was something he kept in mind when he learned the art of assassination in his early years.
Lu Yi glanced at Xu Shu, who was still a little excited in his seat, and laughed.
These historical generals are actually ordinary people.
It's just the filter of history that mythologizes them.
They also need care and have joy and sorrow.
I hope that as I sit higher and higher, I will not forget the emotions of being an ordinary person!
Seeing that everyone was almost here, Lu Yi knelt down and sat back in his seat and said to Lu Xun: "The meeting will start in the morning."
Lu Xun stood up and said loudly: "Gentlemen, the meeting will begin early, be quiet!"
All civil and military officials returned to their respective positions, saluted Lu Yi and said, "Marquis Wu!"
Lu Yi smiled and said: "Let's discuss it directly!"
Lu Xun unfolded a scroll and said, "Today's discussion will focus on two matters."
"First, a battle report came from Xuzhou. Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zan and ordered his general Wen Chou to lead 6,000 cavalry. Together with Yuan Tan, the governor of Qingzhou, and 50,000 archers, they went south to Xuzhou. They had captured Langya County and were approaching Pengcheng. Xuzhou Cavalry Commander Zhao Yun had rushed to Pengcheng's aid. . However, Yuan Shao has reinforced 30,000 soldiers and is about to go south again. Please discuss who should be dispatched as commander-in-chief, who as generals, and how many additional troops and horses should be dispatched to reinforce Xuzhou."
"Second, compared with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, our navy in the east of the Yangtze River is superior, but our land strategy is poor, especially the lack of cavalry. Wu Hou decided to plan for Guanzhong and Longxi while rushing to aid Xuzhou and trying to protect Xuzhou."
"Of course, once we come to Jiangdong, we have been fighting for years in recent years. The people and soldiers are exhausted and overwhelmed."
"Secondly, I, Jiangdong, and Cao Cao have reached an alliance. Before defeating Yuan Shao, we must maintain mutual cooperation and non-aggression."
"Therefore, Marquis Wu believes that currently Jiangdong can only maintain one front in Xuzhou."
"Capturing Longxi and Guanzhong will only allow Longxi and Guanzhong to maintain a war-torn situation, and even maintain hostile relations with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao."
"Please recommend me who should be sent to carry out this task."
"You can nominate yourself."
"Those who contributed to the war in Longxi and Guanzhong will be rewarded with tens of thousands of gold when they capture Longxi and Guanzhong in the future, regardless of their status or official position. They will be presented to the emperor and given the title of Tinghou in the north."
After Lu Xun finished speaking, he closed the scroll.
All the civil and military officials in the hall exploded instantly.
Since Lu Yi took over Jiangdong, although a large number of civil servants and military generals have been re-appointed to high-ranking officials, he has not yet awarded any title to a marquis!
Not one!
Now, is he finally going to be granted the title of first marquis?
Moreover, regardless of status and official position!
Lu Yi looked at the excitement of the civil and military officials, looked at Xu Shu with a smile, and nodded.
Xu Shu understood and stood up amidst the noise and said: "Marquis of Wu, I, Xu Shu, recommend myself as the commander of the reinforcements and lead an army of 30,000 archers and infantry to rush to Xuzhou. If we fail, I am willing to commit suicide as an apology."
Xu Shu's words made all the civil and military officials speechless for a moment.
If you fail, commit suicide to apologize?
What a courage!
You know, what you are facing this time is not an ordinary person, but Yuan Shao, who was born in the fourth generation and the third generation!
Moreover, Wen Chou was a world-famous person. He was one of the Four Court Pillars of Hebei and one of the four most respected generals under Yuan Shao. He had always commanded the cavalry and happened to be Jiangdong's nemesis.
Not to mention, Yuan Shao not only sent Wen Chou's 6,000 cavalry south this time, but also asked Yuan Tan, the governor of Qingzhou, to assist with 50,000 archers and infantry, and there would be follow-up assistance from 30,000 troops.
Want to defend Xuzhou?
Too difficult!
Lu Yi saw that all the civil and military officials did not dare to speak, so he nodded and said: "Since no one else dares to recommend themselves, then Xu Shu will be the commander-in-chief of this rush to help Xuzhou, and 30,000 people will be transferred from the left governor of Lujiang, Cheng Pu, and the right governor. Archers and infantry rush to the rescue.”
After a pause, Lu Yi looked at the generals again and said, "Which generals are willing to go with Yuan Zhi?"
A veteran stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Veteran Huang Zhong is willing to go to war!"
Huang Gai hurriedly stood up and said, "Old minister Huang Gai is also willing to come with us!"
Lu Yi looked at the two veteran generals with a smile and said: "The two veteran generals are as brave as any young generals. It's just you. Is there anyone else you want to recommend?"
Huang Zhong pondered for a moment and said: "I want to recruit the two young men Wei Yan and Huo Jun."
Lu Yi waved his hand and said: "Yes!"
Huang Gai said hurriedly: "There are also some old ministers!"
Lu Yi said: "Say!"
Huang Gai said: "Sima Zhou Tai of the other department, and the soldier Xu Sheng, and the three young generals Zhu Ran, Zhou Fang and Ling Tong!"
Lu Yi: "."
It is understandable that Huang Gai wanted to call Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai to go together.
But how old are Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang?
Not to mention, Ling Tong!
The body of Ling Tong's father, Ling Cao, had just been brought back.
According to the ancients' rule of observing three years of mourning, even Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were not spared.
Let Ling Cao go on an expedition now?
Before Lu Yi could refuse, he saw Huang Gai hurriedly said outside: "Why don't you hurry up?"
At this moment, four figures ran in from outside.
It was Xu Sheng, Zhu Ran, Zhou Fang and Ling Tong.
Xu Sheng, Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang were wearing ordinary green shirts.
Ling Cao, on the other hand, wore linen and mourning.
Xu Sheng was originally a Sima of another department.
When Chen Deng led his army to attack Xiangyang in Jingzhou, Xu Sheng made a big mistake. Not only was he beaten, but he was also deprived of all his merits.
Lu Yi: "."
Xu Sheng smiled silly at Lu Yi and said, "Master, I won't make any mistakes again."
Lu Yi looked at Xu Sheng's nervous look and wanted to laugh.
have to.
People can not escape from doing wrong.
It is also necessary to give him a chance to change his ways.
Lu Yi nodded and said: "Dabao, I will give you another chance. But if you make another mistake-"
Xu Sheng said hurriedly: "It is absolutely impossible to make a mistake!"
Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang looked at each other, and both of them were happy.
Even someone like Xu Sheng, who made a big mistake, could be allowed to perform meritorious service by the Marquis of Wu, so the two of them must be able to do it too!
Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang said in unison: "Lord, we are going too."
Lu Yi said solemnly: "No!"
Although the two are also famous generals in Soochow in history.
However, it is too small now.
They are only sixteen years old.
Lu Yi looked at Ling Tong again and said, "You are also fooling around! As your father's son, you don't know what you are going to do in the next three years?"
"I brought you by my side before to let you learn to lead soldiers in war, not to give you special privileges!"
"Go back immediately!"
Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang both looked at Lu Yi with some fear, lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.
Ling Tong knelt down with a pop and prostrated in the tunnel: "My lord, as a human son, how can Ling Tong not know how to observe filial piety? However, my father always told Ling Tong before his death that since ancient times, it is difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety."
"Dad, thanks to the lord's great love, promoted me from a white body and entrusted me with heavy responsibilities. I can only repay him with death."
"However, swords and guns are blind on the battlefield, and the general returns with his body wrapped in horse leather."
"Dad is already prepared to die on the battlefield at any time."
"Father said that after his death, there is no need to mourn him."
"As his only son, Ling Tong has the responsibility to shoulder his responsibilities and continue to fight to the death to protect Jiangdong!"
"Although Ling Tong is young, he dare not disobey his father's orders."
"Please, my lord, fulfill Ling Tong Quan Quan's filial piety!"
All the civil and military officials had been talking about it, feeling that Zhu Ran, Zhou Fang and Ling Tong were being too reckless and acting recklessly relying on the favor given to them by the Marquis of Wu.
But at this time, everyone fell silent after hearing what Ling Tong said.
Seeing this, Huang Gai walked out quickly, knelt beside Ling Tong, prostrated on the ground, and said to Lu Yi: "These children are loyal and filial, please ask Wu Hou to agree! Moreover, they are fifteen or sixteen years old, they are not young anymore." .”
"When they go to the battlefield, I will take care of them."
Seeing this, Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang hurriedly knelt down.
Zhu Ran raised his head slightly and kept winking at Lu Xun.
Lu Xun frowned.
After all, he stood up and knelt down in the tunnel and said: "Marquis Wu, Lu Xun also requested to go to war. The three of them are very reckless. Lu Xun went to war to supervise them and not let them act recklessly. I ask Marquis Wu to agree!"
Among the generals, Zhou Tai stood up and said: "Lord, please agree!"
Upon seeing this, many civil and military officials stood up and said, "Marquis Wu!"
Seeing that all the civil and military officials were so unanimous, Lu Yi sighed and said, "That's right."
Zhu Ran and Zhou Fang stood up hurriedly, looking happy.
Lu Yi looked at Lu Xun, Zhu Ran, Zhou Fang and Ling Tong and said, "However, you must be careful when going to the battlefield. If you don't obey the command, don't blame yourself for being rude. Don't even think about going to the battlefield again in the future!" "
Lu Xun and the other two hurriedly said: "I don't dare!"
Lu Yi finally looked at Ling Tong and said, "Ling Tong."
Ling Tong hurriedly said: "Ling Tong is here!"
Lu Yi said: "Gu Chengquan will help you, but you also need to understand that you are your father's only son. You must be extra careful when you go to the battlefield. When you come back from Xuzhou this time, I will choose a wife for you, so that you can get married and have children as soon as possible. The Ling family is blooming."
Ling Tong said gratefully: "Everything will be subject to the Lord's arrangements!"
Lu Yi waved his hand.
Huang Gai led everyone away.
Lu Yi then continued: "Discuss the second item!"
Liu Ye stood up and said: "Wu Hou, I have someone to recommend!"
Lu Yi looked at Liu Ye doubtfully.
Liu Ye glanced at Jia Xu, who looked like an old monk in meditation among the civil servants, and said, "Just before the morning meeting, Mr. Jia mentioned it to me, and I think it's very good."
"This man is a new wild man from Jingzhou. His surname is Deng, his given name is Zhi, and his given name is Bo Miao. Although he is white now, he is the successor of the famous general Deng Yu."
"Now, it's just the year when the crown is weak."
"Although he is young, he is both civil and military, brave and resourceful, and he is also good at eloquence."
Lu Yi looked at Jia Xu with some surprise.
This is the first time I heard that Jia Xu would recommend people!
Historically, this has never been heard of.
Moreover, Jia Xu actually knew Deng Zhi?
Jia Xu met Lu Yi's questioning look, opened his eyes, stood up, bowed and said, "That's true."
(End of chapter)
