Song Chen used Yu Xiu's topic to briefly explain the situation of local gentry dominance in Yangzhou, and also summarized Lantian's response strategies. Except for Zhang Fei, the other three people in the hall looked extremely solemn. .
Everyone knew that Jiangdong was a fierce fighter, but they didn't expect that the real situation was worse than the rumors. They didn't know whether Lantian's divide and conquer method was effective.
"It's not easy to stay in Yangzhou. I'm just putting Ziyu on the fire to roast. I don't know if his method will work." Liu Bei sighed while stroking his beard.
Pang Tong comforted him: "General Lan is very intelligent and will not take action easily if he is not sure enough. He first divided the Huaisi scholars and let the Jiangdong people fight on their own. With General Youyu's secret assistance, he might be able to fight fire with fire."
"Yu Zecheng is not the only one, I'm afraid Lu Xun will also be subdued by him." Liu Bei shook his head gently, then turned to Song Chen and ordered: "Since the situation in Yangzhou is difficult, I have agreed to everything Ziyu requested in this memorial. Song Qing Tell Ziyu to act cheaply and don’t forget our Taishan agreement.”
"Don't worry, your majesty, I will tell you that the king of Jingnan will be informed in the end. In addition, now that Soochow has been destroyed, the counties in Jingnan no longer need to be wary of the east. The king of Jingnan will resign to your majesty the power to administer Jingnan. In addition, the two counties of Yuzhang and Luling will go to Jiaozhou." Newly made." Song Chen's voice became smaller and smaller at the end of his words.
Upon seeing this, Liu Bei stretched out his hand to interrupt, turned to Pang Tong and said: "What Ziyu said makes sense. Let Yuan Zhi take over Jingnan. This way we can also coordinate Yunchang's armaments."
"I'll do it after you go to court." Pang Tong accepted the order.
"Jiaozhou is Ziyu's hard work. I can rest assured that Jiang Gongyan will do his job. The craftsman area there is complete with workshops. It is not easy for other states and counties to copy it. Therefore, it has to shoulder the main military supply in the country. In order to facilitate the long-distance transportation of military grain, it can be processed into compressed grain, Dried fish, dried kelp, etc." Liu Bei seemed to be talking to himself, and seemed to be explaining to Song Chen. The other party looked confused, but what he said next seemed logical.
Liu Bei stopped Song Chen and continued to give instructions: "Although Ziyu is in Yangzhou, he is still in Jiaozhou. As a shepherd of Yangzhou, he does not need to take charge of Jingnan, but Jiaozhou must be managed for Guyi."
"Ah? Oh" Song Chen could only nod passively.
"Let the Chancellor prepare the edict, and Jiang Gongyan will report to both sides. The military and political arrangements will be based on Yangzhou." Liu Bei gave Pang Tong serious instructions.
Pang Tong frowned and asked hesitantly: "Maybe this isn't appropriate?"
Liu Bei replied earnestly: "Do we understand the Jiaozhou New System? Since those things were made by Ziyu, he must be responsible to the end. I once promised to let the Jiaozhou New System remain. Since I have opened the mouth of Jiaozhou, even if it is not suitable, it must be suitable. Fortunately, Jiaozhou is doing pretty well.”
"I understand." Pang Tong nodded in response.
"By the way, Qing Song, Jiaozhou is also bordering Nanzhong. When Yong Kai launched the rebellion, there was a fierce battle between Ziyu and Lu Fan. Did Kong Ming ask him for help?"
"The prince has written to Governor Chiang, asking General Sha to make preparations to send troops from Jiaozhi to prepare for Prime Minister Zhuge's attack. The mountain road from Jiaozhi to Yongchang is difficult to travel, and there are countless poisonous insects and miasma along the way. Therefore, sufficient food and medicine must be prepared. It is estimated that It will not start this year.”
"Kong Ming will not send troops this year." Liu Bei nodded lightly, and suddenly asked Pang Tong nervously: "Shi Yuan, General Sha is marching from the south and there is poisonous insect miasma, but Prime Minister is sending troops from the north, isn't it? Go to Shujiao Prefecture to prepare more medicine, Kong Ming The northern army also needs it."
Pang Tong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I have received a letter from Kong Ming recently. Not only does he want to borrow medicine from Jiaozhou, but he also wants to borrow two hundred doctors."
"Two hundred doctors? Kong Ming really dares to speak." Liu Bei couldn't help but joke: "That means Ziyu Cun has a strong foundation, otherwise Kong Ming wouldn't see anyone offering food."
"I think those schools that Ziyu has established are good. Now I can see that they are more convenient when employing people. Do you want to promote them more in the future?" Zhang Fei asked without hesitation.
"The situation in different places is different. I will support what is beneficial to the people. It is getting late now, and we are going to the dinner." Liu Bei was noncommittal and changed the topic.
"I don't have much business today, so I'm going to have a good drink. You must have a good drinking capacity, right?" Zhang Fei said and walked up to Song Chen, making a gesture of arms around each other, which scared Song Chen and hurriedly hid aside.
"I will try my best to accompany you." Song Chen bowed and clasped his fists, thinking that the three generals were so enthusiastic that only Fujun could control him.
Liu Bei pointed his index finger at Zhang Fei and smiled bitterly: "In the past two months since I have been on the throne, has my third brother not had enough fun? Don't miss important events by being greedy."
"Zhang Ji can't retreat. When Ma Mengqi contacts more Qiang and Hu people, I will capture Longyou in one fell swoop, and then move north to capture Jincheng and Wuwei, leaving Cao Zhen's son with no place to run. Don't worry, brother. I know the seriousness of things when it comes to business, and besides, there are anti-hangover pills." Zhang Fei then took out a pill and showed it off to everyone proudly.
"People say that medicine is one-third poisonous. Although Mr. Zhongjing's pills are wonderful, you still have to pay attention to moderation." Liu Bei shook his head and said that it is not easy to make this anti-hangover pill. I'm afraid half of it will end up in your mouth. inside.
"Hey, I'm in good health." Zhang Fei slapped his chest, making a thumping sound.
Fazheng has also been taking medicine for a long time, but his body has been very thin. He is very envious of Zhang Fei's physique and thinks that he also eats medicine as food. Why is Yide's physique so strong?
Liu Bei hosted a banquet for the envoys at night. Zhang Cheng and Zhang Wen felt the enthusiasm and frequently toasted to the important ministers to deepen their impression. Zhuge Jin only ate food at the banquet. He had already understood clearly from Zhang Cheng and confirmed that the Soochow he was loyal to was no longer there. Existing again, at this time it is still a state that has not come out.
The banquet lasted until late at night. The drunken Zhang Fei was very drunk and was carried back to the Cavalry General's Mansion by his entourage. He slept soundly until noon the next day, until his bodyguard Wu Er forcibly opened the door.
"General, general" Wu Er sat on the edge of the couch and kept calling.
"Slave with the third surname, I want to fight you for 300 rounds. It's wrong. Why are you Hu Ke? Why have you become Lan Zhongling again?" Zhang Fei sat up with sweat on his head. Just now, he dreamed that he was drunk and lost Xuzhou. When the fight with Lu Bu was fierce, the person in front of him became blurry and called himself Hu Ke. Zhang Fei just poked out with his snake spear, and the blurred figure became clear again. The young and heroic man was clearly Lan Ji.
"General, are you okay?" Wu Er brought a bowl of water.
Zhang Fei drank the water and twisted his neck. He recalled the strange dream. He thought it was because he listened to Song Chen telling stories yesterday, and then he thought about it day by day and dreamed about it at night?
"The sun is so high? I missed the time to go to court again." Zhang Fei looked out the window with dazzling eyes, lifted the quilt and jumped off the couch. Suddenly he looked at Wu Er suspiciously and asked, "Why did you wake me up?" Me? Is there some important military situation? "
Wu Er looked serious and answered with clasped fists: "Yes, something big happened on the front line."
(End of chapter)
