Outside Jiangling Water City, one mile south, the Jin army attacked the fleet.
On the front deck of an inconspicuous Huanglong warship on the right, Liu Daogui was dressed in water, his hair tied with a black belt, with two knives on his back, and a halberd in his hand, standing on the bow of the ship. He was already soaked, and his face was full of water drops. Two guards on one side came forward with felt cloths, ready to wipe off the water drops on his face, but Liu Daogui waved his hand: "No, I will need it later anyway." Another water battle is unnecessary and unnecessary, just retreat."
Another guard held a large handful of yellow and sticky stuff and handed it to Liu Daogui: "Master, why don't you eat some hot ginger paste to get rid of the cold? The sword wounds on your body..."
Liu Daogui said coldly: "Han Dong, do all the soldiers have hot ginger mud compresses or hot ginger soup to drink?"
A trace of shame flashed across Han Dong's face, and he retreated without answering. Liu Daogui sighed: "I have always told you that I, Liu Daogui, have been following my eldest brother since I was a child. I didn't learn much else. I only learned two sentences, fighting. When sharing things, you have to rush in front of your brothers. This is called taking the lead. When sharing things to gain benefits, you should fall behind everyone. This is called sharing the joys and sorrows. If the generals of an army all want to let others rush first, the benefits will not be achieved. If you get it first, how can you be of the same mind as everyone else and go through life and death together?"
Lu Gui, a tall and powerful man with two big axes, stood behind Liu Daogui and grinned: "That's a good thing to say, Marshal, I've learned it again."
Liu Daogui smiled slightly and turned to look at Lu Gui: "Xiang Teeth (Lu Gui's small character, which is also his military code name), it is impossible that your father has not taught you this, so please stop flattering me."
Lu Gui shook his head: "My father only said that you should rush to the front when fighting, but he did not say that you should fall behind when there are too many benefits. In our Yongzhou Army, the spoils are distributed according to the gains, so that everyone can be stimulated. morale, this is really the first time I’ve heard this statement.”
Liu Daogui nodded: "It is correct to distribute according to military merit, but that is for ordinary soldiers, because it is unlikely that everyone will have further benefits besides trophies after the war. But as a general, the gains of the entire army are actually We all count it as our own merit. These merits can allow us to promote our positions and obtain titles. These are the wealth. With this wealth, is it necessary to compete with the soldiers for these trophies? Even if we can get a few boxes Gold and silver, as generals, do we still lack these things?"
Lu Gui laughed, nodded and said: "That's right, getting promoted to a higher position is what we most hope to get. With these, the seizure is nothing. These principles, I will definitely follow you when I go back. Dad, go tell me."
Liu Daogui waved his hand: "Xiang Tooth, the situation in different places is different. Your father has his own purpose for doing this. Yongzhou has a special situation. It has always been an overseas Chinese county specially set up by the imperial court to guard against barbarians in the north and absorb refugees from Guanzhong. You My father has been in charge of Yongzhou for many years, and he doesn't really want to be promoted to the court, or transferred to other states and counties, so it is difficult for him to get the benefits of promotion. As for the rewards from the court, they have never been much, because Yongzhou The taxes are often given directly to your father for distribution and are not handed over to the court."
Lu Gui sighed: "Commander, can you tell me the truth? What does Brother Jinu think about the court? They really regard us as a separatist force, a Huan Xuan-like existence, and want to control us at any time." Shall we transfer?"
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "Who is telling you and your father these things all day long? My eldest brother is indeed in charge of the central government now, but can he not tolerate the vassals like Brother Wuji and Brother Xile? Since ancient times, there has always been a need to To seal the territory and split the land in order to repay the heroes, it also requires important ministers and generals to guard the four sides. Look, I am in Jingzhou, and I am in the same situation as you said. Does my eldest brother want to kill me too? "
Lu Gui muttered: "You are brothers, but your situation is different from ours."
Liu Daogui smiled and patted Lu Gui on the shoulder: "Brother Xiangtooth, don't have such thoughts. The world is not owned by one family, let alone my Liu family. We are all ministers of the Jin Dynasty and serve for the Jin Dynasty. , here in Yongzhou, you Lu family father and son have been running it for many years, and the people in Guanzhong also love your Lu family."
Speaking of this, Liu Daogui paused: "I think back then, General Zu Ti went on the Northern Expedition and sent out three thousand servants to recover half of the Central Plains. The situation was great. The people in the Central Plains only knew about General Zu and did not know about the Sima family's Jin Dynasty. As a result, Emperor Jin Yuan was suspicious of General Zu and sent someone to replace him. Not only did General Zu die in grief and anger, but also the great rivers and mountains of the Central Plains were lost and lost, and the hearts of the Central Plains were also scattered. Isn't this not the country's responsibility? Is it a tragedy? Because of the king’s jealousy, he transferred prestigious loyal ministers and good generals. In the end, it was the common people who were harmed.”
Lu Gui nodded excitedly and said: "Commander, what you said is very good. Our Lu family, but when we finally traveled south from Guanzhong to Jingzhou, we originally just wanted to survive in the world. As a result, the Huan family at that time, and The imperial court gave us this opportunity to guard Jingzhou and guard the gateway to the north. We have been reluctantly doing so because we are protecting our family and country for the sake of the Jin Dynasty. But we don't have any disobedience."
Liu Daogui said sternly: "Of course the imperial court knows about your Lu family's loyalty. If I didn't know your father and son's character and their loyalty to the Jin Dynasty, how could I have entered the Yongzhou Army's camp alone? In When we were on the stage, my eldest brother praised your father, saying that General Lu was a man of iron bones. He only followed the Huan family because he received favors from the Huan family, and he must repay the favor. If he were in your father's position, He will also serve the Huan family, and he also told us to find ways to protect loyal people like your father if we have the opportunity in the future."
Lu Gui laughed loudly: "Commander, you don't know how many people are scolding us behind our backs as people who seek glory behind the Lord and are greedy for glory and wealth. Today, this is the first time I hear this from you. As for the four words "loyal and righteous man."
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "It is impossible for people to choose their own origins and benefactors. Didn't even my eldest brother and even me once succumbed to Huan Xuan's lust and served them for a time? If Huan Xuan hadn't committed suicide and only cared about himself. How can he lose the world if he enjoys it and does not care about all the people in the world? Your Lu family has received the kindness of the Huan family and repaying him is a matter of course. After doing your best, you can understand the current affairs. How can you turn your back on the Lord and seek glory? This But it’s an act of both loyalty and justice.”
