Lu Xuan arrived at Qiao's house. After seeing Qiao Yu, Qiao Yu looked puzzled and asked, "Xian son-in-law, you just left not long ago, why are you back?"
Lu Xuan said: "Father-in-law, I'm looking for Mr. Zhang."
Qiao Yu nodded and said, "Follow me."
He took Lu Xuan to Zhang Zhao's yard and left directly, leaving Lu Xuan and Zhang Zhao talking.
Zhang Zhao looked relaxed and contented.
During this time in Shu County, Zhang Zhao stayed at Qiao's house and occasionally went out for a walk. Most of the time, Zhang Zhao stayed at Qiao's house and read.
Zhang Zhao smiled and said: "Master, come, has something big happened in Lujiang County?"
Lu Xuan nodded solemnly and said: "Mr. Zibu, Yuan Shu arranged for his cousin Yuan Yin to come to Shu County to extort 30,000 shi of grain. I think this is the beginning of a war between us and Yuan Shu."
Zhang Zhao thought for a while and asked: "My lord said that he would definitely start a war because he was prepared to reject Yuan Shu's unreasonable request, right?"
Lu Xuan nodded and said, "I want to refuse."
Zhang Zhao replied: "My lord is right to reject Yuan Shu's unreasonable request, because there is no point in trying to compromise. To deal with a person like Yuan Shu, you must fight and beat him completely."
"My lord now has a certain amount of strength. With my lord's direct lineage as the foundation, and with the major families gathering some troops, in theory, we can definitely fight."
Lu Xuan asked: "Sir, what do you think we should do if we start a war with Yuan Shu?"
A flash of light flashed in Zhang Zhao's eyes, and he said without thinking: "This battle uses a chain strategy, which is divided into three steps."
Lu Xuan felt happy in his heart.
This is the advantage of having a counselor, being able to plan directly.
A cold look flashed across Zhang Zhao's eyes, and he continued: "The first step is to kill Yuan Yin and demonstrate to Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu comes from the Yuan family and is extremely good-looking, and Yuan Yin is his cousin. The lord killed Yuan Yin. In the end, Yuan Shu will definitely be angry and irritable, and he will definitely send troops."
"This step made Yuan Shu lose his mind."
"Sun Tzu said in The Art of War that a master cannot be angry and raise an army, and a general cannot be angry and go to war. Yuan Shu loses his mind when he is angry. This is a taboo in the art of war, and will also make arrangements that are not conducive to him."
"As for the argument that the two armies are fighting without killing the envoys, it depends on the individual and the positions of both sides. It is pedantic to try to reason with Yuan Shu even though he knows that Yuan Shu is treacherous and unreasonable."
"So, there is no need to talk about any rules."
Zhang Zhao said in a deep voice: "At this step, we must kill Yuan Yin before we can count Yuan Shu dead, so that everything about Yuan Shu will be under our control."
Lu Xuan asked: "What about the second step?"
Zhang Zhao replied: "The second step is to eliminate internal hidden dangers."
"Although Yuan Shu is extravagant and arrogant, and although he is greedy, Yuan Shu comes from the Yuan family after all. He was once a famous person in Luoyang, and many people in Lujiang County are also afraid of Yuan Shu."
"Once Yuan Shu comes to kill, or kills Yuan Yin, it will definitely cause problems within Lujiang County."
"Someone must be using this to oppose the Lord."
"My lord, let's take advantage of Yuan Yin's affairs to fish, recruit those who oppose you, catch them all in one fell swoop, and kill them completely."
Zhang Zhao didn't feel the slightest bit nervous, and seemed extremely relaxed. He continued: "Only after we have cleared up the internal problems and integrated the forces of Lujiang County can we fight with all our strength. Otherwise, even if the lord has the strength, once he fights Yuan Shu's army and someone within the army surrenders to the enemy, everything will be in trouble." All your work is in vain.”
Lu Xuan was filled with admiration.
As expected of Zhang Zhao, he sees the problem very accurately.
Lu Xuan asked urgently: "What about the third step?"
Zhang Zhao replied: "The third step is to fight Yuan Shu. Instead of taking the initiative to attack, we choose to wait and see in Shu County. In any case, Yuan Shu is stronger and his army is a battle-hardened veteran. We will go directly north to fight. , is the most unwise."
"As for Yuan Shu's army arriving in Shu County, further battle plans need to be adapted accordingly. Beizhi is currently unable to draw up a plan. Moreover, when it comes to fighting strategies and marching formation planning, Beizhi is not good at it."
Lu Xuan became happy and said: "Sir's words made me suddenly enlightened. Moreover, this plan, one after another, can be called a series of plans. We have completely taken the initiative."
Zhang Zhao said: "My lord, you have given me a reward."
Lu Xuan changed the topic and said solemnly: "When the war comes, I need your help. In addition, I have also obtained my father's support. I will arrange everything in Lujiang County. So, please help me, sir."
"I'll take your orders!"
Zhang Zhao also replied solemnly.
There was a look of anticipation on his face.
Lu Xuan stopped delaying and stood up and said: "Time is pressing. Sir, follow me back to the prefect's mansion. Let's resolve Yuan Yin's matter first and then deal with the internal issues."
Zhang Zhao nodded and left with Lu Xuan.
The two returned to the prefect's mansion and met with Lu Kang first to explain the general situation. Then, Lu Kang, Lu Xuan and Zhang Zhao came to the hall and took their seats before someone invited Yuan Yin over.
Yuan Yin wore a black robe and a Jinxian crown on his head, with his head held high and his hands behind his back, looking extremely arrogant.
He entered the hall, stared at Lu Kang with aggressive eyes, and said unceremoniously: "Lu Kang, Lujiang County is rich and stable, and a mere 30,000 shi of food is nothing."
"My lord, if you borrow food, you won't pay it back. After the autumn harvest this year, the food will definitely be returned."
"My lord has fought in the south and north, and wiped out countless people. If my lord is angered and the army goes south to destroy Lujiang, the Lu family will definitely be destroyed. You, Lu Kang, are so old. How long can you serve in the post of Lujiang County? Woolen cloth?"
"If you don't think about yourself, don't you think about your children?"
"Lu Kang, I don't have much patience, and neither does my lord. If you insist on disobeying me, the final result will be that Lujiang will be destroyed and the Lu family will be destroyed."
Yuan Yin's tone was even colder.
He didn't take Lu Kang seriously at all, he spoke aggressively and left no room for anything.
Lu Xuan listened to Yuan Yin's threatening words and sneered: "What a big tone, you want to kill my Lu family. If you say I will kill you, what can Yuan Shu do?"
Yuan Yin asked: "Who are you?"
Lu Xuan replied: "Lu Xuan!"
Yuan Yin had a look of disdain on his face and said in a deep voice: "You are a young boy, how dare you threaten me? I tell you, if you dare to kill me, my lord will definitely wipe out Lujiang and kill the entire Lu family."
After finishing speaking, Yuan Yin laughed even louder, and the laughter echoed in the hall, unrestrained and wanton.
Lu Xuan stood up, took one step, and was close to Yuan Yin in an instant. Without saying a word, he put his hand on the hilt of the sword and drew the sword directly.
Sonorous!
A crisp sound like a dragon's roar sounded.
The cold sword light flashed in the air.
Zhila!
The sword blade scratched Yuan Yin's neck.
"Lu Xuan, you..."
The pupils in Yuan Yin's eyes shrank, and he opened his mouth to speak. But the next moment, the blood mark on his neck burst and blood spurted out.
"If I kill you, what can Yuan Shu do to me?"
Lu Xuan's voice sounded again.
Yuan Yin's heart trembled.
The next moment, his surroundings suddenly darkened, he lost consciousness, and his body fell to the ground with a plop.
When Lu Kang saw Lu Xuan's actions, he was also stunned for a moment, extremely shocked.
This kid is ruthless in his attacks.
However, there was approval in Lu Kang's eyes. His son was brave enough to do anything, dare to kill, and was full of courage. Moreover, he would not go back on his words when he said he supported Lu Xuan, let alone interfere with Lu Xuan's arrangements.
Lu Xuan turned his eyes, looked at Lu Kang again, and said: "Father, killing Yuan Yin is the first step. Next, we have to deal with internal troubles, and I have to ask you to take charge. I will now summon the chief secretary and county officials of the prefecture. The prime minister, the meritorious minister, and my people discuss matters."
Lu Kang nodded and said, "It's your arrangement."
Lu Xuan immediately arranged for someone to pass the order and notify the Lujiang County Chief Secretary, the County Cheng, the meritorious officers, as well as Taishi Ci and Zhou Yu to come to the Taishou Mansion to discuss matters.
