After the strategy of how to fight was decided, everyone dispersed. People needed to prepare food and grass when it was time to prepare troops and generals.
Although Lin Mo had not formally paid a visit to Lu Lingqi, he lived with Lu Bu in the general's mansion. Naturally, he stayed in the mansion after the military discussion.
Lu Bu, who was in a good mood, took Lin Mo to the pavilion in the courtyard to have a few drinks.
He was quite satisfied with his son-in-law's performance today and drank dry even if there were no peanuts.
"While your father-in-law is in a good mood, please read this letter. If there is no problem, please make a few copies of it." Lin Mo took out the letter he had prepared in his arms and put it on the table.
After Lu Bu glanced at him, he put down his wine glass and was playing another trick.
At first he thought he was imitating Cao Cao's alienation plan, but it turned out that he wrote to a man named Zhao Yun in Changshan County.
Most of the above are some words of praise. To put it simply, I have always known that you are a talented person. It is not a problem to hide at home all the time. Now that the world is in chaos, it is precisely people like you who are needed to help the country. If it were not for the isolation. We are too far away and have too many enemies. I want to invite you at home. I hope you can come to Xuzhou to join me in this great cause.
"Who is Zhao Yun, worthy of your concern?" Lu Bu felt that the content of the letter made people's skin crawl, and he closed it with disdain.
"A strong general."
"How fierce." Hearing the word fierce general, Lu Bu subconsciously showed contempt. In front of me, the Great Fengxian, who can bear the word fierce?
"No less than Guan Yu and Zhang Fei." Using them as a yardstick, my father-in-law's understanding should be deeper.
Sure enough, Lu Bu was stunned for a moment when he heard the names of these two people. Then he put down the wine glass he was about to drink and asked suspiciously: "How can such a fierce general stay in the mountains and forests?"
"If my father-in-law hadn't mistakenly recognized my son-in-law, wouldn't people like me have to live in the streets? A thousand-mile horse also needs to be appreciated by Bole." Lin Mo didn't mind giving his father-in-law a high hat to wear.
It makes sense, Lu Bu nodded.
Thinking of Xu Sheng again, Lin Mo found out that a man who could fight so well went to work as a nurse. It seemed that this kid had done enough homework to defect to Cao Cao.
It's a pity that it all came to an advantage for me.
Thinking of this, Lu Bu felt better.
"Is he really that good at fighting?" Lu Bu asked again.
Shutting down these two people, Lu Bu can tell them why the flowers are so hot and red when it comes to single-handedly fighting, but these two people always like to besiege themselves.
The same is true for the Cao thieves. Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Xiahou Dun are not afraid of wheel battles, but they prefer not to practice martial ethics.
If he had such a strong general under his command, someone would share the pressure in the future, so he wanted to confirm it carefully.
"My father-in-law, let's give it a try. It's just a matter of a few letters. If you can get a strong general in exchange, why isn't it worth it?"
Lin Mo smiled and poured wine for Lu Bu, "If he really comes, if what he said is proven to be false, just throw it away."
Lu Bu thought about it, and it seemed to make sense, so he drank it all in one gulp.
Lin Mo had been planning this matter for many days.
Even if Lu Bu now holds the title of General Zuo, he cannot hide the fact that his background is too shabby, and the number of people he can win over is very limited.
If such a letter were written to Lu Xun or the four major families in Jiangdong, they would probably think that Lu Bu drank fake wine.
Huang Zhong can't do it either. He is now the Zhonglang General, and his boss is a descendant of the Queen of Han and a governor like Liu Bei. His strength and reputation are even greater than Lu Bu's.
Even Liu Ye, who was under Liu Xun, couldn't do it. Like Liu Xun, he thought that even if he defected, he would have to hug Cao Cao's lap.
The Jinfan thief was even worse. This guy was now more like a ruthless bandit who robbed homes and houses. He had done all the robberies on the Yangtze River, but Zuo Rong was already on the way to deal with him, so Lin Mo didn't include him in it.
After much deliberation, he persuaded the other party through letters that Zhao Yun had some hope.
He took his tribe to seek refuge with Gongsun Zan, but he only became a centurion. Perhaps it was because of this feeling that his talents were not recognized that he had an eye for Liu Bei.
For such a person, if someone tells him that you are a great talent and I want to entrust you with important tasks, it will be very useful.
And the person who said this was still the best general in the world, so Zhao Yun would be even more flattered.
Of course, there is a possibility that he can't be persuaded, so Lin Mo planned to ask Lu Bu to write a few more letters. After the expedition, he would send one letter every once in a while, with the main theme being sincerity.
If he still doesn't want to come, then there is really no other way. It is impossible for Lu Bu to really lead people to Changshan to invite him.
While pushing cups and changing cups, the two of them had already drank a lot. After Lin Mo pondered for a moment, he asked curiously: "Master Yue-in, was He Jin already dead before Dong Zhuo came to Beijing?"
Lu Bu was startled and looked at Lin Mo inexplicably. Why was this topic so exciting? After a moment, he nodded.
"Well, after his death, Yuan Shao and others led troops into the palace and captured the eunuchs. At that time, Emperor Xun and his majesty escaped from Luoyang City and happened to meet the Dong thief who rescued him."
"It's really strange that a dignified general of the imperial court died so easily." Lin Mo shook his head with emotion.
"He's just a strong man on the outside, but he's just a captain in the army." Lu Bu sneered.
"But how did such a strong man become a general of the imperial court?"
Lu Bu, who was a bit drunk, smiled slightly and wanted to teach his son-in-law, "It's not because of his good background. His sister was Empress He who was in power as regent at the time. My relatives understand."
Lin Mo looked like he suddenly realized it. After sighing, "To say that relatives became stronger, it started from the generation of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."
"Then you know that, and you still ask me." Lu Bu smacked his lips, feeling that Lin Mo was looking for something to say.
"I don't know clearly."
After Lin Mo chuckled, he sighed sadly: "In fact, the root of the decline of the Han Dynasty has been laid since then. Over the past two hundred years, the relationship between relatives, eunuchs and aristocratic families has gradually formed.
From this point of view, Cao Cao is better than them, because Cao Cao knows that people should not be hired only for their relatives, but for their talents. "
Lu Bu nodded silently and said: "People should make the best use of their talents and materials should be put to the best use. This is indeed profound."
After a while, Lu Bu, who was drinking, suddenly stopped and looked directly at Lin Mo, "Did you want to say something?"
"No, I was just chatting with my father-in-law. By the way, I lamented that nepotism is too harmful. A dynasty has declined because of it. If a prince..." Lin Mo waved his hand to indicate that he had no intention of educating you. .
Lu Bu looked at Lin Mo with some displeasure. He took a sip of wine, but found that the wine was no longer fragrant.
He knew that Lin Mo was talking about him. In fact, he also knew that the atmosphere of closeness and distance should not be too strong in the military, but he could not control the barriers in his heart.
When I think about it, I feel that it is understandable. Whoever is in power will naturally be more willing to trust his closest relatives and be wary of his subordinates.
But Lin Mo's simple chat just now made him couldn't help but re-examine this issue.
Lu Bu put down his wine glass, stood up slowly and walked under the eaves.
A dynasty may decline because of this, let alone a prince.
In the past, I had never been considered a prince. Most of the time, I was either running away or on the way to escape.
Even after taking control of Xuzhou, I never felt that I was secure.
But things are different now. Xuzhou has tightened its grip, and even Huainan has been included in its territory. The family business has grown.
So this kid started to worry that I would decline because of this problem.
Being educated by his son-in-law was certainly not something to be proud of. He turned around and glanced at Lin Mo, feeling quite comfortable in his heart.
This kid is really smart. His hints like this saved me a lot of face, which made my father happy.
It is certainly wrong to employ nepotism, but as the territory expands, you really need to learn how to employ people.
Remember this.
Lu Bu turned his back to Lin Mo and said in a deep voice: "We will go into battle in a few days. The military career will not be as hard as in the city. You will have to adapt well when the time comes."
After saying that, he was about to leave. After taking a few steps, he went back and picked up the bamboo slips on the table. This was a letter to Zhao Yun, so he couldn't miss it.
"My son-in-law sends his father-in-law a respectful greeting."
Looking at Lu Bu's back, the corners of Lin Mo's mouth raised slightly.
It's okay to have a arrogant attitude, as long as you listen.
My good-hearted old father-in-law has a shining future. My son-in-law is proud of you.
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