Han Xiang

Chapter 157

In the dark, Zhang Zhao felt that Long Xiang and Zhou Lang were not getting along, but he still gave a real answer.

At this time, Zhang Zhao has something to ask for, so he can only deal with it with a low profile. As the saying goes, a dead friend does not die a poor one.

"Uh yes"

"Zhou Lang is really good to us"

Long Xiang smiled at Lu Su, and then "complained" to Zhang Zhao.

"When I went to Lu'an to supervise the grain, I saw him walking to deliver grain in the scorching heat, so I donated the horses that accompanied him; Zijing even gave him three thousand hu grains and rice back then. What did Zibu think Zhou Lang was doing? Is he repaying his favor?"

"Ah, Gongjin is loyal to the Lord after all."

Zhang Zhao was embarrassed when he heard it, and thought that Long Xiang's resentment was so deep, the lord should let Zhou Yu come by himself.

After explaining for Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and apologized: "Yunqi, Zijing, please forgive me."

Lu Su didn't know what Long Xiang wanted to do, why he pulled Zhou Yu out for no reason, so he could only respond to Zhang Zhao with a simple and honest smile.

Long Xiang nodded, and said solemnly: "Zhou Yu plotted and supervised the battle, and he didn't pay attention to kindness at all, so dozens of people like Deng Dang had to pay his debts for him. When will I plant three thousand hu rice? Then let them go back to Jiangdong."

"Huh? This is impossible."

"It's only natural to pay off debts. General Sun can help him pay back, but the amount needs to be increased."

"How much do you want to add?"

"Five hundred and one thousand dendrobium will do, it depends on when you send it. After all, Deng Dang's group of meticulous workers have to eat and drink even if they stay in Hefei to work."

"Is this Long Sima's request? Zhang Zhao wants to go back and ask the lord for instructions."

"Zibu, please."

"Farewell."

Regarding getting the captives back, Zhang Zhao didn't give much hope.

After asking about Long Xiang's request, Zhang Zhao felt that it was reasonable, so he left and went back to his life.

As a result, just as he turned his horse's head, Long Xiang called him to stop.

"Mr. Zibu."

"Long Sima has anything to add?"

Seeing Zhang Zhao's vigilant expression, Long Xiang clasped his fists and said with a smile on his face, "Zi Bu and I hit it off right away, and I'll explain some things to you. Zheng Bao raised too many soldiers and thieves. In fact, he didn't have much food left. With so many refugees pouring in, there is not much food left in stock, otherwise, what would happen. Don’t talk about it. Let’s go.”

"Hey Long Sima, take care."

Seeing Zhang Zhao and the other five raising their whips, Lu Su pointed at Long Xiang and shook his head and smiled wryly: "Yun Qi, Yun Qi, why did you get me involved."

Long Xiang responded heartlessly: "How about Zijing just using this excuse? Can Sun Ce and Zhou Yu find fault?"

"It is well-founded, but the final explanation to Zhang Zhao seems to be superfluous."

Lu Su stroked his beard thoughtfully.

Long Xiang smiled knowingly: "I did it on purpose. The truth is only when there is a dew point. It's good to cry for poverty and show weakness. Hefei's food can be covered for me. I must say that there is no food for crying for poverty. Otherwise, Sun Ce will be driven away today, and there will be more tomorrow." coveted by others."

"I can save it."

After Lu Su finished speaking seriously, he suddenly remembered something, so he reminded: "According to what we have seen and heard today, Sun Ce should have really withdrawn his troops, and he must arrange cavalry to go downstream to monitor. If the Jiangdong warship really went far, quickly open the four gates of Hefei." , This time it was closed for nearly ten days, and production and life were greatly affected."

"Zijing reminded me very well"

Half a day later, cavalry scouts sent back news from the south that all Jiangdong warships had sailed into Chaohu Lake, and the siege of Hefei was completely lifted.

On the one hand, Long Xiang ordered the city defense battalion to open the city gate, and on the other hand, asked the chief secretary to prepare the merit book and the celebration banquet.

As soon as Lu Su received the task, he reminded in a low voice: "After all, the Yuan family is the former owner of Yunqi. They have been eating very frugally in Hefei during this time. How about inviting a few people to the banquet today? It's a good meal."

"Um"

Long Xiang pondered for a moment, finally nodded and said: "That's right, let's set up some seats in the side hall next door, and invite those who are dignified in the Prime Minister's Mansion to go, and then let Qin Yilu accompany you."

"okay"

When Lu Su was about to leave, Long Xiang stopped him and told him: "Today, including the celebration banquets in the future, we must pay attention to controlling the specifications. Hefei is not rich now, so extravagance and waste are not suitable. Three or five dishes per person are enough, otherwise you will be killed by Yuan." When the family saw it, they really thought we were treating them harshly."

"I can save it."

Being able to repel the powerful enemy Sun Ce is a great thing for Long Xiang and the officers and soldiers of Hefei, and it is also of great significance to the people of Hefei.

For these people who came from afar, they are full of confidence in taking root in Hefei, so Longxiang made an exception and arranged a feast.

The sun sets to the west, and the city gates are closed.

The meritorious officers and soldiers went to the Sima Mansion of the Army to attend the celebration banquet one after another.

There are more than [-] tables and tables in the main hall, side hall, and square in front of the hall. This is the social occasion that Long Xiang participated in at the end of Han Dynasty.

Long Xiang was born in a low-level soldier and understood the principle of equal exposure to rain and dew, so he also ordered extra meals for soldiers who were unable to attend the banquet.

After drinking for three rounds, the atmosphere rose.

The soldiers "catch each other and fight each other". When Long Xiang accepted the toast, he received a lot of praise, saying that he can beat Sun Ce in Hefei today, and defeat Cao Cao in Xudu tomorrow.
Although the alcohol content was not high, Long Xiang was blown away a little bit. In the end, Lu Su reminded him in time to let him fall back from the cloud to reality.

"Yun Qi, although Sun Ce is retreating today, let's not be careless. I suggest that the cavalry battalion's investigation range should be extended to the south of Chaohu Lake. It is important to know that marching on water is faster than land. If Sun Ce goes back and raids Hefei, there will be no intelligence. They will be caught off guard, and maybe they will be the same as Wan County."

"hiss"

Long Xiang gasped, and almost forgot that Jiangdong was good at water warfare. It seemed that land patrols were no longer enough, and water sentries had to be brought out as well.

"Thanks to Zijing's reminder, I have been looking for talents in the past few days to form a fishing fleet to prevent Sun Ce's sudden attack."

"Fishing fleet?"

Seeing the question mark on Lu Su's face, Long Xiang hurriedly added: "The surface is covered up by fishing boats, but it is actually the Hefei Navy."

"Want to set up another navy battalion?" Lu Suxu asked with concern.

Long Xiang shook his head lightly: "I plan to let the cavalry battalion serve as a part-time job. Anyway, Hefei doesn't have enough horses, so it's just right to split half of them into sailing the boat."

"Really helpful"

In the middle of Lu Su's speech, Cao Xing happened to come to toast.

Lu Su then joked to Cao Xing: "Captain Cao, Yunqi is going to change the name of the cavalry battalion, and it may be called the cavalry battalion in the future."

"What?" Cao Xing looked blank.

Long Xiang took advantage of the opportunity to talk about the idea of ​​a 'fishing fleet', and asked Cao Xing to select water warfare generals within the cavalry battalion.

Cao Xing returned to the table with the wine bowl in his hand and his thoughts in his heart.

Halfway through the celebration time, Yuan Yin and Yuan Yao next door couldn't save face, so they asked Qin Yilu to lead Huang Yi to the main hall to toast.

This Yuan Shu's son-in-law is very good at flattering, whether facing Long Xiang, Xu Chu, Feng Zhong and others, he always shows the humility of being dependent on others.

Qin Yilu took advantage of the time when Huang Yi and Hao Meng were reminiscing about the past, he turned around and walked up to Long Xiang to salute with his fists clasped.

"General, I heard that you are looking for talents in the navy? The younger general's wife and brother are fond of water warfare, would you like to meet?"

"Your brother-in-law? Come see me tomorrow."

"only."

Long Xiang then walked to Liu Ye's case, sat down cross-legged and pretended to complain: "Did Zijing tell me what I think? Why didn't you recommend Nephew Ling?"

(End of this chapter)