Han Xiang

Chapter 551: Ask Boyan for help
After Zhuge Jin finished speaking, he suddenly stopped on his horse and asked for instructions: "Without further delay, I will go find Mrs. Bao to inquire about it, and I will not accompany the general back to the city."

"Oh? Haha." Long Xiang said in his heart that Zhuge Jin was still impatient, and then waved his hand to stop him and said, "Tzuyu doesn't have to be impatient. Besides, in addition to the witnesses, there are also physical evidence that can be collected in this case."

"Physical evidence? How to find it?" Zhuge Jin suddenly became interested.

Long Xiang nodded and analyzed: "Huo Chun has been in the army all year round and has no chance to buy poisons. Outsiders must have brought them into the camp. Maybe the medicinal materials were bought in Wudi, and only big places have medical clinics to treat patients and sell medicines. Tzuyu might as well Make secret visits to some medical clinics, maybe we can find some clues."

"Well that makes sense."

Zhuge Jin stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

Long Xiang continued to add: "Of course this is just an idea. Maybe the poison comes from other places. Whether it can be found out depends on luck."

"Don't worry, General. I will try my best to handle it. If I can really bring this matter to light, it will be an explanation to Governor Zhou. After all, I am in charge of the funeral."

Seeing Zhuge Jin's seriousness and solemnity, Long Xiang felt a sense of emotion in his heart. He said that you and Zhou Lang have the same names, and it is most appropriate for you to investigate this matter. Maybe there is God's will.

"That's what Tzuyu thinks. Let's go back to the city together and discuss the details."

"Ok."

The two then rode out of the city. Long Xiang and Zhuge Jin communicated while walking, until they parted ways at a fork in the city.

It was still early in the day, so Zhao Fan asked Long Xiang for instructions: "General, today's business is finished, do you want to take a look around the city? You can also relax and unwind in the meantime. The prefect's mansion is still being cleaned at this time. We'd better go back later. .”

"Relax? Jiangdong has not yet been decided. It is not the time to relax. Let's go to the County Cheng Mansion."

"Oh"

Long Xiang did not want to disturb the Sun family's female family members, so he and his generals spent the night in the front hall of the Marquis' Mansion last night. However, this was not a long-term solution, so he moved into the Prefect's Mansion on Han Zong's suggestion.

Zhu Zhi's family was killed by Han Zong, and the prefect's mansion now has no owner, which can be used to house Hefei generals, but the servants are still cleaning up.

Longxiang couldn't stay in Wu County for too long, so he didn't have time to rest and relax. At this time, he went to Juncheng Mansion to defeat the enemy.

As the seat of Sun Quan's administration, Wu County is also the most prosperous place in Jiangdong.

Those who are capable in the military and political circles in Jiangdong will basically settle down in Wu County.

There is a household registration list at the county magistrate Lu Dai. Long Xiang needs to read the household registration information to select the information of the soldiers abroad, and then find the families of the soldiers and write letters of persuasion to surrender.

In that era of low literacy rates, how could ordinary soldiers and their families write letters?Therefore, Long Xiang's workload is not too heavy.

The literacy rate of grassroots officers such as Guan Zhang and Qu Hou is higher than that of ordinary soldiers.

Jiangdong has always been a private military system, that is, small leaders are attached to the generals, and the generals are controlled by the commander-in-chief.

Long Xiang could only disintegrate the morale of the small leaders before they would pass on their emotions downwards.

Lu Dai was from Guangling. He not only had outstanding political achievements, but also knew a lot about military affairs. He had a good relationship with Qin Song from the same county.

Under the influence of Qin Song and Zhang Zhao, Lu Dai did not reject Long Xiang and cooperated with him to search for household registration information.

Long Xiang left Zhao Fan to deal with the household registration matters, and went to Gu Yong's mansion without stopping. After breaking the city, he contacted Yao Xuan and learned that Sun Quan had offended the Gu and Zhang families.

Sun Quan didn't dare to look down on the Gu family, and Long Xiang wanted to make good friends when he first arrived. He even bought gifts before visiting.

Gu Yong was the magistrate of Kuaiji County at this time. Because he often stayed in Wu County to raise food for the war, Kuaiji's government affairs were handled by assistant officials. When things were unresolved, they were only reported to Wu County, so he worked in different places all year round.

Things have changed in Wuxian County. Gu Yong, as one of the initiators, instead hides at home and enjoys the family relationship with his family.

Hearing that Longxiang came to the door with gifts, Gu Yong went to the door to greet him.After some pleasantries, Long Xiang got straight to the point and expressed his intention.

"I said in the morning that I will not change the status quo in Jiangdong until I defeat Sun Quan, and I will rush to Liyang soon. I am here today to ask Yuan Tan for a favor."

"Uh, General, please speak. Gu will do his best."

Gu Yong's heart tightened when he heard this. He mistakenly thought that Long Xiang came to ask for food. He thought that he was like Sun Quan. Whenever there was a war, he thought of the Gu family. It seemed that some blood would inevitably be shed.

Long Xiang said sternly: "Yuantan is the magistrate of Kuaiji County and has certain control over the county. I know that Shanyue in Kuaiji is very difficult to deal with. He Gongmiao has also been suppressing the rebellion. Before Sun Quan and I can decide the winner, I would like to invite you." How about you stabilize Kuaiji for the time being?"

"Forehead"

Gu Yong was startled when he heard this, and thought to himself: Why don't you want food?Then he replied: "This is what I am responsible for, and I will do it with all my heart, even if I don't honor the general's instructions."

"Very good, very good, besides"

When Long Xiang changed the subject, Gu Yong thought he was asking for food this time, but the result was beyond his expectation.

"Wucheng's more than ten thousand pieces are really a worry for me. I'm about to return to Liyang, and I don't want anything to happen to Wu County. I heard that Yuan Tan and Xiu Mu are friends, can you help me persuade him?"

"this."

Gu Yong pondered briefly: "I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee that it will work. After all, Xiu Mu may not be willing to turn his back on the master so quickly."

"no no."

Long Xiang waved his hand hurriedly and corrected him: "Yuan Tan had a misunderstanding. He was not asking General Zhu to deal with Sun Quan, but he wanted to ask him to move the Wucheng garrison southward to Kuaiji. It can be said to help you intimidate Shanyue."

"So that's the case. Then I'll try my best to persuade you, but it won't work."

Gu Yong's words came to an abrupt end.

When Long Xiang saw that Gu Yong didn't keep his words, he said in his heart that he was indeed worthy of being the leader of the four surnames, and he gave an even answer without any flaws, so he responded with a smile: "As long as Yuan Tan is willing to help, I will be grateful whether it succeeds or not."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Long Xiang stood up and resigned and left.

It was getting darker outside the house, so Gu Yong persuaded Long Xiang to stay at home for the dinner.

Long Xiang insisted on leaving on the pretext that he had something to do, saying that he would take the initiative to invite Gu Yong in the future.

After several polite pulls, Gu Yong stopped trying to stay and sent Long Xiang out of the house.

When they were saying goodbye in front of the mansion, Long Xiang suddenly asked again: "Yuan Tan is related to the Lu family by marriage, right? I didn't see anyone from the Lu family in the palace this morning. Can you help me introduce him someday?"

"Forehead"

Gu Yong was surprised again, paused for a moment and nodded in response: "My humble wife and younger brother Gong Ji (Lu Ji) was originally appointed as Cao Cao in the Marquis of Wu Mansion. He is young and in a low position, so I will not see you in the future. I will take him to see the general later."

"Lu Gongji"

Long Xiang thought it sounded familiar to him, but it was much different from the other person, so he asked, "Is there another Lu Boyan?"

"Oh? General, have you ever heard of Boyan?"

After Gu Yong said this, he felt that it was unnecessary. After all, Lu Yi was the patriarch of the Lu family. Long Xiang should have heard about it, so he introduced calmly: "He is now the head of the Lu family, and he is also the son of Gong Ji. He serves as Haichang Tuntian Commander, Jian Haichang Order, but he has not returned from his post at this time. If the general wants to see him, I can send someone to invite him."

(End of this chapter)