Han Xiang

Chapter 565: The Sun brothers and sisters get into trouble together

Good and bad news came at the same time, but Long Xiang did not panic.

While he asked Xu Ding and Lei Xu to connect defense, he also ordered Hao Meng to go to Sun Kuang's house to send a message.

Ask the Sun brothers and sisters to pack up and prepare, and they will go out with the army in half a day.

Hao Meng mistakenly thought that Long Xiang wanted a hostage, so he strode out without doubting his presence.

After Xu Ding and Hao Meng left, Long Xiang looked at the files on the case table and asked his attendants to bring them wooden boxes to put them in. These were all used by him to ward off the enemy.

When the attendants were packing up the bamboo slips, Gu Yong suddenly brought Lu Yi to the door.

Long Xiang greeted him warmly, and after Gu Yong's introduction, he and Lu Yi got acquainted hastily.

Lu Yi is three years younger than Long Xiang, and is very young without a beard at this time. Moreover, although he is only in his early twenties, his movements give people a calm look.

Long Xiangxin is worthy of being the head of the Lu family. His character alone is far beyond that of his peers. No wonder you are the most accomplished among the four governors.

"Bo Yan came just in time. Lu Ziheng besieged Wuxi. I am going to lead troops to relieve the siege. How about you come with me? Let's have a good chat on the way."

"Well, it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Lu Yi had developed a tolerant character over the years, so even though Long Xiang's invitation was a bit abrupt, Lu Yi still politely agreed.

Long Xiang nodded with satisfaction, and in a blink of an eye he said to Gu Yong: "General Lei brought back thousands of soldiers from Liyang. They are all descendants of Jiangdong. Whether they will continue to serve as soldiers or disarm, I don't have time to deal with it now. Thank you for your help." Yuan Tan discussed a countermeasure with Zibu and Dinggong, and temporarily raised them in Wu County. When I have resolved the crisis in Wuxi, I will come back to deal with them together. There will be many more people in the future."

"No problem, I'll go discuss it with them right away."

After Gu Yong said this, he handed over and left. The countermeasure Long Xiang wanted was temporary resettlement, and his intention to discuss with Zhang Zhao and Lu Dai was obvious. If the grain stored in the official warehouse was not enough, he would need some support from the local wealthy families.

Long Xiang had just defeated Sun Quan head-on. He now had the strength to speak, and Gu Yong did not object to this. Whoever was in charge of Jiangdong would not be able to escape the support of money and food.

Just as Gu Yong left, Long Xiang looked at Lu Yi again and asked meaningfully: "I heard that when Sun Boxu attacked Lujiang, many of Boyan's people died due to the war, but why do you support the Sun family so much?"

Lu Yi was stunned when he heard this. Since he joined Sun Quan's shogunate, no one has ever asked about this matter. Which pot belongs to which pot?

After a moment of silence, Lu Yi cupped his hands and replied: "The Lu family is originally a large family in Wu County. Since the Sun family has become the lord of Jiangdong, if I live with hatred, I will definitely bring trouble to the people. Besides, after Wu Hou succeeded to the throne, his governance was more peaceful than that of his grandson Bo Fu. A lot, I go out and do things for myself and for my tribe.”

"Oh? Would you like to hear more about it?"

"Lu Yi asked himself that he has some talents. Lin Quan is really unwilling to live his life in vain. There are many talented people in the family who need opportunities. If I don't take the lead and set an example, won't this huge Lu family decline?"

After hearing Lu Yi's answer, Long Xiang was greatly shocked.

He lamented that those who can achieve great things often go through great difficulties and bear considerable responsibilities.

Long Xiang saw the shadows of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang in Lu Yi.

But Lu Yi should have been patient for many years and showed humility at all times.

Thinking of this and the name Lu Yi finally left behind, Long Xiang suddenly said something meaningful.

"I've heard Boyan's story, but your name and style don't seem to match."

"What do you mean?" Lu Yi showed a curious expression.

Long Xiang chuckled and explained: "You are a person who talks, but Bo Yan is low-key and humble. Compared with other officials in the city, you do practical things rather than talk loudly, which is not in line with the words of Yi."

"what?"

Lu Yi was startled when he heard that Long Xiang was praising him tactfully, so he quickly clasped his fists and saluted: "The general's ridiculous praise makes me ashamed, but when it comes to pragmatism for the people, I am afraid that the general will be ranked second, and no one will dare to recognize the first."

"Bo Yan's response is really quick."

Long Xiang smiled happily, and then thought carefully, pretending to be joking: "Since Bo Yan's reputation is not worthy of his name, and he gives people a humble look, why not change the discussion to Humble, which is more appropriate?"

"Huh?" Seeing Lu Xun frowning and frozen in place, Long Xiang was worried that his joke was too big, so he quickly added: "I just talked nonsense, Boyan, please don't get angry."

"What General Long said is true. I will consider this matter carefully."

Lu Yi has a tolerant and strong character. He can do things for Sun Quan regardless of his previous grudges. Naturally, he will not care about Long Xiang's teasing. Instead, he feels that what the other party says makes sense.

Through this incident, Long Xiang took another high look at Lu Yi.

His current official position is Lujiang Prefect, and he wanted to use the Huainan incident to get closer to him, but Hao Meng came out of the palace at an inappropriate time.

"General, Sun."

"Bo Yan is not an outsider. If you have something to say, just say it."

Hao Meng didn't know Lu Xun and stopped abruptly mid-sentence, while Long Xiang waved cheerfully.

"Eh"

Hao Meng nodded and said softly: "The Sun brothers and sisters were uncharacteristic of themselves today. When they heard that you asked them to pack their bags, they all expressed that they were in Wu County and did not want to leave. They would take them away unless it was a corpse."

"Huh? Why?"

Long Xiang frowned and asked: "Where have you been neglecting recently?"

"No, everything is the same as before. Everything was fine yesterday."

Hao Meng spread his hands, making a puzzled look.

"Haha, I can spare it."

Long Xiang rolled his eyes and started to think, thinking that if it was difficult to do it alone, it would be easier with three people.

So he waved his hand to Lu Yi and invited, "Bo Yan, would you like to come with me?"

"only."

Lu Xun nodded in agreement.

Not long after, several people came to Sun Kuang's house.

Sun Lang came out from the front yard first. Before Long Xiang had time to ask questions, Sun Kuang and Sun Shangxiang came one after another.

As the leader of the three, Sun Kuang expressed his opinions on behalf of the three brothers and sisters.

It means that he would rather die in the city than be used to threaten Sun Quan. After saying this, Sun Lang and Sun Shangxiang both agreed.

Listening to the tone of the three people, Long Xiang knew that it was Sun Shangxiang who was stirring up trouble. This little girl was holding her two brothers hostage, and she was really a difficult little pepper.

Knowing the crux of the matter, Long Xiang had an idea in his mind and said with a leisurely smile: "Sun Zhongmou has just been defeated by me. Do I threaten you? Letting you prepare your bags is another matter."

"Humph."

Sun Shangxiang interrupted Long Xiang with a sweet shout, and said eloquently: "How about victory or defeat, why don't you open your mouth? I heard that Governor Lu is approaching the city with troops, and he will probably retake the city soon. Are you scared?"

"Haha, facts speak louder than words. Why should I lie to a woman? If your brother had not been defeated, why would I have returned to Wu County? In addition, Lu Ziheng has withdrawn from the army for a few days. Miss Sun doesn't know, right?"

Sun Shangxiang was about to refute, but was interrupted by Long Xiang:

"I'm asking you to prepare your bags. I'm not holding you as hostages, but I'm making new arrangements. In view of you three brothers and sisters, I'll give you three choices. The first is to go back to Guangling with Lu Fan."

"Will you be so kind?"

Interrupted by Sun Shangxiang again, Long Xiang glared at him and continued: "I don't like to raise idle people. Even if you brothers and sisters are talented and learned, they will not be used by me. Giving one away can save a lot of food. Secondly"

(End of this chapter)