Han Xiang

Chapter 571 There is a surprise in Lu Su’s recommendation

In late February, Long Xiang still left Xu Ding and Hao Meng to guard Wu County, and took Zhang Hong, Qin Song and others back to Fei.

On the way, they stopped in Liyang for the night and happened to meet Lu Su who was returning to Wu County. He had received Long Xiang's letter two days ago and handed over the military and political affairs of Danyang to Zhu Huan, and then rushed back without stopping.

The reef formations in Liyang waters were removed after the war.

The current defense line of the entire waterway has been pushed further west to the vicinity of Wuhu.

After listening to Lu Su's brief introduction, Long Xiang smiled bitterly and shook his head:

"The Tiger Guards that Zhong Kang trained so hard are now being used to guard waterways. It's really a bit unfair to them."

"There is really nothing we can do about it. Lu Meng keeps sending warships to cause trouble, and the Tiger Guard's arrow skills are the most accurate. Only by guarding Wuhu can they be a deterrent." Lu Su spread his hands to express helplessness.

Long Xiang nodded slightly: "The disadvantage of not having a navy comes out. All parts of Jiangdong are surrounded by water nets. If we can't capture the warships from Sun Quan, it seems we have to build them ourselves."

During the Anti-Japanese Liberation War, in addition to the weapons and equipment seized from the Japanese and Chinese troops, the Zibing soldiers also had many self-produced weapons.

Even if there is a shortage of goods even if the captain loses, relying solely on the principle of borrowing will definitely lead to passiveness.

Fortunately, there are no technical barriers to shipbuilding now. All you need to do is give people money and time.

And Long Xiang doesn't lack all of these now.

"Yes, you have to make it yourself."

Long Xiang slapped the table and gave an affirmative answer again: "This time around Fei, I will make arrangements to build a large shipyard in Chaohu."

"What Yun Qi said is true. It is imperative to build ships and build a navy. A few days ago, General Tang sent news that Sun Quan, who was stationed in Spring Valley, led his warships to attack Ruxuwu. He was defeated and then turned west. It is estimated that Went to Yuzhang or Jiangxia;
If we don't have our own navy, Sun Quan can make use of the Yangtze River and the big rivers to make a fuss. Not only can he divide Huainan and Jiangdong, but we will also have to keep troops in various places. In short, we will be more passive than Hefei."

Sun Quan was defeated and retreated to Chungu from Liyang. Lü Meng often sent warships to harass him.

In order to protect the fruits of victory, Lu Su could only let Xu Chu guard Wuhu and Chen Lan guard Liyang. He could not arrange any extra generals to help (monitor) Zhu Huan in Wanling.

Lu Su looked sad, but Long Xiang laughed.

"Have all Sun Quan's naval forces left? I originally planned to cross the river from Niuzhu. It seems that we can reach Hefei directly by water."

"It seems that the news of Lu Fan's withdrawal has spread. The common people in Chungu County cannot afford to support an army of nearly ten thousand, so it is meaningless for Sun Quan to spend time on the Yangtze River."

"Um"

Long Xiang held his chin and thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "I heard that out of the 6000 people who suffered strokes, [-] or [-] people did not want to be soldiers anymore? What do you think?"

"Some are unwilling to serve as soldiers, and some are not suitable. They are either old or weak, and have no combat effectiveness on the battlefield. I plan to let them return to their hometowns to farm, or form part of the army to transport supplies."

As soon as Lu Su finished speaking, Long Xiang said quickly: "They should be strong enough to be soldiers. It would be a pity to send them directly to be soldiers. We might as well let them go to Chaohu to build ships, and they will receive the same salary and food as soldiers."

"That's right." Lu Suzhi nodded: "Most of them are good at water. They can build docks and launch ships for testing. They just need to be treated the same as the craftsmen in Hefei. Yunqi has arranged it well."

"You're in Liyang, right?" "Yeah."

"Let them go to Wuhu later, and I'll ask Liu Xingzuo to send a boat to pick them up."

"By the way, this time Yun Qi went to the imperial court to appoint officials. I heard that Liu Xingzuo was not on the list? Although he came a little late, all the generals in Hefei have been promoted. Do you have any ideas about treating him differently?"

Seeing the confusion on Lu Su's face, Long Xiang shook his head and said with a smile:

"Zijing is worrying too much. Even for Ziyang's sake, I won't miss him. In fact, it's his own wish."

"What do you mean?"

"I originally planned to give him a captaincy, but he thought that the other commanders were not worthy of their reputation. Apart from helping with transportation and reconnaissance of the enemy, he had no other contribution to us, so he wanted to wait until he has military merits in the future."

After listening to Long Xiang's explanation, Lu Su nodded with relief:
"Xingzuo is from the royal family after all, and his ideological consciousness is different. However, the water reconnaissance mission is quite heavy now. Who do you plan to find responsible for the Chaohu dock? Jianguo?"

"No, no, no." Long Xiang waved his hand to deny: "There is a difference between building a house and building a ship. I think the cities in Jiangdong are very dilapidated. Maybe Jianguo will be transferred to repair them, and other people will be responsible for the shipbuilding."

Lu Su frowned: "Others?"

Long Xiang nodded and replied: "I actually met Zijing just now. Zigang and Wenbiao brought several nephews and descendants with them. I think Zhang Zhongsi (Zhang Cheng) is quite suitable."

"Zhang Zhongsi has a stable personality and has the influence of his father. He is a suitable candidate."

In the middle of his words, Lu Su suddenly changed the subject: "It's just that shipbuilding is a hard job, and Zhang Zibu is not accompanying you. Is Yunqi's arrangement appropriate?"

"I will ask for his personal opinion. After Zijing arrived in Wu, I also asked Zibu. If he can't bear the hardship, let him govern a county. We have no shortage of people in Hefei who can endure hardship. I just think that letting people from Jiangdong manage Jiangdong soldiers may be effective. It will be better”

Long Xiang thought that Feng Zhong's son was already an adult, and if that didn't work, he would train him to take over the leadership position. However, Feng Zhong had a lot on his hands and might need his son to help him share his worries.

All the talents from Hefei have gone to Jiangdong, so if the talents from Jiangdong are transferred to Huainan, is this considered a temporary exchange of cadres from other places?

While pondering, Lu Su suddenly made a suggestion:
"I think Zhuge Ziyu has a broad mind and a kind temperament. If Zhang Zhongsi is not willing to supervise the construction of warships, he can simply transfer Zhuge Ziyu to Chaohu. After all, he is Kong Ming's biological brother. As long as the relationship between the emperor and his uncle is revealed quietly, He will work hard and give his all."

Long Xiang shook his head gently: "Jiangdong has not been pacified yet, so this matter should be kept secret for the time being. Even if the truth is really revealed, Military Advisor Zhuge should tell it himself. What does Zijing think?"

"It makes sense." Lu Su stroked his beard and affirmed: "It's just that such drastic changes occurred in Jiangdong, and the information could not reach Guanzhong in a short time. After Yunqi returns to Hefei, he can find a way to contact the emperor's uncle and the military advisor through the intelligence station in the Central Plains. Now There are rebellions everywhere, and the Sun family has a deeper heritage than imagined. Maybe Kong Ming, Yuan Zhi, and Zi Yang have good ideas."

"Okay, I will."

Long Xiang nodded lightly and said with a serious face: "The current chaos in Jiangdong has nothing to do with the Sun family's background. The Shanyue tribe has been rebelling for many years and has not returned to the king. It cannot be solved in a short time. Now there is no need to worry in Huainan. We Focus your main energy here, by the way, how is Wan Ling’s situation now? How is the investigation of Ziyu’s case?”

"Yun Qi knows how to make good use of people. Zhu Xiumu has stabilized the situation, especially since you appointed him as the county guard. He is ready to use the resources of the Zhu family to deal with both kindness and power against the rebellious Shanyue tribe. As for the case of Sun Yi's assassination, Zhuge Ziyu really We found some different things, and a lot of evidence points to Sun Quan’s confidant Zhou Shan.”

Zhu Huan's performance was completely unexpected by Long Xiang. He said that only if Brother Fu holds this position, he will not ask for everything.

When he suddenly heard Zhou Shan's name later, Long Xiang was first surprised and then happy. He thought to himself, was this a big gift package left by Sun Quan?
(End of this chapter)