Han Xiang

Chapter 597 Seeing others build tall buildings

Zhang Zhao was directly confused by Long Xiang's question. He looked at Zhang Hong and Zhuge Jin beside him, both of whom frowned with doubtful expressions.

"Then you are"

"Ha ha."

Long Xiang smiled and didn't comment. After looking at everyone, his eyes fell on Zhuge Jin's face.

He said meaningfully: "Uncle Liu has a reputation of benevolence and righteousness. He wants to 'welcome the emperor and return the old capital.' If he is destroyed by Cao Cao, who will raise the banner to help the Han Dynasty? My younger brother Kong Ming will serve as military advisor under the emperor's uncle." , Does Ziyu think that the emperor's uncle can achieve great things?"

"what?"

Zhuge Jin couldn't help but be stunned, and then answered truthfully: "My younger brother and I have corresponded many times. Uncle Liu is indeed a rare wise master. However, General Long is good at fighting and the people live and work in peace and contentment under his rule. You are so talented and strategic, so you plan to cooperate with Uncle Liu." still"

"Haha, it's very cold at high places."

Long Xiang interrupted Zhuge Jin, looked at everyone with a serious face, and said sternly: "I saw with my own eyes that Yuan Shu built a tall building and entertained guests, and also saw that his building collapsed and people dispersed. I am satisfied to be a prince, but the hatred of the country and the family We are all related to Cao Cao, and I am incompatible with him."

"I understand the general's intention."

Zhang Hong secretly realized that Long Xiang was awake. He stroked his beard and nodded, and then reminded: "It's just that Cao Cao has swallowed Yuan Shao, and his strength is no longer what it used to be. If you want to unite Liu Huangshu to fight against Cao, it will be difficult. At this time, Cao Cao sends troops Nanyang intends to cut off the emperor's uncle's wings, what is the general going to do?"

Long Xiang was thinking about how to answer when Zhang Zhao suddenly spoke up and reminded him kindly: "General Long, in the past Sun Zhongmou wanted to sneak attack Xudu via waterway. You have been building ships and training troops in Huainan in the past two years and the navy has just been established. Are you going to imitate him and attack Xudu by waterway?" ? But we need to sneak attack while Cao Cao is out fighting, but our small number of soldiers may not be useful."

When Sun Quan was trapped in Shouchun in the past, Zhang Zhao couldn't help but stepped in. He forgot that Long Xiang was not as weak as Sun Quan.

Although Zhang Zhao actively offered advice, his words were obviously pessimistic. Zhang Hong and Zhuge Jin beside him frowned, and even Lu Su didn't know how to respond.

"Zi Jing."

Long Xiang suddenly stopped Lu Su and said: "Cao Cao only sent Cao Ren. The main force is still in the Central Plains, so I can't move here, but you must move."

"Should I move? How?"

Lu Su pointed at himself with surprise on his face. Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and Zhuge Jin all looked over. They were very much looking forward to how Long Xiang would make a move.

Long Xiang raised the corner of his mouth and said in a deep voice: "Lü Meng led the navy to the west. It doesn't matter if he attacks Jingzhou. If he goes to Fancheng to besiege General Guan, it means that Sun Quan has colluded with Cao Cao. You have to contain this old rival and give General Guan Take some of the pressure off.”

"I understand."

Lu Su stroked his beard and affirmed, "I will lead five thousand naval forces to the west immediately. When Sun Quan sees that our navy has grown in size, he will definitely ask Lu Meng to retreat to Yuzhang to defend, so that he can retreat all the enemies for General Guan."

"Five thousand is not enough."

Long Xiang hurriedly waved his hands to deny it, and said seriously: "There is a delay in the transmission of information. Even if Zijing's troops arrive in Yuzhang, Sun Quan will not be able to recall Lu Meng in time, so we must consider that he has already moved north;

Moreover, the Sun family's navy is skilled in combat, but our navy has not experienced actual combat. Five thousand sailors cannot make waves at all. Since you are the commander of our navy, take [-] sailors with you and give Lu Meng a good showdown. Even if they were just tied, it would be enough to keep Sun Quan awake. "

"Take everyone away?"

Lu Su tilted his head and looked at the others. He thought he heard wrongly, but he saw the same expression on everyone's face.

So he asked Long Xiang: "If I take away all the navy, what will Yun Qi use to attack Xu Du?"

"Go ahead, Zijing. If you can retreat all the way, General Guan will have more hope if he blocks Cao Ren. As for the sneak attack, it may not be about the number of soldiers, but how to make a big noise. Besides, the navy can't attack the city. I will use cargo ships." It is enough to transport troops and maintain waterway mobility.”

Long Xiang patted his chest confidently.

"I can save it."

Lu Su nodded solemnly. He understood Long Xiang's intention, which was probably to harass him, but he couldn't help but remind him: "We will divide our forces again, so be careful."

"Zijing, put your heart in your belly." After Long Xiang said this, he asked Lu Su to order generals, saying that any one except Taishi Ci would be acceptable.

Lu Su knew that water warfare was different from land warfare. With the help of a telescope, he could effectively issue orders with his own command flag without the help of a general.

In the end, only two generals, Zhao Fan and Liu Fu, as well as Yuan Shu's remaining ministers Yang Hong and Huang Yi were recruited to join the expedition.

After Long Xiang arranged the tasks for Lu Su, he looked solemnly at Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and Zhuge Jin.

"Cao Cao opened the Xuanwu Pond to train his navy. His intention was obviously to conquer Yangzhou. Rather than sit back and wait for death, he should take the initiative to attack. Helping Uncle Liu Huang is helping himself. It is the so-called lip-destroying and tooth-breaking;

Zijing and I have to go out to fight. There are Zhu Xiumu, Lu Boyan, Lu Dinggong and others in the rear. In terms of domestic affairs, we need your efforts. The grain and grass army needs to be mobilized and mobilized as planned. In short, please. "

"Don't worry, General, we are duty bound."

"Undoubtedly."

Seeing that Zhang Zhao was the first to express his loyalty, Zhang Hong and Zhuge Jin followed suit.

Long Xiang has a vision that spans thousands of years, and he sees human nature more clearly than anyone else.

Zhang Zhao and others used to work for the Sun family, and now they are standing in front of them and making sonorous promises, which shows that they are all ordinary people.

Ordinary people don't care who calls the shots; they care more about their own or family interests.

No matter how the people above were replaced, these people would still retain their official positions in the states and counties. Fortunately, Long Xiang did a better job than Sun Quan.

The people of Huaisi and Jiangdong benefited more under Long Xiang's rule than under the Sun family.

In order to protect their interests, Zhang Zhao and others will do their best to do their jobs. Core interests are more effective than verbal loyalty.

Zhang Zhao's son Zhang Cheng and Zhang Hong's son Zhang Xuan were both serving as officials in Huainan at this time. They did not return to the post house after meeting Long Xiang, but went to reunite with their sons on the pretext of sending local products.

Zhuge Jin had no relatives or friends in Hefei. He had agreed to return to Jiangdong with Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, so he didn't know where he was going after leaving the general's mansion.

While wandering, Long Xiang's voice suddenly came from behind.

"Ziyu, why are you in front of the independent family? Why are you not traveling with Zibu and Zigang?"

"Ah? It's General Long."

Zhuge Jin quickly turned around, cupped his hands and explained, "They have something to do, and I'm about to go back to the post house."

"Ha ha."

Long Xiang smiled and nodded, "This is Ziyu's first time in Hefei? You have nothing to do today, how about taking you on a tour?"

"Is this appropriate? The general has a busy schedule."

Seeing that Zhuge Jin was flattered, Long Xiang waved his hand and said with a smile: "You still don't know what I am like? I am very willing to delegate power. It doesn't matter whether Hefei has me or not. Let's go."

"That would be disrespectful"

Zhuge Jin couldn't resist Long Xiang's enthusiasm and walked with him on the broad street.

Hefei New City was designed and planned by Long Xiang. The streets are three to four times wider than ordinary cities. It was originally considered for military purposes to facilitate the transportation of various materials to the city.

When Zhuge Jin came, he just took a quick look at the flowers. After calming down and slowly admiring it, he discovered that Hefei New City has a rigorous layout. In addition to military purposes, people's lives are also very convenient.

"Tzuyu, do you know why I want to help Uncle Liu Huang?"

(End of this chapter)