Han Xiang

Chapter 470 Tampering with the suicide note to decide Lu Meng

Lu Meng mistakenly thought that Sun Quan was testing himself, so he straightened his mind and clasped his fists and replied: "According to the situation we have obtained before, many places in Jingzhou have suffered heavy rain and mountain torrents. If we send troops westward by surprise, we should be able to achieve the vision of the governor. In Xiangjiu County, it depends on how the situation changes, and the general dare not say anything to death."

"Very good." Sun Quan nodded affirmatively: "I plan to pay tribute to Gongjin and go to Jingzhou with the army to avenge my father. Then you should share my worries and think about how to govern the army, how to open up borders, and how to secure peace." state."

"Oh good. If my lord has no other explanations, the last general plans to leave first."

Seeing Lu Meng's humility, Sun Quan thought that this is the governor I want, and he waved his hand lightly: "Go, this trip has been a hard journey, take a good rest for two days, and then return to Chaisang with me, there are still important things to do later. "

"only."

"Wait a minute."

Lu Meng just turned around and was stopped again, only to see Sun Quan said seriously: "For the general to be flexible, you can read more when you have time."

"Ah? Oh, the general will obey."

Lu Meng swallowed his saliva, and said to himself that both the lord and the governor said so, it seems that I really have to study hard, and hope to impress you all.

The westward expedition to Jingzhou was estimated to take several months, and Sun Quan spent two days explaining, and then took Zhang Zhao and Lu Meng to Chaisang by boat.

The boat left Lishui and turned to the Yangtze River. Zhang Zhao pointed to the northeast and reminded: "My lord, Taishi Ziyi is short of troops and food. This time, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the Western Expedition, the supplies of the rest of the garrison have been reduced. I am worried that Liyang will not survive. If Cao Jun Going south to hold back"

"Mr. Zhang is too worried."

Sun Quan interrupted Zhang Zhao and said with a smile: "Cao Mengde defeated Yuan Shao, and he must take advantage of the victory to pursue and capture Hebei. How can he go south? Just relying on Zhang Liao in Shouchun district, it is impossible to provoke Jiangdong at this time, let alone Long Yunqi blocking Hefei. , he will not allow Zhang Liao to grow up."

"The truth is this, but Li Yang is alone outside Jiangdong. If there is a shortage of supplies such as food and grass, General Taishi may not be able to deal with it. Isn't the lord going to use him again? That's it."

Seeing that Zhang Zhao hesitated to speak, Sun Quan waved his hand to appease him and said, "Taishi Ziyi broke a lot of parts, and his daily supplies should be reduced a lot. It doesn't matter if we suffer from Liyang for a while, and we will make up for it when we return from the Western Expedition. You The fact that the water level of the Yangtze River is so high this year is enough to show that Jingzhou is suffering from severe floods, and we must be clear about the seriousness."

"All right."

Huainan was very peaceful during this time, Zhang Zhao knew that Sun Quan's heart was in Jingzhou, so he didn't continue to persuade him.

However, the difficulties in Liyang are real. Tai Shici lost [-] plays last year. It is said that the daily provisions will be reduced accordingly. However, these soldiers who died in battle have family members. Many family members are counting on the life of soldiers at home, and there is no follow-up pension. Some people will go hungry.

When Tai Shici was stationed in Haihun, the people in the five counties under his jurisdiction could provide most of the military rations, but now there are not many people stationed in Liyang, and the originally promised provisions will be reduced as soon as possible, which will make it difficult for Tai Shici to do.

It's not that Sun Quan doesn't know how to win people's hearts. Because Tai Shici sent troops rashly last year, he was worried that someone in Jiangdong would cause trouble, and he was also wary of Tai Shici's reckless behavior. Maybe one day the wild horse would run wild, so he deliberately became indifferent to Li Yang.

Half a day later, passing by Ruxu Shuikou, Lu Meng invited Sun Quan to come out of the cabin to watch, and said solemnly: "At present, our army is declining in Huainan. If my lord gives up going north and marching west, you can build a fortress in Ruxu for defense, as long as you guard the original warships Even if his Liyang unfortunately falls, I, Jiangdong, will have no worries."

"Oh?"

Sun Quan looked at Lu Meng in surprise, then stroked his purple beard and smiled and said, "Could it be that Ziming has studied recently? The plan you just offered is very reasonable. When I return from the western expedition in Jingzhou this time, I will arrange for people to build a building here." Fort."

Lu Meng scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "The last general hasn't had time to read, but he has thought a lot these days."

"Good."

Sun Quan patted Lu Meng on the shoulder to encourage him: "Zi Ming has a clear mind and a long-term vision. He is indeed the general recommended by Gong Jin. I am very relieved that you will take over the position of the governor."

"What? Me?"

Lu Meng's eyes widened in shock, and he suspected that he had heard it wrong. Seeing Sun Quan nod meaningfully, he quickly asked, "Didn't the governor recommend you?"

"Gongjin's suicide note is here, Ziming read it for himself."

After Sun Quan finished speaking, he took out the letter from his arms and handed it out. Lu Meng unfolded the letter with suspicion. The content and handwriting on the letter were exactly the same as the one he sent, but only the word Jiang Qin was replaced by Lu Meng.

"This is me."

Holding the letter paper in his hand, Lu Meng became incoherent. He patted his forehead and began to question himself, wondering if I read it wrong or something?
In terms of prestige and qualifications, how can I compare with Jiang Qin?
Suddenly, Lu Meng remembered that there were two small blood spots on the letter paper, which were spattered by Zhou Yu's dying cough, so he picked up the letter paper again and observed, and finally saw the clues.

Dare to feel that Sun Quan asked someone to copy it and replaced Jiang Qin with his own name.

"My lord, the last general is still inexperienced, and he is still too young, so I am afraid he is not worthy of this important task." Lu Meng did not dare to expose Sun Quan, so he had to politely and modestly refuse.

Sun Quan said solemnly, "Zi Ming doesn't need to underestimate himself. Did Han Xin have high qualifications in the past? You are already in your twenties this year. My brother was only 25 when he passed away. Who said that you can command the armed forces when you are old? It was recommended by the governor. , with my trust, are you afraid that you won’t be able to convince the public?”

"Cough cough."

Lu Meng reminded Sun Quan with a guilty conscience: "General Zhong Yi (Sun Yu) was also present when the governor wrote the last letter."

Sun Quan smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Zhong Yi acted prudently, with Gong Jin's letter as proof, he would not have any objections, and he would not say anything nonsense."

"can be the last"

Seeing that Lu Meng was still hesitating, Sun Quan asked sharply, "Is Jiangdong's surname Zhou or Sun? My approval is not as good as other people's last words? Are you unwilling to share my worries, or are you incapable of doing big things?"

Lu Meng replied hesitantly: "No, no, I will have the confidence to do well in the end."

"Confidence to do well? Speak up for me."

Seeing Sun Quan watching meaningfully, Lu Meng patted his chest and shouted: "Great Governor!"

"That's right"

Sun Quan was about to praise Lu Meng, but the sonorous voice attracted Zhang Zhao. He looked at the two curiously, and asked tentatively, "I seem to have heard Ziming shouting just now."

"Mr. Zhang came just in time. Gongjin left a letter recommending Ziming to take over as the governor. After thinking about it for a few days, I think it is feasible, but Ziming lacks confidence. I was just encouraging him."

Sun Quan smiled, looking relaxed and at ease.

Zhang Zhao was very shocked when he heard this, and thought that Lu Meng's qualifications were indeed too low, and it would be inappropriate for him to be the governor. It was hard to believe that Zhou Yu would recommend him in this way.

While bowing his head in thought, Sun Quan handed the letter returned to him by Lu Meng directly to Zhang Zhaoyan for reading.

Zhang Zhao recognized Zhou Yu's handwriting. After reading the sincere letter, although he felt that it was incredible to recommend Lu Meng, it was inconvenient to ask more questions. Instead, he offered his advice to Sun Quan: "It doesn't matter if Ziming lacks confidence. Zhengzhong shines brilliantly, and no one doubts the vision of the lord and Gongjin."

"Zhang Gong's opinion is the same as mine."

Sun Quan smiled knowingly, turned around and said seriously to Lv Meng: "Perform well this time in the Western Expedition. If the performance is not satisfactory, not to mention Gongjin's suicide note recommendation, even if my father and brother pleaded for mercy, I will send you, the governor Remove."

"only."

(End of this chapter)