Three Kingdoms: The blind box draws Da Qiao at the beginning

Chapter 9 I am a minister of the Zhou family’s court

Lu Yi listened to the chatter of the servant leading the way, and followed through a large garden, a front room, and another courtyard before arriving at the hall.

The threshold of the hall is very high.

On both sides of the threshold stood two maids.

They are all well-dressed and a little chubby.

Leading the servants, Lu Yi stopped outside the threshold, while he quickly walked inside.

Not long after, I heard his voice: "Master Fu, Head of the Zhou Family, Lu Yi is here! Just outside the threshold!"

Lu Kang's voice sounded: "Let him in!"

The servant who led the way quickly retreated out of the threshold, then turned around and crossed the threshold, reminding Lu Yi in a low voice: "Don't look around, answer the questions carefully! Come in quickly!"

Lu Yi stepped into the threshold.

in the hall.

Lu Kang and Zhou Yi knelt down at the front, side by side, with a table in the middle. Sugar cane, oranges, and herbal tea were placed on the table.

Below Lu Kang's left side, in front of a table, Fang Jing, the head of the Fang family, was sitting on his knees.

Fang Jing kept smiling at this moment, looking humble.

Not far behind Fang Jing, Fang Hao stood with his head bowed.

When Fang Hao saw Lu Yi come in, he glanced at Lu Yi quietly and said nothing.

Lu Yi came to Lu Kang and Zhou Yi. Fang Jing was almost calm. He saluted Lu Kang and Zhou Yi and said, "Lu Yi has met the prefect and the head of the Zhou family!"

Lu Kang looked Lu Yi up and down and said, "When did you come to Shu County?"

Lu Yi said honestly: "About a year ago, I set out from Wu County with my tribe, and arrived in Shu County only half a month ago. Thanks to the prefect Hongfu, I was assigned a house and got the position of watchman. "

Lu Kang nodded and said, "Then you are truly a branch of my Lu family."

Half a month ago, the head of the Lu family moved to Lujiang from Wu County with a group of refugees, seeking refuge with him.

As a prefect, he doesn't have much energy to take care of other people.

Therefore, he sent a meritorious officer to arrange for the master's family to live nearby, and donated a certain amount of land and materials.

As for the other branch tribesmen, he didn't even care.

He knew that the county magistrates from various places in Lujiang would not ignore it and would definitely help make arrangements.

Although he didn't know how it was arranged.

However, Lu Yi's words were in line with his expectations.

For a member of the branch tribe, a house can guarantee a place to live, and a position can guarantee that he will not die of hunger. In these troubled times, it is already very good.

Lu Kang paused and continued: "I heard from Fang Lang of the Fang family that you know something about Cao Cao's affairs and are very smart. As for Xuzhou Mu sending an envoy to ask for help this time, do you advocate not rescuing him? Fang Lang couldn't explain clearly at once. Please tell me in detail."

Lu Yi then said: "The reason is very simple."

Looking up at Lu Kang, Lu Yi said: "Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shu seven months ago, that is, this spring! Yuan Shu's strength is well known to everyone."

"No matter what Cao Cao's military strength is, if he can defeat Yuan Shu, his strength will not be any worse."

"And how strong is Xuzhou compared to Yuan Shu?"

Lu Kang stroked his gray beard with his right hand and said nothing.

Zhou Yi frowned.

Seeing that neither Lu Kang nor Zhou Yi refuted, Lu Yi said: "One more thing, the eldest son of the Fang family took pity on me and gave me two women to be mothers-in-law yesterday. These two women were both fleeing from Xuzhou and were taken away. Zang Ba and other bandits kidnapped them and sold them."

"I heard from my two wives that Zang Ba was originally the Cavalry Commander of Xuzhou."

"What an important position the Captain of Cavalry is!"

"I heard that Cao Cao led his army to take revenge. Zang Ba, a cavalry captain, actually gave up his official position and became a bandit. He kidnapped the people and started a population business."

"This also shows that Xuzhou's soldiers are unable to resist Cao Cao's army."

"Even the local soldiers in Xuzhou are like this. How can we expect reinforcements from other states and counties to resist Cao Cao's army?"

"To be blunt, with the current situation, our Lujiang reinforcements rushed all the way there just to die." "Let's talk about Cao Cao."

"Although Cao Cao comes with great momentum, he has a fatal flaw."

"That is, Yanzhou occupied by Cao Cao is not able to produce a large amount of grain like Jizhou and other places. Therefore, Cao Cao's logistics supply is a big problem."

"Cao Cao led his army to attack Xuzhou for revenge. The emphasis is on a quick victory, which cannot last too long."

"The reason is that Yanzhou's logistics supply is insufficient."

"Over in Xuzhou, instead of asking various states and counties to provide assistance, it is better to order the soldiers to hold on to every city and hold back Cao Cao's army."

"The longer each city is defended, the more limited it will be for Cao Cao's army to penetrate deeply into Xuzhou."

"As for Xuzhou Mu, as long as he retreats to the rear, why should he be afraid of Cao Cao's threat?"

"Cao Cao's food won't last long."

"Even if he wants revenge again, after being blocked by several cities and running out of food, his army will have no choice but to retreat."

"When fighting a war, it is important for the soldiers at the front to fight well, but logistics supply is even more important."

"That's why the ancient generals often said that before the soldiers and horses move, they should go ahead with food and grass."

Lu Kang's eyes shone slightly, and he nodded happily.

As a member of the branch tribe, I am young, articulate, and well-founded in my conversation. I am a good prospect!

Looking at Zhou Yi next to him, Lu Kang said, "Brother, what do you think? I think it makes sense."

Zhou Yi chuckled and said, "It seems reasonable, but it has lost its righteousness!"

"I, a minister of the Zhou family's court, have lived on the Han Dynasty for generations!"

"Master Fu, you are an important minister of the imperial court. You are highly valued by Emperor Ling and have been entrusted with important positions."

"Now, how can we hold back because we are afraid of Cao Cao's strength?"

"The other one is just a young boy. How can he be sure that Yanzhou's logistics can guarantee the supply of Cao Cao's army?"

"What if it can be supplied? Then without reinforcements, wouldn't Xuzhou fall into Cao Cao's hands?"

"If that's the case, Mr. Fu, how will you explain it to the court when the time comes?"

"Now that the emperor is suffering at the hands of Li Que and is unable to manage various territories, how can you, as an important minister of the imperial court, sit back and watch?"

"Master Fu, please think twice!"

Lu Kang suddenly became embarrassed.

Lu Yi glanced at Lu Kang and Zhou Yi, lowered his head and said nothing more.

Hopeless.

Zhou Yi's right to speak is not comparable to that of a commoner like him.

Although Lu Kang was the governor of Lujiang, he could not ignore Zhou Yi's request.

really.

Lu Kang was silent for a moment and said: "As discussed last night, we will send three thousand troops from Lujiang to urgently assist Xuzhou."

Looking at Lu Yi, Lu Kang said: "Lu Lang, what is your calligraphy?"

Lu Yi lied without blushing and said: "Both my parents died during the migration, and no one took care of me."

Lu Kang said: "Then how about I choose a word for you?"

Lu Yi said hurriedly: "Thank you, Prefect!"

Lu Kang smiled and said: "Then I will give you the name Junli, Jun, a gentleman, Li, which means reasonable and well-founded."

Lu Yi said: "Thank you, Governor!"

Lu Kang said again: "Jun Li, although your proposal today cannot be accepted, you are indeed very smart. In this way, I recommend you to be filial and honest, and you will report to the court. But now Li Que controls the government, and the emperor is suffering. , for the time being, you can only listen to me at the prefect’s residence.”

"how?"

(End of this chapter)