The Three Kingdoms: A vicious plan was offered, and Liu Bei was stunned!

Chapter 293: Trust in People Luo Yuan Employs Shi Tao, Military and Horse Mobilization Surprises the People

Even if some famous people came to Luo Yuan, Luo Yuan would not easily promote them. A governor was an important person, and besides his own ability, he had to be loyal to his own forces.

Shi Tao is indeed good. Although Shi Tao did not worship himself as his lord, Shi Tao's performance in Jiangling is obvious to all.

Xu Shu said: "But Shi Tao is not one of ours yet, how can the lord use him?"

Luo Yuan smiled and said, "How to use him now, how to use him in the future. Why can't he be considered one of ours, just because he hasn't worshipped me as his lord? If I don't use him for this reason, wouldn't it be too stingy? Besides, when have we ever avoided him when discussing Jiangling's major policies?"

Luo Yuan said: "I don't need everyone to worship me as my lord before I can employ them. Talented people are not governing for me, but for the people of the world. If they are willing to govern for the people and govern the local area, that is enough. It is more important than worshipping me as your lord. Call Shi Tao!"

Xu Shu looked at Luo Yuan's smiling face, and thought of his courage.

Who among all the princes in the world can compare to him?

He quickly called Shi Tao who was working outside. As soon as Luo Yuancai said this, Shi Tao was shocked: "I am going to Jingzhou to be the governor?"

"Well, after all the calculations, you are the most suitable. You already understand the government affairs of Jiangling, you are calm and experienced, and you come from a noble family. When it comes to our army dealing with the nobles, you can handle the situation properly. The most troublesome people in Jingzhou are not the common people, but the nobles!"

Luo Yuan got himself a cup of tea. This tea was produced in Jiangdong. At that time, only Sun Quan's territory and Bashu had tea, but it was quite difficult to transport the tea from Bashu.
Luo Yuan now has a good relationship with Sun Quan, and they trade with each other. He can finally drink tea, but the tea shipped from Jiangdong is all fresh tea. He still needs to fry it himself!

As for the matter of roasting tea, Luo Yuan was told by Zhen Mi not to tell anyone about it. Zhen Mi regarded roasting tea as a secret skill and planned to do it herself!

Shi Tao looked at Luo Yuan in disbelief. He hadn't even become a lord yet, and he was already a prefect?
He was naturally confident, as he was already very familiar with Jiangling's political affairs, and he was also clear about Luo Yuan's attitude towards the gentry.

"I have not yet worshipped you as my lord!"

"Is this important?"

"Is it not important?"

"It's not important!" Luo Yuan said with a smile, "Sir, I know you from the old days, and I know your abilities. Now that you know Jiangling and have gone to Jingzhou to promote Jiangling's new policies, I feel relieved and that's enough!"

Shi Tao thought for a moment and said, "What if Kong Ming comes to me and asks me to join Liu Bei?"

Luo Yuan laughed and said, "Sir, you won't surrender to Liu Bei!"

"Why?" Shi Tao looked depressed. He just wanted to test how much confidence Luo Yuan had in him, but Luo Yuan actually made a direct judgment. "My relationship with Kong Ming is deeper than my relationship with you."

"Do you really need me to explain it clearly?"

Luo Yuan said: "Sir, you are an ambitious person. I let you take charge of Jingzhou, which is a stage for you to display your talents. Sir, why are there so many people in the world who are famous in history? Is it because of those people? Is it because those people have a stage? First there was Han Wu, then there were Wei and Huo. I gave you a chance, why did you betray me?"

"Can Liu Bei give me the same opportunity? Or Cao Cao?"

Luo Yuan smiled and said, "They can give you opportunities, but how do you feel about being in Jiangling? Jiangling has a lot of official business, and the changes are changing with each passing day. You can see it all. You are already familiar with the process and system of Jiangling's official business, and you are like a fish in water. How can other places be compared? For a politician, isn't the most gratifying thing to see the place change day by day under your control? If you go to Cao Cao and Liu Bei to serve as an official, you are just a person who follows orders. How can you have the opportunity to display your talents as you wish?"

Shi Tao nodded. Jiangling was really different from other places. Looking at the outside world changing constantly because of his decision, he felt a great sense of accomplishment.

With just one decision, the money was allocated and the house was built soon. Then it started to take effect and he could see the effect of his administration!

"The one who knows me best is Luo Gongqi!" Shi Tao said with a smile, "I see that Jiangling is changing with each passing day, and I naturally feel different. I also feel from the government affairs in Jiangling that those who govern should be rigorous and careful, and every move is related to the people's livelihood and benefits them a lot. Okay, I am willing to go to Jingzhou, Gongqi, don't worry, Kong Ming comes to see me, I will just close the door and not see him!"

"That's not necessary. If we need to meet, we can meet. Didn't I also meet Kong Ming? Although we each serve different masters, friendship is friendship. Don't worry about it!" Shi Tao didn't say that he must worship Luo Yuan as his master, and Luo Yuan didn't force it. But everyone trusted each other.

Luo Yuan said: "We still need to send troops to garrison Jingzhou. Sir, you are not familiar with the army. In case of any changes, we will also need military protection. So I will transfer 5,000 soldiers and horses there. The garrison commander needs an obedient one. Do you have anyone you want?"

"Can I recommend one?"

"Why not? You can recommend people who will cooperate with you in your administration!"

"I do know a captain in the army named Wu Qiao. He has a calm personality and is quite brave. He is originally from Jingzhou. What do you think?"

Captain?

According to Luo Yuan's regulations, a colonel could command 1,500 people. However, after he reorganized the army in Jiangling, he was able to retain people from the original Jiangling navy who served as colonels, which showed that this person was very capable.

Even if he is not brave enough, his ability to lead troops is definitely no problem.

I think it's a bit of a stretch for a captain to lead 5,000 people, but it's enough.

"Then he should go. I will mobilize the troops later. You can go and prepare. You will take up your post in Jingzhou soon."

Shi Tao was about to leave, but when he reached the door he suddenly turned back and said, "Gongqi, do you really not want me to worship you as my master?"

"Whatever, whatever!"

Shi Tao rolled his eyes and said, "I gave you a chance, but you don't cherish me?"
Pooh!
Xu Shu smiled and said, "Shi Tao wants to worship the Lord, why don't you agree?"

"It's up to you, you can worship or not!" Luo Yuan said with a smile.

Luo Yuan then issued an order to mobilize troops and sent it to Wu Qiao, asking him to obey Shi Tao's orders. The next day, Shi Tao set out for Jingzhou.

There were a total of 80,000 troops in Jiangling. Huang Zhong took 20,000 with him to recapture the surrounding counties and guard the pass, and Shi Tao took another 5,000 with him. It felt like the army was reduced by half.

The people of Jiangling are somewhat uneasy. The army in Jiangling is too small. Is the lord going to go to war? Doesn't he need to recruit soldiers?

Immediately, the people surrounded the conscription point.

"My lord, you don't want to recruit soldiers, but I can!"

"You are too old!"

"Damn it, there's going to be a war, can you please be flexible? I'm only fifty and I can still kill people. Let me be a soldier!"

“This won’t work!”

So angry!
The fifty-year-old old man glared at the young man at the conscription office and said, "You'll never find a wife like this."

But the young man refused to agree no matter what, and everyone was helpless.

(End of this chapter)