The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 158

"If you can, I hope you can buy five thousand war horses."

After Mi Zhu and Chen Deng looked at each other, Mi Zhu finally let Mi Zhu speak.

"Five thousand horses?"

Wei Tao wondered if he heard it wrong. This time, he defeated the Xiongnu again and again, but after deducting the dead and injured horses, Wei Tao could only get more than ten thousand in the end.

Of course, this does not mean that Wei Tao is able to form a cavalry of ten thousand people. After all, the formation of cavalry still needs a lot of things, but Kong Rong's purchase of war horses in such a big way is obviously not for breeding war horses.

"Form five thousand cavalry at a time?"

"The general also knows that all the cavalry must be formed in teams in order to be able to exert their true power. Although [-] cavalry cost a lot, it can still be supported by Xuzhou's wealth."

Chen Deng said with a slight smile.

"Of course, if you have any opinions, you can put them forward. I believe that with the vastness of Xuzhou, I can still meet the request."

Wei Tao really had to think carefully, five thousand horses is not a small number.

"Yes, and I have admired Mr. Wenju for a long time. It doesn't need to be more than [-]%, as long as it is [-]% more than the market price. But I am short of food in Bingzhou, and more importantly, Bingzhou has just been infested by the Huns. Money and food must be exchanged for fifty-fifths."

Wei Tao spoke after a while of deliberation.

"Thank you, Mr. Gao Yi."

Mi Zhu and Chen Deng all stood up and bowed to Wei Tao. No matter what, Wei Tao's behavior was already regarded as the extreme of benevolence and righteousness.

Food is also extremely important in troubled times, but not to mention that the world has not yet reached the time of food shortage, just because of the prosperity of Xuzhou, it doesn't care whether to use money or food at all.

It's just that if food is used, the transportation is still more difficult, but this is not a problem in everyone's eyes.

Now that the discussion has been completed, Chen Deng immediately left the meeting by reasoning that Qianli arrived and was exhausted.

Apparently Chen Deng also understood that Wei Tao and the others still had private matters to discuss.

"My lord, Chen Yuanlong's resourcefulness is quite extraordinary. He can be said to be the number one hero in Xuzhou. Why don't you recruit him?"

When Chen Deng left, Mi Zhu said with a smile.

"Hehe... When did Zizhong learn to joke, then Chen Yuanlong is indeed capable, but it's a pity that his heart is only in Xuzhou, but it doesn't make sense for me to join the state!"

Wei Tao also knew that he was short of people under his command, so now he was speaking bluntly in front of Mi Zhu, who was considered one of his own.

"To be honest, I hope to get help from Mr. Zizhong as soon as possible."

"My lord loves you so much, Zhu feels very uneasy. It's a pity that although Zhu is willing to serve with your lord, Xuzhou still can't leave now. What's more, Chen Yuanlong probably has an insight into the meaning of this purchase of cavalry. Although he didn't think about his family, It may not be an enemy of the lord, but from my point of view, the Chen family may be more interested in Cao Mengde."

Mi Zhu first saluted Wei Tao, and then spoke.

"After all, Bingzhou and Xuzhou are separated by several states and thousands of miles away. Even if Xuzhou belongs to the general, it is just an enclave, but the Chen family can't believe it."

This is the truth, and it is also the reason why Wei Tao has never been particularly enthusiastic about Chen Deng.

"What does Zizhong have to say? As I said, if Zizhong has something to say, he can say it, why not? If this is the case again, I'm afraid Zhen'er will really be angry with me."

Wei Tao said with a light smile, of course, Cai Yan and his daughters usually call each other the name Zhen'er, it was really not very useful for Wei Tao before he got married to Mi Zhen, but at this time, it made people Mi Zhu also laughed at it, feeling a lot more relaxed.

"In that case, then I am speaking bluntly. This time, I am planning to recommend a talented person to my lord. This person is slightly younger than your lord, but he is quite stable, gentle and loyal, which is even more rare. The most important thing is that he has a great overall strategy and can live in one place to see the world. I once asked him about Xuzhou's political affairs, and his answers were all harmonious, without any omissions, which is really rare."

After Mi Zhu laughed, his face straightened and he said quickly and slowly.

"Your Excellency is originally a young talent, and you will use Zhou Gongjin, an inexhaustible talent, and you shouldn't say that. But this person is rare, and I hope you will use it."

"Oh? To be worthy of Mr. Zizhong's words, who dare to ask who is this person?"

Wei Tao was also curious at this time. You must know that anyone who is capable must have arrogance. Although Mi Zhu is honest, this arrogance is also there. Anyone who can stand up to Mi Zhu's words is obviously extraordinary.

"This man is from Langya, the son of Zhuge Gui, a famous scholar."

Wei Tao's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, Langya Zhuge family, it must be that one, right?

"Dare to ask this person's name, can he come to our state now?"

Wei Tao finally couldn't help but asked first.

"This person's single name is Yijin, and he has come with me now, and he must be resting in the mansion now. If your lord wants to see him, you can summon him at any time."

It turned out to be Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Liang's elder brother.

Thinking about it, the current Zhuge Liang must have just started to study, and it is unlikely that he would come to seek refuge.

Although there is a little disappointment in my heart, after all, Zhuge Liang is legendary in later generations, so it would be the best if I can get Zhuge Liang.

But having said that, actually being able to get Zhuge Jin is enough to make people overjoyed.

If Zhuge Liang is a 'dragon', then Zhuge Jin can be called a 'tiger'. Even if he is not as good, his ability will not be much different.

"To get such praise from Mr. Zizhong, you must be a great talent! Hurry up and invite me! Hurry up and invite me!"

In fact, according to Wei Tao's thinking, even if he went out to greet him in person, it would be nothing. Just thinking about what Mi Zhu said before, Zhuge Jin is not as old as Zhou Yu now. Xuzhou has some reputation.

With Sun Qian's better reputation at that time, he was also recommended by Mi Zhu, so he should not be like Wei Tao.

If he really came out to welcome him at this time, I'm afraid that other people would also have murmurs in their hearts, and even Zhuge Jin might have some doubts.

So although Wei Tao was also excited about it at this time, he didn't dare to do it like this.

Zhuge Jin is a talented person, if he really doesn't want to become an official, then he probably won't come.

After a while, a young man walked slowly into the main hall, walked up to Wei Tao, and bowed to Wei Tao.

"Zhuge Jin in Langya has met Lord State Shepherd."

The attitude of the young man is neither humble nor overbearing, of course, in the eyes of those who are interested, this is a bit rebellious.

However, Wei Tao understands that if such a great talent cannot be convinced, then that is the case. Although it seems polite, the distance is actually far away from you.

"Mr. Ziyu, please sit down. Mr. Zizhong admires Ziyu very much. I think Ziyu will not disappoint me, right?"

Wei Tao just smiled and said, and then he was not restrained when he saw Zhuge Jin, and then he sat down and looked at Wei Tao indifferently.

"I don't know how Ziyu sees me in Bingzhou?"

"The land of Bingzhou can be said to be sparsely populated, and the land is not fertile, but the food and grass available are insufficient. Although there are horse farms for horse production, from my point of view, although bartering horses can help the Xiongnu However, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and this Bingzhou's own horse farm can only support its own military horses."

Zhuge Jin also knew that Wei Tao was testing himself, so he immediately expressed his thoughts one by one.

"Of course, Bingzhou is located on the border, and its people are aggressive. If it has enough soldiers, it can train elite soldiers that are rare in the world. This is the advantage of Bingzhou."

But obviously when Zhuge Jin answered, he was still testing Wei Tao.

If Wei Tao can't even accept the good and bad of Bingzhou itself, then he can't be regarded as a master.

"What Ziyu said is not bad, but does Ziyu know my ambition?"

Wei Tao smiled, and didn't pay too much attention to Zhuge Jin's words, instead he asked Zhuge Jin all of a sudden.

"I heard that the general has great ambitions, and he wants to relieve our big man's border troubles. This ambition is so lofty that Jin really admires him."

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Zhuge Jin responded positively.

"I recently heard that the general defeated the Xiongnu again. Although the casualties were similar, it can be seen that the general's talent is no less than that of Wei and Huo. It is extremely admirable."

In the end, with Zhuge Jin's calmness, he still couldn't help but move slightly.

"Does Ziyu know about my righteous brother Zhou Gongjin? He is also about the same age as Ziyu, even a little younger, but the reason why he can win the battle against the Huns this time depends entirely on him and Gongda. The two of them conspired one after another, how could they deal with the Hun cavalry?"

Hearing Wei Tao mention Zhou Yu, Zhuge Jin's complexion changed slightly again.

Today's Zhuge Jin is still just a young man. Although he is calm by nature, he still has the arrogance of a young man, so although he is going to come to seek refuge, he still wants to try Wei Tao to see how he is.

But by what Wei Tao said, Zhuge Jin had already discovered his superficiality.

"But Jin is superficial. What General Zhou has done is incomparable to Jin. The exorcism of the Xiongnu to the north is the immortal foundation of our Han Dynasty, and his achievements are also very admirable to Jin."

It has to be said that Zhuge Jin is worthy of being Zhuge Jin, and he is indeed quite broad-minded. Facing Wei Tao's secret accusations, he admitted it clearly.

Having said that, Zhuge Jin stood up and showed respect to Wei Tao.

"My lord, Jinzhi has learned a little bit of things so far. Now I am begging under the command of my lord. I don't want to be famous and famous, but I want to be able to show my ambitions. But one day I can drive the Xiongnu north like my lord, and restore the glory of my great man. !"

Zhuge Jin's words came from his heart, and his eyes on Wei Tao were even more piercing.

"well said!"

Wei Tao got up right away, walked up to Zhuge Jin, held his arm and spoke.

"I believe that with Ziyu's talent, he will definitely not lose to Gongjin. Ziyu must not let me down."

"promise."

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