The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 229
Wei Tao knew that the navy was expensive, but he didn't expect it to be so expensive. Now that Zhou Yu mentioned it, Wei Tao couldn't help frowning secretly, wondering whether the navy should be built or not.

It was the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty at this time, no matter where in the world it was impossible to develop any maritime strategy, even Wei Tao, the last thing he thought about was the island opposite the Han Dynasty.

I want to solve the problems there together.

But now Wei Tao has also discovered that if this is the case, it seems to have picked up sesame seeds and lost watermelon.

So Wei Tao fell into deep thought all of a sudden, but Zhou Yu continued to speak at this time.

"Besides, it is difficult for craftsmen in Jizhou to build large ships, so this is why I only brought Pan Zhang back to the south of the Yangtze River last time. Even if there is no navy, he is also a rare general. The subordinates can be useful. As for the others..."

Having said that, Zhou Yu shook his head slightly.

"Gongjin means that I don't want to think about anything else?"

Wei Tao smiled wryly. Zhou Yu posed a lot of problems when he opened his mouth. In Wei Tao's opinion, it really meant something like that.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Yu shook his head again at this time, and then spoke slowly.

"It's the opposite. I think it's because of this that my lord established the naval army. First, it's hard to find naval personnel. If they go north, there may be even fewer people who vote for the lord. Second, our army is calm now and can be transferred. The military capital is to build a naval army. Thirdly, if we talk about cavalry and infantry, our army can be called a mighty force in the world. However, if we talk about naval forces, our army has no foundation and can be planned by others. It is not easy to come back, so the lord made a plan early in the morning."

Zhou Yu spoke eloquently and had his own reasons, and Wei Tao had no way to refute it.

"Lord."

At this moment, Xun You bowed his hands to Wei Tao, hesitated for a moment, and then said slowly.

"My lord, I think what Gong Jin said is justified. If the lord's general funds are used in other places at this time, it is not difficult to build another cavalry. However, our army captured a lot in the previous battle with Wuhuan, and it is not difficult to build cavalry again." Enough, if you spend money and food on it, your strength will be limited. And if you have a navy, let alone other things, just the transportation of food will be much faster, and if you have a navy, the lord can do more in the future."

In Xun You's words, there was already a faint meaning of approving Wei Tao's going south, but Wei Tao didn't have such a meaning in the first place, so he didn't pay much attention to it. He just nodded and said after thinking for a while.

"Since that's the case, then so be it. Gongda is in charge of dispatching supplies. After all, it takes a long time to build a ship, and although I have found some craftsmen in Jizhou, there is no one who knows how to build a ship. How much, I still need to pay more attention to you."

"Yu takes command!"

Xun You bowed his hand and complied, while Wei Tao looked at Zhou Yu again.

"In addition, Gongjin is lucky enough to go there. I have sent people to inquire about Gan Ning's life in Jingzhou now. If he is recruited, he should have a chance. In addition, the affairs of the navy army are complicated, and there is no one in our army. How many people are proficient in this way, and when the navy is established, I want to appoint Gong Jin as the commander of the navy, and if I can recruit him, I will appoint him as your deputy, what do you think?"

This is for Zhou Yu to decide, and Zhou Yu didn't refuse at all. After slightly lowering his head for a while, he raised his head to look at Wei Tao and said.

"The lord doesn't know something, but Gan Xingba is quite proud of himself. If he recruits him like this, he may think that the lord is contemptuous. If the lord wants to recruit someone, he should do it himself. With the lord's current reputation, he must accept it Of."

Zhou Yu wants to let himself go there in person?

Wei Tao couldn't help being slightly taken aback, but thinking about it, he was Gan Ning, not only the No.1 in water warfare, but also not weak in land warfare. In short, it is also worth a trip.

"Master is not allowed!"

But before Wei Tao could think about his decision, Xun You directly spoke to dissuade him.

"Is it appropriate for the lord to go so far for a visit because of his honorable status? It is also reasonable to be a corporal in order to seek talents. But now that the lord's status is attracting attention from all over the world, if there is an eventuality, who will inherit the great cause of the lord? Never! Never!"

Hearing Xun You's persuasion, Wei Tao's original thoughts dissipated immediately. What Xun You said was right, and Wei Tao even became the current Jiangdong little overlord Sun Ce.

Wei Tao didn't know about Sun Ce's bravery, but he didn't know about Sun Ce's bravery, but now he has won many victories in Jiangdong, and he has the potential to defend Jiangdong.

However, Wei Tao knew that the reason why Sun Ce died was not because of other reasons, but because he relied on his bravery, walked alone, and was finally surrounded and killed.

"What Gongda said is very true, but now the northerners have their own masters. Although the master has many advisers and generals, it is really not enough to rule the two prefectures. Liu Biao of Jingzhou defends himself and is not the master. Scholars in Jingzhou will definitely not agree with him, if the lord goes to him in person, he may take everything he has."

But after hearing Zhou Yu's words, Wei Tao's heart moved again.

There are indeed many talented people among the Jingxiang scholars, although the "famous" Wolong and Fengchu are not very old, and it is impossible to recruit them.

But Wei Tao knew that besides Gan Ning, there was another strong general, Huang Zhong, who was not inferior to himself and Lu Bu.

If you look at it this way, then this trip is not worth taking.

"As for Gongda's concerns, I don't think there is any need for it. Although the lord is famous in the world, there are not many people who have seen the lord with their own eyes, let alone know the lord. No problem."

At this time, Zhou Yu said again.

This is a good statement. Although there is a theory of Xingyingtu in this era, Xingyingtu cannot be as real as a sketch. After all, paintings in this era still pay attention to meaning.

So as long as you don't deliberately reveal your identity, not many people will be able to recognize Wei Tao, the hero of the two states.

"This……"

In fact, why Xun You didn't know these things, the previous stop was only out of his loyalty to Wei Tao, now seeing Wei Tao's emotions, he hesitated at the moment.

"Okay, Gongda. Since there is no danger, then there is no hindrance. I have longed for the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, and now I can see it. In the future, for my ambition, I am afraid that there will be no chance of going to the south of the Yangtze River. "

Seeing that Xun You's stop was no longer so firm, Wei Tao immediately smiled and said, if there is no great danger, Wei Tao really wants to go out.

After all, although Wei Tao didn't have the slightest fear and hesitation in the continuous war, he couldn't help but feel a little bored with it, and this time he was just relaxing.

"If that's the case, my lord should bring more guards to prevent any accidents."

Seeing that Wei Tao had made up his mind, Xun You was not good at the moment, and even after persuading him, he could only say a little helplessly in the end.

"Pan Wengui and Yu Wenze's martial arts skills are not bad, but they are not top-notch generals. It would be better if Dian Wei and Zhao Yun accompanied them."

Dian Wei has always been Wei Tao's guard, and Zhao Yun is more skilled in martial arts, so it's okay for the two of them to accompany him, but at this time, Zhou Yu shook his head slightly and said.

"No, Dian Wei's appearance is very different from ordinary people. If he goes along with him, it may expose the Lord's trip. As for Zhao Yun, although he can go, but the Lord has ordered him to be stationed in Bingzhou to prevent the Xiongnu. I'm afraid this is not the right time. It was arbitrarily transferred."

Zhou Yu shook his head slightly, but soon smiled again.

"However, is there still one person in my Bingzhou that I can invite? Although this person has only been here for a few days, he is still trustworthy, and even though he has arrived, it is not easy to be an official lord for a while, so he can use this to accept him. Heart."

Hearing Zhou Yu's words, Wei Tao and Xun You were stunned. Indeed, if that person accompanied him as a guard, Wei Tao would be safe and sound.

This person is none other than Tai Shici.

Because of the war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Yuan Shao's power increased even more. The emperor also felt threatened by him, and instead eagerly hoped to have his own army.

Kong Rong is a loyal man, and now Xuzhou has been occupied by Lu Bu, but he still handed over the last army in his hands without hesitation.

The emperor Liu Xie was naturally very satisfied with Kong Rong's loyalty and valued him even more.

But the emperor Liu Xie believed in Kong Rong, not Kong Rong's subordinates. As a result, Tai Shici, who was originally the commander of the army, was naturally left idle very easily.

And because Tai Shici was originally Kong Rong's subordinate, Yuan Shao didn't dare to recruit him, fearing that this was done on purpose and would actually annex his own army, so Tai Shici became a dispensable in Chang'an. idlers.

Tai Shici is very filial, but the only way to get ahead is to excel in martial arts. Naturally, he is not reconciled to this, so after the Bingzhou people sent his mother's message and Wei Tao's intention to solicit, Tai Shici finally came to Bingzhou. Put into Wei Tao's command.

"If you are here, the lord will be fine. However, the lord also knows that Bingzhou has a lot of affairs, so I ask the lord to go back early. After all, it can be covered up for a while. Once the news that the lord is not in Bingzhou is spread, there will be a wave of turmoil. I'm afraid it will make some interested people think there is an opportunity to take advantage of it."

Hearing Xun You's last instruction, Wei Tao also nodded. He is not an irresponsible person. Although he intends to go out this time to relax, but more is to seek talents.

"Okay, I'll be back within a month! Before that, please ask Gongda to take care of the affairs."

After Wei Tao thought about it for a while, he spoke to Xun You.

"No! You will do your best to wait for the return of the lord."

Xun You immediately stood up and bowed to Wei Tao, obeying Wei Tao's order.

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