The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 234
"My lord also knows that I, Gan Ning, are not valued in Jingzhou now, but I, Gan Ning, have some courage anyway, so that Huang She once wanted to recruit me, but it's just a pity that he is a bad person. If you want me to be his lackey and be ridiculed by others, I will not get what he wants, but in the end he will suppress you even more."

At this time, Gan Ning said with a smile again.

"However, that Huang She once wanted to recruit me, so I still know a thing or two about Jiang Xia's navy's defensive arrangements. In addition, although Huang She hates me, it is precisely because of this that he wants me even more. Convinced, if one of them uses tricks to lure him again, Huang She will be negligent in guarding against it, and when the time comes to seize the Jiangxia riverboat in one fell swoop, and then go north, it will definitely work!"

Wei Tao and Zhou Yu did not respond immediately, but slightly lowered their heads and thought carefully. After a long time, Zhou Yu asked.

"Xingba, you should know how many people you need. Just relying on your [-] subordinates, you can only sail one or two boats at most. Don't say whether you will be overtaken later, but you are taking such a big risk. In addition, it's worthless to have a complete enmity with Liu Biao. I don't know what Xingba's intentions are?"

Zhou Yu's question is very realistic, but it is also Wei Tao's question.

"Mr. Gongjin, if you only have one or two ships, it's not worth it, but what if you have ten ships or even dozens of ships? Jiangxia has more than half of the Jingzhou navy stationed, with hundreds of ships. If you can get them, even if you only get ten of them." Two or three, it can also save the Lord a lot of money."

Gan Ning speaks in style, which makes people feel that what he said is not bad.

"As for the manpower, the Yellow Turban Rebellion and Dong Zhuo's misfortune caused the northerners to come to the south. My lord will understand if you investigate carefully. These northerners have no roots in Jingzhou, and there are not so many places to recruit, so They were all thrown into the army, although not many were thrown into the navy, but they have also mastered dozens of ships. If they can be coerced out, threatened with words, and lured with benefits, the lord can easily become an elite sailor In this way, the foundation of the navy can be established!"

"What a Gan Xingba! I thought that Xingba was only talented in martial arts, but he didn't expect to be good at such strategic matters. From this point of view, Xingba is an all-rounder!"

After Wei Tao listened to it, he couldn't help admiring. Although there are still many details that can be discussed in this plan, it is not easy to just think so.
But then Wei Tao looked at Zhou Yu and asked again.

"I don't know what Gongjin thinks, should it be like this? You should also know my ambition. I have to say that this method is indeed good, but I am afraid that it will make Jingxiang suffer and the people suffer, and the loss of property is not to mention how big it is. Is it an act?"

Hearing Wei Tao asking Zhou Yu such a question, Gan Ning was stunned.

When Wei Tao asked Zhou Yu, Gan Ning agreed. After all, Wei Tao believed in Zhou Yu more than himself, and this was as it should be. I have a different idea.

"Hehe... Don't be surprised by Xingba, my lord is different from other princes. Other princes may think about how to fight for power and profit, but my lord thinks about the people of the Han Dynasty, and protects the people of the Han Dynasty from being invaded by foreign races. The navy should be established, but the reason why the navy is established is to better protect my big man, not for personal self-interest."

Zhou Yu saw Gan Ning's doubts. To Zhou Yu, he naturally didn't mind elevating Wei Tao, so that more talents could help Wei Tao with more dedication, so he said immediately.

"My lord is so righteous!"

Wei Tao used to disregard internal strife and attack Wuhuan for righteousness. Now that he heard Zhou Yu's words, how could Gan Ning not admire him so much?

Immediately, Gan Ning got up and bowed to Wei Tao.

"Gan Ning almost ruined the reputation of the lord, and I beg the lord to forgive me. Even if I don't have such a foundation, I can build an elite navy for the lord with my subordinate Erlang!"

"Haha...why does Xingba need to do this?"

Wei Tao burst out laughing when he heard this, knowing that it was also because Gan Ning didn't understand himself.

"I, Wei Tao, am I doing it for my own selfishness? If it can benefit my big man and help resist aliens, then even if I just do this thing? It's just a mere reputation. People in the world will naturally know my Wei Tao's heart in the future also!"

Hearing Wei Tao's words, even a tough guy like Gan Ning couldn't help trembling slightly, feeling touched by Wei Tao's righteousness.

"Gan would rather die in obedience to the Lord!"

Gan Ning knelt down on one knee and bowed to Wei Tao again, obviously Gan Ning had completely bowed to Wei Tao.

Wei Tao lifted Gan Ning and smiled again, then turned to look at Zhou Yu and asked.

"Gongjin, should I say no?"

"My lord can do it!"

Zhou Yu gave Wei Tao an answer that was somewhat beyond Wei Tao's expectations, but also within Wei Tao's expectations, but Zhou Yu's next words made Wei Tao slightly stunned.

"If the lord can obtain the power of the Jingxiang water army, then maybe the lord can reproduce the exploits of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing!"

"Oh?"

Wei Tao was startled immediately, and then elated again.

The achievements of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing can be said to be Wei Tao's goal in this world, and of course Wei Tao's goal can be said to be even higher, not only to ensure the peace at this time, but also to prevent the chaos of the future.

"Gongjin come quickly!"

If there is such a use, Wei Tao will naturally be a little bit unable to hold back, and immediately said quickly.

"Hehe...My lord, I don't need to say more about what I said in the past. In the past, His Majesty Han Wu sent Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to the north to expend countless money and food. It can be said that the power of the country is overwhelming, and the future generations are unable to achieve the achievements of His Majesty Han Wu. Why? Logistics The supply is not enough!"

Hearing what Zhou Yu said, Wei Tao couldn't help but nodded slightly. Even in the previous life, Wei Tao had heard such a statement: The decline of the great Han began with Han Wu.

It is precisely because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty spent too much national power on the northern expedition that the Han Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline.

"What Gongjin said is true. Supplies are not easy in the vast grasslands. Even if you want to feed on the enemy, it is extremely difficult. This time the northern attack on Wuhuan, although the final victory, has fallen into the situation of insufficient supplies several times. If it is not If we attacked and killed the Wuhuan tribe in time, I am afraid that this time it will not be my big man who wins, but Wuhuan will win."

Wei Tao also sighed immediately. Hearing this sigh, the expressions of Yu Jin and Pan Zhang also changed slightly, obviously also remembering the danger of the situation at that time.

Although other people have not personally experienced it, they can see how difficult it is when they see it all.

"Gongjin means to take the sea route? But you should also know that it is not easy to park there."

"My lord, if you have a big ship, you can set up a camp in the coastal area. With ships to protect you, even if the Wuhuan and Xianbei cavalry seek profit, you don't have to worry about it. You just need to build a few along the coast, and then look for the current to put the boat down. It can be resupplied along the waterway, although even so it is impossible to really solve its difficulty, but if you add longitudinal sweeps within it, it can greatly reduce its pressure."

After Zhou Yu's words, Wei Tao's eyes suddenly brightened.

The selfless virtue of being a politician has reached the point of Wei Tao, and it is no longer about killing people to save others to distinguish good from bad. Therefore, although Wei Tao himself is somewhat reluctant about such things, if he can really think for himself What you want, so what for?

"Gongjin, are you serious?"

But out of caution, Wei Tao asked one more question.

"Yes, if you get dozens of ships, you can save at least three years of work. If you can plunder all the craftsmen in Jingzhou, then it is possible to save ten years of work."

Zhou Yu also had a rare look of excitement on his face. If he could do this, he could build a powerful navy in the north.

"You must know that these craftsmen often have to live and board on the construction site, so their family members must be there, and since they seized the ship, they must be loaded and transported to the Bohai Sea of ​​Jizhou."

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and craftsmen have a low status, and most of them don't have enough food and clothing, so if they can guarantee their food and clothing, then naturally they can work for themselves with peace of mind.

So when he heard what Zhou Yu said, Wei Tao's heart suddenly moved.

Since ancient times, until the later generations, the big man has not set foot in any sea area. If he is one step ahead, can he change it like changing the situation of the five chaos?
With the general trend that the big man is still leading the world, if he sets foot in the sea, then maybe he can always lead the world.

Wei Tao's heart skipped a beat.

"Can Gongjin plan something?"

If we relied on Gan Ning's current extremely simple plan, Wei Tao really didn't believe it would work, so he had to ask again.

"I don't dare to say that there is a conspiracy, but isn't my lord looking for good talents in Jingxiang now? If there is no more conspiracy."

Zhou Yu laughed lightly, making Wei Tao suspect that he already had plans, but he just didn't want to talk about it right now.

However, Wei Tao is not a person who asks the truth. Since Zhou Yu didn't want to say anything at this time, he might have his concerns. Right now, Wei Tao just laughed it off and turned to look at Gan Ning.

"Xingba, you have been in Jingzhou for a long time, do you know what good talents are there in this land of Jingxiang? I have someone to report to me. There is a veteran in Changsha there. Is it so?"

"My lord, the general's name is Huang Zhong. However, because of the loss of his son for several years, he often shuts himself behind closed doors. He doesn't see outsiders at all. He doesn't even practice martial arts on weekdays. Although he has courage, he is only a man now. Useless people. Only because the Changsha prefect helped him when he rescued his son, he was appointed to work in Changsha."

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Gan Ning immediately arrived like a treasure.

"However, my lord, I'm afraid you don't need to waste your time on this person. As the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, and having no offspring is the greatest. I think it's the same for Huang Zhong. Unless his son can come back to life, I'm afraid it's the knife on his neck. Won't pay any attention to it."

(End of this chapter)