What Lu Yao said just now explained why he adopted such a tough policy in Dai County, but he failed to answer all Xue Tong's doubts.
Lu Yao, Ding Miao and other thirty Bingzhou warriors were ordered by Duke Yue Shi to go east to Taihang. They were originally intended to coordinate Jizhou and invite troops to intimidate Dai County in the northern border, so as to serve as a backing for Wen Qiao to go on a mission to Danhan Mountain. However, Lu Yao actually directly captured Dai County, and what he did far exceeded everyone's imagination.
As Liu Kun's general and aide, Lu Yao was Maocai recommended by Liu Kun, but suddenly gained favor from His Highness the King of Donghai and had become a powerful force with independent military and political power. What attitude would he face the governor Liu of Bingzhou? How would the generals who came from Bingzhou under his command coordinate their relationship with Bingzhou? Since he wanted to gain a foothold in Dai County, he had to consider this issue.
But not everyone will ask Lu Yao this question.
Ding Miao probably had an indifferent attitude. He was the nephew of Ding Shao, the governor of Jizhou, and a general who was deeply trusted by Yue Shigong. In his eyes, he had never had such a trivial matter. With Wen Qiao's keenness, he must have expected this, but he was facing the ceremony of the Dahan Mountain Sacrifice to the Heavens, and he really had no time to distract him. As for Shao Xu, this famous Anyang scholar was entangled by complicated government affairs, busy and dead. Or Shen Jin and others, they were limited by their vision and insight, and could not think of this at all. In this way, they would be worried about it, and only Xue Tong would be the only one who spoke out in a blunt way.
Especially after Xue Tong accidentally learned that Yue Shigong's impression of Lu Yao was not as simple as he showed.
Xue Tong's concerns made Lu Yao feel relieved. From a certain perspective, this is exactly the value of Xue Tong as a deputy general. He was about to take this opportunity to have a good exchange with this trustworthy assistant.
Lu Yao smiled and said, "Old Xue is worried too much, we have no problem with Jinyang. Let Xiong Wenlin take a trip this time, it's enough."
"Daoming means..." Xue Tong was excited.
"Old Xue, have you ever noticed the position recommended by Donghai King to me?"
"General Yingyang, acting as the prefect of the county, supervising the military of Shanggu, and Guangning County. This is an important position that is in charge of military and political power and is sufficient to dominate the northern border."
Lu Yao nodded and asked again, "So, Lao Xue, do you think I am really worthy of this responsibility?"
This question is a bit tricky, especially as a subordinate, it is even more difficult to answer. Under normal circumstances, it seems that only a proper compliment is needed, but Xue Tong knows that Lu Yao doesn't need those. When this appointment was announced a few days ago, Lu Yao's subordinates were all surprised by the appointment, and this surprise already explained the answer.
Xue Tong showed a cautious expression and slowly said, "In my foolish opinion, with Daoming's talent, it is enough to be competent and more capable. However, in terms of Daoming's reputation, it seems to be a little lacking."
"Haha, Lao Xue, you are right!" Lu Yao clapped his hands: "You, Mr. Shao, Lao Shen, Liu Xia, etc., and even Liu Fei, Chen Pei, are all handsome figures with great talent. With the help of you, I am confident that I can do something in the northern border. However, the court has always been a member of the generation of ancestors, and in recent years, those who have been promoted to high positions are all wealthy families... Lu Yao was just a descendant of Jiangdong. In addition to axe and axe, he was born in the army and should have been despised by high officials. Why does the court attach importance to this? Why does the King of Donghai love me alone? "
"Uh..." Xue Tong lowered his voice again: "Is it the Lord of Jingling County?"
Xue Tong has always attached great importance to the friendship between the county lord and his group in Taihang Mountains. He even used this as a reason to persuade Lu Yao to go to Luoyang to develop. Considering that the person who came to Dai County with the recommendation of King Donghai was Wang De, the guard leader of the county lord Jingling, it was natural that Xue Tong made such a guess.
"Old Xue...Old Xue..." Lu Yao raised his hand to hold his forehead and interrupted Xue Tong's speculation. In total opposite to Xue Tong, Lu Yao never took the county lord's woman to heart, and his perspective on the problem was different: "We must look far and away!"
Lu Yao stood up and pointed his chest with his finger: "I am a descendant of the Jiangdong gentry, and I am not a clan of the Central Plains. I used to serve under the command of the King of Chengdu, which was also an indelible stain. Now, the elite Jisang bandits who were traversing the north and south of the rivers and the dead soldiers of the former king of Chengdu belonged to my subordinates to fight in the northern border; but the power of the court was restrained by Shi Le in the southern part of Jizhou and could not move."
"Under such a situation, the guys in Luoyang urgently hope that the northern border will be stable. Of course, what they can do is just a few official positions. This is why I can get such a heavy use. But at the same time, they do not want me to gain a foothold in northern border, so these positions can also be said to have profound meanings..." Lu Yao did not hide his sarcasm in his mouth: "There is the General of the Cavalry in Jicheng, and the General of Pingbei in Jinyang. Who should I, General Yingyang, listen to?
? Since Dai County belongs to Youzhou, the prefect should obey the order of the governor. However, since I am in charge of the military affairs of the three counties of Shanggu and Guangning, will the soldiers and horses of Youzhou in Shanggu and Guangning, and Shanggu and Guangning, can I really be supervised by me? Think about the last sentence in the order of the King of Donghai, the position of Sima of the Great General of Pingbei is as usual. After obtaining Dai County, am I still a subordinate of Yue Shigong? Under such circumstances, if the Tuoba Xianbei has any abnormal movement, who should I ask for help? If the conflict with Duan Xianbei intensifies, can the governor of Youzhou be impartial? "
"I'm a little confused, Daoming..." Lu Yao's series of questions were like heavy blows again and again, hitting Xue Tong a little stunned. He followed Lu Yao for a few steps, and said hesitantly and with a little angrily, "Are you saying that the court deliberately made us fall into conflict with Youbing and the two states?"
The soldiers who fought on the battlefield were the most intolerant and hated the most. With such miserable calculations, what did the soldiers pay for the blood and tears for the Great Jin Dynasty?
"That's right." Lu Yao nodded indifferently: "Old Xue, don't be bothered. This is just a common method used by the court. It can be said that three birds with one stone, not targeting us alone. You see, Wang Jun of Jicheng relies on the power of the Xianbei people to dominate the north and has always been rebellious. Although he nominally respects the court, it is actually tantamount to separatist. The King of Donghai was beyond the reach of Youzhou, and could only use a high-ranking official to appease the title. This time, the military chaos in Jizhou, Wang Jun, as the governor of Dongyi and Hebei, held troops but did not move, which probably caused the King of Donghai to be unhappy.
The independent Dai County can restrain Jicheng, and all the Dukes in the court will be happy to see it. On the other hand, Duke Shi of Yue defeated 100,000 powerful soldiers of the Xiongnu in Jinyang with his exhausted people, and his power shocked the world. He also formed an alliance with the western part of Tuoba Xianbei, which was the same as Wang Jun. For this reason, he specially promoted the powerful generals under Duke Shi of Yue and promoted them to a position of independent position, which was also a way to employ people. Promoting a prefect of the Dai County made the two states of You and Bian feel the same. There were obviously smart people in the shogunate palace of the King of Donghai, hahahahaha."
Lu Yao looked at Xue Tong with a deep face and patted his shoulder with a smile: "Do you understand? If you want to gain a foothold in the northern border, we will face an unpredictable complex situation. Tuoba's tribe, Duan's tribe, and Youzhou Wang Jun all need us to raise our minds to deal with it. In comparison, Jinyang is no longer a problem. With the wisdom of Yue Shigong, how could he not see this little trick clearly? Lao Xue, you don't have to worry too much."
It turns out that the so-called "no problem with Jinyang" is because there are too many problems in other aspects?
The joy brought about by taking over the county suddenly disappeared without a trace. Xue Tong felt the heavy pressure on her shoulders and couldn't help but shake her head and smile bitterly.
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The second volume of "Song of Fufeng" is completed.
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Can the Cangmang Northern Frontier support Lu Yao’s long-hidden ambitions? How long can the shaky and despaired imperial court support? Please pay attention to the ten central science and education channels, no, please pay attention to the third volume of "Fufeng Song".
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Chapter completed!