Each large ship can carry two thousand troops. Of course, it must be packed full.
Liu Cong thought for a while and said, "Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Lu Su, Ding Feng, Jiang Qin, obey the order!"
"My general is here!"
"Add Zhou Yu as General Anton, Lu Su as a member of the army, Lu Xun, Ding Feng, and Jiang Qin as captains, and lead the troops to Xuzhou!"
"General/I would like to thank my lord!"
These people expressed their gratitude from the bottom of their hearts. Liu Cong not only granted them official positions and military power, but also placed no officials or generals in Jingchu without any suspicion!
Liu Cong didn't want Lu Xun to go. If something happened in the sea, he would have lost two handsome men at once.
But he is still young and lacks merit. If Liu Cong wants to reuse him, he must let him accumulate merit, and then he can convince others to reuse him as a marshal.
As for Zhou Yu's Grand Governor, it is impossible to give him this official position again, not only to him, but also to Pang Tong and Cai Mao. The official position of Grand Governor is a bit too powerful.
"Gong Jin, how many troops and horses do you need for the expedition to Xuzhou?"
Zhou Yu did not answer Liu Cong immediately, but turned around and looked at the map for a while before replying, "My lord, the enemy's cavalry is no less than 40,000, and I also want 40,000."
"As for warships, we don't need that many. Fifty or sixty tower ships, equipped with other types of ships, are enough."
Forty thousand! Not too much, not too little. After all, they still have to deal with the enemy troops returning for reinforcements.
"I'll give you a tiger army to shoot the Japanese army, and I'll give you two thousand cavalry. I'll give you an army of 40,000, and I'll give you all the powerful troops I have!"
"Thank you, my lord!"
The north after the Yangtze River is full of flat plains. It is difficult for Zhou Yu to deal with the cavalry. However, after the turbulence of the sea, there are definitely not many war horses that can still fight. Two thousand cavalry are enough.
"General Huang, Shan Rong (Xu Feng), do you dare to accompany Zhou Yu on the expedition? If not, you can send another general to lead the army."
The Huben Army and the Japanese Army were commanded by Xu Feng and Huang Zhong respectively. Liu Cong was a little worried that they would not dare to go to sea.
Huang Zhong chuckled, "My lord, although the general is old, his sword is still not dull!"
Xu Feng also said, "The general is willing to accompany the army to fight!"
Liu Cong smiled heartily and said, "Gong Jin, I have hired two more generals for you."
"Thank you so much, my lord. With the help of two generals, I feel more confident."
Liu Cong had already become proficient in political tactics. This move not only strengthened the combat effectiveness of this army, but also easily secured the generals of Jingchu.
"My lord, I have not made any achievements since I followed my lord. I would like to ask for orders to accompany the army to fight!" The speaker was Jin Qi, the general of Shanyue.
Jin Qi's lieutenant was obtained because he surrendered and sacrificed himself, Fei Zhan, and the people of the three tribes of Mao and Gan.
When it comes to military achievements, he really doesn't have much merit.
Liu Cong waved his hand and said with a smile, "Then you are allowed to go to war with the army."
"Thank you, Lord."
When Liu Cong finished making arrangements, Lu Su said to Liu Cong, "My lord, I have another suggestion. I don't know whether I should make it or not?"
Liu Cong waved his hand and said, "Zijing, it doesn't matter what you say. No matter what you say, I will forgive you!"
Lu Su took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, my lord. My lord, I think that my lord can march back to Xiangyang to confuse the generals and commanders of Cao's army in the north, making them think that my lord has no intention of peeking into Huainan."
"What?"
"Let the master teach you?"
Lu Su still dared to say that he was not the only one to have thought of this matter. Who among the wise men like Zhou Yu and Pang Tong had not thought of it?
But who dares to say that? Just after Jiangdong was pacified, you asked Liu Cong to return to Xiangyang. If he becomes suspicious, he will wonder if this is another restoration you want to do?
But Lu Su’s words are not finished yet!
"In addition, I believe that the decrees and laws of Jingchu are not suitable for implementation in Jiangdong. We must first stabilize the aristocratic family, at least wait until our army conquers Huainan and resolve external interference, and then we can concentrate on dealing with the aristocratic family and the Shanyue barbarians."
There was silence in the hall. Everyone looked at Liu Cong, but Liu Cong stared straight at Lu Su. After a while, he said, "Zijing, I am very happy that you dare to speak out. You are right, I can do it."
I listen to you, but it will take some time."
"It will take time to integrate the armies of Jingchu and Jiangdong. It will also take time to stabilize Jiangdong. It will also take time for Gu to become familiar with Jiangdong's government affairs and people's livelihood."
"Just one month. After one month, Gong Jin will go to sea and return to Xiangyang. I will arrange manpower for Jiangdong."
"My lord is wise!"
After discussing with the ministers, it was already midnight, and Liu Cong returned to the backyard and went to bed. He did not dare to bring Da Qiao here. Wu Guotai still lived in the Hou Mansion, and asked her to recognize this former daughter-in-law.
what to do?
Not to mention the Hou Mansion, there are also many Jiangdong officials who know Da Qiao. Although they say they are not afraid, it will affect the stability of Jiangdong to some extent.
Therefore, Liu Cong arranged for Da Qiao and Sun Shao to live in Jianye, and took them with them when they returned to Xiangyang.
On October 11, after a few days of familiarity, Liu Cong summoned civil and military officials and announced the appointments of Jiangdong officials in the conference hall!
"Jiangdong, also known as Yangzhou, is just like the old Jingzhou. It is too big. Gu decided to divide Jiangdong into three states as usual! It is divided into Wu County, Danyang County as Suzhou, Kuaiji County as Zhezhou, Yuzhang and Luling as Anzhou.
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The county of Kuaiji is already large enough, and the entire Jiangdong is divided into three prefectures, which will also be convenient for Liu Cong to govern in the future!
"My lord is wise!"
This article did not violate the bottom line of the wealthy family, so no one raised any objections.
"Next, I will announce your appointments."
"The order of the Marquis of Chu!" Duan Kun shouted at the crowd while holding a silk book.
"Order, Gu Yong is the prefect of Jiangling, and Deng Zhi, the former prefect of Jiangling, is promoted to the governor of Suzhou! Yu Fan is the prefect of Wu County, Bu Zhi is the prefect of Danyang, Kan Ze is the prefect of Kuaiji, Zhang Wen is the prefect of Yuzhang, and Zhang Yan is the prefect of Luling
The prefects, He Chun is the prefect of Jiangxia, Ji Zhi is the prefect of Xunyang. Zhuge Jin is the governor of Anzhou! Zhu Zhi is the governor of Zhezhou!"
"Yin Li is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Luo Tong is the director of the Military Justice Department, Ji Liang is the president of the newspaper. Liu Zan is the director of the Military Police Department, and Wu Can is the director of the Integrity Academy!"
"Xu Sheng is the captain of Chengxin, Chen Wu is the captain of Xuanwu, Ling Tong is the captain of Changping, Zhu Ran is the captain of Jianping, and Lu Meng is the general of Annan!"
"Quan Cong is the counselor and captain. Lu Dai, Zhong Limu, He Qi, Zhu Huan are the captains, and Lu Ji is the minister of the Ministry of Rites..."
There are so many talents in Jiangdong. Liu Cong even feels that he has caught them all in one fell swoop. Really, there are so many talents. Now they all belong to him!
Even some previously vacant official positions have been filled. Liu Cong can even imagine how many talents he will attract again by holding the imperial examination in Jiangdong!
"Thank you so much, my lord!"
"Get up. Since you are working for me, I will encourage you and others from now on!"
"My lord is wise!"
From this moment on, the entire Jiangdong, not only the land and the population, but also the officials and nobles, truly belonged to Liu Cong.
Now that these people have stabilized, when Huainan is captured, he should have a good talk with these people about other matters.
"Your Majesty, please tell me if you have any more words to tell me!"
The one who came out was Zhang Wen, who had just been named the governor of Yuzhang. Liu Cong looked at him lightly and said, "Say."
"Dare you ask your lord to proclaim yourself emperor!"