Huang Zu's face was ugly. This time he came to Xiangyang and was actually blackmailed by Liu Biao. Huang Zu was Liu Biao's subordinate, so it was normal for him to follow Liu Biao's arrangements. However, Liu Biao used his birth date to join forces with Lu Xuan to blackmail his private army.
People suffer from diaphragm.
Huang Zu looked at Chen Tu, an aide on the side, and said: "Mr. Chen, when I returned to the post house, I started to leave. But you insisted on letting me stay, saying that Lu Xuan might come to visit. So far, no one has been seen.
Come."
Chen Tu was not impatient and persuaded with a smile: "My lord, Liu Biao and Lu Xuan have formed an alliance. Although they have closer relations, in fact, Liu Biao is the lord of Jingzhou and Lu Xuan is the future lord of Yangzhou. Both sides have their own
thought."
"Lu Xuan and Liu Biao can't really be of the same mind."
"Jiangxia County and Lujiang County border. If Lu Xuan has thoughts and ideas, he will definitely contact you. If Lu Xuan doesn't come, it proves that Lu Xuan is nothing more than that. But after hearing what you said about Lu Xuan, I think he must
It will come."
Huang Zu nodded and asked, "What do you think Lu Xuan is doing coming to us?"
Chen Tu said: "It's nothing more than getting closer to us, further uniting the two sides, and exchanging what we need."
Huang Zu thought about it and realized that this possibility did exist.
He waited quietly.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and the soldier entered the room and reported: "Master, Lu Xuan wants to see you."
"Please."
Huang Zu was in high spirits and gave the order directly.
The soldier went to inform him. After a while, Lu Xuan entered the room. He saw Huang Zu and Chen Tu, and he cupped his hands and said, "Lu Xuan has met Huang Taishou."
Huang Zu stood up and returned the greeting, saying with a smile: "Lu Shijun is too polite."
Shijun is a respectful title for the state pastor.
Huang Zu valued Lu Xuan very much. This young man easily defeated Yuan Shu, married Cao Cao's daughter, and got the support of the Mi family of Donghai. Although he only had Lujiang County, his strength was not weak.
Lu Xuan caused a stir in the short time he was in Xiangyang and gained Liu Biao's support.
Huang Zu did not dare to underestimate such a person.
What's more, with Lu Xuan's strength, it shouldn't be difficult to integrate Yangzhou, so he didn't look down on Lu Xuan, but called him by his honorific title.
Lu Xuan looked modest and said: "Prefect Huang has disgraced me. Although Liu Biao recommended me to be the shepherd of Yangzhou, in fact, I only have Lujiang County, and I am just an ordinary prefect. I am not worthy of my name."
Huang Zudao said: "It is only a matter of time that the Lu envoys are both civil and military and integrate Yangzhou."
Lu Xuandao: "I hope so."
He glanced at Chen Tu and stopped talking for a moment.
Huang Zu noticed Lu Xuan's expression and chuckled: "Lu Shijun, Chen Tu is my confidant and he knows everything about me. The reason why I haven't left Xiangyang yet is because Chen Tu said, Lu Shijun
Will come to me."
Lu Xuan raised his eyebrows.
Chen Tu, Huang Zu's counselor, was not simple, but also very judgmental.
Lu Xuan cheered up and asked: "Liu Biao recruited 6,000 soldiers from Jiangxia County today. What does Governor Huang think?"
Huang Zu smiled a little reluctantly and said: "Liu Jingzhou is attacking Nanyang, and we, Jiangxia County, have the unshirkable responsibility. Therefore, it is reasonable to send troops to support."
Lu Xuan smiled softly and said, "I'm afraid that's not the case."
Huang Zudao: "What is that like?"
Lu Xuan explained: "If Liu Biao asks Huang Taishou to take 6,000 people to Nanyang to participate in the war, Huang Taishou can take away the soldiers after the war. Now, Liu Biao only talks about attacking Nanyang without any arrangements, and Huang Taishou cannot go
.This means that six thousand people were sent to Xiangyang and never returned. Is this normal?"
Huang Zu examined Lu Xuan, thought for a while, and did not answer immediately, but glanced at Chen Tu.
Chen Tu took the words and said: "Lu Shijun has a bright eye and is wise and understanding. I admire you. But in today's situation, the lord cannot refuse. Could it be that Lu Shijun came to the lord to support the lord in rejecting Liu Biao and provoke a conflict between the two parties?
?"
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "Mr. Chen, next, are you going to say that I provoked the conflict between Huang Taishou and Liu Biao and want to reap the benefits?"
"Is not it?"
Chen Tu’s eyes were sharp.
Lu Xuan had already been recommended by Liu Biao, but it was normal for him to turn his back and deny the person. Anyway, he got the benefits. What's more, Liu Biao was completely unaware of Lu Xuan's secret instigation, so it was completely feasible.
Lu Xuan chuckled and said: "Mr. Chen misunderstood me. I have no intention of provoking a war. On the one hand, all the major families in Jingzhou are on Liu Biao's side. After all, Liu Biao's ability to govern is very good."
"On the other hand, Liu Biao's own strength is not weak. If Huang Taishou and Liu Biao fight, I can be sure that Huang Taishou will definitely lose."
"Liu Biao doesn't even have this ability. How can he conquer all the counties in Jingzhou and establish a foothold in Xiangyang?"
"Doing something you know you can't do is something only a fool can do. This time, I managed to get Huang Taishou and Liu Biao to go to war with just one mouth. When Huang Taishou suffers a loss, will you still be willing to believe me next time?"
"Of course it's impossible."
Huang Zu spoke decisively.
Lu Xuan nodded and continued: "So, I don't need to provoke a conflict, because there is no benefit to me. What I need is long-term benefit and long-term alliance."
"To be honest, if I unified Yangzhou now and monopolized all the counties in Jiangdong, I would choose to win over or even support Governor Huang, provoke a conflict between Governor Huang and Liu Biao, and reap the benefits."
"But, I don't have the strength at the moment."
"My goal is still in Yangzhou, and I can't find the time to come to Jingzhou."
"I don't like to hide my life and do things. I put everything on the table. The purpose of my coming is to join forces with Huang Taishou and exchange knowledge. I want to use Huang Taishou to enhance my strength. Huang Taishou
Also use me to enhance your own strength."
Lu Xuan said: "Mutual benefit between both parties is the basis of cooperation."
A flash of light appeared in Huang Zu's eyes.
What Lu Xuan said makes sense.
Now, even if Lu Xuan provokes a conflict between him and Liu Biao, it is impossible for him to reap the benefits.
Lu Xuan does not meet this condition.
Huang Zu admired Lu Xuan's sincere attitude and said with emotion: "No wonder Lu Shijun has built a huge business in a short period of time, and even got the support of Liu Biao. Lu Shijun's work is indeed convincing.
"
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Prefect Huang has been rewarded. In that case, are you willing to form an alliance with me?"
Huang Zu asked: "If the two sides form an alliance, what can Lu Shijun give me?"
Lu Xuan flicked his sleeves and said: "If you want food, I will sell you food. If you want weapons, I will sell them to you. If you want troops, I can arrange for people to lead troops to help you. In short, what Huang Taishou needs,
I support them all. Of course, if you ask for help, there will be a price. Only by coming and going can there be further cooperation."
"Similarly, I need food and weapons, and Taishou Huang must support me. I need craftsmen more, and Taishou Huang also has to help. Only when I become stronger can I provide more convenience and support to Taishou Huang."
There was a glimmer of expectation in Lu Xuan's eyes.
The craftsmen were Lu Xuan’s real goal in finding Huang Zu, or in other words, the shipbuilding craftsmen were the real goal.
The navy in Lujiang County is too ordinary.
The warship is not big enough.
Navy elites can be trained, and Gan Ning is a master in this field, but shipbuilding craftsmen are difficult to train.
Jiangxia County is the territory of the Huang family. The elite naval forces in Jiangxia County are all Huang Zu's personal tribe. The Huang family has sufficient craftsman resources. As long as Huang Zu supports it and Lu Xuan has shipbuilding craftsmen, he can further strengthen the navy.
.
With the navy, not only can we fight on the water, but the key is to transport supplies through waterways.
In various parts of the South, naval forces are indispensable.
