In Yangzhou in February, the spring breeze suddenly blows.
Spring plowing began in various parts of Yangzhou. In order to encourage farming, Lu Xuan went to the fields to demonstrate in person.
This arrangement is to achieve the effect of upstream and downstream effects, thereby reflecting Lu Xuan's attitude and letting both Yangzhou and Xuzhou know where Lu Xuan's focus is.
After Lu Xuan went to the fields, he returned to the Prefecture Mufu.
In normal times, he spent most of his time dealing with government affairs, and then stayed at home to accompany the women at home. Occasionally, he would go to Diao Chan's Pavilion of Scholars to take a look, listen to music, and appreciate beautiful things.
In the afternoon of this day, Lu Xuan finished handling government affairs as usual and had nothing to do, so he went to Diao Chan's Shuxiang Pavilion.
Today, Shuxiangge sells many books, including poems, books, rituals, Yi, Spring and Autumn Annals, etc., as well as other books such as Mozi, The Analects of Confucius, and Han Feizi. It also sells new Zuo Bo paper.
Business is very good.
Diao Chan was so busy that she hired a middle-aged woman to help with matters, thus maintaining the operation of Shuxiang Pavilion.
When Lu Xuan arrived at Shuxiang Pavilion, he went to the backyard as usual, drank tea and listened to Diao Chan playing the piano.
The sound of the piano is lingering and very pleasant.
After Lu Xuan listened to the song, he shook his head and said: "Miss Diao Chan's piano sound is good, but playing the piano is not what you are best at. Your dancing is outstanding."
"It's getting late, I'm leaving."
After finishing speaking, Lu Xuan left directly.
Diao Chan looked at Lu Xuan's leaving figure, nodded thoughtfully, and did not go to see Lu Xuan off.
Lu Xuan returned to the Prefectural Mufu and was reading in the study. Lu Meng followed him in and reported: "My lord, Xu Gong has sent a letter, please read it."
Lu Xuan took it and looked at it carefully.
The content of the letter is the news that Xu Gong successfully entered Yuzhang County, captured Chaisang County in the north of Yuzhang County, and established a foothold in Chaisang County. Xu Gong said that his strength was limited and could not go further south, and asked Lu Xuan for help.
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Lu Xuan frowned slightly.
He was dissatisfied with Xu Gong's advancing speed.
Xu Gong once served as the prefect of Wu County and was transferred by Lu Xuan to the post of prefect of Yuzhang County. It took him so long to capture Chaisang County, the northernmost county of Yuzhang County.
You must know that Yuzhang County does not have much resistance, only some bandits, local officials and powerful people. With Lu Xuan's backing, Xu Gong can completely pull the tiger's skin and pull the banner, and rely on Lu Xuan's reputation to operate.
However, there was no progress.
Xu Gong's governance has reached its peak, and it is difficult to go further.
Lu Xuan was thinking in his heart.
Nowadays, Lu Xuan's personnel structure is because the territory is getting bigger and bigger. Zhang Zhao, Xu Shu, Kuai Liang and others have their own responsibilities and cannot escape. Therefore, at the moment, the candidates to assist Xu Shao need to be carefully considered.
Lu Xuan was thinking about it and suddenly saw Lu Meng in front of him, with a smile in his eyes.
Lu Meng had been with Lu Xuan for some time.
Lu Meng is now over eighteen years old. And since Lu Meng worked for Lu Xuan, Lu Xuan has been training Lu Meng. Lu Meng has also been studying, and earth-shaking changes have taken place from the past.
Lu Xuan had an idea, handed the letter to Lu Meng, and said, "Lu Meng, take a look."
"Here!"
Lu Meng took it over to check.
After reading it quickly, he frowned and said: "My lord, Xu Gong is such a waste. He went to Xunyang County to plan Yuzhang County for almost a year. To this day, there is only one county of Chaisang.
Trash is too incompetent."
Lu Xuan laughed and asked, "What would you do if it were you?"
Lu Meng said solemnly: "If I go to Yuzhang County in a humble position, I will adopt a strategy of both kindness and power and directly instigate people from all over the country to rebel."
Lu Xuan asked: "How to use kindness and power at the same time?"
Lu Meng replied: "The specific strategy is to rely on the lord to destroy Yuan Shu, kill Lu Bu, seize the prestige of Xuzhou, build up momentum, publicize the lord's achievements throughout Yuzhang County, and intimidate the local magistrates and powerful people in Yuzhang County."
"It would not be surprising if my lord only captured Danyang and Wu Commandery. However, Yuan Shu comes from the Yuan family of the fourth generation and the third Duke. Lu Bu is even more famous among people. Lu Bu's horse is like the red rabbit, and he is the best tiger general in the world."
"Xuzhou is a fertile land. Cao Cao also fought for it, but it was captured by the lord."
"With such a record, who wouldn't be afraid?"
Lu Meng not only studied, but also practiced martial arts.
He was a man of both civil and military skills, with an angular face and a well-established will and confidence. He continued: "In my humble position, I first promoted the power of my lord, and then further stirred up the news that my lord's army was going south to attack Yuzhang County.
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"When the news comes out, Yuzhang will be shaken."
"After all, Yuzhang County is located in the south, with many mountains, and it is not as rich as Wu County and Danyang. Although this place has powerful people, it does not have much strength. Once the lord's army really attacks, people will definitely be panicked."
"So after further threats, I spread the news that those who resist will be killed without mercy. As long as they surrender, their official positions will not change, and everything will continue as usual."
"After intimidation, I then tried to win over others, and I personally went to various counties to instigate rebellion."
"With my lord's absolute strength, and with my promise and instigation of rebellion, the county magistrates in various places will definitely surrender. In fact, after taking Chaisang, there will be a breakthrough. Chaisang has surrendered, and the various places around Chaisang will continue to
Go and instigate rebellion, like a snowball, keep intimidating and threatening, and take over the entire Yuzhang County."
Lu Xuan's smile became brighter and brighter. Lu Meng was indeed reborn and quite mature.
The method is very good.
Lu Xuan said directly: "Xu Gong asks for help and needs someone to plan for him. Do you dare to assist Xu Gong and capture Yuzhang County?"
Lu Meng held his head high, his eyes a little excited, and said: "I am willing to do it, but I also need a troop of troops."
Lu Xuan said: "How much do you need?"
Lu Meng thought for a while and replied: "The Jinfan Battalion led by General Gan Ning has returned to Shu County. I humbly ask him to lead the Jinfan Battalion to follow me south."
"The reason why I chose Ganning is because to the north of Yuzhang County is Poyang Lake, and the Gan River, Yu River, Po River and other water systems connected to Poyang Lake run through the south of Yuzhang County. With the navy, they can escort me everywhere at will.
Travel around to persuade, and constantly instigate rebellion in various places."
"Within half a year, I have completely pacified Yuzhang County."
Lu Meng finally spoke.
Lu Xuan also had a smile in his eyes and said, "As long as you achieve the final victory within half a year, I promise you one thing."
Lu Meng said excitedly: "Master, are you serious?"
Lu Xuan said: "A gentleman's words are hard to follow, so how can my words be false?"
Lu Meng confidently said: "Please rest assured, my lord, Beizhong will definitely pacify Yuzhang County within half a year. Beizhong's request is very simple. Please propose marriage to Beizhong."
Lu Xuan became even more curious and asked: "Oh, who is the person you like?"
Lu Meng actually became a little shy and replied: "The person I like is Miss Lu Ling, Lu Xun's sister."
Lu Xuan thought about it carefully, and for a while, he finally thought of Lu Ling. This person was indeed Lu Xun's biological sister. However, the memory in Lu Xuan's mind showed that Lu Ling was not pretty, with dark skin and a very aggressive personality.
Lu Xuan asked: "Are you sure you like it?"
Lu Meng nodded hurriedly and said quickly: "The humble position is determined, she is the one."
Lu Xuandao: "As long as you can complete the marriage, I will come to propose the marriage. Moreover, since your parents have passed away, I will officiate the marriage for you personally. However, don't talk big words in front of me and prepare well. If you want to marry a girl from my Lu family, you have to come up with real money."
Ability comes."
Lu Meng said gratefully: "I understand my humble position."
After he saluted, he turned and left.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Meng's leaving back, with a look of expectation in his eyes. He shook his head and smiled softly, then lowered his head and continued reading. A little more than a quarter of an hour later, when Lu Xuan was still reading, the attendant came in and said:
"Your Majesty, Lu Xun wishes to see you."
Lu Xuandao: "Please come here."
He was curious in his heart, Lu Xun rarely appeared next to Lu Xuan, why did he suddenly come to see him?
Lu Ling happened to be mentioned. Let's talk to Lu Xun about Lu Meng's plan and understand the situation.