Chapter 176 Lu Kang was persuaded and Lujiang County was acquired

Lujiang County Magistrate's Mansion.

Jin Mao brought the newly captured Zhou Yu to visit Lu Kang, the governor of Lujiang County.

It’s not accurate to say that it was a visit. To be more precise, it was a notification.

“You are Lawrence Lu’s elder, which means you are my elder.”

Jin Mao spoke very rudely: "Lujiang County is full of traitors. I will not hold you responsible, and please do not meddle in other people's business."

"You are already old, so just enjoy your old age and leave the rest to us young people."

Lu Kang was not grateful: "I appreciate the governor's kindness, but I think everything should be done according to Han law."

"Instead of arbitrarily convicting people and treating all good people as traitors!"

Unexpectedly, Lu Kang's attitude was so resolute. Jin Mao took a step back and said in a negotiating tone: "Then I won't care about those people who are "law-abiding" in Lujiang County."

"I just need to reach out to the rebels in Jiujiang and Danyang. Is that all that's okay?"

"Humph!" Lu Kang said angrily, "You are the governor of the state, you have the final say on what to do, but as the governor of Lujiang County, I have the responsibility to defend the land and cannot slack off!"

It's very difficult to talk to the old man. He is stubborn and won't give in.

Jin Mao's patience was running out and he was about to explode.

Zhou Yu patted Jin Mao twice on the back. Jin Mao understood and pretended to go out to see the garden and walked out first.

"Gongjin, do you have anything to say?"

Jin Mao looked at Zhou Yu suspiciously. You know, Xi Zhicai and Xun You were there just now, and neither of them said anything.

Zhou Yu bowed and said, "Sir, Magistrate Lu is different from Wuqiu Yi and Zhou Xin."

"He has been operating in Lujiang County for many years and has always been popular among the people. If we rashly ban him, I'm afraid it will cause unrest."

Jin Mao frowned. He didn't expect Lu Kang to be so difficult to deal with.

"Then what good idea do you have?"

Zhou Yu did not answer, but asked: "What do you want to do in Lujiang County?"

"Military settlement!"

Zhou Yu thought for a moment and suggested, "How about this? You submit a petition to dismiss all the county magistrates and county heads in Lujiang County and appoint your own people to the positions."

"In this way, you can bypass County Magistrate Lu and do what you want."

Jin Mao's eyes sparkled, but he said, "That's not good. I don't have that many management talents under me."

Zhou Yu smiled and asked, "You have so many advisers under your command, why don't you let them solve this problem?"

He was met with cold stares from Xi Zhicai and Xun You as soon as he said this. Everyone was busy, and this brat was just looking for trouble!

"Yes!" Jin Mao clapped his hands and said, "That's it!"

"Zhicai, Gongda, the military settlement matters still require your attention."

"Here."

Xi Zhicai did not follow Jin Mao and Xun You back to the meeting hall, but stopped Zhou Yu and asked unhappily, "Are you trying to cause trouble for us?"

Zhou Yu bowed respectfully and said, "Military Xi, you are worrying too much. I still need your approval. Why would I deliberately cause trouble?"

Xi Zhicai looked at the young face of the person in front of him, and couldn't help but think of another person who was also so brilliant.

"I hope you can really do as well as you said."

"Tell me, what's your plan?"

Zhou Yu briefly used the Zhou family's influence in Lujiang County to spread Jin Mao's reputation among the people.

Over time, Lu Kang will be replaced in all aspects.

Smart people don't need to say much, Xi Zhicai immediately pointed out the shortcomings: "First, it takes a long time, and the lord can't wait that long."

"Second, how can you guarantee that the Zhou family won't make mistakes? If they do, how will you deal with them?"

"Third, you probably don't know much about the military settlement system. You should learn more about it and then improve your plan."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yu retorted: "I know the military settlement system very well, and I know even better about its future development!"

Xi Zhicai frowned and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Zhou Yu chuckled, drew the sword from his waist, and drew three zigzag lines on the ground.

“This is the Yellow River, this is the Huai River, and this is the Yangtze River.”

"Guangling County, Jiujiang County, and Lujiang County are here."

Zhou Yu divided the area between the Huai River and the Yangtze River into three parts.

"I dare to assert that you will not only implement military settlements in Lujiang County, but will also implement military settlements in Xiapi and Guangling counties in the future!"

"I am amazed by your chess game!"

Zhou Yu said with emotion: "Your Excellency is occupying Yangzhou and looking towards Jingzhou. Your plan is not small."

Xi Zhicai was shocked: "Don't talk nonsense, my lord loves the people like his own children, how could he start a war so easily?"

How could Xi Zhicai not have doubts? He just didn't dare to think about it too deeply.

"It is because you love the people like your own children that you have no choice but to do this."

Xi Zhicai didn't dare to think about it, but Zhou Yu had no such doubts.

"I heard that the envoy received the late emperor's will and wanted to uphold the orthodoxy?"

"That's just right!"

"We occupy Jingzhou and Yangzhou, and look north to Luoyang."

The tip of Zhou Yu's sword drew a small circle at the end of the Huai River, and this is Nanyang County.

If you go a little further north, you will reach Luoyang, which is not far away.

"When the time comes, the envoy will stay in Nanyang County, and we will lead the way and march straight to Luoyang, and then great things will be accomplished!"

At this moment, Xi Zhicai looked dazed, as if he saw another Guo Jia directing the affairs of state.

picture!so similar!
"wrong!"

Xi Zhicai realized that the two people were only similar, but in fact there was a world of difference between them.

Guo Jia was thin, while Zhou Yu was strong.

Guo Jia's family background is not as good as Zhou Yu's.

The most important thing is, this little guy Zhou Yu seems to be able to lead troops!
He has a strategic vision and can march and fight, and he’s still so young!
Xi Zhicai was not only amazed at his lord's vision of people.

No wonder Guo Jia was not given the same treatment and was beaten to it by Zhou Yu.

"If the lord had treated Fengxiao half as well as he does now, the ending would have been different," Xi Zhicai thought.

At this moment, Xi Zhicai wanted to carefully consider Zhou Yu's depth, so he started to confront him.

"You said that the lord is stationed in Nanyang, but have you ever thought that Nanyang is full of noble families, and the vanguard has not even set out yet, but has been tied up and unable to move?"

Zhou Yu frowned and said, "I am just guessing. The envoy has not yet made it clear that he wants to do so."

Xi Zhicai said aggressively: "Zhou Gongjin, may I ask if you are a counselor or a general?"

"I am a man of both civil and military talents." Zhou Yu said confidently, "I should be a commander!"

"Well said!" Xi Zhicai pressed, "What are the basic qualities that a handsome man should possess?"

Zhou Yu frowned even more tightly, not because he was unhappy with Xi Zhicai's attitude, but because he was seriously thinking about what a handsome talent really was.

Then, Zhou Yu used Han Xin as an example to elaborate on the basic elements of a talented general.

Coordination and communication skills, calculation ability, learning ability, adaptability, management ability, execution ability, and even personality aspects.

Xi Zhicai listened very carefully, and when Zhou Yu finished speaking, he clapped his hands and praised him, "You are smart and ambitious!"

"but!"

"Don't forget how the Marquis of Huaiyin (Han Xin) died!"

Of course Zhou Yu knew how Han Xin died, but he didn't understand why Xi Zhicai said that.

Then he bowed and asked, "I don't understand what you mean, please explain it clearly."

Xi Zhicai did not say it directly, but gave examples of the past of Yu Fan and Liu An.

"How much do you know about the Lord?"

Xi Zhicai asked, "How much do you know about the lord's ambitions?" Zhou Yu shook his head decisively and said, "Please give me some advice!"

Xi Zhicai said with a yearning look: "My lord's ambition is not for the present, but for future generations!"

He repeated exactly what Jin Mao had said.

"Do you think that the Lord is going to war just to support the King of Bohai to ascend to the throne?"

Xi Zhicai said with disdain: "Superficial!"

"The Lord's thoughts are far beyond those of ordinary people!"

"Think about it, if all the barbarians in the world spoke elegant language (Chinese), would their achievements be comparable to those of Qin Shi Huang?"

Zhou Yujun's face flushed red, and he said excitedly: "That's enough!"

Xi Zhicai then returned to the topic: "What the lord values ​​most is people with the same ideals as him!"

"Our loyalty does not only belong to the lord, but also to the lord's will!"

"Don't let your ridiculous ambition taint loyalty!"

Zhou Yu bowed to Xi Zhicai and said, "Thank you for your advice!"

"I know what to do."

After Xi Zhicai finished pretending to be cool, he breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn’t that he didn’t believe in Jin Mao’s ideals.

But it is too far away, so far away that I don’t know if it can be realized in this lifetime. Without the efforts of several generations, it is unlikely to be achieved.

But the most frightening thing is the word 'several generations'. Qin Shihuang was so awesome, but he died in the second generation. Who knows what his descendants will be like.

Zhou Yu was still preoccupied with his revenge for Yuan Da and did not notice anything unusual.

Then, Zhou Yu started to carve and draw on the ground again, and soon, a new strategy emerged!

"Military Advisor, please look!"

Zhou Yu gestured with his sword excitedly: "I admit that my previous considerations were too naive. This time I will definitely make you invincible."

"Now, we have occupied Yangzhou. If we go down the Yangtze River, we can occupy Jingzhou and Yizhou."

"Go north from Yizhou, conquer or trade for horses, and build a large cavalry army."

Zhou Yu paused and said, "When the time comes, whether you want to support King Bohai to ascend the throne, or..."

"Shut up!" Xi Zhicai was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly interrupted Zhou Yu's next words.

"Don't ever say such outrageous words again!"

Zhou Yu frowned and said, "But..."

"Stop talking!" Xi Zhicai lowered his voice and said, "If you want to live longer, don't talk nonsense about things that didn't happen. Trouble comes from the mouth, understand?"

Zhou Yu understood and said excitedly: "As expected of you, you are a military advisor! You are so wise and shrewd. I admire you!"

Xi Zhicai didn't want to talk to him. This guy was too dangerous.

More dangerous than Guo Jia!

Guo Jia only dared to think about it, but Xi Zhicai had no doubt that Zhou Yu really dared to do that.

Xi Zhicai was such a smart man, how could he not hear the hidden meaning in Zhou Yu's words?

The boy mistakenly thought that Xi Zhicai agreed with his idea and applauded.

Xi Zhicai wiped his sweat imperceptibly. This test was really dangerous as it actually brought out the adventurous gene in Zhou Yu.

All we can say is that the young Zhou Yu was overconfident to the point of arrogance, had limitless potential, and was also very dangerous.

Xi Zhicai decided to remind his lord to discipline this kid well and prevent him from causing disaster in the future.

When the two walked back to the meeting hall, they suddenly found the atmosphere very strange.

The two of them tiptoed to Xun You's side, and Xi Zhicai gave him a look as if asking if they had had a fight.

Unexpectedly, Xun You not only understood it, but also nodded in affirmation.

Zhou Yu looked at Xi Zhicai, his hand already on the hilt of the sword, as if to say: "How about it? Do you want to chop?"

Xi Zhicai was so frightened that he quickly pulled Zhou Yu's hand off the hilt of the sword.

It’s not messy enough!

The cause of the incident has to start with Lu Xun.

Lu Kang seemed to realize that Jin Mao wanted to deal with him, so he continued to talk about Lu Xun's name. His words implied that Jin Mao didn't care about Lu Xun at all, so it would be better to hand him over to him to raise.

Jin Mao was in the wrong in this matter. He really didn't care about this adopted son at all. After accepting him as his son, he just left him to Tang Ji's care.

As for detailed education plans and such, where is the time?
He doesn't even have time to have a baby now, let alone teach an adopted son.

Seeing Jin Mao's sincere attitude, Lu Kang thought that he had given in, so he extended the topic to the governance of Yangzhou.

"Those in power should be gentle..."

Lu Kang acted like an elder and preached some truths to Jin Mao. To sum it up, he wanted to treat the nobles well and not always engage in fighting and killing.

Jin Mao immediately got angry: "Appeasement? Why don't you go and manage the nobles and ask them to be gentle with the people?"

"If you weren't really kind to the people, do you think you would be able to sit here and chat with me?"

Lu Kang was already old, and when he was taught a lesson by the twenty-year-old Jin Mao, he immediately started to argue with him.

The two engaged in a heated debate on government affairs, case judgment, and administration of officials.

Jinmao was almost completely defeated, and only in agriculture and economy did it crush Lukang with overwhelming advantages.

At this time, Xi Zhicai and Zhou Yu walked in.

Lu Kang did not become complacent with his victory.

Jinmao also feels powerless about its own shortcomings.

The scene fell into an eerie silence.

Jin Mao also wanted to change, but he was just an ordinary person before he traveled through time. To have achieved what he has today, 99% was luck and only 1% was strength.

"You're absolutely right."

In the end, it was Jin Mao who spoke first, "I do have a lot of shortcomings, but I'm still young!"

"You have been in politics for your entire life. What is the most accomplished thing you have done?"

Without waiting for Lu Kang to answer, Jin Mao helped answer: "One of your greatest achievements is the great governance of Lujiang County!"

"I don't deny your achievements."

"But I will be governing an entire state. I will not only be responsible for the people of Lujiang County, but also for the three million people of Yangzhou!"

Jin Mao took a deep breath and asked, "Do you know how to govern Baiyue?"

"You don't know!"

"Look at Lujiang County!"

"What else can you do besides relying on the nobles?"

"Have you ever cared about the lives of the people living near the Dabie Mountains?"

Then, Jin Mao exhaled, "What you can't do, I can do!"

"I can govern Baiyue well, and I can govern the people well too."

“Please believe that just because something was not done before, it doesn’t mean it won’t be done in the future.”

"The future world belongs to you, and also to us young people!"

It has to be said that Jin Mao's words, borrowed from later generations, convinced Lu Kang, but the old man was still worried about some things.

At this time, Zhou Yu, who was behind Jin Mao and whose blood was boiling, stepped forward and bowed to Lu Kang and said, "Why are you hesitating, Magistrate Lu?"

"It only takes one year for you to achieve results!"

"When the time comes, we'll know it at a glance!"

Lu Kang looked at Zhou Yu's spirited face and said absentmindedly, "Okay, I will try my best to cooperate."

Zhou Yu turned around excitedly: "Envoy!"

Unexpectedly, Jin Mao looked at him in surprise. Fortunately, Zhou Yu was tall and blocked Lu Kang's sight.

Otherwise, it will be very embarrassing!

(End of this chapter)