Not long ago, Zhang Zhao, an important official in Jiangdong, was dismissed from all official positions by Sun Quan on the grounds of "disrespect".
After Zhang Zhao, the veteran leader, lost all his positions due to the entrustment of his lonely and important ministers, Lu Xun, who came from behind and became the leader of Jiangdong ministers today.
But since the beginning of the great court meeting, Lu Xun, who was ranked first among the ministers, had not said a word.
Lu Xun, who was standing at the front, was not far away from Sun Quan, and Sun Quan could clearly see the look on his face.
Just now, Sun Quan had also been observing Lu Xun's expression.
Sun Quan had high hopes for Lu Xun, and he did not want Lu Xun to be timid before fighting like most of the other courtiers.
What comforted Sun Quan was that Lu Xun did not live up to his high expectations.
It's just that Sun Quan never saw any other strange expression on Lu Xun's face, such as the excitement of meeting an opponent in chess?
Calm, Lu Xun looked as calm as a clear water from beginning to end.
Sun Quan was puzzled by this.
Now is the time for Sun Quan to solve the doubts in his heart.
Because at this moment, everyone in the hall, because of Sun Quan's words, all looked at Lu Xun.
Lu Xun had no choice but to accept this heavy hope, nor could he continue to act indifferent.
Under the expectant eyes of everyone, Lu Xun slowly walked to the center of the hall with a fluorene board in hand.
Facing Sun Quan's expectant gaze, Lu Xun said loudly:
"I thought that Mi Yang came here for the Eastern Expedition."
Lu Xun's first words directly set the tone for Mi Yang's eastward journey.
And his words also made the hearts of everyone in the hall rise to their throats.
As the current leader of Soochow's military, Lu Xun was also the first contributor to Soochow's ability to capture Hefei. His judgment of the situation had an extraordinary impact on the courtiers.
For a moment, the nervousness in the hearts of the courtiers in the palace was infinitely amplified, as if Mi Yang's military front would touch their heads at the next moment.
However, Sun Quan's mood calmed down at this time.
Because Sun Quan noticed that Lu Xun's face remained calm when he said this.
Sun Quan knew that Lu Xun was not an arrogant person. He could still remain calm when he thought that Mi Yang came for the Eastern Expedition, which showed that he already had a plan in mind.
As expected, Lu Xun then said:
"Ran Chen thought that Mi Yang would not be in a hurry to use weapons."
When Lu Xun's words spread throughout the hall, everyone in the hall, including Sun Quan, had a look of surprise on their faces.
Soon a minister came out of the train and asked:
"What does Bo Yan mean by this?
Since Boyan thinks that the bandits came with wolfish ambitions, and based on the bandits’ past behavior, how can he lead 60,000 elites to live in peace, and stop fighting in Jingxiang, a territory thousands of miles away?"
The minister who came out to express his confusion was Bu Zhao.
Bu Zhi, whose courtesy name was Zishan, was a native of Linhuai, Xuzhou.
In his early years, Bu Zhi moved to Jiangdong to avoid chaos and served as Sun Quan's chief secretary, and later as the chief of Haiyan.
Since he was Sun Quan's confidant, Bu Zhi's promotion process was quite fast.
In addition, Bu Zhi himself was very talented and had made many contributions in suppressing Fujiaozhou and quelling rebellions in various places. Therefore, after Sun Quan proclaimed himself emperor, he made Bu Zhi the right general.
Judging from Bu Zhao's past, he is undoubtedly a man who knows military skills.
And since the 24th year of Jian'an, who among the people who know military skills in the world has not studied Mi Yang in depth?
Bu Zhi is one of the famous "Mi Yangtong" in the Soochow Dynasty.
Based on Bu Zhi's understanding of Mi Yang, Bu Zhi believed that Mi Yang had the obvious energy of a young man.
Thinking back to the 24th year of Jian'an, only about seven years have passed, but Mi Yang has successively fought famous battles such as the Battle of Public Security, the Battle of Xicheng, the Battle of Xiangfan, the Battle of Liangzhou, and the Battle of Guanzhong.
This shows that Mi Yang is definitely a restless person.
For such a spirited man, Lu Xun said that he would not launch an attack on Jiangdong immediately after leading his army to Jingzhou.
Bu Zhi naturally didn't believe it.
Not only did Zhao not believe it, it was obvious that many people in the court also doubted Lu Xun's views.
Faced with Bu Zhi's doubts, Lu Xun bowed to Sun Quan on the throne, then turned to face the ministers and said:
"Soldiers should make a sound first and then take action. According to common sense, now Mi Yang is taking advantage of the power of the Northern Expedition to Wu, and it is easy for people to be frightened. This is the time when he is sweeping across the country.
However, after the Northern Expedition, the Han army officers and soldiers were tired and could not be used easily;
In addition, Jingzhou has been in ruins for a long time, and the naval army has not been able to control it. Mi Yang has 60,000 soldiers, most of whom are Liang Yijin's soldiers. With the soldiers exhausted, they are not hesitant to fight on land, but how about fighting on the water?"
After Lu Xun finished speaking the above words, he saw that many of the courtiers had uneasy expressions on their faces, so he continued:
"The Battle of Guanzhong was no small battle. Although Mi Yang won, he defeated the army and killed the generals, leaving the warehouses empty and the people displaced. It would be difficult to recover for several years.
On the other hand, our army has been recuperating for several years. In the battle of Hefei, it suffered very little damage and expanded its territory thousands of miles away. This is the time when the military spirit is at its peak.
Therefore, he has the potential to take advantage of victory, but I have the advantage of good timing and victory.
Furthermore:
He innovated the military system. Although the five soldiers were successful, the generals were replaced by new ones. The military strength was not restored, so he won two victories.
He is good at land warfare, I am good at water navigation, and the great rivers are swaying to protect my territory, which is the three victories.
Luoyang, Huanghe, Yiyang, and Jiangling should each be defended, and their forces are divided into four. If our army is dedicated to one, we can win four.
From Kuaiji to Wujun, there are ten thousand acres of rice fields. If there are thousands of hectares of rice in Qijiangxia, after me, I can sustain it for several years and win five victories."
"Our army has achieved these five victories. With Mi Yang's talent, how could he suddenly raise an army due to a moment of vigour?"
Zong Mi Yang is like the time when Cao Cao was arrogant and insisted on marching eastward.
Our army has these five victories, and I have the confidence to make Mi Yang follow in the footsteps of Cao Cao!"
After Lu Xun spoke eloquently about his strategy, all the officials in the palace had shocked expressions on their faces.
Even Sun Quan could not conceal his surprise and stood up on the throne unconsciously.
"Although Cao Cao is known as a Han prime minister, he is actually a Han traitor...
Kuang Cao is willing to die, but he can welcome the evil...
Today is the best time for generals to exercise their power over animals!"
Somehow, after listening to Lu Xun's advice, Sun Quan's thoughts couldn't help but drift back to that afternoon more than ten years ago.
That year, Cao Cao led 200,000 elite soldiers to march south. On that day, the atmosphere in the palace was as heavy and uneasy as it is today.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! But just when all the ministers were helpless, a hero in white clothes and scarf appeared.
He was just like Lu Xun today, with a calm face analyzing the current situation and identifying the pros and cons for Sun Quan and the ministers in the palace.
"Only 30,000 elite soldiers are invited, and I am willing to defeat it for the general!"
In the end, the man even set the tone of resistance for hundreds of Jiangdong monarchs and ministers with one heroic words.
"Gong Jin..."
Sun Quan couldn't control himself and murmured the man's name.
At the same time, Sun Quan's eyes towards Lu Xun became more and more eager.
Not only Sun Quan, but also the ministers who had participated in the meeting that decided Jiangdong's life and death, now they all looked at Lu Xun with nostalgia and surprise.
Could Lu Boyan really be comparable to Gong Jin?!
When this idea emerged in their minds, the uneasiness in the hearts of the ministers was instantly dissipated.
I don’t know how long it took, but when Sun Quan recovered from the shock and nostalgia, he asked Lu Xun in the palace:
"Bo Yan thinks what will happen if the bandits don't fight quickly after they arrive in Jingzhou?"
Regarding this, Lu Xun had already thought of the answer in his mind.
After a moment, Lu Xun raised his hands and replied:
"I think that with Mi Yang's talent, after arriving in Jingzhou, he will adopt royal strategies and focus on accumulating national strength.
One is to boil salt and smelt it for use by the army and farmers, and to make boats, train the navy, and move along the river.
The second is to send envoys to report interests and harms, to seduce our people's hearts and disrupt our foundation.
The third is to treat Sun Deng favorably, show his benevolent attitude, and comfort the people by being close to those who are far away.
With the three actions taken together, Jia Miyang led a large number of troops to station at the border. As time goes by, it is inevitable that some people in the border will become rebellious and want to defect to the other side!"
"I suggest that your Majesty should choose a close man to serve as a border general, and make each of the border generals belong to one person, and then give that person the power of life and death.
In this way, no matter how urgent the matter is, it will not lead to serious disaster!"
After explaining all the countermeasures in his mind, Lu Xun bowed deeply to Sun Quan.
As Lu Xun bowed, Sun Quan looked at Lu Xun with even more joy.
In terms of personal military strategy, Sun Quan is actually average.
But Sun Quan has been able to maintain Jiangdong's foundation for decades because he has a very special talent.
That is because he is good at recognizing talents and is even better at identifying the advantages and disadvantages of various strategies.
In Sun Quan's view, the countermeasures proposed by Lu Xun were undoubtedly very appropriate.
After Sun Quan took a deep look at Lu Xun, he then looked at the ministers in the palace and asked loudly:
"What do you think Boyan's strategy is?"
After hearing Sun Quan's inquiry, the officials of Dongwu in the palace raised their heads and glanced at Lu Xun's tall figure.
Although the ministers are not as talented as Lu Xun, they are not stupid people.
Lu Xun analyzed the pros and cons so clearly, how could they not know that what Lu Xun said was the best strategy for Soochow at the moment?
"I second the proposal!"
For a time, all the ministers agreed with Lu Xun's strategy.
If you really have Gongjin's talent, then we are willing to believe in you once.
Sun Quan, who was sitting on the throne, saw that all the ministers agreed in unison, and his face showed joy.
Sun Quan was not only happy that Lu Xun provided him with a good strategy, but he was also happy that under Lu Xun's good strategy, the tone of the ministers became firmer.
People's hearts are the key to determining victory or defeat.
But Sun Quan knew that as a monarch, he also needed to provide insurance for Lu Xun's strategy.
Sun Quan picked up the tiger talisman from the imperial case. Sun Quan, holding the tiger talisman in his hand, was walking down the steps towards Lu Xun.
Soon after, Sun Quan walked up to Lu Xun.
Then Sun Quan reached out and handed the tiger talisman in his hand to Lu Xun:
"Back then, I personally handed this tiger talisman into Gong Jin's hands."
Sun Quan's words unabashedly revealed his trust and expectations for Lu Xun.
After Sun Quan finished saying this, he formally issued an edict:
"Today I consecrate Lu Xun as a general, commanding the military affairs of China and foreign countries.
From today on, all troops and horses in Soochow are at the disposal of the general.
All the generals who commanded the troops of Dongwu were controlled by the general.
A general can exercise the power of life and death without reporting or reviewing."
As soon as Sun Quan finished speaking, all the officials in the palace looked at Lu Xun with incredible eyes.
Even Zhou Yu back then had never received such a heavy power from Sun Quan!
Even Lu Xun showed shock for the first time after listening to Sun Quan's edict.
Being cautious, he wanted to decline at the first opportunity.
But before Lu Xun could speak, Sun Quan reached out and grabbed Lu Xun's hand tightly and said:
"Going on an expedition under orders, following the strategies given by instructions, and resisting corruption cannot be carried out without a heavy emphasis on power.
As for the power of life and death, it is based on legal principles and is called expediency.
Now the bandits are marching eastward with great momentum, and they are in urgent need of words.
If Bo Yan waited for the fate of the country and delayed the sun and moon on his way back and forth, wouldn't he be hurting the country?
According to the meaning of the Spring and Autumn Period, when officials go out to the frontier, they can stabilize the country and benefit the country.
Now that the power of Wu is connected with Shu, we cannot rely on the chance of accidents.
In the art of war, advance without seeking fame, and retreat without avoiding sin. I hope you will follow the example of the ancients and never feel guilty about harming the country."
As he spoke, Sun Quan held Lu Xun's hand harder and harder.
It is true that Sun Quan has many shortcomings that are criticized, but it is undeniable that despite those shortcomings, Sun Quan can still become one of the three pillars of the world. He does have shining points that are different from ordinary people.
When Lu Xun saw that Sun Quan had reached this point, he could not continue to shirk.
So under Sun Quan's trustful eyes, Lu Xun bowed deeply to Sun Quan:
"Your Majesty, don't worry.
Mi Yang will never be able to cross Jiangxia with his ministers as long as he is with him!"
After hearing Lu Xun's assurance, Sun Quan's face lit up with a smile.
When the ministers in the palace saw this scene of mutual respect between the king and his ministers, they all showed smiles from the bottom of their hearts.
Only one person is not.
Zhou Li, who had a smile on his face, frowned slightly when he looked at Lu Xun's back.
"Lu Boyan, it looks a bit tricky!"
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In June of the sixth year of Emperor Zhangwu of the Han Dynasty, after more than a month of trekking, Mi Yang finally led 60,000 Tiance troops to the outside of Jiangling City.
The civil and military officials in Jingzhou who had received the news in advance waited outside the city early to welcome Mi Yang's arrival.
Every official in Jingzhou had an excited smile on his face and looked forward anxiously.
Among the states in the Han Dynasty, which one has the deepest affection for Mi Yang, apart from Liangzhou, it must be Jingzhou.
Although Mi Yang has rarely come to Jingzhou since the first year of Zhangwu, everyone knows that the public security battle that made Mi Yang famous took place in Jingzhou.
As Mi Yang's first battle when he was just starting out, the public security battle had a crucial impact on Mi Yang's life, but at the same time it also changed the fate of the people of Jingzhou.
If Mi Yang had not guarded the public security back then, then the iron hoof of Cao Wei and the sharp claws of Soochow would have completely carved up Jingzhou, and both sides had spread the evil deeds of massacring the people.
From this point of view, Mi Yang's victory in the police battle can be said to have protected the lives of many people in Jingzhou.
In this way, how could the people and scholars of Jingzhou not be grateful to Mi Yang?
What's more, the meaning of the first time is always extraordinary, especially for someone like Mi Yang.
Anyway, no matter what people in other states think, the scholars and people in Jingzhou think that Mi Yang is a great hero who came out of their state.
What about Liangzhou?
At most, he is just the second son.
The debate over "legality" will not accept any refutation!
And while many Jingzhou officials stretched their necks to wait, a messenger on horseback galloped back from a distance and came to them.
At the same time, the messenger's report made all Jingzhou officials extremely agitated:
"The chariot of the Great Sima has traveled several miles away!"
Bai Lu, finally come home!
This chapter has been completed!