Fu Hongzhi touched his head: "Twenty thousand? General Lu, didn't you only bring 5,000 troops back? Why did you come back with 20,000?"
Lu Zongzhi smiled and said: "If I go back this time, if I can scare Hou Qin from sending troops and we have enough food and grass, then the powerful people from all over Yongzhou will feel relieved, and even many forces in Guanzhong and the Central Plains will also
They will turn to us and come to Yongzhou to settle. If I absorb these forces, Yongzhou can suddenly have more than 20,000 more soldiers and horses. Moreover, these people want to be rewarded for their meritorious service. If there is no battle to fight in Yongzhou, then
I will definitely volunteer to come here in Jingzhou to fight against the demon thieves."
Liu Daogui nodded: "This is also a way for you to test these newly attached people."
Lu Zongzhi touched his beard and said proudly: "Yes, people's hearts are separated from each other. Whether they are spies or not will be revealed on the battlefield. Newcomers always have to do something to prove their abilities and prove their respect for the Jin Dynasty."
Because of my loyalty, the way I accept these refugees from afar in Yongzhou is to first let their families stay in the military camp outside Xiangyang City. Firstly, they can have military rations to eat and they can also be protected in the army. Secondly,
Let them also do some logistics and other things in the army, and act as hostages. If the men in their family betray the enemy on the front line or fail in the battle, then the family members in the rear will have to be slaves. On the contrary, if they fight bravely,
If he dies, then I will definitely adopt these family members."
Liu Daogui sighed: "This is still similar to controlling the army by controlling hostages. It may not win the sincerity of others."
Lu Zongzhi said coldly: "I don't have the magnanimity to conquer you in the west, so I can only use this method, because in the land of Yongzhou, I have seen many kinds of betrayal and abandonment. Finally, after thinking about it, this is the only way to control people."
, and everyone who comes to Yongzhou also knows this rule of mine. They are willing to come because they are willing to accept this. There are also powerful people and copycats from all over Yongzhou. I cannot forcefully send troops to take over their territory, as that will arouse their anger.
Although I resist, I can't just sit back and watch them lose their tail, so I also want them to send their sons over."
Tan Daoji nodded: "I have heard about the Yongzhou Proton Brigade for a long time. I heard that this brigade has five hundred elites, but they are all the sons of the powerful village owners in Yongzhou. The ones who came with you this time are also from this group.
Where are the troops?"
Lu Gui smiled and waved his hand: "In our Yongzhou Army, no one regards this unit as a hostage. We are all good brothers who eat, live and train together. I started as a soldier and am also in this brigade.
, I know all the brothers in the brigade, and I have also been to the villages and fortresses of these brothers, and I have become familiar with those uncles. This can be regarded as serving each other's territory for a period of time, so as to
It’s the knot in his heart.”
Tan Daoji nodded convinced: "No wonder Lao Lu, you have been able to sit in Yongzhou for so many years, you are still very capable. From this point of view, you really have to go back. Just this proton brigade, if you stay with us for a long time,
Their fathers and uncles will be suspicious."
Lu Zongzhi said seriously: "So, I have to go back to Xiangyang. In addition to collecting food, I also want to stabilize people's hearts. There have been rumors in Yongzhou that Zhengxi has long had ideas about Yongzhou and wants to take the opportunity to eliminate it.
Get rid of our father and son, and then take over the Proton Brigade to force all the forces in Yongzhou to be loyal. If I stay here for too long and the Proton Brigade does not appear in Yongzhou, I am afraid that this kind of rumor will make more and more people
believe."
Liu Daogui laughed: "Those rumors are self-explanatory. If we want Yongzhou, then we can send an order to Lao Lu and let you lead the troops to go to other places, such as becoming the governor of Yuzhou. Why bother?"
An unspeakable look flashed across Lu Zongzhi's face, and he said with a smile: "I am a home-loving person and don't want to move around. Yongzhou is the place where I have stayed for more than 20 years. For me, it is already my hometown."
Let alone Yuzhou, I don’t want to move even if I exchange the governor of Yangzhou."
The corner of Liu Daogui's mouth curled up slightly, then he smiled: "Old Lu, we are all feudal officials of the imperial court. We hold heavy troops and guard one area, but after all, we are also ministers and need to obey the imperial court's dispatch.
Just like me, I have been here in Jingzhou for four or five years. My family members and personal guards are also here. Many of them have married and established businesses here. But if the imperial court needs us to go elsewhere, such as to Bashu,
If I go to the Central Plains, or to Jiankang to serve as an official, then I have to follow orders and hand in my seal and hit the road the next day."
Lu Zongzhi frowned slightly: "Of course I, Lu Zongzhi, understand this truth. Zhengxi, you see, this time the demon thieves have raised their troops and Jingzhou is in danger. No order from the court is needed. I didn't even receive your signal for help. This time
Why don't you just bring your own troops to help? Of course Lao Lu knows who gave our Lu family what we have today and how we got it. If it was the imperial court's order or the request of the Jin Dynasty, I would be completely embarrassed."
At this point, Lu Zongzhi's eyes suddenly widened and he changed the topic: "However, because Lao Lu has been staying in Yongzhou for more than 20 years, many heroes in Yongzhou prefer to recognize me as Lao Lu.
Man, you can see this kind of trust when they send their sons to me to receive training in the army. If someone suddenly changes to be the governor of Yongzhou, I am afraid that this trusting and cooperative relationship will not be able to continue.
"
Liu Daogui understood clearly that this was Lu Zongzhi's excuse for not wanting to leave Yongzhou, but in this case, he naturally had to follow his wishes, otherwise he would become anxious and think that the imperial court really wanted to seize his power and take over.
His Yongzhou, I am afraid that Lu Zong will not come back after he goes back.
So Liu Daogui laughed and said: "Old Lu, in Yongzhou, you are the only one who can keep your word. Both my eldest brother and I are very clear about this. The Jin Dynasty cannot live without Yongzhou for a day, and Yongzhou cannot live without you Lu, the governor."
.Don’t worry, I can assure you that as long as I am in Jingzhou, the governor of Yongzhou will definitely belong to you, Lao Lu. Even if you don’t want to be the governor, Ivory will take over the position."
Lu Zongzhi's expression changed. He had not expected that Liu Daogui would actually make such a promise. He took a step forward and looked directly at Liu Daogui: "Zheng Xi, are you serious about this?"
Liu Daogui put away his smile and said seriously: "This is a military meeting. This is the commander's mansion. There are no jokes in the army. As the commander-in-chief of the Jingyong Army and the governor of Jingzhou, how can I ignore what I say? Lao Lu, you
Don’t worry, even if you are promoted through meritorious service and become an official in Beijing, as long as I, Liu Daogui, still sit in this position, Yongzhou will still be taken over by your son. If it goes against this, both humans and gods will abandon it!"
This chapter has been completed!