"Jiangzhou border guards?" Governor Yang narrowed his eyes.

"Yes, Jiangzhou border guards." Zhou Ruocheng replied.

"Dare to ask my lord, what are you talking about this Jiangzhou border guard doing?" Jiang Ci prefect Yun Shuiyao asked.

"The Jiangzhou Frontier Guards are mainly responsible for the defense of Jiangzhou's boundaries, which is more extensive than the Yamen, but does not deal with civil disputes, and mainly governs illegal, terrorist and unofficial organizations within Jiangzhou, which is led by the Jiangzhou Prefecture." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"That's a nice thing to say, so let me ask you, is there a place in Jiangzhou where we are worth going to guard the law? There are prefect officers and soldiers here, and they haven't all come down after so many years, is it necessary to expand another army? Governor Yang asked.

"It's not my intention, it's the intention above." Zhou Ruocheng replied with one hand on his face.

Governor Yang snorted.

"You must know that this time there was a rogue in Jiangning Business Road, the official was almost in danger, Yang Kaihui, the son of Yang Zhifu and the former president of the Chamber of Commerce, was seriously injured, Yang Prefect, you should know the harm of this rogue is." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"Then thank you so much for your concern." Governor Yang replied disdainfully.

"So we really can't take the problem of rogue criminals lightly, and we have to take precautions." Zhou Ruocheng said, "But with the ability of Jiangzhou Mansion, what I can do is really limited, and I have to rely on the strength of the prefects." ”

"Lord Zhou. What do you mean? Governor Wang asked.

"I want people." Zhou Ruocheng replied.

"Does Lord Zhou mean that some people from our prefect's army will be set aside to form this so-called Jiangzhou Frontier Army?" Dong Mingchen asked.

"Lord Dong, what you said is right, the strength of the Jiangzhou Army is not very great now, and I have to rely on the manpower support of the prefects." Zhou Ruocheng said.

No one spoke, in fact, the meaning of these words has been said obviously, Zhou Ruocheng is trying to pull the mountain.

We all know that Jiangzhou is the dominant family of Yang Governor's Mansion, although the responsibilities of each Governor are the same, but over the years, Yang Governor's penetration and accumulation at all levels have slowly consolidated their position, and the prefects are carefully handling the relationship between themselves and Yang Governor's Mansion, and if the relationship is better, then go up and stick a cold ass, and if the relationship is not good, Energizer keeps some distance, but they have not come out to face the situation of wanting to do this with Yang Governor's Mansion, because they know that if it is really right, He can't compare to Governor Yang at all.

Zhou Ruocheng's current move is actually to ask them to show their attitude, if they give their soldiers to Zhou Ruocheng now, then they are indirectly supporting Zhou Ruocheng, then this border guard army under the unified command of Jiangzhou Mansion is actually a team that was crowdfunded by the entire Jiangzhou Mansion to put pressure on Yang Ruocheng.

What is Zhou Ruocheng going to do this week? , He has already done a lot of things in Jiangning, and it has also hit the industrial chain of Yang Governor's Mansion hard, and now he is pressing step by step, aren't you afraid that Yang Governor's Mansion will jump off the wall in a hurry?

"Don't you all have ideas?" Zhou Ruocheng smiled bitterly when he saw that no one spoke, "How to say this is also the will of the Queen Mother, and everyone also knows that Jiangzhou Mansion actually has no rights and resources, and I am also powerless to ask me to do the security work of the whole Jiangzhou." ”

"Lord Zhou, we all understand your suffering, but even if we draw troops from the various prefects, imagine that the strength of each of our jurisdictions is uneven, and there is no way to accept the deployment in a unified manner, so it is better to use the original troops to strengthen the garrison?" Governor Xu asked.

"That's why I came up with a way to transfer troops." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"What does that mean?" Lord Xu said.

"At best, the prefect's army is actually a jurisdiction-level armament, although it is said to have combat effectiveness, but the clearance power, deterrence, and most importantly, the casualty rate, which need to be considered." Zhou Ruocheng said. "The state army is also a human being, and they also have their own families, although it is true that they eat on the knife edge, but when there is an emergency, I personally think that the ability of the state army is still not as good as that of the Jiangzhou army." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"Lord Zhou, do you mean that our state army is just a decoration?" Jiang Qu prefect Song Qu was a little unhappy and asked.

"Lord Song, you are stationed at the façade of Jiangzhou, of course I affirm the combat effectiveness of your army, then I have a question for the Song Governor's Mansion, this time about the rogue that appeared on the Jiangning Trade Road, can you guarantee that you can be 100% crushed?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"It's just a rogue, it's not enough to worry in front of the Jiang Qu army that I've been stationed at the border all year round!" Governor Song replied

"I mean, can you do it with zero casualties? And also in the case of the other party's possession of firearms. Zhou Ruocheng asked again.

"How can there be a war without casualties? It's not about killing the captives, but the captives will scold you twice. Song Zhifu said.

"Then the Jiangzhou Army can do it." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"How can you do that?" Governor Song asked.

"Rely on this." Zhou Ruocheng took out the Mauser gun and pointed it at the Song Governor's Mansion.

The prefects present were a little afraid of the guns when they saw them, and the timid even stood up.

Whatever Governor Song said, he was also a person who had seen the world, staring at the muzzle of the black hole in Zhou Ruocheng's hand, "Lord Zhou, are you planning to rely on this to suppress the riot?" ”

"It's not suppression, it's deterrence, although it does have the ability to suppress riots, but his deterrent ability can't be compared with a sword alone, this time the suppression of Jiangning Shangdao is the best example, the battle loss ratio is 0 to two hundred, and even the head of the thief was killed on the spot, if your army can have some soldiers to be armed, then how far do you think the combat effectiveness of your small army can be increased?!" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"But your Excellency, you also said that this is only a small group of soldiers, and it is not under our own control, you want this group of people to stand in our station, what do other people think?" Song Zhifu looked like a rough man, pointed to his head and said, "You are on our heads, do you know?" ”

"Lord Song, do you mean that it's better not to want us to settle in your jurisdiction?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"I didn't mean that either, to put it bluntly, you put such a thing here with a pestle, and we are also scared in our hearts." Song Zhifu said with a smile.

"This is also a problem, I think Lord Song should also say what you think, right? So let's talk about this matter in detail in the future, you can't accept this agreement for a while now, originally my idea was also in the state of exploration and planning" Zhou Ruocheng clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Then there is another question, that is, what I just said, about the selection of the new prefect of Jiangning." ”

"Everyone probably understands the news of the death of Governor Zhu, Jiangning can be said to be the heart of Jiangzhou's economy, if this place has no jurisdiction for a day, then it will be very troublesome, and there must be a capable person to stabilize the situation." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"Lord Zhou, we prefects have no jurisdiction over the internal affairs of Jiangning, and our governor has never appeared, how can we make decisions about such a big matter?" Governor Yang asked again.

"You don't, but I do." Zhou Ruocheng smiled, "But after all, I am only a prefect of Zhu, and I don't have the absolute power of the governor, so I ask you prefects to think of a way, how to solve this urgent need?" ”

"What do I mean, although the Zhu Governor's Mansion is gone, but the people of his family are still there, so let the children of the Zhu Governor's Mansion serve as the new Governor?" Governor Yang said.

"This is not possible! As far as I know, there is only one son in the Zhu Governor's family, and this father is funeral, and the son has to wear linen and filial piety for three years, so it is not okay for him to take office at this time. "This is not what Zhou Ruocheng said, this is what the prefect said.

"What age is this, still keeping filial piety? The top priority is to make up for the position of Jiangning Prefect! Governor Yang said loudly.

"Lord Yang, what you said is a little wrong, this is a rule left from ancient times to the present, do you oppose it if you say it?" Governor Wang asked.

"My son's feet are worn, and my cousin's feet are wasted, all because of the rogue, and now Jiangning has no leader, what kind of mess do you want to make?" Governor Yang asked.

"In the final analysis, it depends on whether the son of the prefect of Zhu can be qualified for this position, and in the end, the prefect is not the kind of mediocre person who can do it." Governor Xu said.

"How can he know if he doesn't know if it's mediocre? As the saying goes, when grandpa dies, Lao Tzu makes up for it. Lao Tzu died, and his son made up for it, just like fighting a war, right? "The prefect of Song is aggressive.

"When my father died, it is fundamental to wear linen and filial piety for three years as an heir, this is the duty of the people, the same is true for people, and the same is true for officials, if people can't do well, let alone be an official?" Even Governor Dong spoke.

"Then you say, 'Who is it good to appoint?' Governor Song asked.

"There should be virtuous people in it." Governor Xu said.

"Lixian? Tell me, what is the wise law? Or maybe you find me a wise man. Governor Yang asked.

"Shall we ask Lord Zhou's opinion?" Governor Wang proposed.

Now everyone looked at Zhou Ruocheng.

"Lord Zhou, tell me about it, how can you be considered a virtuous person? Or let the son of Zhu Zhifu inherit his position? Governor Song asked.

Zhou Ruocheng supported his head with one hand, "Well... Have you forgotten someone? This person is fully qualified for the position of the prefect of Jiangning. ”

"Who?" The prefect asked.

"Lu Yueting." Zhou Ruocheng replied with a smile.

"Lu Yueting?" Some people are surprised to hear the name, while others seem to be playful.

"Lord Zhou, are you talking about Lu Yueting, a talented man from Jiangzhou?" Governor Xu asked again.

"Serious about this person." Zhou Ruocheng replied.

"I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate, right?" Governor Wang asked.

"Lu Gongzi was the seventh in the imperial examination a few years ago, and he also studied in the National Academy, and he is talented in essays and studies, and few people in Jiangzhou can compare to Lu Gongzi, why is he not suitable?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

"But this Lu Yueting is... Governor Wang wanted to remind Zhou Ruocheng of the relationship between Lu Yueting and Governor Yang, but Zhou Ruocheng responded to him with a smiling look and made him stop talking.

"Everyone should understand Lu Caizi's talent, originally he had the qualifications to be an official, but he refused, and now there is a crisis in Jiangzhou, so as a member of Jiangzhou, I think he should stand up." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"And is he willing to stand up?" Governor Xu asked.

"This matter should be handed over to Governor Yang's Mansion to do, hasn't the son of Lu Yueting always lived in Governor Yang's Mansion?" Yun Zhifu said.

"Then Governor Yang, can you please be a lobbyist?" Zhou Ruocheng asked with a fist.

"Don't tell me about this matter, the decision is in his own hands." Yang Zhifu Road.

"Do you have any other candidates?" Zhou Ruocheng asked.

No one answered.

Zhou Ruocheng once again hugged his fist to Governor Yang, "Since there is no other candidate, then please ask Governor Yang if you can inform Lu Gongzi to see if he will appreciate his face and be the ruling government of Jiangzhou." ”

"This old man is naturally willing." Governor Yang replied.

"Then the prefects here, you have come from afar, and I have to thank you for your support, if you don't mind, the official treats you, please drink wine." Zhou Ruocheng said.

"No, the official has something to do, so I won't bother." Governor Yang is not selling Zhou Ruocheng's face at all.

"It's good to drink, I know that Lord Zhou is a northerner, so I want to compare the amount of wine with you today." Governor Song said with a smile.

A few prefects who didn't know each other very well also left immediately.

Several prefects walked towards Fengle Building under the leadership of Zhou Ruocheng.