"The lord loves the people like a son, which is the blessing of the people of Jingjiao and the two states." Liang Hongyu said.

After the generals knew Lu Bu's thoughts, they no longer insisted on attacking Yizhou.

"There are two most important reasons why I don't attack Yizhou. First, the terrain of Yizhou is complex, with many mountains and mountains, and it is difficult to go to the blue sky since ancient times. Even if we have strong combat effectiveness, it is not so easy to conquer Yizhou. If we fail to capture it, but instead spend a lot of money and food, it will be against me. Second, the land in Jingjiao and Jingjiao Prefecture should be distributed to the people as soon as possible, and preparations should be made before next year's spring ploughing. If you go to attack Yizhou, you will miss the opportunity for spring ploughing, resulting in the land of Jingjiao and the two states being barren for two consecutive years, and even if you attack Yizhou, the gains will outweigh the losses. ”

"The lord is wise." The crowd was enlightened.

"Alright, let's all disperse. Return to Wuchang City tomorrow, and after a few days of rest, the class teacher will return to Shouchun. Lu Bu waved his hand.

"No."

And they were all scattered.

From January to mid-July of the seventh year of Jian'an, after more than half a year of war, Sun Ce was finally eliminated, Zhuge Liang was driven away, and 15 counties in Jingjiao and Jingjiao were pacified.

Since the army started in Xuzhou, I am afraid that it is the biggest victory that Lu Bu has won.

After this war, Lü Bu's forces have spread to most of the Central Plains, reaching Sichuan and Shu in the south and Qingzhou in the north. To the west is Cao Cao, without any threat. The east side extends beyond the Yangtze River. It not only solves the worries, but also develops the water army safely and steadily.

More importantly, Lü Bu, like Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, also owned the land of the four states, and the number of people under his rule increased. Whether it is people's strength, national strength, military strength and people's productivity, they are far stronger than Yuan Cao.

Under such circumstances, Lu Bu believed that in the future, he could win the war while lying down.

Two days later.

Gan Ning and Song Xian returned to Jiangxia County.

Zhang Liao and Cao Cao also joined Lu Bu.

In the city of Wuchang.

The county watchman's house.

Gan Ning was very ashamed, and saluted Lu Bushi: "My lord... The last general failed to hold the Jiangfang camp, causing Zhuge Liang to escape, a capital crime! ”

"The last general also pleaded guilty."

Song Xian didn't feel good in his heart, the 1st Brigade of the dignified New Army, but let Zhuge Liang slip away, what kind of face did he have?

"The two generals don't have to blame themselves. I know you've done your best. As long as you do your best, success or failure depends on the will of God, the sky does not destroy Zhuge , how can manpower be reversed? ”

Lu Bu did not blame Gan Ning and Song Xian.

"Get up, all of you." Lu Bu raised his hand and said.

"Thank you, Lord."

The two slowly got up and stepped aside.

Xu Shu said: "My lord, now that the seven counties of Jiaozhou have been leveled, we need a brave and resourceful general to garrison and preside over military affairs." I don't know if the lord has a good candidate? ”

"Since Yuan Zhi asked this, he must already have an idea, right?" Lu Bu glanced at the generals in the hall and handed over this decision to Xu Shu. Because no matter who he designates, others will have complaints, and if Xu Shu says it, it will be different.

Xu Shu also understood Lu Bu's thoughts, and replied: "The minister thinks that General Gan Ning is enough to serve as the governor of Jiaozhou..." ”

Gan Ning looked excited and trembled.

He remembered that a few months ago, Xu Shu had promised him to recommend him to Lu Bu to serve as the governor of Jiaozhou, and he thought that Xu Shu would not be so happy. I didn't expect to cash it out in front of him.

"General Gan is good at water warfare, and he is also the governor of Jiangxia County, so he is indeed the best person to be in charge of the military and political affairs of Jiaozhou." Lu Bu nodded, agreeing with Xu Shu's suggestion.

Gan Ning stepped forward and said, "The last general, Lord Xie, Mr. Xie Yuanzhi." ”

"Hmm."

Xu Shu responded.

Lu Bu said: "Your tens of thousands of sailors must be reorganized. Fighting ships and ships must continue to be transformed. Can you do it while assisting the internal affairs officials of Jiaozhou to govern the counties and counties, controlling the waters along the rivers in Jing, Jiao, Yang, and Xu prefectures, and training an elite army? ”

"Yes, the last general will definitely be able to!" Gan Ning replied excitedly.

"Okay, I'll see."

Lu Bu didn't have any extra words, his eyes turned around, and he asked Xu Shu: "Governor of Jingzhou, who should I send?" ”

"Back to the lord, the Military Aircraft Department and the Ministry of Officials have appointed General Luo Cheng as the governor of Jingzhou..."

"Oh?"

Lu Bu thought to himself, Luo Cheng was the first historical general to be summoned to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and he married Jin Lan with himself, so there was absolutely no problem with loyalty. After several years of fighting, he also performed very well, and he was fully capable of serving as the governor of Jingzhou.

"Since it is the decision of the Military Aircraft Department and the Ministry of Officials, then choose Luo Cheng." Lu Bu replied.

"My lord..."

Just as Lu Bu said this, Zhang Liao stood up.

"What's the matter with Wen Yuan?"

Zhang Liao's expression was complicated, and he hugged his fists and said: "The lord occupies Jingjiao and the two prefectures, and Jiangxia County will become the hinterland, and there is no need to guard it with heavy troops as before." Where should the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses of the last general be stationed? ”

"Ahem..."

Lu Bu understood the meaning of Zhang Liao's words, coughed lightly twice, and said, "The matter of the garrison, I will talk about it when I return to Shouchun." ”

"Yes."

Zhang Liao was a little unhappy in his heart, he had been stationed in Jiangxia County for many years, and he also had a deep understanding of Jingzhou, he thought that Jingzhou would be captured and he would be stationed there, but he didn't expect to parachute a Luo Cheng.

End of meeting.

Lu Bu took Li Cunxiao and Li Yuanba to visit Cao Cao overnight.

Cao Cao's soldiers and horses were stationed outside the city, and the company camped for dozens of miles.

"Brother Mengde, thank you..." Lu Bu walked into the camp with a smile.

Cao Cao also responded with a smile: "Brother Feng Xianxian, congratulations on your occupation of Jingjiao and Liangzhou, and in the future, I will rely on you to take care of it more, take care of it more..." ”

The two were polite.

After taking a seat.

Lu Bu said straight to the point: "I, Lu Bu, have clear grievances, you helped me, I will make a note of your love, and I will definitely repay it in the future..." ”

"General Lu is serious, we made it very clear in the agreement, no matter when you attack Liu Bei, I will do my best to help. Now it's just a matter of following the agreement. ”

Cao Cao's words show that he attaches great importance to the agreement.

Lu Bu disagreed, the agreement was just a piece of paper, and it could not really bind Cao Cao, and the reason why he received Cao Cao's assistance must be Cao Cao's determination to achieve a certain goal.

Of course, even if Cao Cao didn't really help, Lu Bu was very grateful. Because according to the news from the shadows, Cao Ren set up an ambush in Changsha County, blocking Zhuge Liang for several hours, buying time for Gan Ning and Song Xian.

This credit alone is worth tens of thousands of troops.

"Brother Fengxian, I have a reluctant request, I hope you can agree."

"What?"

Cao Cao's eyes rolled, he didn't know what he was thinking, and suddenly sighed: "I don't know what's going on recently, the fairy wine in Xu Yang and Liangzhou is sold for thousands of dollars a bottle, and this price is too expensive, right?" ”

"Hahaha... Isn't it just a little wine, easy to say? Lu Bu said very happily: "I'll ask someone to bring you a few bottles tomorrow to ensure that you have enough to drink." ”

"Huh? How many bottles? ”

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth twitched, and he said, "I mean... Can you wholesale some to me, and make money together? ”