Outside, it was drizzling, and the breeze carried the rain and mist through the bamboo forest. It's as if this bamboo forest is in the clouds.

The bamboo leaves move with the breeze, and the water droplets on the leaves are also brushed down. The ground fell into the grass, making a dense sound.

The guards hid in the bamboo forest, listening to the sound of a thunderclap in the room, and the bright voice of a young man, their eyes moving slightly.

In the room, it was warm as spring. The smell of sandalwood fills the room. It's calming. In the brazier in front of the table, the burning charcoal made a whirring sound.

Lu Heng held the teacup, shook it gently, and said with a smile on his face: "Since the people can't be recruited, then we can only find a way from elsewhere!" ”

"I wonder what Yongzheng thinks?" Zhang Wenshan looked at Lu Heng expectantly and asked eagerly.

Lu Heng smiled, he put down the teacup gently, looked at the two old men, and then said with a smile: "There is a group of free strong men in Jiangnan, why might the two adults consider them?" ”

"Oh? Is there such a thing? Zhang Wenshan looked at Ning Yuangong in surprise, and saw that Ning Wangye was also confused. Then he turned his head and looked at Lu Heng and said, "Yongzheng might as well say it clearly!" ”

Lu Heng smiled lightly, he leaned back, leaned back in the chair, and shook it. Then he stood up and said very casually: "There are at least 500,000 defenders in Jiangnan, aren't these 500,000 people free strong men?" ”

"The 500,000 troops, but ......, how is this possible?" Zhang Wenshan looked at Lu Heng with a shocked expression, in his opinion, this idea was simply crazy. However, after thinking about it carefully, the shock in his eyes gradually faded. Instead, it was a deep surprise: "Yongzheng's words are extremely bold, but they are ......" Zhang Wenshan took a deep breath and said to Ning Wang Ye in a low voice: "However, it is extremely useful!" ”。

As Lu Heng said, if more than 500,000 soldiers can be mobilized, it will be impossible to say that Jianghuai will build a dam, or that the entire Yangtze River dam will be repaired.

Yongzheng, Yongzheng, you lazy surname, how good is the old man! Zhang Wenshan looked at Lu Heng, who was drinking tea leisurely, and sighed with regret in his heart.

However, he admired it in his heart. But another thing came to mind, which immediately made him frown.

The Great Zhou army had its own system and was only loyal to the Tiger Fu. In other words, whoever holds the Tiger Talisman will be able to mobilize the army of the Great Zhou. It doesn't matter if this person is an emperor or a rebellious thief.

Back then, Emperor Zetian set this rule. In fact, it is to control Princess Taiping. It was only later that this rule became a regulation.

Of course, the benefits of doing so. It is to be able to use as few knives as possible. However, it also hides a huge crisis for Da Zhou.

When Zhang Wenshan said this, he didn't disagree. Instead, he remembered something else. The tiger talisman is divided into two male and female, and only when the two tigers meet the two into one, can the army be mobilized.

Now the problem is that half of the tiger talisman is naturally in the hands of the emperor. However, no one knows whose other half is in their hands. Since there is no tiger talisman, how can the army be mobilized.

Next to him, Prince Ning, who had always had a grim face, heard Lu Heng's words. The expression on his face finally changed a little. He put down the teacup that had been cold, frowned, and said, "The method is naturally feasible, but let those sergeants take off their armor and go to work." Will it provoke the dissatisfaction of the soldiers? ”

Prince Ning led his troops to fight. From the bottom of my heart, I have an inseparable affection for the army. Thinking of those sturdy men, covered in muddy water, rolling in the mire on a rainy day, my heart trembled.

Moreover, these armies in Jiangnan. They have not been on the battlefield for many years, and their long-term comfortable life has developed their problem of being free and unfair. At this time, suddenly sending them to build a dam will not make this group of guys dissatisfied. Thus provoking a mutiny. Prince Ning was very worried.

After listening to Prince Ning's words, Lu Heng smiled faintly, he took off the steaming teapot from the stove, replaced the three of them with a new cup of tea, sat down, looked at the two old men, and said lightly: "Hehe, raising soldiers for a thousand years is a while!" It's not just killing the enemy to go to war. The sage said that the people are precious. I don't know that the country of the Great Zhou is a thousand miles of borders, and more importantly, tens of thousands of people of the Great Zhou, these countless people of the Great Zhou are the most solid foundation for my Great Zhou to stand tall in the world. To protect the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty from infringement is to protect the society of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Only by protecting the people's homes can the loyalty of soldiers lie. ”

At this, he paused slightly. raised his head and glanced at Prince Ning, who was pondering. Then he saw Zhang Wenshan, who was smiling and giving a thumbs up to himself, he shook his head and smiled, took a sip of the teacup, and continued: "Moreover, most of the soldiers stationed in Jiangnan are locals. Their wives and children and parents are both in Jiangnan. If the flood happens, I think they will be worried. I think that no one is more loyal than them in the matter of guarding the safety of Jiangnan! As long as the generals in the army grasp this point and publicize some typical incidents in the barracks about guarding the people of Jiangnan and protecting their wives and children, I think the sergeants will not resist, but they should be very willing! ”

"Of course, we can't rule out some people with ulterior motives who make fun of it when they are propagandizing. Spoiling things. If such a person really exists, I think that with Ning Yuangong's many years of experience in the army, you should know how to deal with this group of people who corrupt military discipline! Speaking of which, a complete set of transfer plans is clear. From national righteousness to personal feelings. From public opinion propaganda to the people's back. to the last contingency measures. The rules are clear.

After Lu Heng said this, he stopped talking. He drank tea and played with the abacus with one hand boringly. Occasionally, he raised his head to look at the contemplative Lord Ning, and then smiled lightly and looked at the vast misty drizzle outside the house.

In the room, after an empty silence, there was finally a relaxing voice from Lord Ning, who seemed to have taken off a thousand pounds of burden.

At this time, Ning Wangye's sword-like eyes were no longer severe. Some are just a smile of relief and a naked heat for Lu Heng.

Being stared at by Ning Yuangong's awkward gaze, Lu Heng felt uncomfortable all over his body. He put down the teacup, looked at Wu Ningyuan, who was staring at him motionlessly, and said with a wry smile: "Ahem." Old man Wu. If you really like men. In this Jiangning City, there are many wonderful photo museums. In the next, hehe, in the next is really not your heavy taste! ”

Wu Ningyuan, whose heart was filled with joy, suddenly heard Lu Heng say such disgusting words. Choked and almost vomited blood on the spot.

His choked eyes rolled over and over, and he finally recovered his breath. glared at Lu Heng angrily, and scolded with a smile: "You bastard, you like male style!" ”

On the side, Zhang Wenshan was also stunned when he heard Lu Heng's words. Then he burst out laughing.

"What Yongzheng said is reasonable, Ning Yuangong, you might as well try it!" Zhang Wenshan was very cooperative and stood on Lu Heng's side, and Wu Ningyuan, who was angry and his beard was trembling, smiled.

The three of them were already acquainted, and it didn't hurt to make some jokes at this time. Moreover, the Jiangning generation is indeed the existence of the Miaoxiang Pavilion. Moreover, most of the people who linger in the Miaoxiang Pavilion are some literati.

This kind of thing is not as criticized as it was in later generations. At this time, it is still a unique thing touted by literati and artists.

The question of building embankments is easily solved in this joke. The three of them also let go of their worries. The atmosphere became more harmonious.

After hearing what Zhang Wenshan was worried about, Wu Ningyuan smiled and did not show any worry. It's as if it's a bamboo in the chest. is so calm, naturally it can't hide the eyes of Lu Heng and Zhang Wenshan.

Seeing that Wu Ningyuan was not worried about mobilizing the army at all, the two of them suddenly understood in their hearts.

I really didn't expect that Wu Ningyuan, an old man, usually looks inconspicuous. Unexpectedly, he secretly turned out to be a person who held the important weapon of the country.

Before you know it, time passes. When the sky outside gradually darkened, the three of them realized that it was already evening.

At this time, it was raining heavily, but now that the problem has been solved. The three of them were no longer worried about this time. Prince Ning asked his subordinates to prepare a family banquet, and asked Lu Heng and Zhang Wenshan to stay together and have a few drinks.

"As long as this is done, this practice can be replicated in the future. Hehe, Yongzheng has solved my urgent need for Da Zhou this time! Hard work in the contemporary, good in the future to describe no more! During the banquet, Zhang Wenshan, who was slightly drunk, said to Ning Wang Ye with a smile.

Prince Ning nodded, raised his head and drank all the wine in the cup, then turned his head to look at Lu Heng, and asked with a mouthful of wine: "Yongzheng really has no intention of becoming an official?" ”

Although it was a drunken tone, the old man's eyes sparkled. At first glance, I knew that such drunkenness was faked.

This is already the third inquiry. The first two times, Wu Ningyuan and Zhang Wenshan may just cherish Lu Heng's literary brilliance, but after a discussion today, the two old men deeply felt that Lu Yongzheng is indeed a talented person who governs the country. Therefore, after the wine, he asked again.

Lu Heng held the wine glass and looked at the stubborn old man with a smile. Seeing his eagerness, he then smiled bitterly and sighed, put down the wine glass, spread his hand, and shrugged his shoulders to Wu Ningyuan, with a calm and sincere face.

Although he didn't say anything, it was enough to express Lu Heng's attitude.

Seeing Lu Heng's resolute gaze, as well as the frank sincerity he showed to the two of them. Wu Ningyuan and Zhang Wenshan glanced at each other in disappointment, and shook their heads with a smile.

Outside, the rain gradually became heavier. The original dripping has become the current uproar. Occasionally, one or two muffled thunderbolts can be heard, accompanied by flickering lightning, and disappearing.

Maybe it's because it's dark, and the sky outside looks even more gloomy. The lanterns hanging at the door of the houses in Wuyi Lane have been wet and extinguished by the rain. It was pitch black in Wuyi Alley.

A horse-drawn carriage, in this dark and rainy night, ticked across the bluestone pavement. Towards the Qinhuai River, the small courtyard that was still lit up.