Mei Tierui said: "Although General Zhong's proposal is good, but there are also deficiencies, the Puji bandits can invade Yongyang again, even if they have the water camp system, there is still no guarantee that the Puji bandits have no possibility of landing, Yongyang is not only weak in the back and abdomen, but also weak in the defense against the Puji bandits. ”

Zhong Ji rose in Yongyang but a few years of things, and there is no family background, for him, the wide placement of the county, just make his Yanlingyi jurisdiction will shrink a lot, but the military power is taken back is a foregone conclusion, care about the size of the jurisdiction, it is better to try to seek a high position, seeing that Xu and Mei have made up their minds to place the county, they naturally know that they will turn the rudder with the wind, and said: "The idea of the last general is indeed shallow, if you want to take into account both sides, the last general thinks that the county law of Fen County is feasible." After a short pause, I saw that Xu Ruyu and Mei Tierui's faces were both unwavering, but everyone on the left and right was in an uproar because of his words.

Zhong Ji continued unmoved: "When the last general was in Yanling, he heard a little about the "County Policy" carried out by Fen County, and compared it with the situation in Yanling, he also thought about it. ”

"Oh." With Xu Ruyu's calmness, he was still slightly surprised, since Zhong Ji said so, he really had his own opinions on the county policy, rather than pushing the boat along the river, Xu Ruyu bent his fingers and tapped the case, and said: "Zhong Zhi, please say it directly." ”

Zhong Ji said: "Yanlingyi Xiangjiang Binhai, is a newly established city, two hundred and thirty miles from east to west, one hundred and eighty miles from north to south, crossing more than ten miles of ocean to the east, there are several sandbanks, among which the east Buzhou, Hudouzhou into the earliest land, the most extensive. Dongbuzhou, 60 miles from east to west, 40 miles from north to south, is located in the southeast of Qingpu and northwest of Yanling, and faces each other across the sea but six miles of water. Hudouzhou, 80 miles from east to west, 50 miles from north to south, is located in the south of the east side of Yanling, and faces each other 21 miles of water across the sea. Since the East China Sea troubles, the two sandbanks have gradually become deserted and have been deserted in recent years. In the opinion of the last general, in the offshore area between Qingpu and Yanling, a county is set up and the jurisdiction of Dongbuzhou is governed; In Hudouzhou Shangzhi County, jurisdiction Hudouzhou, here, Yanling, Qingpu depth increased by more than half, relocation, reclamation, salt field are not afraid of Puji bandits to disturb, the second is to wait for the Puji bandits to completely calm down, can quickly open up two sandbanks, expand the area of Yongyang. ”

Xu Ruyu asked: "How should Yongyang's back and abdomen be placed in the county?" ”

Zhong Ji said: "The last general has lived in Yanling for a long time to have this bad opinion, as for how to place the county between Yongyang and Longyou, the last general can't answer." ”

The two counties proposed by Zhong Ji are mainly included in two large sandbanks that are uninhabited, which have little impact on the interests of the family, and the area between Yongyang and Longyou is the core of the power of the Yongyang family, how can Zhong Ji easily speak out and make enemies?

Mei Tierui said: "General Zhong's words are thought-provoking. Although I am not wise, I am also thoughtful. General Zhong once said that he would set up a city outside the Xiaoyang River, and set up two counties in Yanling to the displaced people of Nalongyou, and to guard against the generation of Wanrong, and to include Dongbu and Hudou into the jurisdiction of Yongyang. The regional war east of Qingpu may resume at any time, and Yanling, Qingpu, and the newly established two counties can be incorporated into one area, and a theater of operations can be set up to control the military in the territory. ”

Mei Tierui's remarks seemed to summarize Zhong Ji's speech, but it set the tone for Yongyang to set the tone of the prefecture and county system, and set up war zones in Yanling, Qingpu, and two sandbanks to control the military in the territory, which was to strengthen control over the place in the next period of time, so that Zhong Ji and Gong Hao could no longer have different hearts.

Although the prefecture and county system is implemented, only in key places, three small counties are added, so that everyone present cannot refute it.

Xu Ruyu's gaze slowly swept over everyone and said, "Do you have any other opinions?" Having said that, his eyes stopped on the faces of Zhong Ji and Gong Hao.

Zhong Ji was quite satisfied with this result, and seeing that Gong Hao also had the same idea, the two stood in front of him together and said, "The last general thinks that Lord Mei's insights are helpful to Yongyang. ”

Xu Ruyu said: "Since the princes have no other opinions, they will adopt Mei Gong's suggestion and choose a county in the northwest of Yongyang, outside the Xiaoyang River, named Guangling; In the middle of Qingpu and Yanling, it is located in the county, named Hailing; It is located in Hudouzhou and is called Jinghai. Junshan is under the jurisdiction of Jinghai. After a pause, seeing that the hall was silent, knowing that this proposal was not unexpected by them, he continued: "The military and the government are in their places, so that the Yongyang political situation will not be taken advantage of by others, and the removal of the various martial arts halls has become a public discussion yesterday, and today there is no need to discuss it, and all the private soldiers of the Yongyang Governor's Mansion registered in the Yanwu Hall are more than 24,000 people, all of whom are requisitioned and transferred to Guangling, Hailing, and Jinghai, half of them are incorporated into the Yongyang Guard, and half of them are salted in Tuntian to make up for the money and taxes. Those who are willing to go to the three places should make up a certain amount of acres and farm tools and teach them to farm. Guanglingzhi County is led by Jiang Lingtian, and the affairs of Hailing and Jinghaizhi County are led by me. The rest of the princes who do not lead military affairs and intend to seek benefits for the people of Yongyang can temporarily enter the political hall and decide on Yongyang government affairs. The affairs of the political hall are decided by Mei Tierui, Shen Deqian, and Jiang Youli, and the three of them do not decide, and the public will discuss it. This discussion will be held until the end of the year, during which the princes can discuss the political system to be implemented in Yongyang in the future, so that it can be used next year. ”

Listening to Xu Ruyu's words, everyone's hearts were a little at ease, the power of the Xu family is mainly concentrated in the military, although the three people in the political hall are all ironclad supporters of Xu Ruyu, but more people are the heads of the family who have been abducted from military power, and they have the power that is not weaker than the Xu family in the political hall.

For a while, the atmosphere in the hall was relaxed, and they discussed with each other and decided where to go.

Zhong Ji was the first to stand up and said: "The last general is willing to go to Hailing and Jinghai with the captain. ”

Gong Hao said: "The last general is dull, suffering from the invasion of bandits, often unable to sleep peacefully, and is willing to return to Yongyang with his family to live in peace, and make a little contribution in the political hall." ”

Xu Daofu knew that if the Xu family wanted to rise again, it would only rely on accumulating military merits, and thought: The forces of the 2,000 children of Nancheng will be transferred to Jinghai by Xu Ruyu, and if he said that he would go to Jinghai with him, he was afraid of arousing suspicion, and said: "Lord Jiang is in Guangling County, Daofu thinks that he knows a little about the affairs of Guangling, please allow me to go with him." ”

Xu Ruyu nodded and said: "The military and government are separated, and it is necessary to send people to know the counties, and preside over government affairs in accordance with the resolutions of the political affairs hall. ”

Xu Dao was stunned, almost didn't believe what he heard, looked around left and right, all of them looked surprised, knelt on the ground, buried his head in his knees, his shoulders trembled, and he said in a long cry: "Dao Fu will always remember the righteousness of the captain, and the eternal dogs and horses will follow." ”

Gong Hao saw that Xu Ruyu had such a good opportunity and did not get rid of Xu Daofu, so it was true that Xu Ruyu would not hold a grudge against the things of the year, and he couldn't help but regret choosing to enter the political hall, thinking that he would stay in Qingpu to play a bigger role, but the words had been spoken, and it was difficult to take it back.

Xu Ruyu stepped forward, helped Xu Daofu up, led him to his seat and asked him to sit down, and said, "Duke Xu has no intention of causing trouble, and I can't punish you." It's just that after Yongyang's political affairs are decided in the political affairs hall, Xu Gong needs to think twice about acting. ”

When Xu Ruyu returned to the plum garden with Youli, Ji Ziheng had been waiting for a long time.

Yesterday night, Wei Yu led 5,000 sailors to Yongyang, and will block the waterway of Yongyang, and capture the ten Mengchong ships and 500 soldiers hidden in the nearby waterway of the Donglin Society, and Xiao Yizhi is also among them. In the early hours of this morning, Wei Yu led 4,000 sailors and the reserve battalion led by Zhang Zhongdao to go upstream, preparing to go to the waters near Suyi to receive the battleships of the Donglin Society.

Ji Ziheng led the remaining 1,000 water battalions into Yongyang Port, and came to Meiyuan to see Xu Ruyu at this time.

When Ji Ziheng saw Xu Ruyu and others coming, the expression on his face was the same as usual, as if he was not affected by yesterday's incident, he stepped forward and said, "Xiao Yizhi is unwilling to go to Yongyang with the ship that changed quality, and wants to meet you." ”

"Oh." Xu Ruyu raised his eyebrows and asked, "If he doesn't go, how can Xiao Bieli be willing to hand over the battleship?" ”

"He wrote a letter for Wei Yu to take, and he said that with General Qingfeng's character, it would not be difficult for him."

Xu Ruyu smiled slightly and said, "If you can still exchange him for ten warships, and Xiao Bieli is not angry, I will not be stingy with my person." ”

Ji Ziheng didn't smile and said, "Xiao Yizhi is in the plum garden, can't you see him?" ”

Xu Ruyu said: "How can you not see it? Let Jingwei go to invite Xiao Yizhi, turned to Ji Ziheng and said: "After the Jinghai Sea Camp is established, it is necessary to set up base ports in Jinghaishan, Yongyang, and Suyi. Wei Yu followed me to Jinghai Mountain, and I need you to train the navy in Yongyang. ”

Xiao Yizhi met Xu Ruyu twice, and the difference between before and after was too big to be unbelievable. Xu Ruyu asked him for help last time, but this time he was taken hostage by him, but he couldn't complain about others. Xiao Yizhi stood still in front of the hall, straightened his clothes, slightly rejuvenated his expression, and walked into the hall.

Xu Ruyu smiled and said: "There were many things last night, and I didn't have time to take care of Brother Yi, and I hope Brother Yi will forgive me for my neglect." ”

Xiao Yizhi also heard about Wan Rong's betrayal, and when he saw Xu Ruyu talking and laughing, he couldn't help but admire his calmness, and said: "After yesterday's incident, Yizhi has no shame to ask to see, but the Donglin Association has a century-old foundation, so I have to come here with a cheeky face." ”

Xu Ruyu said: "Your Guihui is preparing to move south to avoid the hinterland of the Central Plains, there are still many ways to follow, but it is really unwise to interfere in Yongyang's political affairs. Of course, Nanping hoped that the southeast would be in turmoil, but it may not be as they wished. ”

Xiao Yizhi sighed: "The restoration of Nanping, the invasion of Hulan in the north, the troubled times are not far away, and it is not known how many years it will take to calm down, but the forces involved in it are seven or eight times out of ten that it will be difficult to escape the end of the burning of jade." ”

Xu Ruyu said: "It's rare for Brother Xiao to have such sober insight, but the Donglin Society is still under your father's control, what do you and I have to talk about?" ”

"My father was stubborn and almost caused trouble, and Yizhi was deeply disturbed, but Donglin would rise because of Shoujun, and it would be heart-wrenching to continue to decay like this."

Xu Ruyu sighed secretly and said: "It is also a helpless move to temporarily borrow a hundred warships from your association, and if Hou Yizhi can take charge of the Donglin Society, he can come to Yongyang to ask me for it." ”

Xu Ruyu promised that no matter where the Donglin Society would gain a foothold, it would preserve its last vitality in Yongyang.

Xiao Yizhi said: "Qingjiang wants to find someone who is proficient in water conservancy, I should persuade Mr. Gu to go to repay your foolishness." With that, he bowed and retreated.

Ji Ziheng, who was standing aside, couldn't help but think of the ending of Xiangfan's meeting, and sighed: "Everyone takes what they need, how can they benefit both?" ”

Xu Ruyu was slightly stunned, and then thought that he was referring to Xu Jingcheng.

Xu Jingcheng led 800 children of the Xiangfan Society to join the Zhu family and served as the capital of Xin'anyi. Xin'anyi originally belonged to Qingjiang Prefecture, in the north of Qingjiang and Chongyi, it was originally used by the Zhu family as a buffer zone with the Qingjiang Liukou forces, only the city of Yi is still intact, but there are not many people in the territory. Xin'an's finances can only rely on the Zhu family. The bad relationship between Xu Jingcheng and Xu Ruyu is difficult to return. It was precisely because the Zhu family saw through this that they were relieved to let Xu Jingcheng stay in Xin'an and prevent the Qingyan Army's power from continuing to expand northward.

At this time, the Qingyan Army did not have time to take care of all the five cities, and Xu Ruyu also set his sights on Yuejun, so he didn't need to face Xu Jingcheng for the time being, but Xin'an was unavoidable in the development process of the Qingyan Army.

Ji Ziheng asked Xu Ruyu to be transferred to Yongyang, so naturally he didn't need to face Xu Jingcheng, but the other Xiangfan Hui people of the Qingyan Army might not be able to avoid him like him.

Xu Ruyu said: "Jingcheng's matter is not urgent, and a proper way will be found in the end." In this way, even he couldn't believe it, Xu Ruyu couldn't help but smile bitterly, and complained in his heart that Xu Jingcheng's surname was too arrogant.

It has been more than three months since the Puji bandits invaded the northern part of the country and blocked the northern part of the country, and the southern part of the country has entered the late autumn, and the fallen leaves as wide as the palm of the hand have drifted past the window, fallen into the stagnant water of the site, and clinged to the ground. It had just rained, and when it rained, Xu Boying pushed the window to watch the rain, and lost his mind until now.

Zongzheng Xunda has always been in command of the army, and Zongzheng Ji Wang always pushes the bandits in the north to still be huge, and does not let Xu Boying, Zi Yangqiu and others resign and leave, and their request to see Zongzheng Ningshuang is also rejected by Zongzheng Jiwang. Xu Boying knew in his heart: This was all arranged by Zongzheng Xunda.

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