Twenty-one years of Jian'an, November.

Jiangdong, Jianye.

Lu Su was seriously ill, Sun Quan went to visit in person, and after returning to the mansion, he was worried and urgently recruited Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao to discuss matters.

"Zijing is critically ill, lying on the couch to recuperate, and he is very worried." Sun Quan said, "Gong Jin, Mr. Zibu, if Zijing makes a mistake, who should succeed him in this Baqiu land?!" ”

Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao glanced at each other, both saw the meaning in each other's eyes, and bowed their hands together, saying, "This matter is all up to the lord's decision." ”

Sun Quan shook his head slightly and said, "I am worried about this matter. Before Zijing's bed, he recommended Lü Meng to lead the military administration of Baqiu, the governor of Changsha, and the two counties of Guiyang. Ran is worried, Ziming is not Guan Yu, Zhang Xi's opponent, I am afraid that others will take advantage of it. ”

When Zhou Yu heard this, he knew that he couldn't say two words.

He is a giant in the army, and the lord doubts the ability of the generals in the army, and he, the first person in the army, cannot but express his position.

"Ziming is the lord of the army, and he is loyal to the lord. Moreover, in the previous several battles, Ziming led the army in a good way, which is enough to take on the heavy responsibility! ”

Zhou Yu defended Lu Meng.

Although he said so, it was really not Zhou Yu's heart, it was Sun Quan who needed Zhou Yu to say so.

Today's matter, from the very beginning of Sun Quan's speech, Sun Quan has already hinted that Lu Meng is the only candidate.

Otherwise, Sun Quan should propose two candidates, and let Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao analyze who has more advantages and is more suitable to sit in Baqiu. But Sun Quan only said that Lu Meng was a candidate, and he deliberately emphasized that it was recommended by Lu Su before his bed.

To put it mildly, if Lu Suzhen hadn't survived, would Sun Quan still be able to refuse the successor he recommended before his death? !

Therefore, Sun Quan asked this, on the one hand, to show his respect for Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao, and on the other hand, to give an explanation to the outside world - Lu Meng's appointment was agreed by Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao.

It's really because of Lu Meng's background, it's really not good.

Although Lu Su was only a landlord and a tyrant, and his ancestors did not have any official positions, his family was rich and had a reputation in the local area, and even people like Yuan Shu, who attached great importance to his status, were willing to invite him to join the office.

In addition, Chibi went back and forth during the First World War, and Zhou Yu and Sun Quan showed great ability in the rear of the governor when they went out to fight, so Lu Su guarded Baqiu, and no one in Jiangdong would feel inappropriate.

But Lu Meng is just a low-level soldier in the army, who is valued by Sun Quan by virtue of his martial arts and bravery, and he has been promoted all the way.

In terms of identity, he is not even a landlord and tyrant, let alone a child of a poor family or a family.

On military merit. Although Lü Meng has fought a lot of battles over the years and led his troops into battles a lot, he has always participated in rather than led the truly influential battles.

Such a person, suddenly being the governor of one side, is inevitably unconvincing.

Sun Quan actually found Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao because of this, hoping to get their endorsement.

Zhou Yu is a person who understands both military and political affairs, so he naturally understands this.

Although in Zhou Yu's opinion, Lu Meng is still a little immature, but Zhou Yu is also quite optimistic about Lu Meng's growth, especially Sun Quan's persuasion, after Lu Meng bowed his head to learn the art of war, Zhou Yu also recognized Lu Meng's ability as a commander of one side.

And the most important thing is that Lu Meng is Sun Quan's "own person".

That's why Zhou Yu followed Sun Quan and helped Lu Meng say some good things, and at the same time deliberately pointed out Lu Meng's advantage - loyalty.

Zhang Zhao naturally understood what Sun Quan meant, but he still couldn't agree with Sun Quan's decision.

"Although Lu Ziming has been in battle for a long time, he has no experience in governing local areas. Changsha and Guiyang are very important, although Liu Bei promised to cut the land, but it is unknown what his heart is. The land of Baqiu, after all, borders with Guan Yu, and it is not a heavy minister, and it cannot be guarded! Zhang Zhao arched his hand and said.

Zhang Zhao has something to say, anyway, he is old and old.

When Sun Ce was at the beginning, if Sun Ce did something wrong, Zhang Zhao would directly reprimand him, and Sun Ce had to accept it with an open mind.

In the past two years, Sun Quan's power has become increasingly powerful, and Zhang Zhao has also restrained himself and saved face for Sun Quan. But at this time, there are only three people, Zhang Zhao should say that he still has to say.

Zhou Yu can affirm Lu Meng's ability from the military level, but at the government level, Zhang Zhao really looks down on Lu Meng.

Succeeding the governor of Lusu for the two counties, he Lu Meng may have no problem with military ability, but in terms of government affairs, Lu Meng has never been a local magistrate.

Now in Changsha, the Jiangdong family doesn't know how many people put money into it, and this year has just experienced a locust plague, if there is no one with excellent government ability to clean up the mess, it is easy for the Jiangdong family to lose their money.

At this time, appointing a military leader to the governor of these two places, it is strange that the people of the Jiangdong family can agree.

Therefore, Zhang Zhao directly denied Lu Meng from the level of government affairs, which is also equivalent to denying Sun Quan's decision.

Sun Quan's face was a little unsightly at the moment.

Over the years, Sun Quan's prestige has become higher and higher, especially after he repelled Cao Cao in the mouth of the water, Sun Quan felt that his ability and influence had far surpassed that of his father and brother, so his desire to control power was also increasing.

Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao are old ministers in Sun Ce's era, and they also represent the Huaisi Military Meritorious Group, and even Zhang Zhao and the Jiangdong family are close, so Sun Quan still respects the two of them very much.

At least on the surface, that's what it seems.

However, in Sun Quan's heart, he still hopes to get the support of his own people.

Lu Su can be said to be the person who Sun Quan pulled up, and Lu Su did not disappoint Sun Quan, whether it is the main battle of Chibi, the Sun-Liu Alliance, or the town guarding the side, it can be said that Lu Su has given Sun Quan a long face.

But unfortunately, Lu Su is seriously ill now, and the doctor said that he may not survive this winter, and Sun Quan has to put the matter of Lu Su's successor on the agenda.

The reason why Sun Quan asked Lü Meng to go to Lukou first and manage the army instead of Lu Su was to create a fait accompli, and then to seek the approval of Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao.

Sun Quan also knew that Lu Meng's qualifications were shallow, and his ability and experience were lacking at present.

However, Lu Meng is already the best candidate among his existing pockets.

You can't let Zhou Yu go to the governor's place, right?!

On the one hand, Baqiu's place was unlucky, and Zhou Yu almost died in Baqiu, so Sun Quan was unwilling to let Zhou Yu go to Baqiu again, preferring to leave Zhou Yuqiang in Jianye.

On the other hand, now Sun Quan needs to increase the control of his cronies over the place, although Zhou Yu has always been very supportive of himself, but after all, he is not the person he single-handedly promoted, and his reputation is so high, Sun Quan is not at ease to let Zhou Yu out of the town.

Now is not the moment when he first ascended the throne, at that time he had nothing, so he could only rely on a group of old ministers left by Sun Ce to sit firmly in his position with their support.

Now Sun Quan already has his own prestige, so he naturally doesn't want Zhou Yu and other old ministers to continue to occupy important positions, and Sun Quan also has to cultivate his own people, otherwise how can this position sit firmly? !

Even if Zhou Yu used to assist him wholeheartedly, but now?! What about the future?! Even after Zhou Yu's death?!

At this time, Sun Quan had awakened his attributes of being a political figure, although it was not a suspicion, but he was not very at ease with Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu is different from Zhang Zhao, a purely civilian official, Zhou Yu's prestige in the army is too high, even if Sun Quan used various methods to temporarily deprive Zhou Yu of his military power, but the problem is that Jiangdong is a world military system.

The world military system has led to a large part of the military power in the army, which is under the control of the generals, and Zhou Yu's prestige in the army is so high, although he himself does not have military power, but he is friendly with most of the generals in the army, in fact, there is no difference from having military power in hand.

Therefore, this appointment of Lü Meng is actually a test of Sun Quan's test of Zhou Yu, testing whether Zhou Yu still supports him in controlling the military power as before.

Originally, Sun Quan thought that Zhou Yu would find a reason to oppose it, and by the way, he installed Zhou Yu's people to guard Baqiu. As a result, I didn't expect that Zhou Yu helped himself find a reason to agree, and the person who really opposed it was Zhang Zhao.

This Sun Quan is very incomprehensible.

You Zhang Zhao is a civil servant, I still respect you as a teacher on weekdays, when you jumped up and down during the Battle of Chibi, I didn't hold you accountable afterwards, why did you give me a knife in the back?!

Just when Sun Quan was thinking about refuting Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu spoke first.

"Mr. Zibu, this is a mistake!" Zhou Yu said to Zhang Zhao, "The land of Baqiu and the two counties is indeed an unusual place, but because of this, it must be succeeded by Lu Ziming. If you are surrounded by enemy countries, if you are not a credible person, you don't know how to use soldiers, you only know how to govern the country, and you can stay safe for a long time?! ”

"Yes"

Zhang Zhao still wanted to say more, but at this time, Sun Quan had already thought of his rhetoric.

"Mr. Zibu, is that good?!" Sun Quan smiled and said to Zhang Zhao, "Mr. Zibu can choose the capable county assistant, assist Ziming in handling government affairs, and Ziming in charge of military affairs, so wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?!" ”

It's all wool.

A military leader, he knows what it means to govern a place?!

The decision-making power is not in his hands, no matter how capable Jun Zuo is, when he encounters that kind of unreasonable boss, no matter how strong he is, he can have a fart.

Zhang Zhao wanted to squirt back, but. Sun Quan is not Sun Ce in the end.

Over the years, Zhang Zhao's understanding of Sun Quan has become deeper and deeper, and he has become more and more aware of how strong his control over power is. Zhou Yu has already reminded him twice, if Zhang Zhao can't hear what it means, then he will really live for so many years in vain.

Sun Quan wants to be a candidate, first of all, loyalty. No matter how capable others are, he can't be faithful enough.

After Zhang Zhao wanted to understand this, he no longer insisted, and said to Sun Quan, "In this way, Zhao personally selects capable officials, and after the lord sees it, he will go to Baqiu to assist Ziming." ”

Now Sun Quan was finally satisfied.

Immediately afterwards, Sun Quan glanced at Zhou Yu, thought for a while, and then said, "Since Gongjin and Mr. Zibu have no objections, then order Lu Meng to be the Taishou of Changsha, and lead General Fenwei, the governor of Changsha, and the two counties of Guiyang." ”

Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao promised, stepped down.

(End of chapter)