Sun Quan buried Wu Guotai in Ganlu Temple with a state funeral, handed over the military and political affairs to Liu Qi in person, left Lu Yi and other henchmen to guard, burned incense and chanted scriptures in the temple, and served three years of mourning.

Officials from all over the country were still suspicious, but when they saw Sun Quan speaking in public, they were all surprised, such a major matter was easily handed over to Liu Qi to be in charge?

Although Liu Qi is Jiangdong's son-in-law, after all, he is an outsider, and he is also the position of the Great Sima, in charge of Jingzhou and other places, wouldn't he give over a good foundation to others?

Although everyone was shocked and inexplicable, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Lu Su, Gu Yong and others received orders one after another, even Han Dang and Lu Xun who came from Huainan had no objections, and although the others were full of questions, they could only receive orders.

Liu Qi led everyone back to the city and appointed Lu Su as the assassin of Yangzhou, Zhang Zhao was also a special driver, Zhang Hong was the ruler, and Zhuge Jin was the secretary of the general's mansion, specially coordinating Liu Qi and Jiangdong civil and military affairs.

The rest of the officials, big and small, were appointed and dismissed by Zhang Zhao and others, and on the whole, they did not interfere in Jiangdong affairs, which made everyone even more confused.

Could it be that Liu Qi really had no intention of Jiangdong, but just reluctantly took over because of his feelings, but in fact he was perfunctory, and he wanted to wait for Jiangdong to be completely chaotic before reaping the benefits?

Thinking of this, everyone scolded Sun Fu and Sun Wei, the children of the Sun family, and discussed in the pavilion: After going back, you must do your part, and you must not let this outsider see Jiangdong's jokes.

The next day, Zhuge Jin and Zhang Zhao went to the mansion first, hugged their fists and said with a smile: "The general's plan is really clever, with a little guidance, officials from all over the country will change their minds, and they will do their duty, and never let outsiders laugh." ”

Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and sighed: "I can't imagine that General Liu is proficient in strategy, and he also knows human nature. ”

"Where, where!" Liu Qi smiled and said: "Since ancient times, public opinion can best guide people's hearts, especially those mediocre people, who have no claims themselves, but just follow the crowd, just need a little guidance, you can use it." ”

Everyone thinks it is true, although they have not yet controlled the concept of public opinion, but they also know that people's words are terrible and spread rumors, but Liu Qi said it more bluntly.

At all times, public opinion must be guided by the authorities, and the mouthpiece must also be in their own hands.

When the printing technology in Xiangyang matures, the latest batch of newspapers and periodicals will be sent out, and at that time, Cao Thief will know what it means to be fearful.

While chatting, Lu Su, Han Dang, and Lu Xun also went to the government to discuss preparations for war.

The first battle of Huainan greatly damaged the vitality of Eastern Wu, and the grain and grass could barely support it, but more than half of the troops were lost, and they were already strong in the middle.

Now that Cao Cao has gone to Xuzhou again, this time he will fight Huainan again, if he can't win, Jiangdong will completely collapse, and he must be treated carefully.

Hearing that Liu Qi would not transfer reinforcements and would use the old Jiangdong army to fight against Cao's army, Lu Su frowned and said: "Although the general's concern is not unreasonable, but because of this, only using new soldiers to fight, I am afraid that the gains outweigh the losses, how can I waste food because of choking?" ”

Lu Xun also said: "Although the general defeated Cao Thief in Nanyang, the soldiers were brave at that time, the money and food were sufficient, and Jingzhou was united, so he was able to defeat Cao's proud soldiers!" Now Cao thieves are back, Cao's army has experienced the northern expedition, the soldiers are strong and strong, and there are tens of thousands of Hu people riding suddenly, they will fight with all their might, Dongwu has suffered setbacks for a long time, morale is low, and there are only more than 30,000 elite soldiers, and I am afraid that it will be overstretched. ”

The confidence on Zhang Zhao's face had long since disappeared, and he pulled his beard and persuaded: "What the two of you said is extremely true! After this experience, Cao's army is already a division of a hundred battles, although the Jingzhou soldiers are contained in the Central Plains, but the Huainan soldiers and horses are far from being compared with the Jingzhou elite soldiers. In the old man's opinion, it is better to transfer 100,000 elite soldiers from Yizhou and Jingzhou to help, and he will be able to enter Xuzhou, echoing with General Guan, and the battle in the Central Plains can be determined. ”

Liu Qi said with a smile: "You don't have to worry, don't you hear that the mourning soldiers will win?" A certain believed that the Jiangdong soldiers would have the strength to fight, and although the infantry had been defeated before, the naval army was unscathed. With the Huai River as the boundary, the Jiangdong naval army still has the advantage, Xuzhou and Huaisi are connected, and the waterways are vertical and horizontal, and this time the Cao thief is still defeated on the water. ”

Han Dang laughed and said: "General Liu's words are magnificent, since we have followed General Sun, we have gone through three generations, we have been strong and stubborn, and we have fought bloodily, why are we afraid of Cao Jun?" ”

Lu Xun said: "After years of confrontation, the people are resentful, they are unwilling to join the army, the new soldiers are also quite resentful, the army is not strong, if there is no source of soldiers, everything is a castle in the air, I don't know what good strategy the general has?" ”

Liu Qi said: "I have already planned this matter, in the past, Cao thieves slaughtered Xuzhou, Sima Yi drowned Shouchun twice, I expect that the people in Huaibei all hate Cao Jun, and there are countless people who have fled from their hometowns, and those who stay in the country may not be sincere and obedient, but they are unable to resist, so they have to swallow their anger, if they can recruit volunteers to seek revenge on thieves, and then inspire the three armies with heavy rewards, they will be able to form an elite division."

"That's a great plan!" Zhang Zhao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he praised: "The world has been suffering for a long time, especially in Xuzhou, the general will be able to respond as a member of the Han family, and he will be able to respond with ten thousand people, and he can become a daring army to take revenge, return to his hometown in fine clothes, and destroy Cao Xinghan." ”

Liu Qi nodded and said: "This conscription is not only mainly for the people, but also for the forced grass, and the heroes of the rivers and lakes and the green forests and grass that gather everywhere can also be recruited, and it is not too late to know that they have lost their way!" Officials, merchants, peddlers, and pawns from all over the country can make meritorious contributions, regardless of their origins, if they have money, they can make a strong contribution, and when they recover the Central Plains, they should report to the Son of Heaven and reward their merits. ”

"Hiss-" Zhang Zhao's eyes widened, and he said in shock: "General Liu really makes good use of people's hearts, this move will definitely shake the world, and the people of the enemy realm will be used to beg the thief, which can make the Cao army lose people and chaos without a fight, how can it be unwinnable?" ”

"The general is well versed in the hearts of the people, this so-called water can carry a boat, and it can also capsize a boat!" Lu Xun sighed.

He didn't have much contact with Liu Qi, and he was somewhat unconvinced, thinking that he was just relying on the rise of the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks, and he married Sun Ce's daughter, and he was one level lower in seniority.

"Those who have won the hearts of the people since ancient times win the world!" Liu Qi nodded his head and said in a high-level tone: "The people, only the people, can create miracles and change the world." ”

Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and sighed: "The general's words are enough to enter the argument of a saint!" ”

Liu Qi hugged his fists and said: "However, the war in Huainan still needs you to work together and hate the enemy to break the enemy. ”

"Alas, never!" Zhang Zhao was still praising Liu Qi a moment ago, and when he heard this, he stood up anxiously: "Bo Yan is a scholar, how to command the army?" ”

This time, even Lu Su advised: "The battle of Huainan is not only related to the safety of Jiangdong, but also to the prestige of the general, the heavy responsibility of rejuvenating the Han Dynasty, and the general must not be a child's play." ”

Han Dang frowned and said: "Today, the governor of the capital is far away in Qingzhou, Lu Ziming was martyred, but the old general Huang has the highest prestige, and Boyan may be difficult to convince the public." ”

Liu Qi looked at Lu Xun: "Bo Yan, what do you think?" ”