Lü Meng mistakenly thought that Sun Quan was testing himself, so he sorted out his thoughts and replied: "According to the situation obtained before, many places in Jingzhou have suffered heavy rains and flash floods, if they unexpectedly raise troops to move westward, they should be able to achieve the idea of the metropolitan governor. ”

"Good." Sun Quan nodded affirmatively: "I plan to finish mourning Gongjin and go to Jingzhou with the army to avenge my father, then you have to share more worries for me, and go back at night to think about how to govern the army, how to open up the territory, and how to secure the state."

"Oh good. If the lord has nothing else to say, the last general will plan to take his leave first."

Seeing that Lu Meng was so humble, Sun Quanxin said that this is the governor I wanted, and he waved his hand lightly: "Go, this trip has been hard all the way, have a good rest for two days, and then return to Chaisang with me, and there will be important things to do in the future." ”

"Yui."

"Wait a minute."

As soon as Lu Meng turned around and was stopped again, he saw Sun Quan say solemnly: "For the sake of the general's flexible mind, you can read more books when you have time." ”

"Huh? Oh, the end will obey. ”

Lu Meng swallowed his saliva, and said in his heart that the lord and the governor said so, it seems that I really have to study hard, I hope to impress you.

The western expedition to Jingzhou was estimated to take several months, and Sun Quan spent two days to confess, and then took Zhang Zhao and Lü Meng to Chaisang by boat.

The boat turned out of Lishui and turned into the Yangtze River, Zhang Zhao pointed to the northeast direction and reminded: "My lord, Taishi Ziyi is short of soldiers and food, this time in order to ensure the smooth expedition to the west, the supply of the rest of the garrison has been reduced, I am worried that Liyang will not be able to survive, if the Cao army goes south, it will be restricted"

"Zhang Gong is too worried."

Sun Quan interrupted Zhang Zhao and said with a smile: "Cao Mengde defeated Yuan Shao, and he must take advantage of the victory to pursue and capture Hebei, how can he have the leisure to go south?" With Zhang Liao in Shouchun District alone, it is impossible to provoke Jiangdong at this time, not to mention that there is Long Yunqi blocking Hefei, he will not allow Zhang Liao to sit big. ”

"The truth is such a truth, but Liyang is lonely outside Jiangdong, if there is a shortage of food and grass and other materials, General Taishi may not be able to deal with it, doesn't the lord want to reuse him? That's it."

Seeing that Zhang Zhao wanted to speak and stopped, Sun Quan waved his hand and comforted: "Taishi Ziyi has broken a lot of parts, and the daily supplies should be reduced a lot, it doesn't matter if you suffer for the time being, wait for us to return from the western expedition and make up for it, you see that the water level of the Yangtze River this year is so high, it is enough to show that the flooding in Jingzhou is serious, and we must take care of it." ”

"Okay."

Huainan was very calm during this time, and Zhang Zhao knew that Sun Quanxin was in Jingzhou, so he did not continue to persuade him.

However, Liyang's difficulties are real, Tai Shici folded 3,000 parts last year, and it is said that the daily supplies will be reduced accordingly, but these fallen soldiers have families, and many family members are counting on the life of soldiers at home, and some people will be hungry without follow-up pensions.

When Tai Shi Ci was stationed in Haidu, the people of the five counties under his jurisdiction could supply most of the military rations, and now there are not many people stationed in Liyang, and the originally promised supplies will be reduced, which will make it difficult for Tai Shi Ci to do.

It's not that Sun Quan doesn't know how to win people's hearts, because Tai Shi Ci rashly sent troops last year, he was worried that someone in Jiangdong would make trouble, and he was also on guard against Tai Shi Ci's wanton behavior, maybe one day the wild horse would get off the leash, so he deliberately became cold to Liyang.

Half a day later, passing by the mouth of the water, Lu Meng invited Sun Quan to come out of the cabin to watch, and said: "At present, our army is in decline in Huainan, if the lord gives up the north and then goes west, he can establish a dock fort defense in Weixu, as long as he holds the warship of the Central Plains, even if he is unfortunately lost, my Jiangdong will not have to worry about it." ”

"Oh?"

Sun Quan looked at Lu Meng in surprise, and then stroked his purple beard and said with a smile: "Could it be that Ziming has been studying recently?" The plan I just offered is very reasonable, and when I return from the western expedition in Jingzhou this time, I will arrange for someone to build a fort here. ”

Lu Meng scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "The last general hasn't had time to read yet, but I've thought about it a lot in the past few days." ”

"Well done."

Sun Quan patted Lu Meng on the shoulder and encouraged: "Ziming is a little clear and has a long-term vision, he is worthy of being recommended by Gongjin, and you will take over the position of Metropolitan Governor, I am very relieved." ”

"What? I? ”

Lu Meng's eyes widened in shock, and he once suspected that he had misheard, and when he saw Sun Quan nodding meaningfully, he hurriedly asked: "The Governor of the Metropolitan is not recommended."

"Gongjin's suicide note is here, Ziming will take a look at it for himself."

Sun Quan took out the letter from his arms and handed it out, Lu Meng unfolded the letter with suspicion, the content and handwriting on the letter were exactly the same as those he sent, but only the words Jiang Qin were replaced by Lu Meng.

"This me."

Lu Meng became incoherent with the letter in his hand, he slapped his forehead and began to question himself, and said in his heart that I was wrong at the time or something?

In terms of prestige and qualifications, how can he compare with Jiang Qin?

Suddenly, Lu Meng remembered that there were two small blood spots on the letterhead, which were splashed on it by Zhou Yu's dying cough, so he picked up the letterhead again and observed, and finally saw the clue.

Dare to love is Sun Quan found someone to imitate it, and replaced Jiang Qin with his own name.

"Lord, the last general is still young, and he is too young to be worthy of this important responsibility" Lu Meng did not dare to debunk Sun Quan, so he had to refuse tactfully and modestly.

Sun Quan's face was solemn, and he said with a straight face: "Ziming doesn't have to be arrogant, did Han Xin have high qualifications in the past?" You are twenty-six this year, and my brother was only twenty-five years old when he died. With the recommendation of the Metropolitan Governor and my trust, are you afraid that you will not be able to convince the public? ”

"Ahem."

Lü Meng humbly reminded Sun Quan: "When the Governor of Dadu wrote his last letter, General Zhongyi (Sun Yu) was also present."

Sun Quan smiled lightly: "Don't worry, Zhong Yi acts steadily, and with Gongjin's letter as a basis, he will not have any objections, nor will he say anything." ”

"The Last General"

Seeing that Lu Meng was still hesitating, Sun Quan asked sharply: "Is this Jiangdong surnamed Zhou or surnamed Sun?" My approval is not as good as someone else's last words? Are you unwilling to share my worries, or are you incapable of doing great things? ”

Lu Meng replied: "No, no, the end will have the confidence to do a good job"

"What do you have the confidence to do well? Give me a loud voice. ”

Seeing Sun Quan looking meaningfully, Lu Meng patted his chest and shouted, "Grand Governor! ”

"That's right"

Sun Quan was about to praise Lu Meng, but his sonorous voice attracted Zhang Zhao, he looked at the two of them with a curious expression, and asked tentatively: "Lao Chen seems to have heard Ziming shouting just now"

"Zhang Gong came just in time, Gong Jin left a letter to recommend Ziming to take over as the governor of the capital, I thought about it for a few days and thought it was feasible, but Ziming was a little lacking in confidence, and he was cheering him up just now."

Sun Quan smiled and looked relaxed.

Zhang Zhao was very shocked when he heard this, and said in his heart that Lu Meng's qualifications were indeed too shallow, and it was quite inappropriate for him to be appointed as the governor of the capital, and it was hard to believe that Zhou Yu would recommend him like this.

While bowing his head and pondering, Sun Quan handed the letter that Lu Meng returned to him and handed it directly to Zhang Zhaoyan to read.

Zhang Zhao recognized Zhou Yu's handwriting, and after reading the sincere letter, although he felt that it was incredible to recommend Lu Meng, it was inconvenient to ask more, but instead he gave up his hand to Sun Quan: "It doesn't matter if Ziming is not confident, as long as he shines in the next western expedition, no one will question the vision of the lord and Gong Jin." ”

"Zhang Gongzhi has the same opinion as me."

Sun Quan smiled knowingly, turned around and said solemnly to Lu Meng: "Behave well in this expedition to the west, if you don't behave satisfactorily, not to mention Gongjin's suicide note, even if my father and brother ask for intercession in a dream, I will also remove you, the governor." ”

"Yui."

(End of chapter)