Lu Yi said goodbye to Sun Ren and Sun Quan and went straight back to Lu's house.

That night, he had a sumptuous dinner with his daughters and all his children.

Early the next morning, Lu Yi took Nangong Yan and Shi Huan to the palace hall.

The civil and military officials of Wu County rushed over.

Lu Yi sat in the hall of the mansion and asked Zhuge Liang to tell everyone what happened to Xu Du.

When the civil and military officials learned that Cao Cao had abandoned the Central Plains, and that the Son of Heaven was now alone in the Xu Capital, and even unscrupulously recruited soldiers, they were shocked one by one.

This unscrupulous behavior will definitely attract Yuan Shao to go south.

Let's not talk about whether the soldiers of the Central Plains will obey the call of the Son of Heaven.

Even in such a short period of time, these Central Plains soldiers are willing to accept the call-up, and it is impossible to arrive quickly!

Almost all the civil and military officials saw the situation that Yuan Shao's army took the opportunity to go south!

Lu Yi looked at the noisy civil and military officials, and knocked on the case a few times: "It's all quiet!" ”

The noise quickly stopped.

Lu Yi glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Gu remembers that when Gu took over the position of the lord of Jiangdong before, he promised that if he took Jingzhou, he would let the states and counties of Jiangdong recuperate for three to five years. ”

"Moreover, it will ensure that the flames of war will not burn across the river again."

"Let the people of Jiangdong live and work in peace and contentment from now on."

"Now facing the situation that Yuan Shao is about to go south, we can only go on an expedition."

The civil and military officials were noisy again.

"Marquis Wu, now that Xuzhou has started a war, and now that the situation is in progress, I'm afraid that we can't recruit soldiers anymore, right? Moreover, logistical supply is also a big problem! We have reduced the taxes of the people, and we have exempted them from forced labor and taxes for three years. Now that you suddenly say that there is a war, how can you explain it to the people? ”

"Yes, the people haven't solved the problem of food and clothing yet!"

"It's only been two good years, and I'm afraid it's unacceptable to have to fight again!"

Lu Yi knocked on the table again and signaled everyone to be quiet.

Lu Yi exhaled and said, "Lonely's words haven't been finished yet, what are you excited about?" ”

"Indeed, this time I can only go on the expedition."

"However, Lone just said that Lone will fulfill his original promise."

"Therefore, on this expedition, Lone personally went to Hefei to supervise the battle, and only led the Lujiang Army to fight."

"Lone did not decide to recruit soldiers from elsewhere, or to levy food and grass."

Zhang Hong hurriedly stood up and said, "In this case, how can we defeat Yuan Shao's army?" Yuan Shao's strength is strong, and if he doesn't show his power, he can't resist it at all! ”

All civil and military officials echoed it.

Lu Yi laughed and said, "Don't worry, you will definitely swear to resist the enemy army to the death." ”

"If you really can't stop Yuan Shao's army from going south, let them cross the river, die on the battlefield alone, try your best to hold them back, and buy as much time as possible for the people of Jiangdong."

The entire hall fell silent in an instant.

The civil and military officials looked at each other.

Lu Yi ignored the people, but said: "Now, it's time for the roll call." ”

"Whoever is named, this time I will follow Lone to go on the expedition."

Lu Yi looked at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang picked up a scroll and opened it: "In addition to the Lujiang Legion, there are also the following officials who followed Wu Hou on the expedition this time. ”

"General."

"Nangong Yan."

"Shi Huan of the Central Protector."

"A leading potter."

"Partial General Huang Zhong."

"Mighty Captain Dong Raid."

"Captain Yang Wei, Chen Wu."

"District Adu Lieutenant Deng Dang."

"Lu Meng, deputy commander of the city defense of the district."

"Wu County Governor Pan Zhang."

"Civil Officer."

"The military division is the general Jia Xu."

"Wu County's master Yu flipped over."

"Wu County Gong Cao Ma Liang."

"Grain transport officer Wei Jing."

"General Chen Deng is in charge of sitting in Wu County and supervising all affairs."

Zhuge Liang finished reading.

Lu Yi stood up and said, "Chen Deng, Liu Ye, Yan Xiang, Zhang Hong, the four of you stay, and the others can be disbanded." ”

All the civil and military officials retreated one after another.

Lu Yi asked Zhuge Liang to leave first with the others.

Looking at Chen Deng, Liu Ye, Yan Xiang and Zhang Hong, Lu Yi smiled and said, "The main reason for leaving you this time is that there is an extremely important thing to explain. ”

Looking at Chen Deng, Lu Yi said: "There are three other people, namely Gu Yong, Cheng Pu and Tai Shici, they can't catch up, and then Yuan Long Linggang Gu gives them orders." ”

Chen Deng said: "Oh! ”

Lu Yi said: "This time, I left you mainly for the sake of the heir. ”

Chen Deng, Liu Ye, Yan Xiang and Zhang Hong glanced at each other, and their expressions were all shocked.

Is it finally time to decide on an heir?

Thinking about Wu Houyan's eldest son, who is also more than two years old, he can indeed start preparing.

Lu Yi said: "This time, if you die in battle, then the next lord of Jiangdong will be taken over by Zhuge Liang." ”

Everyone: "."

However, no one raised doubts.

Although they were a little shocked, if Lu Yizhen died in battle, the position of the lord of Jiangdong would indeed be more suitable for Zhuge Liang to take over than Lu Yi's children.

When the time comes, the chaotic situation needs to be taken over by mature and intelligent people.

Lu Yi's children are too young to be competent.

And Zhuge Liang, from the beginning of following Lu Yi to Wu County, was successively placed by Lu Yi under Gu Yong, Zhang Hong and Chen Deng.

The three of them also know Zhuge Liang's intelligence.

Moreover, Zhuge Liang also has a very good relationship with the famous people Pang Degong, Huang Chengyan, Sima Hui and others on the side of the Jingzhou faction.

This is more advantageous than Lu Xun, who Lu Yi has been with him before.

Chen Deng took a deep breath and said, "I know." ”

Looking at Lu Yi, Chen Deng said: "I hope Wu Hou can win the battle." I believe that no matter who takes over, it is far inferior to Wu Hou. Over the years, Wu Hou, you have made great achievements in Jiangdong, and no one is unclear. ”

"If you are anyone, you can't do Wu Hou's level."

The others didn't say anything.

Seeing this, Lu Yi nodded and said, "Okay, that's it!" If Lone dies in battle, when the time comes, Zhuge Liang will come to you with Lone's letter, and you must remember today's words. ”

Chen Deng and the four of them left separately.

Zhang Hong took one last look at Lu Yi and left the mansion silently.

His expression was complicated.

It seems that Wu Hou is really ready to die in battle.

Even the heir has been decided.

And it's not his children, but Zhuge Liang.

He took Zhuge Liang for a period of time, and he really admired Zhuge Liang.

However, let Zhuge Liang replace Lu Yi, he still can't accept it.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Hong returned to the mansion.

His son Zhang Xuan hurriedly greeted him, and while taking off his coat for Zhang Hong, he asked curiously, "Father, why did you come back so early today?" ”

Zhang Hong didn't answer, but said, "Xuan'er, you go and do something for your father now." ”

Zhang Xuan said: "Father, you say." ”

Zhang Hong said: "Go and call all the patriarchs of the major families." If the patriarch is not there, let them send someone who can speak. Just tonight, at our house. ”

Zhang Xuan answered, walked out quickly, and galloped away on horseback.

At night.

Zhang's Mansion.

Hall.

It was full of people.

At a glance, they turned out to be the patriarchs of the major families in Wu County.

Zhang Hong knelt on the throne.

Glancing at everyone, Zhang Hong said: "Princess, the old man summoned you over today, not for anything else, but for Wu Hou's upcoming expedition." ”

The families suddenly became noisy.

"What's the point of that? Now that you are recuperating and recuperating, who wants to suddenly break out into a war? ”

"Wu Hou has promised, he wants to let our Jiangdong land no longer experience the suffering of war! Now it's time for him to make good on his promise. ”

"Anyway, the people in my family are busy now, and they don't have any money."

Zhang Hong raised his hand.

The noise quieted down.

Zhang Hong said with a calm face: "Wu Hou has already decided on the heir. ”

Everyone looked at Zhang Hong in amazement.

Zhang Hong continued: "It's Zhuge Liang. ”

The clamor of the crowd will rise again.

Zhang Hong scolded: "It's all quiet! ”

Then the crowd fell silent again.

Zhang Hong said in a gloomy voice: "Princes, Marquis Wu even passed on the position of the lord of Jiangdong to others, which is enough to show that he is ready to die in battle. ”

"Princess, ask yourself, how have you been in Jiangdong all these years?"

"In the past, the old man followed the Marquis of Wu from Guangling to Wu County, what kind of life did you live?"

"How many of your families have died?"

"Now, you live and work in peace and contentment, and many people are prosperous, whose credit is this?"

"If Marquis Wu really dies in battle, Zhugong, do you think that our Jiangdong can really maintain the current situation of living and working in peace and contentment?"

"It's only been a few years since I starved to death? Have you all forgotten? ”

"Moreover, Yuan Shao really defeated Wu Hou and crossed the river, do you think Yuan Shao can do better than Wu Hou?"

"Yuan Shao, the foundation of the family is in Hebei!"

"Today, in the autumn of my Jiangdong's life and death, if all the princes sweep the snow in front of the door, and Yuan Shao's army arrives at your door one day, you don't cry!"

Everyone originally wanted to speak, but at this moment, they all fell silent.

Zhang Hong said: "Princes, no one can do better than Wu Hou. ”

"If you really want to sit idly by, when the time comes, it will be you who will suffer."

"Weigh it yourself!"

"Anyway, the old man decided today to transfer twenty strong men from the mansion to follow Wu Hou to Hefei together."

"If it weren't for the old man, he would only have one son."

"If it weren't for the old man's old age."

"The old man will definitely go out with Wu Hou."

After speaking, Zhang Hong stood up and Shi Shiran left.

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you.

It took a while for everyone to leave.

The next morning.

Lu Yi got dressed and prepared to go to the government office, summoned the military generals and civil officials who arrived yesterday, and discussed the time to go to Hefei, when he saw a dense crowd of young men standing at the door of the government office.

As far as the eye can see, there is no end in sight.

The patriarchs of the major families of Wu County also gathered at the gate of the mansion.

Seeing Lu Yi, Nangong Yan, and Shi Huan coming, the heads of the major families surrounded Lu Yi one after another.

Lu Yi looked at this scene suspiciously and said, "This is—"

Gu Yong's younger brother Gu Yi said: "Marquis Wu, this time you led the army to fight for my Jiangdong, our major families have discussed, no matter how difficult it is, you must do your part." ”

"Therefore, we transferred some strong men from our families to go out with Wu Hou."

"I just counted, 20,000 people in total."

"The follow-up grain and grass, we will hand it over to Wei Jing."

"Wu Hou this expedition, please be sure to start the flag and win, and raise my Jiangdong heroic!"

Everyone roared in unison: "Raise my Jiangdong heroic!" ”

"Raise my Jiangdong heroic!"

"Raise my Jiangdong heroic!"

Lu Yi looked at the dense young men in front of him and nodded.

Entering the palace hall, Zhang Hong nodded at Lu Yi.

Lu Yi smiled at Zhang Hong and said, "Gong Zhang, thank you!" ”

(End of chapter)