Although the spring day in Xiapi City does not have the graceful freshness of the small bridge and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River, it has the poetic and picturesque meaning of "the apricot tips are broken and the fragrant buds are broken, and the light red fades to the white rouge".

But Zhao Chen didn't have the heart to enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring, there are so many troops needed in the future, if he wants to hold the entire Xuzhou, he can also have rich forces to expand outward, without 100,000 troops, there is no way to start.

After entering Guangling County, Liu Bei had 30,000 troops.

After the battle with Cao Cao, although there were some losses, the original Lu Bu men and horses in Xiapi City were also replenished, and the strength of the army has been maintained at about 30,000.

But now the number of cities to be defended has doubled, and the garrison in Xiapi City is only 10,000.

Zhao Chen reported the matter to Liu Bei and asked for orders to recruit Xuzhou soldiers.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, the general ratio of military and civilian personnel was maintained at 10 to 1, which could not only ensure the strength of the army, but also maintain the normal operation of the force.

Xuzhou has a population of more than one million, and it should not be a problem to recruit tens of thousands.

As soon as the announcement came out, it attracted many onlookers.

On the same day, a man saw the announcement and heard Xu Shao's evaluation early, and came to take refuge in Liu Bei.

After some assessment, Liu Bei thought that he was a usable talent, so he was appointed as the Gaoyou County Commander.

Zhao Chen heard about it and asked who it was.

Liu Beiyan: "The surname is Yan, the word is Mancai, and he is from Pengcheng." ”

When Zhao Chen heard this, he hurriedly slapped his thigh.

Who is Yan Zhen? He is a famous minister of the Huaisi group, and he is also the heir to the governor after Lu Su, and the order of succession is even ahead of Lu Meng, but in the face of such temptation, Yan Jian "stubbornly resigned", insisting that he was "not idle in the military", and even had the embarrassment of "getting on the horse and falling into the saddle", which finally made Sun Quan dispel this idea.

Some historians have also raised objections to this, although "getting on the horse and falling into the saddle" is only a small story, it cannot be denied that Yan Ji's talent is different from ordinary people.

How can such talents succumb to the county order?

He immediately suggested: "My lord, this man is loyal and sincere, and he is a great talent. The county order is not enough to give full play to this person's ability. ”

"Where does the military advisor think it is appropriate?"

Zhao Chen replied: "The big Sinong under the lord's account is now having a waterway that can be handed over to this person. ”

Although Yan Jian was a powerful internal affairs talent in Eastern Wu and once served as Shang Shuling, he had another specialty, but few people knew about it.

Yan Jian Pingsheng is the author of "The Book of Filial Piety" and "The Theory of Tide", of which "The Theory of Tide" is the earliest tidal science in China.

Although it has long been lost, the specific content is unknown, but it can be seen that this person has studied hydrology.

Liu Bei was a little puzzled.

Zhao Chen immediately described the blueprint and efficacy of opening up the waterways of Pengcheng, Xiapi, Huaiyin and Guangling. With the Pengguang waterway, it not only connects the north and south of Guangling County, but also strengthens the connection between Guangling County and the north of Xuzhou, and the transportation of grain, grass, soldiers and horses through the waterway can greatly save time.

Liu Bei listened to it and admired it very much, and immediately agreed with Zhao Chen's suggestion.

Another day, the guard Xiaoyi came to report that a young man asked to see him.

When Zhao Chen saw this, the young man's face was red and white, slightly childish, but his eyes flashed with coldness that did not belong to his age.

The young man met Zhao Chen and saluted.

Between conversations, there is a degree of advance and retreat, neither humble nor arrogant, quite decent.

Zhao Chen secretly felt that he would have an indescribable relationship with this young man.

I don't know where I came from and where I'm going.

Zhao Chen asked casually, "I don't know your name yet." ”

The young man replied: "Mr. Hui, Wu Jun Lu Yi, the word Boyan." ”

Zhao Chen was slightly surprised: "Could it be the Lu family, one of the four major families in Wu County?" ”

"Yes! Previously, my husband invited me to go to Guangling County to enjoy the moon together, but unfortunately I was delayed and could not attend the appointment. Now I learned that Mr. was in Xiapi City, so I came here on purpose. ”

Good guy, it was really Lu Xun who burned the company camp, and he could be regarded as stepping on Lao Liu's prestige, soaring to the sky, and his name went down in history, but now I don't believe it, the wheel of fate has quietly changed, and Lu Xun has run to the side of the man with family grudges in history.

Lu Yi, who is only fourteen years old, already has the same demeanor, knowledge and calmness as an adult man, no wonder Zhao Chen always feels that this person is not simple.

He pondered and asked, "What is the matter with Bo Yan coming here?" ”

Lu Yi replied: "Come and learn from the teacher." ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Chen understood.

The four major families of Wu County, Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang, began in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, flourished in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, declined in the Liu Song Dynasty, and flourished in Qi Liang.

In the past three hundred years, the storm has been turbulent.

The ancestors of each family have great backgrounds, either literary masters or outstanding politicians.

But among the four major families, only the Lu family and the Sun family have a deep blood feud.

When Yuan Shu broke with Yuan Shao, he tried the attitude of Lu Kang, who was serving as the Taishou of Lujiang at that time, by borrowing rice, and Lu Kang resolutely rejected Yuan Shu's request to borrow rice, which was a direct expression of his attitude, he was on the side of the family alliance represented by Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu was furious and sent Sun Ce to attack Lu Kang, Lu Kang led some of the clansmen to stay in the city and hold on, but sent Lu Yi and other juniors back to their hometowns.

The siege between Lu Kang and Sun Ce was fought for nearly two years (the first year of Xingping and the second year of Xingping), during which Lu Kang died of illness, and Sun Ce finally broke through the city, and most of the Lu clansmen in the city were implicated, and nearly half of the people died.

Now that Sun Ce is active in Jiangdong, the Lu family will naturally worry about how to protect the family.

Lu Yineng chose to take refuge in Zhao Chen, and already understood that Liu Xuan was not Sun Ce's opponent at all.

If you can learn the art of war from Zhao Chen, you can not only resist Sun Ce, but also get acquainted with Liu Bei when you retreat, which is the best choice to protect the Lu family at present.

Zhao Chen immediately smiled when he saw Lu Yi with a serious face: "Why do you want to worship me as a teacher? ”

Lu Yi replied: "The ancestors of the Lu family paid more attention to literature. The writer may comment on Kyushu and point to Kyushu, or be able to make good decisions and win thousands of miles, or control internal affairs with peace and prosperity. And the talent of Mr., there is no one in the Central Plains who is on the right side of Mr., and he is a high authority, and when I finish my studies, I will be able to carry forward the Lu family, which is lower than the Sun family. ”

Lu Yi's reasons for apprenticeship are frank and simple, but they are convincing.

Zhao Chen likes to deal with such people, not twisted, and transparent.

"You are willing to worship me as a teacher, I have a request, are you willing?"

Lu Yi knelt down on one knee and asked, "Sir, please speak, and the discussion should be agreed." ”

Zhao Chen replied: "Okay! Although you come from the big family of the Lu family in Wu County, if you take me as a teacher, you have to start anew, just like an ordinary child, and I will pass on all what I have learned in my life to you. During this period, you must not be arrogant, you must not ignore the people, and you must maintain a humble heart, can you do it? ”

Lu Yi replied solemnly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Yi will abide by Mr.'s words, and Mr.'s words are the law of three feet." ”

"In that case, then the teacher will give you one, Lu Xun, how about it?"

Lu Yimian did not change, thought for a moment and replied: "Mr. Xie gave the name." ”

Zhao Chen nodded with satisfaction.

From this moment on, Lu Yi's life trajectory is about to change, and the status of the Lu family in Wu County has quietly protruded.

In history, Lu Yi changed his name to Xun, perhaps to please the Sun family, or to commemorate the eternal departure of his beloved Sun Shangxiang, no matter what, when he came to his door today, he naturally had to follow Lu Xun's name.

Lu Yi's arrival also made up for Zhao Chen's previous regrets.

These two came just in time to solve Zhao Chen's worries.