Before Liu Bei usurped Yizhou, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu in Jiangdong were not idle.

Because Sun Ce decisively released Cao Cao's pigeons, Liu Yu took the strategy of destroying Cao Cao first, giving Sun Ce and Zhou Yu a huge breathing time.

But this respite was not so sufficient, and neither Sun Ce nor Zhou Yu knew if Cao Cao could resist Liu Yu for a long time. Cao Cao was bound to fail, but Sun Ce and Zhou Yu hoped that Cao Cao would be able to resist fiercely, and it would be best to let Liu Yu suffer heavy losses, so that Jiangdong's security would be greater.

Putting hope on other people, especially on a traitorous male like Cao Cao, is simply unreliable. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu must adopt some methods to allow Jiangdong to grow in strength.

The direction is correct, but what method to use, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are at a loss.

Jiangdong's advantage lies in its strategic location, with the Yangtze River as a barrier. It's just that now the qualified barrier has been broken by Zhuge Liang, and Jiangdong can only shrink into a corner now.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were both sad to death. The two handsome guys in Jiangdong are now not good-looking every day, causing the women who admire them to be heartbroken one by one.

Even the wives with Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were in a bad mood. Why is this happening? Sun Ce and Zhou Yu stayed together all day planning something, sometimes dealing with official business for several days in a row. When they returned home, both of them were physically and mentally exhausted, and they snubbed their wives. Women all hope that their husbands can love them, but Luohua is intentionally ruthless, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu fell asleep after returning home, and their wives slowly became resentful. This is the legendary resentful woman.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu knew that now was not the time to talk about the love of their children, and they should focus on major matters.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu had been working behind closed doors for a long time, but they didn't come up with a solution, so they called all the ministers to come over for a meeting, and Sun Ce said that he had to break the current situation, so as not to be powerless to resist Liu Yu in the future.

There are many talents in Jiangdong, such as Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Zhuge Jin and others are masters of internal affairs, and they have a lot of opinions.

Zhang Zhao proposed to encourage the people to reclaim land and have children, and expressed his own opinions. The government supported the people in cultivating the wasteland, and the reclaimed wasteland belonged to the individual, and there was no need to pay taxes for the first two years after the reclamation. However, it is not allowed to buy and sell the reclaimed wasteland without permission, and even if it is to be sold, it can only be sold to the government. This is the meaning of preventing land annexation, and it is the local families of Koto who are preventing. The idea of encouraging childbearing is a bit of a cliché. Regardless of the Han government, fertility was encouraged, and population growth was a political achievement of local officials. Now it's time to step up. In this day and age, a poll tax is required, and as long as the population is large, the tax will increase. The soldiers were recruited from among the people, and it was not possible to do without a sufficient population. Zhang Zhao believes that the material rewards for people who have more children in the past are a bit old-fashioned, but they cannot be canceled. He proposed that couples with more than three children be exempted from the poll tax until their children reached the age of thirteen. After that, then the poll tax and the like will be the same. According to Zhang Zhao's estimates, Jiangdong's taxes and population will reach a very considerable figure by then.

This method is good, and it can be seen that the effect is too slow, but Zhang Zhao is reasonable, and Sun Ce agrees.

Zhang Hong was much more practical than Zhang Zhao, and did not say any long-term plan, but put forward countermeasures for Sun Ce's current situation. Zhang Hong believed that if Sun Ce wanted to fight Liu Yu in the future, this cavalry unit would definitely be indispensable. But now the war horse resources are concentrated in Liu Yu's hands, and Jiangdong must find another way if he wants to hoard war horses. Zhang Hong proposed to build ships that could be navigated, and by sea to avoid Liu Yu's territory, reach the northernmost land of Liaodong, and buy horses from foreign tribes, so as to obtain the resources of war horses. Of course, such an approach is a drop in the bucket. Zhang Hong suggested that Sun Ce choose an area near Huiji Mountain as a horse breeding farm, and the war horses purchased by sea could be bred there, and Jiangdong would have endless war horses.

To be honest, it was difficult for Zhang Hong to come up with such a solution. The quality of Jiangdong's current war horses is really not good, and it can't be compared with Liu Yu's war horses with strong endurance and explosiveness. Only by buying high-breed war horses from foreign tribes and returning to Jiangdong to breed on their own is the right way. This method will require a lot of investment in the early stage, and it is not easy for foreigners to get along with, so you can imagine how difficult it is.

This strategy is also not in line with the current reality, and the construction of seaworthy ships alone is a great burden. Sun Ce asked Zhang Hong to be in charge of this matter, and it was better to be able to do something than nothing.

Zhou Yu frowned when he heard this, he had thought of these methods before, and they were not what Jiangdong needed now. Zhou Yu knew that Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong were good at internal affairs, but at present, Zhou Yu estimated that Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong were also at a loss.

In fact, Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, two old guys, are very worried about Jiangdong's current situation, and they know that if there is no breakthrough, Jiangdong is doomed. But even if they racked their brains, they couldn't think of any strategy that could make Jiangdong develop rapidly.

The two old men's hair turned gray a lot during this time.

After Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong finished speaking, there were no other voices.

Sun Ce also understood the specific situation, so he ordered his subordinates to follow Zhang Hong and Zhang Zhao.

After everyone else dispersed, Sun Ce said to Zhou Yu helplessly: "Gong Jin, can you only sit and wait for death now?" ”

"Jiangdong suffered too much loss before, and now he can only seek self-preservation, which is indeed very difficult." Zhou Yu understood Sun Ce's helplessness.

In fact, Sun Ce had a plan in mind, but it was too risky, and the current situation made it difficult for him to choose.

Zhou Yu also has a plan, which is also very risky, but it is difficult to implement, and once it is successful, Jiangdong's potential becomes very large.

"Bo Fu, I thought about it last night, and I had a plan, but it was too risky, and I don't know whether to talk about it or not." Zhou Yu still chose to speak out.

Sun Ce said puzzledly: "Bo Fu, why are you so hesitant, it's a good thing to have a plan, you and I will refer to one or two." ”

When Zhou Yu was about to speak, Lu Xun came from outside the door asking to see him.

Successively, this young man is very good at doing things under Zhou Yu, and he can help Zhou Yu a lot, Zhou Yu is very optimistic about Lu Xun and intends to cultivate Lu Xun. And Lu Xun often expresses his opinions, and Zhou Yu feels that Lu Xun's opinions are constructive except for a lack of heat.

As soon as he heard that Lu Xun was coming, Zhou Yu did not continue, and Sun Ce also ordered Lu Xun to come in, and he decided that Lu Xun must have something important to report.

"Humble positions see the lord and the governor." Lu Xun is moving forward step by step, compared to before, Lu Xun's spirit is now more capable.

"Bo Yan, what do you want to see?" Sun Ce asked.

Lu Xun arched his hand and said: "Just now, due to official duties, I did not participate in the meeting of the lord, I heard Mr. Ziyu say that the lord let the lowly rank and others if they have a policy that is beneficial to Jiangdong. During this period of humble service, I thought hard and meditated, and wanted a plan, so I came to report to the lord and ask the lord to make it clear! ”

"Say it bluntly!" Sun Ce was interested, Lu Xun was really not present just now, and now he came here to prove that Lu Xun's idea was very important in his own opinion.

Lu Xun took out a book from his cuff and handed it to Sun Ce respectfully.

Sun Ce looked at it, and was immediately frightened by the content inside, stood up directly, and said in shock: "You came up with it yourself?" ”

Zhou Yu didn't look closer, in front of outsiders, Zhou Yu would not rashly get too close to Sun Ce. So Zhou Yu didn't know why Sun Ce reacted so much.

"Exactly!" Lu Xun said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Sun Ce handed the book given by Lu Xun to Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu looked at it puzzled, his face was also full of shock.

"Bo Yan, please elaborate!" Zhou Yu didn't despise Lu Xun's plan.

"Lord, Governor, this is a plan made by the lowly position for the current situation in my Jiangdong, called Southward!" Lu Xun Zhengse said: "Since the Battle of Chibi and the Battle of Chaisang Lujiang, our Jiangdong has adopted defensive strategies, forcing Liu's army to advance an inch. Jiangdong is a little quiet, but with a long time, it will inevitably change. The northeast of the river is close to Cao Cao, Liu Yu is attacking Cao Cao with all his strength at this time, Cao Cao is heroic, but he can't resist the power of Liu Yu with the power of Yuzhou. Facing the vast sea in the east, there is no way out. In the west, Liu Jun of Jingzhou is eyeing the tiger, and he is gearing up to annex Jiangdong and then quickly. The domain of Koto has been compressed to a corner. In today's world, the foundation of the struggle for hegemony lies in winning the people, and the foundation of the people's livelihood lies in the land. Therefore, the first purpose of the princes of the world was to seize the territory. If we want to survive in the world, we must expand our territory. Of the three sides, only the south side remains! ”

"You mean our army is going south!" Zhou Yu's body involuntarily leaned forward, because Lu Xun's plan was exactly the same as what he thought.

As Lu Xun said, what Jiangdong needs most is to expand its own space. Cowering in a corner, there is never a way to defeat Liu Yu.

Sun Ce said: "Bo Yan, continue to say don't stop. ”

Zhou Yu glanced at Sun Ce, and from Sun Ce's face, it could be seen that Sun Ce seemed to be very interested in Lu Xun's plan.

Sun Ce was rarely able to hide his thoughts, and his subordinates could all observe something from his expression. And Lu Xun saw that Sun Ce was interested in his plan.

"Lord, the land of several counties in Jiangdong is not enough to resist Liu Yu. Taking advantage of the best opportunity when Liu Yu's attention was all on Cao Cao, our army immediately went south, recovered Linhai County and Jian'an County, and then marched directly to Jiaozhou! Linhai and Jian'an counties have been taken advantage of by the barbarians for a long time, among which our Han people are regarded as slaves by the barbarians. Lu Xun said righteously.

The reason for sending troops is very good, to recover the lost territory and save the people from fire and water. Sun Ce was very satisfied with this reason for sending troops.

Zhou Yu asked: "Bo Yan, although this proposal is possible, but what are the soldiers and horses?" Who is the manager? ”

"I think 10,000 elite soldiers are enough! As for the position of coach, he was not talented, so he recommended himself. "Lu Xun is very confident in himself.

When Zhou Yu heard this, this was much less than the number of soldiers and horses in his plan.

"Ten thousand? Isn't it too little? Sun Ce also meant this.

Lu Xun said: "If it doesn't work, please behead me!" ”

This is a military order, Sun Ce was moved, could it be that Lu Xun is so confident that he can succeed.

10,000 soldiers and horses are not much, with the current situation in Jiangdong, it can be taken out, but these 10,000 soldiers and horses have to take the counties occupied by the barbarians, and they also have to attack Jiaozhou, Lu Xun is not a bit big.

"Bo Fu, since Bo Yan has this confidence, why not give Bo Yan this chance." Zhou Yu proposed.

Sun Ce thought for a long time and stared at Lu Xun. Lu Xun looked confident, waiting for Sun Ce's order.

In the end, Sun Ce smiled and said, "What a Lu Boyan!" Its courage is outstanding, and it is not inferior to that of this general. Since you have this ambition, Ben will fulfill you, and 10,000 soldiers and horses will be given to you! The generals of Jiangdong are yours to choose! ”

Lu Xun is not afraid of death, what is Sun Ce afraid of.

"Thank you, my lord!" Lu Xun kowtowed to Sun Ce excitedly.

Why Lu Xun volunteered was not because of his youth, but because of the environment he was in.

The last time Lu Xun took the initiative to serve Sun Ce, the Lu family had to follow in his footsteps. The rest of the families were also forced to compromise with Sun Ce. As a result, Lu Xun became a thorn in the side of the local forces in Jiangdong, and even the Lu family was not welcomed. The Lu family and Lu Xun were already tied to Sun Ce in the same boat, and Lu Xun had to plan for himself for the Lu family and Jiangdong.

Fortunately, Sun Ce is a male master, and he directly gave Lu Xun a huge opportunity, and Lu Xun vowed to take advantage of it.

Lu Xun took Sun Ce's order and went down to prepare.

After Lu Xun left, Zhou Yu said with a smile: "I didn't expect that this kid Boyan would be the same as I thought." ”

"What? Gongjin, you also planned this before? Sun Ce showed a look of surprise.

Zhou Yu said in surprise: "Could it be that Bo Fu and you are the same as Bo Yan and I think." ”

"Haha, the hero really sees the same thing." Sun Ce laughed loudly.

Zhou Yu smiled, and finally said with a little worry: "The plan to go south is very good, but it is very difficult. A large number of forces such as the barbarians and the Yue people, Bo Yan only needs 10,000 soldiers and horses, and I really don't know if he can succeed. ”

Sun Ce said disapprehantly: "Bo Yan's confidence means that he can do it. Even if he can't. What can we do? Does Jiangdong have to wait for Liu Yu to call? ”

"You mean?" Zhou Yu couldn't guess Sun Ce's thoughts this time.

Sun Ce walked out of the hall and came to the door, looking at the sky.

Zhou Yu followed in his footsteps.

Sun Ce crossed his hands on his hips and said arrogantly: "I, Sun Bofu, will gamble now." Bet that Lu Boyan can realize the strategy of going south and achieve a huge victory for my Jiangdong. ”

Zhou Yu looked at Sun Ce directly, this kind of arrogant posture, Sun Ce didn't show it for a long time.

Sun Ce turned around, blinked, and said, "Gong Jin, do we want to make a bet?" ”

"Get out!" Zhou Yu instantly felt the urge to hit someone.

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