"Okay." Listening to Xue Tong's words, Lu Yao bowed slightly with reassurance.

After all, the civilian staff of the military government was created from scratch, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, and it also lacked recognition of the military government and tacit understanding with each other. Lu Yao raised the question of major policies, but these officials were more entangled in the present, keen to overwhelm others with their own ideas, and this scene did not make Lu Yao very satisfied. In Lu Yao's opinion, these people are just using a certain topic to show Lu Yao their abilities. However, administrative measures and directions can always be allowed to be discussed slowly by subordinate officials, as long as the discussion is controlled to a certain extent, and in the end, each party will take what he needs and show his strengths. In comparison, the generals have made gratifying progress, even if Shen Jin is a sloppy fighter, he actually began to consider issues other than fighting.

There is no one, the army has always been the core force, and it is also a force that can really be relied on. Only by ensuring the combat effectiveness of the army can the Pingbei Military Government survive, develop, and grow. Perhaps with the continuous expansion of strength, it is difficult for Lu Yao to effectively grasp the situation of every grassroots soldier as in the past, but the generals led by Xue Tong have been tempered for a long time and have enough ability and loyalty.

Zao Song, Xian Yusi, Huang Yi and the others continued their previous debates, not realizing that Lu Yao had already thought of other aspects, and turned a deaf ear to the disputes that arose one after another. However, among the civil officials, after all, there are really smart people.

Fang Qinzhi and Shao Xu glanced at each other extremely concealedly, and their expressions remained unchanged at all, but they continued to sit upright. When the debate in the hall came to an end, Fang Qinzhi slowly got up.

When Fang Qin first entered the Lu Yao shogunate, everyone thought that he was just good at selling 'tricks', and he was a first-class funny character in Dongfang Shuo. But this person first took the risk himself and instigated Wang Jun to kill himself; Later, he 'revealed' his considerable ability in various government affairs of the military government, so they were all impressed, thinking that they had misunderstood him before. Who knew that in recent days, he has been with Lu Yao, and his flattering kung fu has made everyone even more out of reach, and in only ten days, he has faintly become a highly trusted person by Lu Yao among the civilian staff.

Since he had something to say, everyone suppressed their emotions and waited to speak.

"The Lord asked us what we wanted and what we had to do urgently. In my opinion, 'meddling' in the various departments of Donghu may be an important task of the military government in the future, but at a time when the reorganization of our army is not complete and morale is not boosted, it is not an urgent task at present. Fang Qinzhi casually dusted off the sleeves of his robe, first smiled apologetically at Shen Jin, and then said: "Duanbu, Murong, Yuwen, Buyeo, Goguryeo, these five powerful forces are entangled with each other, they are also enemies and friends, and their attitude towards the imperial court is also loyal and 'traitor'. There were no more than 1,000 subordinates under Li Zhen, the commander of Pingzhou Assassin and Hudongyi, who were trapped in the city of Xiangping, because of their weak power, they were not taken seriously, and they barely maintained the existence of the imperial court in Liaodong. And what about my Pingbei Military Mansion? Even if we show strength, it will not be enough to subdue the tribes; Even if he showed weakness, the result of the battle of the source was enough to arouse the jealousy of his generation. Therefore, we only need to inquire and understand, but we do not need to rush to speak out; Rashly 'meddling' in the meantime may cause great changes in the situation in eastern Liaoning, which is inconsistent with the original intention of ensuring the safety of Youzhou. ”

"So, is Qinzhi suggesting that we keep our eyes on the dark and operate patiently?"

"My subordinates thought that it was not advisable to simply keep their heads in Youzhou and bury their heads in Youzhou. This is a matter of urgency, but it is not a priority for the future. ”

"What does that mean?"

"The military government entered Jicheng because of the imperial court's edict, and the trend of the times was the same, so no one dared to confront it head-on. Thanks to the efforts of your colleagues, we have gained a firm foothold, and it can be said that the soldiers are a little 'fine', the food is a little sufficient, and the people are a little safe. But if we want to go further and plan to operate the core areas of Youzhou such as Fanyang and Yanguo on a large scale, we will definitely push someone to the opposite side of us. ”

Lu Yao smiled and picked up the conversation very cooperatively: "Someone Qinzhi said...... Who is it? ”

"My lord, after all, Youzhou has a history of assassins appointed by the imperial court." Fang Qinzhi said eloquently: "Zu Shizhi's official position is not as long as that of the lord, but he can just stand up to the court, change his name and rightfully receive the power of civil affairs, and control the appointment of county magistrates in various places. Jicheng nursery rhyme says: The history of the two thorns in the east and west, the governor of Youzhou, this is enough to prove that the lord has the power of the land and the military power of Youzhou. However, the dignified Youzhou Thorn Shi has been 'forced' to the point where he can only control the civil affairs of Yan and Fanyang; After we run Youzhou, we will inevitably involve a lot of cultivation matters, and further encroach on the authority of 'force' assassination, where will Zu Shizhi be willing! Ladies and gentlemen, Zu Shizhi is from a large family in Youzhou, and he has both talent and knowledge, as well as prestige, once he is embarrassed by the military government, how much 'essence' will it involve us? With the grand ambition of a general, he may not be willing to follow the example of ordinary mediocre uncles and be busy fighting for power and profit with his colleagues all day long. ”

After Lu Yao entered Youzhou, he never visited Zu Ti who was also in Jicheng, although it was due to his busy military affairs, but he also had the intention of deliberately keeping a distance. Based on the memories of his previous life, Lu Yao knew better than anyone present what kind of character Zu Shizhi was. Therefore, he understood that what Fang Qinzhi said was not wrong at all.

The current power of the Pingbei Military Mansion, due to the prestige of the Daijun Army to destroy Wang Jun's department in the first battle, is indeed the result of suppressing the Assassin's Mansion. But Zu Ti is not a person who will bow to the upper hand for a long time. Before he took office, he hurriedly went to win over Qi Hong, the general of the Youzhou Army, but was bumped into by Lu Yao, which caused some embarrassment. Of course, he did not act in order to be a mediocre official, but to make a difference. After the military government entered Youzhou, its measures in government affairs were only one to form a tuntian and a division of land, and rarely interfered in the administration of the assassin history, but if it intended to control Youzhou more deeply on the existing basis, the conflict between the two sides may be inevitable.

An officer muttered anxiously: "Zu Ti is just a junior with no name, you are afraid of him, we are not afraid of ......"

Before the words fell, he stopped under Lu Yao's stern gaze.

The soldiers are not afraid, and Lu Yao will not be afraid of Zu Li at all, even if Zu Li recruits Qi Hong as his help, he is not taken seriously by the fledgling Lu Yao at all. But what Fang Qinzhi said was right, Lu Yao shouldn't and was unwilling to spend his limited time 'wasting' on the contest with Zu Ti.

Since the end of the Han Dynasty, the nomads who had survived under the military might of the Han Dynasty have been recuperating for a full hundred years. They attack and annex each other, and like wolves competing in the steppe, they produce fierce leaders; And the scale has also grown and spread in the process. To this day, although the fierce and powerful tribes are not well known to the government and the central government, they have really reached the critical point of foreign expansion. This year is the second year of Yongjia, and in Lu Yao's memory, the Luoyang Imperial Court completely collapsed under this beautiful year, and millions of Hu people immediately surged south like a 'tide', scrambling to enter the Central Plains.

Faced with the terrible situation that is bound to come, Lu Yao often asks himself with vigilance: After the military government takes possession of Youzhou, will it be able to turn the tide? No, not enough, not enough. He must continue to do everything possible to strengthen himself, and quickly, before the final overthrow comes. Time is so precious, how can it be wasted on internal battles, not to mention that the opponent is still the grandfather who is still being recited after a thousand years?

When Lu Yao was thinking about it, someone asked Fang Qinzhi again: "This is not in a hurry, that is not important, this is not possible, that is not possible?" Mr. Fang, we are almost dizzy by you. What do you think is a good idea? ”

Fang Qinzhi took tea from his desk and moistened his throat: "Whether it is 'dealing' with the Donghu tribe or competing with Zu Ti for the authority of Youzhou, in the final analysis, it is only within the authority of the military of Youzhou. However......" He looked around at the audience and said loudly: "We are in Youzhou, but we can't be limited to Youzhou. With the 'mind' of the lord and the ambition of the lord, how can it be limited by a mere state of land? ”

These words came out, and Lu Yao's ambitions were mentioned for the second time. Most of the warriors didn't understand the meaning, but that's it. Many of the civil officials present were shocked, and they knew that Lu Yao had no intention of enjoying wealth and nobility in the position of Uncle Fang, and he was not even an ordinary bureaucrat who was content with the imperial court system. An experienced bureaucrat like Zao Song immediately jumped a few times in his heart, and in front of him, the calm and upright figure of General Pingbei seemed to coincide with the ambitious prince of Boling County, Peng Zu. Zao Song remembered clearly that due to the increasingly 'chaotic' and 'chaotic' situation in the Great Jin Dynasty, Wang Pengzu had convened his henchmen several times and secretly discussed the unspeakable audacity. Could it be that this Lu Yao and Lu Daoming are also ......

Suddenly comprehending such a secret, which in itself brought heavy pressure to Zao Song, so much so that he couldn't hide his hasty look.

"Qinzhi, you have praised me a lot, and I am really ashamed. You might as well say bluntly, what if we don't make a fuss within the authority of the military forces of the Governor Youzhou? Lu Yao glanced at Zao Song, who was restless, and the corners of his mouth 'revealed' a smile: "Those present at the moment are all my humerus and confidants, and I don't have to have any scruples about being diligent." ”

And Fang Qinzhi replied: "Once the soldiers are available, please lead the army to Luoyang." ”

"Where?"

Fang Qinzhi repeated two words: "Luoyang." ”

His tone was not high-pitched, but it sounded like thunder in the ears of all the civil and military personnel. Luoyang is in the middle of the Great Jin Dynasty, where the emperor and the court are located. Lu Yao, as a frontier guard, if he leads troops to Luoyang without authorization, what kind of 'sexual' nature is this? In an instant, there was an uproar in the council room. Some people jumped up in panic, unaware that they had turned over the case in front of them; Some people shouted reprimands, accusing Fang Qinzhi of talking nonsense and 'nonsense', but only a few people were stunned and completely unaware of the reason.

"Nonsense! Monkey business! There are strong Hu around you outside Youzhou, and there are hundreds of wastes waiting to be revived; At this time, how can you leave the lord? Fang Qinzhi, don't use the method of grandstanding to a serious discussion occasion! Let alone...... What's more......" Zao Song couldn't hold back any longer, he bowed to Lu Yao with a pale face, and said loudly: "The lord has great talents, so he can destroy the group of Hu and suppress the northern Xinjiang, this is the truth that all the monarchs present know." However, how difficult it is to plan for the world's great events, how can it always be smooth? In the past, Gaozu Baoguanzhong, Guangwu according to Hanoi, Weiwutun Xuchang, were all deeply rooted in order to control the world; Advance is enough to defeat the enemy, retreat is enough to hold on, so although he has been repeatedly defeated, he will eventually achieve great things. Please think about it, you have only been in Youzhou for two months, and you can have a solid foundation? Can the human heart be attached? Can the city wall pass be repaired and strong? Can military orders be unimpeded? Can the garrison be deployed? ”

Zao Song was originally a very capable administrative official under Wang Jun's subordinates, and he was most familiar with various military and political conditions. At this time, he said the main points that he thought Lu Yao should pay attention to, and sure enough, every sentence was in line with the reality of the military government. He took a breath and bowed down again: "These have not yet had reliable results, and they have not really controlled Youzhou, even if it is far from the requirements of a competent feudal official, there are still many deficiencies. At this time, if you listen to the villain's words, you plan to do something extraordinary...... Please forgive Zao Songde's despicable talent, and he dare not climb the tail! ”

Zao Song was extremely 'excited', and the pampered white face was red, and he had to be stretched out. Such a gesture first surprised Lu Yao, and then made him a little appreciative and moved. Zao Song is Wang Pengzu's 'daughter' and son-in-law, and has a very high status in the hussar general's shogunate, and his past behavior has been quite greedy and ridiculed; therefore, Lu Yao used him, firstly, because he was familiar with the local situation but not a local tyrant, and secondly, because there were too few scholars in the military government, and there was simply no one available for various staff positions. But Zao Song will argue so devotedly, undoubtedly doing his best to consider the military government. In the later life that Lu Yao is familiar with, this gentleman is a manager with 'private' morality but full of professional ethics.

"Brother Taiwanese, it doesn't have to be like this." Lu Yao got up from the table, picked up Zao Song with both hands, patted him on the shoulder and whispered: "Lu is not Wang Pengzu, he never planned to plot anything extraordinary, and I believe that Qinzhi didn't mean that." Brother Taiwan thinks it's a misunderstanding, don't panic, don't panic, please don't be impatient. ”

Zao Song looked at Lu Yao a little blankly, but saw Lu Yao with a straight face, and scolded Fang Qinzhi angrily: "Can't you talk well?" Do you have to pretend to be shocking? Why do I want to lead the troops to Luoyang, you give a reason! ”

Fang Qinzhi knew that this was a gesture that Lu Yao deliberately made to show Zao Song, so he cooperated to ask for a salute, and only after everyone came back to sit down did he continue: "Brother Taiwan is right, there are strong beards outside Youzhou, and there are hundreds of wastes waiting to be revived, and there are too many things that we need to do. However, what the Pingbei Military Government really lacks is not something that we can get behind closed doors in Youzhou to be busy with 'chaos'. ”

"Just say it...... What's missing? Is there a calcium deficiency? "Lu Yao's reprimand is certainly a gesture, but today's meeting has gone around countless circles, even if he has good patience, he is a little irritable.

Fang Qinzhi thought about it, but he really didn't know what "lack of calcium" was, so he turned a deaf ear and stretched out two fingers: "What the military government lacks is what you lack, two words: prestige." The lord rose rapidly, his military exploits did not penetrate into the hearts of the scholars, and his deeds never spread to the Luoyang court. Seeking more prestige for the Lord is the urgent and important task at present. ”

This circle is so big, Lu Yao feels that he can't keep up with Shang Qinzhi's train of thought, looking at his words and demeanor, it doesn't look like he's talking nonsense. So he said: "Diligent, speak this carefully for me." ”