Chapter 166: Finally Meet Wu Hou
Liu Feng thought about it and felt that Dong Xi and Gan Ning performed very well today, and it was time to promise something.
"In the Yuan Dynasty, Xingba, when I met my father in the north this time, Feng wanted to advise my father to vigorously develop the navy."
Liu Feng's first sentence was to let Dong Xi He Gan Ning was shocked, and then overjoyed.
In fact, throughout the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, warlords are just noobs pecking each other. This is not only reflected in the technical and tactical level, but also in terms of hardware.
Not only was there a shortage of armor, but so were the ships.
At this time, whether it was the Yuan Shu Army represented by Sun Ce or the Yangzhou Army of Liu Yao, most of the main warships in their naval forces were small boats such as boats and yachts, and the ships were already extremely rare. of the battleships.
The biggest reason why the Jingzhou Army was able to defeat the Sun Army many times in the future was that Jingzhou had a number of large ships inherited from the Eastern Han Dynasty.
If Dong Xi, Ling Tong, Gan Ning, and Zhou Tai had not risked their lives in the future, Sun Quan would have had to wait until Huang Zu was even worse before he could defeat him. .
The family background of the Xuzhou army was slightly better. There were a group of ships that Tao Qian brought to Xuzhou. There were more than a dozen large ships among these ships, and the largest one could even carry hundreds of soldiers.
These are the legacies of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Like Jingzhou, they just happened to fall into Tao Qian's hands.
Before, Tao Qian was able to transport troops and horses across the entire Yanzhou to the coast of the Yellow River, and he also transported them by sea, otherwise it would be impossible to keep up with the food supply.
Therefore, the expansion of the navy actually requires much more funds and materials than the expansion of the army.
Both Gan Ning and Dong Xi knew this, so they didn't have much idea at first.
Even if Gan Ning brought more than ten large and small warships and more than 400 people in his army, all he wanted was just one more commander.
Dong Xi's target is also Sima from another department, but his backup force has not yet arrived, and it is still quite embarrassing at the moment.
Before coming, Dong Xi had sold off all his family property, and then asked his confidants to use the money to recruit heroes from the countryside.
It’s just that he was worried that the opportunity was too late, so he came to Xuzhou as early as possible.
Now that the people behind him are not available, he does not know how many people can be summoned, and he really has no confidence.
But even so, he was still very happy when he heard the news that Liu Feng wanted to vigorously expand his navy.
Liu Feng considered and said: "Xuzhou currently has one thousand naval personnel. In the past six months or so, it has been seriously insufficient. I want to expand it to more than four thousand people. But manpower is easy to find and funds can be prepared, but the number of ships The problem left me helpless."
Then Liu Feng asked: "Xingba, Yuan Dynasty, do you know the shipbuilders?"
Dong Xi and Gan Ning suddenly realized. Liu Feng wanted to build ships.
Only for this problem, Dong Xi and Gan Ning were a little helpless.
Gan Ning is from Yizhou and has only been in Jingzhou for more than a year. He really has nowhere to start.
The fact that he can bring more than 400 chapters and more than ten large and small warships is already due to his personal charm and Su Fei's madness.
Gan Ning really had no choice if he wanted to find a shipbuilder.
Dong Xi is from Jiangdong after all and knows the situation in Jiangdong better.
He frowned and said: "Young Master, there are indeed some shipbuilders in Kuaiji County, but most of them can only build small boats such as gondolas and yachts. If you want to build big ships, there are two places. The place can meet the needs of the young master."
"Oh! The Yuan Dynasty can speak quickly."
Liu Feng's spirit suddenly lifted and he quickly urged the other party to speak quickly.
Even Gan Ning on the side was staring at Dong Xi closely, obviously very concerned about this issue.
“One is Wuhu County in Danyang County, and the other is Songyang County in Lujiang County.”
Dong Xi explained seriously: “Both of them were established by the imperial court. The shipbuilding department of Lujiang is much bigger than Wuhu, but it is the only place in our country that can produce large ships. After the explanation, Liu Feng realized that the key to the navy was not far away from him.
No wonder Sun Ce was so good at fighting, but he could never cross the Yangtze River and was blocked by the Niuzhu Defense Line. Obviously, the navy suffered too much. Even if you cross the Yangtze River in a sneak attack, your backup supplies will be cut off by the opponent at any time. In this case, it is really too difficult for the little overlord to attack the enemy.
This also explains why once Liu Yao broke through Niuzhu, he was defeated like a mountain and never defeated Sun Ce again.
After all, on the river, you can bully the other side with a bigger boat, but if you go ashore and fight in the field, you really need to rely on your land warfare skills.
In this way, how could the coalition of wealthy families be the opponent of the Sun family army.
Liu Feng rubbed his chin. It seemed that he had to take this into consideration when negotiating with Liu Yao this time.
The shipyard will most likely not be able to get it, but master shipbuilders and the like need to at least get a batch of them.
With these talents in hand, where can't we build a new Wuhu?
The port I saw in Qu County before was quite good. It was a world-class port, with mountains and the sea at its back, and Duzhou Mountain Island for wind protection. It was a godsend.
Thinking of this, Liu Feng happily took Dong Xi's hand and said gratefully: "This statement from the Yuan Dynasty is worth a thousand pieces of gold. It should be remembered as a tribute to you."
Dong Xi again Surprised and happy, he hurriedly declined: "Ignorance and stupidity, how dare you have such a good reputation as the young master? I just want to help the young master, I don't dare to accumulate merit."
Afterwards, Liu Feng asked Dong Xi and Gan Ning to rest first, and after dawn, they would go to visit Zhuge's fleet together.
Although Dong Xi and Gan Ning didn't know why Liu Feng had to take them with him, since the young master had an order, they could just obey.
After dawn the next day, Liu Feng took Dong Xi and Gan Ning to find Liu Xian and Zhuge Jin.
Xu Shao had an honorable status and had been feeling unwell, so naturally he would not go to the Zhuge family fleet again, but politely asked Liu Xian to help convey his concerns.
If Xu Shao doesn’t go, Teng Zhou will naturally not go either.
Xun You stayed on purpose. Liu Xian and Zhuge Xuan were former colleagues, and they were still loyal to Liu Biao. He was also worried about affecting the other party's conversation.
In the end, only two people, Liu Feng and Liu Xian, took Dong Xi and Gan Ning, and under the leadership of Zhuge Jin, the five people went to live in each fleet.
The Zhuge family's fleet has a total of eight ships. Except for a two-story ship, the others are all walking yachts. Some unimportant luggage is usually placed on them, and two clan soldiers hold the formation and carry them. Two or three sailors sailed.
These small boats suffered heavy losses. Except for a few people who immediately retreated to the big ships, almost all other clan soldiers and sailors were not spared.
Fortunately, the casualties on the big ship were not bad. Not long after the water bandits launched the siege, Gan Ning came over to kill them, and then Dong Xi harassed them outside.
Until Liu Feng finally entered the scene, the water bandits failed to organize an effective offensive against the Zhuge family's ship.
Zhuge Xuan was hit by a stray arrow, and the unlucky factor was even greater.
When Liu Feng, Liu Xian and others boarded the ship, a seven-foot-tall boy was standing on the ship to greet them.
Seeing Liu Feng and Liu one after another, they immediately came up and bowed and thanked them: "I was in danger last night. My uncle was hit by an arrow in the battle. Sister Jiaci was frightened. Brother Liang and younger brother Liang were both afraid. Fortunately, the young master went ahead. The brave men came to the rescue and defeated the enemy with their own troops, which made the uncles and sisters feel at ease. Although Liang and his brothers were unknown people, they had the intention to repay them. Brothers and brothers repay the favor together."
As soon as Liu Feng got on the boat, his eyes were attracted by this handsome and tall young man.
When he heard that the young man called himself Liang, Liu Feng was stunned for a moment and almost blurted out something from the bottom of his heart.
Prime Minister, take care.
At this time, the Prime Minister was in his prime, and there was even a touch of down on his lips, but his eyes were as bright as stars, as if they contained infinite wisdom and confidence.
"Are you also Yinyi's nephew?"
Liu Xian spoke first. Zhuge Liang's speech was clear, his demeanor was generous, and his appearance was extraordinary. At the first sight, he fell in love with him. .
It can only be said that Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang are nothing like brothers. Zhuge Jin's appearance is really inferior to his second brother's.
It feels wrong to say this.
After all, Zhuge Jun is far behind Zhuge Liang.
It can only be said that Zhuge Liang is like a phoenix flying out of a group of cranes. Although the cranes have immortality, they are still unable to compare with the phoenix.
Hearing Liu Xian's question, Zhuge Liang respectfully replied: "Mr. Hui, he ranks second in the family, and his name is bright."
Liu Xian showed appreciation and wanted to ask more questions, but he also found that this was not the place to talk.
At this time, Liu Feng also woke up from his memories, showed a kind smile and said: "Brother Zhuge, why did you say this? Sheyang Lake is under the jurisdiction of Guangling County, so there are so many The water bandits are also my father's responsibility. It's just that Guangling used to be independent and fought against the state capital. It was just recovered a few months ago and General Zuo invaded again. It's really hard to do anything." "But no matter what, this time the Zhuge family is in danger. "As a state shepherd, my father has the responsibility."
Liu Feng took over everything and put the responsibility on Liu Bei. While apologizing, he turned around and invited Zhuge Jin. : "How about the Zhuge family go north with me and envoy Liu, and go to Tancheng for a while?"
Zhuge Jin was stunned. Liu Feng took the responsibility beyond his expectation. Liu Feng took the responsibility. Feng Hui's request to let them go to Tancheng together made him even more confused.
On the other hand, Zhuge Liang's eyes flickered across from him, as if he was thinking about something, and his starry eyes glanced at Liu Feng from time to time.
Although Liu Feng had made up his mind long ago, he was still a little flustered by Zhuge Liang.
This is not fear or uneasiness, but awe of the Wuhou in the original time and space.
Liu Feng didn't wait for Zhuge Jin to answer, then turned to Liu Xian and said, "I heard that Zhuge Gong was injured last night, why don't we visit him first?"
Liu Xian would naturally not refuse. , isn’t the main purpose of his coming here just to meet Zhuge Xuan?
Helpless, Zhuge Jin could only suppress the doubts in his heart and took Liu Feng, Liu Xian and others to Zhuge Xuan's cabin.
Zhuge Xuan's cabin is located on the second floor. As soon as he enters the door, there is a strong smell of herbs.
Zhuge Xuan himself was half leaning on the bed, wearing loose clothes.
As soon as they saw Liu Feng and Liu Xian, they planned to stand up and salute.
Liu Feng rushed forward and held him down: "Mr. Zhuge, you are ill, so there is no need to be polite."
Zhuge Xuan was quite grateful to Liu Feng, mainly because this time it was too dangerous.
There are only dozens of clan soldiers, but the besieging water bandits are at least hundreds, and the Zhuge family is not good at water warfare. Once the water bandits attack with fire, they will really be captured without any help.
Even with Zhuge Liang's current ability and resourcefulness, seeing such a situation, he could only advise Zhuge Xuan to abandon all his belongings, so as to attract the attention of the water bandits, save his women and leave quickly ashore.
But this boatload of goods is all the savings of the Zhuge family. If you can take these goods to Jingzhou, you can also buy some properties, so that you will not be left with nothing.
If you really throw it away, you will be considered as being dependent on someone else when you go to Jingzhou.
At that time, even if he can eat enough, it will all depend on people's eyes. How can Zhuge Xuan accept this?
But the situation is stronger than the person. After all, wealth is something outside the body.
Seeing that even his life was in danger, and there were still female relatives on the boat, Zhuge Jin also strongly supported Zhuge Liang's suggestion, and Zhuge Xuan had no choice but to adopt it in the end.
Just when Zhuge's family was about to abandon the ship and go ashore, and at the same time pour out copper coins and silk to attract the thieves, Liu Feng appeared on the scene like a hero, and the murderous Gan Ning was a shot in the arm, directly letting Zhuge The family's spirit was greatly improved, and they changed to holding on and waiting for help.
Zhuge Xuan felt quite embarrassed when he learned that the person who came to help was Liu Feng, the son of Liu Bei, the governor of Xuzhou.
He usually said weird things about Liu Bei, but now he was saved by his son. This made Zhuge Xuanqing extremely embarrassed.
In fact, Zhuge Xuan did not hate Liu Bei, but was playing a noble trick.
He was Liu Biao's confidant and old official, and he was determined to go to Jingzhou where Liu Biao was, and even sold his ancestral property.
In this case, Liu Bei, who was born in the local area, came to recruit him at this time. He took the opportunity to refuse and make a name for himself and Liu Biao. It was a matter of course.
As for Liu Bei, he was from a humble background and was a weak state pastor. His chances of gaining a foothold in Xuzhou were very slim, and it was impossible for him to fall out with himself among the local gentry.
Even if he offends him, given Liu Bei's reputation, he can probably only pretend to be generous.
Why not?
It’s just that Zhuge Xuan didn’t expect that he would overturn the situation.
Liu Bei occupied Xuzhou so quickly and even began to expand.
Zhuge Xuan had to speed up the migration. He knew very well what the world was like now and how much energy a strong state pastor had.
But Zhuge Xuan never expected that Liu Bei's revenge did not come, but he was almost attacked by water bandits.
"Young Master, Brother Shizong, please take a seat."
Zhuge Xuan felt really embarrassed, but fortunately Liu Feng comforted him a few words, and then he took advantage of his injury and lay down on the bed. .
Liu Feng and Liu Xian took their seats one after another. Gan Ning and Dong Xi consciously stood behind Liu Feng, like two divine generals.
The people of the Zhuge family couldn't help but cast their eyes around Gan Ning. Last night, this man seemed to be in a deserted place. Finally, I heard that he returned and killed the leader of the water bandits. He was really brave. when.
Now that troubled times have come, Wufu's status has risen sharply, but he is still stuck in his previous understanding. Even Wufu himself did not realize the improvement in status for a while.
But people of insight have already realized this problem. Whether it is Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sun Ce, or Liu Biao, they have all been vigorously improving the status of martial arts.
Many people feel that Ju Yi’s death was unjust, but this also improved Ju Yi’s status in troubled times. If it had been one or twenty years earlier, someone like Ju Yi could not even get ahead, and how could he still talk about it? What an unjust killing.
Therefore, Zhuge Xuan specially added: "You two heroes, please take a seat."
Unexpectedly, neither Dong Xi nor Gan Ning seemed to have heard these words. Generally, standing minding one's own business.
Zhuge Xuan was stunned for a moment, then felt a little embarrassed.
On the other hand, Liu Feng said with a normal expression: "Since Zhuge Gong asked you to sit down, Yuan Dynasty and Xingba, please take your seats."
"Yes, young master."< br>
Dong Xi and Gan Ning responded, walked aside and sat down.
Seeing this scene, the eyes of everyone present changed slightly. Apparently they did not expect Liu Feng to have such a great influence on the two warriors Dong Xi and Gan Ning.
This made them feel that their positioning of Liu Feng might be biased.
Including Liu Xian, who had been in contact with Liu Feng for a long time, everyone thought that it was Liu Bei who came to defect to Dong Xi and Gan Ning, but now it seems that Liu Feng has even become a master. .
Only Zhuge Liang glanced at Liu Feng intentionally or unintentionally and remained silent.
"Gong Zhuge, Liu Zun sent me to Xuzhou to discuss an alliance."
Liu Feng considered it for a moment and persuaded him tactfully: "Gong Zhuge is an old official of Duke Jing Sheng. I am from Xuzhou, and it is my duty to mediate for this. Why not return north to Tancheng with us, where we can both recover from our injuries and serve as an advisor to the First Emperor?”
"This..."
Zhuge Xuan was stunned for a moment. He had already arrived at Guangling. He was about to enter the Yangtze River, go upstream to Jingzhou, and then turn back to Tancheng. He had traveled so far in vain.
But what Liu Feng said made sense, which made Zhuge Xuan hesitate.
Although Liu Xian didn't know why Liu Feng spoke for him, he was naturally happy to see the result, so he helped: "What Mr. Liu said is reasonable, Yin Yi, my lord, I will agree on this alliance. I'm very sincere. If you can help me, after you return, you must first report the truth to the Lord and describe Yin Yi's contribution."
Zhuge Xuan was completely tempted now. He knew Liu Xian. Know that the other person is a gentleman and will never deceive yourself.
Then this is not just the credit of putting it on the lips.
Zhuge Xuan also knew that at this time, there were too many people in Jingzhou, and a large number of Central Plains nobles were fleeing to safer places.
The biggest places to visit are nothing more than Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Yizhou and Jiaozhou.
Now that Yangzhou is in a fight, Yuan Shu and Liu Yao are fighting fiercely, and Sun Ce is adding fuel to the fire, it is obviously not the best place to go.
Jiaozhou is located in a remote area and has a harsh climate. If you go there, you may not be able to come back.
Yizhou is pretty good, but the roads are blocked and there are soldiers and bandits everywhere. I'm afraid the people in Yizhou will be gone before they even get there.
Therefore, most of the nobles who left their hometowns to escape the war went to Jingzhou.
The scholars living in Jingzhou accounted for almost half of the total.
But Jingzhou originally only had seven counties, and Nanyang County was almost completely white, and it was the front line. The four counties in the south of Jingzhou hardly obeyed Liu Biao's orders, even though he had been removed by the Chang'an court three years ago as Jingzhou Mu, Zhennan General, and had the power to establish government offices.
So Liu Biao’s real foundation is Nanjun, Jiangxia County, and half of Nanyang County.
The most important reason why Zhuge Xuan rejected Liu Bei before was because he felt that Liu Bei would step down sooner or later.
(End of this chapter)