At that time, the generals stationed in Jingzhou included Zhuge Jin, Lu Dai, Zhu Ran, Bu Zhi and others, but they were all in charge of military affairs and not civil affairs.

Who has the qualifications to be like a general who can write letters to discuss matters between the DPRK and China at any time?

Not to mention, regarding the current affairs in Jingzhou, even if Zhuge Jin has the power to take care of it, he has to think twice and not dare to take care of it.

Shu's money notes retain their value much better than large coins made of iron, forcing others to use big money instead of money notes.

Not to mention whether the military lieutenants who have made a lot of profits every year by using the cultivated fields to grow sugar cane in recent years will cause trouble.

(In the fourth year of Jianxing, Lu Xun ordered his generals to increase the number of acres of land because Jingzhou had experienced wars for a long time, the land was deserted, and there was too little grain.)

Even the folks in Jingzhou wanted to poke his spine.

Without the support of the folks in Jingzhou, where would the army’s food come from?

Do they all count on the fields cultivated by the generals in the army?

Or is it enough for everyone to just eat sugar cane?

Zhuge Jin pointed to the letter in Lu Xun's hand and said lightly:

"Your Majesty only allows me to lead the army. I can only talk about the political affairs in Jingzhou lightly. However, I think your Majesty has a lot of regrets about last year's Northern Expedition. How should I respond?"

In the past few years, when Lu Yi's arrogance was at its most arrogant, Lu Xun repeatedly wrote letters outspoken about the shortcomings of the school administration.

But Zhuge Jin, Lu Dai, Zhu Ran, and Bu Zhi, all the leading generals outside, all kept silent in order to avoid suspicion.

Lu Xun also knew Zhuge Jin's concerns, he just sighed:

"Man Chong is an old man from Cao Cao's time. He is brave and resourceful. Hefei has a good location and Wei has the advantage of fine cavalry. I dare not say that we will win."

(Historically, Lu Xun was once forced to retreat by Manchu Chong)

"Last year during the Northern Expedition, Your Majesty was hesitant at first, and then left Chao Lake and went ashore. He underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. This is a taboo for military officers. For your Majesty's safety, I have to act cautiously."

"Who could have expected that Cao Rui would suddenly die suddenly after we retreated? This can be said to be unpredictable."

Zhuge Jin was silent.

Indeed, with hindsight, it is unclear what the situation would have been like if the army had been able to stay under the walls of Hefei for one more month.

But who in this world could have predicted what would happen a month later?

Thinking of this, Zhuge Jin whispered:

"Bo Yan had better explain it to His Majesty in detail."

Lu Xun nodded: "I know it."

If it had been anyone else, after reading the letter and knowing that the emperor was slightly dissatisfied, he would definitely not have gone against his wishes. At most, he would have been vague about the Northern Expedition.

Maybe that's what Sun Quan thought.

But who is Lu Xun?

How can you tolerate sand in your eyes?

In the past two years, Lu Yi, Qin Bo and others in the school affairs office have been much more low-key.

Lu Xun only said that the emperor was still the same majesty who could listen to advice for the great cause of the world.

But they were completely unaware that it had been nearly ten years since Sun Quan proclaimed himself emperor and moved the capital to establish a new capital, and he himself had been guarding Wuchang for nearly ten years.

The past ten years have been enough to turn many people into things that they don't even recognize.

In Lu Xun's reply this time, he not only stated his thoughts during last year's Northern Expedition, but also told Sun Quan clearly and emphatically:

In recent years, with the continuous use of weapons and weapons, there have been complaints from the people. I implore Your Majesty to think of the world and the common people.

But he didn't expect that after the letter got into Sun Quan's hands, Sun Quan would clear everyone out with a calm expression.

After the door was closed, his expression suddenly changed. He suddenly drew his sword and chopped it on the desk, gritting his teeth and saying:

"Gu Yuantan (Gu Yong, also known as Yuantan) opposed my Northern Expedition, but he still didn't say anything because he knew he wanted to save my face."

"What do you mean by what Lu Bo said? You said that people are complaining, which is no different from pointing your nose at me and calling me a coward!"

After he finished cursing and venting his anger, Sun Quan felt a little troublesome when he thought about the lack of support from the Prime Minister at home and the opposition from the General at the outer level.

At this time, Lu Xiaoshi, a loyal man who wholeheartedly considered the emperor, once again offered his words:

"In my opinion, defeating the bandits is a major issue between Wu and Han. In the past, it was Han who took the initiative to make an agreement with Wu first, asking us to help detain the Wei bandits."

"Now that Han has benefited, Wu has not gained any territory. It is unfair. If your majesty writes a letter and sends it to Shu, the Han people will not be embarrassed to refuse."

"Your Majesty, all the foreign and domestic ministers are opposed to the Northern Expedition, but they have forgotten that Wu and the Han Kingdom joined forces to defeat the traitors, and it was clear to the world."

"I guess that since the Han Dynasty has won a great victory, it may not have the intention to continue to advance eastward. If the Han Dynasty has the intention, but the ministers of Wu are opposed to His Majesty's Northern Expedition, wouldn't that be trapping Your Majesty in a place of treachery?"

Lu Yi had been thinking about Sun Quan's heart for a long time, and his sentence "Han has gained benefits, but Wu has not gained an inch of land" simply spoke to Sun Quan's heart.

But Sun Quan finally nodded and made a decision:

"Of course! I'll write a letter first and ask the Han Lord what he wants."

Having said this, he glanced at Lu Yi and emphasized:

"This matter will be sent personally by the school affairs office and will not go through the hands of the general."

Go to General Lu Xun and find a seal sent by Sun Quan.

In the past, letters sent to Shu were always sent to Lu Xun first, so that he could read and revise them, and then stamp them with a big seal.

Obviously, Sun Quan was beginning to prepare to take back Lu Xun's rights.

Lu Yi knew what he meant. Although he tried his best to conceal his inner ecstasy, the corners of his mouth still couldn't help but curl up:

"promise!"

After returning to the school affairs office, when all the school officials learned about this, they all held their hands in celebration.

School official Qin Bo praised:

"Why did I, Dao Zhongshu, suggest to Your Majesty to ask Lu Xun in the first place? It turned out that I knew that Lu Xun would object to this matter?"

Lu Yi looked proud, but said modestly:

"How could I expect that Lu Xun would object? I just made two preparations."

Qin Bo really knew what was going on, so he came up and asked:

“But I don’t know what kind of foolproof plan Zhongshu has taken?”

Lu Yi grinned:

"If Lu Xun approves of this matter, our school office can use the name of preparing food and grass to collect more money."

"Not to mention that we can take the opportunity to grow some sugar cane in Jingzhou and exchange for more food from the Shu people."

A few days ago, the Xinghan Society personally sent a man named Xu You over, saying that he was a brother of Xu Xun, one of the top ten members of the Xinghan Society.

At the same time, he is the person in charge of the route of Dongfeng Express from Jincheng to Yongan and finally to Jingzhou.

On behalf of the Xinghan Association, this person reached an agreement with the school affairs office and promised to deliver a batch of military rations to Dawu every year, enough to feed 30,000 soldiers.

If the cooperation is happy in the future, or if there is a war, it is not impossible to discuss additional additions.

Shu was originally a land of abundance. Coupled with the improvement of farming technology, there was an increase in cultivated land due to the re-cultivation of wasteland and the use of oxen to clear wasteland.

Dahan's grain output has nearly doubled compared to previous years.

Liangzhou is already self-sufficient in food, and Hanzhong's army is supplied by Hanzhong, Longyou and other places. In addition, there is a highway in the Yuesun River Valley plain leading directly to Jincheng.

Not to mention that now that the Han Dynasty has taken over Guanzhong, this is another land of abundance.

It can be said that as long as the Han Dynasty is willing, the Xinghan Society can completely mobilize most of the grain from the Shu plain to enter the Wu Kingdom to cause trouble in the later period.

The Kingdom of Abundance supports only 50,000 horses and horses. If it were someone else, the problem of food transportation might have to be considered.

But what would Xinghan be afraid of?

Dongfeng Express must achieve its mission.

What's more, Han Dynasty Military Food 2.0 greatly reduces the burden of transportation. It's not for the soldiers under my brother's command anyway. It just wants to eat so that no one will die.

The worst case scenario is to give the Wu people some dry food mixed with brown sugar and let them use it to feed their elite troops.

Calculated this way, part of it is grain and part is dry food, so the transportation pressure is not that great.

In the original history, when the prime minister of the Han Dynasty went on the Northern Expedition, he had to transport grain through the Shu Road, and he could provide up to 100,000 troops.

And from Jincheng to Jiangling, everything can be transported by water, which is very convenient.

Anyway, in Lu Yi's opinion, the deal between the school affairs office and the Xinghan Association was a huge profit.

If the land used to grow sugar cane in Jingzhou is used to grow food, it is hard to say whether it will eventually be able to supply the needs of the army.

Not to mention that everyone can still make so much money.

How can it be like now, when you can grow sugar cane and sell it for money, supply military supplies, and make money at the same time? Where can you find such a good thing that kills two birds with one stone?

"If Lu Xun disagrees, I will take the opportunity to make a provocation in front of His Majesty. Even if I can't bring Lu Xun down for a while, I will keep His Majesty away from this person."

Speaking of this, Lu Yi couldn't help but sneer:
Chapter completed!