Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 423 Zhuge Liang Demands Troops

Xing Daorong was also surprised when he saw Zhuge Liang.

Logically speaking, Zhuge Liang should have gone to Jingzhou, where Cao Pi's main force was.

From Xing Daorong's perspective, it seemed that Zhuge Liang was here purely for vacation.

But after being surprised, he began to report the matter to Zhuge Liang, including the fact that Cao Zhi was taken away by Sima Yi, and he reported it word for word.

Zhuge Liang was silent for a while before nodding and saying, "Zi Yu, since Sima Yi secretly led Cao Zhi away, he must have had two minds. As for how he could have calculated Cao Zhen's life and death, and how he could have asked Cao Pi to give him military power, it is not something we should consider."

"For now, it is better to drive the enemy away."

After hearing what Zhuge Liang said, Xing Daorong finally stopped worrying about these things.

But he was puzzled and thought: "Military Advisor, why did Cao Pi come here when he was in Jingzhou?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "It is precisely because Cao Pi is so powerful in Jingzhou that I came to you, General. What? Zi Yu, do you not welcome me?"

Xing Daorong heard that Zhuge Liang was going to do something big, so he frowned and asked, "But something went wrong in the battle between Jingzhou and Guanzhong?"

Zhuge Liang nodded seriously after hearing this: "Yes, Cao Pi's army in Jingzhou is not to be underestimated. Guanzhong is also having a hard time fighting, and it is still far from Wancheng, so we can't rush to help."

"So I came to Jiangdong this time to take you and your troops with me."

When Xing Daorong heard that Zhuge Liang was coming to lead the troops, he did not hesitate at all. He waved his hand and said, "Military Advisor, go ahead and take as many people as you can. I don't need many troops."

Xing Daorong was very generous in what he said. He agreed directly without even listening to how many people Zhuge Liang wanted.

As a result, Zhuge Liang opened his mouth and said in a loud voice: "Zi Yu! Can Jiangdong gather 30,000 elite soldiers?"

Good guy.

Zhuge Liang suddenly wanted his own 30,000 troops and horses!

We need more elite soldiers!

That's really a lion's mouth!

Where can we find so many elite troops in Jiangdong?

Since he said there were 30,000 elite soldiers, didn't that mean he would take all of his main army corps and veterans with him?

For yourself.
How many people can stay?
It’s not that Xing Daorong is unwilling, he just finds it a little difficult.

Zhuge Liang saw Xing Daorong frowning, but

He smiled again and said, "Why? But it's too difficult?"

Xing Daorong shook his head and said, "It's not difficult. I'm just afraid that this army will take away too many people, and something dangerous will happen, which will put Jiangdong in danger."

Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Ziyou's concern is reasonable, but Jingzhou is important right now and we must not lose it. I can't lead troops to other places, so I have to lead them out from Ziyou's place."

It’s so difficult!

It seems that Cao Pi was under enough pressure during his first expedition.

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was starting to put him in a difficult position, Xing Daorong couldn't refuse.

He replied: "In that case, I will give the military advisor 30,000 elite soldiers no matter what!"

Zhuge Liang heard this, but he did not take it for granted. Instead, he stood up and bowed seriously: "This time it's all up to you, Zi Yu!"

Xing Daorong also turned around and bowed: "Military Advisor, please be careful when you go there."

Zhuge Liang laughed: "With you and your troops, we will definitely defeat Cao's army!" The two of them agreed in a few words. Xing Daorong prepared to let Lu Xun and others mobilize troops and allocate 30,000 veteran soldiers to Zhuge Liang to lead them to Jingzhou.

Xing Daorong agreed readily, but it was not easy to gather these 30,000 soldiers.

After receiving this transfer order, Lu Xun and others were fine, but Bao Long, who had made great contributions, was a little unhappy!

Human
After all, the greater the power, the happier you are, but once you have enjoyed the power, it is inevitable that it will be difficult to let it go.

Matters like the deployment of troops involve everyone, including Bao Long.

Although Bao Long was very obedient and sent some soldiers out, his face showed a great displeasure. He stood in front of Xing Daorong and started to mutter to himself.

"General!"

"We can just use this amount of troops to attack Xuchang directly! Why bother giving it to Zhuge Liang?"

"Besides, even if they went to save Jingzhou and made great contributions, it has nothing to do with us. Why don't we keep them and send troops on our own?"

As Bao Long spoke, he became more and more excited.

He didn't even come alone, he also brought Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin with him.

At first glance, it was obvious that the two guys were not as excited as Bao Long. Instead, they looked helpless, and it was obvious that they could not resist Bao Long's strong invitation and came here.

Xing Daorong knew in his heart that Bao Long had good intentions.

Everyone wants to make a contribution!
just
This is not something that can be decided whether or not. If you read it carefully, you will know that if Liu Bei wanted to mobilize troops, to be honest, he could just issue a military order. Why would he need Zhuge Liang to come and talk to him in person and pretend that he was "borrowing troops"?

Yes, the current “CEO” of Jiangdong is Xing Daorong. Although Xing Daorong also made great contributions in the process of conquering Jiangdong, in the final analysis, this is Liu Bei’s territory.

Not to mention Zhuge Liang's status, there was really no need for him to use such a "borrowing troops" posture.

On the one hand, he gave enough face, but on the other hand, do you think Zhuge Liang really had no intention of testing anyone by behaving this way?

Of course there is!
Support your troops and respect yourself!

This is an eternal topic between the monarch and his subjects.

But Xing Daorong is not a sworn brother like Guan Yu. Although Liu Bei trusts him very much, as an official, he cannot indulge himself just because Liu Bei has full trust in him!

That's why Xing Daorong agreed without any hesitation at that time. At this moment, he patiently persuaded Bao Long, "Old Bao, when we came out of Jingnan, we had nothing but skills."

"We were able to accomplish great feats back then, let alone today when we are in charge of the six counties of Jiangdong?"

Bao Long still loved to hear about the past, and his expression brightened immediately. He sat down and said, "General, you are right. Even if Jiangdong doesn't leave any troops for us, as long as you are here, we are not afraid of anyone!"

Bao Long is still an honest man!

Once Xing Daorong brought up the topic, he was directly led over.

Xing Daorong saw Bao Long say this and nodded again, "That's right! With the two of us here, plus the generals, even if all the troops and horses are transferred away, what can we do?"

"Besides, the lord has handed over the six counties of Jiangdong to me. I can mobilize as many people as I want."

"The military advisor has come today, how can I refuse?"

"The military advisor and I are as close as brothers. If you ask for some soldiers, why don't you give them to us?"

Bao Long listened to the other side's nod, but finally said: "General, you are right. I will go back and select the troops and give all the elite soldiers to the military advisor!"

Ever since.
Our General Bao Long really contributed the most veterans and personal soldiers!
With him taking the lead, the other Jiangdong generals had nothing to say. They followed the military order and sent out some troops!

In this way, Zhuge Liang took 30,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangdong and went straight to Jingzhou!
(End of this chapter)