The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 895 Military Port ([-])

Xu Sheng's army now has three destinations:

The first one is the base camp of the Yuzhang Navy.Although Quan Cong burned it beyond recognition, Zhou Cheng's team is now gradually repairing it.

However, because of the prominent status there, and the strategic importance there, requiring heavy troops to be stationed there, Liu Chan intentionally let Quan Cong's navy go there.In that case, with the strength of Quan Cong's navy, it would be enough to guarantee the safety of Moling City.

The second option is dry port.Judging from the role of this place in the past, the Jiangdong Army mainly used it as an aggressive port to seize Jingzhou's advance base.But now Liu Chan wants to use it to suppress the water thieves in Dongting Lake, and firmly control the water area of ​​Dongting Lake in the hands of the Shu Han army.

Moreover, when necessary, a large-scale surface war will inevitably break out. If the strength of the Yuzhang naval base camp is tight and fleet support is needed, Lukou Port must also provide it with support.

Therefore, the status of such a port is also extremely important.From the point of view of Xu Sheng's fleet, it is quite suitable to go there.

The third place to be stationed is Jiangling City.

Now Jiangling City's commerce is gradually developing, and various facilities in the commercial port are also gradually being constructed.At that time, it will become a commercial transit center connecting the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and going north to connect with the Central Plains.

Therefore, at that time, there will also be a sizable navy stationed there, one to fight against water thieves, and two, because there is no water transportation authority in this era, a navy will also be needed to temporarily maintain shipping order.

But such a function doesn't seem to be suitable for someone like Xu Sheng.

Therefore, after everyone's discussion, the final location of Xu Sheng's fleet was placed in Lukou Port.

It should be said that Xu Sheng is quite satisfied with Lukou Port.Because it is actually different from other places. Although it is called a port, it is actually a small town, and it is easy to connect with the land.Therefore, it will be very convenient for his army to disband at that time, and they will go home for vacation and rush back to Lukou Port from various places for assembly.

In this way, the matter was finalized, and Liu Chan allowed everyone to disperse separately.

But in the end, Liu Chan still kept Xu Sheng.

Xu Sheng immediately asked Liu Chan, "Is there anything else you need to ask, Shizi?"

Liu Chan smiled and said: "General Xu, you have been exhausted all the way here, so you should take a rest for a while. But now our army has a lot of things to deal with urgently, and there is no delay, so I have to invite you, General Xu. Let’s be lucky for a while. After your army is disbanded, I will give you a long vacation at the same time. At that time, you will come back to Moling City to rest.”

Liu Chan originally wanted to tell him this!Xu Sheng couldn't help but feel a little moved, and secretly praised this son Liu Chan not only for being careful and gentle with others, but also for being a good person.

Xu Sheng immediately thanked Liu Chan.

Liu Chan waved his hand and said with a smile: "People must be tired sometimes, so rest is absolutely necessary. Oh, by the way, General Xu, I have another thing that came to my mind temporarily, and I want to tell you about it."

Xu Sheng guessed in his heart that Liu Chan was talking about things with him in private, did he want to involve some personal matters?Let Liu Chan say it's okay.

Only then did Liu Chan say: "Then the prince will be straightforward. General Xu, just now I told you to draw up the roster, do you find it very difficult?"

Liu Chan's question really touched Xu Sheng's heart.

It should be said that, as expected, most of them are very good at boasting, but once it comes to the fine division of work, or even the construction of the system, they often don't know what to do.As a result, situations like evasion always emerge in endlessly.Therefore, unless the new dynasty is established in the historical system of the Celestial Dynasty, it has always been difficult to carry out new institutional changes, and it is also difficult to form a clear division of powers and professional division of labor.

Xu Sheng is now facing absolute troubles in this regard.Of course he knew what Zhuge Qiao had explained to him, and he also knew that it would definitely work well.But there are also big problems.One, he couldn't find someone to do such a thing; two, he couldn't guarantee that his staff would cut corners.At that time, I'm afraid that if there are too many mistakes, I don't know how many soldiers will be lost because of it.

Liu Chan has previous practical experience in this area, and he has no intention of crossing the river by feeling the stones. After all, it is a way of shirking responsibility too much, and the sequelae are extremely serious.Therefore, he was operating in the whole army at one time, and there were indeed many problems, but Liu Chan is Liu Chan, and his mobility is not covered. If there is a problem, he must solve it immediately, instead of crossing the river by feeling the stones as an excuse. , playing the tragic card of the limitations of the times!
Therefore, after solving the problems one by one, Liu Chan is naturally experienced in this area, and naturally knows the difficulties Xu Sheng will encounter.

Sure enough, Xu Sheng said immediately: "Your Majesty is wise, Sheng really has these troubles."

Liu Chan smiled, and said, "If that's the case, then the prince has guessed right." As he said that, he actually laughed rather smugly.

Then, Liu Chan told Xu Sheng that he could recommend him the best person who could assist him in completing this matter.

Xu Sheng looked at Zhuge Qiao behind Liu Chan, and guessed that it might be this person.But he still calmly asked Liu Chan, "If you dare to ask your son, who is that?"

Liu Chan smiled and said, "The man's words, because he holds an important position in our army now, so I'm afraid I need to talk to him in person."

What Liu Chan said made Xu Sheng's curiosity even more, and he felt that it might not be Zhuge Qiao, and said, "Then who is the master?"

"There must be a lot to talk about for the time being. He is my son's current army member Meng Xi. This man has a way of marching and fighting, and he is more skilled in handling military and political affairs. He is definitely the best person to help you. .”

Of course Xu Sheng knew about Meng Xi's words, not to mention that Meng Xi was still joining the army with Liu Chan, which was a very high position in the army!At the military meeting just now, he also saw Meng Xi's demeanor, and knew that this person was indeed very capable.

Such a person, who can help him in the past, is of course Xu Sheng's dream, and immediately said to Liu Chan: "Please help the last general."

Liu Chan nodded with a smile.

He summoned Meng Xi again that afternoon, and after telling Meng Xi about the matter, he said again: "Meng Xi, the purpose of your going to Xu Sheng's army this time is not just to help Xu Sheng draw up a few rosters. You also need to help me find out the background of their army, and by the way, monitor Xu Sheng's actions. After all, I am afraid that what he said on the surface will be different from what he thinks secretly. Take the opportunity to disband his army. If he suddenly rebels at that time, it will be very bad for my family."

Meng Xi nodded, and immediately took orders to leave.

Two days later, Xu Sheng and Meng Xi left Moling City.

(End of this chapter)