Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 310 The Pleasure of Monopolizing Knowledge

Pang Tong and Fazheng immediately stopped discussing, and Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang expectantly.

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and said slowly: "Ma Chao bears blood and deep hatred, and acts fiercely and recklessly. Now he is alone and has nothing to worry about. Why don't he use his fierce name to intimidate Liu Zhang?"

Everyone was startled when they heard that Ma Chao could be regarded as a legendary figure in Northwest China. Hundreds of his father and brother were killed in Yecheng, and they were ridiculed by the world.

Because Wei Kang, the governor of Liangzhou, surrendered and was killed by Ma Chao, the gentry and officials of the prefectures and counties revolted. More than ten people in Tianshui, Anding, Nan'an and other places conspired against Ma Chao (Zhao Ang, Yin Feng, Jiang Xu, Yang Fu, Li Jun, etc.) , Liang Kuan, Zhao Qu, etc.).

During this period, Ma Chao was transferred away from the mountain, and his wife and children who stayed in Jicheng were killed by the internal forces. Ma Chao angrily killed the mother of Jiang Xu, the Fuyi general, Zhao Yue, the son of Zhao Ang, the governor of Yizhou, and seven brothers of the Yang Fu clan who joined the army.

Because of the Yangtze River News, Ma Chao's stories spread to Shuzhong one after another. Not only Liu Bei knew, but even Liu Zhang knew his bad name.

"Military teacher, please tell me in detail." Liu Bei asked curiously.

Zhuge Liangliang nodded, "Although Ma Chao voted for Zhang Lu two months ago, it is not clear that Liu Zhang was besieged by us. Why don't you report in the Yangtze River News that he fled to Yizhou in the south, and then analyze it in the tone of Gong Yuan (Liao Li), guessing that Ma Chao is coming? Take refuge in the lord"

"Didn't you say that the Yangtze River News should be based on facts? Ma Chao voted for Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and he didn't come to join me?" Liu Bei was full of doubts. Although this would scare Liu Zhang, it was not the same as Lantian's idea of ​​running a newspaper. contrary.

Zhuge Liang explained with a smile: "Although Hanzhong was occupied by Zhang Lu, it belonged to Yizhou among the thirteen prefectures in the Han Dynasty. As for whether he came to join the lord, this is Liao Gongyuan's guess. Who can guarantee that he will be right?"

"Kong Ming is right in saying that, and Tong also thinks it is feasible." Pang Tong nodded in agreement.

"For the first time, I feel that words are more powerful than swords." Fazheng stroked his beard in admiration.

Liu Bei nodded lightly, "Since the three military advisers all think it's feasible, you can discuss this matter, but Liu Jiyu can surrender just based on the report from the Yangtze River?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said mysteriously: "Of course not, don't worry, my lord, I will arrange it."

Liu Bei sighed: "Okay, you guys discuss it, I'll go find Yide."

Two days later, businessman Hu Ke appeared in Liu Zhang's house.

At this time, the news in Chengdu was blocked, and the only source of news was the arrow book arranged by Fazheng. The news on the arrow book was too negative, and the people under the ground basically did not send it to Liu Zhang. He trusted the Yangtze River News from the bottom of his heart. The content is very unfriendly.

After Liu Zhang received the newspaper, he did not read it anxiously. He asked meaningfully with empty eyes: "Liu Bei surrounded Chengdu for several months, and even a mouse couldn't get in outside. Mr. Hu can still deliver the newspaper to me. You are sent by Liu Xuande." The meticulous work? It still has the ability to penetrate the heavens and penetrate the earth."

Hu Ke replied with a smile: "Where is the secret work? It is nothing more than a businessman. Although the lives of our merchants are cheap, the money in our hands is not cheap. Whether it is Jiangling, Chengdu or Yecheng, you can knock down the guards with money. There are people in the world looking for us to buy news, and there are also people looking for us to sell news, Mr. Liu Fu doesn’t want to do business with me, so it’s fine if you don’t come to Chengdu in the future.”

After hearing this, Liu Zhang suddenly felt very relieved. He could not be fooled by the nonsense of money opening the way. It was nothing more than Liu Bei's willingness for him to bring the news to Chengdu. Who knew that the news came from Jingzhou. A bold businessman like Hu Ke should make his fortune.

After thinking it over, Liu Zhang took out an ingot of gold and handed it to Hu Ke: "Mr. Hu has had a hard time coming here, and I don't know if he can buy newspapers here in the future. I have a question, and I hope you can answer it truthfully."

Hu Ke asked curiously: "Mr. Liu, please tell me."

Liu Zhang raised the newspaper in his hand and said, "From the first time I read the Yangtze River News, it said that the people of Jingzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and the local officials are dedicated to their duties. Is there really such a fascinating place in the world? Is it an exaggeration?"

Hu Ke said with a smile: "As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Mr. Liu Fu doesn't believe in the Changjiang Newspaper. Why don't you send someone to Jingzhou to have a look? I guarantee that the picture is better than what is depicted in the newspaper."

"How do you know?" Liu Zhang asked.

"I have traveled all over the world as a businessman. I have been to Jizhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou in the north, and I have also been to Yangzhou where Sun Cheqi is. The place where the people live the best must be Jingzhou." Hu Ke said confidently.

"Where is the best county in Jingzhou?" Liu Zhang asked again.

"Lingling County." Hu Ke was decisive.

Liu Zhang was thoughtful: "Is it the place where the Changjiang News is published? What kind of person is the county guard?"

"It looks like a heavenly man, it can be called perfect." Hu Ke replied excitedly. He was born in the reconnaissance battalion of the Army, and he worshiped Lantian from the bottom of his heart.

Liu Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and then sent someone to send Hu Ke out of Chengdu.

Under the window of the study, Liu Zhang spread the Changjiang newspaper flat on the table. Every time he reads the newspaper, he enjoys it alone. This is the pleasure of monopolizing knowledge.

The page on the right still introduces Jingzhou, and there are warnings about punishing evil criminals, as well as good officials who went into the water to save children from drowning. After reading it, people feel relieved and regretful.

There are two news and one comment on the left page. In this issue, there is no digging into the black history of Liu Zhang’s family. One of the news is that Liu Bei appointed officials to rebuild Luocheng, and dug up the bodies of wounded soldiers who were buried alive by Liu Gui. They all add up to 8000 Another piece of news is that Ma Chao was defeated in Longyou and fled to Yizhou in the south; Liao Li also unexpectedly did not criticize anyone in the Changjiang Review, but analyzed from the aspects of fame, strength, development, etc., guessing that Ma Chao would most likely go to Shu to join Liu Bei .

Liu Zhang was surprised and angry when he saw it. What surprised him was Liao Li's comprehensive analysis. Zhang Lu was inferior to Liu Bei in all aspects. If he wanted to avenge his family, he had to rely on the stronger Liu Bei. If this guy really joined Liu Bei's army, After that Chengdu was breached, I couldn't imagine it; what made me angry was that Liu Qian was so cruel, who would protect their father and son in the future?
The news about Ma Chao is still rumored, but the matter in Luocheng must be resolved, if someone uses it, Chengdu will be in chaos.

Liu Zhang immediately summoned Liu Xun and asked, "Xun'er, you have been guarding Luocheng for several months. How do you deal with the wounded soldiers?"

"Uh, my son patrols the city every day. These are all arranged by General Liu." Liu Xun was puzzled when he heard this. His father never asked about wars. Why is it so strange today?
Liu Zhang nodded, "You are too careless. Liu Gui buried and wounded nearly ten thousand soldiers alive. No wonder Luocheng was lost so quickly. This man really deserves to die."

Liu Xun was stunned. Liu Gui had reported this to him. At that time, he had lamented that Liu Bei's army had lost a lot in the battle. Now that Liu Zhang told him about it, his feeling was quite different.

"Father, how did you know?" Liu Xun asked curiously.

"Don't worry about it, because I have given away so much property to his wife and children, how wronged are those wounded soldiers who were buried alive?" Liu Zhang was filled with righteous indignation.

Liu Xun originally wanted to explain the reason, but Liu Zhang was so angry that he dared not speak.

(End of this chapter)