Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 615

Pan Jun was embarrassed when he heard that, Lantian had become determined after eating the weight, and he secretly sweated Jingzhou. With this powerful person around, it is impossible to keep the peace with Sun Quan as before.

"General Lan's heroic spirit, and his humble position is extremely admired, but the family property that Jingzhou has accumulated over the years, this time he fought against Jiangdong and Cao Cao successively, and the final victory will also hurt his vitality. If the war continues, this is a hard-won situation." Pan Jun He hesitated to speak.

Pan Jun served as the prefect of Jiangling as the governor of Jingzhou. He knew the money and grain storage in the state well. The money, grain and tax revenue of Jingzhou mainly came from Changsha. The two counties of Guiyang have a surplus, but they also fully supported this battle.

The counties in Jiaozhou are making drastic reforms, building cities, building schools, shipbuilding, raising soldiers, ordnance, water conservancy, etc., all of which need enough money and food to support them. Even though Lantian has a very high level of governance, it can only guarantee self-sufficiency in Jiaozhou. Pan Jun is worried about the war If it continues for a long time, the finances of Jingzhou's counties will be beyond their means.

Lan Tian saw Pan Jun's hidden worries, and comforted him with a smile: "Chengming wants to broaden his horizons. This time we will take Xiangyang and Jiangxia, and the entire Han River Basin will be integrated with Jingzhou. We can’t waste farming anymore, with so many people and land, are you afraid that Jingzhou will be unable to make ends meet?”

"Uh, I didn't think about it for a while." Pan Jun had an embarrassed expression.

Seeing this, Liu Bei smiled and made a siege: "Gu Ye hasn't fully adapted yet, and Nanjun is complete now. When the war at Yunchang is over, he has to go to Xiangyang to pay homage to Liu Jingsheng. Ziyu's judgment on the overall situation is really unmatched. .”

"Your Majesty praised you." Lan Tian nodded modestly.

Liu Bei waved to the crowd and said, "Let's not talk about that, Ziyu's return needs to be celebrated. Uncle Zhi, ask someone to arrange a banquet. I just want to clean up Ziyu's dust."

"Wei." Chen Dao clasped his fists and walked out of the hall.

This time Liu Bei returned to Jingzhou with a light car and simple convoy. He didn't have any civil servants and military generals in Yizhou, only Chen Dao and more than a thousand Baimu soldiers accompanied him.

Because there were many officials invited, the banquet did not last long. During the banquet, Liu Bei had to deal with officials at all levels to toast, show loyalty, report on work, etc., and there were not many opportunities to talk to Lan Tian during the banquet.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Bei and Lan Tian boarded the boat and rushed to Jiangxia, and they had a chance to be alone on the boat.

The warm sun in the morning reflected golden light on the water. Liu Bei and Lan Tian stood by the deck railing, watching the ships below them ride the wind and waves.

"I remember that it was New Year's Eve a few days ago. My brother-in-law should also spend the New Year on the boat, right? Why don't you come here after spending the New Year with A Dou in Chengdu? With Yun Chang, Yuan Zhi and I in Jingzhou, there shouldn't be any major problems." Lan Tian asked curiously.

Liu Bei was relieved: "Adou has also grown up slowly, and the two brothers Boyang and Zhongling are far away, so they let Huo Jun's son Huo Yi play with him. Now Adou's words, deeds, and homework are quite decent, thanks to you This uncle reminded him when he was young, and A Dou would benefit him for the rest of his life.

Bei has now become King of Hanzhong, and has no family members in the pure sense. The people in the domain are all my people, so it is the same wherever the New Year is celebrated. Isn't it the same for Ziyu who did not celebrate the New Year with his family? "

"The monarch and his ministers are different." Lan Tian responded with a smile.

"Bei thought it was all the same." Liu Bei's face became serious after finishing speaking, "I have deduced it with Kong Ming and Shi Yuan in Chengdu. If Ziyu hadn't planned a strategy this time, both the second brother and Jingzhou would be in danger. Even if we sent troops from Yizhou, it would be too late to rescue them. Thinking about it is really risky, so prepare to reward it well, last time you disagreed with that matter, this time I will make it up."

"Brother-in-law, I really don't need to be a marquis. Too many titles will increase the country's burden. I can set an example without being granted a title. My salary is enough." Lan Tian immediately refused when he heard Liu Bei's old story being brought up again.

From establishment to prosperity to decline of the feudal dynasty, the main reason is that the elite class has grown from small to large, and from small to large. Through intermarriage with aristocratic families and officials, they have continuously eroded the resources produced by the country and competed for the interests of the people, which eventually led to the people's incompetence. There was no millet in the fields and warehouses, and the common people could only rebel with the hoes used to plow the land.

Lantian has no good way to change the objective laws, but can only delay the progress of the laws through his meager efforts. He does this not because he is noble, but mainly because the knowledge he has mastered is passed on to his children and grandchildren, which is enough for them to live well.

Liu Bei smiled and said: "You really have to accept this Marquis, otherwise how can I reward other meritorious soldiers? Others are not as noble as you. Have you forgotten that Zilong was criticized for admonishing you? Most of them under this sky They are ordinary people, they are willing to give Liu Bei a wife and son for me, if Ziyu cuts off their thoughts, how can the Han Dynasty help them?"

Lan Tian was taken aback when he heard that, Liu Bei is indeed much more sophisticated in trying to figure out how to control people's hearts, this is very similar to the great ancestor Liu Bang, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward, now that Liu Bei's territory has become bigger, he also has the confidence to seal a few more Hou came out.

"Okay, I'll listen to my brother-in-law." Lan Tian thought about it, instead of worrying about the cake being too small, he might as well make the cake bigger first. If the thirteen prefectures of the Han Dynasty were not enough, he could look further away.

Liu Bei patted Lan Tian on the shoulder and said, "That's right. Pang Lingming was the Marquis of Duting a long time ago. He is under your restraint now. Having a title also shows his status. The people below him are more aggressive. In fact, I just give you the title of Marquis." I don't think it's enough."

"Is that enough?" Lan Tian looked suspicious.

"By the way, Zhongling performed outstandingly in defending Jiangling, and also beheaded Jiangdong general Han Dang. He has the demeanor of Huo and Yao in the past. How about letting him be a Zhonglang general? You gave birth to a pair of good sons. .” Liu Bei made a suggestion.

Lan Tian seriously refused: "Zhong Ling is not yet 13 years old, he is really too young, it is not a good thing for a young man to become famous, a knife is easily broken if it is sharpened too quickly, although Huo Xing Yao is commendable, but in the end"

"My son is better than my father. I'm really overthinking it, but Zhongling won't be rewarded for his meritorious deeds, so he might provoke criticism from others." Liu Bei frowned.

"I discussed this matter with Yun Chang. Zhongling's contribution this time can be used to reach the post of Sima in that army. He will be tempered for a few more years before he is sent to the battlefield." Lan Tian replied, stroking his beard.

Liu Bei nodded slightly: "You two in-laws have already discussed it. As an uncle, I naturally don't want to persuade you much, but I have to ask about the boy Boyang. After all, he is Wan'er's future husband."

"Boyang has always been steady, I'm at ease with this child." Lan Tian nodded in agreement.

Liu Bei patted the railing lightly: "I remember that Boyang is 15 years old this year, and he will marry them after the crowning ceremony."

Lan Tian cupped his hands and replied, "It's up to the king to decide."

Liu Bei pressed Lan Tian's hand and patted it lightly, "You and I are like brothers. In a few years, we will be the relatives of our sons and daughters. Don't be cautious when there is no one around. You should call my brother-in-law kinder."

"Okay, brother-in-law." Lan Tian immediately got off the donkey.

(End of this chapter)