Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 154: Chapter 153
On the eve of the war, it was commonplace to ask powerful families to borrow money, food, and soldiers in the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty.

Cao Cao often did this, and during the years of friction between Liu Biao and Yuan Shu, he also relied on the support of the family behind him, and the family also used this opportunity to grow bigger little by little.

There is no such thing as a free lunch, and this principle has never changed. If you want someone to lend you, or even directly support you, then you must replace it with relative conditions.

Under the current overall situation, if there is one person who does not need to speak to the aristocratic family, it is only Yuan Shao.

As the highest representative of a community of interests that is itself a family, there is already a tendency to swallow the world. At this time, external investment will be very, very fierce.

My lord, I heard that there is not enough food and grass?My lord still has [-] shi in my house, so let me just use it, and I will ask my lord to take care of the dog's appointment as county magistrate;

There are 50 soldiers and horses?Not enough, far from enough, the Guo family is willing to add another [-] soldiers and horses, and they are all well-trained, with their own armor and weapons, so the Lord doesn't have to worry.

Now, the northern family is staring at the daily limit board. As long as Yuan Shao speaks, there is really no need to worry about money, food, soldiers and horses, and they may even spend all their wealth to support it.

In this regard, Lu Bu's situation is far from being so good. He is far worse than Cao Cao. Although he is in the land of two states and has defeated Yuan Shu, Sun Ce, and Cao Cao in a row, his strength is on a steady upward trend, but Yuan Shao is determined to harvest The news of Hou's going south spread, and it had a big impact on the powerful families in Xu and Yang.

After walking around for a long time, the 10,000+ gold gap in military expenditures was barely plugged. The condition was that the magistrates and magistrates of the 26 counties, and the magistrates, Bie Jia, and Cao Yuan of the three counties were all replaced by newcomers.

Essentially speaking, this is selling officials and nobles, but it is better to do it on the bright side.

But in any case, the most troublesome thing is temporarily solved.

During the spring plowing season, the fertilizers hoarded in various places are also distributed in an orderly manner. Since the effect cannot be directly put on the table like the previous inventions, all inorganic fertilizers are given to the people for free.

Lin Mo has carefully calculated this point, and it is not a big problem. First of all, it is only distributed to the registered people, and serfs from aristocratic families are not included, so as to avoid being beaten by the autumn wind.

Secondly, the people's tax per mu per person was paid according to the harvest of the year. As long as their output increased, the taxes collected would naturally rise.

The most important point is that word-of-mouth will be formed immediately after the first year, and these fertilizers can be sold at a fixed price in the future, and they are not only sold in Xuyang and Yangzhou, but also sold to all parts of the country.

This kind of monopoly is also a business for the people of the whole country and powerful families. In terms of profit, ten Liulichang can't compare. Once the industrial chain is formed, it will continue to flow like a spring.

When all the internal affairs were finalized, all kinds of ordnance were being built and the army was strengthening training, Lin Mo took Lu Bu to the border between Dongguan and Qiguo County, that is, the area between Linqu and Guangxian.

According to Lin Mo's estimate, the battle with the Northern Army after the autumn harvest should have started in this area.

It is worth mentioning that, unlike the hinterland of Xuzhou, there are many hills in Qingzhou, especially after the south of the Yellow River, in addition to the rich tributaries of water veins, hills and plains coexist.

This kind of terrain will make the battle more tactical. There are many mountain and forest geography that can be ambushed, and there are also opportunities to be borrowed by chance. Naturally, you must be familiar with these places.

"Send someone to draw all the mountains, rivers, and fields in this area. It must be detailed, even if it is a dense forest!"

"Here!"

Weng and his son-in-law walked around with their generals and advisers for a few days, and they already have a general understanding, but the map is still the most important.

There are still a few months before the start of the war, so take it back and study it slowly.

"Any ideas?" On the way back, Lin Mo, Chen Gong, and Jia Xu drove side by side, while Lu Bu chatted with Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, and Zhang Xiu.

Chen Gong looked solemn, shook his head and said: "Bao Yuanxi is dangerous, whether it's arranging troops or fighting a little carelessly here, everything will be lost, it's not too difficult."

This is true, although there are not as many mountains as there are in Jingnan, but in this hilly area, 2 Tibetan soldiers can leave no traces.

"I have some ideas, but I have to wait until the eve of the war to make a conclusion after seeing the enemy's strength, formation, and camp." Since the promotion of the East China Sea prefect, Jia Xu has indeed not been as silent as before.

After all, no matter whether you like it or not, you have entered the core level of Luying after claiming the prefect, and it is impossible to imagine the independent and calm choice like before.

"I also have some ideas. Let's see who will lead the army in Qingzhou at that time, and then make a conclusion." Lin Mo also replied with a smile.

There are too many uncertain factors in this kind of thing, so the three of them tacitly did not try to get to the bottom of each other's thoughts.

"There's something I'm curious about."

Chen Gong, who was riding a horse, looked at Lin Mo, "Whether Yuan Zhi and Zhang Taishou can enter the Qingzhou front, I don't doubt it. After all, you should be sure of setting up this situation, but even if they arrive in Qingzhou, how will you contact them?" Woolen cloth?"

This is what Chen Gong can't understand the most. Once the station is opened, it is not so easy to get in and out of the entire camp. It is absolutely impossible to send a fast horse to communicate privately.

Besides, those who have just defected here will definitely not have too much trust, and even their actions may be monitored, but they cannot be contacted. Then this false surrender loses its original meaning. This point, Chen Gong has always been unable to understand.

"They only have one chance to contact me." Lin Mo smiled bitterly, which is indeed the disadvantage of false surrender.

once?
Chen Gong and Jia Xu looked at each other, and they both thought it was very interesting. Is it a one-way connection? There is only one chance, and after spending such a price to enter, then this only chance must be used when you win. .

The usual means of communication in this era, smoke by day and fire by night, this blatant method is definitely impossible, carrier pigeon?Not very likely.

Can't figure it out, Jia Xu didn't think about it anymore, and said casually: "Gongtai, since Yunwen's Quyuanli was put into use, the stock of Xuzhou farming cattle should have greatly increased."

"Yes, this is really a lot of TOEFL writing."

Chen Gong nodded, and said with a smile: "In the past, two oxen raised the bar, but now a single ox is directly farming, which saves half the force of the oxen. Although the cultivated area has been expanded several times, the number of oxen is still sufficient.

No, Chen Deng also wrote a letter requesting the treasury to lend [-] cattle to Anfeng to help him start spring plowing, and Marquis Wen had already approved it. "

"Lending two thousand heads at once, Marquis Wen is really much richer now." Jia Xu stroked his graying beard with emotion.

"Why did Wen He suddenly ask about this?"

"I have some plans."

Jia Xu's face was like a flat lake, and he said in a deep voice: "After the spring plowing, we can call to Dongguan County first, and hope to make something on the eve of the war."

Are you a Riddler too?Chen Gong looked at Jia Xu suspiciously.

Lin Mo chuckled, and didn't go into the details. Jia Xu is also the prefect now, not to mention preparing for the war, and this identity alone is qualified to ask for it. Take the initiative.

In this battle, the Yuan family was superior to Cao Lu in terms of military strength, equipment, food, and logistics. If their own camp could no longer be united, Lin Mo felt that the world might really belong to Yuan Shaozhi hand.

You must know that in the face of absolute strength, the chances of planning to turn the tide are very slim.

Now, Lin Mo only hopes that Cao Cao has lost so many powerful generals, and the territory is not as big as it was in history. It is better not to be defeated at the first touch when facing Yuan Shao.

The Battle of Guandu in History
After thinking of something, Lin Mo's eyes sank slightly.

"What's wrong, Yunwen?" The old father-in-law at the side caught a glimpse of the slight change in his expression.

"It's nothing, I think it may be necessary to send a letter to Cao Cao, but it's still early, and it doesn't matter if it's later."

The three-legged situation, once Cao Cao collapses, these advisers will have a few more heads, and I am afraid that they will not be able to fight against the army of the Northern Kingdom, so we have to think about him too. The world is really like a chess game.

Jingzhou, outside Xinye City.

Liu, Guan and Zhang rode slowly towards the city.

The word "frustration" was written on the faces of the three of them, or rather, they were depressed.

Under Yin Ji's introduction, the three of them finally met Huang Chengyan. The other party didn't let him be turned away, and he was also very kind and easy to get along with. It is supposed to be a happy thing.

However, Huang Chengyan has no interest in helping Liu Qi's rise, saying that he is already a wild crane and doesn't want to get involved in the battle for succession.

After getting along with him a few times, I also learned something about the Huang family from Huang Chengyan.

The Huang family is currently divided into two groups, one is the younger group that obeys Huang Zu's orders, and the other is the older group that follows Huang Chengyan's lead. Now that Huang Zu was defeated in Yangxian, Sun Ce's fighting spirit was exhausted. The right to speak is no longer what it used to be.

As for Huang Chengyan, he just wanted to die in the mountains and forests all day long, without any ambitions at all. Even Liu Bei choked up a few times, crying about the blood edict of the emperor, but the other party also stood still, obviously no chance.

The road to the Huang family is probably blocked.

If, according to the development of this situation, staying in Jingzhou can only be a waste of time, but if you leave Jingzhou, where else can you go?Is it Yizhou?
"Lin Mo's poetry anthology, come and take a look, Lin Mo's poetry anthology written by famous masters!"

Just when Liu Bei's heart was ashamed, he could only hear a peddler in a suit in the depths of the street hawking.

There are quite a few people around, the inner layer is mostly students in Confucian uniforms, and the outer layer is the common people watching the excitement.

After the news of the Lin Mo Poetry Club spread, someone had written his poems on silk cloth.

Zhang Fei snorted coldly, Guan Yu squinted his Danfeng eyes, and didn't look directly at him, but Liu Bei got a little interested, got off his horse and walked over.

The business seemed to be pretty good, many people bought it, and the vendor was quite smart, and painted a portrait of Lin Mo dressed in white at the poetry meeting on the silk cloth.

"Pianpian gentleman, really refined."

Liu Bei picked up a piece of silk cloth, murmured, then shook his head and said with emotion: "It's a pity, the tricks are too poisonous."

After asking the price, he put down a string of five baht coins and turned to leave.

"Brother, the poems written by this guy are nondescript. It doesn't matter if you don't read them, they are worth spending money on him." Zhang Fei muttered, thinking that this guy could be the son-in-law of a family slave with three surnames, and he also didn't understand loyalty. , People who have no lower limit.

Liu Bei carefully put away the silk cloth in his hand, and said with a wry smile: "You don't know, third brother, I suspect that Lin Mo did it deliberately."

"What's the matter?" Zhang Fei suddenly became defensive.

"Use these collections of poems to build momentum, and attract scholars from Jingxiang to join him." Liu Bei said casually.

Guan Yu Danfeng, who had been silent all this time, opened his eyes suddenly, and said with concentration: "This kid's mind is really good. He is in Xuzhou, but he even stretched out his hands to Jingzhou."

Liu Bei smiled and didn't speak, what is this, when he was in Pengcheng back then, he could offer a thousand miles to help him break Cao Cao.

It's a pity that I don't own such a genius. Even Lu Bu, who can't be supported by mud, has become a prince who can compete head-on with Cao Cao under his assistance.

If you assist me, with the bravery of my second and third brothers, the dignity of the emperor, and the name of benevolence and righteousness, why worry about the great cause not being accomplished.

In fact, Liu Bei was not wrong to think so. Judging from the plate at the beginning, he was thousands of times better than Lu Bu.

It was also because of this that he felt extremely distressed when he thought of this level.

Because if he got Lin Mo, he might even have saved the emperor.

"Since that's the case, I'm going to drive away the merchant!"

This was the only way Zhang Fei could think of to vent his anger. Of course, Liu Bei and Guan Yu stopped him.

What you said just now is just speculation, even if it is true, you can't drive away the traders, otherwise no one will dare to come to Xinye in the future.

What's more, Xinye is just a borrowed place to live temporarily.

After returning to the mansion, Liu Bei knelt and sat in front of the couch, the silk cloth with Lin Mo's portrait and a poem spread on the table, was in a daze all the time.

Of course, it's not that he has any strange feelings for Lin Mo, it's just that Liu Bei can't control his thoughts and think wildly when he sees this portrait and this poem.

Especially at the moment when he repeatedly hit a wall, seeing the imminent battle between Yuan, Lu, and Cao, it was obviously a god-sent opportunity to make a major event, but he could only sit in Xinye.

If God is merciful and can bestow upon him such a rare talent, the Han Dynasty can be supported and prospered in his own hands.

"Big brother."

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei walked in, "I heard that you haven't eaten a grain of rice all day, are you still worrying about your son's affairs?"

"It's just a little confused, a little hesitant, and a little powerless." Liu Bei deeply felt the weakness from his heart.

"Brother, I heard someone say that this kid knows the Six-Ding Liujia Demon Art, so you should look less at his portraits."

Zhang Fei originally wanted to spray a few words, but when he turned around Lin Mo's portrait, he was stunned.

Strange, I seem to have seen it somewhere.

Familiar, very familiar.

"Third Brother, what's the matter?" Seeing Zhang Fei's abnormality, Liu Bei asked curiously.

(End of this chapter)