Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 118 The Loyal Man
The coldness of winter is actually not that hard for dignitaries.

Even in this era of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, there are ways to keep out the cold.

Not to mention the indoor brazier, this is an ordinary means of keeping out the cold that is also used by a little more affluent civilian families.

There is also a charcoal stove that is more advanced, and a copper kettle is placed on it while heating, and the hot pot is directly boiled.

Officials basically don't have to worry about fuel issues. Every winter, the lord will have firewood, charcoal and other heating materials as rewards and distribute them according to level.

If it is higher, to the level of top aristocratic families and emperors and overlords, then when building rooms and palaces, the fireplace space in bedrooms, bathrooms and other places will be designed first.

Hollow walls can also be built, and the hot air from the fireplace passes through the hollow walls to achieve an effect similar to floor heating, and the smoke will not pass into the room.

Others include pepper fragrance room, warm mat, golden iron incense and so on.

Of course, the cost of each item is astronomical for civilians.

Now that the situation is uncertain, although the Hanzhong Palace built by Lao Liu is not so extravagant, it is definitely aloof.

Princes and generals also wear fur coats and cloaks when they go out...just like Liu Chan now.

Today's first stop is Da Sima Mansion's own former courtyard, and now there is still a family living in it.

"Starting today, you can go home."

When Liu Chan suddenly appeared in front of him and said the above sentence, the young man who was chosen by Manager Zhao to deliver the letter to Chai Rong seemed to be still in a dream.

He was in Da Sima Mansion during this period, except that he could not go out alone, he had to be accompanied by guards when he came into contact with people outside the mansion, and his personal freedom was slightly restricted, other aspects of his life could only be described as "cool".

I can eat and drink enough here every day, and I live in Liu Chan's former courtyard, and I burn firewood casually... If I don't worry about whether Liu Chan will go back and kill him, then my daily life is like a fairy.

He even ate a lot of fat!
Zhao Guanshi saw him stunned and said nothing, frowned and said, "Stupid? Thank you."

The young man hurriedly dragged his family members to worship and kowtow together: "Thank you, Prince, thank you, Prince!"

He actually made it out alive.

Liu Chan nodded, now that the situation in Jingzhou has been settled, what this person knows is of little value, and there is no need to put him under house arrest.

He still has to work in Zhao's firm to make a living. In fact, he still doesn't lose his sight on weekdays. Being selected by Manager Zhao, he naturally knows what to say and do in the future.

After that, Liu Chan listened indoors to Guanshi Zhao's report on his previous business trip to the south.

Manager Zhao's caravan had already returned before the cold weather. This time, the caravan went deep into Jianning County in the hinterland of Nanzhong. There were many barbarian tribes on the way, the folk customs were tough, and the natural environment was harsh, so many of the recruited guards died.

But after all, Zhao's business has been in operation for many years, and most of the caravan managers are experienced. With money to pave the way and a certain amount of force guarantee, the goal set before going is basically completed.

Maybe it will be so smooth for the first time, and there is also the blessing of Liu Chan's "Wealth and Fate".

"Please look, Prince, this is the route map and the terrain along the way drawn by the caravan." Steward Zhao presented a leather scroll, "If we go again in the spring of next year, we can avoid some dangerous places, and the loss will be greater. reduce."

"Well, well done, how was the harvest of this trip?"

As soon as Guanshi Zhao said this, he immediately became excited: "Prince Huiyan, although the journey to the south is difficult and dangerous, the harvest is also rich! The barbarians in Nanzhong are not good at farming, and the rich people lack good wine and wine. Our wine is sold at a high price there!"

Liu Chan was delighted when he heard it, and he could make Guanshi Zhao describe it as "high price". It seems that the slaughter of the Nanzhong clan was ruthless enough.

"This time, we have obtained a total of [-] catties of gold, more than [-] catties of silver, and Dan..."

"Wait a minute." Liu Chan stopped Guanshi Zhao and asked with wide eyes, "One hundred catties of gold? More than six hundred catties of silver?"

"Exactly."

"...you lied to them that drinking wine will make you immortal?"

Manager Zhao couldn't laugh or cry: "We will do business with them again in the coming year, so the subordinates will naturally not deceive them like this. The land of Nanzhong produces gold and silver, and the local rich families have a huge collection of them. In their eyes, these are not a big deal."

Damn, the local emperors can really scratch.

Liu Chan rubbed his chin, already planning in his mind to fight the local tyrants.

Afterwards, Guanshi Zhao continued to happily introduce the results of this trip. Paints such as dan and lacquer for making armor and weapons are also very cheap there, and he used the funds he earned to buy a lot.

I also drove back 40 cattle and 20 horses at one time. Although the horses are Yunnan horses, these 20 horses can be used as war horses, and their skins are so good that they are not squeamish.

The cost is much less than other places in Jing and Yi.

If it weren't for the lack of manpower, and he was afraid of causing chaos on the way back, Manager Zhao could have bought more.

In addition, an elephant was brought back, along with a servant trained to take care of the elephant.

"Southern elephants are gentle and powerful, and they are several times stronger than cattle and horses when transporting heavy loads. Unfortunately, there are not many of them and they are expensive."

Liu Chan's eyes lit up when he heard that he had brought back an elephant. It's an overkill for consigning heavy things.

This thing is on the battlefield, it is like a tank...

Even if you don't use it to fight in the battle, you just order people who watch the enemy to sit on it, because of its height and wide field of vision, you can better observe the battlefield situation.

It is also excellent as a command vehicle in large-scale operations.

Although he usually does not move fast, if he really runs, his speed is not as fast as a horse, but much faster than a human.

But endurance is not enough, this high speed can't last long.

"Very good, you will get [-]% of the gold and silver from this trip, and you will share it with the caravan. Don't forget the death guard's pension." After Liu Chan finished speaking, Manager Zhao's heart beat violently.

He immediately bowed and said, "Prince, the harvest of this trip is so rich, it doesn't need [-]% to be enough for us to share..."

Liu Chan waved his hand: "Rules are rules. Since they are set alone, there is absolutely no reason to go back and forth. There are also a lot of expenses for the daily operation and maintenance of the business, so you can take them with peace of mind."

Manager Zhao is loyal and reliable, and has no political ambitions. He neither tampers with every harvest and expense, nor shies away from or bribes the people he arranges around him.

For such a rare talent, Liu Chan will not be stingy.

Zhao Guanshi bowed deeply: "Thank you, Prince."

These three words are very important. He has been in business for many years, and he can speak beautiful words until night without repetition, but he only said three words at this time.

"Here is a list. Find a stonemason and erect a monument at the gate of the barracks in the outskirts, engrave 'Red Star Army Loyal and Brave Martyrs' on it, and then engrave all the names on the list." Liu Chan handed over the list, including Fan Including Hu, the 24 reserve warriors who were willing to burn to death in Jiangling before.

"Yes."

Liu Chan let out a breath of foul air, "Their bodies can't be found anymore, let's find a place with suitable Fengshui in the suburbs and set up a tomb for them."

"Yes, this subordinate is determined to finish this matter as soon as possible."

As for their pensions, Lao Liu has already taken over.

Although the standard I set was a little higher, but the majestic King of Hanzhong would definitely not regret it.

After explaining this, Liu Chan left for the shanty town.

He admits that these actions of his own have the idea of ​​deliberately buying people's hearts.

But these are indeed things that he thinks he should do. He remembers the appearance of those people. The drills in the barracks and the suppression of bandits by himself all seem to have happened not long ago.

Now that it's gone, even the body can't be found, the heavy feeling in his heart is not fake, it's not contradictory.

The closer he got to the shanty town, the more obvious this feeling was, because he was about to do something that would not make people too happy, but he didn't want to hand it over to others.

However, the atmosphere in the shanty town was not like Liu Chan's mood at this time.

Lao Liu's rewards have been shipped in batches, and the soldiers and civilians inside are jubilant.

The soldiers of the Red Star Army fought for a long time, and Liu Chan gave them ten days off. One was to rest, and the other was for those with wives to make babies quickly, and those without wives to find wives.

Anyway, there is not much work to do in winter, so it is a good time for everyone to do indoor sports.

Population is the most important resource at this time.

Moreover, the population and children in the shantytowns are of special significance to Liu Chan's long-term plan, so naturally they should be paid more attention to.

Seeing Liu Chan's arrival, everyone was grateful again without mentioning it.

Although Lao Liu gave the money, their gratitude fell on Prince Liu Chan.

But the majestic King of Hanzhong, in their eyes, is respected and loved because he is the prince's father.

Ai Wu and Wu Liao belong to it.

As for the Son of Heaven?I'm sorry, I don't know you well.

Different from these people whose faces are full of joy, another group of people can't hide their sadness even though they have money and silk.

Naturally, it is the families of the fallen soldiers.

Liu Chan first went to Fan Hu's house, where he had both parents, a virtuous wife, and a son who was not yet two years old, so he could only utter a few words.

If he can survive, his future life should be quite happy.

When his family saw the prince entering, they saluted in panic. They looked at the ordinary mats on the couch and the floor, and at the luxurious cloak and fur coat on the prince, wondering if they should give up their seats.

Liu Chan didn't notice their contradictory thoughts, so he took off his cloak and put it on the couch casually, then sat on it casually.

"Sit down too."

The words that were originally planned, now actually entered his house, and seeing the sadness on their brows, Liu Chan felt that they were too false and superfluous, and he rejected them before he could say them.

"...is life difficult?"

Several people shook their heads one after another. As the head of the family, Fan Hu's father hurriedly replied: "We have enough food and clothing, and have enough money. Now that we have firewood and winter clothes, there is no difficulty."

"That's good……"

After finishing speaking, Liu Chan fell silent, and the room fell into silence, only the crackling of the brazier and the whining of the child.

Liu Chan stretched out his long arms, and hugged the child on the couch. The child refused to recognize his birth, and was lifted by Liu Chan and giggled twice.

Putting the child back on the couch, stroking his head, Liu Chan said in a deep voice: "Gu failed to bring Fan Hu back alive... If you have any difficulties in the future, you can go directly to the palace to inform, if anyone dares to stop If you bully me, you will be killed if you are alone."

Fan Hu's mother and wife suddenly heard the words but couldn't bear it anymore, sobbing softly.

The child didn't know why, and when he saw his mother crying, he began to cry too.

Fan Hu's father lowered his head, his clenched fists trembling, and suddenly scolded: "Why are you crying! Don't cry!"

The wife and daughter-in-law stopped crying after hearing the words, and the daughter-in-law stepped forward to comfort the crying child.

The skinny old man looked at Liu Chan and asked, "Dare to ask the prince, my son... but he died because of his loyalty and bravery?"

Thinking of the charred corpses all over the city, Liu Chan felt a tightness in his chest, and said in a deep voice, "His loyalty and bravery can be an example for the army."

The old man also had tears in his eyes, but he grinned and leaned over and said, "So, my son's wish has been fulfilled, so there should be no regrets."

Liu Chan pursed his lips and nodded, silently put on his cloak, got up and went out.

There are still 23 families in the back, if he doesn't come out again, he will soon be overwhelmed...

　Thanks to the boss of "lxg111" for 500 coins, and the boss of "Leisure and Loose People 2022" for 100 coins for injecting capital into Jihan Armed Group. The coins of the two will be used for military and civilian heating in winter. Thank you for your support~
　　
　
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