Chapter 186 Controlling the Three Counties
"Old man, I'm back!"

Seeing that there was no outsider in the hall, Liu Chan strode in and sat cross-legged in front of Lao Liu.

Regarding Lao Liu's performance after the death of his biological mother, Mrs. Gan, Liu Chan was already relieved after discovering that he was not ruthless to his biological mother.

But I have gotten used to it for so many years, only when two people face each other, unless I ask him for something, he will say nicely twice, otherwise this is the most fluent name...

Regardless of whether he is the State Shepherd, General Zuo, or the current King of Hanzhong, maybe he will become the emperor in the future, and he still cannot change himself when there are only two fathers.

The corners of Liu Bei's eyes twitched when he heard the words: "Presumptuous! If you don't respect etiquette, how will you command the officials in the future?"

That being said, he said nothing further.

It was the same way before, when I thought of it, I would scold, but it was fine if I scolded, but I never touched the soles of my shoes because of this incident.

Liu Chan is still going his own way, and Liu Bei is still letting it go, at least in front of outsiders, Liu Chan is still very restrained...

Just after finishing the two sentences, the father and son who hadn't seen each other for a long time fell into an awkward silence again, as if they were waiting for the other party to speak first, but they fell into a strange silence.

"How is the situation in the three counties?"

"Is mother okay?"

The father and father picked the same opportunity to speak, but the questions they asked were completely different, and they fell into a state of wide-eyed and small-eyed for a while.

In the end, it was Liu Bei who answered first. He waved his hand and said, "Fortunately, the military commander concluded that you can win quickly. After I told her what the general said to her, I didn't think about eating and drinking like last time."

Liu Chan was relieved when he heard the words. His mother lost a lot of weight when he came back last time, but he blamed himself very much.

"It's just that I have to ask me several times every day if there is a new battle report. I am too disturbed. You can go see her later."

It's just that Liu Bei's gentle demeanor doesn't match what he said.

Their mother and son have lived in harmony for many years, and their relationship is better than that of blood relatives. Lao Liu is still very pleased.

At first, he was worried that Mrs. Wu would take advantage of her mother's status to instill in A Dou some ideas that would be beneficial to Dongzhou scholars, but he worried too much.

Madam has never discussed state affairs with Adou for many years, and she has never even used Adou to seek benefits for her own brother Wu Yi.

This moved Liu Bei very much, and he really began to accept this widow lady who was older than himself in his heart. The family formed by a political marriage gradually felt like home.

Knowing that his mother was safe, Liu Chan began to tell Lao Liu about the war in the three counties.

When it came to saving Liu Feng on a single ride and capturing General Cao with a feint, although Lao Liu didn't show much reaction on his face, he secretly clenched his hands hidden in the sleeves of his robe.

After hearing this, Liu Bei frowned and said: "Soldiers make dangerous moves, all of which are done out of necessity, how can there be any reason to deliberately take risks with one's own body?"

Liu Chan couldn't explain to him the problem of triggering the characteristics, but he naturally thought of other answers: "The enemy is outnumbered, if there is no strange move, the soldiers will definitely suffer heavy casualties. If the war is protracted and the people are in dire straits, how can I bear it? "

【Family Harmony Trigger】

[Liu Bei favorability +2] (94)

Liu Bei's always tense face finally allowed himself to show a natural smile: "It's very good that my son has such kind thoughts. When you are the master in the future, don't forget what you said today."

"Old man, why do you always talk about this? You are in such good health, let alone Cao Cao, I think that old boy Sun Quan has to go ahead of you, don't always say it is unlucky."

"It's not big or small!" Liu Bei pretended to be angry, but the smile on his face didn't diminish.

Who would have no feelings for his own son?It's just that as a lord, there are too many things to consider.

In the past, Liu Chan didn't live up to his expectations, and he knew how to mess around all day long. He was really angry. He was so angry that he wanted to throw him to death.

But recently, seeing his son grow up day by day, stronger than when he was a teenager, it is also a joy from the heart.

When he gets older, he will always unconsciously think about the affairs behind him, and what A Dou is doing now really reassures him a lot.

"How is your brother?"

Liu Chan said: "It's all right now, if I hadn't warned you repeatedly before leaving, I'm afraid that riding a horse and practicing martial arts would have gone on as usual."

Liu Bei nodded.

"I have captured both the Shen family brothers and Meng Da. Later, we will use them to make an example to those restless families."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Let me hear, what do you plan to do with them?"

Liu Chan said solemnly: "These three people colluded with Cao Wei and betrayed their masters for glory. They must be killed! Not only must they be killed, but they must also read out their crimes in public. They will be killed after they parade in the street. Their crimes will be publicized in all counties as an example."

"What about their family members?" Liu Chan Nianxu asked.

"All family property was confiscated, and the personnel were sent to reform through labor."

Liu Bei was taken aback when he heard the words: "Lao...reform? What does this mean?"

Lao Liu himself has never killed other people's entire clan, nor does he want his son to be a bloodthirsty person.

Liu Chan was so decisive in killing Peng Yi last time, which made him a little worried about this aspect, but now it seems that his son has no such thoughts... But what does labor reform mean?
"It's labor reform. I sent the males to Hanzhong to farm the fields. The female family members stayed in Mianshui in the three counties to pan for gold. They were given two meals a day without pay, and let them experience the suffering of the people." Liu Chan took a sip of tea, but it was a pity. Still can't get used to it after all these years.

"What is the deadline?"

"Time limit?" Liu Chan asked suspiciously, "Of course it is for life. Cao Cao is a traitor of the Han Dynasty. How is surrendering Cao Cao different from rebellion? Ordinarily, it is a major crime that should be punished by the nine clans. Isn't it lenient enough?"

It's all free labor.

Those gold diggers, the shade households who cultivated land for Shen's family, who were hungry and full all day long in rags and rags, but they supported these people with fat heads.

This is just right, how the common people in the fish and meat town used to experience it for the rest of their lives now.

And those people who were originally enslaved by the Shen family, who were willing to leave their hometowns and go to Hanzhong, could also be allocated fields to become self-employed farmers.

For those who still want to stay in the three counties, Liu Chan plans to let them join the Qing Zhuang under Liu Feng's men in the official farmland, and the division standard is the same as that of Qing Zhuang.

This arrangement can also prevent these people from eventually becoming attached to other families.

Although Liu Chan can benefit the families of the three counties and let them enjoy the development dividends and grow together, he doesn't want to see the next Shen family appear.

After hearing this, Lao Liu Nianxu nodded: "Okay, I don't think there is anything wrong with being a father, so let's arrange it like this."

"Now the officials of the three counties who have relatives with the Shen family have been dismissed by me, and my father needs to send officials to the three counties as soon as possible." Speaking of business, Liu Chan also changed his title.

"As it should be."

Liu Chan thought for a while and added: "By the way, my father needs to send someone who is proficient in "Shu Ke" to accompany him to preach the law to the three counties. I have persuaded the local families and tribes that they are willing to abide by the law. Counting, punishment, military service, etc., are of no benefit to others."

【Family Harmony Trigger】

[Liu Bei favorability +2] (96)

Liu Chan said that when he fought against Cao Jun in the three counties, although the process was very dangerous, but because of the record in the previous Jingzhou battle, and the military adviser Zhuge Liang had already asserted that he would win, Lao Liu was not too surprised.

But now he was really surprised to hear that all the families in the three counties were willing to abide by the law, pay taxes, and even accept military service.

This kind of thing can't be solved by force alone, even if it can be solved by force, it can't be solved so beautifully.

Blood flowed like rivers in the three counties that were not killed, and those mountain people with strong folk customs would not give in.

Moreover, there will be endless troubles in this way, and it is necessary to maintain sufficient military strength in the local area, otherwise, those families will definitely cause trouble if they relax a little.

"Hehe, okay, I will send someone for my father." Liu Bei couldn't help laughing out loud, but Liu Chan's eyes widened instead.

The old man laughed? !Shouldn't you be eating something unclean...

Then Liu Chan said: "Father, my brother is brave in battle, but his temperament is straightforward, he is not good at strategy, and he is not careful enough in his actions. Although the three counties lack resources, they are very important in the Northern Expedition. It is best to send a counselor to assist brother. .”

If this matter can be properly arranged, the three counties should not have to worry about it.

After the matter was finished, Liu Chan took another big mouthful of tea, although it was not tasty, it could always quench his thirst.

"Well... how about letting the Yu Fan you recruited assist him?"

"Pfft! Cough cough cough..."

Liu Chan took a sip of tea and sprayed it all on the ground.

(End of this chapter)

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