Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 29

In the south of Chengdu, the pier where Liu Chan returned from suppressing the bandits.

Vessels of all sizes on the Minjiang River were stopping along the river at this time.

On the wharf, there is a constant flow of people and husbands, loading the last cargo on board.

The soldiers brought by Liu Chan also carried the packaged ordnance, armor and weapons onto the ship in batches, and even the horses were also driven onto the big ship.

The soldiers he brought this time, not counting Bai Mu's personal guards, amounted to 700 people, but the composition of the 700 people was different from the last time, it was a mixed formation of regular army and reserve team.

Apart from recruits such as Hu Li, the members of the reserve team included more than [-] people from the original reserve team, making a total of [-] reserve teams and [-] regular troops.

In the way of veterans leading recruits, seven villages were organized, and each village had veterans.

The rest of the troops stayed in Chengdu to continue their drills. The embarrassing head of the village, Qian Duo, was ordered to stay behind and temporarily take charge of the daily drills of the left behind personnel.

Due to his outstanding performance, Hu Li was temporarily promoted by Liu Chan as acting head of the village, replacing Qian Duo who stayed behind. In addition, two veterans were promoted as temporary head of the village.

Liu Chan was at the pier at this time, checking the cargo with Zhao Guanshi for the last time.

"Young master, this is the last batch of aged wine. As for the various Sichuan specialties purchased by my subordinates, they have all been shipped." Zhao Guanshi bowed and said, "Just wait for the young master to board the ship, and I will wait for you to order." Let's go now."

Liu Chan nodded, and was about to board the boat when he heard the sound of horseshoes behind him, and someone called out loudly.

"Sir, go slowly—"

Looking back, it was Zhuge army division, accompanied by guards, who came in a carriage.

Liu Chan's heart skipped a beat immediately.

Uncle Zhuge won't see what's coming, no, he's already careful enough.

Despite the uneasiness in his heart, Liu Chan still looked as usual, stepped forward with a smile and stretched out his hand: "Uncle Zhuge, why are you here?"

As soon as Zhuge Liang took Liu Chan's hand off the car, he held it tightly: "Young master is going to Dongwu, Jingzhou. It's a long way. Liang feels a little uneasy, so I come to see you off."

Seeing that he didn't realize his plan, Liu Chan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly comforted him: "Uncle Zhuge, don't worry, Jingzhou is under the rule of Second Uncle Guan. I heard that Jingzhou is rich in people and strong in soldiers and horses. It's very safe for me to go to his place.

"As for Soochow, Sun and Liu have been allied for many years. I'm only going to pretend to be a businessman and deal with some wine sales. Why should the people of Soochow make things difficult for me? Uncle Zhuge is too worried."

At the age of 38, Zhuge Liang, who had already added a few strands of white hair to his sideburns, was still slightly worried: "My son's words are wrong. Since the demarcation of the boundary between our army and Sun Wu, the alliance between our army and Sun Wu has existed in name only. Now the border is undercurrents. My son Just need to be more careful.”

Liu Chan smiled confidently: "Chen naturally knows, and this is why I have brought more soldiers. Uncle Zhuge, don't worry."

Zhuge Liang looked at the soldiers lined up neatly on the ship, his worry lessened, and he added: "Remember to restrain your subordinates, and don't cause trouble."

"understood."

Liu Chan rejoiced in his heart: "If Uncle Zhuge had come earlier and seen the armory and equipment I loaded onto the ship, he probably wouldn't have believed me a word."

After all, Liu Chan boarded the ship.

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands on the bank and said, "My lord, be careful all the way here, and return early when everything is over, so as not to miss Mrs. Wu."

Liu Chan cupped his hands in return, and said loudly: "It's windy on the shore, Uncle Zhuge, go back! Be sure to take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself!"

When Zhao Guanshi saw Liu Chan boarding the boat, he ordered to set off.

"Ugh-"

The low-pitched horn sounded, and the boatmen pulled out their anchors and rowed their oars one after another.

Glittering under the sun, ships of all sizes sailed out from the pier one by one, with flags fluttering continuously, like a dragon swimming out along the river, wanting to return to the sea...

……

The so-called "one ship's load is equivalent to dozens of vehicles in China", in this era, water transportation is faster and more convenient than land transportation, and it also saves manpower and animal power.

Going to Soochow in Jingzhou, Liu Chan naturally chose to take the water route.

The fleet headed south first, arrived at Nan'an County for a little supply after a day, and then prepared to head east along the Yangtze River.

When they arrived in Nan'an County, everyone was very moved.

"The last time I came here, my subordinates saw that the major general didn't bring enough food and grass, and I was really afraid that it would be made into dry food for human flesh." Hu Li said with a smile.

This time he looked much better on the boat than last time. Although he still felt a little dizzy, at least he didn't vomit anymore.

Everyone laughed and joked.

"If Gongsi wants to make you dry food, he will have a banquet at Mount Emei and take you out of the mountain for what."

"Then I should order Li Er to send someone to pick some mountain delicacies on the spot, put them in the pot and cook them together."

"Be sure to leave Hu Datun's long legs to me."

"Go, go, when you were captured by the major general, you might not be as good as me!"

It was a break time on the boat ride, and Liu Chan sat with them, talking and laughing while looking at the scenery along the river.

Looking at the sun, Liu Chan suddenly said: "Okay, above the head of the village, it's time to learn Chinese and characters again. Hu Li, you also participate this time."

"...Ah?" Hu Li, who was smiling playfully, was stunned at the time, and pointed at himself, "But the subordinates haven't learned all the things before..."

"These three-character scriptures, it doesn't matter if you learn from the middle. Others will teach you the previous ones."

Not only Hu Li, but all the generals including Marquis Li Er immediately felt bitter.

Liu Chan took time to teach them how to read and write almost every day, and then they went to teach the captain, the chief, and the chief to teach ordinary soldiers.

Even if it is marching or sailing, it is no exception.

Although there was no sand on the boat for writing, Liu Chan had already prepared wooden tablets.

Seeing the faces of the people at this time, I feel that it is not an option to force them all the time.

Liu Chan, who was deeply influenced by Zhuge Liang, decided to inspire their learning motivation.

For the first time, he temporarily put away the wooden tablet: "Sit down first, I'll ask you a question."

Seeing that there is no need to study essays for the time being, everyone is excited.

"As long as you don't know how to read and write, you can ask any number of questions." The speaker was a bearded village head named Shen Zhong.

In addition to having a lot of money on weekdays, it is he who has the most headaches about this activity.

Liu Chan smiled and said nothing, and asked, "Why are you fighting as soldiers?"

Several people were taken aback when they heard the words, and looked at each other, seeing blankness on each other's faces.

"Of course I'm fighting for the Major General." Hu Li rolled his eyes and replied decisively.

Liu Chan nodded: "Then why fight for me?"

Now Hu Li was also dumbfounded, you are our lord... Isn't it natural to fight for you?

"...Because Gongsi, you are here to help the Han family." Li Er obviously lacked confidence when he said this.

Sure enough, Liu Chan said with a smile, "What does Kuangfu the Han family have to do with you?"

As soon as this remark came out, the generals who were stunned by the question were shocked.

It seems that Liu Chan said something very terrible, very rebellious, but it seems that there is nothing wrong with it.

The low-level soldiers listen to Kuangfu Hanshi and Kuangfu Hanshi every day. How many people know what Kuangfu Hanshi is?

In order to help the Han family, thousands of them turned into dead bones. After the help is over, will the lives of their descendants and their families change?

"Because you can feed us, Gongsi, and let our family live a good life." Shen Zhong bravely told the truth.

Liu Chan nodded: "Exactly."

Seeing Liu Chan nodding, even Shen Zhong himself was dumbfounded.

If he hadn't been with Liu Chan for many years, he wouldn't dare to say that if he was killed.

They had never heard such a thing said.

A soldier should be loyal, and a soldier should serve his master to death... But few people have mentioned why.

Because behind this high-sounding rhetoric, there is a very cruel truth-in this era, if you are not loyal, if you don't die, your lord will kill you.

"I can make you live a good life, and I can make your family and children and grandchildren live a good life.

"If I win, you and your family and future generations can continue to live a good life.

"If I help the Han family, I will try my best to make life better for the people in this world.

"I'm the only one in the world who does this.

"That's why you're fighting for me...because that's fighting for yourselves."

Several generals were stunned, and Hu Li was also stunned.

But then, their eyes gradually lit up.

Hu Li thought of the words he said when he met Liu Chan for the first time on the mountain:
"Follow me, as long as you can do the word 'loyalty' in this hall, I will let you live like individuals from now on, how about it?"

Everyone else thought of a similar conversation.

If someone told them these words today, they would just scoff and not believe a word.

But Liu Chan is different. Their lives have indeed been changed because of Liu Chan.

The thoughts in everyone's minds seemed to be clear at once, and they suddenly felt enlightened.

[Hu Li favorability +10, +8]

[Hu Li's favorability degree is 90,...,...]

[Hu Li's favorability degree is 100, his physical fitness is increased by 2, his mountain suitability is increased by 3, his management talent is increased by 1×2, and he is granted "Iron Wall Guard"]

[Iron Wall Guard]: When you want to defend someone wholeheartedly, your physique will increase by one level.

"Swear allegiance to the major general!"

Several people suddenly knelt down on one knee and roared in unison.

They have shouted this before, but they always feel that today is a little different.

The oars outside the cabin were so shocked by the momentum that they almost missed the oars.

Seeing everyone's determined expressions, Liu Chan was very satisfied.

He smiled at Shen Zhong: "Do you understand now?"

"Understood!"

"What if you were you two years ago?"

Shen Zhong was taken aback again.

Consciousness also needs to be learned.

"This is 'people don't learn, don't know righteousness'." Liu Chan said with a smile, "Sit down quickly and start learning Chinese and characters."

Everyone who had forgotten about this matter: "..."

How do you remember? !
(End of this chapter)