People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 479 Deep Meaning
"You mean, the court is preparing for war?" Lu Meng slammed the table and suddenly reacted.

Li Zheng nodded. "That's right. The government debt started with the war, and there have been no exceptions so far. Moreover, most infrastructure projects have budget planning, and the construction period is also gradual. There will not be a sudden financial gap. This is obviously a bit abnormal."

Lu Meng nodded repeatedly, and then he became a little excited: "That makes sense. If that's the case, then this plan must be a war. Looking at the current situation, it seems that the only option is to march south to attack the Han and Wu countries."

Li Zheng said in a deep voice: "This is just speculation. If this is true, the leader will reveal it when he meets you. As for now, it is better not to say more. Since the preparations are disguised as infrastructure, it means that the court still wants to cover it up a little."

Lu Meng knocked on the table lightly and said, "This is great news. I have lived in Huainan for many years without making any achievements. If we march south this time, I will definitely contribute my best efforts."

Li Zhengdao: "That's right. It would be best if we could conquer the world in one battle, so there won't be so many troubles in the future."

Lu Meng finished his meal in a few mouthfuls, then stood up and said, "I heard that our court's official debt still charges interest, and everyone has to line up to buy it. Why don't we join in the fun? After all, it's a sure win."

Li Zheng was stunned when he heard this, and then he smiled. He certainly understood that Lu Meng didn't really care about that little bit of interest, he just simply wanted to contribute more.

Of course, he would not refuse, so he stood up and the two of them went to the place where the government bonds were issued.

The capital city was indeed bustling, and Lu Meng had witnessed its true prosperity. From time to time while walking on the street, he could see some foreign people. After inquiring, he learned that these people were either merchants from outside the Great Wall or overseas envoys, which was not surprising.

The people were also very enthusiastic about the government bonds issued by the government, and their enthusiasm was far greater than Lu Meng had imagined. The two of them went to line up with great interest, but when they saw that the line was several streets long, they finally gave up.

If I continue to queue like this, I don’t know how long it will take before I can buy the government bonds.

It can only be said that the people of the capital have both the enthusiasm to support the court and the idea of ​​making money from money. This kind of thing that can satisfy the feelings of family and country and benefit individuals is destined not to be neglected.

What they found somewhat amusing was that although the court issued official bonds under the pretext of infrastructure to conceal its real purpose, the effect did not seem to be ideal in the end, because rumors that the court was going to march south were already flying around, and when queuing, they could often hear people chatting, and they all seemed to be impatient for the march.

The people are actually not stupid. Even if they are not completely sure, after seeing Xuan Xia's recent movements, they know that there will be a war. There are always smart people who can guess what will happen.

The people had no fear of war, only anticipation, which broadened Lu Meng's horizons.

In the past, whether it was during the Han Dynasty or later when the princes were divided, whenever a war broke out, the people were terrified and wailing everywhere, because the war was unimaginable and unbearable for the people, whether it was direct harm or indirect destruction.

War means that the government will have to collect more grain and conscript more soldiers. In extreme cases, the government will even directly arrest able-bodied men and rob them of supplies. There will be no mercy at all, and no one will care whether your family can survive if they lack strong labor and food.

If the government wins, the people will lose their homes. If the government loses, the bandits will threaten their lives. The best outcome is that they will be coerced by the bandits and become rebels.

In the eyes of the people, the horror of war is no less than that of the plague, and may even be worse.

Only in Xuanxia could one see the strange look on the people's faces as they were delighted at the news of war.

Even though the court had to make sufficient preparations for the war, the radical people still felt that the court was too conservative. They wanted to immediately arrest Liu Bei and Sun Quan and bring them to Xuanxia for trial. At first, Lu Meng was surprised by this fanatical and radical atmosphere, but gradually he understood that this phenomenon was not surprising at all.

The Yellow Turbans rarely suffered defeat in their expeditions. They only suffered minor losses, but never a major defeat. They always won, so the people naturally began to become radical.

Unlike the Han Dynasty and the princes, Xuan Xia's preparations for war often do not affect people's livelihood. At most, they reduce pressure by issuing official bonds. Even so, official bonds are profitable for the people, and no one will complain.

As for the military households who directly joined the battlefield, they were the biggest supporters of the war. They were not afraid to sacrifice themselves for the country because they had no worries. Even if they died in battle, their families would be adequately protected by the court.

For a better future and honor, they only think about establishing as many merits as possible, and no one is more willing to step onto the battlefield than them.

In Xuanxia, ​​joining the army was never something to be feared, but rather a great thing to be desired.

If a commoner's family was selected to be a military household, they would burn three incense sticks and kowtow to the statue of Xu Tianshi in their home to express their gratitude. What's more, when the son went to the battlefield, the family would set up a banquet and invite relatives and friends to celebrate and see him off.

They were not afraid to join the war, nor were they worried that the Yellow Turbans would be defeated. This kind of confidence and belief made Lu Meng marvel, and soon he also intuitively felt the source of the people's confidence.

Lu Meng and Li Zheng were unwilling to spend too much time purchasing official debts. The biggest reason was that they did not have time. After a day of rest, they would soon go to the military headquarters.

According to Xu Chen's arrangement, Lu Meng would spend a few days in the army before being received by Xu Chen.

Although Lu Meng was somewhat puzzled by this, he had no objection. Just as he had thought before, he believed that the leader must have his own reasons for doing so. And the fact was, he did gain some insights during the few days he had been in the army.

Under Ma Yan's reception, he saw how well-equipped Xuanxia's most elite Yellow Turban troops were, how intensive their training was, and how professional and intense their military meetings were. Only after seeing these did he intuitively feel where the Yellow Turbans' strength came from.

Of course, this made him feel even more ashamed.

Although his Huainan Army was reformed with the help of Li Zheng, compared with the real Yellow Turban elite, it still looked like a makeshift team. No wonder the brother troops were able to beat the princes and make them flee in panic, while he could only retreat to a corner.

This is still a long way off.

However, although these things were extraordinary and amazing, they still did not allow Lu Meng to understand Xu Chen's profound meaning.

It was not until Ma Yan took him to a place where there was no powerful equipment or powerful warriors, but he felt the soul of the Yellow Turbans.

He also understood what the man meant by that.

(End of this chapter)