When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 146 A free bargain?
Luoyang
Nangong
Liu Hong squinted his eyes, resting his head on a jade pillow wrapped in silk, feeling the heat from the stove, and lazily turned over. He said, "Liu Xuande is really a capable person. The fire is really warm, and the campaign against the Qiang and Hu tribes is quite effective, and it can also make money. Not bad, not bad. I didn't expect such a person to appear in the royal family. Zuo Feng, go back to Liu Xuande's people. If he can really do it, it will be approved."

"promise."

Zuo Feng bowed to Liu Hong again and again.

Just as Zuo Feng was about to retreat, Liu Hong suddenly said, "Stop."

Immediately, Zuo Feng stopped where he was, and fell to his knees with a plop. He curled up and shivered.

Seeing this, Liu Hong laughed and said, "Zuo Feng, what did Liu Bei ask someone to say?"

"Reply, Your Majesty, Liu Xuande said, Your Majesty, please pay attention to the fire in Nangong"

"Fire."

Hearing this, Liu Hong smiled even more. He was not angry. Facts have proved that when you have a good impression of someone, no matter what the other person says or does, you will feel that the other person is doing it for your own good.

"It's really thoughtful."

"Okay, step back." Liu Hong waved his hands.

Zuo Fengru was pardoned.

"May I ask if this is Wang Yue's home?"

Taishi Ci, who was standing outside a house, asked loudly, but no one responded.

He stood there for a long time, but still saw no one.

Before escorting the accountant to set off.

Zhang Fei grabbed Taishi Ci's shoulders and deliberately found an empty corner.

Taishi Ci was full of doubts and asked, "General Zhang, what do you mean?"

"Ziyi, Ziyi, to be honest, I have something to ask of you."

"General Zhang, just speak directly."

Zhang Fei touched his head and smiled, "Aren't you going to Luoyang? I saw that Zilong wanted to go there to look for someone, but unfortunately he didn't find him. That person seems to be a swordsmanship expert named Wang Yue."

"Wang Yue. Okay, I'll take care of General Zhang."

Thinking of his previous promises and the repeated setbacks he was now facing, Taishi Ci could only sigh and turn away.

"Shi, was there anyone here just now?"

Wang Yue looked at the footprints in front of the door and frowned.

Shi A replied respectfully: "Master, I asked the neighbors and they said that there was a man who claimed to be a Sima under Liu Xuande. That man came and went in a hurry without staying for too long and left without seeing you."

"Liu Xuande?" Wang Yue was surprised. He suddenly grabbed Shi A and said excitedly, "Is he the captain who invented 'Xuan De Paper'?!"

Seeing the pain on Shi A's face, Wang Yue quickly let go of Shi A.

Shi A rubbed his shoulders and said, "I'm from Liangzhou."

"Liangzhou!" Wang Yue was speechless. He slapped his thigh suddenly and said with regret, "That's right, it must be Liu Xuande. I have heard of his chivalrous reputation a long time ago. He sent someone to recruit me!"

"A real man is one who gallops on the battlefield!"

"What a pity."

Wang Yue shook his head frantically to express his unwillingness. He seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly looked up at Shi A and asked:
"Ah, did that Sima leave me any message?!"

"Words?" Shi A shook his head. "Master, that person didn't leave a message for you, but left a message for me instead."

"Oh? How strange! Tell me, what did he say?" Shi A scratched his head and said, "That person said that in the future, Shi A must teach Cao Pi, and then let Cao Pi challenge Deng Zhan."

"?"

Even Wang Yue was confused now. He held his chin up and thought for a while, "After all, it was Liu Xuande's request. If it works, you can try to teach Cao Pi."

"promise."

Wuyun County.

A strange atmosphere spread throughout the counties and prefectures. According to past experience, most of the people on the streets were officials from noble families carrying pepper and wine to visit their family elders. As for the common people, they were lucky not to be frozen to death. They should hug each other and be thankful that they had survived another year.

But the strange thing is that except for the main road for horse racing, there were people wearing fur coats everywhere. This made Gai Xun, who was visiting Liu Bei with pepper wine, full of amazement. When did Wuyun County become so prosperous?
Is this really the Jincheng County near the Qiang and Hu?
What puzzled him most was that when pedestrians saw each other on the street, they all clasped their fists and said, "Happy New Year, and best wishes for prosperity."

Even strangers would greet Gai Xun with these words.

Gai Xun grabbed a young man and asked, "What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" The young man looked back and forth at Gai Xun, as if he was looking at some rare animal, but he still patiently explained for him, "The officials of the county government all said so. Father-in-law, I think you are not from this county. Anyway, it's a good word, who doesn't like good words!"

"I see."

Unconsciously, Gai Xun slowed down his pace, gradually put down his airs, and began to greet strangers.

"This is the classic I brought, and some wine. General, please don't be surprised." Gai Xun said with a smile.

Liu Bei quickly took the gift from Gai Xun, called his personal guards, and gave the "Xuan De Paper" back to Gai Xun.

Gai Xun thanked him profusely and opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.

Liu Bei had seen this kind of situation many times, and he had different ways of treating different people. After their last interaction, he was sure that Gai Xun was a relatively traditional scholar-official, with responsibilities, ideas, and decent abilities. Unfortunately, he was a bit reserved at times.

Liu Bei first praised him highly, and then asked him some questions about classics. Gai Xun's old face turned red under Liu Bei's offensive, and soon, like pouring beans, he poured out all the doubts in his heart.

"General, I want to know how you made the dilapidated Jincheng County prosperous. Can you teach me?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei immediately grabbed Gai Xun's hand. Gai Xun was the prefect of Hanyang County. When the Qiang and Hu people rebelled, Gai Xun held his ground and refused to retreat. The nobles and common people of Hanyang County saw it all and were all convinced by him.

Liu Bei has always admired such people, not to mention that the other party gave him the "Book of Filial Piety" for free.

Liu Bei did not tell Gai Xun about Zhen Dao and later events, but he told Gai Xun everything about construction, prospecting, etc.

People are all made of flesh and blood. Gai Xun could certainly feel Liu Bei's sincerity and said immediately: "General, you said there is a coal mine in Hanyang. I don't know much about it, and none of my craftsmen are good at it. I have an idea. You might as well listen to it."

"What idea?"

Gai Xun took a deep breath and said, "I will provide the manpower, and you will send people to provide guidance. No matter what we dig out later, we will split it 50-50, but the sales will depend on you, General."

"what?"

Liu Bei was stunned. Isn't this just letting him take advantage of her for nothing?

Seeing that Liu Bei seemed to want to say something, Gai Xun, fearing that Liu Bei would refuse, suddenly stood up and was about to bow. Fortunately, Liu Bei was quick-witted and quickly supported Gai Xun.

"Mr. Gai, what are you doing? I really can't bear it!"

Gai Xun smiled and said, "I am not a businessman. I respect the general as a person. Are you going to reject my insignificant request?"

".I agree."

　Second update, thanks to my benefactor Xiong Zang Lao Dad for the 500 starting coins reward

　　
　
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