The Strongest Lu Bu's Sweeping Thousands of Armies

Chapter 367 Establishment of the Supervisory Office
Lu Bu proposed the establishment of an arsenal, and Zhang Shiping probably already thought of what it would look like.

He asked Lu Bu, "May I ask Marquis Chu, is the arsenal built inside the city or outside the city?"

"Of course it will be built inside the city." Lu Bu said: "Once the war comes, if Pengcheng is surrounded by the enemy and the military equipment is outside the city, how can we use it? I will allocate a piece of land in the city for you to build houses , Let me build the arsenal first. But you have to be clear, what comes out of the arsenal is not just swords, guns, swords and halberds, but also a lot of ordnance that you may have never seen or heard of. The production methods of these ordnance should not be known to any outsiders. "

Zhang Shiping knew very well that as long as he took on this matter, he would never be inseparable from Lu Bu from now on.

But he has no other choice now.

From the time when he cooperated with Lu Bu to sell toothpaste, later he took control of coal, and later Lu Bu gave him a blueprint for building restaurants and factories in the future, and now he is invited by Lu Bu here to discuss the establishment of a military factory.

Lu Bu tied him to Xuzhou step by step. Zhang Shiping understood that it was okay to reject Lu Bu. From now on, his interests in Xuzhou and other places would be wiped out overnight. '

But don't reject Lu Bu...

What is waiting for him must be to belong to Lu Bu from now on, and become an official businessman who specializes in earning benefits for him... ·

"I understand what Marquis Chu means." Zhang Shiping asked, "How long will it take me to build a military factory?"

"There are not many days left for you." Lu Bu said: "Three months, you only have three months at most, and the military factory must be put into production. I will attack Cao Cao first. Once the war starts, the military supplies I need The supplies will be extremely huge. At that time, I will only ask you for armaments, and I will leave the rest to you."

"I probably understand what Marquis Chu means." Zhang Shiping replied, "I will do my best to let the military factory start producing military supplies within three months."

Answering Lu Bu like this, Zhang Shiping knew that he had already made a choice. From now on, the relationship between him and Lu Bu was no longer simply cooperation, but to seek more benefits for Lu Bu.

His Zhang family will also make a lot of profits from it, but Lu Burong will be Zhang Jiarong, and when Lu Bu is dead, the Zhang family will die.

Zhang Shiping's wealth and life are completely tied to Lu Bu...

"You go back to plan the military factory first, and I have to go to the market to see the murder." Lu Bu ordered, and then greeted Sun Ce: "Bo Fu will accompany me out."

Sun Ce took the lead, and when Zhang Shiping resigned, he ordered the guards to prepare a mount for Lu Bu.

Not a moment after Zhang Shiping left, Lu Bu led Sun Ce to the main gate of the official residence.

"Is it noon?" He asked Sun Ce.

"Not yet." Sun Ce replied, "However, Caishikou is already executing the executions of those involved."

"Already started?" Lu Bu was stunned for a moment: "Isn't the execution of criminals usually at noon?"

"If they are all beheaded, they can all be executed at noon." Sun Ce replied: "But what Chu Hou wants is not just to behead, but to divide all these people into five horses. The available space at the entrance of the vegetable market is so small that it is not enough at all." To execute so many people at one time, we can only execute them one by one. That’s why Chen Gongtai decided to carry out the execution earlier so that he could persuade them all to execute before evening.”

Chen Gong decided to execute the sentence early, but Lu Bu really didn't think of it beforehand.

"Who did he kill first?" Lu Bu asked.

"It's said to be Cangcao." Sun Ce replied, "Chen Gongtai even cut off his head in front of everyone, pleading guilty to Pengcheng and the officers and men in the army."

"He really should apologize." Having walked dozens of steps along the street, Lu Bu stopped and said to Sun Ce, "Don't go to Caishikou, go back to the government."

"Don't Marquis Chu plan to watch the execution?" Sun Ce asked.

"It's just killing people, and it's nothing to see." Lu Bu said: "Back to the government, you can help me convey a decree, asking all localities to thoroughly check the government treasury. One is to check whether there are any unidentified accounts. Pengcheng is also shoddy, earning ignorant money. In addition, it is better to ask merchants in various places to see if they are selling goods that are harmful to the people and soldiers. Once found out, no matter who is involved, they will be killed without mercy!"

"The war is imminent, and the Marquis of Chu chose to clean up the officialdom and shopping malls at this time, isn't it a bit..." Sun Ce reminded: "Or wait until Cao Cao is defeated..."

"The armor this time has already involved treasury officials." Lu Bu said: "We haven't won the world yet, and there are people who earn such ignorant money. If we let it go, sooner or later, it will bring disasters everywhere under my rule."

"In addition to asking the local governments, you have to ask people to post notices everywhere. Encourage the public to make the first report. If the first report proves to be true, the first report will be rewarded." Lu Bu said: "Many things are often impossible to rely on the government. It went very smoothly. Especially in some cases that may involve government-business collusion, the reply given by the government can only be used as a reference. If you want to know the truth, it is best to visit the people."

"Chuhou is so big, it is impossible to go everywhere." Sun Ce replied: "There are too many people in the world, and there will always be a few people with bad conduct who will wander into the officialdom..."

"After the world is settled, there will be a way of governing it." Lu Bu said, "We are still in troubled times. If we don't control this situation, it will definitely lead to disaster. Before we get the world, we must first I can't afford to take the risk of breaking the trust of the world. I can't go alone, but someone can go."

He then asked Sun Ce: "Who do you think can take on such a responsibility?"

Sun Ce replied: "I was in Jiangdong before, and I have never encountered such a thing. In fact, I was only focused on conquering everywhere at that time, and I didn't notice it. In fact, I did encounter it, and I don't know how to deal with it..."

"Go back to the government and invite me Zhang Zhao." Lu Bu told Sun Ce: "Although I don't have much contact with him, I think he can be used."

"Zhang Zhao is old-fashioned. Although I have a good relationship with him, I don't think he is qualified for the duties of investigating various places." Sun Ce replied: "If I let him go to various places to investigate, I am afraid that I will offend everyone..."

Lu Bu laughed, and patted Sun Ce's arm lightly: "It turns out that Bo Fu doesn't know my intentions yet. I intend to let Zhang Zhao take responsibility for this matter, and I just want him to offend others."

Sun Ce looked at Lu Bu in astonishment: "The Marquis of Chu wants Zhang Zhao to offend others, isn't he afraid that the officials everywhere will lose their minds?"

"The Qing people are self-clearing. Since they are upright and honest, why would they worry about being questioned?" Lu Bu said: "Those officials who have lost their minds because of Zhang Zhao's departure are at least corrupt officials if they are not evil. If I get rid of them, I will offend the people of the world. Do you think it is more important for a few officials who commit crimes, corruption and perversion of the law, or is it more important for the people of the world to return to their hearts?"

"Of course it is important for the people to return to their hearts." Having fully understood what Lu Bu meant, Sun Ce replied, "Accompany Chu Hou back to the government, and I will invite Zhang Zhao here."

Lu Bu planned to appoint Zhang Zhao to be in charge of surveying various places. Firstly, since Zhang Zhao joined him, he used to control Pengcheng, and his political achievements were not bad.

Secondly, Zhang Zhao has an upright temperament and is unlikely to do anything in collusion with local officials.

From the current point of view, among his subordinates, only Zhang Zhao is the most suitable to take on this responsibility.

Back at the official residence, Lu Bu went to the study, while Sun Ce invited Zhang Zhao to go for him.

After waiting for a short time, Sun Ce led Zhang Zhao to the door of the study, "I report to Marquis Chu, Zhang Zibu is here."

"Zi Bu is here, why don't you hurry up?" Lu Bu's voice came from the study.

Sun Ce stood aside and said to Zhang Zhao, "The Marquis of Chu asked Zibu to come in."

Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you, Bo Fu, for leading the way."

After entering the study, Zhang Zhao saluted Lu Bu who was sitting behind the table: "I have met the Marquis of Chu."

"Zi Bu is here." With a smile on his face, Lu Bu gestured for him to sit down.

When Zhang Zhao was seated, Lu Bu said, "Why did I ask Zibu to come over? Bo Fu should have already told me on the way."

"Back to the Marquis of Chu.": Zhang Zhao replied, "Bo Fu did mention a few words, but he didn't make it very clear."

"Since he didn't explain clearly, I'll tell you." Lu Bu said, "You should have heard about what happened today."

"Marquis Chu is talking about the armor?" Zhang Zhao asked.

"Exactly." Lu Bu nodded.

"This matter is causing a lot of trouble, so it's impossible not to know." Zhang Zhao replied: "Bo Fu mentioned a few words on the road, saying that the Marquis of Chu planned to send people to various places to see if there was any collusion between the government and businessmen and whether there were any merchants like this. Earn ignorant money the same way."

"Exactly." Lu Bu said, "Those who earn this kind of money are scum who don't care about other people's lives. Since they don't care about other people's lives, we don't need to treat them as adults." Look at them. They are not human beings, but they are living creatures, and they will bring harm to other people. What does Zibu think they are?"

"Beast." Zhang Zhao replied.

"That's right, and it's a beast that deserves to be killed." Lu Bu said, "What I want you to do is to set up such a government, find a group of people you can trust, and check them out."

"I don't know how far Marquis Chu wants to investigate." Zhang Zhao asked.

"A thorough investigation!" Lu Bu replied, "This kind of thing is absolutely not allowed to happen a second time. Whether it is used by the common people or used by the army. As long as anyone dares to make money, I will arrest them. No need All interrogations by the local government will be handed over to the Pengcheng government, and Chen Gongtai will come for the trial."

"If Marquis Chu really wants to completely cut off such things, there is only one way." Zhang Zhao said: "You must never let the same person go to the same place twice. And to go to a certain place, people have to be divided into two groups, one of them The call is for open inquiries, while the other set out before the open investigations, and conduct unannounced visits to a certain place for ten days and a half months. Generally speaking, the official investigations are likely to find nothing. Yes, but it is likely to gain a lot.”

"Did you already have a plan when Bo Fu told you?" Lu Bu asked Zhang Zhao with a slight smile.

"Don't dare to lie to Marquis Chu, it is true." Zhang Zhao replied: "When Bo Fu told me, I was always thinking about how to help Marquis Chu handle this matter more safely. That's the only way."

"Many times, you don't need too many methods." Lu Bu said, "To deal with this kind of thing, one method is actually enough. As long as you can use this method thoroughly, most things will be done."

"The Marquis of Chu is right." Zhang Zhao replied, "A lot of people were killed this time, and all their property was confiscated, and the family members of the perpetrators were also implicated. If someone wants to commit such a thing in the future, I'm afraid they have to be careful." Weigh the consequences."

"But those who earn such black-hearted money, of course, they would not expect such a result. When it really comes to such a day, most of them still hope that their families can use the money to enjoy happiness." Lu Bu said: "But I just Don't let them fulfill their wishes. Anyone who earns this kind of black-hearted money will not only spit out all the black-hearted money, but also their family members will be implicated. It is not easy to turn over in this life. Let those who are doing or wanting to Those who want to do it understand that as long as they dare to take this road, they will definitely end up dead, and even their family members will go down the road with them, and there will never be any luck."

"Chu Hou's doing this is indeed a way to get rid of the roots." Zhang Zhao replied: "It's just that after it is publicized, I'm afraid it will be criticized by the world."

"Criticized by the world?" Lu Bu smiled indifferently: "When the world encounters this kind of thing, if no one decides for them, they will grit their teeth in hatred. When someone decides for them and thinks of a way to get rid of it, they will How cruel to jump out and say. If everything is done according to the opinions of the world, I don't need to conquer the world, and I don't need to compete in the Central Plains. Just hand over the territory I control to Cao Cao or someone in Yuan Shaozhong at will, and I will retreat to the mountains and forests That's it for free."

Lu Bu stood up and went to the window, looked out the window and said: "Although high-ranking people can't ignore what the people at the bottom say, they can't do everything according to what they say. Among the people, there are always some people, no matter you Whatever they do, they feel that it is wrong, as if asking them to do it will definitely make things safer. But if they are really asked to deal with these things, they will never accomplish anything."

Looking at Lu Bu's back, Zhang Zhao replied, "Marquis Chu is right, I think too much."

"People who always take responsibility for others have always been the most incompetent people in the world." Lu Bu said, "They don't have the ability to do things well, and when others do it, they feel that all kinds of things are wrong. They always want to borrow others The things that have been done show their ability and existence, but in fact, apart from pointlessly criticizing others, they themselves dare not reach out for even a little hour."

Turning to face Zhang Zhao, Lu Bu smiled slightly: "We just treat people like this as farts, so why bother with them? We are doing things, and others can criticize them. What do they want to say? We don’t even have to listen, what to do or how to do it.”

(End of this chapter)