Chen Gong continued, "While recruiting refugees, we must also let them reclaim land and plant wasteland. When there is a harvest, we will naturally no longer need to provide food."
At this point, Chen Gong turned to Lu Bu, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "At that time, we no longer have to worry about food. Collecting land tax to supplement the needs of the army can also alleviate the food crisis of our army."
Lu Bu laughed and nodded, turned to look at the generals, and said loudly, "Everyone, please return to the camp immediately to reorganize your troops. At the same time, strengthen training. If there are not enough people, you can select them from refugees. In short, restore your strength as soon as possible to prevent Cao Mengde Coming."
Lu Bu looked at the scorching eyes of everyone and felt even more proud. He waved his hand vigorously and said, "Tell the soldiers, don't worry. I have plenty of food. I will take care of it, haha!"
The generals looked at the large piles of grain and heard Lu Bu's words. They were immediately excited and shouted in unison, "As you command."
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In this era of war and chaos, food is the hard currency.
As long as there is food, whether it is to appease refugees or recruit soldiers, it is a small matter. Only food is a big deal!
With the food, everything is on track, going on in an orderly manner, and everyone is busy.
Zhang Miao was responsible for leading people to spread propaganda and recruit refugees.
Chen Gong took more people and began to explore the terrain around Xiaopei, how many grain fields there were, how many wastelands there were, and so on.
Lu Bu thought things would go smoothly, but that night, Chen Gong came to his door and encountered a problem.
"Marquis Wen, there are indeed many fertile fields around Xiaopei, but these fertile fields are owned by owners. Although the owners of these fields have left due to the turmoil, they do have owners after all."
After Chen Gong said this, he raised his head and looked at Lu Bu, and said with a wry smile, "Marquis Wen, this is the troublesome part. If we send people to farm, how should we explain it once the owner of the good land comes back?"
Chen Gong was from a big family and knew that the people who owned these lands were well-known people in the local area.
And such people are also the people who should be least offended.
Just like the time when Cao Mengde killed and surrendered, the Yanzhou family became dissatisfied and turned to Lu Bu.
Although Cao Mengde finally recaptured Yanzhou, this incident was enough to prove that these aristocratic families cannot be offended. Once they are offended, the consequences will be disastrous.
Chen Gong believed that Lu Bu understood the reason, so he came to ask for a solution.
Chen Gong thought that Lu Bu would carefully consider how to solve the problem so as not to cause dissatisfaction among these aristocratic families.
But he never expected that after hearing this, Lu Bu slammed the table and sneered.
"After these people left, do they still want to occupy the land? What a dream!"
After hearing this, Chen Gong's expression changed and he hurriedly said, "Marquis Wen, you absolutely must not do this!"
Lu Bu turned to look at Chen Gong and asked coldly, "Gongtai, why not?"
Chen Gong sighed, "These aristocratic families have a high reputation in the local area. Once they cause dissatisfaction, what if...!"
At this point, Chen Gong paused and gritted his teeth secretly, "Marquis Wen, just like Yanzhou back then, Cao Mengde offended the aristocratic families, and that's why those aristocratic families came to support us.
Lessons from the past, we have to take precautions! "
Lu Bu remembered what was happening around him and snorted coldly, "They are just a bunch of losers, what can we do to prevent them?"
Chen Gong smiled bitterly and said, "If they are dissatisfied, joining forces with Cao Mengde will be very detrimental to me!"
Lu Bu looked at Chen Gong with burning eyes, and after a long time, he suddenly sighed.
"Gongtai, since I arrived in Yanzhou, what have the families who said they supported me done? Did they support me with a piece of grain or with soldiers and horses?"
"this?"
Chen Gong was stunned, thinking of the past events in Yanzhou, and was speechless for a moment.
Indeed not!
However, although those aristocratic families did not support Lu Bu, Chen Gong also understood the problem.
Although these aristocratic families verbally support Lu Bu, they also have to consider themselves.
Lu Bu has just arrived in Yanzhou. No one knows whether he will occupy Yanzhou. Therefore, these aristocratic families who consider themselves will not support immediately, but choose to wait and see.
Once Lu Bu gains the upper hand, they will immediately choose to support him, which will bring greater benefits to the family.
Just like the Chengshi Li family, seeing that Cao Mengde had the upper hand and Jizhou's support, they immediately chose to side with Cao Mengde without hesitation.
For the sake of the family, Chen Gong understands their behavior very well!
If Lu Bu had the upper hand at that time, the Chengshi Li family would have chosen Lu Bu instead of Cao Mengde.
Therefore, their choice is indeed a timely help, but the icing on the cake!
With the support of these aristocratic families, Cao Mengde could have a steady stream of food and defeat Lu Bu.
However, Lu Bu did not receive the support of the noble family and was extremely lacking in various resources, so he was defeated by Cao Mengde.
It can be said that Lu Bu's sneak attack on Yanzhou made the family successful but failed.
Lu Bu hit the table with his palm and gritted his teeth and said, "I am so generous to these aristocratic families, but how do they treat me?"
At this point, Lu Bu suddenly turned to look at Chen Gong and snorted coldly, "No matter how many benefits you give these people, they will never be grateful. Gongtai, do you think I am right?"
Chen Gong coughed lightly to relieve the embarrassment in his heart, and cupped his hands, "Marquis Wen, as long as our army has a firm foothold here, I believe those families know how to choose?"
Hearing this, Lu Bu couldn't help laughing, and the laughter was full of ridicule, "Gongtai, when I get a firm footing, will I still use their support?"
Speaking of this, a hint of murderous intent suddenly flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, "At that time, these people will come forward just to get a piece of the pie!
Could it be that I led the soldiers to fight hard just to benefit these aristocratic families? "
Snapped!
Lu Bu slammed the table hard and roared, "Dream!"
Chen Gong didn't expect Lu Bu's attitude. His heart suddenly rose and he hurriedly handed over his hand, "Marquis Wen, if this matter is not handled properly, not only will we not get their support, we will also get their opposition. ?”
A disdainful sneer appeared at the corner of Lu Bu's lips, "Gongtai, if they dare to object, let them stand up."
Chen Gong said tentatively, "What should they do if they collude with Cao Mengde?"
Lu Bu sneered, "So, I don't want to give them this opportunity."
At this point, Lu Bu's tone paused and he said coldly, "Gongtai, pass on my order. All lands without owners will be returned to the public. No one can disobey."
Chen Gong sighed, "What should we do if they come back to ask for land?"
