"Young Master is saying that all the bandits in Mount Emei... have all surrendered to you?"
"good."
"Is this the group that looted Nan'an County before?"
"Exactly."
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Master Zhang was so surprised that he didn't shout out on the spot.
However, as a member of the Zhang family, I still have some skills in cultivating qi.
He calmly took a sip of the tea soup and turned to look at Hu Li, who was standing beside him with lowered eyebrows.
When Hu Li saw the official looking at him, he tried his best to put on a kind smile.
He no longer knows County Magistrate Zhang.
However, Master Zhang was still deeply impressed by him.
In the eyes of County Magistrate Zhang, the smile that was uglier than crying and the scar on the bridge of the other person's nose gradually overlapped with the scene two years ago.
But what this smiling face said at the time was: "Don't run away, you dog official! You will die if you don't get off your horse!"
If he hadn't been so fast, he might have been two years old this year.
Thinking of what happened that year, my heart is bitterer than the tea in my mouth.
Master Zhang regretted it.
The last time Liu Chan came to visit, he actually didn't take it seriously.
As for Liu Chan, everyone in the aristocratic family circle knows about him.
He is usually wild and unruly, does not follow the rules, and does not abide by etiquette. He often hangs out with some untouchable bandits, and even calls them brothers.
He often speaks rebellious and shocking words, and even his father Liu Bei often has nothing to do with him.
He is very different from his sworn brother Liu Feng.
If it were Liu Feng who was born with supernatural power and great military exploits, Master Zhang would definitely not be as negligent as this time.
As for Liu Chan after he succeeds to the throne?
Liu Bei was at his peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, so how could he succeed to the throne so quickly, let alone...
Mr. Zhang’s hand in his sleeve touched the previous letter.
Unexpectedly, Liu Chan actually subdued the Mount Emei bandits.
It is rumored that military advisor Zhuge Liang favored Liu Chan, and it seems true.
This must have sent Chengdu's most elite guards to him.
But even so, Liu Chan cannot be underestimated.
Even if they are elites, if they are led by idiots, they will never have such a record.
And Zhuge Liang's attitude... itself is a very heavy weight.
Mr. Zhang started making calculations again in his mind.
It seems that regarding the matter in the letter, it is better to wait and see carefully for a while.
"Hahaha, okay, okay!" Mr. Zhang laughed loudly, slammed the low table and stood up.
Hu Li was shocked.
Why did this old boy suddenly go crazy?
Mr. Zhang bowed his hands and said: "It is true that a hero comes from a young age, and a tiger father has no dog sons. I often hear my brothers mention Mr. Liu... Well, he is quite talented, and he is so good at martial arts. It is really a blessing for the Han Dynasty. .”
Liu Chan secretly laughed inwardly, he must be said to be a person who has read a lot of poetry and books. With his own reputation, it is hard for Mr. Zhang to come up with the word "extraordinary talent".
The younger brother of County Magistrate Zhang is Zhang Yi. Historically, he served as the commander-in-chief of Gaojiang. He participated in the Northern Expedition with Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei and was considered an important minister in the late Ji Han Dynasty.
Now he should be following his father to fight the Battle of Hanzhong.
Liu Chan stood up at this time and returned the greeting with a smile: "Where, Mr. Zhang, was so complimentary. What about the promised food, grass and clothing?"
"Master, don't be anxious. I have sent someone to take care of it. It will be ready tomorrow morning." After saying that, he stepped forward and took Liu Chan's arm cordially. "Young Master asks for your hard work, and I have prepared a small banquet of fine wine for you." Wash away the dust, please be sure to show your respect."
After saying that, he patted his forehead and said, "Oh yes, come here. Go get twenty jars of good wine, slaughter the cattle and cook the meat and send it to the camp outside the city to quench the thirst of the soldiers."
"My lord, please wait."
At this time, Military Marquis Li Er suddenly clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "It is inconvenient for us to drink while we are marching outside."
"Huh?" Mr. Zhang looked at him doubtfully, and then at Liu Chan, "Who is this?"
Although this young general wearing a helmet is not as fierce and strong as the elite soldiers beside him, he looks fair and handsome, and he does not look like an ordinary soldier.
Liu Chan smiled and said: "This is a military prince under my command. I set the rules. Thank you for your kindness, I will just give them some meat."
Mr. Zhang raised his eyebrows and did not insist anymore, but he made a calculation in his heart.
After winning the battle, he was not allowed to drink freely. Liu Chan's rules were really harsh.
The military prince didn't show any resentment at all, but looked as if he was taking it for granted.
Perhaps this young master Liu Chan is far from being as simple as the rumors...
…
The spacious mansion, exquisite screens, and even a few scrolls of bamboo slips, which were very precious in this era, were placed on the table.
There were newly picked flower petals scattered in the large wooden barrel, and Liu Chan was soaking in it comfortably. A pair of delicate hands kneaded his shoulders with just the right amount of force.
His face was full of contentment, and he was chatting with the little maid who was about the same age as himself.
His witty words often make the little girl laugh, and occasionally he makes the other person blush with embarrassment.
Adults can really enjoy this one.
Mr. Liu has grown up in this era since he was a child and has lived for thirteen years. Some things are not as awkward and uncomfortable as other time-travelers.
Regarding these "feudal dross", he always insisted on accepting all comers with a critical spirit.
But if anyone pays attention to Liu Chan's eyes, they will find that there is clarity in them.
While relaxing, he was also thinking.
Nan'an County is just a small county, and its county magistrate has a rank of four hundred stones.
The monthly salary is 2,500 yuan and 15 bushels of grain.
These 15 dendrobiums are equivalent to 1,800 kilograms, and they are basically corn.
After his father Liu Bei issued "Zhi Bai Qian", although he used it to enrich his treasury, the quality of the coins shrank, which also led to an increase in prices.
Coupled with the shortage of supplies caused by fighting on the front line.
Today's purchasing power of 2,500 yuan in Yizhou is equivalent to less than 3,000 yuan in future generations.
Mr. Zhang wears Shu brocade clothes and supports a large family of servants.
Just now he slaughtered the cow to get wine and rewarded the soldiers without blinking an eye.
At first, he thought he was weak, and even claimed that he would use his personal money to help Liu Chan...
This adult's money and food will never be blown by the strong wind.
In fact, he has known these tricks for a long time. This is a bad era.
It's not that there are no honest people, but there are really too few.
Liu Chan grabbed the little hand on his shoulder, which was smooth and tender.
He looked back with a smile. This little maid was well-behaved, with red lips and white teeth. She was obviously carefully selected by Mr. Zhang.
"The Zhang family is indeed worthy of its reputation." Liu Chan's smile remained the same, but his eyes narrowed.
The little maid, with a flushed face and shortness of breath, thought something unexpected was going to happen, but was a little confused by these unexpected words.
After saying that, Liu Chan stopped looking at her, got up and got out of the tub, and said calmly: "I want to change my clothes."
"Yes." The little maid obediently stepped forward to serve her. She just looked at Liu Chan's body, which was fairer and stronger than her own, and...
Although I felt relieved, I also seemed a little bit disappointed.
…
Seeing Liu Chan coming after bathing and changing clothes, Mr. Zhang couldn't help blurting out: "Young Master, are you so fast?"
Seeing Liu Chan narrowing his eyes dangerously, Mr. Zhang, who knew he had made a mistake, immediately changed the subject: "Ah haha, the banquet has been prepared. Sir, please tell me, how did you subdue these evil thieves with only 500 people?"
The atmosphere of the banquet was cordial and friendly.
During the dinner, Liu Chan gave County Magistrate Zhang a brief review of the Battle of Mount Emei. Magistrate Zhang spoke highly of Liu Chan's military capabilities.
The two also had an in-depth exchange of views on the national economy and people's livelihood, the prospects of Nan'an County and other issues.
…
The next morning.
County Magistrate Zhang took people ten miles out of the city to see them off. It was not until Liu Chan took people on board the ship that he reluctantly returned.
Hu Li's favorability score has increased to 82 at this time.
He had no doubt that his lord was capable of making them live like human beings.
After a meal and a few words, the lord got several boatloads of money and food from the old boy, and gave them new clothes and even cloth shoes.
He, Hu Li, came to plunder two years ago with a death wish, but he couldn't get so much.
"I didn't expect that my lord could really ask for money and food from such a powerful man. I really admire him." Hu Li touched the new clothes on his body, looked at the mountains of food piled on the boat next to him, and admired him from the bottom of his heart.
At first, he thought Liu Chan was going to plunder the poor and plunder his own people.
This kind of thing sounds magical, but it is actually not uncommon nowadays.
Liu Chan looked at the other side and said nothing.
As far as the eye can see, some people in the fields on the shore are working hard in rags.
Farther away was a hut that was worse than the clothes they were wearing.
They opened the land and planted the grain, but the harvest hardly belongs to them.
But at least I can survive. It's not bad with the war and chaos outside.
Many people even truly believe that if they work hard, life will become sweeter and sweeter.
Liu Chan did not scrape the poor man's food, but the food still came from the poor man.
Liu Chan is not a saint, nor does he want to confront the laws of historical development and achieve absolute equality.
Human beings are not created equal, and this has been the case in every age he has ever seen.
but……
Liu Chan stared at a woman who was working with a child on her back in the field. The woman turned her head and glanced at the sleeping child on her shoulder, then bent down again.
There was a gleam in his eyes that Hu Li couldn't understand.
If one day you can achieve your goals and bring a little future shock to this fucking world, it shouldn't be a bad thing.
