Old Liu stared at Liu Chan, wondering why he had such an idea.
Fazheng and Zhuge Liang on the side also had different expressions after hearing this.
When Liu Bei saw this, he knew that this was probably just Liu Chan's idea.
"The 30,000 surrendered soldiers in Jingzhou were captured by your second uncle. My father has given your second uncle a fake ax to govern Jingzhou affairs. He has his own arrangements for the captives. Besides, Jiangling's newly built Nancheng will not be difficult to accommodate 30,000 prisoners."
They just won the battle and captured 30,000 prisoners, but in one sentence they were told to come to Yizhou. What's going on?
But Liu Chan was not shaken by Lao Liu's words.
"Father, although Jiangling can accommodate 30,000 prisoners, will Jingzhou have enough food and grass to feed 78,000 people in the coming year?"
"This... Jingzhou is rich, and your second uncle has been preparing for the Northern Expedition for many years. He should make his own arrangements for food and grass." Liu Bei hesitated.
He had been away from Jingzhou for many years and had already handed over Jingzhou to Guan Yu, Mi Fang and others. He really didn't know much about the specific situation.
Liu Chan shook his head: "My son has been to Jingzhou and learned about the food and grass situation from the second uncle of the Mi family. If it is only the 30,000 Jingzhou army of the second uncle Guan and the garrison in Jiangling City, that will naturally be enough.
"But now there are 30,000 more mouths to eat for nothing. Even if they are distributed according to the minimum standard of barely surviving starvation, how can the daily food consumption be a small amount?"
[Family harmony trigger]
This characteristic has its other half effect at this time - making family members more likely to accept Liu Chan's views.
Liu Bei stopped talking.
But he still wondered in his heart, why didn't Yun Changruo write a letter to report to him if he was really short of food? But before asking questions, he wanted to "understand" himself.
With Yunchang's character, he would always find a way to solve problems alone, and he was determined not to cause trouble to his brother. He must have thought that the Battle of Hanzhong was too costly and didn't want to embarrass me!
In fact, Liu Chan was deceiving about this matter because he did not ask Mi Fang about the stock of grain and grass in detail.
But this is not a lie. After all, according to historical circumstances, Jingzhou's material and food reserves have been put into a serious crisis by Mi Fang's economic problems.
Fu Shiren must have been involved.
Materials, money and food from the Jiangbei area gathered in Jiangling, under the coordination of Mi Fang; materials from Jingnan including Wuling, Lingling and other counties gathered in the public security department, under the coordination of Fu Shiren.
Ever since Guan Yu led his troops on the expedition, there were actually many crises hidden behind the great victory.
The two of them were never able to deliver food, grass and military supplies to the front line on time and in sufficient quantities. There were always delays or shortages!
It would be difficult to supply Guan Yu's entire army, but how could he afford to raise 30,000 surrendered soldiers?
At the last surrender, these northern elites all took advantage of Wu Laoer!
Now that Liu Chan knew it in advance, he would naturally not allow this to happen.
"Now that I am helping Yan Han today, my second uncle took advantage of the right time and place to defeat Cao's army in one fell swoop and captured 30,000 northern elites including Yu Jin. This is naturally a good thing.
"But I'm afraid that before the war started, my second uncle never thought that there would be such a large number of prisoners, right? If these 30,000 prisoners starve every day and become dissatisfied, waiting for an opportunity in Jiangling City... I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the war."
Having said this, Zhuge Liang and Fazheng on the side also nodded secretly.
[Dharma Perfect Sensitivity +5]
[Spell sensitivity is 20, strategy (odd) talent +15×2, political strategy talent +10×2]
[Strategy talent increased to: Extraordinary talent (positive, seven, odd and three)]
[Current favorability: 23]
Liu Chan looked at the favorability prompt and secretly lamented that he had been with Zhuge Liang for a long time. While his evaluation of himself was getting higher and higher, it became increasingly difficult to increase his favorability.
These words now seem to him to be normal for him to say, and they can no longer increase his favorability.
On the contrary, Fazheng didn't understand himself yet, so he kept growing.
Liu Bei actually felt that what Liu Chan said seemed reasonable, but he still hesitated: "It's just that if I act like this rashly, I'm afraid your second uncle will misunderstand me..."
Liu Chan shook his head and smiled: "Yu Jin surrendered with all his soldiers. Although it allowed the second uncle's Jingzhou Army to avoid a lot of casualties and might be able to increase its combat power in the future, it also posed a big problem for him now.
"Killing and surrender have been ominous since ancient times. Now that we have accepted surrender, there is no reason to kill again. But regarding the food and grass issue, I am afraid that the second uncle is just holding on.
"If my father ordered my second uncle to send his soldiers to Yizhou at this time, he would only be happy. How could he misunderstand me?"
Liu Bei: "..."
He was indeed moved by Liu Chan's words, but he still habitually looked in the direction of Zhuge Liang.
When Liu Bei is rational, he is still very willing to listen to the opinions of others, especially these two.
Fazheng and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, and this time it was Fazheng who spoke first: "Your Majesty, I thought that the prince had a long-term vision and what he said was reasonable.
"Now that Yizhou is stable, it is in need of additional troops. Having these 30,000 northern elites will be beneficial to the Northern Expedition. It can also reduce the pressure on General Guan's food and fodder, which will help stabilize Jiangling's rear. This is the best of both worlds."
Liu Bei nodded and looked at Zhuge Liang again.
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said: "Liang also means the same thing. However, when the Lord writes the letter, the matter can be left to Yun Chang to make the final decision. If he is willing to send his soldiers, it is naturally good. If he is not willing, then there must be other arrangements. I There is no need to interfere forcefully."
[Family harmony trigger]
[Liu Bei's favorability +3]
[Current favorability: 67]
Seeing that the two important ministers he relied on also had the same view, Lao Liu finally settled on the matter, and at the same time he felt pleased with Liu Chan's growth.
Since returning to Chengdu, he has discovered that Liu Chan's performance is like a different person compared to six years ago.
Coupled with the frequent good news ahead, it was like Qin Shihuang eating peppercorns - winning.
Lao Liu is really in a good mood.
But while he was happily writing a letter, Old Liu remembered another thing: "It's just that Yunchang is besieging Xiangfan and the war is intensifying. How can we mobilize so many manpower and ships to escort the surrendered soldiers to Yizhou?"
Good question!
I'm afraid you won't ask.
Liu Chan stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Father, my uncle, the war in Xiangfan is going on at this time. Cao Cao will not let it go after losing his troops. He will not let his men and ships move lightly. We, the generals in Yizhou, need to let the soldiers recuperate and recuperate, and all local organizations will resume production. It’s not advisable to move lightly.”
Old Liu was dumbfounded and said that it was so lively but no one could move. Are you kidding me?
Zhuge Liang immediately thought of what Liu Chan was going to say, and secretly laughed that the king had jumped into the pit dug by the prince.
I thought that the prince had been diligent in learning and asking questions and behaved well recently, so he was trying to cultivate his mind...
Sure enough, he is still him.
Liu Chan rushed before Old Liu got angry and continued: "My son, I would like to share my father's worries."
Liu Bei was stunned: "...you?"
"Exactly."
[Family harmony trigger]
Old Liu Gang wanted to refuse categorically, but thinking of Liu Chan's huge changes, he swallowed the words of rejection back to his lips.
"There is a war going on in Jingzhou. As the crown prince, how can you put yourself in danger?"
"As the king of Hanzhong, doesn't my father also have to conquer the east and west?" Liu Chan took another step forward, "How can we make progress if we learn military and literary strategies but don't use them? If we can't share our father's worries, what's the use of learning them?" "
[Dharma Perfect Sensitivity +5]
Fazheng said: "The prince is really lucky to have such a heart."
Zhuge Liang also nodded with a smile: "Yun Chang fought on the front line of Mianshui and Xiangfan, and the city of Jiangling behind was strong. If we only go to Jiangling to escort the surrendered soldiers in batches, I think there is nothing wrong with the prince's ability today."
[Family harmony trigger]
[Liu Bei's favorability +2]
Liu Bei finally nodded and said: "My son's words make my father feel proud. In this case, if Chief Yun agrees to this matter, I will order you to go to Jiangling in person to supervise the transportation and surrender of the soldiers!"
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