Logically speaking, such a big matter should not be decided by Liu Chan.
First of all, Shen Dan and Shen Yi were senior officials of old Liu Feng, and Shen Dan still had a title.
The issue of land ownership is a major issue in any era.
But people don’t need to be killed yet, and the Shen family doesn’t need to move, but can be temporarily imprisoned together.
Whether the Shen brothers are dead or alive is actually not that important. There is no Shen family in the three counties, which is very important.
But this land, mountains and forests must be distributed with commitments and documents now.
While everyone was still sighing at the prince's kindness and generosity, and were immersed in the joy of getting rid of the Shen family and turning around, Liu Chan spoke again.
"Everyone, in order to get the Shen family to surrender, Cao Jun promised high officials and generous salaries and spent a lot of money." Liu Chan said unhurriedly, with a relaxed tone, as if he was talking about something insignificant.
The laughter of the crowd gradually slowed down, and the joyful expression on their faces was still there. They just looked at Liu Chan in confusion, not really understanding what the benevolent and generous prince wanted to say.
"Now that we have eliminated the Shen family supported by Cao Jun, all their previous investment has been wasted, and we have also divided the fields and forests owned by the Shen family... Guess what they will do?"
The joy on everyone's faces gradually faded, and they began to whisper nervously.
Liu Chan deliberately used the term "we" here to put these small local families and tribes on the same front as him.
The land of the Shen family had just been divided, and the family heads and tribal leaders who were happy did not hear anything wrong.
But psychologically, he naturally leaned towards Liu Chan. After all, he was the benevolent prince who had just given him a benefit.
They lacked political wisdom but did not think carefully about it. Apart from the Shen family, it is you Liu Chan. What does it have to do with us?
Of course, if they could remain calm in the face of interests, they would not be squeezed to this point by the dominance of the Shen family.
"I have heard about the general who came to invade our three counties this time. His name is Xu Huang, and he is a general under Cao Cao. He is cold and greedy.
"I wonder if you have heard of the saying 'If you don't get paid, you belong to Xu Huang'. It means that he deprived his subordinates of food and salary to enrich himself. If he treats his own subordinates like this, if he calls me... How can I allow you to share these three things? County land?"
Seeing that everyone was getting emotional, Liu Chan took advantage of the situation and added fuel to the fire.
Of course he knew what kind of person Xu Huang, a Shanxi fellow from Guan Ershu, was like, but these small landowners and even tribal leaders in isolated places didn't know.
Why don't you take this opportunity to risk your life?
There is an information gap, and information asymmetry is exploited.
Everyone was really panicked now. The middle-aged man who was flattering as soon as he came up said hurriedly: "Prince, I heard that Cao's army is so powerful. What should I do? We all rely on you, Prince." .”
With the leader taking the lead, the others immediately reacted and agreed.
"Yes, we are loyal to the King of Hanzhong, and the Crown Prince cannot ignore us."
"The prince is wise and powerful, and those like Xu Huang will definitely be able to defeat him."
Liu Chan secretly smiled in his heart, he wanted this effect, but just moving his mouth wouldn't do it.
He frowned and sighed, with a puzzled look on his face: "Now I have only a few soldiers. There are only more than 4,000 people. Even though they are all good men who dare to fight to the death, the thieves have a large army. According to the report from spies, Cao Jun still has some soldiers." 20,000 people stationed in the west of the water... it’s difficult!”
Ma Chao glanced at Liu Chan at this time. The two looked at each other for a moment, and then suddenly said: "Prince, I have to retreat to Hanzhong first. It will not be too late to gather the army and make a comeback in the future."
Liu Chan secretly praised Ma Chao in his heart. He was worthy of being a prince.
The middle-aged man became anxious when he heard this: "No, Prince, no!"
After saying that, he actually left the table and said mournfully: "I have often heard that Cao's army massacred the city and plundered the people. As soon as the prince left, this place was completely occupied by Cao's army. If he wants to massacre the city again, he may move us elsewhere and leave our hometown. . Our family will be destroyed soon, Prince! Wuwu..."
After he said this, and then looked at the way he fell to the ground and cried sadly, the others also felt sad.
The atmosphere had reached this point, and these family heads and leaders could not allow themselves to think about it. At this time, each one of them was angry or sad, and they all expressed their wishes to each other.
"Yes, Crown Prince, we can't withdraw! The Crown Prince is so wise and powerful, how can we hand over the three counties to others?"
A leader of the Qiang tribe said to Ma Chao: "You are a mighty general. How can you retreat now? If the prince is worried about the lack of troops..."
He gritted his teeth and struggled for a while, then patted the case in front of him and said, "I can use all the young men and women in my clan to help the prince and the general!"
Hearing this, the other tribal leaders agreed: "Yes! General Ma was so brave back then, how could he have the ambition of others? Our tribe is also willing to help the prince!"
The heads of the Han families all said that if the young men from their families who were conscripted by the Shen family were still alive, they would be here in Shangyong City. They would go there to explain their interests and jointly help the prince to defeat the enemy!
Seeing the subtle look in the prince's eyes, which seemed to see through their little thoughts of doing business without capital, these people also felt a little embarrassed.
Originally, it was Liu Chan who had the final say on how those young men were captured by Liu Chan.
At this time, the middle-aged man raised his hand and said: "If the prince does not abandon us, we can provide money and food to meet the needs of the army!"
"Yes, yes, I can provide you with money and food."
Liu Chan saw that it was almost done, and at this moment he smiled and said: "I already know your loyalty and righteousness. If you have not let me down, how can I bear to leave you?"
After saying that, he stood up suddenly and drew the sword from his waist, showing off his killing power.
"I swear here today that I will fight to the death with Cao Jun! In order to ensure that the people of the three counties are safe and the land of the three counties is not lost, if you violate this oath, you will be punished like this!"
Click!
After Liu Chan said this, he slashed with his sword, and the case in front of him was settled.
"Okay!" The middle-aged man stood up and said, "We must also swear to help the prince to defeat Cao's army. If we have two minds, heaven and earth will not tolerate it!"
"If you help the prince to retreat from Cao's army, if you have two minds, heaven and earth will not tolerate it!"
At this time, the crowd was furious, and they only said that they were inseparable from the thief Cao. Everyone became a prisoner of this strong emotion, and no one thought about how the conversation developed to this point...
No one even noticed that Liu Chan didn't mention a word about the Shen family's most profitable business - gold mining.
"Everyone, the Shen family has a huge amount of money and food, which is enough to supply the needs of the army." Liu Chan returned his sword to its sheath and returned to his friendly look, "Your family has been suppressed and exploited by the Shen family for many years, so there is no need to provide any more money or food this time." .”
[Defense breaking trigger]
"Prince..."
The heads of the small Han families were in a state of emotional ups and downs. At this moment, Liu Chan's gentle words felt like a spring breeze blowing into their hearts, and they all felt like crying.
Just now, I was playing tricks with the prince... How inhumane!
The plan has been decided, and the first "Joint Meeting of Clan Heads of the Three Counties" has been successfully concluded. After the meeting, everyone took an oath to kill Cao Jun together with their blood!
As for the 40% of the fields, mountains and forests, even if they are equally divided, there will always be differences in whether the location is good or bad, barren and fertile.
How to divide them specifically depends on the performance of each family in this battle with Cao Jun.
The chiefs of the small Qiang Di tribe set off immediately, preparing to send their young men to Shangyong City.
The Han family heads collectively gave an impassioned mobilization speech to the young men captured in Shangyong City.
Finally, Liu Chan made a concluding speech. The more than 4,000 young men who were captured were greatly motivated to fight, and they all volunteered to help the prince resist Cao's army. Their morale was not the same as when they were in the Shen family's army.
Before launching the general offensive, Liu Chan finally completed the preliminary integration of the forces in Xicheng and Shangyong counties.
Everyone is united and determined to annihilate the heinous Cao army that invaded the three counties!
But just as everyone was leaving, the middle-aged man who always took the lead in speaking quietly stayed out of everyone's sight and returned to the requisitioned Shen family mansion.
"Prince." The man bowed respectfully to Liu Chan.
Liu Chan smiled and nodded: "You have done a good job. You can achieve such an effect today. I will mark your merits. When the time comes to divide the land and forests, you will definitely be the best one."
The "sitter" chosen by Shen Zhong, Ding Feng, and Chai Rong is quite impressive.
How can we hold this kind of mobilization meeting without finding a caregiver in advance to take the lead?
The middle-aged man cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Prince! That dog..."
"Don't worry." Liu Chan patted him on the shoulder, "Gu has always kept his word. When the war here ends, Gu will take him back to Chengdu and find a talented master for him."
The man was overjoyed and bowed down: "Thank you, Prince, for your great kindness!"
If a son can have a good teacher, he may be promoted as filial and honest in the future, and he may be promoted to an official in the future and enter the official career.
What he thought was much better than that of the villagers in the mountains. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to have a big house in his hometown of Xicheng during the period when the Shen family was dominant.
It is said that those who understand current affairs are heroes. He has always regarded himself as a hero, but the Shen family gained power too early and he had no chance.
After seeing the army led by Ding Feng and Chai Rong, he knew what to do...
Thank you to the boss of "Leap Five Twenty-seven" for your 5,000 points to once again inject money into the Jihan Armed Group. Your points will be used to prepare for the decisive battle in the three counties. Thank you for your support~
(End of chapter)
