"Now that 60% of the mountainous land is in our hands, we can use this to keep some of the young people of those families and tribes in the name of fighting Cao Cao." Liu Chan patiently explained to Liu Feng, "Don't be stingy with money or even rice. They farmed in these official fields, and they could get 60% or even 70% of the income.
"Anyway, the land in the three counties is not fertile, and the output is not much. The purpose of this move is not to gain profit, but to harvest it. We also take the opportunity to keep these young people in our hands for a long time, train them regularly, and pay during the training period. The money must also be given according to the standards of soldiers, and no deductions shall be allowed.
"Now the gold rush in Mianshui is in my hands, and the money I pay every year is more than enough. And I have to tell them about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, putting the country before the family, every day, every month. If you don't understand it once, you don't understand it twice, and you don't understand it twice. all over."
Liu Feng frowned and tried his best to understand Liu Chan's words. If he couldn't understand, he would write it down first.
Liu Chan looked at him looking like he was being tortured, shook his head and said with a smile: "I will report to my father in the future and ask him to send someone to help you deal with these matters, but as the top general of the three counties, you must understand the principle."
With the current level of control, it is not time to significantly restrict the rights of these powerful families to acquire land.
Therefore, we can only try our best to maintain a balance of family power here. Everyone is profitable and their lives are better than before, but no one can dominate. This is the best situation.
The government accepted the young and strong, made them abide by the law, and used law enforcement power to intimidate the strong, support the weak, and maintain its absolute authority here.
When time passes and they have no intention and no ability to resist, the resistance to whatever they want to do will be much smaller.
If we want long-term peace and stability here, we cannot always rely on Liu Chan or Lao Liu's personal charm and authority. After all, we must gradually bring this lawless land under the rule of law.
Liu Feng was overjoyed when he heard this: "This is very good. As for what the public heir said, I will keep it in mind."
[Liu Feng’s favorability +10] (100)
[Liu Feng's favorability is 100, his physique is +5, his military talent is +5×2, his swordsmanship talent is +8×2, and he has obtained the characteristic "Courage after knowing shame"]
[Be brave after knowing shame]: Whenever you are unintentionally injured in battle against the enemy, your physical fitness will be randomly increased by 1~10 or a combat talent by 20~30 depending on the degree of injury.
Since Liu Chan rescued him from the battlefield, his favorability will increase by 10 points every time he visits him, and now he has finally reached the full limit.
Liu Chan was very pleased with this. If Liu Feng had chosen not to save Guan Yu, he would have had to fight with him when he came to the three counties, instead of such a harmonious picture of brothers.
Either way, it won't be a pleasant experience.
After explaining Liu Feng's affairs, Liu Chan looked at Shen Zhong again.
"The Shadow Guards' operation in the three counties achieved good results this time. In your first operation, you obtained important military information in time, and you also successfully assassinated Deng Fu and captured Shen Dan alive. It is really rare. When you return to Chengdu, you will be rewarded one by one for your merits."
"Thank you, Prince!" Shen Zhong, who was also sitting at the table, hurriedly clasped his fists.
Liu Chan specially set up a seat for him in the banquet. Although the seat was at the back, he still felt the changes that Prince Liu Chan had brought to them again.
Once upon a time, he never dared to dream that he, a dying commoner, could sit at the same table as Ma Chao, Liu Feng and other high-ranking people, and even talk and laugh freely.
Not only did he have the confidence to maintain his self-esteem when facing these people, but now these people even respected him in words. These dreamlike things were all brought about by Liu Chan.
"However, there are also many shortcomings. For example, if we can be more careful when delivering information to my brother, it may be solved more beautifully."
Shen Zhong felt ashamed and said: "This subordinate is not thinking carefully. I will definitely remember this lesson in the future."
What he said made Liu Feng's face feel a little hot. He scratched his cheek with his fingers and said, "I don't blame him for this. It's just that I was too reckless."
As soon as these words came out, everyone, including Liu Chan, looked at him with wide eyes.
Good guy, the sun is coming out in the west?
Liu Feng, who had gone through life and death, was no longer the twisted person who blamed others for everything and used arrogance and strength to hide his true nature.
"You... why do you think so of me? Vice General Wang, do you also want to ask for a beating?" Liu Feng pretended to be angry.
Vice General Wang breathed a sigh of relief: "Huh... I feel good. Sure enough, the general still talks like this to be like a general."
The corners of Liu Feng's mouth twitched, and everyone laughed.
Liu Feng, who was tense for a while, finally shook his head and laughed.
"Anguo, you successfully captured Fangling this time, leaving Cao's army with no city to rely on. You then decisively attacked to block his retreat, which caused Cao's army to be attacked from both sides and ultimately defeated. You are also indispensable." Liu Chan looked at Guan Xing again, "After returning to Chengdu, , I will become your cousin and give you a formal official position."
Although Liu Chan spoke without any airs, Guan Xing stood up, walked to Liu Chan, bowed and saluted meticulously: "Thank you, Prince!"
He had devoted himself to studying and practicing for many years in order to one day be able to help his father and uncle. Now that he finally got what he wanted, he couldn't be happier.
[Guan Xing favorability +10] (80)
[Guan Xing's favorability is 80, military talent +10×2, long soldier talent +8×2, equestrian talent +8×2]
Finally, Liu Chan picked up the wine cup in front of him and stood up, walking to Ma Chao.
When Ma Chao saw this, he quickly stood up.
Liu Chan passed the wine cup forward and said with a smile: "I am fortunate to have the general accompanying me this time to help Gu break the formation and capture the enemy. He also personally trained the cavalry for Gu and took the trouble. I would like to thank the General and ask the General to drink this cup."
When Ma Chao heard this, he quickly put his hands against the wine cup, but did not accept it: "This is all a matter within the scope of my duties. How can the prince express his thanks?"
Then he sighed and said softly but firmly: "Everyone in the world knows that my name is Hanchen. In fact... I am no different from the Qiang people. I must have different intentions. I think that Zhang Lu was even more afraid and contemptuous of me back then. Fortunately, The king took him in when he was defeated.
"Now that the prince attaches such great importance to me, I am no longer confused as I age, and this heart is finally liberated."
Ma Chao looked directly into Liu Chan's eyes, took two steps back, cupped his fists and gave a deep salute: "King Meng and the Crown Prince have not given up, do you dare to repay them without being heartless? I am willing to do my best to help the Han Dynasty, 'start over and clean up the old mountains and rivers' !”
[Ma Chao favorability +10] (65)
[Ma Chao favorability is 60, equestrian talent +15×2, spear throwing talent +15×2, swordsmanship talent +15×2, long soldier talent +10×2]
"Haha, good! Being able to get the general's full help is like adding ten thousand troops. The general has this ambition. It is really a blessing for me, a blessing for my father, and a blessing for me as a man." Liu Chan picked up the wine cup on Ma Chao's case and smiled. He said, "Come, General, drink this cup to the full, and we and I will work together to 'start over and clean up the old mountains and rivers'!"
Liu Feng, Guan Xing and others were also filled with excitement when they heard this. At this time, they all picked up their wine cups and stood up: "We will work together to clean up the old mountains and rivers from the beginning!"
Ma Chao's face, which had become increasingly cold in recent years, gradually revealed a confident smile, just like when he became famous when he was young and full of ambition: "Okay!"
He took the wine cup from Liu Chan with both hands, raised his head and drank it all, revealing the bottom of the bowl.
Liu Chan and others also drank their glasses full of wine. They looked at each other and laughed, feeling very happy.
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Chengdu.
But he said that that day Liu Bei summoned his ministers to discuss the war between the three counties. All his ministers thought that the war between the three counties would be the best outcome, and it would be a protracted battle.
If the Hanzhong soldiers can attack Xicheng and Liu Feng Shangyong is still alive, they may be able to rely on the assets hidden by the Shen family in Xicheng to confront Cao's army and the rebels who occupy Fangling across the water.
"I thought that when Wen Chang saw that the three counties were colluding with Cao's army to rebel, he would send troops to the three counties to help in the war. The king can order Yide to lead the troops...cough, cough, cough!" Fazheng was a little weak and couldn't help but pause in the middle of the sentence. Coughing, a mouthful of phlegm fell on the white silk in his hand, but it turned out to be blood-colored.
He quietly closed the white silk without making any noise.
Liu Bei said worriedly: "Xiaozhi, you have been ill recently, why don't you go back home to rest?"
Fa Zheng waved his hand: "It's just a minor illness, so don't worry, Your Majesty. You can order Yide to lead troops from Langzhong to Hanzhong to make up for the lack of troops in Hanzhong. Firstly, to prevent Cao Wei from attacking from the east to the west. Secondly, if the war in the three counties is unfavorable, reinforcements can be added." "
Liu Bei nodded and discussed the details with everyone, but when he saw Zhuge Liang waving his feather fan gently and smiling silently, he couldn't help but ask: "Strategy advisor, why don't you say a word?"
Zhuge Liang stopped his feather fan and chuckled: "What Xiaozhi said is very good, and Liang has nothing to add. Besides..."
Liu Bei had been with him for many years and had a good understanding of him. When he saw his calm look, he was mostly relieved, but he still cooperated and asked: "What's more?"
"Besides, if Liang's prediction is correct, the prince will definitely be able to relieve the worries of the three counties. By the time the king dispatches his troops, the prince may have returned victorious. There is no telling, haha."
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(End of chapter)
