Liu Chan, who returned to the palace, was not treated coldly by Old Liu again this time.
After all, this time was neither an escape nor an accident. It was the first time that his son had officially taken command.
The soldiers were busy working all the way, and Lao Liu ordered the other generals to rest separately. The official awards, appointments and celebrations are scheduled for tomorrow.
Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang followed Lao Liu back to the palace.
"Hehehe, my son and the military advisor have worked hard all the way. I have prepared a banquet in the house to welcome you."
Old Liu smiled with a bright face.
Liu Chan looked frightened.
He looked at Lao Liu's hand holding his arm in horror, and then looked at the smile on his face like a kind old father.
At this moment, Liu Chan thought of a terrifying possibility. Could it be that Old Liu was also killed by the time traveler?
"Father, I have a few questions to ask you. Please think carefully before answering." Liu Chan said seriously.
Although Lao Liu was doubtful, he still smiled and said, "It doesn't hurt to ask."
"Do you like to cry, or do you like to be angry?" Liu Chan stared at Lao Liu's expression seriously, trying not to miss every detail.
Old Liu Yi frowned: "How can a man cry and cry?"
"When the governor was whipped, was it his father or his third uncle who whipped him?"
After many years, when this matter was brought up, Old Liu still couldn't express his anger and said: "That man deliberately made things difficult, shouldn't he be beaten? He will be beaten, why should he pretend to be someone else's hand?"
Liu Chan took a deep breath and asked the last question: "After Uncle Zhao rescued the child, did you ever throw me?"
Old Liu was stunned for a moment, with a look on his face as if he was looking at a fool: "Zilong risked his life to save you among thousands of troops, why should I throw you down?"
Liu Chan breathed a sigh of relief, his answer and expression were correct, it was his biological father.
"Why are you mentioning these all of a sudden?" Lao Liu asked confused.
"Aren't you afraid that you will also be time-traveled..."
Liu Chan changed the subject without changing his expression: "I just remembered it by chance. By the way, father, I am going to Nanzhong now, and the child still has many things to report..."
Zhuge Liang, who had seen through everything, watched the interaction between the father and son with a smile. This was one of the reasons why he chose to leave the mountain. Liu Bei was very humane in treating his brothers, sons, subordinates, and even the people.
Thankfully, so did his successor.
…
The three of them sat down and Lao Liu asked about some details that were not revealed in the battle report.
Liu Chan answered one by one, and Zhuge Liang added timely additions.
"The method of driving away snakes and the elephant soldiers charging into the formation may be of use to me?" Lao Liu's eyes lit up.
It's a pity that Liu Chan shook his head: "Those snakes can't stand the northern climate and will be useless in the Northern Expedition. As for the elephant soldiers, their shortcomings and advantages are obvious. Cao Wei is not short of wise men, and he will definitely be able to think of a way to solve it."
Lao Liu was obviously disappointed.
But Liu Chan smiled and said: "But it is perfect as a mobile high platform to watch the enemy's plundering formation. If each army is equipped with one, it will be even more powerful when commanding the battle formation and deploying troops."
Old Liu's drooped brows raised again.
Later, Liu Chan talked about the wealth of the Yong family.
"Hmph, you should be killed! The Yong family has been favored by the emperor for a long time, but they are rich but don't want to serve the country. What's the use of staying here?"
Liu Chan said with a smile: "Haier has taken half of his family wealth and dispersed it to various county and government offices in Nanzhong for the use of farmers and mulberry trees in various places. Even so, the amount he brought back is not a small amount, and it can supplement the needs of development."
Now the commander-in-chief of the various armies of Old Liu is imitating Liu Chan in carrying out military reforms. Although it is not as crazy as Liu Chan's play, due to the large base, the cost has naturally begun to rise rapidly.
The weapons made under Pu Yuan's supervision have been raised to a higher level, and the weapons he forged himself have become the treasures of senior generals.
Liu Bei, who was quite appreciative of this, also gave him the title of Captain of Sijin. He served under General Zhang Yi of Sijin Zhonglang and was responsible for smelting steel and forging weapons in preparation for the Northern Expedition.
These are large expenses, and coupled with the previous battles, Lao Liu's treasury was quickly depleted.
Even half of Yong Kai's family fortune might not be able to last for long if it continues like this, but at least it can alleviate the increasingly bad looks of Fazheng, Liu Ba and others...
Lao Liu was moved by his son's integrity: "My son is devoted to public service. I feel so relieved!"
Then you have a good impression? ! It's almost full at 2 o'clock. Why is it so difficult?
Liu Chan secretly complained in his heart that he really looked down upon Yong Kai's family wealth.
He makes money just to win the war. If he loses, he loses everything. There is no reason to put the cart before the horse.
After talking about the disposal of several Nanzhong families, we naturally talked about the changes and arrangements in Nanzhong's farming, economy, zoning, personnel and other aspects.
Old Liu smiled broadly and was full of praise. Regardless of whose idea these were, he was greatly comforted and reassured that his son could handle the affairs of Nanzhong in an orderly manner with the help of Zhuge Liang.
A good monarch does not necessarily have to be good at everything, but he must be able to adopt good advice. Judging from Nanzhong's arrangements, his son has done quite well.
but……
"Why implement that 'ladder tax' system?" Old Liu frowned and said, "The conflict between Han and barbarians in South China has been going on for a long time. We still have to rely on Han families and use Han to rule barbarians.
"In this way, wouldn't it weaken those Han families in the long run? Weakening the big families in the areas we can control will prevent them from becoming too big. However, in the remote areas of southern China, we should provide support."
Liu Chan was not in a hurry to explain, but asked a question first: "Do you think, father, that the long-term chaos in South China is rooted in the conflict between Han and Yi?"
Old Liu frowned, realizing that things seemed not simple.
When my son asked this question, he obviously had other ideas, but...
"Is not it?"
The conflict between Han and barbarians in the southwest has lasted for hundreds of years. They returned and rebelled, and rebelled and returned. Lao Liu didn't think there was any other explanation.
"Yes, but not entirely." Liu Chan smiled.
Seeing that Old Liu, who was aroused by him, was a little inclined to resort to the "Eighteen Styles of Copying Shoes", Liu Chan quickly continued.
"The conflict between Han and Yi is indeed the concrete manifestation of the main conflict between South and Central China at this time, but the root cause of it is still class conflict."
Old Liu frowned and said, "Tell me about it."
"If the powerful and powerful families in South China want to maintain a luxurious life, they will naturally squeeze the people. The rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. Over time, public resentment will naturally arise. In order to prevent the common people from rioting, the best way is to find an outlet for public resentment."
Liu Chan smiled: "Father, don't you think that the conflict between Han and Yi is very suitable to divert the hatred of the people?"
Old Liu was thoughtful and said nothing for a while.
Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up.
[Zhuge Liang’s favorability +1] (96)
"The people live in poverty. The Han nobles accuse the Yi people of causing chaos, and the Yi leaders accuse the Han people of being cunning, but they never mention their oppression of the people." Liu Chan said with a sneer, "When the people's resentment cannot be suppressed, they start a fight.
"Those who win will expand their power, and those who lose will bow their heads and pay tribute. But no matter whether they win or lose, most of the casualties are the lives of the common people. After the war, the powerful are still well-dressed and well-fed, and the common people are still living their own miserable days."
Lao Liu gradually understood, but his brows furrowed even more tightly.
Liu Chan stood up, paced and continued: "When there is a bad harvest and the internal conflicts cannot be suppressed, we can point the finger at the court and launch a rebellion like this time.
"There is no disaster and a good harvest. Perhaps for their own selfish desires, the dignitaries in the south can also incite the people to launch a rebellion, and then use it to resist the official army and enrich themselves through extortion. But they want the people and the imperial officers to die for them. Why?"
Liu Chan became excited as he spoke, but he didn't notice that Old Liu's brows stretched and his eyes were shining when he looked at him.
After calming down, he finally said: "If we implement this method to prevent the large households in Nanzhong from expanding too much, cooperate with the policies of supporting farmers and mulberry trees to enrich the people, and supervise the implementation of local officials, even if the large families rebel, few will follow.
"After the people live and work in peace and contentment, they will be grateful for the kindness of their father and continue to teach them, and they will get twice the result with half the effort. In this way, long-term peace and stability in Nanzhong can be ensured."
[Family harmony trigger]
[Liu Bei’s favorability +1] (99)
"Okay!" Liu Bei couldn't help but burst out, "What a class conflict, hahaha! My son has a long-term vision, and one word can speak louder than a thousand words. It's so comforting to my father's heart."
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