Three Kingdoms: My Wife Is Diao Chan

Chapter 91
Chapter 91
The Eastern Han Dynasty was a very special dynasty, and its specialness was not only manifested in eunuchs and relatives.

Another aspect is that the aristocratic family governs the world.

Throughout the 200 years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, no matter in politics, economy, or military affairs, there are shadows of aristocratic families.

Especially economically, the most obvious.

In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, almost all the money bags of the entire country were controlled by the aristocratic family.

And because of this, the aristocratic family is full of confidence and often doesn't take their boss seriously.

Even the boss needs to please the aristocratic family in order to secure his seat.

Liu Biao is like this, and so is Liu Zhang's father.

Even Sun Quan is like this.

For this reason, when Sun Quan governed Jiangdong, his usual routine was to govern with the aristocratic family.

Cao Cao has a very personality, unwilling to bow his head to the family, and has been resisting all his life, letting the family contribute to him while controlling the power of the family.

Otherwise, why was Sima Yi a great talent not considered important in Cao Cao's era.

Yang Xiu has extraordinary talent, but he can only be a prime minister.

The Order of Seeking Talents is also a decree issued to weaken the strength of the family.

The so-called Liu Bei, another giant, is now the starting point of his career, and he still doesn't know how to build a relationship with the family.

Fortunately, he has Zhuge Liang.

The idea Zhuge Liang gave him was nothing more than equal interests.

To put it bluntly, everyone earns money together.

Zhuge Liang didn't say it clearly, but Liu Bei already understood.

First borrow money from the family and go to Xiahouba to buy some food and grass.

The number of Liu Bei's army is very small, not even a fraction of Cao Cao's army, Xia Houba secretly sold him a little, so no one would notice.

Xia Houba also made a fortune, why not do it.

When Liu Bei returned to Jingzhou with grain and grass, he immediately sent a cavalry, pretending to be bandits, to rob Xiahouba's remaining grain.

With this batch of grain, Liu Bei will not have to worry about it for at least three years.

At that time, the money of the aristocratic family will be returned to the aristocratic family, and a little bit of food and grass can be distributed.

So hello, hello, hello everyone.

As for the salt, it's easier to deal with.

Since it is inconvenient for Liu Bei to sell salt, let the aristocratic family come forward to sell it.

The family buys from Dahan Salt Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and then sells them in Jingnan and Jiaozhou.

After earning money, we share it together.

The money problem was also solved.

With money and food, Liu Bei can recruit soldiers and expand his army, and the families who have taken refuge in him will certainly not have two hearts.

The less people know about this, the better.

For this reason, after Liu Bei understood Zhuge Liang's meaning, he did not say it clearly.

However, Liu Bei is Liu Bei after all, he will not only look at the good side when looking at things, he can also see the bad side.

"Military Master, this method is a good one, but there is one thing I haven't figured out. Jingzhou is now a place of war, why did Xia Houba pass by the intersection of the three places?"

Obviously, Liu Bei was worried that this was a trap.

Zhuge Liang smiled, not worried at all that this was a trap, "My lord doesn't know, this batch of grain and grass will be sent to Nanjun and Hefei, it's obvious that Xiahouba wants to go by water."

"So, the intersection of the three places is the only way he must pass."

"The subordinates have been in Jingzhou for decades, and they are very familiar with Jingzhou. However, Xia Houba has never been to Jingzhou, and he is not familiar with the terrain of Jingzhou. This is a favorable location for us."

"We belong to the home game, and Xiahouba belongs to the away game. What's more, we have several generals. Xiahouba is just a brat, so this is a harmonious relationship."

"The right time, the right place, the people and us occupy two. Even if it's a trap, even Xia Houba's little brat can't beat us."

Now that Zhuge Liang had spoken, Liu Bei had nothing to worry about and ordered people to take action.

"Military division, you go to the Ma family and the Yang family and have a talk with them, I believe they will agree."

"Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, take your troops, put on your casual clothes and prepare your carriage, and head to the intersection of Jingzhou and Yizhou."

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun were at a loss, not knowing what to do.

"Brother, what do you want us to do?" Zhang Fei couldn't help asking.

Liu Bei didn't say anything, but told him to act quickly.

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun had no choice but to return to the barracks and start to act.

As for Guan Yu, seeing that he had nothing to do, he was very anxious and asked Liu Bei to arrange something for him, but Liu Bei asked him to guard the base camp.

This made Guan Yu very upset.

"Hmph!" Guan Yu snorted coldly, turned around and left.

Huang Zhong wanted to say something when he saw this, but he didn't open his mouth. He knew very well that Liu Bei was still worried about him just now.

……

Xu Du, school affairs mansion.

Cao Chong is studying cold drinks. The weather is hot recently, and it is impossible not to drink some cold drinks.

Some time ago, Cao Chong successfully used saltpeter to make ice, and now he needs to use ice to make cold drinks.

When the cold drink is made, he will personally give it to Diao Chan and his beautiful sister-in-law.

"Report!"

Just then, a school official came to report.

"Sir, Changsha County has sent a message that Liu Bei has already acted."

The corner of Cao Chong's mouth showed a slight curvature, and the fish finally took the bait.

"Notify Xia Houba quickly, follow the plan, this time the big-eared thief must suffer heavy losses, and must beat the dog in the water!"

"Also tell Man Chong and Ma Teng to be ready at any time!"

In order to deal with Liu Bei, Cao Chong even used his favorite Ma Teng.

"You send Cao Tai a message again, let him stay in Dongting Lake well, and be ready to welcome Cao Yan at any time."

The school official bowed and said, "I understand, little one."

After the school affairs left, Cao Chong showed two rows of white teeth, "It turns out that this is how it feels when you are planning a strategy and winning thousands of miles away."

"It's no wonder that Zhang Liang always likes to help Liu Bang with ideas in the camp. It's easy and doesn't run errands or fight. It's so cool and comfortable."

"The key is to be able to invent new things and make the little sister happy. Zhou Buyi, are you right?"

"..." Zhou Buyi's forehead darkened, it turned out that you invented the cold drink just to make the girl happy, young master.

Why is this so similar to the prime minister?

"Young master, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun under Liu Bei's account are all undeserved bravery. Can Man Chong deal with them?" Zhou Buyi changed the subject.

Zhou Buyi's worry is not superfluous, after all Liu Bei has a famous saying: My second brother is invincible in the world!

But in Cao Chong's view, this is not a problem at all, "Guan Yu released Lao Cao in Huarong Road. In order to convince people, Liu Bei will not use Guan Yu too much during this time, so you can rest assured."

The fact is also true, since Cao Cao escaped from Huarong Road, Guan Yu was refrigerated for a period of time. When Liu Bei attacked the four counties in Jingnan, Guan Yu was guarding the rear.

"Young master, let's continue making cold drinks." Zhou Buyi was relieved, and his mind returned to the present moment.

When Cao Chong used saltpeter to make ice cubes, Zhou Buyi was dumbfounded, and admired Cao Chong even more. When he learned that Cao Chong wanted to make cold drinks, Zhou Buyi didn't care about anything, and followed Cao Chong every day.

What must be learned, the manufacture of cold drinks.

Seeing this, Cao Chong didn't stop him, but asked Zhou Buyi to help him.

(End of this chapter)