I am the Crown Prince of the Three Kingdoms

Zheng Bao is extravagant, constantly taking away the fat and anointing of the people.As a result, the population of Chaohu has dropped sharply, and the total number is only about [-].

With a population of about [-], feeding five or six thousand soldiers, one can imagine the scene.

In the end, there was really no way, Zheng Bao thought of a trick.It is to carry out control, trap the people in the city, go out collectively when working, and send troops to supervise, so as to achieve the purpose of not fleeing the people.

At the end of the autumn harvest, the army was used as the labor force to harvest.

In other words, control the results of the labor of [-] people and then supply them.Every day, only a small amount of food is provided, so as not to starve to death.

In addition, Zheng Bao occasionally sent troops to loot everywhere.That's how it lasted.

The result is that the people under it are all skinny and very weak.

Although Zheng Bao's power is not bad.But the overall strength is really too bad. First, there is no food, second, there are many infantry, and third, the people are destitute.

Volume 51, Section 408: Chapter 195 Two-pronged approach (2)

And what about the situation in Huainan?The biggest one is Yuan Shu, followed by Lei Bo, Chen Lan, and Liu Xun, the prefect of Lujiang. In addition, there are Xu Gan, Zhang Duo and other princes, big and small.

At least there should be a small prince like Zhang Bao with an army of [-].

The situation here is as chaotic as it was in Jiangdong back then, or even more chaotic.It took Sun Ce several years to pacify Jiangdong with the resources of the heavenly crowd, reaching the height of millions of people.

And even if he has a lot of advanced consciousness, I'm afraid he can only make half of it, and it will take two or three years to pacify Huainan.Moreover, there cannot be any exceptions in the middle.

For example, Sun Ce did not send troops.For another example, Cao Cao did not send troops.

And even if he successfully pacified Huainan and gained some power, what about after that?Cao Cao may have already defeated Yuan Shao and dominated the north.

At that time, he became a little prince sandwiched between Cao Cao and Sun Ce.

This scene, don't mention how narrow it is.Originally, Liu Feng was still a little bit tempted to separate Huainan.But doing so now is simply unrealistic.

The power is too weak.

Or honestly select five thousand elite soldiers, join forces with Dong Cheng to break through Xudu, and then use this influence to put pressure on Cao Cao.

In order to affect the ending of the battle of Guandu, Cao Cao was completely victorious, and Yuan Shao was completely defeated.

At that time, attack Hulao Pass westward, regain the old capital Luoyang, and even continue to attack Tongguan westward and enter Chang'an.Take the road of revitalizing the Han Dynasty.

"How much food is there?" Liu Feng asked.

"Only [-] shi." Lu Su said with a wry smile.

"Hiss." Liu Feng gasped. The grain of 2 shi was enough to feed [-] people, and it would be finished within a few months.It's better to take the road of revitalizing the Han Dynasty honestly. If you stay in Chaohu, you will not be far from death.

"Distribute [-] shi of grain to the people. Make the people happy. When we go south, tell them that we will continue to go south. Follow us and there will be a way out. If they continue to stay in Chaohu, they will not survive next autumn." Liu After pondering for a moment, Feng said to Lu Su.

Five or six thousand soldiers are very important, but Liu Feng also values ​​more than two thousand people.As a trilogy, even if these people went to Jingzhou, they still belonged to him.

After capturing Xudu, these people can become civilians and expand the population of Xudu.So as to achieve the purpose of enriching power.

In troubled times, military power is the most important, followed by the people.

"Promise." Lu Su didn't have any doubts about Liu Feng's decision, so he promised, and immediately went down to work.

"There are more than [-] people and about a few thousand troops. I should be content." Although he was a little disappointed with the situation in Chaohu, Liu Feng was still fighting for himself.

The current situation is much better than staying in Xudu.

In the next few days, according to Liu Feng's order, Lu Su treated Zheng Bao's family well in order to win the hearts of the generals.On the one hand, open warehouses to release grain to collect the hearts of the people.

After this two-pronged approach, both the army and the people cheered for a while.

In this way, Liu Feng temporarily gained a firm foothold in Chaohu, and the rest is to fully own this army.

The happy generals didn't know that Liu Feng's knife had been slowly swung towards them.Liu Feng is definitely not satisfied with the temporary support of the army, he is only satisfied with the army that he can completely control.

If it weren't for an army that could be completely controlled, it would be able to attack Xudu together with him at a critical moment?Just kidding, it must be the result of one shot and two parts.

Therefore, controlling the army is the top priority.

Volume 52 Chapter 409: Chapter 196 The Crying Man (1)

Chapter 196

Chaohu City.

Before Liu Feng invaded Chaohu Lake, the control was carried out for a long time, and the people were as thin as sticks, and they were like useless people.But as soon as Liu Feng entered Chaohu, he ordered the opening of warehouses to release grain.

In a short period of time, it conquered the hearts of the people in Chaohu.

After half a month, the faces of the people gradually recovered a little color, and their bodies gradually improved.

Inside and outside the city, a little vitality gradually recovered, and it was no longer lifeless.

Under such circumstances, Liu Feng knew that it was possible to fully control the actions of the army.

On this day, in a room in the backyard of the Taishou Mansion.Liu Feng, Lu Su, and Zhao Yun sat on their knees.

Liu Feng, who took the lead, said: "We have been here for more than half a month. Not only the common people, but even the generals have gradually become less wary of us. It is time to act."

After speaking, Liu Feng paused, and then continued: "According to what you have learned these days, the situation in the army is relatively complicated, and a large proportion of them are old and weak. These people must be eliminated. There are only three elite soldiers. The second is that the generals in the army are also divided into two factions. One of them is the powerful faction, and they are all strong officers. The other row is Zheng Bao's close cronies, even relatives. This gives An opportunity for us to take advantage of. There is only one way, and that is."

Speaking of which, Liu Feng raised his head and said with a smile, "Official positions are for those who are capable."

Lu Su and Zhao Yun were stunned.This is to win over the powerful faction and suppress the trusted faction.It is also high-sounding, and those with capable official positions live there.

If it is selected, the powerful faction can continue to occupy the official position and have the confidence to occupy it.But cronies are not.They will be fearful and thus possibly resentful.

But what can they do alone?I can only obediently submit.

In the end, Liu Feng will be able to take advantage of the situation to disrupt the organization, and then set the standard of superiority based on military exploits, and he will be able to completely control the army.

Three thousand elite soldiers, fresh out of the oven.

"Promise." Zhao Yun and Lu Su agreed.

Afterwards, Liu Feng said again: "This army is the first army that Gu owns. Gu also wants to go and have a look. His identity is Zijing's nephew."

Liu Feng still can't show his face, but he can't stay in the room all the time.So Liu Feng thought of showing himself in everyone's sight as Lu Su's nephew.

"No." Of course Lu Su had no objection, and promised.

Immediately, in the name of the leader, Lu Su summoned all the troops to gather at the Daxiaochang in the city.

During this period of time, Lu Su performed well, that is, he treated Zheng Bao's family kindly, and showed his ability to manage the city in the city.