Chapter 293 Integrating Strength (Still adding more!)
Liu Feng suddenly sighed: "Sir's words come from the heart and are deeply touching. I also believe that your words are reasonable."
Yuan Huan and Yuan Min felt frustrated. They did not expect that the two of them would take such risks and make powerful statements, but Liu Feng still persisted in his own way.
Liu Feng ignored the depressed mood of the Yuan Huan brothers, but continued: "It's just that time waits for us not. If we don't do this now, Jiang Huai will probably become a hell on earth. Don't say that he will sell his son and his daughter. , I am afraid that the tragic situation of exchanging children and eating them is still unknown."
Yuan Huan and Yuan Min were shocked when they heard this, and looked at Liu Feng with disbelief.
I would advise you not to engage in big projects and do little in the way of corvee, but you are going to say that Jianghuai is going to exchange its sons for food?
What is the logic of this?
Yuan Huan and Yuan Min almost couldn't control their emotions and talked about this matter with Liu Feng.
The brothers Yuan Huan did not dare to say anything due to Liu Feng's power, but Liu Feng started talking on his own.
"What you two gentlemen do not know is that an immortal entrusted me with a dream, saying that there will be a severe drought in the Jianghuai River next year, or because there will be no rain, the two counties in Jiangbei will definitely have no harvest, and the disaster will even affect Runan. , the southern part of Peiguo”
Yuan Huan and Yuan Min fell into sleep after listening to Liu Feng's words?
A fairy entrusts a dream?
A severe drought in the Jianghuai River?
If the person in front of them hadn't been Liu Feng who said this, Yuan Huan and Yuan Min would have almost stood up and angrily scolded each other to stop misleading the public with their monstrous words.
But Liu Feng still said it in a convincing way, as if it was true.
The Yuan Huan brothers secretly pinched their thighs with their hands.
It hurts!
It seems that I am not dreaming.
The twitching expressions on the Yuan Huan brothers' faces fell into Liu Feng's eyes, but the latter smiled bitterly and said: "I also know that the two gentlemen may not be able to believe me, but I have been guided by the immortal along the way. , so I have no doubt about it."
Liu Feng was determined to use the Jianghuai drought to gain a good reputation.
Today's Liu Feng is no longer the childish child he was two years ago. Today, Liu Feng is a general in the imperial court's expedition to the south.
Liu Bei is no longer the Xuzhou pastoralist with only four generals and six thousand soldiers two years ago. Today, Liu Bei has one hundred thousand soldiers and spans four states. Great princes.
Liu Feng sacrificed the immortal at this time, and he no longer had any worries. Once it was effective, his reputation would really skyrocket.
Therefore, Liu Feng made up his mind to take advantage of the severe drought in the Jianghuai River to reap a wave of reputation.
Another important reason is Yuan Shu.
Liu Bei and his son came to attack Yuan Shu under the guise of punishing the people and punishing thieves.
In this way, there will be a very huge hidden danger, that is, when Yuan Shu was there, everything was going well. Just after Yuan Shu was defeated by Liu Bei and his sons, there came a war that lasted for two years and had such a large scope. Large drought.
This will undoubtedly do a lot of damage to the reputation of Liu Bei and his son.
Don't doubt this. Once Cao Cao and Yuan Shao take advantage of this point to promote it, then Liu Bei and Liu Feng will really have no choice but to be dumb and eat Coptis chinensis, and they will know the pain.
But Liu Feng is never willing to suffer, and his theory of encountering immortals can solve this problem.
This year I proposed that I met a god, who told me that in order to punish Yuan Shu, a severe drought would last for two years starting next year. I specially prepared the Jianghuai water conservancy and provided work in exchange for relief to save the people of the four counties of Jianghuai.
In this case, whoever hacks me, Liu Feng, or my father, Liu Bei, is not going against the immortals?
This is Liu Feng’s long-planned plan to invite immortals.
"Mr. Invitation, maybe you don't believe what I say, but at this moment next year, you will know that what I said is true."
Liu Feng continued, minding his own business: "Besides, What I want to do is to repair the Shaopi water conservancy project. No matter what, this is a move to relieve the people's troubles. Once the water conservancy project is repaired, the people of Jianghuai will be the first to benefit. ”
"Besides, according to my judgment, there will be a severe drought next year and no harvest. At this time, I will pay for food and hire people from the Jianghuai River to repair Shaopei. Isn't this an act of working for relief?"
Liu Feng talked eloquently, and Yuan The Huan brothers followed Liu Feng's words and thought carefully, and found that what Liu Feng said was indeed correct.
If there is a drought next year, and the drought is so severe that the Jianghuai harvest will be cut off, won’t the government have to provide disaster relief?
Liu Feng used work in exchange for relief, and also repaired and reorganized the water conservancy project in Shaopi. This was not only not a mistake, but an extremely clever technique, which could be said to accomplish multiple things with one stone.
“The people are so exhausted that it may be difficult to clear the way if such a big project is suddenly launched.”
Yuan Min had changed her mind at this time and thought from Liu Feng's perspective.
"General, why don't you first invite famous people and powerful people from Jianghuai and persuade them to do this? You can get twice the result with half the effort."
Liu Feng nodded: "What Mr. Yingqing said To be honest, Feng Ye has been prepared for it. "
Among the powerful noble families in Jiujiang, the Liu Ye family is also ranked among the top twenty. They are at least among the insiders.
Liu Feng doesn’t know who Jiujiang needs to invite, but Liu Ye must know.
As for Lujiang, it would be easier to talk about it. Zhou Yu and Zhou Dao have already surrendered to him. As long as Liu Xun is willing to surrender, things will go smoothly.
"Mr. Yaoqing, I hope that you and Mr. Yingqing can work together to plan the renovation of Shaopi for me."
Liu Feng said: "Later, Mr. Ziyang will also do the same. And joined, his family is in Chengde County, Jiujiang County, and his family is also quite prestigious in Jiujiang, so he can help Xian Kunzhong make plans."
Yuan Huan and Yuan Min looked at each other, but they didn't expect Liu. Feng planned to hand over the entire water conservancy project to them, but his expectations and courage were too high.
This was a misunderstanding between Yuan Huan and Yuan Min. The first person in charge in Liu Feng's mind was still Chen Deng, and a large number of people would be mobilized, including the Zhuge brothers, Bu Zhi, Wei Jing, Chen Jiao, Xu Xuan, Jia Xi, Jia Kui and others asked them to complete this large-scale task together.
"Two gentlemen, please rest assured that our army has hardly suffered any major losses in taking Shouchun this time. All the treasury inside and outside Shouchun City have fallen into my hands. I am willing to open the Shouchun treasury and use Yuan Gongluo to search it. The people's wealth and anointment are also given to the people of Jianghuai."
Liu Feng Yin Yin said in anticipation: "I entrust you with this important matter, and I hope that you will be cautious and cautious."
The Yuan Huan brothers were either in mixed moods or complacent. They immediately paid homage to Liu Feng and thanked him for his respect and appointment.
After seeing off the Yuan Huan brothers, Liu Feng asked Xu Chu: "Didn't Mr. Xikang surrender yet?"
Yan Xiang, whose courtesy name was Xikang.
This person is a direct descendant of Yuan Shu's confidant and is worshiped as his master by Yuan Shu.
This is one of the important positions closest to the lord, and it is almost the lord’s secretary. The chief secretary knows most of the lord’s affairs.
Therefore, if you are looking for someone who has a complete understanding of Yuan Shu's family, it is Yan Xiang.
In addition, Yan Xiang also persuaded Yuan Shu many times to be considerate of the people and reduce taxes while also proposing a plan to repair the Shaopi water conservancy project.
It’s just that Yan Xiang’s plan is naturally not comparable to Liu Feng’s.
Yan Xiang's plan is much smaller. He just hopes to use Shaopi, Huaihe and Feishui to dredge the undamaged canals in this triangle area as much as possible.
In this way, although the project is small, the effect is obviously not bad.
Yan Xiang’s main focus is to eat one bite at a time. He divides a plan into several joints, and then chooses one of them to advance.
The most important thing is of course that Yan Xiang does still have a love for the people, and he can be regarded as one of the few people under Yuan Shu whose views are not distorted.
Liu Feng hopes to get help from the other party. After all, Yan Xiang is Yuan Shu's chief clerk. Not only can he understand Yuan Shu's black accounts, but he is also the person who knows the most about Jianghuai's grain taxes.
"Not yet."
Xu Chu shook his head: "He locked himself in his home, locked the door, and outsiders could not enter."
Liu Feng frowned, Yuan Gongli introduced the Skeleton King , how worthy of your loyalty.
But that’s fine. Since Yan Xiang is so loyal to Yuan Shu, you don’t want to see Mr. Highway being cut into pieces, right?
“Let’s go to Yan Xiang’s house!”
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Yan Xiang's Mansion is on the street opposite Shouchun Palace. This is the mansion given to Yan Xiang by Yuan Shu to facilitate his coming and going.
Not long after, Liu Feng and Xu Chu came to visit.
After knocking on the door, no one opened the door.
So Liu Feng directly asked Xu Chu to take action.
After Xu Chu stepped forward, he rushed forward and knocked open the door of the house.
The sound of collision attracted many people from Yan Xiang's family, but everyone remained silent about it.
After Xu Chu opened the door, Liu Feng walked in.
"Where is Yan Xikang?"
Many people in the courtyard looked at each other, and no one answered, but many of them looked towards a room.
Liu Feng's lips curled up, and he immediately walked towards the room, kicked the door open and walked in.
This is Yan Xiang's study, but it is in a mess at this time.
Yan Xiang himself was sitting behind the public case. Although his clothes were intact, he had no energy at all. Seeing Yan Xiang's appearance, Liu Feng knew that it would be useless if he didn't give strong medicine.
So he walked up to Yan Xiang and sat down, and said "Wang Zha".
"Yuan Shu is not dead yet, Yan Xikang, what are you doing here?"
Liu Feng looked at Yan Xiang and said, "If you want to mourn for Yuan Shu, it is too early at this time."
>Yan Xiang couldn't help but look up at Liu Feng, only to see the latter looking at him with a sneer on his lips.
Yan Xiang frowned and retorted: "Yuan Gonggui is the general of the left. Is it not polite to conquer the south?"
Liu Feng immediately sneered and said: "Yuan Gonggui's title has long been favored by the emperor. Deprivation, Yan Xikang, who is General Zuo in your mouth? Moreover, Yuan Gonglu is now a prisoner, and what he did in Nanyang and Jianghuai has made people and gods angry. Why do you want to protect him? "
Yan Xiang's momentum suddenly subsided.
Liu Feng stopped talking and stood up again.
"I came here to repair Shaopi. I heard that you have always had this intention, and you have read a lot of ancient books to prepare. If you don't want Yuan Shu to die in an ugly way, then come and report early. Repair Shaopi."
After finishing speaking, Liu Feng turned around and left: "If you come one day late, I will cut off Yuan Shu's honey water for one day. If you don't show up within three days, I will kill him immediately. Yuan Shu sent it to the court to ask the emperor to apologize. "
When he said the last words, Liu Feng was almost at the gate.
Yan Xiang's face changed greatly when he heard this. Why didn't Liu Zhengnan act according to common sense?
But Liu Feng has no intention of wasting time with Yan Xiang. Aren't you a loyal minister?
I don’t care whether you are a true loyal minister or a fake loyal minister, anyway, I will stand up for you.
If you are a true loyal minister, you will naturally come to work. If you are a fake loyal minister, then you will naturally know that I will not be threatened by you, and you will naturally come to work honestly.
Sure enough, in the afternoon after Liu Feng left, Yan Xiang came to the palace and was willing to serve Liu Feng.
Liu Feng immediately transferred him to Shaopecao, where brothers Yuan Huan and Yuan Min were located. This was a temporary organization specially set up by Liu Feng to be responsible for the Shaopei water conservancy project system.
At the same time, Liu Feng's application for important documents from Liu Bei also arrived at Liu Bei's office.
At this time, Ruyin finally chose to surrender under Zhang Xun's advice.
Qiao Rui directly took Li Feng and Le out of the city to surrender.
After Liu Bei surrendered, he sat in the main hall of the county government office in Ruyin City.
Looking at the respectful generals such as Qiao Rui and Zhang Xun below, Liu Bei also felt quite satisfied.
After enjoying it for a moment, Liu Bei said to Qiao Rui: "Captain Qiao."
"The general is here!"
Qiao Rui immediately responded to the order and stood up Arrived in the hall.
Liu Bei said with a solemn expression: "News came from Shouchun. During the fierce fighting in the city a few days ago, a group of rebel soldiers broke into your mansion."
Qiao Rui's face suddenly turned pale. How could Qiao Rui not know the military discipline of his own army?
Qiaorui's own tribe can still educate a little bit, but the soldiers in Shouchun City don't care about Qiaorui's reputation and status at all, they only see if there are any benefits.
As long as the benefits are great enough, it is not impossible for these rebels to massacre the entire Qiaorui Mansion.
"Envoy...envoy, then the general's house, the house..."
Liu Bei saw Qiao Rui's frightened forehead covered with cold sweat, and then comforted him: "Qiao Lieutenant, don't Don't worry, Quanzi's soldiers arrived in time and captured the rebels. The Qiao Xiaowei's house was safe and sound, and there were no casualties. "
As soon as Liu Bei said this, Qiao Rui breathed a sigh of relief.
Qiao Rui's heart was quite complicated at this time. He and Liu Bei had just met each other for the first time, but they felt respect and favor from each other that Yuan Shu would never feel in his life.
Liu Bei's words are as gentle as jade, refreshing, and he can win your favor without even realizing it.
Qiao Rui was surprised to find that she actually had admiration and respect for Liu Bei.
Liu Bei suddenly called out again: "Qiao Lieutenant."
Qiao Rui hurriedly responded: "The general is here!"
Liu Bei smiled and said: "No need to be nervous, I want you to return to Shouchun first with Captain Zhang. The matter of Ruyin surrendering troops can be handed over to you." The two generals, Li Feng and Le, hurriedly leaned over and accepted the order: "We will obey the orders of the generals of the cavalry."
Qiao Rui naturally. He didn't dare to refuse, so he quickly responded: "I humbly accept my order."
Liu Bei saw Qiao Rui's anxiety, so he comforted him and said: "Qiao Lieutenant, there is no need to worry, it's my son who has someone." The matter requires Captain Qiao and Lieutenant Zhang to help him.”
"I understand the humble position."
Qiao Rui breathed a sigh of relief and responded quickly: "General, please rest assured, we will do our best to help the young master succeed."
A hussar general is also a general, just like deputy directors are often called directors.
Liu Bei then said with satisfaction: "I will host a banquet for you all tonight. You two can set off tomorrow and return to Shouchun."
"Here!"
That night, Liu Bei hosted a banquet in honor of all the surrendered generals. At the same time, he also gave extra meals to the entire army and gave them wine and meat, including the surrendered soldiers.
Subsequently, Qiao Rui and Zhang Xun rushed to Shouchun with their soldiers.
The Qiao family and the Zhang family are both wealthy families in Jiujiang. They are not only prestigious in the county, but also familiar with county affairs.
Liu Feng wants to repair Shaopi. Obviously Qiao Rui and Zhang Xun are very suitable helpers. There is no need to exclude them.
Therefore, Liu Bei was specifically requested to let them return to Shouchun first so that they could participate in the discussion as soon as possible.
Liu Bei adjusted the city defense of Ruyin and organized the people of Ruyin to start the autumn harvest. After that, he led the army and continued southward to Shouchun to join forces with Liu Feng.
However, at this time, there was no need for the army to continue moving south.
Liu Bei then made adjustments. First, he promoted Tian Yu to be the prefect of Dongguan County and led troops to Dongguan to guard it, replacing Chen Deng and going south.
At the same time, Xiahou Bo was ordered to lead a single unit and return to the town of Xiapi.
Chen Dao led troops to guard Pei State.
He also ordered Zhuoying to continue his sweep of Runan and conquer the disobedient counties.
As a result, Liu Bei was left with only 6,000 personal guards and Yuan Shu's soldiers.
However, the road to the south has been completely opened, and there are surrendered counties along the way, so there is no obstacle.
Liu Bei could easily arrive in Shouchun and complete the southern expedition with a high profile. At the same time, he could also take Yuan Shujun's surrendered troops to Shouchun for reorganization.
Liu Bei also began to think about this military expansion after Liu Feng reminded him.
Now that he has taken two more counties, Jiujiang County and Lujiang County, Liu Bei's army already has eleven counties.
The existing military strength is no longer enough to maintain such a large scale, and military expansion is imperative.
Among Yuan Shu's tens of thousands of troops, he can always select between 10,000 and 20,000 available troops. Coupled with the manpower of the Yellow Turban Army, this military expansion will hardly have to delay local farm work and autumn harvest.
Liu Bei captured Ruyin, Zhang Fei followed suit, and the next day captured Longkang.
Ji Ling's arrival directly announced Long Kang's death sentence.
Ji Ling went directly to the city and told Liang Gang and other generals that Shouchun had been defeated, Yuan Shu had been captured, and it was pointless for Long Kang to continue to hold on, so he asked them to surrender directly.
Although Liang Gang is loyal, he has long been unable to fight.
As soon as Ji Ling arrived at this time, he presented Yuan Shu's autographed letter. Liang Gang immediately said that he would comply with the order, and then asked Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun's troops outside the city to surrender.
After Zhang Fei heard this, he was overjoyed and took Zhao Yun to the front line to accept the surrender.
After stationing in Longkang, the connection between Peiguo and Jiujiang was directly cut off. Coupled with Ji Ling and Yuan Shu’s personal letters, the situation in Peiguo completely collapsed. Almost all the previous All the counties and cities that had not yet surrendered asked Liu Bei to surrender.
Therefore, Zhang Fei was actually quite busy along the way, busy taking over the surrendered counties and mobilizing them to quickly start the autumn harvest and harvest food.
At the same time, Zhang Fei also asked people to destroy all the six-door counterweight trebuchets that had been built, and then burned them completely to avoid leaking the news.
It can be seen from this incident that Zhang Fei is not brainless, but he easily loses his brain when he is impulsive.
The last time Uncle Zhang lost his mind, it was essentially because he was too impulsive, and he really responded to Liu Bei's worries.
(End of this chapter)