"Zi Yan seems a little unhappy?" At night, beside the bonfire in the camp of 100 people, Zhang Liao handed a bowl of broth to Chu Nan and said with a smile.
"What I have seen along the way, not to mention the bones exposed in the wild, but the people in the Central Plains are almost all colorless, and they do feel sad." Chu Nan nodded. He had gone out before, but they were all in Xuzhou. The life of the people now cannot be said to be good, but compared with what we have seen all the way today, it is much better.
Of course, in Chu Nan's memory, there is actually a tragic scene in Xuzhou. When Cao Cao massacred the city, the smell of blood was overwhelming when entering several cities. But after all, it was not personal experience. It was just like watching a movie. It is difficult to have too many memories. Empathy, but today along the way, it was the first time that he truly realized the difficulty of living at the lowest level of the people in this era.
"In recent years, there have been severe droughts and locust plagues in various places. The plague has never stopped. There have been countless battles among the princes. It is not easy to stay alive, let alone other things." Zhang Liao shook his head. Chu Nan still saw less of him. In the past few years, I have followed Lu Bu and fought in most of the world. I have seen many more miserable scenes than this, and I have long been numb.
Lu Lingqi drank the broth in silence, feeling nothing about it. After all, she fought all the way through the Central Plains as a girl. She knew very well how miserable the people's lives were. After Zhang Liao finished speaking, he continued: "There is no such scene in Xuzhou , mostly because there are few people.”
From this point of view, it is because Cao Cao massacred the city and killed many people. The resources that originally supported one million people now only need to support 500,000, so life will naturally be easier. In addition, Xuzhou is a large grain producer. State, at least it can be done to keep ordinary people full.
Chu Nan nodded and silently took a sip of the broth. It didn't taste very good. He silently planned to make refined salt first when he went back. The salt-making vessels he had made had been gathering dust for a long time. It was time to use them to create wealth. , while also improving life.
"Zi Yan, when we arrive in Xuchang tomorrow, how are you going to lobby?" Zhang Liao didn't want to talk about this heavy topic. The world was in chaos and they couldn't change anything.
"I would like to offer my father-in-law the position of general first and also lead Xuzhou as pastoralist." Chu Nan said with a smile.
"The imperial court will never agree!" Zhang Liaojue's Chu Nan was a little whimsical. Xuzhou Mu was still possible, but the general...how could this be possible?
"I didn't expect them to agree. What we want is Xuzhou Mu, not the general. This negotiation is like doing business. It can't be concluded in one breath. First, we put forward a request that the other party cannot agree to, such as General, after the other party refuses, let's talk about Hussar, Chariot, and General Wei. If you don't agree, you can say that as long as Xuzhou Mu, I have been giving in. If you still refuse, then you are not sincere!" Chu Nan said with a smile.
The general is in charge of the world's military and horse power. His position is comparable to that of the three princes. He can open a government office and build a government office. If Cao Cao is really willing to give Lu Bu this position, it doesn't matter whether he has Xuzhou Mu. To a certain extent, in addition to being in charge of the army, the general is also in charge of the army. Can intervene in the government affairs of the court.
If we look at merit alone, Lu Bu would naturally not be able to reach this position, but in terms of buying and selling, the asking price was so high that he had to pay back the money. Chu Nan didn't really want to get this position for Lu Bu. If he really gave it, he would have offended Yuan Shao. Now there are people around Lu Bu. The four major forces are the court force represented by Cao Cao, the Hebei force represented by Yuan Shao, the Jianghuai force represented by Yuan Shu, and the Jiangdong force represented by Sun Ce.
Sun Ce is still pacifying Jiangdong and does not pose a threat for the time being. Among the remaining three major forces, Cao Cao and Yuan Shu have the greatest ambitions for Xuzhou. Yuan Shao is the force that can be drawn in depending on the situation. Although the two sides share a border, no matter whether they want to invade Qingzhou from Xuzhou
, or entering Xuzhou from Qingzhou is very difficult. Judging from the map, if Yuan Shao wants to go south, it is best to cross the Yellow River and seek the Central Plains instead of Xuzhou.
Besides, Yuan Shao's main focus is still on dealing with Gongsun Zan, so Yuan Shao can win over him. Even if he can't help, at least he won't make enemies.
Therefore, even if the imperial court offers this position, Lu Bu cannot take it.
As for lobbying the princes in the court, Chu Nan never thought about it. Firstly, he had no connections in the court. Secondly, even if he persuaded the princes to help, it would be useless. Today's court is Cao Cao's word. Cao Cao does not agree.
It was useless for the famous scholars to agree, so the main person facing this time was Cao Cao.
Zhang Liao looked at Chu Nan and asked after a moment of silence: "Is this the way of a merchant?"
"General, you can understand that." Chu Nan nodded. As the saying goes, there is no way to sell but to buy. Chu Nan's method invisibly puts himself in the seller's position, but it would be too much to say that this is the only way to be a merchant.
I underestimate business.
"It does have some similarities with the art of war." Zhang Liao thought, is this all a lie? The art of war also pays attention to the combination of oddity and rightness.
"Most of the principles in the world have something in common." Chu Nan nodded and put the broth in his hand on the ground. The demon mantis and the demon ant immediately flew to the bowl to feast. These two little guys don't like eating raw meat very much now.
He started to like eating cooked food with Chu Nan. It was not a good habit to be picky about food. He couldn't tell whether this was progress or regression.
Zhang Liao nodded, he couldn't explain this clearly.
"General Wenyuan, I have something to ask you."
"Zi Yan just said it's okay." After getting along for a day, Zhang Liao still had a good impression of the lord's son-in-law. He didn't have the domineering and arrogant attitude of suddenly ascending to a high position. He was quite humble and handled things in a relaxed and relaxed manner, unlike Hou Cheng.
As he said, he will seize military power as soon as he comes up.
"I have been awakened for more than a month. I heard that there is a way to practice in this world, but I don't know how to practice?" Chu Nan has always wanted to figure out this problem. Talent is just that. If he has more luck in the future, he can make up for the lack of talent. But
If there is no way to practice cultivation, you can only wander outside the door all the time.
"Since the change of heaven and earth, most of these cultivation methods were created by major schools in the Spring and Autumn Period. Each has its own basis, which is quite magical." Zhang Liao heard this and said with a smile: "We have been in the army all year round, and we also practice the methods of military strategists.
"If Zi Yan doesn't stay in the army for a long time, even if he learns it reluctantly, it will be difficult to achieve success."
Chu Nan, the Ninth Secretary of the Royal Army, read it from Hou Cheng, but he still hasn't been able to figure out the way.
"Then there are other cultivation systems?" Chu Nan asked curiously.
"Of course there are." Zhang Liao nodded: "In the pre-Qin period, the methods of cultivation handed down can be roughly divided into Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Military, Yin and Yang, Medical School, and Mohism. Unfortunately, the Mohism has been lost now, but now the Mohism has left
Some of the fortified cities that came down are still there. These cities, even without any blessing, will not be easily damaged. It is a pity that they have been lost. Not only the Mohist family, farmers, novelists, and strategists have also lost their inheritance now."
At the end of the sentence, Zhang Liao couldn't help but sigh.
"Then general, which path do you think is suitable for me to practice?" Chu Nan asked curiously.
"Military strategists rely on military strength to hone themselves, so they need to be in the army all the year round. Confucianism seeks the way for heaven and earth and sets principles for all people. Taoism is quiet and inactive and uses the power of mountains and rivers to practice. Legalism establishes a system of rewards and punishments. The court system is clear and clear, which can encourage it.
On the other hand, if the law is unclear and chaotic, it will backfire on itself. When Dong Zhuo rebelled against the imperial court, many Legalist courtiers died suddenly; as for how Taoists, Yin-Yang Schools and doctors practice their practices, it is unknown." Zhang Liao looked at Chu Nan.
He smiled and said: "Of course, these things can be practiced at the same time, but if you don't practice them properly, the backlash will be huge."
"Then why is Madam so strong?" Chu Nan suddenly glanced curiously at Lu Lingqi, who was eating quietly at the side. How old is she?
"Lingqi has been practicing martial arts with her lord since she was a child. Although martial arts is not included in the six schools, if a person is gifted and specializes in martial arts, he can be as good as any one. Moreover, martial arts does not ask for help from others, but asks for it from himself.
, is also the only practice method that can be combined with any path, most of which are military masters. However, if you want to achieve success in martial arts, your own talent is extremely important."
"If you don't have talent, you can't practice martial arts?" Chu Nan asked curiously.
"No, but we need external help. Do you know Gao Shun?" Zhang Liao said with a smile.
"I naturally know the power of being trapped in the camp." Chu Nan's eyes lit up. He had also seen Gao Shun, an unsmiling person. He was getting married, and he drank when others drank.
"He just doesn't have any talent. He cultivates martial arts through the art of war. Although he is not as good as the best in the world in terms of fighting generals, when he goes to the battlefield and looks at the world, there are very few who can defeat him." Zhang Liao said about Gao Shun.
, with a bit of admiration.
"No talent!?" Chu Nan looked at Zhang Liao in shock.
In this world where gods and demons dance, without any divine power, Gao Shun can hold down the second master and beat him?
Zhang Liao nodded and gave him an affirmative answer.
Chu Nan was silent, there are always some people in this world who can break the rules!