Chapter 833 Three days apart, treat them with admiration!
On the official road leading to Xiangyang.
Lu Xuan, Lu Yu, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu and Guo Jia and others all rode on horseback. Although Lu Yu was young, he also rode a horse, and Lu Yu's equestrian skills were quite good, but his horse was smaller.
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Along the way, Lu Xuan found that Jingzhou was very prosperous, the people were very stable, and the people coming and going were very lively.
Lu Xuan was a little surprised by what he saw and heard.
Lu Xuan led people into Xuzhou, especially the area of Xiapi Kingdom, and Xiapi County. They found that the influence of the army on business was extremely huge, people's lives were affected, and people were bullied everywhere.
The general environment in Xuzhou has begun to deteriorate, and the involvement of the army has disturbed local business. In addition, Xuzhou officials have also participated, which has led to the collapse of Xuzhou's officialdom.
However, Jingzhou is different.
Everything he saw in Jingzhou was prosperous and prosperous, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment without any problems. Lu Xuan specially visited the local people and asked some businessmen who were coming and going to see the attitude of the businessmen and people towards Lu Meng.
Without exception, all are good reviews.
Everyone praised Lü Meng as a father-in-law, young and promising, outstanding in ability, and able to endure hardships, because Lü Meng traveled all over the mountains and rivers of Jingzhou.
This result made Lu Xuan even more surprised.
When Lu Xuan was on the way, he specifically asked Yang Xiu about the situation reported by the Jingzhou embroidered clothing guards. Yang Xiu said that the news reported by the embroidered clothing guards was that the scope of the Jingzhou army's business was very large and serious, taking up a lot of people's livelihood and people's livelihood.
Fight for profit.
Lu Xuan had doubts in his heart, and even more curiosity. With such a mood, Lu Xuan led people to the outside of Xiangyang City.
The majestic Xiangyang City is still prosperous.
There are constant people coming and going.
When Lu Xuan was riding on his horse, he approached Nancheng and saw Lü Meng, Wenpin and others who had been waiting outside the south gate for a long time. As soon as Lu Xuan appeared, Lü Meng, Wenpin and other civil and military officials came forward to greet him.
Lu Meng was the first to bow and salute: "Your Majesty, Lu Meng, pay homage to your Majesty!"
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Wenpin, Wei Yan, Yi Ji, Zhang Yun and others all saluted, and everyone looked respectful.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Get flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Meng and others thanked him, he said happily: "Your Majesty has traveled a long distance and worked hard all the way. I have prepared a banquet to receive the wind and wash away the dust for Your Majesty. Please enter the city."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "You are interested. I happen to have a lot of questions that I need you to answer."
Lu Meng said: "I have no shirking responsibility."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Enter the city!"
Everyone continued on their way towards the Governor's Mansion in Beicheng. When they entered the Governor's Mansion, Xu Chu's imperial army was stationed outside the Governor's Mansion. Xu Chu was always by Lu Xuan's side, as was Lu Yu.
Cao Cao, Zhou Yu, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Huang Zhong and Yang Xiu also entered to attend.
Everyone, take a seat.
Lu Xuan sat on the main seat and looked at the drinks and dishes placed in front of everyone. He did not rush to drink and eat meat. Instead, he looked at Lu Meng, who was in the first place on the right below, and said in a deep voice: "Lu Meng, tell me,
What's going on with Jingzhou's army doing business?"
Lu Meng sat up straight, with his back straight, and said solemnly: "Reporting to your majesty, the matter of the Jingzhou army's business is unquestionable. Because this matter was jointly arranged by me and General Wenpin after discussion. However, during the process of our business,
Something unexpected happened."
Lu Xuan asked: "What happened?"
Lu Meng said: "When the army and business were in full swing, Liu Biao quietly appeared in Xiangyang, wooing Zhang Yun, Wei Yan and other generals in the army, and even wooed the big families in Jingzhou, with the intention of secretly taking power."
"After I found out, I used my plan to let Liu Biao win over my people. I took this opportunity to constantly plant people to lure Liu Biao into taking further action to see who was around Liu Biao."
"This time, His Majesty suddenly returned to China and dealt with Cao Bao of Xuzhou with thunderous force."
"Follow closely, Your Majesty will come to Jingzhou."
"After the news came, Liu Biao got the news, so he took the risk and took Zhang Yun, Wei Yan and other generals to attack the governor's mansion, intending to capture the ministers first, and then invite the king to the urn, so as to kill his majesty in one go."
"I wanted to lure out Liu Biao and the people behind him, but I didn't expect that Liu Biao was the only one."
"Currently, everyone is caught in one fell swoop."
"Liu Biao is also imprisoned."
Lu Meng introduced the general situation and said: "Your Majesty, this is the general situation. The reason why Your Majesty is confused is because Jingzhou is prosperous and does not bully the people like Xuzhou. It is because I and General Wen have restrained the army and all operations.
, everything is compliant and legal, and nothing is exceeded.”
Lu Xuan suddenly realized.
At this moment, I completely understood.
Unexpectedly, there was such a situation in Jingzhou, and Lu Meng was so courageous.
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "It is a big mistake for you to unite the army to do business without authorization. However, the army under your command has never done anything to oppress the people. In addition, this time it is true that the imperial court did not explicitly prohibit it. You took advantage of the situation and captured Liu Biao.
You have redeemed yourself."
Lu Meng said: "Your Majesty, I also have the account books after doing business and submit them for your Majesty's reading."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Send it up."
Lu Meng took out the account book that had been counted long ago from his sleeve and handed it over. Lu Xuan took it and looked through it. He looked down at each line. The more he looked, the more frightened he became, and the more he looked, the more surprised he looked.
There is a lot of money on the books.
In other words, there are countless, hundreds of millions of copper coins, and dozens of shops, involving industries such as papermaking, weaving, agricultural equipment, and other food industries.
This is the result of the military's business operations in the past two years.
After Lu Xuan read it, he handed the account book over to Lu Yu, Cao Cao and others to see.
Lu Xuan said: "Lu Meng, how did you come up with the idea of using the army to do business on such a large scale?"
Lu Meng replied: "Reporting to your majesty, my idea is an arrangement made by your majesty in Yangzhou. In order to prevent merchants from raising prices, your majesty established a large supermarket, which is a very large supermarket, and the official arrangements were made."
"Since then, merchants have stopped raising prices."
"For the same reason, the military intervention this time is also the same reason, with the military escort to ensure everything goes smoothly."
"With my ministers here, General Wenpin, and the cooperation of Wei Yan, Zhang Yun and Xi Yuan, everything is going smoothly."
Lu Meng said: "Because we are stable and have sufficient supply, it is easy to make money."
Lu Xuan praised: "Your idea is good, but it's a pity that you chose the wrong direction. No matter what, the most critical fundamental is that the military must be prohibited from doing business. This is a red line that cannot be touched."
"You can restrain the army, civil servants can restrain the army, but there are always people who cannot be restrained."
"Once we let go, the consequences will be immeasurable."
Lu Xuan said: "The laws enacted by the imperial court are never aimed at a few people. They are to restrain the majority of people and to minimize the impact and problems."
"I obey!"
Lu Meng answered without thinking, "The industries and businesses involved in the army have been temporarily shut down. All supplies have been sealed."
Lu Xuan said with a smile: "You boy, you have done a good job. I will treat you with admiration after three days of separation. You, Lu Meng, are very different now from the past."
Lu Meng felt happy when he heard Lu Xuan's compliment.
You should treat each other with admiration after seeing each other for three days!
This is your Majesty's favor.
Lu Meng shook his head and said humbly: "Your Majesty has given me the reward, but I haven't done enough."
Lu Xuan continued: "The military is prohibited from doing business, which must be controlled. However, the government can arrange officials to be responsible for this matter. Especially for industries that are fundamentally related to people's livelihood, such as grain, the government can start doing business."
"On the one hand, it is to make money, and on the other hand, when problems arise, the government can mobilize supplies to stabilize prices."
"In addition, many industries can also be tried to be operated by the government to maintain the financial stability of Jingzhou. Therefore, all the businesses that the army has stopped at this stage can be transferred to the government and given full authority to the government."
Lu Xuan said; "The army is only responsible for military training and local suppression of bandits, and is prohibited from involving in any business."
When Lu Meng heard Lu Xuan's arrangement, he was even more excited and said quickly: "Your Majesty is wise, with your Majesty's words, I have a backbone, and I won't worry about the subsequent financial difficulties in Jingzhou."
Lu Xuan said: "You can make your own arrangements."
He changed the topic and said: "You said you arrested Liu Biao, now, bring him here."
"Here!"
After Lu Meng answered, he made arrangements.
After a while, soldiers came escorting Liu Biao.
Liu Biao had been a little tired and vicissitudes these past two days. When he was hiding in Jingzhou, he thought that he had become a person in power secretly. His heart was agitated and he was in very good spirits.
Now that he has lost everything, Liu Biao has aged rapidly, and in a short period of time, his hair has turned completely white.
The whole person is getting old.
When Liu Biao saw Lu Xuan sitting directly above the main seat, he hesitated for a moment, and then his eyes became arrogant again.
He was once a famous person in the world.
He was once the overlord of one side.
He is a direct descendant of the Han Dynasty.
With such an identity, Liu Biao also has his own pride.
In the past, because of the betrayal of the Kuai family and the Cai family, and the collective surrender of the Jingzhou clan, he had to submit to Lu Xuan. Now Liu Biao was unwilling. With such a mentality, Liu Biao's rickety back straightened at this moment.
Liu Biao walked to the hall and stood there, looking at Lu Xuan with his head held high. He did not salute or kneel down, showing an arrogant attitude.
"Kneel down!"
The soldiers escorting Liu Biao yelled at him.
Liu Biao looked disdainful and said, "How can I, a great Han clan member, kneel down to Lu Xuan?"
The soldier tried to knock Liu Biao to the ground, but Lu Xuan reached out to stop him.
Lu Xuan leaned forward with a curious look on his face and said, "Liu Biao, it stands to reason that I have not treated you badly. It's just that your current behavior makes me a little disappointed."
"What does it mean to never treat someone badly?"
Liu Biao glared angrily and said, "If you raise me as a dog of your Ming Dynasty, doesn't it count as mistreatment?"
He turned his eyes and suddenly fell on Cao Cao, mockingly saying: "Cao Cao, you are the monarch of a country after all. After being defeated by Lu Xuan, you followed him in front of him, begging for mercy from Lu Xuan, and bending your knees to Lu Xuan. It's embarrassing.
ah!"
"It's a pity that if everyone was like me and dared to resist Lu Xuan, we wouldn't have the result today. In this world, too many people like you, Cao Cao, surrendered to Lu Xuan, which made Lu Xuan rampant."
"What a joke!"
Cao Cao opened his mouth to fight back.
He had always acted like an old monk in trance and didn't care about Liu Biao's affairs. Unexpectedly, if he didn't provoke Liu Biao, the old man would drag him and trample him.
Cao Cao was defeated in front of Lu Xuan, but it does not mean that everyone can bully Cao Cao.
There is a difference.
Cao Cao stood up, with a serious face, and bowed his hands to Lu Xuan and said: "Your Majesty, please allow me to have a few words with Liu Biao. The old man is old and his brain is not working well. Please help him wake up."
Lu Xuan nodded and said, "As you wish!"
Liu Biao looked at Cao Cao's appearance and further mocked: "Cao Cao, look at you now. You have to ask Lu Xuan for instructions when you say anything. People like you are not cowards, running dogs, or eagles. What are they?"