As Liu Ming's words fell, Yang Jun quickly knelt down and thanked him: "My lord has clear rewards and punishments. I am convinced. I will do my best to live up to my lord's kindness."
And Yang Jun secretly added in his heart: The Lord is indeed a master of calculation. Not only can he understand his own thoughts, but he also rewards others while punishing him, so that he can convince others and from now on, he can do his best in his work.
It can also produce the desire to make achievements. The master's strategy is indeed far better than his own.
After watching the performances of Yang Jun and Liu Ming, Guo Jia secretly admired them. Guo Jiaxin said: The master and Mr. Yang really have a tacit understanding. This time, these new generals will follow them more loyally.
My lord.
Although the other generals who had recently surrendered did not quite understand what Liu Ming said about the so-called 10% of Jixian's tax revenue, they also felt that Liu Ming was a good lord because they felt that Liu Ming's rewards and punishments were clear.
A lord like this who has his subordinates working hard has a bright future.
Although most of these newly surrendered generals do not quite understand how much Liu Ming rewarded Yang Jun, this does not mean that none of them understand it.
If others don’t say it, it’s just that Lu Bu was originally the chief administrator of Bingzhou, and he had dealt with money and food a lot in the past. And Lu Bu himself is full of incomparable love for money. Therefore, Lu Bu can give Liu Ming the reward he mentioned.
It was very clear. As Liu Ming's words came to light, there was a buzz in Lu Bu's mind. So much so that Lu Bu didn't even hear what Yang Jun said and immediately fell into the calculation of money.
Lu Bu secretly calculated: How much is 10% of Ji County's tax revenue? When I was in Bingzhou, the population of Jinyang was not as large as that of Ji County? There were only hundreds of thousands of people. But the daily city gate tax alone
, no less than hundreds of thousands of dollars, if it is only 10% of this tax, then it will be an income of more than 10,000 dollars every day. Now a casual reward from this Taiwei is 10% of the tax revenue of Jixian County. This is not only
It's the city gate tax, which also includes poll tax, agricultural tax, commercial tax, etc., and the population of Ji County is obviously much larger than the population of Jinyang where I originally stayed. This tax has to be paid again.
Multiply it several times. In this way, how much income does this old man have to make every day? One hundred thousand dollars? One million dollars? Or more? Thinking of this, Lu Bu's eyes turned red. There was a strong murderous aura all over his body.
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It didn't matter that Lu Bu's murderous intent was leaked. The generals next to Lu Bu were in bad luck. The martial arts skills of these generals were not as high as those of Hou Cheng and others, but they were also more sensitive than ordinary people. At that time, Lu Bu's
The murderous aura was so frightening that he broke into cold sweat.
Zhang Fei sensed Lu Bu's abnormality, and immediately opened his eyes and shouted angrily: "Lu Bu! What do you want?"
And Dian Wei, who always followed Liu Ming, was not in vain. He stood up and stood in front of Liu Ming. Although Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao couldn't understand what Lu Bu was thinking, they immediately got up and were on guard.
Lu Bu's strange behavior.
Liu Ming looked at it and said to himself: What are you talking about? What are so many people doing around Lu Bu? This Lu Bu didn't do anything. Isn't he just showing some murderous intent? Are you acting like you are facing a powerful enemy?
? Moreover, Lu Bu is alone and unarmed. What if Lu Bu has any malicious intentions? How can he escape from this camp? With your appearance like this, you know that you are being cautious. No.
You know, I thought we had no one in Youzhou. But Liu Ming was somewhat moved by the loyalty of these subordinates. At that moment, Liu Ming coughed dryly and said to Dian Wei and others: "You guys, please be patient. Everyone.
Retreat and return to their respective positions until I inquire clearly."
After hearing Liu Ming's words, Dian Wei and others dispersed, but secretly they were still wary of Lu Bu.
Liu Ming asked Lu Bu gently: "Fengxian, why are you so nervous?"
At this time, Lu Bu immediately woke up under Zhang Fei's angry shouting. At that time, Lu Bu secretly complained to himself: How could he be so rude? No matter how many rewards the old man received, it would have nothing to do with him.
What's the relationship? And just because the old man defended a city, he can get so many rewards. If he makes great achievements in the future, then he will get even more. When the time comes, he will just rely on these taxes.
It is even more difficult for me to be underdeveloped. But because of my momentary gaffe, people have misunderstood me. It doesn't matter if others misunderstand me. But if the captain also misunderstood, then what about myself?
Wasn't this road to wealth ended? Wasn't his greatest ideal also lost? And wasn't his little life also hanging in the balance? But then, Lu Bu heard Liu Ming's words
Beautiful words. At that time, Lu Bu felt like listening to the sound of Lun, like hearing the music of heaven. It was so touching. Lu Bu even felt like crying. Lu Bu secretly prayed: This time, his job is finally saved. His future life path will be golden from now on.
Brilliant.
With a charming smile on his face and choked with sobs, Lu Bu said to Liu Ming: "Your Majesty, Taiwei, you have learned from this. I am loyal to you, as shown by the sun and the moon. I have no different intentions. Just now, I was just thinking about the rebel Gongsun Du and colluded with him."
Foreigners are besieging our city in Jixian and harming our people in Youzhou. It is really annoying and hateful. Therefore, I have murderous intentions. Unexpectedly, I have disturbed the Taiwei. It is actually a crime of debasement. I am willing to let the Taiwei do what I despise.
Punishment. I just hope that Lord Taiwei can give Beizhi a troop of soldiers and horses so that Beizhi can go after the rebel Gongsun Du. Beizhi will be able to bring Gongsun Du’s head to see the lord."
Liu Ming was very satisfied with Lu Bu's words. He felt that no matter what Lu Bu thought just now, with Lu Bu's quick wit and Lu Bu's aggressive mentality, this Lu Bu was a very good talent. What's more,
Lu Bu's martial arts skills are still very high.
At that moment, Liu Ming said with satisfaction: "Okay, okay, okay. I am very pleased that Fengxian has such an idea." After saying that, he said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, what do you think? Why don't you let Fengxian
How about leading the troops to pursue that Gongsun Du first?"
At this time, after Guo Jia saw Lu Bu's speech, he immediately remembered something. It was this Lu Bu who killed Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou. Now most of Bingzhou's troops and horses have fallen into the hands of the lord, and a small number have fallen into the hands of Dong Zhuo. Now.
That Bingzhou can be said to be an empty and unclaimed land. Only Zhang Yang, the former governor of Bingzhou, Ding Yuan, is guarding it with a small number of troops. Moreover, Bingzhou is close to Xiliang, and Dong Zhuo is stationed in Chang'an. If the lord is now
If we don't send people to occupy Bingzhou, Dong Zhuo will occupy Bingzhou. And when Bingzhou is occupied by Dong Zhuo, the lord will be attacked from both sides. Moreover, the war between the lord and Dong Zhuo can easily lead to
Go to the mainland of Youzhou. In that case, it will definitely cause a lot of damage to the production of Youzhou. You must be on guard. Moreover, Bingzhou is an important place, and you must send a trusted general with both civil and military skills.
Just go. Although this Lu Bu seems to have both civil and military skills, how can we talk about this confidant? It is really impossible to talk about it at the moment. And this Lu Bu is the murderer who killed Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou. I am afraid that he is not the same as those of Ding Yuan's elders.
There has been deep resentment among his subordinates, and they are even sworn in. It will definitely not work if he is allowed to manage Bingzhou. However, it would be okay to let Lu Bu pursue Gongsun Du and recover western Liaoning at the same time.
When Guo Jia thought of this, he immediately paid less attention to Gongsun Du. However, Guo Jia did not ignore Gongsun Du because of this. Instead, he sincerely said to Liu Ming: "My lord, according to what Fuyu said
The prisoner said, Gongsun Du's army has been on the run for four or five days. And after the Wuhuan tribes received our order, they gathered together to discuss and mobilize troops to Bailang Mountain. This time will definitely not be short.
.I am afraid that the Wuhuan tribes will not be able to stop Gongsundu's army in time. Moreover, even if we send people to chase with light horses and fast horses, we still have to break through the obstacles blocking our way in Liaoxi County along the way.
It is impossible for us to catch up with Gongsun Du before he escapes back to his hometown. However, Gongsun Zan in western Liaoning has been defeated and died. We can take advantage of this opportunity to capture the western Liaoning county. Then Xu Xu
Map of Liaodong. Moreover, we can also take the opportunity to let go of some of Fu Yu's soldiers. Let these Fu Yu soldiers bring back the truth about Gongsun Du leaving his husband to die, and bring Gongsun Du's coalition forces into pieces. Now that General Lu has
I am willing to lead troops to go on an expedition, and my subordinates think it is okay. However, on this journey, we must focus on recovering western Liaoning. Do not rush forward hastily. It should be noted that cavalry is not good at attacking cities. If you can capture the various cities in western Liaoning, you can capture them. If you cannot capture them, you can capture them.
You must report to your lord and wait for the lord's large army to arrive before attacking. And attack the city first and attack the heart first. Gongsun Zan of western Liaoning is already dead. And all the elites of western Liaoning have been lost. As long as
Let's try to appease him. Most of these cities will surrender without a fight. Therefore, the lord can give General Lu 20,000 soldiers and horses, 10,000 light infantry, and 10,000 sudden cavalry. Together with an eloquent official, that's it.
"
As soon as Guo Jiagang finished speaking, Yang Jun was full of praise and said to Liu Ming: "Using troops with filial piety and relaxation is really the style of everyone. And this eloquent and long-term official, the old man recommends him, will live up to his filial piety and peace."
The Lord’s trust.”
Liu Ming also thought what Guo Jia said was reasonable. Hearing that Yang Jun wanted to recommend talents, he was very interested and said: "Who does Mr. Yang want to recommend?"
Yang Jun twisted his beard and smiled and said: "My lord, this man's surname is Liu, his first name is Fang, and his given name is Ziqi. He is the son of King Shun of Guangyang and a descendant of the Marquis of Xixiang. He was promoted as Xiaolian when he was young, and now he is the secretary under the old man.
.This person writes fluently and has beautiful words. What is even more gratifying is that he is easy to talk and extremely intelligent. If the Lord orders this person to assist General Lu in recruiting and recruiting rebels along the way, and to persuade the cities in western Liaoning to surrender, that will definitely make the recovery of western Liaoning more successful.
Lifting it is as easy as flipping it back."
Liu Ming readily agreed, and immediately ordered Lu Bu to take Liu Fang with 10,000 cavalry and 10,000 light infantry, a total of 20,000 troops to recapture western Liaoning.
After Lu Bu left, Guo Jia suggested to Liu Ming: "My lord, now the governor of Bingzhou, Ding Yuan, has died, and all the soldiers and horses in Bingzhou have become ours. My lord, why don't you take advantage of the emptiness of Bingzhou to express your gratitude to me?"
General Guan, his younger brother, was the governor of Bingzhou. At the same time, he sent an order to General Guan. After escorting the people of Luoyang to Youzhou, he handed them over to You'an and others for resettlement. He replenished food and grass on the spot, and then led his 70,000-strong army.
.Occupy Bingzhou."
Liu Ming was reminded by Guo Jia and immediately ordered someone to write a letter and send a horse to deliver it to Guan Yu.
But this moment made Zhang Fei next to him extremely anxious. Zhang Fei couldn't help but said: "Brother, where is my old Zhang?"
As soon as Liu Ming saw Zhang Fei's actions, he knew what Zhang Fei was calling for. But now that everything has been decided and there is nothing to do for the time being, he wanted to tease Zhang Fei and relieve everyone's fatigue and tension. Therefore, Liu Ming
Ming deliberately pretended to be stupid and said, "Ah? Third brother, what's the matter?"
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Eldest brother, Lu Bu, that kid, pursued Gongsun Du and went to Liaoxi. The second brother also has work and went to Bingzhou. So what do I, Old Zhang, do now?"
Guo Jia also understood what Liu Ming was thinking, and said with a joking smile: "Third general, your second brother is attacking Bingzhou because he happens to have an army of 70,000 under his command now, and he is also the closest to Bingzhou. The so-called soldiers are valuable and quick.
Of course he has to fight. And General Lu has merit in killing thieves and is brave enough to make progress. Of course he has to be sent out to fight. And we don’t have many soldiers now. Of course you have nothing to do. Just rest well at home.
Just spend a few days with my sister-in-law."
Zhang Fei glared and said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, I, Lao Zhang, have never offended you recently. At this critical moment, it's okay if you don't help me. Why are you pouring cold water on me? If it's a comparison of military exploits and bravery,
I, Lao Zhang, is definitely not inferior to that Lu Bu. Why don't you talk to my elder brother and ask me, Lao Zhang, to quickly replace him before that Lu Bu is far away. I, Lao Zhang, have no fight, so it's really an itch.
Very.”
Liu Ming laughed and said: "It's nonsense. Changing generals before the battle is a taboo for military strategists. How can it be a joke? Moreover, not long after, General Pingnan will lead his 120,000 Montenegrin troops here. By then,
We still need you, third brother, and the generals to train those soldiers and horses into an elite regular army."
As soon as Zhang Fei heard that there was work to do, he stopped arguing.
Afterwards, Guo Jia quietly said to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, don't worry. When you train those Montenegrin troops, don't worry about not having to fight. Not to mention Gongsun Du, General Lu will definitely not be able to finish the battle in a while."
.The lord must lead the army to dispatch. Even if we want to attack Gongsundu, we must first deal with the Wuhuan tribes. Since there is a Nanlou rebellion, we must also be on guard against the other tribes. Besides,
Okay, do you think that when our lord gave orders to the Wuhuan tribes, why did he add the clause that our lord should pay the Wuhuan tribes and not allow the Wuhuan tribes to harm the people of western Liaoning? Could it be that those Wuhuan barbarians can really do this?
Don’t you see the benefits? Hehe! But Hou, I’m afraid the third brother won’t be able to beat him.”