The strongest system to dominate the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 968

After a half-year truce, autumn has arrived again. This year's autumn is already very cold, and it may be another difficult winter.

Zhang Yu received several good news one after another.

On the Fusang side, the production is stable, and a lot of silver is produced, which is sent to Xinbeiping, and then minted into silver coins.

In the area controlled by Zhang Yu, the silver coins were not only used by merchants, but also by ordinary people.

Few of the common people can afford silver coins, but some people are gradually using them, and more and more people will use them.

The silk ceramic industry in the south developed rapidly, making the whole south very rich.

Zhang Yu's army of road repairs also started to move, and they were divided into more than a dozen sections and started repairing at the same time.

This time Zhang Yu recruited 20 laborers from Fusang. They only need to give Fusang's family a small sum of money.

These workers Zhang Yu will not abuse them, but they will not give them high treatment.

Maritime trade has made Zhang Yu rich, and he can do many things with money.

The money dug up from the Yellow Turban treasure was spent by Zhang Yu in less than a year, but he did a lot of great things.

Half a year has passed, and Zhang Yu's army has recovered long ago. Only the heavy cavalry can barely recover enough numbers, and their combat power has not yet fully improved.

It was already the autumn of 203, and it wasn't very cold in Jingzhou.

Liu Bei has had a constant stream of guests in recent days, and many aristocratic families have expressed their affection to Liu Bei, either expressing their attitude, or sending expensive gifts.

Liu Bei sent away another group of people.

"Master, this Liu Jingzhou is not feeling well, I heard that he passed out once recently." Jian Yong said.

Liu Bei's heart moved secretly, but his face remained calm.

After a while, Liu Bei said: "It's really not easy for Liu Jingzhou, trapped in Xiangyang, Cai Mao dares to commit the crime."

Jian Yong understood what Liu Bei meant, and actually wanted to replace Liu Biao, but this person never expressed his true attitude.

When the two entered the room, Liu Bei drank his saliva and said, "Have you recorded the list of recent visits? Choose some important ones for me. I will return to visit in two days. Thank you."

The return visit is true, and the thanks are too false.

Liu Bei wanted to try again, but this time Liu Biao was suddenly seriously ill, so these people gathered together.

Liu Bei hadn't confirmed their true attitude, so he didn't express his position for a while.

"Can you figure out their relationship?" Liu Bei said to Jian Yong.

He asked Jian Yong to record the relationship of these aristocratic families in detail, and then wanted to find out their relationship with the Xiangyang army.

At this time, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei came in from outside. Although it was autumn, they were still covered in sweat.

"You two brothers have worked hard." Seeing them coming in, Liu Bei poured water for them himself.

Zhang Fei grabbed the big bowl and drank it in big gulps.

"Brother, the newly recruited three thousand soldiers have already practiced proficiently and are ready to fight at any time." Zhang Fei said loudly.

Guan Yu on the side remained calm. Although the army they had trained was good, but including the original soldiers and horses, it was less than five thousand.

What Liu Bei thought about was still the power of Jingzhou.

"Prepare me some presents. In two days, I will visit Liu Jingzhou first." Liu Bei said.

After drinking the water, Guan Yu sat down beside him, and said, "Brother, although we have few troops, they are easy to control, and they can still play a big role at critical times."

Liu Bei nodded. This was the most comforting thing for him. Now he was squatting in the county seat next to Xiangyang. Once he had the chance, he could still lead troops into Xiangyang.

Early the next morning, Liu Bei went to find Pang Tong. Although Pang Tong was young, Liu Bei knew his talent.

If Pang Tong went to participate in Jiangdong's imperial examination, he would definitely be among the top.

Different from other students, this Pang Tong is not good at handling government affairs, but good at military affairs, which Liu Bei needs very much.

"Mr. Shiyuan, I'm sorry to disturb you." Liu Bei said modestly in Pang Tong's yard.

Pang Tong didn't put on any airs. He sat down with Liu Bei and said, "Mr. Xuande, you haven't been here for a few days. I heard that Gong Xuande has been very busy with too many guests recently."

Liu Bei knew that Pang Tong already knew about it, so there was no need to hide too much.

Liu Bei said: "I don't know if Mr. Shi Yuan has any suggestions?"

Pang Tong said: "There is a suggestion. The two sons of Liu and Jingzhou are not capable of being high-ranking officials. This Liu Jingzhou must find someone to assist him. Otherwise, Jingzhou will not have the surname of Liu in a long time."

Pang Tong pointed out that his surname was not Liu.

Liu Bei pondered.

Pang Tong said again: "Liu Jingzhou's ups and downs are actually out of control. They are all controlled by the family. This is the only thing I admire about Zhang Yu. No matter whether he is strong or weak, he will not be controlled by the family."

"Liu Jingzhou is just a symbol. If he is here, all the aristocratic families will still regard him as the master. If he cannot be the master, the Jingzhou Mu will not be able to turn to his son."

Pang Tong analyzed the matter so clearly that Liu Bei's heart moved.

"If I want to take charge of Jingzhou and defend my Liu family, what should I do?" Liu Bei asked.

Pang Tong laughed, this Liu Bei finally dared to show his ambition.

"Controlling Xiangyang City is not difficult. As long as Liu Biao comes to an end, if Duke Xuande wants to stand up, it is not difficult to operate. The difficult thing is how to defend Xiangyang."

Pang Tong understood that once Jingzhou changed hands, Cai Mao would have no scruples and would send troops to attack Xiangyang and rule Jingzhou.

Therefore, the most important thing now is how to defend Xiangyang.

"Sir, teach me." Liu Bei said.

"If you want to contain Cai Mao, only Sun Ce."

Sun Ce!

Liu Bei began to mutter, but he couldn't understand how to use Sun Ce. In Sun Ce's view, this Liu Bei must be a small person, and Liu Bei knew himself.

"If Duke Xuande can take Xiangyang, it is not difficult to send an envoy to persuade Sun Ce to attack Jingzhou and buy time for Duke Xuande."

Liu Bei was thoughtful and made a decision in his heart.

Liu Bei bid farewell to Pang Tong, and after returning, Liu Bei was very active, active in Xiangyang.

He visited several influential families one after another, and inquired a lot of news from them.

These aristocratic families have indeed controlled Xiangyang up and down, and Liu Biao gradually became unable to take charge, and he did not let his two sons take charge.

After a few days of activities, Liu Bei has gained a lot, and has already received hints from several aristocratic families that they will support Liu Bei if something happens to Liu Biao.

But they are also very clear that as long as Liu Biao is there, then Liu Bei will never have a chance.

As long as Liu Biao is here, the whole of Xiangyang is under their control, and Cai Mao will not dare to invade.

But if Liu Biao is not there, there needs to be someone who is capable of resisting Cai Mao. Liu Biao's son can't do it, and there is no one in Xiangyang. The only possibility is this Liu Bei.

(End of this chapter)