The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

Relatively speaking, Lu Bu still pays more attention to the common people. The current situation determines that if Lu Bu wants to gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou, he needs the support of aristocratic families. Adverse.

Under such circumstances, Lu Bu could only restrain the aristocratic families by formulating some rules, and try to protect the interests of the people as much as possible.

Even so, many people are grateful to Lu Bu.

When the aristocratic family encroached on the land, they used endless means, and the aristocratic family seemed to have endless desires for the land. No matter how much land they got, they would not be satisfied. The more efforts, the more land they got. , Let the strength of the family grow.

Such a situation is difficult for Lu Bu to understand. Could it be that these aristocratic families have not considered how ordinary people can survive when they gather more fields in their hands.

If the common people can't get a normal life, they will stand up against the rulers, and even make the noble and aristocratic families pay a heavy price.

After the Yellow Turban broke through the city, why did they plunder the wealthy households in the city? Relatively speaking, ordinary people can get safety. This is the common people's hatred for the wealthy families.

The same situation applies to any common people.

Judging from the statistics of the officials below, [-]% of the land in Pengcheng is currently controlled by the aristocratic family.

Chapter 442

The aristocratic family with a small proportion of people actually occupied [-]% of the land. What a statistic this is. The people of Pengcheng only rely on [-]% of the land to survive, and even need to pay taxes.

Under the difficult living conditions, if the people do not stand up to resist the ruler, it is actually strange at times.

This is the case in Pengcheng, needless to say, the same is true in other counties and counties in Xuzhou. This phenomenon seems to be commonplace for officials.

That's right, it's commonplace. You must know that officials are from a wealthy family. After they become officials, they will definitely think about seeking benefits for the family. Even in their view, the interests of the family are more important than the monarch. Only the strength of the family After becoming stronger, they can get more things.

With such a concept, they will be more unscrupulous when they do something.

Why doesn't Lu Bu want to change this situation? It's just that the power in Lu Bu's hands is not enough to stand on the opposite side with more aristocratic families. The soldiers in the army do have loyalty, but the turmoil in Xuzhou After that, should we rely on the generals in the army to govern the place? Maybe it will cause even greater chaos.

To fundamentally change these situations, what needs to be done is step by step, and the aristocratic family cannot be aware of it.

The statistics of the fields are just the beginning. In the future, Lu Bu will gradually look for evidence of these people, so that they have to hand over the fields.

How critical the situation in Xuzhou was at the beginning, but Lu Bu was able to lead the lieutenant soldiers out of the difficulties. Although the situation in Xuzhou is not very good now, it is many times better than before.

The aristocratic families in Xuzhou also have a lot of respect for Lu Bu, especially in the way Lu Bu treats the aristocratic families, which is completely what a reckless general should have. The aristocratic families who make mistakes are very simple. The assets of their families , will fall into the warehouse of the State Shepherd's Mansion.

It’s not that there are no families who stood up to resist Lu Bu, but how useful your resistance can be. The lieutenants obeyed Lu Bu’s orders, and representative figures in Xuzhou, such as Mi Zhu and Chen Deng, also stood on Lu Bu’s side. , and when Lu Bu eradicated these families, he also had enough excuses.

The most important thing for Lu Bu to be gentle is to be well-behaved and obey the orders of the prefectural pastor's mansion. Only in this way can he get more benefits in Xuzhou.

As the war progressed, many families in Xuzhou saw the hope of following Lu Bu. Lu Bu was able to win every battle against the princes, and made Xuzhou so rich. Lu Bu's strength has reached a certain level. It has been recognized by the aristocratic family.

The patriarch of the noble family is not a dull person. Lu Bu has great prestige among the princes. He won successive wars, and the noble family can still obtain many benefits from it.

With the actual benefits, the aristocratic family will have more support for Lu Bu.

Between the monarch and his ministers, sometimes they are mutual.

Xuzhou's family has indeed experienced certain hardships. Facts have proved that if they support Lu Bu and do not stand on the opposite side of Lu Bu, there will be no more problems.

The feudal lords sent envoys one after another to make Xuzhou's aristocratic families proud. They might look down on Lu Bu at this moment, but what Lu Bu brought to Xuzhou was what the aristocratic families wanted to see.

Xuzhou was the site of the Fourth World War. In the past, under Tao Qian's governance, there was no strong army to guard it. However, after Lv Bu occupied Xuzhou strongly, the situation changed dramatically.

The current situation in Xuzhou is actually far beyond the imagination of other princes. Who would have thought that Lu Bu, the number one general in the world, would do such a thing after occupying Xuzhou.

"Wenhe, don't startle Xuzhou's family with the matter of the field. Take it step by step, and it will not be too late to wait for the right opportunity." Lu Bu said in a slightly low voice.

Xuzhou, which is bustling on the surface and gives people a sense of affluence, has so many oppressive things in secret. If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, Lu Bu would not have believed it.

Just from the number of fields controlled by the aristocratic family, we can see how oppressive the ordinary aristocratic family has on the common people.

Faced with such a situation, Lu Bu cannot make a rash decision. The existence of aristocratic families has their meaning. Take other princes as an example. Don't they know this situation? Why are they treating the aristocratic families? They had a more cautious attitude at the time, because these princes understood that the power of aristocratic families was not so easy to overthrow.

One side of the princes has a prominent status, but from a certain point of view, it is not because of the support of the aristocratic family that they have the status of a prince. It can even be said that the princes themselves are the endorsement of the aristocratic family.

The battle between princes is also a competition between the interests of aristocratic families. Who can gain much benefit in such a troubled world depends on their own abilities. If they are not capable enough, they will be gradually eliminated by others.

Even if the princes are replaced, it will not have much impact on the interests of the aristocratic family, because the importance of the aristocratic family has already determined what status they have when the princes govern the place.

Jia Xu cupped his hands and said, "My lord, don't worry, the subordinates will definitely do their best."

"Wenhe is also from a family. He should understand some things between the families. These families fight each other for their own interests. In the end, it is just ordinary people who are unlucky. Seventy percent of the land in Pengcheng is in the hands of the aristocratic family. However, how many families are there in Pengcheng?"

"The aristocratic families with fewer numbers occupy more resources. Some people even worry about surviving, but the children of these families enjoy a comfortable life."

Jia Xu didn't understand the truth in Lu Bu's words.

"My lord, the affairs of the aristocratic and powerful families are of great importance, and one hair will affect the whole body, so we must be careful." Jia Xu warned.

Lu Bu said, "The Marquis understands what Wen He said, and this is why the Marquis asked Wen He to investigate secretly."

Although Jia Xu is from a family, the family he belongs to has gradually declined. Now Jia Xu has a firm foothold in Xuzhou, and his family came from Liangzhou.

But after Jia Xu's people came to Xuzhou, they kept a low profile. As for occupying a large amount of land outside the city, it didn't happen. This is because Jia Xu understood what Lu Bu liked and disliked.

Chapter 443 The lord is brave and unstoppable

In the eyes of some princes, it is normal for the aristocratic families under their rule to occupy the fields, but such things are not normal under Lu Bu's rule.

Lu Bu's attitude towards the people is certainly good, but the current situation has decided that it is several times more difficult for Lu Bu to make a difference in these matters than to win a battle.

It is just that the aristocratic family's control of talents is not comparable to Lu Bu, and this aspect must be taken into consideration.

Talents play an important role in governing a place. If even the basic talents cannot be guaranteed, how difficult it is to get more governance under the rule.

After Lu Bu came to Xuzhou, he recruited talents, which is a good illustration.

"It would be great if the aristocratic family could fully support me and act according to my thoughts." Lu Bu couldn't help sighing.

Jia Xu said: "My lord, aristocratic families have their own way of life. If their family cannot grow, how will the children of their family get involved in the officialdom in the future? There will also be competition among the children of the aristocratic family."

Lu Bu nodded slightly, and didn't say much. Such a system itself is unfair to other people.

But after seeing the real situation, it is more helpless, because the lives of ordinary people cannot be easily changed, not to mention other aspects, just books are not accessible to ordinary people .

In the past, books were more in the hands of aristocratic families. They could learn knowledge through books, but ordinary people could not. Besides learning knowledge, it would affect the normal life of common people.

Xuzhou has a paper workshop, and after the newspapers and periodicals have started to operate, in fact, Lu Bu has the ability to produce more books, but such a thing cannot be done in a short period of time.

Besides, the people have already formed their inherent pattern of life, and it is not a matter of overnight if they want to change.

"Sooner or later, the Marquis will break this situation." Lu Bu said slowly.

Although Jia Xu was born in a family, he didn't have a so-called favorable impression of the members of the big family. He was able to get to where he is now, although he has the help of the family, it is more due to his own efforts.

Among the officials of family background, there are quite a few talents, but there are not a few children who are dudes.

"The subordinates will definitely assist the lord." Jia Xu cupped his hands.

If the so-called control of the aristocratic family can be controlled by the monarch, such a monarch is the most terrifying. Looking at the princes of the Han Dynasty at this time, why don't they want to get out of the constraints of the aristocratic family and have real power?

Jia Xu's heart is also heavy. Confronting the power of aristocratic families is not a simple matter. The current matter has not been put on the bright side, but is being carried out in secret. If you want to take action against a certain family, you also need to It is an excuse, which determines that the monarch cannot wantonly cleanse the aristocratic family.

Once all the aristocratic families are offended, what will happen is also conceivable.

Not all members of the aristocratic family are dull people. When they think about some problems, they will be more comprehensive, so that while the family grows, they can also get corresponding benefits.

In fact, what worries Jia Xu the most is the attitude of the aristocratic families in Xuzhou and Yanzhou. Lu Bu's background determines that it is not easy to get the support of these proud families.

After Dong Zhuo occupied Luoyang in the past, his power was overwhelming, but the secret resistance of the family stewards never stopped. It was not because they could not cooperate, but because Dong Zhuo's strong rise had violated the interests of too many families.

In the face of interests, there are no so-called brothers, no so-called allies, only friends and enemies.

"Wenhe should also be more careful," Lu Bu said.

The previous assassination made Lu Bu understand that Xuzhou was not as stable as he imagined in secret.

Jia Xu is an important official in Xuzhou, and now he is regarded as Lu Bu's right-hand man. If Jia Xu makes any mistakes, it will be a huge loss for Lu Bu.

"My lord, in two days, the envoys of the princes will go to the army to watch. My lord, let the soldiers in the army show as much fighting spirit as possible, so that the envoys of the princes can see the terrifying side of the Xuzhou army. If so, after they go back, It will make the respective monarchs have more awe of the lord."

Lu Bu laughed and said: "The reason why the princes have so much respect for me is because I led the soldiers of the Xuzhou army to victory in battle after battle."

"My lord is brave and unstoppable," Jia Xu said.

In fact, Lu Bu's bravery is really not something that ordinary people can resist. The princes joined forces to attack Dong Zhuo, and the reputation of Lu Bu's bravery spread all over the Han. The princes created great pressure.

Now that Lu Bu has occupied Xuzhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou counties and counties, he is no less powerful than the powerful princes. After Lu Bu's rule is completely stabilized, the strength that Lu Bu can unleash will attract everyone's attention.

It's not that the princes don't want to eradicate Lu Bu, but that they don't have such strength at present. Whether it is on the bright side or in the dark, if they want to do things that are not good for Lu Bu, they will bear the corresponding risks. Lu Bu is a general. When doing things, he doesn't have as many scruples as civil servants. If Lu Bu feels danger, he will take action resolutely and make the enemy pay the corresponding price.

The Xuzhou army was brave and good at fighting, and the victories they won in battles made other princes look sideways. Under such circumstances, they even had to make friends with Lu Bu.

Sending envoys to Xuzhou to congratulate Lu Bu on his wedding will naturally increase Lu Bu's prestige among the princes, and such prestige is something that some princes do not want to see.

Like Yuan Shu, Liu Bei and his like, they don't have the slightest affection for Lu Bu.

"My lord, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei's third brother, has been imprisoned in Pengcheng for quite some time," Jia Xu reminded.

Lu Bu nodded and said, "Zhang Fei is indeed a rare and powerful general, but it is not an easy matter to get Zhang Fei to join him."

In all fairness, Lu Bu naturally wanted the help of a fierce general like Zhang Fei. It is hard to find a general in the three armies. Zhang Fei is not only outstanding in personal martial arts, but also has his own uniqueness when leading troops in battle. To fight for world hegemony, it is not enough to rely on one's own bravery, and the civilian and military generals under his command are also indispensable.

Chapter 444 Jia Xu Advises Zhang Fei

In the troubled times at the end of the Han Dynasty, Lu Bu would do his best to take advantage as much as possible when the princes were fighting for hegemony.

Once people have corresponding power in their hands, they will have corresponding ambitions.

The strength of the Xuzhou army made Lu Bu see more hope. If possible, Lu Bu naturally wanted to get more fame and territory.

The progress of the war is a great challenge for the lieutenant soldiers, but if the war can be won, it is worth it.

"I don't know if Wenhe can persuade Zhang Fei to join him?" Lu Bu asked.

Jia Xu cupped his hands and said, "This subordinate is willing to try his best."

The reason why Jia Xu brought up this matter was because he wanted to persuade Zhang Fei. There is no doubt that Lu Bu attached great importance to Zhang Fei. After Zhang Fei was captured alive, although Lu Bu ordered Zhang Fei to be executed, the generals under his command His persuasion made Lu Bu extinguish his thoughts of executing Zhang Fei.

From the subsequent actions, it can be seen that Lu Bu values ​​Zhang Fei, and the key is how to make a fierce general like Zhang Fei loyal.

Liu Bei is currently only occupying the plain. Although the plain has a large population, it is nothing compared to Lu Bu in terms of military strength.

However, Lu Bu's repeated victories on the battlefield have brought Lu Bu many benefits, but Liu Bei's strength has not been improved accordingly. Under such circumstances, it is extremely difficult for Liu Bei to let Zhang Fei return.

The performance of the Xuzhou army is a lingering nightmare for the enemy. When Liu Bei made the move to attack Xuzhou, he had to bear the corresponding price.

In fact, imagining the situation at the beginning, Jia Xu still has lingering fears. If Lu Bu had not had enough powerful cavalry, under such circumstances, Xuzhou might have been broken by the enemy.

At that time, Yuan Shu supported Lv Bu because of Lv Bu's display of strength. What happened later proved that even Yuan Shu would not give up his plan to benefit from Lv Bu after seeing the opportunity.

This is the case with the wars between the princes. If there are enough interests, the original alliance is fragile, and even one party will not have too many words when tearing up the alliance.

In a war, the victorious side can get more benefits, and can take advantage of the princes in the process of fighting.

"Wenhe just try, and the Marquis will reward you a lot after it's done," Lü Bu said with a smile.

Jia Xu is a man of resourcefulness, since Jia Xu brought up the matter of Zhang Fei, he must have a certain degree of certainty.

Since being imprisoned in Pengcheng, Zhang Fei's freedom has been greatly restricted. Zhang Fei said he was imprisoned in the inner city, but in fact, there are not too many restrictions on some basic activities, and he even has good wine every now and then. Good food served.

In the beginning, Zhang Fei scolded Lu Bu so much that he threw away the food and drinks brought by him. Later, Zhang Fei gradually got used to this kind of life, no matter how much he scolded, he would not attract Lu Bu, nor would Lu Bu Will put him back.

While being imprisoned in Pengcheng, Zhang Fei never gave up on training his own martial arts, and was defeated by Lu Bu, which made Zhang Fei very aggrieved.

Naturally, Zhang Fei knew how strong Lv Bu's martial arts were. Back then outside the Hulao Pass, Lv Bu was able to fight against Liu Guanzhang by himself, and thus became famous all over the world. If they were to fight separately, there would be many difficulties in stopping Lu Bu.

Being imprisoned in Pengcheng, Zhang Fei knew very little about the outside world, and some information was also learned from the guards.

When guarding soldiers treat Zhang Fei, they never have a good face, and they are more vigilant. Zhang Fei scolds Lu Bu when he is free. up.

When Jia Xu entered the courtyard, Zhang Fei was practicing martial arts, every move and style, it can be said to be like a tiger and a tiger.

"General Zhang is still in Xuzhou, and he still hasn't forgotten to practice martial arts. I admire you." After waiting for Zhang Fei to finish practicing, Jia Xu smiled and cupped his hands.

After Zhang Fei sized Jia Xu up, he asked, "Who are you?"