The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

After this incident, other princes will definitely realize the importance of merchants. Even if the merchants under their rule have a very low status, they will be well mobilized.

In the beginning, other princes were later than Lu Bu in terms of businessmen, and Lu Bu's sincerity in dealing with businessmen can be well reflected only through the Xuzhou Chamber of Commerce.

Don't drive Mi Zhu in Xuzhou, he is responsible for the specific affairs of the chamber of commerce. This alone is enough to make more businessmen have enough confidence in Lu Bu. It is not easy to meet a monarch like Lu Bu.

The status of merchants is low, and even in the eyes of some people, merchants are a lowly industry. When Lu Bu came here, everything changed. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for more merchants to go to Xuzhou.

And this kind of thing is exactly what Lu Bu needs. After gathering more merchants, Xuzhou's strength will far exceed that of other princes.

The power of merchants cannot be underestimated. When more merchants unite, their support will enable the monarch to achieve greater development.

This point has been well reflected in Xuzhou. Although the war cost Xuzhou a lot of money, food and materials, after each war, Xuzhou's recovery speed is not comparable to that of other princes.

This is the benefit that business can bring. When more businessmen come, it will bring a lot of benefits to Xuzhou.

Relying on the benefits gained from doing business, it can make up for the consumption of the war, so that Xuzhou's strength remains at its peak.

Even if other princes come to provoke, the strength of the Xuzhou army can fully cope with it.

When the monarch's strength becomes stronger, he will inevitably get the support of more families, as is the case in Xuzhou.

When Lv Bu took control of Xuzhou, he was rebellious in the eyes of the feudal lords. They had many accusations against Lv Bu for occupying the land of Xuzhou. However, Lv Bu's various actions after occupying Xuzhou gradually gained the approval of various families in Xuzhou. They believed that Xuzhou Under the leadership of Lu Bu, it will move towards a more glorious situation.

Not to mention anything else, just the achievements made by the lieutenant soldiers led by Lu Bu on the battlefield are enough to make more families turn to support Lu Bu.

Families are sometimes very practical. When they support the monarch, they must at least see hope and see what benefits they can reap after supporting the monarch. If the family cannot be satisfied with this aspect, even if they get it Their support will not be too strong.

The development method of the aristocratic family determines that when they want to support the monarch, the first thing they need is to see hope.

After Lu Bu occupied Xuzhou, the Xuzhou family gradually saw hope coming

Lu Bu's big marriage brought more benefits to the families in Xuzhou, and in the process, it enhanced the influence of each family in Xuzhou.

The princes sent envoys to Xuzhou one after another, which shows that Lu Bu's strength has become so strong that the princes have no choice but to do so.

The aristocratic families in Xuzhou would not simply think that the princes sent envoys because of Lu Bu's status as Xuzhou Mu.

Xuzhou Mu has a prominent position, but after occupying Xuzhou, Lu Bu has experienced many hardships.

Even with the initial support from Yuan Shu, Yuan Hou also chose to attack Xuzhou later. This shows that in the face of specific interests, there are no so-called allies at all. All development depends on the improvement of one's own strength.

The investigation of the inner city and the outer city was much stricter than before. After Zhang Fei escaped, he lost the news. Although Lu Bu did not blame Xu Huang for this incident, Xu Huang felt a lot of guilt in his heart.

As a general in charge of public security in the city, if he can't even do such simple things well, how can he be worthy of the trust of the monarch.

After becoming a general under Lu Bu's command, Xu Huang was full of fighting spirit.

The investigation in the city was very intensive, and the businessmen who passed by had no complaints. When they were in Pengcheng, what impressed the businessmen more was the security situation in Pengcheng. It is absolutely unimaginable if the situation is placed under the rule of other princes.

Aristocratic families have great influence, and even the children of these aristocratic families appear arrogant and domineering when they do things normally. It is not easy to make these children of aristocratic families completely succumb.

Chapter 459

Even if some descendants of aristocratic families are a bit excessive when doing things, the monarch often pretends not to see it, and if it is some trivial matter, he just ignores it.

But this kind of thing will not happen in Pengcheng. Even the sons of aristocratic families have to follow the rules of the city. After violating these systems, it is difficult for the families behind them to provide them with corresponding protection.

These systems were not established by Lu Bu, but originally belonged to the Han Dynasty, but were re-established by Lu Bu in Xuzhou.

Not only Pengcheng, but also other cities in Xuzhou.

After experiencing the initial turmoil, Xuzhou at this time is not to say that it is stable, but those who want to be unfavorable to Lu Bu dare not stand up easily at this moment.

Every county in Xuzhou has Lv Bu's confidant generals. These generals control the army. If someone wants to make trouble from them, they will be greeted by a thunderous attack from the army.

The generals appointed by Lu Bu are loyal to Lu Bu, especially the generals guarding various places. It is not a simple matter to win them over.

In the past, the influence of the aristocratic family was more reflected in the officialdom. Becoming a general was not something that the children of the aristocratic family yearned for. Of course, it was normal for a general in the army to be involved with the aristocratic family.

When the influence of aristocratic families reaches a certain level, they can even affect the promotion of the status of the generals in the army.

Compared with military generals, civil officials have a higher status. In troubled times, the role of generals will be gradually reflected, and the previous concepts will be gradually broken.

When the role of military generals is highlighted, it is inevitable that aristocratic families will have a lot of wooing generals.

With the support of the generals in the army, the aristocratic family will feel more at ease when doing something.

Lu Bu was aware of the secret actions of some families, but it was reasonable for these families to act like this. All Lu Bu could do was beat the generals in the army.

It has to be said that when the influence of aristocratic families reaches a certain level, it will increase many difficulties for the monarch to govern the place.

Now, Lu Bu has a lot of experience.

As the difficulty of governing the region increases, more problems will arise.

Lu Bu asked himself that in the land of Xuzhou, he hadn't done enough to make more families feel awed. This is a failure.

However, after experiencing the previous incidents, Xuzhou's family is more intelligent, and will not easily leave people with clues.

If this situation continues, it is good for Lu Bu. At least these families have restrained a lot in doing things, and they will not be like other princes under the rule, and the children of the family will do whatever they want by relying on the influence of the family.

After Xuzhou's public security situation is good, it will attract more talents.

There are not a few talents recruited, but there are not many who can really be reused. As for what kind of abilities these people have, and how well they perform after they take office, it will be truly reflected.

Lu Bu naturally welcomes capable officials and gives them the opportunity to display their talents, but it is impossible for incompetent officials to get more attention.

The next day, Lu Bu convened a meeting of officials at the State Shepherd's Mansion. After the previous incident in Pengcheng, the officials in Xuzhou were quite excited at this time. What they could see was how much Xuzhou would achieve under the leadership of Lu Bu. develop.

The princes of all parties sent envoys to Xuzhou to congratulate Lu Bu on his wedding, which can explain a lot of problems. After a series of wars, Lu Bu gained a firm foothold in Xuzhou.

At present, Lu Bu occupies not only Xuzhou, but also Yuzhou counties and Yanzhou land. When these places gradually stabilize, the strength that Lu Bu can display will be even stronger.

At the beginning, the princes despised Lu Bu, but now they want to have more respect for Lu Bu, and even many families in Xuzhou also have more respect for Lu Bu, all of which are earned by Lu Bu relying on his own efforts.

It is not easy for any prince to achieve more achievements. Lu Bu's success is indeed beyond the expectations of other princes, but after his success, Lu Bu will have a greater impact on the situation of the world. Influence.

The era of melee among princes will not stop because of the temporary stabilization of the current situation.

The princes will definitely launch continuous wars for their own interests, and the princes who cannot adapt to all these will be depressed and will be replaced by other princes.

Although this kind of situation is not what more princes want to see, it is a cruel reality. In the chaotic world, only with strong strength can survive better. Otherwise, it can only become the growth of other princes. Stepping stones on the road.

Lu Bu's success was a big stimulus to many princes, but behind the success, Lu Bu's contribution was beyond the imagination of other princes.

"Pengcheng has been quite busy these days, and everyone has really worked hard." Lu Bu laughed.

The officials in the venue didn't even dare to say anything.

"Xu Huang played a big role in this incident in Pengcheng," Lu Bu said.

Xu Huang came out and said: "I am ashamed of my humble position. Zhang Fei escaped from the inner city. My humble position asks Marquis Wen to punish me."

Lu Bu said: "General Xu doesn't need to underestimate himself. The reason Zhang Fei was able to get away was because of someone with a heart. It is difficult to avoid such things from happening as much as possible. There is no need to blame yourself."

"However, Zhang Fei escaped because of General Xu, and General Xu will bring Zhang Fei's head to this Marquis in the future."

"Here." Xu Huang clasped his fists solemnly.

Fighting on the battlefield is what generals yearn for. From Lu Bu's words, Xu Huang can feel that Lu Bu attaches great importance to it.

This also made the officials in Xuzhou look at Xu Huang differently. In Xuzhou, Lu Bu has absolute authority. Although there are resistance forces in secret, these resistance forces are not counted in front of Lu Bu. What, after getting Lu Bu's approval, it is conceivable that Xu Huang's development in the army will be smoother in the future, and it is possible to reach a higher position.

"The Marquis has already reviewed the matters reported by you, and you can follow the instructions when the time comes." Lu Bu said: "Although the development of Xuzhou is rapid, in this process, some other problems will inevitably arise. What needs extra attention, I hope you can pay more attention to it.”

"Here." Everyone said in unison.

Chapter 460 Lu Bu is not a simple warrior

Among the officials present, most of them were local officials from Xuzhou. After Lv Bu's strength, it is obvious that they can get a lot of benefits. When Lv Bu achieves greater achievements, these families can also reap a lot of benefits. , thus making the family even stronger.

Nowadays, the relationship between Lv Bu and the noble families in Xuzhou is similar to cooperation. Lv Bu provides these families with stable land, and these families will act according to Lv Bu's orders, and cooperate with Lv Bu as much as possible, so that the development of the city can be achieved. ensure.

Such a situation is also what Lu Bu and the various families need.

The soldiers in the army are powerful, and there are many fierce generals, but it is far from enough to rely on the strength of the generals in the army to govern the place, which requires the cooperation of various families.

Even if Lu Bu had a lot of dissatisfaction with the way the aristocratic and powerful families behaved, it would not be easy to explode at such a time.

Aristocratic families have their way of life, and this way of life has lasted for hundreds of years. It is not easy to change it in a short period of time.

But when these families see Lu Bu's strength, what can drive is the support of the family.

If only this is the case, will Lu Bu be satisfied?Could it be that Lu Bu had other plans in the dark?

What happened in Xuzhou before has made Lu Bu understand that in some cases, just having strong strength is not enough, and the monarch still needs to have corresponding means.

It is no secret among the princes that Lu Bu is eager to get a large number of talents as assistants. The princes are happy to see that the powerful Lu Bu cannot get more talents. Who made Lu Bu have a bad reputation among the princes? .

The appearance of paper is the best explanation. Although Lu Bu has made great contributions to literati, such contributions have been converted into transactions when he comes to Lu Bu. If you want to get paper, you have to pay enough money.

Although this is a normal thing, in the eyes of literati, this is an insult to literati.

How precious paper is, appearing in the hands of princes like Lv Bu has made it more difficult for literati to obtain it.

Of course, those who have such thoughts are mostly literati from aristocratic families. When they are ordinary, they discuss major affairs in the world, and some behaviors of the princes are within their scope of discussion. Discuss together.

It is difficult for the princes in various places to prevent such a situation.

Even in Xuzhou, it is normal for such a thing to happen.

Lu Bu did have a strong control over Xuzhou. However, most of the affairs of literati are not controlled by the monarch. It is normal for them to discuss some things. If the monarch blocks it, it may cause trouble to the opposite effect.

Lu Bu didn't pay much attention to the comments of literati. It would not be a wise move to be serious with these people.

As for the fact that selling paper will offend more literati, Lu Bu can only say that he doesn't care. The same thing, if placed in different populations, will have different results. While making contributions to literati, Lu Bu has to bear The scolding of the literati.

Xuzhou's further growth is the most important thing in Lu Bu's view. In troubled times, only those with strong strength can survive. Those who scolded will gradually shut their mouths, or their scolding cannot After bringing too much influence to Lu Bu, the so-called scolding will lose its corresponding effect.

Although Lu Bu has a bad reputation among the princes, this does not stop some literati from seeking refuge. There are not only the children of the family, but also the children of the declining family, and the poor. When these literati see no way out Sometimes, you will think of another way.

Under Lu Bu's rule, there is a shortage of talents. Under such circumstances, if they choose to take refuge in Lu Bu, the benefits they can reap are also conceivable.

As a military general, Lu Bu did not treat literati with corresponding respect, but judging from the situation of the literati who took refuge in Lu Bu, after becoming Lu Bu's subordinates, what they could gain was Lu Bu's trust. It is extremely important for literati.

Even for literati, it is not so easy to get the opportunity to display their talents.

Li Su went to Jizhou on behalf of Lu Bu, and Guo Jia went to Jingzhou. They are in the process of intensive preparations. They must be prepared in some aspects when they go to the princes.

After the affairs of the State Shepherd's Mansion were settled properly, it was already mid-afternoon, and Lu Bu said, "Zizhong, Gongming, Wenhe, and Zibu stay here."

After receiving Lu Bu's order, the four waited in the State Shepherd's Mansion.

Zhang Zhao's heart moved slightly. Lu Bu has core officials under his command, and Jia Xu seems to be one of them. Although he has been with Lv Bu for a long time, he has not really entered the core. Lu Bu has certain respect for aristocratic families Of course, Zhang Zhao knew about precautions.

There were many reasons why Zhang Zhao took refuge in Lu Bu at the beginning, but after he came to Lu Bu's command, what he could feel was Lu Bu's ambition. Unlike the rumors outside, Lu Bu was not a simple warrior. Has something unique.

The artisan workshop in Xuzhou has amassed a lot of wealth for Lu Bu. Even other princes will feel envious after seeing Lu Bu's methods.

Through doing business, Lv Bu has accumulated a large amount of material money, and the role of these material money at critical times cannot be ignored.

The progress of the war is a great test for the princes, and the princes who cannot get out of such a test will suffer the fate of failure.

Lu Bu's actions after taking charge of Xuzhou are still good. A series of measures have allowed Xuzhou to develop well.

Resisting powerful enemies and making Xuzhou's army stronger will increase Xuzhou's cohesion, so that Xuzhou will not have more fear when going through war.

What Zhang Zhao admired the most was that after Lu Bu took charge of Xuzhou, he did not increase Xuzhou's taxes.

The Han Dynasty had a taxation system, but after the princes supported their troops and did not obey the orders of the court, even if such a system was implemented, the taxes obtained would not fall into the court, but into the hands of the princes.

The princes can increase their own financial resources by collecting taxes, but this alone is not enough for the princes.

Chapter 461 The Use Of Captives

What the princes of all parties need at this time is more wealth, and they need to improve their own strength to a greater extent. Only in this way can they have greater achievements in the process of the princes' battle.

In this case, it is imperative for the princes to increase taxes. Only in this way can the princes get more money and food.

The princes will not worry more about who owns the land. What they want is more taxes.