The Strongest Lu Bu: Sweeping the World

Lu Zhi hesitated to speak, the forging method of the strong crossbow, even though all the three powers of the Mo sect have it, is still important, after the princes get the making method of the strong crossbow, they will definitely not share it with others, as for getting one or two It is unrealistic for the strong crossbow to want to imitate successfully.

"Your Excellency is also a straightforward person." Lu Bu laughed.

Let Momen show sincerity, is it not for Lu Bu to make Momen cooperate with him more closely.

Momen's power is not easy to control, but if used properly, it will be a great help.

"Strong crossbow, the range can reach [-] steps. I suspect that Yuan Shao has already obtained the method of making strong crossbow." Lu Dao said.

"Yuan Shao?" Lu Bu's face was slightly gloomy.

"The three forces of the Mo sect all want to unify the Mo sect, and they will definitely take action in secret. The crossbows used by the Jizhou army far exceed the range of ordinary crossbows, so I have doubts." Lu Dao said: "But Mo People of the sect will definitely be more cautious when cooperating with other princes."

"Since you claim to be orthodox in the Mo sect, you must have something that members of the other two sects don't have?" Lu Bu asked.

Lu said directly: "Of course, some sharp weapons of the Mo Sect can't be compared with those villains."

Lu Xin glared at Lu Zhi, then cast his eyes on Lu Bu and said, "With the powerful crossbow, it is enough to improve the combat effectiveness of the Xuzhou Army. I hope that Marquis Wen can show the corresponding sincerity. What the Mo Sect needs is to let the Mo Sect The power of the door can be integrated."

"I will do my best to help you with this matter." Lu Bu nodded and said, "However, I hope that you, members of the Mohist sect, will not cooperate with other princes. This will affect our cooperative relationship."

Lu Dao said, "This matter will naturally be reported when I go back next time."

After Lu Xin and Lu Zhi left, the smile on Lu Bu's face became more intense. The strength of the Mo Sect was far from as simple as imagined. The things they controlled were enough to make the princes flock to them.

Yuan Shao is the leader of the lords, and it is possible that people from the Mohist sect will help him. Lu Bu even doubts that there will be people from the Mohist sect to help Yuan Shu.

Chapter 210 Recruitment Order

If you think about it this way, you can guess why the Mo Sect found him. At present, Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao are powerful princes. After they get the help of the Mo Sect, their strength will be greatly improved.

The Mo sect who made the last move had no other choice.

It just so happened that Lu Bu showed his tyrannical strength on the battlefields of Xuzhou and Yanzhou, which attracted people from the Mo sect.

Lu Bu didn't know why the Momen decided to cooperate with him, as long as he could get more sharp weapon making methods from the Momen, it would be the most useful.

The cooperation with Momen is just the beginning.

"Wenhe, what do you think of the recruitment order that the Marquis mentioned earlier?" Lu Bu asked.

The officialdom in Xuzhou remains unchanged, which makes Lu Bu feel that it is difficult to control. Although there are some families in Xuzhou who are unlucky in the hands of Lu Bu, more people in the officialdom are still from various families in Xuzhou. They will not have the so-called crisis at all. feel.

Not in the future world, there are many talents, and they will be at risk of being replaced.

If you are not a son of a family, it is very difficult to enter the officialdom. Besides, the monarch will appoint ordinary people without any literary talent and experience.

Only by relying on the power of the family can the rule of the princes be stabilized. The current princes cannot do without the support of the family.

Jia Xu said: "The recruitment order is very important. If it is not implemented properly, it may cause resistance from the Xuzhou family."

"This Marquis' order to recruit talents is also for the purpose of recruiting talents for Xuzhou. If the talents of the Xuzhou family are inferior to them, why not be reused?" Lu Bu said.

Jia Xu said: "Master, Guo Fengxiao came from a poor family, so he will know more about this matter."

"Marquis Wen, it is very difficult for poor family scholars to have a chance to stand out. Living in seclusion is in the well. There is no shortage of talented people, but they need the recommendation of the family to enter the officialdom. It is difficult for children to display their talents." Guo Jia said.

For such things, Guo Jia has a deep understanding. Without a good background, it means that it is difficult to get ahead.

Children from prominent families don't have to worry about becoming an official. Their family will take care of everything. Even a mediocre person can reach a certain position. This is also the family's monopoly on officialdom.

Even when the big man is stable, the emperor still has to weigh the pros and cons when giving orders. Among them, the aristocratic family is the most powerful force in the court. It is difficult for eunuchs and foreign relatives to fight against the gentry, and they may be suppressed in a short period of time. Without the power of the gentry, they still will not be depressed.

The reason why Dong Zhuo was kicked out of Luoyang was that he caused the dissatisfaction of the gentry. No matter how powerful the gentry had in the court, what they needed was the stability of the big man. A stable world would be more conducive to the development of the family.

However, the situation in the world is changing too fast. The officials of the states and counties hold the military power in their hands, and after experiencing the benefits brought by power, how can they give up easily.

Lu Bu said: "That is to say, if the Marquis issues a recruitment order, the families in Xuzhou and Yanzhou will be offended?"

"That's not the case. After all, there are a small number of scholars from poor families, and there are also many children from declining families. They are also related to some families. It's just that we should pay more attention when appointing these people." Guo Jiadao .

Lu Bu nodded and said, "If that's the case, the Marquis will feel much more at ease. Not only scholars, but military commanders can also enter the army as generals through the recruitment order. As long as they are capable people, I will not be stingy with official positions."

"Wenhou Yingming." Guo Jia cupped his hands and said, this sentence was completely from the heart. As a member of the poor family, he deeply understands how difficult it is to get ahead. If he is in Yuan Shaozhang Now, if Guo Jia can rely on a prominent family background, with Guo Jia's talent, how could he leave Yuan Shao sadly?

Only a family with enough support can have a greater right to speak, but this situation has undergone tremendous changes in Xuzhou. It can be seen from Lu Bu's appointment to him. You must know that Guo Jia was only in his twenties at the time. Although it had something to do with Xuzhou's lack of talents, it can be seen that Lu Bu trusted him.

"The recruitment order is issued in Yanzhou and Xuzhou. As long as there are talented people, go to Pengcheng. At that time, Benhou and Fengxiao will be responsible for consideration. As long as they are hired, they will be appointed." Lu Bu said.

"Here." Jia Xu and Guo Jia clasped their hands together.

The next day, the recruitment order was issued, and Pengcheng was shaken.

The most talked about by officials in the city is the recruitment order issued by the State Shepherd's Mansion. This is related to the affairs of Xuzhou's officialdom. position is threatened.

The current situation in Xuzhou determines that if there is no injection of fresh blood, the combined strength of the major families in Xuzhou will pose a huge threat to the State Shepherd's Mansion, and after they have served in the local area for too long, they will inevitably violate the law secretly. An act of indiscipline.

Kuaima issued the recruitment order to counties and counties in Xuzhou and Yanzhou.

A recruiting order brought Lu Bu to the forefront of the storm again. The recruiting order depends on who issued it. If Yuan Shao issued a recruiting order in Jizhou, even talents from surrounding states and counties would flock to it. Princes, but Lu Bu's reputation determines that some talents will carefully consider before going to Xuzhou.

House slaves with three surnames, treacherous and seizing people's cities, no matter which one they are, they are all avoided by the gentry, but Lu Bu occupies the three and is still alive and kicking.

After the initial excitement, officials in Xuzhou put the order behind them.

The recruiting order is not only for literati, as long as you have a skill, you can go to the recruiting hall specially vacated in the city to try your luck.

Just as the Xuzhou officials expected, there were not many people going to the recruiting hall, and even fewer talents. For several days in a row, only a few dozen people came to the door, and there was even a blacksmith among them.

Craftsmen and businessmen are the lowest-level people. Going to the recruiting hall is a desecration of the recruiting hall, but with Lu Bu's order, who dares to drive them out.

Unexpectedly, the craftsman who came here was appointed by Lu Bu.

A craftsman, such a humble occupation, can be appointed by the State Shepherd's Mansion, which is a great honor for ordinary people.

Ordinary people, even the smallest officials, will be respectful. In their eyes, this is an official, worthy of respect, and after being appointed by the State Shepherd's Mansion, he will have honor.

Chapter 211 Xu You Sees Mi Zhu

For a while, the number of people going to the recruiting hall increased, and more of them were people with skills.

After Xuzhou officials heard the news, they scoffed even more.

Lu Bu's reputation is too bad, which also makes the humble scholars need to think carefully before making a decision.

On the other hand, Lv Bu showed great patience. Being appointed is of great significance to poor scholars and downcast family children. To look up to the existence, Lu Bu can give them what they want.

In Jubao Pavilion, Lu Xin lightly stroked the long sword in front of him, and said with a smile, "I don't think Marquis Wen has such means. It's really good to recruit talents through recruitment orders."

"Commander, according to the news, those who went to the recruiting hall are just ordinary people, without real talents and learning." Li Qing was puzzled.

Lu Xin shook his head and said: "Many people are watching in secret. They need to see if the State Shepherd's Mansion has the courage to appoint officials, but it means that the power of the Xuzhou family will be affected."

"Once these literati make up their minds, they will definitely go to the recruiting hall."

Seeing Lu Xin's confidence in Lu Bu, Li Qing shook her head secretly. She didn't believe that the recruitment center would do more.

"Since the Momen has decided to cooperate with Marquis Wen, we must help him as much as possible. It is still possible to inquire about the news of the surrounding states and counties by means of the Momen." Lu Dao said.

Lu Zhi questioned, "But Momen helped Marquis Wen, and Marquis Wen didn't promise any benefits."

"Sometimes, if the benefits are promised, they may not be realized, but if you do things in secret, you will always win respect. In the eyes of the world, Lu Bu is a treacherous person, but this commander will not see it that way." Lu Xinxuan Slow down.

Although Lu Zhi and Li Qing didn't quite understand the meaning of Lu Xin's words, they only needed to follow Lu Xin's orders.

I have greater confidence in Lu Bu. Whether Lu Bu will succeed is indeed unknown, but the powerful combat effectiveness displayed by the Xuzhou Army is not comparable to that of ordinary princes.

The forces of all parties turned their attention to the recruiting hall. They wanted to see what kind of effect Lu Bu's recruiting order would have.

After receiving Lu Bu's promise, Xu You immediately went to Biejia Mansion after making some preparations.

Outside Biejia Mansion, there are quite a few carriages, quite a bustling scene.

Xu You nodded slightly. Although Mi Zhu is a businessman, he has reached a position that many businessmen can only look up to. Now who would dare to make fun of Mi Zhu because of his business affairs? , Lu Bu handed over such precious things to Mi Zhu to be in charge of, and how helpful this was to the promotion of Mi Zhu's status.

Offending Mi Zhu means losing a lot of wealth.

Those who went to Biejia Mansion were not only officials, but also many businessmen, most of whom were businessmen.

Being able to enter and exit Biejia Mansion is also a great honor for businessmen. The status of businessmen is low. When they enter Biejia Mansion, they will feel superior.

When the envoy from Jizhou came, Mi Zhu showed great enthusiasm and came out to greet the envoy in person, "Please envoy!"

Xu You showed satisfaction, and Mi Zhu's performance gave him enough face. People who went to Biejia Mansion couldn't help inquiring about Xu You's identity in secret. However, there are also some people who have doubts about how rigid the relationship between Lu Bu and Yuan Shao is, and why Yuan Shao sent envoys to Xuzhou.

The news spread like wildfire, Xu You did not conceal his identity at all, he just wanted to let the world see that Yuan Shao had the intention of making friends with Lu Bu, which was of great significance to unite with Lu Bu.

Lu Bu was dissatisfied with Yuan Shao, and if the Jizhou side did this, although it would hurt Yuan Shao's face, it would gain a powerful ally.

"Don't drive the mansion, it's really grand." Xu You sighed.

Mi Zhu said with a smile: "The emissary is joking, Jizhou is rich and rich, but Xuzhou can't compare it. Besides, the emissary has a high status in Jizhou. Compared with the emissary's residence, our mansion must be far behind."

The two chatted happily, and Mi Zhu's words complimented Xu You a lot, which made Xu You quite satisfied. After coming to Xuzhou to meet Jia Xu and Lu Bu, he was quite cautious in his speech, and even when facing Lu Bu, he had to keep talking. to please.

From Mi Zhu's body, he regained the self-confidence of the leader's envoy, and even looked at Mi Zhu with a lot more kindness.

The servants of the mansion and the businessmen and officials who came to Biejia's mansion, after seeing Mi Zhu, hurried forward to salute, every time Mi Zhu would eagerly introduce him.

Xu You is a shrewd person. Through Mi Zhu's actions, he saw a deeper meaning. He did this to let more people know that Yuan Shao sent envoys to Xuzhou.

After entering the room and taking a seat, Xu You talked about the purpose of coming.

"Hundred Refined Weapons are so expensive in terms of price. A Hundred Refined Ring Sword costs 20 yuan. Isn't the price a bit high?" Xu You couldn't maintain his initial composure. But Jizhou needs a lot of hundred-refined weapons.

A handful is 20 yuan, and a thousand handfuls is [-] million yuan. This is such a huge sum.

Mi Zhu said: "The price is already very low. It is not easy to forge a weapon that has been refined for hundreds of years. The price is given by Marquis Wen. If the envoy has any questions, you can ask Marquis Wen. I am only in charge of selling it."

"The envoy will carefully consider this matter," Xu You said.

"There is one more thing that needs to be reminded to the envoy. Trading Hundred Refined Weapons is different from trading Immortal Jade. It needs to be exchanged for materials, half of which must be iron materials, and half of which should be other materials such as rice grains." Mi Zhu said.

Xu You narrowed his eyes slightly. Through such trading conditions, he saw more things. The princes must be flocking to the Hundred Refined Weapons, and the Hundred Refined Weapons are expensive, and Lu Bu can take the opportunity to obtain a large amount of supplies .

In times of war, money and materials are the most important thing. Prices will rise, but the value of materials will increase. It is also common for princes to hoard materials.

Iron materials, in particular, are necessary for forging weapons.

"The forging of Hundred Refined Weapons requires a lot of iron materials. If you only rely on the iron materials from Xuzhou and Yanzhou, it will be difficult to support it. It was also the same condition when General Yuan Shu traded with Marquis Wen." Mi Zhu said: "And The envoy is a distinguished guest of Marquis Wen, with the same conditions as General Yuan Shu, after paying [-]% of the supplies, the remaining supplies will be paid after the weapons are forged."

Xu You nodded. Through this transaction method, Xu You saw Lu Bu's shrewdness.

Chapter 212 Yu Jin, Taishan people

Yuan Shu definitely needs a lot of weapons. In terms of wealth, Yuan Shu is better than Yuan Shao at this time.

With [-]% of the resources in Lu Bu's hands, if Yuan Shu wants to turn against Lv Bu, he needs to be more cautious. Once turned against, [-]% of the supplies will fall into Lu Bu's hands.

This is also one of the means by which Lu Bu can ascertain Yuan Shu's attitude.

After entering Xuzhou, Xu You suddenly discovered that everything was so different from what he had imagined. Why were people in Xuzhou so shrewd, even Lu Bu was so difficult to deal with.

"Mi don't drive, I heard that the fairy jade comes from the Mi family. I wonder if the Mi family can give up the production method of the fairy jade?" Xu You smiled what he thought was the most amiable.

Mi Zhu said: "It depends on the price to pay."

"Don't drive, just say it clearly." Xu You showed interest.

Mi Zhu said: "Forgive me to say bluntly, the value of immortal jade is incalculable, the price is not something the envoy can afford, if the same situation is put on the envoy, will the envoy give up the method of making the immortal jade?"

Hearing this, Xu You fell into silence.

Mi Zhu personally sent Xu You out of Biejia Mansion, but Xu You's mood was not as relaxed as when he first arrived.

However, Xu You immediately ordered people to pass the news to Jizhou as quickly as possible. Hundreds of weapons are of great importance, and the final decision is in Yuan Shao's hands.

Three days later in the early morning, the door of the recruiting hall had just opened, and a strong man with a rough face and a height of nearly eight feet said in a low voice: "I heard that through the recruiting hall, I can get an official position, and I can be considered a person of courage. "

"Strong man please!" The official was more polite.