Pang Tong and Fazheng immediately stopped the discussion, and Liu Bei also looked at Zhuge Liang expectantly.
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and said slowly: "Ma Chao bears a blood feud and acts ruthlessly regardless of the consequences. Now he is alone and has no worries. Why not use his evil name to threaten Liu Zhang?"
Everyone was startled when they heard this. Ma Chao was considered a legend in the northwest. Hundreds of his father and brother were executed in Yecheng and received cynicism from the world. After his defeat in the Wei River, he moved to Longshang, where he and the Qiang and Hu soldiers besieged Jicheng, the only city that resisted.
Wei Kang, the governor of Liangzhou, surrendered and was killed by Ma Chao, which aroused the gentry and officials in the prefectures and counties to rebel. More than ten people (Zhao Ang, Yin Feng, Jiang Xu, Yang Fu, Li Jun) in Tianshui, Anding, Nan'an and other places plotted against Ma Chao.
, Liang Kuan, Zhao Qu, etc.).
During this period, Ma Chao was lured away from the mountain, and his wife and children who had stayed in Jicheng were killed by the internal forces. Ma Chao angrily killed the mother of Fuyi general Jiang Xu, Zhao Yue, the son of Zhao Ang, the governor of Yizhou, and seven brothers of the Yang Fu clan who joined the army.
Because of the Yangtze River News, Ma Chao's stories gradually spread to Shu. Not only Liu Bei knew about it, but even Liu Zhang knew about his evil reputation.
"Military advisor, please tell me in detail." Liu Bei asked curiously.
Zhuge Liang nodded, "Although Ma Chao defected to Zhang Lu two months ago, we still don't know that Liu Zhang was besieged by us. Why not report in the Yangtze River News that he fled south to Yizhou, and then analyzed it in the tone of Gong Yuan (Liao Li), guessing that Ma Chao is coming
Take refuge with the Lord..."
"Didn't you say that the Yangtze River Newspaper should be based on facts? Ma Chao voted for Zhang Lu of Hanzhong, and he didn't come to join me?" Liu Bei was full of doubts. Although this could scare Liu Zhang, it was inconsistent with the idea of ​​running a newspaper in Lantian.
Contradictory.
Zhuge Liang explained with a smile: "Although Hanzhong was occupied by Zhang Lu, it belonged to Yizhou among the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty. As for whether he came to join the lord, this is all Liao Gongyuan's guess. Who can guarantee that he will guess correctly?"
"Kong Ming is right, and Tong also thinks it is feasible." Pang Tong nodded in agreement.
"For the first time, I feel that words are more powerful than swords." Fazheng stroked his beard and praised.
Liu Bei nodded lightly, "Since the three military advisors all think it is feasible, you can discuss this matter. But can Liu Jiyu surrender just by relying on this Yangtze River report?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said mysteriously: "Of course not, sir, don't worry, I will make arrangements."
Liu Bei sighed: "Okay then, you guys can discuss it, and I'll go find Yide."
Two days later, businessman Hu Ke appeared at Liu Zhang's house.
At this time, there was no news in Chengdu, and the only source of information was the arrow book arranged by Fa Zheng. Because the news in the arrow book was too negative, the people there basically did not send it to Liu Zhang. He trusted the Yangtze River News from the bottom of his heart. Although the news in the first two issues
The content is very unfriendly.
After receiving the newspaper, Liu Zhang was not anxious to read it. He asked meaningfully with his eyes closed: "Liu Bei has been surrounding me in Chengdu for several months. Not even a mouse can get in. Mr. Hu can still deliver the newspaper to me. Are you sent by Liu Xuande?"
His meticulous work? Or is he really capable of penetrating the heavens and the earth..."
Hu Ke smiled and replied: "What kind of craftsmanship is there? They are just businessmen. Although our lives as businessmen are cheap, the money in our hands is not cheap. Whether it is Jiangling, Chengdu or Yecheng, we can knock off the guards with money. This
There are people in the world who come to us to buy information, and there are also people who come to us to sell information. Liu Fujun doesn’t want to do business with me, just don’t come to Chengdu in the future..."
Liu Zhang suddenly felt relieved after hearing this. He could not be deceived by the lies about money opening the way. It was just Liu Bei who wanted him to bring the news to Chengdu, but the news still came from Jingzhou. A bold businessman like Hu Ke should make him rich.
After thinking about it clearly, Liu Zhang took out a piece of gold and handed it to Hu Ke: "Mr. Hu has come a long way to work hard, and I don't know whether he can buy newspapers here in the future. I have a question that I hope you can answer truthfully."
Hu Ke asked curiously: "Mr. Liu Fu, please speak."
Liu Zhang raised the newspaper in his hand and said: "From the first time I read the Yangtze River News, it was said that the people in Jingzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and the local officials are dedicated to their duties. Is there really such a fascinating place in the world? Is this an exaggeration?"
Hu Ke smiled and said: "As the saying goes, seeing is believing. If Mr. Liu doesn't believe the Yangtze River News, why not send someone to Jingzhou to have a look in person? I promise it will be better than what is described in the newspaper."
"How can you see it?" Liu Zhang asked.
"I have traveled all over the country as a businessman. I have been to Jizhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou in the north, and also to Yangzhou where Sun Cheqi lived. The place where people live the best must be Jingzhou." Hu Ke said with confidence.
"Where is the best county in Jingzhou?" Liu Zhang asked again.
"Lingling County." Hu Ke said firmly.
Liu Zhang thought thoughtfully: "Is this the place where Changjiang Newspaper is published? What kind of character is the county governor?"
"He looks like a human being, he is perfect." Hu Ke replied excitedly. He came from the reconnaissance camp of the trapped army and admired Lan Tian from the bottom of his heart.
Liu Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and then sent people to send Hu Ke out of Chengdu.
Under the window of the study room, Liu Zhang spread the Yangtze River newspaper flatly on the desk. Every time he read the newspaper, it was a moment for him to enjoy alone. This was the pleasure of monopolizing knowledge.
The page on the right still introduces Jingzhou, which contains warnings about punishing evil criminals and good officials who went into the water to save children from drowning. After reading it, it makes people feel relieved and regretful.
There are two news and one comment on the left page. This issue does not dig into the dark history of the Liu Zhang family. One of the news is that Liu Bei appointed officials to rebuild Luocheng and dug up the bodies of injured soldiers who were buried alive by Liu Huang. They all added up to seven or eight people.
Thousands of people; another piece of news is that Ma Chao was defeated by Longyou and fled south to Yizhou; in the Yangtze River Commentary, Liao Li unexpectedly did not criticize anyone, but analyzed it from the aspects of reputation, strength, development, etc., and speculated that Ma Chao would most likely defect to Shu.
Liu Bei.
Liu Zhang was shocked and angry after seeing this. What was surprising was that Liao Li analyzed it very comprehensively. Zhang Lu was inferior to Liu Bei in all aspects. To avenge his family, he could only seek refuge with the stronger Liu Bei. If this guy really joined Liu Bei's army,
I couldn't imagine it after Chengdu was captured; I was angry that Liu Wei was so cruel. Who would be willing to protect their father and son in the future?
The news about Ma Chao is still a legend, but the matter in Luocheng must be resolved. If someone takes advantage of it, Chengdu will be in chaos.
Liu Zhang immediately summoned Liu Xun and asked: "Xun'er, you have been guarding Luocheng for several months. How do you deal with the injured soldiers?"
"Uh... I patrol the city every day. These are arranged by General Liu..." Liu Xun was puzzled. His father never asked about the war. Why is it so strange today?
Liu Zhang nodded, "You are too careless. Liu Suan buried nearly ten thousand wounded soldiers alive. No wonder Luocheng was lost so quickly. This man really deserves to die."
Liu Xun was immediately dumbfounded. Liu Quan had reported this to him before. At that time, he had lamented the low losses of Liu Bei's army in battle. But now that Liu Zhang told him about it, he felt completely different.
"Father, how did you know?" Liu Xun asked curiously.
"Don't worry about it. I paid so much for his wife and children. How unjust are those wounded soldiers who were buried alive?" Liu Zhang was filled with indignation.
Chapter completed!