As soon as Kuai Yue finished speaking, both Guo Jia and Chen Deng were a little moved.
It seemed that Liu, the governor who rode into Jingzhou alone... was still underestimated by everyone in the world.
He is really not an idle person.
Others don't know Liu Biao's abilities, but as a pottery merchant who traveled through time and came to this era in later generations, he is still somewhat aware of it.
Many people say that Liu Biao is self-contained and does not strive for progress. In fact, in Tao Shang's view, this is somewhat subjective. After all, Liu Biao took office alone. Later, in order to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou, his military power was not secure. Many things
Kuai and Cai had already withdrawn, and it was not entirely his fault that he could not fully exert his efforts to make progress.
During the Battle of Guandu, when Yuan and Cao clashed, Liu Biao failed to raise his troops to conquer Xuchang in time and invaded Cao Cao's rear area, thus missing a good opportunity. Therefore, many people felt that Liu Biao was not a person capable of achieving great things, but in fact this was not the case.
It was not that Liu Biao did not want to take advantage of the confrontation between Yuan and Cao to expand his power northward, but during the Battle of Guandu, Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha, rebelled. Zhang Xian was from Nanyang and served successively as the governor of Lingling County, Guiyang County, and Changsha County, and won the favor of the Jingnan gentry.
Since Liu Biao took office in Jingzhou, Zhang Xian nominally surrendered, but in reality he has always been the hegemon in Jingnan, which is almost equivalent to ruling the north and south with Liu Biao.
Zhang Xian rebelled against Liu Biao during the Guandu War. He raised his voice and the four counties of Changsha, Wuling, Guiyang, and Lingling responded to the rebellion one after another, which was basically equivalent to cutting off half of Jingzhou.
There was a fire in Liu Biao's backyard. During this period, he was basically busy recovering the lost territory and had no time to expand northward.
If Zhang Xian had not rebelled in Jingnan, Liu Biao might not have failed to take action during the war between Yuan and Cao.
At least during the eighteen years that Liu Bao was in charge of Jingzhou, no one in the world, including Cao Cao, could make Liu Biao suffer a big loss. This alone fully proved Liu Biao's excellence.
Based on this, the pottery merchant was not particularly surprised that Liu Biao wanted to take advantage of Yuan Shu's eastward expedition and recapture Nanyang County with an empty rear. This was indeed something Liu Biao could do.
However, the pottery merchant had several questions in his mind, which he needed to explain clearly to himself.
"Liu Jingzhou rode into Jingzhou alone, and with the help of the nobles and the Cai family, he turned things around and firmly established himself in Xiangyang. Tao deeply admired this. The former Jingzhou army ambushed Sun Jian in Xiangyang, which shocked the world and made heroes all over the world.
Touched! But as far as Tao knows, the land of Jingzhou has been full of clan traitors for many years, and there are many armed tyrants. Liu Jingzhou is not thinking about peace at the moment, but intends to get involved in Yuan Shu's roots. If Yuan Shu is angered and turns against him, Liu Jingzhou will
There are internal and external troubles at this time, I wonder how Liu Jingzhou should deal with this matter?"
Facing inquiries from pottery merchants, Kuai Yue seemed confident.
He smoothed the beard along his chin and said with a smile: "Master Tao doesn't know something. Before Yue left Xiangyang City and came here, the fifty-five leaders of the Jingzhou clan's thieves had already died."
Chen Deng, who was standing aside, was suddenly shocked when he heard this.
The prosperity of the Jingzhou sect's thieves is known to all the world.
The number of clan thieves in Jingzhou is so large that it is rare among all states in the world... The so-called clan thieves do not refer to thieves, but local armed groups composed of clan and village relationships. To put it bluntly, they are somewhat similar to rioters, but
They are not just ordinary rioters, but an organized, large-scale, and planned violent group, just like a gang that has set up gangs everywhere. It has been entrenched for many years and is a mixed bag of dragons and snakes, making it very difficult to deal with.
When Liu Biao first entered Jingzhou, Chen Deng thought that in order to deal with these local armed forces, he should adopt a gentle policy... But who would have thought that this guy would actually give up all the leaders of the local armed forces composed of these clans as soon as he took office?
Cut?
Such courage and means are indeed rare in this world!
But using such a method is a bit excessive, right? Having just taken office, Liu Biao is not afraid of causing unrest?
The pottery merchant didn't think as Chen Deng did.
Clan thieves are different from noble families. The gentry group is involved in the political direction of states, counties and counties. Although sometimes they are hateful and annoying, after all, they are all upright and young. Killing them at will will inevitably cause political upheaval and collapse, causing irreversible consequences.
Loss.
But for mafia groups such as clans, whether to kill or appease people depends on the skill and ability of those in power.
If Liu Biao thought he could shake things up and control the situation, it would be a good thing for him to eradicate all the gangsters in these places. This would play an extremely important and positive role in stabilizing the peace and unity of society.
Fighting against gangs and eradicating evil is everyone’s responsibility.
Guo Jia apparently also thought of going together with the pottery merchant.
The prodigal son was a little greedy for wine again, so he took out the gourd and shook it, raised his head and drank, wiped his mouth and said: "The armed strength of the Jingzhou clan in each county is not weak, and all the leaders of the fifty-five clans have been eliminated... then...
How should Liu Jingzhou deal with their subordinates...should they send troops to kill them?"
Kuai Yue laughed loudly when he heard this and said, "Mr. Guo's words are not to test Yu Yue?"
Guo Jiahun said indifferently: "Curious, Guo is just curious."
Kuai Yue did not hide his secrets in front of Tao Shang and others, and immediately told the truth.
"Most of the leaders of the clan thieves are cruel, and their tribesmen are also worried about them. The Kuai family of Zhonglu and the Cai family of Caizhou are both famous families in Xiangyang. Among the subordinates of the two families for many years, there are many people who are cultivated and capable. As long as they send
With the right people and inducements, the clan leader will definitely come on orders from Commander Liu. We can seize the right opportunity and kill the cruel leader first, and then recruit and appease his tribe. Not only will the people of Jingchu, soldiers and civilians be grateful, but they will also be able to
Every family spreads praises about Liu Jingzhou's merits and establishes his prestige. It can be decided by the various ministries, and great things can be done."
When the pottery merchant heard this, he suddenly had some insights in his heart.
Drawing inferences from one example, I can borrow Kuai Yue's violent method of both appeasement and suppression in the future after improving it...
Because the land south of the Yangtze River is not very peaceful either.
There are hundreds of mountains and wild mountains everywhere.
Of course, this method may not be suitable for every family to deal with the barbarian Baiyue in the southeast, or the powerful clans in the territory, but if the time and preparation are appropriate, it will definitely solve a lot of troubles for you.
There are times when people are alive and cannot be ruthless... Look at Mr. Liu!
The pottery merchant had an idea in his mind, but what Guo Jia was thinking was on a deeper level than the pottery merchant.
Guo Langzi looked at Kuai Yue intently, with a sneer on his lips.
What a trick to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger, and how to fake the power of the tiger!
The Kuai family and the Cai family, the prominent families in Xiangyang, helped Liu Biao to clean up their clans, but in fact they were expanding the fundamental strength of the two families in Jingzhou.
Liu Biao recruited the leaders of the fifty-five families of clan thieves. Who should he use? The Kuai family and the Cai family!
After killing the leader of the clan thieves, Liu Biao wanted to recruit the followers of the fifty-five clan thieves, but he simply didn't have enough manpower! Who can be used at this time? The Kuai family and the Cai family.
After gathering the men and horses from these fifty-five clans, who will subdue those soldiers?
Is it Liu Biao? Or the two prominent families in Xiangyang?
Hehe, this is how things work. After the clans are collected and surrendered, Liu Biaolian no longer needs to be appointed. The military power of the Xiangyang army basically falls in the hands of Cai and Kuai.
Is power divided among the three?
Liu Biao is not simple, but even more powerful are the two famous families of Kuai and Cai.
In the land of Jingzhou, there is no peace inside.
In comparison, the internal complexity of Xuzhou is... not bad.
Guo Jia turned his head and looked at the pottery merchant. The two of them understood each other tacitly, and both read each other's thoughts from the other's eyes.
The man in front of me is truly an extraordinary figure!
If such a person lived in Xuzhou, Tao Shang and Guo Jia would definitely kill him on the spot within seven days if he didn't want to do it! He would not delay it until next week!
But since the other party is Liu Biao's subordinate...
Then let's make good friends.
Thinking of this, Tao Shang immediately showed a sincere smile on his face and said: "Listening to what Mr. Kuai just said, it seems that Liu Jingzhou intends to use Yuan Shu to fight with Tao to seize Nanyang County?"
Kuai Yue stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Among the seven counties of Jingzhou, Nanyang is the only one missing. My Lord can't sleep at night and has restless food and sleep. Ru Yue's estimate is right. Liu Jingzhou has already raised troops to attack Nanyang. By then I will
The Lord will also cut off Nanyang County's grain road to the southeast and disrupt Yuan Shu's rear area... In order to cross it, once Yuan Shu knows the news, he will quickly withdraw his troops to capture Nanyang. At that time, the Young Master and Liu Jingzhou will attack from two sides.
We will definitely defeat Yuan Shu and achieve his full success."
The pottery merchant raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and thought to himself.
It seems that Liu Biao sent Kuai Yue here this time not just to sell himself a favor.
However, it was not convenient for the pottery merchant to ask Kuai Yue directly.
Worried about the humiliation of his ministers, Chen Deng asked the question on behalf of the pottery merchant.
"Since Liu Jingzhou intends to seize Nanyang County, he can take advantage of Yuan Shu's troops stationed in the southeast and just send troops to snatch it back. Why should he go out of his way to inform my lord? If he really wants to sell my lord a favor, why should he send an important town in Jingzhou like Mr.
This move really makes people speculate. If you are sincere, sir, you might as well tell our lord Liu Jingzhou what his true intentions are?"
Kuai Yue's face straightened, and he said righteously: "Chen Yuanlong is worthy of being the leader of the Xuzhou gentry, he is indeed amazing! Yue Yue admires him deeply... Yes, if you just want to sell the young master as a favor, there is no need for Yue to come in person, but my Liu
Jingzhou intended to take this opportunity to make friends with Prince Taiping. Nowadays, the world is in chaos, wolves are everywhere, and fireworks are everywhere, so that the wolf-like people are raging in the government, and the servile people are in charge of the government, but the true talents, loyal ministers and righteous men
, but had to hide and shrink down, waiting for the right time, in order to serve the imperial court and save the people from the suffering of water and fire..."
When Kuai Yue said this, Guo Jia's eyes suddenly opened wide.
The man surnamed Guo turned to look at the pottery merchant, then looked at Kuai Yue, and said with some uncertainty: "Did Mr. Kuai just refer to the wise men, loyal ministers and righteous men?"
Kuai Yue bowed slightly towards the pottery merchant and said cheerfully: "You are referring to Mr. Tao Mansion!"
"vomit……"
Guo Jia felt nauseous and couldn't help but feel queasy and retching.
Kuai Yue was shocked when he saw this, and asked with concern: "Mr. Guo is not feeling well?"
Guo Jia weakly glanced at the pottery merchant from the side, waved his hand and said: "It's an old habit, it happens every once in a while, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
The potter's face looked a little unkind.
Guo Jia, this kid, has been quiet recently and is quite untidy.
After Kuai Yue told Guo Jia a few prescriptions for treating nausea with concern, he continued to Tao Shang: "My family, Liu Jingzhou, is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. After King Lu Gong, he became famous in the world when he was young. He and Runan Chen
Xiang, Kong Yu of Lu State, and Shanyang Tanfu were both ranked among the "Eight Heroes", and their virtuous names spread all over the world. However, Taofu Jun was less than ten years old, and he was already the head of a county, ranked with the princes of the world, and had many generals.
Ten lines of golden commentary, the elegant title of Prince Taiping... The more I say the words of flattery, Tao Fujun and Liu Jingzhou can be said to be the twin pillars of the Han Dynasty, and they are both world-famous magnanimous people and gentlemen...
Wouldn't it be a pity if we don't become allies and become close friends?"
"Form an alliance?" Tao Shang was stunned when he heard this: "Liu Jingzhou wants to form an alliance with me?"