Chapter 18, The Disaster of Xiliang

Zuzu Zhao knows that what he must do now is to develop his power as soon as possible. However, Liaodong can be used as a springboard to compete with the deer world, thinking that Zu Zhao's hand moved to the counties in Liaodong. I feel that I need to speed up the campaign against various counties in Liaodong.

Zuzu Zhao walked outside and saw that it was getting late, so he went back to his room to rest. For a period of time after that, Zu Zhao's subordinates continued to develop according to the original plan. Among them, the fastest-growing is the construction of heavy cavalry. Horses are often an important factor restricting the construction of cavalry, but for Zu Zhao and others in Liaodong, this problem is indeed the least problematic.

The horses of the surrounding nomadic tribes and small countries can fully bear the mount of the lifting cavalry, and this heavy cavalry team is several grades higher than the ordinary heavy cavalry. First of all, the casting process of Big Gail Bay has surpassed this era, and the forged iron armor can completely resist many attacks.

In addition, Dajiwan has now made fresh items such as vermicelli and cold noodles from sweet potatoes and potatoes that have nowhere to store. Although the cost is very low, Zu Zhao will not reduce the price because of the low cost. For today's world, Zu Zhao can confidently say that these things are absolutely unique.

Therefore, it is similar to the processing of potatoes and sweet potatoes that are not used before selling them, even if it is not a costless business. Zu Zhao knew that rare things were precious, and he adhered to the theory that money or not earned was a bastard. Let the Chamber of Commerce position vermicelli and cold noodles as high-end products.

The senior officials and the rich in Luoyang City are competing to buy them. Gao Yuan, who knows the inside story, once asked Zu Zhao, "What if we process potatoes and sweet potatoes that are useless like this and sell them at such a high price and no one buys them?"

"We take the high-end route and earn the money of the rich, so don't worry." Zu Zhao didn't care.

Gao Yuan is still worried and asks: "However, rich people are not fools, and those corrupt officials are even better. Will they really buy it?

Z Zhao continued: "So we need limited supply, and the higher the price, the better, so that they will buy not only things, but also face. Don't worry, even if no one buys it, we won't lose much, right?

Now Gao Yuan thinks of the scene at that time and feels that he is a local turtle. Yes, it is the kind of stupid turtle that Zu Zhao often talks about. As Zu Zhao said, rich people seem to be cheap. The higher the price, the more they buy, as if they can show their sense of superiority.

What satisfied Zu Zhao most during this period is the development of the Chamber of Commerce, because the Chamber of Commerce is now all over the country, and even Meiyang City has small-scale activities of the Chamber of Commerce. As for protecting the Chamber of Commerce, it is the army reserve army under Zu Zhao. Because it is a reserve army, there are still immature places.

However, Zu Zhao knew that blind training was not as effective as on the battlefield, so he was given the task of protecting the caravan by the reserve army. He would always encounter robbers on the way to transport the caravan, and in this period of turmoil, he would even sometimes even meet the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army. To support the war, it often takes not long for the reserve army to join the regular army.

"Reson, do you know the news of the caravan coming?" At this time, Lu Zhi came over and cultivated for a period of time in Dajiawan. Lu Zhi's whole body is now radiant, giving people a feeling that he is old and ambitious.

Zu Zhao arched his hand and said, "Teacher, you are talking about the news from the caravan that transported arrows to Meiyang City. I already know it."

"Alas~~I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it. Ma Teng actually rebelled against the court. It seems that the big man is really exhausted. Record a sigh.

"Teachers don't have to do this. In fact, in my opinion, Ma Teng's rebellion is more because of Han Sui. Now that Han Sui has included the army of Beigong and the border chapter under his command, and there are already two climates." Zu Zhao said, "As for the rebellion of Ma Teng and others, I think the court has forced them too hard recently."

"Ye, there is news that Ma Teng and others have been living a worse and worse life since Xiliang's rebellion."

Zu Zhao listened to Lu Zhi's words and continued, "In fact, teacher, you think that the main leader of the Xiliang rebellion of the Xiliang army has now been killed. That is to say, in fact, the rest of the people can't turn over after all.

Lu Zhi shook his head and said, "No, you have to understand that once a person dies about one thing, the power that bursts out is still very strong."

"Teacher, in fact, not everyone has the same patriotism as you. Compared with Ma Teng, he will still accept the conditions offered by the court in the end. Zu Zhao said lightly.

Looking at Lu Zhi's meditative expression, Zu Zhao thought that the beginning of the Xiliang Rebellion in his memory should have been earlier and lasted a little longer, and Ma Teng's Rebellion also lasted for more than a year. But now there is still more than half a year before Dong Zhuo's rebellion. According to the physical condition of Emperor Lingdi, the time of Dong Zhuo's rebellion should coincide with history.

Thinking of this, Zu Zhao said again, "Teacher, do you think that if the world is really in chaos and the Han Dynasty is facing collapse, shall we send troops to be the king of Qin or do we stand our own king?"

"Ha ha, since you have made a decision, why do you ask me? The teacher is not a pedantic person. Just do what you want." Lu Zhi said with a slightly relaxed expression.

Zu Zhao laughed and said, "Teacher, if there is any turmoil in Luoyang in the future, since the Han Dynasty is really hopeless. But after all, the emperor is still righteous, so shall we threaten the emperor to make the princes or make themselves kings?

"Have you ever thought about the consequences of both?" Lu Zhi looked at him fixedly and asked.

Zu Zhao nodded and said, "If I hold the emperor to order the princes, then I can only be an extreme minister and can't ascend the position of 95, but I have the means to restrain the princes."

"And if you become the king, you will be right, but you will be restricted for a long time." Lu Zhi said.

"Yes." Zu Zhao nodded heavily and said.

Lu Zhi smiled and said, "Are you so unconfidence in yourself? Is it possible that you don't even have this courage?"

Zui Zhao laughed: "Sure enough, the teacher is still powerful. Yes, I believe that if I don't hold the emperor, I can fight the world."

"General." At this time, Zhang Yu came over and said.

Zuzuo smiled and said, "What's the matter? Looking at your appearance, is there anything good?"

"You can see for yourself." Zhang Yu handed the note to Zu Zhaodao.

After Zu Zhao opened the note and read it, he laughed and said, "It's done!" Then he handed the note to Lu Zhi.

Lu Zhi opened the note and saw that it said, "Zhang Rang has lived in the palace for a long time recently, and the spiritual emperor is about to set up his second son, Liu Xie. Yuan Shao and He Jin talked secretly, and He Jin wanted to call Dong Zhuo back to Beijing to fight against Zhang Rang.

Zi Zhao smiled and said, "It seems that our General He is about to be unable to sit still."

"If Emperor Ling really appoints his second son Liu Xie as emperor, then He will definitely lose power. If He Jinxiang let his nephew ascend the position of 95, he must find a helping hand to deal with the forbidden army in Luoyang City." Lu Zhi meditated.

"But I'm afraid General He's calculation is not very good. Dong Zhuo is not a good person. I'm afraid he will just be a wedding dress in the end." Zu Zhao said with a smile.

"So what's your plan?" Lu Zhidao.

"Zhang Yu, my order, the caravan pulled out 60% of the reserve army to rush back to Liaodong, and other troops also returned to Liaodong to gather." Zu Zhaodao.

"No!" Zhang Yu was ordered to turn around and leave.

"Teacher, I'm going to find Wenji now." Zu Zhaodao.

"No hurry, let's talk about your detailed plan first and see what's the use of this old man."

Zu Zhao sorted out his thoughts and said, "Well, since Dong Zhuo is about to enter Beijing, Luoyang is bound to enter an era of turmoil. But I'm afraid we all know the importance of Luoyang.

"The princes will certainly not watch He Jin and Dong Zhuo eat meat and can't even drink soup." Lu Zhi followed Zu Zhao's words.

Although Zu Zhao knew that according to the development of history, He Jin's ending was doomed, and the temporary winner was Dong Zhuo. But these words can't be said to Lu Zhi.

So Zu Zhao continued to say, "Yes, so the princes of the world will inevitably gather around Luoyang. And at this time, we don't need to get involved, because compared with some county guards or state pastors, there is still a gap in our strength.

Lu Zhi said, "There is another point that if you go, you may become someone's pawn, which is even more impossible."

"That's right, so we put our sights on Liaodong. When the princes of the world rise together, if we can take the opportunity to control this Liaodong in our own hands, it will undoubtedly be a deep foundation for the future.

"I'm just afraid that some people won't let you get what you want." Lu Zhiyou's way.

Zuzuo smiled mysteriously: "Teacher, people will eventually be driven by interests. Whose men don't have the mediocrity of favor?

"Do you still want to use the method against the left front?" Lu Zhi asked.

Zu Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, first of all, we are actually not so conspicuous in the eyes of some powerful princes. For most counselors, we don't have to take it in the near future."

"Even saying that the power you have announced now can only be a chicken rib for some people. If you can get it, you can get it smoothly. If you can't get it, you won't force it." Lu Zhi said.

Zu Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, so the most important thing for us now is to secretly accumulate strength. When the princes gather in Kanto, it is the time for us to compete for Liaodong."

"But this process still needs a very critical thing."

"System" Zu Zhao firmly said to Lu Zhi.

"It seems that you have a clear strategy, and the rest is the implementation of tactics. If you need me and Brother Huangfu, just come directly to us and go." Lu Zhi waved his hand.

Zui Zhao bowed and left. Walking towards Cai Wenji's house, I thought that as a person who crossed over, of course had a golden finger. How could I not see through this small situation? In fact, there is one thing I haven't said, but the Chamber of Commerce is also my top priority.

Zu Zhao did not talk to Lu Zhi about the Chamber of Commerce, mainly because he felt that Lu Zhi could not fully understand his idea of passing economic sanctions against the princes. As a person who crossed over, Zu Zhao knew that when a chamber of commerce can become rich in the world, with its own armed support, it can more easily defeat the princes of one side, and only when there is money can there be an army. This is an eternal truth. The army is made up with money.

Thinking that Zu Zhao had walked to Cai Wenji's room, he happened to see Quan Zhiyu.