Lu Bu’s Life Simulator

As the first ray of sunlight tore through the darkness in the morning, the faint morning light was gradually dispelled, and the soldiers who had been repaired all night became lively again. It was only at this time that Lu Bu left the army.

In yesterday's environment, although Jiang Jiong invited Lv Bu to live in Jiang's house, he was still rejected by Lv Bu. It is necessary to be on guard against others. You must know that before the Qiang rebellion, these people had nothing to do with this Qiang rebellion. Without Lu Bu, I wouldn't believe it. In the dark state, if the other party has evil intentions, it will be very troublesome. If he can't join his soldiers in time, even if he can escape alive, there may not be many soldiers left.

It’s not that one’s own soldiers can’t die, a man was born in troubled times, and death on the battlefield is his destination, but he must never die meaninglessly. It’s not only sad, but also a shame to die at the hands of “one’s own” without dying on the battlefield.

After making sure that there was nothing wrong with his own soldiers, Lu Bu asked Hua Xiong to stay in the camp and wait for orders, while he brought a few personal guards to meet the gentry of Ji County.

The Jiang family, the Zhao family, the Liang family, the Yang family, and the Yin family can be regarded as scholars in Ji County. Of course, they are only considered scholars in Ji County and Tianshui. Those from poor families are tall, but not too high. After all, places like Tianshui, Longxi, and Jincheng are tantamount to exile for most scholars.

The land in the northwest is barren and sparsely populated. If the aristocratic families in this place are placed in the Central Plains, they may be like local snakes in some counties. , belonged to the group standing at the door.

The circle of scholars has a strict hierarchy. Lu Bu has confirmed this countless times. The core of the problem is actually money. More precisely, it should be resources. Jingzhao has 800 miles of fertile land, densely populated, and prosperous in all industries. Naturally, there are more resources, but Xiliang is another scene. Although it is not far away, the land here is barren, the Qiang people are in chaos all the year round, and the population is sparse. Even in the same county, there are thousands of households in Beijing. The foundation, but on Xiliang's side, the county town with 10,000 households is almost invisible. This is the gap.

If you look at resources, whoever can mobilize more resources will have a higher status, but the resources here include land, wealth, official positions, etc. How much benefit you can bring to others is how high your status is.

Therefore, in the final analysis, the rules of the game in the circle of scholars are the same as those in other circles, except that what circulates in this circle is no longer 'vulgar things' such as money and goods.

In such a comparison, the status of the gentry in Xiliang is clearly visible. Even if they entered the threshold of the gentry, except for Sanming in Liangzhou in the past, there have been no outstanding figures in this barren land of Xiliang for a long time. Yes, this is also the reason why these Xiliang sects cater to Jingzhao scholars so much. If they want to become stronger, they need resources to pile up, and most of the resources they want are in the hands of those in the court.

And Lu Bu is also one of the resource controllers, so Lu Bu received extremely high treatment when he arrived.

"This time the siege of Ji County can be solved, it all depends on the action of the prince. If it is not for the prince, the lives of thousands of people in Ji County will be lost." As Jiang Jiong's father, because Jiang Jiong has brought back reinforcements this time. The siege of Ji County, so the hospitality Lu Bu naturally fell on him.

"Bu led the army into Longguan this time, and he came here to pacify the Qiang rebellion." Lu Bu raised his glass of wine, swept his eyes across the crowd, and finally fell on Jiang Yuan: "As for why these Qiang people suddenly besieged the Qiang people? County matters..."

Jiang Yuan's hands holding the glass of wine trembled, and the faces of the others were also a little embarrassed, not only because they were behind the chaos, but more importantly, as the behind-the-scenes pushers, the guns they pushed out ended up in the This is the most embarrassing thing about myself.

"This general doesn't want to pursue the matter." Lu Bu looked at the faces of the crowd, straightened his body, and said solemnly: "What Bu did when he entered Longguan this time was to put down the Qiang chaos, and we need your help to put down the Qiang chaos. "

"Your Majesty, don't be so polite. Your Majesty's timely action this time is equivalent to saving our lives!" Zhao Rong stood up and saluted Lu Bu, "I heard that the imperial court sent troops in a hurry. If there is a shortage, the old man is willing to donate ten thousand stones of grain and grass for the Lord and Marquis to put down the Qiang chaos, and if it is not enough, I can make up another ten thousand stones of grain and grass.”

"Thank you!" Lu Bu nodded. This was a good start. Although he entered the pass this time, he wanted to flatten Qiang, but what he wanted to do was not just to flatten Qiang. He wanted a group of talents who could be used by him. It is impossible to count on those from the imperial court, but scholars in this world are not limited to big families, and Lu Bu is targeting this Longxi gentry.

Their status is embarrassing, but their talents may not necessarily be poor, and they also want to climb up, and Lu Bu happens to be the one who can provide them with a way. Of course, it is too early to talk about these things now. Slowly explore in the cooperation that comes down.

With Zhao Rong as an example, the other families are really grateful for Lu Bu's rescue, and secondly, they also want to make friends with Lu Bu, a prestigious general now. A county in Ji County has allowed Lu Bu to raise 100,000 shi of grain and grass. These are enough to solve Lu Bu's urgent needs up.

"Mr. Yuan Shuo." After thanking everyone, Lu Bu just looked at Jiang Yuan: "There is something I want to discuss with Mr. Yuan Shuo."

"Your Majesty has something to say, but it's okay to say it." Jiang Yuan laughed.

"Jiang Jiong's son, I think, is quite brave. If Mr. Yuan Shuo is willing, Bu wants to recruit him as a general. I don't know what Mr. Yuan Shuo would like?" Lu Bu looked at Jiang Yuan and asked with a smile.

This was Lu Bu's first formal test of the Tianshui family, and he also threw out an olive branch. What he wanted was not only Jiang Jiong, but also the attitude of the Jiang family and even the entire Tianshui family.

"It's a great fortune for the dog to be valued by the prince." Jiang Yuan said with a smile: "But this son has been stubborn since he was a child, and I am worried that he will offend the prince."

"If that's the case, then you should go to the army and experience it." Lu Bu looked at Jiang Yuan: "Of course, this is a child of the Jiang family. If Mr. Yuan Shuo doesn't want it, Bu won't force it."

"Your Majesty's words are serious." Jiang Yuan shook his head and said, "Since the dog can be valued by the Marquis, how about letting him pack his luggage immediately, and go to the Marquis' tent tomorrow to listen to orders?"

"Very good!" Lu Bu raised his wine glass and drank with everyone, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

Lu Bu can see the attitude of these people clearly. After the incident of the Qiang people, he has dissatisfaction with those aristocratic families in Guanzhong, but he will not really show it. Will fall to that side, after all, for scholars, it is faster and easier to squeeze in if they can get the support of the upper circle.

But if the other side is unwilling to hand over this olive branch, then these people will choose themselves without hesitation, because they also have the resources they want in their hands, even if they don't have them, Dong Zhuo has them too.

People are so realistic, especially at their level, there are many things to consider, and they will also rob resources. If you change to other places, you may have concerns, but in Xiliang, most of them don’t have such concerns Yes, it's a pity that Dong Zhuo is only interested in fame, he didn't see this, he can actually find scholars who support him, it's just that these people... Dong Zhuo himself doesn't like it.

Now that Lu Bu has come to Xiliang, if this Longyou gentry is willing to support him, he will not be afraid that no one will be available in the future, and he will fall into Dong Zhuo's current embarrassing and passive situation.

A banquet didn't end until late at night, and it was considered a good time for the host and guests. Lu Bu returned to the temporary station with the help of his personal guards.

"General, how is it?" Hua Xiong looked at Lu Bu expectantly. The issue of military rations was always an invisible shackle that stuck around their necks. Since they entered Longguan, they have not dared to make any big moves, fearing that the military rations would not be able to keep up.

"Raising one hundred thousand stones of grain and grass is a temporary solution to the urgent need." Lu Bu sat down, really a little drunk today, looked at Hua Xiong and said, "After Jiang Jiong comes to the army tomorrow, you and he will start preparing for the day of receiving grain and grass. In order to inform Wen Yuan, Song Xian will be left to guard Longguan, and Zhang Liao will lead other troops to station in Tianshui. From now on, we will use Tianshui as our foundation."

Although everyone has reached a preliminary cooperation, Lu Bu is very clear that the families in Tianshui are still on the sidelines. Lu Bu needs to show his ability, and this ability is not only for marching and fighting, but also for coordinating the overall situation.

As long as families like Tianshui are willing to rely on themselves, they can rely on these families to gain the support of the entire Xiliang gentry step by step. Lu Bu can be regarded as having his own ruling team, and at the same time can control Xiliang, and sit and watch the relationship between Dong Zhuo in Guanzhong and the gentry in Guanzhong. If Dong Zhuo wins, Lu Bu will sit in Xiliang and be his general to conquer the west. If Dong Zhuo loses, Lu Bu will quickly send his troops south, occupy Chang'an as soon as possible, and replace Dong Zhuo in power.

Of course, the premise here is that he can get the support of the Longyou gentry. In this world, if he wants to make a difference, it is impossible to completely break away from the gentry, at least not now. It is because of this that it is easier to control. Some scholars in the Central Plains cannot accept the conditions, but the scholars in Longyou can accept them.

"Great, this way, I can let go of my hands and feet!" Hua Xiong clenched his fists and said excitedly.

"What do you want to do?" Lu Bu looked at Hua Xiong.

"Suppress the Qiang Rebellion!" Hua Xiong looked at Lu Bu suspiciously.

"This Qiang rebellion is no longer rooted in the Qiang people. Here we only need to defeat those Qiang people who are brave. After Tianshui and Longxi are stabilized, we will go straight to Jincheng!" Lu Bu shook his head. It was instigated by others, and the instigator was still himself, but the behind-the-scenes person who has grown to such a scale is beyond his own power. Now that he has independently led the army, the next step is to clean up the behind-the-scenes person.

"The last general will listen to the general!" Hua Xiong grinned.

"Of course you have to listen to me." Lu Bu waved his hands and said, "Go and rest, I'm really drunk today!"

"The final general will leave!"