Invincible from the beginning of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 150 Dare to ask Lao Tzu to disarm?

The general direction of history has not changed. Liu Yu is in charge of Youzhou, and Youzhou has made great progress.

But his attitude towards the grassland is still the same as before.

After Zhang Ming said that he would not provoke Wuhuan, Liu Yu's complexion improved a lot.

Zhang Ming said again: "The prefect is still willing to sell salt, liquor, and tea in the future. This is very important to them."

"Naturally, it goes without saying about table salt. My baijiu is very important to them to keep out the cold in winter. Tea leaves have not yet been produced, so tea leaves are also very important to them. They eat barbecue all year round. Without tea leaves, it is not good for their health."

Zhang Ming was still willing to trade with them, which made Liu Yu even happier.

Liu Yu said: "Prefect Zhang really understands righteousness, he is much more eloquent than Gongsun Zan. If he is willing to do the same, it will be a blessing to the people of Youzhou."

It seems that Liu Yu has done Gongsun Zan's work, but Gongsun Zan's attitude towards the grassland is firm.

In essence, Zhang Ming's attitude is the same as Gongsun Zan's, but if it can be solved by other means, it can be solved without using weapons.

Zhang Ming knew very well that even if he was willing to trade with them, they would have to go south to plunder in the end.

They want to buy Zhang Ming's things, and the price is quite high. The grassland doesn't have its own coins, and it doesn't sell enough fur. In the end, they can only plunder. If they don't plunder, what will they buy? Zhang Ming is not Liu Yu, and he won't be in vain. deliver.

Liu Yu was overjoyed and said, "Prefect Zhang understands righteousness, but there is one more thing."

"Master State Shepherd, please speak."

"Wuhuan wants to promise not to plunder our Youzhou again, but they also have conditions."

There are still conditions, Zhang Ming is not happy when he hears it, if he has enough troops, he will kill him directly.

"Master State Shepherd, please speak."

"First, you are required to release more than 3000 prisoners of war, and second, you are required to reduce the number of troops by [-]."

"Bang~"

Zhang Ming slapped the table and said angrily, "Don't think about it."

Zhang Ming's reaction was so big, even though Liu Yu had made mental preparations before, he was still taken aback.

"Prefect Zhang, please sit down, please sit down, and listen to me."

Zhang Ming was angry, this Wuhuan was too arrogant, he really thought he was scared.

These Wuhuan people are all on the construction site now, and they are still free laborers.

"The release of prisoners of war has always been a gentleman's demeanor. If Zhang Taishou disagrees, I can redeem them. I will pay to redeem these prisoners of war."

Liu Yu is willing to bleed himself for the sake of the overall situation.

"There is no such reason. They don't need money from the state shepherd. They can let them release our people. Over the years, they don't know that they have captured us Han people as slaves, and let them release [-] of us Han people, regardless of age. , plus five hundred war horses."

"you."

"Lord Zhou Mu, this matter is not negotiable. If they want to counter the price, I will take back all my promises, and kill these prisoners of war, and then send troops northward to fight them to the end." Zhang Ming's attitude was firm.

If you want to return the captives, you can exchange them.

"Hey~"

Liu Yu didn't expect Zhang Ming's reaction to be so strong.

There was a moment of silence in the study, and Liu Yu encountered great difficulties.

Zhang Ming had already let go, but he did not expect to fall into a serious disagreement on the issue of prisoners of war.

"Prefect Zhang, what about disarmament?"

After a long time, Liu Yu asked.

Zhang Ming took a sip of tea, put the cup heavily on the table and said, "I think these people are ambitious, Master Zhou must not be fooled."

Liu Yu advocated convincing people with virtue, and he was willing to influence them.

But Zhang Ming didn't think so, how could he allow others to sleep soundly under the couch.

"Prefect Zhang, focus on the overall situation. You have to support [-] troops in your small Liaodong. This is a waste of money and people." Liu Yu knew that he had to persuade Zhang Ming to agree with Gongsun Zan, otherwise his policy would not be able to continue.

"No, I, Liaodong, naturally have a way to support myself. This Liaodong is always under Wuhuan's iron heel, how can I not have any preparations."

Zhang Ming disagreed with disarmament.

"Prefect Zhang, you have to reduce your army by [-], or Benzhou Mu will go to the court. You have objections. A prefect raises [-] troops. It's not because you want to rebel, but because you want to do something."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Zhang Ming, Liu Yu threatened directly, trying to intimidate and lure him.

Seeing that Zhang Ming didn't speak, he said, "If you agree to disarm and release the prisoners of war, I can pay you a lump sum to strengthen the city's defenses against attacks."

Disarmament by [-]?

What are you thinking?

It's good that Zhang Ming didn't expand the army, but he still needs to cut the army.

After thinking about it, there is no need to make things difficult for Liu Yu, anyway, I have plenty of ways.

"Okay, I agree with the disarmament, but you can cut the army by [-] first, and then decrease it year by year."

Hearing Zhang Ming let go, Liu Yu finally calmed down a bit, but he said: "Then you must give an accurate timetable, otherwise how can you negotiate with others."

Zhang Ming nodded and said, "I will immediately disarm the 5000 troops and return them to the fields. After that, we will reduce the number of troops by [-] at this time every year until the requirements are met. However, if there is a war, the army cannot be reduced."

Liu Yu reluctantly agreed to this plan temporarily, but Zhang Ming also wanted Liu Yu's promise, which was to pay for himself to strengthen the city defense.

Zhang Ming has already figured it out. The disarmament can be organized in the name of forming a caravan. It can also be used in the name of football guard of honor, port guard, etc.

Anyway, there are always more solutions than difficulties, and it is only superficial disarmament. Secretly, Zhang Ming can even secretly expand the army.

However, Zhang Ming believed that Liu Yu would find out soon.

Discovery is discovery, if he tells the truth, it will be broken up at that time.

Liu Yu didn't know that Zhang Ming had so many careful thoughts, he thought he was willing to cooperate and was happy.

Although the negotiation failed this time, I believe it is possible for them to do the work again and pay part of the compensation to the Wuhuan people so that they can release [-] Han Chinese slaves.

Liu Yu was hesitating, so he got Zhang Ming settled first, and then Gongsun Zan had to be persuaded slowly.

"Prefect Zhang, then this matter is settled." Liu Yu said with his hands clasped.

Zhang Ming also cupped his fists and said, "Lord Zhou Mu, don't worry, as soon as the city of Liaodong begins to be strengthened, I will immediately let the five thousand troops be disarmed and returned to the fields."

The corners of Liu Yu's mouth twitched, Zhang Ming was asking for money, and he would not disarm the army until the money arrived.

"Okay, then wait for the good news from Prefect Zhang."

Zhang Ming left the state pastoral mansion.

After leaving, Zhang Ming returned to the temporary residence, and then began to write letters to Tian Feng.

The content of the letter is to retell the content of the conversation with Liu Yu, and then analyze the situation of the grassland in the future, and then Zhang Ming asked Tian Feng to cooperate. On the surface, the reduction of [-] troops was actually included in the caravan guards to continue training. The team can be immediately returned to the establishment during the war.

"At least you can cheat Liu Yu part of the money to build the city for Lao Tzu, and then trade with the grasslands, defrauding them of all their money, and buying Lao Tzu's salt and liquor. Don't think about it without real money. When you have no money to buy it, you will have to go south to plunder , I didn’t discuss it with you when the time came.”

(End of this chapter)