Invincible from the beginning of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 451 More dowries will be built for Sun Shangxiang
Zhang Ming wants to invest in large-scale construction, and Yecheng is the first project.

He asked Jushou to do it.

At the same time, let Jushou temporarily take over the government affairs of Jizhou.

This Jizhou is equal to several provinces in later generations, some of which are too big.

Zhang Ming let Jushou take charge first, and at the same time his provincial system will also be implemented.

A few days in Jizhou.

Ju Shou was busy for a few days, and then came to him.

"Marquis Liao, everything is ready, the plan has been drawn up, and the money has been in the account for two months."

"Well, Jushou, how do you want to arrange it?"

"I'm talking about personnel."

Ju Shou has considered all aspects.

"Marquis Liao, recruit the locals nearby, and let the counties organize some poor people."

"I want to get part of the army involved."

Ju Shou was a little surprised, Zhang Ming had a strong control over the army, how could he get the army to help now?

"There are too many troops, and we may not need so many in the future."

"In the future, the conscription system will be adopted. Those who are selected will serve in the army for three years, and a sum of money will be given to them, so that they can go home and continue farming."

"Only officers are for life."

"So, if there is a war in the future, we still have a lot of troops in reserve."

Ju Shou understood that Zhang Ming was planning to streamline the army.

Now, the total number of combat troops is more than 70.

Originally their army was more elite than others, but now their opponents are already very weak.

Zhang Ming laid off part of the army, and now let the army directly transform into construction arms.

"Deploy [-] troops, take off their military uniforms, let them build the city, pay half of their wages every day, and the other half, and wait until they retire after two years, all at once."

"Yes, Marquis Liao."

Jushou suddenly felt that Zhang Ming was very clever and knew how to judge the situation. Now the situation has changed.

Today, Zhang Ming can be said to have controlled most of the area.

There is no need to raise so many troops at once, and many places no longer need troops.

Zhang Ming not only wants to transform part of the army into construction troops, but also needs some people to arrest the police and go to the cities to maintain law and order.

This Yecheng is a big project.

For Zhang Ming, Yecheng is much bigger than the previous city.

In Zhang Ming's plan, this will be a central city.

The scale must be large.

Only when the construction is large can the houses and shops inside be sold easily.

Therefore, when Zhang Ming planned the new city, the scale was huge.

This also has to be large.

The construction of a big city, which can become the central city around it, not only has military influence, but also has a strong economic and cultural role.

Therefore, when Zhang Ming planned, he planned for a population of more than one million.

Not only the population, but also all kinds of greenery and lakes are arranged.

The streets are wide.

In the future, the shops on both sides will be their own.

You don't need to sell it, you can collect a lot of money just by renting it out every year.

Therefore, when you invest, you can't be petty. Zhang Ming wants to build a big city.

Ju Shou began to make arrangements, and Zhang Ming stayed here for another ten days.

At this time, Sun Ce just returned to Changsha County.

Along the way, he had mixed feelings.

Finally went back, brother and sister came to say hello.

"You all go down, Shang Xiang will stay here for a while."

Sun Shangxiang saw that Sun Ce's expression was not good, so he asked, "Brother, what's the matter?"

"Well, Zhang Ming's army has already headed south. At this time, it has slowly begun to advance from east to west along the Yangtze River."

"At the same time, we are actively preparing to attack Jingzhou. Soon, we will all be there."

Sun Ce didn't say any more.

"Brother, you don't need to worry. With the relationship between our two families, even if the army is defeated in the end, as long as we give in, Zhang Ming will not make things difficult for us."

"So far, apart from assisting Cao's army to retreat in Wancheng, we haven't turned against each other."

Sun Ce shook his head, how to explain it.

Now it is not a matter of life and death, but a matter of hegemony.

If he wanted to live, he directly surrendered to Zhang Ming, not only would he not die, but he would also have glory and wealth.

However, this is not what Sun Ce wants.

He has ambitions, and what he wants is hegemony.

hegemony.

hegemony.

What Sun Ce wants is not glory and wealth.

"Shang Xiang, now that you have grown up, what do you think?"

Sun Ce asked suddenly, which made Sun Shangxiang not know what he was going to say, so he stood there without answering.

answer what?
"Brother, just say what you have to say, what can little sister do for you?"

"I want you to marry Zhang Ming, delay for a few months."

Sun Ce directly expressed his thoughts.

This Sun Shangxiang was surprised for a long time, and then said: "Big brother alone makes the decision."

The elder brother is like a father.

Sun Shangxiang knew very well that she had no choice.

In another time and space, Sun Quan asked Sun Shangxiang to marry the old man Liu Bei, but she couldn't resist.

"Okay, Shang Xiang, don't worry, I will make arrangements for you to marry in the most beautiful way."

"In addition, once things fail, you will put all the responsibility on me. Be sure to protect yourself and ask Zhang Ming to forgive you."

"Yes, brother."

Sun Shangxiang felt a little sad in her heart, but her face didn't show anything.

She admires Zhang Ming very much. If Sun Shangxiang were to marry Zhang Ming back then, she would happily marry him.

But now, there is such a purpose.

From Sun Shangxiang's point of view, Zhang Ming did not feel sorry for the Sun family at all.

Up to now, Zhang Ming has been helping the Sun family.

But now, Sun Ce wants to deal with Zhang Ming and use himself.

Sun Shangxiang was expressionless, and her heart was full of sadness.

Sun Ce immediately started to make arrangements.

First of all, Zhang Zhao was immediately ordered to go on an envoy and leave with a lot of money.

At this time, Liu Bei in Jingzhou was making large-scale preparations.

He was going to attack Shuchuan.

While Zhang Ming was in Jizhou, Xi Zhicai, who had already returned at this time, sent the information.

"My lord, on the surface Liu Bei has set up defenses in Jingzhou and is preparing to resist us. In fact, he is preparing to attack Shuchuan."

Zhang Ming planted a large number of spies in Jingzhou many years ago, so he is actually very clear about Liu Bei's actions.

"Let him fight, and we will clean up after he destroys the structure of Shuchuan."

"My lord, if we fight it ourselves, we can clean it up." Xi Zhicai suggested that Zhang Ming also send troops.

"No, when he sends troops to Shuchuan, it will be the day when our army attacks Jingzhou. After Liu Bei destroys the original structure of Shuchuan, we will take action again. Let Liu Bei be the villain first."

"Yes, my lord."

Zhang Ming has already made up his mind, so that's the only way to do it.

After Zhang Ming was sure, he said: "You start to mobilize the troops, and deploy them on the periphery first. Once you start to move, attack from multiple directions, and don't give them any chance."

"Yes, my lord."

At this time, Zhang Ming was able to mobilize an army from the east.

The armies of Yangzhou and Xuzhou have not played much role.

Zhang Ming intends to keep only a small number of troops in Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou and other places to maintain order, and the rest of the troops will all withdraw.

In addition, Zhang Ming did not garrison troops in the city, so the troops all set up camps in the wild and trained in the wild.

In this way, you can train every day and at night without disturbing the people.

In the city, as long as there are arresters to maintain order, there is still a small army on the city wall, 100 people guarding it every day.

In this way, another half month passed.

Zhang Ming was still in Jizhou, when Zhang Zhao came.

"Master Zhang, you have come from a long way, please hurry up."

With only a simple tent, Zhang Ming couldn't entertain them well at this time.

"Master Zhang, what is this?"

"Come here at the entrustment of Lord Hou, say hello to Marquis Liao, and there are a few other things."

Zhang Ming was not in a hurry to make Zhang Zhao speak, but asked someone to get some tea and snacks.

"Come on, Mr. Zhang, there is nothing to entertain, let's have some tea."

"Thank you Marquis Liao."

After drinking some tea, Zhang Ming asked, "How is Marquis Wu?"

"Thank you Marquis Liao for your concern. Last time in Wancheng, we had a lot of misunderstandings. This time Marquis Wu brought a generous gift, which is considered an apology."

"It's just a small matter. Our two families have always had a good relationship. Just explain this matter."

Explain, of course.

Zhang Ming said it very easily, but Zhang Zhao felt a lot of pressure.

Explain, how does Zhang Zhao explain this.

Say, Zhang Ming is not allowed to dominate China, so he sent troops to stop it?

That's not courting death.

How to explain other than this?

Can a misunderstanding be resolved?

Therefore, Zhang Zhao is actually under a lot of pressure now.

"Marquis Liao, this time we will send you 500 million yuan, and there are many treasures. At the same time, Marquis Wu has another request."

"Okay, tell me."

"I invite the Marquis of Liao to be promoted to the King of Liao. The Marquis of Liao's contribution is overwhelming, and this king is a matter of course."

Zhang Ming took a sip of tea, and then said calmly, "I'm going to ask the Queen Mother to make Prince Liu Jin King of Liao."

Zhang Zhao was taken aback.

Where is this from?

"Where does Marquis Liao want to seal?"

"I'll also be the king of Liao."

Immediately, Zhang Zhaohe didn't understand anymore.

You Zhang Ming don't like the title of King of Liao, you can choose it yourself.

You can choose Luoyang King.

The king of Guanzhong is also fine.

Why bother to compete with Prince Liu Jin.

Zhang Zhao was speechless.

"This Liu Jin is my own son, and both father and son are the King of Liao. From now on, the King of Liao should be his successor."

Suddenly, Zhang Zhao's hands trembled.

I can't hold it anymore.

This is dead.

Zhang Ming is going to kill someone.

This mission is too dangerous.

With such a shocking secret, who knows who will die.

Zhang Ming told him openly that he wanted to kill him.

Zhang Zhao wanted to cry, but couldn't calm down anymore.

What could be scarier than this?

No, this is too scary.

Terrified.

Zhang Zhao felt sweat on his forehead, but he still tried to remain calm.

"Marquis Liao, this joke can't be played indiscriminately, but Marquis Liao can joke as much as he likes, and it's fine."

Zhang Zhao's hands were still shaking, and he couldn't even take a sip of tea, he was shaking so badly.

Although the two armies are fighting without killing each other, Zhang Ming doesn't have to worry about anything now.

If you want to kill him, just kill him casually, what else can Sun Ce do.

"I'm not joking. When Liu Jinfeng becomes the king of Liao, I will also become the king of Liao, two kings of Liao."

"Liu Jin still has the surname Liu, not mine. I have enough sons."

Zhang Ming remembered that King Jing of Zhongshan had more than 100 sons in his life, and Zhang Ming would have dozens of them. Otherwise, there are so many places overseas, how could they be sealed off.

"Then, let's congratulate the Marquis of Liao on becoming the King of Liao."

Zhang Zhao said worriedly.

Zhang Zhao is still afraid.

Can you not be afraid?

quite scared.

"But there are other things?"

"There are some."

Zhang Zhaogang said, "Marquis Wu wants to present his younger sister to Marquis Liao."

"No, no, you want the two families to form a good relationship between Qin and Jin?"

"Sun Shangxiang?"

Zhang Zhao was so flustered that he even said the word Jinxian.

"Yes, Marquis Wu hopes that the two families can get along forever."

"Okay, my king agreed, but I don't know what about the dowry?"

"Three million yuan, and ten dowry maids, all of whom are well-known ladies selected from everyone."

"not enough."

"The twenty beauties?"

Zhang Zhao asked tentatively.

"We need 1000 million copper coins and 200 million shi grains. Once we get married, I will rebuild Luoyang City for Shangxiang."

"In Luoyang City, a palace will be built for Shang Xiang, another school palace will be built, and a women's school will be built for Shang Xiang, so that some female students can also go to the school to study."

Zhang Zhao originally wanted to negotiate the price, but Zhang Ming said so, so he couldn't refute immediately.

Zhang Ming paid so much for Sun Shangxiang, why don't you need more dowry?

Zhang Zhao thought to himself, since Sun Ce got involved with his younger sister, then Liu Bei should bleed a little more, and in the end most of these things were done by Liu Bei.

So Zhang Zhao agreed.

"Okay, I'll report to Marquis Wu when I go back."

"Well, when the time comes, the wedding will be held in Luoyang City. Although it is a bit crude, it has symbolic significance."

"After the wedding, I will send [-] troops to rebuild Luoyang City directly, and call another [-] civilians to build Luoyang City together."

Zhang Ming seemed to be full of pride.

And Zhang Zhao felt that Zhang Ming was about to proclaim himself emperor.

But that's also a good thing.

At this time, Zhang Ming had just established Ye City, and the construction had not yet fully started, and he would immediately build Luoyang City, which would definitely consume a lot of resources.

At that time, more time can be bought for them.

Zhang Zhao discussed some details and left quickly.

As for Liu Jin being Zhang Ming's son, he dared not tell others.

At that time, Zhang Ming said that Zhang Zhao was slandering, and directly told Sun Ce to kill Zhang Zhao, and Sun Ce had to kill him too.

After Zhang Zhao left, Zhang Ming said with a smile, "Sugar-coated cannonballs, but I like it."

"Sun Shangxiang and twenty beauties are enough for me to give birth to a litter of cubs. When the time comes, they will all be distributed and arranged slowly during my lifetime."

"Encouraging childbearing starts with me, give birth to a bunch of others, and seal them all out."

"In addition, in order not to harm future generations and not raise a batch of waste, any royal family, after three generations, has nothing to do with the royal family."

"Also, the treatment starts to decrease from the second generation."

"Otherwise, like the Ming Dynasty, it will be slowly defeated by a bunch of imperial relatives."

"It's the same in the Qing Dynasty. After a few generations, the children of the Eight Banners will be taken care of by the court for nothing. It doesn't matter how many years after the founding of the country. After two or three generations, it will be scary."

Sun Shangxiang, Zhang Ming didn't think much about it at first, but there is no reason not to send it to your door.

It's better than letting Sun Shangxiang follow Liu Bei.

I don't feel wronged if I follow myself.

After finishing the matter, Zhang Ming is going back to Youzhou.

After a while, Youzhou will hold the imperial examination again.

Today, the imperial examinations in Youzhou are no longer so lively.

Because each state will take the test once, and only after reaching a certain score can they enter the second test in Beijing.

In this way, there will be no scenes where tens of thousands of people are in Beiping City together. With fewer people, various tasks can be carried out much easier.

Fast horse all the way, this section of the road has a gallop, very fast, and arrived in Beiping City in a few days.

(End of this chapter)