Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 27 Strong Measures
In the prefect's mansion.

Liu Ye looked at the three drawings on the table, his expression stiff with shock!
On the first drawing, there is a black semicircular object shaped like the edge of a horseshoe.

There are obvious protrusions on the top of both sides, called "horseshoes".

The second drawing was obviously much more complicated, and was a complex instrument made up of four pieces of wood of different shapes.

But if you look closely, it is not too sophisticated and is called a "curved plow".

The items on the third drawing are the largest in area and the most complex in structure.

In the middle is a huge circular skeleton with something like a slide connected to one side.

This item is called a "keel waterwheel".

Looking at these three unheard-of things, Liu Ye turned his head to look at the man waving a palm-leaf fan, and his admiration grew even more.

He thought that after spending some time together, he had figured out everything about this man.

However, the other party suddenly called him over, showed him the three drawings, and told him their functions one by one, which once again shocked his three views!

If these three items are successfully released, they will surely lead Lu Bu's army to a height that is enough to lead the world!

It may even change the entire social structure!

Who would have thought that this crude warrior actually knew the art of craftsmanship and could invent such an advanced item!

But Liu Ye quickly calmed down.

Although I know these things are extraordinary.

But whether the specific effect is as great as the other party boasts can only be known through verification.

A small horseshoe can greatly increase the combat effectiveness of cavalry.

A curved plow can increase productivity three or four times.

A keel waterwheel can greatly increase irrigation efficiency and further increase food production...

This sounds like a fantasy.

But if it is all true, it is definitely a groundbreaking creation!
Seeing Liu Ye gradually calm down, Lu Bu guessed what he was thinking and smiled:
“These drawings are just my occasional ideas, and they will definitely need to be fine-tuned after they are produced.

"I'll leave this matter to you, Zi Yang. Tell the craftsmen in the city to make it as soon as possible and then test it."

"Here."

Liu Ye carefully put away the blueprint and was about to leave when Lu Bu called him again:
“By the way, we now have the support of many local powerful people.

"If we want to expand our power next, should we attack Jiangxia or take over Jiujiang and Huainan?"

Liu Ye turned around and replied:

"If we take Jiujiang and Huainan, we must beware of Liu Biao's sneak attack from behind, but if we take Liu Biao, we will have no worries!"

Lü Bu paused for a moment, understanding what the other party meant:
"But Liu Biao has 20,000 elite soldiers under his command. We have no legitimate reason to attack them. I'm afraid we will suffer heavy losses if we want to capture them."

Liu Ye smiled calmly:
"My lord, don't worry. If you have no name for your army, then you can create one yourself.

"As for the mere twenty thousand soldiers and horses, I only need to use a little trick to make them disappear into thin air.

"As the saying goes, the best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, the next best is to attack their alliances. I believe there won't be many opportunities to actually mobilize the army."

Seeing Liu Ye having a good plan in mind, Lu Bu smiled with satisfaction.

It's great to have a top strategist to give him advice, and he can save a lot of brain cells.

He only needs to lead his army to charge into battle and he can easily win.

Lu Bu did not immediately ask for the other party's strategy.

Before taking action against Jiang Xia, we need to make adequate preparations.

When it comes to war, if you don't travel light, you can't just send troops out whenever you want.

Whether it is the mobilization of troops, food and fodder, or the survey of terrain.

Or the formulation of specific actions, it takes a lot of time. So there is no rush for this matter.

Before taking action against Jiang Xia, he still had to go to the Zhou family to get some benefits.

After resting for a while, Lu Bu got up and left the prefectural government.

He took the former Lujiang prefect Liu Xun and Gao Shun's 800-man trap camp to Zhou's house.

……

The Zhou family's main residence is located in the northern district of Shucheng.

Compared with local tyrants like the Qiao family, the Zhou family's strength and background are much stronger.

Not only have there been people serving as officials in the court for generations, but this generation also produced a talented young man named Zhou Yu!
Therefore, it is completely understandable that the Zhou family looked down on the newly appointed Lu Bu.

Not to mention Lu Bu, even the former prefect Liu Xun was not taken seriously by the people.

Although the Zhou family seemed to be managed by the prefect, in fact, they could not be easily ordered around without orders from the imperial court.

When Lu Bu and his group arrived at Zhou Mansion.

The guard at the door saw this scene from afar, his face changed drastically, and he hurried in to inform the head of the family.

The current head of the Zhou family is named Zhou Hui, the grandson of Shangshu Ling Zhou Jing and the cousin of Zhou Yu.

When Lu Bu arrived at the door, a young man with a broad forehead and yellow face, wearing a white robe, quickly walked out.

When he saw the rows of soldiers in heavy black armor and full of murderous aura, the arrogance on Zhou Hui's face had long disappeared!
What is the purpose of Lu Bu bringing such elite soldiers here?
Lu Bu pressed the horse's shoulder hard and jumped directly off the Red Hare.

Although he is not wearing armor, his tall and mighty figure still exudes a terrifying deterrent force!
He had a gentle smile on his face, but it only made him look more terrifying.

Seeing this, Zhou Hui hurried forward and saluted respectfully:

"I am Zhou Hui, the head of the Zhou family. I wonder why Governor Lu has mobilized so many troops?"

Lu Bu responded with a fake smile:

“The Zhou family is a prominent family in Lujiang. I have just taken office as the governor and have been busy with affairs so I have not had time to visit them.

"Today, I have specially sent a fierce general and 800 elite soldiers to the Zhou family for deployment. I hope the head of the family will accept them!"

Zhou Hui's face suddenly turned ugly.

He had seen people sending money, cloth, food and beautiful women, but this was the first time he saw someone sending soldiers and generals.

He was not a fool and immediately understood what the other party meant.

Although he had thousands of soldiers under his command to guard his residence, half of them were out on duty.

Although the remaining half numbered five thousand, he did not dare to really conflict with the other side in the city.

After all, the other side has more than 10,000 elite soldiers and many generals, and I am the best general in the world.

If a real fight breaks out, not only will they gain nothing, but it will also give the other side an excuse to be ruthless.

Zhou Hui was able to become the head of a family, so he must be a smart man. He immediately lowered his posture and replied with a bow:

"Your Excellency, that's wrong. My Zhou family is just a small clan. How can we afford to support so many huge Buddha statues?

"I have been rude to you for not paying your respects to the governor.

"Please come in, sir, and let me show you my hospitality!"

Seeing Zhou Hui suddenly become earnest, Lu Bu finally smiled more sincerely.

It turns out that to deal with such an arrogant aristocratic family, some tough measures should be used!

Otherwise, they would really think that Lu Bu was made of clay.

Lu Bu did not refuse and gave the other party a way out.

He ordered Gao Shun to lead the Xianzhen Camp to wait outside, while he himself, Liu Xun, followed Zhou Hui into Zhou's mansion.

(End of this chapter)