Chapter 161: Cruel to the Enemy, Good to the People
After discussing it for a while, the results came out.
Everyone agrees to use paper money!
For no other reason, the people wanted peace and longed for the protection of LΓΌ Bu's army. Think about what Cao Cao did in Yuzhang, Huiji, and Wu County, burning, killing, looting, and doing all kinds of evil. If Lu Bu perishes, the people will be finished.
On the premise of not harming the interests of the people, why not help Lu Bu and strengthen the army?
When Lu Bu is strong, the people will be safe!
Moreover, from the time Lu Bu entered Yangzhou to the present, he has not done a single thing that hurts nature and reason, has not slaughtered the city, and has not killed innocents indiscriminately. After the occupation of Shouchun, tens of millions of copper coins and 100,000 stone military rations were distributed. Cao Cao plundered the three counties, and LΓΌ Bu immediately relieved him. Everything proves that Lu Bu is a wise man who thinks about the people.
A white-haired old man stood up and said, "General Lu, we agree to implement paper money. β
Lu Bu glanced at the rest of the people, and when he saw that there were no objections, he smiled and said, "Okay, I, Lu Bu, thank you." With your support, Yangzhou will get better and better. The people will have eternal peace. β
"General Lu should have come to us not only to persuade us, but also to order other things, right?"
"That's right."
Lu Bu nodded and said, "Although you agreed, the people in Shouchun City did not agree, they were unwilling to exchange copper coins for paper money, so what can they do?" β
"I'm old, but I still have some popularity, and I'm willing to go back and persuade the neighbors to support General Lu."
"Good!"
Lu Bu waited for this sentence, stood up, showed joy on his face, and said: "If the banknotes are implemented smoothly, I will give you a luxurious mansion..." β
Luxury homes?
When everyone heard this, they hurriedly excused themselves: "No, no, we must not want it." β
They are the most popular people in Shouchun City, and they talk to Lu Bu on behalf of the people. Although he had promised Lu Bu to persuade the people, he promised unconditionally and selflessly, and he stood at the top of morality. If they take Lu Bu's benefits, their nature will change, and they will become betraying the people for profit, which is absolutely unacceptable to them.
"Don't get me wrong. Luxury mansions are not just for you. and to all the people of the city. Lu Bu smiled and said: "I thought about it just now, for the sake of the people's interests, there should be a non-governmental organization that can represent the people, and stand up and speak for the people when the people are treated unfairly." β
"This organization is called the Democratic League. Although you have no real power, no military power, and not even an official government, you can use the pen in your hands to uphold justice for the people. If you find out that anyone is corrupt and perverts the law, you can write a recital and tell me, and I will definitely make the decision for you. β
"The general thinks about the people everywhere, and I admire him so much, I will do my best to share the general's worries." After hearing the words 'Democratic League', more than 100 people present couldn't help but kneel down to Lu Bu. The color of admiration is beyond words.
Since ancient times, the government has hated non-governmental organizations the most, and once discovered, they will absolutely kill them.
Lu Bu, on the other hand, supported the formation of non-governmental organizations. It can be seen that Lu Bu cares about the people's will and will not do anything harmful to the interests of the people.
"Also, when you are persuading the people, it is best not to mention that the army is short of money, and do not mention that copper coins are exchanged for paper money, in order to strengthen the army. Not to mention the negative things that say, 'You can't win a battle without money,' and so on. Do you know what I mean? β
"Understood, understood..." The people answered.
"Okay, I'm waiting for good news from you."
After settling the matter of Ling Yin's Mansion, Lu Bu and Zhang Feng left the lobby.
One hundred and ten people were also sent away respectfully by Zhang Fan.
Their greatest gain from this conversation was the establishment of the Democratic League.
Speaking of the Democratic League, some people may not understand, why did Lu Bu establish this organization? What if a non-governmental organization that is not under the control of the government, but represents all the people, rebels? Isn't it asking for trouble?
But if you think about it carefully, the Democratic League will also be a double-edged sword, and if it is used well, it can win the hearts of the people and unite the people.
For example, when collecting taxes, recruiting soldiers, farming, and implementing some policies, the NLD will play a great role, and as long as it is for the good of the people, they will do their best to help, liberate the people, and support the government.
Of course, if you want to harm the interests of the people, they will never agree.
But from the beginning to the end, Lu Bu never thought of harming the interests of the people, nor would he do that kind of thing to dig his own grave, so for him, the Democratic League will only help him, and there will be no obstacles.
South City Printing House.
Lu Bu and Zhang Feng came quickly.
After arriving here, the first thing Lu Bu did was to write a notice.
The title of the notice is called Currency Reform!
The newspapers distributed before could only be regarded as gossip, or rather, Lu Bu wanted to use the newspaper to test the water and see the reaction of the people.
Now this notice is really issued in the name of the government. It means that the currency reform plan has been officially launched, and there is no room for maneuver.
"Ma Jun."
"Humble... Humble in office. Ma Jun heard Lu Bu's shout and hurriedly walked over.
Lu Bu picked up the notice, handed it to him, and said, "Print five enlarged copies and send them to the Assassin's Mansion the day after tomorrow." β
"No."
Ma Jun took the notice and asked, "Lord... Lord, now it's time to print... It's all printed, and it's still ... β
The speed at which he spoke was too slow, Lu Bu understood what he meant, and said, "I will send someone to send a new article, you can just print it according to the content of the article." β
"Compliance... Yes, sir. β
Return to the Assassin's House.
Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, and Luo Cheng were all waiting in the hall.
When Lu Bu saw it, he knew that it was for the division of troops.
"My lord."
"Is it for the division of troops?" Lu Bu asked.
Gao Shun replied: "Yes." Now all the troops have completed their training. Generals at all levels are looking forward to the lord and the lord to divide the troops as soon as possible and improve the structure of the various armies. β
"How many?"
"Eighty thousand veterans (selected from the captives) and forty thousand recruits (later recruited). There are also more than 30,000 county soldiers from Zang Ba, Cao Xing, and Wei Xu, who are withdrawing to Shouchun one after another, and are expected to arrive in ten days. β
Lu Budao: "Recently, I have been busy promoting paper money, and I really don't have the energy to divide the army. Moreover, the division of troops this time is to be distributed according to the military exploits of generals at all levels, and it needs to be carefully calculated. β
"You temporarily lead the various departments, continue the intensive training, and wait for the soldiers and horses of Zang Ba, Cao Xing, and Wei Xu to return to Shouchun, and then distribute them uniformly."
"No."
The three of them have nothing to say, anyway, the soldiers and horses in the school field will be assigned to them sooner or later, so there is no need to rush.
And they also know that Lu Bu was really busy during this time, and it was the construction of Beicheng, the printing house, and now the implementation of paper money. There are too many things to worry about, and it is understandable that they don't care about dividing the troops.
If you only look at the chapter name, you can't see the specific content. It's best to subscribe in order.
(End of chapter)