Since it is decided to give up Yangzhou, Lujiang is not a place to stay for a long time. As soon as Qiao's responded, Lu Bu immediately arranged for people to set off to return to Xuzhou.

Most of the marriages in this era are the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers. Therefore, Lu Bu did not have extra time to ask for Er Qiao's wishes.

With the issuance of Lü Bu's migration order, the people of Jianghuai went north to Xuzhou.

The reason for such a sensational effect is that Lu Bu's heaven-like policy. The second is that under the rule of Yuan Shu, it was too hard to be oppressed by Yuan Shu.

It can be said that looking at the current rule of various candidates, the military and civilians under the rule of Yuan Shu are the poorest.

Not to mention the lack of clothing, even the matter of changing children and eating still happens.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the population plummeted, and in fact, ninety percent of the population died of hunger. The people who really died on the battlefield were actually only one percent.

Just like in the current war, even if farmers have spring ploughing, they may not be able to get the autumn harvest.

Because once this battle starts, it often has to be fought for a year and a half. For the sake of victory in the war and for the sake of power, many people often do not care about the life or death of the people.

Once the food is not harvested, what will happen to the follow-up can be imagined.

Watching the teams of people marching towards Xuzhou, Lu Bu was in a good mood.

Population is the most important resource.

Moreover, Lu Bu also saw a lot of people in bright clothes.

Needless to say, it is either a scholar or a landlord.

Yes, many families and local tycoons have gone north.

Seeing a large number of people migrating, they were also forced to do so.

Without the people, who will they drag them to? Without the people, who do they bully, do they bully the little dog slave at home!

Therefore, many small and medium-sized families have rolled up and gone to Xuzhou.

And I heard that there is a lack of civil officials under Lu Bu's rule, maybe he can still be reused.

Everyone was full of expectations and headed towards Xuzhou.

Soon, Cao Cao and Sun Ce also entered the original Yuan Shu realm respectively.

Cao Cao was the first to reach Jiujiang, but saw the banner of Lu Bu planted on Jiujiang City.

How could Cao Cao not be surprised, with the banner of Lu Bu, it means that Jiujiang belongs to Lu Bu's territory.

If he fights, he is the first to break the covenant.

Cao Cao couldn't help but tighten his fists, Lu Bu's movements were too fast, ridiculously fast.

At this time, Xun You looked at the head of the city, but said: "Lord, although there is a Lu Bu banner on the city, there is no one to guard it, it is better to send someone up to take a look." ”

Cao Cao took a closer look and saw that this was the case.

So, Cao Cao hurriedly ordered someone to be sent up to investigate the situation.

Soon, a group of Cao soldiers climbed the city wall with a ladder.

In a few moments, the gates opened.

And when Cao Cao entered Jiujiang City, he couldn't cry or laugh.

The people were empty, and the treasury and grain were almost emptied. What is speechless is that there is not a single grain left, and there is still a lot of money left.

In other words, Lu Bu only cares about food, and money can be pretended, and if it can't, it will be discarded.

According to various news reports, Cao Cao had already understood Lu Bu's plan, and couldn't help sighing: "Hey, Lu Bu really has a good calculation!" ”

For Cao Cao, how he did not understand the importance of population.

And now that Lu Bu has shrunk the defensive line, and there are more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, Xuzhou is simply impregnable.

Although it took Jiujiang without a single soldier, it was only an empty city, so what was the use.

But if it is discarded, it is reluctant.

The current Jiujiang is like chicken ribs. It's a pity to discard it.

"Guys, what are you going to do?" Cao Cao could only ask the ministers.

Xun You said: "Lord, Lu Bu let Yuan Shu go north in exchange for Yangzhou." Now he took the initiative to give up Yangzhou, but moved a large number of people. The entire Jianghuai region fell into a wither, and there was really nothing to chew. Therefore, you suggested that a small number of soldiers and horses should be sent to take over Jiujiang, Lu'an and other places, and first bring them under the rule of the lord. ”

"Now the people have moved, but the grain has been planted. When the autumn harvest comes, the lord will send someone to harvest. As for the future development, we will make a decision. ”

Cao Cao nodded, so he had to do it.

The southern battlefield can only come to an end like this, and then he has to defeat Zhang Xiu first, and then he can compete with Yuan Shao.

And when he thinks of Zhang Xiu, he can't help but think of the tragic death of his son and his beloved general Dian Wei.

The angry waves in my heart burst out in an instant.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Cao Cao asked, "In your opinion, what does Lu Bu want to do?" ”

Everyone pondered for a moment, and Guo Jia said: "Lord, in Yijia's view, Lu Bu let Yuan Shu go north in order to divert the lord's goal. The lord will be the first to deal with such chaotic ministers and thieves. In this way, Lu Bu could temporarily breathe. With Lu Bu now, I am afraid that he also has ambition. ”

Cao Cao nodded in approval.

"Humph!" Xun You snorted: "I think Lu Bu is just killing himself!" ”

"Oh, what do you mean by that?" Cao Cao asked with a smile.

Xun You said: "My lord, the most important taxes in the court are nothing more than land tax and poll tax. The second is customs duties, salt and iron taxes, and so on. Lu Bu, on the other hand, abolished all these heavy taxes. Even if the tariffs are retained, they are reduced by 90%. And you also heard that Lu Bu wantonly raised military salaries and officials. To do so is not to bring about your own destruction! ”

Cao Cao bowed: "This is also what Cao Baipu is puzzled about, according to the current tax law issued by Lu Bu, only commercial taxation is emphasized." But this commercial tax has not changed much from the Han court. I really can't understand how Lu Bu can get money to enrich the treasury with such an action. Even if he stole a large amount of treasure from King Liang's tomb, how long could he last? ”

Everyone laughed, laughing at Lu Bu was extremely stupid.

Seeing that everyone was laughing, Cao Cao couldn't help but ask Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, what do you think?" ”

Guo Jia also shook his head: "This is also what Jia Bai is puzzled about, how can a state treasury be supported only by commercial taxes." Unless, Lu Bu concentrated all the merchants in the world under his rule in Xuzhou. But even so, at most, he can only ensure that the officials will not fall. Where did he get the money, the elite soldiers, and how did he compete for the world! ”

Guo Jia threw out questions, also wanting to get answers.

It's a pity that no one present can answer except for laughing at Lu Bu.

There is no way, no matter how resourceful everyone is, it is based on the vision and knowledge of this era.

Important knowledge such as science and technology, transportation, industry and commerce, and economics are completely limited by everyone's vision.

Today, I am afraid that only Chen Gong can understand the grand blueprint in Lu Bu's heart a little at present.

Seeing that everyone was laughing, Cao Cao, who couldn't find an answer, could only smile.

Then, he will take a look and see what waves Lu Bu can make.

Similarly, Sun Ce also led the army into the Shouchun realm.

Coincidentally, Lu Bu was stopped.

At this time, Lu Bu only had a thousand trapped camps beside him, how could he not be in danger.

Sun Ce was overjoyed when he heard the news, if he could intercept and kill Lu Bu here, maybe he could take advantage of this to go north and take Xuzhou.

So, Sun Ce led 10,000 pioneers to surround Lu Bu.

The trapped camp is invincible in the field, and a thousand trapped camps are not afraid of Sun Ce's 10,000 soldiers and horses. But Lu Bu still has the Qiao family and a large number of people by his side, which makes Lu Bu have to throw a mouse trap.

Lu Bu had to drive forward and face Sun Ce in the array.