Hu Ke explained: "Several mineral deposits have been excavated in Guiyang County in recent years, including copper, iron, gold, silver and other items. These twenty carts of property are what is left for making armor. The gentleman said that if it is not enough, it will be replenished next year."

Liu Bei looked confused when he heard this, and Zhuge Liang sighed: "If it weren't for the troops and armor, it would be impossible to maintain such low battle losses. The Quanling workshop consumes a lot of gold and silver, but Ziyu can actually squeeze out the gold and silver and send it to the labor force. He

Really thoughtful..."

"Even if there is a mine in Guiyang County, it is very difficult to mine it. It is not easy to keep the workshop running normally. My lord, it is better not to let him give it away. We should think of other ways." Zhuge Liang added.

Liu Bei nodded, "The military advisor is right. We can't put all the burden on Ziyu. The ability to continue transporting food has exceeded my expectations."

Zhang Fei heard that Lantian sent people to Chengdu, so he excitedly ran to meet in the tent. He happened to hear a few people talking. He walked up and asked doubtfully: "Since there is a mine in Guiyang County, let Ziyu find more people."

Dig and give more to the soldiers when the time comes."

Hu Ke replied with a smile: "Mr. once said that the wealth of a country is like a mine. If it is exploited and used in a controlled manner, it can last for thousands of years or even longer. If it is excavated blindly and disorderly, the mine may collapse, which will harm the people and the people."

It will be disadvantageous for all countries."

"Is mining so particular?" Zhang Fei scratched his head and said he didn't understand.

"Ziyu's words are thought-provoking, but now Chengdu has not been conquered. Before we can discuss merits and reward them, let's talk about the Yangtze River News." Zhuge Liang nodded and said.

Liu Bei fell into deep thought. No wonder Ziyu asked me to plan carefully. He was warning me not to award rewards blindly? He went back to discuss it with several military advisors.

Hu Ke continued to answer: "Looking at the Yangtze River newspaper, you can know the world affairs. I sent the newspaper to Liu Zhang many times last year to win the trust of Liu Zhang. Therefore, when the lord was in danger, he could send it back to Jingzhou in time. The previous issues were also sent to Chengdu through various channels. The tenth issue

It's what you used to break the city."

"Lan Ziyu used this thing to break the city? Did my ears hear it wrong?" Zhang Fei looked confused.

"Sir said that some military advisors will definitely have a solution." Hu Ke explained.

Liu Bei frowned, "Ziyu must have had deep intentions after planning for a long time, but why didn't he tell him clearly? If the military advisors didn't guess correctly, wouldn't it be a waste of his efforts?"

"Sir's original words were that he would forge the sword. As for how to use the sword to defeat the enemy, it all depends on the skill of several military advisors." Hu Ke responded with a smile.

"Ziyu is just like you. He doesn't do things happily. He is not as good as his youngest son." Zhang Fei said impatiently.

The three military advisors were laughed at by Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang asked meaningfully: "Yi De's words are reasonable. Liang decided to do things more happily in the future. I will ask Lieutenant Hu to tell the truth later. From now on, Ziyu will get oysters."

When I go there, I should also think of you, right?"

Zhang Fei was startled when he heard this, and then grabbed Hu Ke's hand: "You are Gao Boping's soldier. You should understand the importance of discipline. I order you to forget what you just said."

"Uh...only..." Hu Ke replied innocently.

Only Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei had eaten steamed oysters in the tent. Liu Bei, Fazheng and others were confused when they heard this.

"Third brother, what is an oyster?" Liu Bei asked curiously.

"Uh... Military advisor, please stop laughing at me. Come and tell me, it's almost winter. Why don't Ziyu get some oysters to help the army? Isn't transporting twenty carts of oysters better than gold and silver?" Zhang Fei said.

Hu Ke was sweating profusely after hearing this. The output of oysters was low and transportation was inconvenient. What would happen if the entire army divided the oysters?

Zhuge Liang introduced the delicacy of oysters to everyone, but Liu Bei, Pang Tong, and Fazheng were not ordinary people and could not be controlled by their appetite. They knew that Zhang Fei was just talking, so they laughed it off.

After the interlude, Zhang Fei invited Hu Ke to have a drink, while Liu Bei and three military advisers stayed to discuss countermeasures.

When Fazheng was deep in thought, he had an idea: "We besieged Chengdu for two months, and Liu Zhang completely cut off contact with the outside world. Since he firmly believes in the Yangtze River News, why don't we fill in the blanks with rumors, weaken his will, and then send people to persuade him to surrender?"

Maybe that's what General Lan meant, otherwise he wouldn't have given half a newspaper."

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "The Yangtze River Newspaper can be modified with words, but the content is always true. If you use rumors to trick Liu Zhang into surrendering, you will be ridiculed by the people of Shu in the future, and the Yangtze River Newspaper will be useless..."

"General Lan runs the Yangtze River Newspaper, isn't it for the Lord's benefit to Yizhou?" Fa Zheng asked curiously.

"Xiaozhi, you are so shallow. The Yangtze River News is not just for Yizhou. It can stabilize people's hearts internally and govern the country, and it can destroy opponents externally. It is a pity to use it only in Yizhou. We cannot ruin Ziyu's hard work."

Zhuge Liang said.

"Rumors may not work. What can scare Liu Zhang?" Fazheng said to himself.

Pang Tong pinched his beard and guessed: "I remember that during the Xingping period, Liu Yan's eldest son Liu Fan, second son Liu Dan and Ma Teng conspired to attack Li Jue and were executed. It was at that time that Liu Zhang was escorted into Yizhou by Pang Xi. You said that Liu Zhang saw his brother being executed.

If you kill someone, will you care more about your family ties?"

Fazheng shook his head quickly, "Liu Mao passed away thirteen years ago in Jian'an, and the brotherhood has long ceased to exist. Now the eldest son Liu Wei and the second son Liu Chan are both in Chengdu. What is there to care about?"

Pang Tong sighed and said, "My lord practices benevolence, so these people are not afraid. If Cao Cao was known as a thief, Liu Zhang would be frightened and surrender early..."

When Fazheng was discussing with Pang Tong, Zhuge Liang had been listening and thinking carefully. When he heard the names of Ma Teng, Li Jue, Cao Cao, etc., he was vaguely inspired.

At this time, the scouts came into the account and brought two pieces of news. One was that Cao Cao had built the Sheji and the ancestral temple in July, and the other was that Ma Chao was defeated in Jicheng and surrendered to Zhang Lu in the south. His wife and children were killed by his enemy Yang Fu.

Liu Bei sighed after hearing the news: "The horse is brave and good at fighting, just like Lu Fengxian in the past. It's a pity that he is no match for the Cao thief. Now the whole family is dead and escaped from Longyou, but the Cao thief usurped the throne and established the country. How unfair is it?"

Fazheng took advantage of the situation and said: "After my lord captures Chengdu, he can sit in Yizhou and work hard to govern Jingzhou, and he can also achieve immortal achievements."

Although Fazheng spoke very cryptically, everyone in the tent could understand it.

Liu Bei waved his hands and laughed: "Bei doesn't envy Cao Mengde at all. If you want fame, just let him go..."

When the three military advisors saw this, they were very confused and admired Liu Bei's broad-mindedness. However, they did not know that Liu Bei had kept the nine-character mantra in mind and planned to make Cao Cao's traitor despised by the world. Now it would be best to build a high wall and store up food.

"Ma Chao defected to Hanzhong, will Zhang Lu plot Yizhou? After all, there are too few defenders at Jiameng Pass..." Pang Tong was very worried.

"I don't think so. The first thing Cao Cao wants to do to conquer Xiliang is Hanzhong. How can Zhang Lu care about Yizhou? We have to capture Chengdu as soon as possible. When Cao Cao really sends troops to attack Hanzhong, the entire Yizhou will also be destroyed."

It's dangerous." Fazheng reminded.
Chapter completed!