Lu Bu’s Life Simulator

Xianyang, Taiwei Mansion.

The carving knife seemed to have an afterimage in Lu Bu's hand, which made Sima Xin, who came to see Lu Bu, look stunned.

It's not because of Lu Bu's skillful carving skills, but because Lu Bu, who was a dignified prince and held the real power of the Qin Dynasty, was obsessed with the skills of carpenters and blacksmiths.

Although he had just returned to the court, he had already heard that in the past year since he returned to the court, Lu Bu's biggest hobby, besides going to court and handling state affairs, was to study craftsmanship. Sometimes he would stay in the Shenji camp and talk to the man Li Yi studies these.

Sima Xin was not a Confucian, so he did not think this was a strange or clever thing. Besides, Lu Bu did not interfere with state affairs. However, as a prince of the dynasty, he held real power, could conquer the world on horseback, and govern the world on horseback. There should be some people like him. Shouldn't your hobbies be playing music, chess, calligraphy, painting or bowing and archery?

Lu Bu, who is now covered in sawdust, is really hard to associate with Lieutenant Lu who was invincible on the battlefield a year ago. This is too incompatible.

However, Sima Xin did not dare to interrupt Lu Bu's state. Regardless of his position, the wood carving made by Lu Bu was quite pleasing to the eye. I heard that after only one year of learning, he was as good as a master. At this moment, it seems that it is not flattering. , this lieutenant really can learn anything and master it in a short time, just like martial arts and the art of war.

Sometimes talent is so unreasonable.

"You've been standing there for so long, it seems like there's nothing important?" Lu Bu suddenly spoke, hammering away the sawdust on the carving, and asked casually.

"Looking at the Taiwei's devotion, I dare not interrupt." Sima Xin said with a wry smile when he heard this.

"I can still tell whether this is serious business or not." Lu Bu shook his head and breathed a sigh of relief. It felt good to finish the work in one breath. He turned to look at Sima Xin and said: "I asked you to governor Sanchuan The county is responsible for the transportation of grain. Now that we are here, it seems that the Battle of Hebei is over."

"The Captain's wise eyes." Facing Lu Bu, Sima Xin always felt oppressed. Even if Lu Bu didn't say anything and looked at him quietly, the feeling of oppression without anger was still very depressing. I couldn't help but be cautious.

"I can't speak of a sharp eye, but after counting the time, there is no news of Xiang Yu moving troops recently. If Xiang Yu doesn't move troops, the princes in Hebei are no match for General Zhang Han." Lu Bu put away his carving knife and thought.

Regarding Lu Bu's vision and strategy, Sima Xin was convinced and said with a smile: "Nothing can be hidden from the Taiwei. This time, General Zhang Han came here hoping to lead his troops to repair."

"That's right." Lu Bu nodded and said, "Speaking of which, it has been more than two years since General Zhang Han led his army on the campaign, and he has not had a good night's sleep. Now that the princes have stopped talking, it is time for Zhang Han to make some repairs, lest the army Resentment arises out of it.”

Sima Xin said quickly: "The lieutenant's words are serious. It's just that the soldiers in the army have not returned home for two years. It's okay for ordinary soldiers, but those prisoners..."

"Don't worry, I have sent people to deliver the edict. These prisoners are fighting for the country. No matter how serious the crime is, they should be exempted. In addition, there are also merits and rewards. I have ordered people to be sent to the front lines for distribution. The court will not It will chill the hearts of the soldiers." Lu Bu said with a smile.

Sima Xin originally thought that this matter would be very troublesome to talk about. After all, Da Qin had been recuperating for a year, and the court's money and food were not very sufficient. Lu Bu also often built water conservancy projects and subsidized the people, which also made the treasury empty for a time.

There is nothing he can do to ask for rewards for the soldiers this time. The soldiers have been fighting for two years. Although Lu Bu has given many commendations to the generals, fighting requires soldiers, and you have to win over these soldiers.

But Sima Xin didn't expect that Lu Bu had already made arrangements.

"So, this trip to Xianyang was in vain." Sima Xin said with a wry smile. Calculating the time, this year's taxes have just been collected and distributed as soon as possible. This can't be blamed. Lu Bu, the treasury was completely wiped out by Zhao Gao and Huzhi. Lu Bu could only squeeze out little by little. The court had a hard time last year, but looking at Lu Bu's appearance, it should be a lot easier this year.

"I heard that there were rebellions in several places in Sanchuan County?" Lu Bu looked at Sima Xin and asked.

Hearing this, Sima Xin nodded with a wry smile. Lu Bu reformed the tax system last year. The changes were not big, but it somewhat threatened the nobility and attracted many people's dissatisfaction. It was okay for Lu Bu to suppress the imperial court, but it was not the case for Sanchuan County. Well, plus it's close to Kanto, it's not strange to be instigated to rebel.

"Don't worry, Lieutenant, the rebellion has been suppressed." Sima Xin bowed.

Although he is now a civil servant, he has followed Zhang Han in the north and south, and has fought decisive battles with Lu Bu and the Chu army. He can still suppress any rebellion.

"The roots have not been eradicated!" Lu Bu stood up, looked at Sima Xin and said with a smile.

What is root removal?

The families behind those rebel forces were the root, and Lu Bu wanted to kill the chickens to scare the monkeys.

"This..." Sima Xin said with some hesitation: "Captain, the so-called punishment is not good enough for a doctor. The world is not yet at peace, and our country, Qin, is declining. If we rashly attack these families at this time, I'm afraid..."

Killing people just after stabilization can easily cause new chaos.

"It's reasonable, what are you afraid of?" Lu Bu shook his head: "If it were last year, I wouldn't have touched him, but this year, touching them will not affect the overall situation."

The most important thing is to have money. In the Han Dynasty, more than half of the money Lu Bu spent in governing Guanzhong, Nanyang, and Heluo came from confiscating families. In today's situation, such large-scale confiscation of families and genocide is definitely not appropriate, but in part, as long as it is reasonable, According to reports, it’s not a big problem.

Over the past year, Lu Bu has basically straightened out the affairs of the Qin Dynasty, and Lu Bu has also gained a lot of popularity in Guanzhong because of this year's governance. Now he is dealing with several openly rebellious families, even the other so-called big ones What will happen if the family finds out?

This is a rebellion!

If rebellion is not severely punished, where is the majesty of the court? What are other people thinking?

The most important thing is that Lu Bu has straightened out the territories in Guanzhong and Nanyang, and the basic situation has been stabilized. Killing these people now will not shake the foundation, otherwise even if Lu Bu knows that these people are, he can only endure it.

Sima Xin understood. Last year was turbulent, but since Lu Bu defeated the Chu army alliance in Anyang, at least the existing territory has stabilized, so Lu Bu has enough confidence to eliminate these scourges!

"Don't worry, Lieutenant, I will definitely take care of this matter!" Sima Xin bowed.

"I can rest assured when Sima Shijun is doing his work." Lu Bu smiled and said, "Is there any news from the Central Plains recently?"

"My lord said that Liu Bang has been lingering in Dang County and recruited many soldiers and generals from the princes who fled from Hebei. The climate has recovered somewhat this year. That Xiang Yu was originally going to send troops to Hebei to rescue the princes. My lord Miao After all, he won over Na Tian Rong, which made Tian Rong hesitate. In the end, although Xiang Yu passed by, he also missed the best opportunity. Therefore, Xiang Yu became angry with Tian Rong and not only killed Tian Rong, but also massacred several cities in Jibei. , and now he has returned to Pengcheng!" Sima Xin shook his head.

Almost everything Lu Bu said before came true this year. As for Tian Rong, not to mention Xiang Yu's desire to chop him up, Lu Bu also wanted to chop him into pieces. In order to win over Tian Rong, Lu Bu promised a lot of good things, but Tian Rong always took the order but was in a dilemma.

This man was not greedy enough, so Lu Bu simply sent Tian Rong's reply to him to Xiang Yu, and asked Xiang Yu to help him kill Tian Rong. Although the court clamored that Xiang Yu was unjust, Tian Rong's death left Lu Bu in his heart It's very cool.

But the subsequent massacre of the city puzzled Lu Bu. Why did Xiang Yu like massacre so much?

baffling.

"Although Xiang Yu is powerful now, his character is too fierce and inconsiderate to the people. He will be abandoned by the people in the long run. But Liu Bang needs more attention." Lu Bu thought.

Xiang Yu is now powerful, but the threat is very small. With his acting style, even if Liu Bang is not there, there will be another person who will resist him with the support of the people.

"Captain..." Hearing this, Sima Xin hesitated for a moment and then asked: "I have something unclear."

"But it doesn't matter." Lu Bu nodded.

"Liu Bang is not a conspicuous person, and since he started his army, he has suffered more defeats and fewer wins. Why does the Taiwei attach great importance to such a person?" Sima Xin did not understand why Lu Bu valued Liu Bang.

"Why?" Lu Bu thought for a moment after hearing this and said, "If it were you, even after a big defeat, you could still act like him, as if nothing had happened?"

Sima Xin recalled it and finally shook his head. He suffered a big defeat and probably ruined a person. Just like the last battle of Julu, Zhang Han was decadent for a long time after he was defeated by Xiang Yu. Fortunately, Lu Bu came and After repelling Xiang Yu, Zhang Han felt better.

Although he was a little disdainful of Liu Bang, to be honest, Sima Xin asked himself that he couldn't do it if he could still behave like a normal person after being defeated like Liu Bang. From this aspect, Liu Bang's shamelessness was also an advantage. .

"This person's threat is even greater than that of Xiang Yu. After my side is repaired and we return to fight in the Central Plains, our first priority must be to get rid of this person!" When Lu Bu said the last word, his voice was full of murderous aura.

For Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, if you want to say that you have some respect, Lu Bu also has some respect. After all, he is the emperor of this dynasty, but for Lu Bu, who has experienced several troubled times, it is a bit nonsense to fear the emperor of this dynasty.

After all, although Liu Bang was the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, his own ability was not enough to make people like Lu Bu admire him. His ability was more reflected in knowing people and being good at assigning tasks. In terms of ability alone, Liu Bang was good but not outstanding. As for his moral character, Planting things... never belonged to Emperor Gaozu.

Sima Xin didn't think there was anything strange about Liu Bang, but having Lu Bu take him so seriously made Sima Xin doubt his own judgment. He decided to return to Sanchuan County to explore and find out how capable Liu Bang was. Lu Budou, who was trying to turn the tide, paid so much attention to it.

"I understand that if there is nothing else, I will resign first."

"Go ahead."