The most powerful general in the Three Kingdoms

When Zhou Cheng arrived at Beihai, Mi Zhen and others could feel the deserted atmosphere at first sight.

Although in recent years, Zhou Cheng has carried out mineral development in Beihai, as well as fishery, agriculture, animal husbandry development, etc.

But the most important indicator limiting the development of Beihai is population.

The northern patrol team advanced along the official road for half a day without encountering anyone.

Compared with Laoying, the land of Beihai can really only be described as sparsely populated.

And with a small population, the military camp model cannot be used. Otherwise, a military camp with hundreds of people and armed forces will be difficult to resist the invasion of aliens.

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Tian Chou pointed to the distance and said:"My lord, if you want to stabilize Beihai, you need to relocate one million people and build a new city in Beihai."

One million people!

Tian Chou has such a big heart!

Now is the end of Han Dynasty, and the population is not as large as that of later generations.

Moreover, due to long-term wars and the displacement of people in various places, the population density of Youzhou, Bingzhou, Qingzhou and other places, let alone Beihai, is relatively sparse.

Zhou Cheng said:"This matter needs to be discussed again."

Tian Chou also understood Zhou Cheng's difficulties.

There is no money and no food to rob, but the population is too difficult.

We cannot forcibly move the population of the Central Plains to the bitter cold Beihai.

The Beihai land is vast, and if you want to defend the resources of the Beihai, you must station fewer troops.

From the initial 5,000 troops and horses, coupled with their families, to the current garrison and militia, the army has expanded to 50,000, coupled with their families, totaling more than 100,000 people.

However, there were still few people.

After listening to it, Jia Xu, Guo Jia and others had no better suggestions.

People are not like food. If you sow in the spring, you will get a harvest in the autumn.

It takes at least several years to fully populate an area.

Zhou Cheng thought for a while and then said:"Beihai rewards population. For every newborn, a two-year-old ewe will be rewarded."

Rewarding production is more or less useful.

……

Cao Cao arrived in Chengdu under the arrangements of Liu Ye and Zhang Song.

This time when he arrived in Chengdu, Cao Cao only brought a few hundred troops and horses.

However, with Xu Chu and others supporting the show, it was too embarrassing.

Cao Cao met Liu Zhang.

Liu Zhang said to Cao Cao:"I have heard that Mr. Cao is great for a long time, but when I see him today, he is really extraordinary."

Cao Cao sighed and said,"A certain general of the defeated army, fortunately Liu Shijun took him in."

Liu Zhang said:"Winning or losing depends on the military master. It's a common thing, Duke Cao doesn't have to worry about it."

Liu Zhang held a banquet in honor of Cao Cao.

Later, Liu Zhang said:"I have heard that Duke Cao's family members were all killed by Zhou Cheng." When he heard that his family members were killed by Zhou Cheng, Cao Cao's face suddenly changed, and he secretly clenched his fists, showing grief and anger.

Liu Zhang said:"There are many beauties in my house, so I gave them to Duke Cao."

"Thank you very much Mr. Liu."Cao Cao said.

Liu Zhang first sent the beauty, then money and food, and finally, the arrangements for Cao Cao.

Liu Zhang said:"Mr. Cao, I intend to order you to go to Guanghan first. The land is vast enough for Gong Cao to rest."

Guanghan is a vassal state?

Liu Ye and others frowned at the same time.

That is not a good place.

The place is big enough, but there are many mountains and forests, the population is small, and it is a barbarian land.

Liu Zhang gave such a place to Cao Cao to station troops, It's a bit stingy.

But it's natural.

Liu Zhang is also worried that Cao Cao will become bigger and threaten him.

Of course, Cao Cao is not picky now.

It would be good to have a piece of land to station troops.

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Liu Zhang sent Cao Cao to Guanghan.

The negotiations between Wen Sheng and Zhang Lu have also reached the second stage.

According to Zhou Cheng's arrangement, Wen Sheng proposed an arms deal to Zhang Lu

"Twenty thousand pairs of armor and swords?"

Zhang Lu was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that Zhou Cheng would be so generous.

Of course, Hanzhong can also produce weapons such as armor and swords.

However, the grain production is not that large.

Therefore, the size of Zhang Lu's army has never been considered Big.

Wen Sheng said:"In addition, my lord is also willing to sell the war horse."

War horses, armor, weapons!

Zhang Lu's eyes widened. Apparently, he was shocked by Zhou Cheng's sincerity.

Wen Sheng continued:"Of course, in addition, there are siege equipment."

These siege equipment are also captured trophies.

The Zhou army now has its own specifications of siege equipment.

For example, the stone bullets used in trebuchets all have production requirements and standards.

Therefore, selling a batch of siege equipment , after letting Zhang Lu arm his troops, he immediately launched an attack on Liu Zhang.

Before Zhang Lu could speak, Wen Shengyou said:"Just trade at the grain price a few years ago."

Not only do I sell weapons to you, but I also pay a conscience price.

Zhang Lu has no reason to refuse at all.

Zhang Lu said:"Sir, please thank Da Sima on my behalf."_Please download the novel without underlining