Chapter 384: The tycoon brother Lu Su

The Yuan girl's face was red, and she tossed and turned, unable to sleep,

The sound of Lu Lingqi chatting in the next tent was a bit loud.

Early the next morning,

Liu Bei discovered the Yuan girl had a pair of panda eyes and asked with concern,

"Miss Yuan, what's wrong with you?"

The Yuan girl really wanted to roll her eyes at Liu Bei, but didn't dare, so she could only bow gracefully,

"Lord Xuande, this little girl is just not used to sleeping in a tent; I will get used to it after a while."

Liu Bei nodded and continued the journey with the people.

Three days later,

Juchao County,

The people migrating with Liu Bei were stunned,

Outside Juchao City, it was bustling with activity; large and small grain carts and cargo carts filled the roads,

And the Chaohu Lake wharf was full of merchant ships.

"Lord Xuande waves his hand, and there are so many merchants sending grain and goods; he is truly a divine man!"

Liu Bei hadn't expected that so many merchants would come,

The great merchants of Xuzhou surrounded Liu Bei,

"Lord Xuande, your fame is even greater after crushing Cao Cao and defeating Sun Ce!"

"Lord Xuande, this time I transported ten thousand shi of grain!"

"I transported five thousand shi!"

Liu Bei expressed his gratitude to each of them and personally wrote certificates for them,

"Everyone, with this certificate, you can receive goods of equivalent value in Changancheng. Everyone, rest assured, I, Liu Bei, will never default on a debt."

Everyone cupped their hands,

"Lord Xuande, your loyalty and righteousness are spread throughout the world; we of course believe you."

"I have always wanted to go to Guanzhong to do business, but there were too many routed troops on the road."

"Lord Xuande, can we go to Guanzhong with you this time?"

Liu Bei nodded, indicating they could.

The great merchants were even happier; following Lord Xuande, those bandits and officials naturally wouldn't dare to exploit them.

They also sent grain to Liu Bei, which was considered a protection fee.

Liu Bei also met many great merchants who had rushed from Jiangdong,

Many merchants were not only here to make money but also to witness the demeanor of Lord Xuande, who shook the nine provinces,

"He lives up to his reputation!"

"Lord Xuande is mighty and handsome, making people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze; only such a person can achieve such accomplishments!"

Liu Bei smiled,

"Everyone, today I am holding a banquet in the city; everyone come and drink!"

"That is exactly what we wish!"

The people of Juchao County were also full of joy,

This time Lord Xuande directly revitalized the entire economy of Juchao, and everyone made a profit.

Liu Bei drank over a dozen rounds with everyone,

He had no airs and mingled with the crowd. The great merchants were so moved they didn't know what to do; this was the Great Han's General of the Flying Cavalry, Liu Huangshu, who thought so highly of them—today they must drink until they fall!

Xun You brought over a man in his twenties with a majestic appearance,

"My lord, this is Lu Zijing, who sent our army thirty thousand shi of grain!"

It was a gift! Not an exchange!

Liu Bei was shocked; was this the rich second generation, the honest man Lu Su who shocked Zhou Lang with his arrogance?

Liu Bei stood up,

"So it is Lu Zijing of Dong Cheng; I have long admired your great name."

Lu Su was shocked,

"Lord Xuande actually knows me, Lu Zijing?!"

He was originally from Dong Cheng County and had only moved his family to Juchao a few years ago. This time, besides leaving what he needed to eat, he had sent all the remaining grain to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei took Lu Su's hand,

"Zijing gives away money and sells land to help the poor, and is deeply supported by the villagers. I have heard of your name for a long time."

The honest man Lu Su was instantly moved by Liu Bei,

Even Lord Xuande, who shook the world, knew him; Lu Su felt a bit lightheaded!

"Compared to Lord Xuande, I am far behind. Nearly forty thousand people in Jiujiang are willing to leave with Lord Xuande; what kind of prestige is needed to do that!"

Liu Bei patted Lu Su's hand,

"Zijing, many people come for profit, but you, without seeking reward, gifted me thirty thousand shi of grain, saving so many people; I am deeply moved."

Yet unexpectedly, Lu Su was moved to tears by Liu Bei first,

"Lord Xuande, I just wanted to do something for the people; I didn't think that much."

Liu Bei smiled,

"Guanzhong is waiting to be rebuilt; Zijing has great talent. Are you willing to go to Guanzhong with me?"

Lu Su had intended to go to Jiangdong to join his old friend Zhou Yu, but now that Liu Bei had personally recruited him, and he had long admired Liu Bei, he naturally agreed wholeheartedly!

Lu Su bowed deeply,

"My lord, your subordinate is willing!"

Liu Bei helped him up,

"Good, Zijing will first serve as a military advisor in my General of the Flying Cavalry's mansion!"

Lu Su was even more moved; he had no achievements, yet the lord had arranged a position as a military advisor as soon as he arrived—that was thinking very highly of him!

Liu Bei drank with Lu Su,

Although Lu Su was a good-natured man, his physical fitness was good, and his drinking capacity was also good!

The broadcast room's barrage also increased,

"The Eared Thief's fame is so high now!"

"Besides drinking well, what else does this Lu Zijing have?"

"Others can send thirty thousand shi of grain at once; with such a large gesture, can his ability be poor?"

"Is this the tycoon brother of the late Han?"

"The Eared Thief instantly obtained hundreds of thousands of shi of grain; this operation is truly 6!"

Liu Bei stayed in Juchao for a few days, and several thousand more people came to defect, with the population reaching as many as forty thousand!

It could be said that Jiujiang Commandery was more than half empty!

Forty thousand people, plus twenty thousand troops and fifty thousand merchant teams, traveled majestically toward Wancheng.

Wancheng,

Liu Xun was stunned and also jealous,

"Liu Bei actually gathered forty thousand people! The entire Lujiang has only over forty thousand people."

Liu Ye was also filled with emotion; they were somewhat like frogs in a well, and Lord Xuande was the true destination of fame!

About ten days later,