Chapter 503

In the original history,

After Liu Bei took Yizhou, he got carried away and rewarded all the wealth in the treasury to the soldiers, only to find he had no money when he needed it!

Liu Bei naturally didn't make such a nouveau riche mistake; he only took out a small half as a reward, and replaced other rewards with land in Liangzhou and other places.

Liu Zhang finally decided to choose a county as his fief to enjoy his later years,

He truly didn't want to go to the Western Regions to start a business.

Liu Bei chose a county in Anding Commandery as his fief, while allowing him to keep his own wealth.

Liu Zhang felt grateful in his heart; people who treat surrendered feudal lords like Liu Bei are truly few and far between, almost non-existent.

Liu Bei stayed in Yizhou for more than a month; besides handling government affairs, he drank and ate meat with the Yizhou gentry to build relationships,

And went home to discuss philosophy with Zhu Rong and the Wu clan!

Liu Bei left Wei Yan in Yizhou, ordering him to guard Badong Commandery, pay attention to the changes in Jingzhou at any time, and be responsible for training the navy!

The people had already tangibly experienced the benefits of Liu Bei's rule; land tax was halved, and everyone's pockets were getting fuller and fuller,

Just as Liu Bei expected, the people of Yizhou know how to enjoy life; with fuller pockets, they started to consume, greatly promoting the economic prosperity of Yizhou.

With Yizhou on the right track, Liu Bei turned his gaze to Hanzhong.

He took 30,000 elite troops, plus Zhang Ren's 10,000 elites, and went from Guanghan through Jiamei Pass and Baishui Pass to Hanzhong.

What was originally the natural barrier of the Shu roads didn't block him in the slightest now.

06 Also accompanying him was Liu Zhang's family, who were also going to Guanzhong.

Dai Lai the King led his troops back to Nanzhong, but gave the 500 elephant troops to his brother-in-law.

Zhuge Liang and Ma Chao came ten miles out of the camp to welcome Liu Bei,

"My lord!"

Liu Bei dismounted, held their hands, and smiled,

"Kongming, Mengqi, you both have great merit in taking Yizhou this time!"

Zhuge Liang said modestly,

"My lord, Mengqi took Yangping Pass, which is a greater merit than mine; I have yet to take Nanzheng, failing my lord's trust."

Ma Chao glanced at Zhuge Liang; this village man seemed okay to get along with.

Liu Bei laughed loudly,