Liu Bei stood on the hillside on the coast, watching the sails getting closer and closer on the sea, and was surprised and delighted. The aid he had been looking forward to finally came, but he didn't expect so much. The dense sails were like crucian carp crossing the river, countless victory.

"How much goods does this take?" Liu Bei shouted happily.

Jian Yong couldn't help but praise: "It seems that the effect of implementing the new policy in the Central Plains in recent years is indeed obvious, and cargo ships coming to Liaodong are getting more and more year by year."

"Yes, yes, my elder brother is indeed a talented person. The idea he came up with is hard to reach. Who would have thought that giving the benefits of industry and commerce to the people would have such a great effect. The land annexation that the court had always been troubled by, was solved by him."

"Yes, it's better to be scattered than to block it. Everyone can say this principle, but few can really do it." Jian Yong said with emotion: "However, the King of Chu is good at governing the board, but he is not good at political struggles. It's a pity."

"What a pity?" Liu Bei's eyes twitched, pulled the corners of his mouth, and wanted to laugh but didn't laugh out loud. He looked around, approached Jian Yong's ear, and whispered: "Xianhe, do you really believe he is dead?"

Jian Yong's eyes flashed: "Are you not dead?"

"I don't know what it is. However, I believe he won't die so simply. Who is he? He has to be strong, has a mind, and has a lot of wisdom. He always plays with people, but no one plays with him. Just relying on His Majesty's tricks, can he get over him? Don't forget that his father, King Hui of Chu, has been a master who has been hidden among the people for decades."

"So, he is probably not dead?" Jian Yong also recalled. "Will King Hui of Chu..."

"It's possible." Liu Bei sneered: "Their father and son are smarter than the other. I don't believe that Your Majesty can beat their father and son. If this is the case, it can only be said to be God's will. Who made the title of King Chu a curse? Human power cannot defeat heaven, and no matter how capable it is, it is more than heaven."

Jian Yong smacked his lips and said nothing. Since he received the imperial edict from the court, saying that the assistance originally promised by the King of Chu will now be provided by the court, so that Liu Bei will proceed as planned. However, when he did not mention the word Liu Xiu of King of Chu, Liu Bei seemed to have changed his mind, and he was a hundred times more energetic. He was full of confidence and not arrogant, but his spirit had changed greatly. He was like carrying a burden that he could bear for a long time all day, and suddenly he threw it away, and he felt much more relaxed.

Jian Yong knew that the mountain was Liu Xiu, who was now unknown to life and death. Although Liu Bei did not believe that Liu Xiu was dead like others, he was expecting this result in his heart. Liu Xiu had always been the invisible burden that was pressing on him.

While Liu Bei and Jian Yong exchanged views on the huge changes that had occurred in the court, the ships on the sea got closer and closer. They slowly gathered on the shore. Liu Yi continued to welcome him, but not long, and brought a businessman about thirty years old.

"Donghai Mizhu, pay homage to the Lord of the House."

"Are you Mi Zhu?" Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, turned over and dismounted. He held Mi Zhu's hand in surprise: "I used a million-dollar stone to help Cao Cao stabilize Yanzhou, but you?"

Mi Zhu Qian smiled gently: "I didn't expect that the Duke Jun was so well-informed that he even knew this little thing."

Liu Bei laughed loudly, pulled Mi Zhu's arm and invited him to the table, without despising him as a merchant of Mi Zhu at all. While he ordered people to drink wine, he laughed and said, "Mi Jun, I will tell you that I lived in the Chu Palace for a few years and was also a friend of General Wei. I heard him mention you and knew that you were a huge merchant in the East China Sea. With your help, he could support him in Yanzhou. Now that you are coming to Liaodong, you have to help me."

Mi Zhuhan nodded with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are polite. I am here this time just to serve you. Not only this time, if you don't dislike me, I also want to do some business when I go east in the future."

Liu Bei's heart skipped a beat, waved his hand to scold the waiter beside him, remained silent for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "My Lord, are you here by the imperial edict or by the imperial edict of the Chu prince's mansion?"

Mi Zhu's face did not change his expression: "I am just a businessman. I don't listen to anyone's edicts and travel thousands of miles to seek profit. As long as the mansion is profitable, I will go through fire and water, and I will never refuse."

Liu Bei narrowed his eyes and smiled. He nodded repeatedly and persuaded him to drink with caution. Although he had never seen this Mi Zhu before, he knew that Mi Zhu was Liu Yuanqi's person. When he went to Yanzhou to help Cao Cao, it was Liu Yuanqi's order. Now Liu Yuanqi's life and death are unknown, Mi Zhu will definitely not tell him, but no matter whether Liu Yuanqi is dead or alive, whether Mi Zhu comes here to Liu Yuanqi or his own, it is natural for merchants to make money. With the support of a powerful East China Sea merchant like him, all kinds of supplies that Liu Bei needs in the future will be guaranteed. In this case, why should he dig into the bottom of the matter?

The two of them went over and over, and they had a great time talking. Mi Zhu told Liu Bei that he came to Liaodong this time and brought two million stones of rice, which was enough for Liu Bei's 20,000 troops to eat for a year. At the same time, he also took on the task of crossing Liu Bei's army across the Bohai Sea and sending it directly to Zhuo County. Liu Bei's army would land in the Bohai Bay. As for what arrangements would be made after he got ashore, he was not sure, and someone would explain it to Liu Bei at that time.

Liu Bei was very satisfied. He was the general who led the troops. He understood what Mi Zhu didn't understand. He could not understand it at first. Crossing the Bohai Sea with the ship can not only maintain the strength of the army, but also cover up his whereabouts to the greatest extent. When landing in the Bohai Bay, he could go directly to Yi County and cut off the connection between Yuan Shao and Youzhou in one fell swoop. He could also go directly to the city of Zhuo County and gain a foothold before Yuan Shao could react. In addition, the logistics transportation of Shanghai Road, he had already seized the initiative and had a great advantage.

"It's so great. If you get help from Mi Jun, I will definitely defeat Yuan Shao and make achievements." Liu Bei raised his wine glass with both hands and bowed to Mi Zhu: "Although this is the first time we met, we fell in love with him at first sight. I hope to give this wine to Mi Jun's birthday."

Mi Zhu hurriedly thanked him, and the two of them exchanged cups, as if they had been together for many years.

While Liu Bei was drinking, Liu Yi and others began to organize unloading. This time, Mi Zhu came, in addition to bringing military rations, military ordnances and other military supplies, they also brought a large amount of Central Plains cargo. They would not have empty ships when they returned. Mi Zhu had people in Liaodong who were responsible for trading, and had already prepared the goods to be taken back by the cargo ship. In addition, there were also some small merchants who took the ships. They bought the goods in Liaodong in advance and were waiting for these return cargo ships to return to the Central Plains together.

Of course, Mi Zhu doesn't have to worry about these things. His task is to negotiate future cooperation with Liu Bei. This time, the transport of Liu Bei's army to Zhuo County was an official transaction, but the future transaction was a private trade between him and Liu Bei. There are many conditions to be negotiated first.

Two days later, after the loading and unloading of the cargo, Liu Bei led 20,000 infantry and cavalry to board hundreds of large cargo ships and travel across the Bohai Sea. Although Liu Bei's hometown was not far from the sea and had also taken a boat, it was the first time that crossing the Bohai Sea. When the cargo ship left the shore, the land in the distance gradually turned into a thin line and eventually disappeared. On the vast sea, he suddenly became a little nervous.

If Mi Zhu and the others were in a bad mood and sank a or two ships in the sea, such as the one he was sitting on, would he still have a way out? If this was just a plan by Liu Xiu, drowned him in the sea, but sent someone else - such as Gongsun Zan who was waiting to take over him on the shore, would he still have the power to fight back?

When Liu Bei told Jian Yong about his concerns, Jian Yong became nervous and immediately arranged for someone to stare at the sailors in case they did some small moves.

Their nervousness was soon noticed by Mi Zhu, but Mi Zhu said nothing. Apart from watching the sea view, he was just studying in the cabin. His younger brother Mi Fang was very unhappy, thinking that Liu Bei's actions were too stingy and did not have the atmosphericity that a real man should have, and were not consistent with the demeanor he had shown before. He felt that Liu Bei was hypocritical and not enough to believe.

Mi Zhu just smiled and said to Mi Fang: "You must not have the intention to harm others, and you must be careful. He has ambitions, but he has been struggling on the brink of life and death. It is also appropriate to be cautious. It is true that everyone doubts, but it is not appropriate to trust others easily."

Mi Fang was young and energetic, but he had always admired his brother. After hearing Mi Zhu's words, he didn't say anything else. He leaned on the desk, held his head, glanced at the book Mi Zhu was reading, and suddenly asked, "Brother, do you really want to help him go to the Eastern Expedition?"

Mi Zhu raised his eyelids and glanced at him: "Isn't it good to be a founding hero?"

"Okay, but I'm worried that like Emperor Gao, the country was opened, but the heroes were killed one by one."

Mi Zhu was stunned and then laughed. He shook his head and tapped Mi Fang's head with the book in his hand: "If you are afraid, don't go. Stay at home with your younger sister and keep your family business."

Mi Fang touched her head and laughed: "Then I'd better follow my brother. At worst, we can organize a fleet of ourselves, find a small island, and be a living god without anyone's care." When talking about the gods, Mi Fang suddenly became energetic: "Maybe, I can still find places like Penglai and Fanghu. When I see a god like An Qisheng, eating a melon-like date, and becoming an immortal god in the future."

"You think so beautifully." Mi Zhu put down the book and was a little confused: "The gods are not outside, they are in your heart."

"What did you say?" Mi Fang was confused: "Is there a god in my heart?"

"You don't understand, this body is Buddha, and the Tao is nothing but a person."

"What did you say? Why can't I understand a word?" Mi Fang shouted.

"It's right if you don't understand, because I don't understand much." Mi Zhu picked up the book again and frowned slightly. "If you have nothing to do, go to the side to play. Don't affect my reading of the information. The eastern expedition is imminent, but I don't know much about the terrain and water conditions of that generation. I have to seize the time and determine the route. Alas, these compass and other things are really complicated... The third update is, I'll ask for various tickets for updates of ten thousand words. Please search for astronomy, novels are better and faster!
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