Farmer of Shu Han

The last month of Jianxing's 14th year passed quickly.

By convention, the three kingdoms of Han, Wei and Wu will hold a grand court meeting on New Year's Day at the beginning of the year.

The new emperor of the state of Wei ascended the throne in Xuchang, officially announcing the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty.

First, he announced to the world that Wei is still the righteousness of the world.

Secondly, it also implicitly expresses to the subjects of the Great Wei that where the Son of Heaven is, the righteousness of the Wei State lies.

At the same time, the world was amnesty, and all the ministers and workers were rewarded as nobles.

Grand Tutor Sima Yi and General Cao Shuang joined the court together. Both of them held festivals, supervised all Chinese and foreign armies, and recorded official affairs.

Among Sima Yi's children, three were lieutenants and four were captains of cavalry.

And Cao Shuang's younger brothers Cao Xi, Cao Xun, Cao Yan and others also received awards.

Apart from these two, the most eye-catching ones are Zhongshu Supervisor Liu Fang and Zhongshu Sun Zi.

These two were each added to the left and right Guanglu doctors, both with gold seals and purple ribbons, and the three divisions of Yitong, adding three hundred households in Shiyi.

At the same time, each of his beloved sons was named Tinghou, the second son worshiped the captain of Qi, and the remaining sons worshiped doctors.

Everyone in the world is paying attention to the precious moments of these people.

However, they did not notice that Sima Shi, the son of Sima Yi, Liu Xi, the son of Liu Fang, and Sun Mi, the son of Sun Zi, were all involved in the "Fantastic Case" in the early years.

Now these people are either enshrined in the shade, or occupy the position of the emperor's cronies.

This means that Cao Rui suppressed these people in the early years to curb the wind of pomp and talk.

At the same time, by the way, he used this as a warning to the aristocratic family or the actions of the rich and powerful who were close to the aristocratic family, so far all of them have been in vain.

At the same time, it also announced that family politics had once again won the victory in Cao Wei.

Compared with Wei Guo's happy funeral, the Great Han Dynasty's 15th year of Jianxing's Great Court Meeting was another round of excitement.

Because of the victory in the first battle in Guanzhong, Liu Chan, the emperor of the Han family, held a grand court meeting in the palace in Hanzhong.

Seven quarters from the end of Yeleu, the palace is full of bells and drums, and all the officials in the court are all in front of the palace.

Only the little yellow gate could be heard shouting: "The auspicious time has come, Your Majesty is coming!"

Officials with more than two thousand stones took off their shoes and swords one by one, and ran into the hall with small steps.

The second one stands in the corridor of the hall, and the third one stands outside the hall.

Just waiting for the verse to call the police, all the officials shouted long live three times.

After receiving the congratulations, the emperor gave a feast, and at the same time made a great music of eating and drinking.

The little fat man was very happy today, and bought a lot of wine and meat out of his own pocket, and drank with all his officials until night.

The Han and Wei dynasties each had their own excitement.

But the Great Court Meeting of Wu State seemed much deserted.

In the past, Emperor Wu often liked to hold banquets, drink with his ministers, and even ordered not to sit down if he was not drunk.

It stands to reason that Emperor Wu's favorite occasion is when there is a legitimate reason to hold a banquet at the Great Court Meeting.

Unexpectedly, after accepting the congratulations from the courtiers, Emperor Wu only drank a few cups, which was more like a routine, and then hurriedly left the table.

The officials saw that the emperor was in a bad mood, so naturally they didn't dare to let go of the indulgence - otherwise, wouldn't this be an obvious way to offend the emperor?

Sun Quan returned to the palace with an irritable expression on his face. After walking back and forth, he began to sigh again.

After a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind and ordered:

"Where is Zhongshulang?"

Zhong Shulang, who was on duty, quickly trotted in: "What orders does Your Majesty have?"

"I have a matter that has not been resolved for a long time. If you want to ask the prime minister, you can go to the prime minister's residence for me."

"promise."

Knowing that the emperor sent Zhong Shulang from the palace, Gu Yong was not surprised at all.

In other words, he made himself look calm.

As the nominal chief minister, Gu Yong sat closest to the emperor, so he could naturally see His Majesty's full of thoughts.

Let everyone in the family leave, Gu Yong asked;

"Dare to ask Zhongshu Lang, what is your majesty's order?"

Zhongshulang quickly replied:

"Exactly, His Majesty asked me to come here just to ask the Prime Minister: Over the years, the Great Wu and the Han Kingdom have joined forces to fight against thieves, and the Shu Kingdom has repeatedly succeeded. Today, Liangyong and the three prefectures have all fallen into his hands."

"But Da Wu spent countless money and food, but made no progress. Every time I think about this, I can't help but gnash my teeth and feel pain."

"I heard that the puppet emperor of Wei, Cao Rui, was sent to die suddenly by heaven. Isn't it a good opportunity for the Northern Expedition? Therefore, this year, I want to join hands with the Lord of the Han Dynasty again to defeat the thieves, is it possible?"

After listening to Zhongshulang's recitation, Gu Yong just sat back in his seat silently and remained silent for a long time.

Zhongshulang waited for a long time, but Gu Yong couldn't speak, so he had to ask carefully, "Prime Minister?"

Gu Yong still sat there with his head down, as if he had fallen asleep.

Zhongshulang had no choice but to speak louder: "Prime Minister?"

"Oh? Oh, so it's Zhongshulang, why haven't you left yet?"

Gu Yong finally raised his head and asked with some confusion.

Zhongshulang was stunned when he heard the words:

"Prime Minister, Your Majesty is still waiting for your reply."

Gu Yong shook his head: "I'm old, old and dull, I'm afraid I can't give His Majesty too much advice on this matter."

"Ah, this..."

It was the first time for the young Zhongshulang to be sent to the prime minister's residence, how could he have encountered such a scene?

But seeing him dumbfounded, he didn't know what to say.

"Don't worry, tell the truth after you go back, His Majesty will not blame you."

Gu Yong didn't seem to want to say much, after saying this, he got up and prepared to see off the guests.

Zhongshulang had no choice but to leave the palace anxiously, and returned to the palace anxiously.

Before he could speak, Sun Quan asked him directly:

"Come back so soon? The prime minister didn't set up wine and food for you?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Prime Minister doesn't say it's setting up wine and food, even if he doesn't want to talk too much, he just said that he is too old to advise His Majesty on this matter."

While speaking, Zhong Shulang looked at His Majesty carefully, for fear that His Majesty would be furious.

That's the prime minister!

His Majesty personally sent himself to consult state affairs, but he dared to say that he was old and fatuous and ignored state affairs?

Unexpectedly, after hearing Zhongshulang's words, Sun Quan was not angry, but sighed:

"So, the prime minister disagrees with my idea!"

Gu Yong is a man who doesn't drink alcohol and is reticent in speech.

If the above play is accepted, it will be attributed to the above, if it is not accepted, it will be kept secret.

If the emperor asks him for a plan, and he thinks it can be implemented, he will set up wine and food for Zhong Shulang who came to the mansion, and he will take the opportunity to study it repeatedly to avoid omissions.

If he disagreed with the emperor's idea, he would remain silent, and naturally he would not set up wine and food for Zhong Shulang.

So when Sun Quan heard that Gu Yong did not entertain Zhong Shulang, he knew in his heart that Gu Yong was against this matter.

It's just that when he thought of the fact that the two countries joined forces to fight against thieves, the Han State won the land of Yong and the two prefectures, and its national strength has greatly increased.

But I was still blocked under Hefei, and I couldn't help feeling jealous and anxious.

It is Han Guo who is jealous, but he is anxious.

Great Wu also did not make less effort, not to mention costing countless money and food, so why did the people of Shu take advantage of it?

As the emperor's confidant, Lu Yi, the secretary of the school affairs office, has already seen that His Majesty is in a bad mood these days.

Now I finally know what His Majesty is thinking, so I took the opportunity to suggest:

"Your Majesty, it is right to inquire about the government affairs of the court and China. But everyone in the world says that the general knows the strength of the army, so when it comes to Chinese and foreign military affairs, you have to ask the general."

"What's more, during the Northern Expedition last year, the Great General advised His Majesty to withdraw troops. It's not that His Majesty has never understood the real meaning. Why doesn't His Majesty send someone to Wuchang to inquire now?"

Sun Quan frowned when he heard this.

During the Northern Expedition last year, Lu Xun, like others, persuaded himself to withdraw at the most critical time.

The so-called knowledge of the military situation, is there no time when it is wrong?

Besides, when I let him sit in Wuchang, I let him lead the affairs west of Yuzhang.

This is considered extremely trustworthy.

It doesn't mean that even the matter east of Yuzhang has to be decided by him.

After thinking about it for a long time, Sun Quan finally wrote a letter and sent it to Wuchang.

After all, the prime minister did not agree with his own ideas. If he insisted on the Northern Expedition this year, it would seem a bit willful.

It would be a good choice if Lu Xun could agree to this matter.

After Lu Xun in Wuchang received the letter from Sun Quan, he immediately found Zhuge Jin, the general guarding Jingzhou, and showed Zhuge Jin a letter.

At the same time, he said with some concern:

"Over the past few years, His Majesty has been planning to go north almost every year. He has spent countless money and food, and has to make a lot of money. Nowadays, the price of goods among the people is soaring, and the people are quite complaining."

"I heard that in the Jingzhou area, most people don't like to use big money. They usually use grain and silk to barter. The big family prefers to use money from Sichuan. From this we can see that the disadvantages of big money are serious!"

"That's why I think that Your Majesty should rest the people instead of using swords. What does Ziyu think?"

At that time, the generals stationed in Jingzhou included Zhuge Jin, Lu Dai, Zhu Ran, Bu Zhi, etc., but they were all in charge of military affairs and not civil affairs.

How can he be qualified to write a letter to discuss affairs in the court at any time like the Great General?

Not to mention, regarding the current affairs of Jingzhou, even if Zhuge Jin had the power to take care of it, he would have to think twice about whether he dared to take care of it.

Money tickets in Shu area are much more valuable than big money made of iron, forcing others to use big money instead of money tickets.

Not to mention whether the lieutenants and soldiers who have made a lot of profits every year will make trouble by using the reclaimed fields to grow sugarcane these years.

(In the fourth year of Jianxing, Lu Xun ordered the generals to increase the number of acres of land due to the long-term war in Jingzhou, the land was deserted, and the grain was too little)

Even the folks and elders in Jingzhou want to poke his back.

Without the support of the folks and elders in Jingzhou, where will the food and grain in the army come from?

Do they all count on the fields reclaimed by the generals in the army?

Or is it enough for everyone to only eat sugar cane?

Zhuge Jin pointed to the letter in Lu Xun's hand, and said lightly:

"Your Majesty only asked me to lead the army. I cannot lightly discuss the political affairs of Jingzhou. However, I see that Your Majesty has a lot of regrets about last year's Northern Expedition. How should Bo Yan respond?"

A few years ago, when Lv Yi was at his most arrogant, Lu Xun repeatedly wrote letters bluntly speaking about the abuses of the school administration.

But Zhuge Jin, Lu Dai, Zhu Ran, and Bu Zhi, the leading generals outside, all kept silent, just to avoid suspicion.

Lu Xun also knew Zhuge Jin's worries, he just sighed:

"Man Chong is an old man in Cao Cao's time. He is brave and resourceful. Hefei has the advantage of land, and Wei has the advantage of fine riding. I dare not say that he will win."

(Historically, Lu Xun was forced to retreat by Man Chong)

"Last year in the Northern Expedition, Your Majesty was hesitant at first, and then left Chaohu Lake to go ashore and underestimate the enemy. This is a big taboo for military strategists. I have to act cautiously for your Majesty's safety."

"Who would have expected that after I retreated, Cao Rui would die suddenly? This can be said to be unpredictable."

Zhuge Jin was silent.

Indeed, from the perspective of hindsight, if the army can stay under the city of Hefei for another month, it is not known what the situation will be.

But in this world, who can predict what will happen in a month?

Thinking of this, Zhuge Jin persuaded in a low voice:

"Bo Yan had better explain it to His Majesty in detail."

Lu Xun nodded: "I know it."

If it were someone else, after seeing the letter and knowing that the emperor was slightly dissatisfied, he would definitely not go against his will, and at most he would be vague about the Northern Expedition.

Maybe Sun Quan thought so.

Just who is Lu Xun?

How can there be sand in your eyes?

Moreover, in the past two years, Lu Yi, Qin Bo and others in the school affairs office have acted in a much lower-key manner.

Lu Xun only said that the emperor is still the former His Majesty who can listen to advice for the great cause of the world.

But he didn't realize that Sun Quan proclaimed himself emperor and moved his capital to Jianye for nearly ten years, and he himself guarded Wuchang for nearly ten years.

In the past ten years, it is enough to turn many people into appearances that they don't even know.

In this reply, Lu Xun not only expressed his thoughts during the Northern Expedition last year, but also told Sun Quan clearly and emphatically:

All these years of continuous use of swords and soldiers, the people have complained, I implore Your Majesty to take the world first and take the common people as the most important thing.

But he did not expect that after the letter was in Sun Quan's hands, Sun Quan cleared everyone out with a calm expression.

When the door was closed, his expression suddenly changed, he drew his sword and chopped it on the table, gritted his teeth and said:

"Gu Yuantan (Gu Yong, character Yuantan) opposed my Northern Expedition, but he still kept silent, knowing that he wanted to save my face."

"What does Lu Boyan mean? It's no different from pointing your nose at me and calling me a fool!"

It's just that after scolding and venting, Sun Quan also felt a little troublesome when he remembered that the prime minister inside did not support it and the general opposed it outside.

At this time, Xiaoshi Lu, a loyal man who is dedicated to the emperor's consideration, made another speech:

"According to my opinion, hunting down thieves is a major issue for both Wu and Han. In the past, Han took the initiative to make an agreement with Wu, asking us to help hold back Wei's thieves."

"Now that Han has gained benefits, Great Wu has not gained an inch of land. It would be unfair. If a letter from His Majesty is sent to Shu, the Han people will not be embarrassed to refuse."

"Your Majesty, all the ministers at home and abroad are opposed to the Northern Expedition, but they have forgotten that it is clear to the world that the Great Wu and the Han Kingdom joined forces to suppress the thieves."

"I imagine that the Han Kingdom is just about to win a big victory, so it may not be that there is no intention to continue to advance eastward. If the Lord of the Han Dynasty intends, but the ministers of the Great Wu oppose His Majesty's Northern Expedition, wouldn't it be trapping His Majesty in a place of treachery?"

Lv Yi has been pondering Sun Quan's heart for a long time, and the sentence "Han has benefited, but Wu has not gained an inch of land", simply said Sun Quan's heart.

But seeing Sun Quan finally nodded and made a decision:

"Of course! I'll write a letter first and ask the Lord Han what he wants."

Having said that, he glanced at Lu Yi and emphasized:

"This letter must be delivered by the school affairs office in person, and must not go through the hands of the general."

At the place of the great general Lu Xun, there is a seal given by Sun Quan.

In the past, letters sent to Sichuan were sent to Lu Xun first, and he was asked to review and revise them before stamping them with a big seal.

Obviously, with Sun Quan's words, he was preparing to take back Lu Xun's right.

Lv Yi knew what he meant, although he tried his best to conceal the ecstasy in his heart, but the corners of his mouth still couldn't stop curling up:

"promise!"

After returning to the school affairs office, all the school officials clapped their hands to congratulate when they learned about this.

School official Qin Box praised:

"Why did I, Dao Zhongshu, suggest to His Majesty to ask Lu Xun from the very beginning? I knew that Lu Xun would object to this matter?"

Lu Yi looked proud, but said humbly:

"How could I expect that Lu Xun would object? It's just a two-handed preparation."

Qin Bo was really interested, and he came up to him and asked:

"But I don't know what kind of perfect plan Zhongshu has made?"

Lu Yi grinned:

"If he, Lu Xun, agrees to this matter, our school affairs office can just use the name of preparing food and grass to collect more money."

"Not to mention that we can take the opportunity to grow some sugarcane in Jingzhou and get more grain from the people of Shu."

A few days ago, the Xinghan Association personally sent a man named Xu You over, saying that he was the younger brother of Xu Xun, one of the top ten members of the Xinghan Association.

At the same time, he is also the person in charge of the route of Dongfeng Express from Jincheng, via Yong'an, and finally into Jingzhou.

On behalf of the Xinghan Association, this person reached an agreement with the school government, promising to deliver a batch of military rations to Dawu every year enough to feed 30,000 soldiers.

If the cooperation is pleasant in the future, or if there is a war, it is not impossible to discuss additional additions.

The land of Shu is originally a land of abundance, coupled with the improvement of farming technology, as well as the reclaimed barren land, and the increase in arable land due to the use of oxen to open up wasteland.

Dahan's grain output has nearly doubled compared to previous years.

Liangzhou is already self-sufficient in food, and the Hanzhong army is supplied by Hanzhong, Longyou and other places. In addition, there is a road leading directly to Jincheng in the Sunshui River Valley Plain in Yuexie.

Not to mention that the big man has taken Guanzhong now - this is another land of abundance.

It can be said that as long as the big Han is willing, Xinghan will be able to mobilize more than half of the grain in the Sichuan plain to enter Wu to make wind and rain in the later stage.

Using the Land of Abundance to support a mere 30,000 horses, if you change someone else, you may have to consider the cost of food transportation.

But what would Xinghan be afraid of?

Dongfeng Express, the mission must be achieved.

What's more, the Dahan Army Food 2.0 has greatly reduced the burden of transportation - anyway, it is not for the soldiers under the elder brother's command, just so that no one can die.

At worst, give the Wu people some dry food mixed with brown sugar, and let them eat it for their elite troops.

Calculated in this way, part of the grain and part of it is dry food, so the transportation pressure is not that great.

In the original history, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty went to the north, and the difficulty of transporting grain along the Shu Road could still support a hundred thousand troops.

And from Jincheng to Jiangling, they can all be transported by water, which is much more convenient.

Anyway, in Lv Yi's view, the deal between the School Affairs Office and the Xinghan Association is a huge profit.

If the sugar cane land in Jingzhou is used to grow food, it is hard to say whether it will be able to supply the needs of the army in the end.

Not to mention that everyone can still make so much money.

It's not like now, where sugar cane is planted and sold for money, it can be used for military supplies, and it can also make money. Where can I find such a good thing that kills two birds with one stone?

"If Lu Xun disagrees, I will take this opportunity to challenge His Majesty, even if Lu Xun cannot be defeated for a while, I will make His Majesty alienate him."

Speaking of this, Lu Yi couldn't help but sneer:

"People like General Zhuge Jin dare not do anything to us, they only know how to protect themselves, but Lu Xun dared to slander the school government repeatedly, I hate him to the bone!"