Three Kingdoms

"Five gains?" 』

Feizhen frowned, so much? He could only think of three aspects at most.

Pang Tong chuckled and motioned for Fei Zhen to speak first.

Fei Zhen pulled her fingers and said: "First, if Prime Minister Cao can get it from Guanzhong, there is no need to say anything more. This is what he can get. Second, if he can't get it from Guanzhong, Prime Minister Cao can also use this to unify Shandong." , get rid of the estranged people, gather friends of the same genre, and gather a group of property and land... The third thing is what I just thought of... Prime Minister Cao may have long wanted to sever ties with Guanxi, but the people in Shandong did not allow it, so Just take the opportunity this time... Well, from now on, everyone will rely on their own strength, just like the battle between Qin and Zhao in the Warring States Period..."

Pang Tong applauded.

Zao Zhi also gave Feizhen a thumbs up.

As the first advisers to follow Fei Qian, both Pang Tong and Zao Zhi hoped that Fei Qian's successor would be capable, not a stupid high-ranking yamen who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun.

Feizhen chuckled, and then curiously asked Pang Tong what the five virtues were...

Pang Tong smiled and was unwilling to say it at first, but after Fei Zhen asked again and again, he finally said, "Actually, it's just five words, "Alliance between soldiers, civilians, government and opposition." 』

"An alliance between soldiers and civilians, government and opposition?" Feizhen repeated, and then thought about it. The more she thought about it, she felt that the three points she just mentioned seemed to be just one word of "soldier" mentioned by Pang Tong? The originally proud smile turned a little awkward.

Zao Zhi tried to comfort him, "When I was the prince's age, I only knew about flowers and plants, and I didn't want to study at all..."

Obviously, Zao Zhi doesn't really know how to comfort people.

Feizhen nodded, and then continued to think, "This "people"...ah, I understand!" Once the war starts, Shandong will inevitably need to recruit civilians, transport grain and grass, and transport military supplies, and Prime Minister Cao will definitely swallow these civilians recruited from Shandong! On the one hand, it can strengthen itself, and on the other hand, it can invade the powerful local nobles in Shandong! 』

Pang Tong's eyes lit up slightly, "Not bad." 』

Just now Feizhen said three points, and Pang Tong praised her with an exaggerated paw, but now it was a dull sentence that was good, but Feizhen was even more inspired and her interest was high.

Fei Zhen pulled her fingers and said, "Chao." Prime Minister Cao was originally in the court, so he couldn't completely cover the sky with one hand! In addition to military gains from this trial and error, you can also identify friends and foes in the court! Regardless of victory or defeat, Prime Minister Cao can take this opportunity to eliminate dissidents! Even if they are defeated, it can be said that these dissidents are holding them back to avoid future troubles! 』

Not only Pang Tong, but also Zao Zhi on the side nodded.

Feizhen's thoughts became smoother and her mind became clearer. "The "wild" are the local nobles in Shandong that Uncle Shi Yuan mentioned before. They only want their own stability and live in the wild!" These people... By the way, Uncle Shi Yuan just said that there were rumors from the Cao family about what was happening in Guanzhong and how my father was doing, so these local nobles who were wandering around did not care about Guanzhong! Now, regardless of victory or defeat, it is enough to reverse these rumors! Gather the power of Shandong’s opposition! And this "alliance" is Jiangdong! 』

Although there were still some discrepancies, Pang Tong applauded again, and Zao Zhi also gave a thumbs up again.

Although it was similar to the previous compliment, this time Fei Zhen really felt the joy surging in her heart, but she also deeply felt the gap between her and Pang Tong and others, so she returned the gift with a rather humble attitude and thanked her. Pang Tong asked for the key points.

"If you can win the battle, it is naturally the best." Pang Tong said, "However, many wars are either handled in a hurry or out of necessity, so we have to consider what will happen if we lose the battle." There are so many people in ancient and modern times who can benefit from victory, but there are not many people who can benefit from defeat... But this Cao Mengde, who challenged Dong Qijun, won and lost several times. , it is the leader among them who is best at fighting in chaos and profiting from chaos, so we must guard against it..."

Zao Zhi added on the side: "Now there is news from the Northern Territory that the temperature is dropping year by year, and the ice is getting earlier and earlier, which is consistent with what the lord said...I am afraid that the day of great climate change is not far away...The spring will be severely cold, and the summer will be cold." The weather is extremely dry, the autumn is fruitless, and the winter is frozen... Although Shandong is located in the Central Plains, Prime Minister Cao is probably aware of it..."

Pang Tong fell silent, his expression quite serious.

Fei Qian has been thinking about facing the Little Ice Age in the future.

Historically, Cao Cao changed from offensive to defensive after the Battle of Chibi. Of course, the more important reason was that the Qingzhou soldiers in his hands were basically wiped out. On the other hand, the climate in the north may have changed, and the constant The battle and failure to recover in time resulted in the North having to enter a defensive mode due to various factors.

Of course, this may only be part of the reason...

After the economy has developed to a certain level, it becomes even more impossible to develop independently from the overall society, just like Guanzhong. Without these powerful nobles in Shandong, the accumulation of family wealth over decades or even hundreds of years would have been possible in Chang'an. It is difficult to find a suitable market for the various luxury goods launched, as well as those expensive products from the Western Regions.

In the land of Shandong, there are many nobles and clans, each with their own ambitions. Similarly, Fei Qian can't be considered to be united here. There are always only a small number of people who are truly united, and most of the rest are followers, even blind followers, or people who are swept up and have to follow.

If Guanzhong were truly united, there would be no such thing as Lu Bu causing trouble in the Western Regions.

Pang Tong ordered the copper pot of Qiang cooking and said: "Shandong is like this Qiang cooking. Everyone sits around and shares their food... If everyone is content, they will eat happily, but some people feel that they eat very little. If others eat more, they will start to make trouble... What will happen? 』

Feizhen asked doubtfully, "Isn't there someone who holds the spoon?" 』

Zao Zhi shook his head and smiled: "Prime Minister Cao is called Prime Minister, but... haha... not everyone may accept it..."

The biggest problem in Shandong is party strife.

It is obvious that the East and West are confronting each other and has entered a critical moment, but it is inevitable that they will fall into endless party disputes. And this party struggle is actually slightly different in concept from the parties of later generations.

The parties of later generations usually have a clear discipline and program, but the parties of the feudal dynasty are more like groups that gather together to keep each other warm because of some common political views and similar interests.

It's like the dispute between the Yuzhou faction and the Jizhou faction under Cao Cao's rule. Each one is unconvinced and wants to overpower the other, knowing that sometimes it will harm the overall situation, but as long as it is beneficial to their own side, what is the problem if it hurts the overall situation a little?

The party struggles in the early Han Dynasty were actually progressive to a certain extent, because these gentry children criticized some of the ills among the Han Dynasty and were dissatisfied with the corruption of officials, including eunuchs. This was also the relatively simple concept of many scholars, including Yuan Shao and Cao Cao in the early days. They believed that as long as the ten regular servants were eliminated, the world would be peaceful.

But are the scourges in this world really just eunuchs?

The entire political system of the Han Dynasty has become corrupt, or it can no longer keep up with the needs of the development of the times. This problem is related to some individuals, but it does not entirely lie on any one person. The Jujube Alliance of Shandong people is a good proof of this point. Whether it solves the Shi Changshi or Dong Zhuo, it only temporarily solves the superficial problem, and the deeper problem has actually always been solved. It's all in themselves, in the entire political system, and in the depths of their minds.

"My lord left the court, returned to the north, pacified Guanzhong, connected Sichuan and Shu, and connected to the Western Regions." Pang Tong raised his head slightly, his eyes bright, "just to take a completely different path from the previous Han Dynasty... And this path, the people of Shandong Still wondering! They didn't think of following up! 』

"If you can find food and comfort, you must be a wise and courageous person to live in peace and be prepared for danger." "Zao Zhi sighed softly, "People from Shandong were too comfortable eating before..."

Pang Tong nodded and said: "In the past, at the foot of Lushan Mountain, my lord took the slips and put them on the table, saying what a noble family was and what a common people were... The slips were old and the common people were empty... Do you and I want to be stale, or maybe we are? ...』

"The aristocratic family is stale and the common people are empty?" Feizhen said, frowning in thought.

Zao Zhi said at the side: "So my lord built Qinglong Temple. On the one hand, it is to clean up the old books and make them serious and correct. On the other hand, it is also to enable the common people to study..."

Feizhen seemed to understand something and nodded.

The ten permanent servants were corrupt and looked powerful, but in fact they relied on the imperial power to do things. But once the imperial power declined, the eunuchs looked like shit, and even the taste was disgusting. The minds of the people in Shandong are more complicated. Some are worried about the big man, but most of them are selfish. Although they have knowledge, they are corrupt.

"Since then, we have understood one thing... the induction of heaven and humans should be abolished. Pang Tong said in a deep voice, "If this law is not abolished, the three princes will have no interest in government affairs, and the officials will be like scattered sand!" Cao Mengde did not lead the three princes but took over the prime minister's position in order to avoid this disaster. 』

Heavenly Sensation was originally a trick created by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to strengthen the imperial power, but later it turned into a joke taking the blame. Sanhuai Gaotang became the man who took turns taking the blame, ushering in the age of scapegoating. Originally, the three princes were supposed to be the assistant to the left of the imperial power, the head of the officials, and an important channel for communication between the upper and lower levels, but in the end it became an illusion.

Being a third official is very prestigious, but one day you are still a high-ranking official, and tomorrow you may be dismissed. In such a working environment, it is natural that no one is serious about doing things, and they are just messing around.

As a result, the Han court fell into division and extremely inefficient operation from top to bottom. Although the final decline of the Han Dynasty cannot be entirely attributed to the Shandong gentry, these so-called clean officials and local role models who originally had the most knowledge and should guide the way forward and maintain the operation of the country were indeed responsible for the decline of the Han Dynasty. At that time, not only was he unable to turn the tide, but he also dragged the big man into the abyss together.

At the same time, in order to prevent themselves or their descendants from being inexplicably scapegoated every time, the Han gentry family began an era of using prophecies to fight prophecies and poison to fight poison. Then a group of demons danced around, making all kinds of small talk and righteousness, trying to snatch the right to explain. , eventually turned into free-spirited testimonials and random annotations. The words of ancient sages that were supposed to spread knowledge and shape the three views became a tool for selfish struggles for power...

"My father... proposed this under Lushan?" Feizhen's eyes widened, feeling a little unbelievable, "Then... so early?" 』

"Although my lord didn't say it clearly at the time, but..." Pang Tong turned to look at Zao Zhi, smiled and said, "Actually, not only me, Zijing, but also Yuan Zhi and others all understand this..."

After eating and drinking, the three of them left the pavilion and returned to the hall.

Just like it is not easy for parents to notice their children's growth when they are with them every day, it is not easy for children to notice how powerful their parents are when they follow their parents every day.

The three of them stood under the map in the hall.

"Now that we know what Cao Mengde wants," Pang Tong pointed at the map and said, "The prince can try to break it." Well, there is no need to specifically deploy troops and generals, just like the lord, fight according to the changes in the overall situation... Is the prince willing to give it a try? 』

Feizhen was eager to give it a try and stood in front of the map and thought deeply.

Of course, Feizhen cannot direct the specific arrangements for the battle.

Zao Zhi cast a questioning look at Pang Tong.

Pang Tong nodded slightly.

As Fei Qian's first adviser, he followed Fei Qian's footsteps and grew up along the way. Although Fei Qian didn't say it clearly, he could understand why Fei Qian named Fei Zhen "Zhen".

Zhen, there are lush vegetation or thorns.

It rises among the grass and trees and passes through the thorny path.

Only in the third generation of Fen of the Western Qin Dynasty could the world be unified, but now?

As a person who connects the past and the future, Feizhen has an important responsibility that is beyond ordinary people. Naturally, she needs to grow and strengthen faster so that this thorny road can be followed by others.

Fei Qian asked Pang Tong to temporarily teach Fei Zhen, hoping to force Fei Zhen to learn to think and judge alone when her parents are not around, and to understand what kind of judgment will lead to what kind of consequences, and what will happen if subsequent problems arise. It’s how to deal with it. These are questions that Fei Zhen could not learn from being with Fei Qian. Because Fei Zhen will subconsciously look at Fei Qian, rely on her parents, and want to find answers to problems from Fei Qian.

Growth starts with independent thinking and independent problem solving.

"If you don't care about military affairs, you just want to explore the changes in the overall situation..." Feizhen also stood in front of the map and said thoughtfully, "Once a war starts, in addition to the casualties of soldiers attacking, we also need civilians to transport food and grass... And once civilians travel long distances, The transportation of grain and grass will, firstly, waste the farmland, and secondly, it will be consumed by the journey... In Changping, the grain in the warehouses will be used for war needs... By the way, if You are not enough, it will be requisitioned! 』

Feizhen subconsciously glanced back at Pang Tong, only to see that Pang Tong's chin had two or three layers, and his expression was completely hidden by his unmoving expression.

"Hmm..." Feizhen could only look back and continue thinking, "Recruitment is inevitable...According to what Uncle Shi said before, if Shandong is mobilized...the local big families will definitely take the opportunity to make money. The blame will be attributed to Cao Mengde, and the benefit will be attributed to themselves. As for The people... are afraid that the Yellow Turban incident will happen again... I understand! When the time comes for Jiangdong, Shandong, to be corrupted, all we have to do is march forward, and the world will change its flag! 』

"well said! Pang Tong nodded and said, "That's it!" The method of warfare is not just about strength! The suffering of Xiqiang is the suffering of Shandong! Shocked when touched! 』

The Xiqiang Rebellion is a pain for the entire Han Dynasty, but after so many years, who can think of how the Xiqiang Rebellion came about, how it developed, and how to deal with it?

No, the Shandong nobles could only sigh with emotion.

There is no summary, no prevention, no improvement, nothing. It just leaves a deep scar. It heals on the surface, but in fact it is not healed at all. Now if it is touched again, it will burst and bleed immediately.

Officials are not specifically produced.

Therefore, all expenditures of the entire society are paid by ordinary people.

The heavier the tax burden, the harder it is for people to live.

What to do if you can't survive? In the end, the only thing you can do is resist.

The more people rebel, the more money the court needs to suppress...

If we grit our teeth and levy taxes in other areas to suppress rebellions, then the tax levies in other places will be even heavier, and it is possible that other places will rebel and rebel.

If there is no suppression, not only will the taxes in these areas not be recovered, but other areas will also be unable to pay taxes under the same excuse of rebellion.

Anyway, the local government has no money, and if they want to suppress it, the court needs money. Even if you give money, you may not be able to suppress it successfully. Maybe if you press one end, you will lift the other end. As a result, we were completely trapped in a vicious cycle from which we could not escape.

Pang Tong nodded and said: "My lord originally wanted to provoke this incident in Jiangdong first, and then spread it to Shandong... By then, in Yanji, Henan, Xuyang and other places, the poor will become poorer and the rich will become richer. It will be like dry wood." Beside the stove fire, there was a raging flame in a moment... But Shandong Jiangdong seemed to be aware of it, and took advantage of the chaos in the Western Region to start trouble..."

Unfortunately……

That's why Fei Qian said before that it's a little early to start the war and it's not the best time.

Pang Tong also recognized this very much.

In this era, ordinary people are basically illiterate and have no idea what the future is or what the right path is. Today, as long as someone gives you some benefit, they will call you dad. If someone gives you some money tomorrow, they will immediately turn around and call you grandpa. Yesterday's father was thrown aside. Therefore, it is basically impossible to expect these people in Jiangdong, Shandong, to participate in the process of social change and civilization advancement without any foundation or prerequisites.

These people in Shandong and Jiangdong are more accustomed to the life of their ancestors. They usually only need to have food to eat and a little fun to continue living. However, the development of the dynasty and the changes in the social structure are too much for them. distant.

Why Fei Qian was able to maintain stable public support in Sanfu, Chang'an? Apart from the Bachelor of Agriculture and the Bachelor of Engineering who worked hard to open up the people's wisdom, most of his other merits were attributed to "welfare".

First of all, Feiqian resettled a large number of refugees and gave them farmland and shelter. Although it would take ten to twenty years, or even longer, to repay the rent, it was invisibly tied to these refugees in Feiqian. On the part of the latent political group. Even the stupidest civilians know that once Fei Qian falls, their fields and houses will be deprived and robbed by others. Therefore, supporting Fei Qian is equivalent to supporting themselves.

Once Fei Qian wants to "buy the hearts and minds of the people" in Shandong, because Shandong has a huge population base, it will inevitably lead to a sharp increase in expenses. In this process, regardless of whether there are Shandong officials in the process, local gentry will have their hands on it, even if Fei Qian uses it. Even if our own people use inspection agricultural and engineering bachelors to handle it, they can't afford the huge expenses.

On the other hand, whether it is soldiers or civilians in Guanzhong now, they have a psychological advantage over the people in Jiangdong, Shandong. After all, the treatment in Guanzhong is the best in the world, and once Fei Qian really defeats Cao Cao and Sun Quan quickly, then a bowl of water will After peace, everyone will be the same, and some people must be dissatisfied.

If the bowl of water is uneven, it will be even more exciting.

Therefore, it is better to let Cao Cao and Sun Quan light a fire first...

It's just that the plan couldn't keep up with the changes. Cao Cao and Sun Quan either were aware of this, or they happened to meet each other, which led to the current situation.

However, since this is already the case, we can only take advantage of the situation.

Pang Tong smiled and said, "Do you know that there are rumors in Chang'an City that Zhao Zilong from the Northern Territory has evil intentions and has many double-minded intentions?" 』

『Σ(o?д?o?)ah? 』