Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3156 When crisis meets good opportunity

Why does Feiqian want to promote the monetary system?

Very simple.

Just so that China can go out.

In most reincarnations of feudal dynasties, the vast majority of challengers stopped after unifying the ninety-nine cities in China.

Of course, this ninety-nine is just a virtual reference.

As a time traveler, Fei Qian needs to find an attractive enough "carrot" if he wants to push forward the stagnant wheel of expansion again.

This "carrot" is precious metal.

Even in later generations, precious metals are still difficult to synthesize artificially, because gold and silver are products of the death of stars. During the Big Bang, the remnants of the supernova condensed into the earth, and then moved through the earth's crust along the channels opened by the magma to reach the ground crust, and were then discovered by humans. Therefore, to a certain extent, precious metals such as gold and silver are inherently scarce. The sooner China monopolizes them, the sooner it will be enjoyed.

Fei Qian proposed the use of gold and silver coins. The reason why he was not rejected by the Han natives must be thanked to a pioneer, Wang Mang.

In the process of Wang Mang's restructuring, the currency system was also a very important link. It's just a pity that Wang Mang really only had "Mang" left. He changed it four times in a row and finally came up with "Daquan Fifty". Although the crackdown on private casting was very severe, for well-known reasons, he gave up. Money referees to judge whether players are corrupt?

Wang Mang's failure to change the currency system caused the Han Dynasty to completely leave the copper standard during that period and use various cloths, gold and silver as currency. Therefore, the circulation of gold and silver in the Han Dynasty was actually attributed to Wang Mang.

In fact, it is not accurate to say that China is a copper standard, because China is more of a practical system, and whatever is practical is used. In this process, the court often competes with local counties, each using their trump cards to cheat, but the victims are They are ordinary people.

And now, Fei Qian has almost opened a Pandora's box...

Xun Chen returned to his residence, still thinking in his head, and even had some brain pain from trying to understand some information that was beyond his three views.

For people in the Han Dynasty, even people like Xun Chen, who can be regarded as first-rate wisdom, have difficulty in understanding Fei Qian's financial theories.

Xun Chen sat in front of the desk and seemed to want to write some summary of the meeting. However, when he picked up the pen, he didn't know where to start.

This is a huge plan...

Now that Xun Chen thinks about it, he still feels his body trembling slightly.

This is a world that no one, no emperor, or prime minister has ever mentioned.

Yes, Cao Cao failed.

Xun Chen affirmed this again, even more clearly and affirmatively than ever before, because Xun Chen felt that Fei Qian and Cao Cao were not on the same level at all.

During the rebellion in the Western Regions, who would have thought that a lot of preparations had been made for the rebellion in the Western Regions?

Who would have thought that Fei would lurk in the Western Regions to quell the rebellion, ostensibly targeting Lu Bu, but instead resorting to a counterattack, focusing on the treaty of Shanshan?

This blow was sent to Xu County's throat. Most Shandong people were still at a loss. They didn't know where the danger was or where the murderous intention came from...

The Han Dynasty actually gained little benefit from attacking foreign countries.

But there is no precedent before...

For example, Yelang Kingdom.

It's a pity that after conquering Yelang, all the gold obtained was turned into reward items...

Well, just like when the Huns were defeated, the cattle and sheep were rewarded, and then they disappeared.

Hussar's theory of currency circulation is simply exquisite.

Xun Chen sighed with emotion.

If an object is not used, it is worthless.

Coins are meaningless if they are not in circulation.

Therefore, only utensils that can be used can be called tools, and gold and silver that can be circulated can be called currency.

By the way, those gold and silver from before...

Xun Chen suddenly thought of something that frightened him, and then he quickly interrupted his thoughts, took a deep breath, and quickly changed the direction of his thoughts.

Yes, as Xiuqi said, the reason why China cannot go out is because the Shandong people in China think that there is no value in the desert, in the dense forest, and west of the Gobi. But what is the criterion for judging the so-called worthlessness? Where are you coming from?

Can it be farmed?

A group of people just stared at the plowing fields, just like they just guessed that the emperor in the palace used a golden pole to carry dung, but they couldn't imagine why the golden pole couldn't be used to make currency?

There is gold in the desert.

There is silver in South China.

There is gold and silver in the Western Regions...

Are these places Fei Qian said he has already discovered? How many gold and silver origins in the world have yet to be discovered?

Gold and silver are stable, meaning that they will remain gold and silver even after experiencing thousands of mountains and rivers. Unlike other items, they will be damaged by moisture or fire. In this way, gold and silver will become the most versatile items from the outside world to China. thing.

In this way, China's excess output will have a market...

Xun Chen previously thought that Huaxia's products were in short supply, but it was not until he arrived in Pingyang and learned about the situation in the Sanfu area of ​​Chang'an that he realized that Huaxia was actually able to have a surplus of products most of the time. of.

It's just that "saving surplus" is sometimes not a good thing.

"The cheap grain hurts the farmers!" Xun Chen sighed with emotion, then repeated this sentence, these four words again, and then sighed longly, why can he understand such a simple truth only after Qiusi explains it?

What are the consequences of vigorously developing agriculture?

It means "the cheap grain hurts the farmers".

Of course, what Xun Chen didn’t understand was that in order to maintain their authority to exploit surplus value for a long time, the landlord class would subconsciously inhibit the development of productive forces. This is why after a certain period of time, the feudal dynasty started to talk about agriculture and mulberry as the basis. , but in fact they don’t pay much attention to the continuous research and improvement of agricultural mulberry technology.

In the past dynasties, which one studied agricultural technology and then became a great farmer?

Except for Fei Qian, there is no one else here.

Fei Qian outlined an undeniable fact. When the country stabilizes, the improvement of water conservancy facilities production technology will inevitably lead to the output of agricultural products exceeding the total demand, resulting in a decline in unit prices. In this process, the gentry and gentry will take advantage of Various means were used to make the homesteaders bankrupt.

This is almost unexplainable, because just like bureaucrats are bound to be corrupt, when power is in hand, the greed in human nature will be tempted again and again, and eventually fall. Therefore, no matter how much farmland is cultivated, it cannot change the results of China's land annexation.

The only way is to get out.

The strategy to lure people out is gold and silver.

Agricultural products have a shelf life.

Gold and silver don’t.

Once China's wealth values ​​​​are transferred from land to gold and silver, this inspired desire will make the Chinese people cross mountains, cross rivers, and pass through dense forests. The original land is not enough and the squeeze of many families Under this, external expansion will naturally occur.

Just like Xun Chen himself.

Didn't he, who was ostracized by his family back then, also choose to go out?

Xun Chen raised his head and looked up. Although it was nighttime, there was more light in Xun Chen's eyes...

In Xun Chen's eyes, the future seems to be a little clearer.

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Hanzhong, Nanzheng.

Fei Qian's advanced plan is advancing, but Cao Jun is still staring at the territory...

An urgent letter of eight hundred miles was placed on Li Dian's desk.

After Li Dian looked at it two or three times, he handed it to Chang Lin and said, "Cao Jun may have the intention of marching into Hanzhong." 』

Under the evergreen trees, Ma Heng and Ma Zhong were sitting.

The two horses were originally in Sichuan and Shu. Later, after Xu Huang entered Sichuan, Hanzhong was inevitably a little empty, so they were transferred to Hanzhong to strengthen Hanzhong's strength. Ma Heng and Ma Zhong were originally only middle- and lower-level managers in Sichuan and Sichuan. Now after arriving in Hanzhong, they have become Li Dian's right-hand man, which is also a kind of promotion.

Li Dian's expression did not change much, but there were waves in his heart.

He was somewhat looking forward to fighting Cao Jun, but also a little worried and helpless.

When Li Dian surrendered in the early years, he was unwilling to do so. Later, Fei Qian felt at ease after asking Cao Cao to take back Li Dian's family members. But Li Dian's peace of mind does not mean that Li Dian's tribe is willing to do so. After all, Li Dian's tribe has lived in Shandong for such a long time. Suddenly, they can either settle in Guanzhong Hedong and re-purchase industry and farm land, or they have to follow them to Yinshan Mountain. , it is inevitable that there will be a little bit of mumbling.

However, as Li Dian's position became more stable and his power increased, these Li Dian tribesmen changed their previous complaints and became followers of the Hussars General...

The hussar is great!

Back then Cao Cao kept saying that he was taking it seriously, but what was the result? He's just a small-time general!

What benefits Qiusi gives now!

Ouch, it smells so good!

The Li Dian people shouted that they should always support the Hussars and hold high... Ahem, that's what they meant anyway. They had completely forgotten that when they first arrived in the northern part of Guanzhong, they were still muttering about the Hussars and cursing Li Dian. Incompetent, they were actually captured by Qiusi, causing them to leave their hometown...and now they are shouting that Guanzhong is their hometown!

Therefore, the change in attitude of the Li Dian tribe also affected Li Dian in turn.

But I really have to face my previous "boss"...

Where does this vague sense of excitement come from?

After Chang Lin finished reading, he did not speak immediately, but handed it to Ma Heng who was next.

Ma Heng quickly received the information and opened it. It was an urgent message sent from Guanzhong about the movements of Cao's army in Wuguan. The most important thing was the news that Cao Cao's offensive in Tongguan was frustrated and the hussars were turning around.

"The Lord is back..." After reading this, Ma Heng obviously felt a lot more relaxed. "Cao Jun's attack on Wuguan turned out to be an attack from the east and an attack from the west... From this point of view, Cao Jun is eager to fight with us. This news is very important." ...』

Li Dian nodded and said: "The land of Hanzhong is connected to Sichuan and Shu in the south, to Longyou in the west, and to Guanzhong in the north. It is actually a thoroughfare." If Cao's army takes Hanzhong, it will revitalize the situation. They can attack the north, enter Sichuan, and cut off Longyou..."

When Ma Zhong heard this, he smiled and said, "Thief Cao really calculated it well!" 』

If Zhao Yun was besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao in Youbei, then Cao Ren was "besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao" from another perspective in Wuguan.

On the one hand, Wuguan is used to attract attention and involve the defenders in Guanzhong as much as possible. On the other hand, it is to peek into Hanzhong. If Hanzhong can really be captured, then the entire structure of Cao's army will be revitalized, and the Hussars will be cut off from the connection between the north and the south. In addition, Jiangdong Army's attack on Sichuan and Shu, if there is a chain reaction, it is impossible to say that there will be The effect of four ounces is a thousand pounds...

If the Hussar army comes to deal with Cao Ren, and Cao Ren turns reality into fiction, and then withdraws to Jingzhou, there won't be much loss, but it is equivalent to mobilizing the main force of the Hussar and spying on Fei Qian's reality.

"Then..." Ma Zhong said, "In that case, we need to withdraw to the outpost, strengthen the walls and clear the country, and fight to the death with Cao Jun!" 』

Li Dian listened to Ma Zhong's words, nodded first and then shook his head.

Ma Heng on the side said: "My subordinates feel that it is not appropriate to withdraw to the outpost..."

"Why? Ma Zhong asked.

"If we withdraw the outpost now, wouldn't we be telling Cao Zixiao that we know his plan?" Ma Heng said, "And withdrawing the outpost means that we have lost control of the battle line and can only passively wait for Cao's army to attack..."

Ma Zhong thought for a moment, nodded and said, "It makes sense, but if that's the case, wouldn't it mean just sitting back and watching Cao Ren show off his power in Wuguan?" 』

Chang Lin said slowly at this time, "Since we can't withdraw, why not give it a trial shot?" 』

Li Dian paused while stroking his beard, "I would like to hear the details." 』

Chang Lingong cupped his hands and said, "The soldiers we are currently deploying in the Shangyong area are composed of three pieces. They were originally mainly used to defend against the Di people in the Shangyong area and the Shen family... This is what my subordinates thought. The Shen family originally It's a little unclear. If Cao Jun is coming now, he will definitely be in cahoots with Cao Jun. If we pretend that we are going to rescue Wuguan and attack Jingxiang on the side, then Cao Jun will definitely take measures... As long as it doesn't change , I don’t know how it will change, but if the variables are revealed, it is a certain number, and we can target them at that time..."

Ma Heng clapped his hands and said, "What Chang Shi said is true!" As long as we move, Shen will secretly send the news to Cao Jun. At that time, Cao Zixiao will secretly withdraw from Wuguan Road with his troops, trying to cut off our retreat, and then march into Hanzhong. 』

Ma Zhong was excited, "Okay!" Then we can turn around and ambush Cao Jun! 』

Li Dian stood up and walked to the Hanzhong Map on the side to watch.

Indeed, the Shangyong area is the key point of the current situation in Hanzhong.

Li Dian thought for a moment and then gave the order: "Send the order to Shangyong garrison to strengthen their vigilance... Send more scouts to investigate, and must not be lax and careless." 』

Regardless of whether Cao Jun really wants to attack Hanzhong, some scout detection is indispensable, and this is also in line with the normal response strategy and will not reveal the combat intention in advance.

After all, the momentum in Wuguan is so great. If Hanzhong doesn't take any action, it will appear abnormal.

After Li Dian gave the order, he remained silent for a while and sighed softly, "Now it depends on Cao Zixiao's choice..."

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Previously, the Shangyong Shen family destroyed Li Dian's demonstration farming in Hanzhong, which indeed caused difficulties for Li Dian, but in turn, he was used by Li Dian.

When Zhang Liao was in Hanzhong, he used power to suppress him, but the power could not last long. Over time, resentment would inevitably arise. Therefore, after Li Dian took over Hanzhong, he began to change his direction and used Yinshan to educate the southern Xiongnu as a template to ease relations with Hanzhong. Ethnic minorities are mainly related to the Di people.

The Shen family instigated the Di people to burn down the demonstration field, thinking that they had a plan, but the Shen family did not expect that Li Dian could endure it and did not directly raise troops...

For many things, it is better to hurry than to slow down.

If Li Dian did not care about raising troops directly at that time, on the one hand, most of the Di people were in the mountains, so attacking was not easy and the harvest was very small. On the other hand, the dead could not speak, which would make the living more resentful and deepen the The rift between the Han and Di people was resolved. But Li Dian's cleverness lies here. He made big noises but little rain, and let the Di people engage in the troubles themselves. He did not pay much price, but made the Di people doubt each other and began to split.

So the Di people in the Hanzhong area were successfully divided into two parts by Li Dian. One was in the north of Hanzhong, which was the part of people encouraged by Shen and others, and the other part was in Nanzheng, which was closer to Hanzhong. In order to prove their innocence, the Di people in Nan naturally became closer to Li Dian.

Thinking of all the hard work and planning, only to have Li Dian take it away without thanks...

Every time the Shen brothers thought about this, they felt as if their breath was stuck in their hearts and they would never go smoothly.

Although Li Dian did not send an army to attack Shangyong, nor did he say anything about what he would do to Shangyong's Shen family, the Shen brothers all knew that biting dogs... well, that's probably what he meant. If Li Dian really Ye zao hoo, roaring like a martial artist, Shen was not afraid, but now Li Dian is like a guillotine hanging over their heads, who knows when he will come to settle the matter?

In order to guard against Li Dian, Shen will do more things, but if he does more, he will be exposed more. It will be difficult to find some protective colors by then, and as time goes by, Li Dian is After Hanzhong gradually became more stable and the transactions with the Di people became closer, even if Shen wanted to provoke him, it would not be as easy as when Li Dian first arrived in Hanzhong.

Although the Shen family pretends to be innocent on the surface, whether it is from actual land interests considerations or the current situation, they are unlikely to go back, so they can only grit their teeth and go all the way. He secretly moved the Shen family's children to Shandong and transferred some of their assets. On the other hand, he also tried to collude with Cao Jun, hoping to turn things around.

In fact, this kind of mentality is like that of a corrupt official. He knows that he has made a mistake, but he can't make up his mind to turn back. He keeps a lucky mentality and thinks what if? This kind of luck supported Shen. If he voted, wouldn't he have brought it upon himself? Aren't you a fool?

So, when the Shen brothers discovered that Cao Ren was making big moves in Wuguan, they were not surprised but overjoyed. They felt that their good opportunity had finally arrived, but everything in the world is like this. Who can tell clearly between crises and opportunities? ?

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