Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 897
The war in the Northeast is in full swing, but this has not hindered the various policies in the temple. As Zhuge Liang said, the empty treasury can transfer economic pressure to the outside and can bear a series of expenses. They have all reached their peak, and exporting such cheap and exquisite goods to the outside world has directly defeated the local goods of countries such as Guishuang.

And the high-caste nobles in Guishuang are unwilling to go into business. They only want those luxury goods that can represent their own taste. As for those produced locally, they don’t pay attention to them. When the Dahan's banknotes are traded, it is indeed possible to carry out large-scale economic plunder, and through the necessary goods, it can even control the veins of some states.

Sitting in the Shangshutai, Zhuge Liang was looking at the map of the place outside the Great Wall. Outside the three states of He, Xin, and Ning in the Han Dynasty, it was a world of freezing cold. Similarly, according to the merchants who came and went , and even the soldiers who often go out on patrol to investigate, in these areas, there are also many areas with fertile land suitable for farming, but they have been deserted for a long time.

Regarding the war in the northeast, Zhuge Liang was very firm. He agreed very much and fully supported the emperor's conquest. The ministers still had some opinions in their hearts. They will not encounter any enemies outside the Great Wall, but they all hate wars, especially such unprovoked wars.

Because of the rise of war, the oppression of the treasury and the surrounding people is not small. As for those barren lands, what is the use of them?
In Shangshutai, Zhuge Liang looked at the map, and Zhong Changtong was sitting beside him. The relationship between the two was not too close, and Zhong Changtong was also a little puzzled. This Zhuge Linggong called him over earlier. , It has been more than two hours, and he still doesn't say a word, just staring at those maps, what exactly is he trying to do?

Zhong Changtong frowned, even in front of San Ling, he was not restrained, drinking tea one after another, occasionally humming a tune, leisurely and comfortably, and after a while, Zhuge Liang raised his head, Seriously said: "Axiom, let's take a look, how much manpower can these counties and counties in the north of Ningzhou conscript?"

Zhong Changtong came over, looked at Zhuge Liang's fingertips, and said without hesitation: "The young and strong in Shanggao County can conscript 1 people. If there are more, I'm afraid it will seriously delay the busy farming. As for Luo County and Zhongping County, It’s a little better, according to Linggong’s idea, these areas can conscript 4 people.” Zhuge Liang let out a sigh and continued to read.

At this time, Zhong Changtong probably wanted to understand what Zhuge Linggong wanted to do, and he also looked at it seriously, and suddenly asked: "Zhuge Linggong wants to build a city wall on the border between Ningzhou and the Great Wall?"

Faced with Zhong Changtong's question, Zhuge Liang shook his head, did not answer, thought for a while, and then called an official and ordered: "Send two people, one to the Gongfu, and invite Ma Gong here, and the other Go invite Mr. Liu from the Shaofu!" The official agreed and left in a hurry, Zhong Changtong frowned suspiciously, what exactly did he want to do?

Not long after, Liu Ba and Ma both arrived one after another. Liu Ba didn't look very well. He was too tired and tired during this period of time. Fortunately, the overseas government and Xizhou continuously poured wealth into the treasury of the big man. Liu Ba is busy coordinating markets all day long. This is a field that has never been reached before. As a first-time explorer, fatigue is inevitable, and he is careful in everything he does, for fear of major problems.

As for Ma Jun, he still looked strong, his clothes were a bit worn out, and his face became darker and darker. The two sat down after seeing Zhuge Liang. , everyone knows that the land outside the Great Wall has a lot to do, I am going to mobilize the people of Hebei, build a city with the Great Han, and add a state to the Han, what do you think about it?"

"What??" Liu Ba jumped out again, and was about to yell at him when Zhuge Liang hurriedly said, "You can rest assured, Liu Jun, that each region will bear the expenditures of each region and will not endanger the wealth of the state treasury in Hebei. After a large-scale corvee, this time, I can still support it."

Liu Ba stopped the swear words that were about to blurt out, cleared his throat, and just sat down, Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "The economic harm that the corvee may cause to various places requires Liu Jun's help." Liu Ba sighed and clicked Nodding his head, Ma Jun didn't understand. He asked, "I've heard that there are barren lands beyond the Great Wall. Why did your lord go to such lengths to build a city here?"

"Before the Qin Dynasty expanded to the north, Liangzhou and Bingzhou were barren lands. Even Jiaozhou and Yangzhou were once barren lands, and so was Yizhou. Before the Han Dynasty expanded, Xizhou was considered a barren land. The barren land, Hezhou, and Xinzhou are also the same, but now? They have all become the most important areas of Dahan, and now is the best time for Dahan!"

"Oh? Would you like to hear more about it?"

"Perhaps Ma Gong knows that since the Xiaokang period, the weather has become increasingly cold, especially in Ning, He and other areas, where livestock and even people often freeze to death. This situation is more common outside the Great Wall. The climate outside the Great Wall has already It's extremely bad, and everyone relies on cannibalizing each other to save their lives."

Hearing this, Ma Jun was even more puzzled, and he asked in confusion: "How can this be considered an opportunity?"

"Hahahaha, if the big man is in troubled times now, I'm afraid that the situation outside the Great Wall will lead to a large number of bandit chieftains going south to become bandits, and there will be a big war no less than the battle between the Han and the Hungarians. However, General Duan will defeat the bandits for three generations. The Son of Heaven's development of the frontier has made the enemies outside the Great Wall afraid to go south even if they starve to death. If in normal times, the tribes outside the Great Wall have a population of millions, and all the people are soldiers, coming and going like the wind, how can they be conquered?"

"Today, the big man is rich and the people are countless, able to withstand the cold, but the enemy outside the Great Wall is seriously downsizing. A large number of horses are frozen to death, and even the grass and trees are withered. They can no longer come and go like the wind, long-distance raids , Isn’t this the best time for a big man? As long as the northern and southern armies can defeat each other, and then allow the people on the frontier to build large-scale cities with the outside of the Great Wall and connect them with fast roads, the vast land outside the Great Wall will become the land of my great man. territory."

"However, Mr. Ling also said, that place can't even handle livestock well now. Even if a city is built and taken down, what's the use of it?"

"The sun and the moon alternate, the seasons change, and it won't be always cold winter here?" This time, it was Zhong Changtong who spoke first. He looked at the map in front of Zhuge Liang with some joy, grinned, and said : "Wonderful, it's a good time for the public election. In this way, it will not only add a state to my big man, but also cut off the threat from outside the Great Wall. When these areas become fertile land, big man livestock area."

Zhuge Liang admired this young man very much, nodded with a smile, then looked at the other two people, and said: "This matter requires the help of three people. Ma Gong sent people to help build the city and make a general plan. In addition, the city The required materials and the like also need to be negotiated with the help of Ma Gong. As for Zhong Changjun, you are the most clear about the household registration and population of various places, so this matter of enlistment cannot be done without you."

"It's natural, let me rest assured!" Zhong Changtong said.

Ma Jun frowned, and said seriously: "I have to go and have a look in person to get a general idea, otherwise, I can't just sit in the mansion and talk about the measures thousands of miles away. If Yes, I hope I can go to Bianjun to take a look.”

"Of course, I will send someone to escort Ma Gong there. It would be a great honor for me if Ma Gong can help build the city at the border. Don't be in a hurry, everyone. This matter can't be rushed." Zhuge Liang said, and the four of them discussed again After a long time, they each left. Only Zhong Changtong stayed behind. When the two left, Zhong Changtong asked: "Did Linggong want to nibble at a long time ago?"

"A strategy for cannibalization?" Zhuge Liang was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "It's okay to say so, for outside the Great Wall, it can only be nibbled step by step, through cities, roads, and fortresses, bit by bit to capture the life of the bandit chieftains." Land, just building a city wall will not be able to stop them, only by not defending and counterattacking, great things can be accomplished!"

"Ling Gong is a great talent! I admire you!" Zhong Changtong said with emotion: "In the temple, there are few people with Ling Gong's courage and such eyesight. When it comes out, the common people will scold Linggong severely because of the corvee, and as for the common people, they will definitely say nonsense things like the death of Qin Dynasty and corvee. When it comes, what is Linggong going to do?"

Zhuge Liang smiled calmly, and said just now: "You don't have to think about these things, just do it at ease, no matter if you make mistakes or scold me, I can't bear it alone. Corvée is not a good thing for the people after all. You have to Do your best, don't make the land of Hebei miserable because of corvée, it will turn a good thing into a bad thing. Therefore, the suggestions of the people in the temple sometimes have a certain reason."

"Please!"

Zhong Changtong left, and Zhuge Liang ordered people to pick up the many documents he had prepared these days and rush to the Hall of Houde. He had discussed these things with the emperor, and the emperor took it very seriously. I don't know if I can get the emperor's permission. After all, if it is really going to be implemented this time, it will use millions of people and consume huge financial resources, and the purpose is only to expand a barren land.

The Son of Heaven thinks more than he does, and when he agrees, he has to show more courage. If he is not careful, the diligence of the past ten years will be in vain.

(End of this chapter)