Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 948
When the officials walked out of Houde Hall, Cao Zhi hurriedly caught up with Zhuge Liang who was about to leave, and walked to his side, Cao Zhi grabbed him, looking a little rude, Zhuge Liang turned his head and looked at him , asked with some doubts: "Zijian? Is there anything else you can do?" Cao Zhi frowned, and said displeasedly: "Zhuge Linggong, I have always admired you, and I have always thought that you are a member of the temple. The real loyal minister, but today's court meeting, why don't you dissuade His Majesty?"

"Oh? Discourage what?"

"Of course I discourage the removal of the country. Originally, I shouldn't discuss this matter, because my elder brother is also a vassal king. However, in those days, these vassal states surrendered with courtesy. Emperor Xiaokang and Emperor Xiaoxian retained their thrones. The prime minister of the country went to govern, and counties were set up in the country. It is said that it is a country, but in fact it is just a state of a big man. If it is so well governed, why should the country be eliminated?"

"If this is the case, will it cause turmoil in those vassal states? I think King Guishuang surrendered just now after seeing their situation. If this continues, I am afraid that no one will trust me in the future, and there will be no foreigner The state has surrendered," Cao Zhi said, with a worried expression on his face.

Zhuge Liang smiled calmly. Cao Zhi's words just now did not seem to have touched him much. The two were walking on the road, but Zhuge Liang said: "You are right. Indeed, there is no difference between the governance of the state and the governance of the state. Yes, removing the country seems like an unnecessary move, but you still don’t see it deeply enough, the so-called Shang Zou about removing the country is actually not the emperor’s idea, but comes from a minister who has passed away.”

"Xun Linggong?"

"No, it's Prime Minister Xun."

"Xun Xiang spent his whole life as a prime minister in Japan. In the end, he gave me his book. Due to some content, I can't pass this book on to others. However, I can tell you very clearly that no matter Whether it is Guishuang or the Japanese, the reason for their surrender is not because of the reputation of the big man, but the strength of my big man, because I am strong and the other is weak, so that foreign countries can return to their hearts, not a vassal system."

"In addition, Prime Minister Xun told us about the removal of the country. Although the governance of Xiangguo and Zhoumu are the same, there is one thing that is different, the sense of belonging. Do you understand?"

"Sense of belonging??" Cao Zhi was taken aback for a moment, and after thinking for a long time, he asked, "Doesn't it mean that the people of the vassal state don't have a sense of belonging to the big man?"

"Haha, according to Prime Minister Xun, in the Wa Kingdom, the common people speak elegant words and wear Han clothes, but what they say is only the Wa Kingdom. Even the Han people transferred there from Youzhou also regard themselves as Wa people. I am less interested in my own country than in my own country. Therefore, I did not object to His Majesty's removal of the country in this court meeting. Not only that, but I also support it. Sun Quan said it well. A home country."

"As for what you said, whether other foreign countries will surrender in the future, I think that when the Northern and Southern armies visit them in the past, they will probably surrender." Zhuge Liang said, ignoring the stunned Cao Zhi, and smiled Then left here.

In the first year of the Tianji, the Son of Heaven promulgated the decree of abolishing the country. At this moment, the national power of the Han Dynasty is the strongest, and those vassal states have no strength at all, not to mention that Hu'er is also a petite, who doesn't care about himself, and insists on going his own way. Zhuge Liang, Sun Quan Under the planning and implementation of others, the Dahan forcibly designated Fuyu as Fu County and assigned it to Ningzhou, Chenla Kingdom as Linzhong County and assigned it to Jiaozhou, and Funan Kingdom as Zhe County and assigned it to Jiaozhou.

The Son of Heaven's actions made the King Wa, King Hejian, King Chenliu and others extremely frightened. Fortunately, Liu Qu did not attack these clans surnamed Liu, and cleaned up some of the original counties. Jizhou, the king of Nanpi, removed the country of Japan and established Haidong County, which was ruled by Ningzhou.

After finishing these, or after issuing these edicts, Liu Qu continued to marry his wife. All the major affairs of the court fell on the servants of Sanling. The ministers finally found that the emperor was cute. On the other hand, the best part of today's day is that he is willing to delegate power, and he will not impose too many restrictions on ministers. Ba, there are Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong for major events, the Second Army of the North and the South for military affairs, and Ma Jun for technology. Why do I care so much about it?
That's what Liu Qu thinks. His temperament simply means he can't sit still in Houde Hall. What's more, I don't know as much about these things as these ministers. They must be better at handling them than me. In this case, I You don't have to worry about it.

Sitting in the harem, holding his son's shoulders, watching the little guy walking on the ground with a smile, Liu Qu grinned from ear to ear, while not far away, Wang Yuanji just smiled and looked at the father and son, with the little boy The guy played for a long time, until the little guy was hungry, Liu Qu gave him to the nurse in the palace, Liu Qu and Wang Yuanji sat together, chatting about the little guy, Wang Yuanji said: "I went to visit Princess Raoyang is still in a low mood, why don't you let her son come back to accompany her?"

"I have had this idea for a long time, but Mr. Zhuge Ling refused to agree. He insisted on saying that nothing can be achieved without tempering. I have no choice."

The two chatted for a while before Liu Qu said, "By the way, in a few days, I'm planning to hold a grand ceremony in Luo County! It's called Wu Dian! Let the North and South Army, the border guards from all over the country, send a brigade Come to Luo County, let them have a big competition, see which army is the most outstanding, the most outstanding army, I will personally reward, what do you think?"

"Why did Your Majesty suddenly think of doing this?"

"Luo County is too boring, and I can't just stay in the palace all day with nothing to do, I have to find something to do."

"But in this way, the ministers will object. After all, it will cost a lot of money to organize the grand ceremony." Wang Yuanji said, but Liu Qu waved his hand disdainfully, and said, "This money is different from food. , Grain is piled up in the treasury, and it is useful in case of disaster, but what is the money piled up in the treasury, what did Liu Jun say earlier, what is the vitality of the economy, it is better to use it for this!"

"Besides, as long as Mr. Zhuge Ling does not object, I will ignore the rest of the people!" Liu Qu said domineeringly, so, in the evening, when Zhuge Liang, Liu Yi, and Pang Tong were disposing of the memorial table in Houde Hall , Liu Qu suddenly walked into the hall, and the three of them hurriedly got up, Liu Qu sat on the main seat, and asked with a smile: "These days, I have really troubled you, how is it, nothing major has happened recently?"

"The canal is still being built with all our strength. According to this speed, the Grand Canal that Cao Situ planned in the past will be completed in about two years." Zhuge Liang said, looking at Pang Tong who was on the side, and Pang Tong just continued : "Since the promotion of Yankang rice, various places have played, hoping to get more rice seeds. The grain production in many states and counties has been greatly improved. The specific value."

"Okay, the specific value, Pang Linggong will send it to me another day, and I will take a look at it myself. If they want rice seeds, then give them with all their strength. Anyway, this farming and mulberry is the most important thing, so we can't Neglect! We must fully support the farming and mulberry industry!" Liu Qu ordered, and the three of them agreed, and Liu Yi just said: "Your Majesty, Ma Linggong has recruited a group of master craftsmen. Please give your Majesty a reward. Some of them have merit."

"Hahaha, it's easy to say, no problem! I will go there in person tomorrow!" Liu Qu said.

After the three of them finished talking about their important matters, Liu Qu said with a smile: "In the year of Tianji, the country is peaceful and the Han is strong. I hope that the whole world can see the prosperity of the Han. In the midst of prosperity, I have an idea, let the northern and southern armies, and even the border guards from all over the country, each send an army to Luo County, to hold a big competition, so that everyone in the world can see the strength of the great man, what do you think?"

Hearing the emperor's words, the three of them began to think about it, and Pang Tong said first: "Your Majesty's proposal is good, but I think it should be expanded appropriately. For example, not only limited to the military, but also let the governments all over Take out the most abundant food, or melons and fruits, let the craftsmen take the most advanced, self-developed machinery, and let all walks of life come to the last competition."

"Okay! Okay!" Liu Qu exclaimed happily. He loves excitement the most. There is no reason not to agree. Zhuge Liang frowned and thought for a long time before he said: "Although the idea is good, but now it's time to To build the canal, I’m afraid I don’t have so much money to hold such a grand ceremony.” Zhuge Liang was hesitating, but Liu Yi who was beside him suddenly laughed, and said, “I have a way.”

"Oh?"

The other three people all looked at him, and Liu Yi said in a calm manner: "We can arrange the main hall for this time with the big merchants. There is one person in Luo County. The son of Liu Sikong, Liu Chan, has a very rich family. , and several other big merchants, let them prepare for the grand ceremony. In addition, they are allowed to set up food and specialty sales outlets around the grand ceremony. In this way, they will not lose too much, and the treasury will not be consumed too much."

"Okay! That's it!!" Liu Qu said excitedly, and the three orders did not object. Although such an action will indeed cost some money and manpower, overall, it can indeed play a certain role , if the emperor is happy, then let him do it, the three of them almost think so.

Ever since, the matter of looking for merchants from various places fell on Liu Yi again. As the third order of the court, Liu Yi naturally would not go to these merchants in person. In fact, he himself was not willing to do this. What's the matter, but the emperor wanted Yuan Shang to do it. After thinking twice, Liu Yi felt that it would be better to let himself do it. Yuan Shang went to look for them, fearing that he would scare the big merchants to death.

The three set the date on August [-]th, with Liu Yi in charge.

(End of this chapter)