Shuhan

Chapter 241 Xu Yuanzhi draws his salary from the bottom of the pot, and Zhuge Liang becomes a timely rain!
Wancheng.

On the top of the three-story building in the Shangmeng government office, there is a middle-aged scribe who is looking at the scenery outside Wancheng.

In spring, the earth comes back to life, and the wilderness shows a piece of vitality.

The emerald green grass spread out like soft green carpets, swaying in the wind.

In the distance, cooking smoke rises from the village, filling the air with a homely aroma.

The people are busy with vigor, the farmers working in the fields are sweating, while their children are running and playing in the field.

"His Royal Highness's policy of calming the people has worked in Nanyang. '

On the high platform, Xu Shu stood with his hands behind his back, his face was delicate and slightly bookish.The slightly thin face has soft and delicate outlines, like the harmonious notes of a harp.The shallow eyebrows are curved and tall, slightly raised, revealing a touch of thought.

Especially his eyes are clear and bright, as deep as the starry sky, revealing intelligence and wisdom.

The original Nanyang was first flooded once, and was baptized by war several times. Then banditry continued in the territory. More than half of the people were killed and injured. Food and grass were looted. The people were exhausted, and they were about to eat each other. up.

It is precisely because His Highness takes care of the Nanyang gentry, attaches great importance to agriculture, fights corruption, develops business alliances, relocates people, and enriches the population of Nanyang, which is why Nanyang is prosperous today.

"Sir, Your Highness's secret letter has arrived."

Xu Shu's thoughts were far away, but at this moment, an official walked up downstairs, holding a letter in both hands.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Xu Shu immediately regained his spirits.

He hastily took the letter from Zao Li, opened it, and saw that there were only four large characters on it:

Mr. Suicide!

This self-judgment naturally does not mean suicide, but self-determination.

Xu Shu's bun was tied neatly on the top of his head, and a strand of black hair fell gently from the bun, caressing his forehead, looking neat and tidy.

But at this moment, his brows were slightly frowned, and he thought to himself: What does this mean, Your Highness?

"His Royal Highness's letter has arrived, why are you still frowning?"

Zong Ziqing came up from the second floor and first saluted Xu Shu.

"Let's see, Ziqing, what does your Highness mean?"

Zong Ziqing looked at those four words, and was confused at first, then smiled lightly, and said, "Since Mr. has committed suicide, it means that His Highness has handed over the business alliance affairs to Mr. Now, it is up to Mr. to turn the tide."

It's just that this raging tide is not so easy to stop.

Xu Shu smiled wryly, shook his head and asked, "What do Ziqing think of me?"

Zang Ba's rebellion has become a fact.

Originally, the merchant alliance was able to do business in Wei State under the name of Zang Ba, and the caravans in Wei State were also guarded by Zang Ba.

Now that Zang Ba is plotting rebellion, this signboard will naturally fail.

On the surface, the merchants have been cut off for more than a month.

of course
The reason why it is said that the merchants on the surface have been cut off is not to say that the merchants have been cut off.

It was because of the huge profits of the business alliance, some people took the risk to smuggle.

Glass Objects, Beautiful Porcelain, Perfume
These are too popular in Wei State.

Under reselling, five or six times the profit was earned.

Even decapitation will not stop those bold people from wanting to get rich.

but.
Just smuggling cannot satisfy the appetite of the business alliance.

Naturally, it couldn't satisfy the appetite of the Nanyang gentry.

Wei's business has been cut off for more than a month, and the dividends have decreased, and the Nanyang gentry can no longer sit still.

As the saying goes, if you are used to a good life and you suddenly let him live a hard life, can this person bear it?

Many gentry have already begun to put pressure on Zong Ziqing.

of course
Not only did they put pressure on them, but they also launched their own network and contacted many buyers in Wei Guozhong.

There are a few of them, the signs are very loud!

After all, the profit of the business alliance is really too big.

Zang Ba has the advantage of the business alliance, so he can use money to buy the powerful Xuzhou and Qingzhou, and let them use them for others. This rebellion can be responded to everywhere.

Other than the reputation of the family, it was all made by throwing money at it.

Faced with such a huge profit, even if they take some risks, there are still people who want to replace Zang Ba and eat this piece of meat.

"If it comes to business security, then this business must naturally be handed over to the Cao family and the Xiahou family. It is naturally the safest, but if it is left to these people, it will not be possible for His Highness to use the business alliance to lure Wei Guozhi. Without the purpose of chaos, the business alliance has become a purely profit-making tool."

Just talking about making a profit is fine.

But the key point is, can some supplies be exchanged?

For example, food and grass, such as beef tendons for bows and crossbows, such as good horses from the Western Regions.

"Actually, I already have someone to choose."

Xu Shu said quietly from the side.

Candidate?
Zong Ziqing was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Who is this candidate?"

"Cao Pi's younger brother, Cao Zhang, Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!"

"Yellow beard?"

Zong Ziqing's eyes flickered, but he said, "Didn't he leave the country? In Wei Guozhong, does he still have such influence?"

Cao Pi is the throne, and Cao Zhang and the princes each went to their own states. Cao Pi issued an edict saying: "The way of the ancient emperors is to use meritorious service to make relatives harmonious, and to divide mothers and younger brothers. Resist aggression and prevent disasters. Cao Zhang was ordered to make the Northern Expedition to pacify the land of Shuofang in the past, and he made great achievements. He added [-] households to Shiyi, together with the previous [-] households."

Don't look at it as the Marquis of Wanhu and Cao Pi's younger brother, but everyone understands Cao Wei's feudal system.

Under the feudal system, the enfeoffed person should have greater power in the land to which he belongs. He can not only command the army and people in the feudal state, but also set up subordinate officials in the feudal state. It is not as good as the royal family, but it is no problem to say that it is rich and prosperous.

However, the feudalism in the Cao Wei period was a scene of "the princes of Wei have only the name of the country but no reality of the country".

For these enfeoffed clan children, it is difficult for them to even guarantee the basic material needs of life.

Cao Zhi complained in his "Preface to Moving the Capital": "If you encounter barren soil, you will not be able to keep food and clothing."

It is worth mentioning that, perhaps due to the competition with Cao Pi in the early years, Cao Zhi was the most severely targeted among the kings, and his complaints became relatively more frequent.

As for the power to participate in politics and lead the army, it is even more out of reach for these clan children. Even the only soldiers who are used to decorate the facade are often conscripted by the government, leaving only some old, weak, sick and disabled.

Taking Cao Zhi as an example, even though the army in his feudal country fell into the dilemma of "only children who are seven or eight years old, 16 years old and more than [-] people", Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui still chose to continue to recruit his army.

Generally speaking, when a prince is enfeoffed to a certain area, he naturally needs to carry out a certain degree of local management in order to cultivate his own power and better promote the local development.

However, for the kings of Cao Wei, this is impossible.

Throughout the entire history of China, the frequency of relocation of the kings during the Cao Wei period is actually among the best.

Take Cao Gun, who is well-known among the Cao Wei clan as an example. He was named the Marquis of Pingxiang in the 21st year of Jian'an, and was changed to the King of Zhongshan in the 16th year of Taihe. He was transferred five times in [-] years. Second-rate.

Xu Shu is naturally well aware of Cao Wei's feudal system, but he raised his eyebrows and smiled at the moment, and said, "Isn't this the reason why we should choose Cao Zhang?"

Who is Cao Zhang?

Huang Xuer!
Before the weak crown, he likes to fight fierce tigers. He has extraordinary arm strength and is not good at writing.

When he became an adult, he led an army to conquer Wuhuan, and then surrendered Ke Bineng, a master of Xianbei in Liaodong.

With the goal of Fenglang Juxu, and Wei Qinghuo Qubing as an idol, you imprisoned him in Fengguo?
There will be dissatisfaction in the hearts of individuals.

And Xu Shu, is to give Cao Zhang a chance!
A chance to vent your dissatisfaction!

Zong Ziqing's eyes lit up, and he said, "Sir, you want Brother Wei to fight against the wall? It's just that Huang Xu'er has the guts? Even if he has the guts, does he have the ability?"

Xu Shu smiled slightly and said: "I heard that Shouchun Zang Ba was defeated, and Cao Pi was going to move the main force of the Wei army to Runan, and was going to attack His Highness. If he led his troops outside, Luoyang would naturally be empty. Influence, the business alliance gave him funding again, while Cao Pi is far away in Runan, do you think he might succeed?"

After hearing the back, Zong Ziqing's eyes lit up.

"Mr.'s plan is really a draw from the bottom of the pot!"

Regardless of whether Cao Zhang can succeed or not, Cao Pi is not stable outside.

With the ability of His Royal Highness, not to mention defeating the main force of the Wei army of 20 people, delaying time is always possible.

The longer the delay, the more anxious Cao Pi became.

"Hahaha~"

Thinking of the end, Zong Ziqing laughed out loud.

"Through the business alliance, let Cao Zhang transfer food, grass, and supplies. I will wait for Wei's civil strife, and let His Highness lead the army to enter Wei. Already!"

If this is the case.

wonderful!
Wonderful!

"This matter, sir, let the subordinates do it, and it must be done beautifully."

Xu Shu nodded and said, "This matter is of great importance. I'm relieved to leave it to Ziqing. However, it must be arranged as soon as possible."

Nowadays, time is also very pressing!

Not only is the Nanyang gentry pressing hard, but also to let Cao Zhang get the benefits of the business alliance as soon as possible, so that he can work in Wei State.

Xu Shu was dressed in a light-colored robe, blowing in the wind, relaxed and at ease.

"Your Highness, this is me, Xu Yuanzhi, the only one who can help you."

Far away in Nanyang, all he can do for Liu Chan is to mess up the internal affairs of Wei State.

After saying this softly, Xu Shu frowned again.

"It's just Kong Ming. If you don't go to Runan to help His Highness now, where will you go?"

With Zhuge Kongming's magical calculation ability, he will surely become His Highness' right-hand man when he arrives in Runan, but now there is no trace of him in Nanyang, nor in Runan. Where did he go?

Of course Zhuge Liang can't fly.

At this moment, he has also arrived in Runan, or in other words, he has been staying in Runan these days.

Xinxi city.

Liu Chanzheng, Xu Ming and others, as well as his own team, are discussing how to win the hearts of the Runan gentry and let the Runan gentry use them for them.

At the critical moment of the discussion, a steward came outside the hall.

"Your Highness, Military Master Zhuge is seeking an audience outside the hall."

Master Zhuge?

Liu Chan froze for a moment.

My good Zhuge, are you here now?

Liu Chan stood up and hurriedly said, "Please call for military advisor Kong Ming!"

Everyone in the hall knew Zhuge Liang's demeanor, and when they heard that Zhuge Liang was about to come, the sadness on their faces disappeared immediately.

"Mr. Zhuge is here, His Highness's problem must be solved easily, this strategy"

Zhang Bao looked at Liu Chan pitifully, and asked with a guilty conscience: "Your Highness, don't you need to write?"

He held a pen in his hand, and his mouth was blackened.

When this guy was thinking about the problem, he just put the tip of the pen to his mouth, and he almost drank ink.

"Extremely, Your Highness, policy theory is the work of counselors. The last general and others are all rough people who go to battle to kill the enemy. This writing policy theory is too embarrassing for me to wait."

Lu Bu Ehuan, a junior in South Middle School, also had a sad look on his face.

God, he can only speak Chinese fluently these days, and he doesn't know a single big character. You told me that I should write policy theory?

It's better to kill me.

Zhao Yue, who was born as a ranger, has some ability, but this ability is not in writing policy theory.

"Your Highness, there is a specialization in surgery, let me see."

Guan Xing chuckled and said, "What's the use of only knowing about fighting? Especially someone, tsk tsk tsk. I'm afraid that in the future, he can only be a general who kills the enemy. He is not lucky to be a prime minister or something."

Although Guan Xing's martial arts skills were not as good as Zhang Bao's, he was still good at strategy and theory.

of course
This is also because his father likes to read "Spring and Autumn", and he has been educated at home, so there is no way.

"One by one, really tired! If Kong Ming's military master has a clever plan, I don't need you idiots. If not, I can't miss an article on the strategy!"

Being scolded angrily by Liu Chan, Zhang Bao and the others suddenly froze like eggplants beaten by frost.

What else can I do?

Mr. Zhuge, come and save me!

After reprimanding these idiots, Liu Chan stood up to greet them, but before he could leave the hall, he saw a man in white walking slowly into the hall.

This man in white is naturally Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang is well-proportioned and slightly tall.His face was delicate, his skin was yellowish, exuding an otherworldly aura.Those eyes were deep and bright, as if they contained endless wisdom and thoughts.

A strand of black hair was pulled aside from the forehead, and when the breeze blew by, the ink-like hair danced gently.

Really has the posture of a god.

"Liang, see Your Highness."

With that said, Zhuge Liang was about to bow and salute Liu Chan.

"You don't have to be like this, sir, please get up quickly."

Liu Chan hurried forward to support Zhuge Liang.

"Mr. has been in Jingzhou for many days. General Zilong has made great achievements, but he still hasn't seen the military adviser. If he doesn't come again, he will be very worried."

Fei Yi had two dark circles under his eyes. In order to relieve Liu Chan's worries, he was about to lose all his hair. Now seeing Zhuge Liang, he was so moved that he almost cried.

The sky is falling and there is a tall man on it.

After the military advisor arrives, His Highness can't catch me, can he?
"I heard that His Highness wanted to win over the Runan gentry, so I found someone for His Highness."

Zhuge Liang stepped aside and revealed a middle-aged scholar in a Confucian robe.

Maybe Zhuge Liang was so dazzling that everyone in the hall didn't notice him.

"Who is this person?"

Liu Chan looked at Zhuge Liang, and already had a guess in his heart.

"This is Meng Jian from Runan, Meng Gongwei. He is delicate and elegant, and has the style of Wang Zuo!"

It was Meng Jian?

You Zhuge Liang, when did you become Song Jiang?
It really is timely rain!
(End of this chapter)