I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 118 The business game between Han and Wei begins

When Meng Guang was asked this question, he was immediately at a loss.

He looked at Tan Cheng.

Li Heng looked at Tan Cheng in confusion and said, "As a young master, Mr. Tan doesn't know anything about it either?"

Dan Cheng said awkwardly: "Do you know the consequences of lying?"

At this time, a calm voice sounded: "One hundred thousand pictures a day, it's really done."

Everyone turned their attention to a thin-looking man.

His eyes were calm and he stood there, giving people a sense of stability.

"How did Mr. Jiang know?" After Dan Cheng asked, he regretted it.

Jiang Wan is the Chief Historian of the Prime Minister's Office. Even the Chief Historian knows about it, but he, the Young Mansion, doesn't know about it and even asks about it in front of everyone.

Jiang Wan said: "Li Jian mentioned it in the report he wrote to the Prime Minister, and I sent someone to check it."

This time Dan Cheng was even more embarrassed.

Li Heng bowed to Jiang Wan, then turned around and left the hall, leaving Tan Cheng with a look of astonishment on his face.

Dan Cheng looked at Meng Guang who was also stunned and asked, "What day is today?"

"August 25th." Meng Guang replied.

"When did he return to the capital?"

"I was summoned by His Majesty on July 29th."

Tan Cheng couldn't believe it even more. He said, "Why do I think there must be something wrong with it!"

In less than a month, the daily output of paper doubled?

The first day of September, Luoyang.

Cao Rui was in a very bad mood, and so were the civil and military officials in the court.

"The reinforcements I dispatched have not yet arrived, but Liangzhou has been defeated! And it was defeated three months ago!"

"Your Majesty!" Cao Shuang stood up and said, "I believe that the situation in Liangzhou is not serious."

"How to say?"

Cao Shuang said: "Longyou is mountainous. Even if the Shu army is temporarily staying in Longyou, it is impossible for the Shu army to travel long distances to Liangzhou. If the Shu army dares to do this, our army can cut off the Shu army's food route at any time!"

"Your Majesty, I agree with what Marquis Shaoling said." The one who stood up was Gao Tanglong, "Xu Miao was eager to make meritorious deeds and did not argue with the situation. His lone army went deep and was deceived by the enemy, which led to the defeat. However, Liangzhou still had troops, and the Shu people We must contact the Western Qiang, the most important thing now is not whether the Longyou Shu army will go north, but to prevent the Western Qiang from colluding with the Shu people to rebel!"

Cao Rui nodded.

Liu Fang came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is time to choose another good commander to go to Liangzhou to determine the situation in Liangzhou."

"Who wants to go to Liangzhou?" Cao Rui asked.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Liangzhou!" Cao Shuang said.

Cao Rui gave Cao Shuang a thoughtful look and said, "That's right! Let Shao Linghou be the governor of Liangzhou and supervise the army of Liangzhou!"

"Here!"

Other ministers also had their own thoughts.

Sima Yi is out of office this year and has nothing to do at home.

Cao Shuang's move to the Western Front at this time seemed to be a handover of military power in Liangzhou, but in fact it also implied a confrontation of court power.

Sima Yi was Emperor Wen's trusted advisor. He had been in the army for several years and had full prestige.

Cao Shuang and Sima Yi were both the sons of Cao Zhen, a lonely and important minister.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Cao Rui is moving the central power configuration.

"I will definitely live up to your majesty's great trust!" Cao Shuang said loudly.

After saying that, he returned to his seat.

Cao Wei asked again: "How is the current situation on the Western Front?"

Zhongshu ordered Sun Zi to come out and said: "Your Majesty, two cities have been built. The wall east of Chencang has been completed. Xiahou Ba is stationed on the line of Chencang."

Cao Rui suddenly asked: "Can anyone find out how the brick city built by the Shu army in Chencang was built?"

As soon as he said these words, the hall suddenly became quiet.

"The Shu army can build a city with bricks in one month! Do you know what this means?"

"Young Master!"

Zhou Pei, the young minister's heart trembled, and he quickly stepped out of the queue and said, "I'm here!"

"Have you found out?" "Your Majesty, Guo Boji has sent back several bricks from the Shu army. I ordered the craftsmen to check them for several days and get some insights."

"You must find it out for me!"

"Here!"

Since this year, Cao Rui's mood has become very bad, and he feels the threat of the Western Front.

The Wei Dynasty has begun recruiting troops in various places, and a steady stream of troops is being sent to Chang'an.

They dragged their tired bodies, separated from their families, and traveled day and night.

On the road, you can hear the crying sounds of your wife and children, and see the old mother chasing after you reluctantly.

Some people who asked to stay for a while were beaten and forced to leave immediately.

Miserable cries echoed along the road.

By early September, Chang'an's troop base had rapidly increased to about [-].

And under Guo Huai's careful control, he was quickly incorporated into the army.

The Han and Wei Dynasties launched an arms competition on the front line of Guanzhong.

A large amount of food and materials converged on the front line of Guanzhong.

The two sides also often carried out small-scale battles, and the Wei army's field combat capabilities also improved significantly under such circumstances.

The resources of the Han army are also constantly being replenished.

On the seventh day of September, Yang Yi reported to Zhuge Liang the situation of the horses that had been supplemented from Longyou.

Almost all of Zhao's [-] horses were added to the army.

The first batch of cavalry of the Han army was trained by the surrendered general Zhang Hu.

Zhang Hu: Prime Minister, don’t worry, the general used to lead cavalry, there is absolutely no problem!
"Prime Minister, this is a letter sent from Chengdu." Yang Yi said.

"Put it aside first."

"It has something to do with Li Jian." Yang Yi said again.

Zhuge Liang immediately put down the pen in his hand and opened it to read.

Yang Yi said on the side: "Prime Minister, there is a lot of news coming from the capital. Li Jian's behavior in the capital is hard to agree with!"

"how do I say this?"

"He set up a Weaving Department, which is currently mainly engaged in weaving and papermaking. However, the cloth and paper of the Weaving Department are actually accounted for separately, instead of being accounted for by Da Si Nong."

Zhuge Liang listened to Yang Yi's chatter and read Li Heng's documents.

He not only saw the Weaving Department, but also the "Dahan Trading Company Management Regulations".

When he saw the book "Assembly Line Production" written by Li Heng, he stood up.

"Prime Minister..."

Zhuge Liang said excitedly: "Okay! It's so well written! I can actually read this book again!"

Zhuge Liang completely ignored Yang Yi's doubts, then sat down and started writing quickly.

Zhuge Liang wrote: "There are many talents in Ji'an, and your Majesty should give them full trust."

"Prime Minister..."

Zhuge Liang ignored Yang Yi and continued writing devotedly.

But he mentioned one point in his letter to Li Heng: Do not arouse resistance from the local gentry in Yizhou.

After finishing writing, he asked Yang Yi: "Do we have enough food this year?"

"There are still 20 shi transferred from Hanzhong, which can barely survive the winter." Yang Yi said, "But food in Hanzhong is tighter than in previous years. If we want to raise 20 horses in Guanzhong, we must add another 20 shi of food."

Zhuge Liang asked: "Where is the Chengguo Canal north of the Weihe River?"

"The Wei army has forcibly moved the people there."

"Where's Longyou?"

"Longyou's grain harvest will not be good this year, at least until next year."

"Wen Wei."

"The subordinate is here."

"What happened to the paper business with Chang'an?"

"Lack of paper! Several paper mills in Guanzhong can only produce up to [-] sheets per day." Fei Yi said, "Chang'an sent people over yesterday to say that they would increase the amount. I have written to the capital to ask Ji Ando, ​​prepare some paper."

(End of this chapter)