I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 146 It’s Wei Jun who should be anxious
In ancient wars, logistics was the biggest pain point.

Whether it was Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition or the Northern Expeditions of previous dynasties.

Logistics is a matter of life and death for the army.

During the Battle of Mobei during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing each led 40 cavalry troops, and the number of logistics troops supporting these [-] troops was as high as [-].

In an era of backward productivity, long-distance transportation is an ultimate challenge.

The imperial court is an extremely large and bloated organization. It is impossible for such an organization to personally organize a logistics team and efficiently complete the transfer of military rations.

So the Song Dynasty used the power of merchants.

In fact, this logic is similar to the joint-stock system established by Li Heng.

Its essence is to mobilize private power through a benefit distribution system.

After reading it, the proud and arrogant Yang Yi couldn't recover for a while.

He glanced at Zhuge Liang and said: "This method is indeed good. Let the merchants dispatch the grain to the border, and then provide the merchants with salt. The merchants can make profits, but don't forget that our country does not have that many merchants for the time being. The method is good, but it is not appropriate. .”

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Wei Gong is overly worried. Our paper can be exchanged for a large amount of grain from Cao Wei and Sun Wu. Some people can completely switch from farming to business. The grain will be enough."

"If Cao Wei and Sun Wu cut off the trade route, wouldn't it be very dangerous?"

"No." Zhuge Liang smiled and shook his head.

No one can cut off the trade routes between the three countries with just one word.

Business Tao is formed because interest groups of all parties pursue their interests and needs. If anyone wants to block it, they will confront domestic interest groups.

How difficult is this?

A little carelessness may lead to civil unrest.

"Cao Wei could not cut off the trade routes. The only way he could use it was Qi Wan and Lu Jin's strategy." Zhuge Liang walked to the map and looked at the free trade city at Xiegukou.

"Qi Wan Lu Zhen?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Huo Yi said in surprise: "The Prime Minister means that Cao Wei may purchase a large amount of paper, leaving us too busy to take care of ourselves?"

"That may be the case. Let us enjoy the greatest benefits from selling paper. Seeing that the money is easy to make, counties in Yizhou will naturally start making paper one after another."

"Fortunately, Taifu Temple was established in Ji'an and the power of papermaking was returned to the Weaving Department." Huo Yi took a deep breath, "Dan Cheng died without any regrets!"

"But I heard that many people in the capital are now opposed to Ji'an's new policies, especially the coinage." Yang Yi added, "This incident has caused a great shock."

Yang Yi continued: "I am a straightforward person. I am afraid that the issue of minting coins will cause a catastrophe. The situation in Guanzhong has been stabilized now. If there is a problem in the capital, all previous efforts will be in vain."

Everyone was silent, and Zhuge Liang said: "The money bank will control the flow of money. Let's do it first."

Yang Yi said earnestly: "Prime Minister, I am not against it, but now is a critical moment. The issue of minting coins can be postponed until after our army wins victory in Guanzhong, which is not too late."

"There is no need to say anything more at this time." Zhuge Liang said firmly, "Cao Wei has deployed a large number of troops in Guanzhong. It will be difficult to capture Guanzhong in a short time. We have to start from Jingzhou. We have no time, so we can only take extraordinary measures. "

"Write me a letter back to the capital to tell everyone that I firmly support all the new policies in Ji'an!"

"Prime Minister, just in case..."

"write a letter!"

"Here!"

"Also, is there any movement in Zhi Wu Dai and Bai Hu Wen?" Zhuge Liang looked at Fei Yi and asked.

Fei Yi replied: "There is no latest news. Should we expose their whereabouts to Cao Shuang and force them to revolt?"

"No! If it is exposed, the main battlefield will be in Liangzhou, and our army is in Longyou. It is beyond our reach and will not have much effect on the situation."

Zhuge Liang suffered a loss once, when Meng Da rebelled against Cao Wei. In order to force Meng Da to take action as soon as possible, Zhuge Liang deliberately exposed Meng Da's rebellion.As a result, Sima Yi made a decisive decision and led his troops to quickly encircle and suppress Mengda without asking Luoyang for instructions.

Meng Dat's rebellion plan failed.

Although Cao Shuang is not as talented as Sima Yi, he has elites in his hands.

Zhuge Liang's purpose was not to let the Qiang and Di tribes consume the Wei army in Liangzhou, but to take advantage of the main force of the Wei army to move south and let the Qiang and Di rebel in Cao Wei's rear.

"Will Cao Shuang really go south this year?" Yang Yi asked.

"Cao Shuang is bound to go south. Our army has just occupied Longyou for half a year, and its foundation is not yet stable. Some aristocratic families in Longyou still want Cao Wei. This is the best time for the Wei army to send troops. Even if Cao Shuang does not send troops, Cao Rui will ask him to send troops."

"Then do we need to add more troops to Wen Chang?" Fei Yi suddenly asked.

Last year, Xu Miao led the Liangzhou soldiers and returned with a great defeat. He fell into Li Heng's trap.

If you calculate with intention but without intention, you will naturally be easy to fight.

But this time, Cao Shuang would naturally be cautious and tried to use tactics to induce him, which would definitely not work.

Wei Yan had ten thousand soldiers and horses under his command.

The territory of the five counties of Longyou is huge, and the Wei army moved south with its superior force. If the Han army's defense is insufficient, the Wei army can take some cities as strongholds at any time, and start a confrontation with the Han army again in Longyou.

"No need." Zhuge Liang said calmly and calmly, "I don't care if the Wei army attacks Longyou. As long as Chang Wen can stabilize the Wei army and Zhi Wudai and Bai Huwen start an uprising in Liangzhou, Cao Shuang dare not stay any longer."

"The most important thing right now is from Chencang to the Chang'an front. Cao Wei has begun to increase taxes internally. As long as Cao Wei cannot get Chencang, the occupation of Guanzhong will continue. It is only a matter of time before he increases taxes again."

Everyone nodded at Zhuge Liang's clear thinking.

"It is Wei Jun who should be anxious now. Let Wei Jun make the first move."

March [-]th, Duling County, Jingzhao.

Du Yu looked at the recliner in front of him carefully, then looked at the drawings, and smiled: "This Li Jian is really interesting, he knows all kinds of good things."

After saying that, he tried to lie down and immediately felt relaxed all over.

Du Yu said with emotion: "It seems that I have to reply to you. There is not enough paper. We must prepare at least 1000 million pieces of paper this year."

At this time, Du Ling hurried in.

"Lang Jun, Liu Xu is here."

"What did you say?"

"It's still about paper."

"Haven't we been providing him with paper now?" Du Yu asked doubtfully, "And I just told him last month that this year's quantity will be sufficient."

Du Yu actually didn't want to meet Liu Xu. Liu Xu was the son of Liu Fang, and Liu Fang was a celebrity around the emperor.

Du Yu recognized his father's political views and did not form any party with anyone.

He hopes to keep a certain distance from Liu Xu.

Ji'andu hesitated, and Du Ling said, "It seems to be an emergency, why don't we meet?"

Du Yu tidied up and walked to the front.

When Du Zhuan saw Liu Xu, he immediately said politely: "Liu Langjun came to Jingzhao, but he couldn't welcome him from far away, so he still wanted to see Haihan."

　Guys, I got drunk with my friends last night.

　　In addition, old readers, please stop scolding me, I am still continuing to write old books.

　　What I said before about not feeling well is true.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)