Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 247 Canal Completion
The believers like Zhang Jiao stood in front of them, and the soldiers didn't use their weapons directly, but being beaten was inevitable. They were arguing in front of the camp when Wang Fu's deep voice sounded, "Bring that alchemist in!".

Hearing Wang Fu's words, those soldiers let go of the believers, and Zhang Jiao walked out slowly. The believers looked at him worriedly, Zhang Jiao smiled at them, if Wang Fu wanted to It's not good for him, he can kill himself at any time, there is no need to be afraid, Zhang Jiao was taken to the small camp by two soldiers, and Wang Fu was still staring at the map.

Zhang Jiao bowed to Wang Fu and said, "Julu Zhang Jiao, I pay my respects to Wang Jun."

The tent was so small that Zhang Jiao couldn't believe it at first. It was the camp of the famous traitor Wang Fu. He glanced at him without saying a word, and continued to lower his head, looking at Yutu. Zhang Jiao saw that he didn't reply, and he didn't show any embarrassment, so he bowed to him again.

"Okay, let's talk, why did you come to see me?"

"I was sent by Dong Jun, and my purpose was to find the Penglai Immortal Island and find the law of longevity!" Zhang Jiao said solemnly, and Wang Fu couldn't help laughing again. After laughing for a while, seeing Zhang Jiao Without the slightest look of shame, he asked again: "Is this what you came to me to say?"

"Okay, I got it, I wish you to find the immortal as soon as possible, and see you off!"

Seeing Wang Fu's attitude, Zhang Jiao was shocked, and quickly said: "Wait a minute, my lord, this Penglai fairy island is real, and there is a elixir that prolongs life on it. If you can find it, you can make the Holy Son of Heaven forever." Solid!", he said some words taught by his master, Wang Fu's face was obviously displeased, he had no interest in Zhang Jiao's words, and he didn't want to listen to them.

"Tell Yujun, I am here because I am sent by the Son of Heaven!"

"Didn't you just say you were sent by Dong Zhuo? Why did you become the emperor again?"

"This letter was handed over to Dong Jun by the Son of Heaven. You can check it yourself." Zhang Jiao took out a crumpled letter from his sleeve, and handed it to Wang Fu carefully. Then he became more cautious, took the letter from Zhang Jiao, read it carefully, and Zhang Jiao gradually became convinced that this person dare not disobey the order of the Son of Heaven, right?
After reading the letter, Wang Fu's face was gloomy, and he was furious instantly. He threw the letter on the ground and scolded: "Is it the Ming Lord's doing to seek immortals and visit Taoism? I left Luoyang for a few days, and the emperor has become like this." Unbearable?!", he yelled so loudly that the surrounding soldiers all lowered their heads in horror and covered their ears with their hands, not daring to listen, and Zhang Jiao also looked at Wang Fu in astonishment.

This guy, is this guy trying to rebel? ? ?

Wang Fu looked at Zhang Jiao angrily, and cursed: "It's all you low-class alchemists who are bewitching the emperor, come here! Take it with me, drag it out of the tent and behead it!"

Zhang Jiao was in a state of confusion, but was taken down by the soldiers who were like tigers and wolves, escorted them and walked out of the tent, Zhang Jiao shouted: "My lord, my lord, are you looking for slaves? I learned that there are salt fields and iron mines all over the place! I can take the fleet there!"

Hearing Zhang Jiao's cry, Wang Fu immediately stopped those soldiers, frowned, and slowly walked in front of Zhang Jiao, leaned over, stared closely at Zhang Jiao's eyes, and asked, "What did you say?" But really?", Zhang Jiao nodded frantically, and said: "Hundreds of people on board, all of them are fully aware, and what they said is not false!" Hearing what Zhang Jiao said, Wang Fu ordered the soldiers to let go of him.

"what do you want?"

"I don't want anything, I just hope that the king can give me a fleet. I am willing to go to sea. I want to find immortals and visit Taoism. If I find islands, such as iron mines, salt fields, slaves, etc., they will all belong to the king. I will not take a cent!"

Wang Fu laughed and said, "Do you think I'm a lowly merchant?" He smiled for a moment, then narrowed his eyes, and said, "You rest here first, let me think about it for a few days. , Take them down, so I can watch!" The soldiers escorted Zhang Jiao and his disciples away from the navy camp, and Wang Fu sat, thinking slowly.

Going out to sea can make huge profits. It is an opportunity for Yangzhou, and even the coastal areas of the Great Han Dynasty. This is what Wang Fu firmly believes. However, it is hard to find people who go out to sea. Yue, as far as the soldiers are concerned, it's okay. After all, as long as the salary is enough, Wang Fu can take care of the family for them, and they are all willing.

But generals, it's not easy, they don't want to leave for such a long time, not to mention the unknown sea, which makes them a little afraid, they would rather lead troops directly from the south, attacking the south by land, like Zhang Jiao People who take the initiative to ask to go to sea are still rare. Of course, Wang Fu does not believe in seeking immortality, but Zhang Jiao seems to be able to use it for himself.

Of course, when considering these matters, he had to make sure what Zhang Jiao said was true. He sent Youtu to question the sailors under Tai Shici's tent, and he confirmed that Zhang Jiao was not lying. They had indeed encountered a large salt field. Wang Fu secretly had an idea in his heart.

The next day, Tai Shici wanted to return to Qingzhou, but when he was about to take Zhang Jiao away, he was stopped by the Yangzhou navy. Tai Shici didn't know what happened, and wanted to find Wang Fu, but he didn't see him. Suddenly told him that Zhang Jiao was going to borrow a boat from Wang Fu to go out to sea, Tai Shici naturally had no choice but to lead the people away and return to Qingzhou.

Zhang Jiao stayed in Yangzhou, and Wang Fu placed him in the Yangzhou navy, and asked Lu Yu to tell him some known sea areas. Lu Yu was an official who was forced to go to sea by Wang Fu. He heard that Zhang Jiao intended to replace him. Instead of being annoyed, he was extremely happy and told Zhang Jiao about these things one by one. Wang Fu also quickly prepared for the next trip to sea.

He wants to explore all the sea areas around the big man. If he has enough manpower, he originally wanted to build some strongholds in the south to better transport supplies. In time, the canal was completed.

After more than two years, the canal that dug through the three prefectures of Youji and Qingzhou was finally completed. This was completed so quickly under the hard work of a large number of foreign laborers. The state's grain tax this year was directly transported from the sea to Dahe through large ships, and then went all the way up from Dahe, passing through Gaotang, Puyang, Guandu, Baima and other places, and finally arrived at Luoyang.

Numerous piers appeared on both sides of the canal, and the vehicle and boat fees collected in Chuyue reached more than half of the money needed for the construction of the canal. The materials from Youzhou were transported to Qingzhou, Yanzhou and other areas, and the materials from other states and counties were also the same. , The influence of the canal had shocked hundreds of officials just after the completion of the construction. Zhang Wen sent [-] soldiers who had just completed training to pass through the canal to Youzhou and other areas to make up for the vacancy left by the Northern Army.

In less than a month, these soldiers had already arrived in Youzhou. The speed of the march made all the officials of the Han Dynasty sigh with emotion. If there were more canals like this, the old general Zhang Huan would not have died without a whole body. After seeing the benefits of the canal, Wen Renxi naturally proposed the next step. He wanted to dig a canal in the northeast of Luoyang.

It is necessary to use the tributaries of the Dahe River to connect Luoyang with Yongzhou, Bingzhou, and Liangzhou. In this way, the amount of troops transported in the northwest will no longer be a headache for the big man, because the Northwest There were still some Qiang people in the area who were enemies of the great Han. The emperor quickly agreed to Wen Renxi's request and used the treasury money.

Of course, the great sages would not allow such a situation to happen.

He cried: The treasury is empty!
And put forward the idea of ​​letting Yong, Liang, and the three states, and the areas where the canal passes to share the construction costs, and pointed out that the canal is of great benefit to these places. For future great benefits, it is very important for local counties to pay Appropriate, not to mention that there are so many merchants in Liangzhou, since the big man is protecting their safety outside, then they should contribute money and effort at this time!

Hearing Wen Renxi's suggestion, those merchants far away in Liangzhou burst into tears and sighed, Wen Renjun is such a good official, we all hid in Liangzhou, this guy still doesn't forget to take care of us ? !
(End of this chapter)