Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 649 Yankang Canal
In the first year of Yankang,

In Raoyang, Hejian, Qi appeared, and people at that time compared it to the prosperity of filial piety and martial arts.

Emperor Xi, amnesty to the world, only Dong Chong and Zhang Song who rebel against the party are not pardoned.

This year, the great man ushered in an unprecedented prosperous age. The harvest in autumn was unprecedented. The treasury, which was gradually emptied due to official education and pursuit of the road, piled up into mountains in an instant. Since it is endless, in the territory of the Han Dynasty, it is golden everywhere, and it is often accompanied by the fragrance of rice. The people's homes can already afford to raise cattle. Countless old farmers, watching their children riding on the back of the cattle, The appearance of reciting poems and books showed the most beautiful smile.

The emperor often took the queen with him, and rode in a carriage to tour the countryside. At first, it was near Luoyang. When the people saw the emperor coming, they were usually shocked. When local officials came to visit, they were afraid that they would delay the farming work and go to the people's homes. The emperor would also have a meal with them, ask some trivial matters in the countryside, leave some money, and leave in a hurry.

After the autumn harvest, he devoted himself to official studies again. Zhuge Liang went to Liangzhou, and Sima Yi went to Jingzhou. Going on and on, just to compete, Zhuge Liang arrived in Liangzhou, contacted the local border guards, and invited the emperor. With the help of the border guards, Zhuge Liang built three official residences within two months.

This is not a simple construction of the building, but the real construction is completed, and some young children have already begun to enlighten their studies.

Sima Yi contacted the aristocratic families in Jingzhou, and through their support, within three months, five official residences were built.

Sitting in the hall of Houde, the emperor looked at the performances of the two men, shook his head and smiled wryly, and put the performances aside, the emperor began to look at Xing Ziang's performances again. After watching for a long time, the emperor raised his head, Cao Cao was Sitting in front of him, looking at Cao Cao's dignified expression, Liu Xi said helplessly, "Master Situ, you see, the temple's goals for this year are all focused on official studies, but there are more ways to go." There is not much energy left.”

"Your Majesty, some political affairs cannot be completed in one or two years, such as Chidao. If His Majesty sets a deadline and completes it within five years, is it possible that during these five years, the temple will do nothing and just wait for Chidao?" Is the road built well?" Cao Cao asked back, but Liu Xi didn't answer, frowning, thinking.

Cao Cao said again: "Your Majesty, in the pre-Qin period, Fu Chai, the king of Wu, built a canal, which prospered the country of Wu and conquered other countries, and King Hui of Wei opened the gap. The same is true. How about Qin and Qi? Today is different from before. Your Majesty can take a look at the performances from various places in the past few years. Since Wang Gong ruled Yang, Liu Gong governed diplomatic relations, and Wen Rengong benefited, the agricultural economy in the south has been rising year after year, and Yangzhou has surpassed Yan, Xu and other regions. It has become the largest grain-producing area in the Han Dynasty, second only to Heji."

"The temple must firmly control the south. There is still more room for development in the south. Compared with the north, the south today can bring tangible benefits more quickly. If your majesty can listen to the minister's report and build this The canal will surely integrate the north and the south. The manpower, tools, and goods from the north can reach the south, and the food and special products from the south can also be rushed to the north. Only through the canal."

Cao Cao said seriously, Liu Xi gritted his teeth and said, "I know what Situ Gong said, but this canal is really too long. From Kuaiji County to Zhuojun County, you have to pass through Wushui River. .How much manpower and material resources will be consumed?"

Hearing Liu Xi's words, Cao Cao stood up and said, "Your Majesty is worried that spending too much will affect the current national strength?"

"During the time of Xiaokang, didn't Emperor Xiaokang not know that large-scale farming and building Chidao would consume national power?"

"During the time of Xiaoxian, didn't Emperor Xiaoxian not know that the crusade against Guishuang would consume the country's power?"

"If it weren't for the two of them to consume the national power at that time, would there be a prosperous world today?"

"Does Your Majesty want merit for a while, or benefit for a long time?"

Liu Xi stood up and asked solemnly: "Mr. Situ, how long can you complete it?" Cao Cao was overjoyed and said, "Within seven years, it will be completed. If it cannot be completed, Your Majesty, please behead your ministers! !", Liu Xi was taken aback, and asked in disbelief: "Only seven years??" Cao Cao nodded and said, "It only takes seven years!" Liu Xi narrowed his eyes and said, "Okay, Then there is Mr. Lao Situ, and I will definitely support it with all my strength."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!" Cao Cao said excitedly.

When he walked out of the palace, Cao Cao was very happy. He had been thinking about the canal for a long time. After seeing that the Chi Road built by Xing Ziang had played such an important role, he made up his mind to move the canal to the north. What is it to connect, I Cao Cao, if I want to connect, I have to connect the whole world, connect the north and the south, this is what Cao Cao is worth doing. These days, he is looking around for some information about channels.

Since the pre-Qin period, in fact, there have been many channels between the north and the south, just like Xing Ziang. What Cao Cao wants to do is to connect these canals, and finally form a super long channel, making something unprecedented. Cao Cao grinned, but holding the huge map in his hand, just now, he did not give the map to the emperor to see, because he knew that if the emperor read it, he would definitely not allow it.

This map is Cao Cao's most detailed plan. He told the emperor that he just wanted to build a north-south canal from Wujun to Qingzhou, and from Qingzhou to Jizhou. In fact, Cao Cao lowered his head and looked at the map in his hand. What is going on today? It's all good, but it's a pity that Emperor Xiaoxian's courage is missing. Although Emperor Xiaoxian is impulsive, he still has that courage. Whether he conquers Guishuang or does something earth-shattering, he never will hesitate.

But today is different, he always has to think too much before doing things, Cao Cao felt that if the emperor saw his real plan, he might be frightened, so he quickly called the imperial doctor to diagnose him, and then went home to rest by himself .

Cao Cao did not go back to his mansion, but walked towards Shangshutai. Cao Cao knew in his heart that if he wanted to complete such a huge plan, he had to find someone to help him. First of all, he had to ask Guo Jia to help him , This guy has been in Shangshutai for so long, he is quite talented, Cao Cao thought to himself, and walked to the door of Shangshutai.

At this time, it was evening, and Guo Jia had just walked out of the mansion.

Walking out of the mansion, just about to get in the carriage, he suddenly saw Cao Cao not far away. Guo Jia trembled all over, turned his head away quickly, pretended not to see, and rushed towards the carriage in a hurry. Cao Cao's sharp eyes, naturally Seeing Guo Jia, he waved his hands and shouted: "Bong Xiao!! Bong Xiao!!!", Guo Jia lowered his head and just walked his own way. When he walked to the side of the carriage, a person came from behind. pulled him.

Guo Jia turned around helplessly, and Cao Cao stood behind him smiling.

"Feng Xiao, you have poor hearing."

"haha, yes"

"Feng Xiao, I have something important to ask you. How about coming to my mansion tonight?" Cao Cao asked with a smile. Guo Jia thought for a moment before saying, "Mr. Situ, I have something to do tonight." ", Cao Cao nodded and said, "Okay then, we have something to do tonight, let's talk about it now."

"Hey, Mr. Situ, what's the matter? I'm busy with government and school affairs, and at the same time, I'm also responsible for transporting supplies to Liangzhou Chidao." Before Guo Jia could finish speaking, Cao Cao pulled him into the carriage. Instructed the groom to go to Situ's mansion, and the two sat in the carriage. Cao Cao said, "This time is a big event. I can say that this time is definitely different from the usual ones. If it can be completed, it will be famous forever."

The vehicle slowly arrived at Situ's mansion. Before entering the mansion, Guo Jia saw several carriages parked in front of the mansion. Guo Jia understood that Cao Cao had not only invited himself, but when he entered the mansion, Cao Cao held Guo Jia's hand, As if afraid that he would run away, he walked into the guest room. Yuan Shao was discussing something with Liu Bei. When he saw Cao Cao walking in with Guo Jia, Liu Bei got up quickly and wanted to meet Cao Cao, but Yuan Shao still sat in his seat and ignored him. Cao Cao.

The four sat down.

"You black guy, let us come at noon, let us wait for so long!!" Yuan Shao was a little dissatisfied, Cao Cao grinned, and said: "Don't mind at first, the emperor won't let me leave, and I can't help it. Make amends, you must make amends." Cao Cao smiled, and just now he exchanged pleasantries with Liu Bei, Yuan Shao said directly: "When did you call us, just tell me, if you don't tell me, I won't be able to sit still."

"Okay, it's like this. I want to build a canal. His Majesty has already agreed, so I asked you to come here to hear your ideas. You are all my friends. I think, this is too busy. You probably don't want to I will refuse." Cao Cao said, and Guo Jia on the side calmed down a little, that's great, as long as I don't let me do it, there is no problem in making suggestions, but building a canal?Why do you feel something is wrong?
Liu Bei smiled and said, "Don't hesitate to ask Mr. Cao, we dare not disobey."

Yuan Shao snorted coldly, sized him up, and said, "Xuande, in terms of status and ability, you are not inferior to him, so don't be so polite, a small canal will call us here, it seems Our Situ is also getting old. Could it be that this fellow is watching Mr. Xing build the galloping road, and he feels hot, and wants to build a canal too." Cao Cao laughed and said, "I still know me best at the beginning."

"After all, is it Yangzhou or Qingzhou?"

Cao Cao raised the rolled up paper in his hand, placed it in front of everyone, and took away the previous memorials for the emperor, leaving the last big map.

The three poked their heads out and watched carefully.

From Jiaozhou to Yangzhou, through Yuzhou, to Xuzhou, through Qingzhou, to Jizhou, then to Youzhou, and finally to Ningzhou.

The expressions of the three gradually became dull.

(End of this chapter)