Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 717 The Ancestor of Advertising
Jingzhou
Sima Yi sat on the bed and sighed helplessly. Because of Cao Cao's instructions, he has been pretending to be sick these days and did not participate in the construction of the canal. He also failed to show Xun Yu the officials, the main policy and documents for the construction of the canal. Presumably, seeing that he was so seriously ill, Mr. Xun would not press him tightly and give him time.

However, it has been so long, Sima Yi can't afford to continue to rely on it anymore.

Even if he was afraid of Situ, he couldn't bully Jun Xun like this. Not to mention his powerful family and extensive contacts in the temple, Sima Yi felt that he couldn't go on like this in terms of his status in the heart of the emperor, but, After Cao Situ returned to Luoyang, he didn't care about the canal, and he didn't even send a letter. Everything had to be supported by him, which was a bit too much.

Thinking that the successful construction of the canal would not be far away, Sima Yi stood up tremblingly.

Even though there was no one around, Sima Yi did not show any sign of letting go of his vigilance. After pretending to be sick for a long time, he had somewhat forgotten what he looked like in normal times. He squinted his eyes, picked up his crutches, He walked out slowly, and just when he reached the door, the two servants in charge of serving were chatting at the door. When they saw Sima Yi walking out, they were shocked. They got up quickly, walked to his side, and supported him.

"Patriarch, why did you come out?"

Sima Yi looked at them, shook his head, and said, "I've stayed in the house for too long, and I'm upset. It just so happens that I'm getting better. I want to go to Xun Gong, so hurry up and prepare the carriage." Worried, he asked: "Should we go and invite Xun Gong?? Today's weather is getting colder and colder, I'm afraid that the master will suffer from the wind and cold again." Hearing the servant's words, Sima Yi was furious, and said loudly: "Xun Gong is Minister of the court, is there any reason for him to come to see me?"

"What's more, how can it stop my heart for the country?!"

Hearing Sima Yi's words, everyone was amazed. His stooped body looked so tall, and the servants didn't dare to say any more, so they prepared the carriage directly. With the support of the servants, Sima Yi trembled. He got into the carriage, and then the carriage drove slowly towards the Governor's Mansion. During the period when Sima Yi fell ill, Xun Yu had always handled Jingbei's affairs on his behalf.

Speaking of it, Xun Yu really deserves to be a famous official in the world. Although he has no experience as an official in the local area, after taking over Sima Yi, he improved and implemented a series of policies formulated by Sima Yi. His reputation in Jingbei is far greater Surpassed Sima Yi, and it was exactly like this that Sima Yi didn't dare to continue pretending to be sick. Anyway, it was useless to pretend.

Sima Yi was thinking about these things, but he heard the noise outside. Sima Yi rolled up the curtain of the car with some doubts, and looked over. Seeing this, Sima Yi was stunned. On the street, all kinds of The peddlers are hawking, some with northern accents, some with southern accents, and even a few barbarians. Sima Yi's eyes widened. There are many cars and horses passing by, and countless pedestrians. In just a few months, he felt that he Some people don't recognize Xiangyang city anymore! !
The distance from Sima Yi's residence to the governor's mansion is not too far, but Sima Yi walked for a long time for such a short distance. It was the first time I encountered such a situation, and I didn't know how long I had to wait until the carriage arrived at the gate of the Governor's Mansion. With the support of the servants, Sima Yi got out of the carriage and walked into the Governor's Mansion unsteadily.

"Sima Envoy!!"

The busy officials saw Sima Yi coming, and they all exclaimed. Sima Yi smiled back at them. The officials surrounded him and asked about his situation. Sima Yi answered, but his eyes turned to Sure enough, in the inner courtyard of the governor's mansion, Xun Yu, who heard the voice from outside, walked out with a smile, stroking his beard. When they saw Xun Yu coming out, the officials also gave way to make room for him.

"Hahaha, Zhongda, why are you here?"

"Grand Xun, I'm getting better now, so I'm in a hurry to visit Duke Xun. By the way, I also want to introduce the strategy of the canal and related officials to Duke Xun, so as not to delay important matters." Sima Yi said, He took out some paperwork from his sleeve, Xun Yu squinted his eyes, nodded, took the paperwork, and said, "Come, sit with me in the study."

The two returned to the study and sat facing each other.

Xun Yu said just now: "Actually, there is no need to bother Zhong Da. The officials in charge of the canal have come to see me a long time ago. The matter of the canal is about to be completed. You don't have to worry about it. There is also the matter of Jingzhou. , I hope you can get well sooner, and I'm good at business too."

Sure enough, Sima Yi thought to himself, and said calmly: "Mr. Xun, I have been seriously ill these days, and I have really troubled you. I hope you will forgive me!"

"Hey, you didn't pretend to be sick and obeyed Cao Cao's order to prevent me from interfering in the construction of the canal. How could I blame you? Don't worry, you see, the canal is probably completed. After it is officially used, Jingzhou will also It can be as good as Yangzhou, and the sea trade will flourish." Xun Yu seemed to have something to say, but Sima Yi didn't pay attention to it, but asked curiously: "Mr. Xun, I haven't gone out for a long time, but I was shocked when I went out today. I don't know Xiangyang. Why is there such a huge change?"

Xun Yu laughed, and handed him an article on the case slip. Sima Yi accepted the article with some doubts. He didn't know what it was. It seemed to be a mansion newspaper, but it was different. At the top it read: "Cao Situ's New Strategies: Ten Years and Sixteen Cities!" Sima Yi read it carefully, and suddenly realized that this is the latest policy of the temple, which was proposed by Cao Cao. Although everyone in the temple opposed it, they couldn't do it. hinder his execution.

The main content of the policy is to build sixteen large capital cities in the Han Dynasty and become the confidants of the Han Dynasty. The temples give a lot of money to support these county towns, making these cities a key hub with a large scale and a large population. Moreover, in these cities According to Cao Cao's intention, to reorganize the county soldiers and be responsible for protecting the surrounding areas is to choose a county town across the country to become a super capital city like Luoyang, as a hub for the development of the whole country.

First of all, Luoyang is the first county seat, the largest city in the world, with a population of more than a few million. At present, some people in the court have proposed to divide Luoyang into two, and divide Luoyang, one is called Luocheng, and the other is called Luocheng. Call it Yangcheng, otherwise, the population is too large, the city is congested, and it is really difficult to govern. The second city, Chang'an, is not far from Luoyang, but it is extremely important. The third county is Ye, and here is The key hub from Luoyang to the north, followed by Nanpi County, Changping County, Jinyang County, Jincheng County, Shule County, Guanzhong County, Chengdu County, Xiangyang, Lingling, Wu County, Qiantang County, Xiapi County, East Lai County, etc.

Sima Yi frowned, and was not in a hurry to speak, but he understood the reason why Xiangyang had changed so much, Xun Yu said with a smile: "In order to implement this strategy, Cao Situ did not hesitate to offend Liu Sikong, so he reluctantly passed. Now, these sixteen counties have started development plans, and the temples have funded a lot of money. I have used these properties for the development of Xiangyang. The geographical location of Xiangyang is superior enough to become a north-south hub. state, and the North as a whole”

Sima Yi nodded, and continued to look at the mansion newspaper in his hand. All kinds of policies in the temple, which are about to be implemented, or about to be completed, are clearly written on it. Sima Yi was more and more astonished by the benefits brought by him. Mr. Situ is indeed Mr. Situ. Not long after he returned to Luoyang, he made such a thing. He really is a genius!

Thinking so, he turned the back again.

Um? ?The secret of Sikong fifty sons? ?Sima Yi's eyes widened, and he read the article with special concentration. A smile could not help showing on the corner of his mouth. After reading, he almost couldn't help laughing out loud. Seeing Sima Yi's appearance, Xun Yu shook his head and said: " Laugh if you want, I won't tell Sikong!"

"Hahahahaha." Sima Yi just started laughing, but the laughter suddenly stopped and stopped abruptly, because he noticed the line at the bottom.

"Next issue: The twins of Yankang, the unknown stories of Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi."

Sima Yi's eyes widened, his face flushed, he gritted his teeth, and raised his head.

Xun Yu cleared his throat and said, "Zhongda, this is Hua Xiong's nonsense, don't worry about it, before you, both Situ Gong and Sikong were not spared, I thought it would be the Taiwei's turn, I didn’t expect it, it’s your turn, don’t worry, I can probably guess the title after you, it’s probably a surprise! Nong Sang is not as good as the waiter, anyway, I don’t care about this kind of nonsense.”

"Grand Xun, I feel a little unwell all of a sudden, so go back to the mansion to rest!" Sima Yi stood up and bid farewell to Xun Yu, but Xun Yu didn't keep him and sent him out of the mansion. Xun Yu shook his head and put the mansion newspaper on the He stood aside, and then picked up the letter written by Fazheng. Just yesterday, the post station soldier suddenly gave himself a letter from Yangzhou. The person who wrote the letter was Fazheng, and he had nothing to do with Fazheng. Also because I was busy all day, I didn't have time to look through it. Now is the right time to see what this guy wants to do.

Picking up the letter, Xun Yu quickly flipped through one of the letters. He didn't even read Fazheng's greetings. After reading it like this, Xun Yu couldn't laugh or cry. To trade with myself.

"I heard that Mr. Xun intends to conduct maritime trade. In the whole south, our overseas company is the only one who can build the fastest ships. Cars, boats and boats can only be manufactured with Yangzhou. If Mr. Xun is interested, I can build ships for Mr. Xun at a low price. Sending it to Jingzhou can be used for the convenience of Jingzhou's trade. If you buy my Yangzhou car and boat now, send another hundred skilled sailors, and send all kinds of car and boat repairs. I have admired Duke Xun for a long time, and I have no intention of being greedy for money. The cost price will be given!"

"Is this overseas company so short of money???"

(End of this chapter)