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Chapter 476 Shu and Liang
In Chang'an, Zhong Hui read the letter from Gu Zang, with a scornful smile on his lips, "Someone asked Yang Zheng to attack Shu, but Yang Zheng asked me to attack Shu instead. Alas, it seems that Yang Zheng is not a fool."

Yang Hu didn't seem to hear anything, and his eyes didn't know where to go.

Wang Hun listened attentively, but didn't say a word.

Only Wang Jun actively cooperated, "Compared with the governor, Yang Zheng is just a warrior."

Zhong Hui's face was slightly displeased, "Can ordinary warriors steal Liangzhou and break Chang'an?"

To belittle your opponent is to belittle yourself.

Wang Jun's flattery was on the horse's leg, but he was also a man with a quick mind, and he rounded up his words in a blink of an eye, "Of course Yang Zheng is not an ordinary martial artist. There is no match in the world, but Wen Tao is not worth talking about, so he can only be a hero, not a hero, and when he meets a hero like the Dudu, he will definitely lose."

Zhong Hui turned his anger into joy, "Haha, Shizhi is cautious in his words, there is no one who can be called a hero in this world, no more than the three of the general, father and son."

The flattery rolled back and forth between the two of them, which made Yang Hu really unbearable and coughed.

Zhong Hui immediately squinted at him, "Uncle, can you teach me a clever strategy?"

Yang Hu hurriedly handed over his hand, "The subordinates have little talent and learning. If it is to write and copy official documents, it is handy. As for the clever strategy to defeat the enemy, the governor really makes it difficult for the subordinates."

"Uncle is too modest." Of course Zhong Hui would not really ask Yang Hu for advice.

Wang Hun on the other side finally couldn't bear it anymore, and said: "Jiang Wei's gathering troops to gather the valley is a strategy of self-destruction. The governor can drive straight in and compete repeatedly in Hanzhong and Shuzhong. Besieging the city and fighting for aid will consume the national power of Shu. If the Kingdom of Shu is destroyed, Yang Zheng will be alone, facing enemies from both sides, and he will not be able to survive for long!"

Wang Hun was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan, so his knowledge is naturally extraordinary.

Zhong Hui said sternly: "You underestimate Jiang Wei too much. This is a strategy of using defense as an offensive. The intention is to attract our army or the Liang army into Hanzhong, and then fortify the wall to clear the field and harass the rear with elite troops. Once the food is not enough, the army will not return. , were all annexed by Jiang Wei, my [-] army is not enough to destroy Shu, let alone Liang."

Wang Hun shook his head and said: "Otherwise, the Kingdom of Shu is ruined, the soldiers are exhausted, the people are withered, there are powerful enemies outside, and party disputes inside. If you do this risky plan, you will undoubtedly fail, if the governor does not take it now, if it is taken by the bandits, it will be even more rampant."

Chung will lower his face.

Wang Jun laughed softly, "Isn't Liang and Shu killing each other, isn't it two thieves? If Yang bandit wins, our army will follow behind, attack Hanzhong, and go straight down to Chengdu. If Jiang Wei wins, our army will turn to attack Liangzhou!"

The one Wang Hun despises the most is Wang Jun.

Although they are all surnamed Wang, Wang Hun doesn't think much of Wang Jun.

He was a top gentry in Taiyuan, and his father, Wang Chang, was one of the most powerful people in the dynasty.

And Wang Jun is just a poor family of Hongnong, and now he is almost reduced to a poor family.

All the people in the hall are from his most humble family background.

If it wasn't for hugging Zhong Hui's thigh, he wouldn't even be qualified to talk to himself.

"Not bad, Shi Zhi really has extraordinary insight." Zhong Hui's words of praise deepened the gap between Wang Hun and Wang Jun.

Sima Zhao ruled Zhonghui with three people.

Zhong Hui deliberately gets close to Wang Jun, who is in the middle of nowhere, to create estrangement.

Wouldn't it be better for the boss if the subordinates disagreed?

But it was Yang Hu who really made Zhong Hui afraid.

"The fall of the Kingdom of Shu is just around the corner, but how and when it will perish requires careful consideration. I have written a letter to the Xiangguo, and the Xiangguo will make a clear decision. You will wait and see." Zhong Hui stretched his waist.

This is his usual way of seeing off guests.

The three of them understood, "The governor is wise, and my subordinates will retire."

Luoyang.

Since Sima Zhao took the position of Prime Minister, only the Sima family was known in the court but not the Cao family.

In the past, official documents from various places had to be made up and sent to the emperor Cao Mao.

This is now avoided.

A prime minister's red seal is more convincing than a jade seal.

"Shi Ji suggested that our army should destroy Shu first, what do you think?" Sima Zhao asked after reading Zhong Hui's letter.

Jia Chong was the first to object, "Recently, bandit Yang raided Linjin on horseback and spied on Tongguan. It can be seen that his banditry is very serious. This is a serious problem for the country, and it should be eradicated first!"

Xun Xu said neither yin nor yang: "At this time, attacking Shu, isn't it just making a wedding dress for Yang thief?"

Others in the temple also strongly opposed it.

Besides, Zhonghui's 4 people are not enough to conquer Shu.

Sima Zhao smiled without saying a word, letting everyone discuss.

After a while, step into the inner hall.

Chen Tai followed closely, "Zhong Shiji is a resourceful man, he should not be so shallow, he must have other strategies."

The dignitaries in Luoyang were all from the same circle. Sima Zhao, Chen Tai, and Zhong Hui had good friendships in their early years, and they often traveled together by car.

"Uncle Xuan thinks that we should destroy Shu or Liang first?" Sima Zhao laughed.

Chen Tai said without hesitation: "Mieliang!"

"Why?"

"The dead bones in the tomb of the Kingdom of Shu, Xiangguo does not send troops, and the country can't last for a few years, and the thief Yang has grown stronger these years, swallowing the Xianbei, accepting the Qianghu, and taking over the Xiongnu. If it is destroyed, Guanzhong will not be owned by the state." Chen Tai said quietly.

Sima Zhao's eyes flickered, "If Uncle Xuan was able to send troops back then, how could it happen now?"

"Forgive me, Xiangguo. I was foolish for a while and lied to Thief Yang." Chen Tai said calmly.

In addition to being Sima Zhao's close friend, Chen Tai was also one of the core figures of the Yingchuan gentry.

No matter how dissatisfied Sima Zhao was, he would never attack him.

"What Shi Ji said is the same as yours. It is false to send troops to Hanzhong, but it is true to attract Liang thieves into the game! If Liangzhou moves, 14 troops will go straight to Guzang. If Liang thieves do not move, 14 troops will destroy Shu !" Sima Zhao handed Zhong Hui's secret letter to Chen Tai.

After Chen Tai finished reading, he sighed a lot, and said in admiration, "Shi Ji is worthy of being a wise man in the world. Only he can come up with this plan that kills two birds with one stone. 14 troops? Could it be that Shi Ji asked Xiangguo to add [-] troops to Chang'an?"

"Of course!"

"But where does the 14 army come from, food, ordnance, and supplies? The Huainan War has just subsided for a year..."

"Scholar Ji wants to cultivate fields in Weinan while monitoring the situation in Sichuan and Liang. After this year's autumn harvest, this policy can be implemented. Food and supplies can be increased. Taxes can be changed to officials and nine people. After these two years, the world will be unified. I will lightly pay and pay lightly, and rest with the people." Sima Zhao said.

"Xiangguo think twice." Chen Tai took a deep breath. He is one of the rare people among the gentry who knows the sufferings of the people. Right now, the officials and the people are very difficult. Many people fled the fields and took the initiative to become a gentry domestic slaves, in order to avoid the increasingly onerous exorbitant taxes.

"It's okay, I have my own clever plan, it's just a year or two for the people, and it will pass after a little patience."

With the strength of the Central Plains and the food and grass of 14 people, the pressure is not great.

Deng Ai once suggested to Sima Yi to farm in Xuchang and Huaibei. He once said that 500 million dendrobium would be used as military funds at the end of the year. In six or seven years, 3000 million dendrobium could be accumulated in Huai, which would provide food for [-] people for five years.

The Central Plains is not only a piece of farmland, but also Hebei and Qingxu, which are all fertile lands in this era.

(End of this chapter)