I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 212 Wei Guo wants to copy homework!

At the end of the first month of the fifteenth year of Jianxing.

Affected by the Second Battle of Guanzhong, the atmosphere in Luoyang was a bit strange.

The three-nation diplomatic strategy has once again been pushed to the forefront.

"Sun Quan has sent an envoy to Yizhou." Sima Shi hurriedly walked in.

"are you sure?"

"determine."

Sima Yi, who was writing, stopped and sighed.

It was Sima Yi's idea to instigate relations between Han and Wu in front of Cao Rui.

He didn't expect that this move... was useless!

How did Sun Quan manage to stop a hundred thousand troops at Kuimen for a day and then kill a famous general?

"Have you heard about the reason for Wu Jun's defeat?" Sima Yi continued to ask.

Master Sima sat in front and said calmly: "There are many theories. Some people say that the Kuimen River is narrow and Wu Jun's misjudgment caused the ships to collide with each other."

"There is also a theory that the Shu army sent some navy troops to block the Wu army's path. The two sides engaged in a fierce water battle, and the Shu army's crossbowmen shot Quan Cong to death."

The probability of a general of this level dying on the battlefield is extremely small, but it is not impossible.

There were even generals with higher levels who died in battle, such as Xia Houyuan.

"There is another explanation." At this point, Master Sima paused.

"Ok?"

"It is said that he was shot to death by a Shu army's crossbow, and it was a crossbow that came down from Baidi Mountain."

Sima Yi couldn't help but laugh: "I originally thought that Sun Zhongmou had extraordinary courage, but I didn't expect that after his defeat, he would come up with such a funny reason to cover up his failure."

"Father is saying that there can't be a crossbow on Baidi Mountain to kill Quan Cong?"

"Do you think it's possible?" Sima Yi laughed, "Could it be that the crossbows of the Shu army can shoot hundreds of feet! Jiangdong has a rat's ear! You can even make up such an excuse!"

Master Sima nodded, obviously agreeing with Sima Yi's guess. He sighed and said: "Maybe Wu Jun underestimated the enemy this time, but I really can't figure out why Wu Jun didn't quickly bypass Baidi Mountain and go straight to Jiangzhou. , you must know that Yizhou’s troops are empty this time!”

Sima Yi also sighed with emotion: "Maybe the Shu army hid part of the navy in Baidi Mountain, and luck has come. Zhuge Liang will never die!"

The father and son sat quietly for a moment, and Master Sima suddenly said: "This time Xiahou Ba lost nearly 20,000 people, and even the Chinese army lost more than 800 people. Xiahou Ba has been recalled to Beijing, and now Guo Huai is personally rectifying the troops on the Chencang front line. Ma, father’s opportunity has come.”

Sima Yi remained silent, and suddenly asked: "How is Chen Changwen's illness?"

"Since rumors of his illness last month, there has been no further news."

At this time, the voice of the person below suddenly came from outside: "Your Majesty, the servants in the palace are here, waiting outside."

Sima Yi then stopped writing and said, "I'm going to change clothes."

Master Sima said happily: "It must be for my father to return to Guanzhong."

"I'm afraid not necessarily. It's a troubled time now, and Liaodong is not peaceful either. Gu (guan, four tones) Qiu Jian was raided and withdrawn by Gongsun Yuan. This is a trouble on the northeastern border. If it is not eliminated in time, it will be a big disaster in the future!"

After saying that, Sima Yi went to change his clothes, and soon went out to greet Cao Rui's chamberlain.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has an urgent call and orders you to go to Chen Sikong's home immediately."

Sima Yi was stunned for a moment, and he immediately realized that Chen Qun might not be alive for long.

"Your Majesty, is he here now?"

"Your Majesty is at Chen Sikong's home. Please go there quickly."

Sima Yi did not dare to delay and immediately got up and rushed to Chen Qun's home.

When Sima Yi arrived in the backyard, Chen Tai and others were waiting outside, and the woman was wiping her tears secretly.

Now Sima Yi was even more sure that Sikong, the leader of hundreds of officials, was on his deathbed.

Chen Tai bowed to Sima Yi and said, "I have seen Marquis Xiang Xiang."

"It's polite."

After saying that, Sima Yi immediately walked into the house.

Chen Qun was lying on the couch, his face pale and his breath weak.

"I see your Majesty."

"come over."

Sima Yi walked over quickly.

Cao Rui's face showed sadness: "Sikong's condition has worsened."

"The Marquis of Xiangxiang comes to my humble residence..."

"Chen Sikong doesn't need to be polite."

"This is a troubled time for our country." Cao Rui sighed, "My minister Sikong is seriously ill, and I feel uncomfortable because Sikong wants to see you now."

Chen Qun coughed violently and said: "Since Kong Ming's fifth march north, the situation in Guanzhong has changed dramatically, and the world is unpredictable. We, the Wei Dynasty, account for two-thirds of the world, but there is already a crisis."

Cao Rui pursed his lips hard and frowned. Every time he frowned, there was the word "Chuan" between his eyebrows, and his delicate face became cold.

Chen Qunqiang took a breath and said: "Three years ago, the Shu army adopted the strategy of enclosing the territory, firmly settled in Guanzhong, and captured Chen Cang with brick walls, as well as cloth, all of which were made by one person." Cao Rui and Sima Yi did not speak. , they all knew who Chen Qun was referring to.

"Since last year, I have sent people to Yizhou to carefully inquire about a lot of information."

"After this man went to Yizhou, he was immediately appointed as the Minister of Industry. He also took control of Yizhou's business and established Taifu Temple..."

Having said this, Chen Qun became excited, and his already cloudy eyes once again had a glimmer of light.

Chen Qun is a master of officialdom, and he created the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System with his own hands.

His ability to become Cao Wei's Sikong was definitely not due to nepotism, but because he had excellent real talent and practical knowledge.

When he mentioned Taifu Temple, he seemed to feel some sympathy for each other.

"Your Majesty! I, the Wei Dynasty, must establish Taifu Temple! The old minister sent someone to copy Yizhou's "Regulations on the Management of Dahan Commercial Companies". You must borrow it for use! Don't modify it without authorization. This document is already very complete. We must establish it. Taifu Temple!”

Chen Qun became even more excited, and his withered arms began to tremble.

He seemed to be trying to sit up.

"Chen Qing, lie down. I'm listening. I must listen carefully to every word." Cao Rui looked frustrated, but his tone was extremely firm.

"And that Dahan Logistics Trading Company, a joint-stock company!" Tears welled up in the corners of Chen Qun's eyes, "Your Majesty must borrow it! I have lived for so many years and read countless ancient books, but I have never seen such a disciplinary system, the essence of a joint-stock system... ...The essence of the joint-stock system lies in credibility, credibility! The court should legislate! It should legislate! Your Majesty..."

"It can help the Wei Dynasty solve its stubborn logistical problems! It can help the Wei Dynasty solve its stubborn logistical problems! There is also the method of salt introduction! Each of these can change the eternal benevolence of one generation! But in just two years, Appeared in Yizhou within the year! Within two years!"

At this point, Chen Qun's eyes fell on Sima Yi: "Can Marquis Xiangxiang understand what I said?"

Sima Yi quickly said: "This official can completely understand Sikong's mood!"

"More agents should be sent to Yizhou immediately. All the good strategies in Yizhou can be used by our great Wei Dynasty! We have been defeated several times on the Western Front. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Our great Wei Dynasty is rich in nine states. As long as we can absorb those good strategies , the potential we have unleashed is unmatched by Yizhou!”

"I understand."

Chen Qun coughed violently again. Why didn't Li Heng appear in our Wei Dynasty?

"Your Majesty, I have been favored by three generations and dare not slack off at all. However, the weather is not holiday, and my life is exhausted. I can no longer assist Your Majesty. I hope that Your Majesty will be prudent in everything and do not take it lightly. Remember that good medicine tastes bitter, and loyal ministers do not say flattery. The words..."

After saying that, Chen Qun's whole body trembled, and the light in his eyes slowly dissipated.

"Chen Qing! Chen Qing..." Cao Rui called several times, but Chen Qun had no response.

Cao Rui sighed and said to Sima Yi: "Go out and talk."

When Cao Rui came out, he gave Chen Tai a look: "My condolences."

Chen Tai knew that his father had died of illness.

He endured his grief and came over, presented a pile of thick documents to Cao Rui, and said: "This is what my father asked me to hand over to His Majesty, and what he has been collecting last year. Last night, he was still sorting it out in front of the case. All sorted.”

Cao Rui took it over. When he saw the first page, he knew that it was all the new policies related to Yizhou collected by Chen Qun.

"Sikong is a loyal and good minister of the Wei Dynasty. It is a blessing for the Wei Dynasty to have such an outstanding person as Sikong." Cao Rui also became sad, "You all should express your condolences."

After saying that, he motioned for them to go in.

Chen Tai saluted and hurried in. When he saw Chen Qun, he knelt in front of the collapse and cried bitterly.

Other members of the Chen family also burst into tears.

Cao Rui took Sima Yi out of Chen's house.

"Get in my carriage."

"Here."

Sima Yi followed.

Cao Rui seemed to be in a heavy mood. Chen Qun had made great achievements in officialdom and had put forward targeted opinions several times in dealing with the war on the Western Front.

It’s just that I didn’t listen at the time.

"What do you think of Sikong's last words?" Cao Rui asked Sima Yi.

"I feel that Sikong is far-sighted. Kong Ming's first four failures were all because of food and grass. Three years ago, Kong Ming solved the food and grass problem, so he can fight a protracted war with us."

Cao Rui nodded.

“Whether it’s enclosing fields, weaving cloth, or burning bricks, we are all solving logistical problems.”

"I'm afraid it's not just a logistical problem. This time Xiahou Ba told me that when the Shu army's defense was about to be broken, the Shu army's infantry forward defeated our main army first. This is extremely strange!"

Sima Yi fell silent.

"I suspect that the Shu army has new armaments!" After saying that, Cao Rui carefully read through the documents compiled by Chen Qun and soon became fascinated by them.

But while he was watching, he asked Sima Yi: "Guanqiu Jian was ambushed by Gongsun Yuan. Gongsun Yuan was two-faced and ambitious! If he is left alone, he will become a big trouble in the future! Now the main threat to the country is in Guanzhong. I don't want another one to appear on the northern front." ! So I want to appoint you as the general of the Northern Conquest, so that I can destroy this rebellious minister Gongsun Yuan!"

"I will never let down His Majesty's great trust!"

"Remember me, don't believe any word Gongsun Yuan says, kill him for me! I want his head, but I can't sleep if I can't see his head!"

"Here!"

"How do you think the matter on the Western Front should be handled now?" Cao Rui changed the topic.

(End of this chapter)