I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 230 This is the way of heaven!

Zhuge Liang was surprised and said: "Doesn't this mean that all the people are soldiers?"

"That's it."

Zhuge Liang's eyes became brighter. He didn't expect that there was such a system in the world.

It's really interesting, very interesting!

Thinking about it this way, Zhuge Liang felt that Li Heng's blow to the aristocratic family in Chengdu was timely.

This behavior is connected with the upcoming implementation of the land equalization system and the government army system.

"What's the current situation?" Zhuge Liang changed the subject.

"At present, more than a hundred people have handed over their fields and tribes. Counting those who were attacked before, the number of people in the imperial court has increased by 300,000. This is what I saw when I was in Chengdu. I left Chengdu and went to Jiangzhou. From Jiangzhou to Guanzhong, the total number of people added during this period should have reached 600,000."

"Okay! In this way, we will be able to accumulate a hundred thousand troops in Jiangzhou this year!"

"It will definitely be completed this year, but the land equalization system and the military system still need to be decided by you, the Prime Minister."

"How can I object to such a policy that benefits the country and the people!" Zhuge Liang was extremely happy. He suddenly sighed, "Ji'an, since you came to me, I feel that many things have gone smoothly."

Li Heng sighed in his heart. He thought of the original time and space, and felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

I looked at the prime minister's white temples and haggard face, but he still had a pair of bright and pure eyes.

This is a very special person.

Li Heng remembered that before time travel, he saw someone commenting on Zhuge Wuhou on the Internet and said this.

If you have a friend like Zhuge Liang, you will be very happy.

If you have a father like Zhuge Liang, you will be very happy.

If you have a boss like Zhuge Liang, you will be very happy.

If you have a subordinate like Zhuge Liang, you will be even happier.

If you have a husband like Zhuge Liang, you will also be very happy.

Whether it is a younger brother or an older brother, you will be very happy.

Li Heng felt another emotion in his heart.

This man is strictly enforcing the law, but he is very tolerant towards the people around him, as long as the law is not involved, but he is the most harsh on himself.

"Prime Minister, you should also pay more attention to your health on weekdays. We still have a long way to go. I hope that one day I can return to the old capital with the Prime Minister and go to the bank of Luo River to make a pot of wine."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Ji'an on this matter." Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Let's talk about Jingzhou."

"The year before last, I had arranged for people to secretly build ships in Jiangzhou. I am afraid that the ships we built are not as good as those of Sun Wu. In just a few years, it is unrealistic to surpass them, but it is not the same as forcing Sun Wu to do better. As long as our army can Going down the river to Jiangling is a land battle."

"If this is the case, I'm afraid there is no way out."

"There is no need to have an escape route, because once we land, it will be our position."

"Do you want to use the strong construction power of the engineering battalion to build city defenses on the shore and divide the land into cities, so that you can advance and retreat in a controlled manner?"

Li Heng said: "Not only that, but also move like thunder. If you attack, you will conquer the city, and if you guard, the city will be filled with food."

"How to move like thunder and attack with certainty?"

It is natural to say this with great pride, but fighting a war does not rely on just one word.

"I have developed a new trebuchet, which will cause the city wall to collapse."

"really?"

"How dare I deceive the Prime Minister?"

Zhuge Liang immediately became more excited and asked: "Where?"

"I brought the drawings, but the trebuchet is still in Jiangzhou."

"So, Jiangling City will be destroyed in a short time?"

Li Heng said: "Yes, but it should be noted that once this kind of weapon comes out, Sun Wu and Cao Wei will definitely learn from it. Its structure is not complicated, and the way of war may change dramatically by then."

"So use Guanzhong with caution, seize Jingzhou first, and use the power of thunder to seize the weakest point. We have no shortage of troops now." Zhuge Liang said, "It's just that the food is limited after all."

"We don't need much food. Nan County is our granary."

"You plan to rob?" Zhuge Liang said, "It is not advisable to rob the people's food. That will cause our army to be alienated and the people will favor Sun Wu. Our army will go deep alone and be surrounded by enemies on all sides."

"No, no, naturally we will not rob the people of their food. Our army is an army of benevolence and righteousness. When Wang Shi goes east, there is no reason to rob the people. Naturally, he will quickly implement the concept of land equalization to Nanjun and tell the people that those who till the land should have land! Yes! With the support of the people, why worry about the failure of the king’s business?”

Zhuge Liang was startled for a moment, then laughed: "What a land for the tiller, what a support from the common people. Well said! Well said!"

"This is the way of heaven!" Li Heng continued, "The way of heaven is to make up for the excess of damage. Our army follows the way of heaven and the people's will. When the king's army goes to Jiangling, everyone will return to their hearts!"

"Very good! Very good! Is this possible in Guanzhong?"

"Of course it's feasible! However, the soldiers in Guanzhong are still ordinary soldiers. If they suddenly change to the imperial army, there may be discomfort. The official thinks that it can be implemented in Yizhou first. When our army goes east to capture Jiangling, the imperial army system will be effective. , everyone agrees, and if Guanzhong implements it again, the military morale will not be unwell."

"Okay, as you said." Zhuge Liang said, "One thing I want to remind you is that after attacking Jiangling, you must guard against Cao Wei on the northern front."

"The official knows."

"Ji'an, I'll leave Jingzhou to you." Zhuge Liang patted Li Heng on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister, Jiangzhou's infantry armor can be increased to 10,000 pairs this year. I will definitely take it back to Jingzhou. In addition, I plan to meet someone at Xiegukou in three days."

"Who?"

"Du Yu, he has accepted our coins."

On the evening of April 24th, Duling County, Beijing.

Du Yu was lying on a bamboo chair in the backyard reading a book, when Du Ling hurried over: "Mr. Sir, your letter."

"Who?" "I didn't say who it was, I just said you would know it when you saw the handwriting."

Du Yu opened the letter in confusion and jumped up immediately: "Come to Guanzhong!"

"Who?"

"Don't ask, just pack up. I'll go to Xiegukou tomorrow and keep my whereabouts confidential."

"Now Liu Xu has sent people to monitor us, I'm afraid..."

"You think of a way, I have to meet this person!"

"Here."

Early in the morning on April 25th, Du Yu got up, dressed in coarse linen clothes, pretended to be a servant, and left Duling County all the way.

By the evening of April 26, Du Yu arrived at the free trade town at Xiegukou.

Free Trade Town is crowded and mixed, and there is no curfew. When it is getting dark, there are still many people on the road.

After Du Yu arrived, he received news from someone. After many twists and turns, he finally met Li Heng in a very remote small house.

The last sunset shined through the crack in the door and fell into the house. Li Heng sat there with a smile on his face: "Du Langjun, long time no see."

Du Yu was stunned for a moment, walked up quickly, and then realized that he was a little out of sorts, so he paused and bowed, "Long time no see."

"Sit down and talk."

Du Yu sat down and asked, "How come you have time to come to Guanzhong?"

"I came here specifically to see you."

"see me?"

"Yes."

"I am a simple scholar, why would I bother the general to come to see me in person?" Du Yu laughed.

"Are you used to using the money I minted?"

"is acceptable."

"I heard that prices in Jingzhao have risen?"

"Since you know, why bother to ask again? Now many people in Jingzhao want to flee, but Guo Huai has sent troops to block all the main roads." Du Yu said with a trace of sadness in his words, "This move of yours is too cruel. I I believe that Luoyang will have a headache next month. If we don’t find a solution, people’s livelihood in Jingzhao will be destroyed, and Wei Ting will not be able to support hundreds of thousands of troops to confront you here.”

Li Heng said: "I guess Cao Rui will convene the ministers next month, and finally Cao Wei will reach a verbal agreement to ban Shu money, and if necessary, abolish some coins."

"This kind of thing has been done by Cao Pi when he was in power. It's not surprising, so your coin strategy won't last long."

"No, it will last."

"Do you think you can stay in Wei for a long time?"

"You can boil a pot of water with fire, but can you boil a river with fire?"

"You mean, your Shu money is from that river?"

"No, it's a sea."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because people's greed is endless, but the upper echelons of Cao Wei have tried new salt, can they go back to eat old salt?" Li Heng's tone was very calm, "Maybe you will say yes, but that is only a small part. That small part is dispensable to me. What I want is the majority, and the majority can be gathered into the sea."

Du Yu fell silent. He found that every time he talked to Li Heng, his thoughts were quickly drawn to Li Heng, and any rebuttal was quickly blocked.

He thought for a while and then asked: "Does the general think that Shu money can destroy Wei?"

"No, but it can weaken Wei."

"How to weaken it?"

"The new salt is in my hands. When the aristocratic family accepted Shu money, the people were forced to accept Shu money. When the world recognized Shu money, money continued to flow from Wei to me. With money, Du Langjun thought What can be done?”

"Someone needs to be there!"

"So here I am."

"You came?"

Li Heng looked at Du Yu and said, "Yes, I'm here to see you."

"You want me to go to Yizhou?"

"In the past, I was just a county magistrate in Chencang County and could not invite you. Now I am a general. As long as you are willing, the position of Chief Shi of the General's Office will be reserved for you at any time."

"I am only sixteen years old and have no experience as an official. How can I be so virtuous and capable?"

"You are a rare talent. I sincerely invite you."

"General, have you forgotten that my father is a high-ranking official in the Wei court?"

"I'm at home now."

"But Wei Ting was kind to him."

"Only Xinpi respects him. As far as I know, Xinpi passed away last year, so your father returned home nominally claiming to be ill, but in fact he was framed and forced to resign."

Du Yu asked: "Is the general here to mock me?"

"I came to see my friends and invite my friends."

A smile appeared on Du Yu's face, and he said seriously: "Li Jian, Li Jian, I admit that you are a talent, but do you think that this can make our Jingzhao Du family willing to follow you?"

(End of this chapter)