I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 54 Pressure on Luoyang
After Zhuge Liang finally said those words, the scene was completely quiet, and no one objected anymore.

"Jian, sit down."

Li Heng saluted and sat down again.

Yang Yi glanced at Li Heng, her eyes slightly displeased, but she didn't dare to say anything more.

"What else do you want to say?" Zhuge Liang looked around and asked.

Everyone said: "It all depends on the Prime Minister's orders."

"I agree with Li Jian's statement." Zhuge Liang expressed his stance.

After coming out of the camp, Li Heng planned to return to Chencang County, but Fei Yi caught up with him.

"Jian."

"Fisma."

"That's a good point today." Fei Yi said with a smile.

Fei Yi's smile always revealed a bit of wretchedness in his kindness, just like some kind-hearted uncles who help girls in need.

"In Fei Sima's award, in fact, the Prime Minister has already made a conclusion in his mind."

"Don't take what Wei Wenchang and Yang Weigong say to heart."

"Everyone has different ideas. This is a normal and reasonable thing. I won't take it to heart."

"Well, your location in Chencang County is very important, so handle it well."

"Farewell."

"Farewell."

Wei Yan's attitude also has a personal standpoint.

In Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, Wei Yan was the vanguard several times, and he was still the vanguard in the fifth Northern Expedition.

From a personal perspective, of course I hope to seize every opportunity to make meritorious deeds.

Not to mention Yang Yi, who has a resentful temper and a strong desire for power.

August 22, Luoyang, it was still early morning before dawn.

Cao Rui sat on it and said, "My lords, I have something to report today."

Yang Fu came out and said: "Your Majesty, Zhuge Liang is still displaying his army in Guanzhong. I think your Majesty should come to Chang'an in person to boost the prestige of the frontline troops."

"It's not necessary." Zhongshu ordered Sun Zi to come out and said, "Sun Quan has already withdrawn his troops, and Zhuge Liang will definitely withdraw his troops this year."

But Yang Fu insisted: "I heard that the Shu army was setting up farmland between Mei County and Chencang County. With Zhuge Kongming's talent in governing, if all the people went to the Shu army, Chang'an would be in danger!"

"Immigration is already happening quickly." Shaoling Marquis Cao Shuang said, "Mr. Yang is worrying too much."

Zhuge Liang's withdrawal was almost unanimously agreed by the Wei court.

"After Sun Quan withdrew, Zhuge Liang even settled in the fields, but since the farming season had passed, there was no need to worry about it. The Shu army would not be able to withstand this winter." Cao Shuang continued, "Our army only needs to send news of the reinforcements to the Shu army, and the Shu army will definitely be afraid. "

"Then what if there are any oversights in immigration?" Yang Fu asked.

"Omissions in immigration will not affect the overall situation." Cao Shuang replied, "Unless Zhuge Liang can gather a large number of people in a short period of time, this is almost impossible. The people in Guanzhong know that if they defect to the Shu army, they may have to follow the Shu army south this year. , it’s uprooting one’s family, and not many people are willing to do that.”

Yang Fu also had nothing to say for the time being.

Cao Shuang continued: "As long as Zhuge Liang withdraws his troops this time, we will have peace on both the east and west fronts of the Wei Dynasty."

The hall fell into silence, acquiescing to Cao Shuang's words.

In recent years, it was almost the consensus of the Wei Dynasty that Ji Han was consumed by defense.

Sima Yi's persistence was just executing Cao Rui's will.

Moreover, these talents in the Wei Dynasty also deduced the pattern of Zhuge Liang's northward journey.

If Zhuge Liang retreats again this time, the next time he sends troops will inevitably be postponed.

The interval between Zhuge Liang's second and third trips north was one year, and the interval between his third and fourth trips north was two years.

The gap between the fourth and fifth times was three years.

This shows that every retreat has a great impact on the internal affairs of Shu.

Every time he retreated, Zhuge Liang not only had to stabilize the internal political problems caused by the Northern Expedition, but also deal with people's livelihood issues and diplomatic issues.

"If Zhuge Liang retreats this time and goes north again, it will be at least five years later." Sun Zi suddenly said, "And Zhuge Liang has been busy with government affairs all year round. I heard that his health is not good. Five years later, will Zhuge Liang still be able to travel around? It is still unknown among the military." Cao Rui then said: "What Shaolinghou and Zhongshu Ling said are reasonable. As long as Sima Zhongda brings all the people to me near Chang'an, it will only be a matter of time before Zhuge Liang retreats. As for Some people defected to the Shu army, which cannot be stopped without affecting the overall situation."

As soon as Cao Rui finished speaking, there were urgent footsteps outside the hall.

The ministers' eyes were attracted.

The emperor is discussing politics with his courtiers. Who dares to walk freely in front of the palace at this time?

"Your Majesty, the Grand Governor has sent an urgent military report." The guard in front of the palace said loudly, holding a bamboo slip in his hands.

Cao Rui glanced at Cao Shuang and signaled him.

Cao Shuang stood up and walked to the door of the main hall. After receiving it, he walked back to the hall and presented the bamboo slips.

The ministers all became curious. They had just discussed the situation on the Western Front, and Sima Yi's urgent military report was sent over.

Cao Rui opened the bamboo slip and looked at it calmly.

At first, his brows began to relax.

Gradually, his brows frowned slightly.

Then, it wrinkled tighter and tighter.

Finally, Cao Rui slapped the bamboo slip on the table.

The ministers were startled and immediately looked at each other, wondering why the emperor was suddenly angry.

However, it is somewhat guessed that there may be problems with the situation on the Western Front.

But the situation on the Western Front was already clear. What could go wrong?

"The Shu army bribed the people with cloth, and nearly a thousand people went to defect to it every day. Some even dragged their families and families from the north bank of the Wei River and swam over to join the Shu army!"

Cao Rui's face darkened.

As soon as he said this, everyone in the court couldn't help but be surprised.

This is the first time I heard of such a thing.

"Five horses per household!" Cao Rui's face looked as ugly as possible.

The crowd was even more shocked.

Five horses per household?

Sun Zi came out and said: "Your Majesty, each household is given five pieces of cloth. How many pieces of cloth can Kong Ming give? This plan cannot last long!"

"It has been given for more than ten days. At first, there were two to three hundred people every day, and now there are thousands of people every day. I heard that there are more people on the west bank of Xieshui!"

Cao Rui handed the bamboo slip to the chamberlain on the side.

The chamberlain picked it up and presented it to Sun Zi.

After reading it, Sun Zi's expression completely changed.

Cao Shuang still didn't believe this evil. He said: "The Shu army came from afar and it is impossible to bring a large amount of cloth to fight. It will definitely be used up soon!"

"What if the Shu army really has a lot of cloth?" Cao Rui asked.

"This……"

In the hall, everyone started talking.

"Who told me what to do now?"

Sikong Chenqun came out and said: "Your Majesty, please immediately order the troops from Chang'an to be mobilized to reinforce the front line."

"how do I say this?"

Chen Qun said: "The reinforcement of the front line is to inform the people of Fufeng County that the imperial army has arrived and the Shu army is no more than dead wood. Anyone who defectes to the Shu army again will bear the consequences."

Cao Rui nodded and said, "Retreat from the court."

After saying that, Cao Rui left.

Not long after, Chen Qun, Cao Shuang, Sun Zi, Liu Shao and others met Cao Rui alone.

Chen Qun said: "Your Majesty, please order Sima Yi to go to war immediately. If necessary, you can clear out the people who defected to the Shu army! And assemble the central army of the capital to be ready to go to Chang'an at any time!"

Chen Qun knew exactly what words were appropriate to say in private and what words were appropriate to say in court.

(End of this chapter)