I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 64 Cao Rui: I’m not interested in Li Heng

"What if Zhao doesn't agree?" Fei Yi said on the side.

"Then find other families in Longyou." Li Heng replied, "And let the Zhao family know that we can find other families."

Zhuge Liang nodded, thinking that Li Heng's plan was feasible.

Fei Yi said: "If this is the case, if we support the Zhao family, will Longxi be unable to lose its tail and not obey the court's orders?"

"The main problem right now is how to quickly regain Longxi. As for the Zhao family after regaining Longxi, there is still a lot of benefits to be earned. They will not fight against the imperial court for the time being. The imperial court can send officials to slowly take over Longxi. As long as the Zhao family does not cause trouble in the process , most of the requirements can be met, and when the court officials gain a foothold in Longxi, the court will support another family to divide the interests from the Zhao family, or support several families to divide the interests."

Fei Yi was startled after hearing this. When he looked at Li Heng, his eyes were different again.

This kid has one set after another, whether it's strategies or tactics.

Moreover, his strategy emphasizes stability, and his strategy is planned slowly.

After hearing Li Heng's words, Zhuge Liang saw and liked Li Heng.

Because almost everything Li Heng said was what he thought.

"Jian, it's getting late, go back and rest."

"The Prime Minister also took a rest earlier, and I will resign."

After Li Heng went out, Zhuge Liang asked Fei Yi, "What do you think of Ji'an?"

"Talented but not arrogant, can be cultivated well."

"I will arrange for him to cross the Wei River north to build the city next year. Who can best cooperate with him?"

"Boyo's cooperation is the most suitable."

"Why?"

"Bo Yue has a resolute character, but is a little paranoid. Ji'an is sensible but not stubborn. He can assess the situation and be adaptable."

Zhuge Liang said: "This statement makes sense."

The sky gradually darkened, but Chencang New City was filled with flames.

Li Heng held the "Chencang Daily" in his hand and said to the officials around him: "You have one share, work separately, and tell the people in the most popular terms that we need to widen the trench now, so that it will be difficult for the Wei army to attack." Coming in, it’s about protecting our homes, protecting our children and our parents.”

After finishing speaking, Xue Liang took it and began to distribute it.

"Attention, you have to get people in order and be sure not to panic."

"Yes."

"After the officials took the newspapers, they split up and acted."

Not only officials, Li Heng also found some teenagers in their early teens. They were full of energy and shouted everywhere with newspapers, attracting many people.

There are more and more fires in Chencang New City, and the night is brightly illuminated.

Someone was holding a newspaper and shouting on the street: "We need to dig trenches now, and dig them wider so that the Wei thieves can no longer attack!"

Some sad people in the room couldn't help but come out after hearing this.

"Are you going to dig a trench?"

"Yes!"

"Wherever, I'll join!"

"Just wait here!"

"Okay, okay, the government is finally thinking of a solution!"

More and more people are coming out.

After a while, many people gathered in an open space.

Li Heng, Dong Hong and others were in that open space.

The crowd was excited and talking a lot.

"Everyone, please calm down!"

Li Heng's voice came from the wooden platform.

The crowd slowly fell silent.

Li Heng glanced around and looked at the worried and frightened faces under the firelight. He said: "The Wei army came to us three times and five times! They were all beaten away by the king! Some people died on the front line, and these people are just like you. , there are parents and children, and maybe their old mother is still weaving cloth for them at home, waiting for them to come home."

Li Heng's voice was clearly audible in the open field and reached everyone's ears.

"Now they are dead. They died there in order to stop the Wei thieves. If we survived, the Wei thieves would not give up! Now, for the sake of our children, pick up the hammer. We will widen the trench tonight and are willing to follow I'm here with you to pick up the tools!" Wang Fugui said loudly: "No, we have brought them all, and we are just waiting for your order, Mr. Li, and we will all obey your arrangements!"

Everyone said: "Always follow Mr. Li's arrangements!"

"Okay, let's go!"

At this time, Zhuge Liang came out of the camp and was inspecting the military camp. Suddenly he saw brightly lit lights in the direction of Chencang New City under Wuzhangyuan, so he asked Fei Yi: "Is that direction Chencang New City?"

"Yes, Prime Minister."

"Why so much fire?"

"Prime Minister, I will send someone to ask you immediately."

"Okay, at this important moment, we must be cautious in everything."

"Here."

Not long after, Fei Yi's people came back.

"Prime Minister, it was Ji'an who organized the people to dig trenches. I heard that Chencang New City had been digging trenches before, but now all the people in Chencang New City have participated, widening the original trenches and digging another one."

Zhuge Liang was startled when he heard this and said with a smile: "He does things very quickly. How is the east coast now?"

"The battlefield has been thoroughly cleaned today, and we are still digging." Fei Yi said, "But I heard that Ji'an set up a "Chencang Daily" in Chencang New City. At this time, the "Chencang Daily" played a big role in mobilizing the people. "

""Chencang Daily"? Is it the one Yang Yi mentioned before that tells stories to the people?"

"Yes, the people in Chencang New City now believe in the "Chencang Daily". The people will believe whatever the daily newspaper says."

There was a strange color in Zhuge Liang's eyes.

He didn't say anything. After inspecting the military camp, he went back to rest.

When the situation evolved to this point, Zhuge Liang felt relaxed.

For the first time, he felt that someone was sharing so much pressure on him.

There is no need to tell Li Heng about many things. He has already thought about them in advance and started doing them in advance.

Before going to bed, Zhuge Liang looked at the candlelight and suddenly remembered that he often discussed affairs with the First Master late at night, accompanied by candlelight.

"Late Emperor, there is hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty." A rare genuine smile appeared on the prime minister's haggard face.

The people in Chencang New City come from different places, and most of them are not familiar with each other.

In fact, Li Heng started organizing people to dig more than half a month ago.

But the digging efficiency was not high. It was not until Guo Huai's army attacked the day before yesterday and the earth-shattering shouts of killing came from the east bank that these people truly realized their situation.

At that time, most people thought that the defense line would be breached and spent the whole day in fear. Some people were even ready to escape over the wall.

It was not until the afternoon that news came that the Wei army had withdrawn, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

However, who can guarantee that Wei Jun will not come again in a few days?

Fear enveloped the new city on the east bank of Xieshui, and Chencang New City felt the crisis for the first time.

This crisis was simply transformed into motivation by Li Heng.

Early in the morning on the eighth day of November, the horn sounded again in Cao Jun’s camp.

A large number of Cao Rui's Chinese troops gathered outside Mei County.

Cao Rui himself got up very early and personally reviewed the elite Chinese army brought from Luoyang.

Young Cao Rui's eyes showed determination.

Sima Yi came over with his people. Sima Yi said: "Your Majesty, we have found out that the paper maker may be a man named Li Heng."

"Li Heng?"

"He is the son of a doctor and a native of Jingzhou. Zhuge Kongming established Chencang New City on the west bank of Xieshui River and appointed Li Heng as the county magistrate. Chencang New City recruited many people during this period."

After stopping, Cao Rui was not interested in Li Heng, but said: "Can you bring me the papermaking technology?"

"Not yet, the Shu army keeps things very secret."

Cao Rui said: "We will discuss this later."

After saying that, he rode his horse and headed towards the direction of the three armies.

Xin Pi followed and said at the side: "The Shu army is exhausted after more than a month of fighting. This time, Your Majesty personally goes out to attack the Shu army with the Chinese army, and it will be defeated! Guo Huai is also ready to respond to the eastern front again! If we can break through the defense on the eastern front, we might be able to capture that Li Heng alive."

(End of this chapter)