Three Kingdoms: The Shu Han was a prodigal, and Wollongong was burned at the beginning Chapter 344: Rich country and strong military, economic competition
Chapter 344: Rich country and strong military, economic competition
Everyone in Yizhou felt a sense of recognition for Liu Mang's gratitude.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Everyone, you don't know my feat of defeating Cao Cao in a single challenge!"
"Let me tell you something!"
Seeing that Liu Bei was a little distracted, Liu Mang sighed and said: "By the way, since this is a post-war summary, let me just make two points."
Liu Bei was stunned on the spot. The generals who had been drinking just now were now taking it seriously, and even planned to take out a small book to record it.
"In this battle, we were able to ensure logistics, thanks to Zhibaiqian."
"We have an advanced currency system, while Cao Cao's side is a backward currency country that uses barter."
"The economic foundation determines the superstructure. Although our territory is not as good as Cao Cao's, our strength is far superior to him!"
Liu Mang once again affirmed the role of Zhibai Qian, which caused the powerful landowners in the land under Liu Bei's rule to rush to exchange five baht coins for Zhibai Qian.
After all, because of Dong Zhuo's small money disaster, there is no so-called currency transaction in the Central Plains.
Everyone barters to ensure the value of goods, but it makes commodity transactions very inconvenient.
"Also, it focuses on criticizing certain people for being stubborn."
"For example, the Maming Pavilion almost killed General Chen Shi, and the Han River robbery almost killed my brother Liu Feng."
"Dad, stop looking at me, I'm talking about you! Pay attention next time, if you do it again, you will stay in Chengdu to retire!"
Ahem!
This traitor!
Liu Bei suddenly felt that the wine in his glass was no longer fragrant. His desire to brag about his solo challenge was instantly gone!
"My lord, actually the young master also cares about your noble body."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said with a smile: "After all, it's because of the Lord that we can get together!"
"With your lord here, we believe that reviving the Han Dynasty and restoring the old capital is no longer an empty promise!"
Liu Bei was deeply moved and nodded: "That's fine! I will rarely go out to fight in the future, unless the opponent is Cao Cao!"
Everyone laughed and had another drink.
"You should have noticed that with our army occupying the four counties of Yizhou, Jiaozhou and Jingnan, the number of separatist forces in the world has become less and less."
"Cao Wei, Soochow, and our Han Dynasty, Mr. Zhuge's strategy of dividing the world into three parts has been basically completed!"
"Local wars will further decrease, so the era when war is king is coming to an end."
As soon as Liu Mang said this, many generals had gloomy looks in their eyes.
Especially Huang Zhong and Yan Yan, two veteran generals, don't know when they will be able to go to the battlefield again.
"Next, there will be an economic competition between the three countries to enhance the overall national strength of the war!"
"Although you can't see the swords, guns, swords and halberds in this war, it is actually extremely dangerous!"
"I hope you can prepare in advance!"
As soon as Liu Mang said this, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ba looked at each other and smiled.
Young Master, as expected, the victory did not go to his head.
After all, after the victory over Hanzhong, the morale of the army was high, and some even proposed to attack Chang'an directly!
A fanatical atmosphere swept the army.
Liu Mang's words were like a ladle of cold water, calming everyone down.
"Sir... If you put it this way, wouldn't it mean that our generals have no use for us?"
Pang De's voice was trembling. He could not imagine that as a warrior, he had to sit in front of a case every day.
"Wrong! Military generals still have to build troops and prepare horses, but the frequency of launching small-scale wars will be reduced."
"The Battle of Hanzhong lasted for so long that even Cao Cao's power in the eight states was dragged down by the supply line."
"Let me ask you, if we want to attack Liangzhou and Sili, how much food and grass will we need?"
Liu Mang sighed and said: "The scale of war will further expand in the future, so comprehensive national strength needs to be improved!"
Zhang Fei was impatient, but Zhang He nodded silently. Sure enough, he was not with the wrong master.
Compared with mediocre people like Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, Liu Mang's mind is really too clear!
"Eldest nephew, what comprehensive national strength are you talking about, and how can we improve it?"
"What can I, Lao Zhang, do? Just make arrangements!"
"Uncle San will always be your strong support!"
Zhang Fei patted his chest and expressed his attitude.
Liu Bei said melancholy: "Third brother, why is the eldest brother also the biological father of Mang'er? Can you give me some face?"
Zhang Fei laughed loudly: "Mang'er, your father is no longer the same as before, but your third uncle will always be your third uncle!"
Guan Yu caressed his beautiful beard and said with a smile: "Eldest brother, third brother, you'd better listen to Mang'er first!"
Liu Mang bowed to his father and uncle, and then said: "Do you know why Zhibaiqian became so popular in Yizhou, Jingzhou and Jiaozhou so quickly?"
Lu Xun smiled and said nothing. He was involved in the whole process and knew the greatness of Zhibaiqian.
This currency war has already begun quietly.
"Behind Zhibaiqian is the Shu brocade platform, which is the guarantee of the universal value of Zhibaiqian."
Liu Ba smiled and explained: "Sichuan brocade is a necessary item for nobles to enjoy themselves and support themselves when going out!"
"Now Shu brocade is monopolized by us in Yizhou!"
"We require everyone to use Zhibai coins when purchasing Shu brocade. Then we can link Zhibai coins with Shu brocade, so that merchants can obediently exchange nearly twenty-five times the amount of copper coins for one Zhibai coin!"
Only now do the generals understand that this wave of harvesting a hundred dollars is no different from an open robbery!
But no matter whether it is a wealthy family or ordinary people, they all think that Zhibai money is valuable!
Because of the loyalty of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, as well as Liu Mang's good reputation.
Liu Mang knew that the value of Sichuan brocade is the highest among silk fabrics!
Because it consumes a lot of labor, costs a lot, and has high technical requirements, it has been said since ancient times that "its price is as good as gold."
In the context of the collapse of the monetary economy at the end of the Han Dynasty, people have long relied on grain and silk as their currency, and Shu Brocade has become a leader in substitute currency.
It can be said that Shu brocade in the late Han Dynasty is real gold and silver.
Even Cao Cao regarded the silk shoes made of silk as a legacy when he "distributed fragrance as a gift".
Nowadays, in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, the specific environment has pushed Shu Jin to the forefront of finance.
Many local officials in Yizhou looked at it with big eyes and small eyes. They knew that Shu brocade was valuable, but they didn't know that it could be valued to this extent by the prince!
"Sir... doesn't that mean that we can make a lot of money just by relying on Shu brocade?"
Ma Chao was very excited and said with a smile: "In the future, if we have enough troops and food, we will definitely take back Liangzhou. I will build another Xiliang cavalry for you!"
Liu Mang shook his head and said with a smile: "Meng Qi, Shu Brocade can only collect the wool of nobles, and ordinary people cannot afford it."
"What's more, this thing is so valuable. Even if a wealthy landlord like Cao Cao wanted to keep buying it, it would be impossible for him."
Zhuge Liang stood up and said with a smile: "I wonder if Liang and Young Master have the same thoughts?"
Everyone present was confused by this pair of master and disciple.
At this time, Lu Xun and Fazheng stood up at the same time and said with a smile: "You and I might as well say it together!"
Liu Mang, Zhuge Liang, Lu Xun, and Fazheng said in unison - "This plan is just to harvest wool!"