Seeing that Zhuge Liang was still arguing, Wang Yu waved his hand and asked: "Kong Ming, do you also think Qingzhou and Liaodong are very similar?"
"Huh?" This question was a bit sudden. With Zhuge Liang's cleverness, he still thought about it before nodding and saying: "It's a bit..."
Not only are they a bit different, many of the policies on both sides are almost as if they were taught by the same master. They restrained tyranny, equally divided the land, valued education, practiced martial arts, and even had similar attitudes towards navigation. If there is a difference, it is Qingzhou that did it.
The more thorough it is, the greater the results will be.
Thinking of this, combined with the Liaodong threat theory that Wang Yu had always emphasized, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but wonder. Could it be that these two are really brothers, so they must compete with each other?
"I don't mean what I said." Wang Yu didn't know that Zhuge Liang's power of association was so rich, but looking at his eyes, he could tell that he didn't mean what he said. "Some people may think that it is because of the similarity that this general must
The forces in Liaodong were killed in advance, but speaking from my heart, although my mind is not broad, it is not that narrow-minded either."
He raised two fingers and said in a deep voice: "The threat to Liaodong mainly lies in two points, Gongsundu's ambition and the Liaodong navy!"
"How can you see that?" Zhuge Liang's eyebrows knitted together. Wang Yu kept saying that Gongsun Du was very ambitious, but the latter could only fight Wuhuan in Liaodong and bully Goguryeo and Sanhan, but he never really saw him.
What actions did he take to move closer to the Central Plains and intend to join the ranks of the contenders?
Zhuge Liang unabashedly showed his doubtful mood on his face, feeling that Wang Yu was still too nervous.
"The feud between Qingzhou and Liaodong probably started from the differences in maritime trade. Kong Ming, you should also know that the conflict was unintentional at first, but as it evolved, it became more and more intense. Have you ever thought about the root cause?
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Zhuge Liang discovered that, for some reason, his lord liked to use this method of asking questions when discussing issues with him. He did not reject it, because this type of conversation was very conducive to thinking, but this kind of special treatment made people feel very strange.
This question is not difficult to answer.
Qingzhou took the initiative to cross the sea to Liaodong because Liaodong's fleet had limited loading capacity and only made two trips a year, which could not meet the profit-seeking needs of merchants.
The significance of Taishi Ci's eastward journey is far more than simply opening up new territories. It is a signal telling all Qingzhou people that a new era of navigation has arrived. Those with the most courage and adventurous spirit felt Wang Yu's invisible call,
They all followed behind him.
The routes of Samhan and Wodo are still in the exploratory stage, and the navigation technology is not mature enough. Only those with official status are qualified and capable to make first stops. The route to Jiangnan is similar to the traditional navigation mode, and can only be along the coast.
Traveling, the excellent performance of Qingzhou's new seagoing ships cannot be exerted.
Therefore, Liaodong and Youzhou became the most valuable targets before Qingzhou maritime merchants.
The sextant for measuring positions is far from being fully popularized. As far as Zhuge Liang knows, it is impossible for the sextant to become popular until the group of ceramic craftsmen convened by the lord master get the so-called glass.
The maritime merchants in Qingzhou all operate individually, and they all depart from there. They focus on time and efficiency. It is impossible to make a special trip to Donglai and follow the existing routes to Dongda Port and Liaodong official transactions, so
This led to the smuggling behavior that Gongsun Du hated deeply.
At the beginning, when Liu Yi negotiated with Mi Zhu, who was in charge of maritime trade, the latter thought it was no big deal. Businessmen come and go in the wind and waves, aren't they just trying to make profits?
Even if it is smuggling, the majority of sea trade will still fall into the hands of Gongsun Du. After all, he owns his own fleet and can do much more trade than those powerful men trying their luck at the seaside. As for Qingzhou, anyway,
With taxation and the objective conditions being the same, Mi Zhu did not feel it was necessary or possible to prohibit this kind of behavior by maritime merchants.
But Liaodong's reaction was huge. After the protest failed, Liu Yi left without saying anything. But only a month later, the sentry in Chengshanjiao reported that Liaodong's fleet was found to have passed by. The draft was very deep and it should be a cargo ship.
.Obviously, Liaodong intentionally bypassed Qingzhou and went directly to Xuzhou and even Jiangnan to find new partners.
Mi Zhu became nervous immediately and reported the matter to Wang Yu to ask for countermeasures.
It was also from this time that the generals and shogunate in Qingzhou realized that it was wishful thinking for everyone to regard Liaodong as a subsidiary force of Qingzhou. Gongsun Du did not seem to be content with being a rich country bumpkin in Liaodong. He also had a very temperamental temper.
The overlord of one side.
At this time, if Qingzhou lowers its stance and takes some remedial measures, it might not be possible to eliminate the estrangement. But although the gang of victorious warriors are very obedient and honest in front of Wang Yu, they are more arrogant than the others when they are outside. How can they be willing to do so?
Bowing to a small prince in a remote area?
What's more, after the large-scale rise of maritime trade, the profits of maritime trade have also been rising steadily. Who would add some restrictions just to worry about Gongsun Du's mood?
In fact, Wang Yu's emphasis on sea trade is not only about profits, but also about the experience of maritime merchants. Compared with the windy East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Bohai Sea, it is like a calm bathtub.
Just like Western navigators, who trained in the Mediterranean for many years before heading to the ocean, China's navigation industry also has to go through a gradual process.
"So, it's hard to say who is right and who is wrong in this case. We can only say that everyone has their own interests and demands. Gongsundu cannot integrate Liaodong's business, so he can only make less. We cannot lower the standards and deliberately
Go cater to him?" Zhuge Liang replied, and then asked: "But what does this have to do with your handling of Liaodong?"
"Of course there is, and it has a lot to do with it." Wang Yu stopped being pretentious and said straightforwardly: "Liaodong has made a lot of money from sea trade over the years. However, from what Zhang Fang saw in Xiangping, Gongsun Du himself was very frugal.
, except for wives, he did not keep concubines or keep slaves, and all his income was invested in military equipment..."
Wang Yu weighed the letter in his hand with a cold smile: "Ziyi's letter made it very clear that there are more than a hundred large warships in Liaodong, and countless small and medium-sized ships. Although most of the armor in the army are old things or made of
It's rough, but the armor equipment rate is extremely high, and there is also a guard of about 3,000 light cavalry, which is very good at attacking and fighting... Kong Ming, you are so smart, don't you have any associations? "
"My lord, could it be that..." Zhuge Liang frowned, as if he had some understanding, but he still hesitated.
Before coming to Qingzhou, Zhuge Liang had never connected the ocean with military affairs. The only impression left on him by the ocean was the seafood he had eaten when he was a boy.
It wasn't until he came to Qingzhou and saw Wang Yu pushing the entire Qingzhou into the ocean age with great courage, almost at the speed of a galloping horse, that he gradually drew parallels and gained a deeper understanding of the ocean.
Even so, before Wang Yu made his decision, he never thought that shipping could actually transport supplies to tens of thousands of troops. One-tenth or even less than one percent of sailors replaced civilians, and ships replaced civilians.
Cars, horses and livestock created a faster and less consuming lifeline.
Now, more advanced concepts are coming.
Listen to the words, your lord is obviously saying that although Gongsun Du lives in a remote place in Liaodong, he always wants to come to the Central Plains to fight for supremacy, and has even made preparations to transport troops by sea and travel thousands of miles for this purpose!
This is something Zhuge Liang could never imagine before, but now looking at it, it is really possible, at least it is technically feasible. He could not even find a reason to excuse Gongsun Du. As early as Wang Yu took over
Before Qingzhou, Gongsun Du had sent officials and a small number of soldiers across the sea and established Yingzhou in Donglai.
Judging from the actual situation, if Qingzhou mobilizes all its forces to fight Cao and Sun while the Central Plains War is in full swing, Gongsun Du quietly crosses the sea, lands in the Lijin area, and three thousand fine cavalry surprise Gaotang, the chance of success is not ordinary.
high.
The prosperity of the Gaotang Dynasty relied on the advantages of rivers and seas. Because it was located in the hinterland of Qingzhou, Wang Yu used an open style when building the city. It was fine in peacetime, but the defense in wartime was almost non-existent.
Just like this Northern Expedition.
However, no one in the general's mansion has ever mentioned that making arrangements for this aspect can be said to be a huge blind spot, even Zhuge Liang himself, who is always known for his meticulous thinking, is no exception.
This was not considered an oversight. Zhuge Liang was sweating profusely. He secretly said he was lucky. At the same time, he also suspected that Gongsun Du only had this ability and might not be able to think of doing this. Even if he really had this concept, I'm afraid it was very vague. His preparations,
Many of them started before the lord took over Qingzhou, and it cannot be said that they were targeted at Qingzhou.
So, how did the lord predict what happened in advance?
Wang Yu smiled mysteriously and did not explain.
It's not that he didn't want to explain, but that he couldn't explain it. There are not many records about Gongsun Du in history, and Wang Yu only remembered two things.
The first thing happened when Cao Cao killed Yuan Tan in Youzhou and launched the Eastern Expedition to pursue Yuan Shang. Cao Cao had recruited Gongsun Du with a high official and generous salary. At that time, Cao Cao had defeated many powerful enemies such as Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, and Lu Bu.
, Sun Ce, the little overlord of Jiangdong, also died, leaving only Jingzhou and Xishu and other places that have not yet surrendered. The situation is very favorable, and it is said that the recruitment is just a formality.
As a result, the seal and ribbon he sent were thrown directly into the warehouse by Gongsun Du.
What's more, after rejecting Cao Cao's offer, Gongsun Du also formulated a plan. He believed that Cao Cao was away on an expedition and Ye City was empty. He wanted to raid Ye City with 10,000 cavalry and 30,000 infantry to cut off Cao Cao's return route.
, and then seize the world.
Wang Yu could remember these two things because he thought it was ridiculous when he was reading. Cao Cao was so good before the Battle of Chibi. He defeated so many masters. Even Gongsun Du dared to even think about competing with him. This is not a mantis.
Does the arm block the car?
Moreover, Gongsun Du's plan is also nonsense from the perspective of military common sense.
It is true that Cao Cao is on an expedition, but his army is in Youzhou. On the one hand, it blocks the road between Liaodong and Yecheng. In addition, he is closer to Yecheng than Gongsundu. What is the point of a surprise attack?
Only when he really came into contact with Gongsun Du and Liaodong did Wang Yu suddenly realize that as early as the Three Kingdoms era, someone in China had already planned a landing battle that would reverse the strategic situation and use maritime advantages to open up a second battlefield behind enemy lines.
In addition to being amazed, Gongsun Du's status in his heart suddenly surpassed that of Liu Bei and Yuan Shu, and became a serious problem on par with Cao, Sun, and Dong.
Historically, Gongsun Du died of illness in the same year after he refused Cao Cao's invitation, so his unruly and raid plans became a joke for the ages. But in history, Cao Cao attacked Youzhou during the Jian'an period, but it is still
It was only in the fifth year of Zhongping that Gongsun Du died of illness and was still far away.
This is the reason why Wang Yu must completely solve the Liaodong issue regardless of the time delay. Of course, these reasons are not enough to convince outsiders. Fortunately, Wang Yu is the lord and does not need to explain everything clearly to his subordinates.
Zhuge Liang frowned, but mentally accepted Wang Yu's previous explanation.
Being able to make money but not liking luxury is a clear sign of ambition.
Once upon a time, an emperor asked the hero who had made great achievements, saying, "I love you and you have made such great contributions. How should I reward you?" The hero replied, "I only love farmland, mansions and beauties. Please reward your majesty with many rewards." When the emperor heard this,
I feel happy and relieved, thinking that this is a good comrade and there is no suspicion of rebellion.
This is the so-called hero's self-destruction, and it is the best way to save one's life.
On the other hand, if this was Gongsun Du, it would be over. The emperor took a look, this guy can make money so much, and he also spends all the money on military equipment and the navy. Isn't this a rebellion?
It makes sense to explain the relationship between Qingzhou and Liaodong from this perspective.
"However, your preparation for the negotiation seems too... unreliable, right?" After thinking about it, Zhuge Liang couldn't hold it back and finally complained.
If Wang Yu was facing a formidable enemy in Liaodong at the strategic level, the negotiation preparations he made two months ago can only be described as a mess. Anyway, Zhuge Liang could not see that Wang Yu was prepared
How helpful were those things in persuading the ambitious Gongsun Du.
"The secret must not be leaked," Wang Yu smiled mysteriously and said, "Kong Ming, just wait and see." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)