The spring breeze finally blew across the Qinling Mountains, greening the land in Guanzhong, greening the ice and snow on Liupan Mountain, turning into a trickle of water, passing through the mountains and dripping valleys, rushing into the Wei River, and rushing eastward.
Zhuge Liang bent over and drilled out of the big tent. Looking at the busy soldiers and farmers in the distance, a tired smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Everything went smoothly. After more than a year of hard work, Guanzhong and Longyou have already bought it. Now he finally
We can manage Guanzhong with peace of mind and prepare for the next Northern Expedition.
Since the first Northern Expedition, it has been four years since Guanzhong started, and it has been officially cultivated for three years. After three years of accumulation, it was exhausted in the war last year. He could only stop and wait patiently.
Sometimes human resources are poor. No matter how smart he is, he cannot create a lot of food at once. Without food, no action can be carried out. Even if there are millions of soldiers waiting for the game, he can only wait patiently.
Looking at the spring plowing scene in front of him, Zhuge Liang wrapped his winter clothes tightly. The weather has warmed up, and many people have taken off their winter clothes and changed into thin spring clothes. However, he is still wrapped in an old winter clothes, otherwise he will easily get cold.
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This body is getting worse day by day. Zhuge Liang felt his throat itchy, and he clenched his fist to block his mouth, and coughed twice gently. The coughing touched his lungs, causing his entire chest to vibrate, and bursts of pain.
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"Prime Minister, why are you coming out?" Jiang Wei walked over quickly. Seeing Zhuge Liang's coughing red face, he hurriedly stepped forward to support him and advised, "Prime Minister, it's very windy outside, so let's go in."
"It's not a problem." Zhuge Liang waved his hand and gasped, "I've been staying inside for a long time, so I'll come out and get some breath."
Jiang Wei looked back at the tent and frowned. Zhuge Liang spent most of his time working as soon as he opened his eyes. The lights in the house were almost never turned off. The oil smell of the lamp was so heavy that it could soak people to death, and normal people could not stand it.
What's more, Zhuge Liang is a patient.
"Prime Minister, you can't work so hard anymore. Your health is important."
"It's okay, it's better if the weather is warmer." Zhuge Liang smiled tiredly and glanced at Jiang Wei: "Is there any news from Wei Yan?"
"Yes." Jiang Wei lowered his head, looked at the military newspaper in his hand, and licked his lips: "The General Zhenxi has recovered Dunhuang, and the entire Liangzhou has already started. He is now resting in Yumen Pass and asks about his next move."
Zhuge Liang listened calmly, and after a while, he asked, "Bojo, what would you do if you were asked to make a decision?"
Jiang Wei pondered for a long time, and finally said reluctantly: "Xiliang is easy to be chaotic and uneasy. You must have a long general like the Grand General Zhenxi to guard it. Moreover, the Hu people on the grassland do not accept the education, so
We need the general of Zhenxi to shock them."
Zhuge Liang nodded slowly and smiled with relief. "In addition to letting Wei Yan stay in Liangzhou, in addition to shocking the people of Xiliang and the Hu people on the grassland, there is another important reason..." He paused: "I
Prepare to reopen the Western Regions.”
"Reopen the Western Regions?" Jiang Wei was stunned for a moment, then realized something.
"Reopening the Western Regions is not to trap Wei Yan in the Western Regions, but to restore strength and accumulate wealth as soon as possible, we must find a way from the Western Regions." Zhuge Liang said lightly: "In the past, we only had Yizhou, and the output of Shujin was finally produced
Limited, supply exceeds demand, can increase prices and make high profits. No matter how much we produce, the Wei and Wu countries can consume them. But now the situation is different, our land has increased, and we have improved the loom and brocade.
The output must usher in a rapid growth, but the strength of Wei State has greatly reduced, but their purchasing ability is constantly declining. And the war is imminent, Cao Rui will definitely limit the sales of Shu Jin to avoid a large amount of money outflow. If it is not found again in time
Sales, Shujin will soon depreciate..."
Listening to Zhuge Liang's nagging about doing business, Jiang Wei couldn't react for a moment. Could this be a major matter that the Prime Minister has been considering recently? He got up early and took him late every day, not considering the cause of the Northern Expedition, but just settled the accounts? No wonder
Yang Yi and his son often went to and from the prime minister's tent.
Jiang Wei wanted to speak but stopped. He felt that Zhuge Liang should not regard these things as big things and just hand them over to Yang Yi and his son. Why do you have to work so hard? But he looked at Zhuge Liang who was talking endlessly and then said something to his mouth.
Swallowed and listened patiently.
Zhuge Liang said it, and finally found that Jiang Wei was absent-minded. He sighed secretly and closed his mouth. He looked into the distance, and came out of the god for a while, and suddenly said, "Boyo, I have heard a saying, "Economics is"
The foundation of politics, military is an extension of politics, what do you think?”
Jiang Wei was stunned for a moment, lowered his head, looked at his toes, and looked a little ashamed. He didn't need to guess, but he could know that this strange thing must be said by Wei Ba, and others could not say such rare words. The reason why Zhuge Liang was
He did not mention Wei Ba's name, just to take care of his face. Obviously, Zhuge Liang was not very satisfied with his perfunctory attitude just now.
"Prime Minister, I know I'm wrong."
"Boyue, the real military strategist is not only about marching and fighting. "The Thirteen Chapters of Sun Tzu" has never been a simple way of using troops, but a way of governing the country. If you advance troops and attack plans, isn't the way of planning the economy?"
Jiang Wei's face was flushed and she felt ashamed. At this moment, Yang Yi and his son came over. Yang Yi looked angry and before he could walk to Zhuge Liang, he stretched out the official documents in his hand and said angrily: "Prime Minister, Li
Yan, Wei Ba became more and more arrogant. They actually asked for a reduction in the taxes of Guanjin, and they said that they would benefit the people. I think they just wanted to fill their own pockets. Gong Yan and Jun Si were really, and they didn't know how to refuse such a mess.
He was actually sent to Guanzhong. Prime Minister, you should go back to Chengdu quickly and continue like this..."
Zhuge Liang frowned, took the official document, and looked at it on his own. When Yang Yi saw it, he was a little embarrassed, but he was still angry. He turned his head and felt sulky.
After reading the official document, Zhuge Liang pondered for a long time and murmured: "What is Wei Ba doing again? I really can't understand. Wei Gong, please deduce it and see if doing so is really conducive to economic recovery."
"Prime Minister, is this still necessary to deduce? This is a strategy to destroy the country." Yang Yi couldn't help but shout: "If he continues to implement this method, if the Prime Minister wants to fight the Northern Expedition, he must be the cruel official Zhang Tang who promotes the sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial sacrificial
He is responsible for his grievances, what is the reason for this?”
Zhuge Liang frowned slightly and his face was as deep as water.
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Xuwen.
Wei Ba walked slowly on the white beach with his hands barefoot and his hands behind his back. Liao Li was wearing a big sleeve shirt and followed closely behind. The tide soaked his shoes, socks and he was unaware of it.
, he still spitted everywhere and explained to Wei Ba with fingers.
"General, you can't do this. People will be happy if they gain profits, and they will be resentful if they lose. It is easy to let go but difficult to collect them. Today, the general lowered the tax on Guanjin. Of course, they praised the general to heaven, but when the general reaches out to them, he asks them for money again.
, They can't remember the benefits the general gave them today..."
"I'm not just reducing it to the end, it's just a little bit. Is it that serious?" Wei Ba turned his head and looked at Liao Li with a smile: "You think that if you can destroy us if you collect less taxes.
economy?"
"It's not going to be destroyed, but just using money, how can you reduce your taxes? When the world is peaceful and the general wants to show kindness and rest with the people, I will never stop the general."
"Otherwise, I want to reduce my tuition now, hoping to accumulate more wealth as soon as possible to pacify the world." Wei Ba stopped and faced the sea: "You should know that our time is limited.
, We not only have to race against our opponents, but also against ourselves. I lowered tariffs to attract merchants from Nankaido and Nanzhongdao and let them go out from us. To be honest, I am still worried that 10% of them will not be attractive enough
What about strength.”
Liao Li twisted his beard. He heard the implication from Wei Ba's words that Wei Ba not only wanted to steal the wealth of Wu, but also the prime minister's business. Li Hui, Ma Zhong and others who are currently in charge of Nanzhong are all
He was the Prime Minister's confidant, and most of the proceeds from Nanzhongdao were controlled by the Prime Minister's Office.
"General, is this... OK?"
Wei Ba smiled and shrugged: "What's wrong with it? I'm not robbing it openly. I'm a fair competition. If they don't agree, they can surrender."
Liao Li smacked his lips and said nothing. After Wei Ba returned from Nanyang, his style of conduct changed drastically and he no longer cared about what Prime Minister Zhuge Liang would think. For Liao Li, this can be seen as Wei Ba gradually matures, and he does not need to
Following the Prime Minister can also be seen as Wei Ba's ambitions expanding and he acts recklessly.
As someone who Wei Ba trusts, he certainly wants to remind Wei Ba, but if Wei Ba insists, he has to implement Wei Ba's decision. After all, Wei Ba has the final say here. Moreover, Wei Ba has not made any major mistakes so far
Although this decision is a bit rash, it is not a reason. From a distance, the best way to restore people's livelihood economy is to benefit the people. From a close distance, if you want to accumulate more wealth as soon as possible, it is also a clever way to seize the money.
Inevitably, Wei Ba did not take advantage of the people under his rule, but wanted to fight a business war with Wu and Chengdu, which was already commendable.
Liao Li thought for a moment and proposed his own plan. "General, why not do this? We will not formally implement this plan, but only say it is a trial. First, we will try it for half a year. If the effect is good and the court does not have a clear objection, we will continue to implement it.
If the results are not ideal, or the court's reaction is strong, we will cancel this plan at that time, what about?"
Wei Ba thought about it, nodded, and looked at Liao Li with appreciation. "Mr. Gongyuan, you are still doing well. This trial plan is good. Then let me listen to you. It takes half a year to determine the results at that time."
Liao Li felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face.
Wei Ba also smiled. Although Liao Li is talented and has a strong temper, his awe of Zhuge Liang comes from the bottom of his heart. No matter what, as long as it involves fighting against Zhuge Liang, Liao Li feels a little weak. This habit
I don’t know when I can change it. If I can’t change it, I have to choose a backup candidate as soon as possible.
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