The north wind has risen, but Jiangdong is only a little colder. In Jian Ye's palace, Sima Rui looked at the military report just handed over, and sighed softly: "The pseudo-emperor's platform was finally annihilated, and this time, Zhong Zhong worked hard and made great contributions!"
After capturing Shouchun and destroying the chaotic party, Wang Dun did not withdraw his troops immediately. Instead, he was ordered by Sima Rui to go to Xuzhou to attack the false emperor Xingtai who had fled there. The prefect of Xuzhou is the brother-in-law of Situ Xinying in Taichung, a pseudo-emperor. Seeing that the situation was unstable, he immediately got his thoughts and hid the pseudo-emperor and went into seclusion. However, Xuzhou's troops were far inferior to Wang Dun, and Qingzhou rebels were behind it. After only a few months, they handed over the false emperor and cut their tails to survive.
Wang Dun was rude and ordered Sima Duan to be executed, completely eliminating this hidden danger.
How could Sima Rui not be ecstatic when he got the news? Among all the fake emperors, only Sima Duan, the king of Yuzhang, was established in Shouchun, and he was the real brother of the former emperor. If it is not removed, it is likely to threaten the regime he has just acquired.
Now that Sima Duan is dead, and the Xuzhou stage is broken, Sima Rui's heart has finally been put back in his stomach.
As for Yongzhou Xingtai and Yanzhou Xingtai, Sima Rui didn't take it to heart at all. Anyway, there is Liu Yao in Yongzhou and Shile in Yanzhou. Can these two Hu species allow the false emperors to run amok? It is a good thing for him that the two sides are restrained. only…
After hesitating for a moment, Sima Rui said in a low voice, "Can we still use our troops to recover Yu and Yan?"
This question was strange, but the director Wang opposite him answered without hesitation: "Although Xuzhou has been pacified, the situation in Jing and Yangzhou is unstable. The minister believes that to recover the northern land, it is time to plan for it slowly. !"
These words are subtle, what is Xu Xutuzhi? In the final analysis, it is necessary to retain its own strength. Anyway, the capital has been moved to Jianye, and the Son of Heaven is also in his hands. Is there anything worth lingering in the North
What's more, Sima Rui has already tasted the taste of holding the emperor. Back then, when he was in Sanwu, Tiantian should not be called Earthly Land is not wise, and the Jiangdong family didn't take his clan seriously at all. But now, in the position of Taifu, there is also a little emperor who is personally established. His power is comparable to that of Sima Yue of the day, who dares to despise him
And this title can fully gather those nobles who moved south. When the number of people from the north increases and occupies a large number of manors and small mouths, it will not be so difficult to control the situation in the DPRK and China.
Everything is moving in the most favorable direction. What is Sima Rui most afraid of now? In fact, it is not the Huns, nor the rogues, but his clansmen!
How many children did Emperor Wu Sima Yan leave behind? Taking a step back, how many sons does Emperor Wen Sima Zhao have? And he is nothing but the great-grandson of Emperor Xuan Sima Yi and the grandson of Sima Jun, King of Wu of Langya. No matter how seniority is ranked, it will never be his turn to sit on the throne!
If there is someone, it would be nice to kill these clans cleanly. Sima Rui secretly looked forward to it many times. But this is not what he should say after all. Therefore, there will be a hidden question. And Director Wang gave him the answer he wanted just right.
Sure enough, hearing this, Sima Rui's brows widened, and he nodded, "There was a big mess just now, so I want to take a good rest. Besides, there is Liang Zixi in the north. When the time is right, it will be easy to break through. Enemy. By the way, how is the situation in Xingang on the Jizhou side?"
Sima Rui had thought about using river transport to control grain transportation before, but the idea was wonderful, but he couldn't implement it at all. The disrepair of the river is one of them, and the worse thing is that the boundaries along the way are too chaotic. Even boating in the river cannot guarantee 100% safety. However, the river transportation did not improve, but the sea transportation was booming. Jizhou's Xingang has naturally become the focus of Sima Rui's attention.
Wang Dao sighed: "Liangjun Gongguo is extraordinary. In recent months, there have been no more than 200 sea ships from Yangzhou to Jizhou."
"So much?" Sima Rui was also taken aback. Wang Dao only talked about Yangzhou, but there are ships in Yangzhou.
Director Wang nodded: "Jizhou Xingang does not collect tariffs, so it has attracted a lot of merchants. I am afraid that the northern region is short of food, and this is the only solution."
Hearing that there would be no tariffs, Sima Rui was stunned, and immediately smiled: "This Liang Zixi is also cunning, he doesn't collect taxes, where will the money and grain be handed over to the imperial court? important."
No matter how powerful the princes are, they must submit to the court on the bright side. Wouldn’t it be ugly if you didn’t hand in some of the tariffs? Of course, this is just a nice word to say. If Liang Feng really made up his mind to keep his head down, Sima Rui would have nothing to do with him.
"Bingzhou's food supply is secondary. If the Sanwu family forgets its roots because of profit, it will be bad." Wang Dao did not follow his words this time, and reminded, "It is better to take care of the maritime business. In today's troubled times, only the Having food in hand is the foundation.”
"Hmm..." Sima Rui nodded, "Mao Hong said that. It's better to add some more city rent, so that the merchants don't get carried away."
Hearing this, Director Wang couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Is this a city rent issue? It is clearly to expand the control of the Sanwu family! The current situation is completely different from what was envisaged. If the merchants are greedy for profit and cause the grain to flow out blindly, it will be a huge hidden danger for the safety of Yangzhou. But Sima Rui's answer, he can understand. The Three Wu family can't be easily offended now. How to control the balance is really a headache. Worth mentioning, let's solve the urgent need first. When the number of people moving south increases, we can reclaim the land and increase the output.
I just don't know how Liang Zixi thinks of their Zhengshuo in the bottom of his heart. The Zhengdan Dynasty is coming soon, you can also take this opportunity to test his attitude.
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The southern court did not care about the hinterland of the Central Plains. Similarly, Liang Feng's focus at the moment is not in Yuzhou and Yanzhou.
"Although the layout of Xinling has already begun, the power of the Murong Ministry in Liaodong is far beyond expectations." Zhang Bin's expression was a little worried, but this was unexpected.
According to the previous plan, Shen Da successfully infiltrated Pingzhou, but the first contact was not Cui Yu or the Murong Department, but the Yuwen Department.
Regarding Duan Bu Xianbei taking over Youzhou, the one who was most resentful was probably Yuwen Bu. After all, he married Wang Jun's daughter, and now his brother-in-law has become a Shangguan, who would be reconciled? In the past few years, Yuwen's department was also defeated by Murong's department, and the situation was even more difficult. With ambition and reason, it's easy to infiltrate.
According to the plan, after Shen Da infiltrated, he would instigate Yuwen's ministry to join Cui Yu as soon as possible. And with this weight, Cui Yu probably won't let go of the growing Murong Department beside him. Immediately after disrupting the battle situation and involving Duan Bu, it can lead to the situation where the two states of Youping are in flames.
But now, the strength of the Murong Department was unexpected, and it also brought variables to the plan.
"Then Murong Xian implemented the Han family etiquette in the ministry, promoted farming, and placed emphasis on virtuous talents. If he were given a few years, he would be able to unify serenity and peace. Even the Tuoba ministry might not be able to stop him." This is Zhang Bin. most concerned about.
According to the original plan, the Murong Department and the Tuoba Department were the targets of their support, and they were also the two forces that would eventually compete for Youzhou. But raising tigers can cause problems. If the Tuoba clan loses to the Murong clan and is swallowed up by it, then the Murong clan will become a more formidable enemy than the Duan clan.
Liang Feng was not surprised by this result. The Murong Clan became emperor earlier than the Tuoba Clan, so it is not surprising that they were stronger. He asked rhetorically, "How many years will it take for the Murong Ministry to rise? How many years will it take for Jizhou to settle down?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Bin understood what the lord meant. He didn't care about the rise of the Murong Ministry, and even took it for granted. The battle now is who can restore order and grow faster.
This is a dangerous move, but the premise of taking the risk is that they have no better way to go. With a light sigh, Zhang Bin said, "I will make arrangements to disturb the Duan Clan's interior and buy some time."
The war in Pingzhou is only a prelude, and the key is to drag the subordinates into the water. The previous battle of sending troops to Bingzhou can be said to have destroyed the foundation of Duan Ji's family members, and as the son of Duan Bu, if he does not have enough power, it is difficult to guarantee his position. Duan Wuwuchen is not too young, take this opportunity to provoke again, why not worry
Liang Feng nodded: "Youping and two states, act according to plan. As long as the Xianbei ministries can't make time for it. Compared with Youzhou, the recent weather is more worrying..."
"Is your lord afraid of drought?" Although Zhang Bin was in charge of military affairs, he also knew a lot about civil affairs. It has not rained for several months since the autumn harvest. This is not good news.
If there is no snow this winter, the moisture in the fields is insufficient, and winter wheat cannot be grown at all, let alone spring ploughing. And the lack of food this season is a big problem that kills people.
"That's right. No matter what the weather is like in the coming year, water conservancy should go ahead. If a project like the Zhengguo Canal can be built, Bingzhou will not be harmed by droughts and floods." Liang Feng said.
The Zhengguo Canal diverted Jing water into Luoshui, and after it was excavated, it irrigated more than 40,000 hectares of fertile fields in Guanzhong, giving Qin the confidence to send troops to six countries and dominate the world. This can benefit one party, and the water conservancy project that has been passed down for generations, who doesn't want it
And Bingzhou is also a county with extremely developed water resources. Every time the Fen water surges, people on both sides of the strait are miserable. Jinyang is located in the Taiyuan Basin, and it is the leading grain producing area in later generations. At present, it has not exerted its due advantages at all, and there must be reasons for this. If it can be managed well and turn the problems into benefits, it will be a long-term strategy.
Zhang Bin replied: "Taiyuan is afraid that it does not have the geographical advantage of Zhengguo Canal, and water control cannot be achieved overnight. This minister will discuss with the ancestors who joined the army and see if they can come up with a plan."
He has a lot of school officials who draw maps. If the canal is to be repaired, surveying and mapping are indispensable.
Liang Feng nodded, the celestial phenomena cannot be controlled by human beings, and the only way is to make plans early. I just hope that the weather will be good and the weather will last a little longer to buy more time for him.