The sound of rapid footsteps suddenly came from outside the yard.
A soldier walked through the corridor, stood respectfully at the door of the courtyard, and shouted: "Sir!" However, the soldier did not continue talking and just stood outside the courtyard waiting for Wang Can. Apparently he had something to report.
When Wang Can saw the soldiers coming, he immediately put down Xiao Xin'er in his arms, then handed Wang Zhen and Wang You to Cai Yan's three daughters, and left the yard directly. Cai Yan watched Wang Can leave with helplessness on his face The expressions on their faces were like, "How long have we been together now? We have to deal with official business again." The same goes for Diao Chan and Dong Hui, but neither of them spoke.
After Wang Can and the soldiers left the yard, he asked in a deep voice: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
The soldier reported: "Sir, Master Cheng is waiting for you in the hall. He said he has something important to discuss with you."
Wang Can ordered: "Let him come to the study, and I will meet him in the study."
"promise!"
The soldier replied and immediately went to inform Cheng Yu. Wang Can walked to the study alone, with a thoughtful expression on his face. For Cheng Yu to come to him, Wang Can took it for granted. After all, he had been leading the troops outside for such a long time. , Cheng Yu must have many things to ask him for advice and he needs to make decisions.
As soon as Wang Can sat down in the study, steady footsteps could be heard outside the study.
Cheng Yu walked slowly, entered the study and bowed to Wang Can before sitting down in the study.
Wang Can asked some questions about Yizhou, and Cheng Yu gave corresponding answers, and reported to Wang Can one by one what happened in Yizhou, so that Wang Can could get to the bottom of it and understand what happened in Yizhou, and Jia Xu also pointed out that Yizhou had experienced long wars and the people were tired and needed to recuperate.
After Wang Can heard this, he immediately asked: "Zhongde Gong, how much grain is left in Yizhou?"
Cheng Yu thought about it silently and said: "After the steady development in the past two years, Yizhou has abundant food, and countless grains have been stored in the granary. Even if Yizhou encounters successive wars, there will still be enough for more than a year." However, although the government has a surplus of food, the people have suffered due to the continuous battles in Yizhou, and the people's homes may not have enough food."
Wang Can looked solemn and said: "Now that spring plowing is approaching, the government must organize the spring plowing to ensure that the people can complete the spring plowing. It is really impossible to complete the spring plowing. The government can send soldiers to assist. After fighting for such a long time, although the fighting place is not beneficial The state has lost countless young men, so we must ensure this year's spring plowing so that the people can survive this year."
After a pause, Wang Can said again: "The government has enough surplus grain, so don't store it. You can open warehouses to release grain and help the people. Now that the war is over, everything must be considered around the development of the people. Only the people Only when people's lives improve and people have clothes to wear, food to eat and houses to live can Yizhou prosper and develop."
Wang Can's tone was low and seemed a little solemn.
Cheng Yu knew the importance of spring plowing and immediately agreed.
After the two discussed the business affairs, the expression on Cheng Yu's face immediately changed and he said: "My lord, I have something I want to ask my lord, but I don't know whether I should talk about it or not."
Wang Can laughed and said: "Gong Zhongde, if Fengxiao had something on his mind, he would definitely not ask, but would tell him directly. I have known each other for nearly seven years, doesn't it mean that Gong Zhongde doesn't know me yet?" What? If you have anything to say, just tell me directly without any hesitation."
Cheng Yu's expression remained unchanged, not changed by Wang Can's words.
Guo Jia has Guo Jia's way of doing things, and he also has his own way of doing things. Cheng Yu straightened his body, looked serious, clasped his fists and asked, "My lord, do you want to be emperor?"
Wang Can asked: "Why did Lord Zhong De say this?"
Cheng Yu said seriously: "My lord has defeated the armies of Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu and Liu Bei. He has achieved remarkable results and can be regarded as a great military exploit, but this is not enough to achieve the emperor's hegemony! Fazheng As soon as he returned to Chengdu, he began to purchase wood on a large scale, recruited countless craftsmen, and also selected many Taoist priests to survey Feng Shui. Such a big move made countless people begin to speculate about what the lord was going to do? What's more, there were already rumors. The Lord wants to build a palace and prepare to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor."
"ah??"
Wang Can exclaimed, with a surprised expression on his face.
He frowned and looked slightly unhappy. Why did Fa Zheng do things with such a big fanfare? It was so eye-catching.
Alas, you are too young after all!
When Cheng Yu saw Wang Can's brows furrowed, his heart skipped a beat, thinking that Wang Can really planned to proclaim himself emperor. Now that the princes' siege on Yizhou had just ended, if he proclaimed himself emperor at this time, he would undoubtedly set off a huge wave and liberate Yizhou. On the cusp of the storm, Yizhou is likely to be plunged into crisis.
Not only that, if the princes come back, the wave of attacks will be greater and Yizhou will be more dangerous.
Cheng Yu took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice: "My lord, are you really planning to proclaim yourself emperor?"
Wang Can shook his head and said: "Gong Zhongde is joking. Although I have won several victories, my mind is still clear and I have not been dazzled by the victory. Although the Han Dynasty exists in name only, how can I not know the consequences of proclaiming the emperor? What? I asked Fazheng to purchase wood, recruit craftsmen, and select an address to prepare for becoming king."
"King?"
After hearing this, Cheng Yu's expression finally relaxed.
He thought about it carefully and said: "It makes sense for my lord to be king."
Proclaiming the king and proclaiming the emperor are completely different things. Even if proclaiming the king goes too far and is suspected of disrespecting the Han Dynasty, proclaiming the king is still within the framework of the Han Dynasty, but proclaiming the emperor completely violates the Han Dynasty, and If the Han Dynasty resists, it will definitely set off huge waves. Yizhou has experienced successive wars and needs a certain amount of time to rest. Proclaiming himself emperor will definitely not work.
Wang Can secretly scolded Fazheng for being frivolous in doing things. On the second day after he came back, he made it known to everyone. He was too ostentatious.
Fa Zheng is too young and still needs to be sharpened.
Wang Can gently tapped the desk with the middle finger of his right hand and ordered: "Mr. Zhong De, you are mature and prudent. Let you take over the matter of becoming king. Let Fazheng be your deputy. As for the public opinion in the city, let Wang Yue take action. , turn the situation around.”
"promise!"
After hearing this, Cheng Yu agreed.
After saying this, Cheng Yu left immediately.
Just after Cheng Yu just left the study, another servant in the house said that Cai Yong had invited Wang Can to discuss matters.
After hearing this, Wang Can put his hand on his forehead, and the expression on his face suddenly darkened. Obviously, it was about the matter of proclaiming the emperor, otherwise Cai Yong would not be able to discuss the matter with him. Wang Can was extremely irritable, and secretly cursed Fa Zheng, This is a very important matter, but it has been made known to everyone by Fa Zheng. It is too unreliable.
Wang Can left the study and came to Cai Yong's study.
He bowed respectfully to Cai Yong before sitting down in the study.
Cai Yong's expression was very solemn and he asked in a deep voice: "First of all, are you ready to proclaim yourself emperor?"
Wang Can felt wronged and said patiently: "Teacher, this disciple has no idea of becoming emperor. These are all rumors."
After finishing speaking, Wang Can patiently explained again, and finally convinced the old man Cai Yong. Although Cai Yong acquiesced that Wang Can dominated the party and did not interfere with Wang Can's affairs, if Wang Can was the first to come out and overthrow
In the name of the Han Dynasty, the old man must be unhappy.
After hearing Wang Can's explanation, Cai Yong's expression softened.
The two talked for a while before Wang Can got up and left. He walked out of Cai Yong's study and let out a long sigh of relief. He felt that his back was wet. It was not easy to talk to the old man.
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