In the blink of an eye, it has been almost half a year since I came to Xingyang.
We arrived in late spring, and now it's mid-autumn, and the weather is getting cooler. Generally speaking, the past ten years in Jian'an have not been smooth, especially in Qingzhou. There was a drought at the beginning of the year, and after summer, epidemics broke out in some areas.
As a result, Qingzhou almost experienced a large-scale refugee massacre after the fall. Fortunately, Cao Cao was well prepared, and ordered Xu Zhou, the governor of Xuzhou, to advance and allocate a large amount of supplies from Haixi to stabilize the situation in Qingzhou. Although it was not a good year,
But after all, it was a good thing that no famine occurred.
Haixi is developing faster and faster.
Its radiation area has spanned the two Huaihe Rivers and has gradually evolved into a prosperous and prosperous place.
At the beginning of the year, Cao Cao ordered the reconstruction of the three major rivers Shushui, Jushui and Youshui, which further promoted the development of the Lianghuai region.
Moreover, in midsummer, Cao Cao ordered a canal to be dug between Jushui and Surabaya to connect the two rivers. At the same time, he ordered Man Chong, the governor of Yuzhou, to start planning to dig a canal between Surabaya and Honggou. He also asked Zheng Hun, the prefect of Liang County, to
Participate in the design and be responsible for supervising the production...
Zheng Hun, although he became the governor of Liangzhou.
But because of his background and talent, Cao Cao finally made up his mind to appoint a county governor.
Liangjun is also the only place to pass between Surabaya and Honggou Shui. The terrain is relatively complex, so this task is particularly arduous.
According to Cao Cao's plan, the two river channels must eventually connect to one place.
At that time, the wealth generated by the Huaihe River canal will be continuously imported into the Central Plains through the newly built canal, further suppressing prices in the Central Plains and helping to restore people's livelihood. However, the construction of the Hehe canal will not be accomplished overnight. Genji Xun
According to the calculations of Yu and others, such a huge project, which almost runs through three states, will require a lot of financial, material and manpower... But if it is completed, the effect will be obvious. Therefore, from the initial resistance to the later agreement... Xun Yu
The plan is to take ten years to complete.
This is clearly the prototype of the Grand Canal!
When Cao Peng heard the news, he couldn't help but sigh.
The development of Lianghuai has exceeded Cao Peng's expectations...
Nowadays, the wealth of the two Huaihe Rivers has increased dramatically, and it has become a major material base for Cao Cao. It was done accidentally back then, but such huge changes have taken place. Historically, the development of the two Huaihe Rivers will not last until at least the Eastern and Western Jin Dynasties, and the period of confrontation between the North and the South. Unexpectedly
, actually happened ahead of schedule. The terrain of Xuzhou is complex, and if the Grand Canal is not built, future development will inevitably be affected. It is conceivable that with the construction of the canal, Xuzhou will be further connected with the Central Plains. The impact will also follow.
As time goes by, it gets bigger and bigger!
Cao Cao is indeed a man of great talent and great strategy!
Moreover, he was not the Yang Guang who dug the canal in history, so he was extremely cautious when implementing the plan to avoid wasting people and money.
According to Xun Yu's naturalization, the construction of the canal began in late autumn every year and continued throughout the winter.
And this stage is also a period when a large number of manpower is idle, and it will not affect next year's spring plowing...
It will gradually advance over four to five months every year. Ten years later, an economic lifeline connecting the east and west will also emerge.
If this is true, what will the future be like?
Cao Peng couldn't help but feel emotional!
But it’s just a feeling...
Haixi, we have little relationship with him anymore.
Kan Ze officially resigned from the position of Haixi Ling and switched to Liangzhou. A month ago, he had rushed to Liangzhou to take up his post to assist Cao Ji.
It was also from the moment Kan Ze resigned that the mark left by Cao Peng on Haixi was completely erased.
Except for the navy stationed in Yuzhou Mountain, which has some relationship with Cao Pengshang, Cao Peng's control over the entire Haixi region is equivalent to zero.
However, Cao Peng did not feel it was a pity.
Because he could see that Haixi would not be able to achieve much development in the next twenty years.
After all, Jiangdong was still under Sun Quan's control. If the influence of the Huaihe River and the Huaihe River could not be expanded to the southeast, it would inevitably stop in the area north of the Yangtze River.
In the same way, due to technological limitations, it is not yet possible to move from land to sea.
The era of great navigation is still far away, so Hercynian influence will be more and more restricted as time goes by. Unless advanced navigation technology appears, unless advanced shipbuilding technology appears, unless
, Cao Cao was able to recover the Jiangdong area.
However, of these three points, the simplest is probably to regain Jiangdong.
Compared with this third point, the first two conditions still require sufficient time...
After all, Cao Peng was not a know-it-all and didn’t know much about shipbuilding and navigation technology. In fact, there are still many objections in the court to Zhou Cang’s decision to station in Yuzhou Mountain and form a naval army. Zhou Cang is the captain of the navy, so he can
There were not too many ships under his control. There was nothing Cao Peng could do about it! He could only try his best to get more ships for Zhou Cang to increase his strength.
"I didn't expect that this cultural industry is really a hugely profitable industry!"
Cao Peng was sitting in his study, looking at the financial statements sent from Xudu, and couldn't help but shook his head and sighed with emotion.
Yes, the Xu Dufu paper building was built by Cao Peng.
After six years, Huang Yueying, with the help of Huang Chengyan, finally created various kinds of paper according to the various ideas mentioned by Cao Peng. Compared with the original paper, the cost of blessing paper is lower and more conducive to
Promote it to the public. After Cao Peng returned to Xingyang and learned about Huang Yueying's success in papermaking, he immediately had a wonderful idea in his mind...
Sell paper!
He must find ways to increase the promotion of paper and enhance its popularity.
This is a crucial matter. In the history of the inheritance of historical civilization, the promotion and popularization of paper is undoubtedly an extremely critical step. Previously, due to the high cost of papermaking, after three hundred years in the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, paper
It has become completely popular. Now, what he needs to do is to speed up the process of popularization in order to further promote his next plan.
However, Cao Peng didn't expect it.
This lucky paper building actually produced huge profits that he could not imagine.
Due to his status, Cao Peng did not come forward. Instead, he entrusted Puyang Kai to be responsible for opening the Fu Paper Building in Xudu. As for this business, Cao Peng, as usual, contacted Cao Hong and others first. It was obvious that
Cao Hong and others did not become interested in the end.
Afterwards, Cao Peng got in touch with Chen Qun and Xun Yan.
Through Xun Yan's relationship, he reached a cooperative relationship with Zhong Yao, a famous scholar in Yingchuan who was recuperating at home.
After a month of trial promotion, the idea of Fu Zhi Lou achieved unexpected results. Ten days after Fu Zhi Lou officially opened for business, Puyang Kai placed a large order with Fu Zhi Lou through his connections at Taiyuan University.
, to supply paper to Taipei University.
Immediately, Shangshufu also placed an order with Fuzhilou.
A large quantity of mulberry paper and various kinds of paper were ordered for official business.
Just three days ago, the largest academy in Yuzhou, Yingchuan Academy, placed an order with Fuzhilou, also for paper.
The orders from these regions and institutions vary.
For example, orders from the Shangshu Mansion are mainly made of Jian paper and mulberry paper. Jian paper is used for official communication, while mulberry paper is used for contracts and official documents, etc., and is relatively expensive; while the academy is mainly for the convenience of students... Taiyue College
Most of the orders are medium-priced dyed yellow paper and hard yellow paper, as well as a small amount of caviar paper and cold light paper. As for Yingchuan Academy, as an academy with strong regional and private characteristics, it mainly uses mulberry paper, and the price is very low.
It is relatively cheap, but the advantage is that Yingchuan Academy has a large demand, so it is also a good deal.
Chen Qun has sent people to discuss with Cao Peng the establishment of a Fu Paper Building in Chang'an.
It is said that Cao Hong was so upset that he lost his position in the face of such huge benefits, which made him stamp his feet and beat his chest.
Cao Peng has already started planning to open three Fu Paper Buildings in Luoyang and other places after the spring of next year, which will inevitably generate greater profits by then.
The papermaking workshop has also been completely completed and can be put into production.
The workshop is located to the west of Heyi Workshop, close to Guoting. The construction of the papermaking workshop will absorb nearly a thousand refugees to alleviate the land shortage in Xingyang. For Wang Zhi, the prefect of Xingyang, the emergence of this papermaking workshop
, not only can it increase the tax revenue of Xingyang County, but it can also reduce the dilemma of Xingyang's dense population and relatively scarce land. It is really an incredible political achievement, and it is naturally welcomed with applause.
Cultural profiteering, this is naked cultural profiteering!
Cao Peng predicts that when the workshop is fully operational, it will bring him an income of more than 1,000 yuan per month. And this is only the early stage. With the establishment of Fuzhilou in various places in the future, the workshop will further expand, and the income generated will be
The profits are, after all, extraordinarily astonishing...
Pu Yangyi and Lu Hao, sitting aside, couldn't help but sigh after reading the report.
Could this Cao Peng have the ability to turn stone into gold?
Cao Peng stood up, stretched for a while, and suddenly asked: "Zizhang, what's the situation over there in Jiangdong now?"
"My brother sent me a letter a few days ago, saying that Governor Zhou was dispatching troops and generals in Chaisang. But the specific goal is not very clear yet."
Zhou Yu, you really have some action!
Cao Peng smiled dumbly...
The peace of Hebei is imminent, and the world situation seems to be becoming more and more subtle.
Cao Peng knew that Sun Quan and Zhou Yu would never sit back and watch Cao Cao unify the north. They would come up with various methods to delay the unification of the north in order to gain more preparations. The general trend of the world is that if we unite for a long time, we will divide, and if we divide for a long time, we will unite. Who is this?
It can't be stopped. Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the princes have been divided and divided for twenty years. With Cao Cao unifying the north, the situation has become increasingly clear.
However, I wonder when Cao Cao will end the Northern War?
Cao Peng suddenly thought of something and his expression changed slightly.
"Xiaoyi, when will you go back?"
Pu Yangyi said: "I will return to Xudu the day after tomorrow at the latest."
"So, please help me bring a letter to Mr. Zhang Ji. Please ask him to diagnose and treat Fengxiao's body during his free time and check on his condition."
Puyang Yi was startled, "Is Guo Jijiu not in good health?"
"Haha, no, it's just a check."
In his early years, Guo Jia took an overdose of Wushi Powder and became weak.
Although Dong Xiao discovered it in time and stopped taking Wu Shi San, some symptoms appeared after all. Now, Cao Cao is about to raise troops again. Cao Peng vaguely remembers that Guo Jia was conquering the north.
, died of illness, which made Cao Cao deeply regretful.
Whether it was due to his love for Guo Jia in his previous life or the close relationship between Guo Jia and the Cao family in this life, Cao Peng felt that it was necessary to pay attention to it. After all, he could not remember exactly what year Guo Jia was.
Died of illness. Although I have a vague impression, Guo Jia died of illness during the northern expedition to Liucheng, and now Cao Cao is still seeking high-ranking officials. But illness cannot form in one day, and must have a cumulative process. Guo Jia was on the expedition
Liucheng died of illness. Maybe the root cause of the disease had already appeared before.
Be prepared!
Cao Peng didn't want Guo Jia to repeat that historical fate...
"By the way, there's something I don't know whether to talk about or not."
"What's up?"
Lu Hao hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Master, do you know that Zhou Busuo is a person?"
"certainly."
"This person has been extremely active in Xudu recently.
Although he is young, he is indeed capable of eloquence. He has argued with Wen Ju Gong, Zhong Yu Gong and others one after another, and his reputation is extremely famous.
During this period, he seemed to have vague intentions towards the young master.
Especially some time ago, he publicly criticized Mr. Hu, which caused quite a reaction. This son seems to be hostile to Mr. Hu... and he seems to have the support of five young masters behind him. His words are extremely arrogant, which has caused dissatisfaction among many people. It is said that
, Hu Gongmen Zhou Qi will arrive in Xudu in the near future, and he will argue with Zhou Buyi. Zhou Buyi has already won once before, and if he wins again, I am afraid it will be detrimental to Hu Gong. "
When Cao Peng heard this, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
He had also heard about Zhou Buyi's actions.
After all, Xingyang is only a day or two away from Xudu, so he can get any news as soon as possible...
Hu Zhao was not unaware of Zhou Buji's various provocations. He even sent people to Xingyang to strictly prohibit Cao Peng from participating. From the level of Hu Zhao and Cao Peng, Zhou Buji's actions were clearly intended to step on them.
It's just to gain greater fame. If Hu Zhao or Cao Peng takes action, even if they win, they won't win with force. Otherwise, others will say that they are bullying the small.
Such a situation had already occurred before when Kong Rong accepted Zhou Buyi's challenge.
Hu Zhao said in a letter to Cao Peng: Children's words are unbridled, let him go!
Hu Zhao's attitude is exactly in line with Cao Peng's thoughts. Zhou Buyi? Jingzhou prodigy is extremely talented...
Pooh!
In Cao Peng's eyes, his behavior was no different from that of a clown.
This is just a piece of plaster, and if you get it on, you will have to peel off a layer of skin. Although it is not clear what the intentions of this little guy are, Cao Peng can feel that his intentions are quite sinister. It is definitely not like the so-called academic exchange on the surface.
So simple, but with ulterior motives.
However, Hu Zhao could ignore Zhou Buyi.
But his students may not be able to tolerate it...
Especially after losing once before, how could the Wolong Valley disciples give up?
Zhou Qi was a disciple of Hu Zhao.
He entered the profession earlier than Cao Peng, but in terms of status, he still respected Cao Peng as his senior brother. When Cao Peng was studying in Wolong Valley, he had a good relationship with Zhou Qi. But at that time, Zhou Qi was only a disciple of the academy, and he was not yet a disciple of the academy.
Entered the sect of Hu Zhao. Now, with the rise of Cao Peng, Zhou Qi has gradually gained the attention of Shilin. This time he will come to Xudu to debate with Zhou Buyi, fearing that he will fight for Hu Zhao.
Cao Peng pondered for a moment and asked, "Where is Zhou Qi now?"
"It is said that he is still lingering in Yingchuan Academy."
Cao Peng immediately walked out of the room and shouted in a deep voice: "Jiang Jiong."
"The end will be here."
"Take people immediately and go to Yingchuan Academy immediately to find a person named Zhou Qi. No matter what means you use, you must invite him to come."
