There is a Qi in Raoyang in the river, and people at that time compare it to the prosperity of Xiaowu.
The emperor was happy and granted amnesty to the whole world, except Dong Chong and Zhang Song who rebelled against the party and were not pardoned.
This year, the Han Dynasty ushered in an unprecedented prosperous age. The harvest obtained in the autumn was unprecedented. The treasury gradually emptied due to official studies and Chidao. In an instant, it piled up into mountains. The cultivated land that had been cultivated since the Xiaokang era has now reached
It is already continuous, and within the territory of the Han Dynasty, everything is golden, and it is often accompanied by the fragrance of rice. People's homes can already afford to raise cattle. Countless old farmers, watching their children riding on the backs of cattle,
He showed his most beautiful smile while reciting poems and books.
The emperor often took his queen on horse-drawn carriages to tour the countryside, first near Luoyang. When the people saw the emperor coming, they were usually shocked. The emperor did not hide his identity, but he also ordered that no one be allowed to
Local officials came to see them, fearing that they would delay their farm work and go to people's homes. The emperor would also have a meal with them, ask about some trivial matters in the countryside, leave some money, and leave in a hurry.
After the autumn harvest, he once again devoted himself to official studies. Zhuge Liang went to Liangzhou and Sima Yi went to Jingzhou. They both wanted to do something local. Official studies were everywhere. Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi were even crazier than Cao Cao. They could not sleep.
Non-stop, just to compete with each other, Zhuge Liang arrived in Liangzhou, contacted the local border guard corps, and petitioned the emperor. With the help of the border guard corps, Zhuge Liang built three official residences within two months.
This is not simply the construction of a building, but the real construction is completed, and young children have begun to start school.
Sima Yi contacted the aristocratic families in Jingzhou, and through their support, five official residences were built within three months.
Sitting in the Hall of Houde, the emperor looked at the two people's melodies. He couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly. He put the melodies aside. The emperor began to look at Xing Ziang's melodies again. After looking at them for a long time, the emperor raised his head. Cao Cao was looking at
Sitting in front of him, looking at Cao Cao's solemn expression, Liu Xi said helplessly: "Situ Gong, you see, the temple's goals for this year are all focused on official studies, but there are more Chi Dao.
There is not much left to spare.”
"Your Majesty, some political affairs cannot be completed in one or two years, such as Chi Dao. If Your Majesty sets a time limit and completes it within five years, is it possible that in these five years, the temple will do nothing and just wait for Chi?
Is the Taoist construction good?" Cao Cao asked, but Liu Xi did not answer, frowning and thinking.
Cao Cao then said: "Your Majesty, in the pre-Qin period, King Wu Fu Chai built canals, which made Wu prosperous and conquered other countries. King Hui of Wei opened the ditch, and the same was true. How about Qin and Qi? Today is different from before.
, Your Majesty, you can take a look at the memorials from various places in the past few years. Since the princes have been in charge of Yang, Liu Gong has been in charge of diplomatic relations, and Wenren Gong has done good things, the farming economy in the south has been rising year after year, and Yangzhou has surpassed Yan, Xu and other areas.
It has become the largest grain-producing land in the Han Dynasty, second only to Hebei."
"The temple must firmly control the south. There is still more room for development in the south. Compared with the north, the south today can bring tangible benefits more quickly. If your majesty can listen to the minister's advice and build this
The canal can definitely integrate the north and the south. The manpower, tools, and goods from the north can reach the south, and the food and special products from the south can also go to the north. All parts of the north can strengthen exchanges through the canal, but within the north and the south, it is
The only option is to go through the canal.”
Cao Cao spoke seriously, and Liu Xi gritted his teeth and said, "I know what Mr. Situ said, but this canal is really too long. From Kuaiji County to Zhuo County, you have to pass through the Five Rivers. How much manpower and material resources are consumed?”
Hearing Liu Xi's words, Cao Cao stood up and said, "Your Majesty is worried that spending too much will affect the current national strength?"
"During the time of Xiaokang, didn't Emperor Xiaokang not know that large-scale farming and building Chidao would consume national power?"
"At the time of Xiaoxian, didn't Emperor Xiaoxian not know that attacking Guishang and conquering beyond the Great Wall would waste national power?"
"If it hadn't been for the two of them who spent the national power at that time, would there be today's prosperous age?"
"Does Your Majesty want temporary success or benefit for the future?"
Liu Xi stood up and asked solemnly: "Situ Gong, how long can you complete it?" Cao Cao was overjoyed and said: "It will be completed within seven years. If it cannot be completed, your Majesty, please behead me! !" Liu Xi was stunned and asked incredulously: "It only takes seven years??" Cao Cao nodded and said: "It only takes seven years!" Liu Xi narrowed his eyes and said: "Okay, Then there is Mr. Luo Si Tu, and I will definitely support him fully."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!" Cao Cao said excitedly.
When he walked out of the palace, Cao Cao was particularly happy. He had been thinking about this canal plan for a long time. After seeing that the Chidao built by Xing Ziang played such an important role, he made up his mind to connect several northern states. Connecting is nothing. I, Cao Cao, must connect the whole world and connect the north and the south together. This is what Cao Cao deserves to do. These days, he has been looking around for some information about channels.
Since the pre-Qin Dynasty, many channels have actually appeared between the north and the south, just like Xing Zi'ang. What Cao Cao wanted to do was to connect these channels and eventually form an extra-long channel, making something unprecedented After the achievement, Cao Cao grinned. However, holding the huge map in his hand, he did not give the map to the emperor to see because he knew that if the emperor saw it, he would definitely not allow it.
This map is Cao Cao's most detailed plan. He told the emperor that he just wanted to build a north-south canal from Wujun to Qingzhou, and from Qingzhou to Jizhou. In fact, Cao Cao lowered his head and looked at the map in his hand. What is today? All good, but it's a pity that it lacks the courage of Emperor Xiaoxian. Although Emperor Xiaoxian is easy to be impulsive, he has that kind of courage. No matter whether he conquers Kushan or does something earth-shattering, he never will hesitate.
But the emperor was different. He always had to think too much before doing something. Cao Cao felt that if the emperor saw his true plan, he would be frightened. He quickly called the imperial doctor to diagnose him, and then he went home to rest. .
Cao Cao did not return to his mansion, but walked towards the Chancellery. Cao Cao knew in his heart that if he wanted to complete such a huge plan, he must find someone to help him. First of all, he must let Guo Jia help him. , This guy has been in Shangshutai for so long, he is quite talented, Cao Cao thought to himself, and walked to the door of Shangshutai.
At this time, it was already evening, and Guo Jia had just walked out of the mansion.
After walking out of the mansion and about to get into the car, he suddenly saw Cao Cao not far away. Guo Jia trembled all over, turned away quickly, pretended not to see it, and hurried towards the carriage. Cao Cao had sharp eyes, so naturally he was Seeing Guo Jia, he waved and shouted: "Fengxiao!! Fengxiao!!" Guo Jia lowered his head and just walked his own way. When he walked to the side of the carriage, someone came from behind. He caught him.
Guo Jia turned around helplessly, and Cao Cao stood behind him with a smile.
"Fengxiao, you have a weak ear."
"haha, yes"
"Fengxiao, I have something important to ask you. How about coming to my mansion tonight?" Cao Cao asked with a smile. Guo Jia thought for a moment and then said: "Situ Gong, I have something else to do tonight.
", Cao Cao nodded and said: "Okay, I have something to do tonight, so let's talk about it now."
"Hey, Mr. Situ, what's going on? While I'm busy with official studies, I'm also responsible for transporting supplies to Chidao, Liangzhou." Before Guo Jia could finish speaking, he was pulled into the carriage by Cao Cao.
Instructing the groom to go to Situ's mansion, the two of them sat in the carriage. Cao Cao said: "This is a big event. I can say that this event is definitely different from usual. If it can be completed, it will be famous throughout the ages."
The vehicle slowly arrived at Situ's mansion. Before entering the mansion, Guo Jia saw several carriages parked in front of the mansion. Guo Jia understood that Cao Cao not only invited him, but entered the mansion. Cao Cao took Guo Jia's hand and said,
As if he was afraid that he would run away, he walked into the guest room. Yuan Shao was talking to Liu Bei about something. When he saw Cao Cao walking in with Guo Jia, Liu Bei quickly got up and wanted to meet Cao Cao, but Yuan Shao still sat in his seat and ignored him.
Cao Cao.
The four of them sat down.
"You bastard, you asked us to come here at noon and made us wait for so long!!" Yuan Shao was a little dissatisfied. Cao Cao grinned and said: "Don't mind me at first. The emperor won't let me leave. I have no choice. I will do it."
Apologize, I must apologize." Cao Cao smiled, and just after chatting with Liu Bei, Yuan Shao said directly: "Why did you call us, you just say it, if you don't say it, I won't be able to sit still."
"Well, this is the case. I think His Majesty has agreed to build a canal, so I asked you to come here because I want to hear your thoughts. You are all my friends. I think you are not so busy.
I just refuse," Cao Cao said. Guo Jia beside him calmed down a little. That's great. As long as I'm not asked to do it, there's no problem in making suggestions. But building a canal? Why do you feel something is wrong?
Liu Bei smiled and said, "Even if Duke Cao orders you, we dare not disobey him."
Yuan Shao snorted coldly, looked him over, and said: "Xuande, in terms of status and ability, you are not inferior to him. There is no need to be so polite. A small canal is going to call us here. It seems
Our Situ is also old. Could it be that when he saw Duke Xing building Chi Road, he felt hot and wanted to build a canal too?" Cao Cao laughed and said, "Benchu still understands me best."
"After all, is it from Yangzhou or Qingzhou?"
Cao Cao raised the rolled up paper in his hand and placed it in front of everyone. He took away the previous memorials for the emperor and left the last large map.
The three of them stuck their heads out and watched carefully.
From Jiaozhou to Yangzhou, through Yuzhou, to Xuzhou, through Qingzhou, to Jizhou, then to Youzhou, and finally to Ningzhou.
The expressions of the three people gradually became dull.