Cao Cao sat on the boat. The boat made waves and moved forward slowly. Cao Cao sat on the boat and looked at the surrounding scenery. He couldn't help but compose poems. While he was thinking about the poems, he heard the officials
He said that the ship was about to reach the shore. Cao Cao resisted the impulse in his heart and turned his head to look at the shore. On the shore, there was a group of people waiting for him. This time, Cao Cao came to Yangzhou just to quickly
The strategy of implementing the canal.
Before that, he had to meet a strange man, Jushou, the governor of Yangzhou. Logically speaking, the governor, as a supervisory agency, did not have the power to implement internal affairs. Of course, the same was true for Jushou. However, he could rely on his strong personality to
Charming, the governors who commanded the counties in Yangzhou worked together to build water conservancy projects and reclaim farmland. These things were beneficial but not harmful to the local governors. Under the leadership of Jushou, the development of Yangzhou has never stopped in these years.
Cao Cao looked at the shore. He saw a lot of boats docking on the shore. Most of them were fishing boats for common people, and there were also some large merchant ships. Most of these merchant ships were used by officials and merchants could not own them privately.
Of course, there are also troop transport ships. These troop transport ships are the link connecting the four regions of Yangzhou, Jiaozhou, Funan and Yizhou. Through these ships, the southwest coastal area can ensure the safety of various places.
Cao Cao looked at these carefully. Soon, the ship docked. After the sailors stopped the ship and anchored, Cao Cao led his subordinates to the river bank. As soon as he stepped ashore, he saw
An old man of about the same age as himself, leaning on a cane and leading his ministers, was waiting. Cao Cao knew in his heart that this was the governor of Yangzhou. This man frowned and looked unkind.
"Greetings to Duke Situ!!" Ju Shou bowed to see him. Cao Cao smiled, stretched out his hand, helped him up, and said, "You don't have to be like this, Duke Ju. I have heard of Duke Ju's name a long time ago. I am really happy to meet you today!"
" Even though Cao Cao was so complimentary, there was no hint of excitement on Ju Shou's face. He said, "Do you want Mr. Situ to see some of the canals in Yangzhou first, or do you want to go back to your hometown to discuss it in detail?"
This man had no intention of greeting Cao Cao, and went straight to the topic. After hearing his words, Cao Cao did not deliberately greet him anymore. He turned his head, looked at the boats on the shore, and asked: "How is the fishery in Yangzhou lately?"
Cao Cao did not answer his question, but instead asked, but in just a moment, he took the initiative of speaking into his own hands. Jushu also looked at the ship in the distance and said, "It's not good."
Cao Cao nodded, "Then please ask Ju Gong to take me around. I want to see the conditions of canal excavation in various places... Before I came here, I heard that Ju Gong has been digging a lot..."
"No, Mr. Situ, it's different. I dug the canals to divert water for irrigation, but Mr. Situ wanted to dig a canal that ships can pass through. The canals I dug here shouldn't be of much help.
." Jushou said, and then said: "However, there are many rivers in the south, and most of them are close to water. It should be much simpler to dig than in the north... I will take Situ Gong to several nearby watersides to have a look.
....”
Jushou and Cao Cao rode in the same carriage. They looked at the scenery outside the window. Jushou also introduced the situation here. As he talked, Cao Cao felt something was not good. Of course, it did not mean that the situation in Yangzhou was not good. It could be seen that
, Jushou is a capable minister, and the situation in Yangzhou is very good. You can see abundant crops everywhere, the people have enough food and clothing, and there are many vehicles. The situation in Yangzhou has surpassed many counties in the Central Plains.
However, the main problem still lies in the channels. Originally, Cao Cao learned that Jushou was building water conservancy in Yangzhou, and thought it would have some effect on the canal. However, after arriving, Cao Cao discovered that what Jushou just said was right. The canals he built were all
In order to divert water, not for shipping, this would not be of any help to the canal. Cao Cao frowned and asked: "If I dig from Jiaozhou and connect Jiaoyang, where does Ju Gong think it is most suitable to start?
?”
Frustrated for a moment, he turned around and looked at Cao Cao in front of him. He seemed a little surprised. He thought for a moment and then said: "Situ Gong, Jiaozhou is connected to Yangzhou. In the past, Liu Gong built a Chi Road in Jiaozhou, connecting the two states.
The exchanges are very close. In addition... goods can also be transported through the South China Sea by sea. Why did Situ go to the trouble of digging a canal???"
"Ahem, cough...what about Mr. Ju's opinion?"
"You're here to build the canal, what's the use of my opinion?"
"This..." Cao Cao couldn't answer, he said: "I thought that water transportation might be faster than land transportation..." Jushou shook his head helplessly and said: "I thought that Mr. Cao was the one who
Chao Situ, the canal will bring great benefits to the world. Cao Gong's heart is here, he must be worthy of respect, but he didn't expect that he was just a man who was greedy for fame. He built the canal?? Just for your merits?? He also dug it from Jiaozhou?? Farewell
!!”
Ju Shou immediately stopped the carriage, got out of the carriage, and was about to leave on foot. When Cao Cao saw this, he was shocked and quickly got off the carriage and stood in front of him. He said with a smile: "Don't do this, Lord Ju. I will
This is the first time I have come to the south. I had only looked at maps before and didn’t know the specific situation. Then I came here in person to take a look. Mr. Ju, don’t blame me. The canal is a work that will last for a long time. I hope Mr. Ju will do it.
Can I help you a little..."
Seeing Cao Cao's attitude, Ju Gong also put away his anger. He frowned and said: "Situ Gong, the canal matter will involve countless people and cost countless money. There must be no mistakes, especially this
It's an excessive fault..." Cao Cao smiled and nodded with a very respectful attitude. Jushou then gave up and led Cao Cao to continue to tour various places. Following Jushou, Cao Cao traveled throughout Wu County.
Then he went to Kuaiji County, Chaisang County and other areas. Jushou's understanding of Yangzhou really benefited Cao Cao a lot. There seemed to be no area in Yangzhou that he didn't know. In addition, Cao Cao also gradually understood his nature.
People can't joke. He is a very solemn man and never jokes. Normally, Cao Cao is a good joker. Even to the emperor, he will occasionally joke and make everyone laugh.
But in front of Ju Shou, this would not work. No matter what joke Cao Cao made, Ju Shou would frown and look at him coldly, without any humanity at all. The whole person was like an administrative machine. In front of him,
You can only talk about business matters, and he won't even say greetings. When officials usually meet, they will start talking about business matters after paying homage, and no one even greets him. Cao Cao felt very uncomfortable.
I am not a talkative person originally, and I also like to joke. Who would have known that I would meet such a person.
The two of them were walking in Qiantang County of Kuaiji County. Cao Cao wanted to make this place the starting point of the canal. Qiantang County of Kuaiji County, close to the lake, was of course the most suitable. The two of them watched here for a long time, and Cao Cao gradually became aware of it.
After planning the plan and seeing his excited look, Jushou nodded and said, "It's okay to start work from here. However, there are very few people in Kuaiji County. I'm afraid we have to transport people from other places..."
"Hahaha, Mr. Ju is exactly what I thought... Hey, the scenery here is really good... If you retire, this is the most suitable place to retire..."
"The first thing is to connect several counties in Yangzhou. Yangzhou has a lot of water resources. This is not difficult. The only difficulty is the manpower..." Listening to Jushou's words, Cao Cao looked at him helplessly,
Asked: "Before arriving, I thought I was a madman. I was busy formulating decrees and strategies all day long, and had little free time. Now I realize that I am much worse than Mr. Ju..."
"Master Ju, this man should also relax properly. If he can't speak, it's business. I'm hosting a banquet tonight. Let's eat and drink together. How about it?"
"How are you going to solve the labor problem?"
Cao Cao opened his mouth, but could not speak. He looked at the lake, frowned, and said: "Mr. Ju may know that when Gong Dong built the Youzhou Chi Road in the past, he used a large number of prisoners and slaves...
In addition, when the prince was in Yangzhou, he also brought a lot of labor to Yangzhou, so I want to transfer manpower from areas such as Funan and Chenla, and arrest some from overseas..."
"By the way, there are still prisoners. The prisoners in the prison cannot be wasted. Let them come too. There are also the local aristocratic families. I am going to ask them to send their servants to help... Many people feel that this is a bit unfair.
Benevolence and righteousness, but I think that the people will benefit the most from the completion of the canal, but it is not benevolent..." Before Cao Cao could finish speaking, Jushou on the side interrupted him.
"Well, okay, that's it."
After Jushou finished speaking, he turned around and left, leaving only Cao Cao who was about to express his great ambitions. He looked blankly at the water and opened his mouth, but he stopped suddenly.
Cao Cao sighed here for a long time. At this time, he missed Liu Bei very much. Liu Bei was better. He was very happy to chat with him and laughed happily. Who is this guy? An administrative machine developed by Ma Jun
??
When Cao Cao returned to the county government, there was no sign of Jushou. He waited until evening but did not see him. Cao Cao quickly found the county magistrate and asked about Jushou's whereabouts. The county magistrate met with Cao Cao and said: "Good morning, Lord Ju."
He left a few days ago without informing him of his whereabouts." Upon hearing his words, Cao Cao was furious, this guy is not a human being, he really left like this???
He looked helplessly at the county magistrate and asked: "I will present a memorial to the temple later. Instruct the soldiers at the post station to come to my place later..."
"Here you go!"
"By the way, are there any interesting places in Qiantang County?"
"Back to Situ, we in Qiantang County have built a canal in the north of the city, which can irrigate..."
"Okay, okay, let's get out!!!"
Cao Cao returned to his study and wrote down the situation here in detail, as well as his own plans, that is, regarding the manpower issue. He hoped to start construction from tomorrow. Although he only explored the Yangzhou area for the huge canal, he only explored the Yangzhou area and the rest.
The area has not yet been found, but Cao Cao can't wait to start, because he wants to quickly build the canal and put the canal directly into shipping, and the wealth gained can be used in the construction of the next section of the canal.
In this way, a lot of pressure on the temple can be reduced.
As soon as he finished writing, a soldier from the post station came to visit. Cao Cao handed the letter into the hands of this expressionless and extremely solemn post soldier, and he suppressed what he wanted to say.
There is no normal person in Yangzhou, the officials here are all lunatics, all lunatics!!!