Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3156: When crisis meets opportunity

 Why does Fei Qian want to promote the monetary system?

 It’s very simple.

 It is so that China can go out.

 In most reincarnations of feudal dynasties, the vast majority of challengers stopped after unifying the ninety-nine cities in China.

Of course this ninety-nine is just a virtual reference.

As a time traveler, Fei Qian needs to find an attractive enough "carrot" if he wants to push forward the stagnant wheel of expansion again.

This "carrot" is precious metals.

Even in later generations, precious metals are still difficult to synthesize artificially, because gold and silver are products of the death of stars. During the Big Bang, the remnants of the supernova condensed into the earth, and then moved through the earth's crust along the channels opened by the magma to reach the ground crust, and were then discovered by humans. Therefore, to a certain extent, precious metals such as gold and silver are inherently scarce. The sooner China monopolizes them, the sooner it will be enjoyed.

Fei Qian proposed the use of gold and silver coins. The reason why he was not rejected by the Han natives must be thanked to a pioneer, Wang Mang.

　　　『The low price of grain hurts farmers! Xun Chen sighed with emotion, then repeated this sentence, these four words again, and then sighed longly, why can he understand such a simple truth only after Qiusi explains it?

 What are the consequences of vigorously developing agriculture?

 It means "the cheap grain hurts the farmers".

By the way, those gold and silver from before...

 It’s just that “surplus” is not a good thing sometimes.

Now that Xun Chen thinks about it, he still feels his body trembling slightly.

 Utensils are worthless if they are not used.

 Are these places Fei Qian said that they have already been discovered? How many gold and silver origins in the world have not yet been discovered?

 For people in the Han Dynasty, even people like Xun Chen, who can be regarded as first-rate wisdom, have difficulty in understanding Fei Qian's financial theories.

Gold and silver are stable, meaning that they will remain gold and silver even after experiencing thousands of mountains and rivers. Unlike other items, they will be damaged by moisture or fire. In this way, gold and silver will become the most versatile items from the outside world to China. thing.

 Wang Mang In the process of restructuring, the currency system is also a very important link. It's just a pity that Wang Mang really only had "Mang" left. He changed it four times in a row and finally came up with "Daquan Fifty". Although the crackdown on private casting was very severe, for well-known reasons, he gave up. Money referees to judge whether players are corrupt?

Wang Mang's failure to change the currency system caused the Han Dynasty to completely leave the copper standard during that period and use various kinds of cloth, gold and silver as currency. Therefore, the circulation of gold and silver in the Han Dynasty was actually attributed to Wang Mang.

Yes, as Xiuqi said, the reason why China cannot go out is because the Shandong people in China think that there is no value in the desert, in the dense forest, and west of the Gobi. But what is the criterion for judging the so-called worthlessness? Where is he coming?

 Whether it is possible to farm.

Xun Chen returned to his residence, still thinking in his head, and even had some brain pain from trying to understand some information that was beyond his three perspectives.

 For example, Yelang Kingdom.

Hmm, just like when the Xiongnu were defeated, the cattle and sheep were rewarded, and then they were gone.

 There is gold in the desert.

It’s a pity that after conquering Yelang, all the gold obtained was turned into reward items...

Fei Qian outlined an undeniable fact. When the country stabilizes, the improvement of water conservancy facilities production technology will inevitably lead to the output of agricultural products exceeding the total demand, resulting in a decline in unit prices. In this process, the gentry and gentry will take advantage of Various means were used to make the homesteaders bankrupt.

  But it’s not without precedent…

In this way, China’s excess output will have a market...

Of course, what Xun Chen didn’t understand was that in order to maintain their authority to exploit surplus value for a long time, the landlord class would subconsciously inhibit the development of productive forces. This is why after a certain period of time, the feudal dynasty started to talk about agriculture and mulberry as the basis. , but in fact they don’t pay much attention to the continuous research and improvement of agricultural mulberry technology.

 Therefore, only utensils that can be used can be called tools, and gold and silver that can be circulated can be called currency.

 The only way is to go out.

Xun Chen suddenly thought of something that frightened him, and then he quickly interrupted his thoughts, took a deep breath, and quickly changed the direction of his thoughts.

 During the rebellion in the Western Regions, who would have thought that a lot of preparations had been made for the rebellion in the Western Regions?

Who would have thought that Fei Qian went to the Western Regions to quell the rebellion, ostensibly to target Lu Bu, but then he made a counterattack, focusing on the treaty of the Shanshan Kingdom?

This is almost unexplainable, because just like bureaucrats must be corrupt, when power is in hand, the greed in human nature will be tempted again and again, and eventually fall. Therefore, no matter how much farmland is cultivated, it cannot change the results of China's land annexation.

 In the past dynasties, which one studied agricultural technology and then became a great farmer?

 Except for Fei Qian, there is no one else here.

 The Han Dynasty actually gained little benefit from attacking foreign countries.

Xun Chen affirmed this once again, even more clearly and affirmatively than ever before, because Xun Chen felt that Fei Qian and Cao Cao were not on the same level at all.

 Now, Fei Qian has almost opened a Pandora's box...

Xun Chen sighed with emotion.

 This is a world that no one, no emperor, or prime minister has ever mentioned.

Xun Chen sat down at the desk and seemed to want to write some summary of the meeting. However, when he picked up the pen, he didn't know where to start.

 There is silver in the south.

Hussar's theory of currency circulation is simply exquisite.

Xun Chen previously thought that Huaxia's products were in short supply, but it was not until he arrived in Pingyang and learned about the situation in the Sanfu area of ​​Chang'an that he realized that Huaxia was actually able to have a surplus of products most of the time. of.

 There is gold and silver in the Western Regions…

 This is a huge plan…

 Coins are meaningless if they are not in circulation.

 Yes, Cao Cao failed.

In fact, it is not accurate to say that China is a copper standard, because China is more of a practical system, and whatever is practical is used. In this process, the court often competes with the local counties, each using their trump cards to cheat, and the victims But they are ordinary people.

A group of people just stared at the plowing fields, just like they just guessed that the emperor in the palace used a golden pole to carry dung, but they couldn't think of why the gold pole couldn't be used to make currency?

This blow was sent to Xu County's throat. Most Shandong people were still at a loss. They had no idea where the danger lay or where the murderous intention came from...

 The strategy to lure people out is gold and silver.

 Agricultural products have a shelf life.

 Gold and silver are not.

Once China's wealth values ​​​​are transferred from land to gold and silver, this inspired desire will make the Chinese people cross mountains, cross rivers, and pass through dense forests. The original land is not enough and the squeeze of many families Under this, external expansion will naturally occur.

 Just like Xun Chen himself.

Even though he was ostracized by his family, didn't he still choose to go out?

Xun Chen raised his head and looked up. Although it was nighttime, there was more light in Xun Chen's eyes...

 In Xun Chen’s eyes, the future seems to be a little clearer.

  …     …

 Hanzhong, Nanzheng.

Fei Qian’s advanced plan is advancing, but Cao Jun is still staring at the territory...

A letter that was urgently traveled 800 miles away was placed on Li Dian's desk.

Li Dian read it back and forth two or three times before handing it to Chang Lin, saying, "Cao Jun may have the intention of marching into Hanzhong." 』

 Under the evergreen trees, Ma Heng and Ma Zhong were sitting.

 The two horses were originally in Sichuan and Shu. Later, after Xu Huang entered Sichuan, Hanzhong was inevitably a little empty, so they were transferred to Hanzhong to strengthen Hanzhong's strength. Ma Heng and Ma Zhong were originally only middle- and lower-level managers in Sichuan and Sichuan. Now after arriving in Hanzhong, they have become Li Dian's right-hand man, which is also a kind of promotion.

Li Dian's expression did not change much, but there were waves in his heart.

 He was somewhat looking forward to fighting Cao Jun, but also worried and helpless.

　　Earlier when Li Dian surrendered, he was unwilling to do so. Later, after Fei Qian approached Cao Cao to get back Li Dian's family members, he finally felt at ease. But Li Dian's peace of mind does not mean that Li Dian's tribe is willing to do so. After all, Li Dian's tribe has lived in Shandong for such a long time. Suddenly, they can either settle in Guanzhong Hedong and re-purchase industry and farm land, or they have to follow them to Yinshan. , it is inevitable that there will be a little bit of mumbling.

However, as Li Dian's position became more stable and his authority increased, these Li Dian tribesmen changed their previous complaints and became followers of the Hussars General...

 Horses are great!

Back then Cao Cao kept saying that he paid attention to it, but what was the result? He's just a small-time general!

 How much benefit Qiusi provides now!

Ouch, it smells so good!

The Li Dian people shouted that they should always support the Hussars and hold high... Ahem, that's what they meant anyway. They had completely forgotten that when they first arrived in the northern part of Guanzhong, they were still muttering about the Hussars and cursing Li Dian's incompetence. , were actually captured by Qiusi, causing them to leave their hometown...and now they are shouting that Guanzhong is their hometown!

 So the change in attitude of the Li Dian people also affected Li Dian in turn.

 But I really have to face my previous "boss"...

Where does this vague sense of excitement come from?

Chang Lin finished reading it and did not speak immediately. Instead, he handed it to Ma Heng who was next.

Ma Heng quickly received the information and opened it. It was an urgent message sent from Guanzhong about the movements of Cao's army in Wuguan. The most important thing was the news that Cao Cao's offensive at Tongguan was frustrated and the hussars were turning around.

"The Lord is back..." After reading this, Ma Heng obviously felt a lot more relaxed. "Cao Jun's attack on Wuguan turned out to be an eastward attack on the west... From this point of view, Cao Jun is eager to fight with us. This news is very important..."

Li Dian nodded and said: "The land of Hanzhong is connected to Sichuan and Shu in the south, to Longyou in the west, and to Guanzhong in the north. It is actually a thoroughfare." If Cao's army takes Hanzhong, it will revitalize the situation. They can attack the north, enter Sichuan, and cut off Longyou..."

Hearing this, Ma Zhong smiled and said, "Thief Cao really calculated well!" 』

If Zhao Yun was in Youbei, it was a way of besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao, then Cao Ren was currently in Wuguan, which was another way of "encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao".

 On the one hand, Wuguan is used to attract attention and involve the defenders in Guanzhong as much as possible. On the other hand, it is to peek into Hanzhong. If Hanzhong can really be captured, then the entire structure of Cao's army will be revitalized, and the Hussars will be cut off from the connection between the north and the south. In addition, Jiangdong Army's attack on Sichuan and Shu, if there is a chain reaction, it is impossible to say that there will be Four ounces can bring a thousand pounds...

If the Hussar army comes to deal with Cao Ren, Cao Ren turns reality into fiction and then withdraws to Jingzhou. There will not be much loss, but it is equivalent to mobilizing the main force of the Hussar and spying on Fei Qian's reality.

 ‘Then…’ Ma Zhong said, ‘In that case, we need to withdraw to the outpost, strengthen the walls and clear the country, and fight to the death with Cao Jun! 』

Hearing what Ma Zhong said, Li Dian nodded first and then shook his head.

Ma Heng on the side said: "My subordinates feel that it is not appropriate to withdraw to the outpost..."

"Why? Ma Zhong asked.

“If we withdraw our outpost now, wouldn’t we be telling Cao Zixiao that we know his plan?” Ma Heng said, "And withdrawing the outpost means that we have lost control of the battle line and can only passively wait for Cao's army to attack..."

Ma Zhong thought for a moment, nodded and said, "It makes sense, but if you do this, wouldn't you just sit back and watch Cao Ren show off his power in Wuguan?" 』

Chang Lin said slowly at this time, "Since we can't retreat, why not give it a trial shot?" 』

Li Dian paused while stroking his beard, "I would like to hear the details." 』

Chang Lingong cupped his hands and said, "The soldiers we are currently deploying in the Shangyong area are composed of three pieces. They were originally mainly used to defend against the Di people in the Shangyong area and the Shen family... This is what my subordinates thought. The Shen family was originally It's a little unclear. If Cao Jun is coming now, he will definitely be in cahoots with Cao Jun. If we pretend to rescue Wuguan and attack Jingxiang on the side, then Cao Jun will definitely take measures... As long as nothing changes, I don't know. It will change, but if the variables become apparent, they are certain and can be targeted at that time..."

Ma Heng clapped his hands and said, "The words of the long history are true!" As long as we move, Shen will secretly send the news to Cao Jun. At that time, Cao Zixiao will secretly withdraw from Wuguan Road with his troops, trying to cut off our retreat, and then march into Hanzhong. 』

Ma Zhong was excited and said, "Okay!" Then we can turn around and ambush Cao Jun! 』

Li Dian stood up and walked to the Hanzhong Map on the side to watch.

 Indeed, the Shangyong area is the key point of the current situation in Hanzhong.

Li Dian thought for a moment and then gave the order: "Send an order to Shangyong's garrison to strengthen their vigilance... Send more scouts to investigate, and you must not be lax and careless." 』

No matter whether Cao Jun really wants to attack Hanzhong, some scouts are indispensable for detection, and doing so is also in line with the normal response strategy and will not reveal the combat intention in advance.

 After all, Wuguan is so powerful, if Hanzhong doesn't take any action, it will appear very abnormal.

After Li Dian gave the order, he remained silent for a while and sighed softly, "Now it depends on what Cao Zixiao chooses..."

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　　Previously, the Shangyong Shen clan destroyed Li Dian's demonstration farming in Hanzhong, which indeed caused difficulties for Li Dian, but in turn he was used by Li Dian.

When Zhang Liao was in Hanzhong, he used power to suppress him, but the power could not last long. Over time, resentment would inevitably arise. Therefore, after Li Dian took over Hanzhong, he began to change his direction and used Yinshan to educate the southern Xiongnu as a template to ease relations with the surrounding areas of Hanzhong. Ethnic minorities are mainly related to the Di people.

The Shen family instigated the Di people to burn down the demonstration field, thinking that they had a plan, but the Shen family did not expect that Li Dian could endure it and did not directly raise troops...

 For many things, it is better to hurry than to slow down.

If Li Dian did not care about raising troops directly at that time, on the one hand, most of the Di people were in the mountains, so attacking was not easy and the harvest was very small. On the other hand, the dead could not speak, which would make the living more resentful and deepen the The rift between the Han and the Di people was resolved. But Li Dian's cleverness lies here. He made big noises but little rain, and let the Di people engage in the troubles themselves. He did not pay much price, but made the Di people doubt each other and began to split.

So the Di people in the Hanzhong area were successfully divided into two parts by Li Dian. One was in the north of Hanzhong, which was the part of people encouraged by Shen and others, and the other part was in Nanzheng, which was closer to Hanzhong. In order to prove their innocence, the Di people in Nan naturally became closer to Li Dian.

 Thinking of all the hard work and planning, only to have Li Dian take it away without thanks...

Every time the Shen brothers thought about this, they felt like a breath was stuck in their hearts, and nothing could go smoothly.

Although Li Dian did not send an army to attack Shangyong, nor did he say anything about what he would do to the Shen family in Shangyong, the Shen brothers all knew that biting dogs... Well, that's probably what he meant. What if Li Dian really Ye Huhu, furious like a martial artist, Shen is not afraid, but now Li Dian is like a guillotine hanging over their heads, who knows when he will come to settle the matter?

In order to guard against Li Dian, Shen will do more things, but if he does more, he will be exposed more. It will be difficult to find some protective colors by then, and as time goes by, Li Dian is After Hanzhong gradually became more stable and the transactions with the Di people became closer, even if Shen wanted to provoke him, it would not be as easy as when Li Dian first arrived in Hanzhong.

Although the Shen family pretends to be innocent on the surface, whether it is from actual land interests considerations or the current situation, they are unlikely to go back, so they can only grit their teeth and go all the way. He secretly moved the Shen family's children to Shandong and transferred some of their assets. On the other hand, he also tried to collude with Cao Jun, hoping to turn things around.

In fact, this kind of mentality is like that of a corrupt official. He knows that he has made a mistake, but he can't make up his mind to turn back. He keeps a lucky mentality and thinks what if? This kind of luck is what supports Shen. If he voted, wouldn't he have brought it upon himself? Aren't you a fool?

So, when the Shen brothers discovered that Cao Ren was making big moves in Wuguan, they were not surprised but overjoyed. They felt that their good opportunity had finally arrived, but everything in the world is like this. Who can tell clearly between crises and opportunities? ?

 (End of this chapter)