The beginning of the Three Kingdoms Cheng Yuanzhi

Chapter 222

How to deal with the intertwined family relationships in Jiangdong?This is a problem that is enough to plague this era. People at this time are limited by the structure and vision of the times, and cannot give good advice or think of effective solutions.

But it was not difficult for Cheng Yuanzhi.

After returning to Wanling City, Cheng Yuanzhi plunged into his official duties, while handling official affairs, while thinking about how to check and balance the Jiangdong family.

Soon, he was inspired by the idea of ​​"business not politics" in later generations, and came up with a method that "children from aristocratic families are not allowed to join the army and be awarded military posts".In addition, it is forbidden to buy and sell land, prohibit raising private soldiers and private slaves, and strictly control the size of the family.

After this operation, I was suddenly immersed in the age.

When Cheng Yuanzhi straightened out all the affairs in Jiangdong, he looked up and saw that it was the beginning of the 11th year of Jian'an (206).

According to reports from the spies one after another, Sun Quan had already gone to Jiaozhou at this time, where he was fighting fiercely with the local emperor Shi Xie.

Although Sun Quan couldn't fight the Northern Army, it was still very easy to beat Shixie.

Thanks to Zhou Yu's health and a bunch of strong generals to assist him, as soon as Sun Quan arrived at the border of Jiaozhou, he immediately turned against the enemy and defeated Shi Xie steadily.

Originally, developing southward and occupying Southeast Asia was never Sun Quan's goal.Firstly, influenced by traditional ideas, it is difficult to leave their homeland, and the Han people have a great sense of belonging to the Central Plains. The ultimate dream of every prince is to be the overlord of the Central Plains.

The second reason is that the development of Middle-earth is much better than other regions, and no one will be interested in the wild land.

Before the world went into war, the Eastern Han Dynasty passed down the eighth and fourteenth emperors, and they lived in the country for nearly 200 years. Like the Western Han Dynasty, it was also a unified dynasty.

The long-term unification situation has long made the concept of the unification of the Central Plains deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and they have a strong sense of mission and belonging to the unification of the world.

The reason for the strife between the heroes in the past ten years is that every prince wants to fight for the hegemony of the Central Plains.Under such circumstances, it is impossible for Sun Quan to give up his dream of aspiring to the Central Plains and unifying the world, and to conquer Southeast Asia. Even if Sun Quan is willing, his generals are not willing.

Especially in this era when marching and fighting are basically based on walking, and communication is basically based on shouting. The size of China is too large. It takes several months to prepare for a battle. It is impossible for a prince to march south while aspiring to the Central Plains. Thousands of miles to expand.

In fact, it is not only Sun Quan who does not have this idea. The unified dynasties in China have looked down on the small countries and few people around them. At most, they just let them pay tribute every year, and have no idea of ​​ruling them at all.

This is like in later generations, everyone wants to live in the bustling Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Who wants to go to the desolate Northwest to enjoy the cool breeze?

Generally speaking, Sun Quan is not interested in the wild lands in the south, and he is still thinking about winning the Central Plains. Even if he can't win the Central Plains, it is very good to sit and guard Jiangdong.

But Cheng Yuanzhi didn't give him this opportunity. The northern army was fierce and prepared for the battle of crossing the river for a long time, and deliberately surrounded three missing ones, forcing Sun Quan to develop southward.

In order to make Sun Quan go south willingly, Cheng Yuanzhi even deliberately released the families of Sun Quan and Zhou Yu, letting them go with their wives and children.

As a result, Sun Quan, who was unwilling to destroy his father and brother's foundation, had to bite the bullet and develop southward.

But let's not mention this for now.

However, three months ago, Cheng Yu came to Longzhong, [-] miles away from Xiangyang City, to meet Zhuge Liang with the imperial decree and invitation letter.

But it was empty.

The thatched cottage on Wollongong is quiet and secluded, and Zhuge Liang is not at home.

Cheng Yu couldn't find it, so he had to leave the imperial decree and letters and return to Xudu.

A few days after Cheng Yu left, Zhuge Liang returned.

After reading the imperial decree and letter, he placed the letter on the wooden table and groaned silently.

Huang Yueying asked from the side: "The former Liu Yuzhou came to invite, and now the Prime Minister is recruiting in the name of the imperial court. What is your husband's plan?"

Zhuge Liang said firmly: "I would rather empty the old mountain forest than stoop to become a thief!"

Huang Yueying smiled and said: "Everyone in the world says that the prime minister is the one who saves the world, even Liu Yuzhou never said that the prime minister is a thief, why does my husband say that?"

Zhuge Liang said firmly: "Sooner or later he will talk."

If Liu Bei wants to make his actions just, he will definitely call the prime minister of the Han Dynasty (Cheng Yuanzhi) a thief who steals the country.

Otherwise, he has no reason to gather people's hearts!
Huang Yueying didn't understand this, so she just looked down at the attached letter, and after reading it, she was very surprised and said: "It's a good article, could it be that it was really written by Prime Minister Yuan She?"

"This person is good at martial arts, music, military, governing the country, and also good at writing? This is too versatile."

"It's almost catching up with your husband's excellence."

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang blushed and said, "This letter was dictated by Yuan She, and written by Cheng Yu."

Huang Yueying said: "The writing style is really good, and the feelings are sincere, which makes people look very comfortable. I can fully feel his sincere heart to attract my husband."

Zhuge Liang shook his head and laughed: "It's just mediocre."

Huang Yueying suddenly understood something, and said with a smile: "My husband doesn't want to answer the call, could it be because of homosexuality?"

Zhuge Liang nodded: "Well, yes, I hit him."

They were all deformed!How can it be compatible?
A beautiful woman and another equally beautiful woman will never be close friends, and in the same way, a good man and another good man will always be in competition.

Zhuge Liang continued: "I pride myself on astronomy and geography, marching and fighting, national economy and people's livelihood, intelligence and strategy, but he is the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, and it is the same."

"If I go to Yecheng to help him, I will be helping the evildoer; if I go to Xudu to help His Majesty, he will definitely not allow me."

"Yes, this call is hard to answer."

Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang suddenly felt that something was wrong, and shouted: "Good girl, you actually insinuate that I am narrow-minded!"

Huang Yueying quickly changed the topic with a smile: "By the way, I have developed several interesting things, such as shooting arrows, flying lanterns, and running cattle. Husband, do you want to try it out?"

For Huang Yueying's new inventions from time to time, Zhuge Liang is no stranger to it, and said calmly, "Let's have a look."

The husband and wife came to the computer room, tried several new inventions, discussed with each other, commented on the advantages and disadvantages and the direction of improvement.

At the end, Zhuge Liang sighed: "According to the latest news, Yuan She has captured the four counties in Jiangdong, and ten of the fourteen prefectures in the world. Now the momentum is huge, and there is not much time left for Liu Yuzhou."

Huang Yueying said: "Even if this is the case, it will not be difficult for my husband."

Zhuge Liang shook his head, and sighed again: "I'm not an omnipotent person. In this situation, there is too little room for me to maneuver. To do such things against the sky... Sigh..."

As he said that, he changed his voice and said: "My younger brother Jun is getting older, and I still need to trouble Madam Zhang Luo about getting married."

Huang Yueying frowned instantly: "I've paid attention to it, but our family is just a peasant family, and both husband and younger brother are white. It's not easy to talk about this relationship. Families with status look down on younger brothers, and younger brothers from families with no status look down on younger brothers." Up, it's really hard."

After all, he stared out the window in a daze.

Zhuge Liang let out a long sigh: "A real man was born between the heavens and the earth, after all he has to bend his waist for fame..."

Huang Yueying came back to her senses, and said in surprise: "Did the husband decide to go to the emperor's uncle?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly: "Liu Xuande has only come here once, I don't know what kind of person he is, let's see."

Huang Yueying breathed a sigh of relief: "Father came here a few days ago and said... that Liu Biao can't use people, and it's useless to invest in them; Liu Bei can use people, but his power is weak and he is in danger of being annihilated at any time; in comparison, Prime Minister Yuan She is a mediocre man." A good place to go, if he sends someone to invite me, my husband might think carefully about it."

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "Although he said in the letter that he would use me again, the Northern Army is powerful at this time, and the civil and military seats in Yecheng have been determined. If I go to defect, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed. If I don't succeed, it will be useless!"

Huang Yueying sighed: "This is not good, and that is not good, so what should I do?"

Zhuge Liang held her hand, looked out the window at Wollongong, and remained silent for a long time.

My heart is very tangled.

(End of this chapter)