The Nameless of the Common Clans

Not to mention Cao Cao worrying about food and grass in Suiyang, Chen Mo is also worried about this food and grass.

Although the harvest in Guanzhong has been good in the past two years, Chen Mo's taxes are lower than other places without affecting people's livelihood. Although the food and grass collected are more than other princes, Chen Mo's Western Regions Protectorate needs a lot of food and grass to feed the border soldiers in recent years, Bingzhou also needs it, and the war with Yuan Shao has consumed most of the previous accumulation. The food collected in the past two years is a bit difficult to support Chen Mo's annexation of Jizhou.

According to Chen Mo's calculations, the troops that Yuan Shang can now bring out are definitely more than his. Chen Mo has a lot of troops, but the Western Regions Protectorate has to suppress the Qiang people and guard against attacks from the Hu people. In the Yunzhong area, even if Taishi Ci sent troops, there are also many troops left in Yunzhong to guard against the Xianbei. There are also defenders in the Luoyang area who cannot move. To guard against Cao Cao, the troops that Chen Mo can mobilize now, plus the troops in Henei, are only 70,000, and may not even be as many as Yuan Tan's troops.

But it is extremely difficult to encounter such a change in Jizhou. Now the situation of the two sons of the Yuan family fighting each other has appeared. If you don't take this opportunity to swallow Jizhou, I don't know how long this situation of three powers in the north will last. At this time, Cao Cao is tripped by Qingzhou. If he reluctantly takes action, he will lose the initiative. It is really a godsend!

The changes in luck are constantly fluctuating with Chen Mo's thoughts. It is not possible to rely on the system to make judgments. Since the gods don't know whether this battle is good or bad, then it is up to me to judge whether this battle should be fought.

"Daddy~" When Chen Mo was deep in thought, he saw a little girl running over happily. From a distance, she opened her arms to Chen Mo. It was Chen Mo's daughter Chen Yu.

"I've told you so many times that girls should be reserved." Chen Mo reached out, picked up his eight-year-old daughter, and tapped her nose.

"Father hasn't played with Yu'er for a long time. My eldest brother went to Chang'an, and my second brother only knows how to practice martial arts every day. It's very boring." Little Chen Yu pursed her lips and said aggrievedly.

Chen Mo has two sons and one daughter, but the most favored one is the youngest daughter Chen Yu. Chen Mo is kind to others, but he is quite strict in family education. The eldest son Chen Jin and the second son Chen Zheng have been studying and learning etiquette since childhood. In order to correct his son's aversion to learning, Chen Mo took his wife to the countryside to farm and let him experience the suffering of the people. The second son likes martial arts. Chen Mo once took him to the border to watch the fighting between the Hu and Han, so that he knew that this road was not easy to walk.

Chen Mo seemed to put all his fatherly love on his daughter. Hearing this, he touched his daughter's soft hair and smiled, "Your elder brother and second brother have their own things to do."

This time, the situation of the two sons of the Yuan family competing for the top spot sounded a warning to Chen Mo. To be honest, judging from the current performance of Chen Jin and Chen Zheng, they are both child prodigies. As long as they are carefully polished, they will be outstanding talents in the future. However, there is only one position for the heir. In case he cannot unify the world, when he dies in the future, these two will also kill each other for power like the two sons of the Yuan family. This is definitely not what Chen Mo wants to see.

However, he is different from Yuan Shao. He is still young, and the two sons are still too young. Their fate has not yet been condensed. It is not easy to determine who is suitable to be the heir.

"Father is thinking about something again?" Little Chen Yu suddenly found that his father was silent. He looked curiously, but saw Chen Mo looking into the distance in deep thought, and said obediently.

Although she usually likes to play around, she knows that her father should not be disturbed when he is thinking about things. Being in a wealthy family, Chen Mo loves her. There are some truths that her grandmother, mother, aunt, and stepmother will teach her.

"Some small things." Chen Mo smiled and said, "But recently, your father is really busy. If Yu'er wants to play, how about your father let Ma Jun make some fun things for Yu'er?"

"Yu'er wants a wooden horse!" Little Chen Yu heard this and his eyes lit up.

"Okay, wooden horse, your father will discuss it with Ma Jun and will definitely make the best wooden horse for my son." Chen Mo smiled.

"Yes."

Let the maid take Yu'er away, Chen Mo went straight out of the general's mansion and went to the government office. Xun You had not returned yet, but Chen Mo had met the people sent by Yuan Tan. It can be said that both parties have the intention to cooperate. In this way, Xun You's trip to Qingzhou should go smoothly.

As long as Yuan Tan starts to compete with Yuan Shang for Jizhou, Chen Mo's opportunity will come.

Whether we can seize this opportunity, surpass Cao Cao in one fell swoop, and become the biggest overlord in the north, depends on this time.

"My lord, we can transfer some grain and grass from Guanzhong. If you allow me, I have a plan." Li Ru bowed to Chen Mo.

"Let's talk about Wenyou." Chen Mo looked at Li Ru and smiled.

"Now my lord has a great reputation in Guanzhong, and the people of Guanzhong also have surplus grain. Can we withdraw grain and grass from the people of Guanzhong in advance to offset the taxes next year?" Li Ru bowed.

Borrow grain from the people of Guanzhong with Chen Mo's reputation, and then exchange the grain stored by the people in the hands of the people in a tax-free manner.

Chen Mo did not answer. This approach was certainly desirable, but the premise was that Chen Mo could seize Jizhou within a year. However, Chen Mo could not predict such a thing. Jizhou had a rich foundation. Even if he provoked the two sons to fight each other now, Chen Mo was not sure that he could seize it within a year. Moreover, Cao Cao was watching closely, which was full of variables. If he could not pacify Jizhou within a year, then if the taxes were not collected next year, Chen Mo's logistics supply might be cut off. The taxes from Bingzhou and Xiliang alone could not support the army, but if they were collected, Chen Mo would lose most of the popularity he had accumulated in Guanzhong over the years.

Credibility was easy to build, but it was not difficult to destroy. A wrong decree was enough.

Xu Shu thought for a while and said: "Although Mr. Wenyou's method is good, if the lord wants to go to Jizhou this time, it may not be possible to pacify it in a year. In this case, the lord will lose his trust with the people, so I have a compromise." "

"Oh?" Chen Mo looked at Xu Shu, nodded and said, "Yuan Zhi, please tell me."

"We can't forcefully collect food, why not buy it from the people?" Xu Shu smiled and said: "In these years, in addition to grain and grass, there are also a large number of coins and cloth in the imperial treasury. It is of little use to the court, but it is of little use to the people. Nowadays, business in Guanzhong is booming, and the distribution of this batch of coins can also promote the prosperity of commerce. People with extra coins can also buy property and build new houses, which has many uses. "

Since the Dong Zhuo period, Guanzhong's economy has begun to decline, and the barter trade method has even reappeared among the people. Chen Mo has governed Guanzhong over the years and made Guanzhong great, and the economy has gradually recovered. At this time, if a large amount of coins are released and flows into the people, it will also stimulate The role of private commerce.

Chen Mo nodded, it was a good method, but he had to be careful of anyone interfering with it: "I will leave this matter to my mentor. In addition, I sent an order to the supervision departments. This time, the imperial court purchased grain from the private sector at a fair price. Any officials will take advantage of this." Opportunities are used to gain profits and deceive superiors and subordinates. Once discovered, those who take one stone in black ink will be dismissed from their posts and imprisoned, those who take in more than ten stones in black ink will be killed, and those who take more than one hundred stones in black ink will wipe out three tribes. No one, even a relative, will be merciless! "

After a pause, Chen Mo continued: "If any wealthy merchants or gentry take advantage of this to drive up food prices, their homes will be confiscated immediately!"

Regarding business matters, Chen Mo knew very well that it would be best if the imperial court's policy could be implemented from top to bottom. But expecting the officials below to be conscious is overthinking. When people's behavior is not restrained, it will be difficult to deal with it. Chen Mo would never overestimate how huge the huge profits would be, so when he decided to use Xu Shu's strategy, the first thing that Chen Mo thought of was not how much food he could get from it, but how to make this food harvest beautiful and complete, and the strict law would be returned. It has to cooperate with a lot of supervision, and every link must have at least three links of mutual supervision.

Strict laws and comprehensive supervision can make most people give up the idea of ​​taking risks. Human nature cannot stand the test.

"In addition, academies in various places recommend students to prepare for official service to replace officials who have been killed!" Finally, Chen Mo concluded.

"Here!" Li Ru and Xu Shu looked at each other. They were thinking about how to break the situation, but Chen Mo was thinking about the impact this matter might have on him, and the method was quite decisive. Even the alternate officials were prepared to use it. This was a sure sign. Will anyone take risks?

It's not that the two of them are not smart enough. They have also thought about the possibility of corruption, but they still don't take profit as seriously as Chen Mo. After all, Chen Mo has specialized in business and has profound attainments. This time the court used The money and the food and grass received were all measured in tens of millions. Chen Mo was a little excited, let alone others.

At this moment, following Chen Mo's edict, various places in Guanzhong began to get busy.

Chen Mo and everyone began to discuss the matter in Jizhou.

As long as Jizhou is won, Youzhou will also belong to Chen Mo. At that time, Chen Mo will be the overlord of the five counties of Sanfu, Xiliang, Bingzhou, Jizhou, and Youzhou. Although Cao Cao won Qingzhou, he has already fallen into a disadvantageous position. .

The grain and grass from Guanzhong cannot be transported for the time being, but there is still some grain stored in the treasury for use. Chen Mo can support the beginning of the war.

The key now is how to fight. Chen Mo can mobilize countless soldiers and horses. Taishi Citun troops in Daijun are to contain the forces of Youzhou and Karasuma, and if necessary, send troops directly from Daijun to capture Changshan. , As for Youzhou, Chen Mo never thought from the beginning that his goal had always been Jizhou.

"Lord, don't forget that there is still a force of troops available." Li Ru said with a smile.

"Black Mountain Army?" Chen Mo heard this, looked at Li Ru and smiled.

"My lord is wise." Li Ru nodded and said with a smile: "Now the common people in the Black Mountain Army have been basically separated. Although the Black Mountain Army is still independent in name, the people's hearts are already controlled by the lord. This attack on Jizhou, I believe that the Black Mountain Army can be used as a surprise force to penetrate directly into Jizhou’s heart at critical moments!”

Chen Mo nodded. He had laid out Black Mountain for many years, and now it was time to use it.

I vomited after drinking last night. I woke up with a splitting headache in the morning. I'm a lot late. Sorry for the delay.