Chapter 1265: Chess Pieces and Players
“Pei Gong, this is quite different from what I said before!”
In the Zhenbei General's Mansion, in a small courtyard that was not accessible to servants, someone looked at Pei, who was sitting on the throne, with suspicion.
And most of the people around him had expressions of surprise and uncertainty.
When Pei Qian heard this, he snorted heavily and without even raising his eyelids, he just replied in a bad tone:
“Why don’t you go talk to Da Sima?”
One sentence choked everyone on the spot.
Some people couldn’t help but slander:
If we had the opportunity to confront Feng Wenhe in the court, would we still need you to be our spokesperson?
Of course, it is not necessary to persuade the Grand Sima in the court.
As long as Da Sima can meet them and give them the opportunity to tell Da Sima about the sufferings of local harsh governance, it would be great.
It is a pity that the threshold of Da Sima Mansion is really too high.
The door of Da Sima's Mansion is really difficult to enter.
He seemed to have read everyone's thoughts, but Pei Qian snorted again:
“When you came to my house to ask for help, I was willing to show off my face for the sake of the great clans of Guandong, but I was publicly humiliated by Feng Mingwen in the court.”
Having said this, he raised his eyelids and looked at everyone coldly:
"What? The result is not as you expected, you are not happy, is it possible that I am very happy?"
Seeing Pei Qian like this and remembering that he was murdered and tortured by Feng in the court, someone quickly laughed with him:
“Don’t dare, don’t dare!”
"It's just that Feng Mingwen really went too far! Pei Gong abandoned his position as Minister of Wei and came to the Han Kingdom regardless of the danger. He never expected to be so humiliated by Feng Mingwen. Feng is really not a human being. son!"
"Yes, yes! By doing this, isn't he afraid of chilling the hearts of people with lofty ideals? Doesn't this make loyal people who are determined to prosper the Han Dynasty hesitate to move forward?"
…
I heard people below talking and slandering Feng Da Sima.
Pei Qian raised the tea cup again to cover up, and at the same time there was a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
He took a sip of tea and waited for them to vent their feelings. Then he put down the teacup and said:
“Feng Mingwen is known as a man of foresight. How could he fail to see this?”
Hearing him speak, everyone fell silent and looked at Pei Qian.
Pei Qian continued slowly, "Before talking about Feng Mingwen's plan, I have a doubt. I would like to ask everyone present, with the current strength of Wei and Han, does Wei still have a chance of winning?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
If before the battle of Shangdang, some people might have thought that Wei might not have no hope of driving Han out of Guanzhong.
But after the First World War in Shangdang, no one dared to say that.
At least everyone present does not have this confidence.
If not, what would they do in Chang'an?
With Sima Yi's ability, he led Wei's elite troops and had such a big advantage at the beginning. Not only was he unable to defend Shangdang, he was even driven to Jizhou by the opponent.
I heard that even Hangu Pass was lost in the end.
Han was originally strong and Wei was weak. Sima Yi and Cao Shuang, the two powerful ministers of the Wei state, were at odds with each other.
How to fight this?
It can be said that the battle at Shangdang completely defeated many Guandong aristocratic families.
In other words, it made many people in the Kanto family feel desperate.
Seeing everyone like this, Pei Qian already had an answer in his mind. He waited for a long time, but no one answered, so he continued:
“There are no outsiders here, so let me tell you what’s on my mind. The reason why I gave up the high position of Wei and surrendered to the Han is because I know that Wei is difficult to defeat the Han.”
"And you, even if you cannot see clearly the general trend of the world, you should know that Han is strong and Wei is weak. Otherwise, you will not come to me to intercede."
As he spoke, Pei Qian pointed at everyone, "You can all see things. Guess whether Feng Mingwen, who is known for his foresight, can see it?"
As soon as this statement came out, it was even more difficult for everyone to answer.
After a while, someone asked in a difficult tone:
“Pei Gong means that Feng Mingwen did it on purpose, or did he have an ulterior motive?”
Pei Qian sneered:
"Given the current situation in the Han Dynasty, what else does Feng Mingwen need to have an ulterior motive? He did it on purpose, deliberately forcing the powerful families from Guandong to move into Guanzhong."
“It’s called Tongyi, but what’s the difference between it and the former Han Dynasty Lingyi? It’s just a different name.”
Pei Qian’s words ruthlessly defeated everyone’s luck and illusion:
"He is not afraid of Guandong disobedience at all! In the past, the Han Dynasty could only occupy one state, and Wei was strong and the Han was weak, but he still dared to kill the Shu family. Now that the Han is strong and Wei is weak, how can he have reason to be afraid?"
How did the cruel and ruthless Xiao Wenhe get his name?
That was built with the numerous bones of the barbarians in the south and the countless blood and tears of the Shu family.
When everyone heard this, a hint of despair arose in most people's hearts.
Along with despair, there is also resentment.
This kind of desperate resentment is even more frustrating.
Pei Qian took in everyone's expressions and knew that the heat was coming, so he slowed down his tone:
“But actually, you don’t have to worry. Although Feng Mingwen is ruthless, he is definitely not someone who drives people to a dead end.”
“If you don’t believe me, look at the current Nanzhong, look at the current Shu land? He is the great Sima of the Han Dynasty!”
Pei Qian emphasized his tone, "He can give the barbarians a way to survive, but how can he push the Han officials to a dead end?"
After more than ten years of development, Nanzhong in the Han Dynasty has re-opened the five-foot road left by the Qin Dynasty, and restored the legendary trading prosperity.
Part of the world-famous brown sugar is produced in Nanzhong.
The mead, which is sought after by the caravan guards and porters, is only produced in Nanzhong.
Even the children of the Yi people can go to school and can even be recommended to study in Chang'an.
“Yes, when Mr. Pei said this, I remembered it. The Li family clan in Shu was the worst at that time. I heard that now there are children who are serving as officials in Liangzhou..."
Not just in Liangzhou, although the aristocratic families in Shu were severely weakened in the past few years, they are not allowed to enter the imperial academy founded by Feng, even if they are not allowed to enter the officialdom.
Someone’s eyes lit up and he asked tentatively:
“Pei Gong is saying that we also have a chance?”
Pei Qian smiled enigmatically:
"Opportunities are for those who are willing." He looked at everyone, "Everyone must be aware of the big man's attitude towards the aristocratic family."
He sighed, "In the future, it will be almost impossible for big families like us to be as free as we have been in recent years."
This sentence really speaks to everyone’s heart.
Yes, after Emperor Wei Wen ascended the throne, everyone thought that the best era for the aristocratic family was coming.
Who would have expected that just a few years after the good times, Ji Han would emerge from Shu again.
Moreover, in just over ten years, the Wei Dynasty was on the verge of falling apart.
This Liu family, could it be possible that she really is destined to be the one she belongs to?
"Ji Han had just regained Guanzhong, and the emperor immediately moved the capital to Chang'an. Now he wants to move the great clans of Guandong into Guanzhong. In my opinion, this is an attempt to follow the example of the previous Han Dynasty!"
“So I think it’s better for everyone to make plans as soon as possible. The former Han Dynasty wanted to suppress the powerful families in Guandong, but it made Wuling prosperous.”
“Now Ji Han wants to suppress our Guandong aristocratic families, and the current Guandong aristocratic families are much stronger than the wealthy families of the former Han Dynasty. Can’t we turn our back on guests and recreate the grandeur of the Five Tombs?”
Pingling alone produced five prime ministers in the Early Han Dynasty.
Among them, the famous Jingzhao Weishi was a prominent family in Guan Nei who was the Third Duke and the Fourth Prince during the Pre-Han Dynasty. He also moved to Pingling.
Pei Qian continued:
“I know that asking everyone to abandon their family roots and move to Guanzhong is a matter of life and death for the entire family.”
"Who would be willing to do this if there is a choice? But with Feng Mingwen's character, once the order is implemented, it will definitely be ruthless and ruthless."
"Even if the world is so big, how can you avoid it? That's why I advise you to make plans as soon as possible."
Someone sighed longly:
“Pei Gong, it’s easy to say that we should turn against the guests and restore the prosperity of Wuling, but how easy is it to actually do it?”
“We are only afraid that when we get to Guanzhong, we will become the prey of Feng Mingwen’s sword and let him slaughter us!”
After all, Feng Wenhe’s notoriety is well-known throughout the world.
Unexpectedly, Pei Qian seemed to have anticipated the other party's worries, but he smiled and took a roll of paper from his sleeve pocket like a magic trick:
"Don't I know what you are worried about? Although I was humiliated by Feng Mingwen in the court, I am still somewhat thin-faced after all."
As he spoke, he spread out the paper, "Feng Mingwen is so powerful that it is hard for the emperor to refute him openly."
“So on the second day, the emperor specially brought me into the palace and expressed my comfort with gentle words. Finally, before I left the palace, His Majesty also gave me something.”
Hearing what Pei Qian said, everyone couldn't help but cast their eyes on the piece of paper.
“Mr. Feng, you are a man of high moral character here, why don’t you read it to everyone?”
The old man known as Feng Gong curiously took the paper handed over by Pei Qian, glanced at it, and said "Huh".
“The first five-year plan of Tongyi?”
What kind of strange document is this?
After Feng Gong read the first sentence, he couldn't help but look up at Pei Qian.
Pei Qian smiled and said nothing.
Gong Feng had no choice but to continue reading.
The "First Five-Year Plan for Tongyi" not only planned the location of the first Tongyi, but also explained in detail the role of Tongyi.
Most importantly, it not only talks about how to use Tongyi to connect Chang'an and Jiuyuan, but also involves the future development direction of Tongyi.
“Henan (i.e. Hetao area, not Henan County) has abundant water and grass, fertile land, both farming and grazing, and it is a God-given land for animal husbandry.”
"However, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and Cao Cao moved all the Han people into Taiyuan, resulting in Henan being occupied by the Hu people. It is a pity!"
"If we can get the power of Guanzhong and rebuild the border cities, it will be possible to see the cattle, sheep and horses of the former Han Dynasty spread all over the north and south of the river."
“Also there is wool for the people’s daily use, and Jiuyuan is a good land…”
Not to mention anything else, just hearing this piece of information made some people’s eyes light up.
That's right, whether the wool or wool from Jiuyuan is transported to Chang'an, it must pass through Tongyi.
All kinds of materials transported from Chang'an to Jiuyuan are also transited through Tongyi.
This, this, this!
Wool, wool, brown sugar, tea, grain…
Even if you only pass it once, your hands are full of oil!
Listen, listen again!
What?
Still need to borrow the people and financial resources of Tongyi to consolidate Jiuyuan?
Can the children of Tongyi be selected as officials in the Jiuyuan Governor's Mansion?
Isn’t that the opportunity to participate in transactions with barbarians?
Families in Tongyi can go to the Jiuyuan enclosure to raise sheep and shear their wool?
You can also buy a spot in the woolen fabric workshop!
The woolen fabric workshops in Jiuyuan and Yanmen areas now basically belong to the Xinghan Hui.
After all, this was the imperial court's compensation for promoting the Han Dynasty.
But how big is the area north of Yanmenhan, plus the entire Jiuyuan hometown?
Even with the ability to promote the Hanhui, we can only select and select some of the best places.
The manpower, material and financial resources invested are simply like throwing a stone into a big lake, with a few ripples at most.
Not to mention that the development focus of Xinghanhui is still on coal and iron.
Feng Gong, who has white hair and beard, the longer he continued to read, the faster and louder his voice became, and the many wrinkles on his face and forehead actually continued to relax.
Although this memorial is a bit special and the words are too straightforward, the content cannot be overstated!
It makes people want to listen more and more.
“Alas, alas, Mr. Feng, Mr. Feng, wait a moment, wait a moment, let me hear you clearly.”
“Don’t be impatient. After Feng Gong finishes reading, everyone can pass it around to each other.”
Pei Qian said slowly, "But only here. Outside of this room, I have not seen a word of the content of this memorial."
"understand!"
“Understand, understand!”
The people below echoed it and rushed to circulate it.
This is the imperial court's plan for Tongyi in the next five years.
Although it only lasts for five years, it is enough to give people a head start.
In this kind of matter, whoever has the upper hand will take advantage.
Some people also praised:
“Your Majesty still values Gong Pei. You can show these secret memorials to Gong Pei.”
Pei Qian said calmly:
"How wise is the emperor? I plead for you, do you think your majesty can't see it?"
"Your Majesty gave me this thing to tell me that the imperial court has already considered the establishment of Tongyi."
“Your Majesty asked me to take this thing because he wanted me to win over the people of Guandong after Feng Mingwen reorganized the Guandong family.”
The half-truth and half-false words immediately aroused the awe of everyone present.
Sure enough, Your Majesty still values Gong Pei.
Pei Qian glanced at the crowd and said, "As the saying goes, a thousand gold buys bones, you are the first group of people I want to appease."
“I don’t hesitate to reveal this secret. It cannot be said to be insincere. I hope you will not disappoint me and cause me to lose face in front of Your Majesty.”
“I am grateful to Mr. Pei for his kindness!”
“Thank you, Mr. Pei.”
—
"Snapped!"
In the Gui Palace, the queen dropped a chess piece and looked at the emperor with a smile.
Adou was scratching his head a little:
“The Queen’s move makes me feel like I’m going to lose again.”
—
"Snapped!"
At Da Sima’s house, Feng Da Sima also dropped a chess piece, and then shouted:
“Five in a row! Won!”
Stretched out his hand and flicked Hua Xiaowu's forehead.
bang!
Hua Xiaowu rubbed his red forehead and glared at King Feng Gui across from him, not daring to say anything in anger.
(End of this chapter)