"Tao Qian killed Cao Song?"

"Tao Qian wanted to get involved in Jiangdong, but was blocked by Cao Cao several times. Now he has revenge, it is not surprising, why is the lord surprised?" Chengdu, Xi Zhicai, in the Cavalry Mansion, read the information recently sent. Hearing Ye Zhao's surprised voice, he turned his head to look at Ye Zhao and said.

"It's just a conflict of interest, it's a bit too bad for the family?" Ye Zhao shook his head: "It's not a matter of death. This is unwise. Is it just a waste of trouble for Cao Cao? Or is it that Tao Qian confident that he can defeat Cao Cao?"

"It's not impossible!" Xi Zhicai spread out a map of Xuzhou and said, "Before, Tao Qian and Cao Cao had had frictions. They had fought several times, and each had their own victory or defeat. They should have no certainty. Therefore, they were used to anger Cao Cao and lure Cao Cao to attack Xuzhou. With their defensive advantages, they consumed Cao Cao's spirit. When Cao's army was exhausted, they turned their defense to attack. Tao Gongzu was stubborn and thoughtful, how could he make a grudge against Cao Cao for no reason? No, Yuan Shu was probably ready to join forces with Tao Qian to annex Cao Cao. The battle between the two Yuans in the Central Plains was completed, but Yuan Shu took the lead in attacking this time."

Ye Zhao raised his eyebrows, but suddenly realized that he had been too entangled in historical events, but he did not think deeply about the interests of this.

Judging from the results, Tao Qian's move is undoubtedly unwise, but if the results are not mentioned, Tao Qian's sudden actions must have a deep meaning. Judging from the level shown by Cao Cao before, the strength of Xuzhou army and Cao Cao's Yanzhou army is not much different. Tao Qian intends to cross the river and take Danyang to bring him a deep space. In order to avoid a big enemy in the east, Cao Cao defeated Tao Qian's move south several times, and Tao Qian intends to get rid of this stumbling block.

Judging from the Central Plains pattern, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are now a family. Even after Cao Cao took over the governor of Yanzhou, he did not leave Yuan Shao and was sandwiched between the two Yuans to survive. Then there was the alliance between Yuan Shu, Tao Qian, Qingzhou master Tian Kai or Gongsun Zan behind him.

This alliance is not close, but it can still cooperate when needed. Tao Qian wanted to go south to occupy Jiangdong, and Yuan Shu intended to hold Yanzhou and Yuzhou in his hands. Cao Cao, who was sandwiched in the middle, naturally became a stumbling block. It is not difficult to understand if he wanted to join forces to get rid of it.

But the two underestimated Cao Cao's strength or overestimated themselves. So it seems that Tao Qian, who is like a good man in the Romance, is actually not a positive person.

But without Liu Bei's encounter, the northern son Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu were fighting more and more. Yuan Shu did not take action for any purpose. Could Tao Qian still survive this disaster?

Ye Zhao knocked on the table and looked at Xi Zhicai and said, "If Cao Cao annexes Xuzhou, these princes from all directions will be afraid that no one will be his opponent except Yuan Shao!"

Liu Bei is now a good prefect and is highly valued by Liu Yu. Lu Bu is now in Nanyang and is busy consolidating his power. As for the generals of Guanzhong, he may not have the intention to interfere in the disputes in the Central Plains. This invisibly reduces the difficulty of Cao Cao's annexation of Xuzhou. For Xuzhou, then, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu will be!

Yuan Shu is powerful and Lu Bu is brave, but Ye Zhao really doesn't think these two people can withstand Cao Cao!

"What the lord said is not bad. Cao Cao's battle in Huzhuo has spread his reputation and has won many talents to serve him. The princes are also quite friendly to him. Over the past three years, they have accumulated strength and are all elite soldiers and powerful generals. Tao Qian is probably not his opponent. In this way, Cao Cao may unify the Central Plains before his lord integrates Yizhou." Xi Zhicai looked up at Ye Zhao and said.

The promotion in Chuping for three years can only be considered a trial, allowing the people to return to Ye Zhao. In Ye Zhao and Xi Zhicai's plan, the integration of Shuzhong is not just about occupying territory. From education, agriculture, industry, commerce and even the official system, this process will take at least ten years to be initially completed, and then it is the time for Ye Zhao to leave Sichuan.

In this process, Ye Zhao naturally did not want a unified situation in the Central Plains.

"The court submitted to the court, Tao Qian was old and stupid, and was arbitrarily killed famous scholars. He was not enough to guard the country. He appointed Chen Gui as the governor of Xuzhou and Chen Deng as the other party." Ye Zhao put down the book and looked at Xi Zhicai and said.

The Chen family father and son were famous scholars in Xuzhou. If the court approved Ye Zhao's memorial, dismissed Tao Qian, and allowed the Chen family father and son to take over Xuzhou, Cao Cao would lose the righteousness of attacking Xuzhou.

Although this righteousness is just a banner, without this fig leaf, Cao Cao could not stand up in morality, and at the same time he could also trigger other changes, such as Yuan Shu and Lu Bu's intervention, isolated Cao Cao, forming a situation of being surrounded by enemies, forcing him back.

Of course, the premise is that Cao Cao refused to withdraw his troops, and the court was willing to accept Ye Zhao's memorial. Another point is that Chen Gui is willing to take over Xuzhou and Tao Qian at this time.

Nothing can be achieved can be achieved. For Ye Zhao, the Central Plains is far beyond reach. There are too many uncertain factors, so he can only try his best to restrain Cao Cao. After all, the path he wants to take is not just a simple battle to dominate the world, and he must not disrupt his steps because of the situation in the Central Plains.

"Lord, this plan is very good." Xi Zhicai nodded with a smile.

"The year is approaching, what about those disciples who have sent their experience?" Ye Zhao did not continue to worry about this issue. He has done everything he can. As for the rest, it depends on the man's fortune.

"This is the tax revenue this year. The lord will tell you it's time to take a look." Xi Zhicai smiled and handed Ye Zhao the various bookshops he collected from his subordinates.

"Tell me." Ye Zhao asked with a smile as he put the booklet on.

"Because of the effectiveness of manure and the implementation of the lord's low tax plan, the people are full of energy. Many people reclaimed land this year, and these newly reclaimed fields are recorded. However, according to the lord's previous regulations, the government was not reclaimed, but still belonged to the people. Moreover, the people can enjoy the advantage of 10% of the tax a year after the reclaiming of land by themselves. This year, the three counties in Shuzhong have reclaimed wastelands for millions of acres. In addition, the methods and enthusiasm for manure application have increased, and the grain tax received in various places is three times that of last year. The treasury of each county has been enriched, and grain prices have plummeted in many places. The people have too much surplus grain in their hands!" Xi Zhicai said with a smile.

"This is a good thing." Ye Zhao nodded with satisfaction. This number is almost the limit. If the land reclamation is completed, it will destroy the ecology.

"According to the lord's intention of encouraging animal husbandry, many people have exchanged food for cattle, horses and chickens. What the lord should worry about now is the excessive amount of food stored in the treasury." Xi Zhicai shook his head. Even when the Han Dynasty was at its most glorious time, there was no situation where there was too much food to eat.

"Since ancient times, when the granaries are full, etiquette is known. After eating, you should think about studying, right?" Ye Zhao said with a smile.

"Not bad!" Xi Zhicai nodded and said, "The schools in all counties are already overcrowded. According to reports from each county, since the autumn harvest, there has been a shortage of books in various libraries. New books printed by the bookstore can be sold out soon. I think that within ten years, the lord said that the imperial examination can be implemented."

Ye Zhao and Xi Zhicai carefully studied the matter of the imperial examination. In terms of the knowledge coverage of the Han Dynasty, there was no soil for survival at all. Those who studied were from aristocratic families, and there were not many poor families. Even if the imperial examination was implemented, it was just a different way to select scholars. In fact, people had to choose people from aristocratic families.

If you want to succeed in the imperial examination, you need to have enough scholars. If you can’t even solve the problem of food and clothing, how can ordinary people have the heart to study?

This is also the reason why Ye Zhao's first thing he did after entering Shu was not to build bridges and roads, to build large-scale construction, or to promote merchants, but to spare no effort to develop agriculture and almost devote most of his energy to the promotion of manure.

Only after filling the people's stomachs with the most basic guarantees of food and clothing can the people think about higher-level pursuits.

"It's been ten years to wait!" Ye Zhao smiled and said, "This first step has been achieved, and the next step is to release more labor. The seeders, mowers, and heavy plows recently made by the Shengong Camp can also be put on."

Encouraging more people to study is to provide Ye Zhao with enough management talents, but it is impossible for everyone to go to manage. The rise and fall of a force or a country is not based on how many management there are, but the degree of rise and fall of all walks of life. These industries create wealth for the country, but managers distribute wealth. Too many managers are not conducive to the prosperity of the country.

Therefore, from the beginning, in addition to knowledge, all academies have mathematics and research techniques. Although they are unpopular, they must be included. The next step is to make great efforts in this area and cultivate a large number of craftsmen. After all, not everyone is suitable for being an official.

"In addition, I intend to set up a department called the Law Department based on Man Chong and Xiahou Lan. I will be responsible for me and maintain the majesty of the law..."

In fact, Ye Zhao's ultimate goal is that this department is responsible for supervising officials. However, in troubled times, if he really does this, it will probably cause panic among all officials. Therefore, Ye Zhao only asked this department to be responsible for implementing the law and supervising officials, he would have to wait until the world stabilizes in the future. The functions are similar to those of the Jinyiwei in later generations, but they are different.

"This matter..." Xi Zhicai frowned and said, "I'm afraid special legislation is needed, otherwise if this department does not have rules and acts freely, things will disrupt the law."

It’s not that he doubts Man Chong, but now Ye Zhao is building a new system and will be passed on in the future. This first generation is not bad. Ye Zhao can be a wise ruler, and Man Chong is also a person who is strict with himself, but it cannot represent that Ye Zhao and Man Chong’s successors still have Ye Zhao’s mind and severance ability and Man Chong’s self-discipline ability after a hundred years.
Chapter completed!