Three Kingdoms Star System

Chapter 633 Cao Pi's Ambition

Just as the development of the South China Sea Governor's Mansion was booming, Liu He also made great efforts to govern Yizhou. After three years of development, the economy of all parts of Yizhou, especially the Chengdu Plain, has been fully restored and developed. Today's Chengdu The plain has once again regained its status as the "Land of Abundance" and has become the third grain-producing area in the world besides the Jizhou Plain and the Guanzhong Plain. The abundant harvest is enviable.

However, Cao Pi, the lord of Chu at this time, did not express too much envy and hatred for Liu He's economic achievements. At this time, he was also in great joy. Of course, this is not how high Xuzhou's economy has reached. , but he received a very good news, the good news is that after six years of hard work, Sima Yi finally completely pacified the Wa Kingdom, and now the leaders of all tribes and ethnic groups in the Wa Kingdom have expressed their surrender to the Great Chu and completely obeyed the Great Chu .

"Haha, Sima Zhongda only used 30 remnants from Mount Tai, and after six years, he completely pacified the Wa Kingdom, gained thousands of miles of land, a population of one million, and more than 10 soldiers capable of fighting. Shangliu and Xiaoer, but with such a vast land and such a large population, they are definitely the leading powers. Next, we only need to send 10 immigrants there to develop the land and spread production technology according to his request. In less than ten years, the population will be doubled or even tripled in [-] years. In this way, we can also organize an army of [-] people. At that time, we will use this army of [-] people The army can spy on the Central Plains at any time, as long as the Central Plains is in turmoil, that is our chance, even if I cannot fulfill my dream of counterattacking the Central Plains in my lifetime, my son, grandson, great-grandson, and great-great-grandson will help me realize this dream sooner or later."

Because Cao Pi conquered the Wa Kingdom, he was extremely happy in his heart, and his confidence became stronger. Even his usual respectful thoughts towards Liu He were much less now, so he went straight into the palace and reported to the emperor his great achievements in pacifying the Wa Kingdom.

"Chu Gong was able to establish the country for thousands of miles, which is really an unprecedented great achievement." For Cao Pi's great achievements, the emperor Liu Xie is also very happy. Whether he is a puppet or not, it will be written in the history books in the future. During his reign, Such words as pacifying the Wa country and founding a country thousands of miles away.

Cao Pi began to say at this time: "Since Your Majesty also believes that this is an unprecedented great achievement, shouldn't we reward those who have made great achievements?"

"That's true. I don't know who will be the chief general in the army. I will definitely reward you generously." Liu Xie thought of Lu Xun being canonized as Marquis of Huating when he opened up the frontier, and felt that it would be enough to confer a Marquis of Ting this time. If the soldier is a veteran general, the most he can do is to be promoted to a rank and be made a township lord. This is already a very high reward for the ministers.

Next, when Liu Xie heard that the leader was a young general named Sima Yi, he didn't take it seriously, and said to Cao Pi, "Then, let's worship General Zhengdong and make him Marquis of Hejin Ting. I don't know what Chu Gong wants? "

Liu Xie originally thought that Cao Pi would definitely agree, but he didn't expect Cao Pi to say: "Although Sima Yi is young, he is the most capable general under the command of Weichen. For General Zhengdong, Your Majesty's reward is really too thin, and it will chill the hearts of the frontline soldiers."

"It turns out that you were already General Zhengdong and Situ of Chu State. If you are like this, then you can be promoted to the former general and the township of Anguo. That's okay, right?" Liu Xie saw with Sima Yi's status. , The reward I had just now was indeed a bit too thin, but my current reward is definitely not low, I think Cao Pi will definitely agree this time.

However, Cao Pi said: "A military position is nothing more than that, but the title is still a bit poor. Sima Yi has the merits of founding the country. How can a township be able to convince the people?"

"Ah? In the past, Lu Xun and Tai Shici also had the merits of founding the country, and they were both named Tinghou. Now that Sima Yi is given a township, it is enough to widen the gap. Now the Duke of Chu still thinks the title is low. Could it be that he wants to seal the county? Marquis? This is the top title among marquises, and I have never granted it to anyone other than the founder of the country.”

"Hmph, why hasn't it been sealed again? Didn't someone under King Qin's command be granted the title of county marquis? Could it be that Bixia thinks that Sima Yi's contribution is not as good as those of his generals?" Cao Pi's voice became very cold, and he said in a deep voice.

Liu Xie was silent when he heard the words. Although he knew that Liu He was different from others and could easily steal the supreme position of a big man with his status, but he never did so. For a person like this, how many generals under his command should be sealed? The title of county marquis is nothing to appease the hearts of those generals, but Cao Pi himself is a minister with a different surname, and his power is so weak that he dare not steal the big position at all. It is enough to confer a title to his ministers.

However, Liu Xie didn't dare to say such words, because Cao Pi's eyes were very cold and threatening.

Under such circumstances, Liu Xie could only sigh: "If that's the case, let's make him Marquis Wen."

"Your Majesty is so clear about rewards and punishments, the officers and men must be grateful for the kindness written by the pen, and work harder to serve the emperor." Cao Pi saluted the emperor, and then said: "To tell the truth, Sima Yi's everything can achieve today's achievements, and this humble minister has also made a great contribution to this. Even though your Majesty has been very kind to you for small merit, even if it is a reward, the humble minister should refuse it, but if you don't reward him, you may be afraid that others will blame your Majesty for unfair rewards and punishments."

"It's natural, then reward Duke Chu with ten thousand taels of gold, ten thousand bolts of brocade, and add three thousand households in the city. I don't know what Chu Gong wants?"

"Hehe, is Your Majesty joking? Now that I am favored by His Majesty, my family has quite a lot of property. How does Your Majesty think adding these wealth will help me? It is just icing on the cake, not even the icing on the cake. "

"Ah? Duke Chu is not satisfied with so much property? But the treasury in my palace is almost empty. This is the greatest sincerity I can show. Even so, the entire harem will have to save money for several months." Liu Xie was very shocked by this, and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. As a minister, how dare you ask for more from His Majesty? This time, I will never ask Your Majesty for financial rewards. It's just that now I can be regarded as the founding of the country, and I have rescued you several times. , even Han Xin’s achievements are much better than Xiao He’s, right? I heard that Liu Chan’s lineage has long been thin, and in fact he is no longer a member of the Han family, so I can be named the king of the county, but now I don’t have any Not as good as him, even if he is not as good as the King of Qin, is he still not as good as Liu Chan? Therefore, please give your majesty the land of a county to this humble minister."

"What? What did you say?" The so-called "rewarding the land of a county" means that Liu Xie should make him the king of the county. This kind of request is indeed bold enough. Even Liu Xie couldn't help being shocked when he heard it. asked in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)