Chapter 1179 1180 [A little awe-inspiring energy] (5)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1179 1180 [A little awe-inspiring energy] (5)

The five states in the south are headed by Qinzhou, and the state's capital, Chengjing, is one of the largest cities in the world.

Compared with what Pei Yue saw and heard when he passed by this place two years ago, today's Chengjing is even more prosperous and wealthy than Kyoto, and it is more down-to-earth than Jian'an in the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Xiangyunhao, Heyuanhao, Yongxianghao, and several large business houses jointly established by wealthy businessmen from all over the southern border. With the support and control of the governor's office, with Chengjing as the core, they radiated to various places, greatly boosting the handicraft industry and various industries in the five states of the southern border.

With the development of small workshops, more and more people are looking for different ways out.

If development continues on this trajectory, the imperial court may have to follow the example of the previous dynasty in focusing on agriculture and suppressing commerce. However, due to the timely emergence of agricultural and mulberry supervisors and the implementation of various improved farming methods, agriculture, which is the foundation of the country, has not been seriously impacted.

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In order to maintain this hard-won situation, Song Ximeng, the governor of Qinzhou, worked hard. In less than two years, his hair was half white, like snow falling on the green mountains.

Mr. Xi looked at the white hair of the middle-aged man across from him and said sincerely: "If all the governors from all over the country are like Jing Lian, the wise brother, why should Liang worry that the prosperous times will not come? But you still have to take care of your body and don't overwork yourself."

Song Ximeng shook his head and smiled, sighing: "Time waits for us. Your disciple has a grand idea, but your Majesty will eventually mature, and you may not be able to accept the fact that the authority is divided. Even if you don't consider the hidden worries in the future, now that the Western Wu army has invaded,

The Southern Zhou Dynasty is ready to make a move, and I am afraid that this good situation will be affected by war again."

The two of them were making tea and chatting in the side hall of the Governor's Mansion, and there was a young woman with a very beautiful appearance beside them.

Mr. Xi said: "Actually, I appreciate Brother Yue's restraint and calmness the most. Although I don't know how he came up with those unique methods of change, he never rushes forward. To be honest, my disciple has his own heart.

You Qiuhe, everything you and I have done in the southern border in the past two years should be only a small part of his fantastic ideas."

Song Ximeng said with a smile: "Young brother has also noticed this. Xiangyun and other three companies have developed so far, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they have controlled 30 to 40% of the people's livelihood and economy in various places in the southern border. Not only did Wei Guogong not take advantage of the situation to cultivate power, but he asked the court to establish

Nongsangjian has solved the biggest worry in my heart. If he was not born in Wuxun and took the imperial examination route to become an official seriously, he would definitely become a famous minister of the generation."

When the young woman sitting next to her heard this, she couldn't help but smile calmly.

Mr. Xi also smiled slightly, and then changed the topic: "Speaking of the preparations over there in Southern Zhou Dynasty, that's actually why I came to see you today."

Song Ximeng knew the elegant meaning of Xiange after hearing it, and said gently and honestly: "But there is something from Duke Wei?"

Mr. Xi said softly: "Pei Yue respects you very much, so naturally he can't talk about giving advice. However, he said in the letter that he hoped that Xiangyun would cooperate with local governments and give the greatest support to the Southern Army. Now Xiao Jin, the Marquis of Xiangcheng, is

The head coach of the Southern Army,

Once the war breaks out, he will definitely need the cooperation of the governors of the five states. Pei Yue also said that Xiao Jin is more cautious than aggressive and is not suitable for attacking cities and territories, but in the current situation, defending the southern border is the best candidate for coach."

Song Ximeng was slightly startled.

Xiao Jin is the auxiliary minister left to Liu Xian by Emperor Kaiping, and ranks first among the military personnel. It is obvious that he will take charge of the Xifu after Gu Liang leaves the court.

In other words, if Pei Yue wants to become the number one in the Liang Army, Xiao Jin is his biggest opponent.

Song Ximeng did not think that Pei Yue would attack Xiao Jin behind his back, which would most likely cause major problems in the southern defense line.

But he never expected that Pei Yue would make such a decision. No one knew the strength of those three companies better than him, the governor of Qinzhou. If he went all out to support Xiao Jin, the Southern Army's probability of victory on the frontal battlefield would be greatly increased.

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After a long time, he sighed with a complicated expression: "Young brother really didn't expect..."

The young woman finally interjected: "Uncle Fang wants to say that Pei Yue can actually stop quietly. It is best to wait until Xiao Jin loses one or two battles on the border, and then take advantage of the situation and take his place, establishing his position in the army in one fell swoop.

status?"

Song Ximeng did not hesitate and said calmly: "This is human nature."

His relationship with Pei Yue is not just a vassal or a supporter in the simple sense. The reason why he clearly sides with Pei Yue is, on the one hand, because of Mr. Xi's kindness to him back then, and on the other hand, because of Pei Yue's

Various measures have been of great benefit to various places in the southern border. In the final analysis, he is a feudal official who speaks with great weight in the court. His first consideration is the living conditions of the people under his rule.

From a normal perspective, what Pei Yue wants to do is to fight for power. He needs to continuously increase the authority in his hands. In other words, only when no one can check and balance him can all his fantastic ideas be implemented. On this basis, choose

Some of the methods are very normal. Have you ever seen that the person in Huanghuang's history who was able to reach the end was not ruthless?

If Xiao Jin, the biggest obstacle, could be eliminated with one or two defeats, many people would not care about more ruthless methods, including Song Ximeng.

There was a bit of pride in the young woman's eyes, and she smiled and said: "This is indeed human nature, but Pei Yue is not an ordinary person, so he would not do this."

Song Ximeng did not show any offended expression, but just jokingly said: "It seems that Miss Shen understands Duke Wei better."

Shen Danmo's expression was as usual, as if he had just realized what kind of person he was facing, and he said gently: "This junior is so abrupt, I hope Uncle Fang won't be surprised."

Song Ximeng waved his hand and said grandly: "Miss Shen, there is no need to be polite."

Mr. Xi on the other side took over the conversation and said: "If Xiwu hadn't taken the lead in provoking the war, Daliang would have been in danger of being attacked from both sides. Pei Yue might not have chosen this way. He also stated this matter bluntly in his letter. The top priority right now is to solve Xiwu's thirty-year war.

With an army of more than ten thousand, there is no room for carelessness and underestimation of the enemy at this time. It is best for the frontier army not to give Southern Zhou a chance. What he is worried about is that if Xiao Jin falls into internal constraints and the frontier army suffers successive losses in the early stage, it may lead to a complete rout.

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He paused and sighed: "In comparison, even if Xiao Jin takes charge of the West Mansion with his military exploits in the southern border and becomes a huge stone blocking Pei Yue, it is better than the heavy casualties of the border soldiers and the devastation of the five southern states."

Song Ximeng was in awe.

It was only at this moment that the image of the young prince far away in Kyoto in his mind became fully three-dimensional.

He suppressed the smile on his face and said seriously: "I am not as ambitious as Duke Wei. Please rest assured, brother, I will contact the governors of various states, follow the instructions of the Marquis of Xiangcheng, and provide all-out support to the Southern Army in guarding the border."

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After returning to Xiangyunhao Chengjing Head Office, Mr. Xi said to Shen Danmo: "In the next period of time, the operation of each store will have to be entrusted to Miss Shen."

Shen Danmo said calmly: "Sir, are you going to the eastern coast of Yaozhou?"

Mr. Xi's eyes narrowed, and then he smiled and said: "Song Ximeng is right, you do know Brother Yue very well. The battle in the south is bound to break out. Brother Yue does not doubt Xiao Jin's ability, but he is not fully prepared. Wrong, and it would be better if we could regain the homeland of the Southern Dynasties at the minimum cost."

Shen Danmo knew very well that he could not help on the battlefield, so he lowered his head and said: "Sir, don't worry, I will ensure the normal operation of each business."

Mr. Xi sighed with emotion: "You have been in the south for nearly a year and are very familiar with all the affairs of the company. Moreover, those in power, such as Qi Min, are Yue Geer's most trusted followers. They will not disobey The only thing about your order is that no one can accurately judge the situation on the border, not even Brother Yue. If the war reaches a stalemate, you have to take care of yourself."

He smiled and said gently: "If you make a mistake, I can't explain it to that boy Pei Yue."

Shen Danmo Fu said politely: "Sir, you are serious. This trip has high mountains and rivers, and I hope you will cherish it."

In fact, she also received a secret letter sent by Pei Yue. Looking back on the words in the letter, she couldn't help but feel a little longing and feeling at this moment.

She knew that she was entering his world in a different way than others.
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