Facing everyone's worries, Wei Shuo chuckled: "Nanyang has just been conquered, and there will be no problems for at least ten years, Ziyuan's worries are unnecessary." In addition, let's not forget that after recovering Qinzhou, we can also go to Yizhou to buy grain, plus Jiangzuo, which is rich in grain, is enough to ensure the grain needs of Liaodong. ”

"And the matter of developing Guanzhong should not only be considered from the perspective of a corner of eastern Liaodong, but should be considered from the perspective of the overall pattern after the unification of the world. In the future, after the unification of the world, there is still a large amount of fertile land waiting to be cultivated in Jiangzuo, once the southern land is developed, coupled with the promotion of high-yield species, it is enough to meet the food needs of tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of people. ”

"At that time, all it takes is to build a grand canal across the north and south, and with the development of maritime transportation, the food from the south will continue to replenish the north."

"In this way, it seems that the impact of abandoning Guanzhong on Liaodong is not too great."

Speaking of this, Wei Shuo looked at the depressed You Ziyuan and comforted: "You don't have to be discouraged, the Mu Mansion is not ready to vigorously develop agriculture in Guanzhong, it does not mean that Guanzhong should be abandoned, on the contrary, the prosperity of Guanzhong is of strategic significance for controlling the northwest and operating the Western Regions in the future." ”

"I suggest that the Yongzhou Thorn Mansion can focus on the development of Guanzhong on commerce, industry, especially commerce, with the resumption of the land Silk Road in the future, Chang'an's commercial status will inevitably improve, and will become the leader in driving the economic development of the entire northwest.

"In order to promote the commercial development of Guanzhong, I intend to build an east-west artery along the Silk Road that runs through the two states of Yongqin and Qin, starting from Tongguan in the east, passing through Chang'an, Wugong, Yixian, Yongxian, Wangxian, Qingshui, Shangtai, Longxi, Didao and other counties, and reaching Jincheng in the west."

"As long as this cement road artery is completed, coupled with the revival of the Silk Road, the development of Guanzhong will usher in a new situation!"

Saying that, Wei Shuo stood up, came to a huge map, pointed to the line from Chang'an to Guzang, and said: "At present, Liaodong has opened up the maritime Silk Road, but this land Silk Road cannot be let go." In the past, there were frequent wars in the northwest and the displacement of the people, so that the trade routes were blocked, which greatly affected the development of Guanzhong. In the future, if we want to restore the economy of Guanzhong and reopen the land Silk Road, it will be the top priority. ”

"I wonder if Xiren can tell us more about the current Silk Road?"

Yang Ke arched his hand and said: "I really want it, I don't dare to ask for it!" The overland Silk Road began with Zhang Qian's envoy to the Western Regions of the Former Han Dynasty, started from Chang'an in the east, passed through the Guanzhong Plain in the west, and then crossed the Longdi Plateau, the Hexi Corridor and the Western Regions, and then entered Persia, Kushan and other countries, and finally ended in the Roman Empire. ”

"During the Han Dynasty, the middle section of the Silk Road revolved around the desert oasis and had a total of two routes, divided into north and south. In the former Wei Dynasty, on the basis of the north and south roads, a new road was added, called the new north road. ”

"Go out from the west of Yumen Pass, turn west through Wuqiang, cross the green ridge, pass through the county, enter the Dayue clan, and it is the south road;"

"From the west of Yumen Pass, send the capital to protect the well, return to the north head of Sanlongsha, pass through Lucang, turn northwest from Shaxijing, meet Longdui, go to the old Loulan, turn to the west of Guizi, to the green ridge, for the middle road (old North Road);"

"From the northwest of Yumen Pass, through Hengkeng, open three Longsha and Longdui, out of the north of the five boats, to the Cheshi Jiewu Ji Captain Gaochang, turn west and the middle road to merge with Qiuzi, for the north road (that is, the new north road)."

"The above are all routes in the middle section of the Silk Road, and before Liaodong recovers the Western Regions, it is not yet possible to extend its influence to the middle section, and now it can only protect the interests of Liaodong through Liangzhou. Therefore, the minister suggested that the lord should go to Liangzhou as soon as possible to meet Zhang Wei and discuss the matter of restarting the Silk Road. ”

"Well, Mr.'s words are really insightful, so I will write to Zhang Yu and try one or two in advance about restarting the Silk Road!"

"Dare to ask Mr. What about the eastern section of the Silk Road?"

"The eastern section starts from Chang'an to Dunhuang, and is also divided into three lines: the northern line is from Chang'an, along the Wei River to Chencang, through Wangxian, over Longshan, along the Zuli River, and crosses the Yellow River in Jingyuan to Guzang."

"It's a short route, but it's a route that was developed in the early days, because the supply conditions along the way are poor."

"The southern route is from Chang'an, along the Wei River through Longguan, Shangtai, Didao, and Caohan, from Yongjing to cross the Yellow River, through Xiping County, and the more Da Dou Tu Valley to Zhangye."

"The middle line and the south line diverge in Shangqi, cross Longshan, go to Jincheng, cross the Yellow River, trace the Zhuanglang River, and turn over the Wusheling to Guzang."

"Since the Han and Wei dynasties, due to the long detour of the southern line and the poor supply conditions of the northern line, the central line has gradually become the main trunk line."

Yang Ke is worthy of being born in the Northwest Aborigines, and when it comes to the local customs, Wei Shuo can't help but be overjoyed when he comes to the Silk Road one by one. The recovery of Qinzhou is only the first step, and the next restart of the Silk Road is the most important step to revitalize the economy of Guanzhong.

"If you can really persuade Liangzhou to restart the Silk Road, within ten years, the two states of Yongqin will be revitalized, and Chang'an will restore the glory of the Han Dynasty is not a lie!"

Looking at the ambitious Wei Shuo, Wen Qiao frowned and reminded: "Lord, there are many benefits to restarting the Silk Road, but as far as Qiao knows, the countries in the Western Regions west of Yumen Pass have long been dissatisfied with the jurisdiction of the Great Jin, and the countries have attacked each other, and wars are frequent, so that the trade routes are cut off, and the business travel is not good." ”

"Unless the lord can recover Liangzhou and redefine the Western Regions, it will be too difficult to restart the land Silk Road!"

"Therefore, Qiao thinks that although the restart of the Silk Road is good, it is full of difficulties!"

After listening to Wen Qiao's words, Wei Shuo realized that it was not so easy to restart the Silk Road. When everyone heard this, they quickly fell into silence, and they all thought of ways to solve the dilemma.

I don't know how long it took, Wei Shuo looked up and saw that the young emperor really wanted to speak and stopped, and hurriedly encouraged: "What? Chu Ji has a new idea? Might as well speak up and let everyone hear about it. ”

Huangfu Zhen's face was excited: "My lord, the minister thinks that since Liaodong is unable to restore the entire Silk Road, why not grasp the eastern section of the Silk Road first?" Liaodong could transport goods produced in Guanzhong to Liangzhou for trading through the eastern route, and then encouraged Zhang Yu to expand into the Western Regions. ”

"Liangzhou occupies the geographical advantage and is completely assured to operate the Western Regions. With the lure of the huge benefits of the Silk Road, coupled with the backing of Liaodong, I think there is no reason why Zhang Jianshi would let go of the opportunity to expand westward. ”

Wei Shuo and the others were shocked when they heard this, and they were greatly moved. Everyone is too ambitious just now, and they want to control the entire Silk Road, but in fact, they know how to control the eastern route, and then affect the middle section through Hexi, as long as the Silk Road can be unblocked, it can drive the economic development of Guanzhong.

Huangfu is really worthy of being a famous talent in history, with a quick mind and a very pragmatic suggestion.

Wei Shuo nodded with relief, "Chu Ji's plan is feasible, but he needs to go to Liangzhou alone. I don't know if I want to go? ”

Hearing this, Feng Yi hurriedly bowed down and said: "Please rest assured, the minister will do his best to make the lord achieve his wishes!" ”

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Not long after the development plan of Guanzhong was decided with the people of Liaodong, Wei Shuo received an urgent secret letter from Zhao Yuanlang, who was in charge of doing business in Jiangzuo and inquiring about the news. The secret letter detailed the latest developments in Jiangzuo, including major events such as the accession of King Langya to the throne and Wang Dun's implementation of the land break.

Wei Shuo didn't care much about other things, even if the strategy of breaking the ground had improved Jiangzuo's strength to some extent, but in his opinion, Jiangdong still didn't have to worry about it. The policy of breaking the soil is just that the imperial court has realized that the gate valve politics is wrong and has to make fine-tuning, but it is a pity that such a fine-tuning on the original basis, even if it prolongs the life of the gate valve politics, it cannot change the outcome of its dead end.

Only the crown prince Sima Shao's northward appearance attracted Wei Shuo's attention, and he was very interested in this future emperor who was more productive and had a short life. There are rumors and legends in later generations that Sima Shao's death is inseparable from the beauty Song Yi, and many people think that Song Yi poisoned the young and promising Sima Shao on the orders of Wang Dun.

"Why did the prince go north? What are the important events that deserve the Prince's visit? ”

Mo Han and Wen Qiao couldn't guess Sima Shao's true intentions to go north, in their opinion, Sima Shao, as the prince of the country, could not easily leave Jianye. Unless there is a very important matter that requires him to come forward, what is there in Liaodong that is worthy of the prince's visit?

"Does Liaodong still want to give up on the Nanyang trade? However, not to mention that the prince is here in person, it is useless for the emperor to come in person! Lao Tzu worked hard to lay down Nanyang, and those waste families in Jiangdong wanted to come over and take advantage. Hum! This must not be allowed to happen! (To be continued.) )