After a while, Lu Xuan came to Xiao Qiao's yard. When he saw Xiao Qiao sitting cautiously, looking even more like he was facing a formidable enemy, he felt like laughing.
This girl is pregnant.
Finally got what he wanted.
However, Xiao Qiao had just become pregnant and didn't show any signs of pregnancy. She was so nervous and a bit overly nervous. In fact, Lu Xuan had experienced it several times and knew the pregnancy status of the women around him. He knew that it would not have any impact if he was just pregnant now. Just be careful not to be too tired.
Lu Xuan did not joke, walked over and asked: "Xiao Qiao, how do you feel?"
Xiao Qiao's eyes were bright, and he nodded: "Very good, I am very good, very good."
She placed her hand on her lower abdomen, fearing that something might be wrong.
Lu Xuan comforted him: "Relax, there is no need to be nervous. Whatever you usually do, do it now. If you don't understand anything, ask Da Qiao, she has more experience in this area than you."
Xiao Qiao blinked and asked, "Husband, do you really not need to be nervous?"
"Don't be nervous."
Lu Xuan shook his head firmly.
Xiao Qiao said again: "Are you really not worried?"
Lu Xuan comforted him: "Don't worry, you should eat and sleep, just relax."
Xiao Qiao thought for a while, and it seemed to be the truth. He came back from his joy, stood up, took Lu Xuan's hand and said, "Husband, come with me."
She took Lu Xuan into the room, opened a large box in the corner, and turned out a lot of clothes.
All the clothes are for children.
Xiao Qiao took them out one by one, placed them on the bed, and said excitedly: "Look, husband, I prepared these clothes a long time ago. There are some for boys and some for girls. I have already prepared them."
Lu Xuan laughed and said: "You have just become pregnant, and I don't know whether it is a boy or a girl. But what if you are pregnant with twins, one boy and one girl?"
"Can it really be done?"
Xiao Qiao's eyes suddenly burst into light.
There was even more incomparable expectation in his eyes.
Lu Xuan looked at Xiao Qiao's innocent appearance and said: "Since ancient times, there have been twins, some are both girls, some are both boys, and there are also twins of a boy and a girl. In short, everything is possible. It all depends on fate.”
Xiao Qiao fiddled with the child's clothes for a while, and with a look of determination, she said: "Husband, I will definitely get what I want. I plan to go to the Buddhist temple in Shu County to pray for blessings and ask for the blessings of the Bodhisattva. Let me have a baby boy and a girl."
Lu Xuan said: "It's up to you, but bring more guards, don't be careless."
There was light in Xiao Qiao's eyes and she said firmly: "I understand, husband, don't worry, I won't be careless."
Lu Xuan accompanied Xiao Qiao and talked about the child. Xiao Qiao has already talked about the naming of the children, what to name the boy and what to name the girl.
Because Xiao Qiao is pregnant, the state animal husbandry is even more lively.
The happiest person was Lu Kang.
The Lu family's heirs have never been very prosperous, but Lu Xuan continues to flourish, and Lu Kang feels happy in his heart. When he got the news of Xiao Qiao's pregnancy, he went to the Five Classics Hall again, intending to chat with his old friends in the Five Classics Hall.
Now Lu Kang doesn't care about anything at all, he just goes to the Five Classics Hall for a walk.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Prefectural Mufu, time rushed into March. Guoyuan selected the area for farming, and set aside areas for farming in Wan County and Jusi County in the south of Shu County.
The reason why these two areas were chosen was that Chen Deng killed many people in the two counties. The county magistrates of the two counties were executed, and the local wealthy families were also executed for colluding with the county magistrates, freeing up a large amount of land.
Lu Xuan learned about the area selected by Guoyuan, took Zhen Mi with him, and headed towards Jusi County to inspect the farming areas.
When Lu Xuan went south, news of Yangzhou also reached Chenliu County in the north.
This is Cao Cao's current seat in Yanzhou.
The choice of a governance center is crucial to its own positioning and long-term strategy.
When Cao Cao was in Juancheng, because Juancheng was backed by the headquarters of Dongjun and other counties had their own systems, they did not obey Cao Cao's orders very much. Now that Cao Cao has moved from Juancheng to Chenliu County, the seat of Chenliu County, Cao Cao's goal has shifted to Guanzhong.
Chenliu County is closer to Guanzhong and is more conducive to the use of troops.
In the state pastoral office.
Cao Cao was checking the latest situation.
Cao Cao's general Xiahou Dun had already gone to Guanzhong with 20,000 elite troops.
However, Cao Cao was still stabilizing the rear in Chenliu. While Cao Cao was reading the battle report, Xun Yu strode in and reported: "My lord, there is news from Xiahou Dun that he has entered Luoyang through Hulao Pass."
Cao Cao was surprised: "Is it so smooth?"
Xun Yu smiled bitterly and sighed: "From Hulao Pass to Luoyang, there are few people and everything is desolate. There are even no troops in Hulao Pass. It is a bare and empty pass."
"Li Jue and Guo Bang were already fighting among themselves because of Zhong Yao's plan, and they didn't bother us."
"In addition, the Xiliang army had already abandoned Luoyang and retreated to Chang'an."
"That's why it will go smoothly."
Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "Our people are based in Luoyang. If we want to further seize Chang'an and destroy the Xiliang army, the real test will be. However, I believe that we should first let Xiahou Dun establish himself in Luoyang and don't rush to attack, otherwise it will scare Li Jue and Guo Si, please wait and see what happens, and then make arrangements after their internal fighting is over."
Cao Cao nodded and said, "You just arrange it."
Xun Yu changed the topic and continued, "I have two more things to report. In Yangzhou, Lu Xuan has done something big."
Cao Cao asked urgently: "What's the matter?"
Xun Yu also had a hint of envy in his eyes and replied: "First, Lu Xuan invited Uncle Zuo and made new Zuo Bo paper. The quality is very good. He has made a lot of money and made countless money."
"Second, Lu Xuan established a Five Classics Hall to recruit scholars from poor families for free. He also invited Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning, Bing Yuan, Pang Degong, Sima Hui and many other famous scholars to teach in the Five Classics Hall and train poor families. Scholar."
"As long as all poor scholars pass the assessment, they will be assigned to serve in local areas as local officials."
"Lu Xuan is already cultivating children from poor families and suppressing powerful families."
Xun Yu said: "Although Lu Xuan is not currently fighting overseas, his strength is increasing crazily."
hiss!
Cao Cao took a sharp breath.
There was a look of admiration on his face, and he sighed: "This kid Lu Xuan is really courageous. I once issued an order to recruit scholars from poor families regardless of their moral origins and only their talents. Unexpectedly, he would directly set up the Five Classics Museum."
At this point, Cao Cao showed a jealous look and said quietly: "This guy actually invited Zheng Xuan and others. He is so lucky. Needless to say, this is Lu Kang's contribution. Only Lu Kang has this influence."
Xun Yu said: "Indeed."
Cao Cao rolled his eyes and continued: "Wen Ruo, the establishment of Lu Xuan's Five Classics Museum has a huge impact. It won't be obvious in a short time, but as time goes by, Lu Xuan has countless talents from poor families, and his foundation will definitely be more solid."
"At the beginning, Lu Xuan set up a government-run market in Yangzhou, and we couldn't follow suit. Now here at the Five Classics Hall, I must follow suit. I will also set up the Five Classics Hall and recruit scholars from poor families to train them."
Cao Cao said: "Otherwise, we will not be able to compete with Lu Xuan."
Xun Yu said slowly: "My lord wants to arrange the Five Classics Museum, and I agree to it. However, we also recruit powerful people. No matter they are from poor families or powerful people, we will treat them equally. We are not like Lu Xuan. We do not have his strong foundation and cannot be like him." Lu Xuan is just as tossing."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Of course I welcome any powerful young man who is willing to come. Wen Ruo, you have to push forward as soon as possible. Lu Xuan's development speed is getting faster and faster. Wen Ruo, you guard the rear for me, I will take Feng Xiao and them, Go to Luoyang personally to plan."
Xun Yu solemnly said: "My lord, just go, I will take care of everything."
Cao Cao nodded.
He and Xun Yu had a tacit understanding for a long time. Without saying anything, Cao Cao took Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong and other civil and military generals in the direction of Luoyang.
Xun Yu stayed in Chenliu, on the one hand to stabilize the rear, and on the other hand to prepare for the establishment of the Five Classics Museum.
Xun Yu was able to run the war and stabilize the rear, thanks to the batch of grain sent by Lu Xuan, and also thanks to the dedicated people under Cao Cao who dug graves to steal treasures and money, so he had a lot of financial support.
Otherwise, Xun Yu would be really stretched in the rear.
While Xun Yu was advancing, the situation in Yanzhou quickly spread to Yangzhou.
It's May and the weather is getting hotter.
Lu Xuan took Zhen Mi to visit Wan County and Jusi County for about a month. After seeing Guoyuan Farmland, he brought Zhen Mi back.
While he was at the house, Gu Yong came.
Lu Xuan saw Gu Yong and asked, "Brother-in-law, what's the matter?"
Gu Yong replied: "Cao Cao has entered Luoyang, and Cao Cao has also established the Five Classics Museum."
Lu Xuan smiled and said directly: "Cao Cao's focus is already on conquering Guanzhong. Because Guanzhong is in a mess, the people are in dire straits, there are no people, and Luoyang is in ruins, so he can enter smoothly."
"Cao Cao's next step is to attack Chang'an, which will not be easy. As for Cao Cao's Five Classics Museum, it is not easy to set up, so we don't need to take care of it. We should seize the time to stabilize the internal affairs now."
Gu Yong nodded and said: "My lord is wise. Regarding Yuzhang County, Lu Meng and Xu Gong have the latest news. They have captured Liling County, Pengze County, Poyang County and Haihun County, and are close to Nanchang County, the seat of Yuzhang County." .According to Lu Meng’s advance speed, Nanchang County can be captured in at most one month.”
Lu Xuan praised: "This kid Lu Meng is very good at recruiting surrender and instigating rebels. He rarely fights wars and mainly relies on instigating rebels to win. In this regard, he is extremely talented and has great potential in this area."
Gu Yong said: "This is because the master has trained him well."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "Brother-in-law, the penetration of Yanzhou and northern Xuzhou must be further strengthened. We will stabilize the internal situation this year and will not send troops for the time being. External penetration and intelligence must be stepped up."
"I understand the humble position."
Gu Yong nodded once.
"Report!"
At this moment, Lu Xun came in and said, "My lord, Mi Zhu wants to see you and has something important to report."
"please!"
Lu Xuan nodded.
Gu Yong bowed and turned to leave.
After a while, Mi Zhu entered the study with a respectful expression. After bowing to Lu Xuan, he said, "My lord, the papermaking bases that I established in Chaisang and Dantu counties are now fully operational."
"Now, whether it's Chai Sang or Dan Tu, they sell countless pieces of paper every day and make a lot of money."
"There is too much money made in the local area, and we often have to transport money back to Shu County. Every time we transport money, we have to ask soldiers to arrange military escorts. What I am thinking about is, can we make adjustments to the transportation of money? Separate allocation Give me a group of soldiers to transport money."
After Lu Xuan heard this, his heart became alive.
The economy in Yangzhou Jiangnan is relatively prosperous, and these places can further develop their economy.
To develop the economy, transporting copper coins on a large scale, ship by ship, was not very convenient and was not conducive to economic development. To solve the problem of money transportation, ticket number is the easiest method to implement, which is also the predecessor of the bank.
It is impossible to establish a bank in this era because the conditions are not met.
However, ticket numbers are available.
Lu Xuan could completely rely on the wine and paper industries he controlled to take the lead in building the economic network of Yangzhou in the south. With absolute economic strength, it will be easier to compete with the North.
