Chapter 1208: Carrying on the Past and Opening the Future (Ninety-Eight) New Year’s Bell (Continued Eight)

Cao Tianci did not keep Gao Yuan waiting for too long. He stayed in Qin for more than half a year this year. Under his promotion, the intelligence network previously set up by the Supervisory Council in Qin was once again improved, and its manpower was maximized. Strengthened, more Qin officials were instigated to become part of this network. For more than half a year, as the newly established National Security Bureau of the Han State diverted resources from the Qin State, this network continued to being strengthened. And now, the NSA is getting rewarded.

"Li Ru fell ill and will not die soon?" Gao Yuan looked at Cao Tianci in surprise, "Isn't the intelligence for a while now still showing that Li Ru is alive and kicking? Why did he suddenly stop?"

"Li Rubi is very old after all. He is already over seventy, which is a rare longevity. At this age, having a headache and fever may cause irreversible serious consequences." Cao Tianci explained.

"That's right." Gao Yuan nodded. In this era when the average age is only fifty years old, Li Ru can indeed be regarded as a truly long-lived old man. Li Ru's critical illness will inevitably cause a shock in the political arena of the Qin State. This academic master who influenced the life of King Wulie of Qin single-handedly created the unparalleled Qin State, making the Qin State become the dream of all countries in the world. The Qin State destroyed countless countries. This The old man should be the first to take credit.

And Li Ru also got the glory he deserved. His theory became the official scholarship of the Qin State. Other schools were ruthlessly suppressed and had to struggle to survive. Some even disappeared and lost their inheritance. In the political arena of the Qin State, Officials from the Li Confucian school were filled with overwhelming advantages. Li Ru had never held any official position in his life, but he had an influence on Qin's politics. But no one can compare.

However, with the rise of the Eastern Expedition Army under the leadership of Gao Yuan, until the birth of Han, the powerful Han pursued a national policy that was completely different from that of Qin, but gradually became stronger, forcing Qin to retreat step by step.

The new King of Qin, Ying Ying, visited Jishi County in the Han Kingdom. I have witnessed the prosperity of Han State with my own eyes. Jishi City is just a newly built city, but under Gao Yuan's promotion, its prosperity is far better than Xianyang of Qin State. In today's Han Dynasty, if Jicheng is the brain, then there are many factories. Jishi City, with its many companies and constant innovation, is the strong heart of this giant, constantly injecting fresh blood into the mind.

The large influx of Han merchants brought not only the latest and most sophisticated products from Han. The most applicable commodities also brought the Han people's way of thinking, operation mode, and management style. Although the court did not take any action, the people, especially the businessmen, took the lead in imitating the business practices of the Han Dynasty. The most powerful Yongqin Chamber of Commerce Be the first to act.

The largest shareholder of the Yongqin Chamber of Commerce is the Qin royal family, without the acquiescence of Qin Wang Yingying. It is impossible to promote the reform of the Yongqin Chamber of Commerce. In terms of operation and management, the current Yongqin Chamber of Commerce is just like the four-sea trade of the Han Dynasty. Of course, the current Sihai Trading has been dismembered by Gao Yuan. The establishment of dozens of industry associations makes the current Sihai Trading more like a gathering salon for business leaders.

Gao Yuan did this,

The reason is that we are worried that the international trade industry will remain weak and turn its back on customers. At the same time, with the rapid expansion of the Han Dynasty, trade across the world was also becoming increasingly swollen. Whether it’s decision-making or execution. The efficiency gradually decreased, but after decomposition, the disease disappeared quickly. The establishment of new industry associations was like a fresh breeze blowing through all walks of life in Han Dynasty, and competitive innovation was once again stimulated.

Of course, although the King of Qin promoted the reorganization of the Yongqin Chamber of Commerce, he would never allow the industry association to become independent like the current Sihai Chamber of Commerce. The King of Qin was also worried that his control over the Yongqin Chamber of Commerce was not tight enough. How could this be allowed? produce?

King Ying Ying of Qin had begun to doubt the correctness of Li Ru's scholarship. This was beyond doubt, otherwise Fan Sui would not have been able to survive and be exiled to Tan Feng's army after his plot to assassinate Li Ru was exposed. , rather than banishing, it is better to say protection.

However, Li Ru assisted King Wulie of Qin throughout his life, and the influence of Li Ru's scholarship on Qin was deeply rooted. If Ying Ying wanted to take action, he would inevitably touch the foundation of this huge power network. This was not a small operation, but a battle from the inside out. Fundamental changes, how Ying Ying dared to act at will, the first change of Yong Qin Chamber of Commerce, can be regarded as a kind of test for Ying Ying.

But God is not as good as man. Li Ru is critically ill at this critical moment and may lose his life at any time. Without Li Ru as the leader, Ying Ying will have much less scruples. Whether it is threats, inducements, or disintegration, among them The space that can be operated is greatly increased.

Cui Yuan, who succeeded Fan Sui as the new chief assistant, sent someone to notify Lu Chao immediately and asked Lu Chao to return to Xianyang immediately. The Li Confucian school needed a new strong leader. Cui Yuan knew that he could not do this, but he could take over. Li Ru became the leader only after Lu Chao.

This was the reason why Lu Chao abandoned the army and left in a hurry to return to Hangu Pass. He had to arrange things at Hangu Pass as soon as possible, and then return to Xianyang to take charge of the overall situation.

After Gao Yuan figured this out, his eyes suddenly became enlightened. This is an excellent opportunity to disrupt the political situation of the Qin State. Although the Qin State is now declining and its economy is in extreme difficulties, the Qin State's court still has strong control over the local areas. This is also the reason why the Qin State is in decline. The reason why it is still able to hold on to the confrontation with the Han Dynasty.

Anyway, Zhao Xilie of the Western Zhao State has pierced a thick blood vessel of the Qin State. If the Qin State is further in chaos, then the Qin State will not be far away from death.

"We can't let Lu Chao return to Xianyang." Gao Yuan said to Cao Tianci.

"Ah?" Cao Tianci was confused, "Master, if Lu Chao is allowed to return to Xianyang, he will be helpful to us in attacking Hangu Pass. I have to say that Lu Chao is a formidable opponent. With him at Hangu Pass, It will increase the difficulty for us to succeed, or even make it difficult to succeed. If Lu Chao leaves and a new general arrives, he is not familiar with the Hangu Pass soldiers, and may not be comfortable in command, it will be easier for us to succeed. ”

Gao Yuan smiled and shook his head: "You are wrong. There are many ways to fight. The one you mentioned is the worst option. Soldiers and horses fight against each other on the spot. Even if you win, you will kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred. With the current political situation in Qin, it would be much more beneficial to us to keep Lu Chao at Hangu Pass than to let him go back. "

"Master, I don't quite understand." Cao Tianci shook his head.

"Li Ru is going to die. Once Li Ru dies, the last big mountain that is pressing on King Qin will disappear. Ying Ying will not have too many worries about anything he does. But if Lu Chao goes back, the Li Ru school will We regained our cohesion and returned to Xianyang with Lu Chao's background in the military. In both military and political affairs, the Li Confucian school will still have an overwhelming advantage, but if we stick Lu Chao to Hangu Pass, we can help the King of Qin. Help us to eliminate the Li Confucian school step by step."

"What good does this do to us?" Cao Tianci said blankly.

"The benefits are huge." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "If I'm not wrong, once Li Ru dies, Ying Ying will definitely recall Fan Sui, remove Cui Yuan, and re-recruit Fan Sui as the chief minister. Do you think the King of Qin wants to What was done?”

"Promote reforms!" Cao Tianci said: "Of course we do this. Isn't it because of this that Fan Sui wanted to become Li Ru?"

"Yes, Fan Sui will do this. When the time comes, Qin's reformists and Li Ru's conservatives will have a fierce confrontation and head-on collision, and the chaos in Qin's court will really begin. If the court is in chaos, local control will inevitably be weakened, and it will be weakened. The opposition forces that have been suppressed by the Qin court for too long will take advantage of the chaos and rise up." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "Li Ru is right about one thing. He knows that our sleep strategy is indeed good, but it is not suitable for the current Qin Dynasty. country, if Li Xin had come out and defeated us or beaten us to death, Li Ru would have taken the initiative to implement the strategy pursued by our great Han Dynasty. However, Li Xin and Wang Xiao failed. At this time, we carried out reforms that broke our muscles and bones. When external and internal troubles break out, the Qin State will definitely not be able to hold on, but now that Li Ru is dead, Ying Ying will definitely be eager to promote the reform once he dies, and Lu Chao will become the only obstacle. Therefore, Not letting the road go back is the best option.”

"So that's it. This is a battle without gunpowder. It's my master's skill. I can only see the immediate benefits, but I can't think beyond." Cao Tianci nodded and said, "I understand what master said. "

"I originally thought that this battle would be over, and everyone could go home and have a good New Year. But now it seems that it will continue for a long time. God has sent us to send troops to Hangu Pass, and we must maintain control of Hangu Pass. Under strong pressure, I want to rebuild the Hedong camp that Zhao Mu built back then." Gao Yuan stood up and paced back and forth in the tent.

"The strength of the Donghu Independent Cavalry Division and the Xiongnu Independent Cavalry Division is far from enough. After the reorganization of the Western Zhao army, there will not be a single army left. We have to mobilize at least several armies to come over and maintain more than 100,000 troops in the Hedong camp. , Only in this way can we form a strong deterrent to the Qin people.”

"But master, this is not something that can be accomplished in a short time. Now Lu Chao has returned to Hangu Pass. What if he goes back regardless of everything?"

Gao Yuan smiled faintly and said, "Lu Chao hates me very much. If I show up outside Hangu Pass, he will definitely hesitate for a few days whether to return to Xianyang or stay and meet with me. With these few days' effort, I I believe King Qin Ying Ying will not miss this opportunity. The king who asked him to stay at Hangu Pass to defend our army will definitely arrive at Hangu Pass. By that time, he will not be able to go back even if he wants to. "(Unfinished) to be continued)