Although Cao Rui's words were a bit vague, Liu Ye understood.

Why did the late emperor abolish the five-baht coin?

It’s not because food prices are too high.

After the Battle of Wu and Shu, the two countries became enemies. Didn't the late emperor know that it was a good time for the Wei Dynasty to unify the world?

However, in the first year of Huangchu (that is, the year before the Battle of Yiling), there was a severe drought in the Central Plains, and there was also a locust plague. The people were starving, so how could they get food and grass to march south?

In the second year of Huangchu (the year of the Battle of Yiling), the late emperor wanted to restore the five-baht coin to consolidate his imperial power. However, within a few months, the price of food was too high and he had to abolish the five-baht coin again.

In the third year of Huangchu's reign, Jizhou encountered a locust plague again.

At that time, the Wei Dynasty suffered from famine for three consecutive years and had no food in its treasury. How could it conquer the south?

It was not until the fourth year of Huangchu that enough military rations were collected to conquer Wu.

But at that time, Wu and Shu had already reunited with each other, and the best opportunity for the southern expedition had been missed. What could God do?

After all, it was because the imperial court did not have enough food.

What to do if there is no food?

We can only compromise with the wealthy families, let them provide money and food, and let them help appease the place...

Although they know that this is a poison that can only temporarily quench thirst, when given the choice between dying of thirst immediately or being poisoned later, everyone will choose the latter.

Being able to survive is just a temporary thing, maybe an antidote can be found later?

Liu Ye didn't take up the topic of Cao Rui, and he didn't dare to take it up either.

Although he has been through three dynasties, he is even among the first group of people to take refuge with Emperor Wu.

But now the official position is no more than that of Shizhong, the title is no more than that of Guannei Marquis, and he has not even been able to get a hereditary title.

From the time Emperor Wen ascended the throne to the present, his official position has not changed.

It can be seen from this that although the emperor of the new dynasty valued his strategy, they were wary of him because he was a direct descendant of Emperor Guangwu.

As long as the Wei Dynasty did not unify the world, or as long as the Shu Han existed for one day, his identity would only remain so embarrassing.

"The people will be in chaos if they don't have food, and the army will disperse if they don't have food. This matter of food and grain is indeed a big problem."

Liu Ye avoided the important point and said lightly, "Your Majesty, Guanzhong is fertile. If the expedition to Shu is blocked, it is better to increase the intensity of farming in Guanzhong to prepare for the future."

Cao Rui nodded: "I also have this intention, but I wonder if Liu Gong knows anyone who is good at farming?"

"Since Emperor Wu, many farms in various places have been corrupted. If there is no manpower available for a while, Your Majesty can issue an edict and ask the states and counties to recommend them."

"good."

After discussing the matter, Cao Rui asked Liu Ye to be sent out of the palace.

Seeing Liu Ye's figure disappearing around the corner of the palace wall, Cao Rui's face darkened.

Lian Zhao came out of the hiding place and called softly: "Your Majesty."

Cao Rui looked at Lian Zhao, with a cold light in his eyes, and gritted his teeth and said: "Liu Pifu is really as you said, how dare you keep trying to figure out my heart in order to cater to my wishes!"

Lian Zhao gently poured another cup of hot tea for Cao Rui and said warmly:

"Liu Ye is a loyal traitor, not a loyal minister. How can such a villain deserve your Majesty's anger? Excessive anger is harmful to the liver, so your Majesty should take care of yourself."

"And it's a blessing that Your Majesty has discovered this person's character now. You won't have to be deceived by him in the future. You should be happy."

Cao Rui picked up the teacup and took a sip, closed his eyes, exhaled a long breath, and said slowly:

"The important ministers of the Manchu Dynasty usually advise me. Although they are against my ears, their true intentions are always what the court wants. I have never blamed them."

"Liu Ye is the only one who always obeys my wishes. I thought he knew my heart, but I didn't expect him to be so cunning!"

Although he spoke slowly, Lian Zhao knew that his Majesty was the most impatient, and he was afraid that he had already developed hatred for Liu Ye.

"Go and announce the decree to Chen Jiao and Xu Xuan at the Chancellor's Desk, and they will come to the palace to see you tomorrow."

Chen Jiao was the minister, and Xu Xuan was Zuo Pushe, the deputy of the minister.

At this sensitive moment when preparations are being made to conquer Shu, allowing important officials of the court to enter the palace continuously in one day will only give rise to bad associations.

"promise."

When Chen Jiao learned that the emperor was going to meet him tomorrow, he felt a little uneasy and didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

Throughout the whole day, he was absent-minded even when he was on duty. When it was time to get off duty, he hurriedly went back home and called his two sons to discuss it.

When Chen Qian learned that His Majesty wanted to see his master tomorrow, he clapped his hands and laughed on the spot:

"These days, ministers who want to see Your Majesty in private are unable to do so. Now that Your Majesty can come to the palace to see you, I'm afraid Your Majesty has already let go of Your Majesty!"

Chen Jiao was still a little confused: "There will also be Zuo Pushe who will enter the palace tomorrow. I'm afraid your majesty is doing it for official business..."

"Whether it is yes or no, won't your Excellency know when you enter the palace tomorrow?"

On the second day, Chen Jiao and Xu Xuan entered the palace, and Cao Rui announced to them:

He moved the general Cao Zhen to the rank of Grand Sima, who commanded all military affairs in Chang'an, and then moved the Hussar General Sima Yi to the rank of Grand General, and joined forces with the Grand Sima to attack Shu.

At the same time, in order to prevent Soochow from taking the opportunity to go north, he decided to patrol Xuchang. The minister ordered Chen Jiao to go with him, while Zuo Pushe stayed in Luoyang and took care of other affairs.

"Your Majesty does not want to go to Chang'an in the west, but wants to go to Xuchang in the east?"
Chapter completed!