It was only at this time that Chen Xu knew why in history, Tian Feng did not like Yuan Shao. If he didn't know, Tian Feng was an upright and loyal person. I'm afraid that Chen Xu's heart has long been tired of Tian Feng.

After all, Chen Xu is also a person, he has seven emotions and six desires, and he has his own ideas.

Relatives and virtuous ministers, far villains, and loyal things, everyone knows. However, very few people are able to actually do it.

Tian Feng is indeed talented, but for a long time, Chen Xu has been obedient to him, which will make Tian Feng breed an arrogant psychology.

As the saying goes: dwelling and moving qi, nourishing and moving the body.

Perhaps Tian Feng's change is precisely due to the habit he developed after being in a high position for a long time. But Chen Xu, as a monarch, is necessary, and often beats his subordinates.

Otherwise, it is very likely that the subordinates will be spoiled.

Since defecting to Chen Xu, Tian Feng has never seen Chen Xu and has been so strict with him. For a moment, he was a little overwhelmed.

Many scribes in the state pastor's mansion also felt a pang in their hearts when they saw Chen Xu's fierce appearance, and they didn't dare to speak again.

Chen Xu used to give them the feeling that they were the kind of people who recruited talents, were gentle, and were good at admonishing. But today, it seems that it has somewhat subverted Chen Xu's image in their hearts.

Looking around and seeing everyone's faces, Chen Xu said a little tiredly: "I have studied time and geography with Qiao Gong, and in the past, I also noticed that something was wrong, but I have never found the reason. ”

"It wasn't until Nanhe told me about the results of his astrological observations that it dawned on me. If it is not expected, there will definitely be a drought in Dahan this year, and there will be no grain harvest in many places. ”

"In the face of a great drought that could engulf the entire empire, I hope you can work out some strategies to prepare for it. Even if there is no major drought in the end, it is not an exaggeration to make more preparations. ”

When everyone heard Chen Xu's words, they breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts. It seems that his father-in-law is not blindly superstitious.

They had all heard that Chen Xu had summoned thunder and lightning and the east wind before.

This kind of thing, perhaps in the eyes of those soldiers, really relied on the power of ghosts and gods. But in the hearts of these resourceful people, they know what is going on.

Because of Chen Xu's past deeds, they are also convinced of their master's ability to watch the sky.

Moreover, as Chen Xu said, there is no fault in preventing drought. Even if there is no drought in the end, this precautionary approach should not be questioned.

Xia Houlan was the first to speak: "Preventing drought is nothing more than digging canals and building waterwheels. As long as these two points are achieved, even if there is a major drought, there will be no harvest. ”

Sima Lang shook his head and said, "These two things have always been done by Bingzhou. If there is a great drought that sweeps the world, I am afraid that some rivers will be cut off and lakes will dry up. ”

"In order to store water, lakes should be dug up in the territory of the state to store river water for emergencies."

When Li Ru heard Sima Lang's words, he nodded secretly, and he added: "If there is a great drought, it will definitely be accompanied by famine, and at that time, the price of grain will definitely soar." ”

"If the lord is at this time, he buys grain and grass on a large scale and hoards supplies. When the drought comes, it can be used not only to relieve the victims, but also to recruit the people in the territory of the rest of the princes. ”

"Whether the strength of a prince is strong depends not only on the amount of territory he occupies, but more importantly, whether the people under his rule are enough."

"Now the princes are fighting, and the price of food has been high. Now spend a lot of money to buy grain and grass, even if there is no major drought in the future, you can still hoard grain and grass for war. ”

At this time, Tian Feng had already come back to his senses.

Although Chen Xu reprimanded him, it made him feel a little uncomfortable. But Tian Feng is a loyal person, and he will not be suspicious because of Chen Xu's reprimand.

Now that everyone is giving advice to Chen Xu, he naturally refuses to be the one who lives behind: "Although what Wen You said is good, but two years ago, the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, as well as the Taishan Army, which barely settled millions of people, have already exhausted the money and food in Bingzhou. ”

"Although since the autumn of the previous year, there has been some surplus food in the state. But those people who have newly joined the state are exempt from tax for three years. I'm afraid that there is not much money to buy grain and grass in the whole of the state now. ”

After speaking, Tian Feng set his eyes on Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu is the bookkeeper of the state, in charge of the money and grain books, and he is naturally very clear about the detailed money of the state.

Feeling Tian Feng's gaze, although Zhang Yu was still a little unhappy in his heart, fortunately, he was also a person who knew the general situation, so he began to report to everyone and the state of money and food.

"Although there is a surplus of money and grain, it is difficult to buy a large amount of grain. What's more, the wealthy families in the state do not have much stock in their families. In order to settle millions of people, the lord had borrowed a lot of food from them. ”

"Although later, the lord used money to make up for the borrowed grain, the grain and grass in the homes of those wealthy families still did not increase much."

"Now that the princes are fighting, the demand for food from all parties is very large. It is also extremely difficult to buy food across borders. ”

Hearing this, everyone in the state governor's mansion also looked at each other.

After a while, Tian Feng spoke again: "I have a plan, I can raise countless grains and grass for the state, but I don't want to see the lord's house!" ”

After speaking, Tian Feng set his eyes on Chen Xu.

When Chen Xu heard this, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, "What is Yuan Hao's plan, come quickly!" ”

Tian Feng stroked his beard and talked eloquently: "Jingzhou is located in the south, with a dense water network and a surplus of grain. However, horses are not produced in the south, and now the princes are rising, and the northern princes are very strict in their control over war horses. ”

"Bingzhou is a place where horses are produced, and the lord attacked Xianbei twice, and he also got a large number of horses. After several years of development, there are now more warhorses in the state. ”

"In addition, the Xiongnu surrendered and annexed the state, and there were countless war horses among their tribes. If the lord is willing to use war horses in exchange for grain and grass in Jingzhou, Liu Jingsheng, who lacks war horses, will gladly agree. ”

When Sima Lang heard this, he hurriedly retorted: "The lord can't!" Jingzhou is a rich land, and the navy is strong. If he gets another war horse, Liu Jingsheng will form a cavalry. ”

"If you want to seize Jingzhou in the future, it may not be easy!"

Tian Feng shook his head and said: "If it is really as the lord said, there will be a great drought in the whole world." If we don't prepare grain and grass as soon as possible, it is difficult to say whether the annex of the state can be supported in the future, so how can we talk about attacking Jingzhou? ”

Speaking of this, he sneered and said: "What's more, even if Jingzhou has war horses, what is the use if there are no strong generals and elite soldiers?" ”

Chen Xu suddenly realized and said: "In this way, according to what Yuan Hao said, exchange war horses for grain and grass!" ”