Great Military Division

Chapter 322 Lu Su's Mind of Modern Platform Economics!

"Dare to ask Mr. Zheng."

Kong Rong was a bold person. He stood up in court, clasped his fists together, and asked, "Is there anyone else besides the jury for the reply to this controversial point?"

Huan Rui, who was on the opposite side, also stood up and bowed: "Yes, I also have this doubt. It seems that some of the annotations above do not seem to be from the hands of the jury."

The Confucian world is so big, and the famous figures are the objects that everyone is eager to learn from. Therefore, everyone has a certain degree of understanding of the thoughts and preferences of Zheng Xuan, Sima Hui, Lu Zhi, Yang Biao and others.

because of this.

Kong Rong, Huan Rui and others raised objections to this reply just now.

At the same time, all the Confucian scholars in the hall echoed, discussing in one go:

"Yes, there must be someone else to deal with this controversial point."

"Who is this person? Can he actually join the jury?"

"We have a right to know who it is!"

"This is everyone, I hope the jury will discuss it in detail."

"."

Lu Zhi and others had expected the reaction of the Confucian scholars in the hall.

Sure enough, it aroused heated discussions.

As Situ, Lu Zhi waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "For the time being, let's discuss it based on its content, regardless of who made it. I wonder if you can accept it?"

"Kong Wenju?"

Lu Zhi's eyes fell on Kong Rong first, and he asked tentatively: "You are the second debater selected by scholars of Jinwenjing, and you are famous for your eloquence. I wonder if you are satisfied with this explanation?"

Kong Rong picked up the paper, his eyeballs rolled up and down again, and nodded affirmatively: "This person has a strange approach, and his argument is very solid, I admire it."

"it is good."

Immediately, Lu Zhi turned his head and glanced at Huan Rui who was opposite, and said softly: "I don't know Ziming, what do you think?"

Huan Rui nodded without hesitation: "This man is erudite and knowledgeable, and has profound attainments in modern and ancient literature and Taoism. Just from the annotations, it can be seen that he is very broad and comprehensive, and I admire him!"

"good!"

Lu Zhi nodded with satisfaction.

then!

His eyes swept across the Confucian scholars in Yutang Hall, and he asked, "What do you think?"

All Confucian scholars replied in unison without hesitation: "Excellent."

Now that he has obtained the approval of all Confucian scholars, Lu Zhi naturally has no need to hide it. He immediately bowed his hands to the sky and said loudly:

"This commentary is based on your Majesty's self-commentary and argumentation after seeing our debates and controversies."

"what?"

Suddenly, the Confucian scholars in the hall were in an uproar.

They seemed to be in disbelief that such an annotation came from His Majesty the Emperor!
"How is this possible? How old is Your Majesty this year?"

"I can't believe it. After all, at such an age, I can learn everything from the past to the present!"

"I've spent half my life, and I still only know a little bit about it. Your Majesty is only fifteen years old, but you can understand it well!"

"I heard that His Majesty has the ability to memorize extensive knowledge, it seems that this statement is true."

"Your Majesty is worthy of being the Chosen Son, I admire you."

"Your Majesty's learning, both ancient and modern, complement each other, not even inferior to Zheng Lao."

"."

People in the army are compared to fists.

Confucian scholars talk about talent.

Seeing this scene, Lu Zhi clearly understood that His Majesty's talent and learning had already conquered the Confucian scholars in the hall, and his annotations on the controversial points were unanimously recognized by scholars of ancient and modern literature and classics.

Although not all the controversial points of the first day's debate were resolved, even so, Lu Zhi still saw the possibility of integrating ancient and modern times. Under the impetus of His Majesty the Emperor, it was really possible to combine the knowledge of a hundred schools of thought into one family's opinion.

With this in mind, Lu Zhi was full of energy, and waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Since that's the case, this dispute has passed unanimously, and we will immediately enter today's topic."

"Zijia." Lu Zhi turned his head and glanced at his son.

"Yes." Lu Yu bowed.

"Put away the things, send someone to compile it into a book, and present it to His Majesty."

"Here."

******
the next day.

Yutangdian debates every three days.

Also on the third day, Liu Bian returned the commentary of the General Division Alliance to Lu Zhi.

As usual, Xun Yu is formulating the farming progress plan for next year, but because there are five more counties in Yuzhou, the workload has increased and the degree of difficulty has increased slightly;
And Taishitong is still practicing the smelting of aluminum alloy, and has been able to successfully produce metal aluminum, but the rest of the rare metals are still being explored;

According to the requirements, Han Ji cultivated blacksmiths who can master the steel pouring method in order to be able to control the amount of carburization proficiently, so as to be able to obtain high-carbon steel, medium-carbon steel, and low-carbon steel in large quantities.

At the same time, Han Ji began to collect hydrological data in Nanyang, and made some advance preparations for the promotion of water drainage and reservoir construction technology for Changliu.

Time flies, the sun and the moon are like shuttles.

in a blink.

Then came the cold winter season.

The north wind was bitter and the snow was flying heavily.

Liu Bian was wearing thick winter clothes and a mink velvet cloak, holding a charcoal hand stove in his hand, gazing at the world covered in silver outside the window, the wisps of cooking smoke seemed to dispel the severe winter cold and bring warmth to people.

"Zi Jing."

"exist."

Liu Bian put down the curtain of the car, and looked back at Lu Su: "Those people who didn't buy a house, did any of them die from the cold?"

Lu Su bowed and said very solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, they have taken measures to keep warm, and the price of charcoal has been maintained at a low level due to the sufficient supply, so that ordinary people can afford it."

"The furnace produced by the smelting workshop can be purchased or rented, and the price of winter clothes is only a little over [-] yuan, which is affordable by ordinary people."

"very good."

Liu Bian was very satisfied with Lu Su's answer.

After walking this circle, Liu Bian saw Lu Su's talents beyond internal affairs.

After all, coal prices, stoves, winter clothes and other items are all in short supply in the current season. The prices outside Nanyang have risen sharply, but in Nanyang they can be maintained at a reasonable level.

How can ordinary people have such abilities?
Liu Bian ordered to return to Wancheng, and when he closed his eyes and rested his mind on the way, he was communicating with the Military Division Alliance: "Teacher, I feel that Lu Su has a certain sense of economics, at least he understands the relationship between supply, demand and price."

"At present, our ceramics and glass are all under experimentation, and they may be released next year to relieve our financial pressure. We really need a person who is responsible for business."

"Self-feeling."

After listening to Lu Su's report, Liu Bian became more and more sure that Lu Su had certain business talents: "Lu Su is a good choice. After all, we have to catch agriculture and commerce."

"can!"

After a pause, the voice of the Military Division Alliance sounded: "Actually, experts also have such considerations, and according to historical records, Lu Su's raising food contains certain economic principles."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian had never heard of this story, so he couldn't help being curious: "What is it about Lu Su raising food?"

The military division alliance briefly introduced: "It's actually very simple. Lu Su and Zhou Yu are good friends. After Lu Su lent food to Zhou Yu, Zhou Yu's food turnover was opened. When he was about to return the food, Lu Su refused."

"reject?"

Liu Bian became even more curious: "Is Lu Su stupid? He sent back the food, but he didn't want it?"

Military division alliance: "Of course he is not stupid, but asked Zhou Yu to borrow two hundred soldiers and horses, and went to the nearby big family to borrow food. Naturally, the big family wanted to give some face, so they generously donated money."

"Of course, they didn't look at Lu Su's face. Lu Su didn't have that much face at all, but because of Sun Ce, who was backed by this army, they agreed to lend food to Lu Su."

"After borrowing the grain, Lu Su piled up five large stacks of grain in his own warehouse. Those who need to pay can be taken away at will to accumulate their own reputation."

"At the same time, he continued to borrow food and grass everywhere, and even sent troops to pretend to be bandits to rob those who transported the food, so as to force the big households to store food in Lu Su's place."

"On the other hand, Lu Su kept a few stacks at home and was ready to give creditors a small amount to take directly at any time. The rest of the grain was used to support Zhou Yu in the war."

Uh.
Liu Bian looked a little embarrassed, and said in his heart: "Lu Su sent people to pretend to be bandits and rob those who transported food from him. Isn't that too shameless?"

"The means are indeed a bit dim."

"but."

When the topic changed, the Military Division Alliance said with certainty: "Master Bian carefully imagined that Lu Su's routine is similar to platform economies such as bike sharing, banks, and Alipay?"

"Lu Su is actually working on a platform. He relies on being able to take away food and grass at any time to continuously accumulate his reputation. At the same time, he uses Zhou Yu and Sun Ce as guarantees to absorb food and grass from big households, and then feeds back Zhou Yu and Sun Ce."

Huh?
Liu Bian suddenly realized, and couldn't help but be amazed: "It seems to be true, Lu Su is really smart, the idea of ​​platform economy is at least 800 years ahead of the present!"

The Alliance of Military Advisors smiled lightly and said: "That's right, so you are right in thinking, Lu Su has certain business talents, and it is by no means comparable to merchants like the Mi family, the Zhen family, and the Kong family, the two are not at the same level at all. "

"Master Bian's idea is very good. Xun Yu is in charge of internal affairs, farming, etc., and Lu Su can assist Xun Yu while focusing on the development of the commercial field."

"In the future, Lord Bian's strength will grow stronger, and business will prosper. Lu Su can open a bank, make stocks, and issue bank notes, and his ability to accept will definitely not be bad. It is even easier than ordinary merchants. accept."

"because!"

The Military Division Alliance emphasized: "Ordinary merchants are real merchants. They are too calculating about profits and losses, and lack strategic vision, but Lu Su is not from a merchant background, so he will consider issues from a strategic perspective."

"Makes sense!"

Liu Bian took it for granted, and heaved a sigh of relief: "It really makes sense!"

Military division alliance: "It's Master Bian's own idea that is good. The experts just follow your thinking and help you plan, but it can indeed be put on the agenda."

"kindness."

Liu Bian thought to himself: "It must be put on the agenda. Everything in this world requires money. If you don't have money, you can't do it. The business prosperity plan can be handed over to Lu Su. I'll talk to him right now."

Military Division Alliance: "Yes."

Immediately.

Liu Bian opened his eyes, paused for a moment, and said, "Zijing!"

Lu Su saluted, "Your Majesty."

"After this incident, you should know a lot about the merchants near Nanyang, right?"

"Well, I know quite well, including the interior of Nanyang, as well as foreign caravans, I have almost all of them, otherwise it would be impossible to suppress the prices of the items."

"Tell me, how did you lower the price of winter clothes? You should know that the prices of winter clothes from foreign countries are relatively expensive."

"It's easy!"

Lu Su gave a bow, and explained casually: "As early as three months ago, the minister sent people to spread the news that the imperial court wanted to help tens of thousands of soldiers purchase winter clothes, and there was a huge gap."

"Those merchants who smell the opportunity will naturally inquire from many sources. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the minister will send people to spread the news to strengthen their confidence and make them feel profitable."

"For three full months, merchants from all walks of life have brought winter clothes from the outside world. They alone have at least hundreds of thousands, or even millions of winter clothes. Including Nanyang's internal merchants, it is conservatively estimated at 500 More than ten thousand pieces."

Liu Bian was taken aback: "500 million pieces?"

Lu Su nodded: "Well, because everyone knows that the people in Nanyang are rich, so they all want to make a fortune. As a result, when winter comes, when I go to buy winter clothes, I suppress the price."

"At the same time, the ministers privately announced the prices of things purchased by the imperial court. There are so many merchants, so the selling prices have never increased. Until now, the inventories of major merchants are still very large."

Awesome!
It's so arrogant!

Although this method is a bit despicable, it has to be admitted that the effect is excellent.

At least for now, the people in Nanyang can afford winter clothes and burn coal. No matter how heavy the wind and snow is, they will not freeze to death this year.

Liu Bian became more and more convinced that Lu Su not only had some business talents, but also had excellent business talents and had a great strategic vision. Those small merchants would always have to be manipulated by Lu Su.

"Okay!"

Liu Bian nodded with great interest, full of emotion: "Zijing, you really opened my eyes."

Lu Su bowed and saluted: "Where! Your Majesty doesn't think the minister's methods are despicable, so the minister will be satisfied."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "The shopping mall is like a battlefield. Although it has no gunpowder smoke, it is more cruel than the battlefield. You have benefited the people of Nanyang and solved the problem of winter clothes for tens of thousands of soldiers at the lowest cost. It is too late for me to praise you. How can you blame me?" you."

"Your Majesty, you."

Lu Su was a little surprised, with an expression of disbelief.

He couldn't believe it.

His Majesty the Emperor, who has always practiced benevolent government, can actually say such a thing.

"Zijing doesn't need to say any more."

Liu Bian interrupted directly, and was too lazy to talk nonsense, and went straight to the point: "I believe that Zijing came up with this method because he knew that the imperial court's finances were relatively difficult, right?"

"kindness."

Lu Su nodded, and said softly: "Wen Ruo spent a lot of thought on this. I wanted to share his pressure, so I had no choice but to do so. Fortunately, Your Majesty did not blame him."

In the past year, although Liu Bian has made great achievements in Nanyang, he also spent a lot of money, almost completely overdrawing his finances, and every copper coin was spent wisely.

Yes!

In this case, Lu Su will find a way to do the biggest thing with the least amount of money.

While Liu Bian was moved, he said loudly: "Zijing, in fact, I also realized that the imperial court's finances are tight, so I have been thinking of ways to ease the financial pressure next year."

"Oh?"

From the tone of His Majesty the Emperor, Lu Su heard some outliers, and asked tentatively, "Has Your Majesty found a way to make money?"

"kindness."

Liu Bian didn't talk nonsense, and nodded affirmatively: "I found it."

Lu Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great!"

"but."

Liu Bian sat up straight and leaned forward slightly: "At present, there is still a lack of a suitable person to take charge of this matter."

Lu Su was startled, and his throat rolled: "Your Majesty, don't you want me to take charge of this matter?"

Liu Bian nodded: "That's right! That's exactly what I meant."

Lu Su hurriedly cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, I really am"

Before Lu Su could finish speaking, Liu Bian immediately interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Zijing, farming is the foundation of the country, but at best it can only feed the people, but to make the people rich, we must pay more attention to business administration."

"Of course!"

Liu Bian emphasized: "I won't let you go off in person and take charge of building a caravan or something. It's meaningless. You, Lu Su, don't have to do such things."

"What I want you to do is to use a method to sell the things produced by the court to the merchants, so that the goods can be circulated as quickly as possible, so as to ease the financial pressure on the court."

Lu Su naturally understood what His Majesty meant, and tried to ask, "Then I don't know what you have prepared, Your Majesty?"

Liu Bian said very solemnly: "Have you heard of Liuli, Zijing?"

Lu Su frowned: "Liuli?"

"kindness."

"I heard it!"

Lu Su nodded affirmatively: "And the price seems to be expensive."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "The imperial court has been able to produce colored glaze, and the quality is excellent, but it has just passed the experimental stage and has not yet been put into operation. It will be mass-produced in the spring of next year."

"even!"

Liu Bian emphasized again: "My improved papermaking technology can also be put on the market in small quantities to ease the financial pressure on the imperial court."

"This"

Lu Su thought for a long time, then nodded affirmatively: "Okay! I can agree."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "I already knew, Zijing, you will never disappoint my hope. From next year onwards, you will shift the focus of your work to business administration."

"As for Wen Ruo."

Liu Bian always felt that he was a little sorry for Xun Yu.

Lu Su had only been promoted for half a year, and his left and right arms were about to be cut off.

Although there is still Tang Xiang who can help, the gap in ability between the two parties is quite large: "We can only wrong him for the time being, and make up for it later."

Poor Xun Yu!
Within two days of the good times, I had to call 996 again.

Squeak-!
Suddenly, the carriage stopped.

Zhu Tong's voice sounded outside: "Your Majesty, the palace has arrived."

Liu Bianen said: "Let's go, get off."

Lu Su got out of the car first, followed by Liu Bian.

After bidding farewell to the emperor, Lu Su went straight back to Shangshutai.

But Liu Bian went straight to the palace, and He Yun came to meet him: "Your Majesty, Xun Lingjun has been waiting for a long time."

Liu Bian sighed, anyway, sooner or later, it is better to say: "Let him go to the Nuan Pavilion, and burn the charcoal fire in advance."

Zhu Tong cupped his hands: "Here."

The Hall of Wende is relatively large, and even with a charcoal fire, it is difficult to warm it up in a short period of time.

The warm pavilion is relatively small, and two charcoal braziers can keep warm.

Therefore, after winter, Liu Bian temporarily moved his office to the Nuan Pavilion.

After changing into dry clothes, Liu Bian went straight to the Nuan Pavilion.

as predicted.

Xun Yu was already waiting.

Seeing the emperor coming, Xun Yu made a gesture to get up, but Liu Bian waved his hand to stop him: "If you don't need to be polite, why don't you just speak up, when your matter is settled, I also have something to say."

Xun Yu immediately understood that the emperor must have something to do, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "The minister's affairs are not very important, why not talk about your majesty's affairs first, and then deal with the minister's affairs."

"No need."

It happened that Liu Bian also needed to think about how to speak, so he directly refused: "You say what you say."

Xun Yu knew the emperor's character well, so he didn't talk nonsense, and got straight to the point: "It's like this, the farming plan for next year has been revised, and Yuan Zhong, Minister of Pei, Zhao Yan, Minister of Liang, and Chen Yi, Minister of Lu, have been downgraded due to repeated mistakes. job."

"Now, His Majesty needs to re-appoint the prime ministers of these three counties to preside over next year's government affairs, and report the farming plans of each counties to Shangshutai before the end of the year."

"So fast?"

Liu Bian originally thought that Yuan Zhong, Chen Yi and others could persevere, at least until the end of the year.

But Zeng Xiang, before the end of the year, he could no longer support Liu Bian's work pressure: "Did you get Chang'an's attention?"

Xun Yu shook his head: "Not yet, but I can't keep it a secret for long."

"How did Tao Qian, Liu Dai, and Liu Yao react?"

"I don't care that much anymore."

"That's fine."

Liu Bian heaved a sigh of relief, and then said, "Since that's the case, then appoint Sima Lang as Liang Guoxiang, Wang Jing as Pei Guoxiang, and Yuan Huan as Lu Guoxiang, and let them take charge of the work."

"His Majesty."

Xun Yu bowed his head, and said softly, "You sent Yuan Huan to the state of Lu as chancellor, but do you mean to test him?"

Liu Bian nodded, without concealing it, and said bluntly: "That's right! Yuan Huan's government affairs ability is indeed good, but after all, he is from the Yuan family, and he is different from the children of ordinary families, so he should test it a lot."

"If Yuan Huan submits to Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, at best, he will lose the state of Lu. I don't feel sorry for him, but if he is cultivated to rebel, the gain will outweigh the loss."

Xun Yu nodded and said, "Your Majesty is deeply thoughtful, and I admire you so much."

Liu Bian asked, "Is there anything else?"

"No."

Xun Yu shook his head and asked tentatively, "I don't know what's the matter, Your Majesty?"

Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression softened: "Wen Ruo, if you think about it, you should know how much financial pressure our Nanyang has this year? Up to now, I'm afraid it's a balance of payments."

"And now, we have more Yuzhou to manage, and there must be more places to spend money. If we continue to do this like this year, I'm afraid we won't last long, and the treasury will be empty."

"Yes."

Xun Yu frowned.

Obviously.

He had the same confusion: "The pressure we will face next year is indeed great, but I don't know what His Majesty said, but there is already a solution?"

"Have!"

Without hesitation, Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "It's just that a person with outstanding ability is required to take charge."

Xun Yu frowned and asked tentatively, "Your Majesty wants Zijing to be responsible?"

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded: "That's right, so I'm here to ask for your opinion."

Xun Yu cupped his hands: "I will fully support you and never complain!"

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