Wentang

Chapter 323 Return to Beijing
Hostages occupied a very important position in ancient political activities.

In the feudal era (pre-Qin period), the princes and kings would send their eldest son to the emperor as a hostage.During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the two countries formed an alliance and would also escort the proton.

In the imperial period (after the Qin Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty), the chief officials of the frontier usually sent one or several of their sons and grandchildren to study in Kyoto, in name but in fact as hostages.

Yu Kexun sent his eldest grandson, the future heir of the family, to Longshoushan Academy in Chang'an, as a student at best, or as a hostage at worst.

This also means his total surrender, and he will be a qualified puppet in the future, and he will never do anything behind his back.

But his condition is that Yue Shan must teach his grandson well and give his grandson a bright future.Use your own integration in exchange for at least three generations of family wealth... so this can also be counted as a transaction.

Yue Shan has no reason not to agree to this transaction. With Yu Kexun's active cooperation, he can announce in advance that he has completed control of Texas.Subsequent plans can also be implemented smoothly, so there is no need to be afraid of someone holding back.

Just when he was overjoyed, Yu Kexun said again: "By the way, I'm not joking about going to the academy to teach, I really want to go."

"People can't be idle all the time, they have to find something to do. If I'm idle for too long, I can't guarantee that I won't be able to bear other thoughts that I shouldn't have. Go to teach, find something to do for myself, It will be much better."

"And I do have a hobby of being a teacher, and being a gentleman just happens to satisfy my hobby."

"Okay, you can go..." In the middle of speaking, Yue Shan had a flash of inspiration and thought of a better idea, so he said quickly:

"I have a more grand plan about the academy, I wonder if Governor Yu is interested in participating?"

"Please tell me." Yu Kexun said curiously.

So Yue Shan set up his own academy to train students, and then based on these students, he planned to open schools and academies throughout the border of Dezhou.

"Open at least one school in every township for elementary school. Those who are excellent in elementary school go to the county school for further study, and those who are excellent in county school can enter Dezhou Academy." Yue Shan talked eloquently:
"Excellent students from Dezhou Academy can be recommended to go directly to official positions, or sent to the capital to take the imperial examination, or sent to Longshoushan Academy for higher-level studies."

"And I can also guarantee that there will be a nomination quota for Dezhou Academy every year, and I will personally recommend him to the Ministry of Officials as an official."

"This plan involves too much. Right now I'm busy with Yanzheng and I don't have time to take care of it. I don't know if the governor will help me?" Finally, Yue Shan looked at him and said sincerely.

Yu Kexun said excitedly: "Today, I know that Qingshuihou has a strategy in his chest, and Yu Kexun is convinced. This is really a good strategy for benefiting the country and the people. If it is achieved, it can be said to be a political achievement that will last forever. It is a great honor to participate in it."

How could he refuse.He is only in his 40s and less than [-] years old, and he feels that he is still strong. Although he made this deal for the sake of future generations and his family, he is inevitably a little unwilling.

But now, it doesn't matter what is willing or not.

At his age, what he wants to pursue more than any high-ranking officials and rich salary is posthumous fame.

What is a governor compared to this huge academic and political plan?Throughout the ages, there have been many assassins, how many can be recorded in the history books?Yu Kexun is very self-aware. According to his political achievements, he has no chance.

But if he participated in the school administration plan, he would definitely have a place.And if Yue Shan's plan can be realized, then the Yu family's position in Dezhou will become extremely firm. As long as the descendants don't have prodigal sons, it's no problem to enjoy the wealth of three or five generations.

Maybe a small local family was born.

What's more, teaching and educating people is his hobby. Engaging in the hobby can leave a name in history and create a legacy for the family. Why not do it.

"Okay, then I'll appoint you as Dezhou's academic administration officer to preside over the Dezhou's academic administration plan. Gan Yuanfeng and others are all from the academy and know the academy well. I will let them assist you. If you have any questions that you don't understand , you can also go to them." Yue Shan said.

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, Qing Shui, I will strictly follow your plan." Yu Kexun promised.

"No, not according to my plan, but according to the actual situation in Texas." Yue Shan shook his head and said: "The situation in each place is different, and the policies adopted will naturally be different."

"My study and government plan is based on the situation in Chang'an, and many places are not suitable for Texas. If it is forcibly copied, good governance may become harmful."

"And I can't stay in Dezhou for a long time, and I will return to the capital soon, so I will not be able to understand the situation in Dezhou. So the specifics of what to do will depend on the governor and you to watch and modify."

"But we must keep in mind that everything starts and ends with the convenience of the people."

"We set up the education and government system to give the poor a chance to study. If our plan does not conform to the actual situation, but brings inconvenience to the people, what's the point?"

"Qingshui Houzhai has a kind heart, and I admire it." Yu Kexun said in admiration.

Coming from a poor family, he was fed up with being squeezed out by the aristocrats of the aristocratic family, and the previous people were weak and weak and had no way to resist.Now there is a big backer opening the way ahead, and the dead ashes in his heart are ignited again.

With the help of Yu Kexun, Yueshan's integration of Dezhou was several times faster.Originally, he thought it would take two or three months to complete the work, but now he has reshaped the bureaucratic system of six counties in Texas in less than a month.

Although I can't guarantee that there will be no problems, at least his orders can be unimpeded in the six counties, and his plan can be carried out smoothly without anyone daring to stop him.There are no people who are obedient and vicious. After all, the hundreds of bloody heads before and after are the best deterrent.

The last thing Yueshan did before returning to Beijing was related to the Navy.

"Don't you always envy the people of Baiqisi who spend time every day reading and learning the art of war? Now I will give you a chance." Yue Shan called Sun Renshi over and announced:

"I'm going to build a naval academy in Yanci County to teach naval officers and soldiers to read, read, and learn the art of war. What do you think?"

"Really? That's great." Master Sun Ren said with ecstasy on his face.

It is because he occasionally eavesdropped on a few words of Li Jing and Li Xiaogong discussing the art of war that he is today, so he is more yearning for the art of war than ordinary people.It's a pity that his background is too low, and he has no chance to learn the art of war systematically.

Because of this, he was very envious of the fact that all members of the Baiqi Division could learn the art of war, so he often ran over to take lessons.

Although Baiqisi didn't cherish himself, and didn't drive him away when he was studying, but after all, he didn't teach him hand in hand, and he didn't understand or didn't understand many things thoroughly.

This ignorance made him even more uncomfortable.He has always wanted to suggest to Yue Shan, how about letting me learn from it?
But he didn't dare, the art of war is too precious, and it is not passed on to those who are not close relatives or disciples.

Baiqisi is the direct descendant of Yue Shan, who can learn the art of war.But what are Sun Renshi and the Bohai Navy?He can't even count as being raised by his stepmother, so thank God if he let him listen in, how dare he make a request?
As for taking refuge in Yueshan in exchange for the opportunity to learn the art of war...he dared not.

He was promoted and recommended by Li Xiaogong, and he bears the label of Li Xiaogong on his body. If he dares to seek refuge with others for no reason, don't even think about messing around.

Who would have thought that today Yue Shan offered to teach them how to read, write and learn the art of war... how could he be unhappy.

"Don't be too happy, you can find a way to build the school and the wharf by yourself. When I come back from Beijing, if you can build these things, then I will give you a chance to enter the school."

After ordering this work, Yue Shan put aside his work in Dezhou for the time being, and escorted more than a dozen large ships along the Yellow River upstream back to Chang'an.

(End of this chapter)