Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 694
The ancestor of the Duanmu clan, Duanmu Ci, that is, Zi Gongben, was a businessman, so he did not reject Zhou Cang's emphasis on business.After Confucius died, Zigong built a hut next to Confucius's tomb to observe his filial piety for three years, so he naturally had opinions on Zhou Cang's ten-day funeral leave.Of course, Zhou Cang would not deny Duanmuling's itching, so he thought for a while and said, "Sun Qian is busy with both the Department of Culture and Education and the academy. You can find time to bring gifts with Duanmuling before inviting him out of the mountain, or serve as the director of the Department of Culture and Education or the academy." Dean."

Zhou Cang is too short of talents, and even more lacks of mentors who can cultivate talents.A scholar has a big air and saves face. It is no small face for the prince to come and invite him personally.

"Yes, my son must invite him out of the mountain." Zhou Xin took out another booklet, "This is what my son has seen and heard along the way, please correct me, my father."

Zhou Cang opened it and scanned it. The lower case writing was very fair, a full inch thick, which showed that Zhou Xin had put his mind to it, and nodded slightly. "I'll stay and take a look. You mainly tell me what you think is the problem."

"One of the problems that Haier discovered during this trip is that the development of the states is extremely uneven, mainly in terms of population, knowledge and economy. Xuzhou is the most prosperous, followed by Liaodong, while Jeju, Youzhou and Bingzhou appear to be relatively poor in comparison. Haier I want my father to manage Xuzhou and Liaodong painstakingly for many years, and these three states are either remote or war-torn..."

Zhou Cang chuckled, that's a good question. "So what do you think?"

"Boy'er felt that forced immigration not only failed to solve the fundamental problem, but caused public grievances. After thinking about it, only economic development can attract people. On the way, Hai'er heard that his father wanted to open colleges in each state. He recalled that his father moved the head office of Dahan Bank to In Jizhou, I knew that my father had already discovered the problem and took measures, but I still felt that it was not enough. Haier suggested moving the Jian’an paper mill to Youzhou, and then increasing investment in the three states, even if it doesn’t work in the short term.”

"That's a good suggestion. You can write it up and submit it to the Secretary."

"Furthermore, my boy thinks that Yuan Mai is inappropriate and should be replaced!"

Zhou Cang was startled, and shook his head slightly: "It's good that you know this. But you need to know why I use Yuan to buy. Although the Yuan family is dead, Yu En still exists, and Youji still has the old department. I use his name to buy it. It’s not about using your talents. When Han Fu was transferred to Jizhou, he was always afraid of Yuan Shao’s harm, and eventually died. If he moved Yuan Mai, some people would think that he would do something to Yuan Mai because of his father. This matter needs to be discussed in the long run.”

What is involuntary, what is balance, Zhou Xin still has a lot to learn.Zhou Cang closed his eyes slightly for about a quarter of an hour: "If you switch Yuan Mai, who do you think is the most suitable?"

"Don't drive Han Qian, a clean and honest official has many achievements, and he can take up this post after the old Yuan family."

"Forget it, you prepare another statement, suggesting the establishment of a charity association, headquartered in Yedu, with branches in each county, and Yuan Mai as a charity ambassador. Cong Sanpin. The charity association is dedicated to collecting donations from all parties to help the weak and rescue the poor. Helping the poor and disaster relief, aiding the old, the weak, the sick, the widowed, the widowed and the lonely, commending righteous deeds, good deeds, and filial piety." Zhou Cang divided part of the functions of the Fund Office, so that Yuan Mai was placed in Jizhou to reassure the old department, and Yuan Mai was given a beauty. It can be said that it took pains to get a good reputation.

"Father is thoughtful, but my son is too concerned." Zhou Xinyue was convinced, "My son suggested that the two brothers Tao Shang and Tao Ying should be the deputy envoys. What does the father think?"

"Haha, okay." In this way, Tao Qian's two sons also have a real business, and they are worthy of Tao Qian's support for him back then.Zhou Cang nodded happily, "You are not young, I want to find you a marriage, do you have someone you like?"

Zhou Xin blushed a little: "My son will talk about marriage later, but he must learn from his father and marry only educated and reasonable folk girls, and not marry civil and military daughters. I implore my father for permission."

"I won't force your marriage on you. But today, when Zifan mentioned that the Ma brothers are married to Bo and Pei, and Bo and Pei want to marry Zhou Chong and Zhou Xi, I think you are a little unhappy, why?"

"These pieces of furniture are the humerus of the father and the king, and the power is on one side. Wouldn't such a marriage be connected with each other, and the child will be worried."

Zhou Cang was surprised again, how could Zhou Xin put so much thought into it!It seems that Zhou Xin has been poisoned by Zhou Wen.Zhou Cang said: "The so-called marriage is only for the harmony between husband and wife, and they will grow old together. As long as the two families are happy, it is a good thing. As a father, he always emphasizes convincing people with virtue and governing the country according to the law. How can he care about the marriage of his subordinates? Let alone cause suspicion." The world is not the world of one person, but the world of all people. As an official, you should protect the country and protect the people in troubled times, and make the country rich and strong in peacetime, not for power, fame, or profit, you should keep in mind.”

"Yes, my child remembered it."

"My father told you to read more books, not dead books, let alone the so-called emperor's art." Zhou Cang stared at Zhou Xin and said, "Emperor's art? It's ridiculous. If those tricks work, how can there be a dynasty change? ? Yingzheng wants to last forever, but only two generations. Tolerance is great, no desire is strong, and the right way is to follow the people's will and keep pace with the times."

Zhou Cang suddenly felt that he was a little too anxious, how many of these avant-garde ideas can he agree with?It's still the big environment, such a big environment, under the influence of ears and eyes, Zhou Xin, who is less than 20 years old, will inevitably have deviations and fluctuations in his thinking.With a sigh of relief, Zhou Cang said: "You are in charge of politics and law, so you can be more familiar with and understand the legal system and public opinion. If the people's wisdom is not developed, it does not mean that the meeting will never be opened. Fooling the people is going against the law. You can only guide and learn to grow yourself through guidance. You have to set an example for your younger siblings."

"My child is educated." Zhou Xin said politely.

"However, you have made a lot of progress this trip, I wonder if you have any other ideas?"

"Well, although the two prefectures of You and Bing are a bit barren, they have a unique geographical location. I feel that the trade with foreigners is very profitable. Duanmuling and the Tuoba tribe have a good relationship, so we should encourage more merchants in the two places than their own trade. Sell ​​the wine, tea, silk cloth, etc. produced in the south to the Tuoba tribe, and take in their horses, cattle, sheep, etc...My father once talked to me about the trade war. Make friends with the Tuoba tribe..." After Zhou Cang's reprimands one after another, Zhou Xin lacked confidence in speaking.

Zhou Cang thought for a while, "Very good! You can discuss this matter with Duan Muling carefully, and bring it to the Privy Council for deliberation. Let me add a few points to you. , in addition to the chamber of commerce that can organize civil and commercial participation; second, it is not suitable to be fully rolled out in the two states, and you can temporarily select a few counties to try it out; thirdly, banks are busy setting up branches in various places, and it will take a while to see if they can expand according to the situation. Extend to the Tuoba Department."

"Yes, my child remembered it."

(End of this chapter)