Chapter 171 Joining Xiuwenguan, Zhao Xueshi
Chapter 171 Joining Xiuwenguan, Zhao Xueshi
Three golden strategies!
In Xiuwen Hall, when Zhao Duan put forward this whole set of three strategies that were intertwined and influenced each other.
For a moment, it seemed as if one could hear a pin drop in the room, and in the minds of these scholars, it was truly a wake-up call.
To gild the capital?
Just thinking about it makes one fascinated... and the most terrifying thing is that what Zhao Duan said sounds...
actually……
All are operational.
Needless to say, the investment for the last one, building a "market", will not be much, or even does not require much money, just a piece of official document.
Some people suddenly remembered that when Zhao Duan talked about "spreading the tax rate based on the land area", he had mentioned that no tax would be imposed on merchants.
At that time, people did not think too much about it. They just thought that "merchants do not have farmland" and if the tax was levied based on farmland, they naturally would not have to pay.
But now thinking about it...
This article was obviously intended to encourage and motivate merchants to join the market dominated by the imperial court.
Otherwise, if taxes are levied at the beginning, enthusiasm will be dampened. As for how to collect taxes in the future after the market takes shape... that is a matter for the future.
"Three Golden Strategies, Three Golden Strategies..." Han Zhou murmured, repeating the name over and over again.
Suddenly he lowered his eyes and looked at the draft memorial of ten strategies in his hand. He was suddenly convinced and threw the manuscript away like waste paper.
"With these three strategies, my ten strategies are like waste paper."
He could not hide his disappointment, for he finally understood that what Zhao Duan had said about his shortcomings at noon was not about him being at the bottom of society for too long.
But...
From a high position.
This cruel official, who was widely known in the capital and despised by countless scholars, was uneducated and unskilled, but his strategy was far superior to that of this group of scholars.
Who dares to believe it? Who can believe it? But it happened.
"You thought of these?"
The "female prime minister" with plum blossom makeup on her forehead finally came back to her senses and looked at him with complicated eyes.
Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"I was dreaming about this when an old immortal named Zhang came to me in my dream."
Everyone:...
Ghosts believe.
Mo Chou also rolled her eyes. Of course, she would not believe such an obvious ridicule. An old immortal with the surname Zhang? Zhang Tianshi?
Are you worthy of meeting that old immortal?
Furthermore, even if we take a step back, Zhang Tianshi is very good at practicing, but it is impossible for him to understand how to govern a country.
The key point is that these three golden strategies are something that even the elite scholars in the Xiuwen Academy cannot come up with. Who else can come up with them?
Copy it for this guy? Unrealistic.
Then... could it really be his idea... Mo Chou just found it unbelievable, a warrior, a cruel official, a dandy bully...
Even if he read a lot of books in private, it was still too monstrous.
But I have to admit it.
She suddenly had an idea:
When His Majesty comes out of seclusion in a few days, what will be his expression if he learns about this?
Next to the female official, the red-robed university scholar sitting at the top did not say a word, but the look he gave Zhao Duan was even more complicated.
Grand Tutor Dong recalled what he had said to the other party at the palace gate some time ago.
Asking the other party to read more books, subtly hinting that civil officials are higher than military officials...don't have any inappropriate thoughts.
At this moment, those words were like a slap in the face, making the octogenarian's face burn.
Zhao Duan is unlearned and unskilled? Not as good as a scholar?
So what is it at this moment?
Grand Tutor Dong suddenly felt that he was getting old, and thought that perhaps the young emperor had better vision than himself and did not need the assistance of an old man like him.
Your Majesty, where on earth did she dig up such a notorious yet talented guy?
In the room, other scholars had similar feelings. They wanted to uphold the dignity of scholars, but they were speechless because of the three golden volumes on the screen.
"Envoy Zhao," Guo Jieyuan said excitedly:
"So in your opinion, where should we start the market? How should we lead it?"
Zhao Duan smiled and said:
“I don’t know the situation in various places in Dayu, so I can come up with strategies, but I am not good at implementing them.
I still have to rely on you.
However, I think that we should first open it in a place that the imperial court can fully control and is close to the river...
At the beginning of the market, the fastest way to gather money was still through trade, which meant that people were extremely dependent on transportation.
However, going forward, we need to encourage 'invention' so that those merchants who create good products can make more money. This way, there is a promising future ahead."
Guo Jieyuan nodded repeatedly and took up his pen to take notes.
Prepare to use the method Zhao Duan talked about today and refine it into an implementable memorial.
When Zhao Duan finished speaking, Master Dong suddenly looked at the recorder in the corner, who was typing until his wrist hurt:
"Take a bachelor's badge and give it to Envoy Zhao."
Everyone was stunned, and then suddenly realized what had happened.
Zhao Duan also raised his eyebrows and said:
"Grandmaster, this is..."
Master Dong put his hands behind his back, looked at him deeply, and said:
“Your Majesty brought you here earlier, but now it seems that I was negligent.
Your Majesty is in seclusion now and should not be disturbed. If Envoy Zhao does not mind, he can first bring a badge of a non-staff scholar, so that he can come to the Xiuwenguan on his own without any hindrance.
In the coming days, when new policies are being formulated, we may have to ask for your opinions from time to time.”
So... I am also a "bachelor" from now on? Well, although I am a non-staff member...
Although, it may be temporary.
However, Xiuwenguan was just a prototype of the cabinet.
but……
This is the highest decision-making body of the Dayu Dynasty... Did I really just step in?
Even if you can only be a bachelor for a period of time, you cannot hold the position for a long time.
Zhao Duan was silent for a moment, then faced everyone's complicated gazes and bowed:
"It is my duty to share your majesty's worries, and I will not refuse."
Everyone:...
Seeing the atmosphere suddenly become weird and awkward, Zhao Duan smacked his lips, answered a few scattered questions, and then said goodbye and left.
I have said everything that needs to be said today.
Upon seeing this, Grand Tutor Dong also announced the "adjournment" and asked everyone to go back and digest the situation. He also reiterated that no secrets should be leaked.
Zhao Duan was not afraid of leaks, this method was all overt. Even if it was concealed for a while, it would still be revealed when it was implemented.
I received the bachelor's badge from the registrar, signed my name and sealed it, and went through the admission procedures.
As I walked out of Xiuwen Hall, it was already late at night.
Zhao Duan raised his head, took a deep breath, and saw the stars dotted the sky, and the palace in the distance was bright.
"Why don't you leave?"
Behind him, the big icy guy came out and asked in a sarcastic tone, "Master Zhao?"
"Hey——" Zhao Duan smiled:
"Call me again, please?"
Mo Chou's chest heaved with anger. She turned and left, wondering why His Majesty valued such a person.
……
……
Zhao Duan was sent back by someone arranged by Grand Tutor Dong.
After everyone left, Grand Tutor Dong also got on his carriage and slowly returned to his mansion.
After all, he was just an ordinary old man who had not practiced cultivation. After enduring a whole day, he was now exhausted.
But with his eyes closed, thinking about the three golden strategies, Master Dong couldn't fall asleep.
The excitement in my heart is hard to contain.
Suddenly, after the carriage had been moving for a while, it slowly slowed down, and the coachman outside said:
"Grandmaster, Lord Yuan's car."
Master Dong opened his eyes, raised his hand to open the curtain, and saw a carriage with a logo coming towards him from the side.
Soon they stopped side by side.
The car window opposite was also opened, revealing a handsome face with a vicissitudes of life inside.
Yuan Li smiled:
"Grand Master, why are you back so late? It's the first day of the opening, and it seems that the scholars have offered a lot of suggestions."
Master Dong also smiled back, but his expression was somewhat complicated:
"You just returned from the Censorate? Are you deliberately trying to block me, an old man?"
Yuan Li smiled casually:
"The Xiuwenguan is in charge of the new policy. Who in the court wouldn't pay attention to it? Any disturbance is a big deal."
He admitted it frankly.
Master Dong said with a smile:
"You are honest, but if you stay in the museum for its affairs, it will be a wasted trip for you."
Yuan Li was not surprised at all. He had never expected to obtain information with just a few words.
Moreover, it was only the first day of opening, so the new policy must still be under discussion. At most, there was a vague direction. How could it be confirmed so quickly?
So, although I say I am here to ask, it is more like I am expressing my concern.
"The Grand Tutor's tone is as tight as ever. Let me guess, the main topic of discussion today is probably the administration of officials. Han Zhou is quite talented, and I'm sure he will shine." Yuan Li chatted.
Master Dong laughed, thinking that you were both right and wrong...
However, according to the performance evaluation system, once it is implemented, Yuan Li's power in the Censorate will be restricted, so it is not surprising that he is concerned.
"By the way, you have had many dealings with Zhao Duan. What do you think of him?"
Master Dong chatted with him for a few words, and suddenly changed the subject.
Yuan Li was stunned for a moment. He didn't know that Zhao Duan had been to Xiuwen Hall today. After a brief thought, he said:
"Master Dong, have you heard the criticisms of some scholars against him? Oh, in my opinion, Zhao Duan is not what the outside world says. This guy is quite talented, especially in doing things and fighting with others. He is very resourceful..."
After a pause, thinking of Master Dong's dislike for warriors, he helped Zhao Duan to whitewash it:
"Last time, he was imprisoned in a Taiwanese prison for several days. I went to see him and found that he loved reading. He never put down his book during his several days in prison...
Naturally, his knowledge is far inferior to that of a real scholar, and his few tricks of fighting are not worthy of being put on the stage, and cannot be compared with the scholars in Xiuwenguan governing the country...
But I still have the desire to learn..."
“You never put down your books even in prison…” Master Dong grasped the key point, as if he understood it.
It seems that an acceptable explanation has finally been found.
"Thank you, Mr. Yuan, for clearing up my confusion. I am exhausted, so I will take my leave now."
Master Dong said this, then lowered the curtain and drove away.
Yuan Li watched him leave, feeling a little confused.
"Thank you for clearing up my confusion? What did I clear up?"
Even with the wisdom of Da Qingyi, she couldn't understand it at all.
……
the other side.
On a street in the capital, Wang You was also sitting in a carriage, digesting the shock he had received today.
Not only was Zhao Duan’s performance impressive, but what shocked him even more were the “Three Golden Strategies”.
If it is really implemented, I am afraid that many powerful families will be affected... As a child of a powerful family, Wang You has some complicated contradictions.
At this moment, the carriage suddenly slowed down.
"Master, it's the Li family." The driver said in a low voice.
Which Li family?
Wang You was puzzled and ordered the car to stop. Then he lifted the curtain and with the help of moonlight, he vaguely saw a sedan chair appearing on the opposite side.
Officials in Dayu rarely rode in sedan chairs, but there were some exceptions.
Wang You immediately understood the other party's identity and frowned.
But I saw that the sedan chair on the opposite side had already landed, and the bearer was holding a lantern and lifting the curtain.
It was revealed that the person sitting inside was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a feminine appearance, a high nose bridge, and deep eye sockets.
The middle-aged man smiled and said:
"Mr. Wang, no, I should call you Mr. Wang, would you mind getting off the car and talking to me?"
Wang You didn't move, his eyes were alert.
Staring at the man opposite him, Li Yinglong, the son of the current Prime Minister Li Yanfu, who was once the most dissolute playboy in Beijing circle and was called "Little Cabinet Minister" during the previous emperor's period.
His expression was indifferent: "Mr. Li, are you waiting for me?"
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(End of this chapter)