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, one could hear a pin drop in the room, and in the minds of these scholars, it was 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...
it turns out……
All are operational.
Needless to say, the investment in building the last one, a "market", will not be much, or even not require much money, just a piece of official document.
Some people suddenly remembered that when Zhao Duan talked about "spreading the tax rate among the land", he had mentioned that no tax would be increased on merchants.
At that time, people did not think too much about it. They just thought that "merchants do not have farmland", so 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 when 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 of the 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, and only then did he realize that when Zhao Duan commented on his shortcomings at noon, it was not about him being at the bottom for too long.
But...
A bird's-eye view.
This cruel official, who was widely circulated in the capital and despised by countless scholars, was uneducated and unskilled. However, his strategy was far superior to that of this group of scholars.
Who dares to believe it? Who can believe it? But it happened.
"Is this what you thought of?"
The "female prime minister" with plum blossom makeup on her brow finally came back to her senses and looked at him with complicated eyes.
Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"It was in a dream that an old immortal named Zhang appeared to me."
Everyone: ...
Only a fool would believe that.
Mo Chou also rolled her eyes. Of course, she wouldn't believe such an obvious mockery. An old immortal named 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 cultivation, but he cannot possibly understand how to govern a country.
The key point is that these three golden strategies were something that even the elite scholars at the Xiuwen Academy couldn't come up with. Who else could 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 evil.
But I have to admit it.
She suddenly had an idea:
When His Majesty comes out of seclusion in a few days, what will his expression be if he learns about this?
Next to the female official, the red-robed university scholar sitting at the top didn't 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 is a subtle hint that civil officials are more powerful than military officials... Don't have any inappropriate thoughts.
At this moment, those words turned into a slap in the face, making the old man's face burn.
Is Zhao Duan unlearned and unskillful? Is he inferior to a scholar?
So what is it now?
Grand Tutor Dong suddenly felt that he was 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 out 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 open 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 propose strategies, but implementing them is not my strong point.
I still have to rely on you.
However, I think it should be opened first 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 accumulate money was still trade, so it was extremely dependent on transportation.
However, going forward, we need to encourage 'invention' so that those who create good products can earn more money. This will create a promising future."
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.
After Zhao Duan finished speaking, Grand Tutor Dong suddenly looked towards the clerk 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:
"Grand Master, 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 have been 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 obstruction.
In the coming days, as new policies are formulated, I may need to ask for your opinion from time to time."
So... I'm also a "bachelor" from now on? Well, even though it's a non-staff position...
Although, it may be temporary.
Although, 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 strange and awkward, Zhao Duan smacked his lips, answered a few scattered questions, and then said goodbye and left.
I have said everything that needed to be said today.
Upon seeing this, Grand Tutor Dong also announced the adjournment of the meeting, asking everyone to go back and digest the situation, and reiterated that no secrets should be leaked.
Zhao Duan was not afraid of the secret being leaked, as this method was entirely an open conspiracy.
Even if you conceal it for a while, you still can't hide it when you implement it.
I got the bachelor's badge from the registrar, signed and sealed it, and went through the formalities of entering the library.
As I walked out of Xiuwenguan, it was already late at night.
Zhao Duan raised his head, took a deep breath, and saw the stars dotting the sky, and the palace in the distance was bright.
"Why don't you leave?"
Behind him, Big Ice Piece came out and asked in a sarcastic tone, "Master Zhao?"
"Hey——" Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"Call me again, will you?"
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 dispersed, Grand Tutor Dong also got on his carriage and slowly returned to the 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 driver outside said:
"Grand Master, Lord Yuan's car."
Grand Tutor Dong opened his eyes, raised his hand to lift the curtain, and saw a carriage with a logo coming towards him from the side.
They soon stopped side by side.
The car window opposite also opened, revealing a face that looked handsome but had a sense of vicissitudes.
Yuan Li smiled:
"Grand Master, are you back home so late? It's the first day of the opening, and it seems the scholars have offered a lot of suggestions."
Master Dong also smiled back, but his expression was somewhat complicated:
"You just returned home 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 policies. Who in the whole court wouldn't pay attention to them? Every little thing is a big deal."
He admitted it frankly.
Master Dong said with a smile:
"You are quite honest, but if you stay within 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 get any information from just a few words.
Moreover, it was only the first day of the 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 asking, it is more accurate to say that I am concerned.
"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, right? Han Zhou is quite talented, and I'm sure he will shine." Yuan Li chatted.
Master Dong laughed, thinking to himself, “You guessed everything right, and you guessed everything wrong…”
However, according to the performance evaluation system, once implemented, Yuan Li's power in the Censorate would be restricted, so it was not surprising that he was concerned.
"By the way, you've had a lot of dealings with Zhao Duan. What's your opinion of him?"
Grand Tutor 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 moment's thought, he said:
"Master Dong, have you heard the criticisms of him from some scholars? Oh, in my opinion, Zhao Duan is not what the outside world says he is. He is quite talented, especially when it comes to handling affairs 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, when he was imprisoned in Taiwan for several days, I went to see him and found that he loved reading. He never put down his book during his days in prison...
Naturally, his knowledge was far inferior to that of a true scholar, and his few tactics were not worthy of being mentioned in public. He could not be compared with the scholars in Xiuwenguan who governed the country...
But I still have a desire to learn..."
“You never put down your books even in prison…” Grand Tutor Dong grasped the key point, as if he had understood something.
It seems that an acceptable explanation has finally been found.
"Thank you, Mr. Yuan, for clearing up my confusion. I am exhausted and will take my leave now."
Grand Tutor 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 suffered today.
Not only was Zhao Duan’s performance included, but what shocked him even more was 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 complex contradictions.
At this moment, the carriage suddenly slowed down.
"Master, it's the Li family." The driver whispered.
Which Li family?
Wang You was puzzled and ordered the car to stop. Then he lifted the curtain and with the help of the 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 opposite had already landed, and the sedan 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:
"Master Wang, no, I should call you Scholar Wang. Could you please get off the carriage and have a chat?"
Wang You didn't move, his eyes were alert.
He stared 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 and was called "Little Cabinet Minister" during the previous emperor's time.
His expression was indifferent: "Mr. Li, are you waiting for me?"
Thanks to Zhizhu Zaiwu for the 500-point reward
(End of this chapter)
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