"It's not that the teacher is old, the teacher is just over 100 years old, and he is in his prime. How can he be old? It's just that the change is too fast and he's caught off guard."

"Is that right?" Zhang Hong looked at Sun Ce, believing and skeptical. "General... have some expectations?"

Sun Ce smiled. "I was prepared, but I didn't expect it to be so fast." Of course, he knew what potential dangers there would be in the development of industry and commerce. However, he had no real administrative experience, no idea how long the economic crisis was, and what signs would be in the early stages; secondly, he was busy with fighting and had no time to consider these issues. He always felt that the beginning of development was just when he was rushing, so there was no need to worry too much.

He forgot one thing: the national economy is a complex system and a very delicate balance. A little change may cause a huge impact. When changes occur, the one who has the most chance to benefit from it is not ordinary people, but the one who has stronger existing interests. Just as the primitive society disintegrated, it is definitely not ordinary clan members, but the leader of the clan tribe who has occupied a high position. When he implemented the new policy in Nanyang and revitalized industry and commerce, the one who benefited the most was not ordinary people, but the powerful aristocratic families he was determined to attack.

The Cai family in Xiangyang is the most obvious example. At that time, the Cai family was only the richest man in Xiangyang, but now it is probably the richest man in Jingzhou. But it doesn’t matter. No matter how strong the Cai family is, his fate is in his hands. Didn’t Zhang Hong say that the aristocratic family in Nanyang now laugh at the officials, and they are respectful when they meet officials, and they are very obedient. The so-called Wancheng Wu, Xinye Deng, etc. are just a few knives in Zhang Hong’s hand. They use whoever they want to use, and destroy whoever they want to destroy.

"When will the result of Jingzhou's plan come out?"

"It's the end of the month. In August, it's time to reach the prefect's office. There are many business this year, and it may even be postponed to early September."

"Are all the shops and merchants within the scope of the project?"

"There will be statistics on the employment and output."

"Where are ordinary people? What are they counting?"

"This is a difficult point. If you have already settled your home, it will naturally be within the statistical scope, and your household registration, age, and family property are no exception. But if you are refugees and have not settled your home, you can't deal with it. They may be in Wancheng today and will arrive in Jiyang tomorrow. If the statistics are counted, it will be repeated. If you don't count, it will be an obvious omission. Yuan Shao invaded the south, and many people from Henan went south."

"This is all a problem. It's not possible to rely on the previous one. If you have to find a way to solve it. If you lack manpower, you can recruit officials. If there are so many scholars, it should not be difficult to find a few willing to be officials."

Zhang Hong was a little embarrassed. "Many people are willing to be officials, but not many people are willing to be officials. Besides, although they have studied, they do not know the affairs of officials, so they have to study for at least a year or two."

"This is simple." Sun Ce smiled. "First of all, the requirements should not be too high. Just be able to read and write, and there is no need for too high knowledge. Not only is such a person easy to find in Nanyang, but it is not difficult for each county to find. Secondly, consider which positions are mainly lacking, and then find old officials who are proficient in these positions to teach, and concentrate on explaining the necessary skills. Ten days and half a month are enough, and you can start a job immediately. If you start to handle it now, you will see the results at the end of the year."

"Take officials as your teacher?" Zhang Hong frowned slightly.

Sun Ce was prepared. Regardless of whether Zhang Hong was radical or not or his attitude towards the court, he was a famous scholar after all, a famous scholar who was proficient in Confucian classics and was deeply influenced by Confucian thought. Taking officials as teachers and law as teachings is an important symbol of Qin's rule of law and has always been criticized by Confucianism. He asked him to take the initiative to practice Qin's law, which was resistant in his ideological sense.

"Taking officials as a teacher is just the first step. First solve the shortage of staff in front of you, and then select key training from them. In order to avoid people coming for profit, the job requirements, rules and regulations, as well as the possibility and direction of future promotion will be announced when recruiting. Don't be too ambitious or let them have unrealistic expectations. This is a job, just like working in a workshop, a job that can make a living. If you are determined to benefit the people, of course you are welcome. If you want to make a profit, please ask him to seek another job."

Zhang Hong's expression was a little slow, but hesitated a little. "But this is the case, it's no different from the martial arts lecture hall and the Mu Academy?"

"Does sir think that the martial arts lecture hall and the Mu Academy are inferior?"

Zhang Hong was stunned, then smiled and shook his hand. "General, I was speechless for a moment, ashamed, ashamed."

Sun Ce said slowly: "I hope Mr. Hope is just a flippant. If Mr. Husband also has this view, it will be difficult for the atmosphere in Nanyang to fundamentally change. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are also one of the four people, and are not aristocrats isolated from farmers, industry and commerce. Scholars, I think it is necessary to re-examine the meaning of scholars. We cannot think that only scholars are scholars and officials are the only way out for scholars. As long as those who are capable, ambitious and responsible, they can be called scholars. Warriors perform soldiers and speak martial arts to protect the country and the people. Farmers study water and soil, expand farming and production. Workers learn skills and refine hundreds of tools. Merchants are good at goods all over the world and benefit the country and the people. What's wrong with this? Why can only officials be called scholars? Scholars should enter the world, and the world is the world, not official careers."

Zhang Hong was resolute. This was the first time that Sun Ce had spoken to him so seriously since he met Sun Ce. He savored it carefully and felt that Sun Ce was right. As far as Nanyang's experience is concerned, scholars can do anything faster than illiterate people. Farming is the foundation of the country, so it goes without saying that industry and commerce are also important means to strengthen the country and benefit the people. This has been proven by facts. If more scholars can be attracted to participate, the benefits will be ignored. Since they have to use them, how can they discriminate against them and exclude them from scholars? Expanding the scope of scholars has become an imminent choice. Being an official should not be the only choice for scholars.

"What the general said is very good, I am a scattered ancient one."

"A wise man will have a mistake," Sun Ce shook his hand and chuckled, "I just got inspired by the martial arts lecture hall and the Mu Academy, and felt that government affairs might be able to act according to the routine. So, just give it a similar name, called the Government Affairs Hall, how about it?"

Looking at Sun Ce with a smile and calm attitude, Zhang Hong did not answer immediately. He could see that Sun Ce was not just an intention, nor was he just discussing with him. He must have prepared for it, but it was just proposed now. The specific details may be negotiated, but the establishment of the Government Affairs Hall is imperative. Whether he agrees or not, Sun Ce will do it.

"In principle, I agree with what the general said, but it is better to be cautious about officials and not to make a big fuss. It is better to do this. Start with the selection of Baishi officials, solve the problem and explore solutions. When it is mature, it will gradually expand to counties, temples, counties and counties."

"This is natural." Sun Ce smiled and said, "Whether it is more convenient for the teacher to be responsible for the specific responsibility of the teacher. This first government affairs hall priest is the teacher. I know nothing and can only treat it with a hindrance."

Zhang Hong's eyes flashed, he stroked his beard, and smiled knowingly. "In this way, Nanyang is very lucky, and the world is very lucky."

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