Ideological transformation is never something that can be accomplished overnight. Zhang Zhao did not veto it, which was beyond Sun Ce's expectations. After thinking about it, he felt that it was because he had too deep prejudice against Confucianism, and he deliberately or unintentionally regarded Confucianism as Confucianism in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although they were all Confucianism, there was still a big difference. At this time, Confucianism had not been self-confidenced and could innovate itself. Most of the criticism of Confucianism came from within Confucianism.

It is necessary to keep in touch with Zhang Zhao and deepen their understanding. Confucianism needs innovation, and he also has some preconceived and wrong concepts that need innovation. He had always felt that Confucianism was conservative and opposed technological innovation. After listening to Zhang Zhao's words, he realized that Han Confucianism did not completely exclude technological innovation. They opposed only strange skills and tricks, and Taoism, which was praised by many later generations, was more like anti-intellectualism. The Taoist sect lost its status as a ruling philosophy not because the Confucianism was too powerful, but because the Taoist sect was not suitable as a ruling philosophy. The Huang-Lao Tao praised by later generations was not as perfect as imagined.

Sun Ce left Zhang Zhao plenty of time to think. He is the elite representative of this era, and he is also the time when he is young and strong. He only gives the right direction and can achieve greater achievements.

Sun Ce and Zhang Zhao communicated about how to deal with the Runan family. Liu Bei failed to complete the task, so he needed to find another way. Yuan Quan communicated with the wife of the Xu brothers only on one hand. Zhang Zhao, as the prefect of Runan, also had to take action. Sun Ce explained his purpose frankly. Fighting with the aristocratic family was not just about money and food. Although he really needed a lot of money and food now, he considered more about the survival of ordinary people. Land annexation is a chronic disease. If this problem is not solved, social conflicts cannot be alleviated, and peace must be an empty talk.

Up to the moral level, Zhang Zhao understood Sun Ce's decision very well, and he put forward a suggestion: restore the salt and iron monopoly.

In the Han Dynasty, the special sale of salt and iron was implemented for a long time. Iron was an important raw material for agricultural tools, weapons, and a must-have for daily life. Salt and iron were not allowed to be separated for a day. Salt and iron required the unified cooperation of a large number of people, and it was not possible to solve it one by one. Controlling salt and iron would control the source of wealth. However, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, because the powerful landlords had grown, the monopoly of iron had been relaxed, and the salt still maintained the monopoly system, but it was also influenced by the powerful. There were even more powerful people who sold private salt. The real impact was only the powerless and powerless people.

To implement salt and iron monopoly, strong government control must be controlled by force, especially the source of salt and iron. Otherwise, implementing salt and iron monopoly is empty talk. There are no salt ore in Yuzhou, and there are no large iron ore. Salt and iron are all imported from other places. Now Sun Ce controls Nanyang Iron Official and joins forces with Mi Zhu to lead sea salt into Yuzhou. He has the advantage of resources. After stabilizing the external situation, there are conditions to restore salt and iron monopoly.

First of all, there is no moral difficulty in restoring salt and iron monopoly. This was originally the Han system, but it was abandoned or relaxed for a while. In this extraordinary period, it is legitimate to restore it. Secondly, there are major benefits. Restoring iron monopoly can control the proliferation of weapons and curb the strength of the private sector. Restoring salt monopoly can force the powerful to hand over the hidden population, which is in line with the Confucian concept of strong, dry and weak branches. If salt quotas are issued according to the population of the project, ordinary people will not be affected, and the powerful people who conceal a large population will face a huge gap. Finally, of course, it is income. Controlling salt and iron monopoly means controlling a stable source of wealth, which can greatly alleviate the current financial dilemma.

Sun Ce was overjoyed and thought that Zhang Zhao's method was feasible. He didn't really think about the taxes brought by the salt and iron monopoly. The result of the official sale was to be high-quality and the price was increased at will. Instead, he thought about the salt and iron monopoly that forced the powerful to hand over the hidden population. Compared with the taxes brought by the salt and iron, these are the bulk income.

"This method is good. You can implement it in Runan first. However, it must be controlled well. The quota must be strictly controlled, but don't raise the price at will. The powerful people don't care about this salt price, but ordinary people can't afford it."

Zhang Zhao was very satisfied. "The general was kind and made a natural statement, and he never missed the common people. He was the blessing of the people. I first discussed a detailed plan with the Lord of Taifu and the Caos, and then reported it to the general. After a period of trial, if the effect is good, it will be implemented in other counties and countries."

"Okay, okay." Sun Ce agreed.

After leaving the prefect's mansion, Sun Ce came to Huang Zhong's camp again. Huang Zhong held 4,000 troops and had been stationed in Pingyu. In fact, he served as a county magistrate and was the mainstay of Runan. Only with him in charge of Runan could Sun Ce have a safe battle. After so long, Huang Zhong never complained.

When Sun Ce arrived at the camp, Huang Zhong was practicing with the soldiers of the guard camp, holding the bow and coaching himself, a target of archery a hundred steps away, and 11 shots of twelve shots, including two of them. Sun Ce saw it and applauded his choice.

"Hansheng's art has increased in recent months." He looked at Huang Zhong and praised: "The temperament has also been further improved, and he has a master's style."

Huang Zhong quickly handed the bow and arrow to Yi Cong, quickly met him, and said with a smile: "General praised me, Zhong dare not be the one. King Chen is the real master. Compared with him, I still lack the heat."

"Don't be arrogant or impatient, Han Sheng is not far from King Chen, and it's just around the corner. How about it? Are you feeling quiet and want to move and want to move your muscles and bones?"

Huang Zhong suddenly became energetic, and the guards around him also looked at each other, unable to hide their joy. "Everything is up to the general's orders."

"Let me see your achievements during this period."

"Here." Huang Zhong responded, turned around and arranged, and took special care of him: "Everyone is cheered up and practice with care, don't be embarrassed."

The soldiers slapped their chests, reassuring Huang Zhong, and would not be embarrassed. Huang Zhong turned around and led Sun Ce to the general's platform, asking Sun Ce to sit on the platform, holding the flag in his hand and commanded himself.

The order was issued, and the sound of war drums sounded, and four thousand soldiers rushed out of their respective camps and took their place. They acted quickly but were orderly, and quickly formed a formation under the command of officers at all levels. Looking at their high morale and neat teams, bright armor and weapons, if they had not notified anyone before they came, Sun Ce almost suspected that they were prepared.

When the exercise begins, we first practice the formation, and then practice the offense and defense. The sword and shield, spear, archer, crossbowman, and knights go into battle in turn, infantry, and knights cooperate with each other. Although it is just a drill, not a real fight with real swords and guns, everyone's face is very serious and murderous. Every tactical move is very well-intentioned, and every shout is full of fighting spirit, and there is no perfunctory at all.

Sun Ce nodded secretly. Morale was available. Huang Zhong held his breath and was waiting for the opportunity to shine. Such a powerful general should naturally be sent to the battlefield to make contributions. It would be a pity to stay at home.

After the training was over, Sun Ce responded to Huang Zhong's invitation and made a few speeches to boost morale. Amid the cheers of the soldiers, he said to Huang Zhong: "Hansheng, you prepare for it, set out in half a month, be my forward, and strive to win Jiangxia in one battle."

"Here."
Chapter completed!