"Han Fei? But he is the eldest son who has been abandoned by Gongsun Guo? The Han family is rich and noble, and will his son abandon the near and seek the far away and go to such a rural school?"
Yang Zhen had heard about this eldest son of the Gongsun family. He was an upright man and very independent. But he had never thought that he had studied here. He was really a character! Considered a "celebrity". It seems that the fact that this Xiangyuan School can be built on such a large scale must have something to do with the strong background of these students!
"Yes! It is precisely because the academic style here is relaxed and it is convenient to comment on the national affairs at will. It is conducive to exerting the wisdom of the people and improving the skills of governing the country. It is far more serious than the nobles and high-ranking officials under the imperial city. Eight generations, it’s more pleasant to come here! Young masters from the fringe have spent a lot of money to send their children here. It has been a trend for a long time.”
After hearing the student's bold answer, Yang Zhen couldn't help but take a breath of cold air: "The mountains are high and the emperor is far away." Everything here is far beyond the limits of the emperor!
The two of them were chatting and walking around, and unknowingly, they came to an idle field that looked like it was being cultivated and rested. Compared with other fields with dense greenery, it looked particularly deserted, with only turned up soil and a few scattered fields. Weeds sprouted up, and patches of yellow-brown soil spread out flat, like an old man's skin covered with wrinkles.
"What was grown in this field last year?"
Yang Zhen asked casually, pretending to be very knowledgeable. Although his agricultural knowledge was pitiful, since he could visit such an interesting school, it would be good to ask more questions and make up for classes.
"This field has always been like this. No grain has been grown there."
The student stopped, bent down and pulled up a sprouting weed, and threw it to the edge of the field with disgust.
"Isn't it a waste to leave this alone without planting?"
Yang Zhen felt strange and asked.
"This place was specially reserved by Mr. Zu Le for our verification."
"Verification?"
"The Art of Conquest".
Yang Zhen made a guess, pointed at the wasteland with a smile and said: "Collection, whether it is appropriate or not, then we will make some measures, in order to meet the needs of people like me who live in wealth and frugality?"
"No, no! What this field proves is exactly what the king wants. Once the plan is implemented, what will happen to the people? What will happen to the king? Can everyone be safe?"
Yang Zhen straightened his face, pretended to be angry, and shouted loudly: "Why should the country's policies be decided by the township school? Isn't this an act of arrogance?"
This student was not intimidated. Instead, he said frankly: "Although our Xiangxu is remote, our experience is extraordinary. Later celebrities such as the Han family have used this place as a test for planting and producing. The king's plans are all right, so that the people can be conquered without bias and mistakes, and the king has a source of stability, which is beneficial to both the country and the people. How can there be any talk of 'transgression'? I'm afraid that the rewards will not be enough!"
Yang Zhen didn't expect to be educated by an ordinary student. His face was full of shame, but he felt that he couldn't save his face, so he had to pretend to have phlegm and coughed a few times to resolve the embarrassment.
"Well, if that's the case, I'll report it to you when I return. If a reward comes, I'll have the opportunity to come back."
As Yang Zhen said this, he murmured in his heart: It's just a small student who can see so much, not to mention how powerful their husband must be! This trip is really worthwhile!
"Can I ask how to 'verify' this place?"
Seeing the officials coming over so humbly and respectfully, the student leading the way was overjoyed. He felt very proud and started pointing at the field and talking non-stop:
"What I have learned from this field is that if you collect the same kind of crops, the king and the people will enjoy it together. Whenever a student leaves the farm and cultivates crops, he needs to come up with a new method. Assuming that he is the owner of this field, he can use the same method to cultivate crops. The produce of this land will be distributed among the king and the people, so that everyone will have peace of mind, there will be no chaos, and it will last for a long time.
For example, Brother Hanfei, Li Xiang's strategy is the "Nine Grids" method: this field is marked with vertical and horizontal lines: three horizontal and three vertical, the interlaced ones are called "official fields"; the other fields are each family's "private fields" ': All the rice and pasture produced on the 'official fields' must be handed over; all the crops produced on the 'private fields' can also be returned to oneself. The land chosen by Guan Tian was of the highest quality: near a river, backed by a mountain, facing the sun, flat and rock-free, plump and so on. All farmers, in addition to cultivating their own fields, must also work hard to cultivate the "official fields". However, the crops produced in this field are rotated by each family. People's hearts are inevitably partial and their intentions are insufficient. If they fail after a few trials, the produce is pitiful and almost deserted.
In addition, everyone knows that Chinese people can serve as soldiers and study: they can farm in their spare time and serve as soldiers in wartime, and they must provide their own weapons and food expenses. If there is a war, he must be drafted to fight, which will desolate his farmland, become bankrupt and in debt, and he has no choice but to be reduced to a slave and a miserable creature.
This field is barren, just the result of the test of the 'Nine Grid Method', as you can see! "
Yang Zhen finally understood that this kind of public land was not worth caring about! No wonder, now Zheng Guo has to switch to the method of collecting "Qiu Fu", and there is no distinction between "official land" and "private land". As long as it is certified by an official, there will be corresponding "real" cattle, The horse goes into the treasury.
"No wonder Zichanliao recommended this strategy, and Hanfei responded so wholeheartedly. It turns out that what he tried 'failed'!"
Yang Zhen secretly summarized it in his mind, and finally understood that his job was also one of the by-products of this experimental field! With lessons learned from past mistakes, he has a new method of collection, so he has a place to show his expertise.
"Haha, sir, compared to the far-reaching views of the various sect masters, Director Xiang has more than just one skill! Please follow me!"
The student who was leading the way was very happy, and excitedly led the way, leading Yang Zhen to another nearby mountain: the terrain there was undulating, and there were relatively steep cliffs. Compared with this gentle and wide farmland, it seemed steep. many.
"Sir, please take a look: under this cliff, there are several rope paths for climbing, which are where we practice military affairs and martial arts."
The thick hanging rope ladders pointed out by the students take full advantage of the high risk of this terrain. The angle of elevation is extremely large, the rocks move from bottom to top, and the green plants are gradually sparse. It can definitely be called a suitable "rock climbing training ground".
“It’s so dangerous, it’s truly a match made in heaven!”
While Yang Zhen was praising it, his hands felt a little itchy and he wanted to crawl up and see it for himself.
"If you want to give it a try, sir, please come with me! I'll go first!"
The student was very happy, parted his lapel to his waist, and got on the rope neatly. He got halfway to the ground with a "噌噌噌噌"". He turned around and greeted the sheep with one hand. At first glance, he looked like an unusual person. There are fewer top sports students who “climb higher and lower”.
"Sir, there is more scenery at the top, you can take a nap!"
Speaking of which, Yang Zhen has also been taught by Hun Xi for many years. This rope route is by no means difficult for him, but he has not tried it for a long time, so he is a little sloppy.
