Teaching disciples is actually a tiring job, but for the Chu State that is about to be established, discovering one more talent is one more surprise.
After finishing their gossip, Ji Shu and Zhang Zhao started talking about serious matters.
"Zibu, you must know the reason why I invited you to Jiangxia this time. I won't keep it secret."
"The problem of the aristocratic family has become the most urgent issue for us from Jiangdong to the world! Should we kill them all the way, those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish, and build a throne with countless bones? Or should we seek a new plan and live in harmony with the aristocratic family?"
"My advice to Bo Fu is the latter."
If the Jianye massacre was just an accidental product of the conflict between Sun Ce and the Jiangdong family, then the rebellion of the Jiangxia family had made the matter an inevitable result of Sun Ce's implementation of the New Deal.
If you want to dominate the world, the strength of the aristocratic family is a force that cannot be ignored.
How to deal with the relationship with the aristocratic family? Countless pairs of eyes were staring at Sun Ce.
The word "harmony" is easy to say but difficult to do.
People's hearts are fickle. Some people are honest and simple, some are willing to give, and some are greedy. The same is true for aristocratic families all over the world.
The treatment given to the aristocratic family must not be biased. If the more greedy you are, the more you get, then things will only become unmanageable. And if you want to live in harmony with the aristocratic family, you must make the treatment as satisfying as possible to even the most greedy mouth.
Glancing at Lu Xun beside him, Zhang Zhao had mixed feelings. It was precisely because he couldn't do it that Sun Ce fought against so many aristocratic families.
The eyes looking at Ji Shu became sharp, and Zhang Zhao asked.
"Since you proposed this new direction, you must already have a rough plan, right?"
Zhang Zhao's serious expression made Ji Shu feel awe-inspiring, he nodded and said.
"I plan to refer to the guild system and establish salt production, iron ore mining, weapon forging, shipbuilding, textile factories, etc. distributed in various places into chambers of commerce affiliated with the government, let aristocratic families participate, and then follow the rules Their input and contribution will be divided into shares.”
boom!
Zhang Zhao stood up and shouted angrily.
"Are you crazy?!"
"Master, do you know your method?"
As he spoke, Zhang Zhao excitedly knocked on the table and glared at Ji Shu.
"Many of them are the country's economic lifeline, enough to shake the royal power! Have you forgotten how much trouble the Kodong Family rice shop strike has caused us?"
"And since my lord implemented the New Deal, business guilds, textile factories, forging factories, etc., these industries are bringing more and more benefits to Jiangdong."
"Jingzhou's superior location has enabled commerce and trade to flourish. Jingzhou's wealth is the highest among the princes, but I am confident that Jiangdong will surpass Jingzhou within three years! No, two years, I can surpass Jingzhou in just two years! Tell me now, do you want to surpass Jingzhou?" Let them get involved and share our results?”
Zhang Zhao was furious.
It's like a farmer who can't help but feel happy watching the saplings he cultivated grow stronger little by little. Seeing that the green fruits are already bearing, but he lets others step in to help him cultivate the saplings, who knows what will happen!
"I talked to my eldest brother in detail, and he said that I would have full authority to handle it."
Ji Shu's words made Zhang Zhao dumbfounded. Looking at Zhang Zhao sitting down and staring at him fiercely, Ji Shu continued.
"As you just said, a lot of this is the lifeline of the economy. The food has always been in the hands of the family. I also handed over the construction of roads and the toll collection of new roads to the Qiao family."
Ji Shu smiled. It seemed like this was not the first time he had done something like this.
"Since they already have one, what's the harm in giving them a few more?"
"The reason why the rice strike is difficult to deal with is because the aristocratic families are landowners, and they have the right to do what they want to do with the rice they produce. But once they get their hands into our territory, if there is rebellion, it is our turn to deal with it. It’s time to deal with them! This is our advantage in justice.”
"And the "One Tax Law" and "Qi Min Law" not only require them to pay land taxes, but also force them to emancipate slaves and private soldiers. It can be said that while they enjoy this benefit, they also put the knife in our hands. This is Our strength advantage.”
"Unless they're really stupid, the threats you're worried about will no longer exist."
"It's just that we need to pay more attention to the manufacturing of weapons. They must be closely supervised and their destinations must be controlled. Weapons such as the Moon Crossbow must also be kept secret, and the manufacturing process must be firmly controlled in our hands and cannot be leaked."
After hearing this, Zhang Zhao calmed down and fell into deep thought. After a long time, he sighed reluctantly.
"You are right. According to this method, the family will be completely tied to us. We will be prosperous and suffer together. But have you ever thought about the negative consequences of giving such a big sweetness to the family? The country's fiscal revenue will inevitably be greatly reduced. I’m afraid it’s no worse than making enemies with those aristocratic families!”
Ji Shu was a little helpless.
"So, sometimes I really don't know what you are thinking."
"Let me ask you, is it faster to strike iron alone or with two people?"
Zhang Zhao was stunned and replied thoughtfully.
"Generally speaking, two people can make iron faster, but it also depends on the skill..."
Ji Shu waved his hand and interrupted.
"If you're not good at craftsmanship, you can learn it. Then let me ask you, is it faster to build a boat with one person or two?"
Zhang Zhao was choked. He seemed to understand what Ji Shu meant.
"Two man-made boats are faster."
Ji Shu smiled unconsciously, poured Zhang Zhao a cup of tea, and spoke slowly.
"One arrow is easy to break, but nine arrows are difficult to break."
"The Book of Changes says that if two people are of the same mind, their sharpness will break through metal; if they speak of the same mind, they will stink like orchids."
"Although there are some scum in the family, they can survive for hundreds of years. Among them, talents are indispensable. They have rich management experience, considerable knowledge, and broad connections."
"Why do we have to focus on an area as big as a palm and fight to the death for tiny benefits?"
"We can definitely work together to make this pie bigger!"
"I hope that in the future, the aristocratic family can become the wheels of the chariot of Chu State, rather than a burden."
Ji Shu's eyes sparkled, and the world he saw seemed to come from another ideal world. Zhang Zhao couldn't help but have such weird thoughts.
It would be great if that were the case.
Zhang Zhao said with a wry smile, thinking of the many weird ideas Ji Shu had put forward in the past, all of which had proven their worth now.
"I often feel that Gong Jin is like a lunatic when it comes to military affairs. You are the only one who is bold and rigorous, and is more normal. But now it seems that you brothers are really not a family, and you don't belong to the same family."
"Okay! I understand what you mean. Leave this matter to me to negotiate with the aristocratic family. After discussing the aristocratic family's investment and share, I will report the details to you."
Ji Shu gave Zhang Zhao a thumbs up and praised him.
"I've been waiting for your words! Haha~~"
Lu Xun, who was standing behind him, felt mixed emotions in his heart as he watched the two people arguing.
Lu Kang rebelled with the Shen family, and Lu Xun actually knew about it, and he also advised his grandfather. Lu Xun firmly believed that even if he really killed Sun Ce, Sun Quan would never let them go.
Although Lu Kang is kind to others and treats his servants very well, the most important thing in his heart is the Lu family. Lu Kang stubbornly believed that the Lu family must not be allowed to decline in his hands, so he made his own choice.
Everyone has to pay something for the choices they make, and no one is an exception. It's just that Lu Kang paid a particularly heavy price.
Today, for the first time, Lu Xun felt unworthy of his grandfather's choice.
If only, if only I could be more patient...
