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Speaking of which, the reason why Zhao Junchen recommended Zhao Deshun to take over as the head of the Zhao family was originally due to Xiao Wenxuan's suggestion. △Apex Novel, x.
Therefore, Xiao Wenxuan naturally has a good impression of Zhao Deshun. After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, although he also felt that Zhao Deshun's ideas were a bit taken for granted, he thought many things too simply, and he just blindly imitated the major aristocratic families. The operating mode is a bit confusing, and there is basically no novel point of view. However, after thinking for a moment, Xiao Wenxuan decided to support Zhao Deshun's point of view.
After all, even if it were Xiao Wenxuan himself, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to come up with any better suggestions.
Therefore, Xiao Wenxuan replied: "Although these ideas of the Zhao family are just copycats and there is nothing new and unique, there is no doubt that such an approach is the right way. After all, the foundation of the Zhao family is not very good, the family tradition, Tutoring, literacy, etc. are all a bit unsatisfactory, and I cannot provide you with much help. Instead, I need your full support. If you want to reverse this situation, you can only manage patiently and step by step. There is no other shortcut. Let's go. However, although the method proposed by the Zhao family leader is a little slow to take effect, it is very safe. As long as we continue to manage it patiently, the Zhao family may not be able to become a real scholarly family and a rich and powerful family in a few decades. By that time , the Zhao family will be able to provide you with a lot of help, sir, and maybe even become your rightful helper."
Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said: "Does it take decades?... Indeed, Zhao Deshun's idea is sound and right. Unfortunately, it is too slow to take effect. Today's court situation changes too fast and there are too many variables. But I may not It can take so long.”
Xiao Wenxuan advised: "Actually, with your current position of power, sir, you don't really need the support of the family. In this case, sir, you don't have to be too anxious. Just slowly support and cultivate the Zhao family. There will always be gains in the future." One day. What's more, although the Zhao family is in dire straits, they can still provide some help. Not to mention the Zhao family woman who is about to enter the palace, even the children of the Zhao family who are about to enter the Imperial College. When they enter the official career in the future, More or less, I can bring you some help, sir. Although the help is not much, it is better than nothing."
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "What you said is not wrong, but unfortunately, I am greedy and don't have much patience. The current situation in the court does not allow me to be patient. The Zhao family Even if the help is not great, for me, the more the better. I have invested so many resources for the Zhao family. I don’t want to wait decades to reap the rewards. "
Xiao Wenxuan was stunned and asked: "Sir, do you have a better way?"
Zhao Junchen nodded and shook his head. Said: "I can't say a better way, but a way that is more effective and can reverse the situation. But I think of one... Wenxuan, in your opinion. Even if the Zhao family really becomes a wealthy family with a reputation in both the government and the public, it can bring me some success." What kind of help is coming?”
After Xiao Wenxuan pondered for a moment, he replied: "The help that the family can provide is nothing more than two aspects, one is personal connections, and the other is reliable helpers."
Zhao Junchen smiled and nodded, and said: "Yes, in the final analysis, the help that the family can provide is nothing more than these two aspects. And with my current position of power, I don't actually need personal connections. The special help from the Zhao family is actually reliable talents and helpers, which I am most scarce at the moment."
Having said this, a wry smile appeared on Zhao Junchen's lips, and he added: "My rise has been too short, and I have insufficient foundation. Now, except for a few people, I really don't have any reliable talents under my command. This situation is already my biggest problem." We are weak, so I also hope that through the Zhao family, I can make up for one or two things and alleviate the dilemma a little bit."
Xiao Wenxuan hesitated and said: "But among the Zhao family, except for the few Zhao family children I recommended last time, there are indeed few talents. The rest of the Zhao family members will be fine as long as they don't cause trouble for you, sir."
Zhao Junchen smiled and said: "Yes, there are indeed not many successful men in the Zhao family, but now, in the west courtyard of the Zhao family's ancestral residence, aren't there a large number of unmarried women from the Zhao family? In addition to the two candidates for the palace, aren't they? Apart from that, there is still a lot left, but we can’t just let it go to waste... Wenxuan, have you ever heard of the saying, ‘A son-in-law who rides on a dragon will soon become a son-in-law’?”
Xiao Wenxuan was stunned for a moment, and then said suddenly: "Sir, you are saying that through these unmarried women of the Zhao family, either through marriage or marriage, a group of young talents and officials' descendants will be bribed and won over. In this way, the internal affairs of the Zhao family will Just out of thin air, more than twenty talents have been added, many connections have been added, and Sir, you have also added many reliable helpers?"
Then, Xiao Wenxuan nodded thoughtfully and said: "This is a shortcut that can greatly make up for the lack of talents within the Zhao family. Moreover, after introducing a large number of talents through marriage, it can not only slightly reverse the unlucky situation within the Zhao family. Customs, after these talents become your relatives, their reliability will be stronger than others... What's more, the relatives of these talents will also become your relatives. If there are any capable people among them, the same will happen. I can work for you, my lord. In this way, my lord, the shortage of talents under your command will undoubtedly be alleviated a lot... In fact, recruiting talents by recruiting sons-in-law is a method used by all wealthy families, but it is just as thorough as yours. Yes, but very rare."
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "At the beginning, I asked Zhao Deqing to gather all the women in the clan to terminate the engagements and break up the sweethearts. It seemed like a big move. On the surface, it was just to select concubines for His Majesty. , but in fact, I also want to take this opportunity to recruit some talents for the Zhao family and for myself... After all, if there is no interference from me in this regard, from the Zhao family's perspective, these unmarried women will probably be betrothed to some locals in the future. Being a rich man really can’t bring me any help.”
After hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Xiao Wenxuan finally understood Zhao Junchen's far-reaching plan and couldn't help but admired: "Wenxuan admires your foresight and thorough consideration!"
Zhao Junchen asked: "So, do you think my idea is feasible?"
Xiao Wenxuan nodded repeatedly and said: "It works!"
Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled and said: "If it is possible, would Wenxuan be willing to supervise this matter for me? According to my idea, after the southern tour is over, you don't have to follow me back to Beijing. You can stay at the Zhao family in Yangzhou for the time being. The Zhao family is looking for a group of son-in-laws who can ride a dragon... The origins of these son-in-laws who ride a dragon are not important. They can be talented but unsuccessful scholars, or they can be the descendants of officials and businessmen with wide connections. Of course, they can be recruited as sons-in-law. It's just one of the means. As long as you are useful to me, you can use all kinds of means to win over... South Zhili has always been a place where talents gather, hidden dragons and tigers. As long as you look hard, you can always recruit some talents. .”
After hearing Zhao Junchen's suggestion, Xiao Wenxuan looked a little embarrassed and did not answer for a long time.
In the beginning, the reason why Xiao Wenxuan chose to join Zhao Junchen was not only Zhao Junchen's warm invitation, but also because Zhao Junchen was a core official in the court, and all decisions could affect the overall situation of the court. After Xiao Wenxuan assisted Zhao Junchen, Not only can you realize your own ambitions, but you can also participate in important decisions of the court. You may be able to do something great, which will not only leave your name forever, but also benefit your descendants.
However, Zhao Junchen's current suggestion is to let Xiao Wenxuan stay in Yangzhou and work for the Zhao family. Although Yangzhou is prosperous, it is unfortunately far away from the center of the imperial court. Although the things Zhao Junchen orders are also very important, in the end they are only the matchmaker and matchmaker. Work, this arrangement is far from Xiao Wenxuan's original idea, so Xiao Wenxuan is naturally a little reluctant.
After noticing the change in Xiao Wenxuan's expression, Zhao Junchen was not angry, but persuaded in a gentle tone: "I also know that you think highly of yourself and have great ambitions. You were willing to assist me because you could participate in the court's decision-making. In order to achieve your own revenge in governing the country, however, I have always asked you to deal with the affairs of the Zhao family, and even asked you to stay in Yangzhou to do some work as a matchmaker, so I can understand your reluctance."
At this point, Zhao Junchen's tone condensed slightly, his expression became more serious, and he said: "However, you must not underestimate the work of these matchmakers, and your tasks are not limited to this. In the final analysis, you have to What you do is to accept talents and cultivate a team for me, which is extremely important! If you want to do these things well, you not only need the ability to recognize people, but also the ability to deal with people and win over people. I will let you be responsible for these things, not only It’s because I value you, and it’s because I want to focus on cultivating you... Therefore, I will not let you stay in Yangzhou forever. If you can handle these things properly, then your vision, means, and knowledge will also It will definitely grow a lot, and when that time comes, I will naturally call you back to the capital and let you do more important things."
Zhao Junchen did not lie. He asked Xiao Wenxuan to stay in Yangzhou to handle business this time because he wanted to train Xiao Wenxuan alone, which also showed how much Zhao Junchen valued Xiao Wenxuan.
After Xiao Wenxuan hesitated for a moment, he asked: "Then, will Master Su also stay in Yangzhou and handle this matter with me?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head simply and said: "No, you will be solely responsible for this matter... You have learned enough from Su Xiqing during this period, but I don't want you to continue learning. , otherwise you will only become another Su Xiqing in the future... However, my expectations for you are much higher than Su Xiqing!"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xiao Wenxuan finally understood Zhao Junchen's thoughts, and no longer had any reluctance in his heart, and said: "In this case, Wenxuan will definitely go all out and will never let down your expectations."
After opening his heart, Xiao Wenxuan finally turned his mind to his next work, but suddenly discovered something strange. He couldn't help but wonder: "Sir, I still have one thing that I don't understand. Since you are interested in using the Zhao family, Why should you limit the scope of these unmarried women to win over talents in southern Zhili? In the capital, there are more wealthy families and young talents. If you betroth an unmarried woman from the Zhao family to the young talents in the capital, , Wouldn’t it be more effective to be a descendant of an official?”
After Zhao Junchen was silent for a moment, he sighed slowly: "It's not that I don't want to do it, it's that I don't dare to do it."
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...(To be continued...)
