The military issues were best arranged. After all, Zhang Xiu himself was a military commander and knew how to handle these military commanders skillfully. However, economic development was a headache after all.
Zhang Xiu now regrets that he never studied economics in later generations. If he wants to develop the current economy, it feels like he has no way to start.
In troubled times, the economy is the most unstable, but if people want to live, they must have a stable economy as the basis, otherwise, people's lives will not be guaranteed.
During the Han Dynasty, commercial transactions were carried out within the specified time and within the region, which greatly hindered economic development. In this regard, he could imitate the cat and imitate the tiger. Based on his own memory, he relaxed the commercial policy and promoted The prosperity of economic and trade will also strengthen the exchange of interests with the Hetao area.
"Lord!"
Sitting on his knees opposite him was Jiumozhi, who had come from Shuofang in a dusty state, and beside him was Shanyu Huchuquan.
It was the first time he called me "Lord", which felt a bit awkward, especially since Hu Chuquan was still sitting next to him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"We are all members of the family here. There is no need to be restrained. Relax a little." Zhang Xiu noticed Jiumozhi's restraint and spoke calmly, "I have called you here this time mainly to discuss how to achieve the common development of the two races."
When he came, Jiumozhi had already anticipated the purpose of his trip, and he became excited when he heard Zhang Xiu say it himself.
Next to him, Hu Chuquan was also excited. In his heart, he understood that what Zhang Xiu promised them might be realized slowly in the future. It would take at least five or six years to wait. He didn't expect it to come so soon.
"This matter should be done sooner rather than later. The longer it is delayed, the more detrimental it will be to development," Zhang Xiu looked at Hu Chuquan and said, "Moreover, the people of the two ethnic groups also hope to end the war between the two sides as soon as possible so that they can have a stable life, trade and exchanges. With or without it, we can ensure that every common person has food to eat and clothing to wear. This is what the people of our two ethnic groups hope for."
"What are you going to do, my lord?"
There has been national hatred between the two ethnic groups for a long time. It is still very difficult to change this problem in a short time, especially the Xiongnu people are tough and difficult to teach.
Zhang Xiu looked at Jiumozhi and hesitated to speak. When he asked such a question, he knew that he had his own ideas, so he said: "You don't have to be restrained. Just say what you think, as long as it is for the benefit of the people of the two ethnic groups." .”
"Okay, then I'll say it."
Jiumozhi lost his worries, swallowed his saliva, and sorted out his thoughts: "My lord, the Hungarian and Han people have been in conflict for a long time. It is very difficult to resolve this conflict, so the first thing we have to do is to Making the two peoples dependent on each other is the key to breaking the mutual hatred."
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Interdependence is the best way to resolve conflicts. The most indispensable things in the northern grassland are beef, mutton, skins and milk wine. We have enough grain, grass and objects here to open up free trade between the two sides and allow merchants on both sides to Let’s move around, resolve conflicts step by step, and achieve a sense of interdependence.”
Huchuquan became excited. What the Huns lacked most was food and grass. What they most lacked was beef, mutton, cattle and sheep skins, and milk. As long as they could trade in large quantities, the Huns would have no worries about food and clothing.
"In order to promote trade, we decided to open an official road, starting from Xiaoguan, going north through Yinhan City, and finally reaching Shuofang to facilitate trade." Zhang Xiu continued.
Hu Chuquan's eyes lit up: "If we can open up official channels, that will be good news for us Huns. My lord is really the wise master of today!"
Jiumozhi nodded heavily, and then a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
This look was too obvious, as if Zhang Xiu was afraid that Zhang Xiu wouldn't be able to tell, he opened and closed his mouth, showing embarrassment on his face.
Zhang Xiu said openly: "Don't worry about anything. If you have any needs, just ask them."
"I heard that the lord has set up schools in Nanyang and Guanzhong to train talents from various places, so that all people of the right age can enter the schools and change their destiny. Now the land of Hetao is also the land of the lord, and all the people in the Hetao belong to the lord. I don't know, Can we also set up a school in the Hetao?" Jiumozhi looked at Zhang Xiu with expectant eyes.
This made Zhang Xiu a little embarrassed.
It’s not that I don’t want to do it, but I really have no money.
In the past two years, in order to stimulate the people to actively farm, Zhang Xiu not only divided the fields, but also significantly reduced taxes. The grain and grass collected by himself were limited, so naturally he did not have much money. Moreover, he had just experienced a war, and the expenditure on pensions and military pay was They are all huge gaps. In addition, the money has just been allocated to the naval army, and the financial capacity is very limited.
But I couldn't bear to refuse.
After careful consideration, Zhang Xiu said: "The people of the Hetao are also my people, so they will naturally not give up. However, the current economic conditions are limited and it is difficult to carry out large-scale development in the Hetao. Moreover, roads need to be built. If we want to fully launch the school, we will have to wait until next year.”
"Don't worry, my lord, you are working for the benefit of our Huns. As Huns, how can we enjoy life without paying? We are willing to bear half of the cost, as long as we can run the school." Jiumozhi was so excited that the flesh on his face trembled. stand up.
As a Huns, he experienced firsthand the difficulty of studying. If he hadn't come from a pretty good background and received training, it would probably be difficult for him to achieve what he has today.
If a school is opened in the Hetao area, I believe that in the near future, the Huns will be able to step into high-level positions and serve the Huns more.
Zhang Xiu nodded: "It's good that you have such a heart. Although there are thousands of miles of grassland in Hetao, the level of education is low, and there is a great need for the construction of schools. Since you have a heart, then we will allow you to build schools in Shuofang, Wuyuan, and Yin There are also four urban construction schools in Seoul, Yunzhong, and the professors and books in the schools are transferred from Chang'an."
"On behalf of the millions of Huns, I would like to thank my lord for his grace!"
Jiumozhi and Huchuquan stood up and bowed their heads heavily.
Zhang Xiu immediately helped them up, looked at Jiumozhi and said, "After you go back, start preparing for this and tell all the Huns that those of appropriate age must go to school. After the money, food and books in Chang'an are prepared, Just send it to Shuofang."
Jiumozhi: "Don't worry, my lord, I'll take care of everything."
Huchuquan's face was full of excitement. At this time, he knew deeply that his decision was correct. Zhang Xiu had fulfilled his promise to him and the Huns. He believed that in the near future, the lives of the Huns would be prosperous. .
He felt very warm in his heart, knowing that he was under house arrest in Chang'an by Zhang Xiu, but as long as Zhang Xiu didn't break his promise, it didn't matter what his life was like, not to mention that his son Jiumozhi and nephew Liu Bao were both highly valued by Zhang Xiu. My life will definitely be the same in the future.
Thinking like this, a smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of his mouth.
