A bowl of cold noodles can't bring much coolness, but the sound of thunder and lightning and the sound of raindrops hitting the roof in the afternoon make people feel that it is no longer so hot.
"Hanhan, will we fight with the Jurchens?"
The li leader took Zhu Yuanzhang and others to Donghua Gate. When they came back, it started raining heavily the day after.
He looked at the rain outside through the window, and talked happily and naively as he looked at the box containing a bunch of military books.
Zhu Wentian moved the box inside and looked at the thunderstorm falling: "If you don't want to fight, you won't be able to fight."
"What's the difference?" The village chief didn't understand how he still wanted to fight and didn't want to fight. There would be conflicts if there was too much contact.
"When interests cannot be satisfied, and there is a chance that it can be resolved through force, the battle begins. This is what happens in the mutual trading process..."
Zhu Wentian talked about various problems that would arise during exchanges between the two parties.
One is that one of the two parties produces more, and the other party wants to adjust the exchange price.
One is that the output of one of the two parties has been reduced too much, and this party has to increase the price.
One is that someone deliberately disrupts market rules and exercises artificial control.
One involves survival issues, such as one party has been selling medicine to the other party, and the other party suddenly has no money to buy it and still wants to live.
The premise for these things is that both parties have channels to contact each other and have their own needs.
The director understood it, but he still didn't know what it had to do with whether he wanted to fight or not.
He looked at Hanhan helplessly and didn't ask any questions.
Zhu Wentian himself said: “First of all, the formulation of rules must be flexible so that when conflicts may arise, both parties can achieve their goals based on flexibility.
If the rules are set and nothing is allowed, then problems will arise. It is not about who is right or wrong, but based on human nature.
For example, Angong Niuhuang Pills are exactly what the patient's symptoms require, and the price is consistent.
The other party can only take out nine hundred coins, which is only one hundred coins short. The other party can't borrow it. If he wants to exchange it for something else, you tell him that he only needs copper coins and silver.
If you are flexible, discuss letting the other party pay it back later, or agree to exchange something else.
Being inflexible means being indifferent even if the other party dies. We follow the rules, and we are right. "
"So the other party took out a knife to stab someone, and then went back to save his family's life." This time the head of the village understood.
The flexibility of the rules means analyzing it based on reason and finding other ways to solve the problem so as to meet the other party's requirements without losing anything to yourself.
Then he asked: "What if the other party only has five hundred coins, but he doesn't want to pay back the money in the future, and he doesn't want to exchange anything for it?"
"Let their people handle it. The rules of the mutual market are determined by both parties.
Both parties each put up a deposit, and if someone has a problem, the money will be deducted from the deposit.
Five hundred liters? If we don't have a penny to pay, if our lives are threatened, we can hand it over and let them solve the problem themselves later.
If the opponent as a whole has problems, it means we have a problem and have not deployed enough troops. "
"In fact, it means that our strength is strong enough, but we do not bully others and give people room for maneuver. In this way, there will be no war."
The leader finally realized that whether he wants to fight or not depends on his side, and the other side is not qualified.
"Yeah! No one is willing to take action against an opponent they can't beat.
We don’t want to fight, so we will slowly solve the Jurchens’ life difficulties.
For example, if there are tigers and black bears in a place that they cannot fight, we allow them to ask for help and we will help.
There are also people whose houses have collapsed due to heavy snow. We will also rescue them and provide them with some survival supplies.
It's not about trying to influence them, but just treating them as one of our own.
After all, ambitious people are in the minority, and most people just want to live a better life. "
Zhu Wentian determined his future policy against the Jurchens and tried not to fight when the force was strong enough.
Then the Ming Dynasty will increase its population, and in the future they will all be the people of the Ming Dynasty, and it is impossible for them to maintain their current independent relationship.
"I'll think about it first and list it out. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll come back to you and you can read the book."
The chief felt that he had to think carefully, and not wait until the time when His Majesty and the Prince would ask questions and answer them in a mess.
Zhu Wentian did everything he could and laughed even more as he watched the chief take out an umbrella and go out. Then the wind picked up and the umbrella blew crookedly, so he laughed even louder.
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In the thunderstorm, the children staying in the library seemed very excited.
They also had cold noodles for lunch. They saw heavy rain in the afternoon and stood in front of the window to look outside. They felt a sense of security in contrast.
Some children were originally going to be picked up by adults at home at night, but now they are relieved that no one will come to pick them up, and they can still play with their friends here.
The students from the two county official schools were busy. They were responsible for taking care of the children and teaching them to read and practice calligraphy.
By the way, they also have to study, and internal publications are allowed for them to watch.
What they need to learn is new accounting methods, simple management, administrative processing, agricultural books compiled with information provided by Xiaqiu Village, livestock raising and other knowledge.
During the day, I took turns taking care of the children. Those who found time had to go to the military camp to learn horseback riding, archery, loading flintlock ammunition, lighting explosives, simple surgeries, suturing, disinfection, bandaging...
Then they complained about being tired and happily persisted. Yes, they just said how uncomfortable and exhausted they were.
If you really don't let them participate, they are likely to commit suicide.
No one is a fool and knows what kind of people the library is cultivating.
How could anyone give such an opportunity to teach and learn before? That horse is not something ordinary people can ride, and they have to spend money to rent a horse and learn to ride it.
As for the bow and arrow, whoever owns it, everyone gathers around it and flatters them so that they can borrow it and practice.
Right now, everything is provided, including food and accommodation, free of charge, and even some matters involving the court are printed out separately for viewing.
At this time, whoever wants to say that he cannot bear the hardship and wants to go home, then go back! No one stayed.
It's just easy to go back and think about it again...
"Brother Zhang, we won the battle ahead." A student was not responsible for taking care of the children today and talked to the classmate next to him.
"It's good to win! The Ming Dynasty is getting bigger and more officials are needed to manage it. I'll study hard."
A classmate named Zhang echoed and analyzed the current situation.
Winning more battles means occupying more territory, and the number of officials is not enough, so this is an opportunity.
"Brother Zhang, I want to visit Xiaqiu Village." The student looked at the rain outside.
"Which Xiaqiu village are you going to? The one in Xuancheng County? Oh! Are you going to the one outside Chaoyangmen?
Take some advice! After giving up this idea, there were two thousand people guarding the area.
Everyone said that if you can enter Xiaqiu Village, you can enter the Prince's Mansion. What do you want to say to His Highness the Crown Prince? "
The classmate named Zhang moved his chair to the side and tried to stay as far away as possible. It was too dangerous.
"I'm just curious, I..."
"If you have nothing to do, come out. Come out quickly and work. The water is rising. Go and help."
Just as the man was about to say something, a shout came from outside.
(End of chapter)
