In the evening, a lot of delicious dishes were placed on the dining table in the study.
"Cousin, come and take a seat," Song Jiang said to an elegant man in his thirties who was wearing a gray robe and had a dignified expression.
When the man heard this, he quickly said: "Brother calls me that, but I dare not sit down."
It was Xu Youzhu's cousin Xu Wenfeng who settled in the Xu family after his parents died. Although he was a cousin in name, his status in the Xu family was far inferior to that of Xu Wenyan because he failed in the scientific examination. Except for Xu Youzhu, Xu Wenyan Intentionally, they have always looked down upon him.
"Cousin, we are all a family, there is no need to be so restrained." Xu Youzhu next to her looked at it and said quickly. She already knew that Liang Shan got the position of governor of Dongping Mansion and that Gongsun Sheng recommended Xu Wenfeng. Besides being surprised, she She was happy, which showed that Liangshan's strength was getting stronger and stronger. She agreed with Xu Wenfeng's appointment. The Dongping Mansion was related to Liangshan's future. If it could be controlled by people from the Xu family, the status of the Xu family in Song Jiang's heart would be high in the future. It will be greatly improved. Xu Tao uses money to do business, no matter how good the opportunity is, he is just a wealthy businessman. The so-called scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, business is the end, and scholars are the first. If the Xu family can start with Xu Wenfeng and enter the core of Liangshan step by step, then But it can really affect the future. In addition, after all, this is the position of a prefect. Ordinary people don't know how much effort it takes to reach it.
Xu Wenfeng should not be so aloof at this time, but should seize the opportunity to get closer.
"Haha, Youzhu is right. Although we are not married yet, we are already engaged. You are her cousin, so naturally I will do the same!!"
"Brother, we can discuss each other's issues." After hearing this, Xu Wenfeng still said seriously.
Xu Youzhu's expression changed. My cousin wasn't so arrogant before! Why does this seem to disapprove of the marriage between the two?
Song Jiang looked at it, his eyes moved slightly, and then said, "Okay, Wenfeng, sit down!!"
"Thank you, brother." Upon hearing this, Xu Wenfeng sat down gratefully.
Seeing this scene, Xu Youzhu glanced at Song Jiang worriedly.
"I think Military Advisor Gongsun has told you some of the matter. Do you have any ideas??" When Song Jiang personally wanted to drink for him, Xu Wenfeng quickly stood up with a wine glass to greet him, acting extremely cautiously.
After receiving the drink, Xu Wenfeng sat down again and looked at Xu Youzhu who was full of doubts. He said seriously: "Brother, after hearing what Military Advisor Gongsun said, I just feel that Liangshan is very lucky. Dongping Mansion is adjacent to Liangshan. If If you can manage it well, as long as the opportunity comes in the future, you will be able to take Dongping as your foundation and sweep across the Jingdong region!!"
As soon as he said this, his caution seemed to disappear instantly, and his eyes gradually became deeper.
"Tell me carefully," Song Jiang said.
"Yes." Xu Wenfeng nodded and said: "Brother is familiar with history books and naturally knows that in order to centralize power, the Taizu of the Song Dynasty directly assigned the power of the prefectures of the Song Dynasty to the political affairs hall, Shangshu, Zhongshu, and the three provinces. , there is no direct appointment of governors. Although each road has set up supervisors and commanders respectively, they are not involved in specific government affairs and are just supervision. Although this stabilizes the central power of the court, the prefects and prefects in various places also have great power. Big, especially now that there are signs of troubled times!!”
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"I have the trust of my brothers. If I really serve as the governor of Dongping Prefecture, I will take three steps!!"
"explain!"
"The first step is to take over the post of Superintendent of Soldiers and Horses of Dongping Prefecture and arrange for my Liangshan confidant to take the position. In this way, we can control Dongping Prefecture's power to recruit troops!!"
“How do you get it??”
"The Song Dynasty valued civil service over military affairs. The post of Military Supervisor was generally recommended by the prefects and governors of various places. If you are willing to submit, it will be a good thing. If you are not willing, please ask my brother to send someone to destroy him directly!!" Xu Wenfeng said coldly.
Song Jiang smiled and said, "Okay, continue talking."
"Second: Encourage farming, reclaim wasteland, and strive to prepare the first batch of military rations for our Liangshan army next year."
"Third: Strive to expand Changsheng Commercial Bank and purchase grain and grass from all over the world based on Changsheng Commercial Bank."
"My brother's subordinates are not short of people who are good at recruiting and fighting. What they are short of is food and grass. With food and grass, my brother can train elite soldiers and stabilize people's hearts."
After hearing this, Song Jiang smiled and said, "Is there more??"
Xu Wenfeng's expression changed, and he said with shame: "My talent is shallow, I can only think of these points at the moment."
Song Jiang raised his eyebrows and praised: "Youzhu, all the talented people in the Xu family"
"Brother, I'm sorry." Seeing that Xu Wenfeng had already planned something in his mind, Xu Youzhu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Wenfeng, besides the army and food and grass, what else is most important to me in Liangshan?" Song Jiang asked at this time.
Upon hearing this, Xu Wenfeng hesitated again for a moment and said, "Population??"
"Yes, it's people. No matter what time, people come first. Farming needs people, the army needs people, and management needs countless talents. Nowadays, corruption in official circles is common, and all kinds of exorbitant taxes and levies are endless. In addition to the first three points, there are more If you want to attract people to me, especially those from powerful and aristocratic families, one family will affect countless relationships, and if you can attract a group, it will be a group!!"
Xu Wenfeng immediately said: "Brother is wise, and I will definitely do my best!!"
Song Jiang raised his lips and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
When Xu Wenfeng heard this, he immediately said: "I will definitely live up to my expectations!!"
"OK!!"
When Xu Youzhu saw it, he knew that Song Jiang had approved it, and immediately smiled and said: "Brother, we'd better eat first, otherwise we'll all get cold."
"Oh, yes, let's eat first." Song Jiang took a special look at Xu Wenfeng and said, "Tomorrow you are going to chat with the two military advisors. If you have time, you can also ask Liang Qiao and Zhu Wu for advice!!"
"Yes, brother!!"
When the dinner was over, Xu Youzhu personally sent Xu Wenfeng away. Looking at Xu Wenfeng with calm eyes, he finally couldn't help but remind him: "Cousin, I have always been very aware of your talent. It can be said that you are not inferior to my elder brother at all. It's just that You rarely care about false reputations, but this matter is of great importance. You must think twice before doing anything. You must know that your brother can send you up and pull you down easily!!"
When Xu Wenfeng heard this, he said: "Sister, are you worried that I will make my own decisions and disobey my brother's decision?"
"Of course not, it's just that today, cousin, you are a little too respectful and respectful towards your brother," Xu Youzhu said.
Xu Wenfeng smiled and said, "Don't worry, my brother will not be dissatisfied. The main reason why my brother asked me to serve as the prefect of Dongping Prefecture is not because of the three steps I said. How smart the three-step military advisors are. How could they not know the secret room?" I guess we have already discussed it, and even my brother has plans for the future arrangements for Dongping Mansion. My brother asked me to take the post just because of my previous awe!!"
Xu Youzhu was stunned, "Why??"
"Sister, I noticed that you seem to be a little wandering recently." Xu Wenfeng became serious after hearing this.
"Floating??" Xu Youzhu asked puzzledly.
