Chapter 230: Is there really a shortage of food in the world?
Ren Daoyuan, the true successor of the College of Arts and Sciences, is also the most professional scholar present.
Except for Li Mingde, who was silently observing everyone in the dark, he was considered the most qualified person to answer questions about how to govern the country.
"He is the son of Ren Kai, a wealthy man in Lingzhou."
"Ren Kai is in the jewelry industry and has some connections with the army and Daxia." Yang Guang grew up in Linghu City since he was a child, so he was naturally well-informed about this information, which made Wang Yuan very jealous.
"Ren Daoyuan was originally going to be sent to Zhishan College in Shangjing to study, but due to an accident, he had to go to the local liberal arts college in Linghu City."
Chu Qianqiu listened quietly to Yang Guang's information and signaled him to stop there. At this time, Ren Daoyuan had already walked to the center of the living room and faced everyone's scrutiny and said:
"The sages have said: The way to govern a country is to weaken the people. If the people are weak, the country will be strong."
"Thus, under the rule of the sage, the heart is empty, the belly is strong, the ambition is weak, and the bones are strong, always making the people ignorant and desireless."
"Only when the people become a loose sand, can the imperial court effectively drive the people so that orders can be issued and the country will be strong."
That Ren Daoyuan was indeed a talented person from the College of Arts and Sciences, and he quoted classics from the very beginning.
"Then Yan Wuqi from Taiping County incited the people to cause chaos and twisted the people into a tightrope. Regardless of whether he is good or evil, he deserves to be killed."
He set the tone first, a murderous aura suddenly emerged, and there was still a bit of violence between his eyebrows. He was not an ordinary weak scholar, but he looked like a decisive killer. I am afraid he has been to death row and killed in it.
people.
So Chu Qianqiu silently took out his notebook, listened to Ren Daoyuan's speech, took his charcoal notebook and wrote his name, and went to talk to him about life when he was free.
The "Ten Kings of Hell Sutra" judges the consequences of sins and kills evildoers, which is helpful for spiritual practice. Therefore, Chu Qianqiu likes to keep a notebook now. If he has any grudges in the future, he can make a list.
Ren Daoyuan's move of taking the lead was brilliant, but the other talents were not just freeloaders. Someone immediately retorted:
"Brother Ren, what you said is wrong. The words of a saint cannot be eaten as food."
"The sage also wants the people to have enough to eat. This is what is meant by filling the belly."
"We must weaken our ambitions but also strengthen our ambitions."
"The people in Taiping County don't have enough to eat. How can we prevent them from causing chaos?"
"My herbal farmers also need to be full before they can work."
The person who refuted him was none other than Gong Nanxing from Baicao Sect. He privately believed that his biggest competitor this time was Ren Daoyuan from the College of Arts and Sciences. He immediately attacked him as soon as he saw that he had the upper hand.
"Brother Gong, there's no need to worry. Let Ren finish what he has to say."
Ren Daoyuan said with a smile.
"As Brother Gong said, there is no longer enough food in Taiping County, and people will definitely starve to death."
"To prevent the following chaos, we must find ways to weaken the people."
"If I were to be the magistrate of the county, I would recruit strong people from the disaster victims and those who know martial arts to serve as soldiers and supply military food, leaving only the old, weak, sick and disabled."
"Then Yan Wuqi just raised his arms and shouted, so there is nothing to be afraid of. He is just a praying mantis with arms up."
"The world will naturally be at peace."
After Ren Daoyuan's words, the entire living room became quiet again. Regardless of whether he thought it was a good thing or not, at least he provided a practical plan. The true successor of the College of Arts and Sciences was indeed not just a talker.
"It is indeed a good strategy for governing the country. Ren Xiannephew is indeed a great talent." Li Wenhao nodded and said with some admiration.
For aristocratic families, being bad doesn't matter, being stupid is what counts.
Governor Li's sons were all promising by visiting brothels, and there was also a group who got tired of playing with women and started playing with men, which made Li Wenhao want to strangle them to death with his own hands.
Hearing Ren Daoyuan's eloquent speech, he started to applaud with both hands, and other heroes also applauded together.
Besides Chu Qianqiu drinking alone, Fan Yuxuan asked secretly:
"Master Chu, our transaction can still proceed. How about selling me the [Heart-Cleaning Pill] then?"
"No need to talk!"
Is this woman sick? She must make a deal with me.
Being rejected continuously like this, Fan Yuxuan was also quite dissatisfied. She bit her silver teeth and said
"Actually, the little girl's strategy is very similar to that of Ren Daoyuan. Once the Xiang soldiers are formed, they will borrow some grain from the landlords and gentry in the name of Xiang soldiers. There will definitely be food in their cellars."
"Since Yan Wuqi was able to kill Landlord Sun's family, it shows that the protection of Landlord Sun's family is not tight. After the county government has military power, it will be able to suppress the local gentry and make them spit out more food. It will not be difficult.
"
I don't care about you anymore, how can you still force me to do business?
Chu Qianqiu first wanted to teach the other party a lesson, but after hearing Fan Yuxuan's strategy, he felt less disgusted and replied:
"Aren't you afraid that I won't sell it to you after using this strategy?"
"What's more, here are all the talents from Lingzhou."
How can you be so sure that I can win?
"A little girl can only fight in danger."
"Master Chu is the god of murder in the army. I don't believe that anyone can defeat him."
Fan Yuxuan sighed, some elixirs were not easy to obtain, and were not sold by the various sects that monopolized them.
Miraculous medicines are luxuries among luxuries.
Just like "Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations Battle Body", if you use elixirs to practice, if you buy it directly with silver, no one will be so extravagant, because the premium is too high. The Baigu Sect practices it themselves because they can specialize in refining related
Pills, reduce costs.
"I'll think about it after I get it."
If the Fan family can offer a good price, then it might not be a bad idea to make a few copies yourself and make a deal with them.
"Thank you, sir." Fan Yuxuan was overjoyed after hearing this promise.
While the two were talking, other talented people from Lingzhou also expressed their opinions.
For example, Gong Nanxing stood up and said loudly:
"Just now, the Governor-General mentioned that the relief food from the imperial court is still on the way."
"Taiping County was just a few days too late, which led to hunger and chaos among the hungry people."
"The yamen can tell the people frankly and tell them to be patient for a few more days and the relief food will be on the way."
"In this way, the people will have hope and hope, and they will not cause trouble."
"If the people have no rice to eat, the county government can also borrow some grain from large households to survive these days."
"Our dynasty founded the country based on Buddhism and preached compassion and benevolence. How can we use killing methods without permission?"
The young sect leader of Baicao Sect is not stupid. Ren Daoyuan's policy is vicious and very feasible. If he wants to suppress him, he will naturally have to use some politically correct things.
It should be said that he is worthy of being a branch of Yaowang Valley. In terms of political acumen, he is no worse than a scholar. He is a person who can do business.
"Master Gong's words make sense! Yes, our court is about mercy, so how can we use such vicious tricks?"
"How do you know that the relief food must be on the way?"
Another person said sarcastically.
"Do you want to accuse the imperial court of not saving him?"
The scene suddenly fell into chaos, and all kinds of comments were flying everywhere. If you put a hat on me, I will put the hat back.
If the Governor hadn't been here, it might have turned into a vegetable market and a competition ground.
This made Chu Qianqiu, who was watching the battle, almost applaud.
Let's fight, let's fight quickly.
As a result, before he could warm up his fun, Li Wenhao frowned, snorted, and stopped the quarrel in the living room.
"I am rude and I ask for your forgiveness, Your Majesty the Governor."
"Controversy is inevitable about the best way to govern a country. The master of Gong Shao Clan is also a pillar of the imperial court."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Governor, for your compliment." Gong Nanxing's face was slightly pleased. Unexpectedly, Governor Li changed the subject and asked Chu Qianqiu:
"Master Chu listened for a long time without saying a word, but he has a good idea?"
Li Wenhao seemed to like seeing everyone focus on Chu Qianqiu, so he directly diverted the trouble away.
Chu Qianqiu was stunned for a moment, then said:
"Chu is just a warrior, what good ideas can he have for governing the country?"
Li Wenhao immediately said:
"Mr. Chu, please do not be humble. Back then, General Long was still capable of both literary and military skills. He could manage the army at the top and bring peace to the people at the bottom."
"This is how Lingzhou has enjoyed generally peaceful times for decades."
The Governor used General Long as an example. He clearly wanted to put Chu Qianqiu on the fire, so don't blame me for being rude.
"Chu is not modest either."
"I just have something to ask all the wise men."
"Is there really a shortage of food in the world?"