Sun Ce knew very little about Yang Zhu, only knowing that this scholar was a very famous scholar during the Warring States Period. His impression of Yang Zhu was the famous saying "Picking up a hair to benefit the world, and not doing it." Different people have different explanations for this famous saying. Yang Yi said that he believed in Yang Zhu, and that even one of the explanations cannot be miscalculated.

He himself was not disgusted with this. Although what he did now seemed to be beneficial to the world and was simply a success, all the premise was that he was willing to do so, and no one could force him. Therefore, righteousness and other things did not exist for him at all. If it affected his own interests, he would not mind changing his mind and becoming a tyrant who only wanted to enjoy his life, regardless of the flood of waters after his death.

It’s just that he hasn’t reached that point yet. He is willing to do something good in his ability and no one is forced.

Sun Ce did not understand Yang Zhu, but he was very impressed by Yang Yi's willingness to work hard to study an unpopular figure. Although his research on Yang Zhu was just an introduction, he had already made a key piece. After learning that only a few people had read this article, Sun Ce suggested that he print out the article and publish it all over the world, and maybe someone would be interested.

Yang Yi felt it was reasonable. "Okay, since the general also thinks it is worth it, I will pay tens of thousands of dollars and print this article."

"How many thousands of dollars are paid?" Sun Ce was surprised. "The cost is so high?"

"No matter how many copies are printed in the stone sealing workshop, the printing price will start. Printing one is so much money, so it is not cost-effective to print less. So I simply print a few hundred copies and give them to my fellow friends as a pastime after dinner."

Sun Ce thought for a while. "Who is responsible for the printing workshop in Xiangyang?"

Pang Degong and Yang Yi looked at each other, and Yang Yi said, "Cai Family."

Sun Ce was not surprised at all. The first book printing workshop was built by Cai Mao in Wujun. It is normal for Xiangyang book printing workshop to be in the hands of the Cai family. However, most of the book printing workshops are not profitable at present, and they rely entirely on funding to support them. Although Cai Mao likes money, he does not have much creativity in making money, and only relies on monopoly resources. Once these monopoly resources are gone, he has no competitiveness at all. The Cai family cannot even recognize this, and dares to jump out and sing. It is really overestimated.

Sun Ce didn't say anything else, and talked about "Salt and Iron Theory" with Pang Degong and Yang Yi. After the publication of "Salt and Iron Theory", Pang Shanmin became famous. Although not many people agreed with Sang Hongyang's practice, there were monographs published and printed throughout the world, which was a big event for scholars. It was not easy to spread his articles in this era, especially a work of such a size. More than ten years ago, Cai Yong and others established the Xiping Stone Sutra in the Taixue School of Luoyang, and thousands of people were empty. The number and quality of the manuscripts they spread may not be comparable to that of this "Salt and Iron Theory".

Sun Ce and Yang Yi's focus on "Salt and Iron Theory" was not on academic views, but on the issue that this book should discuss: Should the executives discuss, and how to meet expenses without increasing the burden on the people, to some extent, continue the question Sun Ce asked Yang Yi before.

After several years of study and thinking, coupled with the reality of Nanyang and Nanjun, Yang Yi gave the answer: Officials are still necessary, they only need to control the scope. Materials that are closely related to people's livelihood and are not related to military affairs can be moderately relaxed, such as salt, wine, tea, etc., but those involving military affairs must be tightened, such as iron. The mainland and border counties must also be separated, the mainland can be looser, while border counties must be strictly controlled.

As for the questions Sun Ce had asked about farmers and scholars, Yang Yi felt that it was not incomprehensible. Farmers were essential, and scholars were also indispensable. The key was to control the proportions well and not put the cart before the horse. In contrast, what Sun Ce said about external conquests was just a choice, not the only choice, and not the best choice. Not to mention that military force was the way to destroy the country, even if you won, it could only be temporarily alleviated and could not cure the root cause.

Sun Ce was very satisfied after hearing Yang Yi's answer. He did not agree with Yang Yi's point of view, but agreed with Yang Yi's pragmatic and rational attitude, and was able to abandon the wishful thinking of Confucian scholars and give up the simple and crude policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce. This is a significant progress in itself.

"I heard you want to go to Pingyu Science and Mathematics?"

Yang Yi hesitated a little and said for a while: "Yes."

Sun Ce laughed secretly. The boy didn't tell the truth. He wanted to go to Pingyu, but he didn't want to learn mathematics. He has a strong sense of accomplishment, but he has no interest in pure academics and cannot stand the loneliness. "Then come with me, Xu Yue will move to Wujun soon, and we will meet there."

Yang Yi was overjoyed and fell to the ground. "Thank you, General."

Sun Ce pointed at Zhuge Liang who was standing beside him and thought to himself that these two men had become colleagues after all, and that's fate. "You can get closer."

"Here." Yang Yi stood up and greeted Zhuge Liang, and reported his name and Nian Geng. Zhuge Liang also reported his name and Nian Geng. Yang Yi was two years older, but he was about the same size and seemed to be no different. Zhuge Liang was standing aside and listened to Yang Yi's explanation. He had a good impression of Yang Yi. He became a colleague at this moment and was in a good mood. The two soon got together and went to the side to talk.

Sun Ce and Pang Degong looked at each other and smiled. Pang Degong stroked his beard and was very pleased. While suppressing the Xiangyang family, Sun Ce also invited Yang Yi to the curtain. Naturally, there was no plan to completely suppress the Xiangyang family. At most, it was only targeting a few greedy people led by the Cai family, which was of course good news for him.

"How can a general not dominate the world if he wins talents and uses them? The name of a little overlord is the general."

Sun Ce said a few politely. "Orbitrariness is just a temporary solution. If I can get the assistance of the wise men in the world, I still hope to go further."

Pang Degong understood the gods and nodded repeatedly. "I waited just a moment, and I can help the general to perform the kingly way. It is a blessing for a knowledgeable man in Xiangyang. I am regretful that I am old and cannot follow the general's saddle and horse. I am willing to wave the flag and shout for the general and blow it."

Sun Ce saluted Pang Degong with a smile. With this words from Pang Degong, not only did the Pang family in Xiangyang follow him wholeheartedly, but Xiangyang Shilin also had a spokesperson. His purpose of visiting Pang Degong today was achieved. Pang Degong is famous, but he has no practical experience in governing the government. His most suitable identity is to promote the drummer, not to hold any official position.

After dinner, he chatted with Pang Degong about the situation in front of him. After leaving Xiangyang, he needed Pang Degong to influence the public opinion in the entire Xiangyang, so he naturally had to cover the subtleties of the current situation with Pang Debuk. Pang Degong also knew that this was the expression Sun Ce truly accepted him, and these words were not something that everyone would say.

When the two talked about the second update, Sun Ce returned home. Yang Yi agreed to come to report tomorrow morning and stay at the Pang family that night. Pang Degong sent Sun Ce to the door, watched them walk away, and turned home. Yang Yi followed behind and asked quietly: "Mr. Pang, is this Zhuge Liang the younger brother of Brother Pang's fiancée?"

Mr. Pang De looked at Yang Yi. "He didn't tell you?"

"No, he only talks about knowledge, not as good as private matters."

Mr. Pang De nodded with satisfaction. "Mr. Wei, General Sun can tolerate others is a good thing for you, but he is full of talents, so it is not easy for you to make a comeback. It is good to be young and vigorous, and to be aggressive, but everything is too much or too much, you should keep it in mind."

"Here, thank you for your teaching."
Chapter completed!