Speaking of which, the reason why Zhao Junchen recommended Zhao Deshun to take over as the head of the Zhao family was originally due to Xiao Wenxuan's suggestion.
Therefore, Xiao Wenxuan naturally has a good impression of Zhao Deshun. After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, although he also felt that Zhao Deshun's ideas were a bit taken for granted, he thought many things too simply, and he just blindly imitated the major aristocratic families.
The operating mode was a bit off-putting, and there was basically no novel point of view. However, after thinking for a moment, Xiao Wenxuan decided to support Zhao Deshun's point of view.
After all, even if it were Xiao Wenxuan himself, he probably wouldn't be able to come up with any better suggestions.
Therefore, Xiao Wenxuan replied: "Although these ideas of the Zhao family are just copycats and there is nothing new and unique, there is no doubt that such an approach is the right way. After all, the foundation of the Zhao family is not very good, and the family tradition is not good.
Tutoring, literacy, etc. are all a bit unsatisfactory, and I cannot provide you with much help. Instead, I need your full support. If you want to reverse this situation, you can only manage patiently and step by step. There is no other shortcut.
Let's go. However, although the method proposed by the Zhao family leader is a little slow to take effect, it is very safe. As long as we continue to manage it patiently, the Zhao family may not be able to become a real scholarly family in a few decades, a rich and powerful family for generations. When that time comes
, the Zhao family will be able to provide you with a lot of help, sir, and maybe even become your rightful helper."
Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said: "Does it take decades?... Indeed, Zhao Deshun's idea is sound and right, but it is a pity that it is too slow to bear fruit. Today's court situation is changing too fast and there are too many variables, but I may not
How long can you wait?"
Xiao Wenxuan advised: "Actually, with your current powerful position, my lord, you don't really need the support of your family. In this case, my lord, you don't have to be too anxious. If you slowly support and cultivate the Zhao family, there will always be gains in the future."
One day. What's more, although the Zhao family is in dire straits, they can still provide some help. Not to mention the Zhao family woman who is about to enter the palace, even the children of the Zhao family who are about to enter the Imperial Academy will not be able to survive after they enter the official career in the future.
More or less, I can bring you some help, sir. Although the help is not much, it is better than nothing."
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "What you said is not wrong, but it is a pity that I am greedy and don't have much patience. The current situation in the court does not allow me to be patient. The Zhao family
Even if the help is not great, for me, the more the better. I have invested so many resources for the Zhao family. I don’t want to wait decades to reap the rewards."
Xiao Wenxuan was stunned and asked: "Sir, do you have a better way?"
Zhao Junchen nodded, shook his head, and said: "I can't say there is a better way, but it will be more effective. The way to encourage growth is to think of one... Wenxuan, in your opinion, even if the Zhao family really becomes famous
What kind of help can it bring to me from the rich and powerful families in the government and the public?"
After Xiao Wenxuan pondered for a moment, he replied: "The help that the family can provide is nothing more than two aspects, one is personal connections, and the other is reliable helpers."
Zhao Junchen nodded with a smile and said: "Yes. Ultimately, the help that the family can provide is nothing more than these two aspects. And with my current position of power, I don't actually need personal connections.
The special help from the Zhao family is actually a reliable talent and helper, which is what I am most scarce at the moment."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen had a wry smile on his lips and added: "I have only been around for a short time and have insufficient foundation. Now, except for a few people, I really don't have any reliable talents under my command. This situation is already my biggest problem."
It’s a weak point, so I also hope that through the Zhao family, I can make up for it and alleviate the dilemma a little bit."
Xiao Wenxuan hesitated and said: "But among the Zhao family, except for the few Zhao family children I recommended last time, there are indeed few talents. I'm afraid the rest of the Zhao family members will be fine as long as they don't cause trouble for you, sir."
Zhao Junchen smiled and said: "Yes, there are indeed not many successful men in the Zhao family, but now, in the west courtyard of the Zhao family's ancestral residence, aren't there a large number of unmarried women from the Zhao family? Except for the two candidates for the palace.
Besides, there is still a lot left, but we can’t just let it go to waste... Wenxuan, have you ever heard of the saying of ‘a son-in-law who rides a dragon’?”
Xiao Wenxuan was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly said: "Sir, you are saying that through these unmarried women of the Zhao family, either through marriage or marriage, a group of young talents and descendants of officials will be bought and won over. In this way, the internal affairs of the Zhao family will
Just out of thin air, more than twenty talents have been added, and many connections have been added, and Sir, you have also added many reliable helpers?"
Then, Xiao Wenxuan nodded thoughtfully and said: "This is a shortcut that can greatly make up for the lack of talents within the Zhao family. Moreover, after introducing a large number of talents through marriage, it can not only slightly reverse the unlucky situation within the Zhao family.
Customs, after these talents become your relatives, their reliability will be stronger than others... What's more, the relatives of these talents will also become your relatives, and if there are any capable people among them, the same will happen.
I can work for you. In this way, the shortage of talents under your command will undoubtedly be alleviated a lot... In fact, recruiting talents by recruiting sons-in-law is a method used by all wealthy families, but it is just as thorough as yours.
Yes, but very rare."
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "At first, I asked Zhao Deqing to gather all the women in the clan to terminate the engagements and break up the sweethearts. It seemed like a big move. On the surface, it was just to select concubines for His Majesty.
, but in fact, I also want to take this opportunity to recruit some talents for the Zhao family and myself... After all, without my intervention in this regard, from the Zhao family's perspective, these unmarried women will probably be betrothed to some locals in the future.
I'm a rich man, but it really can't bring me any help."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Xiao Wenxuan finally understood Zhao Junchen's far-reaching plan and couldn't help but admire: "Wenxuan admires your foresight and thorough consideration!"
Zhao Junchen asked: "So, do you think my idea is feasible?"
Xiao Wenxuan nodded repeatedly and said: "It's feasible!"
Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled and said: "If it is possible, would Wenxuan be willing to supervise this matter for me? According to my idea, after the southern tour is over, you don't have to follow me back to Beijing. You can stay at the Zhao family in Yangzhou for the time being.
The Zhao family is looking for a group of son-in-laws who can ride a dragon... The origins of these son-in-laws who ride a dragon are not important. They can be scholars with talents but not yet ambitious, or they can be the descendants of officials and businessmen with wide connections. Of course, they must be recruited as sons-in-law.
It's just one of the means. As long as you are useful to me, you can use all kinds of means to win over... South Zhili has always been a gathering of talents, a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. As long as you look hard, you can always recruit some talents.
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After hearing Zhao Junchen's suggestion, Xiao Wenxuan looked a little embarrassed and did not answer for a long time.
In the beginning, the reason why Xiao Wenxuan chose to join Zhao Junchen was not only Zhao Junchen's warm invitation, but also because Zhao Junchen was a core official in the court, and all decisions could affect the overall situation of the court. After Xiao Wenxuan assisted Zhao Junchen,
Not only can you realize your own ambitions, but you can also participate in important decisions of the court. You may be able to accomplish a great cause, which will not only leave your name forever, but also benefit your descendants.
However, Zhao Junchen's current suggestion is to let Xiao Wenxuan stay in Yangzhou and serve the Zhao family. Although Yangzhou is prosperous, it is unfortunately far away from the center of the imperial court. Although the things Zhao Junchen orders are also very important, in the end they are only the matchmaker and the matchmaker.
Work, this arrangement is far from Xiao Wenxuan's original idea, so Xiao Wenxuan is naturally a little reluctant.
After noticing the change in Xiao Wenxuan's expression, Zhao Junchen was not angry, but persuaded in a gentle tone: "I also know that you think highly of yourself and have great ambitions. You were willing to assist me because you could participate in the court's decision-making.
In order to realize your own revenge in governing the country, however, I have always asked you to deal with the affairs of the Zhao family, and even asked you to stay in Yangzhou to do some work as a matchmaker, so I can understand your reluctance."
At this point, Zhao Junchen's tone slightly condensed, his expression became more serious, and he said: "However, you must not underestimate the work of these matchmakers, and your tasks are not limited to this. In the final analysis, you have to
What you do is to accept talents and cultivate a team for me, which is extremely important! If you want to do these things well, you not only need the ability to recognize people, but also the ability to deal with people and win over people. I will let you be responsible for these things, not only
It's because I value you, and it's because I want to focus on cultivating you... Therefore, I won't let you stay in Yangzhou forever. If you can handle these things properly, then your vision, means, and knowledge will also improve.
It will definitely increase a lot, and when that time comes, I will naturally call you back to the capital and let you do more important things."
Zhao Junchen did not lie. He asked Xiao Wenxuan to stay in Yangzhou to work this time because he wanted to train Xiao Wenxuan alone, which also showed how much Zhao Junchen valued Xiao Wenxuan.
After Xiao Wenxuan hesitated for a moment, he asked: "Then, will Master Su also stay in Yangzhou and handle this matter with me?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head simply and said: "No, you will be solely responsible for this matter... You have learned enough from Su Xiqing during this period, but I don't want you to continue learning.
, otherwise you will only become another Su Xiqing in the future... However, my expectations for you are much higher than Su Xiqing!"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xiao Wenxuan finally understood Zhao Junchen's thoughts, and no longer had any reluctance in his heart, and said: "In this case, Wenxuan will definitely go all out and will never let down your expectations."
After opening his heart, Xiao Wenxuan finally turned his mind to his next work, but suddenly discovered something strange. He couldn't help but wonder: "Sir, I still have one thing that I don't understand. Since you are interested in using the Zhao family,
Why do you want to limit the scope of these unmarried women to win over talents in Nanzhili? In the capital, there are more wealthy families and young talents. If you betroth an unmarried woman from the Zhao family to the young talents in the capital,
, wouldn’t it be more effective for people who are descendants of officials?”
After Zhao Junchen was silent for a moment, he sighed slowly: "It's not that I don't want to do it, it's that I don't dare to do it."