Liu Xiang went to Wuzhu to collect the yellow records, and through the county police officers, he found Tian Chou's home.
Fortunately, Tian Chou's family is a self-cultivated farmer with a large family and about 200 acres of land. When the fields were divided, a lot of gaps were made up for their family. They can be regarded as a family that has benefited from Liu Xiang.
Seeing Liu Xiang's visit, the Tian family was filled with enthusiasm and fear.
Meeting everyone one by one, Liu Xiang observed Tian Chou.
Tian Chou was only fifteen years old at this time and had not yet grown up. He had a childish look on his face and was less than seven feet tall, a little shorter than Liu Xiang. I don’t know what his current studies are like, but because he likes fencing, he was able to do it at a young age.
It has a bit of a sharp flavor.
Liu Xiang didn't remember such details. He came a few years early, but he couldn't leave like that. He briefly asked about the economic articles and was a little disappointed.
He originally had the mentality of looking for great talents, but the result was not satisfactory. Tian Chou obviously failed in his studies.
"It's a good thing that Tian Lang likes fencing, but you still need to learn classic articles. The thoughts of saints and the wisdom of sages can inspire people. Only by having both wisdom and courage can you achieve great things. I hope Tian Lang will think about it carefully."
Tian Chou felt inferior and dejected and replied: "Studying is too expensive and it is difficult to read the classics. I don't know how to study."
Liu Xiang found that he had some misunderstandings about Tian Chou. Recalling Tian Chou recorded in history books, when he was young, he gained fame because he was good at fencing and had a prodigy.
What Liu Yu needed at that time was also people who were willing to take risks and have quick wits. In the field he conquered in this way, he was not famous for his talents in the early days. It was probably because his family was not rich in resources and could not support his education.
He shamelessly gave Tian Chou advice and asked him to read more classic articles. This was a typical "why not eat minced meat" behavior.
If you look carefully and observe attentively, you can naturally tell the situation of Tian Chou's family. It is enough for him to be literate, but there is nothing that a family like his can do about studying and traveling.
My mentality is a little drifting. This is not a good thing and I need to adjust it quickly.
I warned myself in my heart, but on the surface I said with a smile: "I came today with the intention of seeking talents. I see Tianlang is talented, and I want to recruit Tianlang to be the Secretary-General of the General's Mansion, and organize the official documents for me.
I wonder if Tian Lang is willing to give in?"
"Ah?" Tian Chou was very surprised. When he was inspecting knowledge just now, his performance was not very good.
However, who is willing to give up if there is a chance to get ahead?
He quickly agreed: "Thank you, General, for your appreciation."
Liu Xiang nodded and said warmly: "Tian Lang's talent is unknown to others, but I do, so there is no need to underestimate yourself.
Let the division commander perform the crowning ceremony recently, and then go to the General's Mansion to take orders after the arrangements are made in a few days."
"Wei." Tian Chou responded with an excited salute.
"I'll be back soon, no need to see you off." After Liu Xiang said that, he got up and left.
"Farewell, General!" Tian Chou's family hurried outside the door and bowed to say goodbye.
Tian Chou didn't finish his studies, so he just put them aside and ignored them? That's not possible.
It would be great if Liu Xiang cultivated him into a talented person. To be with Liu Xiang requires books, books, experience, and there are many opportunities to broaden your horizons and increase your experience.
You can become talented by staying in the countryside, but if you have better opportunities, will you give up on your studies?
This idea is ridiculous.
Liu Xiang didn't believe it, he just wanted to train Tian Chou to become a talent with his own hands. Such talents are the most reliable to use.
After leaving Wujing County, Liu Xiang threw away the army and rushed back to Yuyang the next day.
The construction of Yuyang city defense has been completed, and the use of cement is indispensable. Liu Xiang wrote an article and awarded him a reward. The engineers who participated in the experiment were awarded the title of "Builder".
I checked all the workshops and found that although they could not be said to be in good order, they were still on the right track. After making a few more suggestions, Liu Xiang withdrew.
After wandering around for a while, he went to visit Zhen Mansion in the afternoon. Zhen Mansion was originally Zhang Ju's residence. Liu Xiang had someone clean it up, replace it with a plaque, and give it to Zhen Yi.
Enter the mansion and continue Zhen Yi's banquet.
Zhen Yi is obviously aging, and she must be a little depressed.
Liu Xiang explained: "Mr. Zhen, a blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise. Why don't you think about the good things? Maybe you can be like Lu Gong and achieve great achievements."
Zhen Yi lost interest and said sadly: "How can I feel at ease when I see a big disaster coming? I'm terrified all day long."
Liu Xiang smiled and changed the subject: "Mr. Zhen should thank me. I am a noble man of Zhengong. There is no doubt about this."
"Oh? What do you mean by this?"
"If Zhen Gong did not stop him in Lu County, he would definitely have arrived at Lingzhi and stayed with the Gongsun family. Now there are more than 2,000 members of the Gongsun family who have been demoted as slaves and are building a city at Yuguan.
I am a noble man of Zhen Gong, do you think Zhen Gong doesn’t recognize me?”
Zhen Yi trembled and said in a trembling voice: "You demoted a noble family who lived for two thousand stones to be slaves? How can you do such a crazy thing! How... is this unworthy? It will definitely arouse criticism from the scholars, and they will be punished with words and writings.
, people in the world regard you as a savage beast, and they will kill you quickly."
Liu Xiang ignored Zhen Yi's accusation and asked curiously: "Zhen Gong is on good terms with Gongsun. Doesn't he have any intention of saving people?"
Zhen Yi was stunned and asked with some suspicion: "General, are you willing to let him go?"
"Is the Zhen Mansion short of manpower? I recently want to do human trafficking."
"I am willing to pay ten thousand taels of gold!"
Liu Xiang smiled narrowly: "Everyone?"
Zhen Yi ignored Liu Xiang's teasing and continued: "Add another one million stones of grain."
Liu Xiang asked curiously: "How did they get it here? The Yellow Turbans are making such a big fuss that the roads everywhere are not peaceful."
Zhen Yi increased the pressure again: "One hundred thousand kilograms of iron materials will be transported to the general's door together with the grain."
Liu Xiang blinked, bent his left thumb and said: "Ten thousand taels of gold." Then he bent his finger: "One million shi of grain." He bent his finger again: "One hundred thousand catties of iron."
Taking a deep breath, he looked at Zhen Yi pretending to be surprised and said: "Buy someone? Mr. Zhen is so courageous!"
Liu Xiang's move made Zhen Yi roll her eyes in anger.
He eased his mood and said with a wry smile: "General, please don't make fun of me. I sincerely want to redeem you, so please give me a price."
Liu Xiang felt that if he kept joking, there would be no business negotiation, so he stopped smiling, took out a silk scroll from his arms, and said lightly: "The money is free. I made a list and asked Zhen
Help each other."
Zhen Yi opened the scroll and saw that it read: Nanyang blast furnace ironmaking, water drainage technology and one hundred iron smelting craftsmen.
Yangzhou has 1,000 shipbuilding technology and craftsmen, and 300 offshore cargo ships.
Qingzhou sea salt production technology and one thousand salt workers.
There are five hundred crossbow makers, blacksmiths, swordsmiths, and armor makers each.
One hundred coppersmiths, one hundred silversmiths, one hundred goldsmiths, and one hundred coinsmiths each.
One hundred medical workers.
Changshan Zhending people Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong.
Zhen Yi put down the scroll and said angrily: "Your ransom is quite high."
Liu Xiang quickly flattered him: "Mr. Zhen worked hard to save his friends, and he took it seriously. He is truly a role model for our generation."
"General, there is no need to use harsh words. I am not a shallow person."
"The white porcelain produced in Yuyang can be sold exclusively to Zhen Gong." White porcelain is regarded as a high-end product by Liu Xiang. He is not prepared to lower the price. The people of Youzhou cannot consume such expensive things, and he does not want to sell it to the people, at least in the near future.
I won't.
Liu Xiang had no way to sell the white porcelain, so he might as well give the profit to Zhen Yi, so that he could make more money.
Zhen Yi shook his head and said: "The general's price is for the military and state's important weapons. It is difficult for me to purchase them with my own strength."
Liu Xiang knew that this was about negotiating terms. He understood the principle of asking for a high price and paying back the money on the ground.
"Would Mr. Zhen be interested in a rare treasure like the Anti-Plague Pill?" Liu Xiang wanted to fool people again with soap.
Zhen Yi smiled contemptuously and remained silent.
Liu Xiang was furious in his heart. I want to give you face, but you won’t continue.
"I would like to recruit the eldest son of Duke Zhen to be the Sima of Lulongsai Army."
Zhen Yi quickly refused: "The general is joking."
Liu Xiang really wants these skills and craftsmen, but he is trapped in a corner of Youzhou, and now he can only count on Zhen Yi.
Liu Xiang narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice:
"I want to recruit Zhen Gong's eldest son to serve as Lulongsai, to accompany the army Sima, to station at the border, and to build meritorious deeds!"