Zhou Wenbo nodded sympathetically, isn't it, in addition to His Majesty today, there has been an emperor throughout the ages, and even a department has to be set up to take charge of commerce, and such a clever commercial policy has been introduced.

"By the way, father, today's words of Chen Shilang seem to be" Zhou Wenbo looked uncertain.

"What did Chen Shilang say to you?" Zhou Huang asked urgently.

"Father, listening to what Chen Shilang said today, it seems that he has a plan to let us enter the Western Regions!"

Zhou Huang's eyes lit up, "If we can enter the Western Regions, then our Zhou family may grow into a merchant family comparable to the Li family and other big merchants in a short period of time!" ”

Huo Ran stood up and said impatiently: "I want to go to the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce to talk to Chen Shilang in person!" So saying, he walked out the door.

Zhou Wenbo hurriedly grabbed Zhou Huang and said worriedly: "Father, we have been very close to the imperial court during this time, and there are already some rumors in Shilin!" ”

Zhou Huang frowned and snorted coldly, "Don't care about them!" The rise and fall of the family is a big thing! Wenbo, you have to remember when you go, although my Zhou family is a family, but the root rule is on business, not scholars, we and that group of families will never be able to come together, unless we give up the foundation of our ancestors, not to mention, the attitude of His Majesty today, you should know, okay, just said, time waits for no one, you immediately go with your father! ”

"Yes!" Zhou Wenbo promised to say, showing a teachable and abrupt expression.

Looking at the eldest son who was teachable, Zhou Huang couldn't help but think of his second son, and said with emotion: "If only your second brother could be like you." How nice that would be! ”

Zhou Wenbo hurriedly relieved: "I believe that the second brother will understand in the future!" ”

Zhou Huang sighed, "I hope so!" ”

Zhou Huang said a few words to the housekeeper, and then went to the Ministry of Commerce with his eldest son Zhou Wenbo.

When I arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of Commerce. Chen Lin happened to be working in it, when Zhou Huang explained his intentions. Even if Chen Lin agreed, seeing this scene, Zhou Huang couldn't help but be incredulous.

In fact, after Dong Wenbo left, Chen Lin specifically found his immediate boss in charge of commercial matters on this matter, and His Majesty Cao Cao, the Emperor of Great Wei, asked for instructions, and Cao Cao decided to let the Zhou family enter the Western Regions after some consideration.

Subsequently, Zhou Huang consulted Chen Lin on some specific matters, and Chen Lin answered them one by one. And carefully advised some things to pay attention to.

Finally, Chen Lin said to Zhou Huang: "Mr. Zhou, your Zhou family can take the lead in completely shifting the family's focus to business, Your Majesty is very happy about this!" ”

Zhou Huang couldn't help but be surprised: "Chen Shilang, could it be that Your Majesty actually asked about this matter in person?" ”

Chen Lin smiled and nodded, and said, "Old Mr. Zhou, this official can tell you that as long as you can gain a foothold in the Western Regions with your own strength, Your Majesty may let your Zhou family enter the foreign military trade industry!" ”

Zhou Huang and Zhou Wenbo opened their eyes in surprise. There was a bit of a gaffe.

Chen Lin said with a smile: "Your Majesty attaches great importance to business!" You don't have to worry about anything! ”

"Chen, Chen Shilang, we are really" Zhou Huang, who came back to his senses, was a little incoherent with excitement.

It's no wonder he's so excited, the arms trade is one of the most lucrative trades. In addition, because military trade is related to the most fundamental interests of the country, those who can generally enter this industry are merchants who have a close relationship with the emperor.

There is an inn in Chang'an located on South Street, which is the largest inn in Chang'an City. At this time, the inn was full of Junjie who came to the capital to participate in the palace examination.

One of them had a scarf wrapped around his head. Although he was dressed in a gray shirt, he was particularly conspicuous among the crowd. The crowd sat around in groups and talked loudly. The atmosphere was very warm.

However, the middle-aged man with an indifferent, free and easy temperament, dressed in a gray Confucian costume, only listened with a light smile and did not express any opinions.

A middle-aged man dressed in a gray Confucian costume got up and left the lobby, and when he returned to the room, a scholar came up and greeted him: "Sir! ”

The middle-aged man nodded, glanced at the room, and asked, "What about Shanwen?" ”

"Mr. Hui, Shanwen went to the palace to see Bangwen!"

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Sir, take a break!" If Shanwen comes back, wake me up immediately! ”

"Yes!" The scholar promised.

Three days later, the palace test held in the Jianji Hall began, early in the morning, the one hundred and eighty-one Junjie from all over the world lined up in two rows to enter the Jianji Palace, as soon as they entered the Jianji Palace, they saw a middle-aged man sitting on the dragon chair in front of him who looked like he was in his thirties, and his temperament was extraordinary. ”

Everyone hurriedly knelt on the ground and shouted ten thousand years at Cao Cao three times.

"Get up!"

Cao Cao smiled, everyone stood up and stood under the main hall, someone took a look at the situation in the hall with the corner of their eyes, and saw that there were maids standing near Chen Chu in the hall, and several soldiers of the Imperial Forest Army who were stubborn and strong.

On the left and right of Cao Cao stood two officials with very different temperaments but extraordinary temperaments, and these handsome men who came to take the exam did not know at the moment that these two scribe-like people were Xun Yu and Jia Xu, who were leaned on by Cao Cao as their right-hand men, and there were six palace maids on the left and right sides of Cao Cao, holding a large stack of paper-like objects in their hands, and nearly two hundred tables had been placed in the main hall.

"You are all outstanding people from all over the world, and I believe that you are all talents who can help the country!" Cao Cao smiled and said loudly.

When everyone heard Cao Cao say this, they couldn't help but feel a little excited, and at the same time they were eager to try.

"The purpose of holding this temple examination today is to select a few talents from among you who are worthy of great responsibilities! Well, I'm not talking nonsense anymore! To get to the point, the topic of today's temple exam is temple strategy! ”

As soon as Cao Cao's voice fell, His Highness and everyone began to talk in a whisper, some with excitement on their faces, and some with a blank look.

The temple strategy may sound a little inexplicable to future generations, but in another word, it will not be thought of, that is, the national strategy!

In fact, this point of view has appeared in the early Warring States period of the land of China, at that time, the famous general Pang Juan, for the attack of King Wei Hui without any purpose, said a sentence of not seeking the temple, defeat, this temple at that time refers to the national strategy!

Cao Cao nodded to Jia Xu beside him, and Jia Xu bowed to Cao Cao, and then stepped forward.

Seeing this, His Highness's people immediately fell silent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, here is some information on internal affairs and the situation of neighboring countries for your reference!" Jia Xu pointed to the information in the palace maid's hand and said loudly, and then asked the palace maid to distribute the information to everyone. (To be continued......)