Cao Cao's face looked extremely embarrassed.

At this moment, he finally understood why those officials and nobles would not take themselves seriously!

The co-author has the capital to be arrogant!

"What should I do, sir?"

Cao Cao said helplessly.

"The safest way is to have a good relationship with the scholars like Qiao Mao. Although it is inevitable to swallow your anger, it can save a lot of trouble. ”

Yang Ling said.

"No way!"

Cao Cao didn't think about it, so he refused.

He is a high-minded and arrogant person, and when he was the captain of northern Luoyang, he was unwilling to bow to the powerful.

How is it possible to bow to these nobles today?

Very good, this is the domineering hero Cao Cao!

A flash of appreciation flashed in Yang Ling's eyes, and he continued,

"Another way, that is to suppress the Shi clan with all your might!"

"How to suppress?"

"Meritocracy, recruit those poor children as officials."

The selection of officials in the Han Dynasty was based on the probation system.

But those who hold the power of inspection are all wealthy families.

Therefore, most of the people who can be elected are the children of the scholars, and it is difficult for civilians to get ahead.

If you follow Yang Ling's method and vigorously recruit the children of the Han Sect, you can curb the power of the Shi clan.

Cao Cao nodded thoughtfully,

"What the gentleman said makes sense, but that's not enough, isn't it? You must know that in the hands of the nobles, they still hold a large amount of land and population. ”

"Don't be in a hurry, I have a second way."

Yang Ling smiled confidently,

"Encourage the people to open up the wasteland, the land obtained belongs to the people, but it cannot be traded, and a fixed tax needs to be paid every year."

"It's a good idea, it's just a matter of clearing the wasteland, it's not as simple as it says."

Cao Cao smiled bitterly and shook his head.

In ancient times, it was extremely difficult and time-consuming.

In history, Cao Cao defeated the 300,000 Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou, incorporated all of them, and handed them over to Xiahoudun to go to Tuntian, but he failed to solve the problem of grain and grass.

Until the attack on Yuan Shu, Cao Cao was still facing the dilemma of lack of food.

If it weren't for Sun Ce who borrowed 100,000 pieces of grain and grass, I am afraid that he would be defeated!

"It is difficult for others to open up wasteland, but for us, it is a trivial matter!"

Yang Ling said and took out a piece of paper from his arms, on which it seemed to be a tool.

"What is this?"

Cao Cao couldn't help but ask.

"This thing is called Quyuan Plow, if you use it to reclaim wasteland, you only need one person and one ox, and the efficiency is three times that of the previous one!"

Yang Ling introduced with a smile.

"What?! How is this possible? ”

Cao Cao couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

Even Xiahoudun and others, who were standing aside and knew something about farming, were full of surprise!

If the quyuan plough is really so wonderful, then reclamation will never be a problem!

"How dare your subordinates deceive Taishou?"

Yang Ling continued with a smile,

"Didn't Taishou ask for a batch of iron materials from Yuan Shao, you can bring a Quyuan plow."

Cao Cao used the heirloom jade seal to trade with Yuan Shao, in exchange for not only Yuan Shao's support, but also a large amount of grain, grass, iron and other materials.

"Taishou can provide free ploughs to the people in the name of the government."

"In this way, within a year, a large amount of land will be reclaimed!"

"On top of that, my subordinates have new crop seeds, and the yield is five times that of the previous crops!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the lobby was dumbfounded!

A curved plough was enough to surprise them, and Yang Ling even took out crop seeds with a yield five times higher than before!

If it weren't for believing Yang Ling's character, everyone would even think he was talking nonsense!

"Can the Quyuan plough and the new crop seeds solve Taishou's troubles?"

Yang Ling asked with a smile.

Cao Cao took a few deep breaths, unable to hide the excitement and shock on his face,

"If that's the case, it will definitely solve all the problems!"

Talents are lifted, and the reuse of poor disciples can allow Cao Cao to gain their support.

The people were provided with curved ploughs and high-yielding seeds to encourage them to open up the land.

Not only can the people live and work in peace and contentment, but the problem of taxation will also be solved.

In this way, Cao Cao still needs to bow to the scholars?

I'm afraid that it won't be long before the scholars will be suppressed by him!

"Sir is really a master!"

Cao Cao couldn't help but praise from the bottom of his heart.

……

Puyang County City Gate.

A group of officials came from afar, gluing the notices in their hands to the walls next to the city gates.

Seeing this, many people surrounded them with some curiosity.

"Master Guan, what is written on this?"

Someone dared to ask.

A small official stepped forward and said with a smile,

"It's too orderly, but all the people in my East County can be free to reclaim the waste."

"Not only that, as long as you register your personal situation in the government, the government will also rent you farm tools and farming cattle for free!"

"But the premise is that the land that has been reclaimed is all state-owned. You only have the right to farm, but you can't trade freely! ”

"In addition to this, the government will also provide high-yielding seeds for free."

"These seeds yield five times more than the crops you planted in the past!"

Hearing this, the people were in an uproar!

"What? The government will rent farm tools for free and plough cattle?! ”

"And provide seeds?"

"How is this possible!"

Seeing that the people looked a little disbelieving, the little official smiled and said,

"We are too protective of Cao Gong and love the people like sons, and care about the people, what is impossible?"

"If you don't believe it, you can go to the county government to have a look!"

Look at me, people, I look at you, I don't know who cried out,

"Let's go, let's see!"

When he made this proposal, he immediately received echoes from others.

After all, land was scarce in the world, and most of the land was concentrated in the hands of the scholars.

Many people relied on farming for the scholars in order to obtain limited food and barely survive!

If the announcement issued by the government is true, then they are more willing to open up the wasteland by themselves!

After all, although the land obtained from the land is nominally owned by the government, as long as the taxes are paid on time, what is the difference between it and your own?

It's a lot more cost-effective than farming for the nobles!

After the people left, another group of young people came around, looked at the notice on the wall, and couldn't help but say,

"Master Guan, this says that the government wants to recruit talents?"

"Not bad."

The little official looked at the young man in front of him and said with a smile,

"Taishou is thirsty for talent, and specially issued an edict, but anyone who is talented, regardless of his background, can be an official!"

Hearing this, the eyes of the young people were full of excitement!

They all boast of being talented, but unfortunately they can't be officials because of their humble backgrounds!

And now that Cao Cao has issued such a decree, it can be said that he has given them a chance to get ahead!

"Let's go, go to the county office!"

A group of young people shouted in unison and immediately walked in the direction of the county government!

Soon, a large number of people who applied for land reclamation, and the children of the poor families who came to take refuge, crowded the gate of the county yamen!

As a last resort, Cao Cao also transferred soldiers from the camp to maintain order!

Looking at the crowded scene in front of him, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile proudly!

If it continues to develop like this, it won't be long before he can truly control Dongjun!

And all of this is thanks to Yang Ling!

Liu Xuande's house is really blind, so that people can let go in vain and let themselves pick up a bargain!

It's God's favor!