Then I talked to Zhao Yu about the past two months.

First, the resettlement of millions of yellow turbans. This matter is led by Xun Yu, assisted by Chen Gong and others. The resettlement of the old and the weak, the distribution of fields, and the encouragement of cultivation are now on the right track.

Among them, Cheng Yu is responsible for delivering it in Taishan County, and Xun Yu is responsible for receiving it here, as well as allocating all grain, grass, clothing and food.

The 300,000 young and strong have officially entered the process of reorganization and retrenchment. Xiahoudun, Cao Ren, Cao Chun, and Yu Ban are all over there.

According to Cao Mengde's plan, it is one of the six, that is, from among the 300,000 young people, 50,000 of the most elite are selected for training.

After all, for the time being, Cao Mengde can't afford to raise more soldiers, and 50,000 is enough. In addition to the reorganization and elimination of the military, there are also changes in Xuzhou.

Although Tao Gongzu is old, he still has some ambitions, and in the past month, there have been traces of the army's mobilization, and according to Cao Mengde's inference, I am afraid that there is a possibility of attacking Yanzhou.

"There are traces of Yuan Highway's means. Cao Mengde said: "The intensification of the struggle between Yuan Highway and Yuan Benchu, Yuan Highway connected Gongsun Zan and Tao Gongzu, and wanted to suppress Yuan Benchu in the situation. Presumably, in the future, Tao Gongzu, the old man, will take practical action. And Yanzhou was initially decided, everything just started, and there was no capital for a big war. ”

In this year, Yuan Benchu captured Han Fu Jizhou, and then fought with Gongsun Zhan in full swing.

First, in the Battle of Jieqiao, Gongsun Chan lost, and then in the Battle of Longcuo, Gongsun Chan was defeated again, but in the battle of Juma Shui, Gongsun Chan won. The two were at loggerheads.

Yuan Shu was also very lively, while encroaching on Yangzhou, he also connected Gongsun Zan and Tao Qian, because Cao Mengde was Yuan Shao's younger brother in the situation, so there was also a rivalry. However, Yuan Shao connected Cao Mengde and Liu Biao, and the situation was extremely complicated.

And in general, for the time being, Cao Mengde does not have the capital to fight. The previous wars had almost exhausted Yanzhou's war potential. Now that a million yellow turbans have been annexed, it is time to recuperate.

"It doesn't hurt. Zhao Yu saw that Xun Yu and the others were looking at him, so he had to speak first: "Although Xuzhou is rich and has plenty of soldiers and food, Tao Gongzu is old after all, and his heart to fight is not resolute. There are no generals under his command who can be used, such as Cao Bao's genus, people are like his name, straw ears, and there is nothing to be afraid of. As long as you send one general and more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, you can keep the enemy out of the country. Tao Gongzu saw that he couldn't do anything, and he would definitely retreat. ”

When Cao Mengde heard this, he couldn't help but bow his head again and again: "Mr. is reasonable. ”

"Still. As he spoke, his voice changed: "Yuan Benchu is now fighting fiercely with Gongsun Zhan, Tao Gongzu has no heart to fight, Yuan Highway and Liu Jingsheng are also contained, and they are encroaching on Yangzhou, I am afraid that I will have to fight with the new Yangzhou Mu Liu Xuan, which is a great opportunity for me." There are high-yielding and high-quality varieties of Mr. Wang, and there are waterwheels and water conservancy, but Yanzhou is located on the bank of a big river, if the year is not good today, what should I do if there is a flood?

"Okay, you Cao Mengde!"

Zhao Yu couldn't help laughing: "You're still thinking about me!"

Cao Mengde smiled but did not speak.

"Well, I have a plan in mind about this matter. Zhao Yu said: "At most, I will give you an answer." ”

Cao Mengde smiled easily: "With Mr.'s words, I am relieved." ”

Then he said: "Just now I was discussing with Wen Ruo and them about the matter of regulating Yanzhou. At the beginning of everything, only talents are rare. The county guards and county orders in various places, I was thinking about replacing some, but there was no one in my hands. I intend to set up a recruitment hall and issue a recruitment order, only talent, what do you think?"

When Cao Mengde said this, his face was quite complacent.

He came up with the idea himself.

However, after it was raised, several people present, more or less, had some objections.

Just before, before Zhao Yu arrived, they were discussing Cao Mengde's idea.

Cao Mengde wants to be a meritocracy, no matter where he comes from, in the first half of the sentence, Xun Yu and the four of them all agree. But the second half of the sentence was questioned.

Now that Zhao Yu is here, Cao Mengde talked about it again, and Chen Gongtai took the lead and said: "Lord, Mr. Zhao, it is a wonderful strategy for the Lord to announce the recruitment order. However, regardless of their background, they are a little taboo. ”

He paused and said, "A common people, few literate people, and no talents at all, no matter where they come from, they are meaningless. ”

The meaning of his words is obvious, in this era, knowledge is monopolized by the gate valve, and the common people have no channels and no conditions to learn advanced knowledge. Therefore he concluded that there were no talents among the people.

So regardless of the origin, this sentence does not make sense.

"Two... Lord, families everywhere are looking forward to it, and many heroes are looking forward to serving the lord, why should the lord be willing to go far?"

Cao Mengde's eyes flashed with a hint of uncertainty, but he also knew that what Chen Gong said was probably right.

However, this is not what Cao Mengde wants.

As Zhao Yu thought, Cao Mengde is now a prince, and he has gradually distinguished himself from the class of the family's gate lords. As the master, everything must be under control. And how could Cao Mengde not know the dangers of the family?

The world of this great Han dynasty has come to this point, not only because of the mediocrity of the Son of Heaven and the dictatorship of eunuchs and relatives. The roots are still in the family.

Enjoying huge rights, but putting all obligations on the common people, this is the fundamental reason for crushing the strong man.

Cao Mengde, as a member of the gate valve, how could he not know?

It is a gate valve, and it is natural to protect the rights and interests of the gate valve, but his goal now is not to be a gate valve. The rights and interests of the gate valve are contrary to his goals and imperial power. For example, Chen Gong said that the positions of county guards and county orders in various places were given to the gate valve, so what is left of him Cao Mengde?

So even if Cao Mengde knew that the effect of meritocracy, regardless of his background, would not be too good, and it would not be possible to catch many talents of the common people, he still had to do it.

This is an outline, like a constitution, which is put forward first, and there is a conclusion. In the future, it can be applied slowly and gradually reversed.

Xun Yu didn't say anything, he just smiled gently, but Zhao Yu knew that Xun Yu must know Cao Mengde's intentions.

Zhao Yu said with a smile: "The public station made a big fuss. ”

He said: "Anyway, the people don't have any talents, no matter what their background, as you said, it doesn't matter, so it doesn't matter." Mende likes it, so be it. ”

The corners of Cao Mengde's mouth curled, and then knocked on the desk: "That's it." Wen Ruo, you can do the matter of the recruitment order. There is one in each county of the Zhaoxian Hall, and it is only a matter of civil and military. "Yes, my lord. ”

Xun Yu promised.

Chen Gong thought about Zhao Yu's words, and it seemed to be right. Anyway, it doesn't make sense, it doesn't matter if you mention it or not. I won't hold on to it anymore. "On the other hand," Cao Mengde resolved the matter, saying, "The cement factory has hoarded countless amounts of cement, and I intend to start with Puyang and transform Dongjun." Cities and roads come first. ”

Xun Yu said: "Lord, farming first. "I know. Cao Mengde waved his hand: "How is the sowing of winter wheat, Wen Ruo, going?"

Xun Yu said: "The entire Dongjun has been sown with high-quality wheat, and by next year, it can be popularized to the entire Yanzhou." ”

"Good. Cao Mengde stroked his palms and smiled: "Replace the inferior varieties with good seeds, and the inferior varieties will be eaten, and spread out the stalls throughout Yanzhou as soon as possible." Zhaozhuang is a living example, the good seed is the foundation, the water conservancy is used, and it must be spread out one by one, and it cannot be slackened. "Don't worry, lord. Xun Yu said: "Chen Gongtai is responsible for the promotion of improved varieties, and Zaoji is responsible for water conservancy construction, and they are all on the right track." ”

"Good. Cao Mengde was very happy: "Go back to the city and rebuild the road." After all, this year's good seeds are not enough to spread the whole Yanzhou, and many people are still poor. ”

Cao Mengde dealt with it one by one, and Zhao Yu wandered leisurely beside him, and when the processing was completed, it was already afternoon.

Xun Yu and others did not stay long, the government affairs were complicated, and they could not be negligent. So only Zhao Yu is still here.

Cao Mengde ordered the attendant to prepare the dinner in the kitchen, and then chatted with Zhao Yu.

"Nowadays, I have a lot of foundation in my hands, but I can't use it all at once, which makes people really itch. Cao Mengde said: "Glass, soap, grabbed a lot of money, and piled up in the treasury. I don't know how many large warehouses have been hoarded with cement. The paper-making method has also been thoroughly understood, and even 20,000 sets of stainless steel armor have been stored in warehouses. If you can make use of them all, even if it is Yuan Benchu, I, Cao Mengde, dare to fight immediately. ”

Zhao Yu said with a smile: "Building a high wall, accumulating grain, and making a fortune in a muffled voice is the royal road." You're new to Yanzhou, and you haven't stabilized yet. The powerful gate valves in various places are not easy to get along, and they must be slowly planned. In addition, whether it is glass, soap, cement, papermaking, and steel refining, we must make a plan in advance. ”

"Oh?"

Cao Mengde was puzzled.

Zhao Yu said: "These industries, to a greater or lesser extent, are polluting. What is pollution? Smoke and sewage are pollution. If you go into the river and drink the water, you will get sick. If immersed in the soil, the plant dies and the grain yield is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to do a detailed plan before forming a huge scale. ”

"I want to hear about it. ”

When Cao Mengde heard this, he also attached importance to it in his heart.

Zhao Yu said: "All kinds of industries should not only take into account pollution, but also the factors of raw materials. Refined steel refining is best set up near large iron ore and carboniferous mines, which can avoid the pain of transportation. I think Nanyang is good, but Nanyang is not under your rule, but it can be used as a set goal. ”

Cao Mengde nodded contemplatively. "For example, papermaking, glass firing and other industries are best set up in sparsely populated places. Avoid causing harm to the people......"

Zhao Yu counted out a lot of things that needed ideas, and after Cao Mengde heard it, he took out his pen and ink and wrote them down one by one.

After saying this, Cao Mengde asked what Zhao Yu had seen and heard when he went out this time.

Zhao Yu shook his head: "The chaotic times, the people are grassy, what else is there to say." In Nanyang, I also met Lu Bu's army. After Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo, he was counterattacked by Li Dao and Guo Yan, driven out of Guanzhong, and went to Runan to seek refuge with Yuan Shu. However, I don't think he can last long under Yuan Shu, and maybe he will go north. ”