Steel Dynasty - Chapter 118

[Chapter 118 Zhan Xingchang]

Governor’s Mansion.

Pang Yukun is reviewing news from newspapers in various states.

The Sun family tribe was wiped out. The next day, in Qingzhou East City, all the participants in the incident were beheaded and displayed in public. The people who gathered that day blocked the execution ground, all to see this extraordinary thing.

After being oppressed by the wealthy family for many years, now the wealthy family has been destroyed. When Sun Yuanzhi was led to the execution ground, countless people threw stones and rotten vegetable leaves at him, which shows the resentment of the people for being oppressed by the wealthy family all these years.

It’s just that Xiao Ming is recovering from his injuries, but he can’t relax. One is to deal with the family members of these wealthy families, and the other is the matter of Bowen College.

After instructing him to do these two things, Xiao Ming became a hands-off shopkeeper and went to compete with Dr. Sun on his medical skills.

Looking at the pile of official documents on his desk, he couldn’t help but feel a little dizzy. Sometimes the King of Qi was serious, and sometimes he seemed to be not doing his job properly.

“Pang Changshi, this is the registration list for Bowen College this time.”

A young man with a fair face and a tall figure walked over. The young man was wearing a green official robe, which was in sharp contrast to the purple official robe on Pang Yukun.

Officials of the Dayu State are distinguished by the color of their official robes. Officials of the third rank and above wear purple official robes, officials of the fourth and fifth ranks wear vermilion, officials of the sixth and seventh ranks wear green robes, and officials of the eighth and ninth ranks wear cyan. Official robe.

At the same time, the ornaments on the belts of officials are divided into four categories: jade, gold, silver, and copper to distinguish their grades.

Pang Yukun looked at the young man, smiled, and asked: “Xingchang, I have been here in Qingzhou for a month, how do you feel?”

This man’s name is Zhan Xingchang, a native of Chang’an. Pang Yukun had taken a liking to him when he was in Chang’an. Show off Xingchang’s talents.

After Qingzhou needed a large number of talents to replace officials, he wrote to Chang’an. A month ago, Zhan Xingchang arrived in Qingzhou and was appointed as Sima of Qingzhou.

“This Qingzhou is different from other places, and His Highness King Qi is also different from other princes.” Zhan Xingchang said after pondering.

Pang Yukun seemed to be interested in studying Zhan Xingchang, so he asked: “What is the difference? Let me tell you.”

“Since ancient times, Jiangshan Sheji has been based on agriculture. Although His Highness also attaches importance to agricultural production, he seems to be more interested in commerce. Profit, this business profit can certainly make you rich, but it is like a tree without roots. If there is a war, supplies are scarce, and trade routes are interrupted, the people in the fiefdom will eventually have to rely on food to eat.” Zhan Xingchang said.

“Furthermore, businessmen pursue profits, just like barbarians who live in pursuit of water and grass. Wherever the interests are, the businessmen will go and will not stay in one place. They lack responsibility for their own nation and country. What’s more, for the sake of business Bribing the government for personal gain has caused harm to the country and the people. Now this businessman can still be suppressed if there is no climate. If the situation is big in the future, the harm will not be much different from that of the wealthy family.” Zhan Xingchang said lightly.

Pang Yukun looked surprised and looked at Zhan Xingchang with surprise in his eyes.

He said: “Your statement is very similar to His Highness’s statement.”

“His Highness also said the same?” Zhan Xingchang said in surprise.

Pang Yukun nodded, “It’s just that His Highness said that agriculture is the foundation of the country, while commerce is the foundation of a rich country, and industry is the foundation of a strong country. One of the three cannot be missing. Businessmen certainly pursue profits, but as long as they control the business that is related to the lifeline of the country, If it’s in their own hands, they won’t be able to change the world.”

Zhan Xingchang said, “Since His Highness has such long-term thoughts, I have to worry too much.”

Pang Yukun smiled openly and said, “Xingchang, I asked you to come all the way to Qingzhou. Isn’t it too unfair for you to be a Sima of Qingzhou?”

Zhan Xingchang bowed and clasped his fists, saying: “How dare you? I am just a person waiting for a replacement at home. Now I can have an official position and can do something for you. “Well, I am satisfied with

serving you.

That’s why I value you. I have always been the governor of Qingzhou, and the position of Sima is to assist the governor in handling government affairs. When you are qualified, I will I suggest to His Highness that you be recommended as the governor.”

Zhan Xingchang looked as usual, without any excitement. He said: “If I serve as the governor of Qingzhou based on the recommendation of the long history, how many people in the Qingzhou officialdom can be convinced, Zhan Xingchang. Seek to win with ability.”

Pang Yukun’s smile grew wider and he said: “I know your temper, but a thousand-mile horse also needs Bole. Well, there is something I don’t know how to do, and I always don’t like the idea of taking over the family and exterminating the clan. “How about I leave the remnants of the wealthy family to you this time?”

“Pang Changshi, this matter is of great importance.” Zhan Xingchang hesitated.

“If it’s an ordinary trivial matter, why should I leave it to you?” Pang Yukun said sternly, “Just treat it as the government affairs I assigned you, and you must complete it!”

Pang Yukun looked firm, and Zhan Xingchang could only nodded.

After saying this, the two talked about Bowen College again. They seemed to expect that scholars from six states would rush to apply for the political history exam.

“It’s a pity that Your Highness has worked so hard. Isn’t the purpose of studying just to pass the exam and prosper in the future?” Pang Yukun’s thoughts were no different from those of those scholars.

Zhan Xingchang remained silent. After arriving in Qingzhou, he carefully examined the customs and customs of Qingzhou, and carefully explored the strange decrees of King Qi these days. He finally came to a conclusion that he could not believe.

That is, the King of Qi simply does not agree that studying is for becoming an official. Since ancient times, among scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, scholars have the highest status. If they become successful in one day, they can surpass ten thousand people.

What’s more, the King of Qi seemed to despise Confucianism, and there was no Confucian master under his command.

The ancient land of Qilu was originally the hometown of the sage Confucius. The Confucius family in Qufu has been honored for generations and is admired by scholars.

But now that there are a large number of official vacancies in the six states, the King of Qi seems not to have considered the Kong family in Qufu at all.

On the contrary, he runs his own schools and selects officials, which is unique.

“His Royal Highness’s behavior is different from ordinary people. If he were the same as others, he would not be the King of Qi. The land of the six states is still in the hands of the wealthy families.” Zhan Xingchang said with a faint smile.

Pang Yukun was startled for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

Zhan Xingchang was right. If the King of Qi had followed the old rules, Qingzhou would not have changed like it does today.

Times make heroes, so it may be that this King of Qi is a geek.

At this time, Xiao Ming, who was discussing medical skills with Doctor Sun among the medical officers, sneezed.

Doctor Sun joked: “Your Highness, is there someone speaking ill of you behind your back?”

“Maybe it’s Pang Changshi again. He has always been a sharp talker. When I see him, I want to go around him.” Xiao Ming said.

Medical Officer Sun was nearly seventy years old, and he was very accurate in reading people. He said: “Pang Changshi has a bit of a temper, but the people in the city have a good impression of him, but the Sima who recently came to the Qingzhou Prefecture is also pretty good.”

(End of chapter)