Iron Dynasty

Governor's Office.

Pang Yukun is reviewing news from state newspapers.

The Sun family was wiped out, and the next day, in the East City of Qingzhou, all the participants in this incident were beheaded and displayed to the public.

He was oppressed by the wealthy family for many years, and now the wealthy family has been destroyed. When Sun Yuanzhi was taken to the execution ground, countless people threw stones and rotten vegetables at him.

It's just that Xiao Ming is now recovering from his injuries, but he can't relax. One is the disposal of these wealthy families, and the other is the matter of Bowen College.

After instructing him about these two things, Xiao Ming acted as a hands-off shopkeeper and went to fight against Doctor Sun.

Looking at the pile of official documents on the desk, he couldn't help but have a big head. Sometimes this King Qi is serious, and sometimes it seems that he is not doing his job properly.

Pang Changshi, this is the registration booklet for Bowen College this time.

A tall and fair-faced young man walked over. The young man was wearing a green official robe, which contrasted sharply with the purple official robe on Pang Yukun.

Officials of the Great Yu Kingdom are distinguished by the color of their official robes. Officials of the third rank and above wear purple official robes, officials of the fourth rank and fifth rank wear vermilion, officials of the sixth and seventh ranks wear green official robes, and officials of the eighth and ninth rank 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.

Pang Yukun glanced at the young man, smiled, and asked, Xingchang, it's been a month since I've been here in Qingzhou, how do you feel?

This person's name is Zhan Xingchang, a native of Chang'an. Pang Yukun used to see Zhan Xingchang's talent when he was in Chang'an.

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

This Qingzhou is different from other places, and His Royal Highness King Qi is also different from other princes. Zhan Xingchang pondered and said.

Pang Yukun seemed to be interested in Zhan Xingchang, so he asked, What is the difference? Let's hear it.

Since ancient times, Jiangshan Sheji has been based on agriculture. Although His Royal Highness also attaches great importance to agricultural production, it seems that he is more interested in the benefits of commerce. Although this commercial profit can make a fortune, it is like a rootless plant. If it encounters war, materials will be scarce , the trade route was interrupted, and the people of the fiefs had to rely on grain to eat after all. Zhan Xingchang said.

Moreover, merchants pursue profit, just like barbarians live in pursuit of water and grass. Wherever the interests are, the merchants will go wherever they go, and they will not stay in a certain place. They lack responsibility for their own nation-state, and what's more, for the sake of business Li bribes the government for personal gain and brings harm to the country and the people, but now this businessman has not formed a climate and can still be suppressed, if the future is big, the harm will not be much different from the wealthy family. Zhan Xingchang said lightly.

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

He said: Your statement is seven-point similar to His Highness's statement.

Your Highness also said that? Zhan Xingchang asked in surprise.

Pang Yukun nodded, It's just that Your Highness said that agriculture is the foundation of a country, commerce is the foundation of a prosperous country, and industry is the foundation of a strong country. One of the three cannot be lacking. Although businessmen seek profits, they only need to master the business that is related to the lifeline of the country. In their own hands, then they won't be able to turn around.

Zhan Xingchang said, Since Your Highness has been thinking for so long, I will think too much.

Pang Yukun smiled openly and said, Xingchang, let you come all the way to Qingzhou, but now I want you to be a Qingzhou Sima, is it too wronged you?

Zhan Xingchang bowed his body and clasped his fists, and said, How dare you? I'm just a person waiting to be filled at home. Now I can have an official and a half-job, and I can serve His Highness. I'm already satisfied.

Well, I don't want to be humiliated. This is the reason why I value you. I have always been the prefect of Qingzhou, and the post of Sima is to assist the prefect in handling government affairs. When you are competent in another day, I will propose to His Highness and recommend you as the prefect. .

Zhan Xingchang's expression was as usual, without a trace of excitement, he said, If I am appointed as the prefect of Qingzhou on the recommendation of a long history, there are a few people in Qingzhou officials who can be convinced, and Zhan only wants to win by ability.

Pang Yukun smiled even more, he said: I know your temper, but Maxima also needs Bole, so, I have something in front of me that I don't have the skills to do, and I have always disliked this kind of thing about looting the family and destroying the family. How about leaving it to you? Let His Highness see your abilities.

Pang Changshi, this matter is very important, this... Zhan Xingchang hesitated.

If it's an ordinary trivial matter, why should I leave it to you? Pang Yukun said sternly, You should treat it as the government affairs that I have assigned to you, and you must complete it!

Pang Yukun looked firm, and Zhan Xingchang had no choice but to nod his head.

At this point, the two talked about Bowen College again, and the two seemed to be expecting the six state scholars competing to apply for political history.

It's a pity that Your Highness has worked so hard, but isn't the purpose of studying to get to the top of the university, and to be successful in the future? Pang Yukun's thoughts were no different from those of the scholars.

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

That is, the king of Qi did not agree that studying was for the sake of officialdom. Since ancient times, the status of scholars, farmers, businessmen, and scholars has been the highest.

What's more, the King of Qi seemed to be very contemptuous of Confucianism, and he did not even have a Confucian scholar under his command.

And this ancient land of Qilu was originally the hometown of the sages of Confucius. This Qufu Confucian family is honored for generations and admired by scholars.

But now that there are a lot of vacancies in the six states, King Qi seems to have no consideration for the Confucius family in Qufu at all.

On the contrary, he runs his own school and selects officials, which is maverick.

This Highness's behavior is different from ordinary people. If he is the same as others, he is not King Qi, and the land of the six states is not still in the hands of the noble family. Zhan Xingchang smiled lightly.

Pang Yukun froze for a moment, then smiled wryly.

Zhan Xingchang was right, if the King of Qi followed the old rules, the Qingzhou would not have changed as it is today.

Times create heroes, and it is not possible that this King of Qi is a geek.

At this time, Xiao Ming, who was discussing medical skills with Medical Officer Sun, sneezed.

Doctor Sun joked: Your Highness, is someone talking bad about you behind your back?

Maybe it's Pang Changshi again. His mouth has always been strong. When he sees him, the king wants to go around him. Xiao Ming said.

Dr. Sun is almost old and young, but he is very accurate in seeing people. He said: Pang Changshi is a little impatient, but the people in the city have a good impression of him, but the Sima who recently came from the Qingzhou government is not bad.