Why marry someone when you are reborn?

As soon as Song Qiao said this, Xu Yun and Lu An became serious.

At this time, what Song Qiao would give them must be related to the imperial examination.

The little boy from Songqiao brought over a tray.

Then, Song Qiao handed one of the two notebooks on the tray to each of them.

Song Qiao smiled and said, "This was written by my eldest disciple. It contains his views and thoughts on agriculture, sericulture, and the new policies over the past six months. I took a look at it and it seems to be complete, so I'll share it with you. Just think of it as a communication between young people."

He said it easily.

But neither Xu Yun nor Lu An felt at ease.

The two looked at each other, then stood up and bowed deeply to Song Qiao: "Thank you, sir."

Song Qiao looked at the two young men with a gentle expression: "You are all the pillars of the future. It won't hurt to see more and listen more. When we are gone, you will have to shoulder the burden of China. I have high hopes for you. Just don't think that I, an old man, am annoying."

"How dare I be annoyed?" Xu Yun laughed twice, and said sincerely: "I wish there were ten more old men like this!"

With ten teachers like Song Qiao, Xu Yun felt that the top spot would definitely be in his pocket!

Song Qiao was amused and laughed out loud.

The laughter was so hearty that the birds in the trees were startled and flew away with a "boom".

Compared to Xu Yun's playfulness, Lu An was much calmer. His face turned slightly red. Although he was excited, he really had no words to flatter. He just said that he would never dare to disappoint the old gentleman's expectations.

Song Qiao looked at the two of them and had a general understanding of their personalities.

After giving them the food, Song Qiao pointed to the mulberry tree and said, "If you want to eat mulberries, go pick them yourself. If you don't want to eat them, you can just read a book here. Stay here and eat today."

Xu Yun was not in a hurry.

But she knew Lu An must be very anxious.

So, she smiled and said, "I promised Gao Yu that I would bring her some mulberry fruits to eat. Mr. Lu, please read a book first and wait for me? Then we can help Mr. Song pick vegetables."

Lu An blushed as he thanked her, and it seemed that he knew Xu Yun's good intentions. He then said, "Just call me Lu An."

"Brother Lu An." Xu Yun followed suit, and then said, "Brother Lu An, you can call me Xu Yun or Ah Yun, it's all fine."

"Ah Yun." Lu An's face turned even redder: "I am a few years older than you, so I act like a big brother."

After saying this, he bowed solemnly again.

Xu Yun moved away, picked up the basket and went to pick pine cones.

As a result, Song Qiao also went with the child.

The mulberry tree was quite tall, and Song Qiao did not allow Xu Yun to use the ladder. He asked a child to hold the ladder while he went up to pick the mulberry fruits for Xu Yun, leaving Xu Yun holding the basket below to catch the fruits.

Xu Yun was extremely worried and stared at him without even blinking.

Song Qiao laughed at her, "I'm standing on the ladder, why are you so scared?"

Xu Yun had a wooden face and said helplessly, "It's better to let me go. If you fall, even ten of me won't be enough to compensate you."

"I know what's going on." Song Qiao laughed. "Besides, if you fall at this moment, I will be so mad! You know, I bet on you to make the list."

Xu Yun was a little confused when he heard that Song Qiao, a great man of his time, was actually gambling.

But also a little bit feels like it's expected.

This is Songjiao after all.

Xu Yun held his forehead with his hand, but he was also envious.

Song Qiao was picking fruits up there, not wanting to be idle for a moment, and he started talking about agriculture and sericulture: "They say scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, what do you think, Ah Yun?"

Xu Yun pondered for a moment before saying softly, "Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants refer to their importance to the country. But it doesn't mean that scholars are extremely noble and farmers, artisans, and merchants are lowly. Although there should be a classification of levels, it shouldn't be so clear-cut."

This was the first time Song Qiao had heard such words: "Oh? Please tell me in detail."

"Scholars should not be hereditary. This is... unfair. It will easily turn the country into a country jointly controlled by a few noble families. The rest of the people are just tools for them to exploit. Even survival is difficult for them."

Xu Yun didn't know when he had these ideas, or how they changed quietly.

Maybe it’s because of the experiences in the previous life.

Or maybe it was because of the books in the library.

She saw in a book that every child could go to school and everyone could afford food, clothes and medical care.

Such a scene makes one's heart burn.

She didn't dare to think about how happy and peaceful people would be living in such a world.

She wanted to live that kind of life, too. Not having to worry about being sold, not having to worry about starving to death, or being eaten by other hungry people.

Xu Yun never told these words to anyone else.

The reason I talked to Song Qiao is because Song Qiao is one of the people Your Majesties trust the most.

He is also one of the people who most support Your Majesties.

Song Qiao unconsciously stopped picking mulberries and looked down at Xu Yun.

Xu Yun smiled and continued, "Of course, the rich and powerful should indeed enjoy a superior status and a wealthy life. After all, they are of great use to the country, and... status and wealth are always desirable. Such things can attract more people and make them work hard so that they and their descendants can also enjoy such status and wealth."

"In this way, the country will gain more talents. The people will also feel that it is fair. Students will also feel that their ten years of hard study have paid off."

"Since ancient times, power and money have always been the most desirable things."

"The merchants' descendants have the hope of becoming scholars and examiners, so they will be more willing to be conscientious merchants - after all, people who commit crimes will affect the imperial examinations of their descendants."

Xu Yun smiled and paused for a moment: "As for farmers and craftsmen, they don't think that their ancestors have been farmers and craftsmen for generations. Naturally, they are willing to work harder to save and fight for future generations."

Farmers are willing to plant more fields, raise more silkworms, weave more cloth, and raise more poultry and livestock. Craftsmen are willing to improve their craftsmanship and make more money, so it will naturally be easier for businessmen to make money.

They are interconnected and influence each other.

"Only in this way can the country remain prosperous and strong for a long time."

The prosperity of a country depends on several things: population, treasury, weapons, and officials.

The merchants were diligent and bought more things from the farmers. The farmers became rich and the merchants also made money.

In this process, the country also collected taxes.

As craftsmen become more skilled, they will be able to make more sophisticated weapons, even farm implements and tools, which will benefit farmers, merchants, the country, and even the craftsmen themselves.

The scholars supported by these people will become the managers of the country, bring glory and hope to their families, and keep the country running.

Song Qiao paused completely.

What Xu Yun mentioned...even he couldn't help but be secretly shocked.

how to say.

To be an official, especially a high-ranking official, one must have certain things.

These things are rare among young people, because they require years of experience in officialdom to gradually understand and apply them.