Section 8: Future

The three of them laughed for a while, and Cai Qiner happily went out. Cao Chong sat next to Cai Ji, put the smile on his face and asked, "Where is Han Sheng and Wen Chang? Seeing that you were angry, Ziyi ran away after saying something, and I didn't have time to ask him."

Cai Ji blushed and lowered his head and said softly: "General Huang said that the newly selected group of people have good personal martial arts, but their cooperation is a little bad, and they are not very useful in practice. It is best to practice in practice, so they just pull Ren and Wenchang to the mountains."

"Go to the mountains?"

"General Huang said that although those soldiers were in excellent physical condition, they were all northerners. They were used to rushing on the plains and were not used to the terrain of Jingzhou, so they had to pull them into the mountains to familiarize themselves with the environment." Cai Ji explained: "Don't worry, my father paid for the best iron armor and weapons to equip those 1,000 people with the best iron armor and weapons, and the food was arranged very well. If you leave the mountain in half a month, you will definitely be a thousand iron troops."

Cao Chong was surprised. All 1,000 people were equipped with iron armor? Old Cai really invested a lot. Although there are many powerful private troops now, at best, they can only match iron armor to the main general and his personal guards. It is quite good for ordinary soldiers to have leather armor. This is all equipped with thousands of troops with iron armor. Among the Cao army, only Cao Cao's Wuwei Camp and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

"The father has no son, only you and Zhongyu's son-in-law. The son-in-law is half a son, and the sum is one." Cai Ji was talking again, and when Cao Chong looked at him with a smile, his little face that had just subsided, which turned red again, and he quickly stopped talking. Of course, she knew that her husband was a smart man, and he would naturally understand without saying it too clearly.

Of course Cao Chong understood. He thought for a while and said, "You go back and clean up. Tomorrow you go to Nanyang and host the wedding for Master Deng. Go back and tell your father-in-law that I will go to see General Zhe Chong. After explaining the matter, you will go back to the manor, call Zhongyu, and have two drinks with your father-in-law tonight."

"Okay." Cai Ji was overjoyed and quickly got up and left in a hurry.

Seeing Cai Ji left, Cao Chong sat for a while and was about to get up, Jiang Gan and Zhang Song hurriedly walked in. When they saw Cao Chong drinking tea, they smiled and said, "Young Master Deng has something to do with you. He has been shaking outside the door for a long time, but he didn't dare to come in. I took my own initiative and dragged him in." As he said that, he took the teapot and picked up the teapot and poured three cups of tea, and then happily carried it out to refill the water.

"The master wants to see me if you have something to do, why don't you come in and talk but turn around outside?" Cao Chong pushed the teacup in front of Deng Zhan and said, "I'm seen. I'm not respecting the teacher."

"Where is, I...I..." Deng Zhan blushed and said with a grunt: "There is news from Nanyang, saying... Huan'er has arrived in Nanyang, and asked me if I'm sending it to Xiangyang. Or..."

"No need to come to Xiangyang." Cao Chong shook his hand and said, "I came back just to accompany you to Nanyang to handle the wedding. Let Huan'er rest in Nanyang for a few days, so as not to be too tired. How can the bride be without a good health? I have already agreed with Xiao Yu'er that I will set off tomorrow. Don't worry, Xiao Yu'er has arranged all the matters and will definitely do things for you in a grand manner."

Deng Zhan was so grateful that he was about to thank him but was held back by Cao Chong. Seeing that Cao Chong was determined, he stood up excitedly. After sitting for a while, he went to pack up his clothes. Cao Chong did not keep him and asked Jiang Gan: "You go to see Yuan Zhi on my behalf, but what do you have to say?"

Jiang Gan described the situation of seeing Zhou Buzhi off and finally said: "Yuan Zhi is in a good mood. He is very satisfied with the young master's arrangement."

Cao Chong nodded and said, "Although he didn't understand everything, being able to understand this means that it's still right for me to let him go."

"Young Master, I have something to do. It's all about scholars, peasants, industry and commerce, and the country is rich and the people are strong. Why are the names of the four people like this?" Jiang Gan asked in confusion. It could be seen that this question had been confused for a long time, and he finally had the chance to spit it out today.

Cao Chong looked at him but did not answer. He turned his head and looked at Zhang Song and said, "Yongnian, what do you think?"

Zhang Song smiled and said, "I haven't thought too deeply about this issue, but I think the saying that the country is rich and the people are strong may be inaccurate. Emperor Xiaoling made ten mu of money in the world at once, but he did not use the right place. He hid it in the Wanjin Hall of the West Garden. However, the people of the world hated the court. The yellow turbans were together, and the wind and clouds were surging, like a big wave washing the sand, and the world was shattered. It can be seen that the country is rich and not necessarily useful. I think the young master's meaning is nothing more than hiding the people and raising the country, and scholars, farmers, industry and commerce came from this."

Cao Chong nodded, but did not say it any more. He knew that Zhang Song had questions, but he didn't say it, or he had already determined that he was his lord and believed that he would not have any tricks, so he was relieved. However, if he didn't explain this problem clearly to them, there would be problems in the future. He exhaled a long sigh and said, "Yongnian is right, hiding rich in the people. However, my hiding rich in the people is different from the hiding rich in the people in the theory of salt and iron. This hiding rich in the people means more

To put it simply, the majority of the people should be able to eat and wear warm clothes. Yongnian, Ziyi, you think that there were 60 million people at the peak of the Han Dynasty. Even if there are many years of war and the population loss is huge, then there should be as many as seven or eight million people in the world. Among these seven or eight million people, how many people can be called the people? The Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Zhang Jiao brother shouted, who are the turbulent people in the world? Why did the Han Dynasty become Yellow Turban Thieves overnight?"

"The main reason is that the powerful occupy the land. The people have no capital to survive and have natural disasters and have no way to go. They have to do so." Jiang Gan and Zhang Song thought for a moment and suddenly came out.

"Yes, of the seven or eight million people, I'm afraid that farmers account for 90% of them. A country and 90% of the people can't survive. Do you think this country can survive? Even if Emperor Xiaoling's Wanjin Hall is ten times larger or a hundred times larger, can this country survive?"

Jiang Gan and Zhang Song looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time. This question is a fool. The example of the Yellow Turban Rebellion is in front of him. Although the court quelled the turbulence, its vitality was severely damaged. The prefectures and counties were divided and independent, the emperor became a decoration. The Han Dynasty was in name only. As for Wanjintang. Not to mention, not only Wanjintang, but also the entire Luoyang city was ruined, and even the tombs of the emperors at the foot of Beimang Mountain were dug up completely.

"So, the world is the world of the people. With these people, the people can live and work in peace, and the Han Dynasty is the real Han Dynasty. Without these people, or when these people are forced to rebel for a meal, the Han Dynasty is just a worthless word." Cao Chong waved his hand and said, "The people are the foundation of a country. Only when the people are rich can they live and work in peace, and only when the people are rich can the world be peaceful. If the people are rich, farmers should be the leader of the four people. Without farming, the world is unstable. You have mountains of gold and silver piles there. Without food, don't you still have to starve to death?"

This principle is not difficult to understand. Whether the situation in the Han Dynasty is good or not is usually based on the evaluation standard. If a stone of grain is sold for dozens of yuan, the world will be basically stable. If a stone of grain is sold for a few hundred yuan, it will not be very stable. If a stone of grain is sold for thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan, it is basically sitting on the fire. If a stone of grain is sold for hundreds of thousands of yuan, it will not be surprising that people eat people. The Han Dynasty has always been based on agriculture. Emperors of all dynasties regard farming as a major event, regardless of whether it is true or false. As long as conditions allow, they will go to the fields to support the plow and pull out a few grass to show that they value agriculture.

But it seems that heavy industry and commerce are not as easy to understand for Jiang Gan and Zhang Song. Cao Chong smiled and said, "You can understand that there is no farming, you can understand that it is easy to understand that no labour is not strong, and no business is not rich." He pulled out the long knife at his waist and placed it on the table, and said with a smile: "What is the land relying on to fight in wars? It is not only the brave soldiers, but also the strict military discipline. The strength of the armed forces of the armed forces is also an important part. When Emperor Xiaowu fought against the Huns, he was able to win the war. The Han Dynasty's armed forces were stronger than the Huns, which was an important factor. Let's talk about it further. The Qin people were able to rampant the world because the Qin people's armed forces were more standardized than the other six countries and had higher quality of the armed forces."

Jiang Gan nodded. He had been studying the Warring States policy and knew a lot about the situation at that time. Although the six countries also produced good weapons, South Korea produced strong crossbows, and Yan State had even had iron weapons, from a standard perspective, they were not as practical as Qin's weapons.

Cao Chong said again: "The role of building a country on construction sites is not just in the army. Look, the same labor force, eat the same meal and walk the same road, but how much grain can he carry on his shoulders and carry on his back? If he is given a small cart transformed by Liu Zhongyu, how much grain can he transport? Without further ado, four times, you see, a small cart can allow one person to support four people, even if the cost of this car is doubled, and if it is enlarged, the effect can be imagined." He paused and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat: "Work can improve efficiency and improve production capacity. In other words, with the right tools, a person can do more things, and farmers can grow more land and feed more people. This is another labor can strengthen agriculture. Once the problem of grain land is solved, the world will be half stable."

Cao Chong became more and more excited as he spoke. He described his ideal future with a feeling of qiyi. Although Jiang Gan and Zhang Song couldn't understand his meaning at once, especially the new words that kept popping up in his mouth, they were excited by his ideals. Thinking that the beautiful world expected by the saints could really be realized, they couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"The goal is beautiful, and it is difficult to implement. There is a long way to go. I will search for it up and down." He breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Jiang Gan and Zhang Song with a bright future on their faces and smiled: "I don't even know if I can do what I think. I hope you two can help me."

"Young Master has an order, but I dare not obey orders." The two laughed and bowed their hands. Zhang Song thought for a while and said, "What the young master thinks is exciting, but there is only one thing. I wonder if you have ever thought about it?"

"What's the matter?" Cao Chong signaled Zhang Song to say something.

"Land." Zhang Song said two short words.

Cao Chong nodded and said, "I have something to do with this matter, but this problem will not be problematic in the short term. The Han Dynasty has more than 7 million hectares of land, but now there are only seven or eight million people. There will be no problem with the land within ten years. Ten years later, maybe... maybe they won't take the land so seriously." He laughed in a low voice, looking at Zhang Song, who was puzzled, shook his head: "Yongnian will know then."

The three of them were laughing, and Li Wei strode to the door and said loudly: "Young Master, Captain Xu has prepared the carriage."

"Okay, then let's go. That's all today. Let's talk about it in detail with you when you have time." Cao Chong stood up and walked out.

Cao Chong visited Le Jin, and the two had a great time talking. Le Jin had no objection to Cao Gong sending his son to preside over the war in Xiangyang. On the contrary, he felt a little proud. He felt that Cao Gong trusted him and used him. He patted his chest and said that he would fully support the affairs of the son. As long as he did not violate Cao Gong's orders, he could go through fire and water without hesitation.

Cao Chong understood what his statement meant, laughed loudly, thanked Le Jin for his support, and chatted for a few more words, then hurried to the Cai family garden outside the city to attend the Cai family dinner.

Cai Mao looked bad. He hadn't seen him for a few days. His eyes were much bigger, his wrinkles on his face were a few more, and his hair was half white. However, he seemed to be in a good mood today. When Cao Chong went in, he was talking with Liu Cong and Zhang Yun. When Cao Chong strode in, Zhang Yun hurriedly came up, rushed in front of Cai Ji, grabbed Cao Chong's long knife and placed it on the stand next to him. He grabbed Cao Chong and pulled him to Cai Mao and said, "Cang Shu, you are here, uncle has been waiting for you for a long time. If he doesn't come, he will be anxious."

Cao Chong smiled and worshiped Cai Mao, who stopped his smile but did not get up: "Son-in-law Cao Chong, pay homage to his father-in-law. If you have been waiting for a long time, you will be sentenced to death."

When Cai Mao saw this, he relaxed his face and looked at Cai Ji with a smirk, and smiled with satisfaction, and helped Cao Chong up: "Cang Shu, don't listen to Decheng's nonsense. I know that you are busy with official duties, not like me, I have nothing to do all day, so I can only talk to the children. How could you blame you? Come on, come on, take your seat quickly. Xiao Yu'er, call your aunt and the others out too. The whole family will stop talking about those common etiquettes, sit together lively."

Cao Chong's face opened a smile. To be honest, although he was only fourteen years old, he was a person in his twenties. Although Cai Ji was beautiful, he was always a loli in his eyes. Cai Xuan, the eighteen-year-old Madam Cai, who was in his twenties, was in line with his aesthetic views. However, this dirty thought was not something to be told by outsiders, so he could only hide it in his mind and treat it as a secret. Now that he heard that these two people were here, he was in a good mood and was not so disgusted with what Cai Mao said.

"My father-in-law worked hard for half his life and could have a few days of leisure and rest. When there are too many mundane things, I am afraid that my father-in-law will not be able to do so leisure." Cao Chong looked obedient and said with a smile.

"Although my brother is still a naval army governor, he only has a hundred soldiers under his command now, so what else can he do?" Mrs. Cai pulled Cai Xuan out from behind. When he heard Cao Chong's words, he smiled and interrupted. Cao Chong glanced at them and said with a smile: "The Prime Minister has submitted an instructed Emperor to rebuild the Jingzhou naval army, with the Northern Army as the main force, and recruited Jingzhou natives, and used the existing Xiangyang naval ships for training, and at the same time build ships. If it goes well, it will be five years faster and ten years later. My father-in-law is the naval commander with 100,000 soldiers."

"The Grand Governor of the Navy? Is it the Jingzhou Navy or the Great Han Navy?" Mrs. Cai couldn't help but joke happily when she saw the brother's face. Cao Chong smiled and said, "Auntie asked me what I said. I am not a sorcerer in five years. How can I know whether it is the Jingzhou Navy or the Great Han Navy."

Cai Mao was overjoyed when he heard Cao Chong's words. The depressedness on his face had already been thrown out of the sky. His old face suddenly showed a young aura. He laughed and pointed at his sister and said, "Hahaha... Little sister, you are a little embarrassed. Cang Shu is not a warlock. He is not a warlock. He can predict the future. How can he know the land in five years? It is hard for me to be the governor of the Great Han Navy? I can be the governor of the Jingzhou Navy. I have been working for a few years. I will not do anything. I will just wait to come back and hold my grandson. I said, Da Yuer, Xiao Yuer, you should work harder. Da Yuer, too. It's been more than a year since I got married, why didn't there be any movement?"

Cai Xuan was just listening to the excitement, but unexpectedly Cai Mao turned the topic to the couple and pointed it straight to this topic. He blushed suddenly. She was so embarrassed that she lowered her head to her chest without saying a word, but her hand gently stroked her belly. Liu Cong laughed and said, "Before reporting to her father-in-law, Da Yu'er has been feeling a little uncomfortable these days. Yesterday, she went to invite Master Zhang's disciple to take a look and said that she had... already."

Zhang Yun jumped up suddenly, grabbed Liu Cong and tried to beat him, and smiled and said, "You Liu Zhongyu, you didn't tell your uncle about such a big thing for a long time. Do you know how anxious your uncle is? OK, you Liu Zhongyu, you couldn't hide anything in the past, but now, can you hold on to such a thing? Your scheming has become deeper."

Cai Mao almost laughed on his face. He pulled Zhang Yun open, patted Liu Cong's back and said, "Good boy, he has a promising future. He has been reborn in the past few months, and he is like a different person, hahaha..."

Liu Cong touched his head, smiled silly, turned his head and looked at Cai Xuan. Cai Xuan also just raised her head and looked at him secretly. When her eyes were intertwined, her face was burning violently, and she quickly turned her head over. Cai Ji saw it in her eyes, and was happy in her heart. She gently pinched the tender flesh on Cai Xuan's waist and sneered. Cai Xuan shyly pushed away her hand, glanced at her, and smiled at each other.

The atmosphere was much more lively by the news that Cai Xuan was pregnant and Cai Mao was about to regain military power. Everyone came to the table together and took a few bites. Cai Xuan had some reaction. Mrs. Cai and Cai Ji accompanied her into the inner hall, leaving four men to drink and chat. Seeing that Cai Mao came out of the mountain again, Zhang Yun naturally had something to do, so he couldn't help but be extremely excited. He chatted and laughed at the meal, just like half of the master. After a meal, Zhang Yun was drunk and talked nonsense and was taken out by someone. Cai Mao ordered people to withdraw the wine, change to tea, and take Cao Chong and Liu Cong to the study to gossip.

"My father-in-law, I have a word from my son-in-law. I don't know if it should be said?" Cao Chong looked behind Cai Mao's empty back and hesitated for a moment.

"If you have something to say, there are no outsiders here." Cai Mao's face was rosy, he was a little drunk, and he waved happily.

"My father-in-law only has two daughters, Da Yuer and Xiao Yuer. This huge family business cannot be inherited in the future." As soon as Cao Chong spoke, the smile on Cai Mao's face froze. He looked at Cao Chong without saying a word and waited for his words to continue. Cao Chong smiled and sipped the tea. As soon as the fragrant sobering tea was in his mouth, his head was a little dizzy. He smiled and said, "My mother-in-law has passed away for many years, and his father-in-law is still obsessed with it. Although it is a deep love between husband and wife, it may not be appropriate. In the opinion of a son-in-law, why not choose one or two women with serious appearance and morality among the concubines and include them in the room. If you can have a son, you can inherit your family business in the future. Even if your father-in-law can't bear it, you can choose a child you like from the branch tribe and train it as soon as possible, so that your father-in-law can enjoy his old age as soon as possible."

Cai Mao's face slowly slowed down, and he sighed and said, "I don't know, it's just..." He paused and said, "I take it to heart if you care about this matter if you are lucky."

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Cao Chong had to change the subject. He asked Cai Mao: "In recent years, Jingzhou naval army has been rebuilt, and there are many things to do, but in short, the battle cannot be fought for a while. Decheng (Zhang Yun) will worry about training the naval army. What are the plans of my father-in-law?"

Cai Mao didn't react for a moment. He looked at Cao Chong in confusion: "Cang Shu, what do you mean?"

Cao Chong smiled: "I mean there is no war to fight in the past few years. It is probably difficult to get promoted. Since you can't be promoted, why don't you want to do something about getting rich? I have some plans and ask my father-in-law and Zhongyu to discuss it."
Chapter completed!