My whole family traveled across time with an encyclopedia

"General Chang, although you have conquered a large territory in the north, it is easier to conquer a country than to defend it. Once this place is conquered, people will need to manage it. Otherwise, sooner or later, the conquered place will become someone else's place. , otherwise it will become a burden to you. I think General Chang of Taixi County governs very well." The Li family flattered him.

Zheng Zhengguang turned around and answered, "Brother Li Xian is right. I heard that Mr. Ning is in charge of this place and he is a great talent." He toasted Ning Changrong with a glass of wine from a distance.

Ning Changrong returned the drink with a smile.

Then Zheng Zhengguang changed his subject, "But Mr. Ning is only one person after all. I heard that General Chang has many powerful generals, but there are very few people who can govern the place. It just so happens that my Zheng family has many scholars, and some of them have served as officials in the court. Scholars with official experience can help General Chang manage the place, so the general can sit back and relax."

Chang Yuan's face remained calm, "That's true, but in this case, I will take advantage of it. What are you trying to do?"

Zheng Zhongguang smiled slightly, "What are you planning for? Naturally, the general is planning to conquer the world."

Chang Yuan understood that these people wanted to bet on him.

These aristocratic families are inextricably linked to each other, which is why they can survive for thousands of years.

Even if the main vein dies, the branch veins can be revived and become the new main vein.

If you bet on him, you will definitely bet on others. Chang Yuan would not think that these people were only looking for him.

There were no disrespectful words in Zheng Zhengguang's words, but Chang Yuan could feel the arrogance in the other party, as if they were holding a pair of trump cards that he had to reject.

If he really accepts a scholar sent by the Zheng family, then whether the lower-level people know about him, General Chang, is another matter.

Chang Yuan's whole family was executed when he was young, but he had also come into contact with these people, and he knew best the nature of people from these aristocratic families.

It is said that the old emperor was rebellious, had no virtue and talent, carried out large-scale construction projects, and searched for immortals. This led to the world's people being miserable and miserable.

But you must know that the previous emperor was a rare wise king, and he left a very rich foundation for the old emperor. Based on the old emperor's deeds in his later years, no matter how much he squandered, he would not have turned the country into this state.

Now that the world is falling apart and wars are raging, it is self-evident how much role these aristocratic families have played.

Chang Yuan thought to himself that he had really lost his mind and actually thought about accepting the scholar offered by this group of people.

If he really accepts it, then even if he seizes the world, won't he still have to be controlled by these aristocratic families in the future?It is difficult for government orders to leave Kyoto.

Even if what he announces is a good policy, I'm afraid it will change its appearance and turn into a policy harmful to the people.

I'm afraid that in the end, he will fight desperately at the front, and these people will enjoy the results he brings in the back, and even join forces to neutralize him to a certain extent.

……

"What did the general think?"

After the banquet, Ning Changrong sat with Chang Yuan.

Chang Yuan smiled bitterly, "I am so eager for quick success that I really want to rely on these people to help me manage the place. If a dog can't change its habit of eating shit, these people still can't be used. Even though their tone of voice is respectful, they have the arrogance of being a member of a thousand-year-old family. Hard to hide."

Ning Changrong finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Chang Yuan would lose his mind and let these people help manage the place together.

Since this group of people arrived in the city, they have been under Ning Changrong's nose. Ning Changrong knew exactly what they said and did.Judging from the attitude of these people towards the people, it is not difficult to guess what kind of mentality they have towards ordinary people. How can a group of people who have no empathy for ordinary people and even treat them as nothing can really want to govern the place well and take care of them? Are the people living a good life?

"General, there is no need to worry. The progress of the cadre school is steadily improving. The veterans are working hard and trying their best to help the general manage the place." Ning Changrong comforted him.

If it weren't for the emergence of gunpowder, Chang Yuan might not be so anxious. He originally planned to overthrow Nan Chen in 20 years.

But now that Nanchen has been defeated without attack, it has been divided into three, and he has a powerful weapon like gunpowder. It is no longer difficult for him to conquer the city. What is difficult is to govern, so he wants to attract the attention of those noble families.

"The most important thing in building a high-rise building is to lay a good foundation. I can afford it." Chang Yuan had no confidence that he could be emperor in the past. He only thought that one day he could overthrow Nan Chen and avenge the Chang family and the people of the world, but now he has The confidence to be emperor.

Since he wants to seize the world and sit in that position, he must advance slowly step by step, otherwise even if a tall building rises, it will collapse in an instant.

He stood up and patted Ning Changrong on the shoulder, "You have to hurry up about the cadre school. You can put the things in your hands aside for a while. Okay, you have worked hard today. Go back."

Ning Changrong stood up and asked, "Then, how should we reply over there?"

"Don't worry about them. If they come to see me again, just say that I am still considering it."

At present, Chang Yuan's foundation is not solid enough. If he directly rejects the three families, it will be equivalent to rejecting all the noble families in the Central Plains. It is not that he wants to rely on these people to do anything, but it is best to have one less enemy. He is not going to use the knife yet. when.

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After the three families returned home, they thought they had a sure chance of victory. Chang Yuan would definitely come to them to confirm the matter soon. However, they waited for more than half a month and still had no news. Every time they sent someone to Everyone who asked me said that I was still considering a long-term contract, or else I was busy with military affairs.

I sent someone to ask Ning Changrong, but Ning Changrong didn't know anything about it.

The three families gathered together to discuss.

"Is Chang Yuan deliberately playing tricks on us? He actually doesn't want to cooperate with us at all?" asked the Li family.

Zheng Zhengguang didn't believe it: "It's impossible. Chang Yuan has no useful people at all. Even if he is enough for now, when he acquires more and more territory later, there will be fewer and fewer useful people. If he wants to To conquer the world, it’s impossible not to prepare in advance!”

The Wang family asked: "Is it possible that some northern scholars have taken refuge with him?"

Zheng Zhengguang curled his lips, "What use are the scholars in the north? They can't read like us, but how can they compare to us in terms of governing the country?"

The Li family asked: "Isn't the Zhou family from the north? Could it be that they have already had contact with Chang Yuan in private? After all, Chang Yuan grew up in the north, so he may be more familiar with the north?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? The Zhou family has already gone to cooperate with Hongyuan City of the White Lotus Sect, so how can they have time to come here?" Zheng Zhengguang retorted.

It wasn't this or that. After thinking for a long time, everyone couldn't find out the reason why Chang Yuan rejected them.

"How about we send someone to ask again?" The Li family tried.

Zheng Zhengguang was a little irritated, "How to ask? You can't even see anyone! This Chang Yuan is really ignorant. We came all the way to find him and gave him the scholars who manage the place, but he treats me so slowly! This person is so short-sighted. , I don’t think it’s worth our investment!”