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After Zu Qing was settled, the shipyard's matter had entered a tense preparation stage. Zhang Yang allocated 100,000 taels of silver to Zu Qing at one time for the preliminary construction of the shipyard. Of course, this amount of silver is still a drop in the bucket for a shipbuilding base.

Things were almost done in Pingjiang, and Zhang Yang returned to Hangzhou again.

At this time, Hangzhou already had a New Year atmosphere.

It is already the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year, the 14th year of Zhizheng, is coming soon.

Compared to Tsunashiya who just arrived in the salt field in this world, Zhang Yang is now the overlord.

From Baoying to Hangzhou in the north, such a vast area has already been rejuvenated under the rule of Zhang Yang.

When Liu Bowen returned to Hangzhou, he had already come to report that many scholars have come to join him in the past few days since the opening of Hongwen Pavilion.

So far, most discerning people can see that the Yuan Dynasty has been exhausted. At that time, the Tartar cavalry came overwhelmed and destroyed the Song Dynasty. However, cruelty could conquer civilization, but cruelty could not rule civilization. In just a few lifetimes, a new world had arrived.

The world is the pain of the people, so a hero must stand up and lead the people toward light.

Nowadays, several rebel armies have shown their strengths. Liu Futong in the north and Xu Shouhui in the south have all established a country, so some scholars have defected to them, trying to show their ambitions and get the opportunity to show their talents in the luàn world.

However, some more knowledgeable people chose to join Zhang Shicheng.

Although Zhang Shicheng was the latecomer, he was obviously more vigorous. Zhang Shicheng made his fortune in the salt field and led his army, from small to large, repeatedly defeating the strong with weak, creating one myth after another, especially when millions of troops of the imperial court came to besiege a small Gaoyou Mansion. He originally thought that Gaoyou Mansion would end up being captured and massacred like Xuzhou Sesame Li.

Unexpectedly, the slaughtered was the imperial army, and the millions of troops finally scattered like birds and beasts, leaving only one out of ten.

Zhang Shicheng's army is less than 50,000 people, and it is so powerful.

In the luàn world, force is the most powerful backer.

Moreover, Zhang Shicheng was very considerate of the people, exempting three years of taxes, sharing land for the people, and gaining the recognition of all the people.

Although this will affect the interests of all parties, Zhang Shicheng's land was not directly snatched from the landlord, but he bought it back with money. Although he was reluctant to sell it, it was much better than confiscating it directly.

Therefore, when Zhang Shicheng confiscated the land, he did not arouse complaints from the scholars. After they compared it, they felt relieved.

Zhang Shicheng is definitely a person who cares about the people and does big things. Following Zhang Shicheng will have great prospects.

Therefore, many scholars, when they heard that Liu Qingtian, whom they admired the most, had contributed to Zhang Shicheng and gave them a way: to participate in the Hongwenguan. They were finally moved. Now Zhang Shicheng is the left chief of the newly established Jiangnan and Jiangbei province. He contributed to his mén. This is not a resistance to the court. Moreover, everyone can see that Zhang Shicheng is not a person who is willing to be inferior to others. If one day Zhang Shicheng becomes the emperor in the future, they will all have the achievements of following the dragon and have a bright future.

Therefore, they all chose to join Hongwenguan before the New Year.

Zhang Yang got the good news when he returned to Hangzhou.

"Lord, since you asked Bei Zhi to take charge of the affairs of Hongwenguan, the scholars in Jiangnan have all taken effect. Now, we have recruited nearly 300 people." Liu Bowen said.

"Brother Qingtian, it's such a great news." Zhang Yang was very happy to hear it: "Okay, then I'll go to Hongwenguan to have a look."

Zhang Yang listened to Liu Bowen's introduction as he walked.

Hongwenguan is located in the west of Hangzhou City, with beautiful scenery and simple and elegant.

This was originally the residence of the Right Chief of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province. After being confiscated by the rebels, it was slightly renovated and became the current Hongwen Hall.

Liu Bowen knew that although the lord said that all expenses could be withdrawn by Li Shan’s strengths, the lord now has to do many big things and requires a lot of money. It is not advisable to spend extra money. Besides, if you are new to him, you will be appreciated by the lord, so naturally you have to consider doing things for the lord.

Before coming, Liu Bowen heard that Zhang Shicheng was the most opposed to extravagant expenses. Even though he was now a high-ranking official, his daily food, clothing and expenses were still the same as when he was in the salt field.

This is indeed consistent with Zhang Yang's wishes, and Zhang Yang highly appreciates it.

As soon as he entered, Zhang Yang heard a man yin high and said: "The Taoist of Tieya blows the iron flute, and Gong Zheng chews the ancient sound. He blows through the chaotic orifices, and the center of heaven and earth. He blows through the tiger and leopard doors, and the red courtyard kneels to offer the dan Kangzheng..."

"What a sound that blows through the heart of heaven and earth." Zhang Yang said: "Who was writing lyrics just now?"

I saw a young man in his early twenties bowing and saying, "It's right."

"This is Yang Ji." Liu Bowen said: "He was called one of the four heroes of Wu in this world."

The four masters of Wuzhong? Zhang Yang said: "No wonder the poems are so singular, but I don't know who this Taoist is?"

"It's the old man." said a man with a white beard.

Yang Weizhen was already in his fifties at this time, a famous writer, calligrapher and painter. His name was Lianfu, his pseudonym was Tieya, Tiedi Di Taoist, and his native Fengqiao Quantang of Kuaiji. He was collectively known as the "Three High Sages of the End of Yuan Dynasty" together with Lu Juren and Qian Weishan.

Although he is old, he still cares about the country. In the world, human life is as low as grass. Only when a unified country is established again can he calm down the sword and bring a stable situation to the people.

Therefore, he also chose to become an official again.

Then, Liu Bowen introduced Gao Qi, Chen Ji, Zhang Yu and others to Zhang Yang. These people were all the ones Liu Bowen had just said and were also the most famous people recruited by Hongwenguan.

Zhang Yang knew that the so-called number one talented man in Jiangnan was a false title, and his own regime did not need someone who could only write lyrics. Those literary things were not very useful, but in this era, they had to use this method to select talents, which was much more nonsense than the college entrance examination in later generations.

However, in this era, except for a few nerds, most of the people who can integrate these ancient texts are actually very smart.

Liu Bowen knew what Zhang Yang meant, so the reason why these people were specially brought out by him was that these people had all been officials. Moreover, during the process of becoming officials, they were all disliked the officials in the officialdom, and they practiced their own actions to punish illegal acts. In the end, they were retaliated against and demoted by officials. These people were all upright people and could not display their talents in the officialdom of the Yuan Dynasty. They were shocked and resigned and finally got together.

Appointing these people is definitely helpful to the lord's career. If any dynasty can eradicate the official's own problems, it can last for a long time.

When Prime Minister Tuotuo ruled the Yellow River, the court had already allocated a large sum of silver. As a result, after exploitation, this batch of silver was in the hands of migrant workers, without even a single copper coin. Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers endured the dangers of fatigue, hunger and death on the construction site, which eventually led to the uprising of the people.

If a large number of honest officials were appointed, how could such a thing happen at that time?

"Everyone thinks, the various policies I am implementing locally now?" Zhang Yang asked.

It is said that they are capable ministers, but they must also be examined. Moreover, Zhang Yang wanted to hear how these wise men viewed their own policies in the hearts of these wise men.

"The old saying goes, the people are the foundation of the country, and the country is peaceful." Yang Weizhen, who has the longest beard, said first: "The people are the foundation of the world. Now the society is moving because the lives of the people are not guaranteed. Now, if Lord Zhang can let the people live a good life, the provinces in the south and north of the Yangtze River will naturally be stable."

"If you are upright, you will not behave in order, and if you are not upright, you will not obey even if you are not upright." Yang Ji said: "The troops led by Lord Zhang have no harm to the people. The officials under Lord Zhang are honest and upright. There is an old saying that you will not worry about the lack of people but worry about the unevenness. It is the value of Mr. Zhang's policy and orders that can be impartially implemented."

Zhang Yang nodded while listening. These upright people who were eliminated by the corruption of the court were indeed different. He needed a large number of officials now, so he could first let them be county magistrates in the local area and take a look. If he could be competent, he would gradually promote them.

Zhang Yang inspected the Hongwen Pavilion for a day, and became familiar with many people who had worked for it. He discovered the talents among them and prepared to entrust important tasks. Due to Liu Bowen's strict screening, those who only knew how to talk big did not join his team.

Of course, although Zhang Yang will promote some scholars, he will not let all of them serve as the grassroots of his future Empire State Building. Some officials will come from the people and must replenish fresh blood in a timely manner. In short, those who can do so will be able to take responsibility.

When he returned to the government office, Zhang Yang met his long-distance mother, Cao, his wife Liu Ruohan, and his son.

I haven't seen each other for a few months. The little guy has grown up and is holding it in Liu Ruohan's arms, playing with his fingers.

"Mom, Ruohan, you are tired from the journey, so let's take a rest first." Zhang Yang said.

Thinking of that incident, Zhang Yang felt that he was too angry, so he still had a good relationship and would talk to them in detail.

"Congratulations to my husband for being promoted again and becoming the left prime minister of the province." Liu Ruohan said.

"Forget it, everyone knows what happened to this official. I beat him up." Zhang Yang said, looking at his son. At this moment, he was also looking at Zhang Yang with curious eyes.

Zhang Yang couldn't help but grab his chubby little face.

"Wow" The child no longer knew Zhang Yang, and felt the pain and started crying.

"Hu Zi, don't cry, he is your father. Look at him, he is already a third-rank official now." Liu Ruohan quickly coaxed him.
Chapter completed!