One hundred and fifty-five visits to Zaozhi

After hearing Guo Peng's words, Guo Dan put on an angry expression.

"What misunderstanding? He wrote a letter every day to ask me to farm in Peiguo and take refuge in refugees, saying that this is a good way to prevent the bandits from attacking repeatedly."

Guo Dan said, "Xiao Yi, you don't know. In recent years, the south of Pei State has also encountered several attacks of bandits. Several times it was quite dangerous. Thanks to Zhongkang who stood up and led his tribe members to repel these bandits, I summoned Zhongkang, so those bandits did not dare to invade.

As a result, Zao Zhi told me that the bandits all come from refugees. As long as the farming and the refugees are kept, the refugees have land to cultivate and food to eat, the troubles of bandits will naturally disappear. This is the best strategy, and using troops to attack bandits is the worst strategy, which will only cause unnecessary casualties."

"Military farming... He is right, father, what's wrong with this? Refugees have no land to resettle and can become bandits. If they all have land to cultivate, there will naturally be no bandits."

Guo Peng was surprised, so he asked Guo Dan why.

"I also know that this is right, but how much effort does it take. Xiao Yi, recruiting refugees is simple, but the land of the Pei State government is limited, and most of the land is occupied by powerful and powerful gentry from all over the country.

Of course, this also includes our land. After a while, there is no wasteland? Our manor can't get so many refugees. He said this, just because he was looking for something to do if he had nothing to do. I didn't agree, and he was still angry! Humph!"

Guo Peng was speechless.

"What my father said is reasonable, but what exactly is Zao Zhi's strategy for farming?"

Guo Peng asked this, and Guo Dan said, "You did not ask in detail, if you are interested, find an opportunity to ask him to tell you for your father. This is not important. Xiao Yi, you must be prepared here. Let's stay at home for three or two days and then go back to Yangdi."

Guo Peng nodded.

"I haven't returned to the Yangdi ancestral home yet. Father, what do my family think about us now?"

"snort!"

Speaking of this matter, Guo Shan felt a sense of revenge. "My son is so outstanding, he is only 2,000 stones young, and his future is limitless. Of course, they have to put in full force to curry favor with him. This is how Guo Tu came to his father."

Guo Dan patted Guo Peng's shoulder with satisfaction, "My son has worked so hard. Over the years, we father and son have finally fulfilled our ambitions. Although the methods are different, they have finally realized them.

Next, my son needs to go further, make more achievements, and be promoted to a higher position. To be famous all over the world, the higher my son's position, the greater the advantage of his juniors. At that time, our family will have a four-generation three-month family. How great would it be? Hahahaha!"

Guo Dan laughed.

It seems that I have completely forgotten that the great achievements that the four generations and three ministers could achieve only by mastering family scriptures and having the right to teach disciples.

If any family can be able to be three masters for four generations, then the classics will be too valuable.

The Guo family is only qualified to receive higher elite education, but does not have the qualifications to educate others. The qualifications to educate others are the foundation of a family.

The next morning, Guo Peng got up early and asked Guo Dan about Zao Zhi’s residence.

"Xiao Yi, do you have any ideas about Zaozhi?"

Guo Dan understood a little, "Shanggu is a border county, and the land must be largely deserted. So that's it. That's it. That's it. It's still meaningful to you. Well, go there. If you are satisfied with Zaozhi, then ask Zaozhi to go to Shanggu, so that he won't be depressed here."

Guo Dan nodded and said that he would cooperate with Guo Peng. Guo Peng thanked Guo Dan and ran to find Zao Zhi excitedly.

After thinking about it all night last night, Guo Peng finally remembered who Zao Zhi was.

It can be said that without this person and the implementation of the military farming strategy he advocated, Cao Cao would not be able to gain a foothold in the Central Plains and would hold on under Yuan Shao's extremely fierce offensive.

The strategy of military farming actually had specific policy measures during the Western Han Dynasty, but either the border farming or the official and independent military farming around the capital had a positive effect on the border.

However, at that time, the Han Dynasty did not have as many refugees as it is now, so the civil settlement did not have the basis for realization.

Nowadays, there are many refugees in the world and there are also many wastelands caused by wars, so the foundation for realizing civil settlements is already available.

Zao Zhi was the earliest advocate of Cao Cao's suggestion of farming.

Guo Peng learned about Zao Zhi's residence and rode a horse to visit Zao Zhi early in the morning.

Zao Zhi lived not far from the Prime Minister's Mansion. In a short while, Guo Peng arrived at his residence and went up to hand him a prayer letter to the doorman.

Soon, a young man in a hurry ran out of the door and hesitated after seeing Guo Peng.

"After a moment... is it really Guo Fujun?"

"Then can there be fake?"

Guo Peng smiled and saluted him, "I am in Yingchuan Guo Peng, Zao Jun, you are polite."

"I dare not! I'm in a hurry to get up early and have a disorganized attitude. Please don't be surprised by the Lord of the House."

Zao Zhi was a little busy tidying up his messy clothes and gave a deep bow to Guo Peng.

"Don't you plan to ask me to come in and sit?"

Guo Peng pointed at himself.

"Oh! Sin! Please! Lord of the House! Please!"

Zao Zhi quickly invited Guo Peng into his residence.

When he arrived in the small living room, Zao Zhi hurriedly asked his family to pour water for Guo Peng. Guo Peng took a sip of water and asked, "Why didn't Zao Jun go to the banquet held by my father yesterday? My father was very angry after the banquet and said that he would not come after the invitation, which was a bit rude."

Zao Zhi was wondering why Guo Peng came to visit him early in the morning. When he heard his question, he immediately smiled bitterly.

"Ming Gong was angry. Of course I knew, but I really didn't have the mood to drink and have fun."

"Is it because of the farming incident?"

Zao Zhi was not surprised that Guo Peng knew about this, so he nodded.

"I have repeatedly suggested that the Ming Duke implement the policy of military farming to stabilize the refugees and prevent bandits from raising troubles, and then use troops to attack, causing blood to flow into a river, but the Ming Duke seems to have no idea."

"Of course my father wouldn't have any ideas."

Guo Peng shook his head, "The strategy of farming requires two necessary prerequisites. First, there are refugees. There are indeed many in Pei State. Second, there are wastelands. There are very few in Pei State."

Zao Zhi remained silent.

"The wealthy family can recruit some refugees, but they can't recruit too much, but the land is in the hands of the wealthy family. The government really doesn't have much wasteland to settle refugees. The strategy of farming requires a lot of land to see the results, otherwise it's better not to do it."

After Guo Peng said this, Zao Zhi became even more depressed.

After a while, Zao Di sighed.

"Even if it's just a little bit, one refugee has no place to rely on, one less bandit will die, and even if there is only a little bit of wasteland, it can increase taxes."

Zao Zhi may not not understand such a reality. He is afraid that he will have a lot of land, but this does not prevent him from wanting to realize his political ideals.

"It can only be said that Peiguo cannot achieve this, at least not at the moment."

Guo Peng put down the water cup in his hand and said, "But I know there is a place that can make Zao Jun realize this."

"I dare to ask the Lord of the Mansion, where?"

Zao Zhi showed an interesting expression.

"Youzhou, Shanggu County."
Chapter completed!