Chapter 271 Let it go "We don't have enough manpower to develop these places. It would be a waste to keep them. It's better to hand them over to the various schools of thought." Tian Ze said calmly. The population under his rule seems to be large, but Tianze’s territory is too large! On the surface, it is an area of three states, but now its strength can no longer be hidden. Everyone in the world knows that Tian Ze has at least eight states under his control, and each of them is a truly big state. And this is not the complete picture of Tianze. If Sangzhou, Haizhou and Gaozhou are added, there are a total of eleven states. The remaining territory of the Han Dynasty only consists of ten states, and the total population is less than half of Tianze. It seems that the ratio of population to land is not low, but it was developed too well under Tazawa's rule. There were no obstacles from powerful families, and with a complete and healthy system of officials and incredible organizational capabilities, the country had countless fertile lands. From the beginning to the end, there has always been a shortage of people. Especially now that a strategy for water network construction has been set, the huge population gap means that Tian Ze can't see any future at all.
Rather than letting this place become deserted, it would be better to use it as bait to lure these people from various families. Tian Ze from later generations always firmly believed that science and technology are always the primary productive forces. Even in this agricultural age. With a limited population, the way to improve productivity is nothing more than improving farming techniques, tools, building water conservancy projects, optimizing organization, etc., and all of these are closely related to the Hundred Schools of Thought. The stability of Confucianism, the technology of Mohism, the efficiency of Legalism, the Taoist's adapting to the natural order, the farming techniques of agriculture, the salvation of the world and the people of medicine, and the military's use of war to stop war, etc., are all extremely important. In order to accelerate the development of the Baijia School, in addition to competition, communication and inheritance, more incentives and social demand stimulation are needed. What you learn from books is always shallow, and all schools of thought need to test what they have learned in practice. Although they can put it into practice under Tian Ze's rule, they will ultimately be subject to considerable restrictions. It is impossible for the ministers under Tian Ze to sacrifice the stable development of their rule for the sake of the Hundred Schools' experiment. In this situation, creating an academic kingdom that belongs to each of the hundreds of schools of thought becomes an excellent choice. Give them a small fiefdom to test their theories. When their theories encounter difficulties in governing the world and are insufficient to solve practical problems, they will naturally make changes and improvements. "My lord, if this continues, I'm afraid it will cause endless harm in the future!" Zhang Zhao sighed. In order to promote public ownership of land, they have put in countless efforts and endured countless pressures. Once this gap is opened, Zhang Zhao is worried that it will leave hidden dangers for future generations. Tian Ze nodded: "I understand what you mean. But we must weigh the pros and cons of everything and proceed from reality. The importance of the Hundred Schools is no less than that of the Aristocratic Family and the Princes." "In the future, they will also go out. These 300 million mu of land are just their roots. They will never expand in the future. They can be divided in proportion to the strength of the 100 families." After hearing this, Zhang Zhao calmed down a little. It's not that he is too cautious in this matter, but land issues are of great importance and are the foundation of the country. As long as any small gap is revealed, countless jackals will inevitably bite through it, widening the gap and making the original system useless. "My lord, you think long-term, which is beyond my reach!" Zhang Zhao sighed. "When you return, spread the news and pass a message to Master Lu on my behalf."
"My lord, please speak." Tian Ze said solemnly: "I believe in Master Lu. No matter what Master Lu wants to do, you can do it without worrying about anything. I will take full responsibility for all the consequences!" As a leader, you should take on the responsibilities of a leader and take on all the sins of the world. No matter how many mistakes you make, they are all your own fault! Tian Ze's journey was not all smooth sailing. He made many mistakes and took many detours, but this was inevitable. Tian Ze never blamed anyone under his command, because he knew very well how difficult his work was, which was tantamount to creating the world and rebuilding it, and these people had already tried their best. It was impossible to demand perfection, and even if there were ten Zhuge Liangs, there would still be inappropriate regulations and unfair things under his rule. As long as there is nothing wrong in the general direction, it will be difficult to move forward with anything if you focus too much on details and demand perfection. "Don't worry, my lord. Zhao will convey this message to you." Zhang Zhao felt warm in his heart when he heard it. This is their lord, a lord who allows them to do their best without having to worry about anything. Tadashi nodded. If possible, he actually wanted to talk to Master Lu in person. But now, he was no longer suitable to interfere too much in the affairs of the Jixia Academy, and he went there less and less frequently. Because he has been to such academic places too often, he is afraid that it will become distorted, especially at this point in time. “By the way, after this Hundred Schools of Inheritance List, the Jixia Academy should also consider opening branches in various places.” Tian Ze said. When it was first designed, many people accused Tian Ze of being too extravagant, building the Jixia Academy too large. It could have accommodated 100,000 scholars, so why was such a grand occasion necessary? As a result, now, just three years later, such remarks have disappeared completely. Because the Jixia Academy is now a bit crowded. It would be fine if it were only scholars from all over the world, but many officials and students under Tian Ze's rule also studied there. In addition, there were children from various schools of thought who were discovered and cultivated by themselves, so the huge Jixia Academy was packed with people. Tian Ze now has to put the matter of opening branches in various states on the agenda. The Jixia Academy in Youzhou can be used as the main school. Certain rules can be formulated to retain only outstanding people and eliminate those who are just filling in the numbers. Ordinary scholars also have the opportunity to come, but there are many restrictions and they have to take turns. This will help to sift the good out of the bad and ensure the academic style and quality of teachers and students in the Jixia Academy. "This will not only make it easier to manage the Jixia Academy, but also allow the teachings of the Hundred Schools of Thought to spread throughout the world, making it easier for the people to study nearby." "I am afraid that over time, the hundreds of families will form their own bases in each state, and one family will dominate the market," said Zhang Zhao. Today's aristocratic families are a microcosm of the hundreds of families. Most of the Runan families were good at inheriting Confucian classics and had great political influence in the Han Dynasty. They were best at forming cliques and factions, but when the times were chaotic, their true colors were revealed. Most of the Yingchuan families were good at governing the country, had an open academic style and focused on practicality, which was why so many talented people emerged during the turbulent times. Once Tian Ze opens up the Hundred Schools of Thought in various states, people from the Hundred Schools of Thought will inevitably compete for "territory" in various states. "Isn't this good?" Tian Ze said with a smile. "Only the fittest survive. If we only want to maintain a balance, it may be detrimental to the development of all families."
"This world is huge. In the future, we will not only rule over thirteen states, but thirty states or even more." "No matter how powerful Confucianism is, it is impossible for it to dominate all states and counties. As long as the various schools of thought are not stupid, they can all have their own base for growth." Tian Ze supports Baijia not just for the sake of appearance. If all the families are useless, why should we support them? Just keep a few young plants and cultivate them. Only if it has value does it have a need to exist. "Besides, all the philosophers knew about the strategy of forming alliances, otherwise the current situation in Jixia Academy would not be the same." (End of this chapter)