Mythical Three Kingdoms

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”Because of you, he got lucky. Do you think what I did was killing? I was helping them clear out the trash! Instead of thanking me, they cursed me. I’m convinced he has problems too; I’m going to investigate him.” Yuan Shu seemed to be in battle mode, quite excited...

”Enough, that’s it; is sticking it to Xuu Zijiang worth anything? Your purpose here in Chang’an isn’t to fight him, but to handle business.” Chen Xi looked at Yuan Shu with some resignation. Inviting Yuan Shu to Chang’an was mainly for the sake of the Yuan Family’s reputation.

In the Late Han era, sometimes ability couldn’t live up to one’s status. Although the migration of aristocratic families had been decided, and some families had started moving people to the northeast, this was far from enough. Without organization, who knows how long it would take?

Given current circumstances, aristocratic families aren’t exactly eager to pioneer new lands. While some indeed volunteer, they aren’t the majority. If left unorganized, some hooligans might drag things out until Chen Xi’s conquered the Central Plains and they’ve yet to leave.

This is a key reason Chen Xi brought Yuan Shu over. Though Chen Xi could handle this given his current status, he’s recently overwhelmed with tasks. Plus, his laid-back nature makes him unsuitable for this position.

As Chen Xi himself said, if he were in charge, aristocratic families might skip out under his nose without him noticing. So he needed someone else to handle it.

It’s still the same old story: in this task, identity matters more than ability. The Yuan Family, Yang Family, Chen Family, and Xun Family can all wield the big stick.

Chen Family is just Chen Xi, who doesn’t want to do it. Xun Family would just offer Xun Yu, but that’s impossible. Chen Xi is unfamiliar with the Yang Family, so he chose Yuan Shu. More importantly, Yuan Shu has a knack for managing aristocratic families, whether you admit it or not.

Especially when Yuan Shu sets his mind on something, he’s not afraid of criticism or failure. Such a person, if pointed towards Nanshan, will charge ahead. But if shown the right path, he can lead commoners forward like a sage, as he’s stubborn like that.

”What am I supposed to do? Migrate aristocratic families?” Yuan Shu asked, tilting his head.

”Yeah, as previously agreed. Migrate aristocratic families; the main family members don’t have to go, but everyone else must go there to pioneer. That’s non-negotiable.” Chen Xi nodded and said to Yuan Shu, entrusting him with the task was ideal.

”So basically, you just can’t handle it anymore, huh? If you had asked me earlier, they’d have been moved by now.” Yuan Shu arrogantly remarked, leaving Chen Xi speechless. Indeed, Chen Xi’s considerations and concerns often slow him down compared to Yuan Shu’s decisive headstrong actions.

Yuan Shu’s stubbornness in pursuing goals disregards current societal tolerance and costs, pressing onwards without concern if pitfalls along the way might result in his downfall.

”Ah, what can I do? You Yuans sure know how to show off, and with all the tasks I have now, I’m truly overwhelmed.” Chen Xi sighed, saying, ”This task is yours to handle. Try not to kill too many people; those who can read are too valuable to waste.”

”What will you be doing?” Yuan Shu asked, initially excited by his new authority to kill, then turning to inquire.

”I’m going to try establishing a military academy. You can attend the ceremony later. The new command system lowers the requirement for generals but raises it for ordinary military officers. Moreover, I’m compiling an easily-understood basic textbook.” Chen Xi replied resentfully, realizing his task would inevitably end up in his hands.

”Military academy? Those illiterate folk are to attend school?” Yuan Shu mocked, ”What can they learn?”

”Champion Marquis hasn’t read a military book; do you think you’d beat him?” Chen Xi shot Yuan Shu a displeased glance.

”That’s just one exception.” Yuan Shu sneered at Chen Xi.

”Anyhow, just attend the ceremony. As for the aristocratic families issue, there are a lot of heads of various families in Chang’an City right now. You can issue invitations or have me organize a venue for you.” Chen Xi waved his hand, intending to delegate the task to Yuan Shu entirely.

”No need, I’ll handle it myself.” Yuan Shu dismissed, disdaining the methods Chen Xi might employ.

”Suit yourself,” Chen Xi didn’t care much either. If things go wrong, it’s not his responsibility; the Yuan Family has a large enough backing to handle it.

The development of the Northeastern Plain during this era wasn’t overly difficult with wool, cotton already in circulation. With firewalls and heated beds, cold isn’t a major issue. As for pioneering methods, with Inner Qi, it was relatively simple too.

Primarily, if Chen Xi were to send hundreds of thousands to the Northeast, even with Liu Bei and his own towering reputations, doing so might incite public anger.

After all, under Liu Bei’s rule, life is easy to manage. With mere diligence, one wouldn’t starve; they’d have surplus money annually. In such cases, the natural attachment Chinese people have for their native land becomes apparent.

Not even out of desperation, ordinary folks hardly wish to leave their hometown, especially now as life’s not bad. Why then should they go to the Northeast to pioneer?

Honestly, using laborers might work, but the Central Plains development isn’t completed, so Chen Xi must consider labor resources thoroughly. Ultimately, Chen Xi decided to entrust aristocratic families.

After all, which aristocratic family doesn’t have its private slaves and soldiers? Though Chen Xi recently confiscated some private soldiers, the remaining slaves and soldiers based on his calculations would suffice. Chen Xi could turn a blind eye to them if they went to the Northeast, as he too has slaves at home.

”Ultimately, get these aristocratic families to the Northeast. If any common folk want to go, allocate resources for food, clothing, and essentials along with lands for the first year.” Chen Xi reluctantly told Yuan Shu, realizing the matter affects the nation’s foundation in the future.

”You don’t need to tell me this, I know.” Yuan Shu was slightly annoyed, feeling this matter had been reiterated a bit too often, underestimating him.

”Alright, I won’t say anymore, it’s up to you now.” Seeing Yuan Shu displeased, Chen Xi kept silent, anyway Yuan Shu handling it shouldn’t pose significant problems.

”Let me add one last thing, Yuan Gonglu, keep this in mind, and decide when to say it.” Chen Xi considered revealing a bit more to Yuan Shu, preventing reckless action, ”Northeastern Plain lands, expanding north by one to two million hectares I’ll turn a blind eye to.”