Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 25 Where are the talents? (More! Please read and vote by the way)

Cao Ren and Cao Chun followed Cao Cao back to Dongwuyang.

The city of Dunqiu is now garrisoned by the two brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan.

The Montenegrin Army was only defeated but not completely annihilated, so Dunyu is still a key place to control the Montenegrin Army's southward advance.

Dongwuyang is bustling with people coming and going.

Cao Ren, who had just returned, was amazed. "It's only been a few months since we last saw each other, and Dongwuyang has undergone such earth-shaking changes!"

Cao Cao laughed and said, "It is all thanks to Wen Ruo and Zi'an that Dongwuyang is now so prosperous."

"I really didn't realize before that Zi'an is a man of both civil and military talents, only slightly inferior to you, big brother."

"Don't even mention you, I didn't notice it... This kid is hiding it too well!"

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Cao Yanxin obtained three thousand war horses, but did not immediately start training cavalry.

Firstly, we had just experienced a war and had many political and military affairs to deal with.
Secondly, spring plowing is approaching, and seeds, land reclamation, farm tools, etc. all need people to count and allocate.

Even Cao Ang and Li Dian were transferred to serve as temporary civil servants and go out on field work, which shows how tight the shortage of manpower was.

In the county governor's mansion,

Xun Yu and Cao Yan were so busy that the sky was dark and the sun and moon were invisible.

Cao Yan, who had not slept for two days and two nights, began to doubt his life.

After Cao Yan finished reviewing the last document on the desk, he threw his pen onto the table and howled to the heavens, "Ah! I can't take this anymore! I want to get off work!!!"

Xun Yu glanced at Cao Yan with a pair of panda eyes, then said softly, "It's finished. There are still three boxes on the shelf. Continue."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yan immediately shrank like an eggplant hit by frost. "Wen Ruo, you are trying to drive me to death!"

Xun Yu replied calmly, "Now Dongwuyang is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt. You and I should do our best."

Cao Yan sighed and suddenly asked, "Wen Ruo, you know so many capable people who are good at governing a country, why don't you introduce some to us?"

Xun Yu raised his head upon hearing this and replied expressionlessly, "How do you know I didn't write to them? It's because they all look down on the Lord!"

Cao Yan curled his lips and said, "Those young men from aristocratic families are all so arrogant, it's normal for them to look down on my elder brother.

But we can't just let it go.

Be thick-skinned and keep in touch frequently.
Maybe one or two blind people will fall for Lao Cao?"

"You've even scolded me!" Xun Yu glared at Cao Yan unhappily.

Then Xun Yu suddenly changed the subject and praised, "But I have to say one more thing. What are these numerical symbols called? And those statistical tables are really useful. Can I compile them into a book and promote them?"

"Just call it Cao's Number..." Cao Yan leaned over the table and said weakly, "Why would I create it if I'm not going to promote it? Go ahead and do whatever you want."

"Zi'an is a man of great talent and a broad mind. I admire him!" Xun Yu bowed to Cao Yan and then asked, "When will you master papermaking and movable type printing?"

Cao Yan shook his head and said, "A man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure. Before you have sufficient strength, it is better not to show those things."

Xun Yu said, "If your writings were to come out, you would surely become a sage in the eyes of all the scholars in the world. Who would dare to harm you?"

"Whether they harm me or not is secondary. I'm worried that someone might take the risk to steal the secret technology because the temptation is simply too great."

Xun Yu pondered for a moment, then finally sighed and said, "Well, let's stop talking nonsense and get back to handling government affairs."

"..."

The two men returned to their duties. After a while, Cao Yan suddenly raised his head and asked, "Wen Ruo, what do you think about us issuing a directive to recruit talented individuals, regardless of their background?"

"It's useless." Xun Yu slowly put down the pen in his hand and said, "The art of governing a country is almost monopolized by aristocratic families, and the children of aristocratic families will only resist your move of 'not asking about background, but only selecting people based on their talents'.

If you really do this,
It is foreseeable that the vast majority of people you recruit are unqualified.

Instead of imagining that the "Talent Seeking Order" can attract talents,

Why not implement your previous idea of ​​establishing elementary schools in each county? It might be more reliable to train students on your own..."

"That's too slow... Can't we even recruit scholars from poor families?" Cao Yan was still unwilling to give up.

"Although there are talented people from humble backgrounds, they prefer to rely on wealthy families like the Yuan family, which has three generations of officials." Xun Yu shook his head.

"Then think about your former classmates. There must be someone who has the same insight as you!" Cao Yan hinted to Xun Yu frantically, and almost said the three words "Xi Zhicai".

As for Guo Jia,

He was born into the Yingchuan Guo family.

The Guo family was also a local noble family.

Although not as prominent as the Xun and Zhong families, they still have a certain influence in the local area.

So at the beginning, Guo Jia didn't like Cao Cao.

After leaving Yuan Shao, Guo Jia stayed at home for six years.
It was not until 196 that he became an advisor to Cao Cao on the recommendation of Xun Yu.

At that time, Cao Cao had already occupied the entire Yanzhou and became a powerful prince that even Tao Qian had to curry favor with.

Therefore, identity, reputation and strong strength are the necessary conditions for truly attracting talents.

The time when Cao Cao was truly recognized by the aristocratic families was after he welcomed the emperor.

The time when Liu Bei was truly recognized by the aristocratic families was after he became the emperor's uncle.

This was a bit off topic, but fortunately Xun Yu did not disappoint Cao Yan.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Cao Yan, "I did think of someone, but he has always lived in seclusion in the countryside, not caring about worldly affairs. I have written to him many times to invite him, but I have not received a reply."

"Then write to him again and again until he replies! As long as he is a talented person, we can't let him go easily!" Cao Yan's eyes lit up and he urged repeatedly.

Xun Yu ignored Cao Yan, picked up his pen, and continued to handle government affairs.

"..." Cao Yan sighed inwardly, looking towards the gate of the government hall, his eyes flashing with a desire for freedom...

at this time,

Cao Ang suddenly rushed in and said breathlessly, "Uncle! I caught a spy!"

"Spy?!" Cao Yan suddenly became energetic, completely different from the listless look just now.

"Good nephew, I'll give you an extra chicken leg tonight!" Cao Yan cheered in his heart, then pretended to be helpless and said to Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, look, I have to go take care of military affairs..."

Xun Yu was too lazy to talk nonsense with Cao Yan anymore. He had already wasted a lot of time dealing with government affairs. So he waved his hand like shooing away a fly and said, "Go quickly and come back soon."

"Hurry up and go!" Cao Yan rushed out of the government hall like a gust of wind, leaving Cao Ang stunned.

"This guy, he's only been with me for two days and two nights, how come he still has so much energy?"

Xun Yu looked at Cao Yan's fleeing figure and couldn't help but think about it.

"Is it because of my martial arts training? It seems I need to exercise more."

(End of this chapter)