Seeing Sun Ce laughing for no reason, and his smile was very natural, relaxed, and looked surprisingly happy. It was completely different from the kind of polite smile just now. Cai Jue was a little confused. "Why is the general laughing?"

"I'll laugh if I'm happy, why do I need a reason?"

Cai Jue couldn't help but mock him. "I didn't expect that the general was so open-minded and unconventional."

"Isn't it equivalent to hypocrisy in front of the wife?" Sun Ce said without saying a word. "My wife has a famous husband who is as unconventional as a sacrificial scholar and a smart daughter who is as unfamiliar as Achu, and she is not a person who cares about common etiquette."

Cai Jue was speechless for a moment and his face was slightly annoyed.

Sun Ce didn't say anything else and bowed to show his respect. "At noon, I'll set up a small wine to offer you a sacrifice to your wife to enjoy the scenery." After saying that, he smiled slightly reservedly, stood up and said goodbye. After leaving the tent, he opened his arms, gestured twice, and let out a long sigh. "Let's go to the martial arts field, exercise his muscles and bones, and then swim twice to the Han River."

"Here." Zhuge Liang responded, followed Yang Yi and rushed back to the tent to prepare weapons and clothing.

Cai Jue could hear clearly in the tent and looked at Huang Chengyan suspiciously. "It's noon soon, I'm going to compete and swim in the water?"

Huang Chengyan stroked his beard, looked at Cai Jue, and said with a smile: "Madam, you made him nervous and aroused his fighting spirit. This is the first time I have seen him react like this for so long. Care is a mess, and he is very attentive to Achu."

Cai Jue smiled, and the corners of his mouth were slightly choked, feeling a little bit unconcealed.

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Together with Guo Jia, Zhang Hong and Guo Jia, combined with several military strategies with more economic experience in the Military Scheme Department, quickly developed a debt repayment plan based on Sun Ce's suggestion, but they encountered trouble in how to make bonds and could not be implemented for the time being. Someone raised the issue of anti-counterfeiting. If it was just a piece of paper and there was no suitable anti-counterfeiting method, forged bonds were almost inevitable. Even if the face value of the bonds was set to be relatively small, the difference between cost and income was very considerable, and someone would definitely take risks.

With the technology insecurity, Zhang Hong temporarily shelved the plan to issue bonds and only formulated a repayment plan. According to this plan, all debts will be returned year by year and 5% of the interest will be paid. Of course, this interest is not as profitable as doing business, but it is not risky, not affected, and profitable, and is relatively fair.

Zhang Hong reported the plan to Sun Ce. After repeated discussions, it was best to determine a draft. The next day, when visiting Huihu, Sun Ce said that he had announced the matter and invited the Xiangyang Family who attended the meeting to contact Zhang Hong, and agreed on the draft, and tried to discuss a plan that everyone could recognize. After listening to the content of the draft, he felt Sun Ce's sincerity in repaying the loan as planned. The Xiangyang Family took a reassurance and became much more stable.

Then, Sun Ce announced the process flow of the printing house. From now on, as long as there is funds, anyone can open the printing house, but they must register with the prefects of each county, accept supervision, and undertake relevant official orders.

As soon as the news came out, the happiest thing was the owners of paper mills in various counties. It is conceivable that once a large number of printing workshops start working and break the monopoly, the price of books drops to the point where ordinary people can buy them, the demand for paper will inevitably surge, and they will usher in a period of rapid development. In order to raise funds and expand production, many people have set their minds on bonds, intending to sell the debts in exchange for funds, and recruit workers in the winter to expand production. As soon as Sun Ce's speech ended, they began to find potential goals for negotiations.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhang Hong announced the development plan for the next five years, especially a number of projects that require major capital investment, inviting representatives from Nanjun, Nanyang's family and workshops to gather in Xiangyang to hold a meeting to discuss the issue of tax system reform and find partners.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere became even more lively. They gathered around to inquire about the relevant details and wanted to get a piece of the pie.

Seeing this, Yang Jie was blessed to his heart and immediately asked Sun Ce for advice, hoping to host the meeting. He could be responsible for all guests' food and accommodation and provide the required items, with only one requirement: the meeting will be named after Huihu.

Sun Ce happily agreed.

As the head of the guest, Cai Feng, who is only a short distance from Sun Ce, was sad. If he hadn't been entrusted, these benefits would have been from the Cai family. Now they have all slipped away from the eyes and lost both fame and fortune. Not only is the best chance he has no chance, but after Du Ji arrived, he will also be investigated first. In name, he is selfless. Starting from people close to Sun Ce, it is actually to attack the Cai family and kill a warning to a hundred people.

Although she felt as bitter as Huang Lian, Cai Feng did not have the courage to resist. The Cai family's seal shop started construction overnight, printed hundreds of invitation letters, and sent them to Jingzhou counties through post offices. Local families in Xiangyang were close to the water and seized the opportunity, and rushed to Yuliangzhou to see Zhang Hong, inquire about the words, and seek cooperation.

Zhang Hong was overwhelmed.

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The boat slowly stopped at the dock, got off the anchor, tied the cables, and put down the springboard.

Du Ji carried the hem of his clothes and quickly got off the boat. Although the springboard was shaking, his pace was extremely steady. Gu Hui was waiting on the side of the desk, and recognized Du Ji at a glance, and saluted him, reporting his name and position.

"Where is the general?"

"Waiting for the envoy in the big tent."

"Teel me there."

Gu Hui bowed to take the order and walked quickly towards the camp with Du Ji. Du Ji's pace was fast and fast, and Gu Hui couldn't keep up, so he had to lift up the hem of his clothes and trot all the way. Du Ji glanced at him and slowed down.

"Your surname is Gu, and you are from Wujun. Could it be that you are the same clan as Gu Yong, a disciple of Cai Boyi?"

"Gu Yong is my subordinate."

Du Ji was a little surprised. "How long have you been by the general?"

“More than two years.”

"Always do papers?"

"Yes."

Du Ji didn't say anything else, and came to the camp and entered the central army. Sun Ce was watching Guo Wu and others compete in front of the tent. When Du Ji saw Du Ji coming, he handed the spear in his hand to Guo Wu and called Du Ji into the tent. Du Ji walked around Guo Wu and others, walked into the tent and said, "It's really surprising that the general has the heart to perform martial arts. I heard the news on the way, saying that Xiangyang was very lively and many people were rushing here."

"It's lively, but it has nothing to do with me. Mr. Zigang is so busy that he doesn't know the day and night." Sun Ce laughed and led Du Ji to his seat. "Looking at you walking with wind, it seems that you are in good health. How long hasn't you rested? Are your family okay?"

"Thank you for your concern to the general. I am very good and my family. I should come to see the general, but I left in a hurry and didn't have time. I asked them to go to Wuxian first and then I would like to pay my respects to the general."

"Go all?" Sun Ce was a little surprised. Du Ji was the governor. Although it was not counted as two thousand stones, he was a senior official. Naturally, he had to send his family to Wujun. However, he did not need to send all the hostages to him, as long as he had immediate relatives. "You can't be busy, right?"

Du Ji smiled and scratched his head. "The general called me to Xiangyang. I guess this period will be busy. It may not end before the New Year. It will be difficult to get to Wuxian, so I let them go together."

Sun Ce looked at the few white hairs on Du Ji's temples and frowned. "Bohou, I hope you are Du Baihu, but I don't want you to be Du Baihu. You have white hair just in your thirties. How long can you last? Pay attention to rest and don't do everything yourself."

"It's difficult to start a business. Jiangnan was settled. A large number of refugees and old Yellow Turban subordinates went to Jiangnan to farm. There were so many things to do. But the general doesn't have to worry. Now it's much more stable, so I'll be more idle."

"Enjoy?" Sun Cecai didn't believe it. If he could be more leisurely, why would he send all his family to Wuxian? He planned to devote himself to work wholeheartedly. This attitude is good, but it is difficult to last. "Are the officials of your governor's mansion here?"

"Here you come."

"Okay, call them all, I'll listen to their reports, and you'll listen." Sun Ce smiled and said, "Let me see what kind of talents you have selected. Bohou, the governor not only has the responsibility of supervision, but also has the responsibility of recommending talents. If you don't have many right-hand assistants around you, it's a dereliction of duty. Using an incompetent person as a governor is my dereliction of duty. If you get sick due to work, who will dare to serve me in the future?"

Du Ji was embarrassed, but his heart was warm. "This... I am not qualified."

Sun Ce waved his hand and asked Gu Hui to come and call Du Ji's subordinates. He had not met Du Ji in recent years, but he was familiar with Du Ji's situation. Du Ji was a capable official, both wise and brave. The four counties in Jiangnan could stabilize the situation so quickly. He was a meritorious person. But he was neither a Confucian scholar nor a perpetrator. He had a strong sense of the Legalist and was easily regarded as a cruel official. Now he was led by two thousand soldiers, both literary and military. The scholars in Jingnan didn't like him very much and were reluctant to accept his expulsion.

Without local officials, the work is difficult to carry out, and the governor is not easy to do if he is not familiar with the place. Second, all the pressure is carried on one person, and the work pressure is very high. That is, Du Ji, if he changes someone, it is hard to say whether he can persist today.

"How talented are there in the four counties in Jingnan?"

"There are talents, but I don't know the wisdom of others." Du Ji sighed, revealing his fatigue.

"It's not that I don't have the wisdom to recognize people, but I offended people, right?"

"Well, I am not good at dealing with people and being a little impatient, and I am not very happy with my colleagues, and I am disappointed with the general's kindness."

"Who have you ever had conflicts with?"

Du Ji blushed and looked at Sun Ce begging for mercy. "General, leave me some way out."

Sun Ce grinned. "Du Bohou, do you think you still have a way out? Guanzhong, you can't go back. After being the governor of Jingzhou for four years, there are countless powerful people who have been confiscated by you. The Huang family in Jiangxia is in your hands. You have offended the people of Jingzhou. Is it a bit too late to win over the relationship with them at this time? Don't think about a way out. I have already arranged it for you. Just walk forward, just don't hurry."

"Now." Du Ji replied loudly: "Thank you, General."
Chapter completed!