Chapter 682: Master Liu is Above

The Longyan Dynasty is not lacking in economists.

Those old gentlemen in the Ministry of Revenue are, in fact, all sharp as tacks.

It is merely the shackles of the era that prevent them from viewing this matter comprehensively.

What is an economic structure?

They had not thought about it before.

But once it is put this way, they understand it too.

This is the brilliance of Liu Zheng.

And it is also the benefit of the Vernacular Chinese that Liu Zheng advocates.

Simple, popular, and easy to understand.

In an instant, not only the people of Jinzhou were excited, but the people of the entire Longyan Dynasty were excited as well.

In the past, everyone envied the wealth of Jinzhou.

But now, the false prosperity of Jinzhou has been laid bare before the eyes of the world, stripped away by Liu Zheng's meticulous analysis.

Stark naked.

Without leaving any room for sentiment.

The next day.

Liu Zheng continued.

The topic this time was "On the Current Economic Situation and World Pattern of the Longyan Dynasty"!

The third day.

"The Sustainable Development View of the Longyan Dynasty"!

"Adhere to a people-oriented approach, establish a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable development view, and promote the comprehensive development of the economy, society, and the individual."

"Coordinate urban and rural development, coordinate regional development, coordinate economic and social development, coordinate the harmonious development of man and nature, and coordinate domestic development with opening up to the outside world!"

"First, the people-oriented development view. Second, the comprehensive development view. Third, the coordinated development view. Fourth, the sustainable development view."

The fourth day.

"On the Relationship Between Economic Construction and Civilizational Construction: Grasp Both Hands, and Both Hands Must Be Firm"!

By the fifth day.

"On the Importance of National Physical Education to the Longyan Dynasty"!

It also fit perfectly with his status as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Sports.

"The national strength is weak, the martial spirit is not flourishing, and the physical constitution of the nation is becoming increasingly frail; this is a very worrying phenomenon. Those who advocate for it do not grasp its root, and after a long time, it remains ineffective; if this continues without change, the weakness will only worsen. Now, hitting the target and reaching far are external matters, the results of an action; physical strength is an internal matter, the cause of an action. If the body is not solid, one will fear the sight of soldiers; how can one then speak of hitting the target, how can one speak of reaching far?"

"Solidity lies in exercise, and exercise lies in self-awareness. Those who advocate for it today do not fail to set up various methods, yet they are ineffective because external forces are insufficient to move their hearts; they do not know the true meaning of physical education. What is the true value of physical education, what are its effects, and where should one begin? All are as if in a fog, so it is natural that it is ineffective. If one wishes for physical education to be effective, one must move their subjective will and promote their self-awareness regarding physical education. Once they are self-aware, the items of physical education will be known without being spoken, and the effects of hitting the target and reaching far will arrive without being sought."

"I deeply feel the importance of physical education and am saddened that those who advocate for it do not grasp the proper way. I know there must be many comrades within the realm who share this same affliction and sympathize with one another, so I do not feel ashamed to offer my humble opinions for discussion. What I have said is not all currently practiced; there are still many empty ideals, and I dare not deceive. If you do not disdain me and bestow your teachings upon me, I shall receive them with a humble and respectful heart."

"Since the birth of mankind, though wisdom may be dim, there is no one who does not know how to protect their own life. Therefore, one will eat the ferns of the Western Mountain when starving, one cannot help but swallow the plums by the well, one nests in trees for shelter, and wears animal skins for clothing; these arise from natural instinct, without knowing why, yet they are not refined. Then sages appeared, and thus there was ritual; eating, drinking, and daily life all had regulations. Therefore, when the Viscount is at leisure, he is composed and gentle!"

"He would not eat food that was spoiled or soured, fish that was rotten, or meat that had gone bad."

"When shooting at the garden of Jueshang, the spectators were like a wall!"

"Physical education is a path that complements moral and intellectual education, and both moral and intellectual education rely upon the body; without the body, there is no moral or intellectual education. Yet few know this; some think the emphasis should be on knowledge, others say morality. Knowledge is indeed precious; it is what distinguishes humans from animals. But what does knowledge rest upon? Morality is indeed precious; it is what establishes the path of the community and balances oneself with others. But what does morality reside in? The body is the vessel for knowledge and the dwelling for morality; its carrying of knowledge is like a carriage, and its housing of morality is like a house. The body is the carriage that carries knowledge and the house that dwells morality..."

"It is not just for strengthening muscles and bones, but also sufficient to increase knowledge. A modern person once said: Civilize the spirit, and make the physique savage. This saying is correct."

"..."

The whole nation exploded.

The whole nation was in a fervor.

The Prince of Jin, standing to the side, was also listening with a dazed expression.

Over these five days, Vice Minister Liu's speeches were simply profound theories explained in simple language, and every point was well-reasoned.

From the sustainable development view, in the end, it returned to national physical education, and the comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, and physique.

These theories—who in this era had ever heard of them?

These things—who in this era had ever thought of them?

But...

As you listen, you just feel that he is right!

The Prince of Jin could not help but take a deep breath: "Vice Minister Liu is a great talent!"

A great talent.

What is a great talent?

If Liu Zheng had only done the poetry and songs of the past, that would not count for much... and adding his few essays and rhapsodies would not count for much either. But when his later People's Moral Standard thoughts and Heart Learning came out, that was completely different. He could already step into the ranks of the great Confucian scholars of the time.

At this moment.

With these few "policy discourses" coming out.

That was simply incredible.

Advanced ideas, crushing everyone else.

From ideology to development strategy.

It was all complete.

Everyone could not help but have a thought pop into their minds.

What else.

Is there anything this Vice Minister Liu does not know?

Shen Xing was also completely bewildered at this moment.

"This, this, this, this young master, this young master! Why weren't these things given to me first, why weren't they given to us first! Why did it have to be in Jinzhou!"

He was heartbroken and filled with regret.

Such good material, and the Liangzhou Academy publishing house hadn't even managed to get the first-hand copy!

Detestable!

Outrageous!

"Quick, quick, quick, arrange for the people at the Jinzhou branch to go and ask the young master for the manuscript! Be quick, do you understand?"

Shen Xing was now the Dean of the Liangzhou Academy, and he naturally knew how much of a boost and influence a book capable of being passed down through generations would have on the young master and the Academy.

"Oh, sir, what are you panicking about... Could the young master possibly give the copyright to someone else?"

A student nearby laughed.

Shen Xing glared at him: "What the hell do you know! First-hand, do you know what first-hand means? Are there not enough pirated copies? As long as we get the first-hand manuscript, our Liangzhou Academy will be the number one academy in the world, the number one academy, do you understand!"

"Yes, sir..."

The people of Jinzhou had all become obsessed.

They really hadn't known before that Jinzhou had so many problems. No wonder Vice Minister Liu called them all fat-headed, big-eared, filthy pigs! They looked down at their own big bellies and fell into deep thought.

The people of Liangzhou were also excited.

When the first-hand manuscript arrived in Liangzhou, Shen Xing had already arranged for the people at the publishing house to print it overnight!

The first edition, one thousand copies, was completely sold out that very morning.

The second edition, five thousand copies, was also sold out before noon.

The people of Liangzhou were excited.

Why?

Because the development of our Liangzhou seems to be exactly as written in the book... overall planning, overall development.

Just look.

This is the ability of our young master.

This is an ability that can be recorded in the annals of history.

Not many days later.

The Prince of Jin had already arrived at the Post House where Liu Zheng was staying, bringing several Horse Carriages of gifts.

His attitude was very humble.

Everyone was startled.

"Master Liu, please... accept a bow from this Mandarin!"

Clatter.

The Prince of Jin actually led a group of people to kneel down.

Everyone was shocked.