Chapter 701

His governance in Liangzhou over the past two years had been to promote agriculture and increase the population.

What other talent could be more suitable than Zao Zhi?

And upon hearing that Zao Zhi was now only serving as a small county official in Yangzhai, Duan Yu was even more determined to dig Zao Zhi to Liangzhou.

Not just dig; even if Zao Zhi didn't agree, he would tie him up and take him away.

"Granary Official Zao, Liangzhou is sparsely populated and full of Qiang tribes. What does Granary Official Zao think can be done to make the people of Liangzhou well-fed?" Duan Yu asked Zao Zhi, who was holding a pile of bamboo slips in front of him.

The Granary Official was in charge of a county's grain problems.

Zao Zhi's ability to propose agricultural colonization to Cao Cao must have been related to this experience he was having now.

Therefore, Duan Yu used this as an entry point.

Hearing Duan Yu's question, Zao Zhi thought for a moment and said: "General Duan, this subordinate has never been to Liangzhou and does not understand the specific situation in Liangzhou."

"But if you want me to provide a solution, I believe that we should focus on military colonization and civilian colonization."

"Although Liangzhou is sparsely populated, it is rich in cattle and horses for farming. We need to make good use of cattle and horses to plow the land with livestock."

"And as you said, General Duan, Liangzhou is full of Qiang troubles, and the grain consumption for the standing troops in the commanderies and counties is a huge number."

"If in peacetime, the county troops and commandery troops can collectively engage in agricultural colonization, it can solve part of the military grain problem..."

When Zao Zhi was speaking, Duan Yu's eyes lit up.

Tie him up!

Even if he had to tie him up, he would take Zao Zhi to Liangzhou!

Sorry about that, Meng De!

I cannot leave this talent to you.

"General..."

While Duan Yu was fantasizing, Zao Zhi also looked at Duan Yu, whose expression was somewhat strange.

"General, did I say something wrong?" Zao Zhi asked, puzzled.

Duan Yu shook his head with a smile: "No, no!"

"What you said is too good."

"Granary Official Zao, I am currently planning to implement new policies in Liangzhou to allow the people to have enough to eat. After hearing your opinions, I have been greatly inspired."

"However, such things, of course, need to be done by professional people."

"So..."

"I want to invite you to serve as an official in Liangzhou. As for the official position, you can choose any position below two thousand shi," Duan Yu looked at Zao Zhi.

"Ah?" Zao Zhi was taken aback: "This..."

"Granary Official Zao, I am not joking. You can choose any official position below two thousand shi. What do you think?"

Zao Zhi looked at Duan Yu with a stiff expression.

The county Granary Official was only a two-hundred-shi position.

Duan Yu opened his mouth and offered anything below two thousand shi.

That is to say, except for the position of Grand Administrator, all official positions were available.

Duan Yu was a State Shepherd, in charge of the military and political affairs of a state.

Such an appointment did not even need to be requested from the imperial court.

Zao Zhi completely failed to grasp why Duan Yu would suddenly offer such conditions to recruit him.

Zao Zhi, who had come to his senses, looked at Duan Yu, his eyes still full of confusion.

"General Duan... this subordinate is untalented and incapable; how can I deserve such great favor from you..."

Duan Yu waved his hand with a smile and interrupted Zao Zhi's words: "I think you have it."

"Granary Official Zao, don't rush to refuse me. You can go back and think about it carefully first."

No sooner had Duan Yu finished speaking than Tie Shitou, who was guarding outside the door, came to report.

He said that County Magistrate Handan Shang had returned.

And that Zuo Feng, Wang Yun, and the others from the Inspector's Mansion were also on their way.

Duan Yu stood up.

Zao Zhi, who was kneeling in front of Duan Yu, also stood up hurriedly.

"Granary Official Zao, perhaps you haven't realized your talent yet, but to show your talent, you need a bigger stage."

"What I can give you is a stage bigger than you can imagine."

Duan Yu said while accompanying Zao Zhi toward the outside of the hall.

When they reached the outside of the hall, Zao Zhi turned and bowed to Duan Yu.

"Regardless of whether this subordinate goes to Liangzhou, I have written down your high regard today. Zao Zhi bids farewell."

After bowing and saluting, Zao Zhi turned and walked out of the County Government Office.

Duan Yu watched Zao Zhi walk out of the County Government Office step by step.

And Cao Cao, who was following Duan Yu, saw Duan Yu's reluctant gaze and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Does Ziyi think this person is a great talent?"

Duan Yu turned his head and looked at Cao Cao with a smile.

Then he uttered a sentence that made no sense.

It made Cao Cao somewhat confused.

"Aman, don't blame me for letting you down."

Cao Cao stood there, looking bewildered.

Let me down?

Let me down in what way?

Cao Cao's mind suddenly flashed with the image of the dancing girl Bian.

Could it be that Ziyi was talking about the matter of Bian? ===== CHAPTER 703 =====