Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1260 - 3: Grand Minister of Agriculture Zhao Xing and the Revival Plan! (14,000 Words)

Hearing Zhao Xing's words, Liu Tianning showed a slight smile: "Are you ready?"

Zhao Xing sat down beside Liu Tianning: "Yes, I am just waiting for you to give me that final push, teacher."

Of course, Liu Tianning knew what the "final push" referred to.

He took out a document from his bosom:

"I left Taihe County, joined Shangluo Academy, then went to the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, distinguished myself on the Pacifying Barbarian Battlefield, became the deputy dean of Shangluo Academy, and eventually reached the position of Grand Minister of Agriculture, thanks to the assistance of certain influential people."

"At critical points in my life, they provided significant help, and on the premise of not harming the country's foundation, I also promised to repay them if I succeeded in the future."

"Courtesies are indeed cause and effect. This web of cause and effect reached its peak before I became the Grand Minister of Agriculture."

"And before I became the Grand Minister of Agriculture, I was already a Commandery Prince of Taihe, the deputy dean of Shangluo Academy. With the help of my brother and the academy, I have repaid ninety percent of those courtesies."

"To those who wanted money, I gave money from my own pocket; those seeking fame, I promoted them; those wanting to advance in officialdom, I provided them with opportunities."

Zhao Xing took the list and listened quietly.

Liu Tianning, having received much help in his weaker days, needed to repay those favors once he was strong.

For those seeking money, after Lao Liu became the Commandery Prince of Taihe and the deputy dean of Shangluo Academy, the wealth he acquired was astronomical, and just a portion could repay the kindness he received when he was weaker.

For those wanting official positions, Great Zhou had a recommendation and vassal system, so even if Liu Tianning did not bring them into the Minister of Agriculture Official department, he could recommend them to positions elsewhere.

Of course, the vast majority of courtesies did not require Liu Tianning to repay personally; it was enough for the Liu Family members to handle it. Supporters would not have excessive demands. After all, this group of people never offered strong support in the first place.

"There are still three types of groups left on this list now."

"The first is the three grand academies: Shangluo, Lianhua, and Qingmu." Liu Tianning continued.

Shangluo Academy, naturally, needed no further elaboration, it is the Holy Land of the Self Sect's Minister of Agriculture.

Lianhua Academy, Lao Liu's great-grandfather was once the dean of this top academy, and Qingmu Academy has intricate connections with the Liu Family as well.

These three are the foundations of the Self Sect's Minister of Agriculture, as Liu Tianning is the Grand Minister of Agriculture of Great Zhou, but he is also the leader of the Self Sect.

His repayment is to emphasize the Self Sect's Minister of Agriculture. This is continuous and inseparable, with no way to simply quantify or sever the repayment of courtesies.

It can be understood that Liu Tianning is the sect master of these three sects, and the three sects pushed Liu Tianning to compete for the position of the Grand Minister of Agriculture of Great Zhou.

"If you become the Grand Minister of Agriculture, I believe ninety percent of the deputy deans, deputy deans, and Doctors of Governance will support you. The rest are merely concerns about political interests, but persuading them will be easy as well," Liu Tianning said.

Zhao Xing nodded; regarding the Minister of Agriculture, he basically didn't have to consider much.

The supporters behind Lao Liu, if he is the Minister of Agriculture, will definitely support him too.

"The second type of group is the martial artists."

"Before I became the Grand Minister of Agriculture, and even before I reached the third rank, I had connections with twelve Governor Kings in the Military Realm."

Twelve? Zhao Xing silently marveled, he once thought that only the Luo Hou King and the King Heavenly Destiny supported Liu Tianning.

"Of course, some among them have since died, leaving no direct heirs to entrust to me, such as King Heavenly Destiny, such as King Lingshuang."

"After the Jingxin and Dingxin periods, including Luo Hou King, only five remain alive."

"Among them, three are of the militant faction, so long as Luo Hou King supports you, the others will support you as they supported me."

Zhao Xing laughed: "Their demands are probably for territorial expansion and military supplies."

Liu Tianning nodded: "Indeed."

At the level of a Governor King, they do not lack wealth and glory; what they pursue is territorial expansion!

Only when the empire's territory expands and its Qi Fortune strengthens will their power grow!

The interests of the Noble Group seek precisely this.

If the Grand Minister of Agriculture is of the conciliatory faction, opposing military matters in the discussions of the Six Ministries, the Military Realm can do nothing.

Even if there is no clear attitude, distrust will prevent any military support or supply from being entrusted.

A slight mishap in these matters can result in deaths.

Even with all one's efforts, it needs to be exceptional.

Conversely, if Zhao Xing wants to implement policies, without military support and cooperation, it will be difficult.

In this regard, it won't be hard for Zhao Xing to gain support from the martial artists in the Military Realm.

His farming skills surpass even Liu Tianning's.

Reflecting on Zhao Xing's rise, he made a fortune for the National Treasury with two trips to the Dragon Court and one to the relics.

Three out of the five Governor Kings' support would suffice.

"Third, certain Ritual Repairers and Mechanical Masters, most of whom are not officials and are quite close to the Minister of Agriculture, their demands vary, which I've listed."

Zhao Xing carefully examined it, realizing how vast Liu Tianning's familial and political network was, which had existed since founding.

The demands of the third group were more complex.

There is a game of power between aristocratic families and the Ji Royal Family; they fear being treated like slaves by the Ji Royal Family, with life and death determined capriciously.

Thus, their demands are complex and change over time.

For instance, during Emperor Jing's Yongzhi and Da Zhi Period, many feared that Emperor Jing would ruin their families.