Back Off, Let Me Come

For Shen Tang, being the king has always been a side job.

The real main occupation is painting.

Because of her obsession, she invested heavily in the research of paper mills from the period of Heyin County, to Longwu County, and then to the period of Wangdu Fengluo. No matter whether Shen Tang was fighting a war or managing people's livelihood, or whether her financial situation was tight or not, she never cut back on the R\u0026D funding for the papermaking mill. The papermaking craftsmen have lived up to her trust. In more than ten years, they have changed the formula and proportions tens of thousands of times, improved the technology thousands of times, and constantly tried new materials to make better paper.

It can truly achieve the effect of being tough but moisturizing, smooth but not slippery.

When writing, one has both bones and spirit, and when painting, one is full of energy.

The paper mill also started to make profits from the gold-eating beast that could only enter but not exit.

This is Shen Tang's personal treasury. She has said that half of her output this year and next will be used to print pamphlets praising the civil and military affairs of Kang State. How generous is this? From ancient times to the present, which king has not pursued fame and wealth? Who is not suspicious?

Who can endure the minister's great achievements and fame? I wish I could stand out and no one could steal the limelight from me.

But the master is different.

Chu Yao suppressed this temptation and kept his reason to advise Shen Tang to think carefully: "The monarch ordered to write biographies for his ministers to praise their achievements and promote benevolence. This is unheard of and unseen. Even if it is not as famous as 'Biographies of Famous Ministers and Famous Scholars' Being popular all over the world can also attract the pursuit of a large number of civilians. If it gets out of control, I'm afraid..."

Shen Tang asked, "What are you afraid of?"

Chu Yao sighed: "I'm afraid they will fail the Lord."

It's not that Chu Yao deliberately gave eye drops to his colleagues behind his back, but that the Lord's preferential treatment was too generous, so generous that it could make people feel elated and even get carried away. They are even more afraid that the popularity among the people will be too great, and they will eventually rely on the situation to seize power and threaten the prestige of the Lord.

People always change.

The moment of allegiance is true loyalty, but the betrayal after being changed beyond recognition is also true betrayal: "The Lord is too kind and kind, but will make the ministers forget their duty as a minister, and the flowers in front of them will be decorated with brocade, and the fire will cook the oil." 'Attributing it to one's own abilities and forgetting the Lord's trust and promotion..."

Are you excited?

Heartbeat!

Precisely because Chu Yao himself was moved, he was even more afraid of others losing control. No matter how much you make money, you will make it. There is no need to leave such a big hidden danger. He said seriously: "Please, Lord, think twice before you act!"

Shen Tang was stunned by what he said.

He was almost turned into a ditch by Chu Yao.

"Wu Hui, what are you doing?" Shen Tang helped Chu Yao up, patted the back of his hand, and said sincerely, "I have actually thought about the worries you mentioned. The hidden dangers do exist, but I don't think there is any need to stop eating because of choking. Just for the sake of suspicion, we assume the worst outcome. It is obvious that "a flower blooming alone is not spring, but a garden full of colorful flowers"? Some princes like a single flower, but I am different. It is better to have a flower in the palace. "

Is this just like going on stage to compete for the C position and forcing others to put on makeup? It’s useless, using the mediocrity of others to set off your own wisdom? As everyone knows, birds of a feather flock together and people flock together. How high can the master's IQ be if he spends his whole day fighting with a group of unknown people?

If any of the civilized men and women in the tent are outstanding, what kind of outstanding person should they be as the lord they are loyal to?

How could so many talented people be defeated if they weren't outstanding people?

Shen Tang could imagine his reputation among the people rising again: "Furthermore, the content of the interview will definitely involve my first encounter with them. Anyone who is not blind knows how good a lord I am. This is no better than Is it effective to praise yourself positively?”

She still has to be shameless.

It's okay to be narcissistic in private, but Shen Tang can't open his mouth when the whole world praises him. There is no pressure to carry private goods in the "Biography of Famous Ministers and Celebrities". If Shen Tang doesn't praise herself, others will praise her. Praise from others is more authentic.

Chu Yao: "...the same is true."

As long as the Lord doesn't suffer a loss, that's fine.

Shen Tang smiled a little bit: "That's right. You don't know who your master is? Can you put yourself at a disadvantage? This news will be spread out later, and it will definitely make them happy." "It doesn't take twenty years to write a book. We can make an annual or semi-annual publication. The length of each volume is not too long, and each volume has a fixed number of people."

Hanging carrots can ensure everyone's enthusiasm for work.

Chu Yao smiled lightly: "Everything depends on the Lord. However, Yao still has one thing that he doesn't understand. This booklet is not only to praise those who must have made contributions, but its main purpose is to promote diamonds and open doors. How can we link diamonds to the content? "

Shen Tang held his chin: "...let me think about it."

People in this era don't even talk about the concept of covert advertising. They don't even have the concept of systematic advertising. They only know that doing business depends on shouting and concisely explaining the advantages of their own products. How to accurately target the audience without finding the core of the product?

Merchants in the previous life tied diamonds to love.

It touches on young people's yearning for eternal love.

Copy it exactly?

This is a dead end.

Love is a luxury for people in troubled times. It needs peaceful soil and abundant materials to take root and sprout. It would be good if ordinary people can live. What kind of love is it?

Chu Yao has an idea here.

"Since diamond is hard in texture, this quality does not exactly fit in with the core of this book and biography - loyalty to the emperor and his subjects!"

Shen Tang stood up and said, "What a great idea!"

Wuhui is also a business-savvy person!

No matter how chaotic the world is, how frequently the country changes, or even changing two or three nationalities in one generation, the monarch hopes in his heart that his ministers will be loyal to him, and the leader of the warlords also hopes that his ministers will be loyal! The ministers will also cater to this expectation.

Is there anything wrong with pinning your expectations on hard diamonds?

Nothing wrong!

In the past, gentlemen compared their virtues to jade, which was warm, moist, and benevolent. Since jade can be a symbol of virtue and integrity, diamonds cannot be a symbol of loyalty? The hardness of this thing is perfect. Perfectly hitting the master's itchy flesh! Which lord is not confused after hearing this?

With this as the core, other meanings can be extended.

For example, brotherly love and close friends.

Shen Tang didn't dare to think how good the sales would be then.

She couldn't wait to put her idea into action.

"We have good literary talent and are good at this. It is our duty to draw portraits..." Shen Tang's eyes are bright, and the expectation in his eyes is so bright that it can blind Chu Yao. She hopes that Chu Yao can recommend her. "Who do you think is suitable?"

The words "choose me" were written all over his eyes.

Chu Yao: "..."

He could not bear to reject the Lord.

For him to recommend to the Lord against his will would be a disservice to his colleagues.

He thought: "Yuanliang is the best at painting."

Shen Tang frowned and muttered in frustration: "Ah, it's him again? Wu Hui, why don't you find someone else, so as not to tire Aiqing out."

Chu Yao said: "The effect of the first volume is crucial."

Shen Tang could only sigh in disappointment.

Feeling a little shaken and self-doubting in my heart——

How come no one appreciates her paintings?

Shen Tang gathered his emotions and a figure flashed in his mind: "In that case, write a letter to Yuan Liang. By the way, we also need to recruit He Buzuo's wife. I remember that her painting skills are no less than Yuan Liang. She joins, I can also share the burden for Yuanliang."

In fact, this matter does not necessarily require Qi Shan to take action.

It is not easy to find a master of the same level as him in Kangguo, but it is easy to find a bunch of inferior masters. Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man! Shen Tang has his own selfish motives and hopes that Yuan Liang can take the opportunity to get closer to his colleagues and improve his favorability.

This booklet was successfully published. Who doesn’t owe Yuanliang a favor?

Chu Yao nodded and took notes.

Shen Tang knew that the news would cause waves, but he didn't expect that the commotion would be so big. From the civil servants and generals to the soldiers and common people, even the prisoners of Gao Kingdom and the remnants of the surviving aristocratic families heard about it, and they were all dumbfounded.

Even Wu Xian, who was immersed in the state of losing his loved one, was alarmed.

"puff--"

His saliva almost choked his trachea.

Wu Xian coughed loudly: "What did you say?"

Shen Youli didn't show up for five or six days in a row, so she finally showed up and dropped this bombshell? Was she kicked in the head by her mule mount? Wu Xian's face was full of shock and astonishment, as if he had seen a monster: "Shen Youli, she is crazy!"

Wu Xian's old minister looked envious.

The envy in his eyes almost overflowed.

Putting aside Shen Youli's harsh treatment of the family members, other aspects are really impeccable. Who joins an official career not to support his family and gain fame and wealth? But the monarch is also afraid that the achievements of his subordinates will shock the lord. Once the ministers reach a certain critical point, what awaits them is the monarch's suspicion, and they will live in trepidation for the rest of their lives. He was afraid that if the monarch caught him making a mistake, it would bring disaster to the whole family.

Who doesn’t want fame and popular support?

I want it but I am afraid of losing my life.

Shen Youli did the opposite, if people really gave, they would give generously! No matter how hard it is, I personally lift the minister up!

The more the old minister thought about it, the more sad he became.

Putting himself in his shoes, if someone named Shen asked for his life, he would dare to give it to him! Just as he was thinking this, the old minister saw Wu Xian's face and suddenly realized that he would actually have such an idea. He immediately restrained himself, for fear that Wu Xian would see it and think too much.

Wu Xian said quietly: "It doesn't have to be like this."

Now he is not the leader of Gao Kingdom, but just a prisoner.

The future depends on how Shen Youli arranges for him.

The old minister's face was full of shame.

But he heard Wu Xian curse in a low voice: "I'm envious of you too."

It's not that I envy the people who were promoted by Shen Tang, but I envy Shen Tang's decisiveness and cruelty. If it were him, he wouldn't have the courage at all. Even if he was told that doing so could unite people's hearts in a short period of time and push his own prestige to its peak, he still wouldn't have the courage.

Without him——

Firstly, the risk is too great, and secondly, I can’t bear to part with it.

Ask yourself, which lord can be so generous?

Wu Xian couldn't do it, so he was jealous and sour.

The old ministers of Gao State were envious and jealous, and the ministers of Kang State were anxiously looking forward to it.

The number of places in the first volume is limited, and the important ministers don't have enough points, so it will definitely not be my turn. The second, third and subsequent volumes can still be thought of. Looking back on the evaluation of civil servants over the years, some people are happy and some are worried! The depression is short-lived, get back to work quickly!

In the official evaluation, they can do better!

Other important ministers seem to be as calm as chrysanthemums, but in fact they are secretly competing with each other.

They are not satisfied with just having a spot!

What I care about most is which volume and which one it is!

As the main writer, Gu Chi is relaxed and relaxed, with no hint of anxiety. While thinking about how to write, he secretly looked at Bai Su with his peripheral vision. Bai Suben didn't want to pay attention to him and ate seriously. The movement looks slow, but in fact the food in the bowl is falling at a speed visible to the naked eye. Until Gu Chi got annoyed and said, "What are you looking at me for?"

Gu Chi finally waited for Bai Su's question and straightened his posture: "Shaoxuan is curious whether the first volume will be on the list?"

Bai Su said: "The Lord has his own plan."

Everything depends on the arrangement.

She said, "You can't make things difficult for the master for the sake of false reputation. Being too persistent can easily hurt the harmony among the ministers, so it's not worth it."

Bai Su didn't know how many places there were, but she knew that there were too many people who had followed the master from humble beginnings to today, so it was difficult to arrange the seats.

"Minister Chu and Secretary Qi are both sure to be the winners."

Gu Chi's smile froze: "What about the others?"

Bai Su said, "They are evenly matched."

Gu Chi's back teeth were about to break. He wanted to give Bai Su a reassurance pill, but she stabbed him in the back.

What does "evenly matched" mean?

How can he and the others be evenly matched?

It's obvious that he and Chu Wuhui are in the same league!

Bai Su looked at Gu Chi, who seemed to be broken, and sighed: "I made a mistake, and you are also a sure winner, don't make a fuss."

Gu Chi: "..."

He silently glued the fragments back.

Sourly said: "Shaoxuan, you will."

Bai Su looked up in surprise: "Did the master tell you?"

Gu Chi said: "Men and women in this world should also know the truth that women cannot practice. It's not because the way of heaven favors anyone, nor because women are born with defects. General Bai of our Kangguo is a real heroine, and she is very impressive!"

Not fighting or competing does not necessarily mean that you really don't have that intention.

It may also be a little bit of lack of confidence in your heart.

Bai Su turned his face away: "Major General, you are right. If I believe you, and I am gone, how do you plan to explain it?"

Gu Chi: "Then I will write a biography for you alone."

Cultural offerings from generation to generation, endless incense.

Bai Su was stunned, showing a rare shyness.

"I still miss the master."

Gu Chi's face fell: "The master's copy was also written by me."

Bai Su smiled and patted his forehead with a handkerchief.

"Since it is the king's order, how dare you slack off and be lazy?"

Gu Chi sighed and took off his handkerchief: "Alas."

Writing novels is just a hobby for him to kill time. Once it becomes a task assigned by the superiors, the nature of it changes. He has to rack his brains to beautify and polish it for his colleagues. For example, how can Qi Yuanliang praise those bad things he did?

Inexplicably, there is a kind of grievance of being forced into prostitution and oppressing good people.

Those who know that it is not their turn this time are more casual. After Qian Yong and Wei Shou finished their work, they could sit on the curb and drink. The fire in the capital of Gao State caused the people's hearts to collapse. The remnants of various places took down without much effort, and the few rebellious troops were not a big deal. Wei Shou and Qian Yong have been smooth sailing recently.

Qian Yong nudged Wei Shou with his elbow: "Old Wei, that thing has spread everywhere, why haven't you made any move? Are you really not interested?"

Wei Shou said: "It's meaningless. As long as Chu Jie is not in the first volume and is not ranked before me, I can be in any volume."

Qian Yong smacked his lips: "This is a bit difficult."

Wei Shou's face was visibly stinky.

He asked unhappily: "What about you?"

Qian Yong sighed: "People should know themselves."

Did Shen Youli choose him to be in the first volume because he was a bad mouth?

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