paranoianovel Chapter 2735 PUA Pei Mingli
Chapter 2735 PUA Pei Mingli
Many things seem simple, but they are actually full of hidden meanings, it's just that ordinary people can't perceive them.
Because such things are inherently imperceptible to ordinary people.
Guiding without being noticed, and taking effect without being realized—that is what the superior does.
When something is said too often, it becomes the truth, and the truth is long forgotten after many years.
This is especially true in this era of advanced internet technology.
Li Shen had simply made preparations in advance; perhaps everyone would think that the Prince Ji's Mansion said the health-preserving pot was good in order to sell it.
Little did they know that they were plotting against the Tiele tribes, aiming to reduce their ironware reserves.
This is strategy—a long-term vision and planning ahead.
Wang Xuance and the other two all admired Prince Ji's wisdom. Prince Ji's idea was no longer a scheme, but had risen to the level of national policy.
However, the three of them felt a chill run down their spines. King Ji had just been talking about universal harmony and turning those tribes into his own people.
They had just praised Prince Ji's lofty ambitions, and now he's resorting to a suppression strategy—he's utterly two-faced!
They say one thing in public and another in private; they're truly insidious. These are the most terrifying people. You never know if what they say to you is sincere or if they'll stab you in the back.
"What's with those expressions? Did I say something wrong?"
Li Shen was speaking eloquently when he noticed that the three generals were looking at him with strange eyes, which puzzled him.
"No, no, Your Highness has considered everything carefully. We are just shocked. Your Highness is unparalleled in wisdom and talent."
This time it was Wang Xuance's turn to flatter him.
Li Shen found it somewhat awkward, feeling as if it were saying, "Skilled in both literature and martial arts, unparalleled in the world. May you reign supreme for eternity, unifying the martial world."
Li Shen didn't understand, so he continued:
"There is another matter to tell the caravan that no individual, merchant guild, or family is allowed to show horseshoes to the northern tribes, including the Khitan, Uyghur, and Turkic tribes that have long been subjugated."
I will write a memorial to the court and submit it to the court, listing this matter as a forbidden art.
Once discovered, the Prince Ji's residence will be dealt with swiftly, and the imperial court will also impose severe penalties.
However, this matter can only be passed down by word of mouth; it cannot be discussed openly, since they are still subject to our Heavenly Khan.
If we were to make this ban public, it would make us seem petty and would also have a negative impact on His Majesty the Emperor.
Therefore, this matter can only be handled by our Prince Ji's Mansion, and the villain can only be played by this Prince.
If other vassal states have any complaints about this, the court can then pin the blame on my Prince Ji's residence, thereby protecting the reputation of the court and His Majesty.
You must remember that the achievements of my Prince Ji's Mansion today are entirely due to His Majesty's protection and the support of the court. Only then can I and you enjoy our current wealth and status.
We should be grateful, so this dirty work will be done by our Prince Ji's Mansion on behalf of His Majesty.
Only in this way can we obtain things that others cannot, and only then will we not feel as if they are burning our hands, understand?
If it weren't for his injury, Li Shen would have knelt down to say these words, in order to demonstrate his unwavering loyalty.
Now, all he could do was bow respectfully towards the palace, wondering if this conversation would even reach his father's ears.
With so many eunuchs and maids in and around the study, Li Shen deliberately didn't ask anyone to leave, since there was nothing to hide about today's conversation anyway.
If this story could reach the palace, his father would surely be very pleased and might even reward him with a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand strings of cash.
While he was having a pleasant dream, the three people opposite him stood up, bowed, and Wang Xuance spoke:
"Your Majesty, we understand your good intentions. We swear to serve you to the death and dedicate our lives to serving you."
“I am willing to be a slave, a servant, and a servant of the prince for generations. I will be loyal to His Highness Prince Ji. If I break this oath, may I be punished by heaven and earth.”
Wang Hongfu was not to be outdone and immediately swore allegiance.
"Your subject is willing to follow Prince Ji without any disloyalty." Pei Mingli came later, and he was not as loyal as Wang Hongfu.
After all, he was an official appointed by the imperial court, but he was still capable of serving the Prince Ji's household diligently.
For no other reason than that the salary offered by the Prince Ji's residence was on par with that of the current prime minister, plus an additional two thousand mu of allocated land, provided he remained in the Prince Ji's residence for fifteen years.
After retiring from office, the two thousand acres of allocated land would belong to him. This was a greater temptation than money, as fertile land was an asset, an asset to be passed down through generations.
He also knew that the two people beside him were treated a level higher than him, especially Wang Hongfu, the head manager of the Prince Ji's mansion, whose benefits were several levels higher than his.
He had heard Wang Xuance say that Wang Hongfu had angered Prince Ji and had his salary docked for a year, amounting to tens of thousands of strings of cash. Wang Hongfu didn't seem to mind at all; in fact, he thanked Prince Ji for his leniency and felt that the punishment was too lenient.
It was simply unbelievable to him. A mere household servant, yet he received a salary of over ten thousand strings of cash a year? He wondered how many merchants would go crazy for such a thing.
Li Shen was very satisfied with the three men's attitude, but he still said aloud:
"There's no need for swearing allegiance to the death. You are officials of the court, and also His Majesty's subjects. If anyone should be loyal, it should be loyal to His Majesty and the court."
Even I am loyal to His Majesty.
I don't need your lives. As long as you do your jobs well for the Prince Ji's Mansion and the court, I will be very pleased.
Rest assured, if you do your job well, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. If one day you have the opportunity to rise to prominence and bring glory to your ancestors, just let me know.
"I will not stop you; in fact, I will give you a generous gift, and my assistants will strive for even greater success."
Li Shen's words were nothing new; he had said similar things to the three leaders before, and he was saying them today for Pei Mingli's benefit.
Not long after Li Shen recruited Pei Mingli, he went to Xizhou Prefecture, where he stayed for more than half a year, giving him no opportunity to develop a relationship.
Now that he's back, it's natural to give him a good dose of PUA (Pick-Up Artist tactics). Having two big names as role models will also help Pei Mingli integrate more quickly.
Sure enough, this was the first time Pei Mingli had heard Li Shen say such things. He believed that Li Shen would not stop them from pursuing their future, and might even help them go further.
This inevitably increased Pei Mingli's loyalty to Li Shen.
Pei Mingli was a merchant by nature, so he was not short of money.
He became an official solely to bring glory to his family and honor to his ancestors.
However, due to his status as a merchant, it was extremely difficult for him to advance further in the court; even this official position was granted by His Majesty's special permission.
Now he has the opportunity to showcase his talents at the Prince Ji's residence, which is also his good fortune.
"Thank you, His Highness Prince Ji."
The three bowed again to express their deep gratitude.
Li Shen waved his hand:
"Alright, I've finished speaking. You two, Old King and Mingli, go ahead and do your work. Xuan Ce, stay here. I have some political matters to discuss with you."
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