paranoianovel Chapter 2340 There are smart people
Chapter 2340 There are smart people
Li Shen was actually also warning them. Ever since Wang Wencheng's incident, Li Shen discovered that there was a problem with his management model.
With one company dominating the market, the shopkeeper can manage all affairs in a place. This arrangement can improve efficiency.
But if a Wang Wencheng appears, things will get even bigger because there will be no supervision or constraints.
His management style was actually the same as that of the imperial court. Li Shen even wondered if his business empire would be affected by the An-Shi Rebellion.
Shopkeepers from all over the country rebelled, and his business empire collapsed in an instant.
Therefore, he separated the military and politics. As long as the guards were loyal to him, the chief manager would not dominate the market.
Although the possibility of collusion between the head manager and the guards cannot be ruled out, it is at least safer than a one-man show of authority.
"I am very pleased that you are able to do this. Don't worry, I am not stingy and will give you the wealth and glory you deserve.
Compared to your previous life, I will give you more.
This king has no shortage of money, what this king wants is loyalty.
I have already sent the petition requesting your titles to Chang'an City.
I believe that there will be a reply soon, and by then you will become nobles of my Tang Dynasty."
Seeing the attitudes of the three people, Li Shen was very satisfied. He was not short of money. Everything in this world could be measured by money.
If you can't buy it, it just means you don't have enough money.
The same is true for loyalty. People in the world can never escape from fame and fortune.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji, for your grace." Zhang Zhiguan and Qu Zhixian were very happy when they heard that Prince Ji was asking for titles for them.
Only the youngest, Qu Zhiqing, thought for a moment and then stepped forward, saluted and said:
"I am grateful for the grace of His Highness Prince Ji, but I do not dare to aspire to become a noble of the Tang Dynasty. I only hope to be a disciple of Prince Ji and work for him.
I dare not accept the noble's request, and I hope His Royal Highness Prince Ji will grant it."
"Huh?" Li Shen was stunned when he heard Qu Zhiqing's words, and the others also looked at Qu Zhiqing.
Zhang Zhiguan and the other man thought that Qu Zhiqing was stupid, as he actually refused to be a noble of the Tang Dynasty. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
But Wang Xuance and the others were wondering if Qu Zhiping was really that smart, or if he had discovered something.
Li Shen was also a little puzzled. He didn't seem to have revealed anything. He didn't have much contact with these three people.
Could it be that someone had leaked the news and let him know that I was planning to kill them?
Or maybe Qu Zhiping is a wise man who appears foolish and has figured it out on his own. If that's the case, this person can really be of use.
Li Shen likes smart people who know how to handle current affairs the most.
Unable to figure it out, Li Shen decided to give it a try.
"Qu Zhiqing, why do you say that? I have already promised you, how could I go back on my word?
This king said he would grant you the title, and he will definitely do it."
“Your Highness Prince Ji, although I am a member of the Qu clan, I do not hold any noble title. I only hold an ordinary local official position.
The villain knows that his abilities are limited and he is not qualified for a higher official position, and the same goes for the title of nobility. Isn't there a saying in the Central Plains that one's virtue does not match his position?
I feel that I am not worthy of the title of the Tang Dynasty.
I only hope that His Royal Highness Prince Ji will not abandon me and take me in, allowing me to serve under Prince Ji.
I hope that you will be prosperous and wealthy in the future and have descendants blessed with good fortune. I hope that His Royal Highness Prince Ji will help me."
Qu Zhiqing bowed deeply, his expression genuine and sincere without any falseness.
Li Shen looked up at Wang Xuance, as if asking if he had noticed anything. Wang Xuance shook his head imperceptibly, indicating that he hadn't discovered anything.
Neither of them noticed anything unusual about Qu Zhiqing, which made Li Shen a little confused. He didn't know if someone was pointing it out to him, or if Qu Zhiqing had thought of something on his own.
Zhang Zhiguan and Qu Zhixian on the side looked at Qu Zhiqing in surprise, and thought that Qu Zhiqing was crazy.
However, Qu Zhixian still had a little complaint in his heart. When the three of them came in together just now, Qu Zhiqing did not even discuss it with them.
If there was anything, Qu Zhiqing should have told them both.
"What do you two think?" Li Shen looked at the two of them. He wanted to know whether this was just Qu Zhiqing's opinion or the common opinion of the three of them.
"Your Highness, Prince Ji, we have no objection. We will follow your orders and will not dare to disobey."
"I will also follow the orders of His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
After Zhang Zhiguan finished speaking, Qu Zhixian also bowed and echoed him.
Upon seeing this, Li Shen immediately realized that these two people still wanted the title and obeyed the arrangement, which was the arrangement that Li Shen had just mentioned that they had applied for the title.
"Hmm." Li Shen hummed, stretched his muscles and twisted his neck. He was thinking.
Is Qu Zhiqing really useful and trustworthy?
Judging from his facial features, Qu Zhiqing is not very old, only about 30 years old, unlike the other two who are middle-aged, in their 40s or 50s.
According to his age, Qu Zhiqing is worth training.
Although the rebel army he organized did not grow large, it does not necessarily mean that he is incompetent.
If it is well cultivated, Xizhou’s industry will be much more secure.
“We will discuss this matter later. Just remember that I will not treat you unfairly.
But let's be frank and don't go beyond the truth. You are no longer rebels, but guards.
You must be clear about what you can and cannot do.
If this king finds out that you are bullying others for your merits and doing evil, none of you three will have an easy life.
Do you understand? "
Li Shen issued another warning, warning them not to be accomplices of the evil and collude with the workshop owner to oppress the craftsmen.
This time it was to warn them not to abuse their power and oppress the craftsmen in the name of guards.
Wang Wencheng's incident left a very bad psychological shadow on Li Shen. He had never experienced such a thing before.
As a result, Li Shen is now very cautious in dealing with Xizhou Prefecture, fearing that any mistakes may occur.
"Don't worry, Your Highness Prince Ji, we wouldn't dare to do that even if you gave us the guts.
We are extremely grateful to His Royal Highness Prince Ji for letting us go and taking us in. The guards below are even more grateful to His Royal Highness Prince Ji for his kindness.
I will never dare to do anything that is detrimental to Prince Ji's Mansion."
After hearing this, Zhang Zhiguan quickly expressed his opinion on behalf of the three people, and the other two also saluted.
"That would be best. Go gather the guards who haven't gone out yet. I will personally distribute winter supplies to them later."
Li Shen nodded with satisfaction.
Distributing it in person is also to win people's hearts and let these people get to know you.
"Yes." The three of them immediately saluted and prepared to leave.
"Qu Zhiqing, please stay. I have something to ask you."
Just as the three of them turned around and were about to leave, Li Shen suddenly called out to Qu Zhiqing.
"Yes." Qu Zhiqing turned around quickly. Zhang Zhiguan and the other man glanced at Qu Zhiqing, then left the tent.
(After Gaochang was destroyed, the royal family of the Qu clan really moved to Chang'an and Luozhou. This is not a fabrication. Therefore, the current Qu surname was a royal family back then.)