Chapter 75 Fatty Jiang: What a Pity, Zhu Silang Is Not Prince Zhu of Yan

Chapter 75 Fatty Jiang: Alas... What a pity, Zhu Silang is not the King of Yan Zhu Di

'Huh! ’

‘Indifferent? ’

‘I am too eager and the conditions offered are too good. Do you want to take advantage of me? ’

‘Ask for more benefits? ’

‘You Zhu Silang, you are so greedy! I have to beat you up! ’

Zhu Di's face was calm, without any surprise.

What's more, Jiang Jinzhong imagined that he would bow before bowing his head and shout, "My benefactor is above, please accept Zhu Silang's worship."

This disappointed Jiang Jinzhong.

very angry!

Decided to give it a try.

Then, he stretched out his chubby carrot finger and pointed at the chessboard next to him, "Do you know why you lost just now?"

‘What is Fatty Jiang doing? ’

Zhu Di was a little stunned. For a moment, he couldn't keep up with the fat man's brain circuit.

I'm very confused, just now he was invited to be a staff member.

How can we talk about the chess game in the blink of an eye?

He was patient, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Please give me some advice."

"You are the one who takes the pawn first. That's right. My father once said when he taught me how to play chess. The real chess master is the one who takes the pawn first."

Jiang Jinzhong shook his head and said earnestly: "My father said that chess is the interpretation of the art of war."

"When marching and fighting, you must first release the scouts to test the enemy, induce the enemy to react, and then look for the enemy's weaknesses..."

"When masters play chess, they are often accustomed to conquering the pawn first."

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"However, you have to understand that only a few people master the truth, and there is always a gap between the truth and practice."

"It's like playing chess. For a real master, taking the pawn first is of course the right choice. He can play brilliantly."

"But you can't do it. You just imitate others and forcefully imitate them. The result is clear at a glance. You should lose!"

"When you have not reached that level, you must be down to earth, don't be too ambitious, and don't try to force things beyond your ability."

After saying that, Jiang Jinzhong winked and said, "You are a smart man. You should be able to understand what I said, right?"

"Is it too good to concede too much? So that Fatty Jiang feels too good about himself?"

Zhu Di almost laughed and tried his best to hold back his laughter.

At the same time, I also understood, what did Fatty Jiang say by using the chess game?

Don't aim too high.

Don’t ask for more than you can afford.

It was clearly a hint to him: Zhu Silang, you are not a real expert yet, and the conditions I have given you are already very generous. People must be self-aware and do not ask for anything beyond their capabilities!

He suppressed a smile, cupped his hands and said thanks: "Master Chiang's kind words have enlightened the common people, like a revelation.

"I just heard about Sir Chiang's invitation for the first time. The common people felt so honored that they were at a loss for a while. I hope you will forgive me."

"But ordinary people really have no intention of having an official career. They just want to accompany my wife, plant a few acres of land, raise some chickens and ducks, and spend time in the countryside..."

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When Jiang Jinzhong listened to the first half, the smile on his face became thicker and thicker, like a flower slowly blooming.

But when Zhu Di changed the subject.

The smile on the face is like a flower withering away...

The whole process happened in just a short moment, like a flash in the pan.

"Are you looking down on me?" Jiang Jinzhong asked with a dark face.

"No, no, no." Zhu Di shook his head. He didn't accept the fifty taels of silver and asked him to take it back to continue running the school.

His view of this fat man with a somewhat funny appearance has greatly changed.

One beauty covers a hundred ugliness.

With this move alone, other shortcomings can be covered up.

After all, Fatty Jiang is already a pretty good official.

After pondering for a while, seeing Jiang Jinzhong's face getting more and more ugly, he said, "Mr. Jiang invited me, probably for promotion in his official career, right?"

"I am not able to serve as a staff master, but I am willing to make some suggestions."

"I wonder if Mr. Jiang is willing to listen?"

'snort! It depends on you, Zhu Silang, what good suggestions you can make! ’

Jiang Jinzhong was in a bad mood. He snorted secretly and said in a firm tone: "But it doesn't matter!"

Zhu Di almost couldn't help laughing.

This fat guy is quite interesting.

So he said: "Actually, promotion in officialdom is the easiest."

"Whatever the emperor likes, officials will do it."

"Our ancestors have taught us that if you are good at what you do above, you must do it below."

"Now that His Majesty likes upright officials, Sir Jiang will be an upright official."

"His Majesty likes to be frugal nowadays, and Lord Chiang is frugal."

"Your Majesty loves the people today and hopes that officials will be true parent officials and love the people the same way parents love their children."

"Master Jiang, just be a parent for once."

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"Master Jiang, please remember that if you want to do what I said, you must do it for real. Even if you don't agree with it in your heart, you must not lie at all in your actions."

"If you just pretend and make a formality, it's okay to fool the emperor once or twice, but if you do it more, it will be exposed and there will be backlash."

After that, Zhu Di stopped talking and picked up the tea cup next to him to drink tea.

Fatty Jiang is a fan of officials.

Except for wanting to be an official.

He doesn't seem to be greedy either.

Not bad, just give it a try by the way.

If you want to be a high official, you really have to do what he said.

Even if you don’t agree with it in your heart, that’s okay.

Anyway, the people have really benefited.

Although the Confucian Neo-Confucian sect is full of dregs.

But the sentence clearly stated at the beginning is actually very correct: if you want to make the world a better place, you must adhere to the laws of nature and eliminate human desires!

Of course, this is simply not possible.

Human desire cannot be quenched at all!

On the contrary, human desires will continue to become indulgent and expand as productivity continues to develop.

Therefore, it doesn't matter what Fatty Jiang thinks in his head.

The motivation for doing things, whether it is to become a high official or to satisfy vanity, is not important at all.

As long as you are willing to work hard!

Governing the elite is like governing the Yellow River. It is better to thin it out than to block it.

If human desires cannot be blocked or destroyed, then use human desires to guide them.

If you love money, let him do the things that make money.

For those who love power, let them exchange credit for power.

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If you are too greedy, want everything, threaten the imperial power, harm the country, the country, and harm the interests of the majority of people, then raise the knife of justice and chop off your head.

Zhu Di drank tea, and for a while, his thoughts were a little divergent.

Jiang Jinzhong's thinking is also diverging.

After listening to Zhu Di's words, Jiang Jinzhong couldn't help but think of Zhu Yuanzhang's comments about him: Although this county magistrate was engaging in formalities, he was willing to step on the soil and bend down to pull weeds himself. Even if he was engaging in formalities, he surpassed many officials in the Ming Dynasty.

Obviously, the emperor saw that he was not doing these things from his heart at all.

But I admire it very much and hope that the officials of the Ming Dynasty will do this regardless of whether they want it or not.

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As I was thinking about it, the two small eyes above two-thirds of the big face suddenly lit up, and I began to think crazily: 'This is His Majesty's opinion of me. This is the hint given by His Majesty to me. I hope I will keep up the good work! ’

'Just like Zhu Silang said, no matter what you think in your heart, as long as you work hard in action, you will promote me! ’

Ha ha……

Fatty Jiang suddenly laughed nervously and excitedly, struggled to get up, stood in Datongpu, and bowed to Zhu Di: "Mr. Zhu, please accept my bow!"

Zhu Silang is such a lucky general!

If it weren't for Zhu Silang's advice.

He will ignore that His Majesty's words of derogation and praise are also hints of a promise to become an official!

Zhu Di looked at the nervous fat man in astonishment.

If he knew what Fatty Jiang was thinking, he would definitely tell Fatty Jiang directly: "Think too much. The old man has so many things on his mind, why would he bother to give you a small county magistrate a hint? The old man is not the Bodhi Patriarch, and you are not Monkey King."

"Lord Jiang, you don't have to be like this." Zhu Di said with a smile. It seemed that Fatty Jiang was ready to do as he said.

The people of Jiangning County will most likely be able to live a good life for a few days.

Fatty Jiang, maybe, can also reach a higher position. As for how high, it depends on the level of effort and persistence.

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Although Zhu Diwan declined the invitation.

But Jiang Jinzhong's attitude changed from before.

He became extremely cordial and Mr. Zhu shouted very diligently.

It's approaching noon.

Fatty Jiang is going back to the city.

When he got on the sedan, he grabbed Zhu Di with his greasy hands and said, "Mr. Zhu, Zhou Lang will subcontract Tuqiao Village in the future. If you have any difficulties, just tell him."

Zhou Lang, who was standing next to him, had a look of astonishment on his face.

What happened after they got out?

At the county government office, he begged to continue subcontracting Tuqiao Village, but Jiang Jinzhong did not agree.

After chatting with Mr. Zhu, he actually mentioned this matter?

Zhu Di smiled and nodded, trying to take his hand out.

This guy is fat, oily and sweaty, his hands are greasy, it’s really uncomfortable.

But Fatty Jiang held on tightly and said, "Next spring, no matter how well the children learn, Mr. Zhu must take them to take the children's examination."

"It's necessary to let children adapt to the imperial examination."

"When the time comes, I will make arrangements!"

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang." This time, Zhu Di smiled sincerely, and his gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

After chatting for a while, Fatty Jiang left.

Inside the sedan.

Why!

Fatty Jiang lifted up the small curtain, glanced back, looked at Zhu Di, sighed, and said regretfully: "Zhu Silang is a blessed general, also talented and learned, and he gave me great advice. It's a pity that he is not the King of Yan Zhu Di. "

Why……

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Zhou Lang did not follow back to the city because he had to go to the river embankment to supervise.

Watching the sedan go away, he asked curiously: "Mr. Zhu, when we played chess before, you yielded to Magistrate Jiang, right?"

Zhu Di walked towards the river embankment construction section and asked with a smile: "How can you tell?"

"I just don't believe Mr. Zhu will lose." Zhou Lang sneered.

With a division of labor and cooperation, a tael of silver for a fish, and a few pointers, Zhou Lang suddenly became the leader of the soap class...

Adding up all the pieces, in Zhou Lang's mind, Zhu Di's image was already very tall.

Similar to the omnipotent great strategist Zhuge Kongming in the storyteller's mouth.

Zhu Di smiled and nodded.

Zhou Lang hurriedly asked: "Then why do we have to kill County Magistrate Jiang first so that he can retreat steadily?"

"Of course it's to make Magistrate Jiang happier. I'm happy to get something easily, but not too happy." Zhu Di said and glanced at Zhou Lang: "To do this, you have to be careful and don't lift a rock. Smash your own feet."

"I don't want to learn, I don't want to learn." Zhou Lang sneered: "I can't learn such methods."

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Ever since Jiang Jinzhong came to see Zhu Di in person, word spread.

On the river embankment, it was even more harmonious.

The time is quickly coming to the end of the month.

…

royal palace.

Royal study room.

"Your Majesty, Commander Mao has arrived."

"Let him in."

Mao Xiang lowered his head, walked in hurriedly, and saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down his pen, raised his head, looked at Mao Xiang kneeling in front, and asked: "Is the corvee over today?"

"Back to your lord, the corvee service in Jiangning County will indeed end today."

"Have you sent someone to report it? Tell the Jinyiwei around Zhu Silang to carefully recall every word and every action Zhu Silang said before and after the Qingpi gangster incident!"

He wanted a more comprehensive observation report.

It must be confirmed whether that bastard Lao Si has thought of a way to win over the Qingpi gangsters and intimidate and suppress the villagers by promising them small profits!

This is very important!

'What does the emperor want to know? '

Mao Xiang was very puzzled. The emperor had asked about the comprehensive observation report many times during this period.

Not daring to delve into it, he hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, I have sent someone to report the flag of the Jiangning stronghold. Zhu Silang and his men have made a lot of money this time. Before returning home, they will definitely go to the county to purchase some things for their families."

"The people at the Jinyiwei Jiangning County stronghold will find a way to contact the strongmen around Zhu Silang."

Hmm!

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed lightly and reminded: "Remember, you must be cautious and don't let him find any clues. This person must stay by his side for a long time."

Mao Xiang's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but feel wronged for Zhu Di, "Yes! I will go to Jiangning County to command in person."

"We will feel more at ease if you go in person." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction.

After finishing the business, he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Do you know how much money they made?"

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