GBP Chapter 163: The Great Zhou Dingbei General's Melon
Chapter 163: The Great Zhou Dingbei General's Melon
After the Third Prince successfully took control of the government of the Great Zhou, his mentality gradually changed. He was originally cautious and humble, but now he became proud and complacent. He began to desire greater power and a higher status, and a grand plan ignited in his heart - to conquer Dabai and achieve the unification of the country.
At this time, Dabai had just experienced a fierce war with Beiyan, and the national strength had suffered a certain degree of loss. According to common sense, they needed time to recuperate and restore their strength. However, the third prince believed that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He firmly believed that Dabai was in a weak state at the moment and could not withstand the attack of the Great Zhou army.
As a result, the third prince began to actively prepare for military action. He mobilized a lot of resources, recruited soldiers, trained the army, and formulated a detailed strategic plan.
At the same time, he also used his influence in the court to win the support of other ministers. Everything seemed to be developing in the direction he expected, and he was getting closer and closer to realizing his ambitions.
The system told Nan Rongxi in detail the entire process of the civil strife in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Everyone in the Nan Rong family was extremely surprised after listening to it. Such a huge dynasty could change its owner so easily.
Nan Rongxi said anxiously: "My dear family members, the situation is urgent. I must immediately convene a court meeting of all officials to discuss countermeasures. I will leave first!" After that, he hurried to the main hall.
Nan Rongjie also echoed, "Axi, don't worry, my brother and I will go to inform other officials." Before he finished speaking, the two of them turned around and left, and began to take action.
At Nan Rongxi's urgent call, all officials came from their respective residences, and the palace hall was soon filled with people. The atmosphere in the hall was tense and solemn, and everyone's face was filled with worry about the civil strife in the Great Zhou and the upcoming war.
Nan Rongxi sat on the dragon throne, his eyes firm and deep, sweeping over the officials gathered in the hall one by one. He knew very well that he had to show absolute calmness and determination at this moment. Taking a deep breath, he slowly spoke, his voice echoing in the hall: "Everyone, now the Great Zhou is in turmoil, and the throne has changed. More urgently, the new emperor is preparing to attack our country. We must unite and face this crisis together."
Officials were talking to each other. Nan Rongxi raised his hand to signal for silence and continued, "We need to act quickly and decisively. Strengthen national defense and prepare troops to deal with possible attacks."
She paused, her eyes swept across the faces of each official, and then continued: "This is a test for our Dabai, and also a test for each of us. I believe that as long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome. I hope that everyone can perform their duties and contribute to the safety of Dabai together."
After listening to Nan Rongxi's words, all the officials expressed their agreement and support. As the discussion deepened, specific response strategies gradually surfaced. Nan Rongxi finally concluded: "Okay, Youyue, you will lead the troops from Yucheng to resist the Great Zhou."
You Yue bowed and said, "I obey your command!"
Nan Rongxi continued to eat melons: [Tongzi, Tongzi, tell me, is there any big melon about the general sent by the Great Zhou this time? ]
When all the officials heard this, they immediately pricked up their ears.
System: [There must be some gourd! The one sent by the Great Zhou this time is General Wang Jin of Dingbei. This person has no talent in military affairs, he is just a businessman.]
Nan Rongxi looked puzzled: [How did a businessman become a general? ]
System: [Listen to me. Wang Jin was born in an ordinary village. Although his family was not prominent, Wang Jin had a strong interest in business since he was a child. He dreamed of becoming a wealthy businessman one day.
Wang Jin's first step was to start with the specialty products of his hometown. He noticed that there was a rare herb growing in the mountains and forests around the village, and this herb was quite popular in the market. So he began to organize villagers to pick this herb and was personally responsible for sales. With his diligence and integrity, he gradually established a good reputation in the surrounding areas, and his business grew bigger and bigger.
As funds accumulated, Wang Jin began to look to more distant markets. He learned that silk from neighboring countries was highly sought after in the market, and his hometown happened to be rich in high-quality silk. So he decided to invest in building a silk processing factory to process the silk from his hometown into exquisite silk products and then sell them to other places.
The success of the silk processing factory made Wang Jin's wealth grow rapidly. However, he was not satisfied with the status quo, but continued to look for new business opportunities. By chance, he discovered that there was a huge demand for porcelain in the overseas market. So he decisively invested in building a porcelain workshop, hired the most experienced local craftsmen, and produced high-quality porcelain.
Wang Jin's porcelain was very popular in the overseas market, and orders came in like snowflakes. His business grew bigger and bigger, and his wealth continued to grow like a snowball. He not only became the richest man in the local area, but also won the respect and praise of all walks of life.
However, Wang Jin found that doing business was not as good as being an official. So he started to change his career!
All the officials were still listening with great interest.
Nan Rongxi also thought that this person was amazing. How could he rise from a businessman to a general? So, he continued to ask: "Tongzi, can you tell me how he did it?"
System: [He relies on money! At first, Wang Jin bought a small official position with money, but he was not satisfied with it. He longed for a higher position and greater power. In order to achieve this goal, he decided to use money bribery. He used part of the wealth he had accumulated in business and began to secretly give gifts to higher-level officials.
His strategy soon paid off. After accepting his bribes, some officials began to speak for him in the court and recommended him for higher positions. Soon, Wang Jin was promoted from an unknown official to a minor official.
Having tasted the sweetness, Wang Jin did not stop there. He continued to use money to pave the way and constantly cling to the powerful. He knew the dangers of officialdom, but he also saw the great role of money in it. He skillfully used bribery to not only pave the way for his own promotion, but also gradually established a small power group in the court.
However, Wang Jin also understood that simple bribery would not last long. In order to consolidate his position, he also began to learn various political tactics and worked hard to improve his political wisdom. He made friends with a group of like-minded officials, and they planned together and supported each other.