After the divorce, I became a mountain god

To be honest, Xu Boan was also very curious about Tao Shu's idea.

If it is really possible to use this small peach tree to allow the peach tree god to detect scenes from other worlds, wouldn't that be complete cross-border surveillance?

Cross-border surveillance! Just thinking about it is exciting!

However, Xu Boan was unable to satisfy the request made by the little hairy god of the peach tree.

At least not yet!
Xu Boan knew his situation. The world he lived in was not a fairyland.

This is Xu Boan’s exclusive secret. If Taoshu knew his background, it would not be a good sign.

Although this peach tree is the little hairy god that protects the mountain with which Xu Boan had a contract, it is impossible for it to do anything bad to Xu Boan.

However, as a person in a higher position, Xu Bo'an still needs to maintain his sense of mystery.

Xu Bo'an had heard of a saying.

As a leader, maintaining a moderate sense of mystery is one of the indispensable management strategies.

Otherwise, if you are too frank with each other, it will be difficult to lead the team after a long time.

Maintaining a sense of mystery is not only related to the shaping of personal image, but also an important guarantee for team motivation and efficiency.

In the complex ecology of an organization, an overly transparent leadership style may undermine authority, lead to unnecessary interference in the decision-making process, and even cause confusion and suspicion within the team.

A sense of mystery can make you appear majestic, which can inspire awe in team members and prompt them to take the leader more seriously.

It is like a lighthouse, pointing the direction for the team, while also reminding everyone: In this sea full of uncertainties, only by following the leader's pace can we reach the other side safely.

In a nutshell, since ancient times, deep affection cannot be retained, only routines can win people's hearts!

If you don't follow the rules, you will suffer the reality that "good people are often bullied".

This is also the experience Xu Bo'an has summarized after managing projects over the years.

Engineering projects are a very complex circle, like a microcosm of the real society that is small but complete!
Although this stage is small, every character in it is a performer of power and strategy.

As the central figure of an engineering project, the project manager can skillfully use his authority, just like a skilled chess player, laying out the moves and guiding the direction of the entire project.

On the surface, they put the interests of the team first, but in fact they secretly manipulate the allocation of resources, decision-making, and rewards and punishments of team members.

His power is not only a guarantee of the success of the project, but also a reflection of their personal will. They are good at taking advantage of information asymmetry and power gap to consolidate their leadership position.

The backbones of the engineering department play the role of capable people in this small society. They have professional knowledge as a weapon, and they win the respect and recognition of the team, especially the recognition of the project manager, by proposing innovative solutions and solving technical problems!
Not only will they actively demonstrate their professional abilities, they will also cleverly use technological barriers to consolidate their positions. Sometimes, they will even use technical "small moves" to influence decisions, thereby indirectly expanding their sphere of power.

The construction workers or foremen on the project, as the most basic implementers of the project, have the control over the site and the right to allocate resources. In the eyes of the boss of the construction team, they are the most difficult hurdle!
But at the same time, the boss of the construction team will use various means to gain more resources and support, such as establishing a good relationship with the project manager. At the same time, he even uses his practical experience and personal connections on site to influence the work of the construction workers.

As for other positions such as quality management and safety specialists, finance and cost control personnel, they each control important links in the project and thus have certain powers.

They maintain their power by strictly enforcing rules and regulations and controlling key links, but they also need to engage in power games and compromises with other team members.

Of course, the power relationship between project members is not static, but is constantly adjusted and changed with the progress of the project and changes in the external environment.

Everyone is constantly using wisdom, strategies and means to fight for and maintain their own power. At the same time, they also need to play power games and compromise with other team members to ensure the smooth progress and ultimate success of the project, and to ensure that they can gain maximum benefits!
It is not just the various personnel on the project that have such connections, but also the relationship between the project contractor and the supervision unit.

Although the contractor is subject to supervision by the supervision unit, many project contractors have close ties with the owners, which affects some of the management and judgment of the supervision unit.

On the construction site, there is a relationship of mutual assistance yet mutual restraint between companies, departments, and even between people.

If you want to avoid being manipulated, in addition to having real abilities, retaining a certain sense of mystery is the best way to protect yourself from your superiors, subordinates, internal and external friends!

So, Xu Bo'an remembered it very clearly.

When you are working on a project, as a manager, no matter if you are a big or small leader, you cannot be honest and tell all your secrets.

Otherwise, over time, you will find that people have no respect for you and no sense of boundaries.

It is precisely because of this perception that Xu Bo'an will not be the boss who always meets people's requests.

Thinking of this, Xu Boan pondered for a moment and said softly: "It is still not very convenient for the time being. My main body is now in a forbidden place. There are a lot of Gu Ze in the forbidden area."

After hearing what the Mountain God said, the peach tree was quite tactful and said, "It is my fault for not being considerate enough to bother the Mountain God."

Xu Boan said after hearing this: "Don't worry, I've made note of your matter. When there's a suitable opportunity, I'll help you keep an eye on it."

Giving a blow and then giving a sweet treat is a strategy that many leaders will use. This strategy has been proven to be effective and is very useful.

Sure enough, Tao Shu heard this and once again said to Xu Bo'an with gratitude: "Thank you, Lord Mountain God, for your concern."

Xu Bo'an smiled and did not continue the topic. Instead, he reminded: "Okay, you must take good care of this sapling. If there is anything you need my help with, just ask."

When the peach tree took shape, it had no idea that this was just a common empty promise in work and life, and it was immediately moved and thanked him repeatedly.

Xu Bo'an was about to withdraw from the bonsai with a smile.

Before Xu Boan came out, suddenly, a strong sense of calling came.

Xu Bo'an immediately became alert, and in an instant he appeared in the mountain temple, and immediately saw two huge bubbles suspended in the air, as if they were waiting for the emperor's approval, quietly waiting. In the place where the call came from, the scene of the incense burner could be vaguely seen in the bubble.

Xu Boan looked carefully and found that the place seemed to be an abandoned temple. The furnishings inside were old and dilapidated, there were cobwebs everywhere, and the doors and windows were broken. Among the crowds of people in front of him, Xu Boan recognized Yan Shouyi at a glance.

Yan Shouyi was a little embarrassed at this time.

The armor on his body was damaged in many places, and the iron sheets were rolled up, revealing the sweat-soaked battle robe underneath. The battle robe was covered with dirt, grass and dried blood, as if every inch of the cloth carried the heavy memory of the battle.

The helmet on his head was tilted and the protective gear on his face was drooping, revealing his exhausted yet resolute face. The hair on his forehead was stuck together into strands by sweat and there were a few fresh bloodstains on his cheeks, which seemed to be accidental injuries in battle.

Yan Shouyi's eyes were bloodshot, and his beard was messy due to the long battle. There were dried blood stains at the corners of his mouth, his lips were pale, and his breathing was rapid. It was obvious that he had marched here in a hurry.

Not only him, but the group of soldiers behind him were in a similar situation, each of them revealing unspeakable fatigue.

Seeing Yan Shouyi like this, Xu Bo'an felt a little worried. He immediately reached out to touch the bubble. In an instant, his sight switched to the dilapidated temple where Yan Shouyi and the others were.

Looking around the temple, it can almost be said to be in ruins!
The pillars in the temple have long lost their original color, the wooden doors and windows have rotted away, the door panels are crooked, and are covered with traces of erosion from wind and rain and green moss.

The light in the temple was dim, with only a few faint rays of sunlight shining through the holes in the roof, barely illuminating the dilapidated space.

The walls are already mottled, and the lime-like coating has begun to peel off, revealing the rough adobe inside, as if every inch of the wall is telling the ruthlessness of time.

The altar in front of the statue is also in a dilapidated state, with potholes all over the table, showing traces of time.

The incense burner on the altar seemed to have fallen over, and the ashes were scattered on the ground not far away. However, there were some broken incense sticks still burning silently, emitting faint light and pungent smoke, which seemed to add a bit of vitality to this deserted temple.

There are some ancient mythological stories and sacrificial scenes on the walls around the temple, but Xu Boan still cannot understand what they mean. However, these murals can now only serve as witnesses of history, lying quietly on the dilapidated walls, with no one paying attention to them.

In a corner of the temple, there are some old debris, such as broken beams, rotten wooden boards and rusty ironware. These wastes seem to have been forgotten by time and have spent countless springs, summers, autumns and winters with this dilapidated temple.

Xu Bo'an was just wondering what was going on with Yan Shouyi when he heard a panicked shout from outside the door.

"Sir! Those guys have run away! We are safe for now. But this is not a solution!"

Yan Shouyi sighed, his face full of helplessness, but he said nothing.

"Yan Shouyi, why do you look like this?" Xu Bo'an couldn't help but ask.

Hearing Xu Bo'an's words, Yan Shouyi and others in the temple immediately showed surprised expressions.

"The Mountain God has appeared. It's really the Mountain God. Oh my God, please save me."

"Grandpa Mountain God! It really is Grandpa Mountain God! Great, we are saved!"

The soldiers were shouting excitedly. Xu Bo'an took a quick glance and found that the people shouting looked familiar to him. They must be the soldiers from Shanyang Order who went to Yan Shou's area.

Even Yan Shouyi fell to his knees with excitement, raised his hand to wipe the black hair off his face, and shouted excitedly.

"Grandpa Mountain God, Yan Shouyi is incompetent and has led his brothers to a near-death experience. Please save me and my brothers!"

Yan Shouyi's face no longer had the ferocity and majesty of the past, and his small body even looked a little trembling, as if he was exhausted from the high level of mental concentration.

Xu Bo'an frowned and asked, "Please be patient and tell me in detail."

Yan Shouyi replied, "Grandpa Mountain God, I just took up the position of deputy commander of Qingmu Banner in Qingmu Prefecture not long ago. When I first took office, I was assigned to suppress bandits in this mountain. Unexpectedly, there were no bandits here at all, but a group of wild beasts that I had never seen before!"

The former deputy captain of Qingmu Banner of Qingmu Prefecture was Guo Jinglong, the son of the current commander of Qingyun Army of Qingyun Dao, Guo Zongbing. He was known as a scholar captain, but he was just a boaster and armchair strategist. He just came to his senses some time ago and resigned.

Now that Yan Shouyi has gone there, it seems that he has filled in his vacant position.

Xu Bo'an originally thought that Yan Shouyi would directly serve as the top commander, but he did not expect that he also had the title of deputy, which was a bit disappointing.

The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard!
Hearing Yan Shouyi mention the monster, Xu Boan asked casually: "Monster? What kind of monster!"

Yan Shouyi seemed to be a little thirsty. He swallowed hard and continued, "It seems... probably... it seems to be a giant mosquito, about this big!"

As Yan Shouyi spoke, he stretched out his hands and gestured. His two arms were almost half the size of him when they were spread out.

Yan Shouyi continued, "When the giant mosquito bit us, our armor was useless. It's not that the armor was weak, but that the beast was very smart and knew to attack through gaps! With just one bite, a strong young man's blood could be sucked dry quickly. I led my brothers to repel the attacks several times, but there were too many mosquitoes. The mosquito repellent you gave me before was useless! They are not afraid at all!"

Hearing Yan Shouyi's words, Xu Bo'an couldn't help but frown.

Giant mosquito? Xu Boan suddenly thought of the giant mosquito he had seen in the forest next to Kaoshan Village. At that time, the brown bear had to work very hard to defeat the mosquito.

Xu Boan didn't take it seriously at the time, thinking it was just an isolated phenomenon. He didn't expect there was actually a large group of them!

But how could there be such big mosquitoes in the bonsai world?

Although there are mosquitoes in the bonsai, when Yan Shouyi and Xu Boan first met, it was because Yan Shouyi went to the temple to ask for a mosquito repellent in order to pass through a swamp full of mosquitoes.

At that time, Xu Bo'an very kindly gave him some mosquito repellent liquid and mosquito patches to help Yan Shouyi and Shanyang Ling's people pass through there smoothly.

These giant mosquitoes are not even afraid of mosquito repellent. What is going on? (End of this chapter)