Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 74 The Han Dynasty’s basic plague?

Li Ji thought for a while and asked. "My lord, do you think the crotch humiliation was a good talk by the Marquis of Huaiyin, Han Xin, or a scandal?"

"Of course it's a good talk."

Liu Bei knew very well about the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty who assisted Emperor Gaozu in establishing the Han Dynasty, so he spoke.

"This statement has long been established in "Historical Records: Biography of Marquis Huaiyin". A man can endure what the world cannot tolerate, so he can do things that the world cannot do. The implication is that people with talents can temporarily be able to do things that are not yet manifest. Bear the shame,"

"That's right, but if Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin, failed to express himself after being humiliated by the crotch, or if the butcher became more prominent than Han Xin, then would the 'humiliation of the crotch' be a good story? Or a scandal?" Li Ji asked again.

Liu Bei thought about it for a moment and then answered slowly. "This...should be a scandal."

Jia Xu, who was sitting below Li Ji, looked at Li Ji with some understanding, vaguely understanding what Li Ji wanted to do.

"exactly."

Li Ji did not continue to talk about it, but spoke directly.

"The Lord and Cao Guoxiang draw swords against each other. This can be regarded as a conflict, and it can also be regarded as a small scandal for both parties as governors and prime ministers."

"However, if you want to naturally downplay this scandal, or even turn it into a good story like the crotch humiliation, just shift the focus to other angles."

Regarding this, Li Ji cannot be said to have much experience, but it is commonplace.

A woman accidentally fell into a river, and two men jumped into the river to save her. As a result, some headlines wrote: Shocking! In broad daylight, two men and one woman were actually doing that in the river, and passers-by couldn't stop watching.

This is undoubtedly a way of deliberately shifting the focus, simply putting aside the facts and causes, and focusing only on part of the process.

It's just that in this era when headline-grabbing has not yet become popular, and even this way of thinking is rare, Liu Bei obviously still asked as if he didn't understand.

"Zikun, how do you shift the so-called focus?"

"Mr. Xuande, I understand what Zikun means."

Jia Xu spoke with interest.

"For example, Mr. Xuande can promote Zikun's fame and abilities as long as Zikun's fame reaches a certain level."

"Compared to the fact that Xuande Gong and Cao Guoxiang were arguing and drawing swords as mere bureaucracy, which seemed narrow-minded, it naturally turned into a beautiful talk about the two sides seeking to be a great virtuous and being courteous to virtuous corporals without giving in."

"Is that right, Zikun?"

At the end of the conversation, Jia Xu did not forget to ask Li Ji.

Li Ji nodded helplessly. This matter can indeed be solved in this way. As long as Li Ji's sense of existence is focused on, the conflict between Liu Bei and Cao Cao will naturally not appear acute.

Moreover, if this matter is publicized, it can be regarded as a win-win for Liu Bei and Cao Cao.

In order to protect his subordinates, Liu Bei did not hesitate to draw his sword and refused to give in, which would be of great benefit in attracting talents to join him in the future;
  When Cao Cao heard that there was a great sage, he came to visit him with gifts. He was very sincere, which was undoubtedly a virtue.

Only Li Ji felt that if he lost hemp, there would be some hidden dangers.

It should be noted that being an official in this era is not an imperial examination system, but a levy and examination system.

Among them, the levy and examination system is actually divided into two parts, one is the levy system and the other is the examination and promotion system.

In the so-called inspection and promotion system, local officials conduct inspections and judgments, and then recommend officials to the court on the basis of "filial piety, integrity," "talent and talent," and "virtuous and upright."

Similar to Jia Xu, he was promoted to "filial piety and integrity" when he was young and served as a Langguan.

Another kind of conquest system is that the emperor or the imperial court directly appoints and appoints officials and reuses the leftover sages or talents.

Among them, Lu Zhi, who was already very famous among the people, was recruited by the state and county many times. He did not take office until he was recruited by the imperial court and became a doctor.

And if you look closely at this levy, commission, and examination system and read every regulation above, you will find that there are two words written between the lines - "background."

Without background, they will not be investigated;
  If there is no background and no reputation, then naturally it will not be conquered.

Therefore, in this era, not to mention people with truly grassroots backgrounds, even if they are from a poor family and have no way to display their talents, it is difficult for them to be taken seriously by places controlled by aristocratic families.

You are indeed talented. There are children in my clan who are less talented, but their official positions are fixed. So why should you be promoted instead of the children in my clan?
  However, if Li Ji's reputation is thoroughly publicized now, it will easily attract the attention of the court, and Li Ji may be directly recruited as an official in the court.

At this moment, Li Jike had no desire to enter the whirlpool of Luoyang Imperial Capital that was prone to being shattered. He only wanted to assist Liu Bei in building Wu County into a stable territory on the eve of the approaching troubled times, and be ready to swallow up Yangzhou.

And although Li Ji could also refuse to accept the imperial conquest, this would undoubtedly be a troublesome matter.

Similar to Lu Zhi's refusal, Lu Zhi also has a family background behind him.

But Li Ji refused. If there were eunuchs or people with ulterior motives who slandered Li Ji, saying that Li Ji's refusal should not be because of his disobedience, it would be difficult to explain his innocence at that time.

Therefore, even though Li Ji knew the benefits of becoming famous at a young age, he never had the intention to publicize it deliberately. His original intention was to wait until the emperor died before the generals of the Han Dynasty were over, and then it would not be too late or there would be any hidden dangers.

Unfortunately, Liu Bei and Cao Cao are now in conflict, and Li Ji can only choose to sacrifice himself. After all, this matter has disadvantages for Li Ji, but it also has many advantages.

If Li Ji becomes more famous, he will have less resistance to serving as the magistrate of Wu County to govern the local area in the future. Moreover, his fame will also be an advantage and a bargaining chip when it comes to cooperation or exchanges with left and right states and counties.

Later, Li Ji told Liu Bei the plan in detail...

Soon, a plan that seemed to Liu Bei to be seamless was formed so simply. What seemed to be a conflict with many hidden dangers suddenly turned into a win-win situation for all three parties.

In particular, this plan can promote Li Ji's reputation, which makes Liu Bei quite satisfied.

'With my Zikun's ability, he shouldn't be unknown! '

Liu Bei thought secretly. 'Moreover, this matter can also be taught to the world. Zikun and I are masters and ministers who know each other. '

The most important focus of this plan is to find someone willing to "endorse" Li Ji's reputation.

The so-called fame is essentially a process passed from person to person!

The most important thing about human-to-human transmission is the need for what Li Ji calls an “explosion point.”

For example, when Li Ji remembered the electronic chicken plague, the most important catalytic link was a lawyer's letter warning!
  However, after Li Ji told the plan, Jia Xu seemed to have some insights and made some radical additions, and suggested that the plan should be named: "The Great Han Dynasty".

? ? ! !
  Li Ji.

"Basically, we strongly oppose the codename of the 'Great Han Foundation Plague' project."

Li Ji slapped the table and refused sternly.

This made Liu Bei, who almost obeyed Li Ji's words, feel a little embarrassed.

Liu Bei felt that the "Great Han Dynasty" proposed by Jia Xu was quite reasonable and promising.

If it is done properly, then after Liu Bei goes to Wu County to serve as the county governor, Li Ji will also be able to continuously recruit a large number of admirers or little black men, and these may become Liu Bei's power to govern Wu County.

Moreover, Li Ji's name may dominate the world and become a person with a great reputation in the history of the Han Dynasty.

"Jia Wenhe, please don't go too far."

Li Ji warned Jia Xu with a dark face.

"Why?"

Jia Xu said with a smile.

"Since Zikun has absolute confidence in the way of deduction, why not add more fire and create what Zikun said... an explosive point?"

"In this way, Zikun's reputation will be like the scorching sun in the sky, so that every big man and scholar will hear the name of Zikun like thunder."

"Furthermore, Wu County is located in the east of the Yangtze River. If you want to develop it, how many talents are needed? If you blindly use local scholars, what are the hidden dangers? Zikun must have anticipated that, right?"

"And if the 'Han Jiban' plan succeeds, then Zikun will continue to attract Han talents to Wu County to find out what's going on. Even if only one-tenth of ten people are left to help Duke Xuande, then it will be difficult for Zikun to use a county to The ambition to rule the world from one place is also a great help."

As Jia Xu listed the benefits one by one, Li Ji was almost speechless, and these are undoubtedly irrefutable facts.

Liu Bei's basic base is extremely small. Currently, there are only six civil servants and generals available under his command: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Xiahou Bo, Li Ji, and Jia Xu.

Although these six people are all considered to be the first-class talents in the world, it is impossible for a county to have only six people to take care of all aspects. What's more, Li Ji plans to take over Yangzhou in the future, so the talent gap is huge.

The large number of officials who upload, issue, implement, supervise and manage are all gaps visible to the naked eye. They are not only an important part of power, but also a position that is extremely easy to be controlled by local aristocratic families.

Once a large number of scholars can be attracted to Wu County, the problem of being easily ignored or occupying a large number of positions by local aristocratic families will almost be solved.

Moreover, the greater the reputation of Li Ji, the greater the reputation of Liu Bei, and the greater the reputation of Wu County, the easier it would be to attract a large number of refugees and increase the population south of the Yangtze River as Li Ji had originally planned.

It can be said that as long as Li Ji himself is injured, the world seems to be perfectly achieved at this moment. Except for Li Ji himself, it seems that every aspect has great benefits.

But Li Ji was very suspicious. Jia Xu was definitely retaliating against Li Ji for holding him hostage before, so that no one could fault him.

Da Han Ji plague or something...

Li Ji's eyes unconsciously lost their highlights. This was an unexpected situation, and Li Ji never imagined that he would become such a protagonist.

Liu Bei looked at Li Ji's dejected expression, gritted his teeth slightly, and said.

"Since Zikun doesn't want to, then let's stop what Wen He added."

Li Ji spoke with difficulty.

"No, Lord, just do what Wen He said..."

(End of this chapter)