A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Flattery... still works for Shen An.

A group of businessmen surrounded him and were touting him. His face was cold, but his heart was secretly filled with joy.

After the group of people repeated the flattering words in their stomachs several times, Shen An felt that his vanity was satisfied.

He only felt that his body was as light as a swallow, and he felt relaxed that the world belonged to him.

Vanity is actually a positive many times.

Don’t people just want to get ahead in life?

This is vanity.

Only with vanity can human beings continue to make progress.

Shen Anru comforted herself, feeling that she was vain for the future of the Song Dynasty...

"Tai Zhao looks a little weak today...someone, bring me some century-old ginseng."

A Korean businessman clapped his hands, and a servant hurriedly came holding a wooden box.

He took the wooden box and said with a distressed look on his face: "Tai Zhao worked hard for the Song Dynasty, take a look, everyone take a look."

Everyone looked at it and felt that Shen An had red lips, white teeth, and a rosy complexion, and was healthier than everyone else.

What to see?

Everyone was looking at the Korean businessman and felt that he was trying to please others.

Shen An also felt that this guy was a bit rude.

The Korean businessman looked sad, and said in a tone as if he was holding a memorial service for Shen An: "Tai Zhao worked hard for the Song Dynasty, worked hard every day, and took care of everything... Look, look at how pale his face is, this is It’s so hard!”

With tears in his eyes, he slowly opened the wooden box and said with shame: "The villain asked someone to return home and searched for a long time, but finally he only got these few ginseng roots. Alas! It's only three hundred years old..."

Korean ginseng is relatively famous.

Three hundred years of ginseng? Is it a carrot?

Shen An's heart trembled, and then he glanced...

On top of a pile of moss, several thick ginseng roots were lying there quietly.

The long roots... really long.

The rhizome is as thick as the ginseng Shen An saw in his previous life.

Looking up, Shen An couldn't look away.

How does this look like a person?

Panax ginseng…

Baby!

He coughed dryly and said with a straight face: "This is a bribe!"

The Goryeo businessman said with a serious face: "Isn't it that the imperial edict looks down on the villain?"

Everyone was stunned, thinking that this guy dared to question Shen An, and they were afraid they would be thrown out.

But Shen An was just calm and calm. Someone on the side praised him: "Daizhao has a broad mind, which makes the villain admire him."

However, the Korean businessman said calmly: "The villain and Daizhao have a business relationship. Where do we start talking about this bribe? Where do we start talking about it!"

Shen An coughed dryly and said, "I never take advantage of someone's situation to bully others. Even though we have contacts, we still have to pay."

"That's right, the reputation of being jealous of evil resounds throughout the Song Dynasty. You are upright and upright!"

The merchants boasted desperately, lest they fall behind the Korean merchants.

The Korean businessman raised his head and said: "Of course you have to give money, otherwise the villain will have to pawn his pants at a loss before he can go home."

Afterwards, he negotiated with Zhuang Laoshi and sent the ginseng away.

Zhuang Laoshi came over and whispered: "Lang Jun, he said that ginseng is very valuable..."

Shen An's lips moved slightly, "How valuable is it?"

Zhuang honestly said: "I won't sell it because I don't have enough money."

The corner of Shen An's mouth twitched.

Such a big wild ginseng is still human-shaped. Even if ginseng is not crazy sought after now, its value...

Always money?

Are you sending beggars away? I just want to give you a look.

Shen An took a look at the Korean businessman and felt that this guy was very capable and had a bright future.

At the beginning of the story about the Korean merchants, those merchants all said that it was too hard for Shen to wait for the imperial edict, and they would have to give him something to nourish his body later.

Brother, is this considered... accepting gifts and bribes?

Shen An shook his head, thinking this was a normal transaction.

Wang Tiande asked for instructions; "Anbei, do you want to start?"

Shen An nodded, and there was a commotion in the village, and then someone shouted: "Come from family to family, come with the contract, and we will deliver the goods according to it."

The merchants all swarmed away, and Shen An stood on the edge, with a person floating behind him quietly.

"You are taking bribes!"

Zhang Baibian's aura was very gloomy, but Shen An felt like the air conditioner was blowing, which was particularly comfortable.

"This is my business partner. I sell things and they give them away. What are you doing? Who dares to say that I take bribes!"

Zhang Baba said coldly: "But you have served as deputy minister."

"It's not done now."

He had served as Deputy Chengzhi and was in charge of the Song Dynasty's external relations, but he has resigned from his post now.

Zhang Baba felt that this man was very shameless: "But Tang Ren is sitting there, what's the difference between him and you? Will he not listen to what you said?"

"Yes, he will definitely not listen to me."

Shen An felt that his shamelessness was forced out by this era. Look at those old guys...

Wen Yanbo, Fu Bi, Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang...

These old ghosts are all human beings. If he wants to lose face, he probably won't live long.

His shamelessness made Zhang's eight-year threat meaningless, and in the end he had no choice but to reveal his purpose.

"Those businessmen have some status in various countries. I want to buy some of them..."

"Buy? I'm afraid it's a trap to trap people, and then use threats and inducements."

Shen An felt that the Imperial City Division's methods were not very good and too rough.

He turned around, reached out and patted Zhang Ba8en on the shoulder, and suggested sincerely: "Learn to win-win."

"What is a win-win situation?"

Zhang Baba frowned, trying his best to endure the extremely uncomfortable feeling of being tapped on the shoulder.

Shen An touched his chin, but unfortunately he didn't have a beard, so he couldn't pretend to be Zhuge Liang.

He said: "Whether you are threatening or offering inducements, those businessmen will not do their best..."

There was some murderous intent on Zhang Bianba's face, the 'will-o'-the-wisp' in his eyes flashed, and he said sinisterly: "Then kill them."

What this guy is best at is torture, and any tough guy will become soft and soft in his hands.

Shen An lamented: "Be civilized and don't fight or kill. That's not good, it's very bad!"

"Do you have an idea?"

Zhang Baibian became a little moved when he thought of Shen An's past experiences.

Behind him were two burly men. They were probably used to Zhang Ba8a's ruthlessness and had never seen him be so kind before. They were both a little stunned.

Shen An glanced at the two of them, then turned and walked forward.

"You go there yourself."

Zhang Baibian followed. The two big men did not dare to leave, but hung far behind.

"Give me a favor!"

Shen An simply expressed his thoughts: "For those foreign businessmen, the Song Dynasty is a treasure land, right?"

Zhang Baibian nodded.

"Then promise benefits. For example, the information they can provide must be of all kinds. We will give benefits according to the importance. We will give money for general information. How much is a piece of information? Pay according to the price. Don't be stingy."

"What if you refuse? Or what if you are perfunctory?"

Zhang Baba felt that Shen An's consideration of things was a bit one-sided.

Shen An smiled and said: "You think highly of these businessmen. These days, those who can come across the country to do business, what does integrity mean to them? Besides, no matter it is Liao Kingdom or Xixia, let alone any big food, in the hearts of these businessmen Will you have your own country?"

Zhang Baba shook his head: "No, they are all profit-seekers."

He didn't hesitate, which made Shen An think more highly of him.

"In fact, those foreign businessmen have no sense of belonging at all... They will listen to whoever gives them more money and benefits. Do they want it if we give them money? Of course they will!"

Shen An said confidently: "We divide the news into three, six or nine grades, and give money according to the rules. For the most important news, such as news that has vital interests for the Song Dynasty, we can give a higher reward. For example, If the whole family comes to settle in the Song Dynasty, and even given an official title...will they not be tempted?"

These days, if we put aside the value of force to evaluate, the Song Dynasty is the center of the world, the world of flowers...

Who wouldn’t want to settle in the center of the world?

How can this person be so insightful into people's hearts? Zhang Baibian was a little stunned.

He is accustomed to using cold means to get what he needs. As time goes by, he no longer understands people's hearts.

But after listening to Shen An's words, he felt that he should think about the human heart and human nature.

Shen An said sternly: "Times have changed and we have to keep pace with the times. Torture can only get information once, but we can get information continuously. Which one do you think is better?"

"A certain child entered the palace..."

Zhang Baibian's tone has not changed, it is always so cold. It is said that it is also the same when talking to Zhao Zhen.

"I've seen a lot of fights and a lot of dead people... I almost became a dead person once."

He suddenly smiled, but Shen An didn't see it.

"At that time, I was pressed on the edge of the dry well, and I was being questioned behind me... At that moment, I swore... As long as I was allowed to live for one more moment, I was willing to give everything I had, including my soul..."

"So after a certain person escaped from death, he vowed to make his enemy live in such despair day and night..."

This thing... is really creepy!

Shen An felt that Zhang Baibian was a little perverted, but he didn't notice it at all, and continued: "It's been a long time, and the smell of blood is on his body... Most people are afraid of seeing someone."

This is killing too many people, and the same kind of people are afraid.

"Aren't you afraid of X?"

Zhang Ba8 asked a question that he had been pondering for a long time.

"No one has ever dared to pat someone on the shoulder. You are the only one who does it so freely..."

Shen An looked at him with disdain and said, "You are a human, not a ghost."

"It's really rare that you can survive until now." Zhang Baibian looked at him with a strange expression: "I have interrogated many people and learned many jaw-dropping things, so I know that... people are often scarier than ghosts. "

Shen An could see into people's hearts just now, but now he has become a little naive. But Zhang Baba felt that this was consistent with the immature image of a young man.

Shen An shook his head and said, "I'm not afraid of people. No matter how cunning, cunning or heinous people are, I won't be afraid of them."

Human beings have weaknesses. If you push me too hard, I will kill you directly!

Zhang Baba felt that sooner or later this young man would suffer a big loss for this idea. He handed over his hand and said: "Your idea is good, thank you very much."

He turned around and left. Shen An felt that this guy was really ignorant, so he reminded him: "You got my idea, where's the thank you gift?"

If you don’t have a thank you gift, go do it yourself next time.

Zhang Baibian waved his hand, "Someone trained hundreds of so-called students, most of whom were rogues, clamoring to compete with the Mangshan Army..."

This is Zhang Ba8's thank you gift to Shen An.

Shen An felt that he was at a loss, so when he got home, he asked someone to get wine and make ginseng wine.

As for the clamor, Shen An didn't want to pay attention to it at all.

…

On a hot summer day, Zhao Yunrang was lying on the couch, with a fan beside him and a servant slowly pulling it.

This is Zhao Zhongzhen's filial piety.

The cool breeze blows, and it feels really comfortable.

But Zhao Yunrang had a straight face and a snoring breath.

"Zhao Zongjiang went out to observe the people's sentiments and came back to write a memorial. He made more than ten suggestions, most of which were flattery. A few said that water conservancy was inconvenient and the people had difficulty in farming... It was a big deal, but some people were advocating for him, saying He knows the sufferings of the people, and yet he says he is not afraid of difficulties...shameless!"

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The second update is here, good night everyone. The fourth update will resume on the eighth day of the lunar month, which is the day after tomorrow.