SFS Chapter 157 There is no loyalty without reason
Chapter 157 There is no loyalty without reason
Hearing what Shen Changgong said, Ruan Weiba's breathing became rapid.
"If you give me this much, I will definitely be loyal to you."
"Hahaha, I just said that you are a wonderful person. The East Factory needs talents like you."
Shen Changgong patted his shoulder and laughed.
"Um... Your Majesty, what exactly do you need me to do?"
Ruan Weiba asked with a fawning smile.
"Didn't I tell you? Go to the East Factory."
"What does the East Factory do?"
"It's just eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, and helping to test the new weapons. It's very simple."
"That's fine, that's fine."
Ruan Weiba smiled happily.
As long as he is not sent to his death.
Shen Changgong waved towards Tu Que Ling and said
"Que Ling, take Brother Ruan with you and give him a hundred taels of silver. Then take him to the street to buy him some nice clothes. After he's dressed up, take him to the brothel and have the madam call out all the decent girls who haven't lost their virginity for him to choose from.
Whoever he likes, I will redeem her and make her his wife, and I will pay for all the expenses.
Also, arrange a single room for him to rest in the City Lord's Mansion."
"As ordered!"
Tu Queling said immediately.
Then he took Ruan Weiba, several guards, and the silver and went out.
Seeing Shen Changgong's actions, the empress was puzzled and asked,
"Why do you think so highly of this commoner?"
"It's useful. How can we not make good use of this child of fortune who carries the great fortune of the plane?
First send him to the East Factory to develop bombs, artillery and guns. After these dangerous things are manufactured, let him test them and he will definitely succeed.
During wars, whether he was brought along or sent out as a scout, he could be made to do any dangerous work."
Gongsun Wan'er pouted when she heard this.
"Do you trust him so much? He's a Kun countryman. What if he betrays you, or is a spy sent by the enemy country?"
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
"You see, His Majesty doesn't even ask such a stupid question. This is the difference between a king and his subjects.
There is no loyalty without reason in this world. It just depends on whether the price you offer is high enough.
All the civil and military officials in the court, as well as the subjects of the world, all serve the emperor. However, many officials never see the emperor in their entire lives. Why should they be loyal to the emperor?
Isn't it just about high office, generous salary, fine clothes and delicious food? Isn't it just about winning people over by making him an offer he can't refuse?
Do you really think that reading some books by sages will make people devote themselves to their studies until their death?
That's nonsense!
True loyalty is fed by money and power. If people work hard for you and you don’t give them what they deserve, who will work for you next time?
Take me for example, I am the most loyal to Your Majesty, because no emperor of other countries can offer the price Your Majesty gives me.
Your Majesty gave me the title of king, gave me a position second only to the emperor, gave me the power of all the central army, and even gave her herself to me, and asked her to give birth to children for me in the future.
"Can the emperors of other countries offer such prices? How can they compare with Your Majesty?"
Yan Fuyao smiled, nodded with satisfaction, and said,
"You are still very sober."
Shen Changgong continued,
"The same thing happened to Ruan Weiba. He was a commoner. His parents had died and he had lost his land. He joined the army just to make a living. His status was extremely low and no one cared about him.
I gave him status, more money than he could ever earn in his lifetime, and a wife.
Later, he settled down in Dayan, got married and had children, and lived a happy life. His wife was very considerate to him and had another child.
I can give him everything he wanted but couldn't get before, so why shouldn't he be loyal to me?"
Gongsun Wan'er nodded hesitantly, feeling that what Shen Changgong said made sense. There is no loyalty without reason in this world.
Yan Fuyao looked at Gongsun Wan'er and said,
“So, Chang Gong wanted to recruit Yu Huatian, so he sent people to sow discord between the ruler and his subjects, causing them to become disloyal and making Yu Huatian feel distrusted.
Then I spoke to him with words of trust, awarded him an official position and a title, and showed him great trust.
Then rescue his family and let him feel the warmth and trust in our Dayan.
If you want someone to be loyal, just give him what he wants but can't get.
Even with the current new military system, this principle applies to all soldiers.
They have all been oppressed by the powerful. People don't hate privileges, but they hate that the one who has the privileges is not themselves.
And my new military system gives them the opportunity to become privileged."
Hearing Yan Fuyao's acknowledgment of this point, Gongsun Wan'er immediately nodded like a chick pecking at rice and said,
"Your Majesty is right. So this is the way of a king. I have learned it."
Shen Changgong raised his eyebrows and said,
"Why would a secretary like you learn this? Do you want to be the emperor too?"
Gongsun Wan'er immediately glared.
"Shen Changgong, you..."
Shen Changgong turned the tables and took the initiative to complain.
"Your Majesty, Gongsun Wan'er has rebellious intentions. I beg you to punish her severely, interrogate her rigorously, and pry open her mouth."
Yan Fuyao chuckled, his eyes filled with happiness and joy.
……
Early the next morning, Shen Changgong, who had slept soundly all night holding the beautiful Gongsun Wan'er, heard Tu Queling talking outside the door.
"Your Majesty, there is urgent military information!"
"whats the matter?"
"The Kun army has broken camp and retreated south. They haven't sent anyone to negotiate peace with us. Should we pursue them?"
"What are you chasing? If not, didn't you say you'd chase her tomorrow? Is there anything else?"
"never mind."
"Well, back off."
At this time, Gongsun Wan'er also woke up in a daze, hugged Shen Changgong, opened her sleepy eyes, and mumbled,
"What's going on? I think I heard the voice of that bitch Tu Que Ling."
"It's okay, open your mouth and I'll give you something good to eat."
"Hmm~~"
"Why are you so irritable in the morning?"
"Well……"
Tu Queling, who was outside the door, shook his head and sighed after hearing these voices, then turned and walked outside.
"Alas, how could he fall for that bitch Gongsun Wan'er while spending a night in the warm hibiscus tent? Such a good prince, but he was wasted on that damn bitch."
Tu Queling walked out while muttering to himself, but he didn't expect that he almost bumped into the empress as soon as he walked out the door.
"Ah? Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Tu Queling hurriedly clasped his hands and bowed.
Yan Fuyao looked at her leisurely and said,
"What were you mumbling about just now? What did you mean by 'you died for nothing'? What do you mean?"
"No, I just said it casually."
Tu Queling broke out in cold sweat. It was a serious crime for a subordinate to talk about his master's private affairs behind his back, not to mention slander and insults.
The empress smiled and said,
"Don't be afraid. I don't mean to blame you. Que Ling, come and walk with me."