There was only one chance. If he didn't grasp it, how could he blame others for not giving him a second chance?
How could that be?
Feng Jin smiled and comforted Xu Ke, in case his colleague was angered to the point of causing trouble.
It wasn't that Xu Ke didn't understand this, but he was still a little indignant.
After a while, he said, "No matter what, we still have to consult the lord about this and see what she decides."
Feng Jin said, "Of course."
Even though they understood Jiang Pengji's temper and knew that she wouldn't go for a second conscription, they couldn't make decisions for her.
As expected, Jiang Pengji, who was far away in Chongzhou, received the news. She was so angry that she wanted to laugh.
"The conscription was rejected? Since they don't think highly of me, I won't force them. Wenzheng, draft a document and tell Xiaoyu what to do. Everything will be done according to the rules. Although 20 people agreed, we still don't have enough manpower. Let him continue to filter. "
Qiguan Rang cupped his hands in acknowledgment.
No matter what reason they had for rejecting the conscription, Jiang Pengji would grant them their wish.
There was only one chance, and it was always given to those who were prepared.
Who would stretch out their face to be slapped a second time after being slapped in the face once?
She didn't want her dignity!
In the words of the livestream viewers, one had to have the capital to be pretentious.
If he wasn't Zhuge Liang, why would he bother with three visits to the thatched cottage?
Shushan Yali: Streamer, don't be angry. Pat your head.
Luoyu Treading on Flowers: It's their loss to lose the chance. Without these people, there are still millions of talents waiting for the streamer.
Xiaoshao: In modern times, the streamer is like the CEO of a company. They are freshmen who applied for a job. The company has already decided to hire them, but the freshmen arrogantly rejected them. At this point, they still expect the company's CEO to personally invite them? Do they really think they're Zhuge Liang?
Piaopiaoyang: I realize that your focus is a little off. Isn't the focus on the streamer's method of promoting talents?
The bullet screen was quickly drowned out by the sea of bullet screens.
Qiguan Rang, who was at the side, stole a glance at Feng Zhen. He noticed that the latter was smiling with his eyes squinted, as if he was watching a good show from the sidelines.
At noon, Qiguan Rang and Feng Zhen went out together. He lowered his voice and asked, "Zi Shi, what were you laughing at just now?"
Feng Zhen held a bag of dried and pickled radishes in his hands. He ate them as he walked. He had stolen them from the Chong Zhou Guest House branch.
It was salty with a hint of spiciness, and could be used as a snack to grind the teeth.
Fortunately, Qiguan Rang wasn't Feng Jin. Otherwise, how could he stand the sight of Feng Zhen chewing on dried carrots as he walked?
She would definitely reprimand him for his lack of manners.
Feng Zhen laughed and said, "If I don't laugh, am I supposed to go forward and advise my lord to be magnanimous?"
"Of course not." Qiguan Rang furrowed his brows and said, "Those eight people … What a pity."
It was an unspoken rule in the industry to "refuse a conquest". As long as the person wasn't uninterested in fame or looked down on others, they would usually agree to a second conquest.
Feng Zhen said, "Don't you know the Lord's temperament? She was very clear in her heart, but she was unwilling to put down her pride and go on a second expedition. Without these eight people, there would always be others to fill in. If the person who failed was a peerless genius who could conquer the world, he would have the resources to do so, but he was not. It's already good enough that my lord didn't curse him in her heart, let alone go on a second expedition. "
Qiguan Rang let out a long sigh. How could he not know this?
"I'm afraid that my lord will be criticized and scolded for being narrow-minded. Can you tolerate such words?"
What he was afraid of was taking advantage of the situation and directly using his lord's gender as an excuse, saying that a woman was a woman, short-sighted and narrow-minded.
Other people could be magnanimous enough to go on a second expedition, but why was she so unreasonable when it came to her, putting on airs after being rejected once?
She was so unforgiving and unworthy!
Didn't she know that talented people were precious and needed to be accommodated?
Feng Zhen laughed and said, "Of course I can't tolerate it, but forcing my lord to bend over and do something she doesn't want to do is even more intolerable."
Qiguan Rang glanced at Feng Zhen. From his words, it was as if he couldn't bear to see his lord suffer.
He raised his hand and snatched the dried carrots from Feng Zhen's hand. Let's see what else this guy could eat.
Feng Zhen cried out in sorrow, "Let's talk things out. Don't steal my snacks."
When the news reached Wanzhou, Xu Ke and the others already knew what to do.
The first batch of people who agreed to go on the expedition had long been thrown to their posts to hone themselves. He, Feng Jin, and the others still had to keep an eye on them at all times to prevent any mistakes.
The few of them were still steady and honest, and now they were on the right track.
With these people, Xu Ke clearly felt his workload lighten. Finally, he didn't have to go home day and night!
After receiving Jiang Pengji's reply, Xu Ke immediately started on the second expedition. This time, he focused on selecting talents in agriculture and water conservancy.
Even when the second batch of names was out, the first batch of people who failed to go on the expedition were still anxiously waiting for news.
After waiting for a long time, there was still no news. Finally, someone couldn't sit still.
This person had used a lot of connections to find out the news. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
"My lord said that a melon that is forcefully picked won't be sweet. Since you have other plans, I wish you success in your career."
The person was so angry that his face turned pale. He was ashamed, angry, and embarrassed. Finally, he snorted coldly and angrily flicked his sleeves.
"A woman is a woman after all. She is shallow and narrow-minded! What kind of future can someone who seeks revenge for the smallest grievance have?! "
"Even if we don't talk about being courteous, we should at least have tolerance and magnanimity. Now that I've seen her, she really isn't worth it to rely on. "
"A real man has aspirations. How can he succumb to a woman whose eyelids are as small as beans? It's painful and pitiful!"
Out of the eight people who failed to go on the expedition, only two chose to remain silent. The other six couldn't bear the injustice.
They didn't shout abuse, but when they talked about the world's situation with their friends, they would always criticize Jiang Pengji.
Once their friends spoke up for Jiang Pengji, they would always be refuted.
"This woman's eyes are as small as beans. If she didn't rely on the reputation of her father, Liu She, how could she have the foundation she has today? She's just a woman. Does she really think she can overturn the universe and reverse yin and yang? Don't be fooled by her limitless glory now. In fact, there are many hidden dangers. So what if she controls Chongzhou, Wanzhou, and Hu County? The Northern Borderline is eyeing her covetously in the north, and the fake emperor is preparing for war in the south … Let's wait and see how long this ignorant woman can be arrogant. "
Most of the literati cared about their reputation. Even if they didn't say anything, they wouldn't scold her for getting free food, drinks, and books.
These people were particularly unconventional and stood out from the crowd.
The establishment of the Jinling Pavilion in Wanzhou attracted many scholars to flock there.
These people stimulated the domestic demand of the economy. Not only did they make Wanzhou's economy flourish, but they also made Wanzhou's literary style flourish.
Many like-minded scholars gathered together. They either discussed poetry, gave advice on the country, or recited poems and paintings. The literary atmosphere was strong.
The literary gathering was open to the public. Naturally, the words and deeds of these people spread to the ears of Xu Ke and the others.
"Bastards … such despicable people, they're simply … simply …"
Xu Ke was so angry that he slammed the table.
It was almost the end of the month. He had to handle more and more things. He slept less and was in a bad mood. Now that he heard slander, he almost exploded with anger.
Cheng Yuan passed by the door with a stack of bamboo slips in his arms. He heard the commotion inside and let out a long sigh.
Xu Ke's temper had always been good. Who had the ability to make him so irritable?
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