If he was an incompetent corrupt official, then it would be fine. Unfortunately, He Shen's talent was comparable to his greed. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to reach such a high position in the officialdom. If he missed this opportunity, he would undoubtedly miss out on a great talent. However, if he was recruited, he might get a ticking time bomb.
A rat's poop could stir up a whole pot of porridge.
Don't bring that kind of greedy and corrupt atmosphere directly into the Xuanhuang City. That would be terrible to the extreme. No one knew what kind of trouble He Chen would cause if he really took power.
If he took power, it would be like throwing a rat into a rice jar.
Thinking of that scene, Yi Tianxing's eyelids couldn't help but twitch violently. To recruit such a greedy person, he was under great pressure. This was a double-edged sword. If he used it well, it would be beneficial. If he used it poorly, he would hurt both himself and others.
Even Yi Tianxing was standing in front of the shop and was in a dilemma.
"Have you heard of He Shen, my lord?" Jia Xu saw Yi Tianxing's expression and had a guess in his heart.
"Hehe. Let's go. Let's go in and meet this He Shen and the boss first. "
Yi Tian Xing smiled and did not answer immediately. He looked forward. Since he was here, there was no reason for him to leave. Not to mention, he had to see what kind of person this legendary greedy person was.
"Hey! Isn't this Mr. Jia? How come you have time to come here? This is … the Castellan. It's the Castellan's honor to visit my shop. Come! Come! Come, please come in. "
As soon as they walked into the shop.
A short fat man with eyes like mung beans looked over. When he saw Jia Xu, he greeted him enthusiastically. When he saw Yi Tianxing, the smile on his face became even wider. He actually recognized Yi Tianxing's identity. Obviously, he was not unfamiliar with his appearance at all.
"Boss He, I'm sorry to disturb you. Please don't blame me."
Yi Tianxing nodded, yet his eyes revealed a wisp of surprise.
The He Shen in front of him looked very familiar. He looked exactly like a celebrity who had played He Shen in the past. However, his expression and appearance were much younger. From the light that flashed in his eyes from time to time, it could be seen that he was definitely not simple. He was a shrewd person.
He Shen hung up a temporary closed sign outside.
When he returned, he invited Yi Tianxing and Jia Xu to a private room at the side. He poured hot water and brewed a pot of tea. He poured each of them a cup.
"Tea leaves, Pu 'er tea. This is my precious Pu' er tea. It wasn't easy for me to buy it from an old man. It cost me a lot of Eternal Coins. However, I like this kind of money very much. According to my estimation, this Pu 'er is at least two to three hundred years old. This was a rare treasure. Pu 'er was good for health. The older it was, the stronger the fragrance. What we drink is tea, and what we taste is time. "
He Shen said with a smile.
There was a calm expression on his face. As he poured the tea, he said. He didn't bow too much just because Yi Tianxing was the Castellan.
"He Shen, He Zhongtang, I didn't expect to see you again today. This world is really incredible. I wonder if Mr. He is used to living in Xuanhuang Castle. "Yi Tianxing smiled faintly, picked up the Pu 'er in front of him, and sniffed it. The fragrance of the tea rushed into his nose. As he drank it, a strong bitterness reverberated on the tip of his tongue. Then there was a kind of sweetness. After the sweetness, there was a plain and tasteless taste.
Pu 'er tea was drinking time and tasting life.
Good tea!
Even though Yi Tianxing wasn't very proficient in the tea ceremony, he couldn't help but praise it in his heart.
"Pu 'er tea that has been matured for hundreds of years. This is the best. I remember that in my time, even tea was rarely seen, let alone this kind of best. Good stuff, it's really good stuff. Boss He, you really have something good in your hands. "
Jia Xu said with a smile.
He was also full of praise for the Pu 'er tea in front of him.
It was really a rare treasure.
"He Shen, if I remember correctly, in history, you are a super greedy person. What do you plan to do in the future? "Yi Tianxing asked calmly.
"I don't deny that I was greedy in the beginning. In fact, every time I see the shining silver and the shining gold, I tell myself that I can't accept it. I have to stop. Otherwise, I won't have a good ending in the future. But when I see the gold and silver again, I can't help but put it into my pocket. It's okay to say that I'm greedy, but I can't admit that I'm extorting the wealth of the people. I'm greedy because of the filial piety of other officials. I've never taken the initiative to ask for a penny from the people. This money, even if I don't accept it, others will. Rather than letting this money fall into the pockets of incompetent people, it's better for it to fall into my hands. At least when I was in power, the Ministry of Revenue never lacked money. "
He Shen said with a faint smile.
His words didn't seem to be talking about himself at all. He looked like an outsider. It was very strange. It was as if he didn't care about what happened in the past at all.
In fact, just as he said, when he was on the throne, the operation of the imperial court, all kinds of silver, money, and resources were all handled properly. At least he knew where he could be greedy and where he could not be greedy. This was also the reason why he was highly regarded by the Emperor, to the extent that he could not leave. He was truly talented. His ability wasn't just for show.
It was real.
"What's good at the top will be effective at the bottom. Your greed allowed the officials below you to see an opportunity to rise in status. They could get what they wanted through you. And the bridge to this was money. Although you didn't personally plunder it, it allowed the officials below you to do their best to squeeze the commoners dry and plunder their wealth. You made the people of the world suffer unspeakably. Corrupt officials ran amok. You will not be able to escape from this. In the officialdom, greed is the root of all crimes, "Yi Tianxing said disapprovingly.
"Yeah. How many people can see the word 'greed' clearly?" Heshen sighed and said when he heard that.
No matter how much money you have, in the end, all you can take away is a pile of dirt. Nothing else. What's the use of money?
There seemed to be a kind of indifference in him, as if he had seen through the affairs of the world.
"It seems that you both have a feeling of seeing through fame and fortune," Yi Tianxing said with a faint smile.
"This is the Eternal Continent," Meng Hao said. "Countries and clans don't exist here. Even ethnic groups are meaningless. Being able to appear here represents a new life. Right now, all I want to do is run this shop well and earn some money, enough for my own cultivation. I've thought it through. Money is good enough. "
He Shen said calmly.
A greedy person said that he shouldn't be greedy anymore. If this got out, it would undoubtedly be a big joke.
However, no one could laugh at this moment.
As he said, in the Eternal Continent, no matter who it was, it was equivalent to ushering in a new life. A new life that could choose to start anew. A chance to change one's fate.
Jia Xu didn't interrupt.
However, from his words, it could be seen that Yi Tian Xing was very clear about He Shen's situation. He Shen was not surprised that he was not recognized at all. In fact, He Shen was an unbelievably greedy person. This caused a trace of ripples to arise in Jia Xu's heart.
"Sure enough, there aren't many talented people who are simple. They all have extraordinary experiences and pasts. "
Jia Xu sighed inwardly.
"Boss He, would you like to become an official in my Xuanhuang Castle? If you are willing, I won't disappoint you in any position."
After thinking about it, Yi Tianxing still made an invitation.
Even if this invitation contained some sort of hidden danger, it could not be denied that this person was a talented person. Furthermore, it was just as he had said, coming to the Eternal Continent was like starting a new life, and he could cast the past aside.
He had even accepted a famous eunuch like Cao Zhengchun, so he wasn't afraid of another greedy person.
As long as there was talent, he dared to use it. As long as it didn't germinate the old ways, it was fine. Everything else could be put aside.
"No need, I still think it's easier to open my grocery store. I've seen too much of the intrigue in the officialdom. With my ability, if you invite me over and really give me the power to manage the Myriad Treasure Hall, I'm afraid you'll be the first to be worried. Moreover, Hall Master Xue Jin has done a good job. I can't take someone else's position. It's better to do some small business. "
He Shen said with a smile.
His words had already expressed a tactful refusal.
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They stayed in the grocery store for a while.
Yi Tianxing and Jia Xu left together and walked on the street.
Jia Xu said with a faint smile, "My Lord, you really dare to use such a greedy person. If this leads to a bad atmosphere, the consequences won't be ordinary. "
"Greedy people must have great talents, especially to the point where even the Emperor doesn't want to kill them. In the whole world, there's only one person like He Shen. If he dares to follow me, then I dare to accept him. This is a new world, but it's also a new beginning. One can choose one's life. Now, he's standing on a new starting line. Why can't you give him a chance? "
Yi Tianxing said calmly.
To be honest, before this, he had never thought that there would be such a greedy person in the city. It seemed that there were still too many strong people hidden among the people, mutants with special abilities.
"According to He Shen's words, I think it's not that he doesn't want to become an official, but that he wants to obtain status. This boss He should have an extremely strong attachment to the officialdom. Moreover, his words did not completely block the possibility of becoming an official. He should still be waiting and watching. "
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