Chapter 623 We Are Yours
People must have goals in life.
That is to say, give yourself an ambition to work hard for.
People who have no goals in life will feel empty, lonely, confused, and then anxious.
The goal of scholars is to pass the imperial examinations and become an official, the goal of businessmen is to become wealthy, the goal of warriors is to kill enemies, gain merit, and be granted titles for their wives and children, and the goal of civil officials is to assist the king and leave their names in history...
For the eunuchs, since they had that thing cut off, their goal changed from normal marrying and having children to pursuing fame and fortune.
The goal in life that humans pursue is almost always to prove their own value to others.
Men prove their worth by supporting their wives and children, but eunuchs who have lost the symbol of masculinity can only use fame and fortune to gain recognition from others.
Power, money!
We have everything that the world is crazy about, and more!
When holding power, that feeling of euphoria is the psychological support for people like Chen Shi to survive.
Without this support, there will be one more walking corpse in the palace.
Therefore, when the Mohist workshop began to make flintlock rifles, Chen Shi subconsciously regarded the Mohist workshop as his enemy. This is why he was dissatisfied with Jiang Qingzhi's words later.
At this moment, Chen Shi thought that he had overreacted.
Jiang Qingzhi said during the court session that he could make the Armour Bureau undergo a complete transformation. Logically, this was not a bad thing for the Armour Bureau and Chen Shi. After all, the Armour Bureau was an inner court agency and had nothing to do with the outside world.
Jiang Qingzhi said that the existence of the Mohist Workshop would transform the Arms Bureau, which was a good thing for him.
But his subconscious mind urged Chen Shi to take these words as a challenge.
It's a threat to yourself.
As the saying goes, the mind creates the environment, and thus Chen Shi went from being Jiang Qingzhi's little fan to his rival.
A series of subsequent changes put Chen Shi and the Military Affairs Bureau into a desperate situation.
Chen Shi was horrified to find out that he was actually asking for trouble.
And he actually felt that this process of committing suicide was natural.
Are we crazy?
Chen Shi felt as if he was being controlled by someone during this period of time.
People with anxiety disorders may also experience this feeling when they come out of intense physical and mental reactions.
At this moment, Chen Shi suddenly realized what he had done and couldn't help but regret it.
Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of the medicinal cigarette.
"Punishment? You are a member of the palace, it is not Benbo's turn."
Chen Shi raised his head, his eyes full of sincerity, "I just realized now that the uncle wanted to give me wealth, but I treated the uncle's kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs. I..."
Snapped!
Chen Shi actually slapped himself.
The smoke was heavy.
This man has come to his senses... Xu Wei smiled and said, "My Lord once said that Chen Shi from the Arms Bureau is quite good. Your Majesty's will to reform the Ming army is unshakable, and the manufacture of firearms will be the top priority from now on. It is unrealistic to equip all of the millions of Ming soldiers with firearms. Even if it is only 30%... How long will it take for the Arms Bureau to manufacture firearms?"
Yes!
Not to mention 300,000, even if it was 100,000, the number of firearms needed to replace all of them would make the Armory Bureau despair.
"By then, even without my Mohist School, the Ministry of Works will take advantage of the situation and get a piece of the pie!" Xu Wei said calmly: "To be honest, if Lord Bo hadn't had some feelings for you, and asked the Armory Bureau to change the eunuch in charge... do you think it would be difficult for Lord Bo?"
These words were too cruel, but Chen Shi was shocked.
Yes!
Jiang Qingzhi is a minister trusted by the Taoist. This time, the flintlock rifle made by the Armory was crushed by the Mohists. Jiang Qingzhi does not need to make any slanderous remarks. He only needs to tell the Taoist about this, and he, Chen Shi, will be in trouble.
But Jiang Qingzhi didn't go!
This is……
This leaves us room, no, it leaves us a way to survive!
In an instant, Chen Shi's back was wet with sweat.
He knew he had a close call with death.
Looking at Jiang Qingzhi, there was suddenly more gratitude in his eyes.
I am so grateful!
Chen Shi choked up, "My Lord, you have been so kind to me. I cannot repay you with my life!"
Human heart!
Xu Wei's words made Chen Shi completely surrender to Jiang Qingzhi. Jiang Qingzhi was not bad at this method, but he just sat there and watched Chen Shi choke up and burst into tears.
Am I forming a clique?
Moreover, this man is the eunuch with real power in the palace.
Xu Wei seemed to know what Jiang Qingzhi was thinking, and whispered: "Master, everything we do is for official business...what is there to be afraid of?"
Jiang Qingzhi suddenly smiled.
He felt that he had more concerns recently and was less free and easy as before.
If I think about it carefully, this change should come from my wife's pregnancy.
Just as Mr. Tong Dao said, a man is considered an adult only after he gets married and has children.
Because you have responsibilities.
Naturally, he would not do things recklessly, and would consider the impact of the matter on his wife, children and family before doing anything.
"Just take it!" Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "It's ugly for a man to cry so hard!"
Chen Shi sniffed, "Your servant..."
"Don't worry!" Jiang Qingzhi shook his head, "You are His Majesty's servant!"
These words made Li Xi's eyes light up in surprise. He had already prepared to follow Chen Shi in surrendering, but he did not expect that Jiang Qingzhi would actually reject their surrender.
——You are still His Majesty’s people!
Let’s do business impartially!
That's what it says on the surface. But what about behind the scenes?
Li Xi whispered, "Uncle is wise."
Everything must be kept low-key!
Chen Shi, who felt that he had escaped death, was a little slow to react, "I made a mistake."
He's a smart man... Jiang Qingzhi glanced at Li Xi, and Li Xi immediately stood with his hands behind his back.
"Get up!" Jiang Qingzhi said.
"Yes." Chen Shi stood up and said with a wry smile, "If that batch of flintlock rifles were returned, I'm afraid we would be doomed."
Xu Wei, who was standing by, understood what Chen Shi meant by this, and realized that Chen Shi was putting himself in the position of Jiang Qing's subordinate.
We'll follow you, you have to think of a solution for this matter!
This statement is a statement: On paper, I am still the eunuch in charge of the Arms Bureau, but from now on, Lord, if you have any instructions, just tell me. I am your man.
Sure enough, there are no fools who can rule a country.
Jiang Qingzhi thought of Zhang Juzheng.
During his heyday, Zhang Juzheng was almost an uncrowned emperor, and the eunuchs in the palace wanted to kneel down and lick the toes of this big man. Especially after Feng Bao's downfall, Zhang Juzheng became a favorite in the eyes of the eunuchs.
Jiang Qingzhi felt inexplicably uneasy, "Please put official business first."
After saying this, Jiang Qingzhi felt his whole body relax.
Chen Shi was stunned, thinking that this was a great opportunity to control the military affairs. Together with the Mohist workshop, the entire firearms manufacturing was in Jiang Qingzhi's hands.
Doesn't it smell?
Xu Wei looked at Jiang Qingzhi and winked, suggesting to his boss that this should not be done this way.
The best chance to take down Chen Shi is to take down the Bingzhang Bureau.
Jiang Qingzhi said slowly: "Your Majesty treats me well!"
Xu Wei lowered his eyes, thinking that His Majesty treats you well, but what does this have to do with winning over Chen Shi?
In the eyes of the scholars and dignitaries at that time, forming a party was one thing, and being loyal to the Ming Dynasty was another. In other words, forming a party had nothing to do with being loyal to the Ming Dynasty or even to the emperor.
Chen Shi thought it was a bit ridiculous, but he still responded, "Yes."
At this moment, what Chen Shi was most worried about was his future and life.
If Huben Zuowei had eaten the batch of flintlock rifles, this disaster would have been avoided quietly.
Jiang Qingzhi knew what he was worried about. "The quality of the flintlock rifles of the Huben Zuowei was uneven. The main problem was the accuracy, which led to poor coordination."
"Yes." Chen Shi lowered his eyebrows and said pleasingly, "We... failed to discipline them."
Since Jiang Qingzhi refused to accept him as his younger brother, Chen Shi acted like a subordinate, which made Jiang Qingzhi smile. He pointed at him with his cigarette and said, "This is not difficult to do."
Chen Shi looked up, "My Lord, do you mean... to let the Huben Zuowei take over the batch of muskets? I guarantee that the muskets we get from now on will definitely be good!"
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head. "There are many problems with that batch of flintlock rifles, but most of them can be remedied."
"make up?"
"Just rework." Jiang Qingzhi said.
Chen Shi was overjoyed. Jiang Qingzhi said, "We will return the batch of flintlock rifles and tell the craftsmen to ensure accuracy when reworking them. If anything goes wrong again, they will be asked to pay for it!"
An old hand?
You are used to eating from the same big pot, so you think no one can control you?
Have you studied quality management?
Have you memorized the reward and punishment system?
Chen Shi's expression changed, "I'm afraid those craftsmen will make trouble."
"What does the Mohist workshop do?" Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "In the past, the Armory Bureau was the only one in power, and the court had no other choice. Now, even if the Armory Bureau gives up, the Mohist School can take over. What can they use to challenge you?"
Chen Shi was startled, "Yes, if they make a fuss, they will be punished."
Blindly compromising will only make those craftsmen feel more confident.
Jiang Qingzhi said: "This is the first thing. The second thing is how to make the Military Affairs Bureau completely transformed."
Chen Shi's admiration for Jiang Qingzhi at this moment was like a surging river... He couldn't help but listen attentively, and because he was so focused, he didn't even notice that his body was leaning.
"Rework first!"
Jiang Qingzhi said.
What's the solution?
What's the method to make my Arms Bureau completely transformed?
Chen Shi just felt itchy and wished that Jiang Qingzhi would come up with a solution at this moment.
But he didn't dare to ask further. Jiang Qingzhi glanced at Xu Wei, and Xu Wei stood up: "My Lord, you have something important to do..."
Chen Shi took his leave.
Walking out of the uncle's house, he looked at the sunlight and felt as if he was in another world.
"What a pity." Chen Shi came to his senses. "It depends on our skills first. If the rework is effective, then Long Wei will tell us the method."
Li Xi was silent.
Chen Shi patted his shoulder and said, "If you hadn't reminded me before, I would have almost made a big mistake. You are right."
Li Xi said a few humble words... Shangguan said that this time it was all thanks to you. If you had admitted it carelessly, you would be bullied in the future and you wouldn't know what happened.
The credit must go to the superior, and you are just giving him a reminder. As for rewarding him, don't worry about it. Compared with the credit, the impression he leaves on his superior is more important.
Chen Shi suddenly asked, "We were a little confused before, how could you think of that?"
"I was also panicking at the time." Li Xi said, "But suddenly I thought of that Xianzhang Hou. Du He was also so confused at the time, but he had a good wife who reminded him."
Li Xi said: "You don't have a wife, but don't you... have us?"
Chen Shi looked at him, and a strange feeling came over him.
"you……"
"We are your people!"
(End of this chapter)
