God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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“Just by thinking about it, you should know that such a thing is impossible. The other party is the Princess, while I am just a subject. How could I dare to have such thoughts and actions?” Li You shook his head on the spot and refuted Ma Xinde’s question and doubt. He then asked a question in return.

"That's true. I was overthinking it. I'm really sorry." Upon hearing this explanation, Mahind instantly realized that there was something wrong with his thinking.

The other party is the Han Empire, and the eldest princess of the Han Empire, who has the power and opportunity to inherit the empire.

Could someone of such high status and prestige really be schemed against by a mere minister?
Although Liu Xiu did not appear particularly intelligent, Ma Xinde did not believe that such a vast Han Empire had only one intelligent person in front of him.

"Now that I have answered your questions, would you be willing to grant my request? Of course, in addition to this exchange, you may also make other corresponding requests." Li You, who had no shortage of money and supplies but lacked the necessary personnel, was very interested in exchanging money and supplies for talent.

In the past, this method would have been considered somewhat extravagant and wasteful, but now, after so many years of Chen Xi's efforts, Li You feels that things that can be solved with money, food, and supplies seem to be minor matters.

If money and food cannot solve this problem, then the problem is certainly not insignificant.

"How many people are needed? What type?" After obtaining the information he wanted and confirming its authenticity through a secret technique, Mahind immediately inquired about Li You's price.

"The more the better, no restrictions on direction, we welcome all comers, ideally tens of thousands, a few thousand is fine too." Faced with this kind of negotiation, Li You simply chose to make an outrageous offer first, then proceed with the bargaining.

"From several thousand to tens of thousands?" Faced with such a number, Mahinda stared at Li You as if he had seen a ghost. "It takes me time to observe one person, and it would take far too much time to observe so many people. Besides, does the Han Empire really have that many positions left?"

If he really had to look at them one by one, after seeing so many people, Mahind felt like he could find a place to be buried in the ground.

As for the sheer number, Ma Xinde compared it to the rarity of the Han Empire's eldest princess, and essentially realized he was making a profit.

However, based on his past life experiences, Mahinda still offered some advice and warnings.

As the population grows, talented individuals will inevitably emerge, some even possessing talents that surpass those of others. With proper guidance, they can become leaders in their respective fields.

Even when leading troops into battle, one can find the right direction to guide them, thus enabling the enemy to fight better.

Under optimal conditions, the ability displayed by someone with normal aptitude, even if not at the top of an empire, would likely make them a mainstay of that empire.

It can be said that if one can achieve this level, one already possesses considerable power.

Especially when there is a clear path to advancement, the talents he discovers can naturally move forward and become the backbone of a country.

Leveraging these connections, the gains would be substantial, significantly boosting the empire's strength. But is this necessarily the right approach?
The better you perform, the higher your chances of promotion. And there are only a handful of high-ranking positions in the empire, so how many people would willingly give them up?

People who get promoted in this way are essentially in the same circle; they are naturally drawn together and will inevitably influence others.

It's fair to say that Mahinda has a very vivid memory of how he met his end; it's an unforgettable experience.

"It's alright, it's good to have a few thousand people first. We can come together again if there's a chance later. As for seats, there will always be some." Li You didn't explain why there would be seats, but simply described the situation calmly, his words conveying a sense of decisiveness.

Just because it doesn't exist now doesn't mean it won't exist in the future. Even if it doesn't exist in the future, would so many powerful families be afraid of these capable people?
As long as there is a desire to expand the territory, the thirst for talent will never disappear.

“You are indeed quite confident, completely different from him. If I had met someone like you back then, the outcome might have been completely different. What a pity, what a pity, it's all fate.” Mahind did not explain what had happened in the past, but simply sighed, and then said, “I am old and don’t have that much time or energy. I can just spend some time each day visiting some people, and it will be over when I go back.”

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer." Even without specifying how many people would be there each day, Li You still raised his hand, then turned and walked away, leaving the quiet area and private room to Ma Xinde.

It is clear that Mahinda's attitude and emotions are very different. His past experiences must be very complicated, and he may not want others to know about them.

However, Li You was ultimately a very reasonable person. Since the other party had made such a guarantee, then this mission could be considered complete.

"Gentlemen, we have convinced Mahinda. Although there aren't many spots, we should be able to get a lot of free labor." Li You, who had returned to the government office, immediately announced the results of his inquiry and interview after entering the office, and then observed the changes in everyone's expressions.

"Free labor?" Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang paused, his pen momentarily still. He then turned to look at Lu Xun before resuming his work and processing the documents in his hand.

"Kongming, you just looked at me, didn't you? You don't think I'm some kind of free laborer, do you?" With his extremely keen senses, Lu Xun looked in the direction the gaze came from without hesitation, and upon seeing that it was Zhuge Liang, he immediately retorted.

"No." Zhuge Liang calmly shook his head, directly denying the claim.

For Zhuge Liang, work was the normal state; he didn't know much about other things, nor did he need to know much about them.

"That damned Zhuge Liang!" As someone who had just returned during the Grand Court Assembly, Lu Xun, who thought he had seen the turbulent waves of the sea and enjoyed the clash between the strong, and whose own strength had undergone earth-shattering changes, felt that he might be seeing Zhuge Liang's back.

After spending just a few days together, Lu Xun discovered that the gap between him and Zhuge Liang had not narrowed at all.

Thinking of this, Lu Xun looked down at his desktop, picked up a document at random, glanced at it briefly, and it seemed to be a document from Central Asia.

(End of this chapter)