Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 217 Extra 19
"The pigs in the production team don't dare to give birth like this, right?" In a remote hut in the Duke of Qin's palace during the Daqian Dynasty, Jiang Sheng lay on the small bed in his bedroom with a bruised nose and a swollen face. Hearing the narration of Xiaocui, the maid next to him, he couldn't bear it. The place of residence sighs.

Daqian established the country based on law and followed the legalist way of governing the country. The titles of king, duke, marquis, uncle, son, and male were strictly based on merit. His father, the Duke of Qin, became a Duke of Qin because of his military exploits. However, since he was granted the title of Duke, he began to pursue pleasure. He had many wives and concubines in his house and many heirs.

There are sixteen children over the age of sixteen alone, and an astonishing twenty-four under the age of sixteen. Jiang Sheng was born to the sixteenth concubine of the Duke of Qin's palace and had almost the lowest status in the palace. His predecessor also dreamed of participating in the drama of seizing the legitimate son, but in the end he was scarred and unable to survive.

"But it's okay. If he doesn't die, I won't be around anymore." Jiang Sheng smiled bitterly and tightened the quilt tightly. This was the only thick quilt in the room. His eyes swept across the room and finally landed on the maid Xiao Cui huddled in the corner. Looking at her thin body, Jiang Sheng couldn't help but said: "It's too cold. It's not an option for you to stay like this. Go and lie down over there."

Hearing Jiang Sheng's words, Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, then looked at the other end of the bed that the young master pointed to, and her face turned red for a moment. "Young Master, my slave can still bear it." As she spoke, Xiao Cui was so cold that she stammered.

Jiang Sheng frowned: "I'm injured, and you will still be needed in many places in the future. If you get frozen, do you want me to take care of you?" After listening to his son's words, Xiao Cui He pursed his lips tremblingly, and finally followed Jiang Sheng's words and carefully came to the other end of the bed, like a frightened puppy, and carefully curled up into the bed.

Because the quilt is not big, it is a little crowded after accommodating two people, and it is inevitable that the two people's bodies will come into contact. Especially the single clothes Xiao Cui wore, the cold skin under the clothes would touch her from time to time. This couldn't help but make Jiang Sheng's face flush with embarrassment. Although he hadn't had sex yet, but now they were in the same bed and had physical contact from time to time. It was impossible not to be tempted.

"Don't you have two thick clothes?" As soon as he said these words, Jiang Sheng regretted it. Not to mention buying thick clothes for the maid, there are few useful things in this room, even just a quilt. Doesn't the Duke's government issue regular silver to these heirs every month, but Jiang Sheng's regular silver is often missing.

"Where have I spent my monthly regular money?" Faced with Jiang Sheng's inquiry, Xiao Cui said timidly: "Young master has big things to do, so there is no balance in my monthly regular money." Big deal? Jiang Sheng cursed secretly in his heart, what big thing could he do if he was freezing to death? But if you think about it carefully, 80% of it is spent on the so-called seizure of the legitimate son.

As a gust of cold wind blew by, Jiang Sheng shivered from the cold even while hiding in bed. no! This must not go on like this! If two more days go by like this, people will freeze to death, let alone recovering from their injuries! We need to think of a way quickly.

"Boy, you are looking for death!" One of the big men roared and rushed towards Jiang Sheng. Jiang Sheng was well prepared and dodged the big man's attack, then took advantage of him and punched him in the back. The big man screamed and fell to the ground.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a stall selling jewelry. The stall owner was a middle-aged man who was arguing with several big men. Those big men obviously wanted to buy and sell by force. Although the stall owners argued hard, they were obviously no match for them.

So, they found a remote corner, spread the tattered quilts on the ground, and settled down temporarily. Jiang Sheng sat on the quilt and began to think about ways to make money. He knew that if he wanted to truly change his destiny, he must have enough money.

After a fight, Jiang Sheng not only showed his strength, but also won the respect of everyone. He knows that this is just the beginning, and more efforts are needed to truly change his destiny. But he believes that as long as he persists, he will one day get out of the predicament and usher in his own glory.

"Young master, you don't know. These people are bullies in the market, who specially bully us small traders." The stall owner said with a grimace. Jiang Sheng sneered, took a step forward, and stood in front of the stall owner.

After a fight, Jiang Sheng not only successfully rescued the stall owner, but also won the applause and respect of everyone. The stall owner burst into tears of gratitude and forced Jiang Sheng to give Jiang Sheng some jewelry as a thank you. However, Jiang Sheng politely refused.

After a long journey, they finally arrived at the market. The market was brightly lit and bustling with people, which was in sharp contrast to the deserted interior of the Duke's Mansion. Jiang Sheng looked around and saw a variety of stalls, including those selling cloth, food, and various groceries.

"Stall owner, these jewels of yours are all hard-earned, how can I accept them easily?" Jiang Sheng said with a smile, "If you really want to thank me, why not tell me some ways to make money."

"How can we allow bullies like you to run rampant in broad daylight?" Jiang Sheng shouted loudly. Those big men obviously didn't expect anyone to come forward, and were stunned for a moment. But soon, they came back to their senses and stared at Jiang Sheng fiercely.

After a while, Xiaocui said thoughtfully: "I heard that there is a market outside the house. Maybe we can think of something there." A trace of determination flashed in Jiang Sheng's eyes: "Okay, let's go to the market and have a look. , No matter what, I can't go on like this!"

When the other big men saw this, they roared and rushed towards Jiang Sheng. But Jiang Sheng was agile and his fists and feet were full of power, and he quickly subdued them one by one. Seeing this, the onlookers applauded. The stall owner was even more grateful and thanked Jiang Sheng repeatedly.

"Xiao Cui, how long will it be until the next time I receive the monthly payment?" Xiao Cui timidly replied: "Sir, the government will issue the monthly payment at the beginning of every month, but, but..." Listening to Xiao Cui's words, Jiang Sheng's heart An ominous premonition arose: "But what?" "But. The young master has already used up the regular money for three consecutive months. I'm afraid, I'm afraid I won't be able to receive the regular money for the time being."

"This stall owner, I think your jewelry is all genuine, why are you being bullied by these bullies?" Jiang Sheng suddenly spoke, his voice loud and powerful. When the stall owner heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen a savior.

So, on this cold winter night, Jiang Sheng and Xiao Cui set foot on the road to the market with only one tattered quilt, and began their new life of being independent and refusing to be involved... …

In the middle of winter, we had no thick clothes, no charcoal fire, and no food. We only had a tattered quilt that had to be covered by two people. Who will die if you don’t die? In an instant, Jiang Sheng couldn't stay any longer. If you continue to live in this shabby house, you will be waiting to die! Especially when I just discovered that my left arm was swollen and out of shape. If he doesn't get treatment, he may get infected again and die within two days.

"Sir, what should we do?" Xiao Cui looked at the scene in front of her, a little at a loss. Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and said with firm eyes: "Let's find a place to settle down first, and then figure out how to make money."

The two braved the severe cold and walked hard on the road to the market. On a winter night, the cold wind made Jiang Sheng and Xiao Cui shiver. However, their hearts are full of firm belief and they must change the current predicament no matter what.

"Xiao Cui, is there any way I can borrow money now?" Xiao Cui shook her head without even thinking for a moment. "Whether it's borrowing or any other method, as long as you can get money, it's fine. Think about it." After listening to Jiang Sheng's words, Xiaocui frowned and thought about it.

At this moment, there was a noise not far away. Jiang Sheng looked up and saw a group of people surrounding a stall, seemingly arguing. His heart moved and he decided to go and have a look.

really! When Jiang Sheng heard this, he felt his blood surge and he almost fainted. It really rained all night when the house was leaking. "What about the food? Is it gone too?" Hearing this, Xiao Cui remained silent for a long time, and the only answer he received was a gurgling sound coming from his abdomen.

And all of this will start from this cold winter night...

The stall owner was stunned for a moment and then understood what Jiang Sheng meant. He thought for a while and said in a low voice: "If you are really interested, Master, you might as well go to the stone gambling market over there. Rare and rare treasures often appear there, but the risks are also extremely high, and you need a certain amount of vision and luck."

A glint flashed in Jiang Sheng's eyes. He was an expert in jade in his previous life and naturally had a strong interest in gambling on stones. So, after thanking the stall owner, he took Xiaocui to the Stone Gambling Market.

The Stone Gambling Market is located deep in the market. It is bustling with people and full of stones of various sizes. Jiang Sheng carefully observed every stone. With the knowledge and experience from his previous life, he quickly discovered that there was huge value in an inconspicuous stone.

He bought the stone without hesitation, and then started cutting it under the watchful eyes of everyone. As the stone cracked, a dazzling light shot out, and everyone exclaimed. It turned out that there was actually a piece of top-quality jade hidden in this stone!
Jiang Sheng smiled slightly and handed the jade to the stall owner for evaluation. The stall owner looked at the jade in his hand, a flash of shock flashed in his eyes, and then he quoted an astonishing price. Jiang Sheng nodded with satisfaction and sold the jade, earning his first pot of gold.

The news quickly spread in the market, and Jiang Sheng's name began to be spread in people's mouths. He not only has extraordinary martial arts, but also has keen vision and luck, making him a legend in the eyes of everyone.

However, Jiang Sheng was not satisfied. He knows that if he wants to truly change his destiny, he still needs to continue to work hard. So, he took Xiaocui to continue to look for business opportunities in the market, hoping to earn more money.

In the days that followed, Jiang Sheng relied on his wisdom and courage to resolve crises one after another and earn a lot of wealth. His name also spread more and more widely in the market, becoming a hero and legend in people's mouth.

As Jiang Sheng's reputation in the market grew, so did the wealth he earned. However, he was not satisfied with this, but instead became more determined to change his destiny.

On this day, Jiang Sheng was wandering in the market, looking for new business opportunities. Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves, and a group of people came galloping and stopped at the entrance of the market. The leader was a middle-aged man. He was dressed in fine clothes and looked majestic. He was obviously not an ordinary person.

Jiang Sheng moved forward curiously, wanting to see who this noble man was. At this moment, the middle-aged man suddenly asked: "Who is Mr. Jiang Sheng who has become famous in the market recently?"

Jiang Sheng was stunned, not expecting that this noble man would know about him. He took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "It's me. I wonder what you can do for me?"

The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Sheng with a smile, and then said: "I am Li Jinyu, the head of the Li family, a wealthy businessman in the city. I recently heard that Mr. Jiang Sheng was showing off his skills in the market. Not only is he highly skilled in martial arts, but he also has a unique vision, so he is very special. Come and get acquainted.”

Jiang Sheng's heart moved, and he knew this was a rare opportunity. So, he respectfully returned the greeting and said: "It turns out to be the Master of the Li family. I am disrespectful and disrespectful. I just got some small profits by luck. How can I compare with the great cause of the Li family?"

Li Jinyu laughed and said: "Young Master Jiang is too modest. I think you are extraordinary and you are definitely not a thing in the pool. I wonder if you are interested in joining my Li family and working together to achieve great things?"

Jiang Sheng's heart moved, and he knew this was a good opportunity to change his destiny. However, he also knew his current identity and status and did not dare to agree easily. So, he said euphemistically: "The Master of the Li family is very kind, and I am very grateful. It's just that I still have some personal matters to deal with, and I am unable to join the Li family for the time being. However, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely work for the Li family."

When Li Jinyu heard this, he did not force it, but nodded and said: "In that case, I won't force it. However, if Young Master Jiang needs any help, feel free to come to me." After that, he stayed He got a token and left with his troops. Jiang Sheng held the token in his hand and was filled with emotion. He knew that this token represented the Li family's trust and friendship, and would also be the key to changing his destiny in the future. He decided to work harder to make money and improve his strength so that he could better take advantage of this opportunity.

After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Jiang Sheng began to deal with his personal affairs. He first found some trustworthy servants and asked them to help manage the affairs of the mansion. Then, he began to reorganize his industry and used the silver earned to expand his business and purchase more rough jewelry.

Under his careful management, Fuzhong's industry gradually grew. Not only that, he also used his vision and luck to repeatedly win rare treasures in the stone gambling market, making his reputation even more famous.

As time went by, Jiang Sheng's status in the Duke's mansion gradually improved. Those who once looked down upon him now look upon him with admiration. And he has not forgotten his original intention, always maintaining a humble and low-key attitude, and continues to work hard to move forward.

As Jiang Sheng's status in the Duke's palace gradually increased, his reputation became more and more famous. However, this did not make him forget his original intention - to change his destiny, leave the government and create his own world.

On this day, a decree suddenly came from the Duke's Mansion. The Duke of Qin was going to summon all his heirs for a competition to decide who would become the heir to the Duke's Mansion. This news caused an uproar in the palace, and all the heirs were gearing up to show off their skills in the competition.

After Jiang Sheng learned the news, he was very excited. He knew that this was a rare opportunity. If he could stand out in this competition, he might change his destiny and become the heir to the Duke's Mansion.

However, he is also aware of his situation. Although he earned a lot of wealth in the market, his status and influence in the Duke's palace were still far from enough. Moreover, he has not undergone any martial arts training, so he is undoubtedly at a disadvantage compared to other descendants who have undergone systematic training.

However, Jiang Sheng was not discouraged. He believes that as long as he has enough hard work and wisdom, he will be able to counterattack successfully. So, he began to practice in seclusion to improve his strength. He used the knowledge and experience from his previous life to create a unique set of training methods, which allowed his strength to improve rapidly in a short period of time.

At the same time, he also began to look for allies who could help him. He knew very well that in this competition, it would be difficult to win on his own. Therefore, he used his wisdom and eloquence to successfully persuade some forces that were dissatisfied with the current situation of the Duke's government and form an alliance with them.

The day of the competition finally arrived, and the Duke's mansion was bustling with activity. The heirs showed off their strength and talents one after another, hoping to win the favor of Duke Qin. However, when Jiang Sheng stepped onto the competition stage, everyone was surprised and questioned.

"Is this Jiang Sheng who makes money at the market? He also came to participate in the competition?"

"Looking at how thin he is, I'm afraid he won't be able to survive even one round."

Faced with everyone's doubts and ridicule, Jiang Sheng didn't care. He took a deep breath and slowly walked onto the competition stage. Then, he showed amazing strength and talent. Whether it was a martial or literary fight, he performed with ease and admiration.

In the end, in a fierce competition, Jiang Sheng relied on his strength and wisdom to successfully defeat all his opponents and win the inheritance of the Duke's Mansion. His counterattack became a favorite story in the Duke's palace.

However, for Jiang Sheng, this is just a new beginning. He knew that if he wanted to truly change his destiny, he would need to put in more effort and sweat.

After Jiang Sheng successfully won the inheritance rights of the Guogong Mansion, the entire Guogong Mansion was shocked. Those who once looked down upon him are now in awe of him. The Duke of Qin looked at him with a look of satisfaction and appreciation in his eyes.

However, Jiang Sheng did not get carried away. He clearly knew that the responsibility on his shoulders was even greater. He needs to run the Duke's Mansion well and make this huge family full of vitality and vitality again.

Therefore, after inheriting the position of Duke, Jiang Sheng began to rectify the affairs of the Duke's mansion. He first dismissed a group of corrupt and incompetent officials, and then promoted a group of talented and motivated new people. At the same time, he also strengthened the management and operation of the government's industries, causing the wealth of the Duke's government to continue to grow.

Under his leadership, the Guogong Mansion gradually glowed with new vitality. The atmosphere in the house has also become more harmonious and harmonious, and people no longer fight against each other and exclude each other as before. And Jiang Sheng has also won the respect and support of more and more people with his wisdom and talent.

However, Jiang Sheng did not stop there. He knew that in order for Guogong Mansion to truly rise, it would need to seek more opportunities and resources from the outside. So, he began to travel around, making friends with powerful people and expanding his contacts.

With his efforts, the reputation of Guogong Mansion gradually spread throughout the Qin State. More and more people are paying attention to this family that has been silent for many years and are willing to cooperate with them for common development. Jiang Sheng also relied on his vision and judgment to secure many valuable resources and opportunities for the Duke's Mansion.

Under his leadership, the Guogong Mansion gradually became an important force in the Qin State. They not only made achievements in government affairs, but also made remarkable achievements in many fields such as economy and culture. As a result, Jiang Sheng became famous in the Qin State and became the focus of everyone's attention.

However, for Jiang Sheng, all this is just the beginning of his journey to a more glorious life. He knew that in order for the Duke's Mansion to truly stand at the top of the Qin Kingdom, more efforts and sweat would be needed.

After the rise of the Duke's Palace, Jiang Sheng's reputation gradually spread among the Qin people, and he became the focus of many people's eyes. However, this also caused jealousy and suppression by some powerful officials in the court. They felt that the appearance of the Duke's Mansion threatened their status and interests, so they began to secretly plan to find an opportunity to eradicate the Duke's Mansion.

One day, Mr. Zhao, a powerful official in the imperial court, found Jiang Sheng. With a hypocritical smile on his face, he said: "Jiang Sheng, you are the most popular person in Qin State now. However, you have to be careful. Some people are very dissatisfied with you."

Jiang Sheng smiled slightly. He already knew Mr. Zhao's intention, but he did not show it. Instead, he pretended to be surprised and asked, "Oh? I wonder who Mr. Zhao is referring to?"

Mr. Zhao's eyes flickered and he said in a mysterious manner: "Don't ask me about this. Anyway, you have to be careful and don't offend anyone you shouldn't offend."

Jiang Sheng sneered in his heart, but on the surface he showed great gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for reminding me. I will pay attention to it."

Seeing that Jiang Sheng did not show any dissatisfaction, Mr. Zhao was secretly proud, thinking that his words had already acted as a deterrent. He turned around and left, thinking about his next plan in his mind.

However, Jiang Sheng did not take Master Zhao's words to heart. He knew that these powerful officials just wanted to suppress the government to protect their interests. But he did not back down because of this, but instead strengthened his determination to strive for more benefits for the government.

He began to use his wisdom and strategy to launch fierce contests with these powerful officials. In battle after battle, he skillfully resolved the crisis and won the respect and support of more people.

At an important court meeting, Mr. Zhao once again found an opportunity to suppress the Duke's government. He stood up, pointed at Jiang Sheng and said: "Your Majesty, although the Duke's Office has developed in recent years, it has a shallow foundation and is unable to shoulder important responsibilities. I suggest that the power of the Duke's Office should be weakened to prevent it from becoming a hidden danger to the court in the future. ”

Master Zhao's words immediately caused a commotion in the court. Many powerful ministers agreed and expressed their agreement with Mr. Zhao.

However, Jiang Sheng was not panicked by this. He stood quietly in the court, looked at Master Zhao with firm eyes, and said, "Master Zhao, what you said is wrong. Although the foundation of the Duke's Mansion is shallow, since I inherited the position of Duke, I have been working hard to serve the people. The country is for the people. Not only have we made great achievements in the economy, we have also actively cultivated talents and provided a large number of outstanding talents to the court. These are facts that are obvious to all. How can Mr. Zhao deny the achievements of the government because of personal grudges? "

Jiang Sheng's words immediately caused a discussion in the court. Many ministers who were originally skeptical about the Duke's government began to have second thoughts.

Master Zhao couldn't help but feel angry when he saw that his words were refuted by Jiang Sheng and he was speechless. He was about to speak again, but was stopped by an old minister on the side. The veteran said in a low voice: "Master Zhao, don't be impulsive. Jiang Sheng is a man of extraordinary wit. We should not conflict with him head-on. We should plan secretly and look for opportunities."

Although Mr. Zhao is unwilling to do so, he also knows that what the old minister said makes sense. He had no choice but to suppress the anger in his heart and silently retreated to his position.

Master Zhao couldn't help but feel angry when he saw that his words were refuted by Jiang Sheng and he was speechless. He was about to speak again, but was stopped by an old minister on the side. The veteran said in a low voice: "Master Zhao, don't be impulsive. Jiang Sheng is a man of extraordinary wit. We should not conflict with him head-on. We should plan secretly and look for opportunities."

Although Mr. Zhao is unwilling to do so, he also knows that what the old minister said makes sense. He had no choice but to suppress the anger in his heart and silently retreated to his position. After returning to the mansion, Mr. Zhao summoned several of his confidants, slapped the table angrily, and said: "Jiang Sheng, this kid, dares to openly oppose me in the court. He is simply ignorant! Think about it carefully. Is there any way to bring him down?"

A confidant replied carefully: "My lord, Jiang Sheng has a high reputation in the court now. It is really not easy to bring him down directly. However, I heard that he is busy dealing with some properties of the Duke's mansion recently. Maybe we can Opportunities can be found in this.”

Mr. Zhao's eyes lit up and he asked: "Oh? You mean we can tamper with his property?"

The confidant nodded and said: "Exactly. We can secretly investigate his property, find out the loopholes or illegalities, and then report it to His Majesty. In this way, even if we cannot directly bring him down, we can weaken his influence in the court. influence.”

After hearing this, Master Zhao showed a sinister smile on his face: "Okay, this is a good idea. You go and do it immediately, and you must find Jiang Sheng's flaws!"

(End of this chapter)