My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Li Ming bowed and smiled, "Brother Qi, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Qi Yu returned the greeting and said, "It's alright. May I ask what business Your Highness has with me today?"

Li Ming looked into Qi Yu's eyes, his smile gradually fading, and said, "Qi Yu, in recent years, our Great Yun Dynasty has been beset by internal and external troubles, and can be described as being on the verge of collapse."

"As the crown prince, I watched as the Great Yun Dynasty declined step by step, corrupt officials preyed on the people, and the six surrounding kingdoms were eyeing us covetously, but there was nothing I could do."

“I want to change all of this. I want to revitalize this country. For this, I need help, so Qi Yu... come and help me!”

Qi Yu listened intently to Li Ming's eloquent and impassioned speech, which clearly showed that he had already prepared a draft.

No matter how much you say, I won't resonate with it.

I'm not some hot-blooded youth who gets carried away by your impassioned words and decides to join your revolution.

National security? Corruption in the court? Exploitation of the people?

If it were a bookish Confucian scholar who had become foolish from excessive studying, he might follow the teachings of the ancient sages and actually go with you.

Because most of today's intellectuals are single-minded and immature, believing that they can really change the world and realize their grand ambitions.

The world keeps turning no matter who's gone; Qi Yu is very self-aware.

"Your Highness, you are still too young!" Qi Yu sighed helplessly.

The three old men turned their heads and looked at Qi Yu in surprise.

Li Ming was also taken aback, then frowned and asked, "Brother Qi, what makes you say that?"

Qi Yu glanced at the three old men, then at Li Ming, and helplessly pursed his lips.

"Since you gave me the precious chessboard, I'll say a few words to you."

At the time, I didn't know Li Chun, but Li Chun instructed his servants to invite me in at the entrance of the Li residence.

Moreover, after learning that the Zhenlong Chessboard originally belonged to the royal family, Qi Yu had already guessed the general idea.

All of this was done by Li Ming.

He's helping me, he's showing me kindness!

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Chapter Thirty: Power Tactics

Although Li Ming showed him goodwill, going to war with him was a serious matter. If he were alone, he might just join him, thinking, "A scholar will die for one who understands him."

It doesn't matter anyway. What's so exciting about a few young people starting a revolution together?

But Su Yue was still at home, and he wasn't alone. He had to be responsible for Su Yue and couldn't just do whatever he wanted.

Since Li Ming helped him sort out the birthday gift, Qi Yu decided to teach this guy a lesson.

"Your Highness, if you want to win someone over and get along with them, you must first understand what kind of person they are, and then cater to their preferences and address their specific needs."

"When speaking with a wise person, rely on their extensive knowledge!"

"When speaking with a strategist, one must rely on debate!"

"When speaking with a debater, it depends on the essentials!"

"When speaking with someone of high status, one must rely on their influence!"

"When speaking with the wealthy, rely on their high principles!"

"When speaking to the poor, focus on their interests!"

"When speaking to the lowly, one should act with humility!"

"To the brave: Rely on courage!"

"There are only a few ways to interact with people. If you address the specific needs, you'll achieve twice the results with half the effort. In short, you should speak to people in a human way and to ghosts in a ghost way."

"Your Highness, your interpersonal skills are still too immature."

Qi Yu looked at Li Ming with a calm expression.

The three elders and Li Ming stared blankly at Qi Yu, who was speaking eloquently. At this moment, Qi Yu looked so ordinary.

For some reason, Qi Yu seemed to be enveloped in a halo of holy white light, and his whole being was glowing, like a saint.

These few words reveal the essence of getting along with others.

These few sentences encompass almost all interpersonal interactions.

They have studied for decades, but never before have they felt such a surge of emotion.

Qi Yu's words struck a chord in my mind, like a sudden awakening, and I became clear-headed.

A chill ran down my spine and into my brain, raising goosebumps all over my body.

"Your Highness, I'm giving you these words. How much you can understand is up to you. Consider this a return gift for the chessboard you gave me."

As he spoke, Qi Yu bowed to Li Ming and the three elders, then pushed open the door and walked out.

He was referring to the chapter on power politics in the book of Guiguzi. Qi Yu initially dismissed it, but later realized that it contained the truth.

His smooth-talking nature is inextricably linked to these few words.

Seeing that Li Ming was still using the same old hot-blooded approach to win his approval and recruit him, Qi Yu knew that this guy's interpersonal skills were just average.

They don't even understand who they are, yet they talk to themselves about national security and the common people.

How can you talk about national security with a beggar who can't even get enough to eat? Do you even have a common language?

No!

These two people are not on the same level at all!

There's no way to communicate!

I can't even afford to eat, I might starve to death in a minute, and you're talking to me about national security?

Li Ming is still too young; he speaks and acts like a typical young person.

Passion alone cannot solve all problems.

……

Qi Yu left, but Li Ming and the three elders remained in the room, heads bowed in thought, silently reciting Qi Yu's words.

After a while, Li Ming raised his head, his eyes brightened, and his breathing became slightly heavier.

He got it!

Just as Qi Yu said, I am still too young.

"Qi Yu is truly an extraordinary person!" Li Ming couldn't help but exclaim.

The three ministers looked at each other, each seeing the admiration in the other's eyes.

"Elders, no matter what, I must bring such a genius as Qi Yu under my command!" Li Ming said firmly.

The three pavilions nodded, and a sense of admiration, even appreciation, arose in their hearts for Qi Yu.

So young, yet calm and decisive, with a very smooth and watertight way of dealing with people.

Such extraordinary talents should not be left unattended; it would be a waste and a great disservice to them.

"But what kind of person is Qi Yu? How can we win him over?" Li Ming asked the three elders with a wry smile.

The three elders exchanged glances and nodded with satisfaction.

His Highness the Crown Prince has truly understood!

Instead of using one's own will to crush and assimilate the other's will, one learns to address the other's will directly and take appropriate measures.

“Your Highness, you can ask the people in the government office. They work with Qi Yu and should know his character well,” Wei Zhong said.

Li Ming nodded, then looked at the pile of files on the desk, thought for a moment, and walked over.

Looking at the dossier that Qi Yu had outlined, Li Ming raised an eyebrow.

Qi Yu is very meticulous in his work. If this were any other government office, who would dare to make such marks on a case file?

This is confidential!

But Qi Yu dared to do it, and was not punished; in fact, he was even tacitly approved of it.

why?

Because what he did made things easier for the registrar and the county magistrate to search for and investigate cases, the county magistrate and the registrar turned a blind eye.

The clerical work is relatively easy, as it only requires organizing the submitted files and numbering them.

There is absolutely no need to highlight the key points of the case file like Qi Yu did.

"Ah, in your position, do your job well. Qi Yu, you are truly a remarkable person!"

Li Ming murmured to himself while holding the case file.

……

Because of Li Ming's interference, Qi Yu couldn't work properly, so he could only chat with a few constables.

These men were all comrades who had fought together in brothels, so they spoke quite casually. That's one of the advantages of a colleague's gathering.

"Qi Yu, what gift did you give your father-in-law for his birthday?" Wang Defa asked.

Qi Yu laughed and said, "He was so happy when I gave him a chessboard, and most importantly, I didn't spend a single penny!"

"You didn't spend any money? Where did you get that chessboard?" Wang Defa asked in surprise.

"I won the chess game, how about that? I'm pretty good, right!" Qi Yu unconsciously raised his head and said proudly.

"I think you're just stingy!" a colleague laughed and scolded.

Qi Yu shrugged and said, "Whether you're stingy or not, not spending money is a skill!"

"Oh! You're so capable, try going to Zuiqingfang without spending any money? I'll admire you if you can do that!" a colleague said with a sidelong glance.

Zuiqingfang is a brothel, but it's also a place for entertainment and seafood. However, compared to brothels, brothels are more upscale.

Once you enter a brothel, no matter what you want to do, you have to pay an entry fee, starting at one tael.

Forget about finding a girl, he can easily spend four or five ounces of wine just to have a meal and some drinks.

This place is too expensive for ordinary people to afford. Only those working in the government office have better salaries and benefits, and if they save up, they can still afford to go and have some fun.