Chapter 137: Bluff
Three hours ago.
In the Captain's Hotel.
Liu Sheng's respectful attitude made Lin Wen feel uneasy, and his disgusting and corny words were like sewage gushing out of a septic tank.
In order to prevent his Dao heart from being polluted, Lin Wen directly opened his Seven Apertures Heart.
But in fact, Liu Sheng's purpose was very simple, which was to invite Lin Wen to his house to have a talk with Chang Duchang.
Although it was disgusting, Lin Wen thought that since they were all very smart, he might as well go. Maybe he could get some benefits.
When he arrived at the mansion, Lin Wen was directly invited into Chang Sheng's secret meeting room, where he met a large circle of Chang Sheng's trusted generals.
Lin Wen couldn't remember so many names, and was too lazy to care about them, so he just let his mind run wild.
A person with a keen mind is like a fish in water in such official social occasions. The core of interpersonal communication is flattery, compliments and praise. It is a purely empty chat and a great test of a person's communication skills.
In the empire, this is a specialized subject. How to flatter, how to compliment, how to praise so that what you say is meaningful, not boring to listen to, and makes people feel like they are in the spring breeze, all require great care.
The best communication masters can often make people laugh, forget their worries, and eliminate their grudges with just the simplest words.
The Seven-Aperture Heart is absolutely the best in this regard. Any social master is nothing but a younger brother in front of it.
Lin Wen opened his eyes every few minutes, only to hear endless laughter in the room. The atmosphere was extremely good. Everyone was so smart and cunning, and their words were sharp and eloquent that they made everyone blush and feel ecstatic.
After a few minutes, a servant said something in Changsheng's ear. Changsheng waved his hand impatiently, and a confidant took the order and left.
After about fifteen minutes, the socializing time ends. This time is generally determined based on the abilities of both parties. If the other party is not good at socializing, the time will be shortened. If the other party is good at socializing, then everyone can build more relationships.
Fifteen minutes is the maximum. After all, communication is just foreplay, and the core purpose is to solve the problem.
Changsheng's purpose is also very simple. Financial matters are relatively large and he needs to plan them in the long run, but the issue of real estate promotion can be put on the agenda now.
In just one day, he had come up with a preliminary plan and wanted to ask Lin Wen to take a look at it and provide some reference suggestions.
Although Lin Wen actually knew nothing, he had seen a lot, so it was enough for him to just recount what he had seen, heard, and happened in his previous life.
But to Changsheng, this was simply the most incredible conversation.
He seemed to be talking about some imaginary phenomena and scenes in a calm manner, but if you think about it carefully, the meaning behind these phenomena and scenes seems to be the future development scene after the plan is implemented.
Its bold imagination, rich details and rigorous reasoning make it seem like a real future world.
Such rich information is contained in just a few short paragraphs, which can only be described as profound and concise.
There was only one thought running through Changsheng's mind:
"Is this the research result of that genius? Why doesn't Sheng Huaixuan use it himself? Oh, his conditions are not mature enough. It must be in a big city like Yaojing."
His attitude became more and more enthusiastic, and he almost wanted to worship Lin Wen.
A moment later, the confidant came back and whispered a few words in Changsheng's ear.
Chang Sheng smiled and said, "Chief Lin wants to recruit some laborers here? Why send a trusted general to do this kind of thing? Just tell me."
Qiqiao Linglong thought to himself, "How can I trouble Master Changdu with such a trivial matter?"
Lin Wen thought, "It seems Qi Mu has caused quite a stir. Even the regional governor knows about it. He must have recruited quite a few people."
After a while, a large group of subordinate officials suddenly came running over, shouting, "Captain Chang! It's bad! It's bad! Something terrible has happened!"
Chang Sheng shouted, "Shut up! Screaming!"
Although this is what he said, it is now a joint meeting period and no matter can be taken lightly. Chang Sheng apologized to Lin Wen and left temporarily.
When he came back, his face looked a little unhappy, and he said, "Chief Lin, this is a bit unfair."
After listening to Chang Sheng, Lin Wen realized that the commotion Qi Mu had caused was far beyond his imagination.
Almost all the unemployed, job seekers, temporary workers and coolies in the entire Yaojing Lingdu gathered there. It was rumored that the empire's huge and grand plan would be launched in Changshan County, and no matter how many people, they could be recruited.
Even many grassroots employees who had jobs and were working normally came over.
More than half of the docks have stopped working, a large number of cargo ships are anchored at the port, but there is no laborer to unload the cargo. Many companies have simply stopped operating because all their employees have gone to the job fair in Changshan County.
The entire Yaojing was suddenly paralyzed by more than half.
If this kind of thing happened in the joint meeting, Chang Sheng would almost think it was an attack against him if they had not had a good chat before.
As soon as he saw Changsheng's face, Lin Wen knew that he had to give a reasonable explanation, otherwise it would be unacceptable no matter how he tried to poach people from someone else's territory to this extent.
This requires real skills, and a simple mind is not enough.
His mind raced, and he immediately came up with a solution. He turned off the Seven Apertures Heart and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Chief Chang, I'm actually helping you."
Chang Sheng's expression was strange, and he couldn't understand. "I'd like to hear the details."
Lin Wen smiled slightly, and was just about to take a feather fan to gently fan his Zhuge spirit.
"I have something to say, please listen carefully."
"You know, the most important thing about a city is its class...it's high-end, advanced, and classy."
"Yaojing Ling must be comparable to international super-first-class metropolises like Shenjing. They should be second to none in every aspect."
"How can such a high-end international metropolis have these ordinary people with almost no ability? They are here, dirty and smelly, listless, rude, and poorly paid. They completely lower the style of Yaojing and do more harm than good."
“So, I’ll take it upon myself to help you clean up ordinary people and purify the environment.”
“The higher the talent, the higher the city, and the higher the real estate!”
Changsheng smiled a little, but his doubts were not completely dispelled: "But if that's the case, who will do the ordinary work?"
Lin Wen smiled and said, "In international metropolises, even front desk cashiers must understand advanced economic management. Laborers must fully understand the principles of mechanics and leverage. Even cooks must be able to recite a hundred chemical reaction equations. This is what we call being a place where there are no unlearned people and where conversations are with great scholars."
Changsheng had a thoughtful expression.
Lin Wen continued to fool people.
"Think about it: when someone arrives in Yaojing Lingdu, all they see are the world's most luxurious real estate developments, and everyone they meet is a person of extraordinary conversation. Then, in their mind, the image of this city of success has already been established."
"Only then, when he sees the high price, he will sigh that it is worth the money."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone applauded and praised: "Great! It's really great!"
"Amazing! County Chief Lin, you must be the next shining star of the empire!"
Lin Wen smiled and continued.
"Of course, I also think the salary level here should be increased, at least doubled, and there should also be a minimum wage concept."
When this was mentioned, everyone had an expression of wanting to say something but not taking it seriously or not.
Lin Wen smiled and said, "Don't worry. Even if wages double, prices triple, and industry grows a hundredfold, you'll still be the ones profiting. Without high wages, high prices, and high consumption, how can we call ourselves an international metropolis?"
"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child."
"Of course, the most crucial thing is that you must advertise at all costs and promote Yaojing with all your strength. All kinds of loans must be opened up as soon as possible. Only in this way can we heat up the city."
There was silence for a moment.
"good!"
Changsheng led the applause.
"As expected of County Governor Lin! This is the most imaginative plan I've ever heard of! To have such courage, one must be a rare genius!"
In an instant, there was thunderous applause and continuous cheers.
Chang Sheng turned around and cursed, "You useless people always fail to find a solution when the situation arises! One hundred of you put together are no match for one County Magistrate Lin!"
He grabbed Lin Wen's hand.
"It's true that heroes emerge from youth. County Chief Lin is so extraordinary, he will definitely become a great man in the future! After you return, if Changshan County encounters any problems, just tell me and I will definitely help you."
Lin Wen's eyes lit up. He certainly knew that the subtext of Chang Sheng's words was to maintain contact, but it also meant a part of combining interests.
Only when interests are shared can the relationship between everyone be close.
Yaojing is one of the most important seaports in the empire, and the other is the top-tier Longjing.
The economy here is developed and trade is frequent. If Changshan County can establish trade relations with Yaojing, it may greatly improve the economic situation in the county.
Moreover, Yaojing is right next to the mouth of the Dalong River.
The lower reaches of Tianjiang River is Dalong River, which can be reached directly by boat from Changshan County, making logistics very convenient.
Water transportation is also the cheapest of all transportation, which fits the current situation of Changshan County.
There is no more suitable trading partner than Yaojing.
As soon as he figured this out, Lin Wen immediately grabbed Chang Sheng's hand and said to himself, "Of course! I hope Chief Chang will give me a lot of help!"
The two looked at each other for a moment, then laughed out loud together, feeling like heroes appreciating another hero.
Before leaving, Lin Wen said, "Changdu, the city's style must not be lowered. Changshan County is poor and remote. You can send all the ordinary workers to Changshan County."
Chang Sheng smiled and said, "Mutual benefit and win-win! Great! County Magistrate Lin is truly an expert!"
He suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, I'll organize some people to help you later. If there are too many people gathered, there might be some negative impacts. During the joint meeting, the situation is special. I hope you can understand."
Qiqiao Linglongxin smiled and said, "No, no, Chang Duchang is able to help me, I can't thank you enough, how could I blame you?"
Changsheng just felt that every word he exchanged with this young man was very comfortable, and he couldn't help but say something.
"We get along so well, I'll just help you out. It's also a way to help myself. I'll organize a bus fleet, three green trains, and three ships for you to transport people now."
(End of this chapter)
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