Chapter 311: Sports Meet Events (Part Two) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
"What is my lord doing?"
One deep breath followed by another.
Qi Shan was terrified that her blood pressure would spike and she might do something irrational in the heat of the moment—was all her lords really got such strange hobbies? Of all her previous lords, none had been as fond of riding pigs as she was…
The lords of the past each had different hobbies.
They crave power, fine wine, wealth, elegance, football, fine horses, and magnificent canopies… or at the very least, they're simply drawn to beautiful women. Regardless of the character of their predecessors, their tastes didn't stray far from popular aesthetics.
But the lord in front of her had unusual tastes; she didn't like fine horses and horses, but preferred to ride pigs around.
Qi Shan gets a heart attack every time she thinks about this.
But Chu Yao, that scoundrel, still tried to "comfort" himself.
He sighed, "At least I don't like playing in the mud."
Praying for good: [...]
Is this how you comfort someone?
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Upon entering Fugu City, Qi Shan watched as her lord visibly became busy and stopped approaching the pigsty, which relieved Qi Shan slightly. However, this relief was short-lived, as her lord reverted to his old ways and started playing with the mountain pigs again.
Qi Shan couldn't help but have doubts.
Did we neglect our lord?
Or is it because the lord is bored because he doesn't have anyone his age to play with?
That cunning boar, saddled up, tried to hide its massive body behind its lord, as if that would prevent Qi Shan from seeing it. Qi Shan was almost amused by its cowardly act—what a cowardly pig relying on its master's power! Humph!
Shen Tang touched her nose somewhat guiltily: "Yuan Liang, listen to my excuse—it's not what you think!"
Qi Shan calmly and leisurely waited for Chen Tang to spout nonsense.
"I'm just trying out the activity myself."
Qi Shan pointed to the mountain pig, her eyes wide with amazement.
"The activity is... riding a pig?"
He thought it was something like horse racing or archery.
If there are no horses, you can ride a mule or a donkey.
But why is it a mountain pig?
Qi Shan was deeply shocked and expressed his incomprehension.
Shen Tang choked upon hearing this, then retorted, "But...but isn't that more down-to-earth? Yuanliang, think about it carefully. Let alone ordinary commoners, even among the private troops we've incorporated and integrated, most of them, let alone being skilled horsemen, have barely even touched or ridden a horse. Even if they are familiar with riding, horses are still graded. How can inferior steeds compare to the warhorses of valiant warriors? Martial warriors' warhorses also have different grades; the higher the valiant warrior's rank, the better the warhorse... In ordinary horse races, the outcome is completely predictable, a one-sided situation, which isn't interesting to watch..."
Qi Shan's gaze seemed to have changed.
What my lord said wasn't without reason.
A match that is evenly matched is more interesting.
Participants enjoyed themselves, and viewers were satisfied.
Could it be that I have misunderstood my lord?
He said solemnly, "Please give me your instructions, my lord."
Shen Tang breathed a small sigh of relief from where he couldn't see, and continued to make up stories with his eyes wide open: "As the saying goes, 'Experts see the details, while laymen just watch the show.' If you want the common people to enjoy watching, you can't have too many overly elegant and civilized competitions. Let the participants race horses and see who crosses the finish line first, or let the participants ride pigs and see who crosses the finish line first. Which do you think the common people would prefer to watch?"
Qi Shan fell into deep thought.
Shen Tang answered on behalf of the common people.
"I definitely prefer the latter."
The common people may not know which warhorse is better, of superior pedigree, or runs at lightning speed, but they certainly know which pig is fatter and struggles more to run. As long as safety is ensured, unexpected mishaps will enhance the entertainment value.
Shen Tang witnessed Qi Shan's blood pressure spike in order to verify her own guess; she had no selfish motives whatsoever.
Qi Shan's expression was unreadable, and he said in an ambiguous tone, "In that case, Shan has misunderstood the lord."
"Yuanliang, you don't need to apologize. I don't blame you."
"..." Qi Shan thought to himself about how many heart-protecting pills he should take later, and said helplessly, "Even so, my lord shouldn't have gone to play on the ice—what if the ice cracks and the water flow underneath is unknown, and my lord gets into danger?"
What caused Qi Shan's blood pressure to spike wasn't just riding around like a pig; look at where his lord had gone!
Add another boar to her weight...
How can an ice surface withstand such damage?
Shen Tang was always one to respond better to gentle persuasion than force. Seeing that Qi Shan had softened her tone and was worried about her safety, she naturally couldn't continue joking around. She said, "Ahem—I just wanted to test how thick the ice was, I promise there won't be a next time!"
What else can we do about praying for good?
I decided to believe her nonsense for the time being.
Shen Tang led the boar back to the shore, her legs moving quickly, not forgetting to chatter even on such a short distance.
"I've tested it on the ice, it's absolutely safe. We can organize a few activities on the ice later. Yuanliang, do you know about ice skating?"
"Know."
"Do you understand the importance of 'rushing ahead'?"
"I know that too."
"I think it's good to hold such an event."
The so-called "rushing to catch up" is the modern "speed skating".
The crowd lined up, and at the sound of an arrow, they all rushed to one place.
Ranked according to arrival order.
Besides this, you can also play ice football – a clash of strength, a contest of speed, and if the temper gets hot, you can even have a one-on-one fight, guaranteed to be very entertaining.
"...And also, you can perform martial arts on ice! Things like the Thousand-Pound Drop, Double Swallow, Scorpion Tail Swing, Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg... It would be nice to wield swords and spears on ice. If Bai Su could use her long-tasseled double swords on ice, it would be so beautiful."
Shen Tang's mouth got dry from talking so much.
He took off the water pouch from his waist and moistened his mouth.
Seeing that Qi Shan had not responded for a long time, he urged her in frustration.
"Yuanliang, are you listening?"
Qi Shan then answered.
"I will remember your words, my lord."
Shen Tang said, "Then what do you think of my idea?"
Qi Shan's tone seemed somewhat unsatisfying: "In terms of how to play and have fun, I am far inferior to my lord."
Shen Tang inexplicably felt a cold wind enter her neck.
She shrank back, feeling guilty.
After waiting for a while, Qi Shan noticed that her lord seemed to have been silenced and remained quiet. So she asked, "Besides what we just did, does my lord have any other ways to play?"
Shen Tang didn't realize for a moment that she was being asked a question.
"Ask me?"
Qi Shan said, "Of course."
One more thing to add: definitely Shen Tang.
"Although Wu Hui and Ji Shou's ideas are good, they are too sophisticated and not popular with the common people as much as our lord's ideas."
The main purpose of this activity was to relax.
The picture shows that lively atmosphere.
The common people can enjoy watching to their heart's content, and the soldiers can also have fun.
Speaking of this, Shen Tang is no longer sleepy.
She has many interesting ways to play in her mind.
Many of them are still playable under the current conditions.
Qi Shan asked, "Are there any opportunities for ordinary people to participate?"
Shen Tang countered, "Do you operate as a bookmaker and open the market?"
Qi Shan: "..."
Shen Tang: "..."
Qi Shan's tone was enigmatic: "This is suitable for Kang Jishou."
When Kang Shi bet on big, he bet on small; when Kang Shi bet on small, he bet on big.
That's really a great way to get rich.
A single visit to a casino can leave you begging for your life.
Qi Shan seemed to know that Kang Shi had been away from home for so many years and rarely contacted his family, so where did he get the funds?
His scholarly ways were specifically designed to fleece casinos.
Shen Tang chuckled guiltily.
Actually, she did have the idea of secretly running a gambling competition. On the surface, she would play with ordinary people, making it a fun and casual game, but in reality, she would try to squeeze out as much profit as possible.
After all, she was really poor.
Although we are much better off financially now, we are still terrified of being poor.
The others suffer from a fear of insufficient firepower, but she suffers from a fear of insufficient money. Only by acquiring more and more money and supplies can she alleviate this ailment. We'll deploy Kang Jishou, our ultimate weapon, again; it's guaranteed to be a profitable venture, hehe.
only--
This idea was stopped by Qishan before it could be put into practice.
Who told Qi Shan to be so picky?
Gambling is not a virtuous activity; a wise person should avoid it.
Qi Shan went back to organize the various sports meet events.
List out the major and minor items one by one.
Since it's for entertainment, the venue is quite casual.
The land-based project is located in the southwest corner of Fuku City, where the demolition has been completed. The area is large enough to host a temporary market.
Kang Shi had already met with several merchants who had been doing business in Fugu City for many years, offering them low-interest loans so they could use the money to buy a batch of New Year's goods from other places. Some well-connected or shrewd commoners also followed suit.
Qi Shan cooperated with Kang Shi's actions and gave him the green light.
Attracted by the promises of "high salaries" and "full meals," ordinary people actively applied for jobs and participated in the reconstruction of Fuku City.
As you enter the city, you can see busy people everywhere.
Everywhere began to come alive.
This is in stark contrast to the deathly silence that followed not long ago.
"I have met Mr. Shen and Mr. Qi."
"Greetings, Mr. Shen!"
"It really is Shen Jun—"
"No need for formalities, just go about your business. I'm just passing by." Shen Tang greeted everyone she met with a smile.
Her face was not unfamiliar to the common people of Fugu City who were engaged in labor; in fact, it was very endearing.
Shen Tang was very approachable and would occasionally come over to ask Chu Yao if he needed any help. She would also lend a hand sometimes, helping him move bricks and carry wood. As the commoner worked, he would find the short coworker next to him somewhat familiar.
After a while, we became somewhat familiar with each other.
"Don't run around, be careful not to fall." Shen Tang quickly caught the child who was running around on the road and almost bumped into her. Before she could scold him, the child had already darted away, followed by other children.
"Slow down!" Shen Tang urged the departing figure.
But when kids go crazy, who can listen to them?
Even his parents couldn't control him.
Seeing that it wasn't working, Shen Tang helplessly put her hands on her hips and gave a wry smile: "These kids are really energetic."
Looking at the children who had been caught and disciplined by their parents, their heads hanging low in dejection, Qi Shan couldn't help but smile and sigh, "Isn't this wonderful? This is all thanks to our lord. These children will be our lord's most steadfast supporters in the future."
Not long ago, these children's parents were also troubled by hunger. The family of several people drank only a bowl of thin porridge every day, went to bed early, and reduced their outdoor activities so that they would get hungry more slowly.
If adults are like this, then children are even more so.
Even having enough to eat and have the energy to run around and play is a luxury.
Shen Tang, however, did not think so.
He just shook his head: "It's good that they can grow up safely. Fans? Being my fan could cost you your life."
She did these things not for the sake of having more people support her, but simply in the hope that there would be fewer tragedies to witness.
Qi Shan neither confirmed nor denied this.
As long as the people's hearts are aligned, everyone will be a supporter.
His lord will transform into a warm, bright red flame, drawing those in darkness to him. Now, the task is to add more kindling to this flame, making it grow as large as possible!
Qi Shan was lost in thought for a while.
When he came to his senses, he heard his lord ask him, "Yuanliang, are you even listening to me?"
Qi Shan: "..."
As it turns out—
You really can't lose focus in front of a talkative lord.
Not even for a moment.
No one knows how much she can say in that instant.
Qi Shan reluctantly told the truth: "Shan didn't hear clearly..."
Shen Tang: "..."
Wenxin, the scholar, was indeed a liar. When they were outside the city, he told her, "I will remember everything the lord says." How could he forget it so soon? She muttered to herself, repeating her sudden inspiration.
"What I mean is—since we've already started this massive construction project, let's just go all the way."
Shen Tang pointed to the common people working enthusiastically, and then to the rough, simple foundation that had a rough outline—in the near future, a brand new, sturdy house would appear here.
"The reconstruction in the southwest corner is expected to be completed by late spring or early summer, but doesn't Yuanliang think it's very discordant? This area is so neat and brand new, while other parts of Fugu are messy and dilapidated, and most of the common people's houses are still dangerous buildings that could collapse at any time."
Qi Shan: "..."
He was unsure whether he should remind his lord that while most of the administrative center where she lived had collapsed, the houses of the common people were still standing.
However, Shen Tang's concerns were not unfounded.
But the problem is—
Qi Shan said, "My lord, we don't have enough money."
It's not enough to repair all the houses for the common people.
Those budgets have other uses as well.
After the wasteland was reclaimed, it was rented out to the common people before spring planting, and the money was used to get enough seedlings.
Qi Shan's plan was to discuss the purchase with Wu Xian. As the lord's former good ally, good "brother" and now good neighbor, Wu Xian couldn't refuse to help with this.
It's not that they don't give money, it's just that they give very little.
If not a single thing is given—
Hehe, Qin Li, who was under Wu Xian's command, was the first to disagree.
In short, if you don't have enough money, give up.
Shen Tang was exasperated and tried to communicate with him by gesturing wildly: "Yuanliang, why are you so stubborn? We need to think outside the box. Do you know what 'off-plan property', 'mortgage', 'developer', and 'mortgage' mean?"
Hearing a string of unfamiliar words, Qi Shan gave up trying to understand their meaning and simply copied the homework.
He said, "I don't know."
Shen Tang: "..."
Qi Shan looked at her, humbly seeking her guidance.
“This is roughly how it works. Come closer and listen.” Shen Tang looked around to make sure no one was trying to put a sack over his head before beckoning Qi Shan to squat down and listen. “We don’t have any money right now, so we have to spend money to hire ordinary people to work. What does that mean? It means the money is all going into the hands of ordinary people, you understand? We take money from them to build houses for them, and that’s how we get things done!”
Qi Shan: "???"
His expression perfectly exemplified the term "subway grandpa face," and he even couldn't resist using the back of his hand to check Chen Tang's forehead temperature; otherwise, why would he suddenly start spouting nonsense?
(End of this chapter)
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