bullyxtreme Chapter 290: Front Liaison Officer
Chapter 290: Front Liaison Officer
However, since Shen Gongbao was the uncle of Luo Shu, the national teacher, he must have some outstanding qualities. It was also what Emperor Xin wanted to have such a person as an official in the court.
Therefore, although Emperor Xin was surprised at Shen Gongbao's proposal to seek an official position, he quickly agreed to it.
"As for Daoist Master Shen, if you want to work in my Great Shang, it would be my honor."
"Haha, thank you very much, Your Majesty. I wonder what official position Your Majesty is going to give me?"
When Emperor Xin heard this, he thought of Shen Gongbao's desire to go to the front line and confront Jiang Ziya head-on. For a moment, he really didn't know what official position to give him.
After a moment of silence, Luo Shu beside him also saw the dilemma of Emperor Xin, so he slowly said:
"Your Majesty, why not just create a special official position and have Uncle Shen take on the position."
"Hmm? I wonder what official position the Imperial Master is talking about?"
"How's the front liaison officer?"
"A liaison officer in front of the battlefield? What are the main responsibilities? What rank is given?" Emperor Xin looked at Luo Shu curiously and asked.
Luo Shu nodded slightly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, looking at Emperor Xin and Shen Gongbao who also looked confused, and said slowly:
"This position is specially created for Uncle Shen. It is mainly responsible for contacting people who practice Taoism and serve the Great Merchant. As for the rank, I think the first rank is enough."
He paused, sorted out his thoughts, and continued:
"Your Majesty, you may not know that before I came to Chaoge, I had been running back and forth between Sishui Pass, Jiameng Pass, and Qinglong Pass, only because Ji Chang now has the help of the people of the Chan Sect."
"And there are no people with outstanding abilities within these three levels. I have no choice but to do my best and travel back and forth between these three levels to provide support."
When Luo Shu finished speaking, an imperceptible look of relief flashed across Emperor Xin's eyes.
Before this, the secret letters urgently sent by messengers from the border revealed the urgency and severity of the border war between the lines.
Sishui Pass, Jiameng Pass and Qinglong Pass, these three indestructible barriers were attacked by the rebel Ji Chang's army at the same time. The sky was filled with war clouds and raging fires, which showed how critical the situation was.
However, he also received news that the National Master Luo Shu, with his disciples, rushed to the Three Passes to provide assistance.
Not only did it solve the urgent problem of the three passes, but it also defeated the Zhou army and boosted the morale of the soldiers defending the city.
Thinking of this, Emperor Xin quickly stood up from his seat, bowed respectfully to Luo Shu, and said gratefully:
"Master Imperial Master, you are truly the lucky star of our Great Shang!"
He bowed with a humble and sincere attitude, as if at this moment, all his majesty and power turned into full respect.
"I heard that you resolved the crisis at the three passes in a timely manner. Not only did you overcome my biggest worry, but you also boosted the morale of the soldiers on the front line."
"This kind of achievement is truly unparalleled and admirable."
Upon seeing this, Luo Shu stood up, quickly took a few steps forward, and gently supported Emperor Xin's arm with both hands to stop him from further saluting.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Since I am the Imperial Master of the Great Shang Dynasty, I will certainly help Your Majesty to solve his problems."
"We have learned that the rebel Ji Chang is attacking Shang, and we must do our part to protect the peace of the territory."
"We were able to repel the Zhou army this time because of the dedication of all the soldiers and the great fortune of the king. How dare we take credit for it?"
When Emperor Xin heard this, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.
He knew very well that Luo Shu was a humble person who never took credit for himself. This magnanimity and broad-mindedness made him respect the national teacher even more.
"Master, you are too modest. If you hadn't brought your disciples to help you and won the battle thousands of miles away, these three passes might have been breached long ago and would have become the property of the traitor Ji Chang."
At this point, a hint of fear flashed across Emperor Xin's eyes, but more of it was a deep respect for Luo Shu and his disciples. He continued:
"Your importance to Dashang and to me has long surpassed the scope of what words can express."
Luo Shu's words were like a spring breeze, gentle and warm. The corners of his mouth curled up into an elegant smile, which contained a calmness that transcended the world and a deep understanding of worldly affairs.
He raised his hand slightly, indicating that Emperor Xin did not need to be too formal, his voice gentle and magnetic:
"Your Majesty, your words are too polite. Please sit down and talk. There is no need for us to be polite. What I did was out of my heart, for the welfare of the people of this world. It is just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."
When Emperor Xin heard this, he was filled with indescribable gratitude and admiration.
He stared into Luo Shu's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, with sincere gratitude flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly, and then Emperor Xin sat down with Luo Shu.
After sitting down, Emperor Xin took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his thoughts, and then brought the topic back to the key point of the previous discussion.
"The national teacher is extremely wise and his suggestions are naturally well thought out and extraordinary."
"My Lord, do you think my suggestion is acceptable? Can Master Shen take on this position?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and then he nodded in agreement:
"Of course, what the Imperial Master said before is absolutely true. Since you recommended Taoist Master Shen, he must have outstanding qualities. Therefore, he deserves the title of the first-class liaison officer."
Upon hearing this, Luo Shu smiled slightly, and that smile contained recognition of Emperor Xin's ability to judge people.
"Your Majesty is wise. Uncle Shen's talent lies not only in his profound cultivation, but also in his wisdom in seeing through the current situation and making plans. With him in this position, Da Shang will surely be even more powerful and invincible."
Shen Gongbao, who was standing by, smiled with satisfaction when he heard this:
"Thank you very much, my king and my nephew, for your kindness. I will do my best to live up to your expectations."
Emperor Xin nodded with satisfaction, his eyes full of praise:
"Okay! Come here, pass on the decree immediately, appoint Shen Gongbao as the liaison officer in front of the battlefield, inform the whole region, grant him the title of first-rank official, a thousand pieces of gold and silk, and a mansion to show his loyalty."
As soon as Emperor Xin finished speaking, Shen Gongbao felt that a trace of the fate of the Shang Dynasty was connected to himself, slowly promoting his own practice.
"Thank you for your kindness, my king. I will do my best to repay your kindness!"
Shen Gongbao bowed again, his words full of sincerity and determination.
Seeing this, Emperor Xin smiled gently. He waved his hand gently, his tone full of kindness and approval:
"Hey, Master Shen, please don't be so polite. From now on, I will still rely on you. Please help me recruit more talents."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but curl up a confident smile. He looked up at Emperor Xin, his eyes flashing with confidence and pride:
"Don't worry, my king. As for other things, I may not be able to do it."
"However, if you want to recommend a Taoist practitioner to Da Shang, I can do it easily."
"After all, I have made countless friends, many of whom are very strong and capable. In the future, I will do my best to recommend talented people to the king and defeat the rebels."
At this point, Shen Gongbao changed the subject, his tone becoming more sincere and expectant:
"However, I also know that even if a person is talented, it is useless if you cannot win his heart."
"Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty can open up a wide range of paths for talents, not sticking to one path, so that truly talented people can have the opportunity to realize their ambitions and work for the Great Merchants."