The Prodigal Son of the Empire

Guo Zude asked.

"My lord, after all, I have not officially ascended the throne and proclaimed myself emperor."

Wang Kang said very casually.

It was obvious that Guo Zude's pupils constricted. In fact, what he said just now was not for no reason, but a temptation.

It's just that I didn't expect that Wang Kang would admit it so simply.

He took a deep breath, and said in a low voice: "My lord, you really have such an idea."

"Are you surprised?"

"No surprise, it should be."

Wang Kang was surprised, this Guo Zude was calmer than he imagined.

"You don't seem to be afraid of me, you are not afraid that I will kill you, you are from a noble family, and you have some relationship with the three major families."

"Not afraid."

Guo Zude said calmly: "Because I am useful to you, my lord."

"What is the use?"

"Since my lord is going to become emperor, what is needed is not only the army, but civil servants. To establish a complete national system, this requires a large number of people. Today, Dachu is devastated by the war. Restoration and reconstruction, more than It's harder to fight!"

"clever."

Wang Kang smiled and said: "I like to communicate with smart people. Since you know why I'm looking for you, what I want to ask is if you would like to..."

The first thousand and 620 seven chapters of the old dynasty have gone!

It is said that keeping a business is more difficult than starting a business, and the same is true for the country.

It is easy to attack, but difficult to defend.

It's not that you can become emperor if you want to. This is a complete country, especially a country with such a large land area as Chu State.

After suffering the baptism of war, there is chaos everywhere, refugees are everywhere, people are homeless, and the political system collapses... There are too many problems.

This is simply a hot potato.

It's not that easy to handle it well.

Shouchun is the center of the state of Chu. He must ensure that Shouchun is stable and on the right track, so that he can have the conditions to become emperor.

For him, this is the biggest test.

Guo Zude didn't speak. Although he was calm, he inevitably hesitated at this time...

Wang Kang is forcing him to make a choice, whether to abandon the old dynasty or face the new dynasty.

If he agreed, he might become a traitor in the hearts of many Chu people. After the enemy broke through Da Chu, he became the first person to wag his tail at the new master.

This reputation is not so easy to bear.

Wang Kang could also understand, and he said: "As far as I know, you are a talented person. Although you come from a noble family, you are different from the conservatives. During Xiang Lintian's administration, you were not reused because of your birth. You can't show your talents, you should be very aggrieved, right?"

"Speaking of which, everyone knows Ji Wuchang, but who knows you, Guo Zude?"

This sentence obviously stimulated him.

"I know you have a psychological burden, but this burden is just a shackle given to you by others. In fact, it's nothing if you think about it carefully."

Wang Kang continued: "The wheel of history will not stop because of anyone. Isn't it normal for dynasties to change from old to new? No dynasty can last forever. This will never become true."

"You are just following the general trend of the world, you don't understand?"

Wang Kang also spent a lot of time talking.

He really needs such a person.

He used to be in a high position and knew the truth about Shouchun better.

Who can use it, who can't use it, who has real talent, and who is empty.

He needs to quickly establish a mature management system, this is the fastest way...

"I can give you a chance to realize your ambition. This is the most important thing. You can seriously consider it."

Wang Kang said: "Xia Li, do you know?"

Guo Zude nodded, Xia Li is the commander of the Yulin Army, it should be said that he is the most trusted person of Xiang Lintian, of course he knows.

"He has already surrendered to me, and the entire Imperial Forest Army has surrendered, as well as palace maids, eunuchs, etc., many, many."

Wang Kang said calmly: "This is the reality. Once the emperor and courtiers, just like this palace, I don't know how many masters have been changed..."

"I... agreed."

Guo Zude seemed to have made up his mind.

"Don't think about it anymore?"

"If you don't think about it, you can either agree to it or not."

"it is good!"

Wang Kang said: "I promise, your ambition can be realized!"

"Now I give you the first task, to submit a list of officials as soon as possible. It's up to you, but I want to go through it."

"It's all up to me to decide?"

"Correct!"

Wang Kang said: "Knowing and employing people is a very important part, and this is also a test of your ability."

"I understand."

If he doesn't understand this kind of hint, then his official position for so many years will be in vain.

This is equivalent to passing the interview, but the internship period has not yet passed.

It is necessary to ensure that the people recommended are all people with real talents, and to ensure loyalty. In comparison, the latter is more important...

"At the same time, in my name, you draw up an article to be published throughout the country. The old dynasty is gone, and a new dynasty is established!"