Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Guo Tianyang looked up, speechless, his brow deeply furrowed: “Ah... how did all the good seedlings end up in his hands? What the hell!”

“By the way, do you know about the Embroidered Uniform Guard Star Cards?”

As soon as he mentioned this, the little eunuch perked up: “Know? Of course, I know, Godfather! Very well!”

“They’re given out as prizes in some shops in the capital when you buy things. There are one hundred and eight Embroidered Uniform Guard Star Cards, each corresponding to one of the one hundred and eight most popular people in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and they also have their deeds written on them. Fifty iron cards, forty bronze cards, ten silver cards, and eight gold cards. Currently, no gold cards have appeared on the market, and only three silver cards have appeared.”

“Collecting all the cards allows you to exchange them for one thousand and eighty taels of silver at any shop that distributes the cards! They’re very popular on the market right now. There are mysterious tycoons offering one hundred taels of silver for a single silver card, and five hundred taels for a gold card!”

Guo Tianyang wondered: “Isn’t that crazy? The whole set can only be exchanged for a little over a thousand taels.”

“Oh, Godfather, who would use them to exchange for the prize money! They’re for personal collection, waiting for their value to increase! The artwork on the cards is so exquisite, and the stories so moving. If you can collect the whole set, it’s like having a family heirloom. Everyone in the capital is envious!” The little eunuch said, licking his lips.

So amazing?

A trace of interest arose in Guo Tianyang's heart: “Oh? What do the cards look like? Find one for me and bring it back. Let’s see what the trick is.”

The little eunuch grinned, secretly thinking that his chance had come!

Then, he took out two shiny silver cards from his pocket and handed them to Guo Tianyang, fawningly saying: “Godfather, these are silver cards. I’ve already collected eighty-six of them. These two are specially offered to you as a treasure!”

Guo Tianyang took the silver cards, his eyes fixed on them. He saw that the figures on the card were lifelike, and the edges of the card were adorned with exquisite patterns.

Turning to the back, he saw small stories written in dense, tiny characters.

Guo Tianyang couldn't help but read in a low voice: “Tianyong Star, Xue Minxue, fighting floods and providing disaster relief... passing his home three times without entering... Dijie Star... Deng Yuanming stealing fire...”

As he read, Guo Tianyang's face changed, and he raised his hand and slapped the little eunuch hard!

The little eunuch was immediately dumbfounded, covering his face and sitting on the ground in a daze.

Crying and whimpering, he said: “Godfather... why did you hit me...”

Guo Tianyang pointed at his nose and cursed angrily: “You’re a fucking idiot! You’re collecting Embroidered Uniform Guard cards for someone from the Eastern Depot?”

“Get out!!!”

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“The situation has been progressing relatively smoothly recently. I don’t know when His Majesty will conduct an assessment, so we need to pay more attention. What’s the situation today?”

Inside the Southern Garrison Office, Fang Zheng was sitting upright in his office.

Currently, the Northern and Southern Garrison Offices, under the command of the Assistant Commissioner and Vice Commissioner, are responsible for palace and other affairs.

Civilian affairs, on the other hand, are handled entirely by Fang Zheng, who takes on all the responsibilities.

The others are happy to be idle. Civilian affairs are always troublesome, and no one can object to Master Fang taking on the trouble himself.

Now that most of the people in the office are his own, it is much more convenient for Fang Zheng to do things.

Qian Desheng was beside him, holding the information submitted from below and reporting: “The One Hundred and Eight Wards have now been implemented in ninety wards.”

“The typical promotion of each ward is progressing smoothly. They are now surrounded by crowds wherever they go.”

“Yesterday, three company offices reported that they have received so many letters from the people that they have nowhere to store them... They want to ask you how to deal with them?”

“Take them to the newspaper office as waste paper. Do they need to ask about such a small matter?” Fang Zheng said lightly, “Has no one sent gifts? Why are they only writing letters?”

“Yes, but... you don’t allow us to accept them, so they’ve all been returned,” Qian Desheng said.

“Well, keep it up. What about the rest?”

Qian Desheng lowered his head and scanned a few more times:

“The Embroidered Uniform Guard Star Cards have been hyped up on the market. I heard that the person with the most collections on the market has already collected eighty-six cards.”

“The newspaper office reported problems, saying that the workload is too heavy, and many people have gone to the hospital.”

“Master, the customized publicity for each of the One Hundred and Eight Wards is indeed too much pressure, and the printing workshop is also complaining. Is it necessary for us to rush so much?”

Fang Zheng nodded: “I see. Tell them to persevere. After the capital is fully rolled out, give each of them an Embroidered Uniform Guard silver card as a bonus.”

“We must get through this period. His Majesty intends to assess the Embroidered Uniform Guard. The Eastern Depot may come to attack at any time. We must fight a beautiful battle! We can’t let people look down on us, otherwise, how can I hold my head up in front of His Majesty? The one hundred and eight Embroidered Uniform Guards, each of their respective wards should have supporters now, right? Transfer a group of skilled people from Peach Blossom County to help the Embroidered Uniform Guard organize the supporters. I want to see a prototype within five days.”

If my father-in-law can’t handle it, I’m afraid my family status will be gone in the future!

In the one hundred and eight wards of the capital, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has launched one hundred and eight stars, each belonging to a ward.

Each ward specializes in promoting one person, and they all have a fixed fan base.

As long as this fan base is utilized, it will be a powerful force among the people, and a rough news network can be quickly built.

Most importantly, Peach Blossom County has this experience... the old men and women wearing red armbands are the main personnel in charge of each district of Peach Blossom County.

In addition to working, they also have the important task of monitoring outsiders and gathering information!

Now I want to repeat the old trick, and the model has already been practiced.

Qian Desheng nodded and sighed: “Master is wise. I have never seen this kind of gameplay in my life! Now the people are too fanatical. Wouldn’t most of the people in the capital become informants for the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the future?”

As if thinking of something, Qian Desheng changed his tone and said in a low voice: “Master, let me say something unpleasant, you are playing too big this time. If you don’t clean up... I’m afraid it will lead to suspicion. I am originally from Qian, and there is no one else here. To be honest... with your ability, you can rebel in troubled times!”

Fang Zheng glanced at him askance: “I will arrange this later, so you don’t have to worry, but don’t say these stupid things again in the future.”

“You are also a person who has suffered from the destruction of your country and family. Isn’t it good to live in peace and stability? Sacrificing others to satisfy one’s own selfishness is not me. I only pursue happiness in this life and am worthy of everyone. I can give up other rights, wealth, and dignity. That’s why so many brothers and sisters in Peach Blossom County follow me wholeheartedly.”

“What rebellion, what a joke!”

Qian Desheng took a deep breath and nodded vigorously: “Master is right, I was too talkative... but why do you keep exploiting reporters if you don’t love money?”

Fang Zheng looked up at the roof, his eyes filled with endless sighs, and said: “Because exploitation... is really enjoyable.”

“Besides, didn’t I give bonuses as compensation?”

Qian Desheng quietly curled his lips: “Master, I have another question. Even if we organize those supporters, what does it have to do with the exercise?”

“Hehe, it has a lot to do with it! Without them, we may not win.”

“I don’t know what means that Eunuch Guo has, but I understand His Majesty. No matter how we exercise, His Majesty will definitely order four words.”

“Which four words?” Qian Desheng asked curiously.

Fang Zheng smiled slightly and said softly:

“Do not disturb the people.”

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