Chapter 1,24 Experience

Why Ouyang Chengxu takes the dominant position? Jiang Lang knew very well why the train ran fast because there was a front or multiple fronts of the car. If a country was prosperous and strong, someone had to take the lead. These missions overseas were on the surface, but to a large extent it was a negotiation process. During this negotiation, Ouyang Chengxu took the lead. Of course, there were not only Ouyang Chengxu, but also many officials sent by the court this time, and there were no doubt that Ouyang Chengxu was the youngest and had just become an official, so many of the officials he accompanied were naturally dissatisfied.

Angry, under the control of personal grievances, they may have forgotten the most basic point of national interests! They don’t want to be abroad. It took a few months for the Ming Dynasty to get the news, so these things must be handled by Ouyang Chengxu himself. As a leader, if they are not the leader, it is undoubtedly a very dangerous thing! It is very likely that the things that evolved will be extremely difficult to deal with! So in Jiang Lang’s eyes, these ministers accompanying him have the responsibility to make suggestions. If Ouyang Chengxu does something wrong, they can put forward their own opinions, but they cannot overestimate the main points. Leave Ouyang Chengxu aside!

Ouyang Chengxu was stunned, thought for a moment, and understood what Jiang Lang meant, nodded and said, "Sir, I understand!"

In his heart, he was full of gratitude to Jiang Lang. After all, he was already very caring for himself!

At the same time, he was a little worried. The problems he mentioned were indeed the problems he had to face. How to stand out in the eyes of officials who looked down on others, how to make them obey their own words, how to make them support every correct decision they made, and at the same time, if they have any shortcomings, this is the most critical issue!

Whether my mission was successful this time was actually largely due to whether these people who were temporarily added could be completely tied together. This is very important. If it is a mess, it will basically fall before it reaches other people's country!

The most critical issue now is that I am young but have a high official position! Many people don’t accept themselves!

Ouyang Chengxu couldn't help but express his expression on his face, revealing a look of thinking!

Jiang Lang saw all this and did not make any noise!

This dinner didn't take much time. Now it's just some preliminary work. The specific ones have to be discussed later. After using the meal, William left himself, while Jiang Lang said to Ouyang Chengxu: "Let's have a walk together!"

Ouyang Chengxu nodded, but did not refuse, and walked next to Jiang Lang!

After walking for a while, Jiang Lang said: "I ask you, as a decision maker, what is the main thing?"

Ouyang Chengxu didn't expect Jiang Lang to ask himself like this, but he still thought about it carefully before saying, "Sight and mind!"

Jiang Lang did not deny it and nodded, "You said it well. Your unique vision can allow you to see places that others cannot see, so you can solve problems smoothly. You can find weaknesses when encountering enemies and defeat them in one fell swoop. These two points are very important, but as a decision maker, there is another most important thing, that is, you cannot show your inner fear in front of a powerful enemy, unless you plan to show weakness and let the enemy blind you and attack them unpredictable. In front of your own zodiac, you must also be as storm as Mount Tai, especially when encountering major difficulties in making decisions or life and death decisions, you are their pillar. Speaking of this, I believe you understand it too."

Ouyang Chengxu certainly understood what Jiang Lang meant. His meaning was that since he wanted to be the leader and to unite these people around him, it was largely necessary to play a pillar role. Even if he encountered the most dangerous things, he could not show his timidity, because once he was timid, everyone would lose confidence. It was like on the battlefield, if the head coach was afraid of fighting and the soldier was also afraid of fighting, then he would have lost half of the battle before the battle started.

Nodded immediately and said, "Thank you for your advice!"

Jiang Lang smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I believe in your ability very much. You have shown me your ability before, so you handed over the heavy responsibility this time to you. But I believe it alone is not enough. You have to let people with you believe it. So when you encounter any problems, try to think clearly and then speak. If you make a mistake once, you will reduce your prestige by three times. After a few times, you will be useless in their eyes. Later, even if your decision is correct, there will be some in the hearts of those people.

I doubt that if you really encounter some problems that your ability cannot solve, then I will ask everyone's opinions widely, and maybe you can see some side that you can't see! This is very effective for you to make decisions! For those who provide good advice, don't be stingy with your praise, one sentence may make them more quiet with you. On the other hand, for those who are incorrect, don't criticize them in front of everyone, which will make them very embarrassed. You can communicate with them in private at that time!"

When Ouyang Chengxu heard Jiang Lang say it, he also understood how he was dealing with his subordinates. He immediately said: "The official has been taught!"

Jiang Lang smiled faintly and said, "Tomorrow afternoon, you will visit someone with me. You will prepare a gift. This person likes calligraphy and painting. You have one morning to organize the program. I plan to ask you to take him as your teacher, which is very beneficial to you!"

Jiang Lang showed his absolute trust in Ouyang Chengxu in front of others. To a large extent, this also cheered Ouyang Chengxu and gave him a strong backing. However, in his heart, Jiang Lang was still very worried about Ouyang Chengxu. After all, this was his first trip to sea, and it was also the first time that the Ming Dynasty officially went to this overseas country. The significance of this is very important. How the relationship between the two countries develops, the role of Ouyang Chengxu and others is very important, so they must not be careless. However, the so-called sword sharpening comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold. Only after training and suffering can one grow step by step. Just like a warrior, it also requires hard training and the test of life and death, so it can become a qualified warrior!

But Jiang Lang couldn't fumble alone, and then he got a blue nose and swollen face but had not found a way, so he had to help him to a large extent, or find someone to take him, so that he could grow up quickly!

The person you are looking for must go out and have prestige. If it is necessary, it will shock other officials, so that the other officials will not be confused and do not obey commands.

Ouyang Chengxu was somewhat surprised to have to take others as his teacher, and he was stunned for a moment!

Jiang Langze said: "Why, you don't think you are already capable of this task! I might as well tell you the truth here. In my eyes, you can sell weapons at such a high price. Or because of family reasons, you can be considered a businessman or a genius businessman in business. But what we want is not just a businessman, but a diplomat. In addition to selling weapons to them, you also have to make efforts to keep the relationship between the two countries friendly, because outside you represent the Ming Dynasty and the entire great country. In this regard, you seem to me that your knowledge is completely unqualified, so I have prepared a teacher for you. He may not be able to teach you, but teaching you is the most suitable and most critical thing!"

When Ouyang Chengxu heard this, he immediately understood that Jiang Lang might have misunderstood his own meaning. He immediately explained: "Mr. Wang, Xiaguan also knows that he lacks a lot of things now. He is grateful to Xiaguan for this consideration!"

Jiang Lang shook his head slightly and said, "I think you misunderstood a little. I did this not because of who you are, or what you introduced it. I just made it for the court. The court needs talents like you, and in this diplomacy, the court is actually very blank now, so you need to make up for this gap. Do you understand this? If it is not you who wins, but Situ Ren, I will do this too!"

Ouyang Chengxu nodded and said, "The official understands!"

Although Jiang Lang's words made Ouyang Chengxu feel a little uncomfortable, why did he seem to be like a tool in the eyes of this adult? Because he is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, he cultivated himself. But in a blink of an eye, even if he doesn't think so, he, or other officials, are actually tools of the Ming Dynasty. Only with these tools can the Ming Dynasty continue to develop. Who doesn't want his country to be a strong country? In this way, even if he goes abroad, he can still hold his head up because he has a strong backing!

On the other hand, it is also true that this adult is determined to cultivate himself. Only he can receive this treatment in the entire Ming Dynasty, and this means that he will have a prosperous future and have this opportunity. That is his luck!

Jiang Lang said so clearly that to a large extent, he wanted to tell Ouyang Chengxu that to keep everything he has now, he had to work hard on his own. Even if he was himself, he could only do his best to help him. This kind of help is just to give you some opportunities. But if you are really a piece of rotten wood, then no one can help you. The court also emphasizes survival of the fittest. Although this seems a bit cruel, it is a fact. No one can deny it. And he also has to abide by this rule. The people above never want to come down, but some people below try to climb upwards, but they hope that the people above can come down quickly, and the process will continue over and over again!

After walking for a while, the two separated, and Ouyang Chengxu returned to his home!

It's already a little late now, but after I got home, I found that the family was having dinner. The whole family except the aunt gathered together, and even Liang Xiaoyue came back.

"Xu'er, have you eaten? Come and have something together!"

Ouyang Ming greeted!

If it were normal, Ouyang Chengxu would have said without hesitation that he had eaten, and then turned around and left. However, Ouyang Chengxu did not do this today, but walked over.

There were already a pair of bowls and chopsticks near my elder brother. Although I didn't say I had to come back, they obviously thought that they might come back, so they also put bowls and chopsticks on them. Today's dinner was largely because I had waited for me. I had known that I should have notified my family first, so I wouldn't have to wait for everyone to be hungry!

The originally cold home suddenly felt a sense of home. Perhaps because the aunt left, the house was less aggressive and more warm!

"How about going to the yamen on the first day today?"

Ouyang Chengmu asked, in fact, he didn't have much hatred with his younger brother. When he was very young, he took him home, regardless of the old lady who had been around him that the younger brother would split up his family when he grew up, and after hearing it, he gradually felt that his younger brother was a bad person! And Liang Xiaoyue's words that day made him somewhat enlightened. On the other hand, his mother almost separated from his wife, so Ouyang Chengmu began to have great doubts about her words, although he didn't think so.

"good!"

Ouyang Chengxu said lightly, pondered for a moment, then continued: "Tonight, Lord Wang asked me to meet with Lord William, the envoy who was about to go to the country. He mainly discussed some things that he would prepare now, so he came back a little late and did not send anyone to notify his family. I am really sorry!"

The first time I said sorry to my family, Ouyang Chengxu felt it was really hard to say, but after saying it, he suddenly felt much more relaxed. The three words "sorry" are actually a kind of redemption for himself.

The others were also surprised and looked up at Ouyang Chengxu. Everyone knew very well that Ouyang Chengxu's stubborn personality was very clear. Even if they did something wrong, they would never bow their heads. Even if they were taught a lesson by Ouyang Ming angrily, they never said anything sorry at all. But now they actually said sorry, which is really a bit surprising!

Ouyang Ming was still quick to react and smiled and said, "There is nothing wrong with me. Your elder brother went to pick up your sister-in-law today, and there was a little problem, so they came back late. Besides, you went to the yamen on the first day today, and there was no one around you, and this matter was important!"

"Yes, all the officials are very busy!"

Liang Xiaoyue also smiled and said, "As far as I know, even your Lord Wang and his ladies are listening to the book now, he wants to take care of his family, but he doesn't have that time!"

"That's right, I'm just coming back a little later, there's nothing wrong with it. Besides, you can't blame you!"

Sanniang also said with a smile at this time.

The whole family expressed a considerable understanding, which also made Ouyang Chengxu feel a little surprised. He pondered for a while before saying, "Thank you!"

"By the way, there are many things!"

Ouyang Ming also asked at this time!

Ouyang Chengxu nodded and said, "There are many, and tomorrow Lord Wang plans to take me to visit someone for five and ask me to take him as his teacher. Then this person may have to go on a mission with me. In fact, Lord Wang is still a little worried about me!"

"It's normal to worry!"

Ouyang Ming took the topic and said, "You are very young after all. Although you sold your weapons at a high price and won the test, it only let them see one aspect of you. I believe that Lord Wang also attaches great importance to other aspects. And you are on the mission for the first time, so he has every reason to be worried about you, but it can be seen that he is not at ease with you and is also trying his best to help you, so you should understand his intentions!"

Ouyang Chengxu said, "I understand this too, but to meet that person, I have to prepare some gifts. Lord Wang said that the man likes calligraphy and painting, so I will go and look for it tomorrow morning. This gift must at least be decent!"

"Character and painting?"

Ouyang Ming couldn't help but mutter and asked, "What calligraphy and painting are you going to give?"

Ouyang Chengxu shook his head and said, "I don't know this yet, so I'll go out tomorrow to find out if I can find some decent calligraphy and paintings, but it seems a bit difficult!"

“It’s not easy!”

Ouyang Ming agreed with Ouyang Chengxu’s words!

These calligraphy and paintings are things that many people like to collect, especially the calligraphy and paintings of some celebrities. Even if they have money, they may not be able to sell these calligraphy and paintings. After all, those who collect these calligraphy and paintings are rich, which is also an elegant way. If they are not forced to go to Liangshan, who may sell their treasured things! And the calligraphy and paintings sold on the market are either fakes or calligraphy and paintings that are not famous. How can these things be used?

It is indeed very difficult to find a good calligraphy and painting in the morning.

After thinking about it, Ouyang Ming stood up and said, "You are here to wait for me!"

After saying that, he went into the inner room. After a while, he walked out with a scroll of calligraphy and paintings in his hand, handed them over, and said, "This should be considered good. Do you think it's appropriate?"

Ouyang Chengxu uncovered the golden thread tied to the calligraphy and paintings, and then slowly unfolded it. Soon, he saw clearly what the calligraphy and painting in front of him was. This is a word from Huang Tingjian, which is a valuable thing!

Ouyang Chengxu couldn't help but look up at his father!
Chapter completed!