Chapter 555: The Power of Public Opinion

This kind of failure is something Wang Lixin has never experienced, although Shi Bin is higher than him in terms of official position, title, power and prestige, but this result is still difficult for him to accept. This is the innate pride of a Song Dynasty scholar. Therefore, after entering the office of the transfer envoy Yamen, Wang Lixin, a very cultivated and humble gentleman, slapped the table and burst into foul language.

But as a transfer envoy, he naturally can't be blocked by someone at the door and tear his face with that person once. So after venting like this, Wang Lixin reluctantly calmed down and thought about how to coexist with Shi Bin and how to deal with these books that would definitely bring him trouble.

After thinking about it for a long time, Wang Lixin didn't come up with a good idea. I can only go to Shifu again in the evening as agreed, looking forward to returning the book smoothly.

Looking at the priceless three books in front of him, Wang Lixin was actually very reluctant. I want to get books, but I don't want to be controlled by others because of these books, especially I don't want to be controlled by a big warlord like Shi Bin who may be self-reliant at any time. Such a tangled mentality made Wang Lixin not work all day, and his mind was full of 'whether he can return the book smoothly and whether he needs to return the book.' What will happen if you pay it back, and what will happen if you don't'.

Thinking about it like this, time flies by. Although I didn't come up with a solution in the end, it was finally time to return the book as promised.

When he arrived at the gate of Shifu, it was not surprising that the gate of Shifu was still closed, and he did not open it in advance because he knew that Wang Lixin was coming.

It's just that this time it's a little better, knocking on the door, the porter welcomed Wang Lixin in, although there was no Shi Bin to greet him, but at least he was not blocked from the door. It's just a pity that Wang Lixin didn't see Shi Bin's shadow in the living room, and only saw Jia Ling and Sai Xishi after drinking half a pot of tea.

"Hello, Lord Wang. The porter told me everything during the day. I'm sorry, my porter is brainless, you also know that my husband is a rough man, and it is military law at every turn, so he doesn't dare to violate it, it's rude, please forgive me. Jia Ling apologized at the beginning.

Naturally, I don't believe that Jia Ling and Sai Xishi did not get involved in the matter of blocking him from entering the door, but Jia Ling couldn't say anything more as soon as he pushed Wang Lixin like this. What's more, Wang Lixin is here to return the book, not to find faults, so he can only pretend to be stupid, saying that adults don't remember villains and won't worry about a porter.

"May I ask what Lord Wang is here for?" Jia Ling asked with a clear pretense of confusion.

"Of course, I'm here to return the book." Wang Lixin said with a smile, "The six books that Lord Shi sent before and after are very good, especially the three books for the second time, they must be priceless, and Wang really doesn't dare to accept them." Wang Lixin said very sincerely.

"Lord Wang, you and my husband are colleagues, colleagues and friends, why don't you send something to each other? It's just a few books," Jia Ling said very easily. A few good books of great value are said to be a stack of papyrus.

And Sai Xishi also helped on the side, "That is, shouldn't Lord Wang have a few good books in Shaanxi?" People have hundreds of thousands of taels of wealth at every turn, shouldn't you even have a few good books as a transit envoy? If you really don't even have these, wouldn't you be laughable and generous? ”

looked at Jia Ling and Sai Xishi helplessly, and secretly sighed that although Shi Bin was not powerful, why were the people around him so easy to deal with? How easy is it to give and take bribes? It seems that not taking bribes is still a sin?

Knowing that he couldn't talk about Jia Ling and Sai Xishi, Wang Lixin had no choice but to use the stupidest method: to use law and morality to suppress Jia Ling and Sai Xishi.

Who knew that Jia Ling was not suppressed, but snorted coldly: "Lord Wang, if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if people are observed, there will be no disciples." Is it too much for Lord Wang to be so eager to draw a line with my husband? What's more, how can you walk by the river without getting your shoes wet? I'm afraid Lord Wang hasn't touched any meat at all! ”

Although Sai Xishi didn't speak this time, he also looked at Wang Lixin with a sneer, as if he was looking at a sanctimonious clown. Indeed, no matter how honest he is, he will definitely receive some benefits, and he will never be like Zhao. Under such tremendous pressure, Wang Lixin compromised and agreed to accept these books, but said that he would not take this example for this time.

Seeing that Wang Lixin agreed to accept it, Jia Ling and Sai Xishi were naturally happy, and they said that there would never be a next time. But Wang Lixin knew that this was a lie without any guarantees, because Shi Bin, the real mastermind behind the scenes, did not make any promises, and did not even appear in person.

The action of returning the book failed, and Wang Lixin didn't want to stay in this place that made him unhappy for a while, so he immediately 'thanked' and left Shifu dejectedly.

With such a start, the relationship between Shi Bin and Wang Lixin has 'gone further'.

After Wang Lixin left, Shi Bin walked out of the inner courtyard with a happy face, praising Jia Ling and Sai Xishi for their ability, even a powerful role like Wang Lixin could be won, and he could force him to accept gifts.

Jia Ling and Sai Xishi naturally took Shi Bin's praise for granted, so they accepted it without the slightest modesty, and 'earnestly taught' Shi Bin and asked him to 'study hard'.

"Madame, what do you think we should do next? Just let Wang Lixin accept these books, husband, I don't think it's enough," Shi Bin said.

"Not enough? These books are more than a thousand taels of silver, isn't it enough? Sai Xi Shi said very unexpectedly, "Does the husband still want to send more good books?" Even if you really send it, Wang Lixin may not dare to accept it. When the time comes, be careful that it backfires. ”

Seeing that Sai Xishi was so anxious, Shi Bin smiled slightly and said: "Madame, why are you so anxious, I just said that it was not enough, and I didn't say that I had to spend more money to buy books and give gifts." ”

Shi Bin's words relieved Jia Ling and Sai Xishi, the two iron roosters, so Jia Ling asked suspiciously: "Since you didn't spend money to buy books, what is the husband planning to do?" ”

"I thought that the two ladies Hui Zhilan would quickly understand what I meant, but it turned out that the two ladies also had times when they couldn't react." Shi Bin smiled very proudly and said, "Our books are sent, but if Wang Lixin really locks those good books in a secret bookcase as a collection, then is there any point in us sending books?" I'm afraid it doesn't mean much. ”

Knowing what Shi Bin was referring to, Jia Ling and Sai Xishi immediately understood, and they also agreed with Shi Bin's statement. Indeed, if others don't know about Wang Lixin's receipt of the book, then it will be meaningless to send the book.

"It seems that we have to find a way to let more people know that Wang Lixin accepted our book." Jia Ling nodded and said.

"Do you have any good ideas? This method should not be too despicable and obscene, and it is best not to let others know about it through rumors. Shi Bin reminded.

If not through rumors, then in what way? It is important to know that the method of rumors is one of the fastest and most effective ways to spread the news. Those long-tongued women also like to add oil and vinegar, this kind of good thing will definitely make the relationship between Shi Bin and Wang Lixin intimate, wouldn't it be better?

"Husband, why do you object to the rumors? The slaves thought it was best to use this way. Jia Ling said.

"Husband, the concubine also thinks that the rumors in the market are the most appropriate. Isn't it good to have those people who like Zhang's family and Li Jia's short to help us do publicity? Sai Xi Shi asked confusedly.

"Don't you think that's despicable?" Shi Bin said with a bitter face, "What's more, those guys like to talk nonsense, like to make up stories, and are prone to chaos." ”

"It turns out that my husband is worried about this, but there is some reason. So what do you have to do without being mean and letting others know about it as soon as possible? Jia Ling smiled.

If there is a good job, how can Shi Bin ask? Therefore, Jia Ling's words blocked Shi Bin and made him speechless.

I didn't want to see Shi Bin with a bitter face all day long, and after he was 'miserable' for a quarter of an hour, Sai Xi Shi came up with an idea: to hold a ten-day 'book tasting conference' at his home and invite officials from all over the world to come to 'taste books'. If an official has a favorite book, he can borrow it from Shi Bin, or Shi Bin simply give it to the official.

It's a good idea to have the officials get the word across, maybe a little slower but at least not unrecognizable. So Shi Bin immediately agreed to Sai Xishi's method, and said that he would hold a 'book tasting conference' in ten days, and it was hyped up these days.

After the people sent by Shi Bin went to deliver the news, Jia Ling smiled weirdly: "Husband, in fact, your approach is still very despicable." ”

Jia Ling's words cannot be denied, because his own approach is still the same as 'everyone accumulates gold and destroys bones', changing the soup but not the medicine, but the person who spread this information has become a high-ranking official and nobleman from a small person in the market.

"I don't know if my husband has thought about it, as long as the information is disseminated, there will definitely be changes, so even if you make a 'book tasting conference', it's useless." Jia Ling said with a smile.

"Why?" Shi Bin was a little unconvinced.

"If someone else gave Wang Lixin a gift but didn't give you a gift from Shi Bin, how would you feel about the person who gave the gift? Is there really no use in my heart? Even if you don't say it, your servants and your family will say it for you. And in order to help you get angry, they will definitely add fuel to the storytelling, and things will naturally lose their true color. Therefore, it has little to do with whether it is a rumor or not. Jia Ling explained.

Although he couldn't deny what Jia Ling said, he already agreed with it in his heart, but in order to maintain his majesty, Shi Bin said that he couldn't deliberately tell these things to those guys who like to chew the root of his tongue no matter what.

knew that Shi Bin was covering up his ugliness, but he must not let Shi Bin lose face, so Jia Ling and Sai Xishi repeatedly said that they would never deliberately tell others about it, especially those who were promoted to fight. But they also smiled and said that they would definitely tell their 'sisters', that is, the wives and concubines of other bureaucrats.

This time, Shi Bin knew that he had made a mistake, and what he said before was all nonsense. Jia Ling and Sai Xishi's group of 'sisters' are the best microphones, and they will never be able to block their mouths

Sooner or later, Wang Lixin will be forced to have no way out by this leisurely mouth.