1181 We are friends, that's all
"We plan to exchange paper money at the market price of gold, so that paper money can enter the market and keep the currency liquid again." Meng Yi replied.
"Yes. Is this the specific solution? Shang Wen asked.
"Yes. That's what it does. Meng Yi said to Shang Wen.
After Shang Wen listened. Shake your head. Indicates disapproval.
"I'm sorry, can I explain my opinion?" Shang Wen said kindly at this time.
"Yes. OK. Meng Yi nodded and said.
"The place where the banknotes are issued, or the unit, whatever. In short, it's the banks, not the individuals, and it's not the market. See what I mean? Shang Wen waved his arm and said.
"Yes. I think I get it. Meng Yi said to Shang Wen.
"Yes." Shang Wen nodded.
"Bouncing." Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"What's the matter?" Shangwen asked.
"Prime Minister, those reporters are really surrounded. I guess you'd better deal with it yourself. Our marines, it is estimated that they will not be able to stop it. An office worker said hurriedly.
"Okay. Our prime minister wants to personally eliminate the impact of the scandal. Our Qin people are really concerned about a lot of things. Shang Wen said with a smile to Meng Yi and the office staff.
"I'll prepare for a press conference." Shang Wen said.
"Okay." The office worker nodded and left. Shang Wen smiled helplessly at Meng Yi.
And the reporters at this time are making their own guesses.
"What do you think will happen to our prime minister? Did the king remove him last time? "Something like this arises. Many people are unconsciously associated with politics. A reporter curiously offered his opinion.
"I think it must have something to do with it." A journalist replied.
"Yes. I think so too. At this time, a reporter said.
"That's what I thought, this time I was dealing with the stock crisis. The king appointed Meng Yi as the vice minister, not the prime minister. Usually many important things, the king will boldly let go of the prime minister to do it, but now, I don't know what's wrong. actually went directly past the prime minister and let the deputy minister do it, I think to a large extent, it has something to do with this matter. It's just that we didn't know it before. The king already knew a little. A reporter expressed his opinion.
"Yes. Reasonable. The reporters began their discussion.
"Prime ministers are generally very capable of working and are rarely excluded, but this time the situation is different. This was a big surprise to us. "The journalists voiced their opinions.
And then an office worker came in.
"I'm sorry, you've been waiting for a long time." The office worker said.
"I want to say that the Prime Minister has agreed to everyone's request, and he will give you some explanations in the form of a press conference. Also, make some personal observations on the recent situation. However, this will require you to wait for an hour. An hour later. The prime minister will personally answer for everyone. The office worker said.
"Big news." Journalists said. Then the reporters began to leave the scene, and they had to rush to the press conference to prepare for the announcement.
Other reporters rushed to the phone booth to call their newspaper office and ask for more staff.
"Hey, hey. Editor-in-chief, listen to me. The reporter said anxiously waving his arm and holding the phone.
"Big news, I need people. The prime minister is going to hold a press conference. Explain it yourself. I need people, the more the better. The reporter shouted into the phone. There's only one sentence over there.
"Okay." Then came the sound of the phone hanging up.
And such calls, at the same time there are many calls going out. And Shang Wen was working like no one else at this time.
"Prime Minister, aren't you ready?" The office staff kindly reminded Shang Wen.
"Nope. No need to prepare. These are all scandals. People always want to snoop on someone else's privacy. The privacy of public figures became their best topic. Shang Wen said at this time.
"So, what we need to do is. Stay calm. Objective. Reason. Do you understand?" Shang Wen said.
"Yes, I understand." The office staff nodded.
"Yes. Get busy with the work at hand. Shang Wen said.
However, the hour was not in vain. Some journalists have started to send news content back to the newspaper office from the press exchange, and they need amazing inside information to attract people's attention. Even if it's their own guess, they're willing to do it. This is freedom of the press. The government rarely restricts them from doing so.
This news has not been sent out yet, because all the reporters who came here understand the importance of the news. So, they need to break the news about the hottest news topics.
And in the general staff of the Qin State. Wang Jian is organizing a high-level meeting of officers.
"People also read the newspapers. The king has given the command. Wang Jian said.
"Qin's economy lacks currency liquidity, and the government cannot afford such a huge special military expenditure, so we need to cut some projects ourselves to solve this problem." Wang Jian said.
"Oh. Again the economy. An army staff officer said impatiently.
"Yes. The prime minister's side always talks about the economy. And report it to the king, who always asks us to make concessions. We've made enough. Said the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy.
"That's enough." Wang Jian said coldly.
"This is already a settled matter, there is no point in saying this, we are soldiers, we have to answer these questions happily." Wang Jian said at this time.
"Now, here's the problem. We have to face, not run away from it, and it doesn't do us any good. You know? Wang Jian said at this time.
"So, let's fix that." Wang Jian said and sat down and said.
"Start with the Army." Wang Jian said by name.
"The Army's tank program needs to be shelved. Moreover, the plan was not approved by anyone. Wang Jian said.
"General, this chariot is an important project for the replacement of our army. Our army will be replaced by a chariot unit, and in that case, the logistical supply will be greatly loosened for us. The deputy chief of staff said breathlessly.
"The Army Air Corps' project was also cut in more than half. We don't need that many planes. Especially with so many small combat aircraft, the practicality is not very strong. Wang Jian continued.
At this time, the staff officers stopped talking. They know. This time, Wang Jian is real. Many people know about Wang Qian. As long as we continue to talk about it, there will be many cuts, but in fact, these items have already been analyzed by Wang Jian and Yang Duanhe, and they may have understood that future operations will most likely be mechanized operations. There have been some things that were ahead of their time on the battlefield, such as airship bombing, airship airborne operations, armored fighting vehicles, and heavy artillery coverage. But things need money. The Qin State couldn't do this all at once, in this case, it would make Shangwen completely collapse, because the economy couldn't afford such a large amount of advanced consumption. It is estimated that the Qin state will spend all the taxes in a hundred years, which means that the Qin state will have to borrow more and more.
An hour passed quickly. Shang Wen also came to the press conference on time.
"Bang la la blah." Shang Wen has just taken the stage. A whole bunch of cameras were shooting at Shangwen. Shang Wen's eyes were dazzled by the spotlight.
Shang Wen could only smile slightly. said that he was not surprised by this matter. Because, reporters always hope for this, the strong magnesium light irritates the eyes a little painful.
Shang Wen came to the podium. Then he lowered his head and said.
"When I went on stage, I felt a burst of staring eyes, and my eyes hurt when those magnesium lights flashed. Do you want to know too much about the news in the newspapers? Shang Wen said humorously.
"Hey, hey." All the reporters smiled awkwardly.
"Alright. Let's get down to business. Shang Wen said.
"Actually, it's not a serious matter." Shang Wen said.
"It's a scandal, a scandal about a public figure." Shangwen continued.
"As you know, my relationship with the princess, the king has already decided on our marriage. Everyone knows about this. Yesterday, we were just discussing our views on recent events. This is a secret conversation between lovers, and I don't think anyone should be interested. Shang Wen said.
It was at this moment that a female reporter raised her hand.
"Yes. Say. Shang Wen said after seeing it.
"On the contrary, we're interested, Prime Minister." The female reporter said.
"Yes. All right. I don't think it's necessary to hide anything. Shang Wen said at this time.
"Here's the thing, we came out of Xianyang Palace because of some things, these things are inconvenient to say. We want to go for a breath, I suggest, we go for walks often. It's good for relieving stress. We're under a lot of pressure. Shang Wen said.
"I came up with this proposal." Shang Wen said.
I said to the princess. We haven't been out for a long time. The princess said, yes. For a long time. We're too busy. I'm always busy with this and that, and I don't have time for myself. Shang Wen said with a natural wave of his arms. It's his signature body language. Body language indicates that there is nothing to it.
"I'm right. Sometimes, one should learn to take it easy and have a good time. For example, if you look at the scenery and walk around, I say, if one day in the future, I will take her around. See great views around the world and more. She said. Good. That's it. Shang Wen said.
All the reporters recorded.
"Later, we talked a little bit about some of the things that are going on right now, mainly in the stock market. These things are really inconvenient to say, because Vice Prime Minister Meng Yi is solving this matter. It's not convenient for us to meddle. Shang Wen said at this time.
"So, Prime Minister, that is to say, Deputy Prime Minister Meng Yi wants to personally solve this matter before this incident happened? Is that right? A reporter raised his hand and said.
"Yes." Shang Wen said.
"Well, we thought it had something to do with it. But why didn't the king let you take care of it? The reporter asked.
"This, I don't know. Maybe I'm injured and can't deal with it, and lately, I've been busy. The matter of the tax collection meeting is not yet settled. And, personally, I think I'm still a little out of shape right now. I don't know why. I guess it's because I haven't adjusted back from a business trip. In short, there is a lot going on. I feel very tired. Shang Wen said honestly.
"Your hard work, all the people of Qin know it. We hope you have a good rest. At this time, a female reporter said.
"Thank you. Thank you all for your concern. I thought, I'll take notice. Shang Wen said.
"So, Prime Minister, can you explain what happened later? And who is that woman in the photo? "This time. A reporter asked.
"Yes. Good. Shang Wen nodded.
"The woman in the picture, I wonder if you can guess it." Shang Wen said with a wit.
And all the reporters shook their heads. They don't know much about this woman.
"I think it's easy for people to guess." Shang Wen said at this time.
"It can't be the prime minister's first girlfriend, right?" At this time, a female reporter said boldly.
At this thought, all the reporters looked at Shang Wen nervously, and some reporters even pointed their cameras at Shang Wen from time to time.
And Shang Wen was not surprised at all. Just a slight smile.
If I answered yes, everyone here would be very surprised. Besides, our princess will kill me with a revolver, you know, I can't run fast like this. Shang Wen said with a smile at this time.
"Hahaha." All of them smiled.
"Actually, I'm here, and I don't know many people. It's true. Shang Wen said.
"I have fewer friends." Shang Wen continued.
"This woman is the queen of Korea. Her name is Han Shu. Shang Wen introduced very calmly.
"Oh." Everyone was amazed. Including the guards, and some office staff who listened to Shang Wen's explanation in the background.
"Oh my God. The prime minister turned out to be ・・・・・・・ with the queen of South Korea. It's hard to believe. The office worker exclaimed. And the same is true of the reaction of journalists, they really did not expect it.
Shang Wen, on the other hand, was very calm. There was just a slight smile on his face.
"I'm surprised." Shang Wen said.
"I can tell me how we met." Shang Wen said.
All the reporters nodded and said.
"It's a long story, at that time, the Qin State was going to hold an exercise, and the location of the exercise seemed to be in Luoyang. It's right in that place. I remember that I went with Yingyu at that time. We just came out for a walk. As a result, I ran into Han Shu and Zhang Liang, who were outside the barracks, the deputy prime minister of South Korea. For Han Shu. Allow me to call it that, I think that calling me by my name is a sign of respect for others. At the very least, we need to respect their personal opinions. Shang Wen said.
"The situation at that time was that we were outside the barracks, and we thought they were spies who had come to find out about the situation of the Qin army. The princess protects me. And I personally, shooting with a self-defense pistol, the bullet almost hit them, but fortunately, my marksmanship was not accurate, and the bullet hit them in front. That's how we met. However, at that time, Han Shu was dressed as a man. The princess saw this, and I didn't see it. Let's be honest. Shang Wen said.
"Haha." Everyone was laughing. For such a legendary experience, let everyone be amazed.
"At that time, Han Shu came to save her brother, that is, Han Fei." Shang Wen said.
"To be honest, I have great admiration for Han Fei's personal talent. This kind of brother and sister affection for Han Shu. Praise because, many times, in the royal family, such feelings are rare. The princess also has this, and she values it very much. That's how we came together. Personally, I also value this, as a normal person, we should have the concept of family. You know, family can bring us a lot of peace. This peace comes from the inner world. Shang Wen said at this time.
"Yes." Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Later, in a good impression, we had contact several times, mainly to discuss the affairs of South Korea, and the situation at that time, the Qin State needed an ally like South Korea, so we naturally got across. We just know each other. Shang Wen said.
"Nothing else? Later, she went to South Korea. And that's what happened next, we still communicated with each other once in a while, sent a telegram or something. I just see it as a personal deal. And there's nothing about it? Shang Wen said.
"Later, that is, recently. I've been annoyed lately. As you know, I don't have many friends to talk to. I have to deal with a few things every day. These things keep me busy. Shang Wen said.
And there are some things that can't be explained in an intimate relationship. The princess didn't do a good enough job at this point. She didn't want to listen. Instead, she was willing to speak to me. You can imagine how I feel. Oh, my God. I haven't said anything about my own troubles, but she poured it out to me. So. I can imagine how bad my mood was. Moreover, there are some things that lovers cannot talk about with each other. People have feelings. Shang Wen said.
"Not long ago, Han Shu came to the Qin State in a private name. It's just a private person, she's here as a person. Shang Wen said.
"Oh." All the reporters were amazed. They still didn't know that the Queen of Korea had secretly come to Qin.
"It's nothing? The state of Qin welcomes everyone. Shang Wen said.
"You know. The queen didn't have any friends. What kind of friends can a queen have? Power, money, these all become friendships between their friends, which are not really friends. There should be a genuine friendship between friends, at least something in common. Shang Wen said at this time.
"So, we have something in common. We don't have many friends, and she doesn't. We were two lonely people, and we knew each other, and we established our relationship in this way. We are just friends. I walked around with her. Talk, whine. That's all. Shang Wen said.
"Prime ministers can also be friends with women. Aren't you afraid that the princess ・・・・・・ worried? At this time, a female reporter raised her hand and said.
"To be honest, I'm really worried that the princess will kill me with a revolver." Shang Wen said at some point.
"Hahahaha." Everyone laughed. Shang Wen also smiled.
"It's nothing? Is that the temper of a princess? Shang Wen said.
"Still. Women can exist as ordinary friends, provided that both parties can maintain the existence of this relationship. Don't have any burdens and don't cross any boundaries. Everyone maintains a feeling, a feeling between friends. Shang Wen said at this time.
"Isn't there a fear of anything in between?" A voice spoke.
"Yes. That's right. Shang Wen did not reject this view in the slightest. Because, this perception exists quite normally.
"I think that's right." Shang Wen said.
"But I think. Between friends, what is needed is a feeling, not anything else. That's all. Shang Wen said.
"Me and Han Shu. In a personal relationship, just friends. Ordinary friends between men and women. Nothing. We can just talk about it. Nothing else. Shang Wen said at this time.
"Yes." All the reporters nodded. It was the first time they had heard such a relationship.
"We're just friends. This. Nothing? Shang Wen said.
"Well, between the princess and the queen of Korea. And what happened yesterday. A female reporter reminded Shang Wen.
"The princess has always been estranged from the queen of South Korea before. This gap seems to have existed before. From the first meeting. Shang Wen said.
At the time, both of them were dressed as men. They actually saw each other that they were all men and women. It's amazing. So, it seems that there was some unpleasantness between them at the beginning, so, later. The princess warned me not to let my relationship with Han Shu be dissolved too much. I didn't know why, and I didn't ask for any reason. Shang Wen said.
"So, it happened yesterday. I was talking to the princess, and at this time, Han Shu appeared, and then I said hello, in the friendship between friends. However, the princess pushed me straight away. And then. Han Shu came to catch up, and then, we didn't find the steps. As a result, we fall. Then the picture was taken. Shang Wen explained in detail the causes and consequences of what happened.
This time. The reporters finally understood the cause and effect of what happened. Shang Wen's explanation is more objective, the reporter thinks so. Because Shang Wen always looks at problems with a rational attitude, Shang Wen's statement is more convincing.
"Now, everybody understands. And there's nothing about it? There is pure friendship in the relationship between men and women. Shang Wen said.
"We should believe it." Shang Wen said.
"Even public figures have an emotional side. It's not a big deal. Shang Wen said.
"Everyone needs to release their feelings. So, we need friends. It's a basic relationship. I just don't want to make the relationship too stiff. Shang Wen said.