Chapter 163

If he were truly a man of no worth, having lost every battle yet fought on after every defeat, would anyone around him have fled?

Instead, through each defeat, he made more people pledge their loyalty to him!

Zhou Ke, a good brother from Peixian, would rather be boiled to death by Xiang Yu than betray Liu Bang!

Why?

Why on earth is that?

The reason is simple!

It is because he knows how to win people's hearts!

It is because he knows how to use people!

Exactly!

It is knowing how to use people!

This is a virtue that countless emperors throughout history have envied but could never attain!

With this virtue alone, he could establish the most powerful Han Dynasty in Chinese history!

In this aspect of using people, he was truly extraordinary!

Moreover, he was extremely bold!

A very clear example!

When Han Xin first pledged allegiance to Liu Bang, he was still just a common soldier!

Merely because Xiao He recommended him, and after having read the military treatise Han Xin wrote, Liu Bang was convinced of his ability to command armies!

He directly handed over all the soldiers under his command to him!

What immense courage that was!

What skill in employing people that was!

At the same time, what immense pressure he must have endured!

Yet he did exactly that!

Moreover, he was right!

Zhang Liang, Mr. Zhang Zifang!

Liu Bang knew at a single glance that this man was extraordinary; regardless of major or minor matters, he was willing to consult Zhang Liang!

Furthermore, as soon as Zhang Liang spoke, Liu Bang acted, moving Zhang Liang so deeply that he decided to stay by his side!

This man truly knew how to employ people!

The key point is that every person he employed never made a mistake.

He placed every person in the position they belonged in!

This man is absolutely a genius in the art of employing people!

Even... in later generations, Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang constantly compared himself to Liu Bang in the matter of employing people!

But... after comparing for a lifetime, Old Zhu ultimately lost!

Look at the heir Old Zhu chose!

Now look at the heir Old Liu chose!

Look at Old Zhu's descendants!

Now look at Old Liu's descendants!

Alas!

There is no comparison!

Truly, there is no comparison!

Among all the emperors of the Han Dynasty, none ever brought shame to Old Liu!

Among all the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, except for Zhu Di, each and every one trampled Old Zhu's face into the ground!

No comparison!

Truly, no comparison!

Among all emperors across all dynasties, Liu Bang is absolutely the one who knew best how to employ people.

If he ranks second, no one ranks first!

But Facing Ying Su was also troubled!

If he were to use him, what position should this man be placed in?

Since this man is so skilled at employing people, the best position for him would be HR, personnel management!

But the Great Qin currently has no official post specifically responsible for this duty!

All appointments are made through internal court recommendations, verified by the Chancellor, and approved by the Emperor!

And if Facing Ying Su wishes to employ him, he must create a specific post for this duty!

What should it be called?

Facing Ying Su was pondering this!

Suddenly, he smiled!

Even if he intends to use Liu Bang, he must first test him, train his loyalty, and secure the points from him first!

Why rush such matters now?

Let him start from the very bottom!

Wasn't he previously under Xiao He?

Then let him continue starting as a subordinate of Xiao He!

Give him the most menial task first, let him gain experience!

Ying Su made up his mind.

Then, he summoned Chong Xin and ordered him to handle a matter!

Issue the next decree!

"Li Yuanba has annihilated Xiang Yu's four hundred thousand rebel army — universal celebration! All commoners shall have their taxes reduced for one year; the nobility shall have their taxes increased by one-tenth!"

"All nobles must make up the difference!"

"What?"

"The nobility… increased by one-tenth?"

"And they have to make up the difference?"

Chong Xin was utterly stunned upon hearing this.

Even the eunuchs and palace maids nearby were stunned!

This… this new Emperor — what is he trying to do?!

However!

No matter how shocked the crowd was, none of them dared say a word and went straight to carry it out!

After this matter was done, Ying Su returned to his sleeping quarters.

Under Princess Princess Jieyou's attendance, he spent a wonderful and pleasant night!

The next day, Ying Su first summoned Chen Shengwuguang and Liu Bang — the three of them!

He instructed Chen Shengwuguang: "If you are willing to stay in Xianyang, you can only start as ordinary soldiers! As for how high you can climb, that depends entirely on your own abilities!"

"But if you are willing to return home, Guaren is willing to grant you ten mu of fertile land. Go home, farm in peace, and be honest commoners!"

"As for your crimes, they are all pardoned!"

"What is your decision?"

Ying Su asked.

Upon hearing these words, Chen Shengwuguang were greatly thrilled. Without the slightest hesitation, they kowtowed at once: "We commoners are willing to serve Your Majesty with the loyalty of dogs and horses!"

"Very well! Then join the army. Guaren Society will be watching you!"

Ying Su offered a word of comfort.

Then, he looked toward Liu Bang: "You were previously under Xiao He's jurisdiction, so you shall still report to Xiao He. Go find Xiao He yourself and take up the lowest position in the Imperial Secretariat to start!"

"Don't think it's the lowest position — Guarenye Society will also be watching you. If you perform well, Guaren will promote you!"

"If you perform poorly, Guaren will send you back to Peixian!"

Ying Su said.

Upon hearing these words, Liu Bang was ecstatic. He kowtowed hastily toward Ying Su: "This minister does not mind the post being small — only that he cannot be by the Emperor's side!"

"Enough, you may go!"