Chapter 1206: The Final Recruitment

Kill?

At Qingyang Shuo's one word, Xie Fang's expression changed instantly.

Last time they encountered an issue...

Qingyang Shuo had just one word: kill.

This time they encountered an issue, and it was still one word: kill?

Xie Fang was completely dumbfounded.

"Kill? Qingyang Xiansheng, isn't that a bit inappropriate? Australia is currently at a time when it needs a large number of people for development. If we start a killing spree now, won't it affect those who are currently considering coming to Australia?"

Xie Fang was somewhat hesitant to act in this regard.

To put it plainly...

What is Australia lacking most right now?

People!

Money!

Investors!

He didn't feel sorry for these black slaves dying, but if it caused others to be afraid to come to Australia, then the losses would outweigh the gains.

"Of course not, after all, the ones doing the killing won't be us."

Qingyang Shuo chuckled, fiddling with the green plant in front of him.

"Qingyang Xiansheng, what do you mean..."

Xie Fang was a bit confused by what Qingyang Shuo said.

"Young Master Xie, let me ask you, who hates these black slaves the most right now?"

Qingyang Shuo asked calmly.

"Of course it's those residents who have been persecuted by the black people. Ah, you mean, let them go kill the black slaves?"

Xie Fang understood Qingyang Shuo's intention slightly.

These black people running rampant in Australia and seriously disrupting public order naturally had to be killed, but as Xie Fang said, they could not do it themselves. Once they killed, the Australian government would be saddled with the notoriety of wantonly killing civilians!

This would directly affect the investment enthusiasm of later arrivals!

Therefore, they had to let private individuals eliminate these black bandits.

Letting commoners kill might not work elsewhere, but in Australia, it was absolutely no problem.

What kind of country is Australia? It is an immigrant country!

What are the characteristics of foreign immigrants? They are all bold adventurers; ordinary commoners might not dare to kill, but they might not necessarily be afraid.

Those who dare to come to Australia to invest, which one of them wasn't a big shot in their own country before?

They even brought their own armed groups with them before! It was only due to the influence of the Australian mercenary forces that they disbanded their own armed forces... Of course, there were still some who hid them directly under the status of household slaves.

Of course, the Australian Government cannot encourage them to kill, but it can encourage them to have the right to one hundred percent self-defense and counterattack against bandits!

For every black bandit killed, the Australian Government will grant that person a cash reward of fifty taels of silver!

Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men. Fifty taels of silver is already two years' income for an ordinary commoner living in Australia. Under such temptation, someone will definitely take action against the black bandits.

In this way, not only will the black bandits become fewer and fewer, but at the same time, it may attract more wanderers to enter Australia due to the high "bounty behavior," thereby demonstrating Australia's determination to maintain public order. This is simply killing two birds with one stone!

Qingyang Shuo calmly explained these things.

With every word he said, Xie Fang's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Xiansheng has great talent!"

Qingyang Shuo resolved Xie Fang's troubles in a few words, which once again made Xie Fang admire Qingyang Shuo to the point of prostration!

Xie Fang's desire to recruit Qingyang Shuo became even stronger!

In this room, there were only Xie Fang and Qingyang Shuo. At this moment, Xie Fang wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Qingyang Shuo.

"Qingyang Xiansheng, I have a question that has puzzled me for a long time, and I hope Xiansheng can answer it."

Xie Fang chuckled: "His Highness may ask."

"Xiansheng has world-shaking talent, rare in this world. In my view, even Zhuge Wuhou from over a thousand years ago is nothing compared to Xiansheng. Those with grand strategies must have lofty ambitions. I wonder what Xiansheng's ambition is..."

"Hmm?"

Qingyang Shuo's hand, which was fiddling with the green plant, paused slightly.

However, he said nothing, merely throwing out a tone of questioning.

Xie Fang realized he was being rude and quickly bowed with cupped hands: "Xiansheng, I do not have a habit of prying into others' secrets, I just feel that with such great talent, Xiansheng is not known to the world and not recorded in history books. After a hundred years, Xiansheng's name will completely vanish in the long river of history. Isn't that a pity?"

Originally, Qingyang Shuo did not want to say much to Xie Fang, but he suddenly felt that this Xie Fang was also quite interesting, so he might as well listen to what he would say next.

"There are only the two of us here, Young Master Xie, feel free to speak."

Qingyang Shuo said with a smile.

"Good, Qingyang Xiansheng, then I will be blunt. Qingyang Xiansheng, my previous description of your talent was all from the heart, with no intention of flattery. I once thought that many of Liu Zheng's measures were drafted by him, but since meeting Xiansheng, I understand that all of this is Xiansheng's credit. However, what is unfair is that Liu Zheng is out there, showing off his glory, while you, this truly great talent, are unknown. Are you really willing to accept this?"

Xie Fang immediately began his chatter, speaking eloquently.

Qingyang Shuo smiled without a word.

"Now that Xiansheng has come to Australia, why not take root in Australia? I believe that with Qingyang Xiansheng's ability, within a few years, Australia can become a pivotal country in this world!"

Xiansheng's name will also resound throughout the universe at that time, recorded in the annals of history to be remembered by future generations forever!"

The more Xie Fang thought about it, the more excited he became.

What he lacked most right now was a great talent like Qingyang Shuo!

As long as he had him, it would be equivalent to having a Think Tank!

What a wonderful thing this was!

Xie Fang's grand ambitions needed the support of a great talent like Qingyang Shuo!

After Xie Fang finished speaking, Qingyang Shuo continued to smile and said, "Is it Viscount Xie's intention to have Qingyang change his allegiance and join under Viscount Xie's command?"

"Sir..."

Although this was exactly what Xie Fang was thinking, being suddenly called out on his intentions left Xie Fang feeling a wave of panic; however, the arrow was already on the string and had to be fired. Since things had reached this point, there was no need for him to be cautious any longer.

He finally stood up to his full height, bowed deeply, and said earnestly:

"That is exactly so, Qingyang Xiansheng. As the old saying goes, a wise bird chooses its tree to nest in, and a wise minister chooses his lord to serve. I admit that Liu Zheng has his superior qualities, but I, Xie Fang, am absolutely no worse."

"In terms of background, I am the Longyan Crown Prince. My status is noble, my position is exalted, and I am the orthodox ruler ordained by Heaven, whereas Liu Zheng is merely the son of a common merchant."

"In terms of character, although Liu Zheng has always had a good reputation, I, Xie Fang, have long since mended my ways and am single-mindedly devoted to governance! As the Longyan Crown Prince, one who stands above ten thousand, though I have not yet had the chance to benefit the world, I will never again be arrogant, extravagant, or harmful to the people!"

"In terms of ability, the results Liu Zheng has achieved today are largely due to your assistance from behind the scenes, Sir. As for me, Xie Fang, although I had no great achievements when I was Crown Prince, ever since I arrived in Java, I have promoted water conservancy, encouraged agriculture and sericulture, spread royal civilization, and swept away ignorance! Liu Zheng has a master to assist him, while I, Xie Fang, have only myself."

"On the surface, Liu Zheng's achievements are indeed much better than mine, but you must understand, Sir, that it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. I am a Crown Prince; to be able to train myself from a greenhouse environment to this point is something an ordinary person could not do."

"I am not inferior to Liu Zheng; it is just that my fortune is slightly worse than his!"

"Furthermore, Liu Zheng already has a name for himself, and because he is a person who craves vanity, he wants to claim all credit and achievements for himself. But I, Xie Fang, am different. I know my own dullness, and whatever I do, I will certainly tell the world that it was done at your instruction, Sir. When my great cause is accomplished, you too will be famous throughout the world, and we, lord and minister, will be remembered for ages to come—would that not be wonderful?"

Xie Fang finally finished speaking to his heart's content, spitting as he spoke, impassioned and spirited.

After speaking, Xie Fang's flickering eyes remained fixed on Qingyang Shuo.

Now, every move Qingyang Shuo made tugged at Xie Fang's heart!

He had laid out all the pros and cons to Qingyang Shuo; as long as Qingyang Shuo nodded, then the great cause could be achieved!

These words had been bottled up in his heart, bottled up for so long!

Regardless of the outcome...

He had said them!

He finally felt much more at ease!

Qingyang Shuo said nothing, only smiling and nodding.

Seeing Qingyang Shuo like this, Xie Fang's eyes lit up!

"I wonder, Sir, are you willing to assist me? Are you willing to become my right-hand man?"

Xie Fang asked with an excited expression.

Qingyang Shuo smiled lightly and said, "I am grateful for your kindness, Viscount, and I am deeply honored, but I am merely a commoner and truly dare not climb so high. Furthermore, my abilities are limited, and I fear I would become a burden to you, so I dare not accept such a great responsibility. However, if you have any questions, Viscount, you may come and ask me at any time. When that time comes, I will certainly do my utmost to devise good strategies for you to choose from."

After saying this, he shook his head with a smile and went back to tending to his flowers and plants.

A moment ago, Xie Fang had been full of excitement, but now he was expressionless.

To think that a request prepared with such care could be rejected so simply?

Why!

Were the conditions he offered not good enough?

"Qingyang Xiansheng, are you really not going to reconsider?" Xie Fang asked with a frown; he could not think of a reason for Qingyang Shuo's refusal!

Qingyang Shuo laughed aloud: "His Highness the Crown Prince, you are now the master of Australia... your heart, your bearing, and your vision should be broad. Does Your Highness truly believe..."

"That the current prosperous age of the Longyan Dynasty could be forged by Qingyang Shuo alone?"

"Then you have truly underestimated the Viscount!"