Surprise! I emptied the emperor's private treasury before exile

Chapter 165: Deception and Propaganda

When Chu Ci said this, everyone present couldn't help but burst into laughter. Some people who were a little braver simply asked loudly: "If our proposal is feasible, will there be a reward?"

Chu Ci was not angry when he heard this, but even smiled: "Do you really not know or are you pretending not to know?"

After Chu Ci said this, the person who asked this question smiled innocently and said, "It is precisely because I know that I dare to ask this question."

Chu Ci said: "You are relying on my good nature."

"I have always upheld the principle of clear rewards and punishments and fairness. As long as they are sincere in planning good plans for the academy, I will definitely not treat them unfairly and will definitely give them corresponding recognition and rewards."

After Chu Ci said this, the part-time worker who pretended to be stupid and obedient also breathed a sigh of relief.

But he had never expected that Chu Ci seemed to have fixed his eyes on him: "Rewards and punishments must be clearly distinguished. There cannot be rewards without punishments. Although you have good intentions, it is also a fact that you do not trust the head of the mountain. You should be punished. You are not allowed to go to the cafeteria to get food this month. Do you agree?"

"Principal, can we change one?" You know, most of the gentlemen who can come to the "Women's College" to work part-time are not from wealthy families, and this one is even more so.

So, when Chu Ci's punishment came out, he immediately had a bitter face.

Although he actually doesn't need that little bit of money for food now.

Chu Ci shook his head, his expression firm indicating that there was no room for negotiation.

Seeing that Chu Ci had returned to normal and stopped joking, everyone's expressions became serious and they quickly returned to the main topic. "Now that the content has been determined, the process of the competition needs to be arranged. How the preliminary round, semi-final, and final will be conducted, and the time nodes must be clearly determined."

This was a relatively simple matter, with county schools and prefectural schools as reference examples, and there was almost no controversy, so the process was finalized.

In addition, the role of the judges is extremely crucial.

You know, if you want to further expand the influence of the "Women's College" and for the future of the students, you can't just entertain yourself here.

None of the local famous scholars, skilled craftsmen, superb embroiderers, ingenious hairpin ladies, etc. can be missing.

But the top figures in any field cannot be easily dealt with by money alone.

So some people began to back out and said, "Shanzhang, can we lower our standards a little bit?"

"Everything else can be made do, but this is absolutely not possible." Chu Ci's answer was firm.

Then someone came up with another idea, "Perhaps in the fields of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, the qualifications of contestants do not have to be limited to 'women's colleges'."

The person who put forward this opinion originally thought that Chu Ci would directly deny it.

Unexpectedly, Chu Ci began to think seriously. "Okay, but are you sure that those high-ranking scholars and candidates would be willing to condescend to come to our small 'women's college'?"

"Well, as the saying goes, there will always be a brave man under a big reward. We part-time teachers can go and lobby... er, no, persuade a few classmates who are on good terms with us."

Once such a method was proposed, it opened a whole new door.

Chu Ci then threw out a very attractive bait: "Okay, as long as your plan can succeed. The academy will reward each of you with a top-quality inkstone."

"One per person?" someone couldn't help but ask this question.

You know, that inferior inkstone costs two taels of silver each!

The minimum price for a high-quality inkstone is fifty taels.

Chu Ci knew that his big carrot strategy had worked. "One for each person, I can sign a guarantee."

After getting Chu Ci's assurance, the part-time gentlemen present could no longer hold back. Their eyes became hot and the desire in their hearts was instantly ignited. Even their breathing unconsciously became heavier.

It was as if the inkstone had already become their possession.

Chu Ci hurriedly pretended to cough to interrupt their self-intoxication: "Do you have a plan to deal with it?"

At this time, a part-time teacher who had not spoken a word said, "Shanzhang, can I take a look at the inkstone you gave me? Mr. Cen from our college is very fond of inkstones."

So this time, it once again successfully opened the door to success for everyone.

"Shanzhang, the teacher loves painting very much and is very keen on studying various new painting methods."

"Shanzhang, my senior brother is good at playing the zither, but because Lianzhou is located in a remote area, it is really difficult to find a suitable opportunity."

……

It was fine at first, but in the end the value of what was asked for became increasingly higher.

If it weren't for the sincere look on their faces, I would almost think that they were taking the opportunity to fleece me.

Chu Ci frowned: "Stop——"

Looking at Chu Ci's ugly eyes, the general manager realized how much he had gone too far. "Shanzhang, we are just making a suggestion, an opinion!"

Chu Ci raised his eyebrows slightly and said directly: "I think that giving gifts is too flattering, but it can be used as a reward. The day after tomorrow, I will place these rewards in the exhibition room of the academy."

After hearing what Chu Ci said, those who were discussing excitedly just now suddenly realized how unseemly and cheap their behavior was.

They secretly regretted in their hearts why they got so hot-headed and only thought about how to achieve their goals, but ignored the inappropriateness of this behavior.

At this moment, they all showed a little embarrassment and shame on their faces, but at the same time they admired Chu Ci's insight and rationality.

So, Chu Ci once again received a lot of praise.

Chu Ci sighed inwardly: Being praised really is addictive.

So he interrupted them until they were a little flattered by the praise and said, "Everyone's words are very reasonable, so I know how to appoint the right people, and I will leave the judging of the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting to you."

"Oh, okay." In fact, they didn't have much confidence in their hearts, but the big words had already been said, and Chu Ci provided such good conditions. It would be a shame if they didn't try their best.

It’s no wonder that these people are not just good at talking.

In addition, the temptation of the prizes set by Chu Ci was so great that he unexpectedly exceeded the task.

At the same time, Chu Ci used the beggars in the city to spread the news, saying that the "Future Women's College" would hold a skills competition, and the first prize was the right to use a shop for one year.