School flower's personal master

Chapter 12309

According to conventional understanding, since Qin Shengjie was able to end the imperial race, his ability to govern the country must be top-notch.

If placed in the "powerful minister" track, even if it cannot directly end the track, it would definitely be a strong competitor.

"Ridiculous."

Sima Bozhong scoffed and shook his head: "Who told you that emperors and powerful ministers complement each other? They are precisely two irreconcilable enemies."

"An ambitious emperor and an ambitious minister—you actually think these two kinds of people can live in harmony?"

"A powerful emperor will only like obedient ministers, and a powerful minister will only like a mediocre emperor."

"Understand?"

Everyone suddenly understood what was going on.

No wonder they made it to third place!

Some people regretted it so much that they slapped their thighs and said, "Damn it, I didn't know that idiot said that the powerful minister route must be accompanied by a wise monarch so that they can complement each other. I actually believed his nonsense!"

Now let's take a look at the list of powerful ministers again.

The top three are almost all the same: a mediocre and cowardly monarch paired with a powerful minister with extraordinary abilities, without exception.

Many people thought it was just a pure coincidence, but now it's clear there's more to it than meets the eye.

There's no way around it; that's the difference between ordinary people and scions of wealthy families.

What Sima Bozhong said was just basic common sense that the children of aristocratic families had known since childhood, but for many ordinary people, it was a blind spot that they could never reach in their entire lives.

With his framework, everyone re-examined the evolving sand table on the field, and suddenly no one thought that Qin Shengjie could end the race.

The lord Liu Bei, who appears in the sand table, is currently in a dire situation and doesn't even have a proper territory.

However, the unwavering determination he exuded already hinted at the potential of a powerful ruler.

Having observed so many character tracks, everyone should have at least a good eye for talent.

"By designing such a powerful ruler, he has locked himself in his own potential. No matter what he does next, the race to the end is already out of his reach."

Sima Bozhong made his judgment and turned to look at the other side: "Brother Li, what do you think?"

All eyes immediately turned to the newcomer.

Second on the list is Li Tianguo.

They were very familiar with him; he was a top performer on several popular tracks.

Although there is no record of him finishing the race so far, everyone, from elite circles to ordinary people, believes that he has a bright future.

After all, with so many tracks under their control, they can easily take off by finishing off just two or three.

Moreover, given his demonstrated talent, he can quickly master any track, learn it in no time, and become an expert as soon as he starts playing.

This is a genius who was tailor-made for the character track!

Li Tianguo remained noncommittal: "I do think this person is very capable."

Everyone was surprised.

The third-ranked person just belittled someone to the point of being worthless, but now the second-ranked person is saying that the person is very capable. Whom should they listen to?

Sima Bozhong chuckled jokingly: "Brother Li, you wouldn't be boasting to others against your conscience because you received a favor from him, would you?"

Upon hearing this, everyone realized what was happening.

Last time, at the end of the Emperor's Track, no one dared to open a betting pool except for Li Tianguo. As a result, thanks to Qin Shengjie, he made a fortune.

From this perspective, Li Tianguo does indeed owe Qin Shengjie a great favor, so it's understandable that he would praise him a bit.

Li Tianguo chuckled and said, "I always praise people openly and honestly. Why would I need to go against my conscience? Besides, when have I ever had that kind of thing? What, do you have it, Brother Sima?"

Everyone couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, Lin Yi wrote a sentence on the sand table, which gave everyone goosebumps.

"With just one 'Longzhong Plan,' he knew the world was divided into three kingdoms without ever leaving his thatched hut!"

Sima Bozhong was taken aback for a moment, then muttered, "Playing mysterious. Is he trying to create a prophetic figure? Does he think the racetrack will recognize him?"

That's true, but few people agree with it.

The character development field is never short of wild ideas. Not to mention those who can predict the future, there are plenty of people creating characters who are almost omniscient and omnipotent, comparable to creator gods.

But it's no use.

The achievements required for the character track need to be tested and verified to the greatest extent possible. If they cannot stand up in reality, then no matter how much you praise the character, it will be useless.

A two-dimensional character is ultimately just a two-dimensional character; it has no real meaning and doesn't grant any achievement points.

The problem is, with just this one sentence, Qin Shengjie's achievement points immediately jumped ten points!

Everyone was stunned.

Sima Bozhong looked incredulous.

The words he had just spoken turned into slaps in the face, resounding in front of everyone.

Sima Bozhong frowned: "No! Why would the racetrack recognize him?"

Li Tianguo shrugged: "Maybe it's because they have a good name."

Even though they knew it was a joke, everyone took it to heart and silently memorized the name Zhuge Liang, preparing to try it themselves later.

It may be unscientific, but what if it actually works?

Unfortunately, many experiences in the role-playing track are summarized in this way. Even those effective experiences are basically limited to the fact that everyone knows they are effective, but doesn't know why they are effective.

Lin Yi, unaware of these off-stage events, continued writing:

"He crossed the river alone in a small boat, engaging in a verbal battle with the scholars of Eastern Wu! Citing classical texts and employing sophisticated strategies, his wisdom alone subdued a hall full of brilliant minds, thus forging the alliance between Sun Quan and Liu Bei!"

"With a gentle wave of his feather fan, an east wind suddenly rises on the surface of the Red Cliffs River, and flames engulf the sky! In the midst of laughter and conversation, Cao Cao's million-strong army was reduced to ashes!"

"His brilliant strategy at Huarong Pass, with its seemingly casual deployment of a feint, terrified the once-powerful Cao Cao, causing him to flee in panic!"

"Sitting in Jingzhou, strategizing and planning! Cleverly borrowing Zhou Yu's strength to take Nan Commandery, and cleverly provoking Zhang Fei to seize Ba and Shu, helping Liu Bei lay the foundation for his imperial dynasty!"

As the simulation unfolded on the giant sand table, the onlookers fell silent.

Qin Shengjie, Achievement Points: 53.

That's the best evaluation.

Li Tianguo said with longing, "He is truly a remarkable person, but unfortunately he only exists in the sand table and cannot be seen in person."

Sima Bozhong snorted coldly: "With a powerful ruler like Liu Bei above him, no matter how well he portrays himself, he won't go far on the path of a powerful minister!"

"That's true."

Li Tianguo nodded slightly: "If the relationship between the ruler and his subjects is too good, it can indeed be a hindrance."

A close relationship between ruler and subject can certainly earn the trust of the lord. Just like Zhuge Liang in the sand table, he had a huge stage to fully demonstrate his extraordinary wisdom when he first emerged from obscurity.

However, from another perspective, this is like putting a heavy shackle on oneself.

The most important thing about powerful ministers is their ability to hold power.

To put it more bluntly, it's about seizing power from the monarch. (End of Chapter)