Full-time Creation Master

"Never underestimate aristocratic families!"

After a moment's hesitation, Shao Zheng chose to offer a tactful reminder, his tone tinged with seriousness: "The Zuo family's forbidden spells are merely pawns used to test the waters!"

Ultimately, they were simply expendable pawns.

A pawn used to test Chu Ming's attitude—to see if he would truly be like Huang Chao and Zhang Jiao, ruthlessly exterminating the aristocratic families.

"In reality, if the Zuo family's forbidden spell had truly died at your hands, you would never have been able to enter Yanjing so smoothly as you are now."

Shao Zheng's expression was serious, his brows furrowed, and his tone held a hint of helplessness: "If we really cross their bottom line, the situation will become much more complicated."

"Could it be that they'll assemble a legion of super-level mages and a team of forbidden spellcasters to attack me?"

Chu Ming raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone somewhat dismissive: "Wouldn't that just be handing me a free kill?"

He paused, then continued his analysis: "Even if you gather twenty or thirty elders from those aristocratic families who have been living peacefully for over a hundred years, if they are all scheming against each other and unwilling to contribute, at best they can only manage to contend with the young emperor or the legitimate emperor."

"We can only defeat them, not kill them."

"Moreover, the hundreds of super-level mages behind me were specially gathered—they also come from aristocratic families and possess hidden forbidden spells."

Chu Ming's eyes were firm: "Who's afraid of who? Besides, I'm in the right!"

"No, no, no!"

Shao Zheng shook his head repeatedly, his tone solemn: "That group of people always likes to hide behind the scenes and manipulate the situation."

He would never personally intervene unless a knife was held to his throat.

"They will be the final, decisive force."

"But before that, you'll encounter endless trouble—"

Shao Zheng then changed the subject: "They will have the government troops under their control take action. These people may seem innocent, but they will become the first step in smearing you..."

"Black is black, and white is white!"

Chu Ming interrupted coldly, his tone leaving no room for argument: "Throughout history, no one in the annals has ever whitewashed those who were coerced into committing evil!"

Shao Zheng was taken aback by these words, and after a moment of pause, he continued, "Of course, besides these."

You, archangel, will also face the hidden strengths and resources they've accumulated over the years.

"for example?"

Chu Ming was genuinely curious this time.

The Qin family in the ancient capital alone has five or six forbidden spells, not to mention the totem guardians of those ethnic minorities, and the reclusive powerhouses who have disguised themselves...

How many forbidden spells does the Dragon Kingdom actually hold?

How deep is its cultural heritage?

"For example, Old Li on Tongtian Peak."

Shao Zheng slowly began, "He has lived in seclusion in the mountains for eighty years, raising and herding sheep on a daily basis. He looks like an ordinary old man, but in reality, he is a master of at least four forbidden spells."

"No one even knows about the lineage he awakened when he cast the forbidden spell—or rather, none of those who saw it survived."

The archangel of the heavenly city had repeatedly tried to subdue him in secret, but all his attempts failed.

"However, the Yang and Li families made arrangements years ago, making Old Man Li voluntarily enclose the land as a prison, and he still owes them a favor. Now he only has two more chances to make a move."

Shao Zheng's tone was calm, yet cruel: "We are all mages!"

To put it bluntly, winning the fight and surviving is justice;

If you lose, history will only record that you were a traitor.

Shao Zheng didn't spout any nonsense about justice or communication. They were all mages; winning and surviving was justice!

"Take Qin Ye in City B for another example."

"He has unusual hobbies. He likes to eat wheat bran and rice bran cakes, wear coarse linen clothes, and drink clear millet porridge... He is wholeheartedly reminiscing about the 'ancient' life."

He was the one who started the "ancient way of life" and "ancient lifestyle" in the village!

It may seem out of place, but it is a genuine forbidden spell of the five elements.

"Moreover, the Qin family in the capital and the Qin family in City B are closely related."

"......"

"And His Excellency Wu."

Shao Zheng continued, "He is a model of filial piety in our time. He did all sorts of things, such as lying on ice to catch carp, dressing his parents in colorful clothes to entertain them, and repaying evil with kindness."

"His father died in battle on the border in his early years, and the compensation money was embezzled. The quota for the children of martyrs was also taken by other members of the Wu family."

His mother was confined to the family because her father-in-law (Mr. Wu's grandfather) disliked her and she was afraid of "disgracing the family tradition."

He lived in a cramped and damp place, had to do heavy labor, and lacked food and clothing... and eventually died of worry and illness.

"But Your Excellency Wu remembered your mother's dying wish—'Do not resent your grandfather, do not resent the Wu family, but gain the Wu family's recognition and become a member of the family.'... Even after suffering so much, being hunted down, slandered, and provoked... you never harmed a single member of the Wu family."

"It wasn't until he mastered the forbidden spells of both water and fire that he finally got what he wanted."

He has rarely appeared in public for nearly fifty years, but the Wu family's growth momentum has not diminished in the slightest.

"besides……"

While Shao Zheng was still listing the examples, Chu Ming's initial calm had slowly turned into shock.

He had already overestimated the Dragon Kingdom's resources, but after hearing Shao Zheng's words, he realized that the Dragon Kingdom had hidden experts with forbidden spells, especially those with four or five elements of forbidden spells instead of those useless single-element forbidden spells, which were far more numerous than he had imagined—and this was only a part of what Shao Zheng had mentioned.

Chu Ming took a deep breath and finally couldn't help but speak, his tone filled with undisguised shock: "The Dragon Kingdom's foundation is so deep? How come I've never heard of these forbidden spell experts before?"

Most importantly, why are the characteristics of these forbidden spells... so bizarre?

Chu Ming felt a bit confused, with a very strange feeling in his mind!

The novel "Full-Time Creation Master" is full of classic quotes, so come and find resonance.

Chu Ming felt a bit confused, with a very strange feeling in his mind!

The strong man has an eccentric personality, which Chu Ming can accept!

But even if you mention those forbidden spells, people who play them are still getting married every night! Ruthless and murderous!......Chu Ming wasn't surprised at all!

But what kind of weirdos did Shao Zheng introduce above?

Add to that Xiao Fan from Cipher City, who possessed Emperor-level combat power despite not being a forbidden spell, and that 'miraculous' story...

Have a bunch of brainless male protagonists from Tomato Novels transmigrated into this world?

Oh my God!

........

Thankfully, I'm not weird!

"Don't underestimate powerful families!" Shao Zheng thought for a moment and reminded them again.

"This is only the 'peripheral' force they control!"

"There are quite a few methods of mutual destruction, such as relics of extraterrestrial demons, passages to other dimensions, and seals of great demons!"

"besides........."

.........

"Of course, you don't need to worry too much!"

"If you slowly boil them like a frog in lukewarm water, taking your time and not pushing them to the edge of a cliff, they'll start scheming against each other on their own!"

"Moreover, not all members of aristocratic families are treacherous and selfish. Throughout history, there have been numerous examples of talented individuals from powerful families who have supported half of the nation's prosperity..."

Shao Zheng held a half-finished note in his fingertips, unconsciously creases appearing on his fingers.

When he looked up, his gaze swept past Chu Ming and landed on the national emblem at the end of the conference room. His voice was steady: "I have already spoken to the group outside, and the cabinet members have also been informed."

Today and tomorrow.

I will use the points I have.

List of items to be managed.

Sort it out.

You can arrange for someone to take over.

"Your people, Zhang Biyan, are also here."

Chu Ming rested his fingertips on the pen, cap still attached, and tapped the table lightly: "I'll trouble you again, Director Shao. I might need your help again later."

Shao Zheng pushed the sticky note to the center of the table. The handwriting on the paper was messy but clear. "Those of us in this generation who have been in our positions for so many years know what we're doing—the foundation of China isn't built on piles of documents."

"The people below are holding the fort; you're going to be making changes to the upper echelons' policies later, so don't let them get dragged into it."

"We high-ranking officials who are blocking the way will save face for ourselves, it doesn't matter."

"However, please show leniency to the vast and powerful lower and middle classes who truly maintain peace and development in the Dragon Kingdom!" Shao Zheng said with distress. "I don't deny it... but when other countries are engulfed in war, when other countries are struggling to find even a melon or electricity..."

"Why should I deny your achievements?!" Chu Ming looked at Shao Zheng in confusion.

History is written by the victors, but its evaluation is told by posterity.

"Moreover, I am confident!"

"So why should I deny it?"

Shao Zheng held a half-finished note in his fingertips, unconsciously creases appearing on his fingers.

When he looked up, his gaze swept over Chu Ming. Yes!

This is a person without arrogance but with unyielding integrity; how could he possibly have such wicked thoughts!

His gaze fell on the national emblem at the end of the conference room, and his voice was steady: "The team members have communicated and will compile a list of their respective responsibilities in the next day or two."

Chu Ming rested his fingertips on the pen, cap still attached, and tapped the table lightly: "I'll trouble Minister Shao to take the lead."

"It's not about taking the lead, it's about fulfilling our duty." Shao Zheng pushed the sticky note towards the center of the table. The handwriting on the paper was messy but clear. "Our generation... all know this—the foundation of China isn't built on piles of documents; it's the people below who support it..."

Chu Ming's pen finally moved, drawing a light line on the notebook. Without looking up, he said, "I've already had someone sort out the matters at the grassroots level."

The principle of "protecting people's livelihoods and stabilizing the foundation" that you mentioned earlier will be prioritized in all adjustments.

Shao Zheng picked up the teacup in front of him, but didn't drink it. He just brought it to his nose and smelled the aroma of the tea: "You're young and quick-witted, that's an advantage."

But remember, the word "change" in history books is just two words.

Beneath that lies the lives of countless people.

Don't sacrifice substance for speed.

"I understand." Chu Ming looked up and met Shao Zheng's gaze. Without saying anything more, he said, "Every subsequent adjustment will be based on feedback from the grassroots level. We won't just focus on the numbers on the reports."

Shao Zheng stared at him for a moment, then suddenly smiled and put the teacup back in its place: "Okay, I trust you. At tomorrow morning's meeting, I'll pass on a message for you to ease the old buddies' concerns."

As Chu Ming stood up, he casually picked up the note that Shao Zheng had pushed over: "Thank you, Director Shao."

Also, the position of policy advisor is still vacant. If you have time—"

"At my age, I can't sit in an office anymore." Shao Zheng waved his hand, but picked up a pen and added a line on the back of the note, "But if I need to understand the situation in a place, I can make a few trips."

Having worked in local government before, I know which processes are prone to causing problems.

Chu Ming looked at the added words on the note, and the pen tip drew another mark on the notebook, a little deeper than before: "Then I'll have someone organize the situation at the place first, and wait for your news."

Shao Zheng didn't reply, but picked up his teacup and finally took a sip.

The wind outside the window rustled through the windowpane, but it didn't break the silence inside the room—both of them knew that the tacit understanding in that silence was more real than any words could express.

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