Chapter 864: The Moon's Critique
Chapter 864: The Moon's Critique
In recent times, two events have dominated the spotlight. One is Dong Zhuo's decision to overthrow the emperor, and the other is Xu Shao's critique.
Xu Shao's use of the term 'Moon's Critique' might seem inappropriate, as in this world, such events don't occur monthly or even annually; they happen only once in several years. The 'Moon' in the term doesn't make much sense in this context.
However, if the organizers insist on this name, there's little anyone can do but follow the system's tasks.
Dong Zhuo's attempt to overthrow the emperor has indeed attracted significant attention, but all anyone can do is complain. The indigenous NPCs feel it's not yet time to take action, while the Outsiders are eager to make their move.
Xu Shao's 'Moon's Critique' has become the most popular and hottest event in recent times, from various perspectives.
Xu Shao doesn't have a large fan base among the Outsiders, but he is extremely popular among the indigenous NPCs, especially within the scholar-official class. Many regard him as a living god, and his face-reading technique is highly revered. In this world, those who receive a favorable critique from him can even directly enter the court and obtain official positions.
Interestingly, Xu Shao hasn't given a critique to Cao Cao yet, and the famous saying that should have spread across the world hasn't emerged from his lips. Perhaps it's because of this reason that Cao Cao doesn't have much reputation in the world yet.
Due to the intervention of the Outsiders, whether it's Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Jian, their fates and positions in this world are vastly different from the original world.
Cao Cao was appointed as the governor of Chenliu quite early on, and although he arrived at the local administration and gained control, his development over the past few years has been impressive. However, lacking Xu Shao's critique and the assassination plot against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao's reputation in the world is not yet significant.
On the other hand, Liu Bei is doing quite well in the west, following the destruction of the Five Pecks of Rice cult. His reputation in the world, especially among the indigenous NPCs, is notable, making many remember him as a royal-born talent. Of course, this reputation is within the context of the indigenous NPCs.
Such reputation is of utmost importance and is highly valued by the indigenous NPCs.
Therefore, when Xu Shao's 'Moon's Critique' began, not only the Outsider lords sought his critique, but many indigenous NPCs also hoped for his evaluation. This was a golden opportunity for them.
In this situation, the attention on the 'Moon's Critique' naturally grew.
Xu Shao, with his exceptional operational capabilities, subtly revealed hints of the system's influence.
If not for the existence of the system, this so-called 'Moon's Critique' would never have gained such momentum.
The Outsiders were well aware of this, and even some of the top figures among the indigenous NPCs had their suspicions, and among them, Li Ru was one.
After the 'Moon's Critique' began, Li Ru had been keeping a close eye on it, his intuition telling him that there was a significant connection between this 'Moon's Critique' and the Outsiders. However, as an indigenous NPC, he wasn't entirely clear about the nature of their connection, so he could only observe.
In this highly anticipated event, not only the top figures among the indigenous NPCs and the Outsider lords were personally present, but they also sent numerous representatives to stay in Runan, ready to send news across the country at the first opportunity.
These representatives, acting as informants, naturally rented all the nearby taverns and inns, inadvertently boosting Runan's economy, if only slightly. At least, the locals were enjoying a prosperous time.
As the final ranking of the 'Yue Dan Ping' was revealed, Xu Shao had been diligently working on this project, and with the help of his talents, he finally unveiled the 'Yue Dan Ping' on the 11th of the month.
While various forces waited in anticipation, Xu Shao posted the first ranking, featuring only five names: Nanman Meng Hu, Nanjun Tie Kui, Nanyang Liu Yi, Jibei Cao Yan, and Donglai Wen Wen.
The five names on the first ranking had no comments, but a uniform set of four characters appeared below them: 【Yi Shi Ren Jie】.
Upon seeing this ranking, the indigenous NPCs were all confused, unsure of what this meant. Who were these five people? Where did they come from? And what did 【Yi Shi Ren Jie】 signify?
They didn't know, but the Outsiders were able to act. The five people on the first ranking were clearly Outsider leaders, and they were all doing well in their respective regions. It was unclear what they had to sacrifice, but to have their names appear on the 'Yue Dan Ping' was a significant achievement.
In fact, these five people hadn't suffered any losses, and when the first ranking was posted, their reputation increased by ten to twenty thousand, and they also received a system prompt.
【In the Yue Dan Ping, you have obtained the recognition of 【Yi Shi Ren Jie】. Your reputation within your territory significantly increases. Within half a month, you may have the opportunity to obtain a high-level or above skilled talent to serve you.】
The increase in reputation of ten to twenty thousand had an unknown effect, but the system prompt that followed was a pleasant surprise.
Especially the part about 'Within half a month, you may have the opportunity to obtain a high-level or above skilled talent to serve you' was a significant reward, as high-level skilled talents were always scarce. Even Lu Hai Kong didn't have many, so the magnitude of this reward was evident.
However, it was clear that the first ranking was just a warm-up, as compared to the middle and top rankings, it was definitely inferior.
Half an hour after the first ranking was posted, Xu Shao posted the middle ranking, revealing another five names.
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As the middle ranking was posted, those who had been waiting eagerly rushed forward, their eyes fixed on the list.
The middle ranking featured five different names: Liaodong Gongsun Zan, Fengyi Ma Teng, Hexi Wei Jun, Beihai Kong Qing, and Bohai Yuan Hong.
The middle ranking was somewhat different from the first, as two of the five people on this list were indigenous NPCs, and the comments were slightly different.
Gongsun Zan and Ma Teng's comments were 【Yi Shi Ying Hao】, while the remaining three Outsiders had comments that were somewhat strange: 【Yi Zhou Zhi Cai】.
Although the comments were odd, the rewards were quite impressive. The three Outsiders on the middle ranking each received a reputation increase of twenty to thirty thousand, along with an additional reward.
【In the Yue Dan Ping, you have obtained the recognition of 【Yi Zhou Zhi Cai】. Your reputation within your territory significantly increases, and within half a month, you may have the opportunity to obtain a master-level or above skilled talent to serve you.】
The possibility of obtaining a master-level or above skilled talent was a significant reward, as Lu Hai Kong himself only had two such talents. If he knew about this 'Yue Dan Ping' and its rewards, he would probably be so angry he'd vomit blood.
A talent of this level was rare, and Lu Hai Kong was currently preoccupied with defending the city, so he was likely unaware of this development.
Meanwhile, the three people who made it to the middle ranking were overjoyed upon seeing the system prompt. They had long understood the significance of master-level skilled talents in this world. Wasn't Lu Hai Kong's business in weapon crafting thriving due to a master-level blacksmith who could create legendary-level equipment?
Among them, there were a few who were particularly interested in Lu Hai Kong. They had already sent people to Runan to keep an eye on him, and when they saw the system prompt, a mocking smile appeared on their faces.
"That idiot Lu Hai Kong actually looks down on this 'Yue Dan Ping'. If he knew about the rewards, he'd probably vomit blood in anger."
As they rejoiced, back in Runan, Xu Shao posted the final ranking, revealing the last five names.
Unlike the previous rankings, this final list was Xu Shao's masterpiece, and each person on it had their own unique comments.
(End of Chapter)
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