The road ahead is set

Reflecting on myself, it has been several years since graduation, yet I am still just a small business operator. Although my monthly salary has not yet reached that of a white-collar worker, it is not far off. I have been working in this company for a few years now, and the boss has finally made it clear that if I secure this deal, I will be promoted.

However, at this moment, the act of "shaving" is the most infamous practice in the history of human civilization, characterized by keeping the hair while shaving the head, and vice versa.

Having been here for three days, I have gone from initial confusion and anger to sadness and helplessness. In the end, under the ultimatum of hunger, I had no choice but to exchange my watch for this piece of bread.

Setting aside these futile thoughts, the usually optimistic Chen Wen suddenly felt a sense of relief

I remember reading a novel in the past that mentioned someone exchanged a watch for 100,000 taels of silver, and at that time, I thought it was quite extravagant. But looking at it now, it seems rather ordinary. A meal for us now costs 100,000 taels of silver; I doubt even Iron Man is that wealthy

Even if no one wants to be a bookkeeper, with this physique nurtured under modern nutritional standards, one would undoubtedly stand out among the generally malnourished people of ancient times. Even for tasks like guarding the home, there should be no issues. After all, aren't there those who have achieved excellence even as servants?

He has liked reading novels since his school days, and over the years, he has gained some understanding of the history of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties through forums and novels. Although there may be some inaccuracies in the details, he remembers the major historical events quite clearly. If it were not for this, with his hairstyle, he would have charged straight into the territory occupied by the Qing army, and then there would have been no further developments.

If a person can be, then I can also be

Putting aside his recent ramblings, Chen Wen swallowed the last bite of the pancake, which he had chewed over countless times. Then, while licking the crumbs from the corners of his mouth, he lowered his head to search for any pieces that might have fallen onto his clothes

Chen Wen thought for a moment. Although his academic performance was not particularly good during his school years, in this era of low literacy, he could still be considered literate and numerate. Therefore, becoming a bookkeeper should not be a problem. After working as a bookkeeper, he could also become a manager, open a shop, and eventually, with the marketing experience of future generations, become a prominent merchant.

Finally, there is the Yanping Prince Zheng Chenggong's forces located in Fujian. If we consider the distance, it can barely be classified as neither too far nor too close; however, this distance is not something he can currently reach. Nevertheless, if he could persist long enough to arrive in Fujian, it would be the place where he could hold out the longest and be the safest.

In the midst of the chaotic and declining era of the Ming dynasty, where can one escape from the Qin?

But what about the outcome? I am still too young. After a heavy drinking session, I took a taxi home and inexplicably ended up in this era. As for the contract that is still lying in my briefcase, which has already been signed, sealed, and is claimed to be the largest contract the company has had in the past two years, it truly feels like a surreal experience.

However, the problem arises again. Currently, whether one is working in accounting or as a servant, one must first shave their head; otherwise, it will be impossible to find a job

Chen Wen felt that, according to the description in a novel he had once read, his hairstyle could completely be considered that of a righteous person who had been forced to shave his head, and later, after escaping from the territory occupied by the Qing court, had regrown his hair on his own

But the question is, who did he associate with when he arrived there? Sun Kewang? Li Dingguo? Liu Wenxiu? Or perhaps the Yongli Emperor? It seems that none of them are significantly stronger than the others.

Until he truly could find nothing more, Chen Wen rubbed his still unsatisfied belly, closed his eyes, and leaned his head against the wall, trying to make himself more comfortable.

This extravagant meal is truly on another level, yet it simply does not satisfy one's hunger

Bread will always be there; opportunities will always be there

Yes

Since the first year of the reign of the Duke of Lu, following the defeat of the Ming army at the Qiantang River, the Manchu Qing dynasty has officially occupied this land for more than four years

In the fourth year of the Yongli era, the hairdressing market in Zhejiang had essentially been dominated by that legendary, imposing hairstyle featuring a single small braid. Chen Wen felt that with his flashy short hair, he would have to worry that even before entering the city to work as an accountant, he might lose his head just trying to make a living by carrying bricks.

However, the esteemed Lord Lu Jian Guo has only a few good days left. Three months later, the Qing army will besiege the Ming army at Mount Siming, cleansing the mountains; in August of the following year, the Qing army will attack Zhoushan and massacre the city... During this period, the various factions of the Ming army under Lord Lu's supervision are still engaged in annexation and internal strife...

Once bustling with traffic, the official road now sees only a few passersby. Beside the road, the rice fields, in this season of harvest, still appear lush and green. Upon closer inspection, it is actually the rampant growth of weeds that has long since obscured the boundaries of the ridges.

Come on, this is really not a solution; we must find something to do.

Forget it, let's think about how to continue living.

In Chen Wen's memory, according to the notes of the Ming Dynasty people, the Ming government was never interested in the hairstyles of the common people, especially towards the end of the Ming Dynasty, when all kinds of bizarre clothing and attire emerged

I am quite astonished that such a small number of items were replaced for a watch

In this case, the hairstyle is not an issue. However, where should we go to the territory of the Ming army?

It seems that the occupied territory of the Qing Dynasty cannot be visited, so what about the territory of the Ming army

Reflecting on my famous saying: promotion, salary increase, becoming a general manager, assuming the role of CEO, marrying a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reaching the pinnacle of life, I must admit I feel a bit excited

Chen Wen took out his wallet, keys, and phone from his pocket, glanced at the shoulder bag in the corner, which should also contain a power bank and a few pens. Reflecting on the earlier watch, how long could these items last? A week? Or ten days? ... As for the salary card, credit card, and that two hundred RMB in the wallet...

In the distance, a land temple stands solitary on the other side of the fields. Likely due to a long period without worship, it appears dilapidated, and even the main gate seems to have abandoned its post along with the temple keeper.

Chen Wen recalled for a moment, the most recent being the reign of Lu Jianguo, who currently occupies Zhoushan in Zhejiang. Over a hundred righteous armies in eastern Zhejiang, including Siming Mountain, Tiantai Mountain, and Wenzhou, all respect the orders of Lu Jianguo.

June of the 4th year of the Yongli era, Shaoxing Prefecture

If it were in modern times, it's just a haircut, what's the big deal? Having interviewed with so many companies, I have seen all kinds of hiring standards. Once you step out, it can be free or cost dozens to hundreds, and achieving stability within an hour is so easy. If one cannot accept it, simply switch to another company, it's really not a big deal.

In the corner of the dilapidated temple, Chen Wenyi sat against the wall, laboriously gnawing on the dark, grimy piece of bread in his hand, while continuously sneering.

Next is the Yongli court, the most powerful Ming military system of this era. The various Ming armies from Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou, Fujian, Huguang, and Sichuan, as well as the various factions of the former Shun army, all recognized the Yongli Emperor as the legitimate ruler. Even the Daxi army from Yunnan was in negotiations with the Yongli court regarding acquisition matters

However, in Chen Wen's impression, the development of Guo Xingye does not seem to have been very smooth. Almost every time after a series of victories, there would always be a significant defeat, resulting in the loss of the fruits of victory that had not yet been fully digested. Moreover, I forget whether it was at the end of this year or the beginning of next year, but his stronghold in the left area was also captured by the Qing army