During the warring states period. There was a man by the name of Max, who lived in the g. He was poor and had no viable prospects. So, he went to the palace of the wealthy man. One of his friends worked there. So, he was hoping to use that connection to secure employment for himself. His friend mentioned him to the wealth man. The man asked what is he good at Max's friend replied candidly, he's not particularly good at anything.
The man still wanted to find a reason to hire him. Does he have any skills? Again, his friend was candid. No particular skills either, the man found the brutal honesty refreshing. He laughed very well, give him a place to rest and something to eat. So, Max became one of the man guests. Several thousand men who served the man without clearly defined duties.
His peers seeing that the man did not hold him in high regard, tended to look down on him. However the wealthy man treated him well. He got decent food authorization to use one of the wealth man's chariots and a small allowance each month to support his elderly mother. One day the wealthy man posted a sign for all to see asking for a volunteer there was a remote region in the wealthy man's territory called Dec.
The people of Dec were in debt to the Dec from years ago, the wealthy man wanted someone who could keep track of numbers accurately to go there and collect the debts. Max stepped forward and volunteered. The wealthy man in his usual gorgeous manner said to Max, i have been so busy with the exhausting and confusing affairs of the state that i haven't had the time to work on this. Would you mind traveling to the Dec region as my representative and collect to the loan payments on my behalf? Max formally accepted the task and began to prepare for the trip.
He needed to take the debt documents as well as a few guards with him. When he was done with his preparations. He reported back to the wealthy man, your grace he bowed after i collect the money on your behalf. What would you like me to buy and bring back for you? The man could not think of anything. So, he said take a look around the palace whatever you see i need but do not have that is what you should get for me after a long trip.
Max arrived at the Dec region. Max could tell it was difficult for them he looked at them and saw anxious and worried expressions most of them had very little. Some had nothing at all. Max collected what he could and checked against the ledger then he stood up and announced by order of the wealthy man. I am ordered to return the loan payments back to you effective.
Immediately, the villagers were stunned as Max gave them back the money that was paid only a moment ago, none of them had ever seen or heard of anything like this. Then, they were even more surprised Max gathered up all the loan documents and set them on this was better than the wealthy man's.
Granting them an period to pay back the loan, the burning pile meant. The wealthy man was actually writing off the loans. Therefore, clearing the debts. They cheered loudly as the fire burned. They shouted long live the man. So, Max returned to the palace and reported to the man. The wealthy man was a bit surprised and asked him why are you back so soon.
Were you able to receive on all the loans? I was able to received some of the money out to you. Good, what did you purchase for me? Max said you asked me to look around and buy whatever you needed and i did. I saw your palace full of precious treasures.
What do you mean by purchasing ye? The duke knew ye meant righteousness but he could not see how such an intangible concept could be bought like some sort of goods. Max explained, you are the lord of the small region.
I saw how they struggled with extreme poverty. So, i pretendly claimed that i acted under your orders to return the money to them and also burn up the loan documents in response they cheered and shouted your name. That is how i purchased ye for you. The wealthy man was not happy to hear this. Although, he was very rich and did not really need the money. He was expecting to receive something but now he had nothing