Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 593 Promise to Gu Yong
Zhang Sui laughed for a while and coughed a few times.

The smile was so loud that it scared Lu Xun and Gu Yong.

Looking at Gu Yong, Zhang Sui said, "Gu Lang, I have accepted Boyan. You must stay with me from now on."

"As for you, I'll have someone arrange accommodation for you later. You can rest for a few days before going back."

Only then did Gu Yong come back to his senses.

He did not leave, but said to Zhang Sui: "General Zhang, I am here not only for Boyan's apprenticeship, but also for something more important."

Zhang Sui looked at Gu Yong in confusion and said, "You tell me."

Gu Yong took a deep breath and said, "Sun Ce is causing trouble in Jiangdong. On behalf of all the noble families in Jiangdong, I request General Zhang to lead his army south to defeat Sun Ce!"

“We are willing to assist!”

Lu Xun knelt on the heel beside Zhang Sui and looked at him curiously.

He also wanted to know how Zhang Sui would react to Sun Ce.

Zhang Sui sighed after hearing what Gu Yong said.

This is the biggest drawback of the ancient times.

Inconvenient transportation leads to slow transmission of information.

If I have the chance to unify everything in the future, I will definitely build roads all over the world.

If you want to get rich, build roads first!
Looking at Gu Yong, Zhang Sui said, "Gu Lang, you don't know that Sun Ce is already dead."

Gu Yong and Lu Xun were both shocked.

Gu Yong cried out in amazement, "When did Sun Ce, the butcher, die? When I left Wujun, he was still fine."

Zhang Sui said: "It's on the way you came."

Gu Yong was stunned for a while, then immediately cheered up and said, "General Zhang, now is the best time to go south! Sun Ce is a butcher, and the Jiangdong noble families are extremely dissatisfied with him."

"If General Zhang can lead his troops south, we will definitely respond in unison!"

Zhang Sui laughed and said, "I understand how you feel."

"But we can't mobilize troops now."

Gu Yong looked at Zhang Sui blankly.

He didn't understand why Zhang Sui let such a good opportunity to take over Jiangdong slip away!

Zhang Sui was about to explain.

An old figure walked in from the doorway and said, "Gu Lang, you don't know that we in Hebei have been at war for years, the people are exhausted, and the soldiers have suffered heavy casualties."

"We need to rest for two years."

"Besides, Sun Ce from Jiangdong has never been our opponent."

"We in Hebei have blocked Guangling and Lujiang, and Jingzhou has blocked Xiakou."

"During the time of Sun Ce, Jiangdong was unable to capture these three ports. I don't believe that anyone after Sun Ce has this ability."

"Jiangdong cannot go north. If they just defend Jiangdong, they won't be able to achieve much in two years."

"We can still deal with them in two years."

"Our biggest enemy now is Cao Cao, Cao Cao and the princes in Guanzhong."

"Cao Cao and the princes in Guanzhong are integrating, recuperating, and developing."

"Right now, instead of taking over Jiangdong, our plan is to fight Cao Cao and prepare for a future war."

Zhang Sui, Gu Yong and Lu Xun all looked over.

It’s Tian Feng!
Zhang Sui smiled and said to Gu Yong: "This is Mr. Tian, ​​the deputy governor of Hebei, my teacher, and the current governor of Xuzhou."

Gu Yong and Lu Xun stood up and saluted together.

Gu Yong said to Zhang Sui with some excitement: "General Zhang, aren't you the governor of Xuzhou? Is it true that Yuan Shao——"

Zhang Sui nodded.

Gu Yong was so excited that he could hardly control himself and said, "I didn't expect the rumor to be true!"

"General Zhang is so young, yet he has taken Hebei from Yuan Shao, a man who has been a minister for four generations!"

Lu Xun, who was beside Zhang Sui, also had shining eyes.

Sure enough, the rumors were true.

This man who was only a few years older than himself could actually seize Hebei from Yuan Shao, who was a senior official for four generations! Tian Feng said, "It's more than that."

"On your way here, the Lord had already taken Shouchun."

"Now, the lord has taken control of Bing, Ji, Qing, You, Xu, and most of Yangzhou."

Gu Yong narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Zhang Sui in disbelief.

In other words, the territories of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are all in his hands?

It’s already so powerful!
Before Gu Yong could speak, Tian Feng said to Zhang Sui, "My lord, this Gu Lang is not only the head of the Gu family, a prominent family in Jiangdong, but he is also a disciple of your father-in-law, Lord Cai."

"So you are relatives too."

"Although we cannot go south temporarily this time, I believe that Gu Lang will definitely be willing to unite with the Jiangdong noble families to make plans together to prepare for you, my lord, to lead the army south in the future."

Gu Yong was still in shock.

Hearing what Tian Feng said, Gu Yong came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "General Zhang, Governor of Xuzhou, I am willing to give it a try!"

Tian Feng pursed his lips at Zhang Sui.

Zhang Sui stood up, walked to Gu Yong, held Gu Yong's hand, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I was with Zhao Ji, and after giving birth to a child, I have been fighting outside, so I didn't know that you and I are related."

Gu Yong said excitedly, "General Zhang, there is no need to apologize."

"General Zhang is very busy with government affairs. I understand that."

Tian Feng, who was standing by, said to Zhang Sui, "My Lord, I am old."

"You petitioned the emperor to appoint me as governor of Xuzhou. It was a good intention, and I want to repay you."

"But time is unforgiving."

"I want to try my best, but my body won't allow it."

"In Qingzhou, Lord Ju is also like this."

"Both states need young talents to assist us in handling the situation."

Looking at Gu Yong, Tian Feng said, "I think Gu Lang is young and promising, and he knows the big picture."

"My Lord, please appoint Gu Lang as the magistrate of Xia Pi first."

"I'll hold on for a while."

"Once we conquer Jiangdong in the future, Gu Lang and the young talents of Jiangdong will be able to take up the post directly."

"Every generation has its own people, and the new will eventually replace the old."

"From now on, these young people will be your pillars of support, my lord."

After hearing what Tian Feng said, Zhang Sui hurriedly said to Gu Yong, "Well, Gu Lang, I will appoint you as the magistrate of Xia Pi. When you come to Xuzhou next time, I will have someone give you the seal."

"There are plenty of opportunities for young talents from other Jiangdong aristocratic families."

Gu Yong was about to kneel down.

He hadn't done anything yet, but he got the title of Xia Pi Order!

You know, Xia Pi is the new seat of Xuzhou.

Although it might seem like an attempt to win people's hearts, if he could really become the governor of Xuzhou, it would be a lifelong honor for him.

This is much better than hiding in Jiangdong!
Who in the world would want to stay in a small place like Jiangdong? Who wouldn't want to be an official and bring honor to their family?
Zhang Sui hurriedly stopped Gu Yong from kneeling down and said with a smile, "We are relatives, Gu Lang, I can't bear this kneeling!"

Tian Feng said to Gu Yong, "Gu Lang, the lord is right."

“Besides, it’s just a chance.”

"Whether you can continue to do this, whether you can be promoted to the governor of Xuzhou, or even higher, is not determined by your relationship with the lord."

"My lord, you only select people based on their talents, and you only judge people based on their achievements."

"You have to perform well and use your abilities to speak for yourself."

Gu Yong nodded heavily.

Tian Feng then said, "Gu Lang, you are tired after all the journey. I will arrange for an official to take you to rest."

"There is a long way to go, there is no need to rush today."

Zhang Sui looked at Lu Xun who was still kneeling beside the table and said with a smile: "You should take a rest first. Come to me again after you have rested well."

(End of this chapter)