In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

"And this poem! 'I wish to be the ink on your desk'! I saw it, and I almost cried."

Zhao Yu deliberately winked twice.

She didn't manage to shed tears, but at least her expression was on point.

Ding Yi's eyes reddened.

That's the feeling of being understood.

Who understands him?

If word got out, everyone would definitely call him a toad.

Only Chief Secretary Zhao!

"Chief Secretary...don't you think I'm like a toad trying to eat swan meat?"

Ding Yi sniffed.

"I wonder how many people dislike my eye condition, dislike my appearance..."

"shit!"

Zhao Yu slammed his hand on the table.

"That's just an excuse people use; they resort to personal attacks because they can't compete with you."

"The fact that you can serve as the chief clerk and handle official documents already shows that your talent has been recognized by the prime minister."

"Those people are just jealous."

"They say that about you because you have too much free time!"

"It's because besides writing articles and drawing, you don't have anything substantial to offer!"

What makes a man stand on his own two feet?

"Relying on looks?"

Zhao Yu pointed to his face.

(Ding Yi nodded subconsciously)

"Am I more handsome than you? But if I hadn't saved the Prime Minister and hadn't been to Xiliang, I might already be dead at Chibi."

"Where else would I have the chance to talk to you here?"

"A man must have military merit!"

"You have to be capable!"

"No matter how handsome you are, without any achievements, in the young lady's eyes you're just a pretty boy!"

"Honors...?"

"I am but a scholar, utterly powerless..."

That's exactly what I've been waiting for.

"Isn't this the opportunity?"

Zhao Yu put his arm around Ding Yi's shoulder.

Those who don't know them would think they're longtime friends.

Two months later, he was sent as an envoy to Jiangdong.

"Come with me!"

"Be my deputy!"

Ding Yi: "Jiangdong?"

"That's not a den of dragons or tigers..."

Zhao Yu: "This is a banner that will shake the world!"

"Think about it, what if we ruin Zhou Yu's plan?"

"What a great achievement this is!"

"After it's done."

"You'll come back with this credit."

"In front of the entire court, he directly proposes to the young lady!"

"Back then, who dared to bring up your eyes?"

"Who dares to utter a single word of dissent?"

That scene... was so beautiful.

Ding Yi didn't even dare to think about it.

Cao Jie's divine assistance followed one after another.

He nodded earnestly.

"Lord Ding."

"Zhao Changshi is right."

"To be honest, I know my eldest sister's temper inside and out, from childhood to adulthood."

"He hates bookworms who only know how to study."

"So... what kind of person does she like?"

Ding Yi took a closer look and realized that this was the second young lady.

Since it was the second young lady who said it, she certainly wouldn't lie to him!

This is inside information!

Cao Jie was talking nonsense with a straight face:

"She likes men who are ambitious, experienced, and willing to venture out into the world!"

"Previously, he went out to study because the Prime Minister's residence was too chaotic."

"Do you think a woman like that would like a complete idiot?"

"If you really go to Jiangdong, even if it's just for a short trip, to get some experience."

"After she came back, her whole demeanor was different!"

"Your older sister will definitely look at you in a new light!"

Yes.

He'll hide here for the rest of his life.

If you paint your whole life, you'll just be a pathetic wretch.

Why not take a gamble!

For the sake of men's dignity!

"good!!"

Ding Yi gritted his teeth.

"Wow!"

"Big brother!"

He immediately changed his tune and gripped Zhao Yu's hand tightly.

"If I have the chance to marry her, I'll go through fire and water, let alone Jiangdong!"

Zhao Yu smiled with satisfaction.

That's certainly good.

"That's right."

"Get ready, we'll set off together in two months."

"etc!"

Ding Yi remembered something.

I turned and went to the corner of the bookshelf.

They brought out a box.

"Brother, since we're going, I can't go empty-handed."

"I'm not just a useless person who can only draw."

He opened the box.

It was full of bamboo slips and hand-drawn maps.

"This is a compilation I made over the past two years while I was in the Chief Secretary's office, when I had nothing else to do, based on my research on the situation in Jiangdong."

"This is the 'Map of Marriage Relationships among the Jiangdong Aristocratic Families'."

"This is 'A Study of Sun Quan's Family Genealogy'."

"And this..."

Ding Yi casually picked up one that was wrapped in cloth:

"This is 'An Analysis of Zhou Yu's Personality Flaws'."

Zhao Yu took it, opened it, and took a look.

Zhou Yu: courtesy name Gongjin. He was a master of music, but had obsessive-compulsive disorder and could not tolerate any wrong notes.

Weaknesses: Narrow-minded, easily angered, obsessive-compulsive, and extremely protective of his reputation.

He then picked up another roll at random.

This document contains detailed records of the internal conflicts among the four major families of Jiangdong (Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang).

How can this be considered a talented person?

This is clearly the top intelligence analyst in the Han Dynasty!

Only in Xudu can so much be accomplished.

That's already pretty good.

It would be a waste to keep such a talented person at home painting!

This time, I really have to give him a thumbs up.

"You're a real talent!"

"With this, going to Jiangdong will be a piece of cake!"

"The position of strategist for the mission is rightfully yours!"

Ding Yi scratched his head sheepishly:

"It's just a trivial skill; I'm afraid I'll make you laugh, elder brother."

"Anything is negotiable as long as it can help my brother."

"rest assured!"

Zhao Yu thumped his chest loudly.

"With these, everything is on my shoulders."

"This trip to Jiangdong is not only about making a name for yourself, but also about creating a new image for you!"

"We'll package you as 'the most affectionate strategist of the Han Dynasty'!"

"When the time comes, I'm not afraid my eldest sister won't be tempted!"

Cao Jie rolled his eyes.

But I also felt a sense of relief.

Great.

Finally, someone is willing to go and enjoy the good life of that freakish older sister.

Zhao Yu is an orphan.

He will definitely become the son-in-law of the Prime Minister's family when the time comes.

As for Ding Yi, if possible.

He'll definitely marry his eldest sister then.

At that time, the Prime Minister's residence... heh heh heh.

That's my territory!

In order to stop being suppressed by her eldest sister.

For their own freedom,

Therefore, Ding Yi,

You must keep going!

"Walk!"

I've gained another junior member.

We must make some arrangements.

"Zhengli, don't eat that bowl of porridge."

"My older brother is treating us today."

"I'll take you to a great place!"

"Shin-Wu, ever heard of it?"

"without."

"Definitely not, it hasn't opened yet."

"I'm a relative, let's go eat."