The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Chapter 182 Yingzhou

Soon, the entire Zhen family began to fight over this matter.

Ultimately, this was the journey to Luoyang, a long and arduous one, requiring considerable time and the necessary escorts.

Otherwise, with the outside world in chaos and without sufficient military strength, the Zhen family would be carrying cartloads of silver and goods.

The "gift" given to General Liu Hong was essentially a stepping stone for those passing bandits, benefiting them instead.

This is a situation that these clans absolutely do not want to happen.

Yingchuan is a place of great scenic beauty.

A sacred place in the hearts of literati.

On this day, Guo Fengxiao and Jia Xu arrived at this place.

Jia Xu was like a tourist sightseeing, curious about everything, but he disguised himself perfectly, appearing mature and composed.

Guo Fengxiao, standing nearby, paid no attention to it.

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He had studied in Yingchuan for many years and had seen everything; he was thoroughly tired of it.

At this moment, he was even more leisurely and refined, and jokingly asked Jia Xu, "The dignified Doctor Jia: What's wrong?"

"Suddenly, he's like a little child, looking here and there. If the people of Yingchuan saw this, they would probably laugh."

Guo Jia then spoke up jokingly.

Hearing this, Jia Xu didn't care at all. He smiled slightly and then shook his head: "In the end, he's just an ordinary old man. There's nothing too surprising about him."

"On the contrary, Fengxiao, you have reached such a high position at such a young age. Your future is truly limitless, and few can compare to you."

At this moment, when it comes to flattery and fawning over others...

Jia Xu was a master at this; with just a few casual words, he completely bewildered Guo Fengxiao.

Guo Fengxiao was completely dumbfounded.

He suddenly realized that he had encountered a formidable enemy.

Since Guo Jia joined Liu Hong's forces.

His status within the entire Guo family was naturally elevated to an unparalleled level, so when he returned today with Jia Xu on official business, people from the Yingchuan Guo family naturally came to greet him.

"The younger generation is welcome to come."

The one who came was Guo Tu, who belonged to the same clan as Guo Jia and was also somewhat famous in history.

The man strode forward, followed by several carriages to greet him. His gaze, upon seeing Jia Xu, suddenly became exceptionally warm: "This must be Mr. Wenhe, now a high-ranking official in the General's Mansion. Mr. Wenhe, could you tell me about the Zhaoxian Pavilion?"

"Valuing the virtuous over the morally upright, and judging talent over kinship, is especially important for us clans."

Guo Tu grasped Jia Xu's hand.

Jia Xu smiled faintly, then looked at Guo Jia beside him.

Guo Jia pursed his lips and waved his arms, saying, "It all depends on you, Mr. Wenhe. Ultimately, this matter rests with you."

Seeing this, Jia Xu was finally somewhat relieved.

Compared to others.

Having come this far with Guo Jia, he naturally knew him better, and judging from Guo Tu's current appearance, Guo Tu and he were probably not enemies.

At most, it's just a petty squabble between young people.

Since it's not some deep-seated hatred.

Jia Xu then knew how to respond, and began to speak eloquently, making Guo Tu's admiring gaze even more eager and undisguised.

"Mr. Wenhe is indeed exceptionally talented. I'm afraid he can be a true master within the Guo family, and he may even become a great Confucian scholar in the future."

Guo Tu continued to praise him.

His praise at this moment was naturally self-serving, so Jia Xu did not continue joking like he had with Guo Jia earlier.

Who are our own people? We can speak freely about who are outsiders.

Jia Xu was also very clear about this.

Soon the group arrived at the Guo residence. With Guo Jia's help, the list given by Liu Hong became extremely easy for Jia Xu and Guo Jia to sort out.

"Zhuge Jin from the Zhuge family has a younger brother, Zhuge Liang, who is still a child. Yet, he still managed to catch the eye of the great general."

There's also Pang Tong, the Phoenix Chick. Who gave him that name?

The general's nickname is quite unique and rather elegant.

Guo Jia looked at the list in his hand while making merciless criticisms, doing things that others would never dare to do, but this seemed to be something Guo Jia could do.

It was purely part of his daily life.

Even someone as remarkable as Jia Xu could only manage a wry smile upon hearing this.

"We'll do whatever the general says; we don't need to know too much."

Jia Xu understood the principle of self-preservation, so he was unwilling to delve into the matter further.

But he was unwilling to delve deeper. However, there was a fellow traveler named Guo Fengxiao, who was young and full of vigor. No one could stop the curiosity in his eyes.

"Jia Wenhe, aren't you even a little bit curious? The General must have a secret, and it might even be a very, very big secret. If we could find out—"

When Guo Fengxiao spoke of this, his eyes were full of inquiry.

At this moment, Jia Xu had a look of utter despair on his face. He slowly said, "If we really find out, it will probably be the end for both of us."

Perhaps the general had a particularly skilled elite spy who had been lying in wait in Yingchuan, which is why he was able to know so much.

Moreover, information exchange among the aristocratic families, and the presence of talented individuals, was not particularly difficult to find. Therefore, compiling such a list is quite plausible.

"Isn't the directionality a bit too obvious?"

Guo Jia continued to speak, still unwilling to give up.

Jia Xu had already closed his eyes, adopting the practice of "eyes focused on the nose, nose focused on the heart," as Heaven can attest.

He genuinely didn't want to know that much.

"It seems that Fengxiao has no intention of carrying out this matter, then I will do it myself."

Jia Xu spoke directly.

Guo Jia smiled slightly and nodded; this was his true purpose.

a few days later.

They have made their way to Yingchuan Academy.

So far, almost everyone on the list has been willing to join the General's Mansion; even those who are unwilling have indicated that their primary goal is to pursue their studies, but they have already developed a good impression of Liu Hong.

Ultimately, in the present Han Dynasty, although Liu Hong has not yet ascended the throne as emperor, he is already regarded by many as the next Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, and the revival of the Han Dynasty can be said to be just around the corner.

As long as Liu Hong lives, there is no doubt that the gentry of the world will never dare to have any rebellious thoughts.

Inside the academy, Master Shui Jing sat calmly in the pavilion. Outside, the wind was gentle and the clouds were light; it was a rare sunny day.

To witness such a wondrous sight under the warm winter sun during this festive season is extremely rare, and it could only possibly occur in Yingchuan Academy, a place in the south.

If this happened elsewhere, it would be pure daydreaming.