Yuan Shao simply couldn't believe his eyes. The shabby thatched cottage in front of him was Guo Jia's residence. Not to mention the air leaking from all directions, he could smell the smell of alcohol standing outside the door. It was obvious that he often drank alcohol.
"Feng Xiao! Fengxiao, it's me. Someone's here to see you.”The student knocked on the door made of straw and shouted inside.
After a long time, no one came to open the door.
"Look…Feng Xiao shouldn't be at home.”The student said to Yuan Shao.
"Since Fengxiao isn't at home, how about this? I'll visit again in a few days. Shao will take his leave first.”Yuan Shao bowed to the student and turned to leave.
After Yuan Shao and the other two left, the student knocked on the door again and said with a smile,""Fengxiao, come out. They've left. I know you're inside.”
"Ah ~!" The thatched door was pushed open, and a sickly youth with messy hair and reeking of alcohol walked out. Although he was wearing a coarse short shirt, it could not hide his quick-wittedness.
"Ha ~ ha, really, I can't hide anything from you, Xun Wenruo.”It turned out that the student was Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo.
"I know you. When you're not at home, the door is always open and never closed. Am I right?”Xun Yu asked with a smile.
"Yes! Because this house had nothing but wine!”Guo Jia nodded matter-of-factly.
"Fengxiao, what are you thinking? If he didn't want to be an official, he could have just rejected him. Why did he have to do this?”Xun Yu couldn't guess the thoughts of this little junior brother. He was so strange and unconstrained.
"Wen Ruo, you are wrong. In this world, the ruler chooses his subjects, and the subjects will choose their ruler. You treat me as a national scholar, and I will repay you as a national scholar.”Guo Jia's eyes lit up.
"Fengxiao, you're treating yourself like Guan Zhong. Yue Yi." Xun Yu smiled bitterly.
"Shang Tang met Yi Yin and obtained the world of the Shang Dynasty for more than 500 years. King Wen of Zhou met Jiang Shang and destroyed the Shang Dynasty and obtained the world. These were all facts. I, Guo Fengxiao, want to see what Yuan Benchu will do.”Guo Jia spoke with assurance.
"This is called Jiang Taigong's fishing.”Xun Yu laughed and turned to leave.
On the way back, the three of them rushed on the official road. Xu Chu could not help but ask Yuan Shao from behind,"My lord, why are you looking for these weak scholars?”
Phew! Yuan Shao stopped the warhorse and let it eat the grass by the roadside. He turned his head and looked at Xu Chu."Zhongkang, it seems that you still can't hold it in! Did you want to ask me why I asked Guo Jia to come out of seclusion?”
"Firstly, Xi Zhong recommended him to me, saying that Guo Jia is ten times more talented than him. Second, I also need a strategist like Guo Jia. I don't dare to say that he has divine plans, but one thing is for sure, he is a very smart person.”Yuan Shao spoke slowly. In the early stages of Cao Wei's development, it was precisely because of Guo Jia's assistance that Cao Mengde was able to defeat the strong and take all three prefectures in Hebei.
When Xu Chu heard this, he stared at Yuan Shao with his bell-like eyes."My lord, you are wise. I still haven't found out what's so special about that scholar that he deserves a small feast every three days. There was a banquet every five days. Chu thought for a long time but failed. Please tell me.”
"Let's put it this way, Zhongkang, on the battlefield, you went to seize the pass and kill the generals. Even when you charged into the enemy's formation, you were very brave and came and went freely. But who can you kill? A thousand people? Ten thousand people? Or even 100,000?" Yuan Shao thought about it in his heart and adopted a step-by-step approach.
"Chu…No!" Of course, Xu Chu knew what he was capable of, so he spoke the truth.
"To put it bluntly, Zhongkang, even if you kill 100,000 pigs, you'll be exhausted. However…these strategists were different. Although they were powerless, each of their strategies could bring great harm to the enemy. They never let go of any opening, like a poisonous snake in the dark night. As long as you let your guard down, they would rush up and give you a fatal blow.”Yuan Shao's expression was solemn and unfathomable.
"Chu, I understand."
"Alright, let's go home."
[Ding-dong. The system has released Side Mission 4: Within two months, Guo Jia would acknowledge the Host as his master. [Mission Reward: Unknown] Alright, the little elf was here to join in the fun again.
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Three days later, at dawn. Yuan Shao once again brought Dian Wei and Xu Chu to the Yingchuan Academy.
After getting off their horses, Yuan Shao and the other two led their warhorses and walked into the Academy.
He searched his memories and came to the front of the thatched cottage. He found the back of a young man sleeping soundly.
"How about this, Zhongkang. Dian Wei, you guys pull the horses out first. Mister Guo looks like he'll be sleeping for a long time. You guys just stand guard outside the gate.”Yuan Shao said softly. Second General Dian said.
"…Your subordinate will obey!" Xu. Seeing that Yuan Shao had already made up his mind, the Dian duo could only accept the order with cupped fists.
After Xu Chu and Dian Wei left, Yuan Shao stood in front of the thatched cottage. Time passed in the blink of an eye.
11:00 - 12:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 - 15:00 Yuan Shao's eyelids became heavier and heavier, and in the end, he actually fell asleep while standing.
"My lord! My lord!" Yuan Shao felt his body being pushed a few times and hurriedly opened his eyes.
"It's Zhongkang. Oh right, what time is it now?”Yuan Shao asked Xu Chu hurriedly after he stretched and patted the snow off his body.
"It's three quarters in the afternoon."
"What?! It actually took so long? What about Guo Jia?" Yuan Shao was very shocked and hurriedly looked into the room, but Guo Jia's figure was long gone.
"You're going too far. Watch me burn this broken house down.”Dian Wei looked at Yuan Shao's haggard appearance and really couldn't take it anymore. His anger soared to the sky.
"Dian Wei! Don't be rude. Feng Xiao must be testing me. How about this? After I leave a message, we'll return to Ruyang.”After saying that, Yuan Shao picked up a few straws and placed four big words in front of the house--
Yuan Shao took a deep breath and turned to leave.
Seven days later, Yuan Shao was wearing a tiger skin and braving the bone-piercing wind and snow, followed by Xu. Dian Er arrived at Yingchuan Academy. After handing in their visiting cards, Yuan Shao and the other two led their horses to the thatched cottage.
"May I ask if Mr. Guo Jia is here? I am Yuan Benchu, a lieutenant of Si Li, who has specially come to visit.”Yuan Shao shouted into the room.
The door was opened and a boy of about ten years old with pigtails walked out. When he saw Yuan Shao, he said,"Lord Yuan, my master went out for an outing with his good friend today. Please return.”
"Then when will Mister Guo be back?”Yuan Shao asked.
"It's hard to say. At most, it'll be a month or two, at least seven or eight days.”the small child replied.
"…Please tell Mr. Feng Xiao that Shao Zaidu will pay a visit in the future.”Yuan Shao took a deep breath and said with a smile.
A few days later, Yuan Shao arrived at Yingchuan Academy. This time, he finally saw someone, but it was an old man.
"Sir, is Guo Fengxiao here?" Yuan Shao sized up the old man carefully. He was eight feet and three inches tall and had a beautiful beard.
"I wonder where Feng Xiao went? This old man came to find him, but he actually went missing.”The old man coldly snorted.
"Sir, can we sit down for a while?”Yuan Shao did not stand on ceremony and sat on the only clean bed in the room.
"May I know who you are? Why are you looking for Fengxiao?" The old man sized up Yuan Shao and Xu, who was standing at the door like an iron tower. Dian two people.
"It's fate that we met. Why ask for your name?”Yuan Shao did not answer the old man's question.
"Alright, then let me guess. You're dressed luxuriously and have a tiger-skinned sky beside you. With such a powerful general under your command, you…must be in a high position. Recently, there is only one person in a high position who came to find Guo Fengxiao, and that is Si Li Lieutenant Yuan Shao. Am I right?" The old man sat across from Yuan Shao and analyzed them one by one. Finally, he revealed Yuan Shao's identity.
Pa! Pa! Yuan Shao clapped his hands with a smile and said,""Old mister, you are indeed powerful. I would like to ask Old Sir, what do you think of the current situation?”
"Now that the eunuchs are in power, His Majesty has betrayed his official position, and there are many people like the Yellow Turban uprising, the common people are eating each other's children, and the foreign races at the border are ready to make trouble. If this continues, the common people will be in danger! The world would fall into chaos like the Warring States Period.”The old man's turbid eyes shone brightly.
This person's intelligence was top-notch. Because Yuan Shao had the memories of the later generations, he knew that the chaotic world was coming.
But many scholars. The despots and the others didn't know, but countless people were celebrating every night.
"Good! The old man was wise and had always admired him. May I know your name?" Yuan Shao clapped his hands in praise and then asked.
"I am Cheng Li, a friend of Feng Xiao.”Cheng Li said as he combed his beard.
So it was him! Cheng Zhongde of Dong 'e.
Having thought through everything, Yuan Shao slowly stood up and cupped his fists towards Cheng Li."Old Master Cheng, since Fengxiao is not here today, I will come back tomorrow.”
"Commandant Yuan, why are you doing this?”Cheng Li was very puzzled by Yuan Shao's repeated visits to Guo Jia.
"The chaotic world is coming, and the people are displaced. Once the war causes the population of the Central Plains to decrease sharply, the northern Xianbei…Black Pill. Wu Heng. The Qiang people and the other races will definitely go south. When that time comes, we Han people will become two-legged sheep that can be bullied by anyone. When that time comes, the northern lands will erect countless [temples], and the other races will establish their countries in the north. I, Yuan Shao…do not wish for such a thing to happen. Do you understand?”Yuan Shao's face was full of resentment as he used his low and hoarse voice to narrate.
"No, I can't! This…is absolutely impossible!" Cheng Li couldn't believe his ears. He suddenly stood up, grabbed Yuan Shao's shoulder and questioned loudly.
"Dian Wei! Zhongkang, don't be impulsive. I'm fine."”Yuan Shao saw Dian Wei and Xu Chu rush into the room from the corner of his eye, pulling out their weapons and pointing them at Cheng Li.
"Mr. Cheng, this is not a wild guess, but a fact many years later. Please think about it carefully. How many years did it take for the Five Tyrants of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period to reach Qin Shihuang? Once the Lord of Innocence appeared, the chaos would be quelled and the unification would be completed. What I said will definitely happen, so…I want to ask Old Master Cheng and Feng Xiao to help me.”Yuan Shao issued an appropriate invitation.
"This…my heart is in a mess. Let me think about it carefully.”Cheng Li let go of his hand, his face full of dejection.
"Old Master Cheng, Shao will not force anyone. A forced melon is not sweet. Shao will take his leave.”With that, he left with Dian Wei and Xu Chu.
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The next day, after Yuan Shao had his breakfast, he left for Yingchuan with Xu Chu and Dian Wei.
After entering Yingchuan Academy, Yuan Shao tidied up his clothes and pulled the Xiliang warhorse towards the thatched cottage.
As soon as he arrived at the thatched cottage, he saw Cheng Li standing up in front of the cottage, dressed neatly. He saw Yuan Shao's figure and went up to him.
"I thought about it for a long time last night and realized that you were right, so I made a decision. My lord, please accept Cheng Li's bow.”Cheng Li bowed respectfully to Yuan Shao, a bow of respect.
Yuan Shao also accepted this bow and immediately went forward to hold Cheng Li's hand.""With Zhongde helping me, I am extremely happy.”
"My lord, Fengxiao happened to be at home today. I'll call him to see my lord now.”Cheng Li quickly entered the role of a subordinate.
"No, etiquette must not be lost. Mr. Guo, I am Yuan Shao, a lieutenant of the Si Li. I have come to visit you today.”Yuan Shao stopped Cheng Li and personally knocked on the thatched door.
"Come in."
Yuan Shao opened the thatched door and took the lead to walk in. What greeted his eyes was a young scholar with disheveled hair, a pale face, and a reek of alcohol.
"Sir, are you Guo Fengxiao?" Yuan Shao cupped his fists and bowed.
"Exactly, wow!" Before he could finish, Guo Jia vomited.
Yuan Shao hurried forward and reached out to pat Guo Jia's back gently. As he patted, he said,""Spit it out. If you can't drink it, don't drink so much. It'll hurt your body.”
A trace of warmth flashed through Guo Jia's heart, and he immediately said,"I want to pee. Quickly carry me.”
"Alright, Fengxiao, come up quickly." Yuan Shao didn't think too much about it. He squatted down in front of Guo Jia and gestured for Guo Jia to come up.
Guo Jia looked at Yuan Shao's back, tears rolling down his face. He didn't say anything and climbed up.
"Make way." Yuan Shao carried Guo Jia on his back and ran out of the thatched hut. He immediately ran toward the toilet.
He carried Guo Jia to the toilet. After waiting for a while, Guo Jia walked out with a slightly red face.
"Fengxiao, are you alright? Do you want to go and find a physician to take a look?" Yuan Shao walked forward and greeted him with concern.
"Thank you for your concern, Deacon Yuan."
After returning to the thatched cottage, Yuan Shao was just about to sit down when Guo Jia suddenly knelt on the ground, clasped his head with both hands and bowed."Deacon Yuan, please don't take it to heart. Jiaming is grateful for Deacon Yuan's painstaking efforts. Today, Guo Jia will acknowledge Deacon Yuan as his master. My lord, please accept Guo Jia's bow.”
"Is this true? Fengxiao, did I hear wrongly? Get up quickly. I have Guo Fengxiao, just like I have 100,000 soldiers. God is helping me.”Yuan Shao was overjoyed. After helping Guo Jia up, he grabbed Guo Jia's hand and said.
"Fengxiao, for your sake, the lord came to you five times before he invited you out of the mountain. In the future, you and I will share the Lord's worries and difficulties.”Cheng Li stroked his beard and smiled.
"This must be a legendary story. In ancient times, Xiao Heyue pursued Han Xin, and now, there is a novice looking at the thatched cottage, asking Guo Fengxiao to come out.”Cheng Yu continued.
"Haha, I didn't expect that.”Yuan Shao was also stunned.
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