Year 191, March.
Because Dong Zhuo was defeated in Chang 'an, the vassals were powerless and the battle to defeat Dong Zhuo ended.
Just like the banquet that day, after Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian left, the alliance lasted for a few more days before the vassals dispersed.
It was only in April that spring returned to the land. Almost all the dukes had returned to their respective encampments.
Only Sun Jian's army, due to the large amount of supplies and the long journey, was still moving even though they were traveling south along the plains.
At this moment, on the official road to Dragon Kang, dust filled the sky and flags fluttered.
Sun Jian's army was in an orderly formation. Their armor was bright, and they emitted an aura that kept people away.
First, Zhao Yun led thousands of cavalry to open the way, followed by more than ten thousand armored elite infantry.
Baili Ming's carriage was slowly moving forward amidst a group of elite guards.
"I'm so tired!"
With a long sigh, Baili Ming put down the bamboo slip in his hand and stretched his body tiredly.
At this moment, a pair of soft hands rested on his shoulders and began to gently knead them with a steady force.
Following that, Diao Chan's melodious voice rang out,"
"If Young Master is tired, why don't you rest for a while?”
Feeling the relief brought by the pair of jade-like hands on his shoulders and listening to the soft voice in his ear, Baili Ming couldn't help but smile and simply lean back.
With a cry of surprise, he fell into the embrace of the nephrite.
He adjusted his body, closed his eyes, and pointed at the Taiyang acupoint."
"Chan 'er, massage this place for me!"
"Young Master is causing trouble again!"
Diao Chan complained in the face of Baili Ming's sudden "attack".
However, she still placed her jade-like hand on her forehead and gently rubbed it.
As he rubbed it, he asked,
"Young Master, are you feeling better now?"
"Naturally, it's better!"
Hearing Diao Chan's words, Baili Ming's lips curled up. He responded and quietly enjoyed himself.
Between the two of them, one was pressing down while the other was enduring. It was silent and extremely tacit.
And the reason for this was that things had to start from Luoyang.
Ever since they entered Sun Jian's tent that day, Diao Chan and her adoptive mother had been placed in Baili Ming's tent.
At first, because he was not familiar with her and his adoptive mother was still in pain.
There was no interaction between the two of them.
However, when the military doctor determined that her adoptive mother's injuries were no longer serious, she was urged by her adoptive mother to serve Baili Ming.
At the beginning, Baili Ming was still a little hesitant.
However, Diao Chan let go of him because he saved her life.
First, she ate and lived, then she rode in the same carriage. Until now, she was like a dutiful maid.
Every time Baili Ming thought about how Diao Chan, one of the Four Beauties, would be his personal companion, he felt like he was dreaming.
However, after some time, he still accepted this reality.
There was no other reason. It was because it was pleasing to the eyes.
Diao Chan, who was originally in the depths of the palace, revealed her true appearance after washing up.
If Baili Ming had to roughly describe that face…
That was three words, beautiful!
There was no such thing as floating like a startled swan or graceful like a swimming dragon.
There was only a jade-like face under her beautiful hair.
A pair of lively phoenix eyes constantly revealed a brightness that was contrary to the filth of the world.
She had a delicate nose and a small mouth. Without makeup, she had a delicate and pitiful look that would make any man go crazy.
It was no exaggeration to say that even though he had been bombarded by beauties in the future, he could not help but admit that he was tempted when he saw this face.
No wonder Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu had gone crazy.
Even he felt that he couldn't hold it in.
However, as a military counselor, he naturally could not offend him.
Therefore, he kept Diao Chan by his side as a harbor where he could relax when dealing with official business.
As for the effect, it was naturally not bad.
At least for now, he was enjoying it.
As for Diao Chan, after experiencing the initial discomfort, she slowly accepted him as a young master.
Looking at the mountain of documents, she could not help but complain,
"There are so many books, when will Young Master go through them?”
"Young Master, why don't you tell General Sun to send a few more people?”
Baili Ming opened his eyes when he heard this voice.
Looking at that extremely pleasing face, he shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"It's not that easy!"
"Not to mention that there are very few assistant officials in the army."
"Ever since the lord sent out his troops, the tens of thousands of troops have piled up things that are waiting to be dealt with!”
"After this expedition, there are hundreds of carriages of supplies and books. Even if they were given such a huge number, they wouldn't be able to handle it!”
"Instead of letting them mess around, I might as well handle it myself.”
"Fortunately, it's almost done now.”
"In another hour, it will be done.”
At this point, he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
He wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper.
However, Sun Jian had many generals under his command, but there were pitifully few civil officials!
Before he came, Cheng Pu was the only one who worked part-time in logistics.
It turned out that there wasn't much military affairs, so it was still alright.
However, this time, he had robbed Dong Zhuo of his wealth. The huge amount of gold and silver immediately crushed Cheng Pu!
He had been dealing with it from Mushui Pass until now, but he still hadn't dealt with it clearly.
Looking at Cheng Pu's old face that had dark circles under his eyes every day, he couldn't stand it any longer, so he took over.
Fortunately, he only needed to settle the accounts.
But even so, he was exhausted.
It seemed that it was not enough to just give Sun Jian a general. He had to find a few more civil officials to handle the affairs.
Otherwise, what was the point of him handling documents every day as a military counselor!
Thinking of this, he closed his eyes and began to think.
At this time, what kind of capable official could be pulled under Sun Jian?
Shouchun was not far from Yingchuan. Now that Boss Cao had just started his business, he should be able to take advantage of the situation to poach a few talents from Yingchuan.
Secondly, Pei Country's Runan also seemed to have many talents.
Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong might have already gone south.
Lu Su's words seemed to be eighteen years old, so it should be useful.
Also, Zhuge Liang's three brothers should still be in Xuzhou!
However, Zhuge Liang seemed to be only ten years old. He couldn't use it yet!
Thinking of this, his thoughts immediately widened.
His brows furrowed and relaxed.
Diao Chan quietly massaged her acupuncture points, and her eyes could not help but size up the man in front of her.
He was delicate and handsome.
If she didn't know Baili Ming's identity, she wouldn't have felt anything strange just by looking at his face.
However, as she got to know Baili Ming's identity better, she was surprised to find out.
This man, who was about her age, was actually the chief strategist of a duke.
Moreover, in a place she did not know, he had already made great achievements.
With his young body, he was valued by the army.
She didn't know how he did it.
However, seeing Baili Ming's relaxed brows, she knew that the man in front of her must be thinking about some military affairs.
After interacting with him for so long, he was always like this, as if he could not relax.
The only thing she could do was to try her best to help him relieve the pressure.
Just like what his mother had said.
She looked at Baili Ming's face and couldn't help but think in a daze.
If I do as Mother says, will Young Master be happy?
However, when she thought of this, a blush appeared on her face.
But if that was really the case, it would be so embarrassing!
An inexplicable sense of embarrassment assaulted her, causing her movements to soften.
"What's wrong?"
Feeling the force on his head decrease, Baili Ming opened his eyes strangely and said,"
When Diao Chan saw this, she became more and more shy. She hurriedly waved her hand and said,
"It's fine, it's fine."
"Are you alright?"
Baili Ming propped himself up and said with a smile,
"If there's nothing wrong, why is your face as red as a peach?”
"Ah?"
When Diao Chan heard that, her eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly.
"Is there?"
That appearance was simply too adorable.
When Baili Ming saw this, he smiled even more and said,
"Of course, when has Young Master ever lied to anyone?”
As she spoke, she gently rubbed her nose and felt her fatigue disappear.
Diao Chan was also stunned by his scratch.
Before she could react, she heard a voice outside the car.
"Is the military counselor in the carriage? The lord asked me to invite the military counselor to discuss a matter!”
Hearing this voice, he knew it was Zu Mao.
Only then did Baili Ming realize that the car had already stopped.
"I'm here!"
When he heard that it was Sun Jian, he didn't delay any longer. He stood up and pushed open the car door.
The moment he stepped out of the car, he saw Zu Mao outside.
Seeing this, Baili Ming hurriedly said,"
"My lord, why are you looking for me?"
"I don't know either!"
Zu Mao smiled when he heard that. He then looked into the car and said with an evil smile,"
"Did I disturb the military counselor?"
He knew that the palace maid that the military counselor had saved in the palace that day was in the carriage.
They had been singing and dancing every day along the way, and it was unknown what they were doing. It made people envious!
"You're talking nonsense again, asking for a beating!"
Faced with Zu Mao's evil smile, Baili Ming scolded him jokingly and got out of the car.
Hearing this, Zu Mao grinned and chuckled. He didn't mind.
He and the military counselor were old acquaintances, so he naturally did not take offense.
"Advisor Jun, let's go quickly. The Lord has already raised the tent!”
"Got it!"
Baili Ming responded and walked with Zu Mao to the tent that Sun Jian had temporarily set up.
In a short while, they arrived outside the tent.
Before he entered, Sun Jian and the other generals were already seated. It was obvious that he was invited last.
As soon as he stepped into the tent, Sun Jian saw him and stood up with a smile."
"I've been busy with military affairs these few days, Ruozhong isn't exhausted, right?”
Baili Ming smiled and said,
"Although it's fine, I'm also tired. My army lacks assistant officials. My lord must be more attentive!”
"It's alright this time. If it happens too many times, it'll really tire me out!”
"Hahahaha... Good, good, good!"
When Sun Jian heard this, he laughed boldly and said,"
"I know, I know. I don't dare to tire Military Advisor too much!”
As he spoke, he pointed to the last seat on the right and said,
"Look, I just found you a helper!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a short and unattractive scholar standing up and bowing to him.
"I'm Wang Can. Greetings, Military Advisor!"
"Wang Can?"
Seeing this, Baili Ming smiled at Sun Jian and said,
"Isn't this the Master Cai?"
"My lord is really capable!"
He knew that Wang Can was one of the Seven Sons of Jian 'an. Although he was still young, his reputation was not small.
"Of course!"
Sun Jian smiled proudly when he heard that. He immediately went forward to pull Baili Ming and said,
"Military Advisor, please take a seat!"
"Good!"
Baili Ming responded and was pulled to his seat.
Seeing this, Zu Mao also found a seat and sat down.
After everyone sat down, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"Today, my lord called us here in a hurry. Is there anything important?”
Hearing this, the generals in the tent looked at Sun Jian.
Sun Jian, who was sitting on the main seat, grinned and said,"
"Today, I have summoned all of you here for two reasons.”
"As you have seen, Zhong Xuan is the esteemed disciple of the Duke of Cai. He is currently training in our army and is temporarily serving as the assistant of the chief historian.”
"Now that everyone has seen it, don't have any more in the future!”
He looked at Wang Can and smiled encouragingly.
Seeing this, Wang Can hurriedly stood up and bowed to everyone.
After bowing one by one, he respectfully bowed to Baili Ming and said,
"This one is still young. If there is anything wrong in the future, please correct me!“
The so-called assistant official was Baili Ming's assistant official.
Looking at the young Wang Can, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"Of course, Zhong Xuan is the disciple of Cai Gong, you don't need to be so humble. If you have anything you don't understand in the future, just ask me!”
When Wang Can heard this, he quickly cupped his hands and said,"
"Military Advisor, don't worry. I will do my best!”
Although he was Cai Yong's disciple, he didn't dare to be arrogant in front of Baili Ming, who was praised by Cai Yong. He was extremely respectful with his words.
Seeing that the two of them had finished their greetings, Sun Jian smiled and said,
"There's no need for the two of you to be so polite!"
"We should get down to business!"
When the generals heard that Sun Jian was about to talk about serious matters, their expressions turned solemn.
Hearing this, Baili Ming couldn't help but say in surprise,
"Could it be that my lord has received some news?”
"That's right!"
When Sun Jian heard this, he immediately frowned and said,
"And not just one, but several!”
"After our army went south, Liu Dai led his troops into Qiao Mao's camp and killed him. Now, Cao Cao has taken over East County!”
"After Yuan Shao led his troops back to Hanoi, he conspired with Gongsun Zan, causing Han Fu to be frightened and abdicate to Yuan Shao.”
"As for Yuan Shu, after he returned to Nanyang with his army, he was recruiting soldiers and horses. His army has increased greatly and has reached nearly 100,000!”
At this point, he looked at Baili Ming with a serious expression and said,"
"Everything is just as the military counselor said. Now that the dukes have returned to their encampment, they have begun to devour each other and rise up together!”
Baili Ming didn't react when he heard this, but the generals were shocked. They had only left the Alliance for less than two months, but the situation in the world had changed so much!
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