Chapter 12, Creating a Guangwu

Zhang Fei was in a good mood, and his senses for Guo Jia were getting closer, as if he had become one of his own.

Liu Bei also smiled and said: "Don't worry, brothers and sisters. Fengxiao will just strategize. I have three brothers who will go into battle to kill the enemy." After saying this, he stretched out his muscles and felt his physique back to his prime.

In his previous life, his health had been in decline for a long time, and his martial arts had gradually declined.

Now that he was doing it again, Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It’s great to be young!

When Su Meiniang was called by her younger siblings, she who was already shy became even more shy. Her skin was white and rosy, which was really lovely.

"Please use it with caution."

After saying that, he ran away.

This is the beauty of a woman, she is sensible and always knows what to do at the right time. She heard Guo Jia and Liu Bei reach a consensus next door, so she immediately served them wine and food, which was the icing on the cake.

After drinking and eating, Guo Jia immediately went to the county governor's house. He was always fast and accurate in doing things, and he would act immediately after making up his mind.

After revealing his identity as a student of Yingchuan Academy and a descendant of the Guo family, he was quickly invited into the mansion.

The governor of Yingchuan County is a member of the Xun family, and his name is "Xun Sheng." In terms of seniority, he is Xun Yu's uncle.

"I have long heard about the name of filial piety from Wen Ruo, and today I saw him. He is indeed a handsome young man."

As soon as they met, Xun Sheng said a polite word.

This is the norm for aristocratic families to get along with each other. As long as there is no conflict of political interests, everyone will hope to live in harmony with each other and regard peace as the most important thing.

What's more, the Xun family and the Guo family have always been on good terms, and the two children are classmates and good friends.

Guo Jia said humbly: "I have said it before. Wen Ruo's talent is eight times higher, and he has the "talent of a king's assistant". There is no way that Jia can compare with him."

"Hey~ Why is Fengxiao so outspoken? Just call me uncle." Xun Sheng could see that Guo Jia's potential was no less than that of his nephew, so his attitude was very approachable.

If someone comes from a poor family, I'm afraid he won't even be qualified to see him.

Guo Jia smiled and said: "To be honest, my nephew came to see his uncle this time because he really wanted to ask for something." Since the other party took the initiative to recognize his relatives, he was no longer polite.

After all, Xun Sheng is the Lord of Yingchuan, and there will be many things that need to trouble him in the future.

"It doesn't matter if you say it's filial piety."

"Jia believes that banditry is rampant in Yingchuan and we should raise troops to eliminate it."

Banditry?

Xun Sheng was startled when he heard this. Is the banditry in Yingchuan serious?

But seeing Guo Jia's serious look, he couldn't help but ask: "Where is the banditry that Fengxiao said?"

In the Han Dynasty, martial arts was a common practice, and it was inevitable that there would be some outlaws in various states and counties, and knights would gather to occupy the mountains and become kings. However, as long as the influence was not too great, they would usually be left alone.

Guo Jia said seriously: "The banditry I mentioned is extraordinary. They mix with the people and are ready to move under the name of "folk sect"."

Xun Sheng can sit in the position of county guard, so his talent is naturally good, and he can quickly understand the meaning behind these words.

"Fengxiao refers to Taiping Road?"

The power of Taiping Dao has expanded too fast. Maybe not everyone knows that it will rebel, but as long as they are smart, they will definitely be able to see the hidden dangers of this power.

Millions of believers, what a huge number!

Guo Jia nodded and said: "Exactly, as far as I know, some of the Taiping Taoists were bewitched by bandits and are now making private weapons with evil intentions."

The Yellow Turban is like a big stove filled with dry wood. Just throw a few sparks into it and it will instantly ignite a huge flame.

However, Guo Jia didn't want to be the one who started the fire. He just wanted to train troops and use this to insert Guan and Zhang into the Yingchuan army.

Xun Sheng asked with great interest: "Does Fengxiao think this matter should be reported to the court?" He had seen Guo Jia's intention to get involved in the military power, so he asked this question.

Guo Jia cupped his hands and said seriously: "My nephew thinks that there is no need to alarm the imperial court because of the simple scabies disease."

"Forget it, how many troops and horses does Fengxiao want?"

"A thousand people are enough."

"Okay, I'll transfer it to you immediately."

"Then thank you uncle."

...After Guo Jia left, a middle-aged scribe walked out from behind.

The middle-aged scribe wondered: "My lord, why is Guo Jiayi, a student, interested in banditry?"

"I heard Wen Ruo say that Guo Fengxiao has always been good at military strategy, but has no interest in political affairs. I guess he wants to use this to sharpen himself."

"But Guo Jia doesn't have an official position after all. I'm afraid if I hand over my troops to him..."

Xun Sheng glanced at the middle-aged scribe and said calmly: "He has no official position, but his surname is Guo, and he is Sima Hui's beloved disciple."

Xun Sheng thought: It seems like we have to go back and ask Wen Ruo.

On the other side, after Guo Jia left the governor's mansion, he returned to Yingchuan Academy.

He needed help from the Xun family, so of course he had to come and say hello to Xun Yu.

Although Sima Hui had planned to move the academy, Xun Yu still lived in the academy, immersed in the ocean of knowledge and unable to extricate himself.

"If Jia was as studious as Wen Ruo, he might have been rated as a king in those days." Guo Jia came to the library and found Xun Yu reading, so he joked.

Xun Yu's expression did not change and he said calmly: "If you show your courtesy for nothing, you are either committing adultery or stealing."

He knew the prodigal character of Guo very well, and if he spoke so pleasantly today, he must be asking for something from him.

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Wen Ruo. I do have something to ask of you."

Xun Yu put down the bamboo slips in his hand and looked directly at Guo Jia: "But it doesn't matter."

"But...if you want to borrow money, there is no need to discuss it!"

He added that someone still owed him tens of thousands of money and had not paid back, so he would have time to cover up all the trends.

Guo Jia said angrily: "Is this the kind of person I am in Wen Ruo's heart?"

Xun Yu smiled slightly: "Absolutely."

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"The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. I didn't expect that Wenruo would care about this mere tens of thousands of dollars." Guo Jia had a heartbroken look on his face, as if he regretted that he had made the wrong friend.

"This is a distinction between public and private matters." Xun Yu remained unmoved.

"In that case, how about I introduce a good place for Xun Yu to offset the tens of thousands of dollars?"

Xun Yu frowned slightly: "Fengxiao agreed?"

Liu Bei was in Yingchuan at this time, so it is not difficult to guess the so-called "good place".

Guo Jia nodded and said: "Yes, my lord, I am impressed by both his knowledge and his mind."

"But he is just a white man after all."

"But he is a descendant of the Han Dynasty queen."

Guo Jia straightened his posture and said seriously: "Wen Ruo, you and I both know that chaos has arisen in the Han Dynasty. If we can create another Guangwu Emperor with our own hands, wouldn't it be a great joy in life?"

One thing he was sure of was that Xun Yu's heart was towards the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty, otherwise he would not have hesitated to go against Cao Cao when the world's order was set.

He thought Cao Cao would be Zhou Gong, Huo Guang, but finally found out that it was Wang Mang.

In fact, this is just the result of wishful thinking. When you reach the height of Cao Cao, you can't retreat even if you want to. The genocide of the Huo family is a bloody example.

Don't say it's because the Huo family is arrogant and domineering. In the final analysis, they are just victims of power.

"Does what Fengxiao asked me have to do with Liu Bei?"

(End of chapter)

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