Guo Jia of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was reborn at the beginning to recruit

Chapter 34, Selfless Dedication

Taishi Ci was not surprised that there were only 2,000 reinforcements, because it was impossible for them to send out all the soldiers and horses, causing the base camp to become an empty city.

Guo Jia looked at him with interest: "How does the strong man want me to answer?"

"I have overstepped my bounds."

Taishi Ci soon discovered the problem in his words. How many people dare to pat their chests and guarantee that they will win before the war begins?

If so, it's probably just to reassure others and to boost their confidence.

Especially under this premise where the enemy is strong and we are weak.

Liu Bei said: "The heroes will rest here for a day, and we will lead the army to Qingzhou the next day."

"I understand."

They had just experienced a bloody battle. Although they had experienced a day of rest, I believe many soldiers had not yet come out of the killing state.

If troops are sent out hastily, it is likely to cause a major hidden danger in the war.

Camp roar.

This is a result that no general would like to see, because no solution has been found to this problem so far.

The so-called camp roar is actually similar to a mutiny, but there is an essential difference between the two.

As the name suggests, soldiers are in a state of high mental stress, to the point of losing their minds, which triggers a series of internal killings.

Therefore, after every major battle, almost all commanders would choose to disperse their armies to rest and recuperate.

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"My Lord, is he interested in recruiting Tai Shi Ci?"

After leaving the inn, Guo Jia and Liu Bei rode in a carriage together, Xiao Zhan drove the horse as usual, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei rode on the left and right respectively.

In the carriage, Guo Jia revealed Liu Bei's thoughts.

When Liu Bei heard this, he sighed: "I'm afraid that people will look down on me, Liu Bei, a member of the declining royal family with a humble background."

The shadow of his previous failure still lingered in his heart. Even if he had to do it over again, he was not sure that he would be able to convince Tai Shi Ci.

Guo Jia shook his head slightly and said: "Tai Shi Ci and Yun Chang Yidian are different in virtue. My lord cannot convince him by relying on benevolence and righteousness alone."

Zhang Fei is a generous man, Guan Yu is a wanted criminal, and Liu Bei's family is in decline. The three of them seem to have the same spirit, so they hit it off and become sworn brothers.

Taishi Ci was different. He was more in line with the character of most people in this era and had the ambition to make contributions.

As the saying goes...learn martial arts and sell your goods to the emperor's family.

If you want to have a bright future, you must first find a suitable buyer.

Why did Taishi Ci have a more friendly attitude towards Guo Jia?

Because he is a son of a noble family and is famous for his talents in Yingchuan. In addition, because he outsmarted the Yellow Turban, his reputation in this three-acre area of ​​Yingchuan is only comparable to that of Xun Yu.

"What does Fengxiao mean?" Liu Bei vaguely understood what Guo Jia meant.

"What I want to say is that my lord does not need to be so enthusiastic about Taishi Ci. He only needs to form a good relationship. When my lord's status rises, Taishi Ci will come to join him."

Guo Jia's meaning is already obvious. Corporal Li Xian also needs status to highlight him. Otherwise, it will be useless no matter how low you are.

Just like the difference between the rich, handsome and the loser in later generations, the same thing, but different identities show two results, a warm man and a licking dog.

It's just that Guo Jia said it more implicitly.

"Fengxiao's words made my heart suddenly open."

In fact, Liu Bei was a little confused. Taishi Ci's request for help for Kong Rong should have happened ten years later. Why was it so far in advance?

Is it because he changed something?

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Guo Jia returned to his residence and found an uninvited guest at home.

Su Zhe, he is now Guo Jia's brother-in-law.

Guo Jia immediately laughed and said, "Why is Zili here?"

Speaking of which, the name Su Zhe was given by Guo Jia. He separated the word "philosophy" and added "zi" which was commonly used in this era, and it became Su Zhe's name.

It's really a bit perfunctory~

With a serious look on his face, Su Zhe made a gesture of handing over to Guo Jia and said solemnly: "Fengxiao, please take me with you when you are going to Qingzhou this time."

Su Meiniang stood aside with a complicated expression on her face.

She couldn't persuade her brother who was full of ambitions to make a contribution, but she was worried that something would happen to him when he went to the battlefield, which would lead to the death of the Su family.

So he looked at Guo Jia for help.

In fact, as early as when Guo Jia sent troops to annihilate the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, Su Zhe proposed to his immediate superior to join the army, but Guo Jia interfered and sabotaged it.

He knew very well how the pretty widow in his family would cry if Su Zhe made any mistake on the battlefield.

"How can a person of filial piety abandon public service for private reasons?" Su Zhe was a little angry. He could have participated in the suppression of bandits, but this man used his personal power to stop him.

Guo Jia said calmly: "There is no such thing as fairness in this world, so people chase the peak of power."

"You are using strong words to make sense."

"No, I am telling you how cruel the world is."

...The two got into an argument, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

At this time, Su Meiniang suddenly stretched out her hand and tugged at the corner of Guo Jia's clothes.

The two of them have been getting along day and night, and have already developed a tacit understanding, reaching the level where they know each other's depths, and I know your strengths and weaknesses.

Su Meiniang just looked at her, and Guo Jia immediately understood what she meant.

Then he looked at Su Zhe and said, "That's alright, you go back first and we'll discuss it with Meiniang later."

The latter looked suspicious: "You can't even try to fool me."

"Isn't it enough that I promise you?"

"really?"

"Absolutely true!"

Although Su Zhe felt that there was some ulterior secret between this man and his sister, he couldn't figure it out, so he had no choice but to leave first.

Guo Jia watched Su Zhe leave, then looked at Su Meiniang and asked doubtfully: "Are you really planning to let him go to the battlefield?"

Su Meiniang sighed: "My brother has always had a stubborn temper. If Fengxiao doesn't agree, I'm afraid he will have no contact with us in the future."

Guo Jia shook his head and said: "But the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and I can't protect him."

A trace of struggle flashed in Su Meiniang's eyes, and she hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"So I hope Fengxiao can keep my brother at the back."

She has always adhered to the concept of "no interference in the harem" and never asked about Guo Jia's business. Today she had no choice but to make an exception for her brother.

Guo Jia's heart moved, and then he said seriously: "Although I am a military advisor, how can I bend the law for personal gain?"

In fact, as a military advisor, he has full authority to decide the position arrangement of middle and lower-level officers.

It's just that there is no free lunch in this world. If you want him to contribute, you have to give him some benefits.

Su Meiniang rolled her eyes at him, "Didn't you obstruct him last time for personal gain and bend the law?"

At that time, I even gave him a little sweetness!

"No big deal, I'll just give you a little more sweetness to try."

Su Meiniang blushed and used the same move as last time.

This kind-hearted sister will make selfless sacrifices for her brother again.

Guo Jia thought: Sure enough, if there is a first time, there will be a second time, a third time...

He pretended to think deeply for a moment and then said: "Well, it seems that there is still a vacancy for the position of grain transportation officer in the army."

"Then do you think my brother might hold this position?"

"My brother-in-law is very thoughtful and well suited to this position."

So Guo Jia was led into the house by her kind sister...

(End of chapter)