Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Subsequently, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and a group of Jiangdong aristocratic families discussed for nearly half an hour before the meeting concluded, and they quietly left Zhang Hong's residence through the deserted back door.

However, unbeknownst to Zhang Hong, a quarter of an hour after everyone had been seen off, the previously closed back door of the residence was quietly opened a crack.

A piece of cloth was thrown out from the gap, and then a figure hiding in a dark corner outside the door quickly rushed up to take the cloth away after observing that no one was around.

Moreover, after circling around, the figure quickly arrived at the back door of the Wujun government office and placed the cloth in a hidden spot.

A moment later, Xiahou Bo personally delivered the cloth to Jia Xu.

Jia Xu unfolded the cloth and began to read it, which was densely covered with tiny characters, recording the content of the conversation between Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and the Jiangdong aristocratic families just now.

The content was so detailed that it was as if someone was eavesdropping and recording in the room.

After carefully reviewing it from beginning to end, Jia Xu put the cloth aside, the gentle and harmless smile on his face did not change at all, and he said with a smile.

"I am usually kind to people, so that my colleagues from the Jiangdong aristocratic families underestimate me so much, which can also be regarded as my blessing."

Xiahou Bo did not say a word, just listened silently.

However, Jia Xu seemed to be nonchalant, but in fact, he was also quite surprised in his heart.

The matter of spies has existed since ancient times.

Jia Xu had always been aware that Liu Bei had a spy organization under his command, but what Jia Xu did not expect was that they could investigate the secret discussions of Zhang Zhao and others in such detail.

Immediately, Jia Xu slowly sipped a mouthful of fragrant tea, and said with a bit of emotion.

"It seems that Zikun had already been wary of Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and the Jiangdong aristocratic families, and had planted so many spies in their residences early on. It's a pity that they still think they are meticulous, but they don't want everything to be carried out under the eyes of the lord and Zikun."

However, Xiahou Bo's continued silence made Jia Xu's heart skip a beat.

These words, in addition to the superficial exclamation that Zhang Zhao and others were like clowns performing, secretly contained two layers of probing meaning.

One was to probe Xiahou Bo about the matter of planting spies in the residences of Zhang Zhao and others, to confirm whether only the residences of Zhang Zhao and others were full of spy eyes, or whether everyone's residences were like sieves.

In addition to this, there was also a point, which was to verify whether this spy organization was also controlled by Li Ji through Xiahou Bo's attitude and answer.

"Jichang, why don't you say a word?" Jia Xu asked again.

Xiahou Bo was silent for a while before answering.

"Mr. Zikun reminded me that unless necessary, do not talk to Chief Clerk Jia, so as not to interfere with Chief Clerk Jia's judgment."

...

Jia Xu.

At this moment, Jia Xu only felt that his eyes almost went dark.

"I'm so angry, what does Zikun mean by this? Is he even guarding against gentlemen?"

After Jia Xu said a few words of indignation, he could only say that Li Ji was really accurate in judging people...

Not only did Li Ji understand Jia Xu's ability and temperament, but Li Ji also knew that Xiahou Bo would definitely say the wrong thing if he spoke too much. Once he talked to Jia Xu without any precautions.

I'm afraid that Jia Xu would find out some things that he shouldn't know in just a few words.

However, seeing that Xiahou Bo didn't even answer this sentence, Jia Xu suddenly felt a sense of frustration.

Faced with Xiahou Bo's constant silence, Jia Xu, who could only probe with words, really had a feeling of "a eunuch facing Pan Jinlian - no 'plan' can be implemented."

Immediately, Jia Xu also put away some thoughts of taking advantage of Li Ji's absence to find out Li Ji's bottom line through Xiahou Bo's mouth, and said seriously.

"Jichang, is it certain that Yuan Tan did not go to Zhang Zigang's residence?"

"No, after County Assistant Gu left the government office, he went straight back to his residence and never went out again, nor did he take any actions to send letters to the outside world." Xiahou Bo replied affirmatively.

"It's not in vain that Zikun spent some time teaching Yuan Tan. Yuan Tan has realized that the pool of water in front of him is muddy water, so it can save a lot of trouble."

There was a hint of relief in Jia Xu's tone.

However, Xiahou Bo did not know whether Jia Xu's relief was due to Gu Yong's reaction, or Jia Xu simply felt that he could save some trouble.

Unlike most officials in Wujun who thought Jia Xu was a gentle gentleman, Xiahou Bo, who was in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, knew all the secrets hidden in Wujun.

Jia Xu, this is a talented person that Mr. Zikun has never dared to relax his vigilance against.

It was precisely because of this that Xiahou Bo did not dare to say a meaningless word to Jia Xu, for fear that many secrets that should have completely disappeared with his life would be revealed unconsciously.

Immediately, Jia Xu put down the tea set in his hand and asked.

"Jichang, didn't Zikun say that there is something that can allow me to further instigate the Jiangdong aristocratic families? And it will be handed over to me when necessary."

"Mr. Zikun did give instructions. Does Chief Clerk Jia want it now?" Xiahou Bo confirmed again.

"I want it now." Jia Xu replied again.

In Jia Xu's opinion, perhaps Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and the Jiangdong aristocratic families are now blinded by power and interests, but...it's still a little short.

Regardless of whether it is the aristocratic families in Wujun and Kuaiji County under Liu Bei's rule, or the other Jiangdong aristocratic families, or the other Yangzhou County governors, they are all very clear about one fact.

With the arrival of the chaotic world, Liu Bei has gradually become the dominant force in Yangzhou.

As long as Liu Bei does not encounter any major accidents in the process of suppressing Dong Zhuo, then when Liu Bei returns to Wujun, he will inevitably begin to take steps to dominate Jiangdong.

It is precisely because of this that Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and the Jiangdong aristocratic families are so eager to do something, understanding that for them, this is undoubtedly the last and best opportunity.

If they cannot do something at this moment, then after Liu Bei unifies Jiangdong.

With the support of the Ren De Academy, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and other aristocratic officials can only be petty officials under Li Ji's jurisdiction, and the other Jiangdong aristocratic families will not have the opportunity to sit at the table and eat.

'However, it's still not crazy enough, it's still not enough...'

Jia Xu maintained a smile under his narrowed eyes, flashing a few gleams of light, secretly calculating.

At present, the only ones who are really anxious are the Jiangdong aristocratic families who have already placed a lot of bets on Liu Bei, but many Jiangdong aristocratic families outside of Wujun and Kuaiji County are undoubtedly maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.

Aristocratic families have never been the kind of existence that easily bets everything.

The militarily empty Wujun, this bait is enough to attract a lot of greed, but it is not enough to make all the Jiangdong aristocratic families enter the game.

Therefore, Jia Xu was quite curious about what Li Ji had prepared for him, believing that he could fish all the Jiangdong aristocratic families into becoming bigmouth bass, and catch them all without missing a single one.

After receiving Jia Xu's affirmation, Xiahou Bo took a few steps back, widened the distance between himself and Jia Xu, and then closed the door.

Then, under Jia Xu's gradually stiffening expression, Xiahou Bo lifted his belt with both hands, and quickly took off his official robe and other clothes.

"Wait..."

Just as Jia Xu instinctively wanted to stop Xiahou Bo when he saw that Xiahou Bo's strong chest muscles were about to gradually show, he saw Xiahou Bo take out a palm-sized paper item from his inner shirt.

"Hmm?"

Looking at Xiahou Bo's somewhat puzzled eyes, Jia Xu only felt that his old face had been completely disgraced today.

Jia Xu's expression twitched slightly, and while lowering his head to drink tea tactically, he said.

"It's okay, what I mean is that it's cold at night, Jichang, quickly put your clothes back on."

Xiahou Bo still did not answer such non-official topics, but neatly put all his clothes back on, and then put the paper item that he kept close to his body in front of Jia Xu.

Jia Xu, who had been tactically drinking tea to relieve the embarrassment in his heart, originally thought that Li Ji had written some brilliant plan in the paper item, but after taking a few more glances, he suddenly realized that something was wrong, and quickly put down the tea set in his hand and held the paper item in his hands.

(End of this chapter)