Chapter 76

Kneeling down, it turns out that drafts can't be saved. Yesterday, the internet was down, so I couldn't read novels or play games, and I wrote two chapters, thinking they would be saved. But today, I have to post three updates... After writing for so many years, this is the first time I've had to post three updates in a day...

Just arrived in Jinan, a thin young man, reeking of alcohol, with hazy eyes, lightly coughed twice, "Hua Zi, why aren't you taking your master to Beihai? What are you wandering around here for?"

"Master, Master, come and look." The young servant tugged at his master and pointed to the notice on the wall.

The young man, referred to as "master," squinted at the recruitment notice posted on the wall, then stroked his bald chin, "Finally, someone has the guts to do this. Let's go see Liu Bei. Just for this recruitment notice, I'll help him build a foundation no less grand than that of King Zhao of Yan." The young man, who had been listless, suddenly became invigorated. After adjusting his headdress, he exuded a confidence that seemed to look down upon the world.

"Ah, Wenruo, you left too early. If you had stayed for another month, wouldn't it have been great to go see Liu Xuande, or even Cao Cao?" The young man's slightly pale face flushed, his eyes bright and spirited. He patted his servant's head, "Let's go. Yuan Shao has been such a pain. Once we get to Liu Xuande, we'll help him deal with Yuan Shao first."

After saying this, the young man glanced northward, a cold smile on his face, "The foundation of King Zhao of Yan, which just happens to span Ji and Qing provinces, should rightfully be destroyed. Let's go, Hua Zi."

Another top strategist who could see that any warlord establishing a foundation in the north would inevitably clash with Yuan Shao, and who planned to undermine Yuan Shao's foundation even before Yuan Shao was stable and he himself was established.

Liu Ye looked at the recruitment notice on the wall, turned around, and walked back. Man Chong had written to him that Xun Yu had invited them to Cao Cao's place, and he had also evaluated Cao Cao, confirming him as a true hero of the age. Just as Liu Ye was planning to go see Cao Cao, he saw the recruitment notice posted on his own wall.

As he walked back, a smile appeared on Liu Ye's lips. The Liu family's rule had not yet declined. Why should he switch allegiances? He was a legitimate member of the Han imperial family. It was better to stay with his own family than to join others. Even without territory or prestige, what was there to fear? Four hundred years ago, the Liu family had nothing and still managed to establish an empire. Now, at least, the emperor's surname is Liu! That is the greatest prestige!

"Steward, gather our wealth, sell our property, and go to Mount Tai." Liu Ye said directly to the steward upon entering.

"Yes!" Though shocked by Liu Ye's decision, the steward did not raise any objections.

"Liu Xuande, Liu Xuande, I admire your resolve. It doesn't matter if you lack personal ability; there are plenty of capable people in this world. Just with the Liu family's name, we can still make a living. Mount Tai is a nice place, though a bit small. Those bastards at the Clan Office are pigs!" Liu Ye, while writing a letter to Man Chong, cursed the people at the Clan Office for their lack of discernment.

Liu Ye's letter contained only two sentences: "My brother has issued a recruitment notice. You know what this means! Get back here quickly, and let's go to Mount Tai!" After writing, Liu Ye handed the silk to a servant, instructing him to deliver it to Man Chong as quickly as possible.

For Liu Ye, who spent most of his time at home, Man Chong, who always had a zombie-like expression, was his closest friend. Though Man Chong always looked at people as if they owed him a fortune, Liu Ye got along well with him, no questions asked.

Similarly, Man Chong had no friends. Nine out of ten people who spoke to him admired his talent but feared his authority. This made him even more focused on the law, and his authority grew, eventually making him emit a "do not approach" aura. Even dogs would avoid him, a true lone star.

Only Liu Ye was completely unafraid of Man Chong's zombie-like expression and always stuck close to him. Thus, the friendless Man Chong finally had a friend. Therefore, whenever Liu Ye had any good fortune, Man Chong would not forget him.

This is why Man Chong secretly evaluated Cao Cao for a month, confirmed him as a true hero, and then quickly informed Liu Ye. Instead of going to Cao Cao, he waited at an inn for Liu Ye to join him.

After waiting for five days and not seeing Liu Ye, he received a letter. Seeing the servant who handed him the letter with a fearful expression, Man Chong forced a stiff smile, scaring the loyal servant so much that his legs trembled.

After reading, Man Chong said nothing. Both sides had heroes, one side had a brother calling, and the other side had Xun Yu. Who is Xun Yu?

Man Chong turned and left. Who cares what Xun Yu is doing? He wasn't familiar with Xun Yu anyway. Liu Ye was his only friend.

The magistrate of Fufeng County looked at the notice on the wall of his office, casually took off his official robe, and handed it to the county captain, stretching lazily, "I'm done with this. I'm going to Mount Tai. I don't believe that someone with the resolve to issue a recruitment notice would fear the aristocracy."

With that, he turned and left. After serving as a nominal county magistrate for three months, Fa Zheng was already angry. At sixteen, he was in a youthful and impetuous state, not caring about his superiors' opinions.

"Jia Fu, do you think I can slip away to Mount Tai? I can't stay in Chang'an anymore. I see Lü Bu going to Wang Yun's place every day. A few days ago, Chancellor Dong also went there. I estimate that in a couple of months, when Lü Bu and the maid are all lovey-dovey, Dong Zhuo will take the girl away. I can't stay in Chang'an anymore." Jia Xu, holding the recruitment notice, asked his servant. As usual, Jia Fu maintained his expressionless, silent demeanor.

"King Zhao of Yan built a platform to recruit talent. I wonder what Liu Xuande will build this time? Hurry up and dig the tunnel. Using such low tactics as a beauty trap, and Li Wenyu doesn't even care. This guy is completely hopeless, even losing his will to live." Jia Xu instructed Jia Fu to continue digging the tunnel. He had already decided to run away. What did Dong Zhuo's life or death have to do with him? Who cared if the fat man died? If it weren't for Li Ru forcing him to join Dong Zhuo's forces in the past, who would care? Once Dong Zhuo was gone, he would be a free man again, and no one could say anything about him joining anyone else.

"Recruitment notice?" Li Ru silently put down the document in his hand, his eyes vacant as he stared at the ceiling. "Wang Yun, do you really think I can't see what you're doing? To strip the Feixiong Army of its power, you must be planning to force the emperor to abdicate. Forget it, let him do as he pleases. Zhongying won't listen anymore. After his death, destroy all the plans of those who have devoted their lives to him, and then die by a thousand cuts. I have no more desires. I truly hope the old Zhongying is still around..." A strange flush appeared on Li Ru's face.

Huang Zhong held his saber and sighed, looking at the recruitment notice on the wall. When would his son's illness end? To bring good luck, they had even found a virtuous woman for him, but his condition only worsened, and he fainted at the wedding, falling into a coma.

Was the Huang family's lineage about to end? Thinking of this, Huang Zhong lost interest in the recruitment notice. He had spent his whole life honing his martial skills, finally understanding the essence of saber techniques by observing the Yangtze River. He was ready to show the world his skills, but his son's illness had left him in a critical state. Wasn't the goal of achieving high rank and honor to secure a prosperous future for his descendants? Now, with his lineage almost extinct, what was the point of achieving high rank and honor?

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