Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 163: The Instrument of State! (Thanks to Shiqilin Book Friend 2024…6597 for the monthly ticket support~)

Looking at Lu Bu's calloused hands, Xing Daorong said nothing.

He turned his head to look at Liu Xian who was looking disappointed not far away, and couldn't help but sigh:

"I can't even protect my own master, so what qualifications do I have to work under the world's most powerful general?"

Hearing this, Lu Bu's eyes showed a little more appreciation.

Being grateful for the kindness of his old master, he will naturally be loyal to his new master in the future.

Lu Bu said in a gentle voice:

“Liu Xian committed an unforgivable crime.

"If it's other matters, I can handle them as appropriate, but patricide is something that is intolerable to the world!

"But for General Xing's sake, I can give him a dignified death."

Xing Daorong didn't say anything else, but just grabbed Lu Bu's hand and expressed his decision to him with actions.

Lu Bu smiled with satisfaction and pulled Xing Daorong up from the ground.

With this powerful general, the army's strength will undoubtedly be enhanced!
What happens next is much simpler.

Lu Bu asked Liu Xian to choose his own way of death.

In order to avoid dying in too much pain, Liu Xian chose to commit suicide with a knife.

Lu Bu asked Xing Daorong to personally bury Liu Xian's body and bury his body together with Liu Du's body outside the city.

At the same time, he asked Huan Jie to announce Liu Xian's crimes to the entire county.

To prevent anyone from suspecting that it was Lu Bu who deliberately killed Liu Du and his son.

While he was dealing with these matters, Zhang Liao had already arrived in Lingling with a young man.

"I am Liu Feng, the humble man, and I am here to meet Marquis Wen!"

Lu Bu looked at the handsome and strong young man in front of him and nodded slightly:

"Yes, you are a handsome man. Since you are here, I believe Wenyuan has also told you what I want.

“From now on, you will work hard under General Wenyuan.

“Although your father was once named Luo Hou, that is a thing of the past. Don’t be proud of it.

"You should work hard under me and restore the prestige of your Kou family. This is what you should do!"

Liu Feng was quite surprised to see that the man in front of him knew his background very well. He clasped his fists respectfully:
"Follow Marquis Wen's instructions!"

After the affairs of Lingling County were arranged, Lu Bu took Zhang Liao and his men to the last Guiyang County.

When they arrived at Xiangxiang County in Lingling Prefecture, the county magistrate Pan Jun invited Lu Bu and his men to his house as guests.

Just as they arrived at the county government office, they saw a drunk man walking out of the government office. As he staggered, he actually bumped into Lu Bu and others.

Zhang Liao immediately stepped forward to steady the opponent's body.

Lu Bu looked at Pan Jun standing beside him and said in an unhappy voice:

"Who is this? Why is there such a disheveled drunk walking around in the county seat?"

Pan Jun was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly knelt down to explain:
“My Lord, this man… this man is my cousin, his surname is Jiang Wan, his courtesy name is Gongyan.

"I am a clerk in Xiangxiang County. I have always felt frustrated and have been using alcohol to numb myself...

"Please forgive me, Lord Wen. I will order someone to take him away right away."

"Wait a minute."

Lu Bu waved his hand and looked at the man named Jiang Wan again.

The moment he heard the other person's name, all the unhappiness in his heart disappeared!

The name Jiang Wan still holds great weight in the heart of this Three Kingdoms fan.

The other party was cultivated as the successor by Zhuge Wuhou, who praised him as a "tool for the country"!
In the late Shu Han Dynasty, under the leadership of Jiang Wan, the government was stable and the people were harmonious, and the economy revived. He can be said to be the last mainstay of the Shu Han Dynasty in the late period.

His talent is evident.

So when Pan Jun said that he was "depressed and frustrated", Lu Bu agreed. After all, the position of Shuzuo was a relatively low-level clerical position.

For a talented person who could be regarded as Zhuge Liang's successor, this was undoubtedly a waste of talent.

Lu Bu said to Pan Jun:

"When he sobers up tomorrow, let him come see me."

Seeing that Lu Bu did not punish his arrogant cousin, Pan Jun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately bowed in agreement.

The next morning, when Lu Bu was having breakfast, a man suddenly came to him in a hurry to pay him a visit.

It was none other than Jiang Wan who was drunk yesterday.

Compared with his disheveled image yesterday, he was neatly dressed today, and his blue shirt looked simple and bright.

As soon as he came, he bowed without saying anything:

"Xiangxiang County Secretary Jiang Wan greets Lord Wen! I was drunk yesterday and bumped into Lord Wen. I was not polite. Please forgive me, Lord Wen!"

Although Lu Bu knew that the other party was a great talent, he did not act too politely and asked calmly:
"I heard from Pan Jun that you are drinking and indulging yourself in alcohol because you are frustrated.

"Can you tell me what kind of official position you think is worthy of your talent? I want to hear the truth!"

Jiang Wan felt extremely ashamed when he heard such a sensitive question.

But he knew that this was both a crisis and an opportunity.

Instead of continuing to live in mediocrity, why not give it a try here!
Thinking of this, Jiang Wan answered with a burning gaze and a firm tone:

"The position of Prime Minister is not worthy of my talents!"

Hearing such arrogant and confident words, Lu Bu laughed out loud:
"Good! Have courage!"

Lu Bu stepped forward and helped Jiang Wan up. The coldness on his face was gone, replaced by a touch of gentleness:
"I think you have talents comparable to those of the Prime Minister!

"It's a pity that I am only a governor of a state now, so I can't grant you the position of prime minister.

“But if you trust me, come under my command and help me.

"When I unify the world, you will have the opportunity to become the Prime Minister!"

Jiang Wan was greatly shocked to hear words even more arrogant than his own.

He looked at the ambitious man in front of him, as if he had found a soulmate!
After a moment's silence, he finally nodded:

"I am grateful to Lord Wen for his high regard for me. Why would I refuse you?
"If you don't mind, please use me as you please, Lord Wen!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Bu was overjoyed!
He immediately took Jiang Wan's hand and came to the stone dining table, smiling and saying:
"Gong Yan hasn't had breakfast yet, come, come, have breakfast with me."

When Jiang Wan woke up in the morning, Pan Jun told her what happened yesterday. She was so scared that she didn't even go to the toilet, let alone have breakfast.

Hearing Lu Bu's invitation, he didn't say much and accompanied Lu Bu to have breakfast.

Breakfast is simple, porridge with Hu pancakes and steamed cakes.

Although it is completely incomparable to Lu Bu's living conditions in his previous life of soy milk, fried dough sticks and meat buns.

But I have been here for two or three years and have become accustomed to this kind of life.

And the food he eats is much better than that of ordinary people.

Many ordinary people can't even have two meals a day, let alone breakfast.

The two chatted while eating.

When Lu Bu arrived at a new place, he paid most attention to the local talents.

Although he is very familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms, he is not sure where some talents are now.

After learning of Lu Bu's request, Jiang Wan immediately said:
“I know a business genius who currently lives in the Marquisate of Zhengyang in Lingling County.

“It’s just that Liu Biao recruited him many times, but he always refused. I guess he is a picky person.

"If Marquis Wen can invite him here, it will surely help our army's business to advance and our treasury to be filled!"

(End of this chapter)