Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 615: Selection of the Governor

After just half a month, there were more than a hundred city-building craftsmen who volunteered to accept this "free project", and many merchants provided a large number of additional laborers. Liu He was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

"Okay, okay. Thanks to Wen Ruo's brilliant plan, now it seems that I only need to spend a maximum of 10 billion to accomplish this. It's really amazing."

Xun Yu said modestly, "In the final analysis, this is just a transaction. Craftsmen and merchants with such skills and knowledge are not short of money, but they lack respect and social status from others. That's all. The court has a clear decree: merchants, actors, craftsmen, and children of serious criminals in the court cannot be promoted to officials unless they are pardoned by the court or have special merits. This has not been changed for hundreds of years. Now this decree is their only hope. The general seems to be selling a few empty titles, but in fact he is selling respect and hope. Money can be earned at any time, but respect and hope are luxuries that they can never achieve in their lifetime."

"However, the fact that this matter was able to go so smoothly is also because the lord has always loved the people like his own children and treated the merchants and other lower-class people equally, which is why they trusted him. If it were not for this foundation, most merchants would probably have discarded this decree and turned a blind eye to it."

Xun Yu’s words hit the nail on the head for Liu He.

"Now my second brother and his men are doing very well in Jizhou. Many cities have been conquered or surrendered. Except for the cities ceded to Gongsun Zan, the entire Jizhou is now under my jurisdiction. The order to exempt taxes for one year has been issued by the army at the same time. The people are cheering and celebrating. Great luck, great luck."

As the two were talking, the guard in the mansion suddenly came to report that Xun You had returned and was waiting outside the door.

"Oh? Gongda is back, come in quickly."

A moment later, Xun You walked into the study, accompanied by a man in his thirties, who looked somewhat similar to Xun Yu, but his face was three points more resolute and three points less gentle and elegant than Xun Yu's.

Liu He quickly figured out his identity: "This must be Xun Chen, Mr. Xun Youruo, right?"

The man's expression did not change. When he saw Liu He, he did not look happy either. He still had a cold face and saluted him.

"I am Xun Chen, and I am here to meet the general."

"Please stand up. No need to be polite. Please take a seat, sir." Liu He pointed to a seat next to him. Xun Chen was not polite and walked over and sat down.

"I have often heard Wen Ruo and Gong Da mention you, Mr. Liu. I have admired you for a long time. Now that I have met you, I am very happy."

Liu He was just about to flatter him, he knew that scholars all liked to hear this, and he could tell from his expression that Xun Chen was not very fond of him at the moment, so naturally he had to find a way to get close to him.

However, Xun Chen pretended not to hear this. He got straight to the point and said, "I heard that the general wants to establish Yunhai County in the Xitao area and build five new cities. Is this true?"

Liu He nodded and said, "Yes, I believe Gongda has already told you. Now the craftsmen and laborers are almost ready. I am preparing to report to the emperor and officially start the construction in ten days."

"Then Gongda said that he would appoint me as the governor of Yunhai County and give me full authority to build the five cities. Can the general report this to the emperor?"

When he said this, Liu He was stunned and looked at Xun You. Seeing Xun You constantly winking at him, he remembered his previous promise that "officials below the rank of 2,000 stones can be allowed to act at their discretion and can make the decision."

"Ah, that's right. Without the Emperor's approval, how dare Gongda take charge? If you don't mind, I will send the official letter of appointment to your residence tomorrow."

As he said this, he gave instructions to the system in his mind.

"System, check the attributes of this Xun Chen."

"System query, please wait..."

"Xun Chen, from Youruo, was a descendant of the Xun family of Yingchuan, the elder brother of Xun Yu, and the uncle of Xun You. He was originally an aide to Yuan Shao. In the original history, he persuaded Han Fu to allow Yuan Shao to obtain Jizhou without a single soldier, and his meritorious service was outstanding. His historical peak attributes are: Command 42, Military Strength 55, Intelligence 89, and Politics 91."

"Xun Chen's current attributes are Command 37, Military Strength 49, Intelligence 88, Politics 87, Special Attributes: None, Special Skills: None."

"Well, his attributes are pretty good, more than enough to be a prefect. I am short of talents right now, and there is no suitable candidate for the prefect of Yunhai County. If he can go there, it will solve my urgent problem." Liu He thought secretly in his heart.

Xun Chen nodded slightly: "In this case, I will summon all the craftsmen and officials assigned by Yunhai County tomorrow, okay?"

His attitude was not respectful at all, but rather condescending. However, Liu He did not care about it. He just felt a little embarrassed after listening to his request.

"This... To be honest, sir, I have very few people under my command now, and there is a shortage of officials. The county magistrate of Yunhai County, as well as five county magistrates, county magistrates, and many other civil servants, only have three people at the moment..."

Xun Chen frowned slightly, then said: "I have expected this. It doesn't matter. Three people is three people. When we build the city, we can just look for someone else temporarily."

Liu He breathed a sigh of relief. "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, sir. You've worked so hard, and I'm afraid you'll have to work hard for days to come, and won't have time to rest. I'll have someone take you to rest first."

Xun Chen stood up and saluted again: "Thank you, General. I will take my leave first."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

"Huh... This guy is really arrogant. But there is one thing I don't understand. Why is he willing to come and serve the court when Gongda said he would appoint him as the governor of Yunhai County? He even didn't mention his former master Yuan Shao. How weird."

Xun You smiled and said, "My lord, you don't know that my uncle, in addition to being well versed in military strategy and government affairs, has a special skill in craftsmanship and has been very interested in it since he was a child. However, the elders in the clan thought that this was an unorthodox and inferior skill, and never allowed him to read such books, so he could only study secretly at night. Now there is such a godsend opportunity. The court has established a new county. This is a once-in-a-century opportunity. With his personality, how can he not be eager to learn?"

Xun Yu also smiled: "Yes, my lord, don't think he is putting on airs in front of you. I'm afraid he is so happy in his heart. From what I know about him, he will definitely dance and write a poem to celebrate when he returns to his room and no one is around. But if his father knew about this, I'm afraid he would inevitably complain to you in his heart."

"Ah? There is such a thing?" Liu He was very surprised. However, when he thought of the picture of a man dancing with joy on his face, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

"Your clan brother is really...really...quite special..."

"Haha, among my brothers, Youruo has been the most unruly since childhood. That day, he was in a hurry to go to Jizhou to join Yuan Shao. He left the family to avoid being nagged by the elders every day."

When everyone was laughing, Gong Saner suddenly came.

"General, His Majesty has urgently summoned you. Please come to the palace no matter what."

Liu He was somewhat surprised: "I just went to pay my respects to His Majesty this morning. It's only been a short while since noon. Why do you want to see me again? Do you know what's the matter?"

Gong San'er did not hide anything and answered truthfully: "I don't know what happened specifically, but at noon, His Majesty summoned the Minister of Works, the Minister of Works, the Grand Marshal, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, the General of Cavalry, and dozens of other important officials in the court at the same time. Until now, they have not left."

"Oh? Are all the ministers here?"

Liu He vaguely felt that things seemed complicated.

Cui Jun said solemnly: "Since the Luoyang Incident, the emperor has been very respectful and trusting of you. As for the ministers and my father, they have always supported you. I think it is not a bad thing. Since you have been summoned, you should go."

Liu He pondered for a moment, then stood up.

"Well, the emperor has summoned us, so we must not neglect etiquette. Gong Saner, lead the way."

Today's fourth update ends

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