The Three Kingdoms: General Yu She, reincarnated a hundred times.

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"It is truly Heaven's will that this treasure was bestowed upon me."

Upon hearing Yu She's praise and learning that the imperial seal had been obtained, how could Yuan Shu not be overjoyed?

"As predicted, with Zichuan taking action this time, there should be no problem."

If you have lived up to my expectations, I will reward you handsomely.

As he spoke, he stretched out his outstretched hand again.

(Reaching into his pocket!)

Yu She: "..."

Yu She then whispered in his ear, "My lord, do not be anxious. The imperial seal is not on my person at the moment; it is still waiting for orders outside the mansion."

Yuan Shu: "???"

"Then what are we waiting for? Such a precious treasure cannot be left unattended. Quickly come with me to welcome it."

Yu She quickly stopped him, "My lord, don't be hasty, let me say something."

The reason why He specially asked Sun Jian's son, Sun Ce, to personally escort this treasure was to ask the lord to verify its authenticity in person, so as to prevent Sun Jian from using a fake seal as an excuse.

Otherwise, if we accuse him of using a fake to deceive us, and he accuses us of switching the product and turning the tables, with both sides sticking to their own version of events, the situation will become entangled and unpleasant.

Yuan Shu agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Zichuan is indeed cautious in his work. Fortunately, this matter was assigned to you. Otherwise, others might have been caught off guard and fallen into Sun Jian's trap."

After much hesitation, Yu She carefully explained his experience in Xinye, as well as his doubts and speculations, to Yuan Shu.

"My lord, She Guanwentai is not someone who has long served others."

I asked him several times for it, but he kept hiding the imperial seal and refused to hand it over. He even ordered his generals Han Dang and Huang Gai to line up their armored soldiers outside, with their swords drawn but not to fire.

I feared that his smashing of the cup would be a signal for a trap, so I stepped forward and, under the guise of conversation, seized Sun Jian's hand, subduing him instantly and preventing his escape.

My lord, as you know, She is a warrior of great prowess. Even Lü Bu avoids my sharp edge, let alone Wentai.

He saw that although I was laughing and joking on the surface, I had actually captured him and he could not break free. His life or death was just a thought away from me. How could he not be terrified to death?

Left with no other choice, he handed over the imperial seal and presented it to his lord. However, Wentai might harbor rebellious intentions, so caution was necessary.

Upon hearing Yu She's words, Yuan Shu surprisingly revealed an expression of great agreement, saying, "What Zichuan said coincides with my own thoughts!"

I had long suspected him of harboring ulterior motives, but I worried that with his strong and well-equipped army, it would be difficult to turn against him. Moreover, internal strife would severely damage the foundation of Nanyang and give other warlords an opportunity to exploit the situation. That's why I kept quiet and refrained from acting."

Yu She was waiting for this. He was concerned about his unlimited future, so after suspecting that Sun Jian had ulterior motives, he immediately reminded Yuan Shu to be wary of Sun Jian in case of unforeseen circumstances.

However, Yu She had previously promised Sun Jian to speak well of him to Yuan Shu and secure a good job for Sun Ce, so he dared not neglect this promise in order to better maintain his relationship with Sun Jian.

He then spoke with a smile, offering his advice.

"My lord, do not worry. The reason we tricked Sun Jian's son, Sun Ce, into coming here under the pretense of presenting the imperial seal was for this very moment."

The lord could pretend to have obtained the imperial seal, appear overjoyed, and reward him with high-ranking official titles and honors, showing him deep affection and kindness, thereby keeping Sun Ce by his side.

"Using this as hostage, we can effectively control Sun Jian!"

Yuan Shu was first startled, then delighted, and stared intently at Yu She.

"I asked you to get me an imperial seal, and now you've not only gotten the seal, but you've also brought back a hostage?"

"Zichuan's strategies are like a gazelle hanging its horns on a tree, unrestrained and imaginative—truly a work of genius!"

Yu She: (/Hmph~) She has been working so hard to fill her belly these days, it wasn't for nothing!

"Brother Wentai, I have fortunately fulfilled my mission."

You're right, there's no kind word to it, is there? Did you land a good job?

When I go out and see Bo Fu later, he'll have to thank my uncle.

……

After the emperor and his minister had made their decision, they ordered someone to invite Sun Ce, who was waiting for them.

When Sun Ce brought the imperial seal to the study, he saw his uncle standing close by, while a man with an elegant demeanor and extraordinary presence sat in the main seat.

Sun Ce hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This junior, Sun Ce, has come on the orders of my father, Sun Jian, to present the Imperial Seal and express my gratitude to Your Excellency."

When Yuan Shu saw that he was a handsome man and had come with the imperial seal, how could he not be happy?

He hurriedly ordered Yu She to take the jade box from Sun Ce's hand and carefully examine the jade seal.

Seeing that it was indeed the Imperial Seal of the State, he was overjoyed when Yu She hurriedly offered his advice from the side.

"Bo Fu accompanied me on this journey to escort the Imperial Seal. He rushed here overnight, tirelessly working without sleep, guarding the jade box closely along the way, vowing to deliver this seal to our lord at all costs..."

Sun Ce, who was listening below, was secretly delighted!

"He really is my uncle; he's already speaking well of me."

Yuan Shu and Yu She, who had already made their plans, naturally understood his meaning. After a moment's thought, they nodded and said:

"What Zichuan said is very true."

Bo Fu was exceptionally brave and skilled, and Shu was delighted to see him.

"You are young and promising, and as the saying goes, 'recommend the virtuous without regard to kinship.' I should submit a memorial to the Emperor recommending you for the position of a filial and incorruptible official, awaiting the court's appointment."

Sun Ce never imagined that he would be recommended as a filial and incorruptible official simply for helping his uncle Yu She carry the imperial seal and following along the way, thus elevating the status of the Sun family.

Thinking of the hardships his father had endured in starting his business, and seeing how easily he had been granted the title of filial and incorruptible official, Sun Ce was overwhelmed with emotion and hurriedly wanted to bow and express his gratitude!

"I bow in gratitude to Your Excellency, I am deeply thankful..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Yu She coughed lightly, interrupting him.

"My lord, I think this is unacceptable."

Sun Ce: "???"

"Uncle, you...???"

In a moment of surprise, Yu She said, "The Han Dynasty is in decline, the court is weak, Dong Zhuo is in power, and the emperor is in a state of turmoil."

At this critical juncture, I recommended candidates for the civil service examination and submitted a memorial to the court. However, I don't know when or how long it will take for the appointment to be made.

Bo Fu treated him like a son or nephew; how could he bear to see him waste his prime years like this?

"It would be better if our lord, on the one hand, petitioned the court to recommend Bo Fu for the civil service, and on the other hand, used our lord's name to appoint Bo Fu to an official position, allowing him to serve in the General's staff first, thus avoiding wasting his youth."

Sun Ce: "!!!"

"My uncle actually dared to directly confront Lord Yuan just so as not to waste my youth?"

I have often heard that parents who love their children plan far ahead for them; seeing my uncle now, nothing surpasses this.

He then recalled the introduction his father, Sun Jian, had given him when he first met Yu She:

Zichuan was a close friend of Jian. During the campaign against Dong Zhuo, he was someone to whom one could entrust one's life.

You may call him uncle.

At the time, I thought it was just my father being polite in front of Yu She and didn't take it seriously. But now, I realize that this bond of life and death was probably not just empty words.

The father's words did not mean that he wanted Yu She to regard him as an uncle, but rather that he wanted Yu She to regard him as a nephew!

……

Yuan Shu, sitting at the head of the table, was not angry at Yu She's rebuttal. He simply looked at the imperial seal in his hand and nodded with a smile.

"However, the plan was ill-considered. The court is still unsettled and the traitor Dong Zhuo has not been eliminated. It is not good to wait for the court to appoint someone and waste time."

I hereby appoint you to my General's staff as Attendant Gentleman, where you will discuss the state of the world with me, manage provisions and official documents, and consult on all matters within the staff.

But I wonder, would Bo Fu be willing to serve me with my skills?

……