Mythical Three Kingdoms: Martial Arts Reach Divine Ranks, I Alone Rule the World

In response to Guo Jia's words...

Xi Zhicai remained silent for a long time, but ultimately did not give a clear answer to Guo Jia's suggestion to "deceive Xun Yu into assisting Zhang Mu".

however.

Guo Jia was not discouraged upon seeing this scene.

Having known Xi Zhicai for many years, he had a thorough understanding of his close friend's temperament.

Silence is the best statement.

If Guo Jia really dares to make a move, Xi Zhicai will surely be in the shadows, quietly "handing him the knife and paving the way," dragging their mutual best friend Xun Yu down the wrong path.

"My lord!"

Xi Zhicai suddenly spoke up, gently changing the subject, "Now that you are the Governor of Bingzhou, when will you depart for Taiyuan to take up your post?"

Yanmen Commandery was located in the northern part of Bingzhou, not where the prefecture was located.

Taiyuan Commandery was the true heartland of Bingzhou, controlling the north and connecting the south, making its location of paramount importance.

"Anytime is fine."

Zhang Mu smiled slightly and said leisurely, "But... we should at least give the current Governor of Bingzhou, Zhang Yi, some time to pack his bags and leave, shouldn't we?"

His gaze shifted to Xi Zhicai: "How about this, Zhicai, you take the imperial edict and go to Taiyuan to inform Zhang Yi?"

"As soon as he left, Mu led you to move into the governor's mansion."

Zhang Mu was too lazy to go through any tedious political handover with Zhang Yi.

Adhering to the principle of trusting those you employ and not employing those you don't trust, he simply handed the task over to Xi Zhicai.

Just as Xi Zhicai asked him questions before worshipping the Lord, Zhang Mu also wanted to see Xi Zhicai's abilities through this trivial matter.

"That is exactly what I wish for."

Xi Zhicai agreed with a smile, without the slightest hesitation in his eyes.

"Where is Wen Yuan?"

Zhang Mu then looked at Zhang Liao, his tone softening slightly, "Will you stay in Yanmen County, or will you go to Taiyuan County with me?"

"If you stay, you will take over my position as the garrison commander and continue to assist Prefect Guo."

"If you are unwilling..."

Zhang Mu paused, a meaningful glint in his eyes, "I have my own plans, I guarantee..."

He had already made up his mind not to use the old team left behind by Zhang Yi.

The vacancies in the governor's office were mostly reserved for Zhang Liao and the talented individuals and old friends he had met during his years of traveling the world.

"Brother! I want to stay!"

Zhang Liao didn't even wait for Zhang Mu to continue before speaking decisively.

"Previously, Liao lived under his elder brother's protection. Now that Liao has reached the Martial Prime realm, it's time for him to learn to share the burden on his shoulders!"

As he spoke, Zhang Liao took a deep breath and said with a burning gaze, "A fledgling eagle will not stay in the nest forever; its destiny is to spread its wings and soar in the sky."

"Please forgive Liao for this act of willfulness, brother!"

Looking at his younger brother's young yet resolute face, Zhang Mu felt a surge of fatherly pride and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Can."

For Zhang Mu, who had already entered the realm of the alternative imperial path, it made no difference whether Zhang Liao stayed by his side or was far away in Yanmen County.

Even if he were to encounter any danger, a single thought from me would be enough to arrive in an instant.

not to mention……

Even Zhang Liao himself probably didn't know how many precautions his elder brother had taken to prevent any potential problems.

"Brother, is it true?"

Zhang Liao's face was filled with surprise and joy, and a smile appeared on his brows. He hadn't expected his brother to agree so readily.

however.

Before his smile could fully bloom, he saw Zhang Mu leisurely extend a finger.

"You can stay, but you must agree to two conditions from your brother."

"Brother, please speak!"

Zhang Liao didn't believe his brother would harm him at all; his smile didn't fade, but instead became even brighter.

"First, when you encounter danger, don't think about blindly rushing upwards."

"When I am not by your side, your priority is to save your life."

"Brother, Liao isn't stupid. If he can't win, can't he just run away?" Zhang Liao grinned and asked impatiently.

"And the second condition?"

Zhang Mu chuckled, but his gaze suddenly shifted and landed on Guo Qun, the governor of Yanmen County.

"Prefect Guo, how about we arrange for Guo Yi to get engaged to Wen Yuan first? In two years, we can have them get married."

"Hehe, don't be in such a hurry to refuse."

"You probably didn't even realize it yourself, but the two of them have been exchanging glances for a long time."

"That kid Wen Yuan thought he had kept it a secret, little did he know that Mu had already caught him and Guo Yi having a secret rendezvous several times."

Guo Yi was the only daughter of Guo Qun, the governor of Yanmen County, and could also be considered Guo Jia's cousin.

Considering her age, she was three years younger than Zhang Liao.

Although she was not as stunningly beautiful as Zhen Jiang, Zhang Ning, or Cai Yan, she was still poised and elegant with a delicate and pretty face.

Zhang Mu had no idea how his younger brother had won the girl's heart, but he didn't mind taking this opportunity to bring it up directly.

otherwise.

Given his younger brother Zhang Liao's taciturn nature when it comes to relationships, who knows when it will finally happen.

"Brother, how could you...?"

Zhang Liao's smile froze instantly, replaced by a look of shock and awkwardness, his ears turning bright red.

Zhang Mu ignored him, only smiling at Guo Qun: "Prefect Guo, what do you think?"

Guo Qun kicked Zhang Liao in a fit of rage and snorted irritably, "Gongzhi, do you think I don't know about their affair?"

"Hmph! I wonder what that girl Yi'er sees in Wen Yuan!"

"Which of those talented young people in Yingchuan isn't better than this brat?"

Guo Qun naturally admired Zhang Liao.

But when Zhang Mu so bluntly exposed his daughter's flirting with someone, he, as a father, lost face and could hardly keep a pleasant expression.

Guo Qun agreed with a smile...

Wouldn't that make it seem like Guo Qun's daughter was eagerly pursuing Zhang Liao?

Zhang Mu sensed the resentment in his words and smiled indifferently.

If your own pig grows cabbages in someone else's garden, you're bound to get a scolding.

As long as the pig's testicles aren't castrated.

He didn't say anything about letting Guo Qun scold him. Even if Guo Qun hung Zhang Liao up and beat him, he, as the elder brother, wouldn't even flinch.

Guo Jia, who was standing nearby, listened to the conversation between Zhang Mu and his uncle and was completely dumbfounded.

He never expected that Zhang Liao, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would have such a relationship with his cousin Guo Yi.

This made him smack his lips, looking exactly like someone who had just discovered some juicy gossip.

"Kongzhi!"

Guo Jia suddenly stepped forward, grinning, and said, "I thought we would be master and servant as well as close friends, but now it seems we're practically in-laws."

Zhang Mu glanced at him sideways and casually uttered a sentence.

"Fengxiao, personal relationships are personal, but in front of outsiders..."

"Remember the duties of a pastor."

Then, Zhang Mu delivered the final blow.

"Also, let me remind you of something."

"Only when the Shepherd's son marries your daughter will we be truly in-laws. Right now, the only person who can be in-laws with the Shepherd and Wen Yuan is Prefect Guo."

"You scoundrel, don't try to extort money from me."

Guo Jia's smile froze instantly, and he retorted with dissatisfaction, "Gongzhi, what makes you so certain that Jia's child is a daughter, and yours is a son?"

"Hey!"

Guo Jia slapped his thigh, "Maybe it's my son marrying your daughter!"

Zhang Mu replied calmly, "Really?"

Then, Zhang Mu lowered his gaze and glanced meaningfully at Guo Jia's lower back.

"But there's always been something I don't understand about Feng Xiaona. Logically speaking, since you spend every night in brothels, you should have a large family by now..."

"How come we still don't have a son or daughter?"

Zhang Mu's tone was light and casual, yet it felt like a knife piercing Guo Jia's heart.

"you!"

"Could it be...?"

"That won't work, will it?"

The words are simple, but their destructive power is extraordinary.

Guo Jia's face turned green instantly.