The Three Kingdoms: My Wife is a Great and Good Teacher

"right?"

After Liu Zhaoqing finished speaking, Guan Yu frowned even deeper. If it was true, then this guy was too smooth and had no loyalty at all.

Faced with Liu Zhaoqing's speculation or questioning, Jia Xu raised his hand in a bow but did not put it down for a long time, and his expression changed from surprise to helplessness.

"Marquis Changping is indeed perceptive. He was able to sense this one in a hundred thousand chance and accomplish the feat of devouring Dong Zhuo's 80,000 elite troops."

Jia Xu is indeed good at speaking and he did not forget to praise Liu Zhaoqing.

"I did do it on purpose, but I didn't have any other purpose. In troubled times, for someone like me who is not from a wealthy family, even if I have a few days of heavenly gifts, it is still very difficult to seek peace in a corner."

Jia Xu bowed his head, bowed again and said, "If the Marquis of Changping feels that I am not trustworthy, he should be able to gain a lot of benefits from using me as a bargaining chip with Dong Zhuo."

"But I don't seem to need Dong Zhuo's benefits." Liu Zhaoqing said lightly, looking at Jia Xu who was lowering his head.

"And my vanguard army in the middle was probably destroyed by your plan, right?"

"As Dong Zhuo's strategist with ulterior motives, now that I know you are not sincere in your surrender, do you think I will choose to send you back to Dong Zhuo to raise a tiger to cause trouble, or keep you here and completely eliminate future troubles?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jia Xu, who was lowering his head, changed his expression.

Then she raised her head slightly and saw Guan Yu beside Liu Zhaoqing take a step forward.

No matter how good you are at math, if you meet someone unreasonable and wants to stab you, what can you do?

Jia Xu thought that Liu Zhaoqing would be a wise leader who valued talent. After all, that was what he had shown himself to be. Even if he would not be reused, his treatment should be good at least.

But she didn't expect that Liu Zhaoqing was not an emperor, but his words were even more imperial than those of an emperor. Just a few simple words made her feel the fear of life and death for the first time. She couldn't guess Liu Zhaoqing's true thoughts at all.

"I can help Marquis Changping to defeat Dong!" Jia Xu said immediately.

This is an explanation, a promise, and the answer Liu Zhaoqing wants.

He tilted his head and nodded slightly at Guan Yu, who took a small step back.

Jia Xu lowered her head and breathed a sigh of relief. The aura of this black-haired, red-eyed female general was too terrifying. She had no doubt that if Liu Zhaoqing had given her a glance, she would have definitely split her in half with a single blow.

Chapter 307 Jia Xu returns to his heart, enters the Luoshu dream, and eats Jiao'er 1W first

When Liu Zhaoqing saw Jia Xu's promise, his expression did not change.

He understood what means he should use to make someone like Jia Xu concentrate on serving him.

It is different from Zhang Liao who was recognized when he was in danger and loneliness, and it is also different from Zhao Yun and Gao Shun who let him witness his ambitions with their own eyes.

These are of no use to Jia Xu, so Liu Zhaoqing wants to know why Jia Xu chose her so that he can use this to restrain her.

Obviously, Jia Xu saw Dong Zhuo's decline and his own rise. In Jia Xu's eyes, even if Liu Zhaoqing was not the most powerful and shining among all the princes, she must be the most suitable one for her.

Because Liu Zhaoqing valued talents but also lacked them, so the coming of Jia Xu, who was capable of being a strategist, would definitely be just what he wanted. For Jia Xu, Liu Zhaoqing would definitely not treat her too badly.

Knowing this, Liu Zhaoqing smiled and said, "As Dong Zhuo's strategist, Wenhe should know my background. Although my name is not as famous as those of Mr. Lu Zhi or Mr. Zheng Xuan, many people in Hebei have heard of me."

"Many counselors have offered to join me, but I only arranged for them to be officials in Changping City or other counties in Youzhou."

"I think it's the quality of the generals that matters, not the number." Liu Zhaoqing looked at Jia Xu, "Wenhe, just based on an empty promise, why should I think that you are different from those who heard of my name and wanted to get a salary?"

Jia Xu understood what Liu Zhaoqing meant and wanted her to tell him the specific details.

It was not that Liu Zhaoqing was making things difficult for her. Given Jia Xu's character, it was normal for him to leave himself a backup plan in order to protect himself.

This may not matter to others, but for Liu Zhaoqing, it will cause a lot of problems.

Although Jia Xu's talents were obvious to all, he certainly didn't want Jia Xu to come here and slack off for a while and then run away.

This was to let her bring out some useful information, and also to test how high her expectations of herself were. In her eyes, was she just a piece of duckweed where a dragonfly occasionally rested, or a harbor where she could land safely and take shelter from the wind and rain?

If Jia Xu thought that Liu Zhaoqing was her last stop in the troubled times, then she should know what to do.

"You can't make any promises with just words." Jia Xu said after a moment of silence.

"Although I was Dong Zhuo's counselor and offered him advice many times, I also had my reservations because Dong Zhuo was willing to listen to advice but he was also stubborn."

"I had expected that her stubbornness would bring disaster, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

"Xu is just a nobody who was selected by an ordinary county. He is not as famous as Guo Jia and Xun Yu who were around the Marquis of Changping, who came from a noble family and became famous at a young age."

"In troubled times, Xu just hopes to live the rest of his life in peace."

"I can give you a chance to live the rest of your life in peace." Liu Zhaoqing said, "But, are you sure that's the rest of your life you want?"

Jia Xu was silent again.

But before she could bow and speak, Liu Zhaoqing looked up at the entrance of the cellar. The azure blue sky was reflected in his eyes, as deep as a gem.

"The Mobei people have submitted to me and have made me the Chanyu of Mohe. The three thousand miles of grassland are under my control. I have war horses, cattle and sheep. The brave Hu people will follow me to fight in all directions at my command."

"Liu Yu, the Duke of An, also hinted that he would grant me the right to govern Youzhou in the future. Han Fu's troops in Jizhou asked me to send troops to defend Jizhou not long ago."

"I was elected as the leader of the anti-Dong alliance, and I killed Dong Zhuo's 80,000 men in one battle."

Liu Zhaoqing turned around and looked at Jia Xu: "The world is bigger than you can imagine. There are vast areas of scenery to the west of Xiliang that my people have never seen before."

"I will work with my generals and advisers to expand our territory and conquer all directions, and Jia Xu, you should become a chief accountant, managing the accounts in a county mansion and taking care of the people's livelihood for the governor."

"While you are writing, you will hear the noise outside. There is a quick report that General Zhao Yun has carried out Guo Jia's plan and has annihilated three or five foreign countries and ceded thousands of miles of land."

"When you enter the capital, you will also see those who were once your equals or whose wisdom was not as good as yours, returning home with their triumphant troops, cheered and supported by the people, and stepping on peach blossoms."

After Liu Zhaoqing finished speaking, he paused for a moment and continued, "However, being a chief clerk is not bad. At least you can live a stable life without the worry of dying on the battlefield."

Then, Liu Zhaoqing turned around again and said, "Let's go. Sister Xuande should have found Yide."

Guan Yu looked at Jia Xu: "Then she..."

Shaking his head, Liu Zhaoqing went up to the cellar first. Guan Yu turned around and frowned at Jia Xu, then he had to follow Liu Zhaoqing out of the cellar.

All that needed to be said had been said. While Liu Zhaoqing made it clear that she had Xun Yu and Guo Jia and that she, Jia Xu, was not indispensable, she also almost made clear her own ambitions and future goals.

As one of the smartest people in the world, it is impossible for Jia Xu not to hear it.

Moreover, Liu Zhaoqing's graceful departure was not just for the sake of being cool. After all, even if Jia Xu really just wanted to live a stable life, he could indeed give her an ordinary civil servant position.

Changping itself is in great need of capable clerks, so we will gradually make use of them in the future.

What? Didn't I just say that I would let her be the chief clerk for life?

Just think about it and you will know how that is impossible. Once you are on the boat, there is no reason to run away.

As long as he joins his camp, he will have the final say on whether to take Jia Xu with him on future expeditions.

Isn't it normal to bring a few civilian officials along to take care of logistics?

So actually no matter how you look at it, Liu Zhaoqing didn't lose anything.

He was sure of Jia Xu's keen eye for talent, and was invincible.

This is the correct way to recruit surrendered generals.

But...why haven't you caught up yet?

"Zhao Qing...why are we hiding in this corner?"

As Liu Zhaoqing frowned, Guan Yu's voice sounded beside her.

Didn’t we agree to go find our eldest sister?

Why didn't Liu Zhaoqing go into the county residence after he led her to the corner of the corridor, but instead hid here and sneaked around like a thief, looking at the back?

Guan Yu didn't quite understand.

"It shouldn't be..." Liu Zhaoqing said softly.

"Yun Chang, what do you think of what I just said?"

"how?"

"Do you feel a surge of emotion after listening to it?"

Guan Yu thought about it carefully, stroked his long hair, and said with his wine-red eyes thoughtfully: "A little bit."

"A little?"

"Well, because it feels a bit far away. If it was changed to charging into Luoyang, killing Dong Zhuo, and supporting the country... it would probably be more moving." Guan Yu said, but he also added a sentence at the end.

"But this is just one person's opinion. Zhao Qing doesn't need to take it too seriously."

"If Yide or Zilong were here, they would definitely think differently from me."

After hearing this, Liu Zhaoqing felt even worse.

Even Guan Yu said so, then wouldn't Jia Xu, an old fox whose "heart is young" be even more calm?

And if Jia Xu just wanted to be valued, he could actually go to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

Although Liu Zhaoqing could accept going to Cao Cao,

But I always feel like I've done a lot of unnecessary things in vain.

He only wanted to control Jia Xu, but he forgot that Jia Xu was not a perfectionist and could settle for second best.

"Hmm?" At this moment, Guan Yu suddenly made a doubtful sound.

"She didn't run away?"

Liu Zhaoqing looked up and smiled while thinking.

Fortunately, his worries were unnecessary.

Jia Xu walked towards him, and Liu Zhaoqing and Guan Yu stood at the door pretending to wait for Liu Bei.

When Jia Xu turned the corner, she saw Liu Zhaoqing. She bowed her head, then bent her knees, knelt in front of Liu Zhaoqing, and slowly raised her head.

"Xu is willing to serve as a dog and horse, and wholeheartedly help the lord to achieve great things for generations to come."

Liu Zhaoqing could not see the cunning look in her eyes. At this moment, her eyes were clear and what she said came from her heart.

And more importantly, after she said this, a golden light that only Liu Zhaoqing could see gushed out from Jia Xu's body and reached the sky.

This means that Jia Xu has made a decision, and also means that Liu Zhaoqing has won the heart of another outstanding person.

"Wenhe, please stand up." Liu Zhaoqing also hurried forward and helped him up.

"This time, my 80,000 troops in the battle against Dong Zhuo are no match for one man, De Wenhe."

Liu Zhaoqing said with a smile.

His attitude, which was completely different from just now, surprised Guan Yu. On the contrary, Jia Xu did not show any surprise. After being helped up, he still looked humble.

"My lord, you are too kind. Xu only knows some sinister tricks. How can he be compared with 80,000 elite soldiers?"

"Being able to come up with a deadly move is not just a sinister trick. Compared to those auspicious names, the title of 'Poison Master' bestowed by the opponent is the greatest reward for Wenhe." Liu Zhaoqing said with a smile.

Only when your enemies are afraid and hurt by your strategies and tremble at the mention of your name, will they label you as "poisonous".

Liu Zhaoqing had no doubt about Jia Xu's ability. What he was worried about was that Jia Xu was not sincere in joining him.

"Wenhe, don't blame me for setting up such a trap and forcing you to express your opinion." After Liu Zhaoqing finished laughing, he also revealed his true feelings and said sincerely.

"Everyone says that I can judge people accurately, but I know that I don't have the ability to listen to people's voices. If Wenhe is not sincere in joining me, I will definitely not be able to withstand a rebellion in my current state."

Liu Zhaoqing sighed: "The future I talked about before was just a prediction, please don't blame me."

Jia Xu shook his head slightly, bowed and said respectfully: "It is normal for Marquis Changping to be so vigilant, and if it were not for Marquis Changping's reminder, I would not have realized how short life is and how vast the world is."

"In troubled times, time flies by. If you are just a spectator, the regrets left in your heart will never be resolved until you die."

"I served Dong Zhuo for salary and survival, because I knew that Dong Zhuo was not a wise leader, and not the man who could carry on the destiny in my mind."

"And I came to join you, lord, because of your reputation as a Yellow Turban."

At this point, Liu Zhaoqing also realized that the real reason why Jia Xu chose him instead of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao was because of Liu Zhaoqing's background.

Liu Zhaoqing was not from a noble family, nor was he a royal relative. He was born into a commoner family, and the banner he raised was also the "Yellow Turbans" in the name of the common people.

Jia Xu had said before that her childhood was obscure and not as brilliant as that of Xun Yu and Guo Jia.

She came from a poor family similar to Liu Zhaoqing's. Although she was from a poor family, by the time of Jia Xu's generation, she was no different from the common people. She was not even as rich as the common people who did business.

She was able to be selected as a filial and honest official because she felt that the timing was right, and her family tree barely considered her to be a "aristocratic family", so she was expected to join the local aristocratic faction after becoming an official.

In fact, Jia Xu did not have the environment for a son of aristocratic family to grow up, so naturally he did not have the arrogance or delicate heart of a son of aristocratic family.

This allowed her to use strategies without considering her own identity, because as long as she could kill the enemy, it would be the best strategy in her eyes.

She joined Dong Zhuo's camp because she had no rights to join a team and it was impossible for her to resist Dong Zhuo's edict to recruit talented people on her own.