Chapter 71: Zhao Yun’s Unsealing Plan
“This humble general... is willing!”
Zhao Yun raised his head and looked straight at Xiao Wen.
The man before him always gave him an indescribable feeling.
It was as if...
As if this person was the man he had been waiting for all along.
Ordained by fate, he was meant to follow him.
Ding! General Zhao Yun requests to pledge loyalty to player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World. Accept?
Accept!
Ding! Congratulations, player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World, for completing the special mission—A Fine Bird Chooses the Tree It Rests In. You have successfully subdued Zhao Yun. Loyalty +30.
Ding! Congratulations, player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World, for subduing General Zhao Yun. Current Loyalty: 40/100.
Ding! Detected that player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World has recruited General Zhao Yun. Special mission activated—A Sword’s Edge Comes from Grinding!
[A Sword’s Edge Comes from Grinding]
Type: Special Mission
Requirement: Undo Zhao Yun’s seal.
Reward: Fifth-tier General Zhao Yun, Random Equipment Draw Chance *1
Overview: A sword’s edge comes from grinding, and the plum blossom’s fragrance comes from bitter cold. Every peerless general begins from nothing, gradually revealing their brilliance bit by bit!
The mission appeared before Xiao Wen’s eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
Another special unsealing mission.
It seemed...
Not bad.
Xiao Wen muttered to himself, looking at Zhao Yun, who was kneeling on one knee before him. The smile on his face naturally grew extremely bright.
He stretched out his hand and quickly helped Zhao Yun up.
“General Zhao, there is no need for such courtesy. Please rise.”
“From now on, we are family. Come, let me introduce you. This is General Ma Chao.”
Xiao Wen pointed at Ma Chao not far away and brought Zhao Yun over to introduce them.
After only a few words of mediation from him, the two of them began chatting back and forth, quickly becoming familiar with each other.
“Congratulations, my lord, on gaining a fierce general.”
Gongsun Zan walked over with a smile. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Zhao Yun, who was already getting along with Ma Chao, and his face was full of smiles.
“I should be thanking you instead, General,” Xiao Wen immediately returned the courtesy and said.
If this man had not deliberately allowed it, Xiao Wen probably would not have been able to recruit Zhao Yun today.
In Gongsun Zan’s eyes, Zhao Zilong might not amount to much.
But Xiao Wen knew clearly that this was only because the seal on Zhao Zilong had not yet been removed. Once that seal was undone, the power he could unleash would be enough to astonish everyone.
Including Gongsun Zan!
“In the future, if this junior returns to the capital and has an audience with the Son of Heaven, I will certainly put in a few good words for the Administrator before His Majesty,” Xiao Wen said with a raised eyebrow.
When it came to handling matters like this, he had already become quite shrewd.
Say the pleasant words first.
If he actually had the chance to meet the emperor in the future, mentioning it once would be no trouble.
If he could not meet him, then so be it.
In any case, it was nothing more than a casual sentence.
However, when Gongsun Zan heard these words, the smile on his face became extremely rich.
He was naturally very satisfied with what Xiao Wen had just said and found it quite pleasing to the ear.
“Then this general will thank you here first, General. It is still early. Shall we return to camp and continue eating, drinking, and enjoying ourselves?” Gongsun Zan asked.
“Naturally, that would be excellent,” Xiao Wen replied.
At a time like this, he could not slight this man’s face.
The two returned to the camp together, drinking wine and eating meat in high spirits. Only after host and guest had both thoroughly enjoyed themselves did the gathering finally disperse.
Reeking of alcohol, Xiao Wen was supported by Ma Chao back to his tent.
However, the moment he sat on the couch, the power within his body surged, evaporating the smell of alcohol from his entire body. His eyes opened, clear and bright. How was there even the slightest sign of drunken weakness?
Xiao Wen raised his head, looked at Ma Chao, and asked,
“General, has that person been properly settled?”
“Reporting to my lord, I have already arranged for Brother Zhao to stay with the White Dragon Cavalry,” Ma Chao replied. He was not surprised at all by his lord’s current state.
Drinking causing delays?
That was merely for appearances.
When it came to matters like this, his lord knew exactly where to draw the line.
“Good. With you making the arrangements, I am naturally at ease. General, are you curious as to why I insisted on taking in General Zhao?”
“This humble general... does have some doubts.”
Ma Chao pondered for several seconds before speaking.
To say he was not puzzled would naturally be impossible.
Why would a mere Level 20 commander of ten men make his lord care so much?
If he remembered correctly, the previous person his lord had valued this much was Zhang Song, who now served as the Deputy City Lord in the city.
His lord valued that person because he truly possessed talent for governing a country, enough to serve as Deputy City Lord and handle the affairs of the main city.
But that kid Zhao Yun—what virtue or ability did he have?
“What if I said that he possesses dormant potential that has yet to be awakened? Once his foundation is fully awakened and released, his achievements will not be inferior to yours, General!”
Xiao Wen said solemnly.
That serious expression fell into Ma Chao’s eyes and made Ma Chao’s own face become much more solemn.
To receive such high regard from his lord...
It seemed that fellow truly did have some skill.
“In that case, he is indeed an interesting fellow. How does my lord plan to temper him afterward?” Ma Chao asked again.
“Before his potential awakens, let him serve as your deputy general first. A sword’s edge comes from grinding. Only by enduring countless hardships and dangers can the essence of a fierce general fully bloom!”
Xiao Wen said. As he spoke, he could not help reaching out and patting Ma Chao on the shoulder.
These words were not only meant for Zhao Yun.
They were also meant for Ma Chao!
Ma Chao nodded, then turned and left.
...
At the same time, inside the central army tent.
Gongsun Zan sat in the main seat, while Yan Gang and Tian Yu sat on his left and right.
Of these two, one was a general, and the other was a strategist.
“Brother Yan, you exchanged blows earlier with that deputy general named Ma Chao. What do you think of his strength? Can he be dealt with?”
Gongsun Zan looked at Yan Gang and asked.
Hearing this, Yan Gang sank into thought. After remaining silent for several seconds, he finally answered,
“Reporting to the General, that fellow is not simple.”
“In that battle, if the General had not intervened, he and I would at most have been evenly matched. However, that was limited to a sparring match that stopped at the proper point.”
“If it were a life-or-death battle, even I would not dare say what the result would be.”
Hearing this, Gongsun Zan nodded and said,
“He is indeed a troublesome fellow. Mister Tian, what do you think this general should do next?”
“The Wuhuan Chanyu Qiu Liju and Zhang Chun have joined hands in rebellion. By order of the Son of Heaven, I have been suppressing them, achieving repeated victories. Just as I was about to suppress the Liaoxi Wuhuan as well, the Son of Heaven sent a county magistrate here.”
“This is clearly an attempt to cut into this general’s spoils and snatch a piece of meat from the broth!”
“Mister, do you think this general needs to find an opportunity to let them loyally die for the country?”
Hearing this, Tian Yu’s expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly said,
“No! General, absolutely not!”
“This man was sent by the Son of Heaven. Although the current Son of Heaven is weak, he is still the ruler of the country. If you wish to rightfully and properly ascend to the position of Governor of You Province, you must not create unnecessary complications.”
“Even if some small benefits are given to them, what harm is there?”
“For a person like this, forming good relations with him would be of enormous benefit to you when entering the inner circles of the imperial court!”
“After all, once you take one more step beyond General of the Household, General, you will be able to stand on equal footing with our lord.”
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