Chapter 149 Xun You: I am Guo Jia now
Isn't this asking too much? The world is about to fall into chaos. It takes a lot of nerve to remain loyal to the Han Dynasty at this time!
If it were any other time, Jinmao would have agreed without hesitation.

After all, he is also a descendant of the royal family. Isn't being loyal to the Han Dynasty the same as being loyal to himself?
But it’s not possible now. I have to wait at least a few years until he is strong enough and the time is right.

Jin Mao couldn't help but ask: "What does it mean to be loyal to the Han Dynasty?"

"Does the emperor want to kill me? Do I have to clean my neck and wait for him to kill me?"

"Is the emperor cruel? Should I obey him and harm the people?"

Xun You didn't know how to answer. Deep down, he hoped that Jin Mao was a loyal minister, or a foolishly loyal one. Or maybe that was what Xun Yu hoped for.

This was not the question he wanted to ask, but he just happened to be asking it under Guo Jia's name.

On the contrary, if Jin Mao was really a loyal person, Xun You would be unwilling to follow him.

"If it were Feng Xiao, what would he do?"

Xun You immediately had the answer in his mind: "Feng Xiao will definitely inspire Jin Yangzhou to rise up and replace it!"

It's not impossible. Xun You is different from Xun Yu. He knows Jin Mao's background. Although he is very different from the current emperor's lineage, he is still a descendant of the royal family.

Therefore, facing Jin Mao's question, Xun You could not give a direct answer. After all, he was Guo Jia now, and Guo Jia's questions had nothing to do with him, Xun You!
The two men were briefly awkward when facing each other, and Jin Mao suddenly realized that "Guo Jia" didn't seem to have thought of an answer either.

This is easy to handle!
Jin Mao suggested: "How about this, we set the current emperor as the deadline. As long as he is in power, I will be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Hong was about to die, and this loyal minister would not be able to serve for many more years.

And if Liu Hong really wants to deal with Jinmao now, it would be too easy. If he doesn't want to be a loyal minister, does he want to be a traitor?
Even from a distance, Xun You could hear Jin Mao's calculations. If he agreed so easily, it would be too easy for Guo Jia.

Who knows how many things Guo Jia pretended to be him and said that he shouldn't have said, and how many things he didn't do.

If I don’t avenge this, I’m not a gentleman!

"No, one term is too short." Xun You said excitedly, "We need at least three terms!"

After the socially anxious Xun You turned into a social terrorist, he completely let himself go. Things he didn't dare to think, say or do before, he dares to do them today!
It was the first time that Jin Mao met a "bargaining" scholar. He was curious and followed Xun You to bargain: "No! Only one term at most!"

"Then forget it!" Xun You imitated Guo Jia and acted like a rogue: "Even if you get my people, you can't get my strategies."

“No.” Jin Mao’s thick skin was almost invincible in the modern era: “We can discuss it if there is anything. How about this, two terms! No more!”

Anyway, the big boss Dong Zhuo will depose the emperor and help shorten the time. There is no difference between two terms and one.

Xun You nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then we'll start counting from the son of the current emperor."

Jin Mao was stunned. Wasn't it said that merchants had a low status in that era? How come this "Guo Jia" was so good at business?

Finally, after fierce bargaining, the two were stuck at the final stage: starting from this emperor, after two emperors, "Guo Jia" would recognize his master again.

"No way!" Jin Mao was unhappy: "Is it so difficult for you to call me Lord?"

There is no problem with Xun You himself, but he is now Guo Jia!
As a gentleman, impersonation is the limit of what Xun You can endure. He cannot do anything that he has promised on behalf of others.

Xun You couldn't help thinking: "This is my only chance to indulge myself in this life, but it's a pity that I am not filial after all."

Seeing Xun You in trouble, Jin Mao didn't want to force him too much: "Let's put it this way, titles are not important, they are all empty!"

"As long as you sincerely assist me, I will be very happy even if you call me Lord before you die."

Xun You heaved a sigh of relief, bowed deeply, and said, "Guo Jia, Guo Fengxiao greets you, Your Excellency."

"Haha!" Jin Mao was ecstatic: "I have the help of the master, just like Emperor Gaozu had Zhang Zifang. The master is actually my Zifang!"

At this moment, Jiang Qin, He Qi and others turned their heads away, fearing that they would not be able to hold back their laughter. Even Zhou Tai, who was always serious, silently lowered his head and shrugged his shoulders.

This person is already the fifth of "My Zifang", and the story has long since turned into a joke within the organization.

Xun You was deeply touched. It was this feeling of being needed that made him yearn for Jin Mao.

How beautiful the world would be if lies were treated as truth.

Xun You lost both his parents when he was young and was fostered in his cousin's home. For a smart man like him, care was an incredible luxury.

What Jinmao has in common is its strong sense of human touch.

Those letters that Xun Yu found disgusting, Xun You found very enjoyable to read and he couldn't help but take a peek at them. He wished so much that those were letters written to him by Jin Mao!

I'm afraid Jin Mao would never have thought that if he had written an improper letter to Xun You, he would have been able to gain the loyalty of this strategist.

Moved, Xun You almost couldn't help but want to reveal his identity. Fortunately, his older and calm self stopped him and he regained his rationality.

"My lord, it's late at night, it's time to rest."

Xun You was increasingly unwilling to buy time for Guo Jia, but he had to do what he had promised.

"I didn't get a good rest all the way here from Yingchuan County."

Jin Mao slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my sharp eyesight!"

He held Xun You's hand and said, "Tonight, you will sleep in my big tent. We can talk tomorrow if there is anything."

Suddenly, Xun You thought of some bad rumors, broke away from Jin Mao and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I will rest here."

Jin Mao didn't understand what was going on, so he ordered his men to set up camp on the spot: "Go and bring the boat over!"

We must not let "Guo Jia" escape again this time!
The next day.

Jin Mao invited Xun You to have breakfast together, and in order to avoid embarrassment for Xun You, all the generals also ate together.

During the meal, Jin Mao was always talking about interesting things, and the smile on Xun You's face never disappeared.

Xun You has never been so happy as he is today in his entire life.

"Fengxiao, I know you and Xun You are good friends."

Unexpectedly, Jin Mao changed the subject: "But I really need help from great talents like you. Can you tell me where Xun You is?"

Xun You immediately confessed his guilt and said, "Please forgive me, sir. I don't want to be a person who breaks his promise!"

Jin Mao suddenly lost interest, and a feeling of missing out on 100 million yuan surged into his heart. Xun You seemed to have become his socially anxious self again. Jin Mao didn't speak, and he didn't speak either.

The scene was awkward for a while.

"My Lord, you are going to Shouchun County on important matters."

Fortunately, He Qi came to the rescue.

Jin Maocai reacted and said, "Yes, I have something important to do. Sir, please come with me to Shouchun County."

Xun You remembered that he was now Guo Jia, and asked with pretended curiosity: "Excuse me, sir, what is the important matter?"

Jin Mao sat down again and said, "One is official and the other is private."

"You know Xi Zhicai, right?"

Xun You nodded subconsciously.

"Whether it's public or private, it's all related to Xi Zhicai."

Jin Mao said: "Zhicai proposed that the military farming system requires a group of military commanders who are both civil and military to share the burden."

"This way, he'll be at ease."

Jin Mao couldn't help but laugh and scold: "You know Xi Zhicai is a lazy guy..."

Suddenly, Jinmao realized the problem!
"You know Xi Zhicai!?"

"Xi Zhicai is a good friend of Wen Ruo, so he is also familiar with Xun You, and he is also acquainted with you, Feng Xiao!"

Jin Mao yelled, "You are such a traitor! You are such a traitor!"

"You two great men came to Yangzhou without even informing me!"

"I asked for this marriage for you!"

"God damn it! You deserve to be single for the rest of your life!"

Xun You was stunned. He was so immersed in the joy of cosplay that he actually ignored this serious problem!
Yes, this place is near Shouchun County. As good friends, how could they not visit Xi Zhicai?
This is obvious!
Knowing the truth and not reporting it is a serious crime!

Poor Xi Zhicai, Xun You mourned for him in silence.

Jin Mao vented his anger and was also troubled by how to convict Xi Zhicai.

It’s too heavy, I can’t bear to part with it.

If you don't do it lightly, others will definitely make a fuss.

I just threw this question to Xun You.

"Sir, Zhicai is my right-hand man. Now the farming affairs cannot be separated from him, and I cannot be separated from him either."

“But he definitely made a mistake.”

"If it were the same as before, I would definitely send him down to the grassroots level and climb back up again."

"But things are different now. Please teach me, sir."

Xun You was moved by the friendship between Jin Mao and Xi Zhicai, and hoped that he could become one of them in the future.

After carefully understanding the reward and punishment system under Jin Mao, Xun You had an idea.

"You can reset Zhicai's achievements to zero, and let him temporarily serve as a military advisor to make amends for his crimes, and then hold the wedding."

"This does not violate the system, and it also shows your respect for talents."

An old capitalist!
Jin Mao was amazed. This was a cow that was not fed grass but was still required to produce milk, and was hung with a big carrot.

Xi Zhicai not only had to accept the punishment willingly, but also worked very hard.

Awesome!
"Mr. Talented!"

Jin Mao admired and said: "I didn't think of such a cruel thing. Zhicai has been giving me advice in the past few years. He has made the greatest contribution and should be ranked first!"

"I didn't expect that all their efforts would be wasted with just one plan from you."

"No need to say, I toast you a glass!"

Xun You felt bitter in his heart, and even the fruit juice no longer tasted sweet.

He had never made so many mistakes in his life, and he couldn't help but mourn for Xi Zhicai again.

And he secretly made up his mind not to tell anyone about his next plan until he had come up with a foolproof one.

So, no matter what opinions Jin Mao asked, Xun You kept his mouth shut and did not give a direct answer.

The topic is dead.

Jin Mao did not give up and asked one last question: "Sir, you and Xun Yu are good friends. I want to know what Xun Yu thinks of me?"

Xun You felt very uncomfortable. He knew the problem, and if Xun Yu knew it, he would have wanted him to explain it to Jin Mao.

And he is now Guo Jia and doesn't know Xun Yu that well.

But Xun You still answered this question: "Wen Ruo has no principled aversion to you, but he cannot serve you."

"why?"

Xun You sighed and said, “Wen Ruo shoulders the entire Xun family, just like you shoulder the entire Yangzhou.”

"Some things are beyond our control."

Jin Mao nodded, indicating that he fully understood.

(End of this chapter)