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Chapter 1131: Sima Lang (Thanks to 'Nightfall Ink Maple' for the generous support!)
Chapter 1131: Sima Lang (Thanks to 'Nightfall Ink Maple' for the generous support!)
2017-10-05
Youzhou, Lingzhi City, City Lord's Mansion, Reception Hall!
A slender and delicate-looking young scholar stood on the left, while a tall and rugged-looking man with a fierce demeanor stood on the right.
Interestingly, despite being in the same hall, these two, one a scholar and the other a mountain bandit, had hardly exchanged a word throughout.
Not only did they not speak to each other, but they also barely made eye contact. They had no intention of communicating with each other and didn't expect the other to acknowledge them. This attitude wasn't one of animosity but rather of mutual disregard, as if they were ignoring each other's existence.
The reason for this situation was simple: the vast difference in their social status.
One was a top student from Yingchuan Academy, while the other was a mountain bandit. If it weren't for Lu Hai Kong's summons, they might never have had the chance to meet in this lifetime.
These two individuals, with their vastly different backgrounds, stood on opposite sides of the reception hall, avoiding each other's gaze as they silently awaited Lu Hai Kong's arrival.
However, Lu Hai Kong was running late, and after keeping them waiting for over ten minutes, he still hadn't shown up.
The delay not only filled the reception hall with an awkward atmosphere but also left the two men feeling slightly dissatisfied with Lu Hai Kong.
"My apologies for being late!"
Finally, after more than ten minutes, Lu Hai Kong arrived and immediately apologized to the pair. His sincerity was evident.
Who was Lu Hai Kong now? Even if he hadn't apologized upon entering, these two scholars and warriors wouldn't have dared to say a word. His sincere apology, instead, touched them, making them feel that Lu Hai Kong was a humble and respectful leader.
Indeed, many actions were influenced by one's identity and status, which could significantly impact the outcome.
If Lu Hai Kong's current identity wasn't as it was, and he was just an ordinary county governor, his apology after being over ten minutes late might not have been as well-received. At the very least, the scholar and the warrior would have had a less favorable impression of him.
This wasn't to say that the scholar and warrior were flattering Lu Hai Kong; it was simply because Lu Hai Kong's reputation and power had reached such heights.
After his sincere apology, Lu Hai Kong invited the scholar and the warrior to sit down. As he conversed with them, he discreetly checked their attributes.
Sima Lang (Courtesy Name: Boda)
Identity: Scholar from Yingchuan Academy (Historical Scholar)
Age: 18
Abilities:
Military Power: 65, Politics: 85, Strategy: 80, Command: 45
Scholar Talent: Unawakened
Zang Ba (Courtesy Name: Xuangao)
Identity: Mountain Bandit (Historical Warrior)
Age: 20
Abilities:
Military Power: 87, Politics: 55, Strategy: 50, Command: 72
Warrior Trait: Raiding Camps
Raiding Camps: A passive trait that activates when launching a surprise attack on an enemy camp, significantly reducing the chances of being discovered and increasing the likelihood of causing chaos within the enemy's camp.
These were the attributes of the scholar and the warrior before Lu Hai Kong. Both had impressive attributes, even though neither had broken 90. Considering their age and potential, it was highly likely that they would reach 90 in the future.
Undoubtedly, both of these individuals could be considered top-tier talents, and now that they had presented themselves to Lu Hai Kong, he wasn't about to let this opportunity slip by.
Especially with Sima Lang, the Sima family could be regarded as one of the best-educated families in the Three Kingdoms. Behind this guy was an entire nest of talented individuals, and it would be ideal to win over the entire Sima family through Sima Lang.
As for the potential concerns of a situation similar to that with Cao Zai Zi arising after Lu Hai Kong promoted the Sima family, he wasn't worried. After all, the Sima family was just a small matter, and he was confident in his ability to manage them.
Given his intention to retain these two individuals, Lu Hai Kong didn't beat around the bush. He directly offered them an olive branch.
On the one hand, Lu Hai Kong was well aware from his interactions with them that regardless of whether it was Sima Lang, the talented scholar from Yingchuan, or Zang Ba, who had not seized the opportunity to clear his name during the Yellow Turban Rebellion due to his association with the foreigners, both harbored the intention to join him. This was especially evident in Zang Ba's case.
Since both parties shared this desire, Lu Hai Kong directly presented himself as eager for their talents and extended the olive branch.
In the 1619 book, "A Look at the Unerring Calculation," it states...
Regarding the olive branch offered by Lu Hai Kong, Zang Ba accepted without hesitation. As for Sima Lang, he showed a bit more restraint, but Lu Hai Kong didn't have to exert much effort to convince him either.
The fact that he could effortlessly acquire two excellent talents while stationed in Lingzhi City greatly improved Lu Hai Kong's already good mood.
However, Lu Hai Kong was unaware that his surprises were yet to come.
As Lu Hai Kong welcomed Sima Lang and Zang Ba into his ranks, on the other side, not far from Lingzhi City, two figures supported each other as they made their way towards the city.
These two figures were none other than Zhao Yun and the young scholar who had recently established a refuge in Le Yang City but had the misfortune of encountering a horde of undead.
In the end, they were unable to hold onto the refuge. Faced with millions of undead, Zhao Yun could only rescue the young scholar and flee Le Yang City.
After escaping from Le Yang City, Zhao Yun and the young scholar, like Gong Sun Zan, took the grassland route, meandering their way towards Youbeiping Prefecture.
However, neither of them was familiar with the grasslands, and their lack of knowledge could have resulted in them getting lost if not for the young scholar's memory of a map of the area.
It should be noted that when they fled, they had almost no provisions or water on them.
Without any supplies, their escape was fraught with hardship. Moreover, due to the influence of the Blood Realm, the animals in the grasslands instinctively avoided the area, and none could be found within a hundred li of the Blood Realm.
In such a situation, Zhao Yun and the young scholar had to survive by eating grass roots.
It was this arduous journey that left them in a pitiful state upon their arrival, resembling undead themselves. They were nearly mistaken for undead and slain when they were discovered.
Fortunately, despite Zhao Yun's weakened state, his combat prowess, though not at its peak, was still sufficient for self-defense.
After saving themselves, they clarified that they were not undead, and Zhao Yun and the young scholar were escorted into Lingzhi City.
(End of Chapter)
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