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Chapter 723: Intelligence
Chapter 723: Intelligence
September 25, 2017
In reality, while Xun Yu and Xun You were keeping a close eye on Lu Hai Kong, Lu Hai Kong was also paying attention to this uncle and nephew.
Lu Hai Kong's knowledge of the Three Kingdoms was limited, mainly derived from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and various Three Kingdoms games. Before meeting the two, his impression of them was simply that they were 'very capable,' a one-sided perception.
However, this didn't stop Lu Hai Kong from taking notice of the two. Especially after personally experiencing their talents, Lu Hai Kong made up his mind to keep them.
In fact, Lu Hai Kong had been making moves on them quite early. During the first month of the four months since the arrival of the Xun clan uncle and nephew, Lu Hai Kong had equal contact with both of them, and perhaps even more with Xun Yu than with Xun You. After all, that guy had demonstrated astonishing abilities in logistics and administration, making Lu Hai Kong envious.
But as time went on, Lu Hai Kong's understanding of the two deepened, and his interactions increasingly leaned towards Xun You.
As Lu Hai Kong spent more time in this world and experienced more, his insight and methods became increasingly sophisticated.
He could tell which of the two uncles and nephews had a better chance of staying, and he could also see the talent of Xun You, seemingly overshadowed by Xun Yu's brilliance. More importantly, Lu Hai Kong could grasp Xun You's attitude towards him.
Xun You, unlike Xun Yu, wanted only a platform to showcase his lifelong learning.
In a way, Xun You was more practical than Xun Yu, and it was this difference between the two that led to their completely different fates and choices when faced with Lu Hai Kong's recruitment.
Whether this choice was right or wrong, no one knew for now, but it was foreseeable that the next time this uncle and nephew met, they might be enemies serving different masters.
Regardless, the deep bond between the two was about to be severed in an instant, and even Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but sigh at this sight.
After Xun Yu left, Xun You also took his leave. It was evident that Xun You's mood wasn't light, and Lu Hai Kong gave him the time and space he needed.
As he watched Xun You's figure disappear, Lu Hai Kong entered Xi Zhi Cai's study or office.
As soon as Lu Hai Kong entered Xi Zhi Cai's study, the little fellow, Gun Gun, scampered over with his short legs and leaped into Lu Hai Kong's arms, clinging tightly and refusing to let go.
Speaking of this little guy, he had been feasting on Lu Hai Kong's gold for nearly a year. Just the gold he consumed numbered in the millions, if not thousands. However, despite all the gold he devoured, the little guy's size hadn't grown much in the past year; he was still the size of two fists.
But while his body hadn't expanded, his strength had increased significantly.
Lu Hai Kong's millions of gold weren't spent in vain; the little fellow lived up to his divine beast status. After consuming Lu Hai Kong's millions of gold, his strength skyrocketed to above 90, an insane growth rate that left Lu Hai Kong Kong stunned."
However, considering the little fellow's growth was fueled by countless gold and his divine beast aura, Lu Hai Kong could easily accept it.
Lu Hai Kong picked up the little fellow, held him in his arms, and began to play with him. Simultaneously, he took out a gold bar specially refined for the little fellow and walked over to Xi Zhi Cai's desk to sit down.
"What's up?" Lu Hai Kong asked, noticing Xi Zhi Cai's curious gaze.
"I was thinking, how did you convince Xun You to stay and help you?"
Lu Hai Kong smiled at Xi Zhi Cai's question. "It's not that I convinced him; he chose me!"
Xi Zhi Cai smiled but didn't elaborate on the topic. He casually picked up a document from the desk and handed it to Lu Hai Kong. "This should be what you came to see, right?"
Although it was a question, Xi Zhi Cai's tone was certain. Lu Hai Kong didn't say more. He took the document Xi Zhi Cai handed him and began to read it while still playing with Gun Gun.
After a few minutes, Lu Hai Kong closed the document and placed it back on the desk.
"In that case, I'm relieved. By the way, how are those guys you've been keeping an eye on lately?"
Xi Zhi Cai, in response, picked up another document from the desk and handed it to Lu Hai Kong. "Recently, various places in the world have been restless. In Liangzhou, there's a Qianghu rebellion, and in our neighboring Youzhou, there's a Wuhuan rebellion. Even in Shuozhou, a Yellow Turban sect called the Five Dou Mi has emerged, causing trouble. There are also incidents elsewhere, but compared to that, our Bingzhou is relatively stable."
As Xi Zhi Cai spoke, Lu Hai Kong looked over the document in his hand, focusing on the situation regarding Dong Zhuo.
As of today, Lu HaiKong has a general understanding of the plot's direction. The system, in terms of the storyline, will likely halt at the War of the Coalition Against Dong Zhuo, meaning Dong Zhuo's plot is inevitable and may even be expedited.
Due to this situation, Lu HaiKong has kept a close eye on Dong Zhuo's side, ensuring he's prepared if Dong Zhuo suddenly rises to power.
Currently, the Qianghu Rebellion is likely the beginning of Dong Zhuo's second rise to power. Lu HaiKong doesn't believe that with Li Ru and Li Wen You's strategic prowess and Lu Bu and Hua Xiong's military might, Dong Zhuo will fail to quell the minor Qianghu Rebellion.
As Lu HaiKong read this news, he casually circled it with a red pen, elevating his attention to this matter.
Lu HaiKong then flipped through the remaining messages, checking on his neighbor Gongsun Zan's situation with the Wuhuan Rebellion.
Lu HaiKong was well aware of Gongsun Zan's Wuhuan Rebellion, and he was more than just informed—he was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. It was Lu HaiKong's arms dealing that prolonged the conflict between the Wuhuan clan and Gongsun Zan.
Gongsun Zan, despite his mediocre strength and leadership skills, with a command value of just over 80, possessed an exceptional talent for military training.
In less than a year, Gongsun Zan's White Horse Corps grew remarkably. Today, it's considered one of the finest cavalry units in the land. Even Lu HaiKong's forces, which could defeat Gongsun Zan's White Horse Corps, are few.
With the White Horse Corps at his command, Gongsun Zan's might shook the borders of You Province. His mere 5,000 troops kept hundreds of thousands of Wuhuan tribesmen breathless.
However, under Ye Junru's manipulation, Gongsun Zan couldn't decisively defeat the Wuhuan tribesmen.
Ye Junru and her companions, who had also settled in You Province, would not allow Gongsun Zan to escape the Wuhuan vortex. So, they not only sold weapons to the Wuhuan but also occasionally provided them with automatons and talismans.
In the 6-1-9-1 book bar, there was no mistake!
Automatons were Lu HaiKong's experimental creations. He willingly supplied automatons to the Wuhuan through Ye Junru for two reasons: to weaken Gongsun Zan and to gather combat data on automatons.
Unexpectedly, Lu HaiKong not only collected combat data on automatons but also on talismans produced by Ye Junru's group.
The combat effectiveness of many of Ye Junru's talismans made Lu HaiKong salivate. Over the past few months, he had purchased numerous strategically and tactically significant talismans from Ye Junru.
As they helped each other, Lu HaiKong realized something.
The Yellow Turban Rebellion was indeed a war under the system's strict surveillance. The Yellow Turban Army's combat strength had been reduced by at least two-thirds, if not more.
If this weren't the case, with the Yellow Turbans' strength and influence, Lu HaiKong wouldn't have achieved such glorious victories. Even the Han Dynasty's victory in the war would have been uncertain. This also made Lu HaiKong realize that the strength of the Immortals in this world was far beyond his imagination.
Lu HaiKong shook his head, refocusing his wandering thoughts on the information at hand. He continued reading.
According to the current situation, Gongsun Zan's conflict is likely to persist for another year, while the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Shu Province is nearing its end.
During the suppression of the rebellion, one name stood out—Liu Bei.
With Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Dantai Mingjing under his command, Liu Bei couldn't stay low-key during the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He made significant contributions in the suppression, and he's likely to receive substantial rewards after the war. It seems that Liu Bei has indeed risen to prominence after acquiring Dantai Mingjing.
Lu HaiKong didn't sigh but casually flipped past Liu Bei's page. After skimming through the information to grasp the overall situation in the world, he closed the book and handed it back to Xi Zhicai.
As Lu HaiKong returned the book, he said, "Unless something unexpected happens, I should start preparing in five days and set out on the expedition in half a month. My preparations are almost complete."
"Rest assured, my preparations are nearly done," Xi Zhicai replied with a knowing smile.
Lu HaiKong nodded and casually picked up the little one from his lap. He reached out, pulled out the gold bar the child was gnawing on, and played with the annoyed little one for a while before satisfyingly returning the gold bar to the child. Then, he put the child down on the desk, stretched, and said, "Okay, since you're ready, I'll take my leave. I have an appointment with someone on the other side. It's been several months; it's time to collect."
Lu HaiKong stood up and left Xi Zhicai's study after a brief wave.
After leaving Xi Zhicai, Lu HaiKong headed directly towards the Forbidden City of Northern Sealed City...
(End of Chapter)
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