Free Web NovelChapter 20: The Provincial Governor, Prince’s Teacher
Yuzhou Provincial Governor’s Mansion.
At this moment, Long Chen and Zhou Tai, along with Jiang Qin, were standing outside the mansion.
"Lord! This provincial governor’s mansion is truly magnificent!" Zhou Tai’s eyes were wide with astonishment.
He had never seen such a grand mansion before!
Two auspicious lion statues stood at the entrance, intricately carved and lifelike, as if they were real mythical beasts!
Not to mention, in this game, there were some powerful and rare artifacts that could become tangible and assist their owners in battle...
Although Long Chen was also amazed by the grandeur of the mansion, he knew that there were more important matters to attend to, so he didn’t linger.
"It won’t be long before we meet the Provincial Governor. Both of you, please maintain proper etiquette!" Long Chen reminded them.
Then the three of them walked toward the vermilion gate.
Long Chen stated his purpose and handed over the relevant official seals to the attendants at the entrance. freёwebnoѵel.com
"Please report our arrival," Long Chen politely requested.
Before long, the attendant returned and bowed respectfully, saying, "The Provincial Governor requests your presence!"
Long Chen turned to Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin, giving them a nod as a reminder.
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Inside the hall.
Long Chen was seated on a sandalwood chair, casually surveying the surroundings.
The atmosphere inside was serene and quiet, with a strong scholarly ambiance.
The Provincial Governor must be from a prestigious family and appeared to be a refined scholar.
Although Long Chen had knowledge of the Three Kingdoms history, he wasn’t well-versed in the specifics of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Furthermore, he didn’t know who the Provincial Governor of Yuzhou was at this time in history.
He only knew that in 189 BC, Xuan Kongwu was appointed as the Provincial Governor of Yuzhou, but by 190 BC, he had resigned.
As for the Provincial Governor in 184 BC, Long Chen had no knowledge of that yet.
They didn’t have to wait long.
A figure walked in from outside, dressed in a black official’s robe adorned with exquisite red patterns.
He had an air of elegance, and his whole being resembled a sharp and cold sword, yet his scholarly demeanor was evident.
But when this person saw Long Chen in the hall, he became polite and greeted him, saying, "Is the one who has arrived Long Jue Ming from Jiujiang?"
Upon hearing this, Long Chen quickly stood up and respectfully greeted him, "Indeed, I am he. Are you the Provincial Governor of Yuzhou, sir?"
"Haha, that’s correct. I am Wang Yun, the Provincial Governor of Yuzhou. I heard from my attendant that you are the extraordinary person who single-handedly defeated Wu Ba’s Little Fang troops!"
What?! Wang Yun?! Wang Situ?
Could this person be the adoptive father of Diao Chan, one of the Four Beauties?!
"Jue Ming? Jue Ming? What’s the matter with you?" Wang Yun asked curiously.
It seemed that this man was taken aback by Long Chen, who was so shocked after just one glance.
However, this extraordinary person is surprisingly young. I thought he would be a burly man!
And upon seeing this person, I find my mood remarkably pleasant. He truly is a hero!
In a split second, Wang Yun had countless thoughts.
"All of this was achieved with the courage and valor of my subordinates. May I inquire, Your Excellency, are you the Prince’s Teacher of Taiyuan?" Long Chen still wanted to confirm whether this man was Diao Chan’s adoptive father.
Because in history, Wang Yun, with the style name Zishi, was from the Wang family in Taiyuan and came from a long line of officials, making him a genuine second-generation official!
"Yes, that’s correct. I am indeed the man you speak of. I didn’t expect you to recognize me," Wang Yun said with a hearty smile, unconsciously stroking his chin’s beard.
Previously, those other extraordinary people who had met him didn’t know his background, but this person did.
Wang Yun was partly delighted with his own reputation and even more so with his favorable impression of Long Chen.
Upon seeing the real historical figure Wang Yun, Long Chen’s heart surged with emotions.
"Check the attribute panel."
"Ding! Attempting to check the attribute panel..."
"Ding! Retrieval failed, due to level restrictions, you cannot view it..."
With the system’s alert sound, Long Chen had to give up.
After all, Wang Yun was like a mini-boss from the early stages of the game, and his level was probably around sixty or seventy. He couldn’t be easily inspected.
"Bring some tea!" Wang Yun ordered.
He signaled for Long Chen to sit down and chat.
In front of Wang Yun, Long Chen found himself surprisingly somewhat constrained, as if... as if he were facing his own father-in-law.
There was no way around it; Diao Chan’s beauty and allure were too strong!
Long Chen thought, "If it weren’t for the fact that people in this parallel world don’t know the history of the Three Kingdoms, Wang Yun’s threshold would probably have been breached by these extraordinary people. My reaction is within reason."
Finally, Wang Yun returned to the main topic.
"I wonder how much you’ve achieved in this battle so that I can assess your rewards."
"In this battle, we killed 1,500 enemies and captured a minor general," Long Chen replied respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yun’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but applaud, saying, "I never expected that a young man like you would achieve such great results. You are truly a young hero!"
In his heart, the idea of recruiting Long Chen arose.
"Don’t worry, you will not go unrewarded. You will receive a total of three hundred pieces of silver, three books on C-rank skills, which will be delivered to you later."
"Thank you for your generous rewards, Your Excellency!" Long Chen expressed his gratitude again.
"This is what you deserve," Wang Yun said with a wave of his hand.
"I wonder, what are your plans next, Jue Ming?" Wang Yun continued to ask.
"I intend to head north to Ji Province to join the campaign to suppress the Yellow Turban rebels," Long Chen replied seriously.
"Very well! Jue Ming is indeed an ambitious hero! However... why do you insist on going to Ji Province?"
"While the Yellow Turban bandits are a serious problem in Ji Province, there are also many of them in Yuzhou."
"If Jue Ming is willing to stay in Yuzhou, I am willing to allocate three thousand soldiers to you and provide your unit with supplies and provisions. Would you be willing to stay and assist me?" Wang Yun extended an olive branch and looked at Long Chen intently.
Long Chen hesitated. He hadn’t expected Wang Yun to value him so much, and to keep him, he was willing to allocate three thousand troops, which was twice the size of his own army.
What made Long Chen’s heart race the most was undoubtedly the wealth, provisions, and supplies.
In times of chaos, lacking these resources would make it challenging to maintain the loyalty of your troops, even if you possess great charisma.
Having the necessary funds and provisions is essential to feed and support a large army, making them more willing to follow you.
In addition to these material factors, Long Chen also had another consideration, which was Wang Yun himself.
Wang Yun was currently a prominent figure in the Eastern Han government, wielding immense power and holding the position of the Governor of Yuzhou.
Since Wang Yun had extended the invitation, Long Chen felt that it was in his best interest to accept. Wang Yun had significant influence and controlled a sizable military force. Offending him was not an option.
Moreover, Long Chen was facing a dilemma concerning his limited forces. Even if he went north to confront the Yellow Turbans, he wouldn’t be able to achieve much. The Yellow Turbans were a large and formidable force, numbering in the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands in some areas.
Long Chen’s current troops were insufficient to make a significant impact. He had considered joining renowned leaders like Emperor Fu Rong or Lu Zhi, but it was difficult without any connections or noble background.
Liu Bei was able to seek refuge with Lu Zhi because he was Lu Zhi’s disciple and had an aristocratic lineage. In Long Chen’s case, he was just an ordinary person, making it challenging to gain the attention of these prominent leaders. Even if he had the capabilities, it was challenging to stand out among the numerous talents.
After careful contemplation, Long Chen bowed to Wang Yun, saying, "Jue Ming is willing to assist Your Excellency in quelling the Yellow Turban rebellion in Yuzhou!"
