Lord in the Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 98: Hard to Recruit

Zhao Yun, seeing Long Chen’s extremely shocked appearance, was a bit puzzled and responded, "Not bad, I am Zhao Zilong from Changshan."

Long Chen first stepped back several steps, chest heaving violently, heart pounding as if a young deer colliding madly. Then, he swiftly moved forward, crowded around Zhao Yun, looking around without stopping.

Xu Chu rubbed his forehead, thinking to himself, "Lord, my lord, what’s going on?! Could it be... he’s fallen for this pretty boy?!"

As the party involved, Zhao Yun was even more at a loss. He pondered that he didn’t have such great fame in Youzhou! How could he make local lords react with such an attitude to his name?

And Long Chen’s eyes were somewhat moist!

In his heart, he exclaimed, "I’m going, I’m going, I’m going! I’ve seen the real person!!"

In his previous life, his favorite warlord was Cao Cao, and his favorite general was Zhao Zilong!

Tonight, unintentionally, he encountered his most beloved general in the Three Kingdoms!

The reason he liked Zhao Yun the most was not only his superb martial arts but also his pure heart and loyalty!

Moreover, Zhao Yun was a dual-talented general, excelling not only in martial arts but also in strategy. He was a versatile master!

He must seize the opportunity to leave a good impression on Zhao Yun.

Thinking like this, Long Chen quickly returned to the calm and composed demeanor he had before, arching his hand toward Zhao Yun and saying, "Unexpectedly, little brother is none other than Zhao Zilong from Changshan!"

"It’s really more vivid than hearing the name!"

Zhao Yun, puzzled, asked, "From General’s attitude, it seems like you know me?"

Long Chen grabbed Zhao Yun’s hands, stared at him, and said sincerely, "Of course, I know. I heard about Zilong’s righteous deeds when I was in Yangzhou!"

"Back then, you led the volunteers and soldiers in our county to not join Yuan Shao, the fourth lord, but instead, you chose to follow Gongsun Zan. I already knew!"

Pausing for a moment, Long Chen looked at Zhao Yun sincerely and continued, "Especially the words you said about following a place that can implement benevolent governance!"

"Chen deeply agrees!"

Originally feeling awkward due to Long Chen’s overly intimate actions, Zhao Yun was now stunned upon hearing Long Chen repeat his own words verbatim. Only he knew about this statement, and it was known by Gongsun’s soldiers around him. How could General Long, far away in Yangzhou, know about it?

Zhao Yun was taken aback.

This sentence was only known by him, General Gongsun, and the soldiers around him. How did General Long, who was far away in Yangzhou, know about it?

"Diing! Centurion Zhao Yun’s favorability towards you has increased to 51 (Slightly Favorable)."

Long Chen’s heart moved. Indeed, Zhao Yun was challenging to win over. Even with the [Dragon and Phoenix Among Man] and deliberately using the original words to impress him, he could only achieve a slightly favorable level of favorability. It seemed like winning him over with just a few words was difficult!

In reality, if Long Chen didn’t have the powerful legendary talent [Dragon and Phoenix Among Man], leading to a charm value of 100, it would be challenging to capture Zhao Yun’s heart with just a few words.

Even if Yuan Shao, the fourth lord, were to come, Zhao Zilong wouldn’t exchange many words with him. He would only complete his assigned tasks and then leave indifferently.

He wouldn’t chat so much with him.

Long Chen is currently in good fortune but doesn’t realize it!

Seeing Long Chen agreeing so much with his viewpoint, Zhao Yun felt particularly pleased with Long Chen and suddenly had the desire to talk and confide in him.

Immediately, he asked with folded arms, "Oh, General Long, do you also agree with the idea of implementing benevolent governance locally?"

Long Chen nodded, smiling warmly, "Certainly, Zilong!"

"Not only do I agree, but I also implement it in Jiujiang Prefecture!"

Long Chen directly addressed Zhao Yun as Zilong, both to establish a closer relationship and to express respect.

(Referring to others by their courtesy names in ancient times to show respect)

After hearing this, Zhao Yun became very interested and asked, "I wonder, General Long, how do you implement benevolent governance?"

The reason he initially joined Gongsun Zan was because people in the counties and towns all said that General Gongsun governed benevolently in his position. However, after getting to know it better, things weren’t as expected.

General Gongsun, though brave in battles and often went north to kill the Huns and other tribes, didn’t excel in internal affairs. The results of governing Beiping Prefecture were not good, and Zhao Yun didn’t see the specific measures of benevolent governance.

Zhao Yun often questioned whether his initial decision was correct. However, having already pledged allegiance, he wouldn’t leave easily unless General Gongsun committed atrocities against the country and the people.

Now, hearing that Long Chen also implemented benevolent governance, Zhao Yun, for some reason, wanted to see how General Long did it.

Instead of directly answering, Long Chen looked at the dark sky and then pointed to the sky, asking Zhao Yun, "Zilong, what does this sky look like to you?"

Baffled, Zhao Yun tried, "Ink?"

"No!" Long Chen shook his head.

Pointing to the sky, he exclaimed, "This dark and oppressive sky is like the world before the eyes of the common people at dawn! A dense darkness, unable to see the way forward!"

"In the current chaotic era, Dong Zhuo disrupts the court, and the princes rise together, causing misery among the people!"

"These princes, though claiming to carry out benevolent deeds, are only conscripting extensively, imposing heavy taxes, and plundering land through constant conquests!"

"Who among them has genuinely cared about the lower-class poor peasants?"

Zhao Yun furrowed his brows tightly. Indeed, the reality was as General Long described.

Even General Gongsun is the same; he doesn’t truly have a benevolent heart for the common people. freёweɓnovel.com

Zhao Yun can feel it.

So far, Zhao Yun has only felt a genuine sense of benevolence and love for the common people from Liu Xuan De, the Prince of Zhongshan.

But now, he can also sense it from the words and passionate heart of General Long...

Long Chen didn’t stop and continued, "But I, Long Chen, the Prefect of Jiujiang Prefecture!"

"During my tenure in Jiujiang Prefecture, I first exempted the people from taxes for a year, led them in farming, and constructed water conservancy projects..."

Long Chen began his performance, presenting one by one the great achievements he accomplished during his term in Jiujiang Prefecture.

Zhao Yun kept asking specific details, and Long Chen answered each question precisely.

After all, Long Chen had genuinely done these deeds, and he knew the details like the back of his hand.

In the end, Zhao Yun was somewhat stunned. Wasn’t this the utopia he had always imagined?

"Is General Long’s words true?" Zhao Yun asked with doubt.

It’s not that he didn’t want to believe; it’s just that currently, there’s no warlord who can achieve what Long Chen just described.

However, Long Chen didn’t hesitate for a moment and said frankly, "Every word is true. If there is any falsehood, may I, Long Chen, be struck by heavenly thunder and die a miserable death!"

Seeing that Long Chen immediately made a solemn vow, Zhao Yun quickly clasped his fists and said, "General, there’s no need for that. I believe! I believe..."

"Ding! Centurion Zhao Yun’s favorability towards you has increased to 56."