[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal":3,"chapter-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-239":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heaven-Defying Comprehension: I Built an Eternal Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2164541,3643,"Chapter 239","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-239",239,"\u003Cp>“It’s just that this kid took the wrong path in the past, preferring to be a wandering knight! Messing around and wasting his brains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, he has spent the last two years focusing his heart on studying at the Jiangling Academy, and he has grown quite a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is indeed time for him to come out and gain some experience so he can become a talent sooner!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then count him in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, add Gu Yong and Lu Su as well!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Yong has long had the idea of entering officialdom, but because I had too many talents under my command, he worried there wouldn't be a place for him, so he didn't rush and instead kept helping out at the academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now is the perfect time for him to graduate and gain experience along with Xu Shu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Lu Su, his talent is no less than Xu Shu’s; he is capable in both civil and military affairs. When he undergoes training in Xiangyang County, I plan to have both him and Xu Shu join the Staff Department simultaneously, and begin to come into contact with our army’s military affairs and tactical and strategic deductions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To further improve their abilities and experience in this regard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After they are familiar with it for a year or so, they can learn from Gongda, Zhicai, or you, kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had long known that Xu Shu had joined the Jiangling Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the top names on the list of talents he had ordered the Secret Guards to search for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Su, on the other hand, was a genius he had personally invited to study at the Jiangling Academy long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm! At this point in time, perhaps I can find a way to invite Zhuge Liang’s family to Jingzhou to avoid disaster while also pursuing their studies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right! And Pang Tong of the Pang clan; I can’t forget that kid either!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Xuan thought again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not wait to leave Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei and cause trouble for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, in all likelihood, Liu Bei would not live to see that day, as Su Xuan estimated he would have already unified the world by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhuge Liang’s talent and wisdom were worth gathering and cultivating in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, he still had to conquer the heavens and myriad worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more top-tier talents, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Lord is wise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jia immediately cupped his hands and praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yong and Lu Su were indeed exceptionally talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eager for the Lord to have as many top-tier talents as possible, so that he could slack off more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself didn't have much pursuit for position or power; as long as there was enough money to spend, enough wine to drink, and enough beautiful women, that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life, after all, is best lived comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan and his party returned to Jiangling City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After meeting with Xi Zhicai and Li Yan to resolve the matters that had accumulated over these days, Su Xuan said to Xi Zhicai: “Zhicai! The commanderies of Wuling, Changsha, Jiangxia, Lingling, and Guiyang have all been taken!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given the future situation, it is no longer appropriate to keep the Provincial Governor’s Office in Jiangling City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, I plan to relocate the Provincial Governor’s Office to Xiangyang City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, Xiangyang City is currently only a county seat and its scale is too small. I plan to expand or even rebuild it. Do you have any thoughts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xi Zhicai immediately shook his head and said: “None! I think the Lord’s idea is excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, with Jingzhou now in our hands, in the future, we will mainly face military campaigns in Nanyang, Yuzhou, Yanzhou, Sili, Yizhou, and Jiangdong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiangling City is ultimately a bit too far south; Xiangyang City is more suitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, building Xiangyang City will likely take quite some time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even with steel and cement, and even if we can conscript enough able-bodied men to build it, I fear it will take at least a year or two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During this period, the Governor’s Office must remain in Jiangling City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, there is no rush to relocate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s build up Xiangyang City first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, this Jiangling City had developed step by step to its current state under his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he was truly a bit reluctant to leave this place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan nodded upon hearing this and said: “Then let’s use steel and cement, and conscript enough able-bodied men to build it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember to pay them enough wages so the common people don't have any complaints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, we can build the Provincial Governor’s Office, the officials’ residences, and the city walls first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then build the commercial district, and finally the residential areas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this way, half a year should be enough for us to move over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Residential areas can be done slowly; once the other parts are built, it won't affect the operation and defense of the Provincial Governor’s Office and Xiangyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a good idea! In that case, half a year is enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Zhicai’s eyes lit up upon hearing this: “However, who does the Lord plan to entrust this task to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan looked at Li Yan beside him and said: “Zhengfang, I will entrust this matter to you to lead! I will have Xu Shu, Gu Yong, and Lu Su assist you. Do you have the confidence to complete it within the specified time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yan was stunned at first, then overjoyed: “I will certainly not fail the Lord’s heavy trust!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not expected Su Xuan to entrust such an important matter to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fully demonstrated the importance the Lord placed on him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not be happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, after completing this task, his position could catch up to that of Tian Feng and the others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never felt his talent was inferior to Tian Feng and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm! At most, he just lacked some experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan nodded with a smile: “For the cement and steel, go find Huang Huang Chengyan and have him coordinate the production!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will also instruct him later to build several cement plants and steel mills near Xiangyang City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it happens, there are quite a few steel blast furnaces in the secret mountain base in the western suburbs of Dengxian, and Su Xuan felt it was time to fully restore production there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might even add more blast furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Su Xuan thought for a moment, left the Prefect’s Office, and went to the academy, where he met Cai Yong and Xun Shuang playing chess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Cai! Father-in-law!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan stepped forward and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Governor, you are too polite!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong stood up quickly to return the bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan’s status was different now, and he really couldn't just sit there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xun Shuang, however, sat calmly and looked at Su Xuan: “What brings you to the academy today, kid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I assume you have something on your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan smiled slightly and waved his hand at Cai Yong: “Master Cai, no need for such formalities. Here, I am merely your student.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong felt very pleased to hear this and laughed: “Not at all! Not at all! I haven't taught you much, I am ashamed, truly ashamed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan then looked at Xun Shuang: “Nothing can be hidden from you, Father-in-law!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do indeed have a matter to discuss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you know, in the Jingzhou commanderies, except for Nanyang, which is still mostly in the hands of Lord Yuan Shu, the others have basically been taken!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is no longer appropriate to keep the Provincial Governor’s Office in Jiangling City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, I plan to relocate the Governor’s Office to Xiangyang City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Xiangyang City was previously just a county seat and is not sufficient to be the capital of Jingzhou, so I plan to expand it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have already appointed Li Yan to oversee the construction, but I still lack a few assistants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Currently, I don't have enough people under my command! I heard there are several great talents here at the academy, so I came specifically to meet them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xun Shuang and Cai Yong nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong said: “There are indeed a few great talents! One is Lu Su, Lu Zijing, whom you called here to study years ago; one is Gu Yong, a disciple I took while in Wu; and one is Xu Shu, who joined the academy two years ago. These three are all excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I imagine that with the intelligence capabilities of the Secret Guards, you came here specifically for these three, didn't you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They happen to be at the academy right now. Do you need me to call them over for you to meet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong did not resent Su Xuan’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this academy was founded by Su Xuan, and it was stated from the beginning that it was to cultivate talents for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural for Su Xuan to come and recruit talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I will trouble you, Master Cai!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong immediately ordered someone to summon Lu Su, Gu Yong, and Xu Shu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the three saw Su Xuan, they were stunned for a moment, and then a look of excitement appeared on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they had already guessed the purpose of being called here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They themselves had intentions of entering officialdom, and Su Xuan’s appearance was the best thing that could happen to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Master Cai, Lord Ciming, Lord Governor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them bowed to Su Xuan and the others in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yong waved his hand first: “I called you here because the Lord Governor wants to see you. You can discuss the specifics yourselves! I won't interfere!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he sat down and continued playing chess with Xun Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xuan smiled knowingly, beckoned the three to walk a dozen steps away, and looked at them: “With your intelligence, I assume you have already guessed the purpose of my visit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, I won't beat around the bush. Are you willing to join me and serve under my command?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Su Xuan finished speaking, the three looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they bowed in unison: “We are willing! We are honored that the Lord does not despise us, and we are willing to serve until death.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1748,"2026-06-16T22:49:48.247Z","2026-06-16T22:58:41.015Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c8eedd39f503df5ed1831104dffb771bead026bd46532fd961935240ec22a436","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-240","heaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-chapter-238",467,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheaven-defying-comprehension-building-an-eternal-cover.jpg"]