Chapter 240

Having received the training at Jiangling Academy all these years, they had learned a great deal.

At the same time, they had witnessed the changes in Jiangling City and the entire Nan Commandery, and were well aware of many of Su Xuan's policies.

Furthermore, they had a certain understanding of Su Xuan's character.

They had long admired Su Xuan.

Previously, they just couldn't find an opportunity to express their desire to serve and their value.

Now that Su Xuan had come to recruit them personally, they would be fools to refuse!

"Haha! Very good! Please, rise quickly!"

Su Xuan stepped forward and helped the three of them up one by one, then patted Lu Su on the shoulder: "Years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Zijing has grown up! Very good!"

"Hehe!"

Lu Su, hearing Su Xuan's praise and feeling his closeness, laughed happily: "It is all thanks to the Lord's invitation back then; otherwise, I would never have learned so much and grown so much over these years!"

"Lu Su has always been deeply grateful to the Lord."

"Hmm!"

Su Xuan nodded with satisfaction and asked: "Your family is still in Linhuai City in Xuzhou, right?"

"Yes!"

Lu Su nodded affirmatively.

Su Xuan said immediately: "Currently, the chaotic times have arrived, and the world will only become more chaotic in the future."

"There will be no shortage of warlords attacking each other. To avoid anyone using your family to threaten you in the future, you should have your family move to Jingzhou as soon as possible!"

"I can arrange for the Secret Guards and the Chamber of Commerce to help and provide an escort."

"This matter must be done quickly."

Saying this, Su Xuan looked at Xu Shu and Gu Yong: "Yuanzhi and Yutan, the same goes for you!"

"Especially Yuanzhi, as far as I know, you only have your elderly mother left at home, right?"

"As an only son, how can you let your mother suffer alone?"

"I assume you are aware of the benefits of joining my command. Later, each of you can receive a residence in Jiangling City, and all household necessities will be prepared!"

"When conditions allow, bring your families over!"

"I will arrange for the Secret Guards and the Chamber of Commerce to help escort them to ensure nothing goes wrong."

"Of course,"

At this point, Su Xuan looked at Gu Yong: "Yutan, the Gu clan you belong to is a large family. You can choose to bring your parents and other direct relatives over."

"If you don't want to, that's fine! After all, with the Gu clan's foundation, no warlord would dare to make things difficult for your family just because you joined me."

It was unlikely that he could get Gu Yong's entire family to move to Jingzhou.

Nor did Su Xuan want to do so.

It would be of no benefit to him or Jingzhou.

He was actually looking to weaken the power of the Jingzhou gentry!

How could he let the entire Gu clan move over and cause trouble for himself?

But if he only said it to Lu Su and Xu Shu, it would seem as if he were slighting Gu Yong.

That was why he said it to all of them.

"This..."

Xu Shu and Lu Su were stunned at first, then bowed with emotion: "Thank you, Lord! We are willing, and we will arrange for our families to settle in Jingzhou as soon as possible."

Indeed, their respective families were not considered strong; even Lu Su's family was only a wealthy and powerful household in Xuzhou. With the chaotic times coming, it was indeed inappropriate to leave them in Xuzhou.

Not to mention Xu Shu; what Su Xuan said about not letting his mother suffer alone touched Xu Shu deeply, leaving him filled with guilt.

At the same time, he made up his mind to bring his mother here.

"Very good!"

Su Xuan nodded with a smile: "Go find Jia San later! He will arrange everything!"

At this moment, Gu Yong also spoke: "Lord! I am willing to bring my parents and my younger siblings. As for the other members of the Gu clan, I fear they will not come! Please forgive me!"

"Eh!"

Su Xuan waved his hand: "Don't be so formal. This is not mandatory, and it doesn't affect my view of you. It was just a suggestion made out of consideration for the safety of your families."

"The final decision rests with you!"

"Alright! Let's get to business!"

Su Xuan suddenly changed the subject and said to the three: "I came to recruit you this time because there is actually something I need you to do."

"I assume you have long known the news of me becoming the Governor of Jingzhou!"

"Currently, Jiangling is no longer suitable as the seat of the Provincial Governor's Office!"

"I plan to establish the Provincial Governor's Office in Xiangyang City!"

"But that place was previously just a county seat and needs to be expanded or even rebuilt!"

"I have appointed Li Yan to be in charge, but the matter of building a city is too complex, and he needs help. Are the three of you willing to go and assist him, and build the new Xiangyang City for me as soon as possible?"

"It just so happens that you can take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the operating systems and rules under my command and integrate into them."

"At the same time, accumulate some practical experience in handling affairs."

"When the city is built, I will give you appropriate appointments and arrangements based on your performance and talents. How about it?"

"Yes!"

"We have no objections! We are willing to accept the Lord's arrangements!"

The three of them looked at each other, all delighted, and hurriedly bowed to thank Su Xuan.

This was a good job!

Building the capital where the Governor's office was located was a heavy responsibility.

They had just joined, and the Lord was already willing to entrust them with such an important task; what else could they be dissatisfied with?

They believed that when the new Xiangyang City was built, Su Xuan would definitely not be stingy with promotions.

The three of them secretly encouraged themselves in their hearts: "This time, we must seize the opportunity, perform well, and strive to get ahead as soon as possible."

"Haha! Good!"

Su Xuan laughed and waved his hand: "Then it's settled! You go pack your things first. I will have someone wait for you at the academy gate. Afterward, they will arrange your accommodation, provide daily necessities, and discuss the relocation of your families!"

"I'm off!"

Saying this, Su Xuan turned to greet Cai Yong and Xun Shuang, then left the academy with Jia San.

At the academy gate, he instructed Jia San: "You heard what I said earlier; the arrangements for these three and the relocation of their families are left to you!"

"Get it done as soon as possible!"

"Especially the matter of their families' relocation."

In the history of the previous life, Xu Shu had to leave Liu Bei and defect to Cao Cao precisely because his mother was captured by Boss Cao.

As a result, he even caused the death of his own strong-willed mother.

One could only say that this kid Xu Shu was also a pitfall.

"Yes!"

Jia San immediately took the order.

Next, Su Xuan began to reorganize and sort out the entire Jingzhou.

First, he sent Gao Shun to garrison Jiangxia and expanded the Trap Battalion to 5, 00 men, temporarily training and waiting for orders there.

Furthermore, he met with Huang Zu to examine and discipline him.

After suppressing the little thoughts in his heart and signing a spiritual contract with him, he allowed him to go to the Merit Hall to borrow merit and exchange it for a top-tier martial arts technique, a top-tier martial skill, and the first level of the Mind Observation Method.

For a time, the little thoughts that had just sprouted in Huang Zu's heart vanished into thin air.

When he left the Governor's office, Huang Zu couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead: "The Lord is truly terrifying! Is he really just a 22-year-old youth?"

"It seems I must be careful in my conduct and actions from now on; I cannot have any little thoughts."

Next was the expansion of the various armies;

Mysterious Armor Army: 15, 00 (8, 00 cavalry, 7, 00 infantry), Commander: Huang Zhong, Deputy Commanders: Su Zhan, Huang Xu

Mysterious Turtle Battalion: 15, 00 (infantry), Commander: Old Dian Wei, Deputy Commander: Zhou Cang

Jiangling Naval Force: 10, 00 (naval), Commander: Cai Mao (acting), Deputy Commander: Gan Ning

— Author's Notes —

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