Chapter 373

Having received the cultivation of Jiangling Academy over these years, they had learned a lot.

At the same time, they had witnessed the changes in Jiangling City and the entire Nanjun, and they were very familiar with many of Su Xuan's policies.

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

They had long admired Su Xuan.

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

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

"Haha! Excellent! Please, rise quickly!"

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

"Hehe!"

Lu Su felt Su Xuan's closeness and smiled happily: "It is all thanks to the Lord's invitation back then; otherwise, I could not have learned so much or grown so much over these years!"

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

"Hmm!"

Su Xuan nodded with satisfaction and asked: "Is your family still in Lihuai City, Xuzhou?"

"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, it is best to have your family relocate 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 should be done as soon as possible."

As he spoke, Su Xuan looked at Xu Shu and Gu Yong: "Yuanzhi and Yuantan, 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 clear about the benefits of joining my command. Later, each of you can receive a mansion in Jiangling City, and all necessary household items 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 no accidents occur;"

"Of course,"

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

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

It was unlikely that he wanted Gu Yong's entire family to relocate to Jingzhou.

Su Xuan did not want to do that either.

It would be of no benefit to him or to Jingzhou.

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

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

But if he only said it to Lu Su and Xu Shu, it would seem he was neglecting Gu Yong.

That was why he said it to all of them.

"This..."

Xu Shu and Lu Su were stunned for a moment, 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 very strong. Even Lu Su's family was only a wealthy local clan 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, filling him 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 time, Gu Yong also spoke: "Lord! I am willing to bring my parents and my younger siblings over. As for the other members of the Gu clan, I fear they will not come! Please forgive me!"

"Eh!"

Su Xuan waved his hand: "Aren't we being too formal? This is not mandatory, nor does it affect my view of you; it was just a suggestion made out of consideration for your family's safety;"

"The final decision rests with you!"

"Alright! Let's talk about 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 that I have become the Governor of Jingzhou!"

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

"I plan to set up the 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 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?"

"As it happens, you can take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the operating system and rules under my command and integrate into them;"

"At the same time, accumulate experience in handling actual affairs;"

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

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