Chapter 1091

Jia Yujing's letter hadn't yet been delivered to Chen Wuji's presence, but Chen Wuji had already fully understood its contents.

After Xu Zengyi's explanation, it was richer and more detailed than what Chen Wuji had read himself.

After hearing it, Chen Wuji finally understood why Jia Yujing had been so quiet lately—he was indeed too busy.

He had to manage such a major affair and bring disciples along; he truly had no time to worry about anything else.

Regarding this kind of shutting out the world, Chen Wuji expressed strong support.

His only objection was: why didn't Jia Yujing inform him beforehand?

Would he stop him for such a matter?

Not only would he not stop him, but he would also give him unlimited support.

"My lord, Assistant Officer Jia is waiting outside the tent!"

Chen Wushuang appeared at the doorway, reporting in a low voice.

"Let him in!"

"Yes!"

As the voice faded, Jia Yujing's figure had already appeared at the doorway.

"Deputy Officer pays respects to the lord, and greets Mr. Xu!"

Jia Yujing bowed, then patted his round belly and stood to one side.

Every time he saw him, Chen Wuji couldn't help but think of the Di Renjie portrayed by an old senior actor.

That demeanor was about eighty percent similar.

Big belly, revealing sharp little eyes—whether in gaze or belly, it seemed both were full of wisdom.

Compared to that Di Renjie, Jia Yujing's greatest difference was merely being somewhat younger.

"Yujing, have you heard anything lately about Hezhou?" Chen Wuji gestured for him to sit first, then asked.

Jia Yujing sat down in an orderly manner, straightening his upper body.

Although it was hard for him to sit up straight, his attitude was like that.

"The commander of Hezhou, Guo Jin'ge, wishes to submit to the lord. This matter, Deputy Officer has heard a little about, but I don't know the specific details." Jia Yujing replied.

Chen Wuji nodded, "Guo Jin'ge sent a letter today, requesting to dispatch a capable administrator to garrison Hezhou, oversee urban affairs, and also to guard his rear. After discussing with Mr. Xu, we decided to accept this."

"Regarding the person to go to Hezhou, I and Mr. Xu have struggled for a long time, and finally decided that you shall lead the troops there."

Jia Yujing rose, clasped his hands in a salute, "Deputy Officer will surely not disappoint the lord's trust!"

Chen Wuji raised his hand and pressed down, "Don't rush yet—this journey to Hezhou is no small matter. Intelligence hasn't been fully unfolded yet; many things are beyond our control. You need to act with discretion, judge the situation yourself!"

Jia Yujing bluntly asked: "My lord, do you not trust Guo Jin'ge?"

"It's not distrust; this person currently appears completely trustworthy, but we must always prepare for the worst and not be overly optimistic." Chen Wuji said, "Guo Jin'ge intends to occupy Hezhou, then expand territory, extending his influence toward Jiannan Commandery—coincidentally, I also have such an idea, but ideas are just ideas; whether they can be realized and to what extent depends on you and Guo Jin'ge!"

"You should understand my meaning? Think it over. Also, I will send Chen Wuyi to lead the Central Army Wing Garrison northward; they will be your last reliance. Upon reaching Hezhou, military affairs will be under Chen Wuyi, personnel matters under you, and you two will cooperate."

Jia Yujing understood Chen Wuji's meaning, but still confirmed: "My lord's intention is that military campaigns belong to General Chen Wuyi, and all matters involving people belong to me?"

"Exactly!"

"Deputy Officer understands, has no problem, and no other doubts. Only, Deputy Officer has a small request."

"Speak!"

"Deputy Officer wishes to bring my unworthy disciples along northward, and hopes the lord will approve."

Chen Wuji glanced over him, seeing no sign of carrying memorials, and asked: "Are you planning to first practice in Jiannan Commandery?"

Jia Yujing startled, quickly glanced at Xu Zengyi.

Xu Zengyi chuckled: "Yujing, don't blame me—when the lord asked about this earlier, I told him about your memorial's content. I think now is about the right time; our army has strict and strong intelligence, which can assist your endeavors, far better than your disciples fighting alone."

Jia Yujing clasped his hands toward Xu Zengyi: "Thank you for the reminder, sir. This matter is indeed my oversight. Recently studying negotiation, many of my ideas still follow earlier assumptions, without deep thought."

After speaking, he turned to Chen Wuji: "Please forgive me, my lord—I came without bringing that memorial; I'll send someone to fetch it."

"No need to fuss over these—I already know what you proposed. Just speak directly about the specifics." Chen Wuji said, "Your plans, I agree with, but implementing them concretely won't be easy. I'd like to first hear your thoughts."

"As my lord just said, in Jiannan Commandery, Deputy Officer merely intends to let the disciples practice first." Jia Yujing said, "If successful, all will rejoice; if not, we'll summarize the lessons learned. With the lord's name, I suppose the various warlords of Jiannan Commandery won't overly trouble our envoys."

"Deputy Officer intends to first threaten them, then offer benefits. The specific method is just one sentence: Because they are distant, they deserve the lord's envoys; the lord has never before sent envoys to negotiate!"

Chen Wuji was stunned by this sentence for a long time.

Indeed, a wise fat fellow—this rhetoric does have some subtlety.

Seeing Chen Wuji silent, Jia Yujing continued: "This is Deputy Officer's idea formed without intelligence support. If complete intelligence were available for reference, Deputy Officer could prescribe the right remedy and decide what kind of threatening method to use."

Chen Wuji had thought he would change tactics, but the result was still threatening.

This means threatening is the general outline of his northward negotiation—depending on who the other party is, use the corresponding threatening method, this kind of tailored approach?

"Go ahead and do it—I grant you discretionary authority!" Chen Wuji instantly had no objections.

"But you need to make your disciples remember this: Offend the Han Envoy, though far, must be punished! I, Chen Wuji, and countless commoners will always stand behind them, as their backing!"

"Since you've silently handled such a major matter for me, let's do it grandly, so all under heaven know what our envoys are like."

Chen Wuji has never openly spoken of establishing independence; he merely added the character "Han" to many concepts—Han soil, Han people, and now the Han Envoy.

How the subordinates discuss these name changes, he has never inquired.

But no one has openly voiced objections.

In Chen Wuji's view, this is because everyone has already tacitly accepted it.

"Also, before departure, get those disciples' identities sorted out." Chen Wuji said, "They can't all represent me, Chen Wuji, on missions abroad while still being commoners in appearance—it would make me seem stingy, not even willing to give a stipend to envoys with their heads tied to their waistbands."

Jia Yujing didn't know why, but suddenly felt emotional, and bowed deeply.

"Deputy Officer... obeys orders!"