Chapter 1396: Greetings, Fa Xiaozhi, my name is Guo Fengxiao! [1]

Upon hearing Fa Yan say that this was a strategy thought of by Fa Zheng, Duan Yu became eager to meet this young Fa Zheng.

When he had invited Fa Yan's father, Fa Zhen, Duan Yu already knew that Fa Zhen was Fa Zheng's grandfather.

Later, he became the famous strategist of Shu Han.

If Duan Yu were to say who among these strategists of the late Eastern Han period were the most regrettable, Fa Zheng would certainly be ranked among them.

Of course, besides Fa Zheng, there were also Guo Jia, Pang Tong, Chen Qun, and the Young Master Zhou.

In front of the Prince of Liang's mansion.

After getting off the carriage upon being summoned, Fa Zheng stood in front of the gate of the Prince of Liang's mansion and carefully straightened his robe.

Then he looked up at the two huge vermilion-lacquered doors of the Prince of Liang's mansion.

A kind of innate brilliance burst forth in the youth's eyes.

It was filled with anticipation for the future.

The children of gentry families, enlightened in childhood, studying diligently, were nothing more than waiting for the day to become famous throughout the world and sell their services to an emperor.

And inside these vermilion doors lived the only king of a different surname in the world today.

The youth was excited; holding the front hem of his black robe with one hand, he stepped onto the stairs.

On both sides of the stairs in front of the gate, Liangzhou soldiers in full armor with cold gazes kept their hands on the swords at their waists at all times.

With Fa Zheng's status, it was not enough for the ceremonial gate of the Prince of Liang's mansion to be opened wide.

The side gate to the west opened, and a youth, also wearing a black robe and of similar age, wearing a high mountain cap, poked his head out and took a look at Fa Zheng.

The youth had fair skin and a slightly thin build.

After taking a look at Fa Zheng, he asked, "Hello, are you Fa Zheng?"

Fa Zheng looked at the youth of similar age and nodded, then very politely cupped his hands and bowed to Guo Jia inside the gate.

"I am indeed Fa Zheng. May I ask..."

The youth inside the gate grinned, then leaned his back against the side gate, straightened his expression, and bowed in return. "Hello Fa Zheng, my name is Guo Jia, courtesy name Fengxiao. I am the Great King's... um... assistant official."

Fa Zheng was stunned upon hearing Guo Jia's words.

This youth in front of him, who was about his age, was actually an assistant official to His Highness the Prince of Liang?

So young?

While shocked in his heart, Fa Zheng also quickly returned the salute. "I am Fa Zheng, courtesy name Xiaozhi."

"Oh." Guo Jia gave a light exclamation, looked at Fa Zheng with great interest, and said with a smile, "There is a 'Xiao' in your courtesy name, and there is also a 'Xiao' in mine."

Fa Zheng also realized this problem, so he also smiled.

"Let's go. The Teacher asked me to meet you here, saying that I would have a very interesting friend in the future; he must have been talking about you."

"Teacher?" Fa Zheng was slightly stunned, listening to Guo Jia's form of address.

Guo Jia led the way for Fa Zheng and said, "The Great King is also my teacher; he usually teaches me how to strengthen my body."

"Oh, oh, oh." Fa Zheng nodded while listening.

The Prince of Liang's mansion in the city was not very large, so after not walking far, passing through a garden corridor, they arrived in front of Duan Yu's study door.

Guo Jia, standing in front of the study door, knocked on the door to announce them, and then led Fa Zheng into Duan Yu's study.

Inside the study, Duan Yu was smiling and talking to Fa Yan.

When he saw Guo Jia leading a youth in, Duan Yu realized that the little guy in front of him was Fa Zheng.

That's right, given Fa Zheng's current age, he really was just a little guy in front of Duan Yu.

"You are Fa Zheng?" Duan Yu looked at Fa Zheng with a smile on his lips.

Fa Zheng, having entered the study, also looked at Duan Yu.

This was the first time Fa Zheng had seen Duan Yu; he had always heard of him before.

At this moment, Fa Zheng was no more than three meters away from Duan Yu. When Duan Yu's gaze fell upon him, Fa Zheng suddenly felt as if he had been stared at by a ferocious beast.

Although that gaze was very gentle and the corners of his lips carried a faint smile.

But for some reason, Fa Zheng felt an unprecedented fear and tension rising in his heart.

At the critical moment, it was the voice of his father, Fa Yan, from the side that reminded Fa Zheng.

"Why don't you kowtow to the Great King?" Fa Yan looked sternly at Fa Zheng, then turned to apologize to Duan Yu. "Great King, please do not be angry. This child may have been overwhelmed by the Great King's aura..."

Duan Yu waved his hand with a smile.

That's right, when Fa Zheng just came in, he indeed intended to test this young Fa Zheng.

"Fa Zheng kowtows to the Great King."

Fa Zheng, having reacted, knelt on the ground and performed the salute.

"Get up. I am not a man-eating tiger, no need to be afraid. I heard from your father that the strategy of alienation to seize Hanzhong was proposed by you, so I know that you, like Fengxiao, are both young talents." Duan Yu praised him without stint. "The future of the Great Han needs young talents like you. Get up and speak."

Fa Zheng's tension eased quite a bit, and he straightened his body.

"Xiaozhi, repeat the strategy of alienation to seize Hanzhong Commandery that you mentioned to your father yesterday."

"Fengxiao, you record it on the side."

Guo Jia immediately nodded, then went to a small seat near the study door, sat down, picked up a brush, and began to record.

Ever since Guo Jia entered Liang, Duan Yu had always kept this little guy with him.

Calling him an assistant official, he was actually more like a little secretary.

During major meetings and decision-making, Guo Jia would be present to fulfill the duties of a secretary, recording the content of all meetings.

Fa Zheng curiously turned his head to look at Guo Jia behind him.

Guo Jia responded with a smile, nodding to Fa Zheng to cheer him on.

Seeing Guo Jia's expression, the tension in Fa Zheng's heart completely dissipated.

Then he spoke eloquently, repeating exactly how to seize Hanzhong Commandery and how to use the strategy of alienation that he had discussed with his father in the study yesterday.

Duan Yu sat in the main seat, nodding while listening.

Until Fa Zheng finished speaking completely, Duan Yu, sitting in the main seat, applauded without stint.

"Truly a young talent. Jimou, with such a son, the Fa clan will surely flourish." Duan Yu said with a smile.

Fa Yan, as a father, also looked at Fa Zheng with great gratification and smiled, as if in encouragement. ===== CHAPTER 1398 =====