Chapter 160

"If it weren't for Ziyi wiping out the Longshan bandits with such weak strength, how could there be such an achievement today."

"My lord, having such a worthy son-in-law will surely be like a tiger adding wings."

Duan Yu smiles modestly.

Dong Zhuo laughs happily.

"Come, come, come, drink this cup together, drink this cup together!"

"Refreshing, today is truly refreshing!"

Dong Zhuo laughs loudly: "Ziyi, you don't know, when I first came to Bingzhou, I wanted to take those Longshan bandits to establish my authority."

"But Liu Zijian interfered several times."

"This person is not someone easy to get along with."

"Ziyi, when you are an official under him in the future, you must be on guard everywhere, be careful everywhere. Although I am an Inspector, I cannot interfere in administrative matters."

"Ziyi, you must be mentally prepared for this."

Duan Yu nods.

An Inspector supervises all officials; although he intimidates all officials, he has no administrative power.

Administrative matters still have to be decided by Liu Wei.

But now, Liu Wei will definitely be honest for a while.

After all, Lishan Feng is still alive; if they really tear off the mask, even if they can't win completely, Liu Wei will definitely suffer, and might even be dismissed from office because of it.

Making it to that extent would be a lose-lose situation.

"Father-in-law, please rest assured, your son-in-law will be extremely careful."

Dong Zhuo nods with satisfaction: "Wuyou said you are tough on the outside and soft on the inside, and you handle everything in detail. I am reassured by your actions."

"But don't worry too much."

Speaking of this, a fierce look flashes in Dong Zhuo's eyes.

"This is a border commandery, a borderland; it still depends on who has the bigger fist!"

"Although I, your father-in-law, don't have much ability, I have troops in my hands."

"Since you are taking office as County Commandant, you cannot be without people or troops to use."

"I still have some soldiers under my command, currently stationed in the West Great Camp; you can pick as many as you want," Dong Zhuo says boldly.

Li Ru's brow lifts upon hearing this.

The smile on his face becomes even brighter.

Just one sentence shows Duan Yu's status in Dong Zhuo's heart.

Duan Yu also feels great in his heart.

This is the benefit of being Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.

At this time, Liu Bei is still weaving mats and selling sandals in Zhuo Commandery, and Cao Cao should be idle at home.

As for Yuan Shao, he is probably still mourning for his mother.

The Sun clan of Jiangdong has not yet risen.

At this point in time, he can already hold a strong army.

Noble families?

Are they important?

In troubled times, it still depends on who has the larger territory, more troops, and more wealth and grain.

"Thank you, Father-in-law," Duan Yu raises his glass to toast Dong Zhuo, then says:

"Troops are not urgent, but there is one person I would like to ask Father-in-law to transfer to my command."

Eh!

Hearing Duan Yu's words, Li Ru is the first to look at Duan Yu in confusion.

Dong Zhuo puts down his wine glass and waves his hand directly: "Ziyi, just say it."

"Except for Wuyou, there is nothing I cannot do."

Duan Yu naturally doesn't stand on ceremony and says directly: "Father-in-law, the person I want is named Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe."

Yi!

Li Ru widens his eyes instantly.

A glint flashes in his eyes.

Then, as if he understands something, he cannot help but smile.

"Jia Xu?" Dong Zhuo is stunned, then looks at Li Ru.

Li Ru immediately understands and says: "My lord, it is Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe, from Wuwei."

"His father was the Light Cavalry General Jia Dou."

"In his early years, he was recommended as Filial and Incorrupt, should have gone to Luoyang to be a Lang official, but later claimed illness and returned home."

"Later, when you, my lord, were still suppressing the Qiang tribe in Liangzhou, he joined your command and is currently serving as a scribe under General Niu Fu."

"Oh, oh, oh, I remember now," Dong Zhuo nods.

After speaking, Li Ru smiles and turns to Duan Yu: "Ziyi... good eye. Jia Xu... if used well, he is definitely not a mediocre talent."

Li Ru doesn't know why Duan Yu took a fancy to Jia Xu.

But he thinks it must have something to do with Niu Fu.

Before, Dong Zhuo sent Niu Fu to protect Duan Yu, but because of Dong Yi's matter, Niu Fu disobeyed orders and let Jia Xu go instead.

Li Ru infers that it is eight or nine out of ten related to this matter.

Having settled a matter in his heart, Duan Yu feels much more relieved.

Although his command is still thin, it is complete.

He has Jia Xu for strategy, Gao Shun for martial arts.

And Tie Shitou, Wang Hunu, Chen Qing'an, and Liu Bai Tu, the future generals he cultivated.

If he selects carefully from Dong Zhuo's command, the prototype is already formed.

As long as he adds to this foundation, it will be enough.

"Ziyi, the wedding date for you, Yi'er, and the Ren woman will be held together when the official document for your appointment in the court is issued."

"This can be considered a double blessing."

"During this time, just rest assured and do what you need to do."

"After you take office, how far you can go depends on your own ability."

"But I, your father-in-law, will naturally not be stingy with help, but you must also work hard. I, your father-in-law, only have Yi'er as a daughter..."

"This vast family estate must be inherited by someone."

Dong Zhuo raises his wine glass, looking at Duan Yu with a solemn and appreciative gaze.

That night.

West of Jinyang City.

Jia Xu, wearing a black robe, walks on the way home.

The dilapidated carriage is gone.

Only Jia Xu and an old servant remain.

After returning to Jinyang today, Jia Xu saw Niu Fu, who was grounded in the camp.

He also saw what a cowardly and furious brute is.

Niu Fu was scolded by Dong Zhuo and grounded in the camp, but he vented all his anger on him, Li Jue, and Guo Si.

It cannot be said to be disappointment.

Because from the very beginning, he didn't have much confidence in Niu Fu.

How much vision and intelligence can a person have who places the success or failure of everything on a diviner?

So, Jia Xu returned the old horse in the camp and sold the dilapidated carriage, exchanging it for some wuzhu coins.

It doesn't matter if he has a carriage or not.

Spring is here, and he must buy some new clothes for his family.

The two children are also at the age of growing, so they should eat more.

The mutton Duan Yu sent him from the inn was said to be delicious by both sons, so he will go buy some tomorrow.

That day, the mutton Duan Yu brought back from the inn was said by both his sons to be delicious, and they wanted to go buy some more tomorrow.