Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1752: Chapter 1650: A Logical, Yet Terrifying Inference

At this moment, Hu Feng, Wang Fang, and Duan Wei all felt helpless. After all, many men from Xiliang are stubborn like this, just like Hua Xiong was at that stage, yet he still adhered to his principles toward Dong Zhuo, never forgetting a single meal’s favor.

”Boyuan, none of us have any hope left. Among the next generation in Xiliang, you truly can be counted as one of the most outstanding leaders of this era. Without you, perhaps it will be people from other places who inherit the might of Xiliang.” Hu Zhen made one final struggle.

Unfortunately, Zhang Xiu only slightly shook his head. Liu Bei is indeed at his zenith, but honestly speaking, Zhang Xiu doesn’t have a bad impression of Cao Cao. Except for the initial defeat at the hands of Cao Cao, which left him dissatisfied, he grew increasingly impressed by Cao Cao’s valor as time went on.

Of course, being ugly is true, and being short in stature is also true, but heroes are judged not by appearances, but by their substance. In Zhang Xiu’s view, Cao Cao truly has substance. He adapts well to life under Cao Cao’s command and is willing to continue working for Cao Cao.

”Alright, Boyuan, when you return to the camp, I’ll supply you with three thousand Xiliang elite troops, but in the upcoming battles, I still won’t be able to avoid needing to replenish soldiers from you. For each soldier you provide me, I’ll return two to you.” At this time, Hua Xiong had already resumed his business-like demeanor, his earlier expression of looking at nephews and nieces was completely concealed by a cold expression.

”Very well.” Zhang Xiu nodded. Previously, the number of soldiers he brought wasn’t large, not because Cao Cao deliberately restricted him, but simply because the Xiliang Iron Cavalry indeed wasn’t easy to train, and he didn’t have many iron cavalry that could be put on display, thus he never expanded his forces.

Though the Iron Cavalry provided by Hua Xiong wasn’t from the esteemed elite, they weren’t inferior either; they were just not top-tier elite cavalry but were still capable and resistant cavalry. It’s no surprise most of these cavalry had originally been given to Hua Xiong by Li Jue.

Honestly speaking, Zhang Xiu didn’t believe Hua Xiong had the ability to train a new batch of Xiliang Iron Cavalry in such a short time. One must know that ever since the chaos in Yongliang, the training system of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry had been a mess. Now, those who know how to train either don’t have the time to reorganize the system or don’t have the place to restore it.

This is also an important reason why the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is used less and less. However, on the rear, Li Youu is now rebuilding this system; after all, Jia Xu’s Ma Zheng is still somewhat promising, and Li Youu, stationed at the rear, can also make time to work.

However, when Chen Xi and others return, it will be unavoidable that they will have conflicts with Li Youu, for the training mode of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry always involves bloodshed.

But now, with the emperor far away and Liu Bei personally heading north, Chen Xi, who can restrain Li Youu, has also left, leaving Xun Yue and Mann Chong to educate the people on the law. Jian Yong, Sunx Qian, Mi Zhu, Liu Yan, and others each have their own affairs and cannot manage Li Youu at all.

The only one who can barely restrain Li Youu is Lub Su, who is currently working overtime till dawn, and starting his work before daylight, having no time to manage Li Youu. Meanwhile, Li Youu, tasked with the Grand Canal, relocating spirits from the Jingling Palace back home, aristocratic family private soldier and hidden population statistics, Ma Zheng, and a series of responsibilities, is also busy beyond measure in Lub Su’s view.

After all, Jiangh Wan, Zhao Yan, Yang Dao, and others have helped Lub Su a lot, but on Li Youu’s side, he is really managing things all by himself. However, judging by the progress reported from time to time and the materials needing approval, Lub Su is still quite satisfied with Li Youu’s recent responsible work attitude.

The four heavenly kings, they have excellent skills and strong abilities; in the end, they are just not working hard enough, but when they start working for real, their speed and quality are still very assured.

On the other side, in Cai Yan’s residence, Lady Tang sprawled on the carpet without any regard for her image with arms stretched out and her head down, until Cai Yan couldn’t tolerate it anymore and lifted her up.

”Why must I be the one to do this strange administrative work? Aren’t you afraid I’ll disclose this matter? This is like digging into the foundations of the aristocratic family!” Lady Tang complained, kneeling on the wool carpet, one arm still held by Cai Yan and refusing to get up.

”Just take it as helping out. Uncle looks quite busy recently.” Cai Yan said calmly.

”He’s your uncle, not mine, and moreover, he killed my husband. I didn’t even trouble him already for your sake.” Lady Tang said resentfully, looking at Cai Yan and Second Miss, Cai Zhenji, who was biting the pen head and contemplating the path and method of executing the migration plan.

Cai Yan’s expression darkened, then she released Lady Tang, somewhat uncertain of what to say, just as Cai Zhenji spoke up, ”Being able to bring those things forward rather than hiding them in the heart indicates that person doesn’t hold much status with you, right? I remember your son was born in the second year!”

Lady Tang was stifled, then glared at Cai Zhenji angrily, while Cai Zhenji casually flipped through her documents, after a while, she asked, ”Sister, do you still have books on that subject here?”

Cai Yan raised an eyebrow, got up and pointed at the bookshelf, then pulled out a book and handed it to Cai Zhenji, ”The contents of this book need to be compared by Mr. Qu and Physician Hua for accuracy. As for the authenticity of the content, I lean towards it being true, but I have not tested it yet, and why are you in such a hurry?”

”I’m just curious about it.” Cai Zhenji scratched her head, said with a little embarrassment. Frankly, the three people present could actually be considered young women, but the two older ones had lost their husbands early, even Cai Yan can only say she was married in a legal sense, whereas Cai Zhenji was slightly better than the other two.