"The magistrate of Xiyang County - Lu Fan! He is both civil and military, so the lord can accept him.
I reviewed it a few months ago..."
Xu Shao slowly told his evaluation of Lu Fan a few months ago, which made Yuan Shu, who originally wanted to try to subdue Lu Fan, even more enthusiastic!
"It's better to choose a different day than to hit it, and today is not as good as today. How about we go to Xiyang County now?"
Since Xu Shao had spoken about Lu Fan's talents, Yuan Shu could no longer sit still and made up his mind to go to Xiyang County to recruit Lu Fan!
Although Lu Fan was not as strong as Zhang Liao and others in history, he was still a good general. Why not take over such a good general?
After the group left Xu Mansion, they rode horses and rushed to Xiyang County.
"Hold on! Is Ancheng County ahead? I asked, there is also a great talent in this county, named Chen Dao.
I wonder if you gentlemen can recognize it?"
On the way to Xiyang County, I happened to pass through Ancheng County where Chen Dao is located. Since I passed by, let's stop by and have a look!
"I don't know..."
Several people did not know Chen Dao, which made Yuan Shu very helpless, so he had to lead everyone into Ancheng County first.
Yuan Shu didn't know much about Chen Dao. He only knew Chen Dao's name, but didn't know the rest!
It can be said that trying to find Chen Dao in the huge Ancheng County is like looking for a needle in a haystack, which is extremely difficult.
"Lu Fang, Ji Ling! I order you to go and inquire about Chen Dao. Anyone who has information about Chen Dao will be rewarded with five taels of gold.
Whoever brings Chen here will receive a reward of ten taels!"
Yuan Shu directly took out a few large gold ingots from his pocket and gave them to Lu Fang and Ji Ling, asking them to find Chen Dao. If you have money, you can open a way!
"Gentlemen! We are going to the wine shop to rest for a while."
With that said, Yuan Shu led Yan Xiang and others to a nearby hotel, poured a few bottles of wine, drank slowly, and waited for news about Chen Dao!
The sky was getting dark, and Yuan Shu and others still hadn't waited for the news of Chen's arrival.
"My lord! It's getting late."
Seeing that it was getting dark, Xu Jing couldn't help but say something.
"Just wait! If you don't have a chance with Chen Dao, forget it..."
Although Yuan Shu was extremely eager for Chen Dao, finding Chen Dao in the huge Ancheng County would undoubtedly be like finding a needle in a haystack, which was extremely difficult.
It is normal that he cannot be found. It can only be said that Yuan Shu himself and Chen Dao have no chance of fate!
"My lord! We are back and have disappointed your lord.
Chen Dao was not found."
Lu Fang and Ji Ling were seen returning together, but Chen Dao was not found, and he said helplessly to Yuan Shu.
"Alas! In this case, I'm afraid Yuan Jiujiu has no chance to meet him..."
"Who is looking for me?"
Just when Yuan Shu was helplessly lamenting that he could not find Chen Dao, a sudden voice came!
"What?"
Hearing this sudden sound, Yuan Shu and the others were shocked!
"I am Chen Dao, Chen Shuzhi! Why are you looking for me?"
This voice came from the wine table near Yuan Shu and others. Chen Dao was seen, tall and tall, with piercing eyes and bronze skin.
Looking at the man at the table next to him who claimed to be Chen Dao, Yuan Shu was stunned and subconsciously summoned the system to detect his five-dimensional attributes!
"Ding! Detecting people, please wait..."
Chen Dao has a force value of 94, a command value of 92, an intelligence value of 74, a political value of 62, and a charm value of 85."
Listening to the information given by the system, Yuan Shu was overjoyed. The person in front of him was definitely Chen Shuzhi whom he wanted to find. There was no second best in the world!
"Hahaha! I am Yuan Shu and Yuan Gongdao. I have heard for a long time that my uncle is a great talent, so I came here today to have a date. I didn't expect that after searching for a whole day, my uncle was right beside me!
It’s just because of my poor eyesight that I couldn’t find it.”
Yuan Shu directly took Chen Dao's hand, excited.
Hearing that Yuan Shu had been searching for him for a whole day, Chen Dao's face turned red, and his favorability towards Yuan Shu gradually increased!
"Highway...what's the matter with Xunwu?"
Looking at Yuan Shu, who was dressed like a god in front of him, Chen Dao looked at himself in coarse linen clothes, and couldn't help but feel a trace of shame, and then it disappeared in the blink of an eye!
This momentary change was seen by Yuan Shu, who took off the silk clothes he was wearing and put them on Chen Dao.
"It's getting dark. Don't catch a cold, please put on some clothes."
After giving Chen Dao his own clothes to put on, Yuan Shu immediately put on ordinary clothes. This move made Chen Dao even more grateful.
Although Yuan Shu and Chen Dao wanted to meet each other at this time, they were like friends they had not seen for many years. They hit it off immediately and had a great time talking!
The night was getting dark, and Yuan Shu saw that it was getting late, so he directly informed Chen Dao of his purpose.
"Uncle is willing to serve under the lord, through fire and water, no matter what!"
During the conversation with Yuan Shu, Chen Dao was very fond of Yuan Shu and had the intention to join him. Since Yuan Shu had already made it so clear, there was no need to be coy.
After subduing another general, Yuan Shu was overjoyed and ordered Chen Dao to be his personal soldier, on an equal footing with Lu Fang and Ji Ling!
After Yuan Shu went to Luoyang to receive the title, he would arrange positions for several people.
Since night has come, Yuan Shu and his party will spend the night in the hotel, wait until the morning sun rises, and then continue to ride their horses to Xiyang County to look for Lu Fan!
…
The morning glow is thousands of miles away, and the sun rises above the Dongshan Mountain. Golden light spreads to the earth, and Yuan Shu and his party are already on their way early, heading towards Xiyang County where Lu Fan is located.
"Lord! The road ahead is Xiyang County. You can reach it in about a quarter of an hour's walk."
Chen Dao is extremely familiar with the Xiyang area, and he will not get lost even if he closes his eyes (a slight exaggeration)
"Yeah! Xiyang County? Lu Fan, I'm here."
Looking at Xiyang County not far away, Yuan Shu was very excited.
As early as a few days ago, Yuan Shu wrote a letter and ordered it to be handed over to Lu Fan, telling him that he and others were coming to visit!
"You come with me!"
When he arrived outside the Yamen of Xiyang County, Yuan Shu strode towards the Yamen. The guards outside the door naturally knew the name of Young Master Yuan's family, Yuan Gongjiu, so they naturally did not stop him!
"But by road? Hahaha, very good, very good!"
In the yamen, the magistrate of Xiyang County came out of the lobby and greeted Yuan Shu with great joy.
This magistrate of Xiyang County is one of the disciples of the Yuan family. To be able to become a county magistrate, his relationship with the Yuan family can be described as very close!
"It turns out to be Uncle Wang. I haven't seen you for a long time and I miss you very much. I came here mainly to visit you, Uncle Wang, and also to recruit the county official Lu Fan. I wonder if you are willing to let Lu Fan follow you?"
Yuan Shu straight to the point stated the purpose of his visit, leaving Magistrate Wang stunned, and then laughed loudly.
"What are you talking about for the highway? I am the magistrate of Xiyang County. Thanks to Lord Yuan's help, it is just a trivial matter for the highway to get Lu Fan.
As for whether Lu Fan is willing or not, it depends on his own wishes!"
After Magistrate Wang finished speaking, he summoned his officials to call Lu Fan to come.