In Tai Shi Ci's eyes full of sorrow, Xiang Ji felt what it meant to be embarrassed for the first time.
Well, after some explanation, Taishi Ci understood that these were not the Yellow Turban bandits he thought, but the Xiang family army belonging to Xiang Ji. He also learned about Xiang Ji's illustrious ancestors' life experience.
However, this did not stop him from continuing to look at Xiang Yu with a sad look.
Taishi Ci originally thought that Xiang Ji was at least a prefect, otherwise how could he be called a lord?
But after arriving at the stronghold, Taishi Ci only saw a garrison force equivalent to a city. As for the rest? Haha, I'm sorry, I was barely able to make ends meet, so I could only give up the idea of picking up my mother for the time being.
Fortunately, Xiang Ji told Tai Shi Ci about his ambitions, which at least kept his desire to make achievements in his career from cooling down.
After settling down Tai Shici, Xiang Ji began to think about the future development.
At this time, it seems that many famous generals like Taishi Ci have not yet entered the official service?
So, are there any in neighboring states and counties that meet your goals?
Forget about civil servants, the only well-known one nearby is Yingchuan College. Who is not a member of the clan? Even the genius Guo Jia is from a down-and-out clan. Let’s not talk about the Shangxiang Ji that others can’t read, but the Shangxiang Ji that can be seen.
Don't intend to either.
What is a clan? Aren't they all the running dogs of the old Liu family? Xiang Ji has no intention of acquiring any of the dogs of the old Liu family.
The civil servants ignored it, so it seems that there are not many generals suitable for Xiang Ji nearby.
I don't like Xiang Ji who is a spicy chicken. I'm afraid the only ones with some reputation are Yu Jin and Dian Wei.
Both of them came from poor families, Yu Jin was good at military training, and Dian Wei's personal martial arts was also not great.
However, compared to Dian Wei, Xiang Ji was more interested in bans.
Force? It really doesn't matter to Xiang Ji.
Dian Wei was strong, but he only had one bodyguard's life, which meant little to Xiang Ji. However, if he could find Dian Wei, Xiang Ji wouldn't mind hunting rabbits and killing them all.
With a plan in mind, Xiang Ji can't stay any longer. Now is the time to grab time. Who knows when the pig-killing general He Jin will be brainless and go to the palace to die? As long as this guy dies, Dong Zhuo will also come to Beijing.
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After settling in the newcomer Tai Shici and taking along Pei Yuanshao, who had perfect eyesight, Xiang Ji went straight to Yu Jin's hometown, Juping County, Taishan.
According to the known history, it seems that Yu Jin has not yet become an official, or even if he becomes an official, he will only be a pawn under Bao Xin, and it will not be difficult to poach him.
And even if they can’t be dug out, can’t they still be kidnapped?
"Yuan Shao, go to the city and find the rangers to find out if this person can be banned."
Arriving outside Juping City, Xiang Ji made some arrangements for Pei Yuanshao, and then crossed into the city himself.
You're here, why not at least check here to see if you can find any useful weapons?
Regarding weapons, Xiang Ji almost had regrets.
In this era of cold weapons, if you don't have a handy weapon, your combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
Just like the last battle against Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, if Xiang Ji had a handy weapon, he might not have been defeated so easily.
To his disappointment, after several searches, Xiang Ji found that the weapons sold or made in several blacksmith shops in Juping were not as good as the previous shop in Beihai.
Could it be? I really want to go back and use that mountain axe?
But Xiang Ji didn't know that the mountain-breaking ax had already been in the hands of a big man named Wu Anguo.
"My lord, my subordinates have made inquiries, and it turns out that there is a man named Yu Jin. He is currently staying at home."
Finally, Pei Yuanshao did not disappoint Xiang Yu. A piece of good news made Xiang Yu temporarily put aside his thoughts on searching for weapons.
Arriving at the door of Yu Jin's house, Xiang Ji couldn't help but froze.
Is this Yu Jin? Is this the Five Tiger Generals of Cao Wei? Is this the famous general who is good at training troops?
Looking at the tall man chopping firewood shirtless at the door, Xiang Ji could not connect him with Yu Jin in his impression.
"Who are you looking for?"
No one can stand being stared at and saluted by two strange men.
After being stared at by Xiang Ji for a long time, Yu couldn't bear it any longer. Is this man sick? Why is a man like me always staring at him?
"Are you refusing to be banished?"
Xiang Ji doesn't have any embarrassment about being discovered. It's your honor to be able to take a liking to you.
In Xiang Ji's mind, Yu Jin's status was far inferior to that of Tai Shi Ci. Regardless of his character or military skills, he was not on the same level.
When he realized that the person opposite him was actually looking for him, he was confused.
Who are these two people? Why did they come to find me by name? Did I hide it so deeply that others discovered my amazing talent?
So these two people are from official families?
"A certain family belongs to Yu Jin, but you don't know the name of your subordinate? What do you mean by coming to Yu Jin?"
After receiving confirmation from Yu Jin, Xiang Ji let out a long sigh of relief.
At the very least, as long as the person is not wrong, it doesn’t matter what the image is. If you cut firewood today, there will be many people cutting people tomorrow.
"I am Xiang Ji from the Western Chu State. I heard that the warriors were brave and brave, so I came here to meet you."
As soon as he heard about Yu Jin, he understood that he had indeed been recruited by him after hearing about his talents.
However, who is Xiang Ji of Western Chu? This is obviously not an official title, and Yu Jin has never heard of this person.
Xi Chu...
Is it another rebel bandit?
Thinking of this, Yu Jin suddenly looked unhappy.
A mere rebel wants to recruit me to join the ban? I really don’t know what the heavens and the earth are.
Seeing Yu Jin's expression, Xiang Ji understood.
This is definitely a direct failure of persuasion, so there is no need to say more.
With a wink at Pei Yuanshao, Xiang Ji rushed towards Yu Jin with a single stride.
Seeing that Xiang Ji was about to take action without saying a word, Yu Jin was furious.
Do you really treat me like a soft persimmon?
Without saying anything, Yu Jin raised the short ax he was using to chop wood and chopped off the head of Xiang Ji's pocket.
Seeing Yu Jin fight back, Xiang Ji sneered, dodged the hatchet and punched Yu Jin in the abdomen.
"bump!"
There are no surprises.
Seeing Yu Jin being knocked down by his own punch, Xiang Ji stepped forward.
"If you don't drink a toast, you'll be fined with wine. Do you really think you can fight with me just by doing this?"
Yu Jin had no reaction to Xiang Ji's words.
His stomach and intestines seemed to have curled up together after being hit by Xiang Ji's punch, and the pain had already been heartbreaking.
Seeing Yu Jin in such a state, Xiang Ji also knew that it was useless to talk more.
He punched Yu Jin in the forehead, who was still twitching, and turned around and left.
Anyway, Pei Yuanshao will take care of Yu Jin who was knocked unconscious, so Xiang Ji doesn't need to worry too much.
As for bringing it back to the village, I can no longer play this aloof game.
If it still doesn't surrender, then treat it as one less enemy in the future and kill it directly.
After Yu Jin's encounter, Xiang Ji lost his mood and went to look for Dian Wei.
I still don't have enough reputation, and even someone like me who chops wood at home can't look down on me, so why bother doing useless work?