Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1333: Chapter 1286: Each Person’s Goal

With the support of Li Youu, things became much simpler; the matter was quickly finalized. Informing Liu Bei afterward would suffice, as usually, Liu Bei wouldn’t bother with such trivial matters. For Liu Bei now, marriage is of utmost importance!

”Post it out first, let them come and collect the questions!” Once everything from various aspects was settled, Chen Xi decisively wanted to establish it as a fait accompli and excitedly patted the table and said.

”Sometimes Zichuan seems no different from a child.” Xun Yue transmitted his voice to Lub Su.

”I feel the same way; perhaps he has over-suppressed his personality, thus sometimes act abnormally, but the enfeoffment plan is quite good.” Lub Su turned to Xun Yue and replied directly.

Lub Su supported the enfeoffment from the bottom of his heart. It wasn’t that he was unaware of its drawbacks; it was just that being a Marquis or having a feud of ten thousand households no longer attracted him, as he was already a Marquis.

Nothing benefits more than the rewards gained by a competent Sage following a Feudal Lord. In ancient times, following a Feudal Lord to conquer the world, even if the initial goal was survival, the ultimate aim was to live better. Though there was loyalty to the Feudal Lord and the nation, one cannot escape personal ambition.

One can only say the public interest outweighs personal desire, not that there are no personal desires. The reason Lub Su supports enfeoffment is clear; if the enfeoffment extends abroad, he can undoubtedly become an Enfeoffed Lord abroad.

This aspect is incredibly appealing to Lub Su, who is willing to accept enfeoffment in a Barbarian Land, relying on Liu Bei to carve out his domain. He knows his actions will not harm those present—the comrades who once drank with him.

Of course, these matters are still far from realization, but Lub Su already has goals in this direction. While the Central Plains are indeed flourishing, they inevitably feel oppressive; it is better to venture out and create one’s haven.

The implication of Lub Su’s words was instantly clear to the other three present, except Chen Xi, who couldn’t help but be startled. Lub Su had already planned his retirement, recalling Chen Xi’s decision to have the Chen Family pioneer the Western Regions and strategize in Parthia; it seems he had started playing strategic moves long ago.

”Let’s focus on our current tasks; the world is so vast, and each of us will have our share.” Xun Yue calmly responded, representing this branch of the Xun Family that is now exploring the direction guided by Chen Xi.

The worst part of the alliance between the Chen-Xun families is that they have stayed together for too long, thoroughly understanding each other. Years ago, when Xun Shuang was overwhelming the world, the Three Lords of Yingchuan weren’t dead. Now that Xun Shuang has abdicated, and Chen Ji has also disappeared, the problem is none of these people are dead yet.

Among Chen Family’s most trusted allies besides the Sima Family has to be the Xun Family. Thus, when Chen Shang and Chen Guang decided the Chen Family would withdraw and head to the Western Regions, building platforms and strategizing in Parthia, they couldn’t hide it from their former allies, the Xun Family, so they directly laid their cards on the table with Xun Shuang.

Thus, the Xun Family and the Chen Family are now comrades in arms in the same trench, once again forming an alliance in the name of their ancestors, ready to become the first to brave the unknown. Despite the substantial risks, the benefits are even greater; even if this batch of people fails, as long as they can find a way, it’s worth it.

”The world is so vast...” Li Youu sighed, ”Alright, let’s not dwell on this matter. Let us complete our tasks. We haven’t yet occupied all the territories we should; only when we truly reach that limit will we discuss these things.”

Li Youu was highly efficient, instructing craftsmen to make engravings of the exam questions on the same day. The irrigation network researched by several generations of the Li Family was also plagiarized by Li Youu; well, there was no copyright in this era anyway, and even if there was, it wouldn’t really affect Li Youu.

Once these matters were arranged, the spring exam was about to begin. Students and scholars who heard the news and traveled from various places had mostly arrived, all diligently studying hard, waiting for the chance to succeed today.

After a tower ship docked on the north bank of the Yangtze, a carriage disembarked and headed northward, quickly encountering the first batch of officials confirming identities. After verifying that the individual was, indeed, a student here to take the exam, they allowed passage.

”Liu Xuande’s domain is indeed more prosperous.” Young girl Xu Ning opened the curtains and smiled slightly, finally escaping the cage of Eastern Wu.

Xu Ning had no desire to be Sunx Yi’s wife. That boy was neither smart nor brave like his elder brother, relying merely on recklessness reminiscent of his brother Sunx Ce to achieve fame akin to his brother. She wished to declare: You are all blind; that guy is a fool!

Of course, if it were marrying Sunx Ce, Xu Ning wouldn’t mind; if it were Zhou Yu, she would be willing to even bring a dowry. But for Sunx Yi, forget it! Fortunately, she cleverly escaped from Eastern Wu; it indeed was quite arduous.

”Uncle Xu, directly to Ye City, isn’t Liu Xuande recruiting female officials? I am adept at the Classic of History, political strategy, tactical dispatch; none of which am I lacking in. Those who labor with their minds govern; those who labor with their bodies are governed. I refuse to follow the road father arranged!” The young girl exuberantly stated.

”Second Miss, running away like this might be quite dangerous.” The middle-aged man helplessly remarked; initially, he disagreed with moving to Liu Bei’s domain north of the Yangtze. Later, he wondered what kind of enchantment she had cast on him.

”Don’t worry; as long as Liu Xuande genuinely recruits female officials, a position for me is inevitable!” Xu Ning lightly remarked, ”Among all people, if fully counted, I rank highly; if counting only women, I am outstanding. It is not that women are inferior to men, but that most simply lack focus.”

Xu Ning spoke words that might be scoffed at by others, yet her self-assurance was astonishing.

”Well, my Second Miss, in such a vast world, filled with countless extraordinary talents, during this examination, numerous scholars will emerge. Who can firmly guarantee their supremacy over all scholars?” The old man driving the carriage smiled wryly.

”Others dare not confirm, but I assure you, in the ’Political Strategy’ section, unless a young prodigy like Fa Xiaozhi or Chen Zichuan appears, I am bound to top the list!” Xu Ning confidently declared.

As a woman, Xu Ning genuinely touched upon the final barrier faced by a Sage, vaguely sensing her Spiritual Talent, almost reaching the level Fa Zheng had when he first came to Mount Tai.

”Second Miss, you better not be complacent; throughout history, many stumbled by underestimating the final step, and now, the Xu Family might have turned everything upside down. Such hostility against the Sunx Family is no good for the Xu Family.” The old man driving the carriage sighed.