"Ziyi, why aren't you greeting your benefactor, Blazing Sun?"
Taishi Ci's mother's words confirmed Yang Rui's guess. The man in front of him was undoubtedly Taishi Ci, who had gone out hunting.
"Greetings, Lord Governor of Lieyang Province. Thank you for taking care of my mother!"
Under the urging of his mother, Taishi Ci was only stunned for a moment before he bowed deeply, almost touching the ground, and said with a grateful expression. ¢£
"Taishi Ziyi, there's no need to be so courteous. Back then, I happened to come here and found your mother all alone. That was why I took care of her. Some small matters are not worth mentioning.
It was only later that I came to know that your mother had a son as handsome as Zi Yi. I have been fascinated by him for a long time. I have come to see how your mother is doing, and at the same time, to see if Zi Yi has returned home.
It's a pleasure to meet Ziyi today! Pleasure to meet you! "
When Yang Rui saw Taishi Ci enter the courtyard, he had already stood up. In the face of Taishi Ci's gratitude, Yang Rui did not seem to mind at all. However, his words were mostly filled with praise for Taishi Ci.
After recruiting Liu Ba, Yang Rui had discovered that the more humble and low-key a person was, the more likely they were to gain the trust of NPCs.
Although Yang Rui could not be as pretentious as Liu Bei and other NPCs, as a player, Yang Rui did not lack channels to express his sincerity.
"Lord Governor, you're too kind. Although I, Taishi Ci, am a man, I had to leave my hometown and abandon my mother. I feel ashamed every time I think about it.
However, I had no choice back then. Back then, when Taishi Ci was the county's Secretary of War, he had offended the Qingzhou Provincial Governor. He was hunted down. Hence, he had no choice but to hide in Liaodong for a long time.
During this time, whenever he thought of his mother, he could not help but worry. However, his mother had told him that he was not allowed to return to Donglai County for two years. If Taishi Ci rashly went home to visit, he might offend the Provincial Governor and his mother would not let Taishi Ci off the hook.
It was all thanks to Lord Governor's careful care and gifts of food, gold, and silver that my mother was able to live without worry. Please accept Taishi Ci's bow again … "
Taishi Ci's words clearly explained the details of how he had left his mother and could not take care of her. As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Yang Rui again.
Of course, Yang Rui tried to persuade Taishi Ci again, but Taishi Ci insisted on bowing. Therefore, the bowing and persuasion became a direct confrontation between the two of them.
"As the saying goes, a drop of water's a drop should be repaid with a spring. Lord's kindness is's great kindness. I will remember this in the future and find an opportunity to repay this favor's kindness …"
One's't't't't't't't's't't '' ''s holding. The other's' hands were wrapped around Taishi Ci's. Taishi Ci also looked at Yang Rui in surprise. Clearly, he did not expect this Lord Governor to have the strength to support him!
Yang Rui had reached the level of a famous historical general. His Strength attribute was infinitely close to 90 points. Moreover, the Soaring Dragon Inner Force Mental Cultivation Method, Soul, was an extremely superior mental cultivation method. Even though Taishi Ci's strength should be much higher than Yang Rui's, he was still held by Yang Rui's arms without using his full strength.
Of course, the force Yang Rui endured was also huge. Based on his experience fighting with Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Wu Anguo, and other generals, Taishi Ci's strength should not be below them.
Based on the historical facts and the performance of these people in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the situation was indeed so. However, if they really wanted to be on par with each other, they would need to fight directly.
"It's just a small matter. It's not worth mentioning. I'm just doing it in passing. A real man's ambition is to travel far. I wonder what Ziyi's ambition is? "
Yang Rui and Taishi Ci's competition of strength could be considered to have deepened their understanding of each other. Yang Rui was about to change the topic and no longer mention anything about repaying the debt of gratitude.
"A real man is born in troubled times. He should carry a three-foot sword and perform great deeds!"
When it came to ideals and ambitions, Taishi Ci was also filled with lofty aspirations. His expression changed and he spoke bluntly to Yang Rui.
Compared to Gao Shun's steadiness and solidity and Zhang Liao's independence and meticulousness, Taishi Ci was also a person who could take charge of a region. Sun Quan and Sun Ce had both made Taishi Ci take charge of Haifen and Jianchang's six counties. They also made Taishi Ci the Jianchang Commandant and also took charge of Haifen to deal with Liu Pan.
Thus, Yang Rui was not surprised that Taishi Ci had such ambitions. His strength was enough to achieve this ambition.
However, Taishi Ci had a sunny and simple side to him. This could be seen from the way he happily hunted in the wilderness and entered the courtyard. In addition, his mother also said that Taishi Ci had listened to the Taoist priest's words, which also reflected his personality in this aspect.
Yang Rui felt that it was quite interesting after understanding this.
"… Taishi Ci is too arrogant. I only have ambitions, but it seems that I have not contributed at all. Lord Governor of Lieyang Province, please don't laugh at me."
After Taishi Ci expressed his ambition, he felt that his tone was too high, so he continued to speak embarrassedly.
"Ziyi is a great talent. Why do you feel ashamed? Qingzhou is currently lacking talents. If Ziyi is willing, why don't you come and help me?"
Yang Rui used this opportunity to win him over.
"This …"
After hearing Yang Rui's words, Taishi Ci hesitated.
"Ziyi! Since Benefactor has praised you so highly, you should naturally agree. What is there to hesitate about?
Not to mention Lieyang Prefecture Overseer's kindness and righteousness, just the fact that Prefecture Overseer worked hard and was benevolent enough to ensure that the commoners in Qing Province did not have to worry about food and clothing, Prefecture Overseer would not hesitate to pledge his allegiance!
Furthermore, you are determined to go to Jiangnan. Governor Liu You, do you have the ability to Blazing Sun? Do you have the benevolence of Blazing Sun? Where do you place your mother? Do you want to be a disloyal, unrighteous, heartless, and unfilial person? "
At this time, the old mother, who had been beside Yang Rui and Taishi Ci all this time, directly took over and scolded Taishi Ci. She lectured him about loyalty and filial piety.
Taishi Ci, on the other hand, listened attentively like an obedient child. He did not dare to refute his mother's scolding. From this, one could see some of Taishi Ci's character.
"Taishi Ci has received guidance from an expert, and my life's goal is to fulfill the south. I have already decided to serve Governor Liu You, but just as my mother said, Lord Blazing Sun's kindness must be repaid. Taishi Ci is willing to follow Lord Blazing Sun for half a year to repay his kindness. I hope Lord Prefecture Magistrate can fulfill my wish …"
After his mother's scolding, Taishi Ci hesitated for a moment. He then bowed to the ground and spoke to Yang Rui.
"System Notification: Respected player Blazing Sun, Taishi Ci wishes to follow you for half a year to repay your kindness. Do you accept Liu Ba's offer? Please make your choice! "
At the same time, a System Notification was sent over. What Yang Rui did not expect was that Taishi Ci would actually choose to obey his mother's teachings! Yang Rui had made the right move by treating his mother well.
"Accept!"
When Yang Rui helped Taishi Ci up again, he naturally chose to accept without hesitation!
Although he would only serve him for half a year, Yang Rui was quite confident that he could keep Taishi Ci around. Half a year should be enough.
"Taishi Ci: Agreed to follow (Half a game year)
1. Soaring Morale: Level 1 Support Ultimate Skill. Consumes 20 Inner Strength points per second, effective range of 1000 * 1000 square meters. The target's Morale is increased by 100%, Attack is increased by 100%, Opponent's Morale is decreased by 50%, Defense is decreased by 50%. It can be used with other skills to support attributes. The highest support attribute of the same type will be used. It cannot be stacked.
2. Shadowless Arrow: Level 1 Battle Ultimate Skill. Consumes 100 Inner Strength points per use. After use, Basic Attack is increased by 600%, Arrow Accuracy is increased by 600%. Every use can reduce the target's movement by 50%. "
After confirming the temporary follower relationship with Taishi Ci, Yang Rui could not wait to open Taishi Ci's Character Attribute Panel and look at his attributes.
The Level 1 Support Ultimate Skill, Soaring Morale, was a rare Ultimate Skill that could increase Morale and Battle Power. The Shadowless Sword also showed that Taishi Ci was a General who was very good at archery.
Of course, Taishi Ci's attributes might not be limited to this. Moreover, from the analysis of the previous System Information, even the attributes of those who had already submitted to Yang Rui should not be completely revealed.
Although only two main Ultimate Skills were shown, according to the Level of these two Ultimate Skills, Taishi Ci should also be a Level 1 Historical General or above!
Taishi Ci and Yang Rui's relationship was marked as "Agreed to follow", which added a new type of follower method, which also attracted Yang Rui's attention.
No matter what, to be able to obtain a good General like Taishi Ci was definitely a pleasant surprise, even if this follower relationship was only temporary!
"With Zi Yi's help, I will be like a tiger that has grown wings …
Zi Yi, just now you said that with the guidance of an expert, your goal will ultimately be to the south of the Yangtze River, which made me think of something. Come take a look at this map … "
Before this, Yang Rui had been thinking of taking advantage of the time when Taishi Ci was following him to make him stay. Moreover, he vaguely had an idea. Since Taishi Ci had mentioned the matter of Jiangnan, Yang Rui took the opportunity to say it.
"Zi Yi, look. This is the map of the 14th State of the Great Han. I accidentally obtained it. After a long period of investigation and searching, I found that this State is on the sea south of the Yangtze River. Perhaps Zi Yi's ambition will be on this State! "
Yang Rui took out the reward of the mission he had obtained from Luoyang City — the map of the 14th State and handed it to Taishi Ci.
"The map of the 14th State? Please forgive Taishi Ci for being stupid. I only know that there are 13 States in the Han Dynasty, but I have never heard of the existence of the 14th State … "
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