In just half a month, there were more than 100 city-building craftsmen who volunteered to accept this "free project", and there were many merchants, providing a large number of additional laborers. Liu He was so happy that he couldn't stop.

"Okay, okay, thanks to Wen Ruo's clever plan, now I only need to spend up to one billion to accomplish this. It's really amazing."

Xun Yu said humbly: "In the final analysis, this is just a transaction. Such craftsmen and merchants with craftsmanship and knowledge are not short of money, but lack of respect and social status among others. The court has a clear order: merchants, elites, craftsmen and children of the court who are seriously offended are not allowed to be appointed as officials except for the court's pardon or special contributions. It has not been changed for hundreds of years. Now this edict is their only hope. The general seems to sell several titles and titles, but in fact it is a respect and hope. Money can be earned at any time, but respect and hope are a luxury for them that is difficult to reach in their lifetime."

"But this matter can be so smooth, it is because the lord loved the people as his sons and treated the merchants and other minor citizens equally, so that they could be trusted by them. If it weren't for this foundation, most merchants would probably abandon the edict as if they were worn out and turned a blind eye."

Xun Yu's words were just about to reach Liu He's heart.

"Now my second brother and his team are in Jizhou very smoothly. Many cities have been destroyed or surrendered. In addition to the city that was transferred to Gongsun Zan, the entire Jizhou area has been under my jurisdiction. The order for one year of duty exemption has been spread from the army at the same time. The people cheered and celebrated each other. Good luck, great luck."

As the two were talking, the guards in the mansion suddenly came to report that Xun You returned to the mansion and was waiting outside the door.

"Oh? Gongda is back, hurry up, please come in."

A moment later, Xun You walked into the study, and there was a man in his thirties next to him, who looked very similar to Xun Yu, but in his face, he had three more firmness and three less gentle and elegant spirit than Xun Yu.

Liu He soon thought of his identity: "This person must be Xun Chen, Mr. Xun Youruo, right?"

The man's expression did not change. When he saw Liu He, he had no good expression. He still looked cold and saluted him.

"In the lower Xun Chen, I will pay homage to the general."

"Please get up quickly, there is no need to be polite, please sit down sir." Liu He pointed to a seat next to him. Xun Chen was not polite and walked over and sat down.

"Liu often heard Wen Ruo and Gongda mention Mr. He admired him for a long time. Now he has seen him, and he has greatly comforted his whole life."

Liu He was about to praise him, but he knew that scholars all liked to listen to this trick. Just look at his face, Xun Chen didn't like him very much now, so he naturally had to find a way to get close to him.

However, Xun Chen seemed to have not heard of this. He went straight to the point and said directly: "I heard that the general is going to establish Yunhai County in the Xitao area and build five new cities. Is this serious?"

Liu He nodded and said, "Yes, I believe Gongda has already talked to the teacher. Now the craftsmen, laborers, etc. are all preparing almost the same. I am just about to report to the emperor that the construction will be officially started in ten days."

"Which Gongda said that he appointed him as the prefect of Yunhai County and was fully responsible for the construction of the five cities. Can the general report to the emperor?"

When he said this, Liu He was stunned and looked at Xun You. Seeing Xun You constantly wink at him, he remembered the promise he had said before, "Authorize the cheap, and officials below two thousand stones can make the decision."

"Ah, that's right. If the emperor did not agree, how could Gongda dare to be self-dedicated? If the gentleman does not give up, he will send the letter of appointment to the mansion tomorrow."

While saying this, he gave instructions to the system in his mind.

"System, check the attributes of Xun Chen."

"System query, please wait..."

"Xun Chen, Ziyouruo, is a son of the Xun clan in Yingchuan, a brother of the Xun Yu clan, and a uncle of the Xun You clan, was originally aides under Yuan Shao. In the original history, he lobbied Han Fu, allowing Yuan Shao to obtain Jizhou without spending a single soldier, and made outstanding contributions. His peak historical attributes: commander 42, force 55, intelligence 89, and politics 91."

"Xun Chen's current attributes, commander 37, force 49, intelligence 88, politics 87, special attributes: none, special stunt: none."

"Well, the attributes are pretty good. It's more than enough to be a prefect. Now I'm short of talents. There is no suitable candidate for the prefect of Yunhai County. He can go there, which solves my urgent need."

Liu He thought to himself.

Xun Chen nodded slightly: "Since that's the case, we will summon all the craftsmen and officials equipped in Yunhai County tomorrow, can we summon you?"

His attitude was not as respectful as he was a little domineering, but Liu He didn't care. He just felt a little embarrassed after listening to his request.

"This... I'm not to be ignorant of this. I have very few scholars under my command now and lack officials. The county magistrate of Yunhai County, five county magistrates, county magistrates, chief clerks and many other civil officials. For a moment, only three people were equipped..."

Xun Chen frowned slightly, then said, "This is expected, so it's okay. There are only three of them. When building the city, you can just look for it."

Liu He breathed a sigh of relief: "In this way, there will be a hard work for Mr. Husband. He used to work hard, and he may have to work hard for days and have no spare time. I will ask someone to take Mr. Husband to rest first."

Xun Chen stood up and saluted again: "Thank you, General, I will say goodbye first."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

"Huh... this guy is really arrogant. But I have something unknown. Why did Gongda say that he was appointed as the prefect of Yunhai County? He was willing to come to serve the court, and even didn't mention the former lord Yuan Shao. How strange it is."

Xun You smiled and said, "My lord doesn't know that my uncle, a clan, is not only knowledgeable about strategy and government affairs, but also has a unique cultivation level of craftsmen. He has been very interested since childhood. However, the elders in the clan think that this is a side-minded and a sub-story trick, and he has never allowed him to read such books. Therefore, he can only study it secretly at night. Now that he has such a god-given opportunity, the court has set up a new county, which is rare in a century. With his nature, how can he not be itchy?"

Xun Yu also smiled: "Yes, lord, don't see him holding an air in front of you, I'm afraid I don't know what I've been happy about. With my understanding of him, I will dance and write another poem to celebrate it later. However, if his father knows this, I'm afraid that I will inevitably complain to my lord in my heart."

"Ah? There is still this?" Liu He was surprised. However, when he thought of such a man with joy and dancing gracefully, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

"Your brother is really... really... very special..."

"Haha, among my brothers, I have been friends since I was a child. If he is the most unruly person, he hurried to go to Jizhou to join Yuan Shao that day, and he had left his family and avoided the fact that his elders would tell him every day."

While everyone was laughing, Gong Saner suddenly came.

"General, Your Majesty urgently summoned you to the palace no matter what."

Liu He was a little surprised: "I just went to pay my respects to His Majesty early this morning. It was just after noon. Why did you have to summon him again? What's the matter?"

Gong Saner did not hide it and answered truthfully: "What's the matter? I don't know. But at noon, Your Majesty summoned Situ, Sikong, Taiwei, General Cheqi and Cavalry, General Cavalry, and dozens of important officials in the court. Until now, they have not left."

"Oh? All the ministers are here?"

Liu He vaguely felt that things seemed not simple.

Cui Jun said solemnly: "Since the Luoyang Incident, the emperor has respected and trusted the lord very much. As for all the ministers and fathers, they have always supported the lord. It is not a bad thing to think. Since we summoned it, it is better to go there."

Liu He pondered for a moment, then stood up.

"Well, the emperor summons you, don't let go of the etiquette. Gong Saner, let's lead the way."
Chapter completed!