Although the drop rate of purple cards was frustrating, the outcome was final.
Zhi Duo Xing Wu Yong, Eunuch Li Hua Tian, Yue Family Army Niu Gao, and Niu Hulu Shi He Shen.
Looking at the attribute data of the four great generals, Qin Feng couldn't help but feel a headache.
It could be said that,
Except for Niu Gao, who was a genuine great general, the other three had some questionable aspects.
However,
It wouldn't be entirely accurate to say they were useless.
How to put it?
They were capable, but their morals were average, and they were unscrupulous in their methods.
If used well, they would be sharp knives.
If used poorly?
Then they would probably be... Huh?
Something's not right!
Just as Qin Feng was lost in his 'tragic' future, he suddenly remembered a problem.
I have the system!
And,
With the system's constraints, those people were one hundred percent loyal.
What was there to fear!
Thinking of this,
Qin Feng, who had been full of worry moments ago, immediately let his mind roam.
He Shen?
Although this guy was greedy and good at flattery, in the end, he knew how to play the game.
Such a person might not be a good official and would likely harm the common people.
But in business?
With his ability to navigate all situations, wouldn't he be like a fish in water?
In that case, let He Shen manage the Zhen family's merchant guild in Jizhou.
Anyway,
With Zhang Xuan overseeing the Youzhou commercial department, even if he did manage to embezzle, it wouldn't be much.
Niu Gao?
This general, who originally belonged to the Yue Family Army, should still lead troops.
Later, when he had twenty thousand troops equipped, they could be housed as retainers of the Zhen family.
What?
Can you afford it?
Nonsense!
Once he developed the three commanderies of Liaodong next year, how many troops couldn't he afford to support!
As for now?
It all depended on the Zhen family's capabilities. If worse came to worst, acting as a bandit wouldn't be an issue.
After all, they were retainers of the Zhen family, what did that have to do with me, the Governor of Youzhou?
It was Yu Hua Tian who was a bit troublesome!
The Western Depot?
Although he was currently in charge of an intelligence agency, having a eunuch by his side always felt a bit awkward.
Moreover,
With his -20% male affinity buff, he would likely have a hard time in Youzhou.
Perhaps he should be sent to Luoyang?
After all,
The Han Dynasty still had a few years left, and during these years, eunuchs held considerable power.
If he could establish himself in Luoyang, it wouldn't be an unacceptable outcome.
Now, only Zhi Duo Xing Wu Yong remained!
Looking at his reverse-buff effect, Qin Feng's forehead started to ache again.
Keep him around as an advisor?
Don't be ridiculous!
Others aimed for knowing the enemy and oneself to win every battle, but they never said anything about letting the enemy know oneself and still winning.
Then send him out as an official?
Glancing at Wu Yong's impressive ninety points of intelligence, Qin Feng fell into deep thought.
The prefectures were already divided among the aristocratic families, and they were all performing well for the time being. It was not easy to just dismiss them without a valid reason.
But to be a minor official?
With his ninety intelligence and over eighty political acumen, wouldn't that be a waste?
How about...
Thinking back to his discussion with Li Xiuning, Qin Feng subconsciously touched his chin.
Let him go to Jizhou!
Whether he caused trouble there or not, it had nothing to do with him.
Let the Governor of Jizhou worry about it!
Anyway,
With Yu Hua Tian paving the way through the Ten Attendants, as long as he didn't openly rebel, no one could touch him.
"Good!"
"That's settled!"
After assigning positions to everyone in his mind, Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction.
The Wuhuan were indeed good!
Just a tribe whose elite forces were wiped out, and they yielded four talents and tens of thousands of soldiers.
Who else could compare?
Oh?
There really were others!
Thinking of the Xianbei, who were said to have hundreds of thousands of archers, a flicker of anticipation crossed Qin Feng's face.
He hoped Gongsun Zan would be more capable!
As long as the three commanderies of Liaodong were developed well and the grain supply was secured, his ambition to sweep across China would be within reach!
...
Liaodong,
Xiangping,
Gongsun Zan, in whom Qin Feng placed high hopes, was currently organizing the thirty thousand troops assigned to him by Qin Feng.
According to Qin Feng's original deployment, each commandery was to have over ten thousand troops, with eight thousand infantry and two thousand cavalry.
However, Gongsun Zan was not fond of this arrangement.
In his opinion,
Only by concentrating all the cavalry could their maximum power be unleashed.
Therefore,
Immediately upon arriving, he transferred the cavalry from the other two commanderies.
This way,
He now had eight thousand infantry (the infantry had not been moved) and six thousand cavalry under his command!
But before he could celebrate, the news brought by the cavalry made him frown.
"You mean, in Xuantu Commandery, there are Goguryeo cavalry raiding the border?"
"That's right!"
The cavalryman who came to report nodded, his tone firm:
"Although they didn't fly any banners, their appearance is identical to the Goguryeo tribes within the commandery."
"And..."
"Both Han civilians and other non-Han groups have been plundered in Xuantu Commandery, except for the people of the Goguryeo tribe."
"Damn it!"
After listening to the cavalryman's report, Gongsun Zan's face turned extremely grim.
Was this Goguryeo's welcoming gift to him?
It seemed he really had to thank them properly!
However,
He had just arrived in Liaodong, so it was best to meet the local powers first.
"Let's go!"
"Enter the city first!"
Waving to a trumpeter, Gongsun Zan led his personal guards away.
Behind him,
Three thousand mounted archers and three thousand Han cavalry followed closely.
Further behind,
Four thousand heavily armored infantry and four thousand shield-bearers stretched into a long dragon.
Such a large army appearing naturally did not go unnoticed in Xiangping City.
The war drums sounded,
And the hastily assembled thousand-man garrison, trembling, marched onto the city walls.
Among them,
A white-haired but spirited old man was frowning, looking at the army below the city.
"Who are you?"
"Oh?"
Hearing the old man's robust voice, Gongsun Zan replied with a smile:
"I am Gongsun Zan of Liaodong, acting under the orders of the Governor of Youzhou, to take over the three commanderies of Liaodong!"
"I see!"
The old man, who already felt Gongsun Zan was unlikely to be an enemy, signaled for someone to lower a basket.
"Lord Gongsun, given the circumstances, we must verify your identity!"
"No problem!"
Gongsun Zan smiled nonchalantly and signaled his guards to place his official seal and letter of appointment into the basket.
However,
Gongsun Zan's appointment was neither as a Prefect nor as a Commandant, but merely as a Chief Clerk of the Governor's Office.
How to describe this position?
It could be said to be significant, or insignificant. Its importance was directly tied to the Governor himself.
If the Governor was powerful, then the Chief Clerk would naturally be highly respected.
But if the Governor was weak?
Forget about being respected.
It would be considered a favor if the Prefect below would even deign to meet you.
And was Qin Feng considered powerful now?
The old man did not know!
But looking at the disciplined cavalry below the city, he felt it was better to be cautious.
Whether the Governor was powerful or not was uncertain for now, but this army was certainly very powerful.
Thinking of this,
The old man did not dare to delay, and quickly signaled his subordinates to open the gate, personally leading them out to meet him.
"This old man, Gongsun Zhao, serves as the Magistrate of Xiangping, and greets Lord Gongsun!"