The front hall of Guo’s mansion was very lively, with civil and military officials greeting each other, and everyone kept saluting, talking and laughing.

When Guo Jia brought Ma Jun out, the atmosphere became even higher.

Some arrogant literati may still be dissatisfied with Ma Jun, but the military generals respect Ma Jun as gods. His hands were so skillful that they almost turned stones into gold, and made a significant contribution to the Taiping Army.

Ma Jun bowed his hands and looked red, and followed the civil and military officials who came to say hello. After Guo Jia sat down, the civil and military officials also attended the seats according to their official positions.

Zhao Yun followed Guo Ye as an outsider. He originally planned to find a place in the corner, but Guo Yeqiang pulled him to sit down in the top three seats. Guo Ye was sandwiched in the middle, with Ma Jun at the top, and Xi Zhicai and Qin Mi and others opposite him.

The wine and food were delivered one by one. Guo Jia held the wine glass and said a toast before getting up and coming to Ma Jun.

"Deheng, without you, there would be no day when the people under my rule are well-fed and well-dressed. Without you, there would be no guarantee for the Taiping Army to reduce damage on the battlefield. I am not only to respect you on behalf of all the officials of Yizhou Prefecture, but also to respect you on behalf of all the people under my rule. Ma Deheng, you are given to me by God."

Everyone in the hall looked at Ma Jun with a smile on their faces. Guo Jia's words were realistic, and no one would think that Guo Jia was exaggerating.

When Ma Jun was excited, he couldn't speak well and could only wave his hands repeatedly.

"Come on, everyone, let's respect Deheng together. This Ma Deheng, who is unique in the world, has a magical skill."

Everyone present raised their glasses to greet Ma Jun. Ma Jun was really flattered. He did have a transcendent status in the past, but it was the first time he was toasted by so many powerful civil and military officials.

Everyone drank it all, Guo Jia burst into laughter, and a generous laugh suddenly sounded in the hall.

The atmosphere of the banquet was relaxed, the piano and zither were singing, and the girls danced lightly. Guo Jia sat leaning on the main seat, looking proud and satisfied.

From time to time, civil officials and military generals shuttled through the lobby, and they all came to toast Ma Jun.

It is not difficult to see Guo Jia's respect and appreciation for this Yizhou Bieju, who has lived in Hanzhong for a long time.

Ma Jun has always treated Guo Jia with humility and gratitude, so when he faces the person who comes to toast, no matter whether he knows the other party's official position or not, he will humbly return the gift without any arrogant attitude.

"Don't let me know, I have something unknown. Please tell me the truth."

A strange man suddenly came next to him. Judging from his demeanor and appearance, he was very heroic. Ma Jun quickly raised his cup and said, "Please, please speak."

Facing the prosperous scene of singing and dancing, Zhao Yun was in a heavy mood, as if everything in the lobby or in Chengdu was not real.

He couldn't believe that there was still this kind of paradise in the world. Not long ago, he followed Liu Bei to flee south from Xinye. The countless people who died on the road, how could they compare to the people of Yizhou who lived and worked in peace?

"I dare to ask the Lord, why are you not loyal to the court with your talent? Even if the emperor is in trouble, there is still the unparalleled and righteous Uncle Liu in the world."

According to ordinary people's thinking, being talented and capable is naturally to serve the royal family, which is to work for the country and the country. Even if there is no way to serve the orthodox emperor, there is also Liu Bei who has Han blood with the banner of the Han Dynasty.

Ma Jun was stunned and stared at Zhao Yun blankly. This question caught him off guard.

His face changed, his smile was put away, and he changed into a cold look. Ma Jun frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

Zhao Yun was about to report his own house, but Peng Yi, who was sitting in the row behind Ma Jun, sarcastically said, "This famous general under the tent of Uncle Liu, Zhao Zilong, Changshan."

Zhao Yun didn't care about this kind of sarcasm at all. After hearing this, Ma Jun suddenly realized it.

No wonder someone would ask him such a stupid question!

It turned out to be Liu Huangshu's man.

Turning his sleeves away, Ma Jun lowered his face and said simply and gently.

"If you had seen Guanzhong in the past, when Dong Zhuo and Li Jue and Guo Si were poisoned by Guanzhong, you would not have asked such a question. No matter whether you are the emperor's uncle or the emperor's minister, I only know that without a lord, there would be no peace now. Others want to replace the lord. Humph, I don't agree, and the people will not agree."

Ma Jun put down the wine glass, and Zhao Yun's toast was not grateful, and he was even a little angry.

Zhao Yun was shocked. Perhaps the first time he met someone with such a straightforward temperament, he would laugh when he was happy and angry when he was unhappy. He had seen countless cunning people, but only Ma Jun, who was glorious, was still simple.

Peng Xiao sneered a few times not far behind him.

Zhao Yun walked back to his position and pondered Ma Jun's words.

Maybe his words are very simple and rebellious. He can be said to be blind, but what such a simple person says is what he says is his heart.

Guo Jia has proved one thing under his rule that he can benefit the people. Under his rule, he is orderly, all walks of life are prosperous, and the laws and regulations are strict and order are stable.

Then, whether Guo Jia can be replaced by Liu Bei and Liu Xie can be done well and surpassed is a question that will never know the answer, unless it is put into practice.

The banquet continued, Zhao Yun turned a deaf ear to laugh and laughing in his ears, and he kept asking himself.

Since it is already peaceful here, should we risk losing all this peace and overthrow Guo Jia?

If Liu Bei could not compare with Guo Jia and Liu Xie could not do it like Guo Jia, then wouldn’t these nearly ten million people in the world fall into a state of suffering?

A heavy feeling lingered in Zhao Yun's heart.

The host and guest were having fun, and Guo Jia rarely got drunk and walked towards the backyard with a drunken smell.

Guo Ye wanted to help Guo Jia, who was walking on the road, but was blocked by Guo Jia's wave.

It was dark at night and the yard was brightly lit. Guo Jia said to Guo Ye: "You will preside over all the ceremony of the New Year."

Guo Ye was a little surprised, but he nodded.

After the beginning of the year, not only Guo Jia, but also ordinary people have a series of busy things.

For the monarch Guo Jia, sacrifices to heaven and earth are indispensable, and sacrifices to the kitchen are even more indispensable for the family.

As a monarch and the head of the family, the celebration is usually hosted by Guo Jia himself. Now Guo Ye is asked to do it. In fact, I hope to subtly let more people understand Guo Ye’s current status.

Guo Ye accompanied Guo Jia to the entrance of the courtyard, and Xiao Yi suddenly came to Guo Jiatong to report: "Lord, Zhao Yun asked for a meeting."

Guo Jia, who was a little dizzy and dizzy, cheered up and walked to the pavilion to sit down, asking Xiao Yi to invite Zhao Yun in.

Zhao Yun walked towards Guo Jia without expression. Without waiting for Guo Jia to speak, he reported his purpose.

"Encourt, Yun has figured it out. If you don't abandon me, Yun would like to follow you to clear the world and reorganize the mountains and rivers."

Guo Jia opened his mouth wide, as if he was unbelievable. He originally thought that Zhao Yun would either come to show him a showdown or die or leave, or just stay in seclusion alone.

On the contrary, Guo Ye looked at Zhao Yun with a smile on his face, not surprised.

Guo Jia walked out of the pavilion and came to Zhao Yun, unable to hide his excitement. He held Zhao Yun's forearm with one hand and trembled slightly. Guo Jia said: "It is easy to get a general in a thousand troops. Zilong, I have been waiting for you for twenty years."

In terms of force alone, Guo Jia can compare Zhao Yun with Lu Bu. Even if it is Lu Bu, all the princes are willing to take over, but in Guo Jia's eyes, no matter how powerful Lu Bu is, he is not as strong as Zhao Yun, because a general who can bear great responsibilities must also be wise and calm.

Zhao Yun figured it out that if he supports an emperor who is difficult to achieve great things, even if he succeeds, the world will still be in turmoil. In this world, a person with outstanding civil and military skills is needed to rule the world. He is just a general and cannot build an ideal monarch. In order to end this troubled time as soon as possible, he can only choose among the existing monarchs who can benefit the people after the world is determined.

Zhao Yun did not express any more about Guo Jia's excited expression. He just saluted and then surrendered. As for how Guo Jia arranged him, that's another matter.

Guo Jia asked Guo Ye to send Zhao Yun out of the mansion. Looking at Zhao Yun's back as he left, Guo Jia raised the corner of his mouth lightly and showed a happy smile from the bottom of his heart.

Zhao Yun is willing to serve him, only a relationship between the monarch and the subject, not a deep personal relationship. Guo Jia does not want to deliberately establish such a relationship with Zhao Yun. Sometimes, the relationship between the upper and lower levels is much deeper than the friendship.

"Young Master doesn't have to give it."

After leaving the mansion, the night was bright and the stars were sparse and the moonlight shone on the street, Zhao Yun said goodbye to Guo Ye.

"General Zilong, please rest and accumulate energy. I believe that soon you will become a general in the Taiping Army that cannot be ignored."

Guo Ye said to Zhao Yun with a smile.

With a wry smile, Zhao Yun was not optimistic. He was considered a surrendered general. It is hard to say whether Guo Jia would immediately entrust important tasks.

"I hope."

Zhao Yun's unconfirm words made Guo Ye stunned.

"Does General Zilong still understand what was your purpose in fighting fiercely with the eight generals of the Taiping Army outside Huarong Road that day?"

Zhao Yun showed a shocked expression. He sacrificed his life for Liu Bei that day, and even today, he didn't think too much about it. He just thought it was a scene that happened on the ordinary battlefield.

Guo Ye shook his head and chuckled, "Maybe General Zilong doesn't know that there are martial arts in my Taiping Army. As long as the candidates have extraordinary martial arts skills, they can reach the top. General Zilong's record of defeating seven generals and one general has already spread in the Taiping Army. Regardless of whether General Zilong goes or stays, your reputation is admired by everyone in Taiping Army."

After saying that, Guo Ye bowed his hand and turned around and returned to Guo's mansion.

Zhao Yun looked at the strict mansion on the stairs and was silently enlightened.

On that day, Guo Jia really wanted to kill Liu Bei, and ten Zhao Yunshu would definitely die.

Guo Jia just forced Liu Bei into a desperate situation, but outside Huarong Road, Zhao Yun cut off the rear, and suddenly had the idea to conquer Zhao Yun.

Guo Jia does not recommend fighting against generals.

But it was a slight effort for Guo Jia to help Zhao Yun establish his power.

If Guo Ye didn't say this painstaking efforts, Zhao Yun would probably not understand it in a short time.

How powerful Zhao Yun is, no one can convince Guo Jia when he says it. He must prove it himself. Guo Jia gave him this opportunity before he became effective.

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