Chapter 61: Meeting the Master
Looking at Guo Jia's slightly melancholic face, Wang Lei forced himself to calm down. At this time, Guo Jia was just out of his shell because he had worked with Wang Lei for a period of time and was about to leave, so he looked uncomfortable. He hadn't yet trained himself to have an iron heart. Wang Lei sat up straight, his waist straight and upright, his expression serious, his eyes piercing, and said without hesitation: "If Feng Xiao wants to go and surrender to Yuan Shao, I won't stop him. What I can do is provide a better way for Feng Xiao to get Yuan Shao's appreciation."
At this moment, Guo Jia was deeply moved in his heart.
The young county magistrate in front of him was truly sincere in his appreciation.
What a pity...
If Wang Lei had been born ten years earlier, he would not have been a minor county magistrate, but must have made his name known throughout the world.
Guo Jia smiled slightly and said: "I'd like to hear more about it!"
Since Wang Lei proposed a better way, he was unwilling to refuse. Subconsciously, his heart even hoped that there would be a better way, which was a better solution proposed by Wang Lei.
Wang Lei hesitated for a moment, then asked: "I'll ask Feng Xiao a question. If Feng Xiao were to go and join Yuan Shao now, do you think he would be able to gain Yuan Shao's trust? I hope Feng Xiao will answer truthfully."
"No!"
Guo Jia shook his head, he had self-awareness and understood his own situation.
Even if he has talent, there are too many problems. Firstly, his age is too young to attract Yuan Shao's attention; secondly, he has no reputation and is just a newcomer, far from being a famous scholar; thirdly, Guo Jia comes from a humble background, and the gap between the humble and aristocratic families is also one of the reasons why Yuan Shao does not take him seriously.
With these three reasons, he must start from the bottom and climb up step by step to make a name for himself. However, Guo Jia's mind rose with another doubt, what was Wang Lei asking this for?
Wang Lei nodded and said, "Feng Xiao's honest answer is indeed that of a true gentleman. Although Feng Xiao is young and cannot directly gain the trust of Yuan Shao, I can help him make a name for himself."
"How can I help?"
Wang Lei said slowly: "Yuan Shao is entrenched in Bohai County, recruiting and buying horses on a large scale. For Han Fu, Yuan Shao is a great threat, like a fierce tiger lurking beside him. But for me, I think Yuan Shao's appearance gave me an opportunity, just like when I was appointed as the county magistrate of Wujun County. There is danger, but there are also greater opportunities. The more dangerous and difficult Han Fu's situation is, the more opportunities I have to mediate and seek the greatest development for myself."
Guo Jia raised an eyebrow, and couldn't help but admire in his heart.
What an attitude!
The majestic Yuan Shao of four generations and three public appearances was unexpectedly identified as a coincidence.
In other words, it's a stepping stone.
Yuan Shao has become Wang Yue's stepping stone.
Guo Jia understood that Wang Yue had already rejected his suggestion and it was impossible for him to surrender to Yuan Shao. At the same time, Guo Jia also knew that Wang Yue was preparing to fight against Yuan Shao. However, Guo Jia felt that Wang Yue was a bit too confident, overestimating himself, after all, Yuan Shao's status was not ordinary, recruiting talents was as easy as drinking water, and it could be done with ease, while Wang Yue found it extremely difficult.
Wang Lei said: "In Filial Piety's heart, he must be saying that I'm overestimating myself."
Guo Jia smiled awkwardly, his expression somewhat embarrassed.
He indeed had such thoughts earlier, and the gap between the two sides was really too big.
Wang Lei smiled lightly and continued, "It's certainly difficult for me to deal with Yuan Shao alone, after all, one person's wisdom is limited. Moreover, I lack a master strategist, making it even harder to cope. But adding Feng Xiao makes it different. With Feng Xiao as the chief strategist, Dian Wei as the fierce general, and Du Ji as the logistics officer, although we are short-handed, we have already formed a complete system. The combination of us few people can resist Yuan Shao, and I think there is even an opportunity to defeat him."
"Sir," said Guo Jia, shaking his head, "I have already told you that I am going to Bohai to join Yuan Shao. How can I possibly stay behind and help you resist Yuan Shao? It's impossible."
"Wrong, anything is possible!"
Wang Lei waved his hand and said loudly, "If Feng Xiao wants to make a name for himself and gain Yuan Shao's trust, what is the best way? It's not about taking the initiative to offer yourself up, but rather showing off your skills and letting Yuan Shao see your value, so that he will take notice of you and seek you out. This is the best approach. But how can we make Yuan Shao see Feng Xiao's talent? Without a doubt, becoming Yuan Shao's enemy is the easiest way to get his attention. Of course, there are also certain risks involved, because once you're killed, everything will be lost."
Guo Jia nodded slightly and did not refute Wang Yue's words.
As a matter of fact, this is indeed the best idea.
As soon as he helped Wang Yue to resist Yuan Shao, even if Wang Yue finally couldn't hold on and was defeated, it would still be a success. The most important thing is this process, once in the process, he attracted Yuan Shao's attention, he could instantly enter Yuan Shao's line of sight and make him pay attention.
As for the risks of existence, Guo Jia did not go to consider.
Guo Jia said: "The county magistrate sincerely planned for Guo Jia, and Jia thanked him."
Wang Lei shook his head slightly and said, "I created an opportunity for Feng Xiao, and also gave myself one."
"What does this mean?" asked Guo Jia.
Wang Lei's face showed a confident expression, and he said loudly: "Opportunities are seized by oneself. To show off one's skills, a big platform is needed. If I can provide that for Feng Xiao? Han Fu can't stop Yuan Shao, once I stop Yuan Shao's attack, I will definitely gain Han Fu's trust and rise step by step, with a broader prospect. If I can stop Yuan Shao, there will also be an opportunity to defeat him. Will Feng Xiao still leave then? I believe Feng Xiao will make the most correct choice."
Guo Jia's expression changed in surprise, he hadn't expected this layer of relationship.
However, he had to admit that if Wang Yue was capable of defeating Yuan Shao, he would not have left.
Wang Lei's mind was clear, and he said: "Are kings, princes, generals, and ministers born? I may have a humble origin, but I don't want to be mediocre. This time, I'll bet my life on it. If I win, the road ahead will be smooth, and I won't just be a small county magistrate. The world will have another famous person named Wang Lei. If I lose, so what? It's just one death. People only die once, either as heavy as Mount Tai or as light as a feather. I'd rather make a big stir than admit defeat in obscurity."
Kuo Chia's heart was boiling with indignation after hearing this.
Yes, I would rather make a big stir and do something with passion than live a humble life of surrender.
Guo Jia's eyes widened as she recognized Wang Lei once again.
The two men looked at each other and suddenly burst out laughing. Guo Jia said loudly, "Hearing your words is better than reading ten years of books. I will make a loud and fierce move with the lord, let Yuan Shao know that I am Guo Fengxiao."
Wang Lei burst out laughing and temporarily stayed with Guo Jia.
Yes, it's temporary!
But as long as we can defeat Yuan Shao, or hold off his attack, Guo Jia will definitely stay. Wang Lie took a deep breath and said loudly: "This world will be shaken by us."
Guo Jia stood up and walked to the center of the room, bowed down to the ground, and said loudly: "Guo Jia pays his respects to Your Excellency!"
At this moment, Wang Lei was overjoyed in his heart.
