Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Mr. Shuijing looked at Wen Ruo, and Suo Chao also turned his attention to this future king's assistant.

"The world, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide."

"Since the reigns of Emperors Huan and Ling, the imperial relatives and eunuchs have been vying for power. Land annexation, the sale of official positions and titles, and the practice of plundering and plundering have become increasingly rampant. The people have suffered terribly."

"Plagues are rampant, and the land is teeming with famine. Although the people are blessed by Heaven and can dig for treasure to fill their stomachs, few of the items they find are left behind. Taxes and levies are numerous, and ordinary people are merely tools."

"With powerful enemies like the Xianbei surrounding us from without, and constant internal and external troubles, I predict that within ten years, the world will be in chaos."

Suo Chao nodded knowingly.

"Wen Ruo is truly a man of great talent. He has accurately analyzed the current situation in the world."

Mr. Zhong was very anxious, and reminded him that the four major families were of the same blood.

"Be careful with your words!"

Sima Hui smiled but said nothing. He didn't care whether the world was in chaos or not; he just wanted to be a pusher outside the chessboard. If there was an opportunity, he might as well make some plans. The Sima family was full of talents, and securing more benefits and capital for the Sima family was the real thing. Mr. Shuijing looked at Gongda and asked in a deep voice.

"Gongda, what do you think?!"

"I believe that in troubled times, severe punishments should be used. All eunuchs and relatives of the emperor must be eliminated."

"We must address the root cause of the problem without scraping the bones to cure the poison. A man this ill cannot be saved by just one or two people."

"If you don't break, you won't stand!"

"Haha! Brother Gongda is exactly what I want!"

Suo Chao looked at Chen Qun and said expectantly.

"Brother Changwen, what do you think?"

"I agree with Brother Gongda. In troubled times, severe punishments are necessary. The endless chaos in the court is mostly due to the failure to properly enforce laws. If the top beam is crooked, the bottom beam will be crooked.

"At the same time, the system for appointing and dismissing officials should also be reformed. A standardized process for selecting officials should be established to eliminate nepotism. Otherwise, the government will be in chaos. If one eunuch or relative clique is eliminated, there will be another one. The dilemma of forming cliques for personal gain will be difficult to improve."

Suo Chao sighed inwardly.

"Wow! The prototype of the Nine-Rank System has begun to take shape."

Sima Hui looked at the calm Bo Ran and whispered.

"Bo Ran, what do you think?"

"A good minister chooses his master to serve! If I don't meet a virtuous master, then I would rather stay away from the world."

Xin Pi nodded.

"My opinion agrees with Brother Boran. If an official doesn't serve the people, he might as well go home and play whack-a-mole. Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people will rule the world. Without democracy, I will participate in the world while watching from the sidelines."

"Everyone's words make sense! I admire you. I wonder what profound ideas Mr. Sima has?"

Sima Hui pondered for a moment, then twirled his beard and said.

"You all have a point. The court is exhausted, and Your Majesty is not a worthy ruler who can turn the tide. Troubled times are coming. I urge you to study hard and wait for the right time. I believe that once the wind and clouds meet, you will one day soar like a mighty dragon in the sky."

"My friend, what do you think?"

“Strong winds reveal strong grass; troubled times reveal loyal ministers.”

"I, Suo, am not talented, but I wish to support the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty's world does not belong to one person, but to everyone in the world."

"In my mind, the Han Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous, with its people living and working in peace and contentment."

"The Han people in my heart, wherever the sun and moon shine, are all Han territory."

"The world is much bigger than just the Han Dynasty."

"We should set high aspirations and strive for a peaceful and prosperous world for future generations. This should begin with the annihilation of the foreign races, and the early restoration of peace to the people living on our borders."

Suo Chao's words are sonorous and powerful, and each word strikes deeply into everyone's heart.

"What a courageous young friend!"

"Indeed! When I was his age, I never had such lofty ambitions."

"Shame on you! I don't even dare to make such a resolution now."

"My friend, your vision is far-reaching, I am not as good as you!"

......

Guo Jia also said with admiration.

"You and I are about the same age, so why don't I worship you as my cauldron?"

"From now on, you will be the general, and I will be the military advisor. If we two brothers work together, we will definitely be able to drive the foreigners out."

I didn't expect this little brat to be so easy to fool. It seems that people of the same age still have more topics to talk about!

"Haha, Fengxiao, that's a deal! You can't break your promise and make a fortune."

"Cauldron! That's a deal."

"Follow your filial piety, my dear brother!"

"Cauldron!"

......

Suo Chao paid individual visits to Mr. Sima, Mr. Zhong, and Mr. Xi. Besides presenting them with two thousand gold coins, Suo Chao also obtained a large quantity of fine wine and delicacies from Huang Gai. Adding to his own stockpile of delicacies, he feasted the gentlemen to their heart's content. Both host and guest were delighted.

With these visits, Suo Chao's standing within the Yingchuan Academy soared. He also seized the opportunity to cultivate the goodwill of these future talents. Delicious food was the perfect tool for attracting these future stars. And if that wasn't enough, then his unparalleled medical skills were the finishing touch. Suo Chao insisted on visiting the elders of the various Yingchuan families, under the guise of fulfilling his filial duty to his friends. The elders burst into laughter, astonished by Suo Chao's miraculous medical skills, curing many ailments and injuries.

Suo Chao and the other two stayed in Yingchuan County for three months.

Guo Fengxiao, his younger brother, had become a devoted fan of his, adored by the delicious food and the constant lecturing of his uncle, aunt, grandparents, and grandparents. Suo Chao, worried that Fengxiao might follow in his footsteps, had passed down his Qigong techniques and warned him not to share them with anyone else. He hoped he would practice them occasionally to strengthen his body. Guo Jia, with his vast knowledge and strong memory, had no trouble memorizing these techniques.

"Brother Guo! I'm leaving! You must remember this: don't delay your martial arts training. Wine and sex are monstrous beasts; don't indulge in them. Five Stones Powder is a chronic poison; don't take it if you encounter it in the future."

"Brother, don't worry! I'll remember it."

Suo Chao and his companions visited the Xun Mansion again. Suo Chao had been treating the Xun family elders for a while, and they were very fond of him. They also hoped that their nephews and nieces would visit more often with Suo Chao.

"Brother Wenruo! I'm here to take my leave. I hope that one day you and I can work together to uphold the Han Dynasty."

"Brother Suo Chao, it is a good thing that you have such an ambition! I hope that one day we can serve as ministers in the same palace."

......

Suo Chao felt bitter. It was possible that they shared the same palace, but it was unclear whether they would serve as ministers together.

"Yingchuan County is such a great place! It's well worth the trip."

Suo Chao bid farewell to all the elders of the various clans, leaving no one behind. As for how much more affection they would have in the future, that was unknown. The last two bid farewell to the three gentlemen, leaving behind a pile of delicious food and wine, and departed. Sima Hui, Xi Zhicai, and Zhong Yao remained silent.

"This kid is really cool!"

"The calligraphy I gave him is not worth that much money!"

"Yeah! The Qimen Dunjia technique I gave him is still okay."

......

Suo Chao rode west, bound for Nanyang County. Huang Gai, having learned his son's ways, knew him well. He would enthusiastically treat the sick and would stay for several days in populated towns, setting up a stall and offering medical treatment. After many stops and starts, Suo Chao finally reached the borders of Nanyang County.

Not far away, a burly man was carrying a baby boy on his back and walking towards the outside of the city.

The man was about thirty years old, with a broad build and a height of eight feet. He had a long black beard and was in a hurry. His tiger eyes were slightly dim. Suo Chao and the other man passed him by. When Suo Chao saw the frail child on his shoulder, his obsessive-compulsive disorder came back.

"Brother, please stay! May I ask why you are leaving the city?"

"My family has inherited medical skills and may be able to help. The young master seems to be ill."

Huang Zhong's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found a life-saving straw, and he quickly turned around and said.

"Young Master, this is my son Huang Xu."

"He's been ill for a long time. Doctor Zhang from Nanyang is a very skilled doctor, but he also said that he doesn't have much time left."

"Dr. Zhang Zhongjing?"

"Yes! I heard that there is a genius doctor named Hua in Qiao County of Pei State who is good at treating children's diseases. I plan to take my child to see him."