Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Therefore, Shangguan Yu knew that being able to stay in this desert defense city was an extremely rare opportunity.

He secretly vowed in his heart that he would do everything he could to complete the task assigned by the Third Prince and prove his ability to the Third Prince.

Shangguan Yu pondered his plan repeatedly, as this meeting with Deputy General Zhang Fu was of paramount importance.

He understood that Deputy General Zhang Fu held a pivotal position in this desert defense city, and if he could win him over and make him work for the Third Prince, it would undoubtedly provide a powerful boost to the Third Prince's great cause.

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Su Lianxue strolled around the street for a while and felt a little tired, so she sat down at a small teahouse by the roadside.

In that unexpected moment, her gaze was suddenly drawn to a familiar figure. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was Shangguan Yu.

She was filled with suspicion: Why was this person still in Mofang City? She knew him all too well; he was a meticulous person who weighed the pros and cons of everything.

Mofang City has a dry climate, with sandstorms in summer and snowstorms in winter. Resources are scarce, and living conditions are extremely harsh. Surprisingly, he didn't leave such a place.

Her eyes instantly became alert.

Then, he lowered his voice and said to Xiao Tao beside him with a serious expression, "Xiao Tao, follow that scholar and find out what his purpose is in coming to the restaurant."

So Xiao Tao quickly followed, and saw Shangguan Yu enter a private room and then return to report to Su Lianxue.

Upon hearing this, Su Lianxue frowned slightly, as if pondering the mystery behind it.

After a moment of contemplation, he calmly instructed Xiao Tao, "Go and book the private room next door. Be quick and efficient."

Immediately afterwards, she led her group into the private room without making a sound.

She stood close to the wall, determined to find out what kind of unspeakable secret Shangguan Yu was hiding here.

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In the restaurant's private room, a carved screen cleverly creates a tranquil space. On the table, delicacies are laid out, and fine wines exude an enticing aroma.

Shangguan Yu was dressed in a dignified long robe with a jade belt around his waist, exuding a refined and scholarly demeanor.

He raised his glass first, a sincere smile on his face, and said respectfully, "Deputy General, Prefect, it is truly an honor for Shangguan Yu to be here with you both today. This first glass is a toast to you both."

Deputy General Zhang Fu nodded slightly, but a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes: "I wonder what brings you here, Scholar Tan Hua?"

Shangguan Yu put down his wine cup and said solemnly, "Deputy General, you have guarded the border and made many military achievements. Your reputation is renowned. I have always admired you."

The current situation at court is complex, and the Third Prince harbors great ambitions and pays close attention to border affairs. I, Shangguan Yu, have been entrusted by the Third Prince to come and make his acquaintance with you, sir.

The Third Prince is a man of great talent and ambition, and he cherishes talent. He will certainly value an outstanding person like you, my lord. If needed in the future, the Third Prince will certainly not treat you unfairly.

The lieutenant's gaze sharpened, and after a moment of silence, he said, "The Third Prince is so high and mighty, how could he possibly take us insignificant people seriously?"

Shangguan Yu hurriedly refilled the wine for the deputy general and said earnestly, "My lord, you may not know this, but the Third Prince is proficient in both literary and military arts and has always been respectful to the virtuous and talented. He will surely achieve great things in the future, and a talent like you is exactly what he needs."

Lieutenant Zhang Fu frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation in his eyes. "Lord Shangguan, this matter is of utmost importance; we must consider it carefully."

Although the Third Prince has great ambitions, the current situation in the court is complex and multifaceted, with various factions deeply entrenched. If we rashly choose sides, we risk inviting trouble. The consequences of making the wrong choice would be unimaginable.

Shangguan Yu quickly replied, "Rest assured, Vice General. The Third Prince is prudent, courageous, and resourceful. He greatly admires your talent. As long as you are willing to join hands with the Third Prince, he will definitely do his utmost to protect you."

Moreover, the Third Prince cares deeply about the people of the world. His ambition is to make the country more prosperous and the people live in peace and happiness.

"My lord, you guard the border, isn't that also to protect our country and its people? Your goals are the same as the Third Prince's, why not work together for this great cause?"

At this moment, the prefect, who had been silent until now, coughed lightly and slowly said, "Lord Shangguan, we really can't fathom the Third Prince's intentions."

However, if what you say is true, that the Third Prince values ​​and cherishes talent, then it's not necessarily a bad thing. However, the pros and cons still need to be carefully considered.

Shangguan Yu looked at the prefect and nodded slightly, saying, "What the prefect says is absolutely right. You two will know the Third Prince's sincerity in the future."

The lieutenant picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and fell into deep thought.

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As Su Lianxue watched Shangguan Yu's figure gradually disappear into the distance, her delicate brows furrowed. She thought to herself: I didn't expect him to have climbed up to the Third Prince's coattails so quickly. His trip to the border must be to win over the hearts of the people on behalf of the Third Prince.

Her gaze gradually deepened, and her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to her past life.

Memories of the past kept churning in his mind, and he was filled with doubt: In his previous life, it was this seemingly benevolent but actually hypocritical third prince who inherited the throne.

This third prince outwardly pretended to be a respectful and patriotic person, but in reality he was a narrow-minded, despicable, and shameless villain.

Back then, my grandfather was worried about her marriage proposal and asked him for help. He appeared generous and enthusiastic, eager to help, which filled my grandfather with hope.

But in private, he revealed his ugly side, using coercion and enticement to gradually swindle his grandfather's property.

Thinking of this, Su Lianxue bit her lip and secretly vowed: In this life, she must never let his schemes succeed again, and she must protect the family around her.

Just as I was thinking, I was suddenly interrupted by a voice: "Hey beautiful lady, come and have a drink with me."

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However, before he could reach Su Lianxue's side, he was stopped by the guards who had followed him.

"Get out of my way! Who do you think you are, daring to block my way?"

This man was Qiu San, a notorious rogue in the area, and the cousin of the concubine of the magistrate of Mofang City. Today, he happened to see a beautiful woman with a graceful figure, and he was immediately overcome with lust and couldn't resist the urge to flirt with her.

Seeing the tall and imposing guard, he felt a little uneasy, but the alcohol emboldened him, and since he had never seen such a charming young lady before, he couldn't resist the urge to go forward and see her face.

"Who do you think you are? This person belongs to our General's Mansion. How dare you covet him? Get lost!"

Upon hearing that it was one of the general's men, Qiu San was startled, his face instantly turning deathly pale, and his body trembling uncontrollably.

His eyes were filled with terror and panic, and his face, which had been flushed from the alcohol, was now completely bloodless, because he knew very well how ruthless the general was.