Chapter 127 Windfall Personal Expansion (2/2)
”It's fine. For now, let's get you a new place to call home. We'll also have to clear a few lands for your subordinates and their families too.”
Hearing that Tong would welcome them into the city, Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu knelt down as they cupped their fists.
”Thank you for taking us in! We swear that we'll serve you with our life!”
As Tong was not used to getting bowed by older men, he scratched his head in awkwardness. In addition, he did not expect this sudden windfall. He tried so hard to get a good historical general, but he always either failed or the general was not ready to be used. Yet, these two showed up out of nowhere and swore allegiance to him.
Tong allocated them a portion of the residential areas to be Zhang Ji's new home. He also dispatched a messenger to tell Zou Shi that her family had arrived.
Twenty minutes later, Zou Shi ran and embraced Zhang Ji in happiness. They finally reunited again after a few days of separation.
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The next day.
In the morning assembly, Tong introduced Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu to everyone as the two would be new generals of the Julu Army. They were assigned to Bo Cai's unit along with the 5,000 Qiang horse archers (without warhorses) to train the new recruits and strengthen Julu Cavalry units.
The matter about the alliance between Dong Zhuo and Julu City was also announced. Tong agreed to form an alliance with this tyrant in name, but he would not take any of Dong Zhuo's order.
Then, Tong announced the third agenda which shocked everyone, including Sima Fang and Lu Zhi.
”Ding Yuan of Jinyang City will be joining us officially as of today!”
The announcement made Lu Zhi and Sima Fang stood up in disbelief. Ding Yuan was known to be a loyalist to the Han Court. Why would he join forces with the potential rebel?
Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, who was invited to attend the meeting today, were also astonished. This meant that Tong would become their new boss by default. After a minute of thought processing, Gao Shun held back his laughter as he thought about the reaction of Lu Bu if he heard about these new changes.
Ding Yuan observed the reaction faces of the officials and burst out laughing.
”Hahaha! Please take care of me. From now on, I'll be part of your 'Rebellion'.”
Ding Yuan stressed when he said the word ”Rebellion” as Tong had confessed to him already.
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Clan Members
1. Zhang Tong – Clan Leader
2. Li Feihong
3. Zhang Jiao
4. Hua Shi
5. Dong Bai
6. Zhang Bao
7. Zhang Liang
8. Ding Yuan
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After Tong and Li Feihong accepted the clan quest, Tong asked Hua Shi and Dong Bai to help him recruit his two uncles into the clan. Meanwhile, Li Feihong went to see Ding Yuan to persuade him.
At first, Ding Yuan dismissed the invitation in anger. But after Li Feihong made him recalled the feats at Jinyang government hall by Tong, Ding Yuan reluctantly agreed.
In exchange for his loyalty, Ding Yuan demanded that he would get at least 100 years of lifespans, provision supplies from Julu, and he could retain the title of Jinyang Governor, which Tong agreed.
With Ding Yuan joining, the clan had acquired two district capital cities and three major counties.
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”I didn't expect you to join hands with Zhang Tong. What swayed you, Jianyang?”
Lu Zhi and Ding Yuan were having a private talk after the meeting. As a fellow Han loyalist, Lu Zhi still could not believe in Ding Yuan's decision.
”Well, your disciple is not half bad. I like him and his styles. That's all.”
As Ding Yuan smiled, he sipped the whiskey in his cup and enjoyed the scenery, which caused Lu Zhi's frown to deepen.
”You should also forget about the Han Dynasty. A new age is about to arrive.” Ding Yuan continued in an attempt to drag Lu Zhi into this wagon too.
”Why do you think that way?”
”You haven't experienced it, so you don't know.”
Ding Yuan flickered his fingers and the clan system menu screen showed up in front of him. In the screen, Zhang Jiao, Zhang Liang, and Zhang Bao were having a happy chat. However, Lu Zhi could not see the screen. He could only notice that Ding Yuan gazed into empty space like he was in a daze.
”I wish you could see what I'm seeing too.” Ding Yuan muttered.