Guo Yun, 28 years old, son of Guo Quan, the Grand Minister of Agriculture during the late Han Dynasty.

Command: 74, Martial: 71, Intelligence: 82, Politics: 84, Charisma: 80

Individual characteristics: 1. Perseverance 2. City building 3. Repair 4. Water conservancy 5. Agricultural administration

Wang Ling, courtesy name Yanyun, was a minister of Cao Wei at the end of the Han Dynasty.

Command: 77 Martial: 63 Intelligence: 81 Politics: 86 Charisma: 79

Personality traits: 1. Recruitment 2. Reputation 3. Peace and Order 4. Wrath

5. Network (Slightly increases the probability of discovering talent)

Guo Yun's abilities were somewhat beyond Zhao Hao's expectations.

Wang Ling, at only sixteen, is already such a prodigy. With two more years of training, he could probably become a powerful local official capable of governing a prefecture!

Unaware that Zhao Hao had thoroughly understood their abilities, Wang Ling bowed slightly and stepped forward before Guo Yun, speaking respectfully.

"General Zhao came to my presence, and my uncle wrote a letter saying that the general would allow my talents to be displayed!"

"I do not wish to serve under your command as a member of a noble family. I only ask that you give me a chance to realize my ambitions!"

Zhao Hao raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You're so young, what ambitions could you possibly have? Tell me about them."

"Yes! Ling's wish is to serve the country like the general, eliminating traitors and securing peace for the people!"

Zhao Hao smiled. This guy didn't seem to be lying.

But whether this can continue is hard to say.

"Yes, after spring arrives, Li Xin in the north will need an assistant."

He's the youngest general in the Northern Theater Command; I imagine you'll learn a lot under him. Wang Yanyun, I'm giving you this opportunity; the outcome is up to you.

"Thank you, General! As my uncle said, you have the ability to recognize talent. I will certainly live up to your expectations and make a name for myself in the north!"

Zhao Hao didn't pay attention to Wang Ling's words. Judging from this guy's resume, he had held his coming-of-age ceremony in advance to come and join him, so giving him a chance and filling the talent gap in the north was not a bad idea.

Secondly, this guy's older brother, Wang Chen, is currently working under Wei Ran. Letting Wang Chen see that Wei Ran values ​​young talents like Wang Ling will also allow local talents to better and more confidently give full play to their abilities.

But Guo Yun's situation is somewhat special.

"General, before the New Year, the court originally planned to appoint Guo as the governor of Yanmen."

But the incident happened suddenly; a foreign invasion occurred, causing Guo's official position to be revoked, making it impossible for him to continue in his post.

Guo Yun spoke sincerely, but without arrogance or any intention to blackmail Zhao Hao.

Otherwise, Zhao Hao would have already kicked him out of the house.

"Since General Zhao is willing to give young Wang Ling a chance to realize his ideals, I, Guo, am also willing to...start from the bottom! How can a man of seven feet tall be mediocre? I am unwilling to let the talents I have acquired over the past ten years go to waste."

I implore General Zhao, to also give me a chance to realize my ambitions!

Zhao Hao nodded in satisfaction. The cause and course of events had been explained clearly, and his attitude was respectful and sincere.

In addition, this guy has a good son, and he himself is short of a civil official in Shangjun.

What's wrong with giving him a chance?

"Hmm, the aristocratic families of Bingzhou seem to be much more sensible than those from other places!"

Guo Yun, since you were recommended as a filial and incorruptible official and the court appointed you as a prefect, your abilities must be quite good.

But it's impossible for me to give you another position as a prefect.

The area of ​​Shangjun is sparsely populated. My generals, such as Zhang Han and Ma Yuan, are ill-equipped to manage the local water conservancy, agriculture, and desert affairs.

If you were to go and help, are you confident you could do a good job?

Guo Yun's gaze sharpened, his heart filled with elation.

Indeed, how could someone as patriotic and devoted to his people as Zhao Hao be unreasonable?

Although he couldn't be given a corresponding position, wouldn't it be almost the same to be in charge of civil affairs under two military officers?

"To answer the general's question, to be honest, I had some involvement in Shangjun in my early years."

Although the area is prone to sandstorms, if these sandy lands could be controlled, countless fertile farmlands would surely be created. And Guo happened to discover that a type of grass called the sand date could stabilize this desert!

Zhao Hao nodded slightly. This guy really does have real skills.

"Yes, that's not all. In fact, there are many other ways in the world to prevent wind erosion and stabilize sand dunes!"

"Windbreak...sand fixation?"

"That's right. Seeing that you have a good understanding, I'll give you a few pointers. This will prevent soil erosion, so that the land will gradually become fertile and suitable for cultivation..."

Next, Zhao Hao briefly mentioned to Guo Yun how to manage the desert and Shi Lu's general water conservancy plan.

How much he can understand depends on Guo Yun himself.

Wang Ling, who was waiting to the side, realized that governing a country not only requires controlling people, but also understanding so much... 'professional knowledge'.

Therefore, I have even greater respect for Zhao Hao.

"General Zhao, as long as I, Guo, am alive, I will always obey your orders!"

"Haha, so decisive? Aren't you afraid Zhao will sell you out?"

"General Zhao is proficient in both desertification control and water management. He is also a benevolent and righteous man who serves the country and its people. I, Guo, have been greatly enlightened by your teachings and should discard all my previous prejudices in order to better serve you!"

Zhao Hao nodded in satisfaction, then... a slight smile appeared on his lips as he looked at Wang Ling, who was standing there dumbfounded.

"Ah? General... I acknowledge you as my elder brother. If you ever need anything in the future, I, Wang, will definitely help you."

"You...you see, is this alright?"