How could Yue Fei not be moved by Zhao Hao's trust? He entrusted 100,000 men to Zhao Hao's management and never inquired about them.

These days, the fact that ship after ship of supplies are entrusted to me in this way shows that they have absolute trust in me!

Zhao Hao naturally knew that Yue Fei was absolutely loyal to him, so he did not doubt what the other party said. He simply patted Yue Fei on the shoulder and gave him some encouragement.

"Li Xin, Wang Ling!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

The two have grown a lot during this time. The military achievements they can make on this trip to Qingzhou may be limited, but Zhao Hao's original intention was to let them see the heroes of the world.

"Well, the task of quelling the Yellow Turban Rebellion is not difficult. The difficult part is the subsequent pacification of the people, the equal distribution of land, and the checks and balances on the powerful families. In a while, outsiders will probably covet the land of Qingzhou. You two must cooperate well to repel the invading enemies, understand?"

"Your subordinate will certainly live up to your trust, young master!"

Wang Ling's loyalty has been rising rapidly during this period. Zhao Hao doesn't know the specific reason, but once his loyalty is close to that of a die-hard loyalist, he can be considered one of their own.

"Well, come here. These three scholars are exceptionally capable in governing the country. I specially invited them to help you maintain your position in Qingzhou."

Han Qi, Pang Ji, Fu Bi, come and meet your future colleagues!

"Yes, we greet you all!"

Han Qi, courtesy name Zhigui, was a minister during the Song Dynasty.

Command: 68, Martial: 52, Intelligence: 84, Politics: 93, Charisma: 91

Personality traits: 1. Assistance 2. Advice 3. Capable official 4. Land reclamation 5. Steadfastness

Minister Pang Ji and Song Chao

Command: 73, Martial: 60, Intelligence: 81, Politics: 85, Charisma: 75

Personality traits: 1. Training ability 2. Keen observation 3. Pacifying the people 4. Capable administrator 5. Unyielding

Fu Bi, a minister of the Song Dynasty

Command: 51, Martial: 56, Intelligence: 87, Politics: 88, Charisma: 90

Personality traits: 1. Integrity 2. Agricultural administration 3. Criticism 4. Education 5. Transportation

"Alright, it's about time, let's go!"

"I will obey your command, young master!"

After saying this, tens of thousands of naval troops set sail eastward in a mighty procession.

In order to build enough ships, Zhao Hao supervised the construction of ships in his own space, and finally managed to gather enough ships for the army to use today.

Although this army was far weaker than his elite troops due to deficiencies in equipment and training, Zhao Hao still hoped they could achieve something different on the land of Qingzhou...

"Chengdu, it's time for us to set off."

"Okay!"

"Guan Sheng, stay in Hanoi with the brothers. It won't be long before we have to go out and compete."

"Rest assured, my lord, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"Are there any problems with Yang Duanhe and Gan Maoganluo assisting you in governing Hanoi?"

Whether it was Yang Duanhe and other Qin generals surnamed Yang, or Gan Luo and Gan Mao, they were all absolutely loyal people summoned by Zhao Hao through the Qin Ancestral Temple.

While their abilities are certainly inferior to those of Bai Qi and others, they are sufficient for their current role of overseeing Hanoi.

"Rest assured, my lord, Hanoi will surely be safe and secure. If anyone dares to object, this old general will surely take their head!"

"Yes, I believe you, but whether you can do it depends on whether you can give your all without any selfish motives. I'm leaving now, wait for my letter!"

"We respectfully see you off, young master!"

Although these people are absolutely loyal to Zhao Hao, they are also flesh-and-blood individuals with their own personalities and emotions.

Like Wei Ran, if we don't give her a warning, she'll probably get carried away and cause problems for the bigger picture.

"General Yang, for the sake of the young master's entrustment, why don't we be frank and discuss the next steps in the prefect's mansion now?"

"Hehe, it's great that Mr. Gan Mao thinks that way. Come on, let's have a heart-to-heart talk now, don't just stand there!"

With everything arranged, Zhao Hao and Yuwen Chengdu placed the equipment and warhorses into their spatial storage.

Then, he disguised himself as a traveler, detoured through Chenliu, passed through Suanzao, entered Hulao Pass, and finally entered Luoyang.

The journey was smooth. Although Yanzhou was not a very peaceful place, there were no highway robbers or bandits.

"Sir, once we cross this river, this will be the last inn outside Kuang City. I suggest you two esteemed guests eat and drink as much as you like here, and also stock up on food, as you've been traveling without supplies for so long."

"Come, distinguished guests, what would you like...?"

"Waiter! Bring me, Lao Dian, a jug of strong liquor!"

The waiter was interrupted and seemed very impatient.

But he still suppressed his resentment and, with Zhao Hao's approval, ran over to Dian Wei.

"You scoundrel, tigers aren't so easy to hunt. Given the friendship between the innkeeper and you, this is the last pot of wine we can charge you. If you want to extend your bill, we can't afford to entertain such a venerable guest!"

Dian Wei, the Evil One of the Late Han Dynasty

Command: 52, Strength: 103, Intelligence: 39, Politics: 18, Charisma: 74

Personality traits: 1. Hero 2. Guardian 3. Bloodstained 4. Unyielding 5. Wrath

Zhao Hao smiled faintly and waved to the waiter.

"Waiter, this strong man seems to have a connection with me. I'll pay for his drinks."

The waiter was taken aback, then scurried over cautiously and whispered to Zhao Hao.

"Sir, you are certainly wealthy and have plenty of capital, but this scoundrel owes a lot of money for drinks... It's not an ordinary amount!"

Zhao Hao raised an eyebrow. "Oh? How much is it? Name your price."

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