Chapter 23 Zhou Yu confiscates five bags of instant noodles from you!
Jiang Ge felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders after choosing Zhou Yu to come to Songyang County.
She can finally relax a little.
Magistrate Xu's outdated thinking made him hesitant and timid in his work, causing many inconveniences.
But Zhou Yu was different. He could handle both military and domestic affairs, and he was also good at appeasing the people and developing the economy.
He was a key contributor to the establishment of Eastern Wu in Jiangdong and its tripartite division with Cao Wei and Shu Han.
I wonder what Zhou Yu would look like?
In history books, Zhou Yu is undoubtedly a great beauty, but can the aesthetic standards of ancient times be the same as those of modern times?
Django believes that she has seen far more men in modern times than people in ancient times, and her standards for handsome men are very high.
Perhaps the real Zhou Yu was just like a modern-day popular male celebrity?
Out of curiosity, Django waited in the office early in the morning.
She wanted to see what this "Zhou Lang who noticed when the music was wrong" really looked like!
Because she arrived early, Hei Fu, Yuchi Jingde, Qin Shubao and others also arrived one after another. When Yuchi Jingde saw Jiang Ge and the others in the office, he thought they were waiting for them on purpose.
He couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Was Magistrate Jiang waiting for us on purpose? Actually, there's no need for that. We're used to going on duty at this time every day."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ge said clearly after hearing this: "We're not waiting for you. A new person is coming to the county government today."
Newcomer?
Why are they hiring new people again?
“Magistrate Jiang, when recruiting new people, you should give more consideration to people from our Tang Dynasty. People from the Tang Dynasty are both smart and hardworking.” Yuchi Jingde rushed up to Jiang Ge, showing off his muscles.
"If you don't believe me, look at my size. On the battlefield, I'm like a ghost town. Killing people is like slicing melons and chopping vegetables. If one comes, I'll kill it. If two come, I'll chop them both down. If three or four come, hahaha, I'll send their whole family to meet the King of Hell."
Yuchi Jingde's words weren't exactly boasting, after all, historical records describe his martial prowess as follows: "Jingde was strong enough to lift a tripod, and his bravery was unparalleled."
He was also an expert archer and was always invincible on the battlefield.
However, it's not without its drawbacks. Django doesn't like Yuchi Jingde's physique; he's like a tank, and it feels like he could crush him like a chick—dangerous.
"The recruitment process depends on whether there are suitable positions available." This seemingly casual remark ignited Yuchi Jingde's competitive spirit to secure the job offer for Li Shimin.
“Magistrate Jiang, look at our Emperor, he is both a scholar and a warrior, skilled in riding and archery, and can even write poetry! Let me recite one for you…” Yuchi Jingde hadn’t finished speaking.
Suddenly, a white light flashed in the room, and a person appeared.
The man wore a moon-white robe, its light fabric embroidered with delicate bamboo leaf patterns, exuding both elegance and a scholarly air. A blue brocade belt cinched his waist, its buckle adorned with a warm, lustrous jade pendant that swayed gently with his steps, producing a clear, melodious sound. His face was handsome as jade, his features exquisite, and his lips curved slightly upward, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible smile.
Before seeing Zhou Yu, Jiang Ge's mind was filled with various imaginings. Would he be like in the TV series, clad in magnificent armor, majestic and awe-inspiring? Or like in ancient paintings, with a feather fan and a silk turban, refined and composed? Or perhaps, he was just an ordinary man, only beautified through the filter of history?
When Jiang Ge finally saw Zhou Yu, she was stunned. She had never seen a man like him before—possessing both the heroic spirit of a military general and the refined elegance of a scholar, as if he had stepped out of an ancient painting. She suddenly understood why he was known in history as "Handsome Zhou Lang".
Every man Django had ever met seemed to pale in comparison to Zhou Yu, overestimating his own abilities.
Zhou Yu's arrival brightened up the entire room.
Facing the stunned crowd, he smiled slightly, his voice clear and melodious like a jade chime, "I am Zhou Yu, here to report for duty as ordered."
Jiang Ge then came to his senses and quickly stood up, saying somewhat flusteredly, "Ah, Governor Zhou, please come in, please come in!"
Zhou Yu strode into the office, his steps measured and graceful, each one seemingly imbued with an innate elegance. He glanced around, his gaze lingering briefly on the room's furnishings, before turning to Jiang Ge and nodding slightly: "And you are? What should I do next?"
Jiang Ge felt a little suffocated by his calm and composed aura, and quickly said, "Governor Zhou, please sit down first, let's talk slowly."
Zhou Yu nodded and sat down in the chair opposite Jiang Ge. He sat upright with his back straight and his hands naturally placed on his knees, appearing both dignified and elegant.
Jiang Ge secretly sized him up, inwardly marveling: How could any popular male celebrity compare? Even the top male gods of today probably couldn't match the charisma that emanates from his very being.
"I am the magistrate of Songyang County, my surname is Jiang and my given name is Ge. You can call me Magistrate Jiang from now on. I will have to rely on Governor Zhou a lot in the future." Jiang Ge's attitude was extremely good.
They didn't have such a good attitude when they first met Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao, let alone Hei Fu.
Seeing this, Yuchi Jingde couldn't help but feel dissatisfied. So what if a new person came? Before he could even finish speaking, Magistrate Jiang didn't care anymore.
It's truly a case of new generations replacing the old.
In particular, Magistrate Jiang's eyes were fixed on the newcomer's face. If this continues, when will there be any more Tang Dynasty people to recruit in the future?
"Pretty boy!" He wanted to see how long Israel could keep up with his superiors.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the room.
Zhou Yu could hear it, of course, but his expression remained unchanged, and he continued to be elegant and refined.
"I am Zhou Yu of Jiangdong, not some pretty boy."
Zhou Yu of Jiangdong?
Just now, Django referred to him as Governor Zhou. Could he be Zhou Yu from the Three Kingdoms period?
Qin Shubao pondered for a moment. People from the Three Kingdoms period had come, so what about people from other dynasties? How would they profit among so many people?
Aside from Django and Zhou Yu, only Qin Shubao knew Zhou Yu's identity and era. The reason was simple: Hei Fu came from the Qin Dynasty, and Yuchi Jingde hadn't quite grasped the situation yet.
"You look like a pretty boy!"
Even if he gets caught talking about someone behind their back, Yuchi Jingde isn't afraid at all, since he's highly skilled in martial arts and doesn't care who he's talking to.
Its massive size, like a small mountain, is intimidating to look at.
Zhou Yu was naturally not foolish enough to confront Yuchi Jingde head-on. Such a simpleton must have something to rely on if he is so confident. Since he was new here and had not yet figured out his strength, he could not make a move rashly.
He was facing Django.
"Magistrate Jiang, it seems some people aren't very welcoming to me? Perhaps..." He didn't finish his sentence, but going back was out of the question. Going back? Impossible. He hadn't yet obtained the item to save Brother Bofu; how could he go back empty-handed?
Just as he expected.
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ge hurriedly said, "Grand Commander, rest assured, everyone in Songyang County welcomes your arrival."
As for Yuchi Jingde, who took the initiative to provoke them.
“Yuchi Jingde, I’m confiscating five bags of instant noodles from you at noon as a punishment. Don’t speak disrespectfully to the Grand Commander again.”
Five bags...
instant noodles?
Yuchi Jingde was deeply shocked. His mountain-like body was almost swaying. He could barely eat half a bag of food after eating ten bags. He only said one sentence, three words, and five bags were deducted from his allowance.
"Magistrate Jiang..."
He wanted to struggle one more time and plead for mercy.
"Alright, alright, there's no need to plead anymore. My mind is made up. There can be no order without rules." Jiang Ge waved his hand, refusing Yuchi Jingde's pleas.
"You guys should go to your shifts right away."
Their attitude of using and discarding things after use is very firm.
Seeing Jiang Ge's resolute attitude, Qin Shubao pulled the heartbroken and devastated Yuchi Jingde out to go on duty.
The annoying guy is finally gone.
Only Zhou Yu and Magistrate Jiang were in the room, and Zhou Yu finally had the opportunity to ask him the question he cared about most.
"Magistrate Jiang, how do I obtain the Time Reversal feature from the system shop?"
Time travel?
Jiang Ge thought about it carefully. She remembered this item. She had asked 004 why it was listed in the system store. It was priced at 100 million, but their monthly salary was only 280. It would take them forever to save up enough money.
"That time travel was priced at 100 million, and your monthly salary, Grand Commander, was 500. Although it was higher than the salary of an ordinary yamen runner, it would still take many, many, many years to save up."
With just a few words, Zhou Yu's last hope was almost shattered. His monthly salary was only five hundred. If he relied solely on saving money to buy time reversal, who knew when he would be able to save enough?
Zhou Yu's gaze froze, his throat tightening: "Is there really no other way?"
Other methods...
Of course there are. 004 once said that as long as Django's money reaches this amount, these expensive items can be unlocked and given to them. But even if Django earns money easily, 100 million is not a small amount. Moreover, she knows that she can't accumulate 100 million just by relying on the missions in Songyang County.
Jiang Ge felt a pang of pity seeing Zhou Yu's dejected expression.
"Governor Zhou, can you tell me why you want to turn back time?"
What could be the reason? It's simply because he has a close friend he absolutely must save.
"I want to turn back time to save my dearest friend Sun Ce."
Zhou Yu was very frank; he almost wanted to tear his heart out for Jiang Ge to see.
For Zhou Yu, time travel was more than just a commodity; it was his only hope to change his fate and save his dearest friend, Sun Ce. Jiang Ge took a deep breath and decided to tell him about another possibility.
“Actually, there is another way.” Jiang Ge spoke slowly, his tone tinged with hesitation.
Zhou Yu's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness. He asked eagerly, "What method?"
He would try anything to save Sun Ce, and he would not give up as long as there was even a sliver of hope.
Jiang Ge carefully considered her words before continuing, "The items in the system shop, although priced very high, are not entirely unobtainable. As long as I complete certain special tasks and meet certain conditions, I can unlock Time Reversal." In these words, she deliberately downplayed the importance of the system to her.
Zhou Yu frowned slightly, clearly not entirely satisfied with the answer. He pressed further, "What kind of task needs to be completed? How long will it take?"
Jiang Ge shook his head and said with a wry smile, "The tasks will be issued randomly depending on the situation, but they are all related to governing Songyang County. As for the time... it may be soon, or it may be a long time. However, I can assure you that as long as there is an opportunity, I will definitely help you unlock Time Reversal first."
Zhou Yu was silent for a moment, then nodded, his tone tinged with gratitude: "Thank you, Magistrate Jiang. No matter what, as long as there is hope, I will not give up."
Looking into his resolute eyes, Jiang Ge couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. She suddenly realized that the man before her was no longer a distant historical figure, but a living, breathing person who would give everything for his dearest friend.
"Governor Zhou, rest assured, I will do my best to help you."
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