"I am Zhao Hao, the master of this village. Men, bring me the best wine and food!"
Zhao Hao only needs to spend a little bit of luck points to enjoy a good meal and drinks at the tavern.
In reality, they were facing a food shortage and couldn't afford such large amounts of meat and fish.
"Hehe, in that case, I thank you, young master."
Next, Zhao Hao and Wang Meng chatted for a while, including but not limited to his current background and how he discovered the existence of the village.
"My name is Wang Meng, courtesy name Jinglue, from Ju County, Beihai Commandery, Qingzhou. I was wandering around Qingzhou after the Yellow Turban Rebellion. By chance, I heard an old Taoist say that a great ruler would appear here, so I came to see for myself."
It seems that although Wang Meng's abilities were preserved, his background and life experiences were modified and implanted by the system.
"System, what will happen to these historical figures who appear in the taverns if I can't recruit them?"
[In response to the host, if the current recruitment fails, the historical figures in the tavern will be sent back to their respective histories.]
Is that so...?
"Jinglue, to tell you the truth, I am actually a descendant of Fusu, a descendant of the Qin Dynasty. Now the world is in turmoil, and the borders are repeatedly attacked by bandits and barbarians, and the people are suffering terribly."
"Sir, would you be so kind as to help me secure a chance to live and survive in this chaotic world, and also to bring back a bright and sunny day for the suffering people on the border?"
Wang Meng was slightly taken aback. Zhao Hao... was he openly revealing his ambition to him?
"Young Master Zhao... I am very grateful for your frankness and am flattered by your invitation..."
Wang Meng has implanted memories and an identity corresponding to this era, so it seems a bit premature to talk about conquering the world now.
"The Han emperor is still safely entrenched in Luoyang, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion has just been quelled. Although the empire is in ruins, there is still no chance of further chaos. If Young Master Zhao wishes to restore the glory of his ancestors, I would like to suggest that you bide your time and conceal your abilities..."
Wang Meng looked at Zhao Hao, who appeared calm and confident, and a hint of suspicion crossed his face.
Could it be that the other side has some absolute certainty that they can win the world?
After drinking a glass of fine wine, Zhao Hao looked at Wang Meng without changing his expression and spoke frankly.
"Jinglue, you don't know yet... I am serving as a prefectural commandant on the border of Bingzhou, and I am currently stationed at Yanmen Pass to defend against a sudden attack by the Xiongnu, do you?"
"What...? The Xiongnu have actually invaded our Han territory? This..."
"Indeed, although the Xiongnu are coming with great force, I have 100,000 elite soldiers who can wipe out these barbarian barbarians who have repeatedly surrendered and rebelled in the blink of an eye!"
"One hundred thousand...one hundred thousand? Brother Zhao, are you perhaps trying to trick me?"
Zhao Hao smiled, responding with the same firm expression and tone as always.
"Jinglue, I have a secret passage. If you leave with me, you will arrive at Yanmen and witness the mighty army of 100,000!"
Furthermore, I have spies in the palace who have already sent me intelligence: the Emperor is unwell and may not live more than a year!
Wang Meng's pupils suddenly contracted. Looking at Zhao Hao's calm and composed appearance, and recalling the mysterious village, he was now 90% convinced of what Zhao Hao had said.
There is still a 10% doubt, which we will naturally have to wait to see with our own eyes and let time be the judge.
However, these alone were not enough to recruit Wang Meng.
"May I ask you, if the world were to change in the future, how would you conduct yourself?"
Zhao Hao raised an eyebrow. "You, Wang Meng, have turned against the Heavenly Gang, haven't you?"
In other cases, it's the ruler who asks the ministers questions, but you're the minister asking the ruler questions.
However, Zhao Hao had actually thought about this future plan.
"I shall occupy all the former Bingzhou territory, slaughter the unruly barbarians, and gather refugees from all directions to strengthen Bingzhou."
Afterwards, one can dominate the four provinces of You, Bing, Ji, and Liang, as well as the capital region. When the time is right, one can sweep across the land and recreate the achievements of one's ancestors, the Qin Emperor!
Jinglue, you are no ordinary scholar. I know you possess a wealth of strategic knowledge, yet you have nowhere to put it to use.
Instead of keeping this knowledge to itself and not being able to put it to great use, why not help me... ascend to that supreme position!
Only in this way can our pent-up desires be fulfilled!
Wang Meng's lips curled up slightly. Wasn't he the kind of lord with the ambition to become a hegemon that he was looking for?
"If what you say is true, my lord, then I, Wang Meng and Wang Jinglue, am willing to serve you with all my heart and soul, even unto death!"
"color!"
Just as Zhao Hao helped Wang Meng up and was about to leave.
The system notification popped up again.
[Congratulations on your successful first recruitment! Although there are no extra rewards, you will receive one free opportunity to refresh the cooldown time for generals arriving at the tavern! Use it?]
Needless to say, the more the better, use them immediately!
Just as Zhao Hao had a thought, two figures stepped into the tavern.
Li Tingzhi, a general of the Southern Song Dynasty, was a top-tier talent.
Command: 78 Strength: 77 Intelligence: 74 Politics: 73 Charisma: 80
Special Feature: 1. Farming (Reduces friendly forces' food consumption by 15%)
2. Rage (When an allied unit is defeated, the morale of your own unit increases by 10%)
3. Unyielding (When supply lines are cut off, the morale of the troops decreases by 20%)
4. **Education (The population within the territory where you hold the position is likely to increase by 30%)**
Hu Sanniang, a female general from Water Margin, is a gold-level warrior.
Command: 69 Strength: 80 Intelligence: 61 Politics: 46 Charisma: 80
Personality traits: 1. Solo (prone to one-on-one duels, with a +15% chance of inflicting damage in one-on-one combat)
2. Liying (All male stats within friendly range +10%)
3. Backwater (Ignores being surrounded; when attacked, all party abilities increase by 5%)
4. Capture (Probability of capturing enemy generals +20%)
On another note, Zhao Hao forgot to check Wang Meng's attributes and quickly looked at Wang Meng.
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