Chapter 352 9 King Jiang Yingbu, it depends on how you use it!
In fact, Ying Bu is, to some extent, a person who did not have Cao Cao's fate but got Cao Cao's disease. He was not bad in martial arts and strategy, but his family background and knowledge limited his ability. In addition, he was a little greedy for enjoyment, which led to the final result. However, this did not prevent Gao Yao from using Ying Bu.
"Ying Bu, meet the general!" With this respectful call, Ying Bu stepped into the main hall with steady and powerful steps. His eyes quickly scanned the area and finally landed on Gao Yao, who was sitting in the center of the main hall, leisurely sipping tea. Gao Yao was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, with sleeves fluttering in the wind, which made him look even more elegant.
Ying Bu stared at Gao Yao, and a trace of caution flashed in his eyes. Gao Yao seemed to be the same as usual at this moment, but with a little attention, one could notice that behind his seemingly casual sitting posture, there was actually an indescribable majesty. Especially when Ying Bu looked at him carefully, he found that Gao Yao at this moment exuded a strong aura of a superior, as if he was born with it, and no one dared to underestimate him.
Ying Bu thought to himself that he had seen many important people in his life. Whether it was the high-ranking officials or the powerful people who dominated the area, they all seemed inferior to Gao Yao in front of him. In particular, the sense of majesty that Gao Yao inadvertently revealed between his eyebrows made Ying Bu feel an invisible huge pressure coming towards him.
The last time Ying Bu felt such a strong sense of oppression was when he was young and met General Wang Jian, who had returned victorious from the war between the six kingdoms. At that time, Wang Jian was over 60 years old and had experienced countless battles and made great achievements. But even at such an advanced age, the strong aura he exuded and the heavy pressure he gave people were still far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
At this moment, Gao Yao did not say a word, but just sat there steadily, staring at Ying Bu with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see through his appearance to his inner heart. This silent gaze made Ying Bu suddenly feel an indescribable feeling. That feeling was several times stronger than when he faced Wang Jian!
Gao Yao slowly said, "Ying Bu, I have heard of you a long time ago. Back then, there was a rumor circulating among the people that you were born with extraordinary destiny, rich and powerful, and that you would need to go through punishment before you could become king. Are these rumors true or false?"
Ying Bu was shocked when he heard this, but he still pretended to be calm and responded with a cupped hand: "General, you are really too kind. Those are just nonsense among the people and should not be taken seriously. I wonder why the general has come thousands of miles to summon me here today?"
At this moment, Ying Bu's mind was extremely clear and sharp. He knew that since Gao Yao had found him on purpose, and did not express his intention to use him, but instead wanted him to speak first, there must be a deep meaning behind it. Ying Bu was also a proud person with his own unyielding pride, so he would not easily bow down to others.
"Ying Bu, why do you think I came to you?" Gao Yao asked instead of answering.
So, he straightened his body, looked directly at Gao Yao without flinching, and continued: "Haha, General, if there is nothing to discuss, it is probably a bit of an exaggeration to just make such a fuss about such empty words. I hope the general can tell me clearly what you really want to do?"
Gao Yao saw this, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible sneer, and said in a deep voice: "In fact, it's nothing serious. This general just thinks that people like you will become a great threat to the world in the future. Therefore, I came here to ask if you are willing to surrender. If you are willing to surrender to me, you will naturally be promoted to a higher position, rich and glorious; if you insist on not surrendering, don't blame me for being ruthless, I can only take your life to eliminate future troubles!"
"Humph, I am a man of great stature and a real man born in this vast world. How can I be inferior to others for a long time? However, you, the great general, despise me so much. Since you are ready to kill me, then do it! It is just a waste of my precious time to associate with a person like you who knows nothing. Humph!" Ying Bu could not help but feel a strong sense of indignation in his heart. He was keenly aware that he did not get the respect he deserved, but instead seemed to be subjected to ruthless ridicule and mockery.
In Ying Bu's eyes, Gao Yao's behavior was simply unreasonable and irrational. After all, Gao Yao had traveled thousands of miles to find him and solemnly invited him back to the southern border. But who would have expected that he would be treated so coldly and neglected now? Ying Bu's dissatisfaction grew more and more. Although he cherished his life, he was definitely not a spineless person who could remain indifferent to being humiliated.
"Haha, looking at your expression, I think you must be full of dissatisfaction with me. It doesn't matter, don't rush to accuse me of underestimating you. Well, today I will just give you a chance to prove your strength. Come with me!" Gao Yao had an elusive smile on his face. While saying this, he slowly stood up and walked towards the door.
"What... does this mean?" Hearing what Gao Yao said, Ying Bu couldn't help but be slightly stunned. His mind was instantly blank. He could not figure out what Gao Yao was thinking at all. For a moment, he could not figure out what kind of panacea he was selling.
There are two main reasons why Ying Bu chose to seek refuge in Gao Yao. The first is that Ying Bu is now just an unknown person. At most, he has some martial arts skills among the thousands of people responsible for building the imperial mausoleum. His performance is quite good, but it is too exaggerated to attract the attention of the world. Gao Yao sent people to find him from afar and invited him to the southern border. This alone shows how much he values him.
Although Na Yingbu was confident that he would be able to make a name for himself sooner or later no matter where he went in the world, it is undoubtedly very important from ancient times to the present that people who have never made a fortune can be respected by others. Otherwise, there would not be a saying that there are many good horses but few good horse trainers.
There are thousands of capable people in history, some of whom have left traces in history, but many more people with strong abilities have not even left their names in history. A big reason for this is the lack of discovery by a Bole. To become a Bole, one must have outstanding abilities, and at the same time, one must also consider whether one has the ability to discover others. If two people are ordinary people, it is useless even if they know that the other party's martial arts value is against the sky, because no one will take it seriously.
To become a talent scout, identity, ability, influence, and vision are all indispensable. People with this level of ability generally do not need to dig out talents. Many people rush to recommend themselves. Gold will always shine. This is a philosophical saying that is completely useless. If you don’t find a way to show yourself, you will eventually be buried by history.
Zhuge Liang, who originally lived in seclusion in a thatched cottage, seemed to be at peace with the world, but in fact, his talent and wisdom had long been famous. The Zhuge family, to which Zhuge Liang belonged, was also a prominent family, and his teachers Sima Hui and Pang Degong were both well-known and respected teachers of the gentry. Not only that, even his wife was from the Huang family, a prominent family in the Jingxiang area. It can be seen that Zhuge Liang's background was extremely strong in that era. Zhuge Liang called himself a country boy, but he was not really a country boy. Even if there was no Liu Bei, there would be other people begging Zhuge Liang to come out of the mountains.
Prince Gao of the Southern Territory dared to call himself the King of Qin and openly sang a battle against the Qin. Everyone knew that there would be a fierce war between the two. Ying Bu had long been dissatisfied with the court, and now that he had the opportunity to become an enemy of the court, he naturally did not mind joining in.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the so-called Prince Gao was just a puppet at the mercy of others. The person who really controlled the overall situation in the southern border was actually Gao Yao. He was just acting in the name of Prince Gao. Facing such a force, he could be highly valued and openly confront the court. For Ying Bu, it didn't matter who he went to, so it was not a bad idea to go to Gao Yao.
Not long after, Ying Bu followed Gao Yao's footsteps and stepped into the backyard of the county government office. This place had undergone a simple renovation and now looked like a pocket-sized martial arts arena.
During this period, Gao Yao finally got some precious rest time to carefully recuperate his injuries. With the profound foundation of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kungfu he practiced, and the exquisite medical recuperation techniques, his originally scarred body has now almost healed and returned to his former vigorous state.
Soon, the two arrived at the open space in the middle. Gao Yao raised his hand without hesitation and waved it gently. The soldiers who had followed Ying Bu immediately understood what he meant and retreated to the door to guard it tightly.
After finishing all this, Gao Yao turned his head and stared at Ying Bu with a sharp gaze, and said slowly: "You can choose any one of the following as the competition item: boxing and kicking skills, various weapon techniques, marching and formation methods, military strategies, and horse combat skills. As long as you can win in any of the competitions, not only will I not take your life, but I will also directly appoint you as a general commanding an army of 10,000 people; of course, if you are not interested in this, you can also choose to take 5,000 taels of gold and leave."
Hearing this, Ying Bu was dumbfounded, his face full of disbelief. He had never thought that Gao Yao would offer such a generous condition. For a moment, he was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of his head. "You, are you telling the truth?"