Moving, Summoning

Gao Yuan had already discussed the move with Zhao Xiyao and the others. Dehong was simply too remote, and as their territory grew larger, moving was inevitable.

The best choice was actually East Pass. Not only was the climate warm and the fortifications sturdy, but there were many farmlands nearby, along with an imperial palace and a large number of houses left behind from the Eastern Capital.

However, there were many foreign tribes there, the population structure was complex, and ensuring security was difficult.

Although the situation had improved significantly after several years of Sinicization, Gao Yuan really did not want to take the risk.

Moreover, even Guchang County was only a temporary stopping point; as their influence expanded in the future, they would eventually have to move again, so they ultimately chose this place.

Having not seen each other for over half a year, the young women had long been waiting with bated breath.

Especially Zhao Xiyao; the two had just been together before the expedition, at a time when they should have been deeply in love and inseparable, but Gao Yuan had unexpectedly been gone for half a year.

At the city gate, as soon as Gao Yuan dismounted, three beautiful figures threw themselves into his arms.

"Husband, I missed you so much!"

Feeling the soft, fragrant bodies in his arms and smelling the sweet scent wafting from the young women, Gao Yuan revealed a look of happiness.

"Alright, alright, there are so many people here. Let's go home and cherish each other properly."

The young women only then realized that there were people all around. Blushing, they scrambled into the carriage like they were fleeing and refused to come out again.

Gao Yuan walked up to Mu Sheng.

"Father-in-law, how are the preparations for the move coming along?"

Mu Sheng was taken aback by Gao Yuan's address, then revealed a complex smile.

"Everything has been ready for a long time. Apart from my colleagues at the Military Governor's office, the families of the First Division and Second Division are also migrating, and the stocks from the treasury were shipped out a few days ago."

"Good, thanks to you, Father-in-law. Otherwise, I would surely have been in a panic with such a complicated matter."

Mu Qing, who was nearby, naturally heard Gao Yuan's address. Her pretty face turned beet red with shyness, and she dove into the young women's carriage and stayed there.

Watching his daughter flee in panic, Mu Sheng shook his head.

"A daughter grown up is not to be kept. I didn't expect you to be the one to benefit in the end. You, in the future..."

"Rest assured, Father-in-law. I will treat Qingqing exactly the same way I treat Zhao Xiyao."

Mu Sheng stopped speaking, patted Gao Yuan on the shoulder, and left.

That night, the main camp outside Dehong was brightly lit. Gao Yuan, along with the four young women, Mu Sheng, Song Yong, and others, held a grand victory banquet.

To Host this victory banquet, Mu Sheng had almost bought out all the liquor and meat in the city, spending all the remaining gold. This allowed the people of Dehong to make a good profit and share in the joy.

That night, even though it was low-alcohol rice wine and fruit wine, Gao Yuan drank too much.

The drunken Gao Yuan took a bath with the help of the four young women and fell fast asleep on the bed.

As for Mu Qing, she simply didn't go home and stayed directly at the Military Governor's residence. Mu Sheng didn't say anything, and early the next morning, he sent people to deliver her dowry.

Early the next morning, the grand moving operation began.

The soldiers of the First Division and Second Division escorted their families, and the treasury's assets were the first to set out on the road to the new home.

After waking up in the morning, Gao Yuan practiced his martial arts, working up a sweat to purge the alcohol from his body. Only then did he feel refreshed, and he opened the system interface while soaking in the bathtub.

"A-rank temporary event: Recruiting Talent:

Event Objective 1: Defeat the enemy army (Completed);

Event Objective 2: Occupy Guchang County (Completed);

Event Objective 3: Defeat a unit of the Qian Army head-on (Completed);

Congratulations to the Host for receiving the reward: one A-rank random talent summoning card. Because the Host completed all three event objectives, congratulations to the Host for receiving the advanced reward: one B-rank random talent summoning card."

With the two cards in hand, Gao Yuan was in a good mood, but he didn't plan to use them yet. He would wait until they reached Guchang County and use the housewarming celebration to do some drawing.

After resting for three days, the young women finally packed their luggage; it was time to move.

Just as the convoy left Dehong, the carriage windows were opened. The young women looked at the receding city and couldn't help but get teary-eyed.

"We've lived here for several years, sheltered from the wind and rain. I really treated this place as my home."

"Yes, I still remember when we first arrived, Dehong only had a population of over ten thousand. Now it is a famous, large city."

Gao Yuan also turned his head to look at Dehong City and smiled to comfort the young women.

"Alright, alright, don't be sad. Once you arrive in Guchang County, you won't miss this place anymore."

"That's true. I still remember the last time we stayed by Diannan Marsh; the scenery was indeed picturesque."

Song Yao suddenly thought of something and looked at Gao Yuan with a wary gaze.

"I heard that Husband saved Yang Zhao's daughter in Guchang County. Is she very pretty? Are we going to have another little sister?"

As soon as she said this, the other three young women's eyes also became guarded, and they all looked at Gao Yuan.

If Song Yao hadn't mentioned it, Gao Yuan would have almost forgotten those two siblings. He awkwardly scratched his head.

"Uh... honestly, if you hadn't mentioned them, I would have almost forgotten them."

"Liar! You fought a battle with the Left and Right Martial Guards for those two siblings, and you still dare to say you have no designs on them?"

"I'm wronged! Qingqing can testify. That day, it was truly because that Left Martial Guard commander was too arrogant that I decided to save the Yang Family siblings."

"Hmph, liar!"

Women, regardless of their status, are easily jealous and are extremely wary of any female creature getting close to their own 'cabbage.'

After arriving at Guchang County and getting settled, the four women teamed up to visit Yang Xin and General Yang Zhan.

Gao Yuan wasn't going to join in the fun. After bathing and burning incense, he hid in the study and opened the system interface.

"System, draw cards, draw cards, draw cards! Use the A-rank card for me first."

"Host is using an A-rank random talent summoning card. Randomizing!"

It was the classic character card screen again, and soon the screen stopped on a character card.

"Congratulations to the Host for randomly drawing the A-rank military commander: Wen Pin;

Wen Pin, courtesy name Zhongye. Character attributes: Wise and courageous, unparalleled loyalty. Overall evaluation: A;

Major achievements: Defended Jiangxia for Cao Wei, once repelling the attacks of Guan Yu and Sun Quan."

Gao Yuan had an impression of this person. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he also had a high evaluation and was a great general capable of holding his own. This wave could be considered a win.

"Luck is not bad. Come, come, come, use the B-rank card for me too!"

"Detected a growing Child of Fortune in the city where the Host is located. The Host can use a high-level talent summoning card to possess this person, enhancing their abilities and ensuring absolute loyalty. The success rate is fifty percent. Do you wish to attempt this?"

"There's such a function? Then wouldn't that mean..."

"This function can only be used on a growing Child of Fortune, and the summoning card used by the Host must be higher than this person's ability evaluation."

After thinking about it, a B-rank card probably wouldn't draw any significant talent. Getting Huo Jun was already a stroke of incredible luck. Maybe he should take a gamble.

If it succeeds, it's like upgrading from a bicycle to a motorcycle. He would gain a Child of Fortune, and given the nature of this system, it would be at least an A-rank person.

"System, use it!"

"Host is using the B-rank random talent summoning card on the Child of Fortune General Yang Zhan. Possessing now."

"General Yang Zhan? Why does this name feel so familiar?"

Soon, the system answered him.

"Name: General Yang Zhan. Age: 3 years old. Character attributes: Child of Fortune, versatile military commander. Overall evaluation: C+."

"Holy crap, isn't this Yang Zhao's son?"

Gao Yuan was so shocked he sat up from his chair. Looking closer, a 3-year-old C+ rank versatile military commander—this was a huge profit!