After Gao Zhao left, Yuan Shao was so angry that he ignored the followers behind him and rode away quickly.
...
On the other side, Gao Zhao found an inn with Nannan in his arms and opened two rooms.
On the way, Gao Zhao also learned that Nannan was now alone.
Gao Zhao originally planned to share a room with Chen Dao, since she was a girl after all, but the little girl became a little restless as soon as she left Gao Zhao's arms, although she was sensible enough to say nothing.
Gao Zhao carried Nannan back to the room and said softly:
"Nanny, you haven't eaten yet. You should wash up first and come down for dinner later."
Just when Gao Zhao was about to turn around and leave, Nannan hesitated:
"Big brother, thank you, can you...can you take me away?"
Immediately afterwards, Nannan hurriedly said as if she was afraid that Gao Zhao would disagree:
"Big brother, I can wash clothes, I can cook, I can learn everything."
When Gao Zhao heard this, his heart was touched. Gao Zhao only said "big brother" and Nannan remembered it.
Nannan's words seemed to touch Gao Zhao's heart, and his eyes became moist unconsciously. When Gao Zhao was silent, Nannan whispered again:
"Nanny knows"
Gao Zhao suppressed the feeling in his heart:
"good"
Nannan immediately beamed with joy.
After leaving the room, Gao Zhao and Chen Dao walked out of the inn together and bought a lot of clothes for their daughter.
Chen Dao was a little surprised. Gao Zhao seemed to have endless money to spend. However, he saw that Gao Zhao was in a low mood and was smart enough to say nothing. After all, he was spending all Gao Zhao's money.
"Shuhei, you look so scary."
Gao Zhao calmed down his emotions and returned to his cynicism:
"Oh, uncle, do you know who he is? If I don't do that, the three of us will have to stay there today. When we are at a complete disadvantage, no matter how panicked we are, we must pretend to be safe. This may make the other party avoid taking action and not dare to act rashly."
When Chen Dao heard this, he immediately remembered it in his heart. He was already used to Gao Zhao's preaching.
Gao Zhao also breathed a sigh of relief and fooled around again.
After a while, Chen Dao seemed to feel something was wrong. Gao Zhao's eyes didn't look fake at that time, but as usual, he didn't get to the bottom of it.
"Shuhei, do you want to take her in?"
Gao Zhao heard this and thought of this sensible child, with a smile on his face:
"Of course, it's not bad to raise me as a daughter."
Chen Dao was speechless:
"Who said in the beginning that you don't have the ability to take care of everyone? In Luoyang City, the streets are full of beggars. You have the nerve to only take care of one person."
Gao Zhao heard this and said seriously:
"Yeah, I don't have the ability to take care of everyone, so I only take care of one."
Speaking of this, Gao Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly:
"Uncle Zhi, have you not sorted out your position? You must know who is the boss. If you dare to contradict the boss, I will punish you by not eating for a day. If your daughter wants to learn martial arts in the future, you must also teach her."
Chen Dao was immediately convinced. He was now penniless and relied entirely on Gao Zhao:
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
Gao Zhao nodded with satisfaction, patted his chest, and pretended to be generous:
"Is this right? I will take care of your meals from now on."
Gao Zhao was very satisfied with Chen Dao's performance. Chen Dao had been with Gao Zhao for a long time and was familiar with Gao Zhao's character, so he could adapt to ordinary jokes.
After a while, the two returned to the inn, and Gao Zhao gave the clothes to Nannan.
The two chatted while eating. Gao Zhao kept holding dishes for his daughter, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Shuhei, where are you going next?"
Gao Zhao looked back:
"There is nothing worth missing in Luoyang. Let me rest for one night today. Tomorrow we will set off to Youzhou first and then go south."
Chen Dao was confused and a little anxious. This kind of life was not what he wanted. If this continues, when would his ambition be realized:
"Going south? Where to go, Shuhei, can you tell me the reason?"
Gao Zhao was stunned:
"Didn't I tell you? I remember I told you."
In order to cover up his embarrassment, Gao Zhao continued:
"Uncle, have you ever heard a word?"
"What are you talking about?"
Gao Zhao took another bite of food for Nannan and took a bite himself before replying:
"Reading thousands of books is worse than traveling thousands of miles. I am training you. You must cherish this opportunity."
When Chen Dao heard this, he lowered his head and pondered again. The more he thought about it, the more sense he made.
Just when Chen Dao was deep in thought, Gao Zhao said again:
"Don't worry, I know you are ambitious and there is a chance for you to develop. It only takes five years. After five years, I will give you this opportunity."
Gao Zhao knew very well that no eggs were left unbroken after the nest was overturned. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, wars broke out all over the country, but there were relatively few in the south.
Instead of hiding from the world like a mouse, it is better to adapt to this era, join this era, and help one person to calm this troubled world and achieve an extraordinary world.
He has also considered various situations, starting his own business? He admits that he does not have that talent. Starting a business does not require an understanding of history. Managing a country involves all aspects of economy, finance, people's livelihood, and military.
Now there is only one lord to defect to. According to Gao Zhao's memory of this period of history, the lord's choice is undoubtedly the three giants of the Three Kingdoms. Liu Bei has been displaced. Although Gao Zhao is sure that he will get a piece of territory in advance, it is definitely not in the north. The influence of the fourth and third generations of the Yuan family in the north is immeasurable.
The Cao family and the Xiahou family have lived in the north for a long time.
The Yuan family and the Cao family have already entrenched their control over the north. It would be more difficult to insert Liu Bei who has no background in the middle than to train Hui Ma's continuous whip.
Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty certainly could. If he defected at this time, he could even save Sun Jian and leave Sun Ce behind, giving him a chance to accomplish great things.
Of course, Cao Cao could do it. He made reasonable use of the surrounding resources and treated virtuous corporals with courtesy. The "Recruitment Order" was issued by Cao Cao. In this era when filial piety and integrity are the only way to become an official, there is no doubt that it provides a channel for advancement for poor families. His few shortcomings are that he is suspicious, philanthropic, and loves to slaughter cities, but he still treats his subordinates well.
Gao Zhao intended to visit Cao Cao this time to inspect his lord, but circumstances forced him to leave early, offending Yuan Shao to death. Although Gao Zhao was not afraid, the small troubles that followed made Gao Zhao a little upset.
Whether the people of this era are different from those recorded in history remains to be studied.
Yuan Shao in history was also a capable man. Otherwise, how could he control Qingyou and the four states of Hebei? It's just that Yuan Shao is a bit young at the moment, and his current impression is countless.
Moreover, it is not a good opportunity to become an official at this time. He Jin has not yet fallen, Dong Zhuo has not yet entered Beijing, and the situation is too complicated.
Thinking of this, Gao Zhao looked at Chen Dao seriously:
"Uncle, what are your plans?"
Chen Dao was confused:
"Didn't I already say that I will go wherever you go?"
Gao Zhao nodded and didn't say much. After all, Gao Zhao liked this brother very much and wanted to consider his opinion.
According to the historical trajectory, Chen Dao was under Liu Bei's command, in charge of the Bailian Army, and was equivalent to the captain of Liu Bei's personal guard. Although his official position is not high, he can still die well. Gao Zhao may have to change history once he intervenes, and he must give an explanation to his brother.
