Liu Jin looked at the excited Guan Yu, not with disdain, but rather found it normal.
Because the current Guan Yu, having just joined the army from selling mung beans, was merely an ordinary person, not the later Martial Saint Guan Yu, who had not experienced so many things, nor had he held high office.
What's more, even he, a transmigrator, was so excited he couldn't sleep for a day when he served as a Tuncun, so for Guan Yu to remain so calm was already very outstanding.
After the brothers exchanged a smile, they settled down in this manor, awaiting the appointment from the prefecture.
Three days later!
Liu Jin, dressed in a long robe and holding a large saber, practiced martial arts with Guan Yu in the courtyard.
Especially that move, the Dragging Saber Art, which could accumulate power for a powerful strike, capable of slaying even stronger opponents if they were not careful.
This was the move Liu Jin most wanted to learn; it was Guan Yu's famous skill, relying on the first three powerful, heavy, and swift strikes, capable of killing first-rate martial generals.
Even Lü Bu, the top martial general of the Three Kingdoms, could fight him to a standstill.
After this period of learning, his use of the great saber had become increasingly sharp.
Coupled with the recent nourishment, his physique had become more robust, and his strength had increased by several points compared to before, likely reaching the level of a second-rate martial general.
Continuing to learn from Guan Yu, his strength should still be able to grow further.
Not to mention being able to kill a first-rate martial general, at the very least, he could exchange blows with one and not be directly slain.
Just then, a hurried sound of footsteps rang out.
Zhao Ergou appeared incredibly excited, holding an appointment letter in one hand and an official seal in the other.
He quickly rushed towards them, his voice trembling as he shouted!
"Big Brother, Second Brother, the appointment letter from the prefecture has arrived!"
Hearing this, Liu Jin and Guan Yu quickly put down their weapons and walked over.
Zhao Ergou handed over the two items he held.
Liu Jin quickly took them, his palms trembling slightly as he looked at the letter and the seal, then opened the letter.
It was a joint agreement from the Prefect and the Prefect, officially appointing him as a Military Marquis, instructing him to proceed to Yi County as soon as possible to take up his post and command the army stationed there.
As for the copper seal with a yellow ribbon in his hand, it was a symbol of his status; ordinary officials would have to bow in respect upon seeing it.
Liu Jin took a deep breath, and his entire being calmed down.
Since he had arrived in this chaotic Han Dynasty, serving as a Military Marquis and wearing a copper seal with a yellow ribbon was just the beginning.
He would certainly climb higher, eventually wearing a gold seal with a purple ribbon and becoming a Marquis of the Han Dynasty.
At that point, he would be considered a high-ranking figure in the Han Dynasty, able to observe the changing tides, rise amidst the chaos, and contend for kingship and hegemony.
Guan Yu and Zhao Ergou immediately bowed and saluted!
"Congratulations, Big Brother, on becoming a Military Marquis!"
Liu Jin laughed heartily, tying the copper seal with the yellow ribbon to his waist, displaying his symbol of status.
Looking at the two beside him, he instructed!
"Since the official appointment has come down, we cannot delay any longer. Send someone to inform Third Brother to lead his troops here to rendezvous, and we will all proceed to Yi County to be stationed."
"Also, prepare fifty thousand coins and a carriage. I need to visit the Prefectural Supervisor's manor to pay my respects to my uncle."
Guan Yu and Zhao Ergou nodded upon hearing this and immediately went to make preparations.
Soon, a carriage left the Zhang family's residence and traveled along the bustling streets towards the Prefectural Supervisor's manor.
It quickly stopped at the entrance, instantly attracting the attention of several guards nearby. One of them stepped forward and coldly inquired!
"Who goes there?"
The carriage curtain was pulled back, and Liu Jin stepped out with one foot, then extended his head.
Following that was his Shu brocade attire and the copper seal with a yellow ribbon hanging at his waist, his entire demeanor instantly becoming incredibly imposing.
The inquiring guard, looking at the person, his eyes widened in shock, realizing it was the young man from over a month ago.
To be wearing a copper seal with a yellow ribbon meant he was at least an official of four hundred piculs or more, such a noble person was not someone they could afford to offend.
Even the Jian Ling of the manor would have to treat this person with courtesy.
His legs involuntarily began to tremble. When this young man came to visit their Jian Ling, he had looked down on him, even showing great disdain.
In the blink of an eye, he had become a high-ranking figure, and the guard wondered if he would cause them trouble.
Liu Jin stepped down from the carriage, looked at the frightened guard, a smile on his face, and said lightly!
"Go and inform them. This Military Marquis wishes to see Liu Chong, the Prefectural Supervisor."
The guard, hearing this, snapped back to attention, quickly nodded and bowed, revealing a fawning expression, and said tremblingly!
"Noble... Noble sir, please come inside."
Liu Jin nodded, and with Guan Yu and Zhao Ergou, stepped into the manor. Led by a guard, they were seated directly in the reception hall.
Soon, a maid brought tea and snacks to entertain them.
Zhao Ergou, sitting nearby, seeing this, pouted and muttered!
"They're all a bunch of snobs. When we first came here, these people made us wait at the door, even looking at us with scorn, showing disdain."
"Now that Big Brother wears a copper seal with a yellow ribbon, these people around us are trembling, politely inviting us in. The treatment is like night and day."
Guan Yu, hearing this, furrowed his phoenix eyes slightly, a cold glint appearing in them, realizing that his Big Brother had been humiliated earlier.
Liu Jin, however, smiled and waved his hand, appearing completely unconcerned!
"The world is just like this. Ordinary people without power or influence will naturally be looked down upon, and even be bullied."
"When the day comes that you hold a high position, people will naturally come to fawn over you, showing eager deference."
"Therefore, a true man living in this world cannot be without power for even a day."
Just then, a hearty voice came from outside the main hall!
"Well said!"
"A true man cannot be without power for even a day!"
Liu Jin and the others all looked towards the distance.
Liu Chong was seen wearing a long robe, with a copper seal and a yellow ribbon at his waist, clearly also an official of four hundred piculs or above.
Liu Jin quickly stood up, a smile on his face, cupped his hands, and said politely!
"Uncle!"
Liu Chong slowly walked over, looking at Liu Jin before him, his heart filled with emotion.
He had been somewhat disbelieving when his subordinate guard came to report.
Liu Jin, whom he had initially helped pull some strings for, had actually risen to prominence, wearing the same copper seal with a yellow ribbon as him.
He recalled how he had recommended Liu Jin to Zheng Qian, hoping he could secure a position as a Squad Leader, at least enough to support a family, marry a wife, and continue his lineage, so that his branch would not fall into obscurity.
But he never expected that in just over a month, he would be wearing a copper seal with a yellow ribbon, at least a Military Marquis in the army, an official of six hundred piculs, his status not much lower than his own.
Indeed, times had changed!
Despite his emotions, Liu Jin before him could no longer be ignored.
