Read Novel Full Chapter 808 - 392: Tiger Cub (3)
Chapter 808: Chapter 392: Tiger Cub (3)
"I’ve never raised a tiger before, but since you’ve caught it for me, I’ll take good care of it." Besides, there are many wild animals in Lingnan, and having a fierce tiger by my side can intimidate those beasts.
[You should really thank me then.]
"Alright, alright, I’ll definitely thank you properly." Zhao Yao instructed Tong Xi to get some raw meat, snacks, and apples.
Xiao Jin was very satisfied with Zhao Yao’s token of gratitude.
Zhao Yao carefully observed the tiger cub in his arms. Its head was very round, its ears short, and its four little legs somewhat stout. Its entire coat was orange-yellow with black stripes, very beautiful. Of course, the most striking feature was the "King" character on the cub’s forehead.
When the tiger cub grows up, he’ll take it with him showing off, scaring quite a few people to death.
A fierce name must be given to the tiger cub.
Let’s call it General Hu.
There are a few months left before departing for Lingnan, and during this time, General Hu will have grown up. In this way, on the journey to Lingnan, they can avoid many dangers from wild animal attacks.
The more Zhao Yao thought about it, the more he felt the tiger cub should be well raised. He instructed the small kitchen to prepare goat’s milk. When the cub wakes up, feed it. Also, prepare some raw chicken and pork for it.
The next day, after attending the early court, Zhao Yao went to He Lianfang’s residence and met the filthy and disheveled Wen Daoji.
Wen Daoji had been imprisoned for five or six years, and there was not a clean spot on him.
He Lianfang had already told Wen Daoji about assisting Zhao Yao in managing Lingnan. He originally thought Wen Daoji would refuse, but surprisingly, as soon as he finished speaking, Wen Daoji agreed without a moment’s hesitation, which took him by surprise.
Wen Daoji knew what had surprised He Lianfang, he said he was never arrogant due to his talents. After being imprisoned for five or six years, any arrogance had been worn away. He also said he did not want to stay in prison any longer and just wanted to get out as soon as possible. Now that there was an opportunity to be released, it would be insane to refuse it.
He Lianfang had prepared some persuasive words that turned out to be unnecessary, leaving him a bit perplexed. Wen Daoji was quite different from what he imagined.
When Wen Daoji saw Zhao Yao approaching from afar, a storm of emotions surged within him.
As soon as Zhao Yao reached Wen Daoji, he saw Wen Daoji kneeling and vigorously bowing three times.
"Greetings, my lord."
He Lianfang saw Zhao Yao looking at him in surprise, and he knew what Zhao Yao was thinking, so he gently shook his head at Zhao Yao.
Zhao Yao didn’t quite understand He Lianfang’s gesture, so he turned his gaze to Wen Daoji, who was respectfully kneeling in front of him, and said softly, "Please rise."
"Thank you, my lord."
Zhao Yao was astonished, wondering what his uncle had told Wen Daoji to make him recognize him as his lord so quickly. It was obvious that Wen Daoji’s address of "my lord" was given willingly.
Just as Zhao Yao was surprised, he heard Wen Daoji showering him with compliments like a torrent.
Things like talented and witty, intelligent, graceful, noble, and even chosen by the heavens.
Zhao Yao and He Lianfang were dumbfounded by the string of flattering words from Wen Daoji. They stared wide-eyed and open-mouthed at Wen Daoji, who was expressing these complimentary words with a straightforward face.
Wen Daoji further said, "It’s my honor to assist my lord!"
When Zhao Yao saw Wen Daoji flattering him, he noticed his expression was extremely sincere, and his tone was very earnest, without any sign of fawning for favor, as if those words were genuinely from his heart.
"You..."
"My lord, I know a little about physiognomy, and your appearance is of great value. To follow you is my good fortune."
"I see." Zhao Yao didn’t believe a single word. He didn’t believe in any physiognomy. As a prince soon to be titled a king, of course, his status was valuable. "Mr. Wen."
"My lord, just call me by my name directly."
"Mr. Wen, are you aware that you are to go with me to Lingnan, a place unlike any other?" Zhao Yao insisted on addressing Wen Daoji as "Mr.".
"My lord, although Lingnan is a place of exile, it is also a land of abundance. As far as I know, there are abundant resources in Lingnan..." With that, Wen Daoji began to analyze the advantages of Lingnan to Zhao Yao. "The most important thing is that Lingnan is far from the capital, so my lord can do as he likes there."
Zhao Yao was surprised to find that Wen Daoji’s thinking coincided with his own, "Don’t you think Lingnan is an ominous land?"
"My lord, Lingnan is a good place." Wen Daoji genuinely believed Lingnan was a good place. "As long as Lingnan can be developed well, it could be like paradise on earth."
"Do you have the confidence to govern it well?"