Moreover, in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, chaos is imminent. Officials at various levels are corrupt, and the common people view them as pigs, easily killed or exploited!

More ruthless officials might directly drive the common people to ruin, extracting everything from them, even their bones!

Suddenly encountering a general like Long Chen, gentle, righteous, the villagers are deeply grateful!

Coupled with the subtle influence of the legendary gold-tier talent "Dragon and Phoenix Among Men," the villagers’ favorability towards Long Chen is rapidly increasing!

"Ding! Favorability of Xu Er from Xu Family Village towards you has increased to 76."

"Ding! Favorability of Xu Goudan from Xu Family Village towards you has increased to 72."

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin, along with the escorting soldiers, bask in the warm gaze of the villagers, all standing tall and enjoying this feeling.

Following the lord is indeed enjoyable!

We pledge to serve the lord to our death!

The lord, a benevolent and righteous ruler, is a blessing for the nation and the people!

Everyone shares this sentiment, further strengthening their determination to follow Long Chen.

Even Xu Chu, who mingles in the crowd, has a favorable impression of Long Chen, his tiger eyes gleaming, thoughts unclear.

After some casual conversation, Solo Dance Wind notices no one is paying attention to him, feeling more annoyed. But thinking of Xu Chu, a four-star general, he becomes more spirited.

Standing up, he asks, "Who was that sturdy man on the city wall just now, over eight feet tall with a broad waist?"

The villagers quickly make way, creating a clear space.

Xu Chu steps forward and says, "Are you talking about me?"

Long Chen is also curious, wanting to get a close look at this fierce man. The reason for not directly asking, like Solo Dance Wind did, was to increase the villagers’ favorability, benefiting the subsequent plan to recruit Xu Chu.

Seeing Xu Chu, Long Chen is astonished!

Such a giant, like a damn brown bear!!!

His physique is truly like that of a brown bear! Just standing there exudes a powerful and intimidating aura, formidable even when not angry!

"What an excellent tiger general!" Long Chen praises directly.

Solo Dance Wind is just about to compliment a few words and try to improve his favorability when Long Chen steals his lines!

His face turns pale! 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Xu Chu laughs heartily and says, "General, you exaggerate. I’m just an ordinary commoner; I can’t bear the title of a general!"

But his heart is filled with joy. Since childhood, his aspiration has been to become a general, to be honored and respected!

This is not only his aspiration but also the aspiration of every commoner with martial talent in this era.

Therefore, when Long Chen, a general, praises Xu Chu like this, he feels that his relationship with General Long is getting closer.

At this moment, Solo Dance Wind steps forward and says, "This hero, why not join my army? I will surely grant you the title of a general in the future!"

Haha, a crow flew overhead.

Solo Dance Wind is feeling a bit anxious now. Why is no one responding? Although that guy Long Chen didn’t snatch my lines this time, I still feel a bad premonition.

Sure enough, Xu Chu politely declined, just with a courteous fist... rejection.

If Solo Dance Wind hadn’t helped the Xu family just now, he would have knocked him out with his sandbag-sized fist.

What a joke!

You say you’ll make me a general, and I’m a general!?

You’re just an ordinary commoner now, no different from us. At most, you’re just a village head!

Isn’t this deceiving me?

It’s better for me to stay in Xu’s village, where they raised me....

In short, in one sentence, Xu Chu doesn’t see a bright future for Solo Dance Wind...

In this world, NPC intelligence is not weaker than that of modern people, and sometimes even higher. The higher the rank of the famous generals, the more difficult it is to recruit them.

And for a fierce man like Xu Chu, recruiting him is as difficult as crossing the Shu Road!

Solo Dance Wind is a bit frustrated. Then he says, "How about this, if you are willing to be my subordinate, I will give you three hundred taels of silver per month! I will also build a grand mansion for you! How about it?"

One plan failed, and Solo Dance Wind decides to be more practical, using enticements!

It’s a pity he doesn’t understand Xu Chu’s character. If he were dealing with generals who love wealth and treasures, this strategy might have worked.

For example, the most fierce man in the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu, was a money-loving and lustful man!

If you tempted him with treasures, there might be a chance of success.

But for someone like Xu Chu, this plan is ineffective.

Xu Chu coldly snorts and says, "Do you think I’m someone who lusts after external wealth? Hmph! Please leave!"

"These cattle and horses, along with the provisions, are considered as thanks for your help this time!"

"Ah, this..." Solo Dance Wind could only slap himself a few times mentally.

He messed up the situation, and now who can he blame?

He can only leave with a bitter taste. However, before leaving, he cast a sarcastic look towards Long Chen.

Thinking that he, being so outstanding, couldn’t win the man who is also unattainable, he’s sure that the guy will also leave dejectedly!

This person, once lacking moderation and self-awareness, tends to misjudge himself.

Just like how Solo Dance Wind is comparing himself to Long Chen now...

After the buzzing of a mosquito, the atmosphere in Xu’s village improved a lot.

People started chatting with each other, and the more they chatted, the more Xu Chu’s eyes sparkled when he looked at Long Chen.

The situation with Zhou Tai, who is behind Long Chen, seems a bit off. He keeps using his elbow to gesture at Long Chen.

"What’s wrong?" Long Chen asked softly.

"Master, I, I feel that guy has ill intentions towards you. Look at his eyes, my goosebumps are rising," Zhou Tai whispered.

"Haha, it’s okay, it’s okay! Come, want to have a drink together?" Long Chen said with a smile.

"No, no, drinking is prohibited while protecting the master!" Zhou Tai, like an iron tower, didn’t look away.

Although he really wanted to drink, he resisted the temptation, thinking about the safety of his master.

This made Long Chen feel greatly grateful. What a good brother!

During the villagers’ chat, Long Chen mainly inquired about their daily lives! How is the situation with bandits and robbers around? How is the annual harvest? He asked more than a hundred questions about the people’s livelihood.