Only in this way will there be no suspicion of forming cliques for personal gain. With the clear evidence from Zhang Xiu, there will be no potential resentment with Cao Cao. This is of great significance to the Ma Clan and the current situation of the Imperial Court.
However, unlike Sun Ce and Ma Chao, who left without a word, Zhang Xiu led over three thousand Iron Cavalry to Jia Xu's presence first.
"It's been many years, Strategist Jia." Zhang Xiu dismounted and respectfully saluted Jia Xu. This was the person his uncle had pointed out as his next patron. If it weren't for those later events, he and Jia Xu would have supported each other over the years, but, unfortunately, things did not go as planned.
"Indeed." Jia Xu remained silent for a moment, then slightly bowed. He understood Zhong Ji's thoughts back then, though he neither agreed nor refused. Reflecting on the circumstances at the time, if not for the tumultuous changes, he might have chosen Zhang Xiu.
