Cultivating the Vanguard for the Wei Campaign

Hu Ke was left bewildered, wondering if he had been exposed. Why would General Sun plant an informant in his trading firm right in front of Zhang Wen? What exactly was his intention?

"Er, to be recommended by General Sun, those two assistants must have extraordinary backgrounds, right? But why send them to the trading firm to suffer?" Hu Ke asked tentatively.

Sun Quan glanced at Zhang Wen, then laughed heartily. "Manager Yu, your mind is indeed sharp. The two I am introducing do have extraordinary backgrounds, but unfortunately, their family has fallen and lost its foundation. Just treat them like ordinary assistants."

"Since it is an arrangement by General Sun, this commoner will naturally comply. However, how should the wages be set?" Hu Ke asked curiously.

"They are just two children. Manager Yu, just give them enough to eat. As for how much you pay them, that is up to you; even if you pay nothing, it would be fine," Sun Quan replied while stroking his beard.

"Children? Hui Shu, what is this all about?" Hu Ke threw the question to Zhang Wen.

Sun Quan took the opportunity to instruct, "Hui Shu, briefly explain the situation of the Sima Brothers to your brother-in-law."

"Understood." Zhang Wen bowed and accepted the order, then turned to Hu Ke and said, "Zecheng, they are the sons of Sima Yi of the State of Wei. A few days ago, the Sima Clan in Henei was wiped out by enemies. These two are the only survivors of the Sima Clan. The King of Wei took the initiative to send them to Jiangdong. The Lord feels you can settle them here, so just take good care of them."

"The Sima Clan?" Hu Ke scratched his head in surprise. When he worked under Lan Tian, his