The Three Kingdoms: Zhaolie, the strategist, and the rise of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 20: Holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, we were speechless and choked up (Please read on!)
Li Yi calmed down Zhao Yun and Tian Yu.

This is the key point that needs attention.

As for the issue of taking over Xuzhou, Li Yi was not that worried.

Because Liu Bei himself was more inclined to take over Xuzhou, and he had the strong support of Generals Guan and Zhang.

After all, Chen Qun was just a big family in Yuzhou, and his relationship with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei was nothing compared.

Liu Bei had already made up his mind, but Li Yi never expressed his opinion on this issue.

He took the initiative to ask:
"What do you think, sir?"

Li Yi had no foundation or background, so Liu Bei had been building up momentum for him and looking for opportunities to show his abilities.

Although he already had the answer in his mind on this matter.

Li Yi said seriously:

“If God doesn’t take it, you will suffer the consequences.”

"If we encounter a great state now and do not seize it, it will be too late to regret it."

Li Yi's attitude was very firm. Where else in the world could you find such a good opportunity to get something for free in a big state?

Although Xuzhou has been ravaged beyond recognition, it is still better than staying in a poor place like Xiaopei.

"……well!"

Chen Qun shook his head and sighed. He knew that when Li Yi stood up, he had already lost.

Liu Bei was about to take over as the governor of Xuzhou and start his business in Xuzhou.

Chen Qun liked Liu Bei in his heart, otherwise he would not have tried so hard to dissuade Liu Bei from staying in Yuzhou.

But like Chen Deng, he has his own family business to support.

For these clans, they will follow whoever controls their hometown.

When Liu Bei left Yuzhou, Chen Qun left Liu Bei.

When Liu Bei left Xuzhou, Chen Deng left Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was a capable man, but he had no foundation.

The nobles hoped that someone like Liu Bei would come to govern the local area, but among the nobles with a strong foundation, no one would follow Liu Bei, except for someone like Mi Zhu who dared to put all his family fortune on Liu Bei.

"Okay, that's settled."

Liu Bei also knew that his men had other ideas, but for the time being they should take Xuzhou first.

After a while, Liu Bei invited Chen Deng, Mi Zhu and Kong Rong to join the army again.

"What do you think, General Liu?"

Kong Rong said straight to the point:

"How could Yuan Gonglu be a man who forgot his family because of his concern for the country? He is just a dead bone in a grave, so why worry about him?"

"In today's affairs, the people support the wise and capable as their leaders. General Liu, please do not abandon the people of Xuzhou."

As the saying goes, as long as you stand on the moral high ground, you will be invulnerable.

Liu Bei accepted it calmly.

"Since that is the case, I will accept the position of governor of Xuzhou."

"I am a slow learner, and I hope that Mi Beijia and Chen Xiaowei can give me more guidance in the future."

Mi Zhu was overjoyed when he heard this:

"Don't worry, sir. We have been entrusted with such a great task by sir Tao, how dare we not do our best?"

Mi Zhu was an honest gentleman and was very happy about this.

Although Chen Deng had family considerations, he personally admired Liu Bei.

At least for now, this result is a win-win for everyone.

But everyone knows that the real problem is yet to come.

At least now, everyone can breathe a sigh of relief, Xuzhou has finally landed smoothly.

After everything was settled, Li Yi found Liu Bei privately.

Explain to him the problems of Zhao Yun and Tian Yu.

Liu Bei just frowned slightly and sighed deeply:
"I didn't expect that you would notice this problem after only being in our army for a few days."

"Oh?" Li Yi smiled softly, "So, the envoy has also realized that Zhao Tian and the other two have the intention to leave?"

Liu Bei smiled bitterly and said:
"I am not their master. If they abandon me, what shall I do?"

After spending so many years together day and night, how could Liu Bei not like these two people?

Li Yi secretly admired Liu Bei's ability to judge people.

At this time, Zhao Yun and Tian Yu were still young and had not made any great achievements.

But Liu Bei knew that these two people were talented and had great potential in the future.

This is indeed the case. Needless to say, Zhao Yun has always been the core general of the Shu Han Group.

Some people always say that Zhao Yun is a rubbish general.

Little did people know that Zhao Yun, as Liu Bei's founding father, had never left the upper echelons of power in Shu Han.

If Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were high-ranking officials in Shu Han, then Zhao Yun was at least a solid...department-level official.

There is no need to say much about his ability and status.

Needless to say, Tian Yu, like Chen Deng, is a true hexagonal warrior.

During the Cao Wei period, he controlled Youyan for a long time and exerted great influence in the northern border.

It not only limited the speed of unification of the northern nomadic tribes, but also greatly maintained the tranquility of the border at the end of the Han Dynasty.

A true national hero.

It would be a pity to miss these two young, loyal and noble generals.

Fortunately for Zhao Yun, after Gongsun Zan's death, he returned to Liu Bei.

Tian Yu was much more unfortunate. He could not make it under Gongsun Zan, and was not valued by Cao Wei, so he had to guard the northern border.

"Sir, I have already hosted a banquet for Generals Zhao Yun and Tian Yu tonight."

"Your Excellency may as well go with me."

Li Yi expressed his thoughts to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Good, thank you for your concern, sir."

He and Li Yi had a tacit understanding that the purpose of this banquet was to retain Tian and Zhao as much as possible.

That night, the moon was bright and the wind was clear.

Liu Bei and Li Yi set up a banquet early.

The banquet was not grand, and only relevant personnel attended.

At first, Liu Bei wanted to call all the senior military officers including Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to impress Tian Yu and Zhao Yun with his sincerity.

But he was stopped by Li Yi, who thought that the two of them were already very sensitive.

If we call all the senior military officers over to put pressure on the two men, it will be counterproductive.

If they want to be sincere, it would be better for him and Liu Bei to put aside the difference between the ruler and the subject.

Just calling each other brothers or friends will make both of them feel comfortable.

This is also the reality. In front of outsiders, Liu Bei, Zhao Yun and Tian Yu are in a superior-subordinate relationship.

But in private, they were just brothers and friends. Liu Bei often said, "Zilong and I are as close as brothers."

Liu Bei also felt that this suggestion was very pertinent, so he agreed to it.

In a moment,

Zhao Yun and Tian Yu came together.

After the two sides finished their greetings, they took their seats.

As soon as the banquet started, Liu Bei was the first to toast the two of them.

"Zilong and Guorang have been with me for many years, and have gone through many hardships and difficulties. Finally, the clouds have cleared and the sun has appeared. I would like to toast to you two again."

"To show my gratitude!"

Liu Bei's words were sincere and his eyes were full of affection.

Zhao Yun and Tian Yu took the wine cups with great trepidation and returned the greeting to Liu Bei.

"This is our responsibility, please don't be too polite."

Liu Bei smiled and said:

"No, I know that you two are calm and capable, both intelligent and brave. You have been dedicated to your work by my side over the years, and you have always been there for the end."

There is a beginning and an end...

When they heard the last sentence, Zhao Yun and Tian Yu were both stunned.

In name, they were still subordinates of Gongsun Zan, but they had been with Liu Bei all these years, and had even died together many times when resisting Cao's army.

Deep down, he had already regarded Liu Bei as his lord.

but……

I can't do anything immoral...

Zhao Yun and Tian Yu like Liu Bei, but their lord is not Liu Bei after all.

"I invited you two here today because I have a gift for you two."

Li Yi suddenly spoke from the side.

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