BSI Chapter 89: A Battle of Wits!
Chapter 89: A Battle of Wits!
"That's enough!" Yuan Shao slammed his hand on the table in front of him.
Good guy.
He's still here, and he's already speaking on his behalf!
If we don't take action now, and word gets out, won't people think that Tian Feng is in charge of Ji Province?
"Who let you come here?"
Yuan Shao glared at him fiercely, and Xu You, who followed him, looked extremely ugly.
Before Xu You could even speak, Tian Feng took all the blame upon himself, saying, "My lord, I am guilty, please punish me severely!"
"I will accept whatever the outcome, but I urge my lord to reconsider the matter concerning Li Zhao!"
"We absolutely cannot allow a tiger to gnaw at us any longer. Hasn't our lord noticed that his influence has already extended to Bingzhou?"
Tian Feng really couldn't understand...
How can you ignore such a simple truth when it's right in front of you?
If Li Zhao had this method, he could extend his reach to Bingzhou.
So what if Bingzhou runs into trouble when they fight against Cao Cao in the future?
Zhang Yang was originally from the same hometown as Lü Bu, and Lü Bu was now under Li Zhao's command.
Anyone who uses their brain can understand the logic behind this.
This further reveals Li Zhao's sinister intentions!
however.
He spoke these words, which seemed to be for Yuan Shao's benefit, in a teaching tone.
The taste completely changed!
In Yuan Shao's eyes, this was the ultimate act of irony!
What does that mean?
So you think you understand it, but I don't?
Why are you in such a hurry whenever it comes to Li Zhao?
Just then, Guo Tu gave Yuan Shao a meaningful look.
All the details that had been buried in the past were completely triggered at this moment!
"Okay, I understand..." Yuan Shao's attitude suddenly changed, and the anger on his face disappeared.
"Tian Feng, you've had a tough time in jail lately. Now that you're out, don't go back. Go home and rest first, we can talk about other things later!"
Tian Feng: "?"
Hey?
Was the person speaking really Yuan Shao?
This isn't like him at all!
Xu You, standing beside him, was also stunned. Was it really that simple?
We were all prepared to withstand his anger, but he didn't react much.
"My lord, this..."
Go!
Somewhat bewildered, Tian Feng was then forcibly pulled away by Xu You.
Since they haven't been punished, there's no intention to pursue the matter further.
With this unexpected bonus, there's no need to persist any longer.
Let's get through this hurdle first, and we can talk about everything later.
Once the two had left completely, the smile on Yuan Shao's face vanished instantly.
"Guo Tu, have someone keep a close eye on this old man. If he shows any unusual behavior, don't alert me; tell me immediately!"
"clear!"
"Furthermore, immediately proclaim to the world that we will assist the imperial court in driving out the treacherous officials!"
"Let all those with ambition across the land rise up and attack it; the time is set for two months from now!"
Yuan Shao waved his hand dramatically, displaying an imposing and overwhelming presence.
Guo Tu bowed respectfully, his face beaming with smiles...
……
Qingzhou, Linzi.
Prime Minister's Mansion.
"I will never forget your kindness, my lord!" Lü Bu said respectfully, standing before Li Zhao with utmost sincerity.
at this time.
Xu Shu, Liu Bei, and even Taishi Ci and Chen Gong, who had returned, all stood to the side, watching this scene with smiles on their faces.
Especially Chen Gong...
He witnessed firsthand Lü Bu's gradual transformation.
He also understood that his current success was proof enough that he had completely submitted to Li Zhao.
If you put yourself in Lü Bu's shoes, you'll know that Zhang Yang saved Lü Bu's life, and their shared hometown bond surpassed that of most people.
He was completely helpless in this situation, and there was a possibility that he would have to watch Zhang Yang get into trouble.
Li Zhao stepped in and resolved the problem, demonstrating considerable sincerity.
Any normal person would wholeheartedly submit!
Li Zhao personally went online, helped Lü Bu up, and said softly, "This is nothing..."
"You've put in a lot of effort on this, and it might just be another great achievement for you in the future!"
"My lord..."
"What are your thoughts on the recent food distribution?"
He deliberately changed the subject, wanting to see if Lü Bu understood his good intentions.
Lu Bu cupped his hands in utmost sincerity and said, "This humble general deeply understands how hard-won grain is!"
"I understand now better the hardships of ordinary soldiers and common people. It is all thanks to my lord that I have had the opportunity to understand these things. In the past... I was truly too eccentric!"
These are his true feelings!
The Lü Bu of the past would never have considered the plight of ordinary soldiers, let alone the common people wherever he went.
It was during this period that he deeply realized how difficult it is for ordinary people.
To some extent, back then, as a military general on the frontier, he was looked down upon and ignored by the gentry of the Central Plains.
This is strikingly similar to his attitude of never considering these things!
"Excellent!" Xu Shu couldn't help but exclaim. "It's truly remarkable that General Lü Bu understands all this!"
A hint of appreciation flashed in Liu Bei's eyes. "General Lü Bu has truly improved, understanding the hardships of ordinary people!"
The person who was most gratified was Chen Gong, who had tried every possible method.
They tried to make Lü Bu understand these principles, but without exception, they were all ignored.
nowadays.
It seems that he has become a different person.
Having come this far, I can say I've done right by myself.
"Very good!" Li Zhaoqin pulled him to sit down next to her. "The fact that you understand these things means my arrangements weren't wasted!"
"Now you can do that very important thing!"
Upon hearing this, a strong sense of anticipation flashed in Lü Bu's eyes. "My lord, please give your orders!"
He just wants a chance to make a move and repay Li Zhao in his own way.
Li Zhao, however, did not express his opinion directly. Instead, he took out an envelope that had been prepared beforehand and personally placed it in Lü Bu's arms.
"This is my arrangement for you; no one else can see it!"
"Once you've completed the task above, I'll personally celebrate your success when you return!"
"This subordinate...understood!"
Lu Bu bowed respectfully, then turned and left.
Taishi Ci, who had just returned, was eager to speak.
But he immediately received another envelope and turned to leave, satisfied.
As the two left one after another, Xu Shu and the others who remained also became serious.
He spoke first, "My lord, Yuan Shao has publicly announced his call for all the warlords to save the court and attack Cao Cao!"
"At this time, we shouldn't make any big moves, at least not on the surface..."
He was not clear about Li Zhao's arrangements, but one thing was certain.
That is, if we make too big a move and give Cao Cao a handle to use against us, we will be in a very passive position in the future.
Liu Bei nodded and said, "Currently, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are probably trying every means to win over our lord in a legitimate way!"
"At times like these, every step must be taken with extreme caution!"
"Don't worry!" Li Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly, "Things are still too calm between them!"
"We need to find a way to help and make them even more enthusiastic!"
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