Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 11: In the future, we should treat him as a national scholar

'I may not be able to be my father-in-law, and I may not be able to write "Chu Shi Biao" to leave my name in the world...

Then, when Zhuge Liang is about to leave the mountain, will he feel something: Liang suddenly feels that all his thoughts in this life are in the shadow of Li Zikun. '

This thought flashed through Li Ji's mind, but he also understood that Liu Yan would value him. In addition to Liu Bei's high praise when he introduced Li Ji, what's more important is that the kind of others is the best. psychology.

Just like Dian Wei Xu Chu's force and loyalty are not inferior to Guan Yu's, why is Cao Cao's kindness to Guan Yu far greater than others?
  In the final analysis, because Guan Yu is someone else's favorite general, Boss Cao loves this one, and now Liu Yan seems to be in the same camp?
  If Guan Yu and Xu Chu had joined Boss Cao in vain early, it is not necessarily that Guan Yu would be favored over Xu Chu. Even with Guan Yu's arrogant character, or because he angered Boss Cao, he would be left out in the cold.

And if Li Ji remembers correctly, quite a few official and unofficial histories have recorded that Liu Yan had an unclear relationship with Zhang Lu's mother.

Zhang Lu, who was originally just a Taoist priest, became the governor of Hanzhong with Liu Yan's secret instruction and support.

In these troubled times, how many thieves are there?
  I just hate that I have benevolence and righteousness in my heart, but I am not able to do it. I am not suitable for... getting rid of thieves!
  Liu Yan, who seemed to have thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a kind face, was indeed a thief.

Li Ji secretly let out a "poof" in disdain, but on the surface he said sternly.

"There is nothing I can do to repay the appreciation of the prefect..."

When he said this, Li Ji paused slightly, which made Liu Bei's heart so nervous.

After all, Liu Bei is very aware of the huge gap between himself and Liu Yan now, not to mention that Li Ji has never recognized Liu Bei as his master.

Liu Bei was concerned about Li Ji's safety and was willing to keep Li Ji in the city, but it did not mean that Liu Bei was willing to let Li Ji fall into Liu Yan's arms.

pain!
  It hurts so much!
  Thinking of that scene, Liu Bei was so heartbroken that he could hardly breathe and almost felt dizzy.

The long sky, why should we be less prepared?
  Bei is nearly 20 years old and has done nothing. Fortunately, he has become a sworn sworn brother with Yun Chang and Yide, and is friends with Zikun. He is about to make a difference, but why...why can he only watch helplessly...

Isn't this a kind of...

At this moment, Liu Bei really wanted to persuade Li Ji to stay, and he would give Li Ji a high official, generous salary, glory and wealth. He was willing to spend all his money to persuade him to stay, but with limited money, how could Liu Bei have the confidence?

Li Ji, who didn't notice the change in Liu Bei's expression at all, pondered for a moment and then continued.

"It's just that I have little talent and little knowledge, and I have made an appointment with Brother Xuande to kill a thief. How can I go against the promise of a gentleman, which is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold? Therefore, I fear that I will have to repay the kindness of the prefect in the next life."

Liu Bei, great joy!
  For a moment, Liu Bei tried his best to remain calm, but the corners of his mouth curled up a little uncontrollably.

When Liu Yan heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

There are many heroes in Yan, but few talented and learned people. Therefore, it is true that Liu Yan's house lacks staff to help him with advice, so he also deliberately recruits Li Ji.

Not to mention that Li Ji has not recognized Liu Bei as his master yet, even if he did, Liu Yan would only be more excited...

Ah, no, what Liu Yan meant was that if Li Ji had recognized Liu Bei as his master, Liu Yan would find it easier to handle.

After all, in Liu Yan's eyes, Liu Bei is just one of his subordinates now. If the superiors have intentions, then the subordinates should offer them.

Nowadays, Li Jishang is free and clearly refuses, but Liu Yan cannot force him to avoid damaging his reputation.

"That's it. Since Mr. Zikun insists on doing this, I hope he will take care of himself."

Liu Yan waved his hand slightly, and then made some pretense with Liu Bei. After winning people's hearts, he personally sent Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Li Ji and two thousand rebels out of the city.

No, as Liu Bei was awarded the post of Supervisor of the Thieves, these two thousand soldiers and horses were no longer considered rebels, but legitimate soldiers and horses of the imperial court.

At this moment, dusk is approaching, and the setting sun stretches everyone's shadows.

A large number of chariots and horses came out of Zhuojun and headed north slowly. Only Liu Bei and his party headed south in the opposite direction.

However, unlike the fear and confusion felt by those heading north, everyone heading south knew the purpose of their trip.

What he did was to kill thieves and save the people!

Li Ji, who was walking with Liu Bei, suddenly heard a soft voice that seemed to be an illusion.

"Today you will not let me down, but in the future you will treat me as a nobleman of the country."

Li Ji turned his head and looked at Liu Bei. Liu Bei was still looking ahead, as if the words he just said were not his.

However, under the light of the setting sun, Liu Bei's rather conspicuously large ears were turning red more and more obviously at this moment.

Sensing the look in Li Ji's eyes that seemed to have heard something, Liu Bei couldn't wait to ride his horse and run wildly.

Nowadays, even though there is no place to establish a cone, it is undoubtedly too vague to say that Li Ji will be treated as a national scholar.

However, this was the strongest thought in Liu Bei's mind just now, so much so that he unconsciously said it out to remind himself.

'Zikun, you must have heard it? '

'How about explaining to Zikun that what you just said was not for him? It’s not right or wrong, isn’t that just trying to hide something? '

'If Zikun asks, how should I answer? '

While Liu Bei was in a state of confusion and worrying about gains and losses, Li Ji did not speak, but lowered his head and continued to look at the bamboo slips in his hand.

If you want to be a national scholar, you must have the ability of a national scholar.

Nowadays, Li Ji feels that he lacks a lot, so he almost races against time to read Liu Guanzhang's collection of books to enrich himself.

Soon, a dark curtain enveloped this Yan land.

Fortunately, the south of Zhuoxian County is mostly plains instead of rugged mountain roads. Moreover, the troops and horses were all from Yanland and had good military morale. Therefore, even during the night march, there was no commotion and they successfully arrived at Daxing Mountain in the dark.

Immediately, as the leaders of the two thousand troops, Liu Bei and Guan Yu found a place to set up camp.

During this process, Li Ji also silently compared what he had learned in the military books and gained quite a lot of insights.

Setting up camp and marching at night, both of which obviously test the ability of generals to command troops.

Among them, Liu Bei and Guan Yu, who were also experiencing it for the first time, in Li Ji's eyes also changed from unfamiliarity to proficiency at a speed visible to the naked eye. In the end, he breathed a long sigh of relief while sweating profusely, silently reminiscing about the beauty and embarrassment of the first experience. at.

"Beishi is the first to command the army. It really makes Zikun laugh." Liu Bei, who was so busy that he was sweating profusely, hurried into the camp and confessed to Li Ji.

Li Ji said with a smile.

"No, Brother Xuande is worthy of having worshiped Duke Lu (Lu Zhi) as his teacher when he was young. Although it is his first time to lead the army, he is still orderly and admirable."

"really?"

Liu Bei's eyes lit up slightly, obviously he was very concerned about Li Ji's recognition, and he subconsciously asked.

This time, Li Ji was stopped.

They are just being polite, but it would be impolite for you to be so serious.

There is a saying that Liu Bei may not be a first-class commander in the entire era, but he is definitely not a mediocre person.

Apart from his most outstanding personal charm and appeal, Liu Bei can be regarded as a small hexagonal warrior in all other aspects.

That is to say, it is good in every aspect, but not very good in all aspects.

In terms of a perfect score of 100, Liu Bei is probably one of the most charming, while the rest are hovering around 80.

Don't underestimate 80 points. In the entire era, the number of people who have reached 80 points or above in a single event probably does not exceed 100 people in each event, not to mention Liu Bei's level of around 80 points in all aspects.

However, at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the three major battles in which the weak defeated the strong, and the good cards were played badly, were clearly Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei. A fire in Yiling burned the Shu Han's Taoyuan dream of reviving the Han Dynasty to a white ground, and the foundation of unifying the world disappeared into smoke overnight.

Therefore, Li Ji didn't mind praising Liu Bei in other aspects, but Liu Bei really shouldn't have too much confidence in commanding the army.

These thoughts flashed through Li Ji's mind, and then he said seriously.

"Brother Xuande, I have a question. I don't know whether Brother Xuande's ambition is to be a general who will win every battle, or to be a counselor to win decisive battles thousands of miles away, to govern stably so that the people under his rule can live and work in peace and contentment, or to study engineering, medicine, Agricultural and other items, in order to bring blessings to the people and a realm that will go down in history?"

Liu Bei heard this, thought for a moment, then shook his head and said.

"I tried to learn from Master Lu when I was young. Master Lu didn't think highly of Bei. He was definitely not as good as Bogui as a general, and he was even more stupid as a counselor. As for industry, medicine, and agriculture, he didn't know much about it."

"If possible, I would like to be in power and be a herdsman for the emperor, ensuring that the people live and work in peace and contentment, and recreate the prosperous era of Hanzhong."

Li Ji nodded and then continued.

"In this case, Brother Xuande should not be obsessed with how to lead the army, but should focus on controlling people."

"Huh?" Liu Bei.

"You may have heard that Emperor Gaozu once said: My husband makes plans within the curtains and can win a battle thousands of miles away. I am not as good as Zifang; I am not as good as Xiao He in controlling the country, caring for the people, providing salaries and food, and never ending the food supply. The army must win in battle and capture in attack. I am not as good as Han Xin. They are all outstanding people and I can use them. This is why I conquer the world."

Liu Bei was stunned on the spot and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time, and then he suddenly understood.

In the past, Liu Bei could do nothing either because of his background or because of his abilities, and he was doing nothing in his twenty-fourth year. There was undoubtedly some inferiority and self-doubt in his heart.

Now, Liu Bei felt a sudden enlightenment.

Emperor Gaozu was forty-eight years old and grew up in his humble beginnings as a pavilion. Now I am only twenty-four and less than half the age I was when Gaozu rebelled. Why do I feel so sorry for myself?

Emperor Gaozu had the courage of Fan Kuai during the uprising, and I also had Yun Chang and Yide on my left and right; I had the strategies of Xiao He and Cao Shen to govern, so how could I not have Li Zikun?

Zikun is my Xiao He, Zhang Liang, and Cao Shen!

Emperor Gaozu was able to overthrow the Han Dynasty that had been established for 400 years by the Qin Dynasty. I would not hesitate...

"Cough cough!!"

Liu Bei coughed suddenly and quickly shook away the rebellious thoughts that unconsciously appeared in his mind.

Li Ji stepped forward and patted Liu Bei's back, who suddenly coughed, and expressed concern.

"Brother Xuande, are you okay?"

After a while, Liu Bei finally recovered and said.

"It's okay, it's okay. Thanks to Zikun's guidance, I suddenly realized it. I was a little too excited."

"What did Brother Xuande realize?" Li Ji asked with some interest.

This sentence made Liu Bei's old face blush unconsciously, and he began to shirk it. How dare he say that he was compared to Emperor Gaozu?

If you are unworthy of your descendants, you will turn against Tiangang.

At this moment, a loud voice sounded outside the tent.

"Brother, I'm back."

When Liu Bei heard this, he was as excited as if he had been saved. He quickly got rid of Li Ji and rushed out of the camp.

"Big brother!"

"Third brother!"

"Big Brother!!"

"Third brother!!!"

Seeing Liu Bei and Zhang Fei hugging each other, Li Ji subconsciously took a few steps back.

Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were separated for only a few days, so how could it be as if they were separated for life or death?
  Are the rumors true? The so-called: Cao Wei is a good wife, Soochow is a lolita, and Shu Han are all gay.

'Wait, my name seems to be Li Ji...'

Li Ji fell into deep thought and seriously considered whether he should pack up his baggage and take advantage of the situation.

Fortunately, Liu Bei's excitement seemed to come and go quickly.

Soon, Liu Bei regained his former calm and took Zhang Fei into the camp. Guan Yu also heard the sound and hurried back to the camp.

When the three brothers reunited again, they were naturally concerned.

Then, Liu Bei's face straightened up and he asked about business matters.

"Yide, Mr. Zikun happens to be here. Please tell us about the situation of the Yellow Turban thief."

"yes, Sir."

Zhang Fei was also unambiguous and went straight to the point.

Zhang Fei led the Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry to charge into the formation once, and then in order to delay the Yellow Turban Thieves as much as possible, buy time for Liu Bei.

Relying on the advantage of their fast horses, Zhang Fei led the Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry to constantly harass the Yellow Turbans.

This also made Zhang Fei and others a thorn in the flesh of the Yellow Turban thieves, who tried many times to surround and kill Zhang Fei.

It's a pity that the Yellow Turbans have few horses. Even if they can barely gather the horses, the riding skills of the Yellow Turban thieves can't be compared with the Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry led by Zhang Fei.

Therefore, Zhang Fei faced the pursuit of the Yellow Turban thieves. Most of them escaped, and some of them fought back to kill him.

In just a few days, the Eighteen Yanyun Cavalry led by Zhang Fei not only suffered no losses, but killed more than a hundred yellow turban thieves and captured more than twenty war horses, making the Eighteen Yanyun Cavalry have an average of two horses per person. Riding one or three riders makes you more flexible and faster.

It was precisely by relying on the advantage of one man, two cavalry or three cavalry that Zhang Fei was able to rush back to Daxing Mountain in time that night after hearing that Liu Bei was sending troops to station in Daxing Mountain.

As Zhang Fei finished speaking, Liu Bei couldn't help but praise him again and again.

"Okay, okay, well done by Yide. Such tactics to weaken the enemy, even if they don't cause much damage to the Yellow Turban thieves, can still greatly damage the morale of the thieves. I know that Zhuojun is not empty!"

"That's right! How could I lose the reputation of the Yan people?"

Zhang Fei raised his head slightly and said matter-of-factly.

At this moment, a voice sounded.

"It's a pity, it's a pity..."

Hearing this, Zhang Fei suddenly looked towards Li Ji and said in a loud voice. "Mr. Zikun, what's the pity?"

Li Ji sighed and said.

"What Yide has done has the effect of weakening the enemy, but it has also invisibly raised the vigilance of the Yellow Turban thieves, and they will definitely be more alert in the future. In this way, our army will look for opportunities to make a surprise attack again, and attack directly at the head of the Yellow Turban thieves. It will be even more difficult if we behead our troops.”

Suddenly, Zhang Fei's eyes widened like bells, and his chest heaved continuously, looking both dissatisfied and frightened.

(End of this chapter)