Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator.

The four words constantly echoed in Li Ji's mind…

Lust, a bone-scraping knife!

Liu Yan couldn't withstand it at all, and incidentally, even Liu Zhang didn't forget to inherit his father's legacy, forcibly scraping away a portion of both their lifespans.

However, the content deduced in the "Strategy Simulator" mentioned that Liu Yan's ambition was being worn down, but it couldn't completely control Liu Yan through the Three Beauties, which was somewhat regrettable.

But this was also normal. Let alone Liu Zhang, even if Diao Chan constantly whispered things beneficial to Cao Cao in Lu Bu's ear all day long, Lu Bu would inevitably suspect whether he had become a cuckold.

Therefore, the "Beauty Trap" could wear down, guide, and weaken Liu Yan, but wanting to control Liu Yan like a puppet with just a few women was indeed unrealistic.

Relatively, after Liu Yan's will was scraped away layer by layer by the Three Beauties, even the "Provincial Governor Policy," which had a far-reaching impact on the situation, was not proposed, which was a rather troublesome problem.

Currently, the highest-ranking official in a province in name is the "Provincial Inspector," but the Provincial Inspector does not wield substantial military and political power. Instead, this official with a salary of six hundred piculs of grain only supervises local officials, including the Prefect with a salary of two thousand piculs of grain.

Once the imperial court changes the Provincial Inspector to a Provincial Governor, they can wield the military and political power of a province, completely delegating local power to the Provincial Governor.

In this way, the Provincial Governors can mobilize more troops at any time and flexibly to quell rebellions, but it will also lead to the various warlords beginning to truly carve up their own territories.

Furthermore, not just any official is qualified to propose the "Provincial Governor Policy" to the imperial court. Only Liu Yan, as a member of the Han imperial clan serving as a Prefect of a region, has enough weight and ensures that the emperor will not suspect any hidden intentions.

The current emperor is extremely wary of the three main forces in the imperial court: the eunuchs, the maternal relatives, and the aristocratic clans. He only trusts the Han imperial clan to a considerable extent.

Therefore, once Liu Yan gives up this idea, then it is very likely that the "Provincial Governor Policy" will no longer appear.

Of course, the heavily burdened Han Dynasty can never be saved simply by not implementing the "Provincial Governor Policy." At most, this can only delay the fall of the Han Dynasty to a certain extent, making it difficult for the warlords in various places to have a legitimate name when they carve up their territories.

But true ambition can never be stopped just because there is no righteousness.

In Li Ji's view, this will most likely lead to ambitious individuals no longer maintaining even the nominal respect for the Han Dynasty, blatantly raising the flag of rebellion and starting to compete for hegemony over the world.

Whether it is to maintain the last bit of decency of the Han Dynasty or to leave a trace of order for the people in the chaotic world, the Provincial Governor Policy is actually a good thing, at least allowing the vast majority of ambitious individuals to maintain the most basic respect for the Han Dynasty and fight against each other in their positions as Provincial Governors.

And for someone like Liu Bei, who intends to restore the Han Dynasty, the Provincial Governor Policy is the most legitimate way for Liu Bei to control the military and political power of a region.

Li Ji carefully weighed the situation and also understood that the "Beauty Trap" seemed to be the most peaceful way to resolve the safety of the Yellow Turban rebels, and it could also completely wear down Liu Yan's will.

However, for Liu Bei, the real threat and enemy have never been Liu Yan. Even if Liu Yan's will is completely worn down, it is meaningless.

On the contrary, it seems more appropriate to leave Liu Yan's weakness for future use.

Now, Liu Bei needs Liu Yan's help in many ways. Otherwise, Liu Bei's military achievements and voice simply cannot reach the imperial court.

Immediately, Li Ji felt his mental state and was surprised to find that it seemed to be much better than he had imagined.

'Is it because I have browsed a large number of ancient books during this period of time, and I have strengthened in all aspects, so the burden of deduction has become smaller? Unlike before, when I only performed two deductions of strategies against people, I was almost at my limit.'

Li Ji secretly guessed, and then chose "Entice with Profit" to perform the deduction again.

[You are not very satisfied with the "Beauty Trap." After hesitating slightly, you decide to continue to "Entice with Profit" with Liu Yan.

Immediately, you order the soldiers to pack the heads of Cheng Yuanzhi and Deng Mao in brocade boxes, and bring the Yellow Turban Army's banner (same as "bandit"). Just as you are about to lead ten riders back to Zhuo County, Liu Bei is worried about your safety and forcibly orders Guan Yu to lead all the cavalry to escort you back to Zhuo County all the way.

After you return near the city of Zhuo County, you do not rush to enter the city. Instead, you order Guan Yu to raise the Yellow Turban banner and lead a hundred riders to circle Zhuo County three times, shouting in unison that Liu Xuande of Zhuo County has defeated the Yellow Turban bandits.

When Liu Yan learns of this news and rushes to the city gate, Liu Xuande's name has shaken Zhuo County, and this news has completely spread throughout Zhuo County at a terrifying speed in less than a few hours.]

[After that, Liu Yan sends soldiers to check the Yellow Turban banner and the two heads before summoning you to inquire about the relevant details.

For this important conversation, you have prepared various drafts and used all kinds of means and calculations during the conversation.

In the end, Liu Yan is completely persuaded by the benefits you have shown and re-evaluates the meaning and value of Liu Bei.

Although no one knows the specific content of your discussion except for you and Liu Yan, it truly promotes the alliance between Liu Yan and Liu Bei in a meaningful way.

In your opinion, this alliance is undoubtedly very important to Liu Bei, allowing Liu Bei to also have a voice that can fight for his interests and status in the imperial court.]

[Conclusion: Since ancient times, diplomacy has been an indispensable means in politics and war. A brilliant diplomatic means and lobbyists can guide the situation in incredible directions.

In ancient times, there were Zhang Yi and Su Qin's alliances, but today, although you are far from the demeanor of strategists, you also use your personal ability as a lever to leverage greater benefits for the weak Liu Bei group.

From then on, although you have repeatedly claimed that you are not good at words and are an honest person, in the eyes of the world, you are already one of the best lobbyists in the world.]

The process and result of the "Strategy Simulator"'s deduction were not unexpected to Li Ji.

Because of his understanding of Liu Yan, Li Ji knew Liu Yan's weaknesses and demands very well.

In this case, if Li Ji still couldn't persuade Liu Yan while holding certain chips in his hand, then it could only be said that Li Ji was too incompetent.

Moreover, Liu Yan and Liu Bei themselves have no conflict of interest now. As long as Liu Bei can provide the benefits of military merits exceeding the heads of more than 50,000 Yellow Turban rebels, then Liu Yan himself is likely to agree.

The only regret is that the "Strategy Simulator" does not specifically deduce the rhetoric that Li Ji uses to persuade Liu Yan. Li Ji still needs to imagine the rhetoric himself. Otherwise, Li Ji could save a lot of trouble by copying the answer.

However, Li Ji's continuous deductions also made Li Ji's face unconsciously reveal a tired look.

And Liu Bei looked at Li Ji for a long time without answering, and his expression became more and more worried, and he said.

"Zikun, or I shouldn't trouble you to go to Zhuo County for me. When I prepare a gift, I will sincerely visit my uncle and explain the difficulties of these Yellow Turban rebels. I think my uncle should still be considerate."

It's a pity that Li Ji knew very well that this kind of thing could not move Liu Yan.

Li Ji's face showed a smile, his eyes revealed a confident light, and he said. "Brother Xuande, please rest assured, I have already seen the future of this trip to Zhuo County, everything will go smoothly."

"Really?" Liu Bei asked.

"Of course, but I need to borrow three things for use," Li Ji said.

Liu Bei said without hesitation. "Whatever it is, Bei will allow it, but Bei also has a condition, that is, Zikun must return safely."

"Okay!"

Li Ji nodded, and then proposed to take away the heads of Cheng Yuanzhi and Deng Mao and the large banner.

These three items almost represent the military merits of defeating the Yellow Turban Army. Even if they are operated, it is not impossible to swallow Liu Bei's military merits completely with these three items.

However, Liu Bei still did not hesitate at all, and immediately arranged for the soldiers to bring these three items over.

Seeing that Li Ji was about to return to Zhuo County immediately with ten soldiers, Liu Bei suddenly thought of something and said urgently.

"Second brother, quickly gather all the cavalry who can still fight, and then personally **** Zikun back to Zhuo County, and be sure to protect Zikun every step of the way…"

After a pause, Liu Bei said in a deep voice.

"If Zikun encounters any difficulties, or if someone wants to be unfavorable to Zikun, be sure to protect Zikun completely no matter what."

Looking at this scene, Li Ji did not decline or refuse.

Because this time, Guan Yu's escort with cavalry back to Zhuo County will indeed help to persuade Liu Yan.

However, Guan Yu's face showed a hint of hesitation and said.

"Big brother, there are many Yellow Turban rebels. Although the Yellow Turban rebels have been temporarily appeased, if all the cavalry are transferred away again, I am afraid it will be difficult to quell the rebellion in time once the Yellow Turban rebels cause chaos."

Liu Bei waved his hand and said. "Second brother, don't say more, compared with Zikun's difficulties, this is just a small problem."

Guan Yu saw that Liu Bei was determined, so he could only bow his hands in response and said.

"Yes, Guan will not let Mr. Zikun be damaged in the slightest as long as there is a breath left."

Liu Bei nodded and said seriously.

"Then Zikun will be entrusted to the second brother."

And Li Ji once again felt Liu Bei's attention and care, and said.

"Brother Xuande, I still have some ways to prevent the Yellow Turban rebels from causing chaos again."

"Bei, listen carefully," Liu Bei said solemnly.

"Just remove all the Yellow Turban thieves hidden among the Yellow Turban rebels, and almost all of the rest are obedient people, and the danger of chaos will naturally be greatly reduced," Li Ji said.

"Zikun, but now removing the Yellow Turban thieves one by one, I am afraid it will cause those Yellow Turban thieves to jump over the wall in desperation, and now the soldiers under our command have fought several battles in a row, and they are already exhausted," Liu Bei said.

"Removing the Yellow Turban thieves does not require the use of a single soldier."

Li Ji replied with a smile. "Besides, most of the Yellow Turban bandits, once they tear off the yellow turban from their foreheads, look no different from ordinary young men. It's not easy to identify them."

"Then what does Zikun mean?" Liu Bei asked.

Li Ji said softly.

"Brother Xuande only needs to collect the warhorses that died or were injured in the battle just now, have the soldiers cook a few more pots of meat, and then announce to the Yellow Turban crowd that anyone who kills a Yellow Turban bandit will be rewarded with half a pound of meat."

"Most of the Yellow Turban crowd already resent the Yellow Turban bandits. They were forced to join only because they were afraid of the Yellow Turban bandits' power before."

"Now that the Yellow Turban leaders have all been executed, the rest are hiding among the people, already terrified and with their courage completely lost, trying to survive. But the real Yellow Turban bandits will definitely be recognized by some of the Yellow Turban crowd."

"Just lure them with meat. There's no need for Brother Xuande to take action personally. The young men will naturally offer the heads of the Yellow Turban bandits one by one. And with the remaining power of Yide's killing of Deng Mao just now, the Yellow Turban bandits will definitely not dare to act rashly for a while, and can only either hide or surrender."

After Li Ji finished speaking, Liu Bei and Guan Yu couldn't help but reveal expressions of admiration on their faces, and said.

"This plan has some similarities to 'Two Peaches Kill Three Warriors'. Wonderful!"

Immediately, Liu Bei did not hesitate at all and immediately executed this plan according to what Li Ji said, ordering people to start cooking meat.

Moreover, to be absolutely safe, Liu Bei left five hundred soldiers to block the gap leading into the dense forest, and ordered Guan Yu to personally lead nearly a thousand soldiers to form a formation in the most central area of the Yellow Turban crowd, so as to suppress any possible unrest at any time.

Subsequently, when Liu Bei loudly announced that half a pound of horse meat would be exchanged for the head of a Taiping Dao member, the eyes of all the Yellow Turban crowd underwent subtle changes.

For the bottom-level people who tilled the fields, meat was a good thing that they might not be able to eat even a little of throughout the year. Moreover, even basic sustenance was difficult to guarantee after being forced to join the Yellow Turban crowd.

For a time, the eyes of a large number of the Yellow Turban crowd began to wander around, wanting to find where "acquaintances" were.

And as the horse meat was cooked and the aroma of the meat began to waft around, a young man who recognized a Yellow Turban bandit finally couldn't hold back, and suddenly pounced on him from behind and strangled his neck.

Since the weapons of the surrendered people had already been collected, even if the Yellow Turban bandit was a bit stronger than the young man, as the surrounding Yellow Turban crowd also reacted and rushed forward to help, wanting to share some of the meat.

The Yellow Turban bandit was almost strangled to death in a moment, and then dragged to Liu Bei's face.

"Reward! Half a pound of meat for the leader, and one or two for each assistant!"

As Liu Bei loudly announced the reward, and the fragrant horse meat was distributed.

Immediately, almost a hundred young men simultaneously attacked the hidden Yellow Turban bandits.

"How dare you!"

"I am protected by the Yellow Heaven, how dare you be so evil..." *smack*...

"Yellow your whole family..."

"Meat! I've had enough of your Yellow Heaven for a long time. Now I only want meat."

"Please don't blame me for borrowing your head to exchange for half a pound of meat."

...

However, with both sides having no weapons, the commotion quickly subsided, and then one young man after another dragged the corpses of the Yellow Turban bandits and couldn't wait to exchange them for meat.

In response, Liu Bei naturally fulfilled the rewards one by one.

Moreover, some young men, after eating the meat, still felt that it was not enough, and directly and boldly patrolled among the crowd, constantly searching for Taiping Dao members they recognized, and then dragged out one after another Yellow Turban bandit who had once flaunted their power in the Yellow Turban crowd to receive the reward.

And as the well-prepared porridge by Zhang Fei was also cooked and began to be distributed to the Yellow Turban crowd one by one, the more than 50,000 Yellow Turban crowd had become orderly, with no risk of unrest at all.