Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator.

Liu Bei's face lit up with joy, and he asked, "Please, Zikun, enlighten me."

However, Li Ji didn't rush to speak. Instead, he turned to Gu Wei, who was standing by, and said, "Wei'er, go and fetch the military report that was sent back from Jingzhou this morning."

"Yes, Prime Minister."

Gu Wei responded and quickly brought the military report, placing it in front of Liu Bei.

Liu Bei opened it and saw that the military report detailed the movements of Lü Bu's army stationed on the border, which had begun to slowly retreat…

Liu Bei easily drew a conclusion from the military report, saying, "It seems that Lü Bu is just putting on a show and has no intention of actively attacking."

Li Ji replied, "In fact, there is a more direct and clear basis for judging whether Lü Bu intends to use troops on a large scale."

"Oh?"

Li Ji couldn't help but reveal a playful smile on his face, saying.

"That is to determine Lü Bu's own movements. When Zhao uses troops, that King of Zhao will surely take the lead, personally leading the Bing Province wolf cavalry to charge ahead."

Immediately, Liu Bei, understanding, couldn't help but laugh along, saying.

"This is indeed a simple, clear, and accurate way of judging."

To always be at the forefront of battle, when applied to a brave general, is undoubtedly an extremely prominent advantage, capable of greatly boosting morale and controlling the hearts of the army.

But when applied to Lü Bu, it is undoubtedly betting the fate of the nation in every battle.

On a grand scale, a slight accident could trigger the collapse of the entire force.

On a smaller scale, Lü Bu's movements can be used to confirm the movements of the army.

Of course, this is also something Lü Bu has to do.

Lü Bu, who rebelled and established himself, is undoubtedly most afraid of rebellion from his subordinates. How could he be willing to entrust military power to others?

"In that case, Lü Bu was just putting on an act from the beginning. It's a pity that Yun Chang and Yide couldn't personally attend the coronation ceremony. It's truly hateful,"

Liu Bei muttered.

Li Ji then continued to suggest.

"Your Majesty, now that Lü Bu knows he can't bluff anyone and has chosen to retreat, why not take advantage of this opportunity to summon Yun Chang and Yide back to Shouchun for a gathering, so that you can enjoy a drink together?"

Immediately, Liu Bei turned his worries into joy and confirmed, "Summon Yun Chang and Yide back to Shouchun, is that really okay?"

Li Ji analyzed unhurriedly.

"By the time Your Majesty's edict reaches Yun Chang and Yide, it will be nearly the end of August."

"By the time Yun Chang and Yide have completed the handover of military affairs and set off to return, and the news reaches Lü Bu, it will be the end of September at the earliest. At that time, it will not be far from the first snow. Even if Lü Bu intends to attack, the timing and circumstances will not be in his favor. No harm, no harm."

Having received Li Ji's judgment, Liu Bei was immediately completely relieved and hurriedly went down to prepare the letter himself.

The worries he had previously felt because of Guan Yu's dissatisfaction had long since disappeared.

After Guan Yu returns to Shouchun, even if he has some dissatisfaction in his heart, what misunderstandings can't be resolved after the brothers drink together for a day and have a heart-to-heart talk for a night?

…

Meanwhile, in the military camp in Wancheng, Jing Province, Guan Yu was half-lowering his eyes and studying the Spring and Autumn Annals in the main tent. There were also many generals in the tent discussing and handling military affairs, but everyone was cautious and dared not speak loudly.

For no other reason than that Guan Yu, who had been appointed as General of the Vanguard by the King of Han, was angry at Sun Ce and Huang Zhong being listed as "Five Tiger Generals" alongside him.

Even though many subordinates tried their best to persuade him, the arrogant Guan Yu still chose to send a letter to Liu Bei expressing his dissatisfaction.

Especially since Guan Yu's prestige was usually extremely high, coupled with this added psychological burden, before Shouchun had replied, everyone was naturally cautious, fearing to offend Guan Yu.

Suddenly, a soldier of the Ax and Shield Corps, serving as Guan Yu's guard, entered the military tent and reported.

"Reporting, Lord Marquis, a secret letter has arrived from Shouchun."

As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the attention of the generals who were originally busy in the military tent, and they all turned their eyes over.

Guan Yu still maintained the posture of reading the Spring and Autumn Annals with his body turned to the side, but he lightly stroked his long beard with one hand and said faintly.

"Present it quickly."

As the letter with the intact fire lacquer was delivered to the table in front of him, Guan Yu put down the Spring and Autumn Annals in his hand, and after checking that the letter was correct, he opened it and read it.

At this moment, the tent was almost silent enough to hear breathing.

Guan Yu was extremely strict in governing the army, but he was also deeply loved by the army, rewarding and punishing fairly, and the officers and soldiers all admired Guan Yu's prestige.

Because of this, many people in the tent were worried that Guan Yu would be reprimanded and punished for offending his superior.

The next moment, Guan Yu, who was usually stern and unsmiling, showed a happy expression.

Zhou Cang, one of Guan Yu's generals, saw this and quickly asked, "Lord Marquis, is it a letter from the Great King? Is there some good news?"

"Indeed."

Guan Yu put down the letter in his hand, the joy still not completely dissipated, and said.

"According to the Prime Minister's judgment, the villain Lü Bu will not send troops to invade this year, so he has sent a letter summoning me back to Shouchun to renew our brotherly affection."

At the end of his words, Guan Yu couldn't help but reveal a strong look of longing on his face.

Since being entrusted with the important task of defending the land of Jing Province by Liu Bei, Guan Yu had not dared to relax for a moment, constantly guarding against the invasion of a strong enemy.

For no other reason than that Jing Province was too important to Liu Bei.

In addition to wanting to connect with the land of Sichuan and Shu, Jing Province was a necessary route.

More importantly, once Jing Province was lost, then the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, which was originally occupied exclusively by Liu Bei, would also be completely lost, and there would be the possibility of threatening the hinterland of Shouchun and Wu County with a military force going down the river, allowing no loss.

Now that Guan Yu carefully calculated, although the brothers often exchanged letters, they had not seen each other for several years.

However, unlike Guan Yu's joy, some of the generals in the tent couldn't help but show different thoughts when they heard this.

Guan Yu sent a letter back to Shouchun expressing his dissatisfaction, and then summoned Guan Yu back to Shouchun in the name of brotherly affection?

This sounded a little strange…

Even though the Great King was known for his benevolence, and many generals were also loyal to Liu Bei, they couldn't help but have such concerns.

There were quite a few generals who had such concerns, exchanging glances with each other in secret, but hesitatingly, no one spoke.

Instead, Zhou Cang, a straightforward person, blurted out.

"Lord Marquis, could this be a Hongmen Banquet set up by the Great King? Summoning Lord Marquis back to Shouchun, preparing to seize Lord Marquis's military power…"

Before Zhou Cang could finish speaking, Guan Yu suddenly slammed the table and stood up, angrily shouting.

"Shut up, how dare you slander my elder brother!"

"Guards!"

Immediately, Guan Yu shouted, and four soldiers of the Ax and Shield Corps rushed in from outside the tent.

Guan Yu then pointed at Zhou Cang and said.

"Speaking ill of superiors, slandering the Great King, and provoking the affection between me and my elder brother, his heart is punishable. Immediately drag this scoundrel down and behead him as a warning to others."

In an instant, Zhou Cang was terrified, and the other generals in the tent were shocked and hurriedly got up to persuade him.

Previously, Zhou Cang had always been one of Guan Yu's confidants and beloved generals. Whenever he went into battle, Zhou Cang would carry the saber. (End of chapter)