After Gu Yong's test this time, the civil and military officials under Yuan Shu were completely relieved.

At the same time, everyone also understood Yuan Shu's intentions and was excited. He was planning to delegate power!

Drunk and lie down on the knees of a beautiful woman, wake up and control the power of the world, keep a wealthy man in your pocket, buy all the things in the world.

Beauty, power, and wealth are the things that people in the world desire the most, among which power is what people value the most. It is rare that Yuan Shu is so "generous", so everyone will naturally not refuse and do things more attentively.

For a time, the government's efficiency was greatly improved.

Yuan Shu didn't expect that there would be unexpected gains. Although he delegated power, he always grasped the bottom line, and this bottom line was military power. Although government affairs were allowed to be handled by everyone, he was the only one who could mobilize the army.

"If the military power is in hand, I have it in the world." No matter how you look at it, it is more realistic than "If the jade seal is in hand, I have it in the world."

Since his subordinates worked so hard, Yuan Shu was happy and accompanied his wife, children and the whole family all day long.

The ordinary days pass by quickly, and in a blink of an eye, October has come.

In the Intelligence Department, Jia Xu received a piece of information and came to report to Yuan Shu.

...

"What? Liu Bei actually appointed Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son. Isn't he afraid of Xuzhou's aristocratic families attacking him?" Yuan Shu said in surprise.

Before, the Chen family suppressed the major families and almost couldn't breathe.

Before Tao Qian's death, Chen Gui and Chen Deng and his son had become marginal figures in Xuzhou and were far away from the core.

When Liu Bei first led Xuzhou, he dared to risk offending all the major families and activated Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son, which was beyond Yuan Shu's expectations.

"This big-eared thief! He is really a little courageous." Yuan Shu secretly feared.

Seeing that Yuan Shu reacted so much, Jia Xu was puzzled and said, "I think it's not surprising that Liu Bei's move is not surprising. It should be noted that although Liu Bei has already taken over Xuzhou, his power is not stable. It is normal for him to divide and win over the medieval families in the state and consolidate himself. Why is the lord..."

Yuan Shu shook his head slightly. According to his understanding of Liu Bei, even if he really wanted to consolidate his own power, he would slowly seek it and demonstrate his benevolence and righteousness. Such fierce means did not seem to be taken by Liu Bei.

"Is it because of external force?"

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu's eyes lit up, he turned to Jia Xu, and asked, "Is there any movement over Cao Cao?"

Jia Xu looked at Yuan Shu in confusion, wondering why he suddenly turned to Cao Cao, but he still said: "Cao Cao is fighting with Lu Bu at this time, and there is nothing unusual."

"That's not Cao Cao!" Yuan Shu murmured.

"What's wrong with the lord?" Jia Xu asked curiously.

Yuan Shu thought for a while and told Jia Xu his guess.

After hearing this, Jia Xu thought for a while and said with a smile: "The lord is a mystery to the authorities. The one who forced Liu Bei was not someone else, but the lord himself!"

"Hmm?" Yuan Shu was stunned and asked, "How can I explain this?"

"The former lord and Xuzhou fought a fierce battle and formed hatreds with each other. Now that the lord's army is coming north, how can Liu Bei feel at ease?" Jia Xu explained.

After hearing Jia Xu's words, Yuan Shu suddenly realized that it was his own reasons.

"Haha! It's really..." Yuan Shu shook his head with a smile, not knowing what to say.

Jia Xu suddenly said, "If what his subordinates expected is not bad, Liu Bei will send an envoy to show his goodwill soon."

"Oh!" Yuan Shu didn't care at first, and responded casually. After a while, he realized that something was wrong. Jia Xu's words seemed to have a deeper meaning.

"Wenhe has anything to say, don't be careful not to say it directly," said Yuan Shu.

Jia Xu lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Liu Bei abandoned Gongsun Zan and left Xuzhou, which shows that his ambition is quite large. Moreover, this person claims to be a relative of the Han Dynasty and wants to be a member of the Han Dynasty. His ambitions are obvious, so the lord should not be taken lightly."

After a pause, Jia Xu continued, "Now that Liu Bei is in Xuzhou, and Chen Deng is responsible for his life. He may be a big problem in the future. The lord will not suppress it."

"Wenhe's eyes are indeed vicious!" Yuan Shu looked at Jia Xu with appreciation, changed his tone and said, "However, no matter how we take action, someone will go to find Liu Bei's trouble."

Jia Xu lowered his head and thought, and soon guessed what Yuan Shu pointed to, and tentatively said: "Does the lord mean Cao Cao?"

"Not bad!" Yuan Shu nodded slightly and said, "Cao Cao will never let Xuzhou go."

"Lord is wise!" Jia Xu flattered.

Yuan Shu waved his hand and said, "Liu Bei chose the wrong place. Xuzhou is not the place where he rose. If it was Yizhou..."

Jia Xu's eyes flashed and he said, "Lord! Last year, Liu Yan died of illness and his son Liu Zhang succeeded him. At this time, Yizhou was in turmoil and uneasy. After the lord took Jingzhou, he could advance to Yizhou and gain all the land in the south. If he traveled north, he would definitely be in trouble."

"No!" Yuan Shu shook his head and said, "The south is just a peaceful place after all, it is a place that is harsh and cannot live for a long time. After taking Jingzhou, going north is imperative."

Jia Xu could not understand this point, and Yuan Shu did not explain it either.

Afterwards, Yuan Shu instructed Jia Xu to pay close attention to the news in Yan and Xuzhou.

Jia Xu took the order and left.

...

...

Xuzhou.

As Jia Xu expected, Liu Bei was frightened when he learned that Yuan Shu had returned to Shouchun.

"Yuan Shu just finished the battle and his soldiers were tired and should not attack Xuzhou."

Having said that, Liu Bei still couldn't feel at ease.

At this time, Liu Bei complained that Tao Qian, who died, did something to provoke Yuan Shu for no reason. Tao Qian was dead, and he was considered to be completely defeated, but he set a great enemy for him. It was really uncomfortable to think about it.

Liu Bei didn't think about it. If it weren't for Tao Qian, he would probably not be able to be the throne of Xuzhou Mu.

At this moment, Liu Bei put away his thoughts and summoned Chen Deng to discuss.

Originally, Liu Bei wanted to find Chen Gui with him, but unfortunately Chen Gui was bedridden and had to give up.

In the provincial governor's mansion, Liu Bei, Guan and Zhang were waiting quietly.

After a while, Chen Deng came.

After seeing the ceremony, Liu Bei asked directly: "Yuan Long! Yuan Shu has returned to Shouchun, how should we deal with it?"

When Chen Deng heard this, he knew that Liu Bei was worried that Yuan Shu would go north and said tactfully: "The Yuzhang War took several months to end. At present, the Yuan army soldiers must be exhausted and unable to take care of him."

Fearing that Liu Bei could not let go, Chen Deng reminded in a faint way: "Yuan Shu's current goal is Jingzhou, so the lord doesn't have to pay attention to it."

Liu Bei understood Chen Deng's words and felt relieved.

After thinking for a while, Liu Bei asked again: "The dispute between Yuan Shu and our Xuzhou in the previous period was just a misunderstanding. Can you send someone to explain and rebuild the old? This may save the disaster of war, which is actually a blessing for the people."

Chen Deng was slightly disappointed. Liu Bei was obviously timid in his performance. What kind of blessings for the people is just an excuse. Such people don’t look like a hero.

"Lord, benevolence and righteousness! However, Yuan Shu is ambition and will definitely go north after taking Jingzhou. His subordinates concluded that the lord and Yuan Shu will have a fight sooner or later, and it doesn't matter whether they have a good relationship or not." Chen Deng still wanted to fight for it.

Liu Bei was in a difficult childhood and was in the market. He had seen all kinds of people. Because of this, he developed the ability to observe words and expressions. He could see Chen Deng’s strangeness at a glance.

At this moment, Liu Bei said seriously: "How could I not know what Yuan Long said? Yuan Shu respected the Han Dynasty on the surface, but secretly expanded his power. He was ambitious and was actually a traitor of the Han Dynasty. However, my Xuzhou experienced several major wars and consumed a lot and was unable to compete with him. Knowing that he was unable to beat the stones, the best way was to show that he was weak and accumulate strength. When the time was ripe, he would wipe it out in one fell swoop and return peace to the world."

At the end, Liu Bei looked passionate.

PS: The collection is still a hundred short, come on!
Chapter completed!