Han Dao world

Chapter 706 Divide and Conquer

Sitting on the horseback, Liu Xie narrowed his eyes as he watched Shuqi approaching slowly in the distance.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu finally came.

But he has no expectations.

He knew very well that the belated Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were not the Sun Lang and Zhou Lang he had imagined, but two very realistic characters.Once they take off the filter of fans, they are no better than ordinary people.

They might still have a chance to shine, but that chance is in his hands.

Choice is more important than effort, and they just made the wrong choice.

If three years ago, when he asked Zhou Zhong to call them for the first time, they would have been recruited, and now they should be all important generals.

this is life.

Now or never.

Three years later, the situation is very different, and no one can tell whether their talents will have a chance to be used.

"Your Majesty." Ma Yunlu reminded softly.

Liu Xie came back to his senses and turned to look at Ma Yunlu. "Tell Zhao Yun and Lu Su to come."

Ma Yunlu froze for a moment. "Do you want a martial arts contest? A concubine is fine."

Liu Xie laughed dumbly and shook his head. "They are not worthy. Besides, you are a noble person now, and they dare not let go of a fight. Even if they win, it will only be regarded as politeness, and they will not show their true skills."

Ma Yunlu pouted.Although she has been mentally prepared, she is still a bit lonely as a master now, no one dares to compete with her in martial arts anymore, she can only play games with Lu Xiaohuan and other female riders.

Sure enough, there are gains and losses.

Ma Yunlu turned around and ordered, and the two female knights responded and ran away separately.

Not long after, Zhou Zhong and others came to Sun Ce.

Liu Xieduan sat on the horseback and bowed slightly to Zhou Zhong. "Zhou Qing has worked hard."

Zhou Zhongzheng was struggling with how to explain when he saw the emperor. Seeing that the emperor took the initiative to greet him, he was very grateful, and quickly returned the gift, and introduced everyone to Liu Xie.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu stepped forward one after the other and bowed to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie didn't move at all, and nodded indifferently. Only when Yu Fan was introduced, did he lift his spirits and look Yu Fan over his eyes.

"I heard that the master is not only good at learning, but also has two extraordinary skills. One is good at using spears, and the other is proficient in magic. He can travel two hundred miles a day, but is it true?"

Yu Fan said proudly, "It's just as Your Majesty said."

Liu Xie nodded. "You don't need to try your spear skills. There are many spear masters around me, and your spear skills will definitely not be stronger than them. I want to see your magic movement skills, can you?"

Yu Fan frowned, and then said: "Although my miraculous skills are wonderful, they are not as good as my Yi Xue. I passed on the Yi to the fifth generation, and the Yi Xue is very different from the Central Plains. If your Majesty wants the best, it is better to discuss Yi Xue with my minister."

Liu Xie smiled. "There is plenty of time on the road. You have worked so hard from afar, and I am afraid that your physical strength is insufficient. Do you want to rest for a few days and try again?"

Yu Fan was stunned, and Zhou Zhong and others were also stunned.

Listening to what Liu Xie meant, not only did he want to see Yu Fan's magical skills, but he also wanted to verify it himself, and discuss Yi Xue with Yu Fan on the way?

"Is there a problem?" Liu Xie asked with a little puzzlement.

Zhou Zhong hurried forward. "Your Majesty, I think that His Majesty manages a lot of things every day, and it seems that there is no need to personally..."

Liu Xie shook his head and interrupted Zhou Zhong. "I've seen too many famous people who talk too much, and most of them are disappointing. It's rare to see a person with true temperament, and I really want to get close."

Zhou Zhong wanted to persuade him again, but Yu Fan said: "Since this is the case, I would rather be respectful than obedient. It's still early, and I should be able to walk two hundred miles before sunset. I should prepare now."

Satisfied, Liu Xie turned to look at Sun Ce.

"I heard that when you met Zhang Zigang, you had the ambition of Huanwen, do you still have it now?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Sun Ce's eyes.

Many people know about his meeting with Zhang Hong, and it is not a secret, but the emperor can know that he has the ambitions of Qi Huan and Jin Wen, which shows that he is no stranger to him, and it is likely that he sent someone to collect information related to him. Information.

This was nothing at all, but considering that three years ago, when the Son of Heaven deliberately recruited him for the first time, he had just escaped from the control of Li Jue and Guo Si, it was a bit weird.

He didn't feel that under the circumstances at that time, the emperor still cared about him.

So, how did the Son of Heaven know it?
Sun Ce thought about it quickly, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have lost my father as a young man, and I have not received any education. Apart from a good martial arts, I have no knowledge or moral skills. Now the world is peaceful, the great Han is revived, and I want to be Your Majesty." Efficacy is not available. If you can gain His Majesty's trust, Huan Wen's ambition is not to be expected, but he will be a general of ten thousand people."

"Although Qing is young, his ambition is commendable." Liu Xie smiled calmly. "Although the world is initially settled, the four barbarians are not yet leveled. There are arrangements in the northwest and northeast, but there are no suitable candidates for the southeast and southwest. If you have the heart, ten thousand people will have nothing to do. You should ride the long wind and break the thousands of miles of waves. read."

Sun Ce let out a sigh of relief, overjoyed.

He didn't expect that the emperor would give him a heavy responsibility as soon as he met, and it went much smoother than he imagined.

Liu Xie turned to look at Zhou Yu. "Are you also interested in conquest?"

Zhou Yu took a step forward calmly. "I have little knowledge and little morals, and I have no ambitions. I have been wrongly loved by Your Majesty, and I am willing to serve Your Majesty. As for the official position, I have nothing to worry about, only what Your Majesty wishes."

Sun Ce's brows trembled slightly, and then he regained his composure, even a little relieved.

Zhou Yu's background was different from his, and he was supported by an elder like Zhou Zhong, so he didn't have to fight for military exploits like he did.

The imperial court is also afraid of them, and it is unlikely that they will be allowed to fight side by side. Divide and rule is the most likely result.

Liu Xie nodded. "There will be two people coming later. One is Zhao Yun, the left governor of the scattered cavalry, and the other is Lu Su, the servant. They are both masters around me. You choose one to be your opponent, try your martial arts, discuss the art of war, and then talk about it."

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce said in unison, "Wei."

They heard from Zhou Zhong on the way that the emperor is not easy to trust people, but he will go through some form of consideration when he is hired.For generals like them, martial arts and art of war are compulsory.

Not long after, both Zhao Yun and Lu Su rushed over.

Seeing Zhou Yu, Lu Su laughed loudly, strode towards him, and held Zhou Yu's arm tightly. "Gongjin, why are you here now?"

Zhou Yu looked at Lu Su with a calm face, but was extremely surprised in his heart.

He knew that although Lu Su was bold, he was not a presumptuous person. He was so ostentatious in front of the emperor. Was it because the emperor was like this, or was it because Lu Su was trusted by the emperor that he didn't have to be restrained?

"Zijing only said that he was burying his hometown, but he didn't say that he would come to meet the saint. I was looking forward to it in Jiangdong, how did I know that we would not see each other until here?"

Lu Su laughed out loud. "No matter what, you and I will meet again after all. How about, try your skills and see if you have improved beyond the difference?"

"I can't ask for it." Zhou Yu readily agreed, turned around and asked Liu Xie for instructions, then took off his coat, revealing the warrior uniform inside, and took a long sword from the saddle.

There was a slight smile on the corner of Liu Xie's mouth.

This is a bit like Zhou Yu in the history books. He can't let go of his demeanor wherever he goes, and still retains the habit of using a sword.

(End of this chapter)