The Mythical Version of the Three Kingdoms: The Evil God Arrives

Chapter 496 Help me, Mr. Zichuan!

Finally, Chen Xi took out his hand-drawn world map. After all, Chen Xi had no way to deal with Yang Ji, whether it was soft or hard, so Chen Xi had to tactfully take out the world map that he had prepared long ago but had never taken out to open everyone's eyes.

Although Li You, Jia Xu, Guo Jia and others were prepared, they were still deeply shocked after seeing this world map with their own eyes. The world they and their ancestors imagined was nothing more than a barren corner of the sky...

After seeing the real world from Chen Xi's perspective, the morale of Liu Bei's subordinates, which had been unsettled by the impending unification, instantly stabilized. They were more stable than at any time before. At least at the top level, it was impossible for turmoil that would affect the foundation of Liu Bei's rule to occur.

After Chen Xi's emotionless explanation, everyone left in shock, taking with them the world map they remembered. The first thing they would do after returning was to use their mental power to construct a mental map in their spiritual sea.

This is a practical life secret developed by Yang Ji. After all, not everyone has the ability to remember everything he sees. Although mental power can enhance a person's memory and thinking ability, some things just cannot be remembered.

So in order to deal with the situation he encountered, Yang Ji developed this secret technique, which allows him to use his mental power to construct some knowledge in his mind sea that has too much content, too many details, and consumes too much memory.

However, this secret technique has a disadvantage, which I don't know if it can be considered a disadvantage. If you want to construct a corresponding spiritual book in the spiritual sea, you need to have a certain understanding of the corresponding knowledge, or simply memorize it. But if you can memorize it, it seems that you don't need to use this little secret technique of life.

According to Yang Ji's guess, after these people constructed the world map in their sea of ​​​​spirituality, they would definitely make a mystical mirror, then import the spiritual map into the mystical mirror, and finally hand-draw a physical version of the world map by themselves.

Yang Ji actually didn’t know why they chose to do this, but he knew what those people would do next. After all, Yang Ji had seen their choices.

However, since Chen Xi chose to take out the world map at this time, it proves that he has thought about what will happen later. Since Chen Xi doesn't care about this matter, Yang Ji will care even less. Anyway, Chen Zichuan, who is prepared for a rainy day, will definitely be able to solve the various incidents that will occur later.

"Next, do you plan to lead the army directly north, or rest for a while first?" Yang Ji turned his head and asked Chen Xi. At this time, only Chen Xi, Yang Ji and Liu Bei were left in the central army tent. The others were shocked by the truth of the world under the sky, so they hurried back to study the world map.

"Isn't this something you, as the Grand Commander, should consider? Why are you asking me about it?" Chen Xi asked puzzledly. The division of labor between him and Yang Ji was very clear.

"Oh no, the military is not a continuation of politics." Yang Ji rolled his eyes. Chen Xi said this as if matters like sending an army to war were entirely up to personal preference.

Liu Bei glanced at Yang Ji. It was rare for Yang Ji to say such a thing. You know, under normal circumstances, Yang Ji portrayed himself as a political novice.

"Zi Yu is right. We really need to discuss our next course of action." Liu Bei said to Chen Xi. He did not think there was anything wrong with what Yang Ji said. They really needed to discuss whether the Yanzhou army should go directly north or return to their base to rest for a while.

During the period of rest and recuperation for the army, they still had a lot of things to do, such as several states and counties that had not yet been included in their rule, as well as things in Chang'an.

To be honest, Liu Bei didn't really want to deal with things in Chang'an. After all, Liu Xie was his nephew in terms of seniority, and Liu Xie had to call him "imperial uncle". In this situation, Liu Bei couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

However, Liu Bei was very clear about one thing. Given his current situation, even if he did not have that intention, Liu Xie would make him have that idea. Liu Xie did not have the magnanimity to tolerate others.

He had to fight against the resurgent Northern Huns, and this time he wanted to completely crush them. He didn't believe that with Yang Ji's existence, he couldn't burn the imperial will of the Huns and feed the imperial will of the Han Dynasty.

However, even he had to think about one thing: when he led his troops to fight against the Northern Huns, would Liu Xie be a drag in the rear? Would the people around Liu Xie instigate Liu Xie to cause trouble?

Although the emperors of the Han Dynasty were all quite reliable when fighting the Huns, Liu Xie's cleverness made him sure that he could figure out one thing: after the war in the northern border was over, it would be time for him, Liu Xie, to abdicate the throne to Liu Bei.

Given Liu Xie's character, Liu Bei couldn't help but worry about whether he would be able to complete the abdication ceremony intactly. From what happened to Wang Yun in the past, we can see how cold-hearted Liu Xie is.

It’s not that Liu Bei was interested in the position under Liu Xie, but if he wanted to fulfill his own and other people’s dreams, apart from sitting on that position to gain both fame and reality, it seemed that Liu Bei had no other way to concentrate the power of the country to accomplish this grand undertaking.

Liu Bei once thought about taking the path of a powerful minister, like Huo Guang, but there is a prerequisite. Liu Xie must have the character of Emperor Xuan, or Liu Xie must be willing to act as a mascot who does not hold others back.

However, no matter how Liu Bei imagined, he just couldn't figure out out of thin air what Liu Xie would have to do to grow up to be a person like Emperor Xuan, or what would make Liu Xie willing to be a mascot?

According to Liu Bei's idea, after fighting with Yuan Shao, the army would return to the base to rest for a while. He needed some time to properly resolve the issues in Chang'an.

Otherwise, if the Yanzhou army went directly north and started a war with the Northern Huns in advance, Liu Bei was afraid that Yang Ji would end the war too early and not leave him any buffer time.

Now Liu Bei wanted to discuss with Chen Xi and Yang Ji how to properly resolve the issue in Chang'an without causing large-scale unrest.

Liu Bei's bottom line was not to affect the normal lives of the Han people. As for the officials in the court, they were no longer within Liu Bei's consideration. Anyway, Liu Bei's bottom line was the people, even if it meant he would be saddled with an ignominious stain.

"What Lord Xuande really wants to ask is how to deal with the one in Chang'an, right?" Chen Xi glanced at Liu Bei and asked slowly. It has been so many years, doesn't Chen Xi know what Liu Bei is thinking?

"You also know that Lord Bo'an went to Chang'an to serve as the head of the imperial clan. According to the news he brought, members of the Liu clan are planning to persuade the emperor to abdicate." Liu Bei said with a wry smile. He didn't want his clan members to persuade him to abdicate.

Chen Xi looked at Liu Bei expressionlessly. Although he had expected this day to come, he did not expect it to come so early. Moreover, the Liu clan in Chang'an seemed to have too strong execution ability, which forced Chen Xi to be vigilant. Although the aristocratic families were now subservient to Liu Bei, if possible, they would definitely seize the fruits of Liu Bei's struggle.

Adding fuel to the flames and provoking a fight between Liu Bei and Liu Xie is the specialty of the aristocratic families. I just don't know how many families will be involved this time. Chen Xi even suspects that all the aristocratic families with some influence in Chang'an are involved.

Only if these noble families unite together can they create the illusion for the Liu clan members that as long as they support Liu Bei, he can ascend the throne. After all, that Liu clan member has no qualifications to inherit the throne!

As for Liu Xie's idea, it was not within the consideration of the Liu clan members. Perhaps in their view, the position of emperor was the common property of their Liu clan, and as long as they united, they could depose and enthrone the emperor.

"Zichuan, don't look at me like that. I didn't know that the royal family could do such a thing." Liu Bei said with a wry smile: "If it weren't for Lord Bo'an telling me the news, I wouldn't know about this until now."

"It seems that Zi Yang didn't tell you about this." Chen Xi said slowly. After all, Liu Bei was the most successful person among the Liu clan members. What's more, he was the one that the clan members wanted to persuade to ascend the throne. How could the clan members not consult Liu Bei's opinion when they were doing things? What if Liu Bei had his own plan, wouldn't there be a conflict between them?
The conflict is not a big deal, but if Liu Bei's efforts were to go to waste because of their actions, then they would truly become sinners of the royal family.

Liu Ye was the liaison between Liu Bei and the royal family in Chang'an. If the royal family in Chang'an wanted to inform Liu Bei of this matter, they would definitely convey it through Liu Ye, who was also a member of the royal family.

However, Liu Ye knew Liu Bei's character very well. He would not ascend to the throne in this way. If Liu Bei knew that the royal family in Chang'an was doing such a thing, he would definitely stop it from happening, even if it would be approved by his civil and military officials.

However, Liu Bei also has his own will. He is not a mascot selected by his civil and military officials. As long as he does not want to, his civil and military officials will not shake his will.

It is true that most people expected Liu Bei to succeed the throne, but Liu Bei himself could not get over it. Unlike in historical romances, after Liu Bei met Chen Xi and Yang Ji in this life, the title of being a relative of the Han royal family helped him a lot.

Just like the situation he is facing now, if he didn't have the title of a relative of the Han royal family, would the Liu clan members try to persuade him, Liu Bei?

It's impossible even if you think about it.

Therefore, Liu Ye, who knew Liu Bei's character well, chose to conceal the occurrence of this incident, intending to tell Liu Bei the result after it was done, even if Liu Bei would alienate him because of it.

But would Liu Ye care about these? No, as long as Liu Bei could succeed the Han Dynasty and protect the interests of the Han Dynasty, he would take into account the interests of the Han Dynasty's relatives.

After all, for Liu Ye, a relative of the Han royal family, safeguarding Liu Bei's interests is safeguarding the interests of the Han royal family, that is, his own interests, so for him, the choice is actually very simple.

"Zi Yang..." Liu Bei was silent. Would he not know what Liu Ye was thinking? Liu Bei was actually very clear. He was very accurate in judging people. However, compared with the interests of the royal family, Liu Bei chose the interests of the people.

Liu Bei didn't care which member of the Liu clan sat in that position, as long as the guy sitting there could implement the policies formulated by Chen Xi.

However, Liu Bei was also very clear about one thing. If he did not stand at the highest point to protect Chen Xi from wind and rain, no matter how good Chen Xi's policies were, they would be useless if they were not implemented to the people.

It was precisely because Liu Ye grasped this key point that he chose to conceal the advice of the royal family in Chang'an, which should have been an act of forcing Liu Xie to abdicate.

If the plan of the Liu clan succeeds, Liu Bei will have to sit on that position even if he doesn't want to, because if he doesn't sit on it, other Liu clan members who sit on it will definitely hand over all government affairs to Chen Xi, and the plans formulated by Chen Xi will definitely be cut again and again.

By then, it would be uncertain whether the successor emperor could or would tolerate Liu Bei's existence, even though Liu Bei was the biggest backer for him to succeed to the throne.

However, no emperor would sit idly by and watch himself become just a ruthless stamping machine. As long as there is a chance, he will find a way to regain his power.

How many people will add fuel to the fire by then?

Yang Ji was watching Liu Bei and Chen Xi idly. He didn't understand why they suddenly turned to Chang'an when they were just saying that the army would go directly north or return to the base to rest?
[Why doesn't Lord Xuande want to be the emperor?] Yang Ji actually understood Liu Bei's choice of not wanting to be the emperor. After all, if Liu Bei became the emperor, he would not be able to go wherever he wanted like he did now, even though Liu Bei himself was a military commander with the ability to leave his body.

Oh, that’s not right. Liu Bei can’t go wherever he wants now. After all, most of the time Liu Bei needs to stay in the central government, otherwise God knows what kind of trouble the people under him will cause.

However, even for the regent who acts as the emperor, freedom and willfulness are two completely different levels.

In the era of family rule, the emperor's affairs are the affairs of the world. You know, the prime minister is the emperor's chief steward and can manage the emperor's family affairs.

[In fact, it is also very good for the eldest princess to become the emperor.] Yang Ji thought about the actions of the princess after becoming the emperor, which seemed to be in line with Liu Bei's idea of ​​becoming a powerful minister.

"Zichuan, think of a solution for me!" Liu Bei couldn't help but say to Chen Xi. He really had no way to solve this problem. He and Chen Xi were in the same boat.

Uh, that’s not right. It seems that his becoming the emperor makes no difference to Chen Xi. After all, even if he becomes the emperor, all government affairs will still be handed over to Chen Xi.

(End of this chapter)