Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

"Your Excellency, you cannot do that. General Zhou just said that he was just worried about you. This crime does not deserve death..."

"If you kill him for a slip of the tongue, no one will dare to give you advice from now on."

"General Zhou has always been outspoken and has the demeanor of a chariot and cavalry general. He has absolutely no intention of sowing discord."

For a moment, all the generals began to plead for Zhou Cang.

As if moved by some words, Guan Yu's expression gradually eased a little, but he still spoke loudly with some anger.

"Guan's life is Big Brother's life, Guan's body is Big Brother's body..."

"Don't mention that we brothers have an oath to live and die together. Big brother will definitely not harm me."

"Even if Big Brother wants to borrow my head for some reason, I will just tie my hands and let Big Brother take it. How can we talk about holding a Hongmen Feast for these military powers? It's simply a joke."

After a pause, Guan Yu shouted angrily at Zhou Cang.

"In consideration of your past contributions, I can spare your death penalty this time, but I will not be able to forgive you for your crimes. I will be dismissed from my post at the age of thirty and demoted to a vanguard. Do you have any objections?"

Zhou Cang quickly replied, "I dare not!"

Guan Yu looked around at the generals in the tent and shouted, "If I hear such remarks again, I will kill them no matter who they are."

"promise."

All the generals responded in unison.

Guan Yu did not delay for a moment and quickly began to sort out the defense of Jingzhou, handing it over to the available generals one by one. He also personally inspected the border to confirm that there was no possibility of Lu Bu invading in the short term. Then he took 500 sword and axe soldiers to guard along the way and began to return to Shouchun by water.

But Guan Yu is fast, and Zhang Fei is even faster.

Zhang Fei, who commanded the troops in Yuzhou, was mainly responsible for training and commanding the cavalry. The actual defense of Yuzhou was the responsibility of Zhuge Liang.

After receiving Liu Bei's letter, Zhang Fei did not even go to meet his junior Zhuge Liang in person to report.

Zhang Fei merely sent a soldier to report, and handed over the cavalry to the deputy general, and directly led his Eighteen Riders of Yanyun to Shouchun overnight.

By the time Zhuge Liang, who was far away in Qiao County, learned the news, Zhang Fei was about to leave the border of Yuzhou.

Zhuge Liang, who was entrusted by Li Ji with the important task of being in charge of the military and political affairs of Yuzhou, grew rapidly in just two years and had begun to show what Li Ji believed to be the qualities of a military marquis.

But even Zhuge Liang, who had grown up to this point, couldn't help but get angry when he learned about this. He couldn't help but write a document and send it to Shouchun.

When the document was delivered to Li Ji, he read the whole document without knowing what it meant and was stunned.

The highly cultured Zhuge Liang seemed to have only reported on the defense of Yuzhou in the document, and Zhang Fei's name was not directly mentioned anywhere in the entire document, but Li Ji could feel a sense of national quintessence from the gaps between the words.

This made Li Ji couldn't help but laugh bitterly.

Zhang San is already a lawless criminal, let alone Zhang Fei, the Master Zhang San?

Especially Zhang Fei, who was influenced by Li Ji, no matter whether it was an enemy or a friend, for 99% of people, he really could not be defeated in a fight, could not win in a scolding, and his relationship was not as strong as the other party.

What's more, it was a rare occasion for Liu Bei and his three brothers to reunite. Even if Li Ji wanted to reprimand Zhang Fei, it would seem a bit tactless to spoil the fun at this time.

Immediately, Li Ji knocked on the table lightly for a while, then suddenly spoke to Gu Wei.

"How did this document get to me? Documents submitted by local authorities should be sent to Gu Taichang for review and processing first."

"Take it away and send it to Gu Taichang."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wei thought he had made a mistake in his haste, so he hurried forward to take the document. He looked down and saw Zhuge Liang's name on the document.

“That’s…that’s right…”

Gu Wei couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Although Li Ji did not directly reform the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, except for the Grand Marshal and the Minister of Works who remained in name only, Li Ji made some adjustments to the areas of responsibility of the Nine Ministers.

Nowadays, all documents sent in the name of local prefectures and counties are initially processed by the Minister of Rites Gu Yong. Only documents sent directly by some people in their own names will be directly handed over to Prime Minister Li Ji for processing.

"Prime Minister, this... is wrong?" Gu Wei confirmed again and again.

Li Ji continued to handle official business at his desk while waving his hands and said, "You are wrong, you are wrong. Just send it to Gu Taichang."

"Yes."

Gu Wei seemed to realize something and then retreated.

When Gu Yong saw the document sent by Gu Wei, which had been opened and stated "delivered to the wrong address", he first glanced through the contents in confusion, and then scanned it again in disbelief.

"Gu Taichang, was this sent to the wrong place?"

Gu Wei asked meaningfully.

Gu Yong's pupils seemed to be a little dazed, and he nodded without changing his expression and answered.

"It is indeed wrong."

Soon after Gu Wei left, Gu Yong called his subordinate, Taichang Cheng, and handed the document to him, saying seriously.

"Business matters."

After receiving the document, Taichang Cheng glanced through it and pondered for a while, then called over his subordinate Taichang Yuan, handed the document to the other party, and repeatedly reiterated that "official matters should be handled impartially."

Lu Su, a Taichang official who had recently joined this small court through the recommendation system, read through the documents.

Soon, Lu Su understood the hidden meaning of Zhuge Liang in the document. Without understanding the twists and turns in the document, Lu Su honestly issued a document to question and reprimand Zhang Fei.

Three days later, Zhang Fei's hoarse voice was heard outside the temporary government office.

"Who the hell had the guts to issue me this crappy document, causing me to be scolded by my eldest brother..."

"Who is Lu Su, the official in charge of the Imperial Household? Come out to me!"

"Come out right now and go to the training ground with me..."

Lu Su, who was working diligently in the area assigned to Taichang officials in the government office, couldn't help but tremble the brush he was holding when he heard the sound like thunder.

Before Lu Su could figure out what was going on, Taichang Cheng, who came in, was shocked to see Lu Su still on duty here.

"Zi Jing, why are you still here? Leave now."

"What?" Lu Su was a little confused.

The Minister of Rites had never expected that Lu Su had not had a day off these days, and hurriedly urged him.

"If you don't leave now, when the general finds this place, Zijing might be in trouble. Don't say anything more, leave quickly."

"Even if the General of Chariots and Cavalry is trusted by the King, this is an important government office. The Minister of Rites Gu Yong is also trusted by the King. Are you still afraid that the General of Chariots and Cavalry will cause trouble? I will report to the Minister of Rites right away."

Lu Su said seriously.

However, the next sentence from Taichang Cheng made Lu Su stop completely.

"Taichang is taking a day off today."

Lu Su was a loyal and honest person, but he was not stupid.

Taichang Gu Yong, who is busy every day, happens to be on vacation today and not in the office?

Was it intentional? Or an accident? Or was it an intentional accident?

"Lu Su!? Who is Lu Su? Come out and confront me..."

At this moment, the thunder-like sound was getting closer and closer, making Lu Su's face, which was originally full of righteousness, look a little less pale. (End of this chapter)