Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

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The next moment, as the door was kicked open, Zhang Fei strode into the place where the Taichang officials usually worked. He looked around with his fierce eyes and instantly noticed the only two people in the room: Taichang Cheng and Lu Su.

However, Zhang Fei had just returned to Shouchun and could barely remember that the Minister of Rites seemed to be Gu Yong's subordinate, but he did not know Lu Su.

Immediately, Zhang Fei strode over and asked.

"Where is Lu Su?"

Taichang Cheng looked at Zhang Fei, who was a whole head older than him, and his legs felt a little weak as he answered stutteringly.

"No...I don't know."

Zhang Fei might be reckless, but he was actually very careful and thoughtful. He asked, "How come he didn't notice the abnormality of the Minister of State Affairs in front of him?"

"You are the Minister of Rites, but you don't even know where your subordinates are? Are you trying to trick me?"

This scare, the power that Zhang Fei inadvertently exuded, almost made Taichang Cheng faint on the spot.

The courage that Taichang Cheng had intended to cover up for Lu Su was instantly frightened away, for he was afraid that Zhang Fei would come to cause trouble for him one day after learning the truth.

"The general beat my subordinates, so I guess he can't beat me again..."

Just as this thought came to Taichang Cheng's mind, Zhang Fei also noticed Lu Su, who was standing behind Taichang Cheng with a calm face, and questioned him.

"Are you Lu Su?"

Lu Su bowed respectfully and said, "I have heard of the great name of the General of Chariots and Cavalry for a long time. It is a great honor to meet you today..."

After a pause, Lu Su continued, "I wonder if the General of Chariots and Cavalry has any important business with you?"

Zhang Fei has always respected gentlemen and despised villains. Seeing that Lu Su's every move was gentlemanly and his face was so honest and reliable, he unconsciously developed a bit of good impression of him. After a cold snort, he replied.

"I returned to Shouchun because of my elder brother's order. How can the rules be more important than the order?"

"Besides, Zhuge Liang is just a young student of the Prime Minister, temporarily acting as the Prime Minister to control the military and political affairs of Yuzhou. How dare I ask for instructions and report to him?"

"What's even more hateful is that Lu Su colluded with Zhuge Liang and slandered me to my elder brother. I must have a good talk with this traitor."

Seeing Zhang Fei's angry expression as if he wanted to bite someone, Lu Su's heart sank and he secretly groaned, knowing that even if he was right, he couldn't explain it clearly to this warrior.

Lu Su's thoughts turned rapidly. He realized that Zhang Fei did not recognize his face, but he was even more unwilling to change the name given by his parents for a momentary crisis, so he spoke instead.

"The General of Chariots and Cavalry has doubts in his mind, so he should go to Lu Su to talk it out."

"However, as both of us are officials under the Ministry of Rites, if Zi Jing tells the General of Chariots and Cavalry about Lu Su's whereabouts, it would be considered unjust. Please do not ask further and go and look for him yourself."

When Zhang Fei heard this, he felt that there was some truth in it, and his intention to continue questioning Taichang Cheng and Zi Jing disappeared.

"It's reasonable and reasonable."

Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly, looked around the room and saw that there was no one else in the room, then turned and walked out.

Seeing this, Lu Su's tense muscles unconsciously relaxed a little.

However, when Zhang Fei walked to the door, he suddenly stopped, turned to look at Lu Su and said.

"You are quite a gentleman. Tell me your name. I will come to drink with you when I am free someday."

Lu Su's expression froze. He never expected that such a commotion could occur. Facing Zhang Fei's question, his thoughts raced, and finally turned into a bitter smile, and he bowed.

"I dare not hide it. My name is Lu Su."

"Lu Su... huh?!"

Zhang Fei was stunned at first, then he became furious and shouted like thunder.

"How dare you tease me..."

However, just as Zhang Fei turned and rushed towards Lu Su, as if ready to commit violence on the spot, Tai Chang Cheng and Lu Su were frightened and their expressions changed drastically. "Stop!"

The familiar voice that contained a hint of anger sounded, causing Zhang Fei's strong body to suddenly stop.

The next moment, Li Ji, who had heard the sound, appeared in front of Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei suddenly felt guilty and quickly saluted Li Ji in a proper manner.

"Zikun..."

Li Ji frowned and interrupted. "An important official position should be commensurate with the position."

Zhang Fei gritted his teeth and changed his address, then saluted Li Ji again.

"Meet the Prime Minister."

Taichang Cheng and Lu Su, whose faces turned pale with fear, suddenly felt as if they had escaped a calamity, and hurriedly saluted Li Ji.

Li Ji raised his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite, then questioned Zhang Fei.

"Yide is shouting and yelling in the government office. What is he trying to do?"

"I'm here to look for Lu Su, the official in charge of the Imperial Household. That fellow made a report to my brother out of nothing, so naturally I have to come..."

Before Zhang Fei could finish speaking, Li Ji shouted angrily.

"Nonsense! How can a military officer like you mess up this important government office? Are you trying to disrupt the government like Dong Zhuo?"

When the hat was put on him, Zhang Fei panicked almost visibly and hurriedly explained.

"I definitely don't have that intention."

Li Ji frowned and said, "In that case, please ask the General of Chariots and Cavalry to apologize to the Imperial Household Officials immediately, otherwise don't blame me for bringing you to see the King."

Zhang Fei was afraid of Liu Bei, and even more afraid of Li Ji.

Not to mention the question of respect or not, if Zhang Fei was annoyed, Liu Bei, given his tolerance, would usually just scold him.

But if Li Ji was annoyed and the incident even occurred in front of Liu Bei, the result would be a mixed doubles match between Liu and Li.

Even if Guan Yu was present, he could only lower his eyes and rest, not daring to get involved.

Therefore, even though Zhang Fei was extremely resentful at the moment, he did not dare to show it at all. Instead, he forced a smile on his dark face and said.

"It's such a small matter, why bother the Prime Minister to disturb my brother..."

Immediately, Zhang Fei turned around, bowed and apologized to Taichang Cheng and Lu Su, then stared at Lu Su intently, then fled in front of Li Ji and hurriedly left the office.

But how could Lu Su not understand the meaning of Zhang Fei's eyes? It was obvious that he did not dare to act rashly in front of Li Ji and was planning to wait for him to take over.

His life was not in danger, but Lu Su felt that he had fallen into the hands of the General of Chariots and Cavalry and would inevitably be severely beaten.

However, no matter how sad he was, Lu Su hurriedly walked up to Li Ji with the Minister of Rites to bow and thank him.

Li Ji accepted their gifts calmly, then looked at Lu Su and asked.

"Lu Su, Lu Zijing?"

"Yes." Lu Su responded with admiration in his eyes.

With Li Ji's current status, achievements, and prestige, unless Li Ji committed some heinous crime that would be infamous for eternity, he would undoubtedly have become a role model for contemporary scholars, and everyone would respect him.

Lu Su was no exception.

Li Ji nodded slightly and praised, "You are quite good. You still say your real name in such a situation. You have the style of an ancient gentleman." (End of this chapter)