In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun saw Zhao Yu arrive.

They completely blocked the entrance.

Zhao Yu was not surprised.

Looking at Liu Bei, who squeezed out of the crowd.

The middle-aged man with big ears who liked to weave straw sandals.

"General Zhao!"

The way Liu Bei looked at Zhao Yu felt like he was looking at a long-lost friend.

He strode up to Zhao Yu.

There was no warning whatsoever.

He grabbed Zhao Yu's hand.

Hold on tight.

My palms were sweaty and warm.

"Rare visitor!"

"What a rare guest!"

Liu Bei's eyes immediately reddened.

"Since our parting at Chibi, I have missed you day and night."

"I never imagined we'd meet again tonight!"

"Quickly! Please come in!"

Zhao Yu felt a little uncomfortable being held by Liu Bei.

He withdrew his hand.

There was no twitching.

This imperial uncle's strength is no less than Zhang Fei's.

"Royal Uncle!"

Zhao Yu spoke.

"I am Cao Cao's man, and I have come to your enemy camp."

"Aren't you afraid I'll suddenly attack and hurt someone?"

As he spoke, Zhao Yu glanced at Liu Bei's neck.

[System assessment: 99% success rate for decapitation.]

Liu Bei was taken aback.

Then he burst into laughter.

"If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them!"

"General, you are a hero of our time. If you wanted to kill me, why wait until now?"

"Come on! Let's drink!"

He pulled Zhao Yu and tried to lead him inside.

Their enthusiasm is off-putting.

Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei exchanged a glance.

I could only follow closely behind.

Stay close.

……

Central Command Tent

It was very rudimentary.

It couldn't compare to Cao Cao's extravagance, nor to Zhou Yu's lavishness.

A few broken tables, a pot of murky wine.

They certainly don't seem to be wealthy.

Zhuge Liang sat behind his desk.

He looked Zhao Yu up and down.

This was also the first time Zhuge Liang had observed this "variable" up close.

young.

Calm and composed.

It's hard to understand.

He exuded no murderous aura, yet radiated absolute confidence.

"General Zhao."

Zhuge Liang spoke.

"A visit so late at night, what brings you here?"

"Cao Cao has just suffered a defeat; you should be protecting him in Nan Commandery at this time."

Zhao Yu threw the bundle onto the table.

"Clang!"

heavy.

"Gifts."

Zhao Yu's words were concise and to the point.

Was Liu Bei curious?

"What kind of ceremony?"

Zhao Yu unpacked the package.

One of the seals was revealed.

There is also a scroll of parchment.

Zhuge Liang had sharp eyes.

I recognized it at a glance.

"The seal of the Prefect of Nan Commandery?"

"A map showing the defenses of Jiangling?"

He suddenly stood up.

Why is that?

Zhao Yu found a place to sit down.

He poured himself a glass of wine.

I took a bite.

It's a bit sour, not good to drink.

"Given by the Prime Minister."

Zhao Yu pointed to the things on the table and explained them to them.

"The Prime Minister has spoken."

"Jiangling is too tough a piece of meat."

"Zhou Yu wants it, but does he even deserve it?"

"Since we can't defend it, why don't we just give it to the Imperial Uncle?"

The entire room fell silent.

Zhang Fei stared with his bull-like eyes and scratched his head.

"What do you mean? Why would Cao Cao be so kind?"

"Give us the city?"

Sure enough, even Zhang Fei could see through the little scheme involved.

I'd like to see who dares to say Zhang Fei is stupid now.

"It wasn't out of kindness."

"It's disgusting."

"Disgusting Zhou Yu."

"Zhou Yu suffered heavy losses in his attack on Jiangling, and it was almost within his grasp."

"If we retreat now, Zhou Yu will definitely think he is the winner."

"But if..."

Zhao Yu's lips curled up in a smile.

"If the Imperial Uncle takes this map, takes a shortcut, and enters the city before Zhou Yu,..."

"The flags have been changed, and the city gates have been closed."

When Zhou Yu arrived at the city walls in high spirits, he looked up and saw...

"The king's flag changes on the city walls."

"That's Liu Bei's territory now."

Zhao Yu shrugged.

Looking at Zhuge Liang.

"Strategist Zhuge, do you think Zhou Yu will be furious?"

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath.

"You're trying to shift the blame onto us."

"Let's fight Eastern Wu to the death."

"That way you can retreat calmly and sit back and watch the tigers fight."

Zhao Yu nodded.

"right."

That's exactly what I mean.

"The Prime Minister said, this is called making use of waste."

"How is it?"

"Would you like some of this pie, Imperial Uncle?"

Liu Bei looked at the seal.

Adam's apple bobbed.

eat?

This is poisoned bait.

Eating it would completely offend Eastern Wu, and the alliance would break down.

Don't eat?

This is a vital town in Jingzhou! It is the cornerstone of our hegemony!

Liu Bei and his two brothers had wandered for half their lives, and they dreamed of having their own territory.

The territory is now right in front of us.

It's within easy reach.

Dogs won't eat that.

"eat!"

Liu Bei's eyes were resolute.

"Why aren't you eating?"

"Jingzhou was originally Liu Biao's territory, and Liu Bei is Liu Biao's younger brother; he acquired it through proper means!"

"If Zhou Yu wants to take it, then let him try!"

Zhuge Liang sighed.

But he nodded.

"My lord is right, although it is a vicious scheme."

"But this piece of meat is too fatty."

"We have no choice but to eat it; Cao Cao has figured out our Achilles' heel."

I have one question,

"General Zhao, who came up with this plan?"

"Cao Cao? Jia Xu? Or Cheng Yu?"

Zhao Yu pointed to himself.

"I."

Zhuge Liang: "..."

Liu Bei: "..."

Guan Yu: "..."

Zhao Yu is a brute whose face screams "I am a warrior".

They can also use tricks?

He was able to fight three heroes.

He was as wise as Zhou Yu.

Poison can set up this trap.

What kind of monster is this?

"General..."

Zhuge Liang was utterly speechless, but this also confirmed his suspicion that Zhao Yu was Liu Xie's man.

Otherwise, why would they have given Jiangling to them?

"This plan is extremely vicious."

"The general is so young, yet he possesses such talent..."

He wanted to say "scheming," but he held back.

Change it to: "Such strategic brilliance."

Zhao Yu chuckled.

Don't misunderstand.

"I just don't want to fight anymore."

"I want to leave work early."

"If you guys start fighting, I can go back to Xuchang to sleep."

That's the reason.

Unpretentious.

But Liu Bei interpreted it differently.

Liu Bei stepped forward.

She grabbed Zhao Yu's hand again.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

"General Zhao."

"You...you're doing this for the Han Dynasty!"

Zhao Yu: "?"

How could I possibly be fighting for the Han Dynasty?

Liu Bei said emotionally,

"You're in Cao Cao's camp, you have no choice in what you do."

"The traitor Cao is cruel and tyrannical. The people of Jingzhou will surely suffer if they fall into his hands."

"Zhou Yu also lacks magnanimity and is extremely arrogant; he would probably find it difficult to tolerate the scholars of Jingzhou."

"so!"

"You came up with this plan to entrust Jiangling to Bei!"

You want to give Liu Bei a foothold so that he can restore the Han Dynasty!

"General Zhao! I fully understand your good intentions!"

Zhao Yu opened his mouth, wanting to explain.

But looking at Liu Bei's moved eyes...

System prompt:

[A surge in reputation has been detected.]

[Liu Bei's favorability rating: Admiration (in progress of self-conquest).]

[Recommendation: Default.]

Zhao Yu shut up.

Fine.

as long as you are happy.

"The item has been delivered."

Zhao Yu withdrew his hand.

"Cao Ren will retreat at dawn tonight."

"You'd better set off before dawn. General Zhao (Zhao Yun) is fast on horseback, so take a light cavalry and go ahead first."

"If I'm too late, Zhou Yu will have already gone in, so don't blame me."

Done.

Zhao Yu turned and left.

Clean and neat.

"Wait!"

Liu Bei became anxious.

They chased him to the tent entrance.

They blocked the way.

"General Zhao!"

"Why don't you stay?"

"Although Cao Cao is powerful, he is nominally the Chancellor of Han, but in reality a traitor to Han! General, you possess such great talent, why waste it?"

"Although I have few soldiers and generals, I have a benevolent heart! As long as you, General, are willing to stay."

I wish to become sworn brothers with the General. We five brothers will sleep in the same bed and work together to create a great cause!

Even Guan Yu and Zhang Fei would be jealous of such treatment.

Sleeping in the same bed is the highest level of courtesy.

Zhao Yu stopped in his tracks.

Let's leave this to the system.

[System determination: Recruiting.]

[Currently bound ruler: Cao Cao.]

[Loyalty ranking: Cao Cao > Liu Bei.]

[Rejection of the proposal: Be honest.]

Zhao Yu sighed.

"Uncle, your bed is too cramped..."

Zhao Yu pointed to the north.

"Moreover, the Prime Minister is still waiting for me; I am his official."

"He's the prime minister, and a higher rank can have absolute power over people. I have to listen to him."

Liu Bei choked up a little.

"Just because of his high rank?"

"What if one day, someone else's rank surpasses his?"

Zhao Yu thought for a moment.

He nodded earnestly.

"Then I'll listen to you."

"I'll listen to whoever has the highest rank."

"This is a principle."

Done.

Zhao Yu parted the curtain.

He mounted his horse.

They disappeared into the distance.

Liu Bei stood blankly at the door.

I watched that receding figure.

He remained silent for a long time.

The cold wind blew his clothes.

It looked a bit bleak.

"Whoever has the higher rank...whose orders should we obey?"

Liu Bei muttered to himself.

"What pure loyalty this is?"

"He was not blindly loyal."

"He's very stubborn."

"He adheres to the rule of the Han Dynasty! He follows the laws of the imperial court!"

(Liu Bei imagined again: Cao Cao is now holding the emperor hostage to command the feudal lords, representing the court, so Zhao Yu listens to him. If I could represent the court...)

At this moment, Zhuge Liang walked out, waving his fan.

"My lord."

"This person is an anomaly; his principle might simply be that he has no principles."

"But that's precisely why he's the most terrifying knife."

"Now that the sword is in Cao Cao's hands, we must not only seize territory."

"We'll have to find a way to snatch this hilt back later."

Liu Bei nodded.

His eyes were firm.

"One day, I will become the highest-ranking official."