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The army sailed down the river.

They attacked Zhu County and captured Qichun.

In the Chaisang region, they encountered Sun Quan's tenacious defense.

Unable to break through for the time being, Pang Tong turned his momentum into a stalemate.

Furthermore, establish a comprehensive logistical supply route to prevent Sun Quan from advancing westward into Jingzhou.

In the Central Plains, Cao Cao ordered the capital to be moved to Ye City to avoid Guan Yu's advance.

He then mobilized troops from Guanzhong and Guandong, and personally led them to Luoyang to intercept Guan Yu.

Having lost their advantage in waterways, Liu Bei's army suffered from slow supply lines.

Ultimately, Guan Yu halted his offensive in the Yingchuan and Yangdi area and shifted his focus to building supply routes.

Time came to 220.

Liu Bei returned to Chengdu.

After several years of fighting, conscription, and grain requisition, Jingzhou was exhausted.

Both Guan Yu and Pang Tong needed Liu Bei's support in terms of food, supplies, and manpower.

Spring planting has just begun, and there is a shortage of food and fodder. In order to consolidate the gains at the front, Liu Bei summoned the gentry of Yizhou.

They wanted to collect grain from them, promising to appoint them to official positions once the front lines were secured.

"Your Majesty, this supply line is far too long. If it is lost, our army will surely collapse."

The one who raised objections was none other than Fa Zheng.

Logically speaking, Fazheng is the person Yizhou Group most wants to expand its gains.

But he objected? Why?

But Liu Bei knew that if he didn't get supplies, the front line would inevitably be unable to hold out, which would inevitably provoke a counterattack from Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

"Does Xiaozhi have any other solutions?"

Liu Bei's words had a questioning tone to them.

It seemed that before the blame was even imposed, Yizhou was on the verge of collapse, but Fazheng was unaware of it.

Now the outcome hinges on this, yet Fa Zheng opposes it. Could it be that he's reluctant to part with the family's stored grain?

If we succeed now, the world will be within our grasp!

Fa Zheng cupped his hands and said, "We can order the commanders on both sides to relocate the people to Jingzhou. Once the autumn harvest is plentiful and the soldiers have been trained, we can then send troops to attack them!"

It can be said that Fazheng's suggestion was the most conservative and prudent.

Relocating the local population would ensure a source of soldiers and protect the settlers. The land would inevitably be abandoned due to a lack of people cultivating it, rendering it useless to Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

However, with his side gaining momentum, Liu Bei was unwilling to let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

With the path to dominance within reach, how can we give it up?!

Liu Bei looked at Li Yan, "What does the affirmative side think?"

Li Yan cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Your subordinate agrees with Lord Law's words."

"What about balance?"

Huang Quan clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "We can no longer afford to launch disorderly attacks."

Logically, this is an opportunity for them to make a name for themselves; all they need to do is provide some money, food, and supplies. Why are they so reluctant to part with them?

The truth is quite simple: how can the merit of providing supplies compare to the merit of expanding territory?

A vivid analogy is that others will eat their food, use their money, and climb up by stepping on their heads.

Once they conquer Jiangdong or take over the Central Plains, they can be promoted and appointed, but there will always be someone stepping on their heads.

To be at someone else's mercy!

What surprised Liu Bei even more was that Yang Yi, Dong He, Fei Guan, and others advocated for an offensive.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to offer you all my family's wealth to help you achieve your imperial ambitions!"

"All my possessions were bestowed upon me by Your Majesty; please feel free to use them!"

Unfortunately, their resources were meager and their scale too small. For Liu Bei, it was a drop in the ocean.

Even if Liu Bei were to adopt it, it would be difficult to sustain the expenditure of tens of thousands of troops on both sides.

For mid-level officials who are outnumbered and lack power, this is a rare opportunity to turn their lives around.

It's just some money and supplies, isn't it? They're already at the mercy of others anyway, so why not take a gamble with their savings and take off if they win!

Even if we lose, it's just money and supplies; we can earn it back later.

Seeing this, Liu Bei showed a look of satisfaction and relief, and then looked at Huang Quan and the others, saying, "I am very pleased that you all have worked together with one heart."

Yang Yi and others' words placed them on a moral high ground.

If Liu Bei continued to say this, Huang Quan and Li Yan could no longer insist.

They all expressed their support and said they would do their 'full' effort.

However, this upper limit of full strength is the standard that Yang Yi and others can provide.

Finally, he looked at Fazheng.

However, Fa Zheng did not express his opinion and continued to oppose it.

"Your Majesty, Fa Zheng does not care about these material possessions, but he cannot bear to see Your Majesty drawn into the quagmire of war."

"Jingzhou has just been pacified, the barbarians have not yet been appeased, and the displaced people have not yet been settled. The grain from Yizhou can only be transported to Jingxiang by waterway over a thousand miles. The route is fraught with danger and obstacles. If an accident occurs, not only will we lose grain, but it will also cause panic among the soldiers at the front. At that time, things could become very difficult..."

Suddenly, Li Yan interrupted Fa Zheng, "His Majesty's mind is made up, why does Xiaozhi insist on this? We should take it upon ourselves to help His Majesty recover the Central Plains and restore the Han Dynasty!"

Fa Zheng glanced at Li Yan, then compromised with Liu Bei, "Since Your Majesty is so resolute, Fa Zheng shall offer everything."

Liu Bei was overjoyed, "Excellent! I will appoint Zhengfang as the commander-in-chief of the grain and fodder supply."

"promise!"

Fa Zheng is now the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat and has returned to the Imperial Secretariat office.

He immediately questioned Yang Yi, the Minister of Personnel.

"Why did Duke Wei want to harm the King?!"

Fa Zheng had a very loud voice, which could be clearly heard even by Lu Congtian, who was working in a small room.

Looks like he's been holding in a lot of anger.

Seeing that Yang Yi's demeanor was not weak, he snorted and said, "Just because you, my lord, are unwilling to part with money and provisions, does that mean everyone is like you and does not care about relieving the king's worries?"

"How could I have such an intention?! Do you all know that if this succeeds, all will be well, but if it fails, you are putting the King in a hopeless situation!"

"Why do you say that?"

"How can you start a business by asking your subordinates for money and supplies? It's like running a business and having your guests contribute money; if you fail, how can you expect them to become disloyal and resentful?"

I'm not afraid of success, I'm afraid of failure. Because the consequences of failure are something I can't afford to bear.

Fa Zheng's words were not without reason, which is why he opposed Liu Bei.

Yang Yi laughed, "Then why doesn't Your Excellency explain the advantages and disadvantages to the King face to face?"

"If I said that to your faces, wouldn't I be impeached beyond repair by you all?"

Fa Zheng was not afraid to offer frank advice, but he feared that public opinion would become overwhelming and that Liu Bei would be in a difficult position if everyone impeached him.

Fa Zheng could understand Liu Bei's situation. The future was Liu Bei's long-cherished ambition, and any normal person would take a gamble.

The problem with Fa Zhengqi lies in the fact that Yang Yi and others, as his subjects, only cared about their own interests and shifted the risks onto everyone, including Liu Bei.

After the mission was accomplished, Yang Yi and others were rewarded for their contribution of grain and were promoted further.

If things fail and Jing and Yi are thrown into chaos, they will have an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

The key point is that Yang Yi hijacked morality, and then turned around to criticize Fa Zheng, saying he was selfish.

This is the imperial court.

What may seem like a small decision actually involves a great deal of complexities.

"Haha, His Majesty's mind is made up. What can you, my lord, do now?"

Yang Yi's smug and self-satisfied demeanor infuriated Fa Zheng.

"Yang Yi! Don't forget your place! You're my subordinate! And don't think I don't know what you've been doing behind my back!"

Yang Yi laughed loudly, "If you have evidence, then please bring me to justice."

"You, you..." Fa Zheng's fingers trembled, his cheeks twitched, "Fine! I won't let you succeed! Don't forget, I am the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat; all orders for the allocation of provisions must pass through my hands!"

"Haha, hahaha. Your Excellency, you should take care of yourself first." Yang Yi said with a mocking smile as he left.

At this moment, Yang Yi seemed to be a man of noble character who was unmoved by the powerful and influential.