Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

If Tao Qian had enough ability to defend Xuzhou, they would not agree even if Tao Qian wanted to give up Xuzhou.

The same principle also applies to oneself.

If I take over Xuzhou and fail to resist Cao Cao's attack, I will also be ruthlessly abandoned by them.

This is the influence of the aristocratic families. Even though Liu Yu was the uncle of the Han emperor, he was powerless to change it.

The aristocratic families have experienced hundreds of years of development, and their roots are so complex and deep that no force can replace them.

In this era, the deeper the experience, the more powerless Liu Yu felt.

He gradually felt that his desire to change the family's practices was a bit naive.

As time has developed to this day, the existence of all things is inevitable. In the face of the giant of history, one's own ideas are childish and ridiculous.

Whether in front of others or behind their backs, the grace and manners he displayed were, after all, for the sake of gaining more support from the aristocratic families.

He who wins the aristocratic family wins the world. This is Liu Yu's experience during this period.

In the face of Tao Qian's humility, Liu Yu did not respond.

The atmosphere in the hall became a little weird.

Zhang Fei didn't expect that he could occupy Xuzhou without losing a single soldier, which made him smile from the beginning.

The smile on Xu Chu's face was much fainter than Zhang Fei's. Liu Yu could clearly feel that he was deliberately suppressing it.

If there weren't so many people present, his laughter would have probably spread throughout the hall.

Compared with the two of them, Zhao Yun was the calmest. The smile on his face flashed by for a moment, and he quickly regained his composure.

In Tao Qian's camp, a group of people led by Chen Deng had smiles on their faces, and there was a hint of expectation in their eyes.

They expected Liu Yu to take over Xuzhou as soon as possible and then send elite troops to garrison and protect Xuzhou.

The other group of people obviously didn't know the news yet. They had expressions of confusion, surprise, and even a hint of anger on their faces.

Liu Yu had a calm expression, no discernible emotion on his face.

He took in everyone's expressions and understood the current situation.

Xuzhou has always been in his plan, but the time to take Xuzhou is obviously not yet ripe.

After a brief pause, indifference appropriately turned into surprise.

"Gong Zu, what do you mean? You are the governor of Xuzhou appointed by His Majesty, how can you let someone else do it privately?"

Although the Han Dynasty had declined, Tao Qian was still an official appointed by the Han Dynasty.

Although the Han Dynasty had long lost the power to appoint officials, Liu Yu's words were high-sounding and there was nothing wrong with them.

"Uncle, please listen to me. It's not that I don't respect the court. It's just that I'm old and weak, and I can't handle the heavy responsibility anymore."

"Cao Cao is eyeing Xuzhou with all his might. I'm afraid Xuzhou will be in danger at any moment. Your Majesty trusts your uncle Liu, and he holds the position of Minister of Works. It is the right thing for me to resign from my uncle. For the sake of the people of Xuzhou, my uncle should appoint wise men to save Xuzhou from danger."

"Gongzu, you are wrong. Under your governance, Xuzhou is prosperous and the people live in peace. Although it is under attack by Cao Cao, it is far from a life-and-death situation. If we are talking about appointing talented people, who in the world is more familiar with Xuzhou affairs than you, Tao Gongzu, and more suitable for this position?"

Liu Yu's conclusion is clear, definite, and well-founded. If we talk about his familiarity with Xuzhou's government affairs and understanding of people's livelihood, apart from Tao Gongzu, there is indeed no one in the world who can do it.

"Gong Zu, quickly put away the seal. Cao Mengde is still busy with the war in Yanzhou and has no time to take care of Xuzhou. If my guess is correct, it will take at least half a year for Cao Mengde to pacify Yanzhou. During this time, Gong Zu can rectify the military affairs of Xuzhou and actively prepare for war. When Cao's army attacks, I will be there to help."

Tao Qian stood there with his hands in a daze, in a dilemma. In his imagination, since Emperor Liu had made it his mission to revive the Han Dynasty, he would naturally not give up the opportunity to easily obtain Xuzhou.

Xuzhou governs six counties and has a population of nearly three million.

In today's era, it undoubtedly plays a vital role. If Xuzhou can be occupied, it will definitely be a great help for Emperor Liu to revive the Han Dynasty.

Why would Uncle Liu directly refuse when he was the one offering to give way to him?

Tao Qian pondered for a moment and understood the meaning.

The emperor's uncle must have been worried that he didn't really want to give up Xuzhou, so he refused to accept it.

"Uncle, I am willing to give up Xuzhou. Please do not doubt it."

"Gong Zu, please stand up quickly. I have already said this before. You are now the best candidate for Xuzhou. You need to be more dedicated to Xuzhou's affairs."

"Uncle..." Tao Qian wanted to say more.

Liu Yu interrupted him directly and said, "Gong Zu, please stop talking. If you want to treat me to a drink today, I will drink a few more cups. If you let Xuzhou go again, I will have to leave now."

After saying that, he stood up and was about to leave.

Tao Qian saw this and hurriedly put down his seal and bowed to Liu Yu, saying, "Uncle, please sit down. I will not mention the affairs of Xuzhou any more. Today we will only drink and not talk about anything else."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu sat back in his seat.

A hint of smile returned to his face.

"In that case, please sit down, and let us drink this glass of wine together."

After saying that, he picked up the wine glass and drank it.

Seeing Liu Yu like this, everyone raised their glasses.

As Liu Yu drank a glass of wine, the expressions of the people in the field changed again.

Zhang Fei opened his mouth wide with a hint of surprise on his face. He really didn't expect that Tao Qian had already placed Xuzhou at his fingertips, but Uncle Liu was not tempted at all and actually rejected it all.

The smile on Xu Chu's face disappeared, and he regained his composure and alertness.

The expression on Zhao Yun's face remained the same, and there wasn't much change on sight.

When Chen Deng and his companions saw Liu Yu's refusal, they were obviously disappointed. They really didn't expect this to be the outcome.

In their imagination, although Liu Bei would be humble when faced with the sudden acquisition of Xuzhou, as long as Tao Qian insisted on giving it to him, he would also take Xuzhou into his possession.

It was nothing more than a few polite words at the end, saying that he had no choice but to take on this important responsibility for the sake of the people of Xuzhou.

And now they really couldn't understand what Liu Yu was doing. Facing the temptation of Xuzhou, why was Uncle Liu not tempted?

When the other group of people saw Liu Yu resign the post of lord of Xuzhou and still let Tao Qian take the post, the anger on their faces gradually disappeared, replaced by a trace of admiration.

I have long heard that Uncle Liu is an unparalleled benevolent and righteous man. Seeing him today, I find that his reputation is indeed well-deserved.

There was little change in Tao Qian's expression, but his heart was already in turmoil.

Giving up Xuzhou was a helpless move. No matter how suitable Liu Yu was, it was not as good as controlling a state by himself and feeling free and comfortable.

Seeing Liu Yu's repeated refusal, his impression of Liu Yu not only did not decrease, but became better and better.

Perhaps, as Liu Bei said, if we take advantage of the opportunity of Cao Cao's seizure of Yanzhou and actively prepare for war, there may still be a glimmer of hope.

Tao Qian thought about Liu Yu's words, and his lost mood gradually turned into confidence.