"Jingzhou has young talents like Ziyu, and they will not be lost easily. As long as Liu Biao makes good use of them, Jingzhou can protect itself."

Zhuge Jin shook his head slowly and did not agree with Liu Yu's opinion.

Although Jingzhou seems calm now, there are actually undercurrents.

The struggles between the aristocratic families and the game between the aristocratic families and Liu Biao were happening every day without anyone noticing.

With powerful enemies outside and troubles inside, how can Jingzhou last long?

Liu Yu smiled faintly and transferred Jingzhou to Zhuge Jin.

"The Han Dynasty is in decline and the people are suffering. Now is the time for the court to recruit talents. With Ziyu's talent, he will surely achieve great things. I wonder if Ziyu is willing to follow me back to Luoyang and serve the Han Dynasty."

Zhuge Jin bowed and said, "Thank you, uncle, for your kindness. My parents died young and I am too young to travel far. I hope you will forgive me."

Liu Yu knew that what Zhuge Jin said was true. His parents died early, and he and his brother followed his uncle to Jingzhou.

It was this experience in Jingzhou that made Zhuge Liang so brilliant.

He sat quietly in his thatched cottage, watching the success or failure, and without leaving the house, he already knew that the world was divided into three parts.

Subsequent history developed according to Zhuge Liang's script.

If there is any change in the empire, then order a general to lead the army of Jingzhou to attack Wan and Luo, and the general himself will lead the people of Yizhou out of Qinchuan. Who among the people would dare not offer food and drink to welcome the general?

If this is true, then hegemony can be achieved and the Han Dynasty can be revived.

Unfortunately, the world did not change, Jingzhou was lost again, and the Han Dynasty did not prosper, which was understandable.

"My eldest brother is my father. How can I blame Ziyu for having such intentions?"

When returning from the thatched cottage, Liu Yu felt a little disappointed. He had been there twice but had not seen Zhuge Liang. Could it be that he was just like Liu Bei in history, who had to visit him three times before he could see him?

Xu Chu's face showed some dissatisfaction. In his opinion, Zhuge Liang was not a talented person, so there was no need for Liu Yu to visit him again and again.

"My Lord, I have sent people to investigate nearby. As soon as Kong Ming returns, I will have him brought to you."

"Zhongkang, don't be rude. Just have someone investigate here. Once you have any news, send someone back to report it immediately."

Although Xu Chu was unwilling in his heart, he did not dare to act rashly.

More than ten days passed like this. After Hua Tuo's acupuncture and drug treatment, Guo Jia's health gradually improved.

Except for some paleness on the face, all previous symptoms have disappeared.

This incident made Liu Yu somewhat happy. In order to express this happy mood, he strictly controlled all alcohol consumption.

Guo Jia felt helpless and he immediately expressed his dissatisfaction to Liu Yu.

"My lord, I haven't had a drink for many days, and my mouth is so bland. I see the sun is shining brightly today, can you make an exception and let me have a drink?"

Liu Yu rolled his eyes at Guo Jia and said nothing, but his meaning was very clear.

For people who love wine, they drink when the weather is good, when the sun is shining, and whether they are in a good mood or a bad mood.

Guo Jia smiled faintly and continued, "My lord, if I don't drink, am I still Guo Fengxiao?"

"I don't care whether you are Guo Fengxiao or not." Liu Yu did not turn around and said slowly, "I need you to stay by my side forever."

Guo Jia was deeply moved. He was stunned for a moment, speechless.

He took out a letter from his bosom and said, "I was really bored, so I wrote a letter to kill time. My Lord, take a look and see if there is anything that needs to be changed."

Liu Yu took the letter and read it, feeling both happy and worried.

The good news is that Guo Jia had a long-term vision and had already begun planning the affairs of Yanzhou during this period.

Of course, I was worried about his health. He had just gotten better and I was afraid that he couldn't handle it.

Liu Yu hadn't spoken yet. Guo Jia already knew what he meant. He smiled faintly and said, "My lord, I know my own body. If I don't even have the strength to write a letter, wouldn't I really become a useless person? My lord, how do you think Xun Wenruo will react if I send this letter to him?"

Liu Yu nodded and asked, "Xun Wenruo is loyal to the Han Dynasty. I have never doubted this. I am just worried that Cao Cao has great ambitions and will not give up easily."

"From what I've seen of Cao Cao, he is indeed a great man. Unfortunately, he met his lord and lost the opportunity.

Now he is in Yanzhou, unable to advance or retreat. In this situation, what choice can he make?

If he wants to sit in the middle and watch the outcome, there is no chance of that happening.”

Liu Yu nodded, expressing his agreement with Guo Jia's point of view.

It is obvious that Cao Cao also saw all this, which is why he wanted to seize Xuzhou at all costs.

Only by taking Xuzhou can Cao Cao have greater development in the future.

But the final result was just the opposite. Due to his intervention, Cao Cao's plan to attack Xuzhou had never been realized, which also doomed him to survive in the cracks.

Guo Jia pondered for a moment and said slowly: "As I expected, Yuan Shao is also trying to win over Cao Cao. He and Cao Cao have known each other since childhood and have a close relationship. I am a little worried that Yuan Shao will get there first."

"If Yuan Shao promised him great benefits, Cao Cao would probably be tempted."

No matter how good a relationship is, it must be maintained by real interests.

Liu Yu was very clear about this point. If he compared with Yuan Shao, the only way he could defeat the other party was righteousness.

However, the great justice did not have much binding force on the princes, or the princes accepted it selectively.

Historically, when Cao Cao welcomed the emperor to Xuchang and appointed Yuan Shao as the Grand Marshal, Yuan Shao flatly refused and scolded Cao Cao for being ungrateful.

But when Cao Cao changed his mind and appointed Yuan Shao as the general, Yuan Shao immediately turned his anger into joy and shouted in gratitude!

The same was true when the princes of various places appointed officials. They would first submit a memorial to His Majesty with a densely packed list of names. If the emperor agreed and issued an order in the name of the court, everyone would be happy.

But if the imperial court disagrees, the princes will not care. In their own little piece of land, the government orders can be implemented smoothly with or without the emperor's appointment.

Guo Jia was very far-sighted in sending this letter in a timely manner.

Xun Yu is Cao Cao's right-hand man. If he can be persuaded to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, he will definitely be able to influence Cao Cao with his words when things develop in the future.

While the two were talking, Huang Zhong came over to ask for an audience. When he saw Liu Yu, he bowed down.

Liu Yu reached out his hand to help Huang Zhong up and asked, "Han Sheng, why do you perform such a grand ceremony?"

Huang Zhong's eyes were filled with tears, and he choked up as he replied, "How could I deserve to be exchanged for four cities by the Emperor's uncle?"

Liu Yu smiled and said, "With your talent as a general, I would not hesitate to give up the entire Nanyang County, let alone the four cities."

Huang Zhong didn't expect that Liu Yu actually valued him so much, and he stood there for a while.

After a while, he turned around and bowed again.

"Uncle, since you value me so much, I will repay you with my life."

Liu Yu laughed out loud.

"With the help of the general, I can defeat a hundred thousand soldiers."

"My lord..." Huang Zhong was a little moved. He had wasted half his life and finally met a wise master. What else could he ask for at this point in his life!

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