Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 130: The Nation-Destroying Poisonous Strategist...

Immediately, Li Ji asked in a low voice. "Wenhe, now that you are going to the Yangtze River, you should know what to do, right?"

"I don't know."

Jia Xu replied, seemingly a little puzzled.

Li Ji sighed and said, "Since that's the case, it seems I'll have to personally make a trip to the Yangtze River and take Gu Yuantan with me."

"I didn't know before, but now I do."

Jia Xu changed his tune without batting an eye. "Secretly control the Yangtze River, at least control the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in Yangzhou."

"The lord has only promised three thousand sailors, but the number of Yangtze River pirates can be more than three thousand," Li Ji reminded.

"With just your words, I know the extent of what can be done."

Jia Xu chuckled, making Li Ji feel a chill down his spine for some reason. He felt that if he hadn't specifically come to say this to Jia Xu, Jia Xu might have really slaughtered all the Yangtze River pirates.

If that were the case, the Yangtze River in northern Yangzhou would only have the Wu Commandery's navy left. Then, even with only three thousand sailors, they could easily control the Yangtze River.

"Now is not the time to reveal our sharp fangs. Keep a low profile and don't overdo it," Li Ji didn't forget to remind him again.

Jia Xu nodded and said nothing more.

Among Liu Bei's group, only Li Ji and Jia Xu were most aware that everything they were doing was both for the sake of helping the world and saving the people, and for preparing for the chaos of the world.

If viewed from the perspective of hegemony, the Yangtze River must be controlled, and it is also the easiest to do so at this stage.

Perhaps it is inappropriate for Wu Commandery to vigorously develop its navy, but with Jia Xu's ability, as long as he has three thousand sailors and is supplemented by various strategies, it will be enough to disintegrate and control the various Yangtze River pirates.

Li Ji also took a sip of fragrant tea and added.

"At that time, control the remaining pirates to make a lot of noise on the Yangtze River outside the Wu Commandery area, so that merchants and refugees who want to cross the Yangtze River will choose to detour through the Wu Commandery ferry as much as possible."

These words made Jia Xu's eyes flash. Jia Xu, who was not as good as Li Ji in political affairs, had not thought of this link.

"Wonderful!"

Jia Xu praised softly, instantly understanding that the benefits of this were so numerous that they were hard to describe.

Raising bandits to gain self-importance is nothing.

What's wonderful is to obtain benefits from the bandits raised.

"Zikun, your plans are always so interlinked, it really makes one eager to try. If you and I belonged to different camps, a battle of wits would be a joy in life."

Jia Xu, who has always been focused on self-preservation and avoiding conflict with the world, couldn't help but sigh.

Li Ji smiled and replied in a low voice.

"If I were to fight against Wenhe, the first plan I would use would be to assassinate you with assassins."

Immediately, the smile that Jia Xu had just shown froze. He looked at Li Ji's seemingly refined and kind face and snorted coldly.

"Boring!"

Li Ji did not refute this.

Li Ji would not be so afraid of anyone else.

Even the most top-notch strategists, once Liu Bei's momentum is established, even if they lose temporarily in battle, it wouldn't matter.

Only Jia Xu is an exception.

Jia Xu is not only a top-notch strategist, but also has no moral bottom line, and the damage and hidden dangers he can cause are unimaginable.

Therefore, if he were to face Jia Xu, who was going all out, Li Ji would choose to strike at the heart of the matter.

Regardless of whether he can solve Jia Xu's poisonous schemes, he would first solve Jia Xu.

It's like terrorists are not scary, but Einstein being a terrorist is.

"Drink tea, Wenhe. I regard you as a beloved friend, but you are thinking of being in a different camp from me. Don't blame me for wanting to kill you."

Li Ji said with a smile.

Jia Xu said, "Since we are beloved friends, why are you unwilling to call me 'Father'?"

"Wenhe doesn't seem to understand the principle that adoptive fathers are prone to corruption," Li Ji shook his head and sighed.

Jia Xu sneered, obviously not believing that Li Ji was telling the truth this time, and regarded it as Li Ji teasing him.

However, when this topic was mentioned, and it was not long after the Lunar New Year, Jia Xu couldn't help but miss his wife and children, and slowly said.

"Zikun, I want to bring my wife and children to my side."

Jia Xu is now nearly forty years old, so naturally he is not unmarried and childless. It's just that Jia Xu has placed them in a safe place.

Seeing Jia Xu take the initiative to bring up this matter, a smile couldn't help but appear on Li Ji's face.

Jia Xu's willingness to bring his wife and children to Wu Commandery is enough to prove Jia Xu's loyalty and that Jia Xu is optimistic about Liu Bei's future.

"It's just that my wife and children are all in the Hexi area, and I need Zikun to send people to escort them," Jia Xu requested.

"This is easy."

Li Ji responded, and after Jia Xu wrote down the address and left a letter and token, Li Ji carefully collected these things and prepared to arrange for someone to escort Jia Xu's family to Wu Commandery later.

With Li Ji agreeing to this matter, one of Jia Xu's concerns was also resolved, and Jia Xu also completely put all his eggs in Liu Bei's basket.

Therefore, Jia Xu, who had a little more subjective initiative, took the initiative to fill Li Ji's teacup and asked.

"Zikun, I am a little curious as to how you persuaded the lord to establish the Yangtze River Navy, and even spend a lot of money and food to build a shipyard."

"This, well..."

Li Ji pondered for a moment before answering.

"Secret! However, this matter will be related to Wenhe sooner or later, and you will naturally know it then. Moreover, it may even require Wenhe's help to fully display the name of 'Poisonous Strategist'."

"Poisonous Strategist?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Xu couldn't help but laugh and scold. "I don't have such a reputation, don't slander me."

"Hahaha..."

Li Ji also laughed along, but instead continued.

"The name 'Poisonous Strategist' is indeed not very pleasant to hear. I think it would be better for Wenhe to leave the name of 'Nation-Destroying Poisonous Strategist' to future generations, so that future generations can admire you."

Jia Xu regarded this as Li Ji being in a good mood today because he didn't have to personally handle government affairs, so he was teasing himself.

However, what Jia Xu didn't know was that these were indeed some of Li Ji's preliminary ideas.

The Han Dynasty are all his own people, so Jia Xu can't fully exert his abilities.

Therefore, Li Ji really prepared a bigger stage for Jia Xu in his heart, where he could perform exceptionally well.

'Nation-Destroying Poisonous Strategist...'

The more Li Ji thought about it, the more he felt that this reputation was quite good and most suitable for Jia Xu.

"Drink tea!"

Li Ji said with a smile, and continued to chat with Jia Xu while drinking tea, occasionally exchanging ideas on the future development of Wu Commandery.

Now Li Ji believes that he has barely caught up with the ranks of top strategists, but obviously he has different thinking and focuses from Jia Xu.

What Jia Xu thinks about is more about human nature.

Therefore, communicating with Jia Xu also made Li Ji feel very benefited, and for a while, both sides almost burst into hearty laughter from time to time.

The only one who suffered was Gu Yong, who was sitting in front of the desk and burying his head in handling government affairs, but Gu Yong couldn't resist at all and could only swallow this bitter humiliation and constantly bury his head in handling government affairs.

It was just that, until lunchtime, Gu Yong looked up and found that he had clearly handled a lot of bamboo slips, but how did it seem that the amount piled beside him had not decreased at all.

When Gu Yong saw Xia Houlan bringing a few clerks with a large pile again, carefully placing them next to the desk, Gu Yong only felt his eyes darken and his body felt a little shaky.

Li Ji quickly stepped forward to support Gu Yong and comforted him softly.

"Yuantan, don't panic. This is all because Jia Wenhe has accumulated a lot of non-urgent government affairs before. You only need to get through the first few days, and the rest will be much easier."

"Really?" Gu Yong asked with a somewhat distracted look.

"Of course. In my opinion, Yuantan is definitely not a talent for just one commandery or one state. How could these trivial government affairs possibly stump you?"

Li Ji patted Gu Yong on the back and said softly.

"In fact, this is also because Cai Yong asked me not to forget to take care of and guide you, and Cai Yong often said, 'Gu Yuantan is a great talent', so I can rest assured and hand over these government affairs involving all aspects of Wu Commandery to Yuantan to handle alone."

"But if Yuantan really feels that the government affairs of Wu Commandery are too heavy, I can..."

Before Li Ji could finish speaking, Gu Yong, who had already been dizzy from handling government affairs, was instinctively aroused by his youthful spirit and subconsciously interrupted.

"No need, I, Gu Yuantan, am definitely not a talent for just a hundred miles, and since you, Li Zikun, could handle it properly before, why can't I?"

Li Ji's eyebrows raised, and he heard Gu Yong's mentality of trying to compare himself with him, and he couldn't even pretend anymore, and no longer directly called out his position in a rigid manner.

"Very good, very energetic!"

Li Ji said with praise. "Yuantan is a genius, and will definitely become more courageous with setbacks and never give up!"

"Hmph, I don't need you, Li Zikun, to support me, I can still continue to handle government affairs."

Gu Yong shook his hand, wanting to push Li Ji away and strive to prove himself.

There was one sentence that Li Ji really hit Gu Yong's sensitive spot hard.

Although Gu Yong often pretends to be a muddled-headed honest man, he also has arrogance in his heart. He was accepted as a disciple by the great Confucian Cai Yong, and even his coming-of-age ceremony and name were performed by Cai Yong. Gu Yong is the only one in the entire Wu region who has this honor.

Gu Yong believes that he is definitely not a talent for just one commandery, so how could he be discouraged by the government affairs of one commandery?

It's just that Li Ji didn't let go of Gu Yong, but instead helped Gu Yong up and said.

"These trivial government affairs are not urgent for now. The lord will hold a meeting at noon today, Yuantan, come with me to attend."

Immediately, Li Ji pulled Gu Yong towards the depths of the government office.

By the time Li Ji arrived, everyone under Liu Bei, except for Guan Yu who had returned to Fuchun Mountain to garrison, was already present.

Moreover, each civil and military official seated had fruits, tea, and drinks in front of them. The atmosphere was completely different from the seriousness Gu Yong had imagined; instead, it was relaxed and pleasant.

Immediately following, Li Ji pulled Gu Yong to a seat, arranging for Gu Yong to sit behind him, before Gu Yong could carefully examine the civil and military officials.

Liu Bei had already walked out and sat directly beside Li Ji, announcing with a smile.

“It seems everyone has arrived. Just in time to announce a major event before the meeting…”