Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

But after Liu Bei finished his scolding, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Mere angry rebukes could not change the world, could not change the state of affairs.

After a moment, Liu Bei slowly opened his mouth and said, "Zikun, so you knew from the beginning that a chaotic world was coming, and therefore everything you have done was in preparation for this chaotic world?"

Hearing this, Li Ji instinctively prepared to nod in agreement.

But noticing the somewhat complex look in Liu Bei's eyes, he suddenly realized something and replied.

"In Ji's eyes, since a chaotic world is unavoidable, then to quell the chaos and rebuild the great Han, one naturally needs to find a benevolent ruler who shares Ji's aspirations and cares for the people."

"My lord, is Ji's choice."

At this moment, what Liu Bei saw in Li Ji's eyes was unprecedented sincerity.

These words… are genuine!

Even with some embellishment, they were truly Li Ji's heartfelt words.

This instantly calmed Liu Bei's originally somewhat wavering heart, and his gaze returned to its usual firm and steady state, as he asked in return.

"Since Bei is Zikun's choice, will Zikun definitely follow Bei's will?"

Liu Bei's attitude towards Li Ji had always been extremely frank, so without Li Ji needing to worry about what that will might be, he stated directly.

"If a chaotic world truly descends, and Bei is fortunate enough to emulate Emperor Guangwu in quelling the chaos and rebuilding the great Han, but the current Emperor still has descendants, Bei will still return the government to the legitimate descendants of His Majesty. Can Zikun refrain from obstructing and support Bei's choice?"

At this moment, Li Ji smiled.

His smile caused a sense of unease to sprout in Liu Bei's heart!

"Ji is of one heart and one mind with my lord, and I can swear to the heavens that I will never do such a thing as obstruct! When the time comes that my lord wishes to emulate the Duke of Zhou, then Ji will follow my lord into seclusion, living by fishing, what harm is there in that?"

As Li Ji spoke those words without the slightest hesitation, the great stone in Liu Bei's heart finally fell completely, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Li Ji even contained a full measure of excitement.

The only one who is of one heart and one mind with Bei is Li Zikun!

"Good, good, good!"

Liu Bei couldn't help but step forward and hug Li Ji tightly, then said in a deep voice.

"Bei already knows Zikun's aspirations, and Bei also believes in Zikun's judgment! If that chaotic world is to come, then you and I, lord and subject, should naturally not shirk our responsibility, to aid the world and save the people, to rebuild the great Han, so that we may not be ashamed of our hearts!"

"Even if what we do at this moment may be contrary to the way of a loyal minister, Bei and Zikun's hearts are as honest as the sun and moon, and we can face heaven and earth without shame, that is enough!"

Li Ji nodded heavily, his gaze clear and seemingly bottomless.

This time, Li Ji almost completely revealed his thoughts to Liu Bei…

Of course, it was only "almost"…

The little bit that remained was that he didn't actively tell Liu Bei that if they really reached that point, even if he wanted to return the government to someone else, it would be impossible.

Without Li Ji needing to actively do anything, as long as Li Ji expressed neutrality, then Liu Bei would naturally know what it meant to have the "yellow robe added to one's body."

Liu Bei clearly fell asleep in the military camp, but when he woke up, he was already living in the palace, sleeping on the dragon bed, wearing a dragon robe…

Moreover, Li Ji knew very well that it was impossible to give Liu Bei a chance to return the government.

Even if Jia Xu wasn't doing it for wealth and status, but merely to avoid being purged after the government was returned, he would definitely use an impeccable method to get rid of the current Emperor's descendants when Liu Bei got close to that step.

Even if it wouldn't be as outrageous as committing suicide with seventeen stab wounds in the back, at the very least, he would definitely die by hanging himself, ashamed to face his ancestors.

With Jia Xu's ability, he would certainly make it impeccable, leaving no room for the world to find fault.

And Li Ji had only just promised Liu Bei that he wouldn't obstruct him at that time, but he hadn't sworn to actively prevent it.

'My lord, as long as your original intentions remain unchanged, Ji will definitely make sure that your dragon throne is secure, even welding it directly to His Majesty's dragon buttocks…'

Li Ji, whose mood had completely relaxed, even had some wandering thoughts, and a smile appeared on his face.

This made Liu Bei couldn't help but ask, "Zikun, why are you smiling?"

Li Ji was slightly stunned by the question, and then quickly replied.

"In public, Ji is of one heart and one mind with my lord; in private, Ji is fortunate to marry Zhao Ji, and a child may be born soon. With both a family and a career established, how can I not smile?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help but say after his mood relaxed.

"That's excellent, if Zikun has descendants at that time, I wonder if Bei can have the honor of being a godfather?"

Godfather… another godfather?!

Li Ji discovered that there seemed to be a "godfather" trend in this era, which… how dangerous is that?

If Li Ji is a lifelong loyal minister, but his descendants are rebellious and fall under the "godfather" curse, and turn around and kill Liu Bei, then wouldn't I, Li, become Sima Yi?!

"Absolutely not!"

Li Ji almost blurted out his opposition, which made Liu Bei's expression stunned.

After Li Ji coughed lightly, he said.

"Instead of being a godfather, why doesn't my lord consider quickly having descendants as well? If it is the same gender, you can have our descendants emulate the Peach Garden Oath and become sworn brothers. If it is the opposite gender, you can even add affection upon affection."

Upon hearing these words, Liu Bei was truly moved.

"Zikun's words are very reasonable."

Liu Bei immediately couldn't help but ponder, if he quickly married a wife and concubines, and worked diligently in cultivation, wouldn't that be just in time to catch up with Zikun?

"Zikun, it's a deal!" Liu Bei said with a serious face.

For Liu Bei, a small regret in life was that he met Li Ji after the Peach Garden Oath, and if he could have his and Zikun's descendants make up for this regret, it would be a great thing.

"It's a deal!"

Li Ji naturally wouldn't resist this.

Anyway, Li Ji only promised that if it was the same gender, they would become sworn brothers, and if it was the opposite gender, he only mentioned that they could add affection upon affection, and didn't say that he would definitely arrange a betrothal.

And what Liu Bei valued was the promise of sworn brotherhood.

However, Liu Bei also directly circled the candidates for the legitimate wife of his eldest son in his heart at this moment, and he would definitely choose from the descendants of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Li Ji.

However, Liu Bei considered that Li Ji might only give birth to sons, and couldn't help but start thinking about the marriage of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Unlike Li Ji, who had not taken the oath, Liu Bei, as the eldest brother, was like a father, and could decide Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's marriage in this regard.

However, while the two parties in the house were treating each other honestly and having a pleasant conversation, Zhang Fei, who was waiting outside the house, was suffering, listening to the house for a long time without any movement, and was anxious to the point of jumping up and down.

Seeing this, Xiahou Bo couldn't help but open his mouth to comfort him.

"General Zhang, why be anxious? My lord and Mr. Zikun will come out after they finish discussing business."

"Jichang, you don't know the… problem, I'm just afraid something will happen."

Zhang Fei said with some anxiety.

Liu Bei's expression just now was the first time Zhang Fei had seen it, and Mr. Zikun, who had always been as gentle as jade, also had a firm stance that he would not budge an inch.

How could Zhang Fei not be anxious?

Just as Zhang Fei couldn't help but struggle whether to knock on the door and ask, the door of the main hall opened from the inside, and Liu Bei and Li Ji walked out with smiles on their faces.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei quickly stepped forward to show his concern and asked.

"Big… Big brother, are you alright?"

"What could happen to Bei?" Liu Bei asked in return.

"Then just now, big brother and Mr. Zikun, that… that matter…" Zhang Fei asked somewhat vaguely.

"It has already been discussed with Zikun, and the follow-up will be decided entirely by Zikun, but Yide must not say too much outside." Liu Bei didn't forget to remind Zhang Fei at the end.

In this regard, Zhang Fei gradually understood the pros and cons of this matter.

Everyone seems to think that Zhang Fei is a reckless man, but Zhang Fei is not stupid at all. Usually, his body just moves faster than his brain.

Liu Bei then turned to Li Ji and said, "Zikun, then I will trouble you to worry more about the matters that were discussed just now."

"Don't worry, my lord, Ji has his own certainty in his heart." Li Ji smiled freely and confidently in response.

This frank announcement with Liu Bei can be regarded as resolving a knot in his heart, so that Li Ji's previous actions, which required restraint in some places, can now be carried out freely.

Immediately, Liu Bei took Zhang Fei and left the government office directly.

After learning that a chaotic world was coming, it undoubtedly caused a great psychological impact on Liu Bei, but in terms of pressure, Liu Bei really didn't feel much pressure.

After all, there is Zikun behind him…

However, this also caused some changes in Liu Bei's views and ideas.

Therefore, Liu Bei took Zhang Fei away, but prepared to visit the many guests who were still in Wu County one by one.

Knowing that a chaotic world was coming, with Li Ji in the middle to coordinate military and political matters, Liu Bei was very relieved, but Liu Bei naturally also needed to win over all parties, accumulate connections, and seek talent and ask for wisdom.

However, not long after Liu Bei left, a piece of information sent back by the Brocade-Clothed Guard made Li Ji's originally beautiful mood dim a bit.

Xu You… ran away!

The Brocade-Clothed Guard lurking in Kuaiji Commandery failed to catch Xu You, and Xu You even abandoned his family slaves, letting the family slaves wait for news on the shore, while he hid back in the military tent and quietly slipped away.

This made the Brocade-Clothed Guard, who had originally confirmed Xu You's whereabouts by monitoring the family slaves outside, realize that something was wrong, and Xu You had long disappeared without a trace.

This made Li Ji a little dissatisfied, but he was also helpless.

However, Xu You's escape would undoubtedly be a small trouble.

Xu You may still be somewhat far from being a top strategist, but his ability is definitely worthy of the name of a famous person, and he may become an obstacle to Wu County in the future.

However, since things had come to this, Li Ji couldn't pursue it, so he had to let the Brocade-Clothed Guard pay close attention to Xu You's whereabouts, let Guo Jia grind the ink, and then personally write a military order to Guan Yu, and a secret order to Gan Ning.

The Jiangdong Pirate, Gan Ning, on the surface, had no connection to Wu Commandery. Even if someone suspected that Gan Ning controlled Guo Yi and manipulated Kuaiji Commandery, there was no evidence to implicate Wu Commandery.

It was just that Gan Ning still shouldered a heavy responsibility. Jiang Zhi's abilities might be more than sufficient as an assistant administrator for a commandery, but 'coercing Guo Yi to command Kuaiji' was a delicate task, and Jiang Zhi might not necessarily be able to firmly control the situation in Kuaiji Commandery.

In an instant, and for some unknown reason, when Li Ji thought of this kind of dirty and tiring work,

The first person that came to Li Ji's mind as the most suitable candidate was… the great gentleman, Jia Xu. (End of Chapter)