Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 65: Are you innocent? Don't you think I know?

In theory, this option is indeed theoretically feasible.

Take advantage of the fact that Dong Zhuo has not realized Jia Xu's prowess, and take him by surprise, directly getting a free ride.

However, the risk of this option is undoubtedly extremely high.

Li Ji felt that the chance of success was extremely low, but since the "Strategy Simulator" showed that this option was feasible.

And Li Ji felt that his mental state was very good, much stronger than when he first met Liu Bei.

At the very least, the deduction of personal strategies would not reach its limit after only two deductions.

Therefore, it might be worth a try…

[After a lot of deliberation, feeling Jia Xu's cautious and careful nature, you decided to go the other way and bypass Jia Xu directly, choosing "act first, report later."

Afterwards, you found Liu Bei, who was drinking in the main hall, and told him that you had taken a fancy to a man named "Jia Xu," and felt that he was very talented, so you asked Liu Bei to use the banquet to have Dong Zhuo give Jia Xu to you.

Liu Bei, who trusted you so much, naturally agreed.

Immediately, Liu Bei, taking advantage of his slightly drunk state, seized the opportunity to punish Dong Zhuo while playing games, and said that he had taken a fancy to a man named Jia Xu under his command, who had the demeanor of a gentleman and was very fond of him, and asked if he could have him.

However, Dong Zhuo, who had a simple and honest appearance, was actually extremely shrewd in his heart, and did not rashly agree, but directly summoned Jia Xu and asked for his opinion in person.

Seemingly, Dong Zhuo's attitude was to respect Jia Xu, but in fact, both you and Jia Xu felt Dong Zhuo's murderous intent beneath his seemingly enlightened and respectful attitude.]

[If Dong Zhuo confirms that Jia Xu has already colluded with Liu Bei, then Dong Zhuo will most likely choose to find an opportunity to directly kill Jia Xu, and will not allow anyone under his command to have the opportunity to betray him.

Therefore, Jia Xu naturally would not reveal the slightest flaw, let alone put himself in danger, and immediately had to firmly claim that he would follow Duke Dong to the death.

Moreover, in order to show his sincerity and ability, so as to avoid Dong Zhuo's suspicion and find an excuse to bury him afterwards.

Jia Xu also publicly analyzed the general trend of the world, analyzing the Yellow Turban Rebellion's tendency to last for more than ten or twenty years, and his analysis was well-founded, convincing everyone present.

Naturally, Dong Zhuo would not easily let go, and he repeatedly claimed that his promise to Liu Bei just now was just a drunken joke and should not be taken seriously.

And from then on, Jia Xu's reputation as a resourceful man spread throughout Julu City.]

[Strategy Evaluation: As you expected, this plan is too risky.

Dong Zhuo is suspicious and narrow-minded. Even if Liu Bei made a request to Dong Zhuo while he was drunk, it still aroused Dong Zhuo's suspicion.

Moreover, this series of twists and turns has instead forced Jia Xu to show his ability, and from then on, Dong Zhuo has attached great importance to Jia Xu, repeatedly asking Jia Xu for advice.

Perhaps, this risky action not only failed to allow Liu Bei to gain Jia Xu's help, but instead, in the future, Jia Xu may assist Dong Zhuo, which may cause great trouble for Liu Bei.]

The expected failure…

This also invisibly reminded Li Ji once again that for those who are full of wisdom, the more dangerous they are, the easier it is to reveal flaws.

'This is troublesome!'

Li Ji's heart moved slightly, and he sighed secretly.

Even in the deduction in the "Strategy Simulator," is it currently impossible to recruit Jia Xu to join Liu Bei's command?

If there is enough time, Li Ji can try to use "overt schemes" to gradually show the safety of being under Liu Bei's command, and then lead Jia Xu, who is good at self-preservation, to actively join Liu Bei's command.

However, this banquet is obviously the only opportunity to face Jia Xu directly.

After the banquet, Jia Xu will completely shrink back into Dong Zhuo's army and no longer show his face, which makes many strategies useless.

This is the most troublesome thing.

Jia Xu is too cautious and too cowardly.

However, if he gives up like this, Li Ji is quite unwilling.

If he can get Jia Xu's help, it will be a great help, but if Jia Xu, who is known as the "Poisonous Counselor," is outside, it may be a great hidden danger in the future.

For example: If Liu Bei launches a northern expedition in the future and wants to attack the forces that Jia Xu is loyal to.

Perhaps, Jia Xu will directly use the poisonous plan of "If Liu Bei attacks a city, then kill everyone in the city," using the people as the city walls to force Liu Bei to retreat on his own.

With Liu Bei's benevolent character, the more "poisonous" the plan, the more effective and unsolvable it will be for him.

'Wait, why did I also come up with this kind of 'poisonous plan'?'

Li Ji suddenly couldn't help but recall that he seemed to have received the title of "Poisonous Counselor" in a certain deduction, and couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

However, precisely because Li Ji knows the trouble that a truly unlimited "Poisonous Counselor" can bring, if he can't keep Jia Xu, then perhaps killing him is also an excellent choice.

Li Ji's thoughts moved slightly, and then he thought of a way…

Immediately, Li Ji pretended to be a little drunk, his face also looked a little rosy, and then he approached Jia Xu and said.

"Mr. Wenhe, thank you for helping me find distant relatives, and please follow me to a deserted place. I have an item on me that I want to give to you. If you find my distant relatives, give this item to him and he will understand."

When Jia Xu heard this, he had no intention of helping Li Ji find distant relatives at all, so he kept declining.

However, Li Ji, taking advantage of his drunkenness, forcibly pulled Jia Xu up.

Don't look at Li Ji being worried about his physical condition by Liu Bei every day, but in fact, Li Ji's body among ordinary strategists is definitely top-notch. At least, Jia Xu wanted to resist a little, but he couldn't pull Li Ji away.

And in order to avoid being pulled out of shape by Li Ji at the banquet, Jia Xu had to get up and walk towards the door with Li Ji.

Moreover, after all, this place is inside the government office, and Jia Xu is not worried that Li Ji will really do anything wrong.

However, in order to avoid others suspecting that he had any collusion with Li Ji, when leaving the side hall, Jia Xu did not forget to say.

"Mr. Zikun, even if you want to go to the toilet, why bother pulling me along?"

"Let's go together, let's go together…"

While Li Ji cooperatively responded, he gave Zhao Yun, who was sitting at the banquet without drinking at all, a look, taking advantage of Jia Xu's blind spot.

When Zhao Yun saw this, he immediately understood and got up to follow Li Ji's direction.

For the already lively side hall, Li Ji and Jia Xu going to the toilet together did not arouse anyone's suspicion at all. Zhao Yun, who did not drink a drop of alcohol at the banquet and did not talk to anyone, also left unnoticed.

And Li Ji pulled Jia Xu all the way to a remote corner of the government office. Seeing that Li Ji seemed to want to go further, Jia Xu, who was already feeling a little uneasy, immediately smiled and said.

"Mr. Zikun, what do you want to give me? You can take it out now."

"Let's go further, I have a big treasure."

However, Jia Xu was unwilling at all, and immediately said half jokingly and half seriously.

"Mr. Zikun, if you continue like this, I will shout."

When Li Ji heard this, he had to let go of his arm, his eyes slightly turned from Jia Xu's body, and looked at Zhao Yun, who had already walked not far behind Jia Xu.

Immediately, Li Ji's expression suddenly changed, and there was no trace of the drunkenness just now, but he shouted angrily.

"Jia Wenhe, I have finally found you!"

When Jia Xu saw this, he felt ominous, and without arguing with Li Ji, he immediately wanted to retreat first.

However, Zhao Yun suddenly blocked Jia Xu's retreat, and pressing his palm on Jia Xu's shoulder made Jia Xu unable to move.

Jia Xu was suddenly shocked, feeling that Zhao Yun's strength, which easily restrained him with just one palm, was in danger.

With such brute force, even if Zhao Yun, who seemed to have the same physique as ordinary scholars, was empty-handed, he could probably crush his throat in an instant.

This made Jia Xu suddenly dare not act rashly, and turned to look at Li Ji, saying.

"Li Ji, I have never met you in the past, and there is no hatred to speak of. What do you want to do?"

"Never met?"

Li Ji snorted coldly, with a look of bitter hatred, and said with gritted teeth.

"Since I was in swaddling clothes, I was abandoned in the wilderness by my family. Only the swaddling clothes had the five characters 'Wuwei Jia Wenhe' written in blood. I have survived sixteen years to this day, just to find you, the enemy. How dare you say that there is no hatred between you and me?"

"Harming my whole family, forcing me to be abandoned in the wilderness, and making me not know where my clan is, must be inextricably linked to you, Wuwei Jia Wenhe!"

When Jia Xu saw this, he was greatly surprised in his heart, and almost subconsciously felt that he had fallen into the hands of his enemy, and his life was over!

However, Jia Xu suddenly woke up in an instant.

That's not right, I was only twenty-one years old sixteen years ago. In that year, I was recommended as a virtuous and honest official, and later I felt that the future was bleak and dangerous, so I claimed to be ill and resigned to stay at home for several years.

In that year, I didn't do anything, I was completely a homebody. Who put such a black pot on me?

Looking at Li Ji's fierce look in front of him, which seemed to want to devour him alive, Jia Xu didn't dare to shout loudly, for fear that Li Ji would impulsively develop the mentality of dying with his enemy, so he could only whisper.

"Injustice…"

However, before Jia Xu could finish speaking, Li Ji directly wanted to draw his sword and interrupt Jia Xu.

Does Jia Xu feel wronged? How could Li Ji, who personally wronged Jia Xu, not know?

"Jia Wenhe, I originally wanted to risk my life and draw my sword to stab you to death, and die with you, but I didn't want to harm my lord, Liu Bei, Liu Xuande, the descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and the governor of Wu Commandery…"

Speaking of this, Li Ji said with a face full of unwillingness and resentment.

"Very well, I will spare your life for now. I will have Zilon take you away from the government office and temporarily to my lord's residence. You should also take this time to think carefully about what evil deeds you have committed and explain clearly why the bloody words bear your name."

Looking at Li Ji's posture, as if he would draw his sword and chop him alive on the spot if he dared to utter a single "No," Jia Xu couldn't possibly offer any excuses.

What's more, as Li Ji recounted that tragic past and Jia Xu appeared to be the enemy who slaughtered Li Ji's entire family, Zhao Yun's five fingers gripping Jia Xu tightened even more, pinching Jia Xu to the point where he felt as if the bones in his shoulder were about to shatter.