Chapter 270 Ruthlessness is the most important thing for the imperial family
In the dim secret room, four dark shadows were sitting around a round table and talking in whispers.

Leading among them was the true ruler of Shu - the benevolent and righteous Liu Bei. Opposite him sat Zhang Fei, Liu Chan wearing a crown without tassels, and the last one was a young man with shoulder-length curly hair.

Under the orange candlelight from the candlestick in the corner, the curly-haired man looked extremely young, probably in his early 20s, with red lips, white teeth, and delicate skin. His brows were full of feminine beauty in every word he spoke. If it weren't for his low and cold voice during the conversation, no one would have guessed that he was a man just from his appearance...

After a long conversation, Liu Bei, who knew the whole story, pondered for a moment and then smiled his signature smile again: "So that's how it is. Did the military advisor promote Wang Yao to the position of military commander? No wonder he was ranked among the heroes in the canyon. It seems that this soldier is indeed extraordinary, otherwise how could he have caught the attention of the military advisor?"

"That's not the point! Big brother, why are you still laughing?" Zhang Fei said with a fierce face, "What I just said was not a joke. Since Wang Yao took over the position of the commander-in-chief, he has been winning people's hearts everywhere. He has complicated relationships with a large number of centurions of the three legions. In addition, this battle between Wu and Shu has made him famous! Now Wang Yao is no longer an ordinary soldier. He is a prestige even higher than that of our heroic commanders! If this continues, I am afraid that sooner or later, the entire three legions will change their surnames to Wang!"

At this point, Zhang Fei intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the curly-haired man beside him and snorted, "If it weren't for my eldest brother indulging Zhuge Liang's nepotism, how could we have the situation today? The three routes have been replaced, the Soul-burning Heavy Artillery, and the Moonlight Girl are all closely related to that Wang Yao. Now my second brother and I don't have any real power in the legion? To put it bluntly, what exactly does Zhuge Liang want to do by replacing the heroes on the line so deliberately? Is he going to drain the legion and plot against our Shu Kingdom?!"

Liu Bei's brows knitted slightly, and his tone suddenly became more serious: "Third brother! Don't be rude. Mr. Yuange is here, how can you slander the military advisor like this?"

Zhang Fei clenched his fist and wanted to say something, but the curly-haired man interrupted him with a smile, "Your Majesty, don't be upset. General Zhang is a man of character and a loyal and brave man. It is normal for him to have such doubts and worries."

As he spoke, the curly-haired man turned to Zhang Fei calmly, "But I believe that with Senior Brother's extraordinary and unworldly character, he would never do such a bad and rebellious thing. In fact, even I think that the current personnel arrangement of the three routes is indeed the most appropriate. Senior Brother did not do this deliberately for some ulterior motive. Please do not worry, General Zhang."

Then, he turned to Liu Bei and said, "Although I am not talented, I am willing to vouch for you. Your Majesty, please rest assured that you have no intention of treason."

After taking a deep look at the expressionless curly-haired man, Liu Bei smiled and said, "Mr. Yuange, there is no need to say more. The military advisor is always personally involved in everything, devoted to his work, and loyal to the Shu Kingdom. I trust him very much."

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty." The curly-haired man bowed slightly and continued, "But Your Majesty, there is indeed something suspicious about Wang Yao. In fact, after I followed the teacher's order to come to Jingzhou, I have been secretly observing him closely. The strange equipment on this boy not only has an unknown origin, but also contains various mysterious powers. Once these equipment are distributed among the soldiers in large quantities, it is very likely to have a great negative impact on the status of the heroes and even on our Jixia Academy. So I hope that Your Majesty can authorize me to go deep into the legion to investigate those soldiers who have had close contact with Wang Yao. Maybe..."

"Adou has already reported some of the strange points about Wang Yao to me several months ago." Liu Bei waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sir and Adou are both students of Jixia Academy. These may affect the hidden dangers of Jixia Academy. You can make your own decisions. If you have any doubts, you can investigate in the legion yourself without asking me for instructions."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission. Well, I'll take my leave now." After receiving the authorization from the supreme ruler, the curly-haired man nodded slightly, then got up and went out. He knew that Zhang Fei and Liu Bei might have something private to say.

And Liu Chan followed behind the curly-haired man.

"Adou." Liu Bei suddenly called Liu Chan, and waited until the curly-haired man disappeared before he said meaningfully, "Mr. Yuange is also a rare genius. You must study hard with him, understand?"

Liu Chan, who usually looked innocent in front of others, now had a pair of dark eyes that were sharper than before. He looked at Liu Bei, nodded in understanding and said, "Your son obeys your command."

In the dim secret room, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were the only ones left.

Liu Bei picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of tea, then said softly, "Third brother, after so many years, your reckless and reckless character hasn't changed at all?" Zhang Fei's face changed: "Brother, what do you mean? Did I say something wrong?!"

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Rather than saying that the military advisor is loyal, I believe that the military advisor simply disdains to plot against our mere Shu Kingdom. Your so-called worry is too much of a petty measure. Even if the military advisor has ulterior motives, you shouldn't say it in front of Wujian Puppet. After all, they are all fellow apprentices of Jixia Academy. As the saying goes, a stranger cannot alienate a relative. What you said just now will only offend Wujian Puppet and make him feel disgusted with us. You are not unaware of the strength of Jixia Academy."

After a pause, Liu Bei continued, "As for Wang Yao, the matter has come to this point, and it is a done deal. Can I still revoke his position as commander-in-chief? You also said that Wang Yao is very close to the military advisor now, and he is very popular among the soldiers in the legion. If I rashly depose him, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the people."

"We can't just let an outsider do whatever he wants, can we?!" Zhang Fei said with dissatisfaction, "In my opinion, we should immediately eliminate Wang Yao's many confidants in the army and revoke his position. Otherwise, where is your authority? In Shu, we are the masters! Why do you have to worry about the opposition of those soldiers? Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed!"

Liu Bei frowned again: "Third brother, you are so impetuous, how can you be a commander? The so-called imperial military skills are not only about governing the country and pacifying the world, but also about knowing how to control the ministers. We can't just look at things and do things based on our own selfish desires, but also learn how to make the people below willing to work for us!"

At this point, Liu Bei's eyes flashed with a sharp luster: "We, the Liu family, will not allow others to interfere with our foundation, but to remove a military governor, we need a good reason. Wait slowly, I believe that no one is saintly, and everyone makes mistakes. When Wang Yao commits an unforgivable mistake one day, I will take the opportunity to remove him."

Zhang Fei finally gave up after hearing this, but the corners of his mouth were still lowered. "Humph, if it weren't for my brother's insistence on going to Wu four months ago, which led to Zhuge Liang taking power, Wang Yao wouldn't have taken advantage of him. Brother, I really don't understand. The girl from Jiangdong is naturally very pretty, but at our level, appearance is just a false performance. It shouldn't make my brother condescend to please her like this, right? Could it be that my brother was really bewitched by that little girl's magic?"

Liu Bei smiled upon hearing this: "Haha, Third Brother, you are wrong. This trip to Wu is very necessary. Heavy Crossbow Qianjin is the most powerful archer in Wu. If we can marry her, it will not only weaken Wu, but also increase the fighting power of our Shu. In this way, our Shu will have the capital to compete with Wei in the north. For us, the marriage is actually killing two birds with one stone, with all benefits and no harm!"

Zhang Fei finally smiled and said, "I thought you were obsessed with beauty and had forgotten your ambitions."

"Don't worry, Third Brother. We will definitely unify the Three Kingdoms and establish an empire in our lifetime!" At this point, Liu Bei suddenly asked, "By the way, about my nephew Zhang Shao..."

When talking about Zhang Shao, the serious Zhang Fei felt a little sad. After all, a mother loves her child deeply. Even if Zhang Fei is not kind by nature, he can't help but feel sad for the loss of his son: "He died in the canyon inexplicably, and even his body has not been found. However... I always feel that something is fishy."

"I have the same doubt." Liu Bei said, "According to my nephew's personality, even if he went to the canyon battlefield, he would only stay in the rear to observe and would not go to the front line in person. How could he die in the canyon?"

Zhang Fei was stunned: "What do you mean, brother?"

Liu Bei took a sip of tea and said softly, "Your behavior just now was very rude. Bring some gifts tonight and apologize to Mr. Yuange."

Looking at Liu Bei's deep eyes, Zhang Fei understood and nodded: "Brother is right, I will go to visit Wujian Puppet tonight and ask him to help me investigate this matter in depth!"

In the secret room, accompanied by the muffled voices, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadows, like demons and monsters, began to show their fangs and claws...

(End of this chapter)