Chapter 116

"Lord?"

After Guo Jia finished speaking, he found that Liu Bei's expression was unusual and couldn't help but ask.

Liu Bei murmured,

"I was just distracted. Many people are displaced, but my ability is limited!"

Everyone was instantly moved by Liu Bei. The Lord is truly benevolent!

Guan Yu, Xu Shu, Gao Shun, Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Xu Rong, and others who came from poor backgrounds felt deeply about the suffering of the people and respected Liu Bei even more.

Ju Shou cupped his hands.

"Lord, only by occupying more places and having more troops can we save more people."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Gongyu is right. Guo Fengxiao, tell everyone about our recent plans."

Guo Jia continued,

"Currently, our biggest enemy is Dong Zhuo. Hedong and Fengyi are separated only by the Yellow River. After the spring, Dong Zhuo will definitely use troops against Hedong."

"Dong Zhuo hates the Lord to the bone, so the scale of this troop deployment will not be small. We must be cautious."

Everyone nodded in succession.

"Therefore, next, the Lord has set a troop expansion plan, planning to recruit thirty thousand new soldiers."

"Shangdang Governor Zhang Yang led his troops to leave Shangdang and is stationed in Henei. From the current look, he should have defected to Ding Yuan Shao. The Lord intends to send troops to occupy Shangdang."

Liu Bei added,

"Shangdang Commandery has a population of 120,000, which is considered a large commandery in Bing Province. Its geographical location is dangerous. Hu Pass is the main road between Bing Province and Jizhou. It can be attacked or defended, so we must occupy it."

Guan Yu stood up and cupped his hands.

"Big Brother, send me to occupy Shangdang."

Other generals requested orders one after another!

Liu Bei nodded.

"Good, let Yunchang be the main general, Xu Shu as the military advisor, and Zhang Zhang Liao and Zhang He as assistants. Take twelve thousand troops to take the entire Shangdang territory. You must pay special attention to the movements of the Black Mountain Army."

"Understood!"

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"The other generals, train the new soldiers, drill the troops, and wait for the great battle in the spring!"

"Understood!"

Liu Bei gave the thousand heavy crossbows and hundreds of sets of armor obtained from Han Fu to Gao Shun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ju Yi, and others.

Ju Yi was moved in his heart. The Lord does not doubt those he employs, and his trust in him is much stronger than Han Fu's!

After everyone went down,

Liu Bei chatted with Guo Jia.

"Guo Fengxiao, you've worked hard this half year, helping me manage Bing Province so well."

Guo Jia smiled.

"Lord, you've worked harder than me this half year. Rescuing Diao Chan, taking Beauty Feng, taking Zhen Zhen Jiang—each one is a top beauty."

"Cough, cough."

Liu Bei started coughing.

Guo Jia quickly changed his words.

"It was showing off your might by fighting Lu Bu at Hulao, chasing Dong Zhuo to save the people of Luoyang, saving the young woman Beauty Feng from Ding Yuan Shu's poisonous hands, and gaining the support of the Hebei Zhen family! Too hard!"

Liu Bei nodded.

"Guo Fengxiao, I love hearing you speak the most."

Guo Jia...

"Lord, you flatter me!"

Liu Bei laughed loudly.

"You kid, this time Ju Shou is appointed as the Bieja of Bing Province. You can focus on being my military advisor and offering strategies in the future."

Guo Jia was also very happy.

"Lord understands me too well. The government affairs are too busy, and my body can't take it."

Liu Bei checked Guo Jia's pulse.

"You kid, you've been indulging too much in wine and women. Have you been having sore waist muscles and shoulder pain recently?"

"I'll give you a few prescriptions. Take them on time, and your body will be great."

Guo Jia??

"Lord, I didn't expect you to know medicine. Your subordinate truly admires you to the extreme!"

After dismissing the moved Guo Jia,

Liu Bei finally had time to return to the backyard to visit his wives.

Liu Bei had just stepped into the backyard when he heard Zhen Mi's chattering voice.

"Let me tell you, brother-in-law is amazing. He knocked that scoundrel Wen Chou off his horse with one move!"

"Oh my, Sister Diao Chan, how can you be so beautiful!"

"All the sisters are so beautiful!"

"Sister Zhen Mi, you are also very beautiful," Lady Zou's soft, glutinous voice said.

Liu Bei walked in.

"Wives, your husband has come late, please don't blame me."

Everyone stood up and bowed gracefully.

"Husband~"

Cai Yan smiled.

"Husband, important matters come first. We all know that."

Liu Bei walked over. Cai Yan and Lady Gan's bellies were already very large, and they were less than two months away from giving birth.

Lady Zou was not far behind, only about half a month difference. It seemed that she had indeed come with a mission last time.

Liu Bei's hand pressed on Cai Yan's belly, gently saying,

"Wife, you've worked hard."

"Oh my, this little guy is kicking me. Is he blaming me for not having time to accompany you, wife?"

Cai Yan looked happy.

"Husband, being able to marry you, this life of mine is worth it."

The others also nodded frequently.

Zhen Mi blushed. In this family, it seemed only her status was a bit special.

"However, brother-in-law is truly a good person, and the sisters are truly happy."

Beauty Feng suddenly retched.

Liu Bei?? Am I that good?

He walked over, took Beauty Feng's jade hand, and checked her pulse.

"Wife, you are also pregnant."

Beauty Feng's joy could not be hidden. With an heir, her husband would love her even more.

Diao Chan felt a bit lost in her heart. Clearly, she had met Liu Bei first, but this Beauty Feng had surpassed her, and she was just as beautiful as her. Too competitive!

Cai Yan gently pushed Liu Bei.

"Husband, Sister Diao Chan has been waiting for you for several months. I took the liberty of bringing her to Jinyang. You aren't angry, are you?"

Liu Bei smiled.

"Naturally, I won't be angry. Wife, you are truly thoughtful."

Diao Chan bowed gracefully.

"Sister Cai has taken great care of me and taught me a lot of knowledge. I am grateful, if anything."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Good, five days from now, I will marry Diao Chan into the house."

Diao Chan felt settled in her heart.