Chapter 52

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"Lord Xuande is indeed broad-minded. You must know that Xun Yu is a talent comparable to the Marquis of Liu, Zhang Liang, and Xun You is a rare strategist in the world," Chen Xi said with a playful smile.

"What does it matter? No matter how good something is, if we can't obtain it, it's not as good as what we already have, don't you think, Zichuan?" Liu Bei turned and looked at Chen Xi solemnly.

Chen Xi was silent for a long time before he spoke, "I won't let you down. At least I don't think I'm weaker than them. Let's go. Since the aristocratic families don't welcome us, we'll show them the strength that will make the entire world's clans take notice, and make the world tremble under our hands, so they will regret their choices today."

Liu Bei looked at Chen Xi and could feel the intense confidence radiating from him, a confidence that looked down on the world, a pride that spread and influenced the people around him.

"Good, let's show the world the strength that will make the clans take notice, and make the world tremble under our hands, so they will regret their choices today!" Liu Bei extended his hand, speaking with great enthusiasm, and Guan, Zhang, and Zhao all looked excited.

Chen Xi knew that what he said at this moment would definitely reach the ears of all the aristocratic families in Yingchuan, but that was exactly what he wanted. Since they had already shown their true colors, Liu Bei had already visited them, and even if they didn't intend to serve, they should at least have met him. But since they refused, it was time to tear off the mask!

Originally, Chen Xi planned to take the responsibility for these words alone, but he didn't expect Liu Bei to repeat them and extend his hand to him.

"Let's go, Lord Xuande. There's no room for us in Yingchuan anymore. Since we've said these words, the aristocratic families will be waiting for us to fail. Believe me, in at most three years, we will return here, and this time, everyone will bow to you." Chen Xi's face carried a smile, but it couldn't hide the coldness in his eyes. The pride of a穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者," a term often used in Chinese literature to refer to a person who has traveled through time or to a different world) is something you won't understand.

"Good, let's go!" Liu Bei didn't say more, mounted his horse, and galloped towards the eastern gate of Yingchuan. Since there was no more room for him in Yingchuan, he wouldn't waste his efforts.

Liu Bei didn't even attend the farewell banquet and left Yingchuan directly, taking his army and his deep memories with him.

"This time, it was my fault, Lord Xuande. Although the aristocratic families have enough talent, we can only seek the talents from the lower classes. To them, we are not good enough!" Chen Xi said with a cold laugh, then thought about the scholars Liu Bei had recruited in Yingchuan, thinking it was better than nothing.

"Oh, speaking of which, I remember something interesting. There was a wandering knight who wanted to join me, saying he wanted to be my chief clerk. I tested him and found out he knew nothing. I asked the elders around and learned that this scholar-dressed man was actually a wandering knight, and a famous one at that. I don't know what I was thinking at the time, but I told him, 'Read more books. When you are well-versed in the Spring and Autumn Annals and the Art of War by Sun Wu, come find me, and I will definitely appoint you.'" Liu Bei laughed, "Zichuan, do you know how he reacted?"

Chen Xi raised an eyebrow, thinking it couldn't be that coincidental, but he still responded, "He must have said he would definitely read the Spring and Autumn Annals and master the Art of War, and asked you to keep the position for him. He said he would definitely come, in at most three to five years, or in as little as one to two years, right, Lord Xuande?"

Liu Bei was taken aback and looked at Chen Xi strangely, "Zichuan, were you there at the time? How do you know so clearly?"

"Is his name Shan Fu or Xu Shu?" Chen Xi said, covering his forehead.

"Xu Shu?" Liu Bei asked, puzzled, "You weren't there?"

"It's really him." Chen Xi rolled his eyes. This was a case of losing in one place and gaining in another. Xu Shu was the right fit for Liu Bei, not Xun Yu, Xun You, or Chen Qun, who were all from aristocratic families and wouldn't look at Liu Bei.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem with him?" Liu Bei asked curiously.

"Lord Xuande, you should still leave a position as chief clerk for him. He has given up his martial ways to pursue literature, and has made a firm decision to take a different path. This man is resolute and won't change his mind once he has made a decision. Since he has given up his martial ways for literature, in a few years, he will surely be one of the top strategists in the world." Chen Xi said solemnly, not wanting Liu Bei to treat Xu Shu as a joke. If that happened, Xu Shu might end up giving away the Sleeping Dragon and the Phoenix to others, which would be no fun.

"Hmm? Zichuan, do you know this person well?" Liu Bei nodded in agreement and then asked curiously.

Chen Xi was touched that Liu Bei didn't ask any other questions, not even what would happen if Xu Shu didn't succeed, and directly agreed to Chen Xi's request.

"Not really familiar, but he was originally a wandering knight from Changshe. He killed someone for a friend, walked the streets with a sword, and was captured. No one dared to inform the authorities of his identity due to his intimidating presence. Later, he was rescued, and the matter was dropped. However, since he said he would give up his martial ways for literature, he will definitely do it. He is known for keeping his word." Chen Xi said with great seriousness.

Chen Xi couldn't say that Xu Shu was actually a prodigy. A few days ago, he gave up his sword for literature and, after a maximum of five years of intense study, his personality changed dramatically. His originally aggressive nature was completely tamed, and he became more refined. Most importantly, in just five years, he could match the top strategists in the world, a talent so extraordinary that it was maddening.

As a wandering knight who spent his days wielding a sword, he reached the level of a top strategist in just a few years. Think about how long it took Guo Jia and Xun You to reach their levels, and then think about how long it took Xu Shu. You will understand that Xu Shu's talent is the most terrifying, though it's a pity that he realized his potential late.

It must be said that being a wandering knight is a minor path. To succeed, one must be able to write to stabilize the world and fight to conquer it, able to turn black into white and white into black, and say whatever they want, with no one daring to challenge them. Xu Shu's decision to give up his martial ways for literature was likely driven by this great ambition.

"Oh, I see." Liu Bei nodded, "Since that's the case, I will leave a position as chief clerk for him, but when he comes, I will test him thoroughly."

"Sure, when the time comes, you can test him with all the capable scholars and generals you have. He will definitely hold up." Chen Xi smiled. Since they had found this gem, the rest didn't matter. Although Xu Shu was still a green fruit, as long as he was still on the tree, he would eventually ripen, and they would definitely get him, along with his two comrades.

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