Wait, please don't call me Emperor Zhaolie

Chapter 79 Xun You: My Lord
The faces of the people walking on the streets of Pingyuan County were also filled with joy.

When they met acquaintances, they would greet each other and put the cut short bamboos in their backpacks, ready to take them home.

Burn bamboo joints at the door to make them make noises, which can scare away mountain spirits and bring peace of mind in the coming year.

Children were playing with stones and hiding hooks in the snow.

Some people also used the bamboo they picked up to ride on their hips and pretend to be riding a horse. Dozens or even hundreds of people would chase and play with each other, and the sound of giggles could be heard all the time.

Xun You walked with his servants, observing the situation, stroking his beard and thinking, "Qingzhou is a rare place of leisure in troubled times. The people are not pale, children can play freely, and the elderly and disabled are supported by money and food allocated by the county. It is better than Jingzhou under Liu Biao's rule!"

After Liu Jingsheng took office in Jingxiang, he loved the people and nurtured scholars. He also opened up schools of classics and taught the people. He used both kindness and authority to govern the country, and absorbed many scholars who had fled to the south.

But compared with Qingzhou and Jingzhou, Qingzhou is undoubtedly better.

Perhaps it was because although Liu Biao was talented, he was still constrained by the local Kuai, Cai, and Huang families.

Xun You also met many powerful families in Qingzhou, as well as aristocratic families with the rank of two thousand stone official. All of them respected and feared Liu Xuande.

Liu Jingsheng failed to achieve this in Jingzhou, so it seems that Liu Bei was far superior.

I heard that Liu Yan of Yizhou also had a wise appearance, but unfortunately, due to the obstacles in the way, I never got to meet him.

In comparison, Liu Dai of Yanzhou was much worse.

Hmm? Youzhou Liu Yu has long been famous for his love for the people and his compassion for the barbarians, but even Gongsun Zan couldn't control him...

Xun You pondered for a moment and discovered that among his relatives, Liu Bei was the only one who was both civil and military, and had the greatest potential among the Han Lius.

Maybe my uncle really found someone who can help the world.

"Puff puff..." The sound of hurried footsteps came from behind.

Xun You thought it was his cousin Xun Yu who came to look for him, and wanted to turn around to greet him, but was supported by a strong hand. A voice rang in his ears that he would never forget even decades later.

Just listen to that voice, with a surprise that can't be concealed, asking: "Have you reached Xun Jun? Liu Bei has been waiting for a long time."

Immediately, several more voices were heard, which made Xun You feel quite familiar.

Guo Jia and Xun Yu shouted anxiously, "Sir, the cold wind outside is biting your skin, don't forget to put on your robe."

Xun Youcai discovered that Lord Xuande was wearing thin clothes, with his other hand holding a document hidden behind his back. It was obvious that he was in a meeting and rushed out when he heard the message.

The scarf on her head was stained with snowflakes, the back of her hands were cold but her palms were hot. She pulled his arm and said, "Gongda, let's go to the mansion to warm ourselves by the fire first to ward off the cold."

Xun You was a little at a loss and let Liu Bei pull him around. He traveled all over the country and met many governors and even the Emperor Liu Xie.

He had never met a powerful prince who held a state and welcomed him, Xun Gongda, so warmly.

Even the prefect had never done this. When he saw Guo Fengxiao and his cousin, he quickly put the thick robe on Liu Shijun.

Liu Bei was still laughing happily, as if he had found a treasure.

Cao Mengde, the two Xuns belong to me today and are no longer yours!

Xun You thought: "Liu Qingzhou is indeed as respectful and loving as the rumors say."

He was led all the way back to the study room, and Guo Jia inadvertently saw the envoy's hand slightly arched for fear that it would freeze Xun You.

I couldn't help but say in my heart: "Your Excellency is really thirsty for talents..."

He shook his head to suppress the sour taste that was rising. But it soon disappeared. Now we should recruit talents and make scholars follow us. There is nothing wrong with spending a lot of money to buy horse bones.

When they arrived at the study, Liu Bei enthusiastically introduced many of his trusted aides and clerks to Xun You.

Xun Yu smiled and said, "Gongda, you have finally returned. When the envoy heard about your arrival, he missed you for the past few days."

Xun You looked over in surprise and replied, "You is just a low-level talent, how could it be worthy of Lord Xuande's concern? I am really ashamed."

After saying this, he bowed repeatedly to Liu Bei to express his apology.

Xun You has a thin face and a not very long beard, but he gives people a sense of calmness and restraint. His figure is slender and agile yet elegant. When you look into his eyes, you can feel his sharp eyes.

As the seats were a little far apart, Liu Bei could only use his hands to support his chest and say, "Gongda is just as Wenruo said. He is modest and steady, a rare talent who can assist the king."

As he finished speaking, Xun Yu beside him had a slightly strange look on his face.

He just said that Xun You appeared foolish but was actually smart, and was actually a talented person, so that the envoy could learn more about him and keep him.

Who would have thought that when Xuande heard the name, he was amazed at Gongda's extraordinary military strategy.

Xun Yu was surprised. He just liked the art of war. How could he have military strategy when he had never led an army? Where did it come from?
It was clearly Xun Gongda who was recommended, not Tai Gongwang.

Everyone chatted in the study for a while, then tactfully said goodbye and went about their business.

Xun Yu and Guo Jia also said goodbye one after another.

Only Liu Bei and Xun You were left in the study.

Xun You was silent for a while and then said, "I often hear people say that Lord Xuande has defeated powerful enemies many times. I believe he is well versed in military tactics. Can you explain to me how to use troops to win every battle?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei shook his head and said, "There is no method of using troops to win every battle. I am not as gifted as Sun Wu and Bai Han. I am just good at analyzing on the battlefield."

Xun You became interested and asked, "How do you analyze on the battlefield?"

Liu Bei smiled and said, "I usually belittle the overall strength of the opponent in front of the soldiers before the battle to build up confidence in victory. When the battle is about to start, I will ask the soldiers to pay attention and not be careless, so as not to reveal flaws and be seized by the enemy."

"Every time there is a major battle, I must personally investigate. No matter what the scouts report, there will always be a discrepancy between what I see and what I see. Only when the commander personally observes the enemy's formation can he detect the weaknesses and his intentions based on experience."

"Go up high more often to see far ahead, remember the terrain, and make detailed analysis of each enemy formation. Pay attention to tactics and the order of attacking the enemy, otherwise you will not be able to defeat them."

"To plan and win a battle thousands of miles away, one can be a strategist or a staff member, but not a commander who leads the army in person."

Xun You's eyes lit up and he asked, "Is this your method of defeating the enemy?"

Liu Bei nodded slowly and said with emotion: "The main thing is to act decisively when necessary, seize the opportunity and strike swiftly, and before the opponent can react, pierce through like a sharp spear without any hesitation."

"The soldiers will be like hammers, wherever they hit, it will break into pieces. There is no better way to destroy an army and break through a formation!"

Xun You's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he couldn't help but recite silently after Liu Bei finished speaking.

After a while, he raised his head and looked at Liu Bei with surprise: "What you said is really concise and profound!"

"You often read military books, and what he thought and understood was just like this..."

Xun You's eyes suddenly became hot, as if he had finally met a close friend with whom he could exchange military strategies.

He then silently said in his heart: "Lord Xuande is good at commanding troops, he is truly my lord!"

(End of this chapter)