Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1243: Transfer of Military Command

Tian Yu indeed deserves the name of a good general, both his temperament and ability are so. Zhuge Liang somewhat understands why Gongsun Zan, before his defeat, chose such an official, not very close to him, as the inheritor of his will.

After careful observation and confirming there were no major omissions, Zhuge Liang did not inform Tian Yu of the discovered errors. Instead, he instructed his subordinate soldiers to set up camp according to his method, remedying Tian Yu’s errors in another way.

Although he lacks much practice, Zhuge Liang’s insight and knowledge easily identify the advantages and disadvantages within. Systematic study of camp arrangement is something only a person like Zhuge Liang has the time for.

After arranging the soldiers, Zhang Fei took Zhuge Liang and a group of military officers to the Central Army Camp, where the city was filled with the aroma of food.

”Yide, please.” Tian Yu personally opened the camp tent for Zhang Fei, inviting him in. This action instantly ended the distinction between host and guest, with Zhang Fei as the commander of the camp.

”National Consent, come with me.” Zhang Fei laughed, pulling Tian Yu into the tent together. Although the other party naturally leaned toward Liu Bei, he cannot just take over Tian Yu’s military power like this.

Zhuge Liang followed with a light laugh, entering the tent with Zhang Fei and Tian Yu. Up to now, Tian Yu hasn’t figured out the identity of the person following Zhang Fei.

After entering the tent, Zhang Fei looked at the empty tent with only a few messengers and was slightly moved, while Zhuge Liang felt that Tian Yu was indeed discerning.

”General, please take the seat of honor. I will order someone to beat the drums to call the temporarily appointed officers.” Tian Yu made a gesture inviting them, with the seat of honor as the commander’s position in the main tent.

”National Consent, there is no need for this.” Zhang Fei cupped his fists in salute, understanding Tian Yu’s current thoughts since they have worked together before.

”I originally intended to serve Lord Xuande, but unfortunately, I previously bore General Gongsun’s last wishes, unable to look south. Now that there is an opportunity, how can I miss it? Yide should take the seat of honor.” Upon hearing Zhang Fei call him by his courtesy name, Tian Yu’s face relaxed, but his actions did not cease.

After Zhang Fei sat in the command position, Tian Yu had the officers all sit down, then ordered the messengers to drum and call those temporarily appointed officers.

At this moment, Tian Yu noticed Zhuge Liang sitting in the first position on the left, a position not suitable for Zhang Fei’s relatives, reserved either for the commander’s confidant general or the Central Army’s counselor.

However, at this time, Tian Yu was embarrassed to ask, so he sat quietly on the other side, planning to inquire about this matter with Zhang Fei later.

Soon, the officers under Tian Yu’s command arrived in the Central Army Tent within the three drumbeats, although some clearly came right at the last moment.

Zhuge Liang silently memorized each person who appeared, knowing which ones could be used, which needed cooling off, and which required handling. For Zhuge Liang, whether any of them had great ability was not important.

Outstandingly talented individuals are always a minority, while average ones abound. With Liu Bei’s current power, he can effortlessly acquire a lot.

After memorizing each person, Zhuge Liang quietly deactivated his Spiritual Talent. As he aged, the repercussions of the Spiritual Talent lessened again, but the consumption of Spiritual Capacity increased, causing Zhuge Liang to curse Pang Tong when turning off his talent.

”Achoo!” Pang Tong sneezed twice at Zhou Yu, then rubbed his nose displeasedly.

”Shiyuan, do you need me to find you a doctor?” Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

”My intuition tells me someone is cursing me.” Pang Tong said very unhappily, ”By the way, where were we discussing just now?”

”Talking about the annexation of Jiaozhou.” After staring at Pang Tong for a couple of eyes and feeling relieved, Zhou Yu said, ”It’s no problem for us to attack Jiaozhou with our strength, but the greatest issue is the climate and miasma.”

”We indeed are not suited to stay in such a place for long, but the People of Wu Creek and the Shanyue People are very suitable for that environment. We can let them form an army to attack Jiaozhou. It’s not enough just to win their hearts; they must understand what brought them their livelihood, which is fighting for us!” Pang Tong knew well that place was not suitable for Han people to live long.

”Just this, even if we conquer Jiaozhou, how can it belong to us?” Zhou Yu said helplessly in his heart. He also thought about using barbarians, but there was a significant downside to it.

”...” Pang Tong, measuring Zhou Yu up and down, ”Gongjin, did you impose your Spiritual Talent on yourself?”

Zhou Yu was startled, then quickly lifted his Spiritual Talent, with his thought process instantly returning to normal. ”Yesterday I was comforting Bofu and forgot about this. I was just wondering why my mind wasn’t working today.”

”How about we build a direct road to Jiaozhou?” Pang Tong rolled his eyes, having unknowingly asked Zhou Yu about Zhou Yu’s Spiritual Talent after hanging out with him for a long while.

He once thought Zhou Yu’s intelligence fluctuated greatly, strong enough to be feared even by Pang Tong when strong, but pummeled by Pang Tong in weakness.

”No, building a road is not as good as building a waterway. Our Jing-Yang is known for its water conservancy. More waterways benefit both farming and transportation. The saying ’ships in the south, horses in the north’ refers to this. As we’re not rivals on the land route, we’ll draw them into an unfamiliar combat environment,” Zhou Yu said with a smile.

”This is the real Zhou Gongjin.” Pang Tong said with a smile, ”You better not impose your Spiritual Talent on yourself when on the battlefield, or you might embarrass yourself greatly.”

”Being with Bofu often causes me to overlook this matter.” Zhou Yu was also helpless, even when his intelligence was suppressed by his Spiritual Talent, he still had an intellectual advantage over Sunx Ce.