Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1791: Chapter 1669: Still Took This Path

”How do you know?” Chen Xi said surprisingly, ”But there’s one point where you’re wrong; I am indeed observing the people’s livelihood. Only by seeing and listening for oneself can things truly be reliable. Only in this way can political directives be more applicable to the masses, and can the most suitable development approach be found.”

Even Xun Yu nodded silently to Chen Xi’s words, while the listening Cao Cao and Liu Bei also agreed that this indeed was the case. Only in this way can the system better align with the people’s livelihood. Incidentally, Liu Bei was very satisfied with Chen Xi’s answer; it’s fine to be lazy, but one needs to save face.

”I’m working on Ma Zheng, and Wen Ru is handling household registration. We often go together to observe the people’s livelihood, so we frequently run into you,” Jia Xu stated expressionlessly what he wanted to say.

Chen Xi almost spat blood; isn’t this openly admitting they’re being lazy? No, it’s not laziness; it’s observing the people’s livelihood. How could Chen Xi be lazy? He’s merely resting during his leisure time from observing the people’s livelihood!

Even Xun Yu understood now that Chen Xi was being lazy, just saying it nicely. He couldn’t help but sigh.

”Hmm, I plan to go back this time and work properly. The previous stage development plan has been completed, so I plan to create a five-year development plan as the development outline for the Han Empire in the coming years, covering all aspects of the Han Empire, with certain policy adjustments as well.” Realizing the group was speechless, Chen Xi immediately brought out his big weapon.

”Indeed, this should be done,” Jia Xu was satisfied with the answer and did not pursue Chen Xi’s laziness; he was just taking this opportunity to get Chen Xi to state his stance.

Given Chen Xi’s character, Jia Xu didn’t feel the issue of laziness could be controlled, and Chen Xi’s internal politics ability was indeed too strong, so strong that even Jia Xu felt that probably, binding them all together might not surpass Chen Xi alone.

The so-called five-year plan for not shaking the foundations and rising Mount Tai, countering the Yuan Clan, and the establishment of the Central Plains was all done by Chen Xi alone. In reality, the situation basically matched the plan closely.

This is strategic foresight, and executing this strategy’s difficulty would make normal people despair. But Jia Xu and the others basically watched Chen Xi complete it effortlessly single-handedly. Though saying he doesn’t work well, if Liu Bei’s rise was discussed, half the credit goes to Chen Xi alone.

The opponent laid a solid foundation for Liu Bei; Jia Xu didn’t believe Chen Xi couldn’t handle the details. Without Lub Zijing, Jia Xu dared to guarantee that if Chen Xi took over, he wouldn’t do worse than Lub Su. In the past when Mount Tai was first established without Lub Su, didn’t Chen Xi have a great time without working extra hours?

To be accurate, in Jia Xu’s impression, Chen Xi never worked overtime. No matter how busy it was, Chen Xi could always finish the work before leaving, then pass it to Lub Su to supplement the details.

This already explains a lot, and Jia Xu’s feeling now is, Liu Bei’s development has slowed down, unlike the rapid changes seen before. Of course, logically speaking, this kind of change was extremely unscientific, but having grown accustomed to such rapid development, Jia Xu is actually dissatisfied with the current development speed.

Outside, there are major enemies, and we have to face the Empire head-on, yet the development speed can’t be raised; what is going on? Thinking back, everyone is actually working no less than in previous years, the only difference being that the previous plan was basically executed fully.

Originally, Jia Xu thought once the plan was executed, Chen Xi would continue with the second-phase plan. As it turned out, after waiting for half a year, it seemed Chen Xi forgot about it.

As for saying it can’t be done, Jia Xu completely doesn’t believe it. Liu Bei mentioned that Chen Xi completed the entire development plan by himself when he returned to Mount Tai from Hulao Pass. So dragging it for half a year without results could only mean Chen Xi forgot.

This is not possible with other sages, but for Chen Xi, it’s quite possible. Chen Xi’s memory has certain issues, which is a consensus among Li Youu, Jia Xu, and others.

Xun Yue once warned Chen Xi about this aspect because they feel Chen Xi might be overusing his brain, but in their view, achieving this level and paying some price is reasonable.

Chen Xi is sometimes shrewd, sometimes silly; in Jia Xu’s view, that’s not a problem. After all, his silliness happens only on minor issues. On major issues, he’s extremely knowledgeable.

As for forgetting to do certain things, it has indeed happened. But given Chen Xi’s processing speed, even if he forgets, it’s not impossible for him to finish on time once reminded.

However, this time, the situation is different; Jia Xu once thought about the follow-up plan, but nobody actually reminded Chen Xi, so the possibility of forgetfulness is very high.

”Oh, then hurry up and do it; once finished, let me take a look,” Jia Xu said expressionlessly. This matter is settled this way; Chen Xi said he would do it, so he will.

”Henghengheng, this kind of thing can be done in a month!” Chen Xi said proudly.

[This means if done well, it would only take a few days; Though I’m not that good at political strategy, I feel Lub Zijing would be even more upset knowing this.] Jia Xu thought helplessly.

Among Liu Bei’s group, Lub Su is truly diligent, and in terms of ability, he’s absolutely top-notch in the present era; a character treated with utmost respect wherever he goes. His work attitude is extremely meticulous, capable of doing the work of three people alone, but he can’t compete with Chen Xi’s exaggerated combat power!