Excessive Chuunibyou Energy Runs Rampant

No wonder Liu Bei could become one of the warlords of the Late Han Dynasty and establish Shu Han—he really was quite far-sighted.

After being toyed with by Wang Xuan twice, he had already seen through Wang Xuan's true nature and formed some mental expectations for the conversation to come.

"Scholars from poor families actually don't have many choices. The Yuan family has far too many talented people under its command. They can't even arrange positions for all their own students and former subordinates, let alone scholars from poor families. Even sons of collateral branches of aristocratic clans would find it difficult to make a name for themselves under them."

After hearing that one sentence, Liu Bei even wondered if he had misheard. Could good fortune really fall into my lap?

"But..." Liu Bei's expression darkened again. He knew it!

"But because these scholars from poor families have fewer choices, they're actually more practical. They won't easily choose a target and throw in their lot with them. After all, changing allegiance and switching masters would seriously damage their reputations. So, before Duke Xuande truly has a foundation of his own, you'd better not think too much about it!" Wang Xuan patted Liu Bei on the shoulder again in consolation, his eyes filled with pity. The meaning was obvious: With your current strength, if you want the favor of such talents, you can only rely on dreaming!

Liu Bei glared at Wang Xuan and let out a soft sigh. After spending more time with him lately, he had come to understand that Wang Xuan's tongue was quite sharp. Still, that final sentence had given him a glimmer of hope while also stirring his fighting spirit.

Speaking of which, Straw Sandal Liu was the most tenacious person in the entire Late Han