Xu Shu was taken aback. He had heard that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were both worth ten thousand men, so why did this burly fellow seem so concerned about farming?
"Deng Family Village is busy with the summer harvest. Third Brother, what are you going there to meddle in? Send word that I'm hosting a welcome feast for Yuanzhi and introducing him to everyone," Liu Bei said.
"I already know him. I'd rather go help out at Deng Family Village," Zhang Fei said.
"Third Brother, listen to Big Brother," Guan Yu added.
Xu Shu asked, puzzled, "General Yide cares about farming. Why must the lord stop him?"
Liu Bei shook his head and sighed. "He's not going to help with the harvest. He's got his eye on their Harvest Feast."
Zhao Yun had been standing there with his usual solemn expression. When he heard Liu Bei expose Zhang Fei, he couldn't help snorting with laughter.
"Zilong, I reckon you haven't had enough practice. How about we go outside and spar again?" Zhang Fei didn't dare act fierce toward Liu Bei, so he turned and took his frustration out on Zhao Yun instead.
When Zhao Yun didn't answer, Liu Bei thought to himself that Xu Shu was certainly talented, but he wondered what that fellow Lan Tian would make of him.
"Since Third Brother wants to go, we'll all go together. That'll give Yuanzhi and Ziyu a chance to meet. Zilong, go on ahead and let them know," Liu Bei said, rising to his feet.
"Yes, sir."
Zhao Yun cupped his fist and was about to leave, but Zhang Fei beat him to it. "Big Brother, Zilong and I will go together."
Liu Bei raised a hand, and the two left happily.
Xu Shu was now completely bewildered. What kind