To him, Sun Ce sending an emissary to his door to seek a marriage alliance was an insult.
"Gongtai, when can we send out our troops and trample Jiangdong flat?"
Chen Gong pondered for a long while before replying, "Sun Ce is powerful. We must not underestimate him. Before we have fully absorbed and taken over the five commanderies of Yang Province, we must not rashly take up arms."
"General, you need only rest and recuperate for two years, sharpening your weapons and feeding your horses in the meantime. After two years, we will surely be able to trample Jiangdong flat."
Hearing that he would have to spend two whole years resting and recuperating, Lü Bu instantly wilted.
He no longer even felt like continuing the feast.
Liu Bei took the opportunity to lead him to the study in the Prefect's Residence for a private conversation.
"Fengxian, I have good news for you. Why don't you take a guess?"
In the study of the Prefect's Residence, Liu Bei wore a smile as he made Lü Bu guess, something he rarely did.
Lü Bu blinked. He had no clues whatsoever. How was he supposed to guess?
He ventured, "Did Liu Biao write back and agree to hand Jing Province over to you?"
At those words, the smile froze on Liu Bei's face.
Some time ago, he had written Liu Biao a letter to sound out his views and attitude.
As expected, Liu Biao had simply ignored him.
If he really dared go to Jing Province to assume office, Liu Biao would probably beat his brains out.
"Mi Zhu returned from Ye City the day before yesterday with news from His Majesty."
"According to the news, the Zhen Clan has confirmed its secret allegiance to His Majesty."
"With the Zhen Clan's wealth,