With powerful troops, strong horses, and the people's support, Liu Bei posed a far greater threat than Zhang Lu or Gao Gan, one that had already exceeded his control.
He had truly invited a wolf into his house!
"That accursed Zhang Song has probably already secretly defected to Liu Bei. Otherwise, why would he suddenly propose today that Liu Bei also serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery?"
"What a shameless scoundrel!"
Wang Lian could not help cursing, his expression indignant.
But Liu Zhang had no attention to spare for Zhang Song now. He urged anxiously, "Gentlemen, please hurry and think of a way to deal with Liu Bei."
"How can I drive him out of Yi Province?"
The question stumped all three men.
Liu Bei clearly intended to put down roots in Yi Province and keep expanding his power. With so many troops and the people's support, how could they drive him out?
Inviting a god was easy; sending one away was hard!
After much thought, Huang Quan suggested to Liu Zhang, "My lord, Liu Bei's reason for recruiting troops and buying horses is to deal with Zhang Lu and Gao Gan."
"In that case, why not seek peace with Zhang Lu and Gao Gan? Have them set aside the fighting and drive Liu Bei out of Yi Province first."
"Compared with Zhang Lu and Gao Gan, Liu Bei poses the greatest threat. I imagine they would certainly be glad to see him leave as well."
Huang Quan put forward an idea.
It was to cut off Liu Bei's reason for remaining in Yi Province. After all, if neither side was fighting anymore, what business would Liu Bei have staying there?
"Would that... work?"
Liu Zhang hesitated, feeling that the plan was rather unreliable, because he had already appointed Liu