Beyond that, the letter recommended Fa Zheng, saying that he possessed great talent and was a loyal and righteous man, and hoping Liu Xie would give him due regard.
"So that was how it was."
Liu Xie set the letter on his desk and snorted. "Liu Zhang begged me to send troops to pacify Zhang Lu for him, so I ordered Imperial Uncle to go to his aid."
"Now that Zhang Lu has been subdued, he wants to strike a murderous blow against Imperial Uncle, and has even joined forces with Liu Cong. He is unworthy of being a Han House clansman!"
"Once I march south to destroy the Pretender Emperor and behead the Cao Thief, I will send a great army to the borders of Yi Province and have him brought here to answer for his crimes!"
A territory as vast as Yi Province could never be left in the hands of someone like Liu Zhang. Liu Xie had sent Liu Bei there in the first place to seize it.
If Liu Zhang were clever, he would obediently hand Yi Province over. Out of regard for their imperial kinship, Liu Xie would not do anything to him, and he could still come to a dignified end.
But since Liu Zhang refused to preserve his dignity willingly, and even dared to bite back, Liu Xie could only help him preserve it.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Fa Zheng respectfully voiced his agreement.
Liu Xie composed his expression and smiled at Fa Zheng. "Xiaozhi, abandoning darkness for the light was a wise choice."
"Duke Xuande has already told me of your talent and reputation in his letter. With you now serving under me, it is as though I have gained another arm."
"Gaining you, Xiaozhi, is like Emperor Gaozu gaining Zhang Zifang!"