The next day.
The remaining dukes finally arrived.
Eighteen vassals gathered together.
Of course, it wasn't just the eighteen feudal vassals. Some people had only led a few hundred troops here, so they naturally weren't qualified to join the eighteen feudal vassals.
As for Li Ye, after their meeting yesterday and Gongsun Zan's recommendation, he had become a minor dukedom. He had some say in front of the other dukedoms.
"Zilong!"
In the tent, Liu Bei's eyes lit up when he saw Li Ye and Zhao Yun. A smile appeared on his face as he called out in a low voice.
"My lord…me?"
Zhao Yun obviously wanted to greet Liu Bei, but when she remembered that she was now Li Ye's subordinate, she hesitated.
"Go ahead."
Li Ye nodded with a smile.
He did not believe that after Zhao Yun followed him, she would continue to follow Liu Bei like in history.
If she really left, he could only say that he had misjudged Zhao Yun.
Since Zhao Yun wanted to go and greet him, he naturally agreed.
He was looking forward to seeing Liu Bei's expression when he found out that Zhao Yun had left with him.
"Duke Xuande!"
Hearing Li Ye agree, Zhao Yun nodded lightly and walked up to talk to Liu Bei.
Li Ye was pulled by Gongsun Zan to sit beside him.
"Zilong, why are you with Li Ye?”
After parting ways in Gongsun Zan's tent yesterday, he remembered this youth in his heart.
The fact that the other party was chosen by Gongsun Zan at such a young age meant that he clearly had extraordinary abilities.
He was more aware of the potential threat than anyone else.
"Duke Xuande, I won't hide it from you. Yesterday, General Gongsun had already sent Yun to the lord's command.”Zhao Yun hesitated for a moment before saying in an embarrassed manner.
Liu Bei had tried to recruit him before, but now that he was under Li Ye's command, he was naturally a little embarrassed.
" What?!"
Liu Bei was shocked and cursed in his heart.
He and Gongsun Zan were both Lu Zhi's disciples, so they were naturally on good terms. He had planned to mention Zhao Yun to Gongsun Zan in the next few days, but he did not expect Li Ye to beat him to it.
Thinking of this, he could not help but want to slap himself twice.
If only he had mentioned it a few days earlier.
But now, he could only watch helplessly as the general he thought highly of ran to someone else's side. It was already too late to stop him.
He could only think of a way to get Zhao Yun from Li Ye.
However, he wasn't familiar with Li Ye. He wanted to say something, but he found it difficult to do so.
As he hesitated, Liu Bei's expression turned ugly.
Zhao Yun secretly shook her head. Seeing Liu Bei's face turn pale, she thought that Liu Bei was sad for her. She wanted to comfort him, but she didn't know where to start.
"Zilong, is there no room for negotiation?”Liu Bei asked unwillingly.
"Duke Xuande, I'm sorry." Zhao Yun shook her head helplessly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Bei's expression turned even uglier.
Little did he know that Li Ye had seen Liu Bei's expression.
"Liu Bei, ah, Liu Bei, so it turns out that you have a day like this.”
Li Ye's lips curled into a wicked smile. He was indeed very excited to be able to poach Liu Bei, the strongest hypocrite of the Three Kingdoms.
However, at this moment.
"Zilong, isn't it good to follow my big brother?" Zhang Fei suddenly asked. Why did he have to follow that Juyang County Magistrate? What ability does he have to make you work for him?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone in the tent to hear.
The entire tent fell silent as they looked in the direction of Liu Bei and the others in surprise.
Liu Bei's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of panic flashed across his eyes. He immediately raised his head and turned to Li Ye and the others.
He realized that Li Ye's expression was a little ugly. Even Gongsun Zan's expression was a little ugly.
Immediately, he knew that Zhang Fei's words had caused a huge disaster. He immediately pulled Zhang Fei's hand and said,"Third brother, don't talk too much."
"Big brother, I'm telling the truth." Zhang Fei also realized that his words were a little inappropriate, but he did not think that there was anything wrong with his words, so he muttered softly.
Zhao Yun's expression changed as well, and she looked at Liu Bei and the others coldly.
Originally, he had a good impression of Zhang Fei and the others, but now he realized that he had been blind to have a good impression of them.
He immediately turned around and left the spot, returning to Li Ye's side.
Seeing Zhao Yun turn around and leave, Liu Bei was dumbfounded.
He had some complaints about Zhang Fei in his heart.
"I'm here to apologize to everyone.”
In the past few days, Liu Bei had made a name for himself among the dukes and spread his name of benevolence and righteousness.
Especially after having a good conversation with the Governor of Beihai, Kong Rong, both of them had a good impression of each other.
However, at this moment, he had no choice but to thicken his skin and apologize for Zhang Fei.
If word got out that he had publicly insulted a group of dukes, the reputation he had painstakingly built up would be destroyed by half.
However, Li Ye didn't want him to live a good life.
"No need to accompany me. Duke Xuande, it seems that your brother looks down on me.”Since Zhang Fei wasn't polite, Li Ye naturally didn't stand on ceremony either. He stood up and said,"
"General Li, you misunderstood." Liu Bei quickly apologized.
Although he was a relative of the Han royal family, he only had a thousand troops under him. His combat strength could not even be considered third-rate. He had no right to speak here at all. He would not even know how he died if he made things difficult for the loyal kings and vassals along the way.
"Misunderstanding?" Li Ye snorted coldly." Since your brother looks down on me, why don't you let him have a competition with my subordinate? Let me see your brother's ability.”
"Li Cunxiao!"
"I'm here!"
"Come out and compete with this brother of Duke Xuande.”
"Yes!"
Li Cunxiao strode out and handed the Yu King Spear to Xue Rengui. He then focused his gaze on Zhang Fei.
When Zhang Fei saw Li Cunxiao walk out, his heart burned with anger.
"Third brother, no!" Seeing this, Liu Bei immediately grabbed Zhang Fei's arm.
He knew Zhang Fei's ability. He was definitely the enemy of ten thousand people.
Although the men under Li Ye were also extremely brave, he did not think that Li Cunxiao would be a match for Zhang Fei.
If he lost and became angry out of embarrassment, it would be a disaster for him.
"Big brother, they are bullying us.”Although Zhang Fei was angry, he still respected Liu Bei." If I don't make a move now, then big brother, as a relative of the Han clan, will really be looked down upon by others.”
When Liu Bei heard this, he glanced at the other dukes who were watching the show. Anger flashed in his heart as he said,"Third brother, don't kill anyone."
"Got it, Big Brother!"
Zhang Fei shouted and rushed towards Li Cunxiao.
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