"Lord, Liuzhou Mu invites you to Jicheng for a banquet."

Cheng Ning, a subordinate of the prefect's official, reported the report.

This was the first time that Liu Yu formally invited Zhao Hui after Zhao Hui occupied Peiping.

Both sides had just contacted each other by letter before, and even if Cheng Yuanzhi was appointed as the captain of Huwuwan, he had never seen him between Zhao Hui and Liu Yu.

Whether it is Zhao Hui or Liu Yu, during this period, they have been restraining themselves and avoiding major conflicts and contradictions. The primary goal is to maintain the stability of Youzhou.

Zhao Hui was still wondering how to take Youzhou from Liu Yu smoothly.

The world was in chaos, and Liu Yu's character could not gain a foothold and ensure the lives of the people of Youzhou.

If Zhao Hui hadn't driven Gongsun Zan out of Youzhou, Liu Yu would have died at the hands of Gongsun Zan now.

Taking Youzhou by force and even killing Liu Yu was not a good choice for Zhao Hui.

Liu Yu had great hope in Youzhou. If Zhao Hui really killed Liu Yu, many people would stand opposite Zhao Hui, causing Zhao Hui to lose the hearts of the people.

Killing Liu Yu was Zhao Hui's last choice.

After Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu, his personality completely changed and became more and more cruel to the people.

After killing Liu Yu, he wanted to control Youzhou as quickly as possible. Faced with the people who were unjust for Liu Yu, Gongsun Zan chose the simplest violent suppression.

But the more bloody and violent he was, the more people opposed him, and the more people opposed him, the more cruel Gongsun Zan became. So much so that he completely lost the hearts of the people in Youzhou.

In the end, facing Yuan Shao's attack, Gongsun Zan himself lost confidence in the hearts of the people. He could only hide in the built high wall and was eventually forced to burn himself to death.

Although Liu Yu had very few troops and his strength was far from comparable to Zhao Hui, his reputation in Youzhou should not be underestimated.

Today, Zhao Hui killed Liu Yu for no reason, and tomorrow someone will avenge Liu Yu and sneak into the prefect's mansion to assassinate Zhao Hui.

The people of the Han Dynasty were very bloody, and there were many people who were not afraid of death.

Like Dian Wei and Xushu, they all killed people for their anger. Before killing people, they did not consider the consequences at all.

This is not an isolated case in the Han Dynasty. Almost every city has one or two such people, but many of them failed to escape like Xu Shudianwei after killing people, but were caught by the government to pay their lives.

When a person feels that no one around him can trust, everyone outside looks like he wants to kill himself.

He could only hide in the closed castle he built and refused to communicate with the outside world.

Zhao Hui doesn't know yet what Liu Yu's purpose was to invite him this time.

Two days later, Zhao Hui brought Zhao Yun to Jicheng.

When Zhao Hui arrived, Liu Yu went out of the city to greet him.

"The emperor has met the Lord of the Palace." Zhao Hui politely said to Liu Yu.

"China does not need to be polite to me." Liu Yu said with his hands helping Zhao Hui.

The two came side by side to the provincial governor's mansion.

"Thanks to China last time, otherwise the Captain Huwuwan might still be empty now." Liu Yu said.

"We'll pay a cup to Mr. Zhao."

In addition to Zhao Hui, Liu Yu also invited other prefects to this banquet.

There are Chen Hong from Fanyang County and Zhang Fang, the prefect of the County.

However, the prefect of Shanggu, Taishi Ci, and the prefect of Yuyang, Xu Shu, was not invited.

"Yes, we will respect you first."

Fan Yang Prefect Chen Hong raised his wine glass, covered half of his face with his sleeve, and blinked at Zhao Hui.

Zhao Hui looked at Liu Yu who was sitting in the head.

Chen Hong did not blink normally, but had other meanings.

Zhao Hui has always believed in Liu Yu's character, so after receiving Liu Yu's invitation, although he didn't know Liu Yu's purpose, he still arrived immediately.

From Chen Hong's blinking situation, it was really hard for Zhao Hui not to guess whether Liu Yu's banquet was the Hongmen banquet.

But even for the Hongmen Banquet, Zhao Hui was not afraid.

This time he brought Zhao Yun, and he and Zhao Yun joined forces. Even if Liu Yu ambushed hundreds of swords and axes outside, Zhao Hui could still break out.

But Zhao Hui dared not eat the food and wine on the small table now. He didn't know if there was any problem with these foods.

He believed in Liu Yu's character, but what about the others under Liu Yu's men.

Many of those loyal to Liu Yu probably hope that Zhao Hui will die.

Zhao Hui dared not use his life to bet.

If the food and wine on the low table in front of him were poisoned, no matter how strong Zhao Hui was, if he had to take a bite, he would have to give his life today.

Liu Yu said: "China, why don't you move your chopsticks? If these dishes don't match your appetite, I'll ask the servants to change your table."

"There is no need to be such trouble. The lower official just feels a little uncomfortable in his stomach and has no appetite. Please forgive me, Lord Zhuang." Zhao Hui said.

Liu Yu nodded and said, "China is free, and I invite you to come today. I mainly want to hear what you think about the princes fighting for hegemony today, and where should I go to Youzhou?"

"You think it's time for me, Youzhou, to join this trend and compete for the world. Or to stay in a corner and watch the world's storm."

Seeing that no one spoke, Liu Yu asked again: "China, what do you think?"

Zhao Hui thought for a while and said, "The officials believed that if our Youzhou had the strength, we should lead our army south, not to compete for the world, but only for the millions of people, and we can avoid war as soon as possible.

If our Youzhou is not strong enough to compete with all the princes, we will protect the millions of people in Youzhou from war."

That being said, but Zhao Hui does not think that Youzhou's strength will not be enough.

Whether it is Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, as long as he uses the power of the entire Youzhou, Zhao Hui has the confidence to compete with them.

"What do you think, just say it." Liu Yu looked at the other prefects again.

Chen Hong, the prefect of Yuyang County, said: "I think Prefect Zhao is right."

"This is indeed the most beneficial to our Youzhou."

The other prefects invited by Liu Yu also agreed.

With Zhao Hui's current status and power, no one among these prefects was willing to fight against Zhao Hui.

Among the eyes of ordinary people, Youzhou is still the largest.

But in the eyes of these prefects, Zhao Hui was even more serious than Gongsun Zan before. Zhao Hui would not stand up against Zhao Hui before touching their interests.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Liu Yu felt very sad.

Liu Yu knew very well the gap between him and Zhao Hui.

Even though the prefect who used to be devoted to him has now begun to move closer to Zhao Hui.

According to normal circumstances, if he and Zhao Hui competed, he would definitely be the one who lost.

Liu Yu is not a person who likes to fight in his heart.

He had never studied how to govern the army, nor had he read military books. Even though other prefects were already recruiting soldiers, Liu Yu's troops had never surpassed the system of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Yu is also very conflicted now.

On the one hand, the blood of the Liu family flowed through him, and his Han royal family did not want the Han Dynasty to be destroyed.

But on the other hand, he knew his abilities.
Chapter completed!