"The crossbow is dead, but the bow is alive, so the bow is more difficult to practice than the crossbow.

But most people tend to compete and like challenges. This is human nature."

When he drew out his feathered arrow, Liu Bei didn't even take aim, he just opened his bow and shot.

"Take it!"

Red heart edge.

"Whoosh!"

Shoot two more arrows.

Eighty-nine is inseparable from ten, and the total score is twenty-five rings.

The results are very stable.

Sun Xia opened his bow and fired arrows while thinking about his lord's words.

Twenty rings, one nine, wins.

Liu Bei nodded, Sun Xia's shooting skills were still outstanding.

"How long have you been practicing?"

Sun Xia said: "It always happens in seven or eight years, but after following the master, the accuracy gradually got better."

Liu Bei asked again: "How long does it take for ordinary people to practice to reach your level?"

"It will be perfect in three months, and it will be good in three years. As for excellence, it depends on each person's talent. I can't say."

Liu Bei asked again: "What about the crossbow?"

Sun Xia smiled: "Those who can hold up a crossbow will be almost ready to go into battle after three days of practice."

In ancient city defense battles, civilians could help load crossbows or even lift the crossbow machine to kill the enemy.

Archers have strong lethality, but are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the cost of bows is high.

In comparison, the quick-fire crossbowmen appear to be more economical and cost-effective.

Putting down their bows, Liu Bei and Sun Xia came to the sand table.

The miniature landscape of Dongdu City is unobstructed.

The four residences of He, Yuan, Liu and Tang, as well as Nanfeng Palace and the Los Angeles Stock Exchange, have all raised red flags, indicating that they are in a hot spot.

"What do you think about Liu being able to do this?"

Sun Xia has a lot of experience, including farmers, the Yellow Turban Army, slave camps, special forces, and the Public Security Bureau. He has dealt with conspiracies and intrigues almost all year round.

As a loyal supporter of the lord, he is very familiar with Liu Neng.

Since the founding of Jinyiwei, Liu Neng has never concealed his ambition to seize the world for his lord.

However, Liu Bei always suppressed this idea, or in other words, did not respond positively to the attempt to usurp the throne.

According to the normal thinking of most people, the best opportunity is when the Yongzhou army defeats Dong He's coalition forces in Mengjin and seizes the palace city with the cooperation of Sun Jian.

However, Liu Bei did not do that, and many people in the Yongzhou faction could not understand it, so another idea spread.

"The Lord is too benevolent and caring for the people, and will never take the initiative to change the dynasty unless he is elected and supported by the officials, soldiers and people."

Sun Xia probably guessed that these words came from Liu Neng's mouth. In addition to expressing dissatisfaction, he also encouraged middle and lower-level soldiers to create a "fait accompli" and force Liu Bei to submit.

Therefore, this "assassination and revenge" is Liu Neng testing the true intention and bottom line of his lord.

Now it seems that the lord decisively captured Liu Neng and replaced him with the more stable Liu Bingkun to take control of the Imperial Guard.

Liu Neng made a mistake in his prediction and could only go back to Shangjun to think about his mistakes behind closed doors.

What do you think?

"The old housekeeper has a good heart!"

Liu Bei smiled and said nothing.

Sun Xia changed the topic: "However, it is not uncommon for people to do bad things with good intentions. It would be good to go back and rest for a while."

Liu Bei still looked at the sand table, noncommittal.

Sun Xia thought for a while and continued: "I think that since the old housekeeper's knock on the mountain still has the effect of shaking the tiger, it would be a pity not to use it. Otherwise, think of another way to lure the snake out of the hole?"

Liu Bei smiled and said: "Whatever you think, but there is one thing: don't do it too ugly."

Sun Xia's eyes lit up and he immediately bowed to accept the order: "I understand!"

Back at the Public Security Bureau, Sun Xia read Lou Se's file.

"This person's surname is Lou Se. He is the perpetrator of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange bombing. He has been living in Nanfeng Manor recently. Prepare documents and apply for a search warrant."

The clerk asked: "Are you applying overnight?"

Sun Xia smiled slyly and said, "Can you afford the honor of the Queen Mother and the Emperor?"

Now, with great efficiency, within a short time, the application report from the Public Security Bureau was submitted to Yin Gaixun's house in Jingzhao.

At this time, it was already late at night, and Gai Xun didn't sleep either.

A shocking murder happened within my own jurisdiction, and I didn’t even sleep!

Gai Xun frowned and read the paperwork from Sun Xia on the street, feeling a chill in his heart.

As we all know, the Nanfeng Manor in the official document is a genuine royal farm.

No matter whether this arrest warrant is issued or not, I will never be left behind.

What's even more irritating is that the people from the Public Security Bureau said with certainty: Anyone who dares to delay is disrespecting the Queen Mother and the Emperor and maliciously flouting the authority of the court.

With nothing to do, Gai Xun could only visit Yuan Ji.

The Yuan Mansion is brightly lit, serving as both a pillar of the court and the families of the victims.

Because of Yuan Tan's tragic experience, the Yuan family's old friends gathered together, filled with righteous indignation and passionate emotions.

Yuan Ji knew that there must be something important when Gai Xun came, so he met with him alone in the study.

"The Public Security Bureau wants to investigate Huangzhuang, what can they do?"

Yuan Ji had known about Tianlongwei's situation for a long time, but he could not understand Lou Se's bizarre assassination.

He shook his head and decisively refused.

"No matter what, Nanfeng Manor must not be searched."

Gai Xun felt something was inappropriate, so he asked: "If the Public Security Bureau uses this as an excuse to delay, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the general to explain..."

Yuan Ji quickly weighed the importance. He Jin only lost face, but once Tianlongwei was exposed, the emperor would be affected.

By then, the consequences will be unpredictable.

"Over there, General, I am."

But Gai Xun asked: "What if they really want to investigate?"

Yuan Ji thought carefully and found that this was not impossible.

This time, the Jin Yiwei displayed terrifying methods, which is enough to show that many of Liu Bei's men can no longer hold back.

No matter which aspect you look at, Liu Bei is indeed suppressing the young men under his command.

However, who can guarantee that those simple-minded fools will not be instigated and bewitched and suddenly attack?

At present, Dongdu is like a powder keg, a spark will detonate it.

In any case, the situation cannot escalate any further, otherwise it will be turned upside down.

"Then let's hold it off for now and wait until we get to the court."

Gai Xun had no choice but to leave, and Yuan Ji found Guo Jia.

He was right. On the first day of trading at the Los Angeles Stock Exchange, Guo Jia’s gains were second only to Huitong.

Compared with the results, the decision-making process is the key.

This young man's ability to win shows that he has a deep understanding of the situation and people's hearts.

In troubled times, heroes emerge, and heroes emerge as young men.

"As a filial piety, there is no need to see anyone outside, please sit down!"

Guo Jia came in a hurry with a solemn expression.

Obviously, Jin Yiwei's cruel methods also made him feel strong pressure.

"This is the situation. Based on your judgment, what will Zhijinwu do next?"

After Yuan Ji introduced the situation, he asked the other party directly.

Roughly completing the information, Guo Jia is like a precise and efficient textile machine, quickly sorting out the threads and weaving them into cloth.

"Zhi Jinwu is very ambitious, and his arrogant and powerful generals are also ready to take action. The Jinyiwei lost control this time, and the subsequent development will be divided into two types."

"Knocking on mountains and shaking tigers, intimidating the court, appeasing subordinates, forcing middle- and lower-level officials to surrender, building momentum and laying the foundation for usurping the throne."

"Using the Tianlongwei incident to stir up trouble and damage the emperor's reputation, he then deposed the emperor and took sole control of the court."

Yuan Ji was worried about this situation and wanted to find a way to reverse it, so he asked: "Is there a way to deal with it?"

Guo Jialiu pondered for a while and then said: "There are three strategies for the Taifu to consider. First, unite the generals in the province and the various states and counties to prevent Jin Wu from slandering the emperor, and to divide and win over the capable people under his command."

"Second, negotiate a compromise with Zhi Jinwu, and you can grant the king the title of Jianguo, ask him to move to the vassal state, and at the same time strengthen the army and practice martial arts to prepare for a rainy day."

Yuan Ji felt that these two strategies were so-so, but they could not completely solve the problem.

"What's Fengxiao's last resort?"

Guo Jia cautiously reminded: "My third strategy is too risky, and the success or failure is 50%. If you win, you will win miserably. If you lose, you may be in danger of overthrowing the nest."
Chapter completed!