Zhao Shu really didn't think wrong about Liu Bei, as the leader of the camp, Liu Bei didn't say anything about the major factions that his subordinates were divided into, although he didn't say anything on the surface, but he was very clear in his heart. Looking at Kong Ming, the two of Fazheng were fighting more and more, and Liu Bei was also a little worried in his heart, so before attacking Hanzhong, he must have ordered Xu Shu to rescue Zhao Shu. Liu Bei's eyes are also quite recognizable, and he does have more trust in Zhao Shu, and Zhao Shu is not as talented as those two, but his power is far inferior, so he can use it with confidence. But when Zhao Shu made more contributions, Liu Bei also faintly felt uneasy in his heart, but this was just the sensitivity that his superiors should have. Hanzhong is the gateway to Xichuan, and it is inevitable to stay heavily defended, so both Kong Ming and Fa Zheng are vying to sponsor their cronies. Now the two are still evenly matched, and once whoever controls Hanzhong will have a few more advantages, which is not what Liu Bei hopes. That's why Liu Bei recalled Zhao Shu and wanted him to say that person's name in person, so that Kong Ming and Fa Zheng could turn the spearhead at him and isolate him, so that he could serve him more loyally. But Liu Bei didn't expect Zhao Shu to be so tactful, and he actually wanted to offend no one, so he was very unhappy in his heart, so he snorted heavily and sank his face.

Zhao Shu just wanted to deal with the matter, but he didn't expect Liu Bei to be angry, so he hurriedly bowed to the ground and said, "This matter should have been decided by the lord himself, Shu Shi didn't dare to talk nonsense." Liu Bei originally appreciated his respect and carefulness, but now he felt more and more that this person was sleek and hateful, and said coldly: "Since both of them have been promoted, Jingwei can also choose one among the generals." ”

Zhao Shu's mind suddenly turned many thoughts, since Zhao Yun and Li Yan can't choose, Ma Chao and Wei Yan can't say, who else can there be? He immediately replied: "Shu thinks it must be the three generals." Liu Bei didn't expect that after forcing for a long time, he actually recommended Zhang Fei, and couldn't help laughing: "The third brother is more than brave, but his strategy is insufficient, how can he be the best choice?" Seeing Zhao Shu like this, he also felt that he was very hard, so he slowed down and said, "You get up and talk." ”

After Zhao Shu got up, he said: "Although the strategy of the three generals is not good, the lord can make people assist. "Liu Bei doesn't use Zhang Fei not only because of this, but also because of side considerations. Now that Guan Yu is in charge of Jingzhou alone, if Zhang Fei is in charge of Hanzhong again, although the two of them are loyal on the surface, but people's hearts are separated from each other, and as a monarch, they must not consider personal emotions. Liu Bei looked at Zhao Shu again and said slowly: "Kong Ming, filial piety and filial piety are both selfish. Why doesn't Jingwei recommend Wen Chang? ”

Zhao Shu never thought that Liu Bei would say it so straightforwardly, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Shu doesn't dare." Serving the lord, Shu Wanwan didn't dare to have the slightest selfishness. Liu Bei had heard a lot of about this, and he was tired of hearing it, but he still got up with a smile on his face and stepped forward to help him up, saying, "Jingwei don't need to panic. Seeing his uncertain expression, he said: "The way to be handsome is to know how to use people well." I can have today, and I have gained a lot from knowing and employing people. Zhao Shu didn't understand what Liu Bei's words meant, so he had to say: "The lord knows how to use people well, and Shu admires it." ”

Liu Bei still smiled faintly, motioned for Zhao Shu'an to sit, and then said: "Kong Ming has the talent of Wang Zuo, but he is not from Wei Wu, so I can't help but say that he is prescient." Wei and Wu are full of talents, and although Kong Ming is wise, he may not be able to be reused; Even if it is reused, it may not be able to hold the power. Turned to me, I obeyed my words, and I fulfilled his wish. Although Fa Zheng's talent is not as good as Kong Ming, he has made great contributions to Sichuan, and he is the cattle ear of the generals in Sichuan, so I am also cautious in using it. The way of employing people lies in making the best use of their talents, and the second brother has many complaints about my reuse of Kong Ming, but Kong Ming's talent is far beyond the reach of others, because although he has selfishness, I don't care. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be where I am today. ”

Zhao Shu really didn't know why Liu Bei was so heartfelt to himself, and beads of sweat slowly oozed from his forehead. Zhao Shu's knife has been on his neck a few times, but he has never been afraid like this, maybe this is the domineering spirit of the king exuded by Liu Bei, which can convince others and be afraid.

When Liu Bei said this, his words changed, and he said in a calm voice: "Jingwei is not only extraordinary, but also selfless, I am very relieved." Therefore, I am willing to have a frank and long talk with Jingwei, and hope that Jingwei can understand my painstaking efforts. Hanzhong's Taishou candidate is not Wen Chang Moke, which is the meaning that I do not doubt that Jingwei is far better than the two of them. ”

Zhao Shu sneered in his heart, and finally understood Liu Bei's intentions, but there was a grateful look on his face, and he bowed again: "Shu has won the trust of the lord, and he will die to repay his great kindness." Liu Bei laughed, helped him up again, and said: "Today's words are only in the ears of me and Jingwei, and don't pass them on to others." Jingwei has been working hard for days, so go down to rest first. Don't let me down. Zhao Shu thanked him again and again, and then he was led by his subordinates to the guest room to rest.

Along the way, Zhao Shu remembered a very interesting story. It is said that when a widow was busy with the farm, she invited three men to farm for herself, and on the first day she fried three eggs and put them on a plate. The widow came up with an idea that night, but the next day she didn't fry an egg, but only three bowls of rice. The three men finished their meal without saying a word, but they all worked very hard. It turned out that the widow had put an omelette at the end of each night, so the three men thought that the widow was very fond of him, and naturally they all worked as hard as they could.

And Liu Bei's words were just an omelette, Zhao Shu, Kong Ming, and Fa Zheng were those three men. Liu Bei, the widow, wanted to secretly show favor to these three men separately, so that they could concentrate on their own affairs, and be hostile to the other two. This is more conducive to Liu Bei's rule, so Zhao Shu will not believe how Liu Bei will trust him, there may be absolute loyalty in the hearts of the courtiers, but there is absolutely no full trust in the hearts of the monarch.

Walking into the guest room, Zhao Shu only saw Guan Feng, so he asked, "What about Rong'er?" Guan Feng replied with a smile: "Are you reluctant to see it for a while?" She's going to prepare your meal. Zhao Shu felt wrong in his heart, Guan Feng was familiar with the attendants in Liu Bei's mansion, but why did he let Rong'er, who came for the first time, find someone to cook? But he didn't dare to ask, for fear of displeasing Guan Feng.

Guan Feng saw that he was sweating profusely and hadn't dried yet, so he handed over the face towel. He asked, "What is the important matter that my uncle has summoned you urgently?" Look at the sweat on your side. Zhao Shu wiped the sweat from his face and replied: "The lord is going to recommend a candidate for the Hanzhong guard." Guan Feng paused again, and then asked, "Then who do you recommend?" ”