Chapter 970
When Cheng Dalei said these words, no one found them surprising. After all, considering his usual behavior, it was easy to guess his intentions.
"To ignite the war lightly, our army doesn't have the assurance of certain victory," Liu Bei said. "The thoughts of our leader may not necessarily be wrong."
Cheng Dalei nodded seriously, appreciative of Liu Bei's agreement.
"However," Liu Bei's tone shifted, "does our leader truly believe that Li Xingzai is someone with whom wealth can be shared?"
Cheng Dalei's expression faltered, left speechless by Liu Bei's question.
Cheng Dalei considered himself to understand Li Xingzai—born of imperial lineage but able to transcend material concerns, surely a remarkable man. Yet now in the struggle for control of the world, some people may share hardships together but might not be able to share wealth.
