Chapter 12: The guaranteed general of senior schoolmate Brother Gongsun Zan

Liu Yu sighed inwardly.

Just a moment ago, none of his subordinates had made a sound. Liu Bei was indeed exceptionally courageous.

Liu Bei had no reason to refuse. These people could just drift along and wait for death,

but he couldn't!

Without support, he could only rely on himself, so he had to make a name for himself and expand his strength as quickly as possible!

Ding Yuan Shao and Ding Yuan Shu could raise tens of thousands of men with a wave of their arms and control a province,

and Cao Cao’s relatives would bring thousands of troops to join him, even outsiders like Xu Zhu would bring a thousand men from the Xu family village!

Liu Bei couldn't compare. These powerful clans and scholars wouldn't join him; he could only try to gather those generals and strategists of humble origin.

He had to close the gap caused by his birth as soon as possible!

Liu Yu smiled.

"Liu Xuande, I will send the General Who Breaks the Captives, Zou Jing, to lead troops with you to rescue Qingzhou."

Liu Bei knew Zou Jing; he was a mutual friend of his and Brother Gongsun Zan’s, and had previously served as the County Magistrate of Zhuoxian, having been quite caring toward the former Liu Bei.

At this time, Zou Jing was suppressing rebels in the Yuyang Commandery area with over 4,000 troops.

Liu Bei left the Inspector’s mansion and headed straight for the camp to announce that they would march tomorrow to fight a war!

Zhang Fei shouted excitedly,

"Big Brother, we’re finally going to fight! I was bored to death!"

Guan Yu was also filled with battle intent; clearly, one Cheng Cheng Yuanzhi wasn't enough for him to hack!

Liu Bei nodded.

"Our destination is Qingzhou, but first, we will go to Yuyang Commandery to rendezvous with Zou Jing. I want to see an old friend."

Zhang Fei gossiped,

"Big Brother, it wouldn't be an old lover, would it? The two sisters-in-law might get angry!"

Bai Yuekui... she was already too lazy to explain.

Liu Bei smiled.

"It is my former classmate, the General Who Subdues the Captives, Brother Gongsun Brother Bogui."

Guan Yu stroked his beard.

"Big Brother, this Brother Gongsun Zan is quite remarkable now, shaking the lands beyond the borders. His White Horse Volunteers make the Hu Ren tremble with fear."

Zhang Fei snorted.

"My Big Brother defeated fifty thousand Yellow Turbans; he is also very amazing!"

He had now become Liu Bei’s fanboy, quite protective of his Big Brother. ===== CHAPTER 25 =====

Bai Yuekui shook her head secretly; Zhang Fei’s self-PUA was already too severe, there was no saving him!

Liu Bei waved his hand.

"Third Brother, the Yellow Turban army is just a bunch of starving peasants. The Great Han has many excellent generals; we cannot be arrogant or complacent, we must constantly improve."

Guan Yu nodded repeatedly.

"Big Brother is truly far-sighted. I have been a bit complacent these days."

Zhang Fei chuckled.

"Big Brother can worry about these things; I only care about killing enemies on the battlefield!"

Hua Hua Mulan... how did these two brothers get so completely swindled by Liu Bei!

The livestream was also complaining.

"I suspect Zhang Fei’s IQ is negative; all his attribute points were added to martial strength."

"Liu Bei always speaks with such positive energy; I actually feel like what he says is very correct now!"

"The person above has also been brainwashed!"

"Don't you think Brother Gongsun Zan is about to be swindled?"

"Brother Gongsun Zan is very violent; he is ruthless toward the Hu Ren beyond the borders!"

A few days later,

In the northeastern region of Yuyang Commandery,

"Come, come, two worthy brothers, fill them up!"

Brother Gongsun Zan, sitting in the main seat, was tall, handsome, and had a resonant voice.

It was because of his handsomeness and intelligence that Brother Gongsun Zan was recruited as a son-in-law by the Administrator, which was how he got his start.

He looked at Liu Bei and smiled.

"Brother Liu Xuande, I haven't seen you in a few years, and you’ve become much more handsome. No wonder you could find two beautiful female generals."

Liu Bei cupped his fists.

"Brother, you joke. I wasted my life in Zhuoxian, while you have already shaken the lands beyond the borders!"

Brother Gongsun Zan recalled his experience studying with Liu Bei previously.

"Indeed, it’s been a few years, and everyone has changed a lot. This time, Brother, you saved Liu Yu, and I..."

He had actually been quite annoyed with Liu Bei; he and Liu Yu had deep conflicts, and Brother Gongsun Zan had only hoped Liu Yu would be killed by the Yellow Turban soldiers this time.

Who would have thought,

that the Brother Liu Xuande who used to follow behind him, wearing nice clothes and liking to spend his money, would suddenly become so fierce.

Just now, Liu Bei’s tearful reflection on life and memories of the past had moved Brother Gongsun Zan again!

He stood up.

"Brother Liu Xuande, I’ve been fighting beyond the borders these past few years and haven't had time to look after you. I’m sorry!"

"Tell me quickly, what do you lack now?"

The livestream exploded.

"Damn, I knew it! This Liu Bei is here to screw over his senior!"

"The moment Liu Bei’s eyes turned red, I knew someone was about to be screwed!"

"A talent, this Liu Bei is truly a talent. He hasn't even asked for anything yet, and Brother Gongsun Zan is already offering it proactively!"

"If it were me, I’d ask for a few hundred warhorses and a team of elite cavalry."

'Brother Gongsun Zan’s White Horse Volunteers are good, very elite, all skilled archers, all riding white horses—so cool!'

Liu Bei already had a target in mind; the minimum must be the top-tier general Zhao Yun!

Of all the water in the world, he only wanted one scoop; in Brother Gongsun Zan’s place, only Zhao Yun was worth his attention!

Brother Gongsun Zan thought for a moment.

"How about I give you a team of White Horse Volunteers?"

Zou Jing was quite envious.

"Brother Liu Xuande, Brother Brother Gongsun is truly good to you. I’ve asked for a long time, and he only agreed to give me ten or so!"

Liu Bei cupped his fists.

"How could I dare to take your elite troops, Brother? You know, I haven't married yet, my martial arts aren't high, and swords have no eyes on the battlefield. If something were to happen to me, I would be sorry to the ancestors of the Liu family."

Liu Bei’s meaning was very clear; he hoped Brother Gongsun Zan would realize it himself... ===== CHAPTER 26 =====