Chapter 15: The Big-Eared Thief isn't selling straw sandals, but playing with military strategy?

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun in the field had already exchanged over a dozen moves in an instant.

Zhang Fei was fierce!

The silver spear in Zhao Yun’s hand danced so tightly that it was impenetrable; his defense was extremely tight, and Zhang Fei hadn't gained any advantage!

Liu Bei nodded; Zhao Yun’s spear technique was defensive with offensive elements, and his defense was extremely tight.

"No wonder Zhao Yun never suffered any injuries throughout his life of fighting."

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The two exchanged dozens more moves in an instant.

Zhang Fei laughed heartily.

"Good, refreshing! I didn't expect the pale-face to be so durable!"

Zhao Yun also said,

"Third General’s martial arts are also beyond my expectations. I admire you!"

Zhang Fei roared,

"Good, come again!"

Guan Yu also walked over at this time.

"Big Brother, the martial arts of this white-robed young general you found are quite good. Big Brother, your vision is truly like a torch!"

Liu Bei smiled.

"Brother Gongsun Zan said Zhao Yun’s martial arts were remarkable, but I didn't expect him to be this good at fighting."

Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan both rolled their eyes. This captain doesn't seem to work hard, but his luck at scratching lottery tickets is unstoppable!

The Xia Kingdom livestream also exploded.

"This Zhao Yun is actually this strong?"

"Liu Bei’s luck is heaven-defying!"

"Could he be the so-called 'destined one'?"

"You’re thinking too much. Can three generals conquer the world?"

"Power, reputation, civil officials—Liu Bei has none of these. So what if he has a few more fierce subordinates? Can he fight ten thousand men alone?"

In the livestream, there were those who sighed, those who were jealous, those who mocked—all kinds of people.

In the field, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun had fought over two hundred moves without a winner.

Liu Bei smiled.

"Third Brother, Zhao Zilong, that’s enough. Our army still needs to march today!"

The two stopped. Zhang Fei laughed heartily.

"Big Brother, Zhao Zilong is really good. Besides Second Brother, I have another sparring partner!"

Liu Bei shouted loudly,

"From today on, Zhao Zhao Zilong is my personal guard captain."

Zhao Yun cupped his fists.

"Thank you, My Lord!"

The soldiers on the drill ground shouted one after another,

"Mighty! Mighty!"

In the army, the strong are respected.

When a general has superb martial arts and succeeds in a duel, it often gains an overwhelming morale advantage!

The soldiers’ cheers were for Zhao Yun, and also for Zhang Fei!

Liu Bei patted Zhao Yun’s shoulder.

"Zhao Zilong, you serve as personal guard captain for now. When the time is ripe, I will let you lead troops independently; I won't bury your military strategy and tactics." ===== CHAPTER 31 =====

Zhao Yun felt grateful in his heart; thousands of words converged into one sentence.

"Thank you, My Lord! Your subordinate will surely serve until death!"

When Liu Bei left,

Brother Gongsun Zan came to see him off personally and gave Liu Bei three hundred fine horses from the grasslands—none of them white horses.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Bai Yuekui, and others all changed into fine horses, and the cavalry’s combat power was further strengthened.

Twenty miles outside Qingzhou City,

The Yellow Turban commander Liu Shi looked contemptuously at the few thousand government troops in front.

"Our army has sixty thousand; how dare these few thousand men led by Liu Bei and Zou Jing take the initiative to attack us!"

Deputy General Luo Shi reminded him,

"Commander, Liu Bei has two deputy generals under his command, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, whose martial arts are extraordinary. They killed Cheng Cheng Yuanzhi and Deng Mao in one strike. We must be careful."

Liu Shi nodded; that was indeed a problem.

"Pass the order down: do not duel with Liu Bei’s generals. Just have the main army swarm them!"

"Commander is wise!"

The minor commanders nodded one after another; they didn't want to die!

One day later,

Zou Jing was a bit discouraged.

"Brother Liu Xuande, these Yellow Turban bandits are indeed cunning. They won't duel with us; every time, they just swarm us!"

Zhang Fei was also very angry.

"These Yellow Turban bandits, they never stop coming!"

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu.

"Yunchang, what do you think?"

Guan Yu stroked his beard and paused.

"Big Brother, the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou are stronger than those in Youzhou. In a head-on confrontation, the disparity in our numbers is too great."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Hmm, Yunchang is right. We can use strategy to break them."

He looked at Zhao Yun again.

"Zhao Zilong, tell me your thoughts."

Zhao Yun knew Liu Bei was giving him a chance to perform.

He already had some ideas in his heart.

"My Lord, the Yellow Turban army has very poor discipline. In favorable conditions, they swarm; in adverse conditions, they scatter. If our army can strike at their morale, it is very likely we can settle this in one battle."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Good, Zhao Zilong has grasped the key point."

Zhang Fei felt he was being overshadowed by Zhao Yun and hurriedly said,

"I think so too!"

Liu Bei stood up.

"Everyone, three miles ahead of our army, there are hills on both sides and a battlefield in the middle. We will ambush troops in the mountains beforehand. When the two armies engage, the surprise troops will charge out, creating the illusion of reinforcements, catching the Yellow Turban soldiers off guard."

Everyone’s eyes lit up. This way, they might really be able to settle it in one battle!

Liu Bei continued,

"We can also arrange for soldiers to shake the branches in the mountains, creating the illusion that there are still many government troops in the mountains."

Guan Yu stroked his beard.

"Big Brother, I have confidence that we can defeat the Yellow Turban army this time!"

Bai Yuekui looked at Liu Bei and thought to herself,

"When did this guy learn military strategy!"

The livestream was also complaining.

"The Big-Eared Thief isn't selling straw sandals, but playing with military strategy!"

"Don't say that; when the Big-Eared Thief does things, he actually looks the part!"

Liu Bei let everyone go down to prepare and called Zhao Yun to stay.

"Zhao Zilong, you lead a team of cavalry later. When the Yellow Turban soldiers are in chaos, strike directly at the Yellow Turban commander Liu Shi. Whether this battle can be settled in one go depends on your performance."

Zhao Yun cupped his fists.

"My Lord, your subordinate will definitely take Liu Shi’s head!"

"Good, go down and prepare."

Hua Hua Mulan walked over.

"You sent your personal guard captain away; aren't you afraid of danger?"

Liu Bei smiled.

"Don't I still have you, my wife? You are Zhang Fei’s sister-in-law, after all."

Hua Hua Mulan spat.

"He really is a scumbag."

She pulled Bai Yuekui and went down too.

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