Chapter 17: Is the Big-Eared Thief about to make a move on Bai Yuekui

Returning to the barracks,

Liu Bei naturally offered Zhao Yun another round of encouragement.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had already begun selecting new troops.

Liu Bei smiled and said,

"Zhao Zilong, you go and select three hundred surrendered soldiers as well, to round out a cavalry unit of five hundred."

Zhao Yun’s eyes lit up.

"Yes, my lord!"

Zhao Yun leaped onto his horse and hurried off, fearing that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei would pick all the best prospects!

Liu Bei laughed heartily.

"This Zhao Zilong is quite adorable!"

Bai Yuekui flashed out from the side.

"Captain, I have a question to ask you."

"Ask away. What is our relationship, after all?"

Bai Yuekui: "???"

"So, what exactly is our relationship?"

Liu Bei leaned in close, staring into Bai Yuekui’s eyes.

"It’s quite obvious, isn't it? You know what my third brother calls you, don't you?"

Bai Yuekui rolled her eyes.

"As for this Zhao Yun, did you find him by chance, or were you looking for him specifically?"

Liu Bei smiled.

"Want to know? Come to my tent tonight for a detailed discussion."

"Pah!"

Bai Yuekui spat, turned around, and went to find Hua Hua Mulan!

The livestream chat suddenly became active.

"Scumbag! The Big-Eared Thief is truly a scumbag. He finally couldn't resist making a move on Miss Bai Yuekui!"

"Is the Liu Bei and Zhao Yun CP shattered?"

"Honestly, after hearing Zhang Fei talk so much, I feel like both Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan are quite a good match for Liu Bei."

"I really didn't expect that Liu Bei, a shut-in, would be so good at fighting. Two major victories can't just be luck, right?" ===== CHAPTER 35 =====

"To the person above: Liu Bei is just relying on his three valiant generals. Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan are also very formidable!"

"They are only facing the scattered Huang Jin rebels. Once they encounter elite troops, let's see how he wins."

Meanwhile, Liu Bei called for Hua Hua Mulan and Bai Yuekui to go to the prisoner camp together.

"Good, you're hired!"

Liu Bei heard Zhang Fei’s booming voice from far away.

The prisoners were lined up.

Zhang Fei’s method was simple: if you were broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, and could lift the large millstone in front, you were in!

Bai Yuekui rolled her eyes.

"From now on, Zhang Fei’s soldiers will all be brutes."

Liu Bei smiled and said,

"I think Zhang Yide’s method is fine. When the time comes, I’ll equip him with a battalion of heavy infantry."

Seeing Liu Bei, Zhang Fei shouted loudly,

"Big Brother, both sisters-in-law are here!"

With that booming voice, it felt like the entire prisoner camp looked over!

Hua Hua Mulan and Bai Yuekui both blushed. This Zhang Zhang Yide really had a loose tongue!

The prisoners whispered among themselves.

"That’s Liu Liu Xuande, a member of the Han imperial clan, a relative of the Emperor!"

"I heard that as soon as he formed his volunteer army, many people sent him money, horses, and even meteorite iron from the heavens!"

"How could we possibly win against such a person? We must join him!"

"His two wives are also so beautiful, and their martial arts are exceptional. They don't even blink when they kill!"

"I heard his two wives gave their dowries—two bags of gold—to Liu Liu Xuande, and have followed him through thick and thin, never leaving his side."

"So touching, I’m moved to tears!"

Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan exchanged glances; it was truly impossible to explain now!

"Damn it, everyone knows? Who else could it be but Zhang Fei!"

Bai Yuekui shouted,

"Zhang Zhang Yide, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Zhang Fei hurriedly ran back to select soldiers.

"Big Brother, sisters-in-law, I have important business to attend to, I’ll talk to you later!"

Bai Yuekui had no way to deal with Zhang Fei; who told him to be so thick-skinned!

Liu Bei continued walking forward.

Guan Yu’s selection method was simple: stand there, and the few hundred who lasted the longest became his subordinates.

Liu Bei nodded; Guan Yu had his own way of doing things.

Guan Yu was a typical hexagonal warrior.

Originally a northern general, he was proficient in both infantry and cavalry warfare. After going to Jingzhou, he trained a batch of elite naval forces, and his governance of the region was not bad either.

He was also loyal and righteous; aside from being a bit arrogant, he had no other flaws!

Liu Bei nodded at Guan Yu and walked toward Zhao Yun’s side.

Zhao Yun’s selection focused on the fundamentals; horsemanship and archery had to reach a basic level.

Liu Bei nodded. Not bad, the three of them each had their own characteristics; the future was promising!

"Alright, my two ladies, you should also go and pick some new recruits."

Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan both rolled their eyes at him and turned to leave!

Ten days later,

Zou Jing led his troops back to Zhuo County.

Liu Bei led three thousand troops toward Guang Sect.

His teacher, Lu Zhi, was leading an army in a fierce battle against the Great Sage Zhang Jiao.

Lu Zhi won battle after battle.

Zhang Jiao retreated to defend Guang Sect City, holding it firmly.

Lu Zhi led his army to surround the city, digging trenches and building siege equipment.

Liu Bei led his army westward.

Along the way, there were many starving people, and countless commoners had died of hunger on the road.

Bai Yuekui and Hua Hua Mulan could no longer bear to watch.

"In times of chaos, the common people suffer the most."

Liu Bei sighed.

"Bai Yuekui, arrange for the soldiers to serve porridge to the people."

"Yes, Captain!"

Bai Yuekui’s voice was especially loud this time, a smile on her lips; clearly, she highly approved of Liu Bei’s actions.

Hua Hua Mulan whispered a reminder,

"Our grain supplies are only enough for three months."

Liu Bei nodded, indicating he knew.

"Let’s help as much as we can. Perhaps a few bowls of porridge can help them overcome their immediate plight. I hope this chaotic era ends soon."

Beside him, the personal guard captain Zhao Yun’s eyes turned red, and he thought to himself,

"My lord is truly righteous. Those inspectors and governors don't care about the lives of the common people at all. I must follow my lord to end this chaotic era!"