Chapter 19

A look of worry appeared in Liu Bei's eyes.

"My journey to Quyang is fraught with danger. Could you please give the thousands of laborers following us some work to do and some grain to eat?"

Lu Zhi appreciated Liu Bei even more.

"Good. I am very happy you can keep the people in your heart. I will have these thousands of people build siege equipment and provide them with food."

Liu Bei stood up and bowed deeply.

"I thank you on behalf of the people for saving their lives."

Lu Zhi helped Liu Bei up, moved by emotion.

"I never expected that after campaigning for half my life, my most outstanding student would be you, Liu Xuande!"

Liu Bei repeatedly claimed he didn't deserve it, but thought to himself,

"Have I already been upgraded to the top student in Lu Zhi's class?"

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, thinking,

"Big Brother is truly outstanding! Lu Zhi is a world-renowned scholar! I must tell everyone about this!"

Liu Bei caught a glimpse of Zhang Fei's expression and knew this move was secure!

Liu Bei saving those thousands of refugees was out of compassion, but he had other considerations.

The refugees who survived were mostly young and physically fit; with a little training, they could become qualified soldiers.

It could also spread his reputation for benevolence—three birds with one stone, why wouldn't he do it!

Lu Zhi wrote a letter of recommendation for Liu Bei and chatted with him until late at night before letting him leave.

When Liu Bei returned to the camp,

Bai Yuekui flashed out and smiled.

"Captain, you're amazing. Lu Zhi, the great scholar of the realm and a model for all, praised you and even said you were his most outstanding student!"

Liu Bei paused.

"So, that big-mouthed Zhang Fei has already let the whole camp know?"

Hua Hua Mulan walked out and said softly,

"Not just the camp, the tens of thousands of soldiers on Lu Zhi's side all know!"

Liu Bei felt secretly pleased and had to give Zhang Fei a thumbs up; that loud voice was useful!

He coughed.

"Alright, you all rest early. Tomorrow morning, we set out for Quyang to annihilate Zhang Bao and Zhang Zhang Liang!"

Hua Hua Mulan asked again,

“What about those refugees? What will happen to them?”

“Rest assured, I have already asked Lu Zhi to arrange for them to craft siege equipment. Providing them with a meal is no problem at all.”

Liu Bei waved his hand and went to his tent to rest.

Hua Hua Mulan stared at Liu Bei’s retreating back, somewhat dazed.

“He is actually quite a decent person.”

Bai Yuekui whispered,

“Sister Hua Mulan, why don’t you repay the favor on behalf of those refugees? I reckon he would gladly accept.”

Hua Hua Mulan: “?!”

“You dead girl, you really dare to say anything!”

The two of them bickered as they returned to their tent.

The live stream was filled with the sound of breaking hearts.

“It’s over, my Miss Hua Mulan seems to be falling for him!”

“Draw your blade, you fame-seeking Big-Eared Thief! Hua Hua Mulan is mine!”

“Liu Bei is actually quite good; his character is solid, and he has a kind heart!”

“Indeed, haven’t you seen how Zhao Yun is devoted to Liu Bei?”

“We were promised a struggle for hegemony, so why are we watching the Big-Eared Thief pick up girls!”

Early the next morning, Liu Bei’s three thousand soldiers set off. Six thousand civilians came to see them off, which only made Liu Bei’s reputation for benevolence and righteousness even more renowned.

Lu Zhi stroked his beard and nodded.

“This student of mine is truly excellent!”

Quyang County,

Zhang Jiao’s third younger brother, the General of the People, Zhang Zhang Liang,

and Zhang Jiao’s second younger brother, the General of the Earth, Zhang Bao,

were both covered in dust and dirt, looking exceptionally wretched.

Three days ago,

they were still in high spirits, besieging Lord Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.

Today, a fire attack by Lord Huangfu Song had left their massive army almost completely wiped out!

On their escape route, they encountered Cao Cao, who had arrived to provide support.

Cao Cao’s two Hu Ren subordinates were extremely formidable; one wielding a shield sent their personal guard captain flying with a single blow!

There was also an archer who nearly shot both of them dead!

Fortunately, their guards fought to the death, allowing the two to escape!

Zhang Bao tried to boost everyone’s morale.

“Brothers, we have escaped death this time; there will surely be good fortune ahead.”

“The Yellow Heaven will protect us!”

“Clop! Clop! Clop!”

Dense hoofbeats came from ahead.

When everyone looked, their scalps went numb. Over a thousand cavalrymen were charging toward them, and one look was enough to tell they were elites!

Zhang Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao exchanged a glance, already planning to run.

There were still hundreds of thousands of Huang Jin soldiers across the Great Han; as long as they escaped this time, they could make a comeback!

A round-faced man on the other side shouted with an exceptionally loud voice,

“Listen up, you people ahead! We are the kinsmen of the Han imperial house, the best students of Lu Zhi, and the great generals under Liu Liu Xuande. Surrender now!”

Zhang Bao: “?”

“Liu Liu Xuande? What the hell? Why is his title so long?”

“Brothers, charge through! We can escape alive!”

Those who had escaped with them were all elites. Seeing that the opposition only had a thousand-plus cavalry, they charged straight at them!

“Clang, clang, clang!”

As soon as the two armies clashed, the front row of the Huang Jin army fell in a heap!

The super-luxury combination of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun was not something these Huang Jin soldiers could withstand!

Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Crescent Blade slashed fiercely, and several of Zhang Zhang Liang’s guards were cleaved in two!

With a few flashes of silver light, the Huang Jin soldiers blocking Zhao Yun clutched their throats and tumbled off their horses!

Zhang Fei’s Serpent Spear simply swatted the blocking Huang Jin guards away!

Zhang Bao and Zhang Zhang Liang were terrified. How could Liu Liu Xuande’s subordinates be this fierce!

Soon, the Huang Jin soldiers were slaughtered and fled in all directions!

Zhao Yun went straight for Zhang Zhang Liang, piercing him off his horse with a few thrusts!

Guan Yu, meanwhile, beheaded Zhang Bao.

Zhang Fei was so angry he roared,

“Damn it, I didn’t get to kill the main general again!”

“It infuriates me!”

Zhang Fei was nearly driven to death by the speed of Guan Yu and Zhao Yun.