Chapter 194

"What are you thinking about? Now that the Great Sage has passed away, our main priority is to survive!"

After discussing, the group decided to mobilize the entire Runan Huang Jin Army of fifty thousand to launch a sneak attack on Liu Bei!

When Liu Bei woke up, the sun was already high.

He turned his head and saw the beautiful Feng Mei, who had said she was exhausted from chatting last night, dressing herself in front of a bronze mirror.

"My lady, you are already very beautiful. Come here quickly and let your husband take another look."

Feng Mei's face flushed with a rosy glow, and she threw herself into Liu Bei's arms with a faint smile.

"Husband, I just want you to see me at my most beautiful."

Liu Bei pinched her snow-white chin.

"You are already beautiful enough. Seeing you just after waking up makes me hungry!"

Feng Mei shyly closed her eyes; she was extremely beautiful.

Soon, the live broadcast room went black again.

Netizens complained loudly.

"Is the Big-Eared Thief still going to make it? It hasn't even been a minute since the stream started, and it's black again?!"

"This beauty Feng is truly too gorgeous; she doesn't suit Liu Bei, she only suits me!"

"I'm sour, truly sour! Big-Eared Thief, I want to chop you down!"

Liu Bei walked out of the backyard feeling refreshed. Just as he arrived at the front yard,

he discovered that Xu Shu and Shi Guangyuan, who had been drunk last night, were already helping to organize documents.

"Yuanzhi, Guangyuan, having your assistance brings me great comfort."

Xu Shu and the other man hurriedly cupped their hands.

"My lord, you flatter us."

Xu Shu quickly calculated exactly how much grain and fodder remained in the army, how long it would last, and how many refugees could be received in the future.

Liu Bei sighed with emotion.

"It seems the position of military advisor is a bit of a waste of your talents. Yuanzhi is truly a great talent!"

Xu Shu was moved internally; his lord did not doubt those he employed and immediately entrusted him with heavy responsibilities.

He would be willing to work thirteen hours a day!

Liu Bei added,

"Yuanzhi, I heard you say yesterday that your elderly mother is still in your hometown in Yingchuan?"

"Yes, my lord."

"In that case, I will send people to bring your mother over so we can go to Bingzhou together, and you can fulfill your filial duties nearby."

"Guangyuan, bring your family over as well."

"Once we arrive there, I will arrange the residence and maidservants. You can rest assured."

Xu Shu was moved to tears.

He had not expected Liu Bei to value him so much. What else was there to say? His life from now on belonged to his lord!

Liu Bei patted his shoulder and thought to himself,

"No choice, if I don't bring your mother over, what will happen if Cao Cao uses her to threaten you later..."

After Tao Qian and Kong Rong bid farewell to Liu Bei, they set off on their return journey.

Liu Bei recruited ten thousand refugees in Zhongmu and joined them with the forty thousand people collected along the way, plus ten thousand cavalry, heading north in a grand procession.

Zhang Fei laughed heartily.

"Big Brother, with Xu Yuanzhi and Shi Guangyuan, you have much more time to chat with your sister-in-law."

Feng Mei, in the carriage over there, blushed. This Third Uncle's voice was simply too loud!

She was indeed a bit tired; one person truly couldn't handle it!

"I must hurry to Taiyuan. Hmm, I must learn from the sisters."

Feng Mei clenched her little fists, looking very determined.

"Report~!"

"My lord, there are three hundred troops rushing toward us from the rear."

Liu Bei?

Three hundred people shouldn't be coming to fight him.

Soon,

Zhang Liao brought over a handsome young general in white robes riding a white horse.

"My lord, this brother has important intelligence."

Liu Bei looked over.

The young general in white robes dismounted and cupped his hands.

"Lord Xuande, I am Chen Dao from Runan."

Liu Bei was stunned. Chen Dao?

Wasn't this the commander of his future personal guard, the White-Feathered Soldiers? Rumor had it he was famous for his loyalty and courage, and was meticulous in his thinking. Some of Zhao Yun's deeds were actually Chen Dao's.

Liu Bei nodded.

"Chen Dao, what business do you have?"

"Lord Xuande, the remnants of the Runan Huang Jin, He Yi, Liu Pi, and others, are leading fifty thousand Huang Jin soldiers, traveling day and night, intending to ambush you."

"I have brought three hundred local volunteers to assist."

Liu Bei also dismounted and grabbed Chen Dao's hand.

"I didn't expect there to be such a loyal person in Runan. I almost missed out."

After some encouragement, Liu Bei successfully accepted Chen Dao, who had delivered himself to his doorstep.

The audience in the live broadcast room was also filled with emotion.

"The Big-Eared Thief's reputation is incredible now."

"Indeed, beauties admire him, and handsome men come to join him!"

"There are even people reporting intelligence. Liu Bei's prestige is established."

Liu Bei looked at Xu Shu.

"Yuanzhi, now that fifty thousand Huang Jin soldiers are pursuing us, give me some advice."

Xu Shu smiled.

"My lord, you are full of wisdom and schemes; you don't need me to offer strategies."

Liu Bei shook his head and said with unusual seriousness,

"Yuanzhi's mind is quick; you are the strategist I rely on. You are also familiar with the Runan Huang Jin. Tell me, what should be done?"

Xu Shu was moved internally and paused.

"My lord, the Runan Huang Jin Army is just a group of bandits who rob houses. Although there are fifty thousand of them, their combat effectiveness is actually low."

Liu Bei nodded. These Huang Jin soldiers were fine for bullying commoners, but against him, they were not quite up to the mark.

Xu Shu continued,

"My lord, this Huang Jin Army must be instigated by Yuan Shu."

"If my lord wishes to take these fifty thousand people for your own use, I am willing to go as an envoy to help my lord subdue them."

Liu Bei nodded slightly.

"I do indeed want to take these fifty thousand people, but Yuanzhi's safety is more important."

Liu Bei spoke sincerely, and it was also a fact; Xu Shu was indeed worth much more than these fifty thousand people.

Xu Shu was moved internally.

"My lord, rest assured, I have confidence."

He had just joined Liu Bei and had not yet achieved a sliver of merit; he also wanted to quickly achieve merit to repay Liu Bei's kindness in recognizing his talent.

Chen Dao also actively requested to accompany Xu Shu, and Liu Bei agreed!

Liu Bei continued to lead the team forward.

Two days later, ===== CHAPTER 195 =====