Chapter 38

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

"My journey to Quyang is riddled with dangers. For the thousands of laborers following us, I trouble Teacher to give them some work to do and some grain to eat."

Lu Zhi appreciated Liu Bei even more.

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

Liu Bei stood up and bowed deeply.

"I thank Teacher for the grace of saving their lives on behalf of the commoners."

Lu Zhi helped Liu Bei up, feeling moved.

"I didn't expect that after fighting for half my life, my most outstanding student is you, Xuande!"

Liu Bei repeatedly said he didn't dare, but thought to himself,

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

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up and he thought to himself,

"Big Brother is truly outstanding! Lu Zhi is a famous scholar known throughout the world! This matter must be told to others properly!"

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

Liu Bei helping those thousands of refugees was out of compassion, but there were other considerations.

The refugees who could survive were relatively young and had good physical fitness; 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 go.

When Liu Bei returned to the camp,

Bai Yuekui flashed out and smiled.

"Captain, you're awesome. Lu Zhi, the great Confucian of the world and a model for scholars, praised you and even said you are his most outstanding student!"

Liu Bei paused.

"So, that big mouth Zhang Fei has already let everyone in the camp know?"

Hua Mulan walked out and said faintly,

"Not just the whole 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; this loud voice was useful!

He coughed.

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

Hua Mulan asked again,