Chapter 552

Liu Bei led Zhang Chunhua and the others to inspect the main cities of Henei Commandery, and afterward, he led his troops back to the previous allied camp.

Over two hundred thousand people were still being held here, including Cao and Yuan soldiers, as well as laborers.

Everyone's emotions were relatively stable; after all, Liu Bei had no record of killing captives or massacring cities; on the contrary, he was exceptionally benevolent and righteous!

A few days later, Zhao Zilong arrived with twenty thousand Xianbei and Wuhuan women, as well as over a million cattle and sheep!

Liu Bei went twenty miles out of the camp to welcome him.

Zhao Zilong was still very young.

He flipped off his horse and knelt on one knee.

"Your subordinate pays respects to my lord!"

Liu Bei helped him up and grasped Zhao Zilong's hand tightly, laughing.

"Zilong, we haven't seen each other for almost two years; you have become even more heroic."

Zhao Zilong sighed with emotion.

"My lord has become even more heroic and youthful; your subordinate is envious..."

"Haha."

Liu Bei laughed out loud.

"Come, Zilong, follow me into the camp; we must drink to our heart's content today!"

At the banquet,

Liu Bei raised his cup.

"Everyone, our army's ability to defeat the combined attack of the three Guandong warlords this time is all thanks to everyone's best efforts; I toast everyone."

"Thank you, my lord!"

Liu Bei looked at Zhao Zilong again.

"With Zilong guarding Yanmen, our northern frontier is stable, allowing us to defend against the enemy with peace of mind; I toast you."

Zhao Zilong's eyes turned red.

"My lord showed me grace in recognizing my talent and entrusted me with heavy responsibilities; it would not be too much for me to repay you with my life."

Zhang Fei also sighed with emotion.

"Ten years ago, I was still selling pork in Zhuoxian; who would have thought that after following Big Brother, I would now be a great general commanding tens of thousands of troops."

Others were also filled with emotion.

Liu Bei laughed.

"Without you, I wouldn't have my current achievements; come, everyone must drink well tonight."

Everyone drank and toasted, drinking heavily.

Zhang Fei asked while tipsy.