Chapter 612

Lu Xun defeated the warships Zhou Yu had left to cover the retreat and led his troops to arrive.

Liu Bei had his soldiers light a dozen fires on the riverbank.

Those soldiers who were winter swimming swam back sheepishly and obediently became prisoners.

Liu Bei pointed at these troops,

"Zishan, remember the names of all these soldiers; they have a raw strength and can become elite naval troops in the future!"

Bu Zhi was deeply impressed,

"My lord knows how to use people well; I have learned something again."

The soldiers who were winter swimming huddled by the fires, drinking hot soup, and were moved to tears,

"Xuande is thoughtful and treats us extremely well."

"Unlike Sun Quan, we risked our lives for him, yet he abandoned us and left!"

The broadcast room exploded with laughter,

"You brothers are pretty good at winter swimming!"

"If it were me, I would have obediently become a prisoner; maybe I could even gain some weight."

"My Brother Bei is now winning over people's hearts with a flick of his fingers."

"Sun Quan is too useless; if it doesn't work, just let Zhou Yu be the commander; why insist on sticking your neck out?"

"He wanted to establish his prestige, but he didn't expect to be beaten into nothing in one battle!"

Li Shu came to pay his respects to Liu Bei and immediately expressed his willingness to defect.

Liu Bei allowed him to remain as the Administrator of Lujiang Commandery and also granted him the title of Pavilion Marquis.

Afterward, Liu Bei led his troops back to Wancheng.

Next, naturally, was the victory banquet.

Liu Bei raised his cup,

"This great victory is thanks to everyone's great merit; I toast everyone."

Everyone stood up one after another to drink.

After drinking, Liu Bei pulled Zhang Liao over,

"This time, Wenyuan was brave and fearless; he was the key to our army's victory. Everyone, come and toast him."

Zhang Liao's old face flushed red,

"My lord is too kind with his praise; it was the command of my lord and the military advisors, and the soldiers who gave their lives."

Liu Bei laughed loudly,

"Everyone, don't let him talk nonsense; toast him one by one!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Fei shouted loudly,

"I don't accept this! This time I must drink Wenyuan under the table!"

Chen Wu, Ling Cao, Zhu Huan, Sun Shao, and Dong Xi were also sitting at the lower tables, looking at Liu Bei's harmonious generals, and couldn't help but feel envious.

After three rounds of drinks,

Liu Bei raised his cup and came over to their side, drinking a cup with everyone. They couldn't help but sigh that Xuande was truly charismatic and made people admire him from the heart.

Liu Bei looked at Zhu Huan,

"I have heard that Xiumu is good at nurturing soldiers, values righteousness over wealth, and once meeting someone, never forgets them for years. You are deeply loved by your soldiers and can also govern the local area; you helped the people of Yuyao solve a plague. That is a great good."

Zhu Huan cupped his hands,

"Xuande is world-renowned and has saved countless people; I dare not compare."

Liu Bei patted Zhu Huan on the shoulder,

"Xiumu has great talent; what you lack is the opportunity to show it."

Zhu Huan was moved inside and cupped his hands in thanks.

Zhang Fei and the others walked over to challenge Chen Wu and the others to a drinking contest.

Chen Wu and the others were instantly filled with fighting spirit; they had lost on the battlefield, but they couldn't lose at the drinking table!

Except for the generals responsible for guarding the city and defense, everyone drank until they were dead drunk.