Chapter 38
At the border between Wuji County and Julu County, about a hundred people were rushing to the road.
More than a hundred people were wearing worn-out armor, with steel knives hanging on their waists, with firm eyes and steady steps. They were obviously veterans on the battlefield. At the front of the soldiers, three people rode horses and bridles. One on the left wore a long crown, black uniform, ears drooped shoulders, hands over the knees, faces like jade, lips like grease, and a faint smile on the corners of his mouth, giving people a feeling of spring breeze. There were long swords hanging on both sides of the back of the war horse under his crotch, and his palms were also covered with calluses. At first glance, he was a martial artist who practiced martial arts all year round.
The second person from the left was wearing a parrot green robe, with a beard of two feet long, a face like a heavy date, a phoenix eye, a lying eyebrow, and a handsome face. The slightly upturned corner of his mouth gave people a feeling of being arrogant thousands of miles away. Only when he looked at the person on the left, his eyes were softened unconsciously, and there was a strong respect in his eyes. He was holding a green horse under his crotch, carrying a green dragon and moon knife in his hand, and slowly advancing. As he walked, he was ready to fight, with a momentum.
The third person from the left is extremely burly, with a leopard head and a ring of eyes, a swallow chin and a tiger whisker, a round waist and wide waist, and a war horse under his crotch feels difficult to carry this person. He holds a snake spear in his hand. Under the sunlight, the tip of the spear is like a poisonous snake spitting out a letter, which is terrifying.
These three people are Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in turn.
During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu participated in the war in Zhuo County and then fought on the battlefield. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion was quelled, he was rewarded for his merits. Liu Bei was appointed as the county magistrate of Anxi County, and he had certain rights in charge of a county's troops.
Originally, Liu Bei planned to show his talents in Anxi County, but he did not expect that the good times would not last long. The court issued an order saying that those who became officials who achieved military merits due to the Yellow Turban Rebellion must be evaluated and selected, and qualified talents must be kept.
The imperial inspector went to Anxi County for inspection. It was pitiful that Liu Bei was poor and had little money, so he could not be filial to the supervisor, so that he made the supervisor think that Liu Bei was ignorant. In anger, the supervisor sent someone to threaten to dismiss Liu Bei. Liu Bei knew the news and went to the inn where the supervisor checked in to ask for a visit. The supervisor was impatient and said that he was sick and refused to see him.
Liu Bei was furious and angry, so he grabbed the supervisor and tied him to the tree. He whipped two hundred whips before he was depressed.
Then, Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to escape.
Liu Bei led his two brothers to the south and met General He Jin and sent General Wu Qiu Yi to Danyang to recruit soldiers. Liu Bei seized the opportunity and brought Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to join. When he arrived in Xia Pi, he encountered thieves. The three of them fought against the thieves and made military achievements. Liu Bei was lucky enough to be appointed as the county magistrate of Xiami County and had a place to settle down.
Liu Bei worked for a while, but found that he was suppressed everywhere. He resigned from his post and took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei away, and wandered around.
To this day, the three of them still have no place to live.
"Brother, let's go to Youzhou to join Gongsun Zan. Will Gongsun Zan accept us?"
Zhang Fei moved forward with the Snake Spear, with concern in his eyes.
Guan Yu held the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his hand tightly and sighed in his heart. He and Zhang Fei followed Liu Bei around and wandered around, and there was a time to settle down. Unfortunately, the people who accepted Liu Bei had a good attitude at the beginning, but after a long time, no one was interested again, which made it difficult for Liu Bei to show his strengths and had a very unhappy life.
Over the years, there were only more than a hundred people around me.
Liu Bei felt sad, but he did not show it. He said confidently and calmly: "Don't worry, third brother, when I was studying under Lu Zhi in the past, I was a classmate and friend of Gongsun Zan and had a close relationship. When I arrived in Youzhou, Gongsun Zan would definitely accept us. Gongsun Zan had been fighting with foreign barbarians all year round. After we went there, with Yun Chang and Yide's skills, killing barbarians was like killing chickens and sheep, and they would definitely make military achievements. At that time, there would be a chance to show their talents."
Liu Bei had beautiful longing in his eyes.
In fact, his relationship with Gongsun Zan can only be said to be ordinary, but now he is desperate and can only defect to Gongsun Zan. With Gongsun Zan's respect for Lu Zhi, Liu Bei said that he was a classmate and Gongsun Zan would definitely accept him.
Guan Yu narrowed his slender eyes slightly, his expression was inspiring. He stroked the long beard under his jaw and said loudly: "Brother is right. With the ability of our three brothers, the world can be easily obtained. After arriving in Youzhou, he will definitely achieve something great."
Zhang Fei held the snake spear tightly and agreed: "If God is going to give a great responsibility to this man, he must first suffer his will. We will suffer a little while for the time being. It's nothing. When we arrive in Youzhou, we will do a big fight."
While talking, the three brothers continued to rush to Wuji County.
"Report!"
The scout came over and stopped in front of Liu Bei, clasped his fists and said, "Sir, I found a team of officers and soldiers escorting the horses to Xinshi County, northwest of Wuji County, on the west side of Wuji County."
Zhang Fei's eyes flashed and he asked, "What's the specific situation?"
The scout replied: "There are about six hundred war horses, and there are four hundred soldiers escorted."
A hint of joy flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, but his face was extremely calm.
Zhang Fei laughed loudly, holding the snake spear in his hand, and said excitedly: "Brother, this batch of war horses is a chance given to me by God. If the six hundred war horses are taken down in one go and then the escorted soldiers are an important force. It will also be beneficial for us to go to Gongsun Zan to leave."
Liu Bei thought for a moment and shook his head and said, "Robbery of the war horses and killing officers and soldiers in the government is a death sentence, and it is not possible."
Zhang Fei ignored so many and persuaded him: "Brother, we only have more than a hundred veterans, few people and weak people. If you want to gain a foothold under Gongsun Zan, you must have your own strength. We will take down 600 war horses, on the one hand, we can equip our own strength, and on the other hand, we can give the extra war horses to Gongsun Zan as a meeting gift, which will help the eldest brother join Gongsun Zan."
Liu Bei hesitated and fell into a dilemma.
Seeing this, Zhang Fei quickly turned his eyes and asked Guan Yu to persuade him.
Guan Yu stroked his beard under the jaw and said, "Brother, I agree with the third brother's suggestion. The three of us want to gain a foothold under Gongsun Zan. On the one hand, we should give Gongsun Zan the benefits, and on the other hand, we should let Gongsun Zan see our strength. This group of war horses and hundreds of soldiers escorting war horses will be of great help to us join Gongsun Zan."
Liu Bei shouted with a stern face, "Second brother, third brother is fooling around, why is it even you not sensible?"
Zhang Fei snorted, "Nothing is nonsense, I'm thinking about my elder brother."
Liu Bei looked serious and said flatly: "No! You cannot intercept innocent people for your own selfishness."
Zhang Fei snorted and said loudly: "If my brother doesn't go, I will take my brother alone. At that time, I, Zhang Fei, will bear the charges with all my strength and will not cause trouble for my brother."
Guan Yu advised: "Brother, I think I should go."
Liu Bei's eyes fell on Zhang Fei, sighed softly, "Liu Bei was incompetent, so he let his second and third brothers suffer with his brother. When the three brothers were in Taoyuan, they said that they would not ask for birth on the same day of the same year, month of the same month, but wanted to die on the same day of the same year. Yide insisted on going, but my brother could not stand by and watch, so he took down these war horses."
Guan Yu chuckled his palm and comforted him: "Young brother don't have to blame yourself. If there are chaos today, there are treacherous and slanderous people in the court. If you are determined to support the country, you must use extraordinary measures."
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "My second brother is right, we are trying to support the country."
"Support the country!"
Chapter completed!