Pingyuan County.
" Big brother, you don't have to worry too much. I can see that although these bandits have a large number of people, their combat strength can't even withstand a single blow." Guan Yu was the first to break the silence.
"That's right. Big Brother, what are you worried about? Back then, when the three of us fought against the Yellow Turban bandits, didn't we face several times more enemies?”Zhang Fei echoed.
"I'm worried about you, Military Advisor." Liu Bei said gloomily.
"Big brother, it's all my fault. But at that time, Advisor Jun asked me to inform you. I really couldn't protect Advisor Jun at all.”Zhang Fei said guiltily.
"The military counselor is a great talent. A mere bandit will definitely not be able to do anything to the military counselor.”Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said confidently.
"It's just that I always feel empty without you around.”Liu Bei was a little worried.
Now that he was facing a powerful enemy and had to worry about Meng Yi, Liu Bei really had no other choice.
At this moment, his personal guard reported that an envoy from the imperial court had arrived and was about to enter the plains.
This made Liu Bei even more confused. Now, hundreds of thousands of Black Mountain bandits were eyeing him covetously. Their relationship with Han Fu was also very tense. Even the bandits of Mount Tai had amassed a large number of troops south of the Yellow River. Now, an envoy from the imperial court had arrived. The situation was even more chaotic. Liu Bei could not help but think of Meng Yi. If Meng Yi was here, he would definitely be able to give him a countermeasure.
"Aiya, how could I forget? He really came.”Zhang Fei was shocked, and his face was filled with disbelief.
"Third brother, when did you really come? Could it be that you already knew that an envoy from the imperial court was coming?”Liu Bei grabbed Zhang Fei's hand and refused to let go.
"Big Brother, when Advisor Jun and I parted ways, there was a letter on his table. Open it when the imperial court's envoy arrives.”
"Hurry up and bring the letter over." Liu Bei seemed to have grabbed onto the last straw that could save his life. One had to know that if the court blamed him for recruiting soldiers privately, it would be a crime of rebellion.
After Liu Bei finished reading the letter, his brows slowly relaxed.
"What did big brother write?" Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were also staring at the letter in Liu Bei's hands.
"Second brother, take a look too. Advisor Jun is really a divine strategist.”Liu Bei handed the letter over.
The three of them were overjoyed after reading it.
Outside Plain Field City, Liu Bei brought Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and the county officials to welcome them.
The envoy was seen bringing over 50 riders. The leader was a short man with an ordinary face and was even a little ugly.
"Pingyuan Order Liu Bei welcomes the angel." Liu Bei brought his officials to bow.
Angels were actually eunuchs who delivered imperial edicts. They had nothing to do with the winged angels in the western countries.
"I am Cao Cao, the commander of the cavalry. Are you Liu Xuande, the Yellow Turban Destroyer?”Cao Cao dismounted and asked.
It turned out that Han Fu had reported to the emperor that Liu Bei had secretly recruited soldiers and horses with disloyal intentions. Now, both inside and outside the court were in power. Cao Cao had been under He Jin for a long time. He Jin was preparing to recruit Dong Zhuo into the capital recently.
Cao Cao might have said something powerful to He Jin, but He Jin was a butcher to begin with. How could he listen to Cao Cao? He wanted to use this time to send Cao Cao away and let him investigate Liu Bei's private recruitment.
When Cao Cao defeated the Yellow Turban, he had heard of Liu Bei's name. Similarly, Liu Bei had also heard of Cao Cao, but they had not met. Both of them felt regret.
"So it's General Cao. Liu Bei has heard a lot about you.”
" Liu Bei, you are recruiting soldiers in private and ignoring the laws of the Han Dynasty. The Emperor has ordered me to investigate this matter." Cao Cao had a good impression of Liu Bei, but he knew that he was here on behalf of the court. He could only put on a straight face and ask loudly.
Who knew that the moment Cao Cao asked, Liu Bei would burst into tears, his tears flowing like a fountain, extremely sad. This time, Cao Cao was confused. Before he could interrogate Liu Bei, Liu Bei had already started crying.
"If Xuande has any difficulties, feel free to speak.”Cao Cao quickly helped Liu Bei up.
"Ji Prefecture Mu colluded with bandits to kill Liu Bei. Liu Bei is just a county magistrate and can only be bullied by others.”Liu Bei burst into tears again.
"How dare you, Liu Bei. You know that this is slandering your superior and should be beheaded according to the law.”Cao Cao's voice was stern and he was a little confused. He then said,"Do you have any evidence that Han Fu colluded with the bandits?”
"Right now, hundreds of thousands of Black Mountain Bandits are charging at Pingyuan. Zang Ba has also gathered tens of thousands of troops along the Yellow River to avenge Zhang Jiao. How can Pingyuan, a county, resist hundreds of thousands of bandits?”
"What is it? These bandits are lawless, but what does this have to do with Lord Han?”Although Cao Cao was smart, he didn't know the situation in Jizhou.
"Those bandits swaggered across Jizhou from Black Mountain, but Han Fu with 100,000 soldiers turned a blind eye.”Liu Bei did not go down, but his meaning was clear.
Hundreds of thousands of bandits came, but Han Fu did not move. Liu Bei was under Han Fu's rule. Everyone could think that Han Fu and the bandits had reached some kind of tacit understanding.
How could Cao Cao not understand? The situation was already clear. There were hundreds of thousands of people. There was probably no need to even investigate.
"Xuande, I don't blame you for this. I will tell His Majesty the truth in the future.”
" Thank you for your understanding, General Cao." Liu Bei finally stopped crying. Cao Cao helped Liu Bei into the city. That night, Liu Bei hosted a banquet to entertain Cao Cao and his party. When it came to the world, no one knew that these two heroes who had been fighting for power for their entire lives had begun to appreciate each other.
The next day, Cao Cao brought more than 50 people with him. Liu Bei was finally relieved and admired Meng Yi's foresight. However, the hundreds of thousands of bandits in the north and south still made Liu Bei feel as if there was a knife on his back. However, when he thought of Meng Yi's talent, his heart calmed down a lot.
"I hope that you already have a plan to defeat the enemy.”Liu Bei prayed silently in his heart.
At this moment, a guard came to report that Meng Yi had returned. Liu Bei quickly ran out with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
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