Year 193, late spring.
When Ge Bei's rebel soldiers were planning their next attack, they were suddenly attacked by a large number of brave soldiers.
These soldiers came from Yanzhou and marched forward triumphantly. They gathered the refugees and led the people to Yanzhou. Under the name of Cao Cao, the general of chariots and horses, they spread their fame.
They were greatly shocked!
Even Yuan Shu, who was fighting Liu Biao in Nanyang, had no time to care about this news.
He could only sigh.
Thus, Gebei's rebel soldiers surrendered.
The reason was that they wanted to eat a mouthful of hot rice and then obtain grain, cattle, and sheep. They were incorporated into the garrison system, and more than 1,000 of them became Cao Zhen's subordinates, the soldiers of the Tiger Camp.
It was also at this moment that they realized that the one who defeated them was actually a nine-year-old child!
Young general!
……
A few months after the summer solstice, Liu Bei took over Xiao Pei. The Prime Minister of the original fief was abolished, leaving behind a son named Huan Tan, who was an official by Liu Bei's side.
Today, Liu Bei had finally managed to invite Sun Qian, a wealthy merchant from the commoner faction in Xuzhou.
It was to improve their relationship.
Recently, he had been quite worried. After all, the limelight had been stolen by a nine-year-old child.
Fortunately, if he could get the hearts of the plebeian sect, his mood would be much better.
" Big brother, don't worry anymore. Runan is the people of Yuzhou. They only know Cao Cao and the prodigy Cao Zhen. They should all be heading to Yanzhou. We can't touch them anymore," Guan Yu said arrogantly.
"I originally thought that the 300,000 moth bandits in Yanzhou were just 300,000 mouths to feed, but now I understand that they are 300,000 living troops. They have an endless supply of soldiers and can even farm. I really underestimated Cao Zhen.”
" Who says so…" Liu Bei sighed, feeling that his life, which was not smooth to begin with, had become even worse.
Why wouldn't such a prodigy, genius, and scholar appear by my side?
I, Liu Bei, may not be as famous as Cao Cao, but I have the orthodox Han Dynasty…The situation in Xuzhou is imminent. If I don't fight for the support of one or two factions, it will be troublesome.
Just as they were talking, the servant outside the door came in to report," Sir, Mr. Sun Qian has arrived.”
"Oh!"
Liu Bei was delighted." Quickly welcome them!"
He went out, followed by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. They went to the door to welcome Sun Qian and held his hand all the way to the lobby.
"Mr. Gongyou, I've asked to see you a few times, but I couldn't get you. Today, I can finally have a drink with you.”
"That shouldn't be…Brother Xuande should have arrived in Xuzhou a long time ago and stationed his troops in Xiaopei, waiting for his meritorious service. After the crusade against Dong, you three brothers became so famous that I didn't come to visit you.”
Sun Qian spoke modestly, but his words were the truth. The three heroes had fought against Lu Bu, leaving behind a reputation.
However, ordinary people treated it as a legendary tale. Only the Zealots had to say a few words. Three against one, there was nothing to be proud of. Didn't they kill Lu Bu? Wasn't it still on par?
However…
Liu Bei felt that it was a little strange. Sun Qian's words seemed to be a tit-for-tat…
He blamed himself for not paying him a visit after arriving at Xiaopei.
After entering the banquet, Liu Bei tried his best to befriend Sun Qian. He did not leave out any good words in his conversation. They were all praises and he also told Sun Qian about his many years of suffering.
At the mention of his mother's death, Liu Bei's tears fell bitterly, his face expressionless.
" Sir, you don't know. I was originally a good ranger, but I had friends by my side. Jian Yong and Qianzhao were all heroes of the village at that time. They followed me, but now…I don't know where they are. I have long wanted to help the Han Dynasty, but for the sake of filial piety, I have guarded my hometown for many years.”
"If I hadn't met my second and third brother, I don't know when they would have come out. Sigh, if I had the help of a noble person, I would have succeeded. Unfortunately…"
When Liu Bei said this, his expression was desolate and he almost wiped away his tears.
When he arrived, he even stole a glance at Sun Qian. Of course, he had the intention to help the Han Dynasty, but he also knew that the Han Dynasty was only in name now. The emperor had fallen into Chang 'an and could not be saved.
He could only strengthen himself. If he did in the future, he would not easily return the great cause.
He only hoped that Sun Qian would be influenced by his words and speak nicely.
"I see. Then it depends on whether Brother Xuande has such a destiny. I will naturally give my blessings.”
Sun Qian bowed deeply. He was extremely magnanimous, but his tone…remained unmoved.
Ah this?
Liu Bei was stunned. Do you understand or not?
Pretending not to understand?
I want money! Say something!
"Gongyou, if I remember correctly, you, Mi Zhu, and Mi Fang of the Mi family are considered the families of commoners and wealthy merchants in Xu Prefecture. What are your plans for the future?”
Liu Bei raised another cup of wine and mentioned him.
Tonight's banquet was filled with him pouring his heart out and telling everyone about his experiences over the years. Normally, the listeners would feel sorry for him. Why was Sun Qian so indifferent?
"Me? It's fine."
Sun Qian smiled and bowed. He stood up and replied indifferently.
No harm?
What was the meaning of this?
Liu Bei smiled awkwardly and politely." No, Gongyou, I'm just reminding you out of kindness. I'm worried that you commoners will end up as fish meat.”
" Hahaha, thank you, Brother Xuande. I understand." Sun Qian bowed again.
Hmm? So calm?
He understood! He definitely understood!
Liu Bei immediately understood. This guy was just pretending to be ignorant and not expressing his stance. That meant that he had already joined a certain side.
Cao Bao? Or Chen Deng?
Hiss…
Liu Bei frowned slightly. He couldn't figure it out.
How did he submit? This factional conflict had been going on for many years, and it was actually resolved just like that?
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