In Jingzhou, Liu Bei was about to leave Xinye when his white horse neighed. It suddenly raised its front legs as if it was frightened and wanted to throw Liu Bei off.
However, Liu Bei was not weak either. He gripped the reins tightly and pulled the horse. He rolled off the horse and staggered a few steps, but he was not injured.
"That was close!"
Liu Bei still had a lingering fear in his heart. He panted a few times and looked at the horse in fear. He had a bad feeling in his heart. Could it be that my trip would not be smooth?!
There was actually such an accident?
This horse has been following me for some years, so why did it suddenly throw me off here?!
"Ming Gong, this horse is unlucky. It is frightened now and will probably hinder its master!”
Suddenly, someone behind Liu Bei shouted, attracting his attention. He turned around and saw a scholar with a short beard that covered his upper lip and chin. He wore a square scarf on his head, a green robe, and a long sword at his waist.
He walked out of the crowd.
He walked up to Liu Bei and bowed.
Liu Bei saw that he was young but had an imposing appearance. He had a heroic aura like a sword that soared into the sky. His eyebrows were clear and his eyes were spirited. He did not look like a scholar at all, but more like a swordsman.
However, most of the scholars these days were swordsmen.
"Hello, sir."
Liu Bei immediately returned the greeting. He did not dare to be negligent. In the past few years in Xinye, he had always treated the people with respect and concern.
Therefore, no matter who he met, he would remain humble and courteous." I am Liu Bei, Liu Xuande. May I ask your name?”
"Oh, it's just me. It's not surprising. I just happened to pass by and saw this horse. I was curious and took a look. I've heard the name general countless times and admire him.”
" Oh." Liu Bei was slightly disappointed. This person was unwilling to tell him his name, which meant that he was a hermit. He didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he didn't ask.
"Then, what did you mean when you said that this horse hinders its owner?”
The scholar stretched out his hand and introduced," This horse is called Lu. It is extremely valiant. There are tears under its eyes and white spots on its forehead. It is extremely easy to recognize. The previous owner of this horse was Zhang Wu.”
"Not bad!"
Liu Bei immediately bowed again, because he was certain that this gentleman must know this horse. When he first went to Liu Biao's place, he had to be stationed in Xinye. One of his troops was the rebel soldiers who had captured Zhang Wu's rebellion.
Lu Ma was also obtained from this.
Now that he was exposed, he was naturally shocked.
"Therefore, this horse hinders the owner, and riding it will cause trouble. General, it's best to give it to someone else.”
The scholar paused for a moment before continuing,"If this horse causes that person to die, then General can bring it back and resolve this crisis.”
"Nonsense."
Liu Bei's smile disappeared and he said,""How can I let someone die for me just because of a prophecy? If you want to hinder the Lord, then let this horse hinder me.”
After saying that, Liu Bei bowed deeply and smiled.""Thank you for your guidance, sir. I don't want anyone to suffer for me, so I definitely can't lose this horse.”
Therefore, Lu continued to ride forward. Soon, he left Xinye's market and disappeared from everyone's sight.
At this moment, the scholar's companions came over and asked,"Yuanzhi, why are you in the mood to chat with this Left General today?”
"I want to see what this person is like.”
"Did you see that?"
"Yes, I roughly saw it. It's a pity that the general is like a luma. He has been through a lot and is suspected of hindering the master's misfortune. However, in reality, perhaps he just lacked the opportunity.”
"Let's go, Yuanzhi."
"Yes."
……
Three days later, Liu Bei and Liu Jingsheng arrived at the banquet. The two of them chatted about the past and discussed the situation for a long time.
After three rounds of drinking, Liu Bei and Liu Biao's faces were a little red. Then Liu Biao smiled. His smile was kind and benevolent, and he stared at Liu Bei with hope. His eyes were shining.
"Liu Bei, you are my brother. There are some things that I have to tell you. Cao Mengde, the capital of Xu, has already issued a call to arms. In a few days, he will send an army from the north, claiming to be one million. He will go south to Jingzhou in order to force the south to surrender.”
"In that case, what should my brother do?"
After Liu Bei heard this, his hand suddenly trembled.
No wonder he asked me to come to the banquet. In fact, he wanted to ask for my attitude. Or rather, Liu Jingsheng had some decisions that he had not figured out yet.
"Dare I ask Cao Cao, what does the vanguard mean?" Liu Bei stood up and bowed deeply with an expressionless face.
Liu Biao was silent for a moment.
" Hmph!" Cai Mao, who was beside him, snorted coldly." Hmph, you still don't know?”
"Cao Cao's vanguard is referring to you, Liu Bei. The emperor's edict states that Jingzhou is taking in Liu Bei's traitor and is sending troops to attack him.”
Liu Bei chuckled." Hehe, this is just an excuse. If he wants to attack Jingzhou, he can come for any reason. Why would he need me, Liu Bei?"”
"As long as Cao Cao wants to come, there is no reason for Ming Gong to avoid it. We can only wait for his army to arrive. Right now, does Ming Gong want me, Liu Bei, to declare my stance and fight Cao Cao?”
This, Sleepless is too heartless. If this is really the case, then I, Liu Bei, am at the end of my rope.
However, Liu Biao may be unkind to me, but can I be unjust to him?
At this moment, Liu Bei was looking down at his nose and nose, looking calm and composed. On the surface, he looked very calm, but in his heart, he was already a little uncertain.
He had gathered forty thousand soldiers in Xinye, and he had Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who had to come over from Yuan Shao.
If he wanted to take Jingzhou, he could go to Nanyang. Nanyang County would definitely be conquered within 30 days. The people and aristocrats would not resist. After all, Liu Bei had been implementing benevolent policies here for more than two years.
After he said this, Liu Biao couldn't help but laugh.
Huang Zu, Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, and the others were all baffled. They had invited Liu Bei to come here to force him to make a statement. If he was willing to withdraw from Jing State, they could still keep the peace for a few years.
Then, he would give Liu Bei tens of thousands of stones of grain and send him away.
But now, Liu Biao didn't seem to have that intention. This was different from what they had agreed on.
Therefore, these people were a little uncertain.
Liu Biao laughed a few times and continued," Brother, in the Jing State, the reputation of benevolence and virtue has indeed spread to the various prefectures and counties. I have heard of it many times. Cao Cao has only issued a call to arms this time. It will take several months for the army to truly invade the south.”
"At the very least, we will only start moving after the autumn harvest this year. Brother, just go and prepare. I will send you 100,000 stones of rations. After the autumn harvest, there will be another 100,000 stones.”
Liu Bei was overjoyed. Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought that his brother Jingsheng was not chasing him away. He was touched.
"Imperial brother, don't worry. I, Liu Bei, will protect Xinye and Nanyang County even if I have to sacrifice my life. I won't let Cao Cao easily step into Jingzhou.”
"As for Zhang Xiu of Wan City, his relationship with the Cao rebels isn't that simple. He hasn't moved for years, so I want to send troops to eliminate him first. This way, Nanyang County will be under our command, and we will have another barrier to resist Cao Cao's army.”
"Brother, how many people do you expect?"
Liu Biao asked seriously.
At this moment, the leaders of the aristocratic families suddenly felt that something was wrong.
From the conversation between Liu Bei and Liu Biao, it seemed like they were really discussing how to resist the Cao army!？
This would not do.
"My lord!" Cai Mao immediately said. We can't go to war with the north. Jingzhou has always been stable and conservative, protecting the people. We have never gone on an expedition. This army hasn't fought for many years. Cao Cao's army in the north has just destroyed Yuan Shao's army for less than a year.”
" Humph," Liu Bei looked coldly at Cai Mao." General, are you willing to be a prisoner? The enemy has brought a butcher's knife to your neck, but you are not willing to resist?"”
"Liu Xuande, don't try to confuse us with your lies. Everyone knows that you're a source of trouble. The emperor's edict is against you, and it has nothing to do with Jingzhou.”
Liu Biao opened his arms and pressed down a few times, indicating that Cai Mao and Liu Bei should not say anything. Although he was old and white-haired, once he put on a stern face, he still had a dignified air.
At this moment, Cai Mao, Huang Zu, and the others didn't dare to say anything.
He looked around resentfully.
Liu Biao said," Brother, there are a few brave generals in Jingzhou. There is a general in Changsha named Wei Yan. He has been promoted several times and is ranked 19th on the Brave General Ranking. I will transfer him to you. You can meet the local prefect Han Xuan and take him.”
Liu Bei was overjoyed.
"Thank you, Imperial Brother. I won't let you down!”
Liu Bei stood up and bowed deeply.
He didn't know why Liu Biao would help him, but he knew that he was resisting the pressure from the Jing State's aristocrats to help him grow his wings. With Wei Yan, he would have soldiers following him, and he might be able to do something.
Liu Biao nodded lightly, then suddenly coughed a few times and waved his hand." Brother, go. Come to Xiangyang to see me more often in the future. My illness has worsened, and I'm afraid I don't have much time left."”
"Uh, Imperial Brother, please don't say that. We still have a few decades to wait for the Great Han Dynasty to recover and prosper.”
Liu Biao chuckled and nodded.
He knew that he wouldn't be able to see that day, but there were many things that he had to make arrangements for before he died. Otherwise, the Jing and Xiang Nine Counties would be taken back by the Shi clan, and they might even surrender to Cao Cao.
Then, would the Liu family have no chance to turn the tables and rely on Liu Jiyu of Yizhou?
Impossible, this person was muddle-headed and incompetent. He was good at painting flowers and birds and loved painting beauties. Just this hobby alone told her that it was impossible for him to change the world.
Why don't we leave it to this royal brother?
……
After Liu Bei left Xiangyang, his pursuers arrived very quickly. He had already sensed it at the banquet. Huang Zu and Kuai Yue were still alright, but Cai Mao definitely had a strong killing intent towards him, so he would not let him return safely to Xinye.
Once he returned, it would be like letting a tiger return to the mountain. Therefore, Liu Bei rode very quickly. Unexpectedly, Lu took the wrong path in a panic and ended up at Tan Xi.
In an instant, he sank into the Tan River and fell straight into the water. Liu Bei was like he was stuck in mud, unable to move an inch.
At this moment.
In front of him was the Tan River, which was several zhang wide, and behind him were the pursuers. Only at this moment did Liu Bei remember that in the market today…
Was the advice of the Confucian scholar he met true?!
In his panic, the sound of hooves continued to approach, and Cai Mao's soldiers seemed to have already begun to draw their bows and nocked their arrows. Liu Bei had no choice but to whip Lu crazily as he shouted,"Lu, Lu! You're in my way today!"
All of a sudden, Lu stood up and leaped out of the sandalwood stream. With a leap of 30 feet, he flew directly to the opposite shore, allowing Liu Bei to escape.
When he turned around to look, the stream was flowing rapidly. It had gone more than three meters deep, but it could actually jump out. What kind of strength did this horse have?
Liu Bei patted Lu's neck and sighed,""If you don't mind me, you can prove that I'm the true ruler of this world. If that's the case, I'll definitely be able to achieve great things if I return. I, Liu Bei, don't believe that I'll be homeless for the rest of my life, defeated and unable to win.”
At this time, his heart tightened. He thought of what Liu Jingsheng's brother had said tonight. There was a general who could take Changsha. He asked Liu Bei to discuss it with Han Xuan himself. He thought that he should have said it already, so he did this.
For a moment, the confidence in his heart inevitably returned a little.
At this moment, the wind and rain stopped. Liu Bei felt that he could do it again.
Then, he turned around and galloped on a small path.
Unknowingly, he arrived at a straw hut. He heard someone singing a poem, so he urged his horse into it.
When the owner of the house heard the commotion, the chanting stopped. Soon after, the sound of footsteps could be heard. He walked out of the door and opened the curtain. He glanced around and saw Liu Bei.
"Hmm? General, what are you doing?"
"Old mister!"
Liu Bei took a look and saw that this was an old man, but he had a refined aura and seemed to be very knowledgeable.
He immediately dismounted and bowed.
"I am Liu Bei of Xinye. I was being hunted down and came here in a panic. I have disturbed you, sir.”
"Oh, so it's the Left General Liu Bei. The name of General Liu Bei has spread throughout the entire Jingzhou. He's someone I admire greatly. It's my honor to meet him today. How can I say that I'm disturbing you?”
"Alright."
Liu Bei was overjoyed. This old man was not a friendly person to Liu Biao. He immediately dismounted and hid beside the stove to rest.
"General."
The old man brought wine and meat from the inner room and placed them in front of the table for Liu Bei to eat and drink.
Then, he introduced," My name is Sima Hui, and I'm Mister Shui Jing. I've lived here for a long time and have been hidden for a long time.”
"Oh, so it's the famous Mister Shui Jing!”
Liu Bei's face lit up with joy. This person was extremely talented and famous in Jingzhou. Many of his disciples were local virtuous officials, and they were all on the list!
If this person came out of the mountain, wouldn't he be able to suppress the Heaven Ranking of Counselors?
If I can get this person's help, I, Liu Bei, will definitely be able to rise again and make a comeback, establishing an eternal foundation!!!
"Sir, I've been thirsty for talents all these years. Why don't you come out and help me?”
Liu Bei's face immediately turned bitter and aggrieved. The desire in his heart shot out like a tidal wave.
It's overflowing.
Sima Hui looked at him leisurely and shook his feather fan with a bitter smile." I'm getting on in years. I only want to eat some porridge and enjoy the company of mountains and rivers. I don't have the strength to leave the mountain. However…there are many talents in the Jing State who are waiting for the parasol tree. If you are a parasol tree, there will definitely be good birds coming to roost in the future. You don't have to do this, General."”
Sima Hui did not try to force him. He rejected Liu Bei with one sentence and hinted at him not to cry. It was useless. Liu Bei pursed his lips and could only sigh, looking a little sad.
That night, Liu Bei was sleeping peacefully in Sima Hui's room.
Suddenly, he heard some movement outside the door. He was worried that the old man had secretly sent people to arrest him, so he turned over and immediately went to the door to listen.
A person walked in and said in a clear voice,"Teacher, this student went to Xiangyang and met Cai Zhong and Cai He. These two people are truly mediocre and are not people to be entrusted with, so I found an excuse to return.”
"Hahaha, looks like Yuanzhi's trip wasn't smooth.”
"Sigh, I have to say that although Jing State is rich, there are many mediocre people among the aristocrats. They can only defend and not think about advancing. When will a hero descend?”
"Shh, keep quiet. Don't disturb the distinguished guests.”
"Oh? There's a guest. May I ask who you are?"
When Liu Bei heard this, he immediately lifted the curtain and turned to leave. He strode forward and bowed deeply. His movements were so smooth that it made one's heart ache.
"I am Liu Bei of Xinye.”
"So, it's Imperial Uncle Liu. General just met me a few days ago.”
The words of the scholar caused Liu Bei to raise his head. When he saw what was happening, he was stunned.
Isn't this the person who told me about Lord Lu?!
"Aiya, sir, so it's you!!”
"Greetings, General. I am Xu Shu, and my character is straight.”
"People from Yingshui."
Xu Shu did not hide anything and directly introduced himself. He had Liu Bei immediately scan the Heavenly Ranking of Counselors and found that there was no such person.
However, with Xu Zhen's example, he was not willing to and did not dare to underestimate any of the strategists. Perhaps they would become dragons among men in the future.
Therefore, Liu Bei bowed respectfully once again." Greetings, sir. I heard from you that your talent has not been recognized. I am Liu Bei of Xinye. Please come out and help me!"”
Xu Shu was stunned and looked at Sima Hui.
The old man stroked his beard and smiled without saying anything.
"General, please get up."
Xu Shu immediately went to help him up. The dignified Left General of the Great Han Dynasty, giving him such a big bow, in the end, it was not justifiable.
This is not in line with etiquette.
At this moment, Liu Bei felt wronged. He shouted,""Sir, please help me!! Sir, you don't know that I, Liu Bei, need a strategist to draw up a strategy for me.”
"Previously, I had Xu Bowen as my advisor, but I had no choice but to abandon him. Now that he hates me, he actually persuaded Cao Cao to send troops to attack Jingzhou.”
"They seem to be attacking the city, but I know very well that Bowen wants to prove to me that if it weren't for him, I, Liu Bei, would have been unable to move an inch and would have nowhere to go. This is indeed the case now. I have been defeated many times in my life, but I have been defeated many times.”
"Sir, my great cause has yet to be completed, and the Han Dynasty is in danger. If I let Xu Zhen and Cao Cao continue to cause trouble, my Liu family's world will be destroyed.!!!”
As Liu Bei said this, his eyes were filled with tears, and Xu Shu did not know what to do.
At this moment, Sima Hui seemed to have seen through everything, but he still smiled and said,"Yuanzhi, you said that Jingzhou has no powerful ruler. I think General Liu Bei is worthy of being called a mighty and resourceful ruler. Why don't you come out of the mountain to help him?”
" This…" Xu Shu pondered for a moment.
Seeing Liu Bei's tearful eyes, kneeling down and crying, and holding on tightly to him, he was so thirsty for talent. Moreover, he was in danger. If he helped him succeed, he would definitely make a great contribution in the future. In fact, it might not be a bad thing.
"Alright then…"
Buzz!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
At this moment, in the sky, the dark golden patterns on the Advisor Board emitted a huge light. The clouds gathered and the conch danced. The trembling intent was seen by countless people in the world.
Liu Bei raised his head in a daze and saw a silver dragon. It passed through the clouds and landed on the rankings.
There was even a five-colored aurora that was not on the rankings.
As a result, a name immediately appeared above the ninth.
Ninth place on the Advisor Board! Xu Shu!
The Golden Roll gave him a title!
white Crane
At this point, Xu Shu's name, with the title of White Crane, fell onto the list and was ranked 9th.
He was one of the few people in the world.
Liu Bei was stunned.
Sima Hui happily stroked his beard and nodded.""It should be, it should be. Yuanzhi's talent and temperament match the words 'White Crane.' He's like a wandering immortal, elegant and handsome.”
Xu Shu muttered to himself," Students are only focused on learning. There is no limit to learning. Therefore, they can make it to the top ten even if they work harder.”
Liu Bei gritted his teeth and puffed up his cheeks, as if he had been suppressing his emotions for a long time. He roared,"The heavens have eyes! God is on Liu's side! I, Liu Bei, have obtained this White Crane Immortal. Why do I need Xu Zhen?!”
"Ninth on the Heaven Ranking of Counselors, you have plotted for the heavens and the earth for me.!!”
Accompanied by his angry roar, he actually cried even more bitterly, and tears flowed out of his eyes.
He could finally spit out all the suffering he had suffered for so many years.
Xu Zhen, the last counselor, could take Xuzhou and Yangzhou.
I'm ranked ninth on the Heaven Rankings, so I'll definitely have a place in Daye!
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