Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1031: Chapter 987: Doubts

Zhang Xiu looked at the General Ranking and saw a black name dominate it, and it was all Lyu Bu. He then recalled the unfortunate incident of being knocked unconscious by Dian Wei and his expression turned as dark as Zhang Fei’s.

”Well, if I’m not on it, I’m not on it. As my uncle said, one will never understand what a true expert is until they reach the Central Plains,” Zhang Xiu sighed, reminiscing about his uncle.

It’s fair to say that Zhang Xiu wasn’t doing poorly at the moment. After Cao Cao entered Chang’an, he didn’t strip Zhang Xiu of his official position or title, and Liu Xie seemed to have forgotten about Zhang Xiu.

Moreover, the four thousand Iron Cavalry under Zhang Xiu weren’t taken away. On the contrary, after Zhang Ji’s death, Zhang Xiu restored the Xiliang Iron Cavalry’s original pyramid military system, which was the only way for the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to maintain its indomitable combat power.

Due to the restoration of the original military system, figures like Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun ceased to mock Zhang Xiu’s lack of knowledge in cavalry, realizing the hidden potential in the Iron Cavalry under Zhang Xiu.

After restoring the original system, Cao Hong and others could see they couldn’t muster the same imposing momentum that Zhang Xiu did. This relentless forward drive was what made the fiercest charging cavalry revered throughout the world!

”Elai, you have a look too,” Cao Cao, slightly displeased by the General Ranking dominated by Marquis Wenn, also wanted to see how Dian Wei behind him would react to this.

Dian Wei took the General Ranking, held it upside down for a long time, then scratched his head, frowned, and said in a muffled voice, ”My lord, I can’t read. What’s written here?”

”...” Cao Cao looked at Dian Wei speechlessly, ”This is the General Ranking, but it only has one person, Lyu Fengxian.”

”Oh, that guy,” Dian Wei nodded, recalling the Sky Piercer, a hundred zhang long, transformed from Inner Qi, ”If it’s him, I admit it. I can’t beat him.”

”...” Cao Cao suddenly found it exhausting talking to Dian Wei, beginning to understand Zhou Yu’s perspective a bit.

”Lyu Fengxian...” Wang Yue observed the General Ranking, ”Back when we met in Luoyang City, we were equals. But now, alas!”

”Zilong, is Marquis Wenn really that powerful?” Ma Yunlu turned to Zhao Yun, who was carrying clothes, and asked.

”Very powerful,” Zhao Yun said, seeing the slightly admiring look in Ma Yunlu’s eyes, ”but he can’t handle me. Don’t worry.”

”Really can’t handle you?” Ma Yunlu’s watery big eyes looked at Zhao Yun with admiration.

”Surely can’t handle. Next time I duel him, I’ll make sure to bring you along,” Zhao Yun moved everything to one hand, then patted his chest.

”But you previously mentioned General Guan, General Huang, General Zhang, and your senior, they’re all very powerful, yet Marquis Wenn took them all on at once,” Ma Yunlu’s eyes showed a hint of mischief.

”...” Zhao Yun felt tired suddenly, then bit his lip and said, ”Next time, I’ll also take on two!”

”Don’t push yourself too hard!” Ma Yunlu’s eyes glittered while she advised verbally.

”It’s not hard at all.” Watching Ma Yunlu’s fluttering big eyes, Zhao Yun decisively expressed no pressure at all.

”I’ll be sure to cheer you on then,” Ma Yunlu said, slightly excitedly.

”...” Zhao Yun felt a bit murderous, as there was no such thing as Inner Qi Manifestation on lower levels. Two adversaries, maybe, it seems feasible.

”Ah, your right hand is free now.” Pleased, Ma Yunlu handed over the cloth she was holding to Zhao Yun, making him more depressed.

[Xuu Zijiang, just you wait, I’ll make sure to return the favor!] Zhao Yun cursed silently, not knowing that at this moment, Xuu Zijiang was already lying in Hua Tuo’s ward.

Incidentally, Hua Tuo had also been eagerly waiting to see the General Ranking. However, given the circumstances, seeing Xuu Zijiang being brought in swollen, he naturally wasn’t pleased.

Nevertheless, Hua Tuo’s medical ethics were commendable; he didn’t mess around with Xuu Zijiang, just applied some exceptional herbs that healed faster but caused intense itching.

”Fengxian, you’re ranked first...” Diao Chan, well-versed in Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, though not quite at Cai Yan’s level, had no trouble reading or writing.

”Hahaha!” Lyu Bu laughed heartily, then patted Diao Chan, who had become his Legal Wife, ”Haven’t I always been the strongest military general?”

”General, the strategist has something for you!” A messenger’s voice came from outside, which stopped Lyu Bu who was about to take liberties.

”Chan’er, I need to handle something. You can read to Qiling,” Lyu Bu reluctantly withdrew his hand, addressing the shy-looking Diao Chan.

Now, Lyu Bu and Chen Gong were a perfect match, and after Lyu Bu’s ongoing efforts, the people of Bingzhou accepted him once more. His spirit and heart were fulfilled, though this introduced more weaknesses, his heart grew stronger.

”Go ahead, the people of Bingzhou still rely on your protection.” Diao Chan stood up, helping Lyu Bu with his clothes, tying his cloak, and after sending him off, bowed at the doorway to see him off.

”Gongtai, why did you call for me?” Upon reaching the Government Office, Lyu Bu asked, puzzled seeing everyone already gathered. Could it be the long-awaited Xianbei Tribes attack?

”First, congratulations to Fengxian for being named the Number One General under heaven,” Chen Gong said with a smile, and the others followed suit. With no entanglements of power nor conniving figures like Wei Xu or Houcheng, Lyu Bu’s followers got along very harmoniously.

”You didn’t gather everyone just for that, did you?” Lyu Bu glanced at Chen Gong, unsure, ”Didn’t you know I’ve always been Number One? I just haven’t mentioned it much in recent years.”

”...” Chen Gong rolled his eyes, am I that idle?

”General, the main issue now is to inform you of something,” Hu Zhao said with a wry smile. Previously, having not interacted with Lyu Bu, rumors portrayed him as a scoundrel. But after genuine interaction, Hu Zhao could only say human nature is complex.

”What is it?” Lyu Bu asked from the main seat, padded with black bear skin, looking at his followers. Incidentally, the black bear was a super beast that considered Red Hare prey, except Red Hare had a backing.

”Yuan Tan sent a letter intending to hand over the Bingzhou area to Cao Mengde, inviting us to witness, with future supplies managed by Cao Mengde,” Zang Hong sneered, ”Despite my lack of admiration for Cao Mengde, witnessing the agreement between the Yuan and Cao families is something we must attend.”

”To be honest, I don’t understand why Yuan Tan would abandon Bingzhou instead of Youzhou. I don’t believe that without Tian Yuanhao or Ju Gongyu, Yuan Tan’s side doesn’t have someone who realizes giving up somewhere else is wiser?” Chen Gong furrowed his brow.

Chen Gong had no objections to attending the alliance, but couldn’t fathom Yuan Tan’s shortsightedness, though it indeed benefited Liu Bei. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)