Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 5 Yanyun’s Eighteen Riders

However, Zhang Fei asked with a bit of confusion on his face.

"Mr. Zikun, what if we win? Without money and food, wouldn't we have to disband on the spot?"

"Let me ask you, what will happen if you lead five hundred rebels and go to Liu Yan, the prefect, with the papers?" Li Ji asked.

Zhang Fei, who no longer had a good impression of Liu Yan, said. "I'm afraid that birdman will just deal with us briefly, and then treat us as cannon fodder to defend the city."

In this regard, Liu Bei was silent.

Five hundred people, even some bandits and bandits are more than this number. It is only right that they will not be taken seriously by Liu Yan, the prefect of one side.

Li Ji asked again. "Then what would your attitude be if you defeated the Yellow Turbans, gathered some of their bravery, led five thousand soldiers and horses to meet Liu Yan with the potential of a great victory?"

Suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on Liu Guan and Zhang's faces.

Five thousand!

In addition, you will have great righteousness in your hands and have the potential to win a great victory, so you will definitely be a guest!

Moreover, if he asked Liu Yan for money and food, Liu Yan would not dare to refuse.

Regarding this matter, Li Ji saw it more thoroughly than anyone else!

In troubled times, there is only one truth: political power comes from the barrel of a gun.

The same truth two thousand years later applies to this time.

If Li Ji had 50,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, then Li Ji would not have even taken advantage of the Yellow Turban Rebellion to swallow up the entire Youzhou and directly become a prince.

If there are half a million soldiers and horses...

Yellow scarf?

Who is the Yellow Turban, I am the Yellow Turban!

It’s not a bad idea to imitate the great ancestor and kill the Yellow Snake in uprising!

Of course, these are undoubtedly too far away.

And Liu Bei fully understood what Li Ji meant. If he decided to fight to the death with the Yellow Turban bandits in order to protect the people of Zhuojun, then there would be no need to worry about money and food issues after ten days.

If they lose, everything will stop; if they win, Liu Yan will not fail to provide money and food to the rebel army that is on the verge of victory.

Immediately, Li Ji said something in front of Liu, Guan, and Zhang that made their hearts surge.

"If the three of them have the ambition to report to the country, bring peace to the common people, and want to save the great man from falling, then this will be the first step that the three of them must take."

“The number of five hundred rebels invested in the war with the Yellow Turbans is just a drop in the ocean, but the five thousand rebels who went south from Youzhou to attack the rear of Julu in Jizhou where the great sage Zhang Jiao was located were enough to become a force that cannot be ignored. "

At this moment, Liu Bei's original hesitation in Liu Yan's heart disappeared, and all the hesitation in Zhuo County disappeared!

That's right!

"Our Taoyuan alliance is for the sake of the stability of the entire world. How can we cherish our lives when we have good opportunities ahead of us?"

Liu Bei's eyes showed a different kind of determination and brilliance, and an inexplicable magnanimity emerged spontaneously.

It is naturally far inferior to being able to swallow thousands of miles like a tiger, but it is also like a roc determined to ride on the wind of troubled times and realize its ambitions.

"Second brother, third brother, please give me a helping hand."

Liu Bei turned around, bowed to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei behind him, and spoke sincerely.

"Yu, it's your duty!"

Guan Yu responded calmly, as if he was taking the fact that he was about to entrust his life to the battlefield as if it were nothing.

Zhang Fei couldn't help grinning, patting his chest "bang bang" and saying excitedly.

"Brother, I am the same."

"Okay, okay!!"

Liu Bei said hello repeatedly, and couldn't help but look in Li Ji's direction from the corner of his eye, expecting Li Ji's reaction.

Liu Bei naturally knew the character of his two adopted brothers very clearly. In addition to respecting Guan Yu and Zhang Fei for their behavior, Liu Bei also hoped that Li Ji would feel something about them.

As long as Li Ji shows the slightest hint of intention, Liu Bei will definitely devote all his resources to worship Li Ji as his military advisor without hesitation.

Li Ji almost perfectly matched Liu Bei's imagination, even...fantasy.

In a few words, he analyzed the general trend of the world in detail, and described a feasible path that perfectly suited Liu Bei's character, ambitions and was feasible in front of Liu Bei's eyes.

Just as King Wu of Zhou met Taigong's 800-year-old dynasty, Emperor Gaozu paid homage to Marquis Liu to create the Han Dynasty.

Before that, what Liu Bei was hesitating about was how to lead the rebel army to join Liu Yan, the governor of Zhuo County, and then protect his fellow villagers and elders on the one hand, and on the other hand, he wanted to gain Liu Yan's appreciation and promotion.

'There is no greater sage or talent in the world than Zikun. '

This thought inexplicably arose in Liu Bei's mind, and the doubts and hesitations about Li Ji's age that were originally hidden deep in his heart were completely eliminated.

However, just like Liu Bei felt inferior to his low status and did not have the confidence to attract Li Ji, so he was afraid that he would be displeased by being too aggressive and utilitarian, so he only dared to test Li Ji's attitude cautiously.

And when Li Ji saw Liu, Guan, and Zhang looking like brothers, living and dying together, he didn't dare to interfere, fearing that Liu Guan and Zhang would be dissatisfied.

After all, even with Zhuge Liang's high status in Liu Bei's group, in history, Liu Bei was temporarily alienated and unhappy because he dissuaded Liu Bei from avenging Guan Yu.

Although this did not affect Zhuge Liang's status, and Liu Bei still entrusted Liu Chan and the entire country to Zhuge Liang without hesitation, it is enough to show that the relationship between Liu, Guan, and Zhang is so deep and stable that it may not be possible.

Li Jining trusted Lu Bu and Diao Chan, and would not doubt the friendship between Liu, Guan, and Zhang.

With this analysis and suggestions, Li Ji is confident that he will win the attention and respect of Liu Guanzhang, and at this moment Li Ji is even more optimistic about Liu Bei's future.

'Be kind but not pedantic, do great things without sacrificing your life, be willing to risk everything for your ideals and righteousness, and seize the opportunities that arise before you without hesitation...'

Liu Bei showed various qualities that satisfied Li Ji.

If Liu Bei cannot listen to Li Ji's analysis and still puts his hope in Liu Yan, then he must seriously consider whether Liu Bei is worthy of his assistance.

However, Li Ji was not in a hurry to bow down on the spot.

Anyway, with Li Ji's strategy ahead, Li Ji has a legitimate reason to stay with Liu Bei for the time being.

More importantly, Li Ji knows very well what is best when you can't get it.

Li Ji's reaction made Liu Bei a little disappointed, but he quickly made arrangements according to Li Ji's suggestions.

Zhang Fei immediately selected equestrian experts among the rebels and servants, planning to form a temporary scout team.

Fortunately, there are many heroic people in Yan land, and there are many people who are good at equestrian skills. Zhang Fei quickly selected a suitable candidate.

However, Zhang Fei only selected eighteen people and took away nineteen horses. In addition to the horses left for Liu Bei and Guan Yu, he also specially left one horse for Li Ji.

Before Zhang Fei set off, he took the Buge route map prepared by Li Ji and put it into his arms with a solemn expression.

This era is far from that of later generations. Without satellite navigation, finding the way is not a simple matter, and there is no time for Zhang Fei to find someone along the way to slowly ask for directions.

This map is very important.

"Mr. Zikun, if I really found the Yellow Turban Thief based on the map, I will completely convince you."

Zhang Fei earnestly raised his hand towards Li Jiyi and said in a thunderous voice.

Li Ji smiled freely and said. "I don't really care whether I accept or not, but whether Yide can find the Yellow Turban headquarters as soon as possible is a matter of success or failure." "As long as Mr. Zikun's route and map are correct, I will definitely find the Yellow Turbans even if I risk my life. Thief Headquarters!"

Zhang Fei said in a deep voice, then saluted Liu Bei and Guan Yu respectively.

"Brother, second brother, please feel free to wait for my news."

"Third brother, be careful."

Liu Bei and Guan Yu also spoke with a somewhat heavy expression, understanding that Zhang Fei's trip was quite risky.

Although the group of yellow scarf thieves came from Jizhou, they might have plundered many horses after entering Youzhou.

Even if Zhang Fei is brave, he may be in danger if he is unexpectedly surrounded.

Zhang Fei didn't say any more and shouted at the eighteen heroic men standing behind him.

"Mount!"

Immediately, these eighteen warriors who had been carefully selected by Zhang Fei all got on their horses, showing the heroic and generous spirit unique to the men of Yan.

These eighteen people included Zhang Fei's servants, and some were warriors in the rebel army, and Zhang Fei also clearly informed them of the purpose and danger of their trip.

And they were also infected by Zhang Fei's heroic spirit, and then decided to follow Zhang Fei to spy on the headquarters of the Yellow Turban Thieves.

What these eighteen people did was not only to protect the people of Zhuojun, but also to admire Zhang Fei's determination to follow him.

Zhang Fei looked at the resolute and heroic face behind him, and felt proud in his heart. He turned to Li Ji and said.

"Mr. Zikun, you are the most knowledgeable. Could you please give me a name for these eighteen brothers? From now on, I am determined to share wealth and honor with these eighteen brothers."

Before this, Li Ji was actually not able to understand the behavior of sacrificing his life for loyalty, benevolence and righteousness that was unique to this era.

At this moment, Li Ji suddenly understood why these eighteen people were still determined to follow Zhang Fei's idea, even though they knew the road ahead was uncertain.

Just like a red star rising in later generations, countless sparks burn out to follow it.

This may be one of the beliefs of this era.

义！
  "Let's call it: 'Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry'. I believe this name will follow Yide throughout this era and will remain in the history books for thousands of years." Li Jidao.

"The Eighteen Riders of Yanyun, what a good name!"

Zhang Fei laughed loudly, then pointed the snake spear in his hand towards the south of Yandi and said.

"Eighteen riders of Yanyun, let's go!"

"Here!"

Yanyun's Eighteen Cavalry responded with a roar.

Although with Liu Guanzhang's current financial resources, even the three of them did not have a full set of armor, and the rebels under his command were only equipped with weapons each.

But Yanyun's Eighteen Cavalrymen, dressed in civilian clothes, still exuded the spirit of Jin Ge, raised their horseshoes, and followed Zhang Fei.

As the sound of horse hooves receded, Li Ji watched Zhang Fei and Yan Yun's Eighteen Cavalry disappear from sight, still unable to recover for a long time.

Before this, Li Ji's sense of Zhang Fei was not very good, and Zhang Fei's shortcomings were mostly left in the history books.

Alcoholic, reckless, brave but little resourceful...

Among the three Liu, Guan, and Zhang, Zhang Fei has the lowest sense of existence, and he is often the one who causes trouble.

However, at this moment, Li Ji felt that Zhang Fei, a reckless man, also had a cute side.

The first pot of gold for Liu Bei's rise in troubled times undoubtedly came from Zhang Fei's exhaustion of family funds.

Before that, Zhang Fei was a wealthy landowner, and then he lived with Liu Bei for most of his life, but he never complained at all.

In Li Ji's previous life, he was a wealthy landowner, and he could be regarded as a rich man with several buildings in his family. In order to let his sworn brother start a business, he did not hesitate to sell his family property, and stayed with him all the way through life and death.

Now, Zhang Fei had only known Liu Bei for a few days. He did not hesitate to take the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun on an adventure, and then left all his family property to let Liu Bei recruit rebels.

'There are indeed many generous and tragic people in Yandi...'

Li Ji stared at the direction Zhang Fei left and sighed secretly.

Liu Bei looked at Li Ji's reaction and asked.

"Zi Kun, are you worried about Yide's safety?"

"Such a hero will never die at the hands of the Yellow Turban bandits." Li Ji replied.

"Bei also believes so. With the courage of my third brother, I will be safe and sound."

After a pause, Liu Bei cryptically rubbed the sweat on his palms and said in a sincere and gentle tone.

"Zikun, the Yellow Turban bandits are coming, and there may be more turmoil outside the city. Besides, your body still needs to be cultivated, and there are many things I need to ask you for advice. I wonder if I can ask Zikun to stay in Zhang Mansion temporarily? "

At this moment, even Guan Yu, who was standing aside, couldn't help but cast a concerned look at Li Ji, who was looking deep in thought.

If Li Ji had no intention of having a close relationship with Liu Bei, then his previous analysis and advice would be enough to repay the debt.

If Li Ji did not want to have more involvement with Liu Bei, then Li Ji would refuse and leave at this moment. Even Guan Yu would not think that Li Ji's behavior was detrimental to his kindness.

After a moment, Li Ji bowed his hands to Liu Bei and said.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

"Very good, very good."

Liu Bei struggled to suppress a smile on his face, but his whole body clearly showed a burst of joy.

"However, Ji also has a merciless request." Li Ji said.

Liu Bei couldn't help but feel nervous and answered seriously. "Zikun, it doesn't matter if you say it."

"I wonder if I can take a look at the books in Yide's house? The Yellow Turban thief is coming, and Ji deeply feels that he has little talent and knowledge, and lacks strategy. Maybe he can gain some temporary insights from it and help brother Xuande." Li Ji asked.

Liu Bei, who had already been mentally prepared for the difficulty of reaching the moon in nine heavens, couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard this and quickly answered.

"This matter is easy to hear. The third brother Bei Dai agreed. There are also several volumes of books donated by Master Lu (Lu Zhi) in Bei's home. Zikun can also browse at will."

For Liu Bei, the most worrying thing was that Li Ji had nothing to ask for. After repaying his kindness, he stayed for a while and then left.

As for Li Ji's statement that he had little talent and little knowledge of strategy, Liu Bei only regarded it as Li Ji's self-effacing remarks.

"Then thank you Brother Xuande."

Li Ji showed a smile on his face and said gratefully.

In the following days, Li Ji browsed the books collected in Zhang Fei's home almost without putting the book down.

Especially the books Liu Bei handed over to Li Ji can be said to be of great significance.

The value of ancient military books is comparable to the unique patented technologies of later technology companies.

Even though Li Ji was a forum master in the past, the wisdom of later generations is obviously greater than that of the ancients, let alone the true unabridged version of this era.

In the eyes of Li Ji, whose thinking has become increasingly sharp without realizing it, he has benefited a lot in just a few days.

(End of this chapter)