People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 222 Working together
Ying Shao, who had just escaped, ran into Zhang Rao's Yellow Turbans who came to rescue him. This directly blocked the officers and soldiers' way of life. Ying Shao saw the Xuanxia Yellow Turbans chasing him like wolves and tigers, and he could only accept the fate of miserable defeat.

The sudden appearance of the Yellow Turbans disrupted the situation in Mount Tai. Before Ying Shao set out on his expedition, he never thought that he would die at the hands of the Yellow Turbans.

On the road, a battle involving tens of thousands of people broke out. The officers and soldiers were blocked at both ends. Although they struggled hard at first, they were soon defeated. Although Zhang Rao's Xuzhou soldiers were not strong, they could at least block the road, thus creating combat conditions for the Xuanxia Yellow Turbans in the rear.

The officers and soldiers who had no way to break out had no choice but to engage in a head-on battle with the Yellow Turbans of Xuanxia. However, due to the huge gap in combat power between the two sides, the battle ended without any suspense. After a large number of officials surrendered, Ying Shao was directly captured and then sent to the banner of Xuanxia.

The flag is where Xu Chen, the prime minister of Xuanxia and leader of the Yellow Turbans, is.

Ying Shao was held down by two stern Yellow Turban soldiers. Although they did not force him to kneel, the soldiers still pressed his head down and held his upper body still to prevent him from breaking free and hurting the leader.

Ying Shao suddenly felt a huge humiliation. He could only raise his head with all his strength and take a look at the person in front of him.

At least you should know who defeated you.

Then he saw a calm and composed young man. At this time, the young man also looked over at him. When the two looked at each other, there was no fluctuation in the young man's eyes.

Ying Shao originally thought that the other party would promise benefits to persuade him to surrender. He even prepared words of refusal and scolding, just waiting for the other party to start to surrender, and then he would refute the other party with the toughest attitude.

But the young leader just took a look and waved his hand to have him taken away without saying a word.

There is really no need to talk, unless some relatively special people fall into his hands, Xuan Xia naturally has his own way of treating prisoners, and there is no need for him to make any special arrangements.

The war was over and the soldiers were cleaning up the battlefield. Rows of officers and men were being beaten up and all their weapons were confiscated.

Zhang Rao, who was in the distance, was walking towards the Xuanxia Yellow Turbans with his personal soldiers. It was then that he suddenly realized what was going on and wondered how Guan Hai could have the ability to chase away the officers and soldiers. It turned out that it was not Guan Hai at all.

Zhang Rao was born in a poor family, but he could read and write. When he saw the big yellow flag in the distance, he knew it was the legendary Xuanxia Yellow Turbans!

He looked around with eyes wide open as he walked, and exclaimed in amazement. When he saw the neat, solemn and stern array of the Xuanxia Yellow Turbans, his heart skipped a beat.

Moreover, every soldier was strong and energetic, all of them were young, strong and high-quality soldiers. Just by standing there, he immediately felt a powerful momentum. Even officers and soldiers could not achieve this level.

The feeling was very strange. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, it would have been hard for him to imagine that such an army would be the Yellow Turbans.

When he took another look at the various standard weapons and equipment of the Xuanxia soldiers, his eyes widened. If he also had these things, how could he be bullied so badly by the officers and soldiers?

Is this really what my poor brother could look like?
Is this really not the elite army of the Han Dynasty?

Zhang Rao felt a strong sense of envy, but at the same time he felt relieved and excited about his brother's strength.

He and Guan Hai could only be driven back and forth between Qing and Xu, but the brothers in Youzhou were able to conquer an entire state of the Han Dynasty and establish a country. There was a reason for this gap.

Others can do this kind of thing, it would be impossible without some strength.

Just as he was envious, Xu He had already come forward from afar: "General, I have fulfilled my mission and invited the leader for us!"

Xu He's expression was obviously a little excited, which was understandable. After all, he had accomplished the mission with untold hardships. However, when he spoke, the word "leader" in his voice was a little heavier.

Zhang Rao was able to become a regional leader, so he was certainly not a fool. He understood Xu He's implication as soon as he heard it.

"Thank you for your hard work. If you hadn't brought reinforcements, Guan Hai and I would have been in trouble today." He smiled, then patted Xu He's shoulder and looked at the big flag in the distance: "Take me to see the leader!"

When Xu He heard Zhang Rao also address him as "Leader", he obviously relaxed a lot.

Zhang Rao shook his head and walked forward. It was obvious that Xu He's worry was unnecessary. He was not a guy who was ignorant of the current situation. If someone else had the ability to support the Yellow Turbans, he would naturally recognize him.

Looking at the Yellow Turbans across the country, their situation is miserable. Even Zhang Yan, who surrendered to the court, is in a very embarrassing position under the current situation of the Han Dynasty.

Only the Yellow Turban brothers in Youzhou were able to rise up against the trend. They not only occupied an entire state, but also established a country and became the first Yellow Turbans in the world.

Now that his life is in danger, he certainly knows the importance of facing Xuan Xia.

What's more, even if we only look at the most direct strength, the Xuanxia Yellow Turbans are enough to suppress all disobedience, and they have to call him the leader even if they don't want to.

"I am Zhang Rao from Xuzhou, honored to meet you, the leader!"

After coming closer, Zhang Rao knelt on one knee and raised his fist to salute without any hesitation.

With just such a simple action and address, his attitude was clearly revealed. Xu Chen naturally understood, and walked forward with a smile to help him up. When he saw that the leader Zhang Rao was thin and looked ugly, he sighed: "You have suffered over the years." When Zhang Rao heard this, he felt a pang in his heart.

Xu Chen led him forward and finally came to the crowd of Yellow Turbans in Xuzhou. Sure enough, the soldiers' condition looked even worse.

The soldiers also looked at the stranger curiously. If he had not also worn a yellow scarf on his head, they would have doubted whether he was one of them.

Be it this young man or those powerful soldiers, neither of them is what the Yellow Turbans should be like.

How could the Yellow Turbans be so tall and strong? How could they have such sophisticated equipment? How could they be so clean and tidy? Even the aura they exude is completely different.

Someone like me, with tattered clothes, dirt, and skin and bones, should look like a Yellow Turban.

"Brothers, this is our leader. The Great Sage Master is gone, but we have the Natural Heavenly Master!"

Zhang Rao knew what he should do at this time, and immediately shouted beside Xu Chen.

As soon as he finished speaking, many Yellow Turbans in Xuzhou realized that this was the new leader, the new leader after the Great Sage Master.

Natural master?

The title seemed a little strange to them, but it wasn't that important.

At least this new leader seems powerful enough, and these Yellow Turban brothers are much more powerful than before the Great Sage Master. If following him can prevent them from being bullied by government soldiers, then there is nothing wrong with that.

For the majority of ordinary Yellow Turbans, strength is the most realistic option.

No one knew who started it first, but before they knew it, the soldiers knelt down in droves, and they shouted in unison: "We pay our respects to the leader!"

Listening to the whistling sound, Xu Chen took a deep breath, then waved his hand suddenly and shouted: "Brothers, follow me back to Youzhou. I can't make you rich, but I can provide you with enough food, give you a place to live, and provide you with a place to live in your old age."

The whole place fell silent, and many soldiers looked at Xu Chen eagerly.

Xu Chen's promise was very plain and simple, but to them, things like becoming a general or a prime minister, or being granted a title of nobility or king were just illusory things. Being able to have enough food to eat and live a decent life were their most basic inner wishes.

Just this alone has made them begin to yearn for Youzhou. Will Xuanxia be the place of their dreams?
After calming the people's hearts, Xu Chen led the army and took the captives to the South City.

After meeting up with Guan Hai, it was time to consider returning to Youzhou. Coming here, Xu Chen and Wang Dang both took considerable risks. After all, this place was too far away from the rear and it was easy to be besieged by heroes from all over the place.

"I rushed over immediately after receiving Guan Hai's request for help, but I was a step too late. If the leader hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid Guan Hai would have been finished."

On the way back, Zhang Rao smoothly transitioned from referring to himself as "subordinate".

In fact, even if Xu Chen had not come to help this time, Zhang Rao would have rushed over eventually. However, because he went too late, it would probably cost a lot to get Guan Hai out.

Xu Chen said: "After we meet up, we will immediately head north to Youzhou. Although our army will enter here to provide support, we cannot stay here for long."

Zhang Rao said, "Most of the women and children in our rear are scattered in the mountains and villages. It will take several days to gather them together again. Please wait here for a while. Guan Hai and I will handle this matter as soon as possible. Once everything is ready, we will set off immediately."

Xu Chen nodded and said: "I will give you three days, and you must set off after three days no matter what!"

Although three days was a little tight, Zhang Rao could not afford to delay as he was currently in a place where wars were fought on all sides. He gritted his teeth and agreed.

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the foot of the South City. Guan Hai had already come to greet them. This guy was also smart. Like Zhang Rao, he bowed his head when he saw Xu Chen and said, "I, Guan Hai, greet the leader!"

Zhang Rao stood behind Xu Chen and curled his lips. Although he also came to rescue Guan Hai this time, it did not mean that he had made peace with Guan Hai. It was more out of the brotherhood of the Yellow Turbans and the consideration of the lips and teeth being in danger.

When he saw Guan Hai again, he was not in a good mood, but he couldn't get angry because Xu Chen was in front of him.

Xu Chen remembered that Xu He had mentioned the awkwardness between the two of them, so he just smiled and took Guan Hai and Zhang Rao's hands respectively, then put them together, looked around and burst into laughter.

"We, the Yellow Turbans, have struggled and finally found a place to live and work. You brothers are able to gather together today. As long as we work together in the future, there is no need to worry about not achieving great things!"

Zhang Rao and Guan Hai looked at each other and laughed dryly.

Guan Hai coughed and gave Xu Chen a meaningful look: "It's getting late. I have already arranged a place for you to stay. Please go into the city and rest."

(End of this chapter)