Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator.

"Well done!" Seeing this, Sun Ce stepped forward to meet the attack, while also ordering Huang Gai and Cheng Pu on his left and right.

"You are not allowed to interfere; I will face this Taishi Ci alone."

As a war enthusiast, Qingzhou offered no resistance whatsoever during the entire advance, which had long frustrated Sun Ce.

Otherwise, Sun Ce wouldn't have personally led a dozen or so riders to scout ahead, actually hoping to find some enemies, or at least slaughter a few fierce beasts to relieve his boredom.

The sudden appearance of Taishi Ci, a man of astonishing martial prowess, delighted Sun Ce.

Immediately, Sun Ce brandished the Ancient Tegin Sword in his hand and engaged in a fierce battle with Taishi Ci.

Sun Ce was slightly younger than Taishi Ci, and his strength hadn't truly reached its peak, but having followed Li Ji since childhood, he had opportunities to learn and spar with fierce generals like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun.

This made Sun Ce's martial prowess superior to that of his counterpart in the original timeline at the same age. He wielded the Ancient Tegin Sword with skill surpassing that of the former Tiger of Jiangdong, displaying the momentum of a tiger descending the mountain.

Taishi Ci, by nature a fierce general, had also ventured to Liaodong for many years to hone his martial skills. Approaching the age of thirty, he was at his peak.

His pair of short halberds worked in perfect coordination, chopping, stabbing, hooking, slicing, probing, parrying, and more, displaying his might.

The two exchanged over a hundred blows, appearing evenly matched for a time, making it difficult to determine who would win.

Sun Ce fought with increasing enjoyment, his entire being radiating vigor, in stark contrast to Taishi Ci.

Although Taishi Ci was also shocked and admired Sun Ce's martial prowess at such a young age, he grew increasingly anxious and began to consider retreating.

For Taishi Ci, quickly finding surrounding cities and devising a way to conscript hundreds of strong men to help was the priority, not engaging in a brave battle with a bandit general.

As Taishi Ci's thoughts shifted, he focused more on defense than offense, seeking an opportunity to retreat.

This subtle change was sensed by Sun Ce, who was inexplicably perceptive in this regard.

In the next moment, Sun Ce deliberately created distance and asked with some dissatisfaction.

"Why are you distracted? Your halberds are not as sharp as they were at the beginning."

Taishi Ci stared warily at Sun Ce and said slowly, "I still have important matters to attend to. I will seek your guidance another day."

The hot-tempered Huang Gai couldn't help but laugh angrily, saying.

"What a joke! You suddenly appeared and attacked my lord, and now you want to retreat with just a few words?"

Instantly, a group of prepared personal guards drew their bows and aimed arrows at Taishi Ci, seemingly ready to release them at any moment.

This caused Taishi Ci's expression to change slightly.

If he were wearing armor, Taishi Ci would naturally not fear a few arrows.

But without any armor, even failing to block a single arrow could result in injury or even death.

Cheng Pu also spoke coldly, "I don't care where you came from. Disarm and submit immediately, awaiting my lord's judgment, or this place will be your burial ground."

After Cheng Pu finished speaking, a team of cavalry appeared from Taishi Ci's left, right, and rear, forming an encirclement.

Sun Ce personally scouted ahead, so Zhou Yu would not have only prepared a dozen or so riders for Sun Ce. In reality, three hundred cavalrymen followed Sun Ce from a distance.

While Sun Ce and Taishi Ci were engaged in a fierce battle, Cheng Pu quickly sent someone to the rear to summon the three hundred cavalrymen, encircling Taishi Ci in advance.

Taishi Ci's expression became unusually grim. He never expected that a team of "Cao army" soldiers he encountered unintentionally would be so troublesome.

However, Taishi Ci would rather die in battle than surrender to the brutal Cao bandits. He tightened his grip on his halberds, searching for a breakthrough while gradually harboring the determination to fight to the death.

Just as the situation became tense, Sun Ce raised his hand to signal the personal guards behind him to lower their bows, and then laughed heartily.

"Taishi Ci and I have become acquainted through fighting; there's no need to be nervous..."

After a pause, Sun Ce said generously.

"Just now, you mentioned that you seemed to have important matters to attend to? If so, why not take care of them first? After the matter is settled, you and I can compete again, what do you say?"

The magnanimity revealed in these words slightly shook Taishi Ci.

Regardless, Taishi Ci was the one who took the initiative to attack Sun Ce, but Sun Ce's complete lack of concern greatly moved Taishi Ci, who was also a generous and righteous man.

Cheng Pu quickly tried to dissuade him, saying.

"My lord, this person might be an assassin. We must not let him go. We should capture him and interrogate him carefully."

"What assassin would report their name and origin?"

Sun Ce saw through this quite clearly and noticed that Taishi Ci always had an anxious look between his eyebrows, and he didn't think Taishi Ci was lying.

"You really want to let me go?"

While asking, Taishi Ci looked around, secretly marveling at the elite nature of these cavalrymen.

Even in Liaodong, such elite cavalry was not commonly seen.

"Of course, a gentleman's word is as good as a bronze chariot."

Sun Ce said generously, then waved his hand to the left and right.

Immediately, the cavalry that had been blocking Taishi Ci's retreat split to the left and right, opening a path for Taishi Ci to retreat.

Taishi Ci retreated slowly with caution until he had completely left the encirclement, then secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said loudly.

"Thank you! If Taishi Ci settles his affairs and doesn't die, regardless of his position, he will definitely seek you out for a decisive battle."

"Hahaha, then it's a deal!"

Sun Ce replied with a smile.

With urgency in his heart, Taishi Ci immediately tugged on the reins, turned around, and galloped away.

Watching Taishi Ci's figure disappear, Sun Ce's eyes were full of appreciation, and he muttered to himself.

"It's a pity that such a hero is a commoner! He should be used by the lord, he should be driven by the teacher, and establish great achievements to make a name for himself in the Han Dynasty..."

Regarding the important matter that Taishi Ci, who was full of vigilance, mentioned, Sun Ce didn't want to inquire deeply for the time being.

Moreover, Taishi Ci had already reported his origin. Sun Ce planned to recommend this person to the lord and the teacher after garrisoning troops in Qingzhou and send someone to Donglai County to find him.

It's just that if this person doesn't take the initiative to come looking for him, Sun Ce will be somewhat disappointed...

Suddenly, Sun Ce thought of something and couldn't help but shout loudly in Taishi Ci's direction.

"And remember, I am Sun Ce, Sun Bofu of Jiangdong..."

After speaking, Sun Ce couldn't help but joke.

This person might be a bit forgetful, daring to claim that he would come looking for himself without even knowing his name.

Immediately, just as Sun Ce waved his hand and turned around, preparing to leave.

Taishi Ci, who had already disappeared from Sun Ce's sight, returned and galloped quickly towards Sun Ce's direction, asking loudly.

"The one you just called yourself, could it be Sun Bofu, the disciple of the National Scholar Marquis under the command of the Imperial Uncle Liu?"

Sun Ce, feeling somewhat puzzled and surprised, replied loudly.

"That's right, I don't change my name or surname, I am Sun Ce, Sun Bofu."

(End of this chapter)