In the first year of Jian'an (AD 196), night.
Xuzhou Xiapi County Xutai County (in the Western Han Dynasty, it was Xuyi County, and it was renamed Xutai County in the Eastern Han Dynasty).
There was a commotion outside Zhaojia Village.
Zhao Chen opened his eyes and smiled slightly.
"The wait is finally here!"
He has been waiting here for more than ten days just for this moment.
Half a month ago, Zhao Chen, a junior at the Agricultural University, put down his game of Devouring Heaven and Earth and started talking wildly in his dormitory, saying that if he could go back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, with his intelligence, he would definitely assist Liu Bei in conquering the world and unifying the world.
After all, every boy who has watched the Three Kingdoms will have a regret in his heart. Liu Bei had a sleeping dragon and a phoenix, but he did not dominate the world.
His roommates thought he was crazy.
A few hours later, Zhao Chen inexplicably woke up in a private house, surrounded by a strange environment and villagers in ancient costumes.
Zhao Chen didn't believe it at first, but after three full days, he really realized that he had traveled through time and arrived at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty that he had dreamed of.
Now that we are here, all our ambitions start from this moment.
Zhao Chen put on his clothes, picked up the luggage he had prepared, and hurried out the door.
In fact, he doesn't have any luggage, it's just the backpack that traveled through time with him. Inside the backpack were several raw potatoes for experiments, a bag of corn seeds, and some agricultural tools.
Zhao Chen spent some time to figure out the era and specific location he was in. Knowing that Yuan Shu was raising troops to conquer Xuzhou at this time and Liu Bei was leading the resistance, he planned to wait on the road Liu Bei must pass. It would be better than him. Convenience comes from looking around.
After leaving the door, Zhao Chen determined the direction and headed towards the road while the night was still not completely dark.
As soon as they left the village entrance, they saw rows of soldiers rushing to the west. In front of the team was a big flag with the word "Liu" written on it, and next to it was a flag with the word "Guan" written on it.
There is no doubt that these are the men of Liu Bei and Guan Yu.
Zhao Chen was a little pleased. The marching troops and horses were very neat, and everyone was full of energy. There was an invisible sense of oppression.
As expected of Liu Bei and Guan Yu, they do have a good way of running an army.
Without saying a word, Zhao Chen stepped forward to block the way and shouted: "Take me quickly to see..."
At this time, Liu Bei had not yet recognized his ancestors and was not yet an imperial uncle. Although he was in charge of Xuzhou, his actual official position was only Prime Minister. Although Cao Cao declared Liu Bei to be the general of Zhendong and granted the title of Tinghou of Yicheng, it was just a plan to drive away tigers and devour wolves. So he changed his words and said, "Take me to see Duke Xuande quickly."
After all, it's right to call him Mr. Gong, it's a respectful title for people, and flattery is always welcome.
"Where does a child with a yellow mouth dare to call the Lord by his name?"
As soon as the man finished speaking, he put his sword on Zhao Chen's shoulder and glared angrily.
Zhao Chen smiled awkwardly, glanced at the sharp sword, and said calmly: "Mr. Xuande has immediate worries, and I have a plan to deal with them."
The man was slightly startled and stared at Zhao Chen, thinking:
This man was young, only in his early twenties. He was dressed in ordinary and simple clothes, but his face was surprisingly calm, and there was no trace of timidity in his eyes. This kind of calmness alone makes him an extraordinary person, not to mention the fact that this person opened his mouth and revealed that the master was worried.
Although the man didn't understand, he didn't dare to be negligent. After thinking for a moment, he searched Zhao Chen and brought him to Liu Bei.
I can’t deceive the ancients!
Zhao Chen looked at the two distinctive-looking people in front of him and remembered the descriptions in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
With a face like a crown jade, ears hanging down from his shoulders, and hands above his knees, he is Liu Bei.
The red and phoenix eyes, the eyebrows lying on silkworms, and the face like heavy jujubes are from Guan Yu.
It's exactly the same.
As for the two men on the other side, Zhao Chen knew that one was Jian Yong and the other was Sun Qian.
Jian Yong's original surname was Geng and his courtesy name was Xianhe. The people in Youzhou called Geng Jian, so they changed his surname to Jian. He had met Liu Bei when he was young and had been following Liu Bei ever since.
Sun Qian, also known as Gongyou. When Liu Bei took control of Xuzhou, the famous scholar Zheng Xuan recommended him to Liu Bei.
Judging from the position and facial appearance, the person closest to Liu Bei should be Jian Yong, and the person standing outside should be Sun Qian.
After all, Sun Qian had not yet joined Liu Bei's account at this time.
Liu Bei was the first to speak: "My dear friend, I heard from Uncle Zhi, do you know that Bei has immediate worries?"
It turned out that the person who had just led the way was Chen Shuzhi, a first-class bodyguard. Zhao Chen unconsciously turned around and took a second look.
Then he replied: "Of course!"
"I wonder what I'm worried about?"
Zhao Chen slowly said: "Did Duke Xuande go to block Yuan Shu and Yuan Highway today, leaving Zhang Fei and General Zhang to guard Xiapi, the Xuzhou administrative center?" (After Liu Bei took Xuzhou by himself, he moved the administrative center from Tancheng in the East China Sea to Xiapi City)
Liu Bei nodded. This is not an unknowable secret. People who care about current affairs can find out by asking around.
After confirming the incident, Zhao Chen was secretly happy. Liu Bei should still have 30,000 troops at this time. After this battle, there will be less than 3,000 troops left.
He must protect these 30,000 horses, otherwise he will have a very difficult road ahead.
The only way to save 30,000 troops is to convince Liu Bei to listen to him.
Zhao Chen calmed down his thoughts and said: "You are in Xuzhou!"
Guan Yu heard this and looked askance.
"Don't talk nonsense. There are three younger brothers guarding Xuzhou in the north and Chen Yuanlong assisting in the south. Why worry?"
Zhao Chen smiled slightly, Guan Yu's arrogance is innate in the world. Now you look down on me, wait a few days for you to admire me.
Liu Bei's face was expressionless and calm.
Zhao Chen knew in his heart that these two brothers were waiting for him to explain.
"After Duke Xuande took control of Xuzhou, Xuzhou's undercurrents surged, and there were four forces on the surface.
"One is the direct descendants of Xuande Gong brought by Xiaopei and the gentry officials who support Xuande Gong, the second is the Chen family of Guangling County, which is what General Guan calls Chen Deng and others, and the third is the Xuzhou gentry headed by Pi Xiang Cao Bao, The fourth is the Danyang soldiers that Tao Qian left behind earlier."
"The first two support Duke Xuande, while the latter two oppose Duke Xuande. The four forces are intertwined, and a little carelessness will lead to disaster."
Liu Bei was slightly shocked. When he first entered Xuzhou, he was troubled by these four forces and could not find a good way to deal with them. The person in front of me has not yet joined his own army, but he has penetrated Xuzhou's forces and can see the key to the problem in just a few words. It is really not easy, and I can't help but believe it in my heart.
Zhao Chen knew best in his heart that after Liu Bei took control of Xichuan, it was also because he was unable to coordinate the two forces of Jingzhou and Yizhou, resulting in insufficient national strength and lack of talents. This is the current situation in Xuzhou.
Liu Bei asked respectfully: "What this dear friend said is true, but what does this matter have to do with Bi Jinyou?"
Zhao Chen laughed mysteriously and said: "This time Yuan Shu prepared troops, but Jun responded in a hurry, and he was at a disadvantage in comparison. But the generals related to Xuande Gongwu, Wen Yousun Gongyou and Jian Xianhe, this one You will win first, so this battle should be a draw and a stalemate. The key to victory or defeat lies behind you, Xuzhou."
"The city of Xuzhou is strong. As long as General Zhang doesn't drink and cause trouble, it will not be easy for others to take Xuzhou."
It was Sun Qian who spoke.
"No, I predict that General Zhang will drink, and Xuzhou will lose it."
Liu Bei asked in disbelief: "Why?"
Why? Based on my understanding of history, as soon as you left, Zhang Fei was already drinking.
I will shock you by saying it today.
Zhao Chen said: "Now the first two of the Xuzhou forces are fighting against Yuan Shu on the front line, while the latter two are staying in Xuzhou. Cao Bao, the prime minister of Xia Pi, is Lu Bu's brother-in-law. General Zhang will attack Cao Bao, the prime minister of Xia Pi, after drinking. Cao Bao and Danyang soldiers will join forces with him. Lu Buli cooperated with foreign forces to help him attack Xiapi. Once the city of Xiapi is lost, it will lose more than just a city."
Everyone understood the reason instantly.
All the family members of the army are in Xiapi. If Lu Bu breaks the city, he will definitely capture all the family members. I am afraid that the soldiers will lose their fighting spirit.
Once the fighting spirit is weakened, the morale of the army will be chaotic and defeat will be certain.
Liu Bei, Sun Qian and Jian Yong looked troubled.
Guan Yu raised his sword and pointed it at Zhao Chen: "Brother, don't listen to this man's nonsense. Although the third brother loves wine, he will never disobey his brother's instructions and drink privately. According to some opinions, this man behaves strangely and speaks arrogantly. It's a trick sent by Yuan Shu to disturb the morale of our army."
Jian Yong also said calmly: "General Guan's words are reasonable. This person is suspicious. At this critical moment, it is better to lock him up first and then make plans."
Although Liu Bei was worried that Zhang Fei had gone too far, he was still dissatisfied with others' complaints, so he agreed to Jian Yong's suggestion and confine Zhao Chen first, and then make plans after repelling Yuan Shu.
Although Zhao Chen was unwilling, he could only take over calmly. After all, in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, people spoke with prestige. Who can believe the words of a person with no family background and no social prestige.
Before leaving, Zhao Chen put down his words: "If we lose this battle, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in Guangling County anymore. Looking for Mi Zhu can help me relax."
After hearing this, Guan Yu stroked his long beard and watched Zhao Chen go away with pride.
"Second brother, this person has an unchanging face and is calm and composed when facing our army. His character alone is absolutely invincible. What's more, I think this person is only in his early twenties and has just left Zhaojiacun, but he can fight against everyone in our army." He knows everything so well that he can even tell Xuzhou's internal problems, which is by no means simple, and given time, his future may be limitless."
"Brother, please don't pay attention to this person. He is talking nonsense and just guessing. It cannot be trusted."
Liu Bei nodded, but he was thinking about other things.
The next day, when the front came to report, Yuan Shu sent General Ji Ling to lead an army of 100,000 to kill the general. Liu Bei responded hurriedly, and the two armies were at a stalemate for more than a month. What is surprising is that Zhang Fei ran to the camp with more than a dozen riders, crying and complaining about his carelessness in leaving Picheng behind. Everything was exactly as Zhao Chen expected.
Liu Bei was preparing to return to the army to rescue Pi. As soon as he crossed the Huaihe River, Ji Ling's army came over to kill the general. The soldiers' morale was unstable and they were in a panic. They were killed and retreated in succession. Many soldiers were killed and wounded.
Now there is no hope of retaking Xiapi in the north, and Yuan Shu blocks his way to Guangling in the south. He has no way out for a while and has to retreat to Haixi County. Everyone thought for a long time but found nothing.
When they were desperate, they all remembered the young man's words.
