In the early morning of the next day, Zhen Ji and Xiao Cui hadn't gotten up yet. Yuan Shu had someone modify a carriage for the two of them to ride on.
Although it is a bit crude, there is no need to endure the sun exposure with people like them.
Moreover, although Yuan Shu brought 10,000 elite troops, he actually had nearly 25,000 men. Because of the cavalry and war horses, the logistics force increased by nearly 15,000 people.
The most important purpose of Yuan Shu was to encourage some new soldiers to experience the cruelty of war in advance.
On the other side of Zhuojun, a man with two long swords was selling his own knitted straw sandals in Zhuojun.
I can see that this person's ears are different from ordinary people, even though he is wearing civilian clothes. But it is also quite impressive, completely different from these small vendors crowded together.
Only he seemed out of place, like a Buddha sitting cross-legged.
This person is Lu Zhi's student. Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, who claimed to be descendants of the Han clan, were also the Han Zhaolie Emperor recorded in history books.
Officers and soldiers suddenly appeared and said to those walking on the road: "Get out of the way, get out of the way, get out of the way."
"Quickly, stick it up. After sticking it up here, there are other places to go."
After the officers and soldiers posted it, they once again said to the people: "Everyone, read the information above carefully. If you don't want to die, don't leave the city recently."
"If there are people who want to make contributions, then go to Youzhou to snipe the rebels."
After the three officers and soldiers finished speaking, they went to the next place.
The common people gathered around, wanting to see what was written on it.
Liu Bei was naturally attracted. Just now he heard the words "make contributions". This was enough to make him interested in what was inside, but it was a pity that he could not stay with Lu Zhi all the time.
If not, maybe Lu Zhi would take him with him to defeat the Yellow Turban Army.
At this time, Liu Bei had already stood up and squeezed into the crowd. He only saw the inscription on the list: "Today the Yellow Turban has deceived the emperor and gathered people to rebel. Now it has invaded our territory of Youzhou, killing living creatures and poisoning the people." In order to prevent the prefectures and counties from being poorly defended, we followed the emperor's clear edict to recruit strong men from all over to join the army to guard and protect the territory and the people.
A commoner heard Liu Bei read it softly and said: "Mighty man, can you understand what is written on the list?"
"Can you read it to us?"
People: "That's right, strong man, can you read it?"
Everyone urged Liu Bei, but Liu Bei could only agree.
Then he said according to the original text above: "Today the Yellow Turbans deceived the emperor and gathered people to rebel. Now they invaded our territory of Youzhou, killing all living beings and poisoning the people. In order to prevent the prefectures and counties from being poorly defended, according to the emperor's imperial edict, we recruited people from all over the country. Strong men should join the army to guard and protect the country and the people."
Common people: "Strong man, what you say is too profound. Even us vulgar people can't understand it."
"Can you explain it more clearly?"
Helpless, Liu Bei could only translate these official words and said: "This is the imperial court's recruitment notice for rebels and soldiers. Now there are rebel yellow turban thieves who are causing trouble in the court and poisoning the people of the world."
"That's why the imperial court posted a list to recruit soldiers, hoping that strong men would join the army to protect the country."
"If you are interested, you can sign up to join the army."
But after Liu Bei finished speaking, these people dispersed. Only a few people were still standing there discussing, and those who dispersed said: "These corrupt officials now know that we ordinary people will have to work hard."
"Let me tell you, it would be better if these rebels kill all these corrupt officials."
In the hearts of the people, they also have a scale of their own. They know better than anyone whether the imperial court is doing well or not. If the Han Dynasty is really in peace and prosperity, they will also live happily.
Then how can there be rebels, if this is an invasion by foreign enemies. I think they would join the army without hesitation to serve the court, but a civil war is something that many people are not willing to fight.
After all, the fighting was just one's own people beating their own people. Of course, there were many people among them who were loyal to the emperor and served the country.
They also hate the rebels extremely. Because of them, countless people's families were separated from their wives.
Suddenly, two strong men on the street were willing to fight for some unknown reason.
"You're a pretty good guy. I guess you're also a martial arts practitioner, but today you offended your fierce grandpa and me, so I have to beat you up today."
I saw that this man had a black beard on his face and a huge body. His face was dark, and he didn't look like a Central Plains person at all.
The other one is also burly, but relatively more handsome. But the tone was not polite at all and he replied: "You are such a big black guy, you have such a big tone."
"If you want to beat me up, do you think your Grandpa Li Zhong and I are a vegetarian?"
Then the two fought again, and the people around them made room for them.
Liu Bei was also attracted. He looked on and thought: These two people are so good at martial arts. If they don't serve the court, it would be a waste of such talents.
Moreover, it is better for me to join the army than to raise a rebel army myself. In this way, as long as the Yellow Turban Army is defeated, then I, Liu Bei, can become a wise minister.
Besides, his teacher is still Lu Zhi, so he is not without support in the court.
After Liu Bei thought about it for a while, he looked at the two strong men fighting in the middle of the street. Then he asked the people around him: "Brother, why did these two strong men fight?"
"Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Passerby: "You don't know, this black guy is so domineering."
"When I was walking, I stepped on the strong man's shoes. The other party asked him to apologize. Unexpectedly, instead of apologizing, he spit in the other person's face."
"And the other party was obviously not someone to be trifled with, so they started fighting like this."
"It's just ridiculous."
After Liu Bei heard what was said, he understood what happened. I also thought about how I should subdue these two people, so I strode forward to find the right time, grabbed one person's hand with one hand and said: "Two strong men are fighting in the street. Don't you think so?" Feel ashamed?"
"Now the imperial court is in trouble and has issued a recruitment list. But you two have such superb martial arts skills, but you are here fighting over a trivial matter."
"Don't you two feel embarrassed?"
Liu Bei said so, but his hands never let go. He grabbed each of their hands tightly.
Gao Meng: This big-eared thief is so strong. Looking at the famous sword on his waist, he must be a ranger with strong martial arts skills.
That's all, let's borrow the donkey down the slope.
Li Zhong: I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child, and my martial arts skills are superb. But there should be no opponents in the world, and now I have encountered two such masters in this small Zhuojun County.
Moreover, this big-eared thief was obviously much stronger than this black guy, and he actually stopped me and the black guy at the same time.
It seems that this is also a powerful guy.
There was no other way, Li Zhong and Gao Meng could only look at each other. He let go of his hands at the same time and looked at the other person.
The people who were watching stopped watching when Liu Bei came to stop them. After all, there was no excitement and they naturally dispersed.
After Liu Bei saw the two letting go, he immediately let go of his hand and continued: "I am Liu Bei and Liu Xuande. I just saw these two fighting here. Why don't you join the army and serve your country if you have such good martial arts?"
Gao Meng: "I've never heard of it, and I originally wanted to join the army to serve the country."
"I just met this guy. Forget it, what does the matter between the two of us have to do with you?"
Li Zhong: "Brother, is this a little too lenient?"
"Moreover, you just said why we didn't join the army to serve the country, but you yourself didn't join the army to serve the country, so why are you so embarrassed to talk about me?"
Liu Bei: "What you two brave men said is absolutely true. It's just that Bei wants to raise a rebel army to fight against the rebels and die for the Han Dynasty."
"I don't know what your names are. If you don't mind, can you park with me as a rebel?"
Li Zhong: "Humph, you are a little commoner. You just have some martial arts skills and you want to win over the two of us to form a rebel army. Why do you have that?"
Gao Meng: "This guy is right, and we can definitely join the army ourselves. With our martial arts skills, it will only be a matter of time before we become generals. How can we listen to your orders?"
"You still want to know my name, but you are not qualified enough."
Liu Bei did not feel embarrassed by this, but smiled and said: "Although I am in decline and poverty now, my teacher is Lu Zhi, and my family background is from the Han Dynasty."
"The two swords on my waist are the double swords given to my ancestors by Emperor Wu at that time. Is this enough to prove my identity?"
After Liu Bei finished speaking, he showed them the two swords on his waist. The purpose is to let them know that what he said is true, rather than deceiving them both here.
Li Zhong: "Although I, Li Zhong, am not from a rich and powerful family, it has been four hundred years since Emperor Wu."
"You said that you are a descendant of the Han clan, and you are a descendant of the Han clan. How convincing is this?"
Gao Meng: "Yes, and if you are a member of the Han clan, how could you be so shabbily dressed?"
If it were someone else who said this, he would probably be angry a long time ago. But Liu Bei acted shamelessly as if nothing had happened. Instead, he continued to prove himself and said: "It's simple. I am the Queen of Zhongshan."
"Although there is nothing to prove my identity now, my teacher is Mr. Lu Zhi."
"I think this should prove my identity, right?"
After Liu Bei finished speaking, Gao Meng and Li Zhong could only believe Liu Bei temporarily.
