The Three Kingdoms: Zhaolie, the strategist, and the rise of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 58 Xu Sheng surrenders, Kong Rong receives him (Please read on!)

At this time, Kong Rong had experienced several ups and downs, and he was still a little dazed and at a loss.

It was so dangerous that he almost died tragically at the hands of the Taishan bandits. Fortunately, Liu Bei's soldiers arrived in time and pulled him back from the brink of death.

Otherwise, Kong Wenju, the 20th generation descendant of Confucius would have died here today.

Wang Xiu brought Zhao Yun to see Kong Rong.

"Kong Beihai, I am Zhao Yun, the commander of the detachment of General Liu. I am here on the orders of my lord to kill Yin Li."

"I didn't expect this traitor to actually offend Kong Beihai. It's all Zhao Yun's fault!"

Kong Rong came to his senses and looked at Zhao Yun, who had a dignified appearance. Although he was a warrior, he had the gentle and elegant temperament that only a Confucian scholar could have. His favor for him increased.

He sheathed his sword and returned the greeting:

"General Zhao, don't blame me. If you hadn't come here today, Rong would have died at the hands of the enemy."

At the same time, he secretly sighed that Liu Xuande was truly extraordinary.

He had been operating in Beihai for many years, but he could neither stop the Yellow Turban bandits nor the Taishan bandits.

And an unknown cavalry commander under Liu Bei was able to slaughter the Taishan army, which made Kong Rong ashamed.

"...Hey, I wonder where Xuande is now?"

"My master has left Ju County and should be in Pi Township now."

"It was my military advisor Li who figured out that Yin Li was planning to go north to Qingzhou to attack Beihai, so I ordered this general to lead the light cavalry to chase him and come here at full speed."

"Fortunately, I met him in time. Seeing that Kong Beihai was safe and sound, Yun was relieved. Otherwise, he would be blamed even if he died a thousand times."

Oh... is it Li Yi again?

Kong Rong stroked his beard. He had met Li Yi once before.

At that time, people thought he was just a young man, and no one knew what means he had used to be valued by Liu Bei.

I saw it today.

If it weren't for his strategic planning, I would have died at the hands of the thieves.

Kong Rong immediately bowed:

"Then please General Zhao lead the way. When we reach Pi Township, Rong will express his gratitude to Xuande for saving his life."

"I didn't have the time to talk to Mr. Li last time. When I see him again today, I must take a good look at this gentleman's demeanor!"

He admitted that he was arrogant when he met Li Yi last time and did not take this young man seriously.

This time I must make up for some of the regrets from last time.

Zhao Yun immediately returned the greeting:

"That's exactly what the cloud is here for."

"But before that, Yun Shang has something to ask you."

"Please speak." Kong Rong blurted out.

"Before I came here, the military advisor ordered me to take someone to Xuzhou. This person is Taishi Ci's mother. I don't know what she looks like, so the military advisor asked me to ask Kong Beihai."

It's no secret that Kong Rong took good care of Taishi Ci's mother, but Li Yi's well-informed information is a bit abnormal.

Even Kong Rong couldn't help but feel secretly frightened.

"So the general is looking for Taishi Ziyi's mother. Well, she is in our army now."

"Oh, seriously?" Zhao Yun was overjoyed.

If this is true, Zhao Yun will not only save trouble, but also be able to bring him back to Xuzhou safely.

"exactly."

Kong Rong explained:
"This old man was lonely and helpless, so I often asked people to send him food and clothing. Later, the Yellow Turban bandits besieged Beihai."

"She was the one who asked her son to come and rescue Beihai."

"Now I am going to Xuzhou at Xuande's invitation. I am worried that he will have no one to take care of him, so I take her with me."

Kong Rong had good intentions, and the situation was chaotic and turbulent right now, and it was indeed very dangerous.

Zhao Yun thanked her, but being meticulous in his actions, he still asked to meet the old mother.

Only after confirming that the old woman was indeed Taishi Ci's mother did they dare to escort Kong Rong and his party back to Xuzhou.

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Liu Bei received the news in advance in Pi Township and personally led his army out of the city to meet them.

"Xuan De, when we parted at Xia Pi, I never expected that we would meet like this today."

Kong Rong had just survived the war, and his body was still covered in blood, looking very disheveled.

It was completely different from the image of a talented scholar who was cool and calm and eloquent in the past. But Liu Bei seemed very guilty and stepped forward to hold Kong Rong's hand tightly.

"I was unable to lead the army into Qingzhou to rescue Kong Beihai, and I almost let Kong Beihai fall victim to the bandits. I am truly ashamed."

"...Alas, Xuande, there is no need to feel guilty. Beihai is not a place to stay forever. Rong should ask himself that he has done his best in Beihai over the years and has no regrets."

"If your men had not arrived in time, Rong would have been beheaded by now. How could he still be here to reminisce with his old friend?"

Kong Rong was also sensible and could understand Liu Bei's difficulties.

Only then did Liu Bei breathe a sigh of relief.

"By the way, Rong heard that the one who figured out Yin Li's whereabouts this time was your military advisor?"

"I wonder if this is true?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei's mouth corners unconsciously raised, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

He turned around and took Li Yi and introduced him to Kong Rong:
"It's my husband!"

Kong Rong looked Li Yi up and down, and exclaimed:
"I didn't expect that you, young man, have the wisdom of a king at such a young age."

"I came and went in a hurry last time, but after seeing it today, I can see that it is indeed a dragon with phoenix shape and a symbol of the sun and the sky."

Kong Rong liked scholars in the first place, and when he saw that Li Yi was of such good character and appearance, he naturally did not hesitate to praise him.

Then he said to Liu Bei:

"Xuan De, you are blessed by God to have such a talented person as your assistant. The Han Dynasty will prosper and the world will be settled!"

"This is exactly what I have always desired and what I wish for in my heart." Liu Bei answered seriously.

Li Yi was also quite good at handling things, and greeted:

"Kong Beihai has been traveling all day and is exhausted. This is not a place to talk."

"My master has prepared wine and food in the house. Why don't you come in and have a chat to welcome Kong Beihai?"

Kong Rong was overjoyed and was invited in by Liu Bei.

During this period, Zhao Yun introduced Xu Sheng to Liu Bei and Li Yi.

After hearing the reasons why Xu Sheng was here, Liu Bei was also deeply moved.

"A warrior can find out the route of our army. This is wisdom."

"With only a few dozen followers around him, he dared to break into the battle array. This is courage."

"When the odds are against you, you still stick with me. This is righteousness."

"I have responded to the call and am meeting you here. This is a sign of trust."

"This warrior is both wise and brave, and has unparalleled loyalty and integrity. I am deeply grateful!"

Liu Bei continued to use his succubus skills to launch a fierce attack on Xu Sheng.

How could Xu Sheng bear it?
I was so moved that I bowed and said:

"I am just a commoner, how could I deserve such courtesy from the envoy?"

"It's really frustrating for me!"

He is indeed a local tyrant, but only to ordinary people.

Compared with a powerful man like Lu Su, he is far behind.

Li Yi also assisted Liu Bei.

"The most precious qualities in the world are benevolence, justice, courtesy, filial piety, wisdom and courage."

"Wen Xiang, you have all six qualities, so there is no need to be modest!"

Xu Sheng was deeply moved by the series of attacks from the emperor and his minister.

He repeatedly expressed that it was his honor to serve the envoy.

Liu Bei also pulled him to the table to praise his achievements.

Li Yi reminded Liu Bei not to forget Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun, however, did not seek credit for himself and reported his mission first.

"Military Advisor, Yun has found the person you asked me to find."

"Who are you looking for?" Liu Bei asked.

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