The Three Kingdoms: Hindsight is 20/20, and the Three Revivals of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 87 Yun traveled far and wide to choose a lord to serve, but none were like you, my lord (2nd update)
It's no wonder Huang Zhong was so nervous; Zhao Yun was simply incredibly strong and imposing!
If Zhao Yun were to truly attack Liu Bei, Huang Zhong worried that he wouldn't have enough time to react.

Upon learning that Zhao Yun was a close friend of Liu Bei, and seeing that Zhao Yun's respect for Liu Bei seemed genuine, Huang Zhong finally put down his bow and arrows.

In his heart, Huang Zhong sighed with admiration: "General Zuo is truly a divine being! Not only do he have the mighty Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as his left and right arms, but he also has a valiant warrior like Zhao Yun, who is no less than Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who is willing to submit to him."

After Huang Zhong put down his bow and arrows, Chen Dao also put down his shield.

Chen Dao had witnessed Huang Zhong's martial arts skills.

Since leaving Gaotang, this was the first time Chen Dao had seen someone who could make Huang Zhong so nervous that he nocked an arrow.

In his heart, Chen Dao also felt a sense of awe: The world is so vast, and there are so many men of courage and talent!
Chen Dao himself was a man of exceptional martial prowess. Anyone with exceptional martial prowess would be somewhat arrogant. However, Liu Bei had Guan Yu and Zhang Fei by his side first, then Huang Zhong, and now Zhao Yun, which made Chen Dao's character become more and more gentle and humble.

Why was Chen Dao willing to be a humble and gentle guard commander?

The reason is simple: with so many powerful and capable people around, if one is not humble and gentle, should one rely on one's own strength and courage?

Zhao Yun naturally wouldn't blame Huang Zhong and Chen Dao, who were loyal to Liu Bei. After greeting the two, he looked at Liu Bei with excitement.

Zhao Yun's gaze toward Liu Bei was full of reverence, like a subject looking at his revered lord, his respect unwavering even after countless trials; or like someone who had been adrift in the cold night for years, suddenly dispelled by a torch that had been lit.

The burning, ardent gaze, the slight moisture on her eyes, all conveyed the relief of finally finding her home after a long period of wandering.

At this moment, countless words converged in this one glance, moving Liu Bei to tears and heartache: "Zilong, why have you come to this?"

Zhao Yun's gaze remained unchanged, and his tone became gentle: "Since parting from you, my lord, I never imagined that Gongsun Zan would disobey advice and end up defeated and burned himself. Yuan Shao has summoned me many times, but I have not gone to him. Recently, I heard that you are with Yuan Shao, and I have wanted to come and join you several times, but I am afraid that Yuan Shao will find me rude."

"I heard that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were stationed at Gaotang, so I thought I would go there first to await you, my lord. The other day, I passed by this place and happened to see Yuan Shao's soldiers searching for and arresting people hiding in the mountains, just like hunting birds and beasts. I was indignant, so I killed and scattered them. But I was afraid that Yuan Shao's soldiers would return to retaliate, so I stayed here for the time being."

"Today I heard that a cavalry force has set up camp here. I thought it was Yuan's troops returning to take revenge, so I had the people pretend to spy on the camp while I led my cavalry to hide in the mountains and wait for an opportunity to capture their commander."

"I never expected that the people would report that 'General Zuo is distributing grain.' I was worried that it was a trick by Yuan's soldiers, so I led a few riders to come and see what was going on. I was overjoyed to meet you, my lord!"

He does not mean that.

Instead of hiding and fleeing when faced with a battalion of cavalry, they even thought of taking the opportunity to capture their commander. Such courage impressed Huang Zhong and Chen Dao even more.

Liu Bei was also moved: "Our meeting today is truly the will of Heaven!"

Zhao Yun's gaze was filled with even greater reverence: "I have traveled far and wide, choosing a lord to serve, but none have been like you, my lord. To be able to follow you now is the greatest comfort of my life! Even if I were to die for you, I would be willing!"

These sincere words moved Huang Zhong and Chen Dao, who were standing nearby, and Liu Bei laughed heartily: "With Zilong's help, my great cause can be accomplished."

Liu Bei then beckoned Xu Shu to come forward and greet Zhao Yun: "Zilong, this is Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi, from Yingchuan. He is my strategist. This time, when we entered Yuan Shao's camp, it was thanks to Yuanzhi's advice that we were able to turn danger into safety."

"When we arrive in Gaotang, I will introduce you to my two military advisors, Zhuge Liang (Zhuge Kongming) from Langya and Pang Tong (Pang Shiyuan) from Xiangyang. Both of them are outstanding talents rarely seen in this era."

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Liu Bei held Zhao Yun's hand, as if he had endless things to say.

Zhao Yun was also deeply moved. Although he didn't know the exact talents of Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, the "Military Advisor and General" Liu Bei spoke of, they must be extraordinary to be hailed by Liu Bei as "rare talents of our time." Upon learning that Liu Bei had been appointed Governor of Zhuojun and intended to expand his influence in Hebei, Zhao Yun added, "When I came to join you from Changshan, I was alone. On the way, I encountered some of the scattered followers of Gongsun Zan after his defeat, and we gradually gathered more than thirty riders to come with me. If you treat them well, more scattered followers from Hebei will surely come to join you."

Liu Bei was overjoyed: "Since you have come to join me with such sincerity, I will treat you well! I will go back to my camp to prepare wine and food. Zilong, please invite all the righteous men to come together."

Gongsun Zan's followers were already brave, but the followers Zhao Yun gathered preferred to scatter rather than accept Yuan Shao's offer, which shows their loyalty. If they could be well won over, it would be no less important than moving a tree to establish trust or buying bones with a thousand pieces of gold for the followers scattered in Hebei.

Xu Shu then suggested, "General, this place is only a hundred li away from Gaotang. Why not take the people with us to Gaotang?"

Liu Bei shook his head: "The people are generally content with their homeland and unwilling to move easily, so we cannot force them. Those who wish to leave will come with me to Gaotang, and those who do not wish to leave should not be forced."

Zhao Yun also knew that Liu Bei was benevolent and loved the people, so he said, "I will convey your intentions to the people. If there are any who wish to go to Gaotang with you, I will bring them along."

While Zhao Yun returned to the mountains to gather everyone, Liu Bei returned to the camp with the others and prepared wine and water to welcome Zhao Yun and his companions.

But they waited and waited until evening without Zhao Yun returning, which puzzled Liu Bei: "Zilong is always punctual, why has he not returned for so long?"

Just then, a scout from the camp came to report: "General, a group of people have come to the camp, saying that government troops are searching for people in the mountains and have surrounded General Zhao."

Liu Bei was startled and suddenly remembered Zhao Yun's words, "I fear Yuan's troops will return to retaliate, so I will stay here for the time being." He then angrily mustered his troops: "Yuanzhi, you stay in the camp; Hansheng, quickly take three hundred cavalry and come out of the camp with me!"

His gentle, warm smile of the past has disappeared, replaced by an awe-inspiring and imposing aura.

Liu Bei was very angry.

He was both angry that the reunion with Zhao Yun had been ruined and angry at the search and arrest of the local people.

Three hundred riders sped out of the camp, heading straight for Zhao Yun's location under the guidance of the local people.

From afar, one could hear General Yuan shouting, "You surnamed Zhao, let's see how many people you can protect today!"

Liu Bei was even angrier.

Three hundred cavalrymen appeared around Yuan's troops as if divine soldiers had descended from the heavens.

"General Liu Bei of the Left of Han is here. Who dares to be so insolent!"

Liu Bei's sudden appearance stunned General Yuan.

"Left, left, General Left?"

Before Yuan Jiang could react, he felt a sharp pain as Huang Zhong drew his bow and shot an arrow that struck Yuan Jiang in the left shoulder.

Then Yuan's vision went black, and he was captured alive by Huang Zhong, who arrived on horseback, and no one around him dared to move.

For an instant.

Yuan was stunned.

who am I?
where am I?
what am i doing?
(End of this chapter)