Three Kingdoms Dance of the Heroes 028. Deception!

  Two days later, the sun shines on the earth. Liu Bei reorganizes his troops and sets out again. The longer they stay here, the more danger there is. Liu Bei has no choice but to grit his teeth and lead the army forward personally because of Zhang Fei's injury!

  After Li Tong's army ambushed twice, Liu Bei's army was drastically reduced to around 500 people, and the civilians were only a few thousand, but it greatly increased their marching speed.

  Liu Xuan was commanding the logistics in the rear, leading the lightly wounded soldiers to slowly follow up!

  After a brief moment, Liu Xuan suddenly raised his head and saw that the front had stopped. He slightly raised an eyebrow and thought to himself: "What's going on? Could it be that Father has discovered the presence of Cao's army?"

  At this thought, Liu Xuan could no longer sit still and hastily urged his horse to rush forward. Before long, he caught sight of Liu Bei's figure.

  Liu Bei was now frowning as he gazed out at a small path ahead, seemingly very worried.

  This small road is the only way to Xinye! But this small road is also too dangerous, even more so than the mountain roads before!

  If this small path is where Cao's army has laid an ambush, then taking this path would be like walking into the underworld, there will certainly be no return!

  Liu Bei pondered for a moment, then beckoned to the scout and asked if there was another way to go.

  "Your Excellency, there are indeed two more roads to Xinye, but both require backtracking! It's likely to take three days of going back and forth!"

  What Zhuge Liang said is true, Liu Bei has been traveling from Runan for five whole days!

  Liu Bei's eyebrows furrowed even tighter, his mind unable to make a decision! At this time, Liu Xuan arrived at his side and happened to hear the scout's reply. He also frowned, thinking that it was inappropriate for his father to retreat.

  Liu Xuan furrowed his brow and stepped forward, asking in a soft voice, "Father, are you thinking of taking a detour?"

  Liu Bei turned his head and nodded slightly, saying in a low tone: "Xuan'er, this road is very treacherous. If there are Cao troops ambushing, I fear for your safety following in my footsteps..."

  Liu Xuan looked ahead and observed the terrain of the small road, his sword-shaped eyebrows furrowed in concern. "This road is indeed treacherous," he said anxiously, "but Father, we must also be on guard against Li Tong's thieving son lurking nearby..."

  Liu Bei heard Liu Xuan's words, his eyes twitched violently, his eyebrows furrowed into a knot, and his expression was one of extreme helplessness.

  After a moment, Liu Bei seemed to have made up his mind. He suddenly clenched his fists and said in a firm tone: "Let's go this way!"

  Liu Xuan wasn't surprised after hearing this, if they were to take a detour, they would have to go back, which would not only delay them but also make them guard against Li Tong. The hidden Li Tong was like a venomous snake, no one knew when he would suddenly bite you, this was really not good... and as long as they could break through this place, it would be a wide road, with no more danger.

  Liu Bei saw Liu Xuan's consent and had not opposed, immediately rode into the formation, as if to take the lead in charging forward. Liu Xuan furrowed his brow, suddenly a plan came to mind, and he rode up to Liu Bei, saying in a low voice: "Father, I have a plan, it might work..."

  Liu Bei's expression showed a hint of joy, and he hastily asked: "My son, what plan do you have, tell me quickly?"

  Liu Xuan whispered a few words in Liu Bei's ear, and Liu Bei listened with great emotion, nodding his head secretly.

  Suddenly, Liu Bei said: "Liu Xuan, what if the enemy does not let go?"

  Liu Xuan's sword-like eyebrows furrowed, and after a moment of contemplation, his eyes flashed with a fierce glint as he said in a stern voice: "If you don't let go, then it can only end in mutual destruction!"

  Liu Bei's eyes twitched slightly, and he hesitated: "The fish dies and the net is broken, jade and stone are burned together..."

  "Father, time is running out for me!"

  "Just do as Xuan'er says!" Liu Bei also had a fierce look in his eyes, but deep down he was delighted!

  Liu Bei did not notice that Liu Xuan had been watching him, and the changes in his eyes had already been seen by his son.

  Liu Xuan looked at Liu Bei's expression and sighed, his father was indeed extremely good at hiding his emotions, a true hero of the world! It was not an exaggeration to say so!

  A chaotic beach of pebbles on one side of the small road!

  Zhu Ling's face was stern as she waited quietly at the intersection!

  Although Zhu Ling was a bit impulsive and reckless, when it came to battlefield fighting and combat experience, he was unbeatable!

  Zhu Ling, as a seasoned general in the army, knew how to gauge his limits. In his mind, he had an account of his own. Compared to now, Zhu Ling's expression was solemn, not showing any of his previous smiles!

  "General, is Liu Bei waiting for reinforcements? It's been two days and there's no sign of them..."

  After hearing the words of the school lieutenant, Zhu Ling's head did not turn back and said lightly: "Wait for reinforcements? Hehe, if they don't come today, I'll catch Liu Bei in a pot!"

  "General... catching a turtle in a jar?" The colonel was taken aback, with a puzzled face, and immediately asked: "General, is this Liu Bei worth our trouble like this?"

  "Remember, on the battlefield, do not underestimate any opponent..." Zhu Ling turned around and sternly rebuked the school lieutenant, then immediately cast his gaze towards the end of the road, muttering to himself: "If Liu Bei is so easy to deal with, how could he become a major threat to our lord?"

  "Liu Bei is someone we should treat with respect."

  Zhu Ling's words seemed to be spoken to himself, yet also seemed to be directed at the school lieutenant. As soon as he finished speaking, the school lieutenant's voice rang out in surprise and delight: "General, look! It seems that Liu Bei's army is arriving! Haha..."

  Zhu Ling's gaze tightened, his face slightly relaxed, as if he had put down a huge stone in his heart, but immediately tensed up again, his eyebrows furrowed, and he said to the school lieutenant: "Immediately notify the other side not to startle the snake! Listen to my command and act accordingly."

  School lieutenant was originally overjoyed, after listening to Zhu Ling's words, he was stunned and asked foolishly: "General, this...this... General, let Liu Bei's army pass?"

  Zhu Ling couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the school lieutenant's head with a loud slap, shouting angrily: "Open your eyes wide and take a good look! What exactly is going on?"

  The county lieutenant was slapped by Zhu Ling's lightning-fast palm, and he saw stars, his surroundings unclear. Hearing Zhu Ling's angry curses, he quickly regained his composure, looked around, and exclaimed in dismay: "Ah, why are there only civilians?"

  "What about Liu Bei's army?"

  Zhu Ling said with a bad tone: "Now you know why we must treat Liu Bei so seriously?" He paused, gritting his teeth and saying: "Liu Bei is indeed not a good person to get along with, no wonder he can always escape from our lord's hands!"

  "But... today, Liu Bei, let's see how you escape from his hands..."

  Zhu Ling said after turning his head and shouting: "Go, take 500 elite soldiers to wait for these civilians to pass, then immediately intercept..."

  "Yes!" The school lieutenant got the order and didn't waste any words, hastily leading his troops away.

  Just as Cao Jun's army had left, a large group of people entered from the intersection. Zhu Ling took a closer look and almost cursed out loud: "Damn it..."

  "Liu Bei, Liu Bei, what the hell are you trying to do?"

  Zhu Ling was gritting his teeth, but for the time being, he had no good solution, and could only watch as the common people "passed by safely"!

  Immediately, "the third batch...", "the fourth batch...", "the fifth batch..."

  …………

  Zhu Ling watched as batch after batch of civilians quickly passed by under his nose, and he was furious in his heart! But for the sake of a complete victory, to give Liu Bei the most fatal blow, Zhu Ling still endured his temper, suppressing his anger and waiting for Liu Bei to appear.

  A cup of tea kung fu...

  Half an hour... half a time...

  ……

  Zhu Ling didn't know how many batches of people had passed by, but he still hadn't seen a single soldier from Liu Bei's army come over...

  Zhu Ling was at a loss. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and said regretfully: "Damn it... I've fallen into Liu Bei's trap..."

  Is this Liu Bei's "Borrowing the East Wind"? At this thought, Zhu Ling's anger surged to his head, and he shouted at a nearby scout: "Send a signal to the other side immediately, don't hide from me! Give it your all and chase after them! Hurry..."

  Having said that, he led a dozen of his personal guards forward in pursuit...

  But all of this was too late...

  Three miles away from this dangerous place!

  There were many figures flashing by, and the first three figures stood facing the wind! Suddenly, they were Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Liu Xuan, the three of them!

  Guan Yu stroked his beautiful beard, gazing at the resting soldiers and civilians around him. He then turned to Liu Bei beside him and said, "Big brother, second brother has arrived late, please forgive me!"

  Liu Bei smiled lightly and said, "Ah... how can you say that, Second Brother? You didn't mind the hardship of rushing day and night to join forces with me, and led the army to defeat Cao's forces in one battle. Can you belittle yourself like this?"

  Guan Yu's face was filled with pride and arrogance upon hearing this.

  Liu Bei praised Guan Yu, then turned to look at Liu Xuan, with a deep joy in his eyes, thinking that after many years of hard work, he finally had a son, and this son did not disappoint him, but often exceeded his expectations.

  Intelligent and clever, Xuan'er was able to think of such a plan to avoid Cao's ambush. The more Liu Bei thought about it, the happier he became, with a heart full of pride and self-admiration!

  "Liu Xuan is my son, Liu Xuande..."

  Liu Bei couldn't help but say to Liu Xuan: "Xuan'er, on behalf of the people and soldiers, I thank you!"

  Liu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he didn't dare to accept Liu Bei's grand courtesy. He hastily said: "Father, this is just my duty..." But Liu Xuan's words made Liu Bei even more delighted!

  Guan Yu also listened to the elder brother's account of the events, and Liu Bei's words of praise. Liu Xuan did not become arrogant and self-satisfied, but instead became more and more pleasing to Guan Yu's eyes!

  "Xuan'er, well done!"

  Guan Yu's one sentence of praise made Liu Xuan a little dizzy and confused. How many people in the world can get praised by the Martial Saint Guan Er Ye?