As Chen Xi came to his senses, his right hand was already touching the little girl's cheek, which made him feel a bit embarrassed. However, he quickly regained his composure. When had he ever been so infatuated with a woman?
Since he had already touched her, Chen Xi didn't want to show whether it was intentiona...
2024-08-12 16:34:22 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi and Zhao Yun entered the mansion, and soon the servants of the Zhen family surrounded them. However, the skill difference was vast, and within moments, Zhao Yun had subdued them all.
"Madam, this is no way to treat guests!" Mi Zhu called out loudly, knowing full well that the Zhen family couldn't be una...
2024-08-12 16:32:42 +0000 UTC View Post"What!" Madam Zhang slammed her hand on the table when she heard that her family’s assets were valued at 770 million. She angrily scanned the gathered family heads and glared at Ju Shou, her chest heaving in fury as she recalled the recent events.
"Fine! Well done, Hebei aristocrats and Yuan family of Yuzhou....
2024-08-12 16:31:14 +0000 UTC View Post"Madam Zhen, do you have any objections? I will not be one-sided. If there are any discrepancies, please inform me now," Ju Shou said calmly, showing no favoritism.
Madam Zhang smiled and responded, "These land deeds and IOUs were indeed issued by my Zhen family. Although I am curious how these debts and deeds ...
2024-08-12 16:29:59 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Madam Zhang saw Ju Shou and the heads of various influential families sitting inside the prefectural office, she had a bad feeling, but her confidence as a member of the Jizhou nobility prevented her from thinking too deeply about it.
After receiving Yuan Shao's letter, it didn’t take long for a conflict...
2024-08-12 16:28:17 +0000 UTC View PostHua Xiong led his mounted infantry towards Yanzhou, equipped with the latest intelligence. Cao Mengde had already become the governor of Yanzhou, and Chen Xi, having defeated the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, had ordered Hua Xiong to pass through Chenliu quickly without causing any trouble. He had also dispatched Zang ...
2024-08-12 16:26:53 +0000 UTC View PostBut before Yuan Shao could send out the letter to Ju Shou, a second piece of intelligence arrived. If the first report left Yuan Shao merely shocked, the second one made it clear that Liu Bei was now qualified to stand alongside him. Even if there were differences in strength, Liu Xuande had now become the lord of a ...
2024-08-12 16:25:41 +0000 UTC View Post"Do you know who I am?" Li Ru asked in surprise, looking at Cai Yan.
"I do not know. However, those who dare to come to the Cai family at this time are either my father's close friends or righteous men who once received his kindness. Either way, for me now, they are important aids," Cai Yan, her eyes slightly r...
2024-08-12 16:23:32 +0000 UTC View PostHua Xiong didn't ask more questions, as he understood the wisdom of these two far surpassed his own. With Li Ru also advising him, he knew he wouldn't be led astray.
"I will go and pray then. Since we are here, it’s best not to challenge the Emperor's authority. Strategist, please rest well. If you need anyth...
2024-08-12 16:21:50 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi led an army of twenty thousand infantry and cavalry toward the border between Jizhou and Qingzhou. As they approached Jizhou, he realized it was already May, and his wedding would likely need to be postponed.
"Sigh, ending this chaotic world is truly difficult," Chen Xi mused, gazing at the clouds in th...
2024-08-12 16:20:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Well, well, isn’t this the grand leader himself?" Chen Xi greeted Zang Ba with a teasing smile as he entered the tent. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others also laughed heartily.
"Mission accomplished without fail!" Zang Ba said, clasping his hands in salute.
"Good. I've already had Fazheng prepare a coffin,...
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Upon seeing the battle report, Cao Cao was utterly terrified. Unlike Liu Bei, who was elated, Cao Cao was paralyzed with fear. He immediately halted his original plan to attack Taishan. Until he understood how Chen Xi managed to capture over a million Yellow Turbans within a month, Cao Cao wouldn’t dare t...
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“Strategies are such a hassle. I wonder if Zang Ba managed to bring my two friends back?” Chen Xi glanced at Fa Zheng, who remained silent. Chen Xi chuckled, knowing very well how much this victory would shock the world and elevate his reputation. After this victory, he would stand on par with the likes...
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Chen Xi sat in his command tent, waiting for Guan Yu's return. Upon learning that Fu Yun's forces had been scattered, he felt at ease. While such long pursuits might lead to the trampling deaths of thousands or even tens of thousands, the fact that the war could be concluded swiftly with minimal casualties ...
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Sure enough, after nearly a hundred moves between Sun Guan and Zang Ba, Zang Ba's spear grazed Sun Guan's ribs, and Sun Guan turned his horse to flee.
"Attack!" Guan Yu roared, and instantly, the entire army's qi surged. A massive blade of light slashed out from Guan Yu's position, leading the entire ...
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"Yunchang, tell Yide not to say anything when he sees what happens in a moment," Chen Xi said, turning to Guan Yu while standing on the carriage.
"Understood!" Guan Yu, as always, was sparing with words.
"Yunchang, go to the front lines. Xiaozhi and I will be enough here. With you and the main a...
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"Xiaozhi, distribute the buns to the refugees. Anyone willing to accept Taishan's management gets a bowl of meat soup. Give each soldier three pieces of dried chicken and inform them that if there's no chance to cook tomorrow, they will all eat dry rations. Prepare enough cool boiled water. Tell them they m...
2024-08-12 16:07:59 +0000 UTC View PostFa Zheng was no fool. Previously, he had been solely focused on finding the best way to defeat the Yellow Turbans, without considering other issues. With Chen Xi's prompt, he instantly understood the most pressing problem.
The Yellow Turbans had over a million soldiers coming out of Qingzhou. Once they entered ...
2024-08-12 16:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi was completely unaware that Hua Xiong had hit the jackpot. Li Ru, originally planning to take this formation to his grave, decided to teach his best technique to Hua Xiong after seeing the quality of his elite soldiers. Of course, Li Ru wouldn’t tell Hua Xiong what the formation was; he would just guide him...
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"Please point out the mistakes I made earlier, strategist," Hua Xiong requested respectfully, noticing that Li Ru no longer harbored suicidal thoughts. Like most Western Liang generals, he had risen from common folk and banditry, and had little chance to learn military strategy, relying mostly on battlefiel...
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"Hmm, it seems about time," Jia Xu stood at the entrance of Li Ru's residence, glancing at the moon. He looked around to ensure no one was nearby and then called out softly, "Zi Jian!"
As soon as Jia Xu's voice fell, Hua Xiong descended from the sky, "Is it done?"
"Now go in and carry Wenyou out...
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"Strategist, if you stay here, you'll definitely die. I must take you away. No matter what, both you and Chancellor Dong picked us from among the common folk and bandits. We've repaid Chancellor Dong with our blood over these ten years, and we owe him nothing. But I owe you. When I surrendered to Lord Xuand...
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On the main road between Qingzhou and Yanzhou, a long dragon-like column was slowly making its way towards Qingzhou. This was Liu Bei’s army sent to suppress the Yellow Turbans.
With Chen Xi as the main commander and Fa Zheng as the strategist, the army boasted deputy generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zh...
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Chen Xi left, leaving Lu Su with a bitter expression. Lu Su was a noble, while Chen Xi was from a prominent family. To Lu Su, it was just that simple.
Picking up the seal left by Chen Xi, Lu Su felt for the first time that his fate had long been determined. For the first time, he felt the terror of a ...
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Chen Xi ultimately disclosed his general strategy to Lu Su, as two heads are better than one, and Lu Su, being a strategic expert, could help Chen Xi identify any flaws.
"Now I see. At first glance, this strategy seems hard to implement, but upon careful consideration, it actually fits perfectly. Once...
2024-08-12 15:53:56 +0000 UTC View PostYu Jin was steady, Lu Su was patient and capable, with ten thousand men stationed at the border, firmly entrenched. Even with Xun You, Xun Yu, and Cheng Yu, it wouldn’t be easy for Cao Cao to capture the territory. Defense has the upper hand over offense. As long as the border could be held until Chen Xi returned f...
2024-08-12 15:52:09 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi took the military orders and went outside the city to mobilize troops. Before he even arrived, he saw a cloud of dust and smoke in the distance. Soon after, a horse charged forward and stopped right in front of him. Zang Ba dismounted and saluted Chen Xi.
“Greetings, Governor!”
“That’s eno...
2024-08-12 15:50:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe soldiers of the Xi Liang army were happily feasting on the provisions provided by the bandits of Yongzhou while waiting for them to bring money or grain to buy the horses. In truth, the Xi Liang soldiers had planned from the beginning to double-cross the bandits. With their leader Dong Zhuo about to ascend the th...
2024-08-12 15:49:05 +0000 UTC View PostHuaxiong threw a handful of money and swaggered through the gates of Chang'an. His current appearance was so changed that no one could recognize him unless they were old acquaintances. After hearing that Emperor Xian was to abdicate in favor of Dong Zhuo, Huaxiong understood that the time had come. He also realized t...
2024-08-12 15:47:53 +0000 UTC View Post"Finally, everything has begun. After so much preparation, this day has finally arrived," Chen Xi said, holding the bamboo slip. His face flashed with excitement before calming down again.
Under the leadership of Yellow Turban leaders Chen Bai, Hou Qian, and Fu Yun, more than a million Yellow Turban soldiers su...
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