Choose Liu Bei at the start, I am the only one who knows the plot of the Three Kingdoms.

"I don't mind, I don't mind at all, what's there to mind!"

Just as the two were talking, Liu Zhang quickly came over.

"King Wei!"

Cao Cao simply ignored Liu Zhang's words.

The three soon entered Jiaozhi.

After the three of them sat down, Gu Rubing looked at Cao Cao.

"I wonder why the King of Wei has summoned us here at this time?"

"This one……"

Cao Cao glanced at Liu Zhang beside him, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Gu Rubing.

"Your Majesty, I have a request that you would be willing to grant."

"Hmm? An unreasonable request?"

Gu Rubing looked at Cao Cao with curiosity.

"It is like this, Jiaozhi County is now surrounded by the Yi King, and it is difficult for me to transport my grain. Therefore, I hope that King Lie can open up a grain transport route from Jingzhou for me so that I can transport the grain in."

"Opening a route through Jingzhou?"

Gu Rubing thought for a moment, then shook his head and refused.

"King Wei, are you joking with me? Even if I open a route for you from Jingzhou, you still can't avoid the foreign king's Jiaozhou. How are you going to get your supplies through Jiaozhou?"

“As for King Lie, if King Yi dares to stop me, I don’t mind directly taking over the other territories of Jiaozhou.”

When Cao Cao said this, there was a clear hint of murderous intent in his voice.

Although Liu Zhang was somewhat dissatisfied, he dared not utter a word.

However, Gu Rubing still shook his head at this.

This so-called opening of a route is not that simple.

It's far more than just borrowing a road.

The transshipment of grain supplies is not a matter of a day or two. We also have to build post stations along the way for the people who escort these supplies and protect their safety.

If you get robbed by bandits on the road, wouldn't you have to blame yourself for the loss?

Seeing that Gu Rubing still refused, Cao Cao became a little anxious.

"King Lie, this matter isn't necessarily a bad thing for you. In fact, our conflict might even be a good thing for you, right? I don't want your territory; I just want your help. Are you really going to refuse?"

Gu Rubing shook his head again upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Cao Cao couldn't sit still any longer and stood up from his chair.

"King Lie, if you disagree, then don't blame me for forming an alliance again."

"Is the King of Wei threatening me? Of course I'm doing this casually. You've formed alliances more than once or twice, but when have you ever been able to do anything to me?"

"you……"

Just when Cao Cao and Gu Rubing were at an impasse, Liu Zhang immediately stepped forward.

“King Wei, don’t get too agitated. If King Lie won’t give you a passage, I will. I can give you some grain and fodder.”

Cao Cao looked at Liu Zhang beside him.

Gu Rubing felt that Liu Zhang's current appearance was completely shameless, and even seeing the fawning smile on Liu Zhang's face made him want to vomit.

"Alright, since that's the case, then let's rebuild the alliance. King Yi, I'll return all the territory I occupied to you. King Lie, you forced me to do this."

Gu Rubing looked helpless at this.

However, at this moment, Gu Rubing turned his gaze to Liu Zhang, who was standing to the side.

The murderous aura emanating from his body was slowly being released.

Liu Zhang felt a chill and subconsciously looked at Gu Rubing.

Upon seeing Gu Rubing's murderous gaze, Liu Zhang instinctively backed away.

Meng Huo, who was standing nearby, sensed Gu Rubing's unfriendly gaze and immediately stepped in front of Liu Zhang.

With Meng Huo's presence, Liu Zhang immediately felt much more at ease.

Cao Cao thought Gu Rubing was venting his dissatisfaction, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Since you, Liu Bei, refuse to listen to reason and are forced to drink the penalty cup, then don't blame me.

"Please go and rest for a while. There will be a banquet later. I will inform everyone then."

Upon hearing this, Gu Rubing turned and left.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with him anymore, but in order to find an opportunity to kill Liu Zhang, Gu Rubing had no choice but to stay.

However, Gu Rubing discovered that after he left, Liu Zhang never left Cao Cao's side.

Cao Cao had two legendary generals, Xu Chu and Dian Wei, by his side, while Liu Zhang had Meng Huo and Miao Moqing. It was indeed not an easy task to secretly kill Liu Zhang.

If there's no opportunity during the day, then we can only wait until nighttime.

Soon, Gu Rubing regretted not leaving first and instead coming to this banquet.

Throughout the entire banquet, I felt like I was invisible, just watching Cao Cao and Liu Zhang drink.

The two drank cup after cup, chatting and laughing, completely ignoring Gu Rubing.

Seeing that Liu Zhang was already quite drunk, Gu Rubing took the initiative to suggest leaving.

However, Gu Rubing did not leave. Instead, he had Guan Yu lead the others away, while he and Huang Zhong hid on the road that Liu Zhang would inevitably take on his way back.

not long time.

Liu Zhang left Cao Cao's residence in a drunken stupor.

It was almost dawn, and there was no one on the streets except for a few patrolling soldiers.

To conceal his presence, Huang Zhong didn't even take out his Eight Treasures Qilin Bow, but instead used an ordinary bow and arrow.

Drawing the bow, nocking the arrow, and aiming were all done in one smooth motion.

Huang Zhong aimed at Liu Zhang's head, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

When Huang Zhong felt that everything was almost done, he let go.

The moment the arrow was released, it blended into the surrounding darkness.

However, the sound of the arrow cutting through the wind was still heard by Meng Huo, who was standing nearby.

Meng Huo then reached out and grabbed the arrow.

Meng Huo looked in the direction of Huang Zhong and the others.

"Gentlemen, using underhanded tactics is hardly a skill. Do you dare to step forward?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Rubing gave a cold laugh.

Only a fool would step forward at this point.

Gu Rubing took Huang Zhong and turned to run.

Meng Huo did not pursue Liu Zhang because he was worried about him.

"My lord, it is Zhong Wuneng who has failed. I never expected that Meng Huo would discover this."

Gu Rubing smiled and waved his hand.

He hadn't paid much attention to it, and he didn't have high hopes for this operation.

After all, the opponent was a legendary general. Under the protection of a legendary general, it was not an easy task to kill the opponent's lord.

"Alright, let's get up and go back first, otherwise my second brother and the others will get worried."

"Yes!"

Soon, the two returned to the post station. At this time, Guan Yu and the others were pacing anxiously on the ground because they had not seen Huang Zhong and Gu Rubing return for a long time.

Upon seeing the two return, Guan Yu immediately stepped forward and checked Gu Rubing's body.

"Big brothers, you're finally back! How did it go?"

Seeing Guan Yu's worried expression, Gu Rubing felt a warm current flow through his heart.

"I'm fine, but we've been discovered. Zhong failed; Meng Huo blocked the arrow. But it doesn't matter. This was just a test. The real show will come when we leave the city."

"Yes!"

The next morning, Gu Rubing calculated that it should be about time, so he immediately led the five men to tell Cao Cao, and then turned and left.

Taking the opportunity, Liu Zhang recounted the assassination attempt he had suffered the previous night.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao glanced at Gu Rubing's retreating figure, his mind seemingly preoccupied with something.

"Alright, King of the Otherworld, it's time for you to leave. Go back and prepare. Once I've settled things here, I'll leave with my men. You can come and take over then. I can give you the city and territory, but I can't give you the population."

Liu Zhang smiled and nodded.

Cao Cao escorted Liu Zhang to the city gate. Watching Liu Zhang leave, Cao Cao sneered and muttered to himself, "Liu Bei, don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you succeed, I will also gain a lot of benefits. But even if you fail, it doesn't matter. I still won't lose anything."

Dian Wei and Xu Chu looked at Cao Cao upon hearing this, completely unaware of what Cao Cao meant.

"My lord, what's wrong?"

"Liu Bei's patience is wearing thin. He wants to get rid of Liu Zhang directly, so I'm giving him this opportunity. I just don't know if he can succeed."

Liu Zhang was completely unaware of Cao Cao's plan. At this moment, he led Meng Huo and Miao Moqing quickly toward his camp.

Liu Zhang's camp was very close to Jiaozhi County; even if one traveled fast enough, it would take at least two hours to get there.

However, it requires passing through a dense forest, which is also the best place for an ambush.

This was also the place that Liu Zhang was most worried about.

However, just as the three entered the dense forest...

Meng Huo immediately stopped Liu Zhang's horse and then looked ahead.

"My lord, be careful, we've been ambushed."

Liu Zhang noticed that Meng Huo was very nervous. The only person who could make Meng Huo so nervous was Gu Rubing.

The thought of the impressive lineup behind Gu Rubing sent chills down Liu Zhang's spine.

When Gu Rubing, who was lying in ambush, saw Meng Huo's appearance, he knew that they had been discovered. Naturally, he didn't bother to hide anymore and led the five of them out in a swaggering manner.

"Liu Bei, what are you trying to do? Are you going to send a legendary general to attack me?"

Liu Zhang looked at Gu Rubing with some fear.

Although he spoke toughly, for every step Gu Rubing took forward, he took a step back, his imposing aura completely crushed by Gu Rubing.

Seeing this, Meng Huo couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

How could Liu Zhang possibly be a match for Liu Bei?

Gu Rubing smiled upon hearing this.

"Liu Zhang, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I didn't say I was going to attack you. I was looking for the two behind you. But in a fight between legendary generals, some friendly fire is understandable, isn't it?"

After Gu Rubing finished speaking, he waved his hand.

Guan Yu and Zhao Yun charged directly at Meng Huo and Miao Moqing, while Zhang Fei swung his eighteen-foot spear and charged towards Liu Zhang.

Upon seeing this, Liu Zhang turned and ran.

He knew that Cao Cao was the only one who could save him now.

After all, there were three legendary generals of Cao Cao in Jiaozhi.

However, how could Liu Zhang possibly be faster than Zhang Fei?

Zhang Fei flashed and appeared in front of Liu Zhang.

Meng Huo and Miao Moqing tried to stop them, but Guan Yu and Zhao Yun stopped them.

At this moment, both men knew in their hearts that Liu Zhang was doomed to die this time.

"Hehe, Big Brother said you won't survive this time."

After Zhang Fei finished speaking, he swung his eighteen-foot spear and thrust it at Liu Zhang.

The speed was so fast that Liu Zhang didn't even have time to react before the spear was already right in front of him.

However, just when everyone thought Liu Zhang was doomed.

A black spear suddenly appeared, knocking Zhang Fei's eighteen-foot spear away.

Even the force from the tip of the spear sent Zhang Fei flying.

Zhang Fei quickly dissipated the force in mid-air, crashing into three trees before regaining his balance.

Even so, Zhang Fei still coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Who is it? How dare they interfere in our affairs?"

Gu Rubing looked at the back of the person in front of him and felt that the person looked somewhat familiar.

The man turned around.

Gu Rubing then saw that the person's face was covered by a black cloth, and he could only tell that it was a man, but he could not see his face at all.

"Greetings, Your Highness. I am here on orders. There is really no other way. That person said that Liu Zhang cannot die, at least not now."

"Can't die?"

Gu Rubing then realized that this person was the one who had saved his life.

But this person had saved him before, and now he had saved Liu Zhang. Gu Rubing had no idea who this person was on his side.

"Yes, I can't die. That old guy won't let me say anything more."

"If you dare to stop your brother from doing something good, then you're not leaving."

After saying that, Guan Yu swung his Green Dragon Crescent Blade and slashed at the man in black.

Guan Yu had used up all his strength in this move, and the phantom of a green dragon had appeared on the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.

Upon seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed across the man in black's face, before he gently waved his hand.

The black spear instantly returned to the man in black's hand.

The man in black then easily blocked Guan Yu's full-force attack with a single hand using his spear.

“Not bad, not bad. That old guy was right. Your talent for martial arts is even stronger than mine. Perhaps you can become a martial saint, but that’s something for the future, definitely not now.”

Guan Yu hadn't expected his opponent to block his attack so easily, and he had already made some guesses about the black-clad man's strength.

Seeing Guan Yu suffer a setback, the four men stepped forward and stopped the man in black.

"Haha, I've long heard that His Highness Prince Lie has five legendary generals under his command. This is the perfect opportunity for me to see how formidable you five are."

After the man in black finished speaking, he gently waved the black spear in his hand.

A black dragon slowly appeared behind them.

Zhao Yun dared not back down, and his silver dragon flew out, directly colliding with the black dragon.

However, the silver dragon instantly disintegrated the moment it touched the black dragon, and Zhao Yun coughed up blood and knelt on the ground.

As for the black dragon, it merely trembled slightly.

The man in black looked at Zhao Yun with admiration.

"Your martial arts are second only to Guan Yu. Perhaps you will be the number one person below Guan Yu. It is just a pity that you did not control your power well when you were a famous general, which led to a flaw. Otherwise, perhaps your achievements would not be inferior to Guan Yu's."

Zhang Fei hadn't expected that not only could his opponent easily block Guan Yu, but he could also defeat Zhao Yun in one move, and now they were even criticizing them. This made Zhang Fei's anger rise to its peak.

"Kid, take this!" (End of Chapter)