Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 145 Cui Jun Returns
Liang Hao was proud in his heart, but he still had to save face, so he quickly returned the gift respectfully.

"Oh, how can I accept this? I am sorry to have wronged all the family heads. But don't worry, my Liang Mansion will definitely entertain you well and make you feel at home, haha!"

Afterwards, Liang Hao called in a few servants and told them to quickly prepare the guest rooms. He also asked the kitchen to prepare a banquet. After everyone had a short rest, they would have a good feast in the evening.

Liang Hao was very proud of himself, and Liu He was not idle either. They were still unaware of the conspiracy of Liang Hao and others, and were still confident in the defense capabilities of Langtiao County.

More than 3,000 Anmin troops were training non-stop every day. In addition, they had strict military discipline, sufficient food, excellent military equipment, and the Langdiao County itself had its walls raised and reinforced. Liu He was confident that even if a Yellow Turban Army of 10,000 came to attack the city, he would be able to deal with it easily.

Therefore, Liu He not only did not regard the Yellow Turban Army as a crisis, but instead saw it as a great opportunity for him to take advantage of the situation.

Although Liu He knew that this process was extremely difficult and dangerous, he could never have imagined that a huge and thrilling conspiracy was about to break out right under his nose. If he was not careful, he would be doomed...

It is often particularly quiet before a storm, and the Han Dynasty seemed to be exceptionally peaceful during this period. In order to cope with the impending war, Liu He partially mobilized the military.

The cavalry had a strength of 260 people, with two horses for each man, which could ensure long-term combat effectiveness. However, the cavalry could not play any role in defending the city, so Liu He asked Guan Yu to take them to Huangshui Township.

However, once the bandits really wanted to attack the county town, the 1,200 Anmin Army soldiers in the city would be unable to resist them. Therefore, he personally led 800 soldiers into the city. In this way, there were 2,000 soldiers in the city, commanded by Liu He himself, Cheng Liang and Zhang Yong.

There were 1,200 people in Huangshui Township, plus 260 cavalry, commanded by Guan Yu, Zhu Ye, and Ye Xiang respectively. Among them, Guan Yu commanded the most troops because he was also the commander of the cavalry, followed by Zhu Ye, and Ye Xiang had the least.

During the last ten days or so, everyone trained more diligently than usual, and Liu He ordered that the mining and forging of weapons and armor in the Five Wolf Valley be stopped. All the prepared ores and weapons were transported out of the mountain and placed in the military warehouse to prevent the Yellow Turban Army from raiding the mountain and looting the supplies.

The miniature metal mine that Liu He had originally placed in the mountains around the Five Wolf Valley has now been almost mined out, and there is very little mineral left. There is basically no need to keep it any longer. How this work will be arranged in the future will depend on the development of the subsequent war situation and the general situation in the world.

That day was the first day of March. Early in the morning, Liu He was training soldiers in the parade ground with Cheng Liang and Zhang Yong. Suddenly, someone came to report that a man who called himself Cui Jun was seeking to see him outside the county government.

Liu He was overjoyed when he heard this: "Haha, it seems that Cui Jun must have heard something. Third brother and fourth brother, let's go and welcome the new military advisor of our Anmin Army!"

Cheng Liang, Zhang Yong and Cui Jun had been in contact with each other for a few days, and they admired his knowledge and mind very much. However, they were very confused by the word "military advisor" that Liu He mentioned. But they did not ask much and followed him out to greet him.

"Oh my, Brother Cui, you have come a long way. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me!"

Liu He had not yet reached the door, but when he saw Cui Jun standing outside the door, he hurriedly bowed to greet him.

Cui Jun was overjoyed and returned the greeting, "Haha, Brother Liu, you are too polite. I haven't seen you for a while. I didn't expect that you have become the head of a county and even a father. I admire you very much!"

Cheng Liang and Zhang Yong also greeted Cui Jun. They were all very happy. Liu He held Cui Jun's hand and walked towards the mansion while laughing and talking.

Liu He specially ordered people to bring melons, fruits and cakes. The four of them did not sit in the hall, but came to the backyard of the county government to chat. Liu He asked: "I wonder if Brother Cui has any advice for you? The bet between you and me, it's not time to come to an end yet, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Jun looked ashamed.

"Oh, Brother Liu, don't mention it. You are very talented and I really admire you. The Taiping Dao has been unusually peaceful recently, and even some of the usual routines have suddenly stopped. I think there is something fishy. During this period, I have contacted many local heroes, and they told me that in the past six months, the people under the master Zhang have been frequently transferred, and some weapons have been secretly purchased. Some people have also seen his disciples appear in the residences of several high-ranking officials in Luoyang City."

"Combined with all these things and what Brother Liu said before, it is obvious that Zhang Jiao has rebellious intentions."

Liu He suddenly realized: "Brother Cui has friends all over the world. When it comes to finding out information, I admire you very much!"

"Brother Liu, please don't make fun of me."

Cui Jun laughed and said, "How can my little tricks compare to your knowledge of the world's situation without leaving home? I came here today to accept the defeat and to serve you from now on. I will do anything for you, Brother Liu!"

Cheng Liang and Zhang Yong were both delighted: "Great! Brother Cui is well-informed, comes from a famous family, and is first-class in knowledge. It is great that he can be on the same path with us!"

Liu He had a different opinion: "I wonder if Brother Cui has informed your father, Tingwei Cui, of this decision?"

The degree of respect for filial piety in this era is far from comparable to that in Liu He's previous life. Children's words and deeds, especially "minors" like Cui Jun, must inform their parents of any major decisions and obtain their consent before they can be made.

It is reasonable for Cui Jun to join Liu He's Anmin Army to protect the country and the people, but he must also let his parents know.

Cui Jun heard this and sighed, "Well, to be honest, what Brother Liu had speculated with me before turned out to be true. I told my father about the Taiping Dao, and he really didn't believe me. He was furious and scolded me for not doing my job properly and neglecting my studies. He ordered me to study hard at home. Fortunately, I didn't tell him about the bet with Brother Liu, otherwise he would have sent someone to forcibly take me to Luoyang and put me by his side to take care of me personally."

Liu He and the other two nodded. This situation was exactly what they had imagined.

Cui Jun continued, "The world is about to undergo a major change. If I back down because of my parents' foolish words, there will be chaos in the world and the government will be weakened. Not only will the people suffer, but my Cui family will also suffer. I disobeyed my father's orders today, only to help Brother Liu pacify the area. I will be worthy of the emperor's grace, the people's grace, and the grace of my parents' upbringing. It is a move that is both loyal and filial. How can I abandon it because of a moment of foolish filial piety?"

"Good!" Cheng Liang clapped his hands and cheered. "That makes sense. I, Cheng Liang, am a rough man. Although I cannot speak such great truths, I also know that loyalty and filial piety are the foundation of life. However, blind loyalty and filial piety are not acceptable. Based on what you said, I will give you three bowls of wine at the welcoming banquet tonight!"

Liu He smiled and said, "You are right. We should welcome Brother Cui. The five of us are all military commanders, and we are just in need of a wise man. With your knowledge, Brother Cui, I am very lucky to have your help!"

Cui Jun felt a little embarrassed after being praised by Liu He.

"Brother Liu is much more talented than me. We will work together in the future. I hope Brother Liu will give me more guidance!"

(End of this chapter)