Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 282 An old friend from a foreign land
Liu He brought Cui Jun, Guan Yu, Cheng Liang, Zhang Yong, Zhu Ye, Ye Xiang, Gao Shun, as well as Zhang Liao, Qian Ning, Zhou Yuan, Cheng Mian and other military generals, a total of nearly 20 people, to the county government in the city.

Both sides drank for a long time. Under Yilong's harsh rebuke, the Xianbei generals came forward to apologize and toasted the many Han generals with bowls of wine.

Once people drink too much of this wine and get intoxicated, they will start talking nonsense and bragging.

Starting from Yilong, dozens of Xianbei generals flattered Liu He and others in various ways. Under the influence of alcohol, they seemed to want to say all the good things.

People like Liu He were already seven points confused and didn't care about whether the words were good or bad. After being flattered by the other party, they all felt a little flattered.

When they started drinking, the sun was just beginning to set, and by the time they finished drinking, it was completely dark.

Liu He didn't know what time it was, he just felt a little dizzy. Under Yilong's arrangement, he was taken to a room in the county government to rest.

He was just beginning to feel sleepy when he suddenly felt the urge to urinate.

"Oh, I drank too much..."

He rubbed his temple, shook his head, walked out of the room and wanted to go to the toilet.

I didn't expect to bump into someone as soon as I went out.

"Oh..."

The man was knocked to the ground by Liu He's burly body.

"Who is it, walking without paying attention..."

The man started to curse.

Although Liu He was a little drunk, he was not completely drunk after all, so he certainly knew what was going on.

He stepped forward and helped the man up: "Sorry, I wanted to go out to relieve myself, and I didn't mean to bump...hiccup...bump my feet. I hope...hiccup, please forgive me."

Liu He apologized to the man while burping.

Unexpectedly, this person was not angry. He just looked at Liu He's appearance and dress and was a little surprised.

"Judging from your clothes and your accent, are you Han Chinese?"

Liu He seemed to be a little more sober and looked at the person opposite him.

The man was in his thirties, with dark skin, a hair tie and a crown. He looked like a Han Chinese from the Central Plains, but he was wearing Xianbei clothing. However, his accent was that of a genuine Taiyuan person.

"You...you are also Han Chinese?"

The man was somewhat delighted and said, "Yes, I didn't expect that there would be new Han people in this palace. I just came back from outside and didn't hear about it, otherwise I would have come to pay my respects long ago. I am from Langdiao County, Taiyuan County. My surname is Zhao, my name is Kui, and my courtesy name is Liang."

But his expression soon darkened again and he lowered his head and continued talking to himself.

"Why are there Han people in the city again? Could it be that these Xianbei people went out to fight again and kidnapped my Han compatriots? Damn it!"

Liu He did not hear the second half of his sentence clearly, but only heard an important piece of information.

"Oh? You are also from Langtiao County? What a coincidence. I am...hiccup...I am Liu He of Langtiao, with the courtesy name Xianzhao. Nice to meet you, Brother Zhao."

Upon hearing that the two were from the same hometown, Zhao Kui suddenly became excited.

Liu He was also very happy: "It's rare to meet a fellow countryman in such a remote place, why don't we... hiccup... why don't we go to my house and chat about the past."

Zhao Kui's brows lit up: "Okay, that's great! But Brother Liu, you should go to the bathroom first. It's just a dozen steps after you leave this yard and turn right." Liu He then remembered the urgent need in his lower body, so he quickly thanked Zhao Kui and walked away quickly.

Not long after, he came back relaxed. After he finished, the alcohol in his chest was a little less, his head was a little clearer, and he seemed to have stopped burping.

"Let's go, I met an old friend in a foreign land, I want to have a good chat."

Liu He invited Zhao Kui into the house.

"I wonder why Brother Zhao is here? Is he also a slave captured by the Xianbei? But from the way I see Brother Zhao is dressed, he doesn't look like a slave."

Zhao Kui smiled bitterly and said, "When I was young, my family could not bear the oppression of the powerful at that time, so I left my hometown and came to Qiangyin County. It has been eleven years now. Two years ago, this place was occupied by the Xianbei. They heard that I was proficient in grazing and raising livestock, so they threatened me with the lives of my family and asked me to raise cattle, sheep and war horses for their tribe. Not long ago, a horse that the Yilong chieftain took special care of fell ill. It just recovered two days ago, so I was able to take the opportunity to report back to the city, and I didn't expect to meet a fellow villager."

Liu He suddenly realized: "So that's it."

Although Zhao Kui wanted to surrender, he was forced to do so, and it was obvious from his words and actions that he was still concerned about his homeland. Therefore, Liu He could not say anything to him. After all, the northern border fell under the iron hoof of the Xianbei, and the imperial court had an unshirkable responsibility and could not blame the people entirely.

Zhao Kui asked, "I see that you don't look like an ordinary citizen. I wonder why you ended up here? These Xianbei people are not easy to deal with."

Liu He smiled and said, "Haha, to be honest, sir. I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. Since I started suppressing bandits in Huangshui Township, I have accumulated merits over the years and became the county magistrate of Langtiao County. Later, I was transferred to Yanmen as the governor. I resisted the Xianbei twice in Yanmen and now I have been appointed as the governor of Shuofang by the court. In order to report to the court and to ensure the safety of the people, I sent troops to the north. I captured Pingcheng a few days ago and came to Qiangyin County today."

"I thought there would be a big battle here, but I didn't expect that the leader of the Yilan tribe would understand the greater good and not bear a grudge against our army for killing his son Yidun. He was willing to make peace with us and sent someone to inform the Xianbei leader Budugen that he would come to discuss an alliance with us soon. If this is successful, there will be no more wars in the northern border of Bingzhou, and the people can live and work in peace."

He said this happily, but Zhao Kui was horrified.

"So you are Lord Liu He? Oh, I didn't recognize you! But... Oh, Lord Liu, you've fallen into my trap!"

After hearing what he said, Liu He's mind became a little clearer.

"How did you fall into the trap?"

Zhao Kui said anxiously, "This Yilong leader has always been narrow-minded and will take revenge. Yidun is his favorite eldest son and is very brave. Yilong has long wanted to pass the throne to him. Now that you have killed Yidun, how can he let you go? What's more, the Yilan tribe has always supported Qianman and is a mortal enemy of Budugen and Kuitou!"

"what!"

After hearing this, Liu He felt as if someone poured cold water over his head, and his whole body suddenly felt clear!
Zhao Kui said anxiously, "Lord Liu has been in Yanmen for two years. He loves the people like his own children and has a good command of the army. I have heard about him a long time ago. Today, I will not let you be harmed by a villain like Yilong! Don't panic, sir. I know there is a back door in this mansion, which has always been used by servants. It is not well guarded at this time. I will take you away now!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Brother, are you asleep?"

When Liu He heard the voice, it turned out to be Zhang Yong, so he walked over to open the door.

"Fourth brother, why are you here?"

Zhang Yong had a look of doubt on his face and was about to open his mouth when he saw Zhao Kui.

"Who is this……"

"This is the righteous man Zhao Kui, a fellow villager from Langtiao County. He drifted here in his early years. Because his family's lives were threatened, he raised livestock for the Xianbei people. I happened to meet him tonight and was able to avoid a disaster. It's just right that you're here, fourth brother. I have something to say to you."

When Zhang Yong heard that they were from the same hometown, he saluted Zhao Kui and then looked at Liu He.

"Brother, I came to see you late at night because I have something urgent to report! I'm afraid we've been tricked by that old thief this time!"

Liu He was stunned and asked, "Fourth brother already knows?"

(End of this chapter)