Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 17: Did he really become a general?
When Liu Bei heard Zhuge Liang say that Xing Daorong had so many identities, he secretly thought that he was indeed important.

Zhao Fan of Guiyang, the people of Lingling, and Huang Zhong of Changsha all had some relationship with Xing Daorong.

Seeing that Liu Bei was obviously thinking about it, Zhuge Liang immediately advised: "I'm afraid that this matter requires the Lord to personally take action to persuade Xing Daorong."

Liu Bei nodded and said, "I should go there myself."

Having said that, he immediately went to Huang Zhong's mansion.

The reason why they had to go to Huang Zhong's mansion was because Xing Daorong had no place to live, so he lived in Huang Zhong's house.

General Huang's residence is quite simple compared to his status.

There are two side rooms on the left and right. One is used by the family and the other is usually vacant. This time it is just right for Xing Daorong to stay in.

The situation at home is even simpler.

A wife who has shared the hardships of life with him, and a son, Huang Xu.

It is said that Huang Xu has always been in poor health, but he looks fine at ordinary times. No one knows what hidden disease he has.

At this moment, in the courtyard between the two side rooms, Huang Zhong, in casual clothes, looked at Xing Daorong and said, "Zi Yu, since you want to surrender to Liu Bei, why are you waiting here with me?"

Zi Yu is Xing Daorong's courtesy name.

A chariot is a vehicle.

Dao Rong describes the main road.

In ancient times, many people used "che" (car) or "dao" (road) to name themselves and to adopt the courtesy name, just like Yuan Shu of Runan, whose courtesy name was "gonglu" (road), which probably means something similar.

Xing Daorong smiled and said, "Of course we have to ask Liu Bei to come in person, otherwise how can we show Lord Xuande's ability?"

Huang Zhong was stunned when he heard this, then he burst into laughter and said, "I thought Zi Yu was extraordinary, but it turns out he is a bit vulgar."

Xing Daorong said: "In the martial arts world, who can be above the ordinary? Just keep benevolence, righteousness, courtesy and faith in your heart, and other things don't matter."

Huang Zhong nodded and said, "Yes, I have lived for nearly sixty years, but I am still not as insightful as General Xing."

As he was speaking, he heard quick footsteps coming from outside.

Xing Daorong and Huang Zhong looked at each other and knew that someone was coming.

Liu Bei looked anxious.

When he saw Xing Daorong and Huang Zhong in the yard, he suddenly felt relieved, as if he was suddenly at ease.

There was no affectation in this change of expression; instead, it was very natural.

When people meet like this, even without saying anything, it seems that he attaches great importance to the two of them, which makes people feel good about them immediately.

After entering the courtyard, Liu Bei showed no airs at all and bowed directly, saying, "Liu Bei, greetings to the two generals."

Xing Daorong and Huang Zhong immediately stood up and bowed in return.

Xing Daorong felt a little embarrassed.

After all, he had scolded someone too harshly before, and this time when he saw the real culprit, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

He stepped forward and said, "Lord Xuande, please forgive me for my words that offended the masters earlier."

When Liu Bei saw that Xing Daorong's attitude was not aggressive, he was immediately delighted.

They were here to surrender, so why would they care about the challenge before the battle?

Of course, if Xing Daorong wrote a manifesto, the situation would be different.

Unfortunately, Xing Daorong did not have this ability. For example, if he was asked to write the letter to Zhuge Liang that day, he would not be able to do it.

Liu Bei saw that Xing Daorong was a little ashamed, so he stepped forward and grabbed Xing Daorong and said, "General, there is no need to be like this. I know that you are a man of great integrity, serving your country and your king. You are truly a loyal man of the Han Dynasty."

"Cao's enemy is powerful today, and it is a time when I need more people. I beg the general to help me and lend me a helping hand!" Liu Bei thought that after he said this, Xing Daorong would eventually surrender. Huang Zhong beside him was already ready to kneel down.

Unexpectedly, Xing Daorong smiled and said, "Lord Xuande, even though it is the land of Jingzhou, it still belongs to Master Liu Qi. How can you fight against Cao Cao and Sun Quan?"

To be honest, after Liu Qi was appointed as the Governor of Jingzhou by Liu Bei, he was actually just a puppet.

But everyone knew this matter silently in their hearts, but how could anyone ask it directly like Xing Daorong did?

By the way, if Xing Daorong remembered correctly, Liu Qi died of illness a year after the Battle of Red Cliff.

The timing of his death was too coincidental. Xing Daorong actually always suspected that he was killed by Liu Bei.

But this matter is not mentioned at all in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so it is not easy for me to speculate.

Bringing it up at this moment also serves to answer the doubts in my mind.

Liu Bei said without hiding anything: "Young Master Liu is the governor of Jingzhou, and he is the successor of his father. This is what the court should do."

"I will assist you well and help you to stabilize the territory of Jingzhou."

From what he said, it seemed that Liu Bei had no thoughts about Liu Qi at all.

Xing Daorong shook his head and said, "Liu Qi has no talent. It is wishful thinking to use him to fight against Cao Cao."

"Besides, how can we fight Cao Cao with just Jingzhou? Lord Xuande, please tell me what you are planning."

Liu Bei was secretly surprised, wondering what Xing Daorong meant.

Zhuge Liang, who had been listening silently, understood the meaning of Xing Daorong's words and stepped forward and said, "General Xing, do you have any thoughts?"

Xing Daorong said, "I have given it some thought, but I am afraid that Lord Xuande may not listen to me as a mere warrior."

No matter how dumb Liu Bei was, he knew that Xing Daorong had some idea about the whole strategy, so he stepped forward and said, "General Xing, please give me some advice. I am all ears."

Huang Zhong has lived for nearly sixty years, so he still has some ability to read people's expressions.

He immediately led them into the house and asked his son Huang Xu to watch outside.

Xing Daorong now took a closer look at Huang Xu, and finally felt that there was something wrong with this boy.

His face was a little pale, the kind of pale that was somewhat sickly.

After entering the house, Xing Daorong did not rush to speak to Liu Bei, but first said to Huang Zhong: "General Huang, your son seems to be...not in good health."

Huang Zhong was touched when he saw that Xing Daorong was able to keenly identify his son's problem when they first met.

But his son's problem was really a difficult one, so he couldn't help but sigh: "Ah... there are indeed some problems, but it's complicated and I can't explain it clearly for the time being."

Liu Bei quickly asked, "Have you found a doctor to see you?"

Huang Zhong said helplessly: "No ordinary doctor can treat my son's illness."

Xing Daorong said: "There is a doctor in the Central Plains named Hua Tuo, who can perform the Five Animal Exercises, which can strengthen the body. He has superb medical skills and can bring the dead back to life."

"He can even open the skull to save lives. He's a miracle doctor! Let him give it a try."

Opening the skull to save a life sounds really scary.

But it is precisely such wild and incredible statements that can better reflect the power of Hua Tuo.

For some reason, although what Xing Daorong said was unbelievable, Huang Zhong believed it directly.

He nodded deeply and said, "I've made note of that. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, General."

Xing Daorong nodded, but suddenly turned back to look at Liu Bei and said, "Lord Xuande... When are we going to Yizhou?!"

(End of this chapter)