Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 77: Drunk and Misbehaving

Tao Qian had already prepared a banquet and arranged for officials from Xuzhou to accompany Liu Bei.

Wei Xiaobao also followed Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to the drinking place, where there was another person sitting in the room.

Seeing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei return, the man stood up, clasped his fists, and saluted, then asked, "Second Brother Guan, Third Brother Zhang, why aren't you seeing Brother Liu?"

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "This guy calls Guan Erge and Zhang Sange, so he must be Liu Bei's man, but we're not close. I just call them Second Brother and Third Brother now, because Zhang Laosan treats me like his own brother."

Guan Yu said, "The Lord of the Mansion invited us to a banquet, but my third brother and I found it boring, so we brought Bo Zhi to come and have a drink with you."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "Who is Bozhi? Oh, that's right, I am Bozhi. His grandfather, there's a word I'm not used to all of a sudden."

Only then did Wei Xiaobao see the man's face clearly. His handsome face exuded a heroic air. Although he was also fair-skinned and beardless, he was not a pretty boy like Zheng Keshuang, who made people look disgusted. Instead, he felt an inexplicable sense of closeness. He clasped his fists and said, "My younger brother, Wei Xiaobao, courtesy name Bozhi, is here to meet you."

Guan Yu said, "This is Zhao Yun, also known as Zhao Zilong, a subordinate of Governor Gongsun."

Wei Xiaobao was about to sit down, but when he heard Guan Yu's words, he straightened up and stared at Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun felt embarrassed when Wei Xiaobao stared at him. He just returned the greeting without saying anything. Wei Xiaobao didn't take his eyes off Zhao Yun until Zhang Fei pulled him to sit down.

Guan Yu said, "Bozhi, stop standing and sit down."

Wei Xiaobao hummed a sound and thought to himself, "I like beautiful women, but why do I lose my soul when I see Zhao Zilong? Second brother, please don't blame me for being fickle. Although I like Zhao Zilong now, I have never thought of not wanting you."

Wei Xiaobao's mind was full of the story of Zhao Yun going in and out of Changban Slope seven times, and he muttered to himself, "If I could see Zhao Yun going in and out of Changban Slope seven times with my own eyes, I would be willing to go back a few years later."

Zhang Fei was busy pouring wine, Guan Yu and Zhao Yun were talking about Cao Cao's retreat, and the three of them didn't pay any attention to Wei Xiaobao's expression at all. Otherwise, if they noticed the way he looked at Zhao Yun, they would definitely think that Wei Xiaobao was having an affair.

Zhang Fei picked up the wine bowl and laughed loudly, which shocked Wei Xiaobao awake.

Zhang Fei said, "Zilong, you have no idea how formidable this brother of mine is. To save his adoptive father, he bravely went to Guangzong County alone to persuade Zhang Jue to surrender. Now, to resolve the crisis in Xuzhou, he has gone to Cao Cao's camp alone. Not only is he extremely courageous, but he also managed to escape unscathed. Zilong, what do you think of him?"

Zhao Yun exclaimed in admiration, "He is indeed a man of extraordinary courage and insight."

Wei Xiaobao blushed at the praise and thought to himself, "I learned all this by listening to books, but you learned it by going in and out seven times!"

Zhao Yun raised his glass and said, "Brother Wei, Zhao Yun admires heroes the most. I offer a toast to you."

Wei Xiaobao quickly picked up the wine and drank it in one gulp. He thought to himself, "Even Zhao Zilong admires me. Isn't that shortening my lifespan? I just blamed Liu Bei for leaking the secret, and now I've been burdened with this for several more years."

Zhao Yun said, "I admire Brother Guan and Brother Zhang, and I envy your friendship with Brother Liu Bei even more. Brother Wei, if you don't mind, would you be willing to become sworn brothers with me, Zhao Yun?"

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "Isn't this too sudden? You're going to become my sworn brother after I've had a glass of wine?"

Wei Xiaobao asked timidly, "Can my abilities match yours?"

Zhao Yun said, "I've heard Brother Liu Bei mention Brother Wei a few times on the way here. Even Brother Zhang San praised him so highly today. Brother Wei must be an extraordinary person. I'm sworn brothers with you not because you're the Shangshu's adopted son, but because I admire your courage and strategy."

Guan Yu asked, "Does Bozhi still have any concerns?"

When Wei Xiaobao heard Guan Yu's question, he thought to himself, "Even my second brother has spoken, what else can I worry about?"

Wei Xiaobao nodded quickly. Zhang Fei drank another large bowl of wine and laughed, "Great! Great! If Zilong and Bozhi could follow my brother, then there's nothing to fear from Cao Cao!"

Zhang Fei put down his bowl, carried the table beside him out of the room, and after a while of busying himself, he called out, "Zilong, Bozhi, come quickly! I've already arranged everything, and I'm just waiting for you two to kowtow to the heavens."

Guan Yu helped Zhao Yun and Wei Xiaobao out of the house. In the presence of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, the two cavalry generals, who were a thousand years apart in age, became sworn brothers.

But when Wei Xiaobao swore an oath, he kept muttering in his heart: "Oh my God, oh my God, although I swear to die on the same day, month and year as my elder brother Zhao Yun, let's make it clear from now on, I will live as many days as he does."

Wei Xiaobao knew that Zhao Yun would live a long life, and was worried that when Zhao Yun died as a star general of the Three Kingdoms period, he, Wei Xiaobao, would have to accompany him, so he settled an account with God in his heart.

Wei Xiaobao was sincere in becoming sworn brothers with Zhao Yun, so when he swore an oath, he naturally wouldn't act as recklessly as when he became sworn brothers with Chen Bai, so he took it so seriously.

The four of them returned to the house to drink. Wei Xiaobao began to feel awkward: "Zhao Yun is my elder brother now. Should I tell him about my affairs? Forget it. Lu Zhi is my godfather, so I'll keep it a secret from him. As long as I don't lie to him in the future, it won't count as cheating him."

Wei Xiaobao reassured himself and drank without restraint, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.

When Liu Bei came back, the four men were already drunk, especially Wei Xiaobao, who had the worst alcohol tolerance and could not speak clearly.

Zhang Fei said, "Brother, while you were away, Zilong and Bozhi have already become sworn brothers. Once Zilong resigns from his post at Gongsun Zan, they can follow him and we can establish a foothold in Xuzhou."

Liu Bei said, "Third brother, you've had too much to drink. Stop talking nonsense."

Guan Yu sensed something was wrong and asked, "Brother, did something unpleasant happen during the banquet with the Lord?"

Liu Bei said, "No, it's just that the Lord wanted me to take over Xuzhou, but I declined."

Zhang Fei stood up and asked, "Brother, why are you refusing? Since we three brothers started fighting the Yellow Turbans, haven't we been striving to achieve great things? Gongsun Zan is so petty and narrow-minded. What future can we have by following him? We have finally gained our own territory, and how can you refuse? Hey!"

Zhang Fei sighed and punched his leg.

Wei Xiaobao lay on the ground, stretched out his hand and said, "Don't be angry, Third Brother. Xuzhou is not Big Brother's territory. Sooner or later, Cao Cao will occupy it."

Liu Bei looked at the drunk Wei Xiaobao with an incredible look on his face, not knowing whether he was really drunk or just pretending.

Guan Yu said, "Bo Zhi is drunk, don't be angry, big brother."

Liu Bei said, "Bo Zhi's words may be drunken, but they are true. Xia Pi, though fortified, is a lonely city in Xuzhou. Xuzhou is open on all sides and surrounded by Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu. Even if we capture Xuzhou, we cannot hold it."

Guan Yu asked, "Should we leave Xuzhou and return to Pingyuan?"

Liu Bei said, "After Cao Cao defeated Lü Bu, he will certainly attack Xuzhou again. I have accepted your advice and will go to Xiaopei to train my troops."

Wei Xiaobao took out Lu Zhi's letter from his pocket and said, "Don't worry. Cao Cao has other things to do after defeating Lu Bu. It's still early for him to come to Xuzhou!"

Liu Bei took the letter from Wei Xiaobao and was stunned after reading it. He leaned forward and asked Wei Xiaobao, "Bozhi, is what you said in the letter true?"

Wei Xiaobao was already lying on the ground snoring.

(End of this chapter)