Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

Meanwhile, in Liu Bei's camp.

"Brother, Cao Cao has agreed to send troops to join our army in attacking Lü Bu!"

Zhang Fei said with a beaming smile:

"Excellent! With him willing to send troops, Lü Bu is surely doomed!"

"This time, I heard the vanguard alone numbers four thousand, including three thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry!"

Guan Yu nodded emphatically:

"That's right. Cao Cao seized Xu Province, so Lü Bu must hate him to the core."

"In this way, Lü Bu's main force will inevitably tend to attack Cao Cao's army."

"This has relieved a lot of pressure on our army."

Liu Bei's expression froze for a moment, and he asked with a puzzled look:

"What?"

"Three thousand elite cavalry, as the vanguard?!"

This news left Liu Bei utterly astonished.

"That's right, all three thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry have come out."

Zhang Fei said nonchalantly:

"They probably think Lu Bu's martial arts are quite good, so they have to take him seriously."

Zhang Fei remembered that year at Hulao Pass.

It took the combined efforts of the three brothers to barely defeat Lü Bu.

He despised Lü Bu's character, but he acknowledged Lü Bu's martial arts skills.

"Why...why would Cao Cao go to such lengths?"

"It can't be that simple."

"Why use so many Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to deal with Lü Bu?"

Liu Bei stood with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself:

"Did the intelligence report mention who the vanguard general is leading this time?"

Zhang Fei was taken aback at first, then looked at the battle report:

"It was Cao Chun, the commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son."

"And... a clerk named Su Chen is also accompanying them."

Su Chen...

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei was taken aback.

For some reason, this name sounds very familiar.

"A registrar, Su Chen?"

"It's quite a coincidence."

"If I remember correctly, it was the small path that Su Chen led his army along when we attacked Xuzhou, wasn't it?"

"We've wiped out three thousand Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry and the Trapped Camp!"

Just then, Jian Yong's voice drifted over.

This immediately reminded Liu Bei!

That's right, it's the registrar, Su Chen!

"This Su Chen... could he be the mysterious strategist we suspected earlier?"

Just then, Liu Bei put forward his idea.

"How is this possible? Big brother, are you alright?"

"He's just a minor clerk; he probably went on the expedition with Cao Ang."

"Perhaps the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were also there to protect Cao Ang."

"What does this have to do with him being a mere clerk?"

Zhang Fei remained unconcerned.

What kind of official position is the Registrar?

That was a nominal position in the military, so nominal it couldn't be more nominal!

Every civil official of status would have a clerk by his side.

It was just a minor official position specifically for recording information.

What's there to worry about with such an insignificant person?

He didn't even understand why the battle report had deliberately highlighted this point.

"No."

"I believe that what the Imperial Uncle said makes sense."

Just then, a pale-faced scholar slowly spoke.

The speaker was none other than Sun Qian!

Sun Qian was also an extremely important strategist for Liu Bei in the early period.

Even after Zhuge Liang joined the company, he and Jian Yong remained Liu Bei's powerful diplomats.

His tongue was incredibly smooth.

"This clerk was present in the battles of Wancheng, Xuzhou, and now the attack on Lü Bu."

"Moreover, according to intelligence, this clerk defected to Cao Cao before the Battle of Wancheng."

"From then on, Cao Cao's style of doing things became extremely difficult to fathom."

"Furthermore, Cao Cao even reported to the emperor that he would grant this registrar a marriage."

Sun Qian shared his thoughts.

Jian Yong, standing to the side, nodded and said:

"That's what I think too."

"However, there's one thing I don't understand."

"If that's the case, then he should be highly trusted by Cao Cao."

"Why is his official position merely that of a minor clerk?"

The question immediately fell silent.

Everyone was baffled.

After a long silence, Liu Bei said in a deep voice:

"Perhaps the official position is just a facade."

"We really need to be careful with this Su Chen."

"After we join forces, I must see him."

Like Cao Cao, Liu Bei greatly valued talent.

If all the conjectures are true.

Su Chen is definitely a genius of unparalleled talent.

He's only a clerk now, and there's even a one in ten thousand chance that Cao Cao has lost his talent.

Perhaps this person can be used for my own purposes.

Even if not, this person will become an enemy in the future.

It's better to be familiar with it beforehand.

……

Meanwhile, at Lü Bu's place.

"Report!"

"Reporting to the General, General Zhang Liao has returned with his troops!"

The scout hurriedly spoke up.

"Very good!"

"Wen Yuan is finally back!"

Lu Bu was immediately excited.

It wasn't that Lü Bu valued Zhang Liao that much.

In fact, quite the opposite, Lü Bu usually treated Zhang Liao very poorly.

What he valued most were his close confidants.

Zhang Liao was too straightforward, just like Chen Gong, which often annoyed Lü Bu.

He is so agitated now only because he has no capable generals left to command.

Zhang Liao was the only great general left.

"Lord Wen, I am late."

Zhang Liao strode over and whispered.

"It's not too late!"

Lu Bu immediately stepped forward and said in a deep voice:

"It's not too late at all!"

"Wen Yuan, you've come at the perfect time!"

"Cao Cao has now dispatched troops to join forces with Liu Bei to attack and kill me!"

"This time, you will lead your army to meet the enemy!"

"We must defeat Cao Cao's army!"

Upon hearing Lü Bu's urgent words, Zhang Liao's eyes widened immediately:

"But...Lord Wen."

"My troops have just returned from the front lines in Yangzhou."

"It urgently needs repairs..."

Lu Bu's eyebrows shot up immediately:

"Wen Yuan!"

"Where is there any time left to rest?"

"I'm leading troops to deal with Liu Bei, and the reason I'm calling you back is to defend the Xuzhou region!"

"It's urgent!"

Seeing Lü Bu's reaction, Zhang Liao had no choice but to nod and say:

"Here you go!"

After saying that, he strode away and went straight back to the camp.

At this moment, he was filled with rage.

"What's wrong, General?"

At this moment, his lieutenant couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"It's alright, Marquis Wen has given the order."

"Let us immediately go into battle and confront Cao Cao's army."

"We must stop Cao Cao's army here!"

Although he was angry, Zhang Liao did not utter any complaints.

Since you have chosen to follow Lü Bu, you must obey his orders.

"What?"

"General, this... does Marquis Wen not know that our troops are already exhausted from their journey?"

"Going to resist Cao Cao's army like this is undoubtedly suicide!"

The lieutenant was completely dumbfounded.

After rushing back with great difficulty, they weren't even given a sip of water before being sent to fight Cao Cao's army?

"Go."

"At present, Marquis Wen is in dire need of help."

"We can only grit our teeth and persevere."

"The vanguard troops sent by Cao Cao's army should not be many."

"As long as we hold our ground and hinder the advance of the vanguard, we will succeed."

Zhang Liao sighed softly, saying with a hint of helplessness.

Seeing this, the lieutenant had no choice but to grit his teeth.

"Here you go!"

……