Taohuadu - is a small ferry port in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, located at the junction of Xu, Yan and Qing Prefectures, the mountains on both sides of the river are undulating, the terrain is treacherous, there are many trees, few people are inhabited, because it is too barren, there is no product, local officials are also ignoring, over time, it has become a place where thieves are hidden, tigers and wolves are rampant, in addition, here is still a secret crossing!

The so-called 'dark crossing': refers to the rugged river, the reef is densely covered with places, ordinary times, boats, rafts can not pass, is a dangerous river valley, only in the midsummer rainy season, the river level rises wildly, after submerging the reef, the ships can pass through, at this time the peach blossoms on both sides of the river are in full bloom, under the breeze, floating all over the surface of the Yellow River, so on the top, here is called 'peach blossom crossing!' ’

"Bone! …… Bones! ……”

On the north bank of the Yellow River - on a remote path, a caravan was moving slowly, about a hundred men, more than twenty double-wheeled carriages, loaded with bronze, iron, wood, and lacquerware...... There are many varieties, everything, and it is relatively rare for such a caravan to appear in the barren mountains and mountains!

In addition, the guys are carrying bows and arrows, carrying knives and guns, people and horses are marching, the team is uniform, although they are not wearing armor, but there is a faint military atmosphere, the three people led by them, with outstanding appearance, extraordinary momentum, and the blades in their hands are also very special: one uses a double-strand sword, one uses a green dragon broadsword, and one uses a Zhangba snake spear, which is Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei three brothers!

Liu was ordered to send an envoy to Jingzhou, preparing to persuade the Jingzhou group to send troops to attack Xuchang City from behind with a generous gift...... However, the front line of Guandu was fighting fiercely, Cao's army was strictly checked, and people and horses could not pass, so Liu Bei disguised himself as a business traveler, entered the territory of Qingzhou first, crossed the Yellow River from Taohua, and then went to Jingzhou, which was foolproof!

'Taohuadu' is located in a remote area, sparsely populated, and most people don't know about this place, but don't forget, Liu Bei was a pastor of Xuzhou, in order to appease the people and guard the border, he spent several months, visited all parts of Xuzhou, and was familiar with the city, mountains, and rivers...... Among them is the 'Peach Blossom Crossing', which can now come in handy!

"Click! -Click! -Click! ”

In a crisp sound of horses' hooves, several riders rushed ahead, all of them were fierce and agile people, the first young man, eight feet tall, heroic, riding a white dragon horse, holding a gentian bright silver spear, majestic and unbeatable, it was Changshan-Zhao Yun, since the caravan set off, he was the pioneer, and there was a lot of hard work along the way!

"Qi Qi Liu Envoy Jun, the front is Taohuadu, and there is no Cao Jun guarding the other side, but the last general has a murderous aura, so it's better to be cautious!"

After the two sides met, Zhao Yun clasped his fists and saluted, because the caravan was full of Yuan Jun, so he called Liu Bei 'envoy', only when there was no one in the dark, he could call him 'Lord!' ’

"Zilong has worked hard to explore the road, let's take a rest for the time being, the rest of us cut down trees, weave some rafts, and wait until after dark, let's cross the river from Peach Blossom and go straight to Jingzhou!"

Liu Bei was very satisfied with Zhao Yun's diligence, but did he not pay too much attention to the results of the investigation, barren mountains and mountains, inaccessible, and the murderous aura that came from there, but for the sake of safety, it is better to cross the river at night!

"No! …… Do as you are told! ”

At the sound of the order, the men went into action, some of them took out the iron pots, corn, and prey, and began to prepare dinner, while the others, armed with knives and axes, began to cut down trees and make some rafts for the purpose of crossing the river......

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Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun found a secluded place, and after laying out a sheepskin blanket, they sat together and took out a few bags of wine, while slowly tasting the taste and driving away the fatigue of the journey; While talking in a low voice, discussing the way out in the future, how can the dignified Han clan be willing to live under the people?

"The eldest brother is in Hebei, like a fish in a net, a bird in a cage, subject to people everywhere, it is difficult to make a big difference, this line is like a fish into the sea, a bird on the sky, not bound by the cage, it is really gratifying!"

"The eldest brother is a relative of the Han family, he is eloquent and strategic, and he does not let the heroes of the world, as long as he seizes the opportunity, he will inevitably soar to the sky, and the Zhangba snake spear in our hands will also be useful!"

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To be able to get out of Hebei and no longer send people under the fence, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are the happiest, frequently stroking the blades, looking eager to try, they always have a belief: their eldest brother Fenglong's posture will become a generation of emperors in the future!

"The two virtuous brothers said cautiously, the team is full of Yuan soldiers, before crossing the Yellow River, you still need to keep a low profile, let's care a lot, and when the people's hearts are subdued, you can let go!"

Liu Bei doesn't like to read, his martial arts are ordinary, and his other skills are also very average, but he is trying to win people's hearts, no one in the world can match, at most two months, he can subdue a group of guys and become his own henchmen!

The more than 20 carriages of the caravan were full of various goods on the outside, and there were hidden money inside, totaling 50,000 taels of gold, 10 buckets of pearls from the South China Sea, 30 pairs of flawless jade, and 100 gems from the Western Regions...... and a large number of rare treasures, which can be described as priceless, I wanted to bribe Jingzhou for civil and military purposes, but after crossing the Yellow River, it will become Liu Bei's private property!

In the troubled times, with these gold, silver and jewelry, you can recruit troops and buy horses, accumulate grass and stockpile grain, and Liu Bei will be able to rise again, the question is, the cities of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty are all owned lands, where did you find it?

During the period of living in Hebei, Liu Bei was also thinking repeatedly, how to go on the road in the future, what is the current situation, Cao, Yuan Zhengxiong, the battle of Guandu, the winner is the king, and the loser is the loser, but no matter who wins and who loses, there is no place for himself on the land of the Central Plains, and if you want to make a difference, you can only try to find elsewhere!

The first consideration is Xuzhou, Liu Bei has been a Xuzhou pastor, widely benevolent government, win people's hearts, familiar with geography, familiar with internal affairs, has a certain ruling foundation, plus Cao Jun's fierce battle Guandu, the rear troops are empty, and he played the banner of 'Uncle Emperor of the Han Dynasty', maybe he will do something?

But after thinking about it, Liu Bei gave up again, the reason is very simple, according to the news in the army, Xiao Yitun's soldiers went down to Picheng and are recuperating from war injuries, since the battle for hegemony in the world, he has been defeated repeatedly, most of them have something to do with Xiao Yi, and the blood of the pit has no return, as soon as the words 'ghost face Xiao Lang' are mentioned, Liu Bei trembles all over, almost scared out of the problem, it is best to never see each other, so dare to take the initiative to come over?

The six counties of Jiangdong are also good, the land is fertile, the products are abundant, there are three rivers outside, and there is the danger of Taihu Lake inside, which can be called a land of kings, it is a pity, the Sun brothers are entrenched here, recruiting talents, the people are attached, the foundation is already solid, it is difficult for outsiders to shake, besides, Liu Bei's strength is insufficient, and he does not dare to compete with the little overlord!

Shuzhong is also good, the people are rich in the country, rich in grain, known as the 'country of abundance', the original Emperor Gaozu, on this basis, trying to plot the great cause of the emperor, but unfortunately the road is too far, the mountains and rivers in the middle are blocked, I am afraid it is difficult to overcome?

Jiaozhou is a wild miasma, sparsely populated, barren property, and I don't think about it, so calculated, the only place that can stand is Jingxiang Nine Counties!

Liu Biao is 'King of Han Lu Gong', Liu Bei calls himself 'King Jing of Zhongshan', all of them are from the Han clan, with this blood relationship, it is not difficult to take in his own group, it is best to ask for a piece of land, as a foundation place, recruit troops, accumulate strength, Liu Biao has always been afraid of the Cao Ying Group, hoping to cultivate a buffer force, I will not refuse, next, recruit talents, hire masters......

"Hah! …… Ha! Ha! ”

In the barren mountains and mountains, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, the three brothers, whispered for a while, plotting for the cause of the king, when it came to the rise, he couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh, showing the melancholy in his chest, only Zhao Yun was silent, still thinking about the way to explore, he had a special feeling, as if he was being targeted by a vicious wolf?

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"It's time to eat! …… Come and eat, everyone, the best food of your life, eat enough today! ”

In the pleasant conversation of several people, the sky gradually darkened, the corn was steamed, a large pot of broth was boiled, and seven or eight rafts were also tied, strong and huge, after everyone had eaten and drunk enough, they drove the carriage and carried the big raft to the peach blossom ferry, ready to cross the Yellow River!

The mountain road is rugged, the grass is overgrown, it is extremely difficult to rush in the middle of the night, fortunately there is a hazy moonlight, can barely see, Liu Bei brothers lead by example, currently open the way for the caravan, the guys followed closely, it took more than an hour, and finally arrived at Taohuadu, and then, everyone was stunned......

"Roar! …… Roar! Roar! ”

As far as the eye can see, the river is surging, rushing down, making a loud sound, like a roaring dragon, on the wide surface of the Yellow River, there are a large number of boats, rafts, and there is no end in sight......

There is no flag on the ship, but it is full of Xuanjia soldiers, who are paddling hard, heading straight for the north shore, in the dark night, appearing and disappearing, eerie and terrifying, can't help but remind people of a sentence: 'Yin soldiers borrow the way, and the living avoid it!' ’

"Wearing Xuan armor and holding a sharp blade, he ran for thousands of miles without a trace...... They're the Xuanjia Iron Riders, let's get out of here quickly! ”

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei reacted quickly, dragging Liu Bei and running back, the Xuanjia Army has strong combat power, unparalleled in the world, and the most terrifying thing is that the 'Ghost Face Xiao Lang' must be among them, that is the 'Greedy Wolf Star', and it is also their brother's nemesis!

(End of chapter)