"When Lord Ben heard in the tooth tent that a Han Dynasty commander outnumbered 70,000 male divisions in the east of me with a mere 1,000 cavalry, the surprise in my heart was no less than seeing the Kunlun God in the world, which made me always want to know what kind of person this person like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing was, whether he had three heads and six arms. I was surprised that he was such a handsome young man. At this moment, I think of a sentence that you Han Dynasty people said: the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves. ”

Tan Shikui, who was over the age of confusion, had a bottomless confusion about the turbid backwater of the Han Dynasty since he saw that Liu Bei had such outstanding military talent at such a young age. He didn't understand the idiom of salted fish turning over, but it meant this.

Liu Bei raised his bowl in respect, his expression was natural, and he did not change his color at all because of the other party's praise.

After taking a big sip of the spirits, Tan Shikui asked, "How many talented young people like you are in the Han Dynasty?" Tan Shikui's tone was extremely relaxed, as if he was gossiping. A talent like Liu Bei Tan Shikui knew that it was uncommon and rare, but he still couldn't help asking. Because there is a huge ulterior but obvious secret hidden in it: the Han Dynasty had a vast population, a vast territory, and a developed economy and education since ancient times. If the Han Dynasty could have a few more people like Liu Bei, he wouldn't have to think about the idea of attacking the territory of the Han Dynasty anymore.

"My lord, I can't drink anymore." Seeing that Tan Shi Kui poured another bowl of spirits, Jian Shan hurriedly persuaded him, but was rejected by Tan Shi Kui's sharp eyes.

Liu Bei was not humble in the face of praise, realized the implicit meaning, and said solemnly: "I, Liu Bei, am just a small fighter. If you see Cao Cao, the captain of the military academy, then he is called a general's talent, and his elegance is peerless, and no one can match it. ”

Tan Shikui was a little surprised, he didn't sigh that there were still young people in this world who were more powerful than Liu Bei, he sighed that Liu Bei's mind. Since ancient times, there have been many talented people, but there are definitely a few who can praise others without belittling themselves. He believes that if Liu Bei can be used by him, it will be a great thing that is beneficial to Xianbei. At the same time, he was sure that Liu Bei would not break away from his own race and come to help him as a foreigner.

"Oh? There are really such powerful characters in the Central Plains, can they compare to you? ”

"Although there are not many people who can surpass me Liu Bei, they are not a few. The current Changsha Taishou Sun Jian is one of those who are brave and resourceful, as well as Guo Jia, Tian Feng, Li Ru, and other strategists who are talented in Wang Zuo, and they can dominate one side. If you get the dragon and phoenix, the world can be safe, and the surrounding areas will surrender. ”

"If the Han Dynasty has such talents, why is it so weak?" Mayama couldn't help but interject and ask.

Liu Bei replied: "What you asked is very true, this is also a common problem of our Han court. A court is like a person's body. There is life and death, and there is even more disease. ”

"In your opinion, the current disease of the Han Dynasty may be cured?" Sandalwood poured another bowl of spicy liquor.

"It's hard to say. If you are terminally ill, then no one can save you. Liu Bei didn't know. He couldn't speak out about his advanced consciousness. Because this is a bit of a big talk, and it can't be convinced by the other party.

Tan Shikui smiled dumbly. He was not laughing at Liu Bei, but at the incompetence of the Han court. "I'm afraid it's not that you don't know, it's just that you don't want to say. The change of court is an eternal principle. You Han people have gone through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties, and the current Han Dynasty has had a Zhongxing, and another Zhongxing, there will definitely be none. ”

"Yes." Liu Bei's tone was extremely calm, there were no doubts, no statements, as if he was saying an innocuous word. But his heart is not a taste, because his wish is to rejuvenate the Han family.

"In your mind, you may think that I have squatted you, right?" Tan Shikui asked coldly. Indeed, Liu Bei had this idea. Why couldn't the Han Dynasty flourish again in the hands of Liu Bei? However, Liu Bei didn't speak, just stared intently and meaningfully at this "adult" who was unifying Xianbei.

"With your ambition, ability, and mind, I'm afraid it's not as simple as ZTE. Although you are a descendant of the royal family, you have no connection with the royal nobles who now control most of the cultivated land in the court. If you want to win the world, they will definitely not support you, because you have no place in the court. Therefore, you must defeat and destroy the existing nobles in order to develop your own nobles in order to defend your rule. Therefore, you can't inherit the Han family, and if you want to inherit the Han family, you will inevitably be defeated. Only by building a new court is your biggest way out. In my opinion, it is not the Han Dynasty that you are reviting, but the surname Liu. And this 'Liu' is not the same as the current aristocratic 'Liu'. Representing a diverse group of people. ”

Liu Bei was surprised, no wonder Tan Shikui could be the first person in Xianbei, this kind of insight and analysis is absolutely rare in the surging history. In the past, he thought that Tan Shi Kui dominated the world with martial arts, and did not think that he had outstanding political talent, but now he immediately changed his opinion and looked at Tan Shi Kui differently. From this, it was as if he knew something else.

"Didn't you already know about the Kuo Evil Rebellion?"

As soon as these words came out, Mayama was surprised.

"Oh, you think so?" Tan Shikui asked rhetorically.

Liu Bei said vaguely: "A leaf knows autumn." "You have such political talent, you can't fail to see through your evil ambitions.

Tan Shikui laughed: "I really feel more and more in love with you when I talk to you, Lord Ben wants to marry you as a brother with a different surname, what do you think?" ”

Liu Bei was overjoyed and secretly shouted that he couldn't know. Not to mention the strength of Tan Shi Kui, just talking about Tan Shi Kui's broad style of life, Liu Bei felt cordial. Worshipping such a person is definitely not a bad thing. Immediately left the table and knelt down on one knee and said, "Big brother! ”

"Good. Good good brother! Hurry up. Tan Shikui laughed and left the table to help the other party, his face full of excitement. From now on, let's treat each other with all sincerity and share blessings! "The pride of the Xianbei people is fully reflected in this Xianbei ruler.

"Congratulations to my lord, congratulations to Brother Liu." Mayama raised a glass at the right time. The three of them drank and talked all night, no problem.

At noon the next day, the sky was still gray, and Liu Bei, who was dazed, was woken up by the sound of a loud bull horn. Slowly came to the outside of the tent, and learned from He Jie, who was guarding here, that Tan Shikui was leading the army and the Goguryeo army to fight alone in front of the battle. Liu Bei immediately stepped on his horse and rushed out of the camp, accompanied by Zhang Fei and others, and came to the Xianbei Formation. He looked around, analyzing the military situation.

The Xianbei side had 3,000 cavalry standing in the west, and the Goguryeo side, a few hundred paces away, was also standing in the east. In the center of the two armies, Tan Shikui wielded a mace weighing 60 catties to kill one enemy and two enemies, and the enemy general cried for his father and mother. But the two generals knew that they were invincible, but they were still making a last stand. Tan Shikui's movements gradually slowed down, making Liu Bei feel a trace of worry.

However, Zhang Fei's words woke him up. "What kind of fame is Tan Shikui doing, he obviously has the upper hand but only defends and doesn't attack, it's really useless!"

The man next to him had a worried look on his face, and he couldn't say that Tan Shikui had a recurrence of his old abdominal disease due to drinking last night. That would disturb the morale of the army. Liu Bei was about to ask Jian Shan, but when he saw his expression, he immediately said, "What's wrong with Brother Tan?" ”

The squeak of the mountain is difficult and does not answer. Liu Bei urged in a low voice: "Is Brother Tan in poor health?" ”

Mayama nodded helplessly. Liu Bei then remembered that during the banquet last night, the mountain persuaded Tan Shikui to drink less. "Hurry up and withdraw the troops!"

"Nope." My lord confessed that he could not withdraw his troops unless he encountered a major change. ”

At this moment, Tan Shikui on the horse suddenly spurted out a large mouthful of blood and fell off the horse. Liu Bei immediately drove his horse forward and galloped forward. In the enemy's formation, the trumpet sounded, and 3,000 horsemen pressed over, shouting in Goguryeo to capture Tanshi Kui alive. Tan Shikui gritted his teeth and endured severe pain in his abdomen as he rolled left and right on the ground, dodging the staggered attacks of the two enemy generals.

Liu Bei, with his excellent riding skills, arrived before the enemy horseman, pulled Tanshi Kui on his horse, turned his head and went straight to his own formation. However, the morale of the enemy army was already high, and Xianbei retreated to the camp after losing some soldiers and horses.

In the Xianbei tent, the old priest pasted herbs on the sandalwood Kui who was half lying on the couch, and retreated after telling him not to drink anymore.

"It's the foolish brother who has caused Brother Tan." Liu Bei was full of self-blame.

Tan Shikui smiled: "This little injury is nothing. Eastern Chief, how many men and horses did our army lose in this battle? ”

"Three hundred were killed in the battle, more than 70 were seriously wounded, and more than 100 were lightly wounded. ”

"Report! Goguryeo is scolding outside the camp! The sentry shouted outside the tent.

"Damn! If it weren't for the fact that Lord Ben was injured, he wouldn't have spared these rat gall bandits. Tan Shikui gritted his teeth and cursed. Tan Shi Kui's tiger division is quite powerful, but when it comes to heads-up, there is no outstanding deputy general.

"Brother Tan! If he does not give up, the foolish brother is willing to lead 300 white horses to teach these arrogant and ignorant Goguryeo people a hard lesson. Liu Bei recommended himself.

"Good! If the virtuous brother can go into battle, the foolish brother will be relieved. It's just that the enemy is 3,000 horsemen, and I will allocate another 1,000 elites to you to support the strength. Tan Shikui heard that Bai Ma Yicong was fighting, and his heart was excited. He wanted to take a good look at why Bai Ma Yi was so powerful and could defeat the 70,000 heroes in the east. In order to use this to improve the combat effectiveness of his cavalry.

"Brother Tan's kindness is in my heart." Liu Bei said and retreated.

Tan Shikui sighed lightly: "Although my virtuous brother is very handsome, but the difference in strength between one enemy and ten is too big, you lead a thousand horsemen to suppress the formation, remember to ensure his safety." ”

"Order!" Mayama then retreated.

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Outside the tent, Zhang Fei yelled at Liu Bei: "Big brother, those Gao Juli cubs are too arrogant, aren't you his righteous brother, you go and talk to him, and we will clean up these guys who are looking for death for them." We're always embarrassed to live and eat here for nothing. ”

"You can't eat and live for nothing, your excuse is good. Command all subordinate battalions to form a regular formation! Liu Bei smiled.

"Obey!" Zhang Fei proudly gave up.