Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 146 Elite Commander Chen Dao!
June of the first year of Xingping.

After months of arduous travel, Chen Dao finally arrived in Taishan County.

With his family's exquisite marksmanship, he successfully joined Yue Jin's ranks and became a sergeant.

Even though more than ten days had passed, Chen Dao still felt like he was in a dream.

After training, Chen Dao found a corner to sit down alone, his thoughts drifting, and he muttered to himself, "Five acres of fertile land, a small courtyard... They really just said they'd give it away, and they did!"

"I need to find someone to send a message to my father as soon as possible, so that they can move to Mount Tai and enjoy a peaceful retirement."

Just as Chen Dao was lost in thought, a commotion suddenly broke out from the direction of the military camp gate.

"What happened?" Chen Dao quickly got up and walked towards the crowd gathered at the entrance of the military camp.

But then they saw Captain Yue Jin respectfully accompanying a handsome young man dressed in scholar's robes, the two of them talking as they walked.

Chen Dao saw his subordinates ahead and quickly stepped forward, asking, "Gou Dan, who is that young man? Why is Lieutenant Yue being so careful in his conversation?"

Gou Dan quickly replied, "Squad Leader, you haven't been here long, so it's normal that you don't recognize him... But you must remember him from now on. That is our governor's younger brother, Prefect of Chenliu and General Yangwei, Cao Zi'an!"

"It's him!!!" Chen Dao exclaimed in surprise.

Although Chen Dao had only been in Taishan County for a short time, Cao Yan and Cao Zi'an were already household names.

Whether it was military strategy, political governance, or the improvement of people's livelihood and economic development, Cao Yan's outstanding achievements can be seen everywhere.

Therefore, under the jurisdiction of Yanzhou, Cao Yan was practically worshipped and worshipped.

Furthermore, Zhuge Xuan, the governor of Taishan Commandery, was Cao Yan's father-in-law.

As a result, the officials and people of Taishan County became even closer to Cao Yan and spoke more kindly to him.

Le Jin suddenly ordered all soldiers to form a battle formation.

Chen Dao hurriedly returned to his squad, waiting anxiously for the next instructions.

Cao Yan walked up to the crowd and said loudly, "Fellow soldiers, I wish to form an elite heavy infantry unit, which requires strong and skilled men! If you think you meet the requirements, please step forward and sign up!"

At this moment, Dian Wei stepped forward and loudly proclaimed, "Whoever can withstand one round from me passes the test!"

"Whoa!!!" In an instant, the crowd erupted in an uproar.

"Twin iron halberds! That's the Demon King Dian!"

"That's a fierce general who can go toe-to-toe with Lü Bu. How could we possibly last even one round?"

“This is too difficult!”

"They're supposed to be elite, how could it not be difficult?"

However, the army has never lacked brave warriors.

While some people backed out, others wanted to test their mettle.

Before Dian Wei could finish speaking, several people stepped forward, wanting to challenge him.

Cao Yan and Yue Jin sat down to the side, watching the battle and chatting casually.

Le Jin was a straightforward person who always spoke his mind.

At this moment, he sighed slightly and said to Cao Yan, "General, seeing how you all have made such great contributions, I am truly envious!"

When the great battle broke out between Yanzhou and Xuzhou, Cao Cao sent Yue Jin to Fenggao City to assist Zhuge Xuan in guarding Taishan County.

As a result, he missed many major battles, which led to him not having enough merit to be promoted to general.

His voice carried a hint of bitterness: "I was fully convinced that I would achieve something extraordinary this time."

But who could have imagined that after Tao Qian's death, Liu Bei would take over Xuzhou and remain inactive?

Lü Bu was utterly defeated and could not escape in Juancheng.

As for this Taishan County, it was just some private soldiers from aristocratic families and gentry who came. Before I even had a chance to show my skills, they had already scattered like birds and beasts..."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Look at your little follower Yu Wenze from back then. He has now transformed into a majestic general!"
As for me, one of the earliest followers of our lord, I'm still only a captain. This is truly frustrating.

This really comes down to luck.

Cao Cao arranged for Yue Jin to garrison Mount Tai, firstly to guard against Tao Qian, secondly to guard against Zang Ba, and thirdly to guard against Tian Kai of Qingzhou.

But to everyone's surprise, none of the three forces dared to make a move despite Le Jin's eager anticipation...

This was the first time Cao Yan had heard Yue Jin speak so much, so he listened patiently, occasionally offering words of comfort: "Wenqian, don't be discouraged. The world is not yet at peace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make contributions in the future."

"Once you have firmly established yourself in Taishan County, you will surely shine brightly if your elder brother appoints you to a post in the future."

Le Jin shook his head with a wry smile: "That may be true, but since I followed my lord, I have experienced many battles, big and small. Why can't I find a good opportunity to make great contributions?"

Just as Cao Yan was about to offer further words of comfort, the competition on the field caught their attention.

Dian Wei's booming voice rang out again: "Who else?"

Seeing that several men in front of him couldn't even last a round against Dian Wei, Chen Dao thought to himself that he couldn't let his captain lose face, so he stepped forward and said loudly, "I'll give it a try!"

All eyes immediately focused on Chen Dao.

He was thin and his complexion was sallow, clearly indicating that he had been malnourished for many years.

But his eyes were resolute, and he gripped the spear firmly in his hand. When Dian Wei saw Chen Dao step forward, he grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth: "Kid, with your small frame, do you think you can withstand a single blow from me, Dian Wei?"

Chen Dao wasn't annoyed. He respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and said, "How will you know it won't work if you don't try?"

The two immediately assumed their fighting stances, and a fierce battle was about to begin.

Chen Dao knew in his heart that he was far inferior to Dian Wei in strength, and could only rely on skill and speed to win.

So he flicked his spear and aimed straight for Dian Wei's throat.

Dian Wei remained calm and unhurried. He swung his halberd horizontally, and with a loud "clang," Chen Dao felt a tremendous force strike him, making his arm go numb and almost causing him to lose his grip on the spear.

But Chen Dao did not back down and quickly changed his moves.

He moved with lightning speed, circling around Dian Wei, his spear thrusting out from various tricky angles.

Dian Wei, on the other hand, employed powerful and sweeping attacks. Every swing of his halberd perfectly countered Chen Dao's offensive, demonstrating that brute force can overcome any technique.

The two exchanged blows, and in the blink of an eye, more than a dozen rounds had passed.

Chen Dao's movements gradually slowed down, his clothes were already soaked with sweat, and his movements became increasingly slower.

In contrast, Dian Wei remained calm and composed, clearly not having used his full strength.

Dian Wei noticed Chen Dao's exhaustion and swung his double halberds with all his might, aiming straight for Chen Dao's face.

Upon seeing this, Chen Dao hurriedly parried with his spear, but the powerful force knocked the spear from his hand, and the halberd blade was then placed against his neck.

"it is good!"

"Amazing!!!"

"We actually have such a skilled marksman in our army?"

"That's our squad leader! Isn't he awesome?!"

"That's amazing! This time, General Cao will definitely take notice of us!"

"A meteoric rise to prominence is just around the corner!"

Although Chen Dao was ultimately defeated, the soldiers in the army still erupted in extremely enthusiastic applause and cheers.

To be able to last more than ten rounds against Dian Wei is an extremely outstanding martial skill in the army.

Cao Yan was also very curious. How could a soldier who looked obviously malnourished be able to go toe-to-toe with Dian Wei for more than ten rounds? He must be no nobody!

So he secretly used the [Insight] technique to probe towards Chen Dao.

Upon this investigation, Cao Yan was immediately taken aback.

This thin, small soldier was none other than Chen Dao, the commander of Liu Bei's elite White Feather Army.

Historically, Chen Dao had followed Liu Bei since the time he was in Yuzhou. He was a general in Liu Bei's camp who was second only to Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun. He was highly skilled in martial arts and was unparalleled in loyalty and bravery!

Unexpectedly, he ended up in Taishan County and became a lowly soldier under Le Jin.

Chen Dao (courtesy name Shuzhi)
Sex: Male
Hobbies: Training soldiers and practicing martial arts

Favorability: 15%
Entry: Elite Commander (Gold), Loyal Protector (Purple), Spearman (Blue), Iron Wall (Blue), Stubborn and Unyielding (Gray)

[Elite Commander (Gold)]: When commanding special troops, the attack and defense of the entire army are increased by 30%, morale is permanently fixed at "high", and the army is immune to negative statuses such as "confusion" and "rout".

When the troop strength is below 50%, the "Death Warriors Protect the Lord" skill is triggered, granting the general an "Invincible" state for 15 minutes. Cooldown time: 3 days.

"He's a born commander of elite troops!" Cao Yan couldn't help but admire inwardly. "With Chen Dao, the new Trapped Camp can be rebuilt immediately!"

Thinking of this, Cao Yan turned to Yue Jin and said, "Wenqian, transfer that kid to me."

Le Jin leaned close to Cao Yan's ear and whispered, "Actually, I'd rather go with you..."

"..." Upon hearing this, Cao Yan was both angry and amused. It seemed that all those words he had said before were for nothing.
However, Cao Yan reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll talk to my elder brother later, and next time there's a battle, I'll make sure you're always in the vanguard, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Jin was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, General! I am deeply grateful!"

[Le Jin's favorability towards you has changed; current favorability: 58%]

Cao Yan walked up to Chen Dao and asked in a gentle voice, "What is your name and where are you from?" He still had to maintain appearances.

Chen Dao quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "My name is Chen Dao, courtesy name Shuzhi, and I am from Pingyu County, Runan!"

"It was only because Yuan Shu wreaked havoc and levied exorbitant taxes in Runan that I, in order to find a way to survive, went north and joined the Taishan Army."

Cao Yan then asked, "Who else is in your family?"

"General, I still have an elderly father and two younger brothers at home."

"Being under Yuan Shu's rule, there is no peace in the world." After a moment's thought, Cao Yan said, "I'll give you ten men. Go quickly and bring your family to Chenliu County. From then on, you will stay by my side and help me rebuild the Trapped Camp!"

Chen never expected that Cao Yan's first concern would be his own family.

In an instant, Chen Dao felt a surge of warmth in his heart, tears blurred his vision, and a feeling of righteous indignation welled up within him!
At that moment, he knelt on one knee and said loudly, "Chen Dao is willing to give his life for the general, even unto death!"

Chen Dao's favorability towards you has changed; current favorability: 77%.

"Damn, it's gone up so much all of a sudden?" Cao Yan was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)