The Three Kingdoms: Hindsight is 20/20, and the Three Revivals of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 103: Zhuge Liang's Hindsight in Planning Six Commanderies; Who Could Rival the Han Emperor Zhaolie? (1st Update)
Liu Su and Liu Shi were dumbfounded.

Zhuge Liang had only been in Zhuo County for a few days, yet he had already thoroughly understood the Hu and Han forces in the three counties of Guangyang, Dai, and Yuyang.

It turns out that Liu Su deliberately brought up the complicated relationships between Yan Rou, Xianyu Fu, Wang Song, and the kings of Wuhuan, hoping to make Liu Bei back down. However, Zhuge Liang knew more details than Liu Su!

What Liu Su didn't know was that Zhuge Liang had already begun preparations for Youzhou when Liu Bei went to Liyang, and Jian Yong had even gone to Youzhou in advance to contact Xianyu Fu and Yan Rou.

Although Zhuge Liang only stayed in Zhuo County for a few days, he had actually been planning for several months.

Taking advantage of the fact that the two men were still in shock, Pang Tong added an even more ruthless remark: "Although Kongming is young, he has already led troops twice. In his first battle, he defeated two thousand men under Cao Cao's command, including General Wang Zhong and Chief Clerk Liu Dai, with only two hundred newly trained soldiers who had been trained for less than half a year. He captured two generals in one battle and had their entire army surrender. In his second battle, he defeated five thousand infantry and cavalry under Yuan Tan's command, including General Hua Yan, the Chief Clerk of Pingyuan State, with only one thousand five hundred infantry and cavalry. He captured the bandit leader and had his entire army surrender!"

Liu Su and Liu Shi were utterly shocked.

Two hundred defeated two thousand, captured two generals, and surrendered their troops; one thousand five defeated five thousand, captured the bandit leader, and surrendered the entire army!
Is this the kind of record a human could achieve?

Zhuge Liang was not even twenty yet!

Before the two could speak, Zhuge Liang solemnly corrected them: "Shiyuan, you are mistaken. The credit for capturing the two generals in the first battle truly belongs to General Guan Yu. If it weren't for General Guan's solo charge into the two thousand-strong army, first capturing Wang Zhong and then Liu Dai, how could I have won by chance? Moreover, at that time, in addition to the two hundred new recruits, there were also three hundred able-bodied laborers beating drums to cheer us on! The credit for capturing and surrendering the enemy at Huayan's defeat was not solely mine; it all depended on General Guan Yu, Chief Clerk Zhang Fei, General Huang Zhong, and Cavalry Commander Zhao Yun. All four of them possessed the courage of ten thousand men. Without their might, even with my strategic brilliance, it would have been difficult for me to capture Huayan alive and have all his men surrender!"

It would have been better if Zhuge Liang hadn't corrected them; his correction only made Liu Su and Liu Shi even more alarmed.

He charged single-handedly into a formation of two thousand soldiers?

Three hundred laborers beat drums to cheer on the crowd?

Four men with unparalleled bravery?

Liu Su and Liu Shi could understand each word individually, but when combined with other words, they could no longer understand them.

Liu Su and Liu Shi really wanted to say to Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong: "Is this even human language?"

"Cough-cough-"

Liu Bei coughed lightly, interrupting Kongming and Shiyuan's "debate on details," and said loudly:
"Strategist Zhuge and Chief Clerk Pang, there's no need to worry about the details! Our victory depends entirely on the unity of our civil and military officials! Your strategic planning and your hard work in charging into battle are both indispensable!"

Subsequently.

Liu Bei then turned to Liu Su and Liu Shi, who were still in a daze: "My two uncles need not worry. Since I dared to conquer the six counties of Youzhou, I have the confidence to do so. The most urgent task is to settle the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians who followed me north as soon as possible and to implement the military farming program as soon as possible so as not to miss the autumn planting."

Liu Su and Liu Shi then recovered from their daze and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "The younger generation is truly formidable!"

A scholar not yet twenty years old, winning two battles in one, and achieving incredible feats in both, was something Liu Su and Liu Shi had never heard of in their more than fifty years of life experience.

At this point, all their worries disappeared.

As an elder of the Liu family in Zhuo County, although he lacked the heroic spirit of Liu Bei, he always considered the long-term interests of his clan.

Now that the road ahead is clear, if our clansmen can fully assist Liu Bei, they will surely achieve great things and bring glory to our family!

After receiving affirmative replies from Liu Su and Liu Shi, Liu Bei sent someone to escort them to a separate residence to rest.

Only Liu Bei, Kongming, and Pang Tong's hearty laughter remained in the hall.

"Congratulations, General! With the help of the Liu clan in Zhuo County, we will be able to settle tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the shortest possible time, and we will definitely be able to complete the planting of winter wheat before the autumn sowing season." Zhuge Liang said excitedly.

Winter wheat, also known as winter wheat, is called so because it takes a year to mature.

The "Four Seasons Ordinances for the Common People" systematically records agricultural arrangements such as sowing, fertilizing, and harvesting of winter wheat. The technique of "sowing winter wheat early in thin fields and late in fertile fields" has been passed down for thousands of years.

Perhaps because he had suffered from food shortages during his previous Northern Expeditions, Zhuge Liang was extremely perceptive about food after his rebirth—either using his wisdom to procure food or vigorously promoting the establishment of military farms for self-sufficiency.

It is currently August, the season for autumn planting. If we delay until mid-September, we will only be able to sow some famine relief crops that can barely stave off hunger.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians were willing to follow Liu Bei north because they trusted him. If Liu Bei couldn't solve the problem of food and clothing for these tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, he would be betraying their trust. Now that this urgent problem has been solved, Liu Bei is also pleased.

To avoid any unforeseen complications and to further enhance the reputation of the Liu family of Zhuo County, Liu Bei prepared offerings for ancestral worship early the next morning, intending to personally return to Lousang Village to pay homage to his ancestors.

Generals Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun each led three hundred cavalrymen to clear the way, while Liu Bei invited Liu Su and Liu Shi to ride together in the prefect's carriage.

Several young men from the Liu family of Zhuo County who accompanied the carriage carried bows and guns and rode horses to protect the carriage from the sides.

Whether he can charge into battle is irrelevant; this grand display of fine clothes and spirited horses is the time for the young man to make a name for himself!

Upon seeing this, the people of Zhuo County reacted in various ways: some were happy, some were envious, some were regretful, and some even sighed deeply.

Those families who had broken off their engagement due to Liu Shi's family's decline were now filled with deep regret.

Judging from Liu Bei's current momentum, the Liu family of Zhuo County is bound to prosper!

And Liu Shi, who could ride in the same carriage as Liu Bei, was certainly not lacking in wealth and honor.

Lousang Village is only a dozen miles from the county seat; a journey by carriage or horse is just a short distance away.

Six hundred iron cavalrymen galloped forward, clearing the way. Their imposing presence silenced Lousang Village instantly, and even the usually mischievous children disappeared without a trace.

Only when the young people who had gone to Zhuoxian with him shouted "General Zuo is returning to his hometown to pay respects to his ancestors" did the villagers dare to peek out and look.

Seeing the young men riding proudly on the fine horses given to them by Liu Bei, showing off their bows, spears, and steeds, the crowd finally felt relieved and rushed forward to touch and examine them, their eyes filled with envy.

Upon learning the reason, the young man surnamed Liu, who was unable to accompany them, beat his chest in frustration and was filled with envy.

"General Zuo has arrived at the village entrance! Why are you still circling us?"

Someone shouted, and the young people snapped out of their daze, calling to their friends and heading straight for the village entrance.

Village entrance.

Knights lined up like a forest as the carriage slowly drove in.

The carriage curtain was slightly lifted, and Liu Bei's heroic face came into clear view.

"General Zuo is truly a man of extraordinary bearing!"

A low gasp rippled through the crowd.

"If I could serve General Zuo at his side, holding his halberd and protecting him, I would have no regrets in this life!"

"The way those lads were showing off their bows and horses was truly disgusting. If General Zuo were to bestow upon me a fine bow and a fine horse, I would gladly serve as your horseman and stirrup master!"

"..."

After Liu Bei calmly alighted from the carriage, his relatives Liu Su and Liu Shi also stepped out from behind the curtain.

This scene both surprised and delighted everyone.

The fact that Liu Bei invited Liu Su and Liu Shi to ride in the same carriage shows his deep affection for his kinsmen.

After more than a decade of wandering, Liu Bei has now returned to his hometown in glory. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Lousang Village, he is filled with emotion.

As far as the eye can see, on the fence at the southeast corner of the old house, there is a tall mulberry tree, several meters high, still as small as a carriage canopy.

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(End of this chapter)