The Later Three Kingdoms: Slaying Deng Ai, and Reviving the Han Dynasty

Chapter 134 Brothers Working Together on Great Things (Ninth Update)

Huang Chong's brows immediately relaxed, and after squinting his eyes and thinking for a moment, he nodded.

Zhang Sheng and Chang Heng's eyes lit up; it was a good idea.

The troops commanded by Zhuge Zhan were the last remaining forces in Chengdu. If the King of Beidi were to capture Chengdu, chaos would ensue.

What could be more reliable than directly controlling Zhuge Zhan's troops?

Liu Chen didn't waste any words and turned to Huang Chong decisively, saying, "Huang Qing, go into the city immediately to see Huang Hao and deceive him by saying that Zhuge Zhan now commands 30,000 troops and dislikes him, and may want to kill him. Ask him to persuade the emperor to send me to be Zhuge Zhan's military supervisor."

After taking a deep breath, he continued, "Zhuge Zhan didn't calculate correctly. There is still an army in Chengdu: the Crown Prince's Guard and the Princes' Guards. I request the Emperor to grant me the rank of General and allow me to command these troops."

Their eyes lit up again. Yes, there was such a force. Especially the guards of the Crown Prince, the Prince of Anding, and the Prince of Xihe, who were all qualified to compete for the throne, were all very elite.

The three couldn't help but admire Liu Chen. The event had happened extremely suddenly, and they hadn't expected that Liu Chen would come up with these ideas in such a short time.

Huang Chong felt very ashamed, as he was the strategist, yet he needed Liu Chen to come up with a solution.

"Yes." He took a deep breath, composed himself, bowed to Liu Chen, and immediately got up, opened the palace door, and left.

"I am going to Chengdu. Sheng, you may accompany me. Heng, you go and gather your eight hundred elite soldiers. Chengdu is in chaos now, no one will care about you."

Liu Chen then spoke to Zhang Sheng and Chang Heng.

"Yes!" the two generals answered loudly in unison. After exchanging a glance, they stood up, gripped their swords, and strode away with their heads held high. Their swords gleamed, and their aura was as fierce as that of bears and tigers.

The era of the Northern King has arrived.

Our time has come.

Wei generals? Hmph! We, the henchmen of the King of the North, are born to go to the battlefield to kill Wei generals.

Chang Heng was especially excited. He had listened to Liu Chen's advice and, after studying for so many years, was now determined to become the commander of ten thousand men. So he gambled everything on Liu Chen, and when Chengdu fell into chaos, Liu Chen had an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

Time was short, but Liu Chen already had a plan.

A true man only shows his true colors in times of crisis. Liu Chen was indeed a decisive man.

At a critical moment, to prevent assassination.

Liu Chen decided to ride in a covered carriage.

When Liu Chen walked out of the side hall, he saw Yang Yong and other senior officials walking up together, with the Queen's eunuchs also there. They were trying to squeeze in, but couldn't, and were jumping up and down in frustration.

"Your Majesty," Yang Yong and the others glared at the guards who were preventing them from entering, then bowed to Liu Chen. Before Liu Chen could speak, Yang Yong, with his hand on his sword, said, "Your Majesty, the country is now in grave danger. Your Majesty commands a strong and elite army, with over a thousand able-bodied men. This old minister requests that Your Majesty dispatch General Zhang Sheng, under the command of General Zhuge Liang."

"Please send troops, Your Majesty," the other senior ministers said in unison, bowing.

"Just listen to you all," Liu Chen thought to himself. Then, smiling, he said, "I was just about to lead my troops to Chengdu to speak with the Emperor."

Yang Yong and the others assumed Liu Chen had agreed, and quickly bowed, praising Liu Chen's wisdom. "Our king may have a terrible reputation, but he's very responsible in crucial moments."

After sending Yang Yong and the others away, Liu Chen summoned Chen Mingzhen's eunuch, whispered a few words to him, and then sent him back.

Zhang Sheng had already prepared the draped carriage. Liu Chen stepped onto the carriage on a small stool, accompanied only by a few eunuchs, and headed to Chengdu surrounded by five or six hundred elite soldiers.

Although the city gates were closed, some people still managed to escape. In addition, there were even more people outside Chengdu.

On the main road, countless people were fleeing.

Some people cried out, and some fell down.

When a country is about to perish, chaos and war ensue.

Liu Chen's army marched against the flow of traffic, standing out from the crowd.

"Is that the King of the North?"

"The King of the North has good soldiers."

"At this time, is the King of the North leading his elite troops to Chengdu to follow Zhuge Zhan in attacking Deng Ai?"

"You're joking. Killing husbands and abducting wives is what the King of the North is good at. Could he possibly go to the battlefield?"

When people saw the banners of the King of the North, they had all sorts of opinions, but most of them ridiculed and mocked Liu Chen.

Liu Chen's soldiers, upon hearing this, showed anger and glared at several of the loudest men. Liu Chen himself, however, was unconcerned and was about to set things right.

His reputation will be great, very good.

"Clatter, clatter, clatter." The sound of galloping horses rang out. A short while later, the carriage stopped. Inside, Liu Chen frowned, about to ask a question.

Zhang Sheng rode up to the side of the carriage and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Xinping has arrived with several dozen riders."

"Fourth brother." Liu Chen's brow relaxed; he had almost forgotten about him. He straightened his clothes and got out of the carriage, and sure enough, he saw his fourth brother, Liu Zan, awkwardly dismounting.

"Brother, I heard about Deng Ai's situation and was just about to come and discuss it with you. Your troops are strong, and mine are not weak either. I want to face this national crisis with you. I heard you went to Chengdu, so I came to catch up with you." Liu Zan blurted out before Liu Chen could ask any questions.

Liu Chen smiled at him. The fourth prince often said that he wanted to be a peaceful prince, listening to music and indulging in sensual pleasures. In reality, he didn't want to participate in the struggle for the throne. But deep down, the fourth prince was fierce and unyielding.

"Brother, if you lead the troops, they will surely be wiped out. Let me take over. I also need to see the Emperor to request that I be allowed to command the guards of all my brothers." Liu Chen briefly explained the situation, then said to Liu Zan, "Brother, make preparations and have the lieutenant dispatch the troops to the north of the city."

Although Liu Chen's words were unpleasant, Liu Zan was very happy and shouted, "Good brother!" After saying that, he mounted his horse and led dozens of riders back.

He had always known that Liu Chen's true nature was that of a hero, a man of great talent. And it was true. Excellent.

Liu Chen smiled and nodded, then stepped onto the carriage on a small stool, and the procession continued its journey.

Upon reaching the city gate, it was closed. Liu Chen's army was too large, and the guards dared not let him in.

Liu Chen sent Zhang Sheng to negotiate, and finally Liu Chen's veiled carriage went inside. Zhang Sheng led fifty soldiers with him, while the others stayed outside the city to wait.

Chaos broke out in the city.

Countless people were like headless flies, a chaotic mess.

"The illusion of a peaceful and prosperous era has finally been exposed, revealing its rotten, filthy, and foul nature." Liu Chen lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the chaotic scene outside, and a faint sneer appeared on his face.

Despite the chaos of war, Liu Chen's army was incredibly imposing and menacing. The King of the North was infamous, and wherever he went, he was like a tyrant, causing everyone to give way. Liu Chen arrived outside the Mi residence, but the gates were tightly shut.

Liu Chen sent Zhang Sheng to knock on the door, and upon learning that Liu Chen had arrived, the gatekeeper immediately opened the gate and sent someone to inform Mi Zhao, while he himself welcomed Liu Chen in first.

Liu Chen alighted from the veiled carriage and entered the gate. After walking a short distance, he saw Mi Zhao come out.

He cried a lot, and his eyes were still red.

Liu Chen immediately stopped, gripping his sword. After carefully examining Mi Zhao's face, he sighed and asked, "Why are you crying?"

"I weep for the country," Mi Zhao replied.

"If you're crying for the country, why are you at home while General Zhuge is leading the troops?" Liu Chen asked again.

Mi Zhao did not answer, but shook his head.

After taking a deep breath, Liu Chen asked, "I need to request permission from the Emperor to serve as the military supervisor, a general, leading the Crown Prince's and other princes' guards alongside General Zhuge Liang to confront Deng Ai. Will you go?"

Mi Zhao's expression changed drastically, and he then carefully examined Liu Chen's face.

Liu Chen's gaze was resolute, his brows furrowed with fierce determination. His face was heroic, his body upright, like that of a military general.

Mi Zhao gritted his teeth and nodded, "Okay."

Liu Chen smiled and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "The army should set off tomorrow. Go back and say goodbye to your families, then go to the palace to take command of the Tiger Cavalry Camp."

The Tiger Cavalry numbered several hundred men. Although they had never been on the battlefield, each one was strong and skilled in horsemanship. Mi Zhao was a general, and his presence or absence was crucial to the morale of the army.

He knew that Mi Zhao did not trust Zhuge Zhan, so he went home.

"Yes." Mi Zhao nodded, his face solemn. He cupped his hands to Liu Chen and turned to head towards the inner courtyard.

Liu Chen nodded and immediately left Mi Zhao's residence, heading towards his own residence in the city.

He was called a prince when he was away from home.

Returning to Chengdu means entering the court.

He owns a residence in Chengdu.