Three Kingdoms: Start by buying a governor.

The few hundred men under his command were paid their salaries by scrimping and saving.

I worry every day about where my salary will come from this month.

How long has Liu Ce been in charge of Ji Province? Yet he has transformed the area, which had been ravaged by the Yellow Turban Rebellion, into a place where people no longer pick up lost items and doors are left unlocked at night.

Compared to others, I've wasted half my life!

He sighed, and then thought of the Han Dynasty in its current state.

Dong Zhuo wreaked havoc on the court in Luoyang, deposed the emperor, killed officials, and committed all sorts of atrocities, turning the once peaceful city of Luoyang into chaos. He dug up imperial tombs, robbed the people, and acted like a bandit.

The nineteen warlords raised the banner of restoring the Han Dynasty, but in reality, each of them harbored ulterior motives.

The brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were obsessed with being the boss themselves. They even fought amongst themselves. What kind of idiots were they!

Cao Cao looked like a loyal minister, but there was something strange about his eyes...

Sun Jian was a capable warrior, but unfortunately, he was tricked by Yuan Shu and almost lost his entire army.

The rest, like Kong Rong and Kong Zhou, were just there to make up the numbers. They were good at talking, but utterly useless in a real battle.

None of them genuinely wanted to revitalize the Han Dynasty and improve the lives of ordinary people.

Only Liu Ce, the King of Yan, who held the three provinces of You, Ji, and Bing, with a multitude of fierce generals and strategists, never thought of using his military power to make himself powerful and disrupt the court. Instead, he focused on guarding the borders, ensuring the safety of the people, and strengthening the army and enriching the people.

They are legitimate members of the royal family, with impeccable lineage, power, popular support, and effective methods.

In this world, besides Liu Ce, who else can truly revitalize the Han Dynasty?

Thinking of this, Liu Bei felt a struggle arise in his heart again.

Throughout his life, he always dreamed of accomplishing something great, restoring the Han Dynasty, and leaving his name in history.

But after all these years, apart from getting older and having a longer beard, nothing else has grown.

I used to think that I was a member of the Han imperial family and that I was something special, but now I realize that compared to the real Prince of Yan, I am nothing, even though I am not related to him at all.

Should I continue working alone?

Let alone making a name for ourselves, it's hard to say whether we can even survive in this chaotic world.

If Liu Ce hadn't taken them in, the three brothers would probably still be hiding in the wilderness.

Follow Liu Ce?

He is genuinely devoted to the Han Dynasty and its people. By following him, I can not only survive but also truly do something for the Han Dynasty. It's a million times better than following those warlords who are only good for themselves!

Besides, Liu Ce had been extremely kind and righteous to him.

Sending me to the Allied Forces was a way to give me a chance to shine. Although it seems to me now that Liu Ce was playing a grand game and I was just a pawn, so what? Being a pawn for the player is better than being a stray dog ​​outside the chessboard, right?

He almost lost his life because he missed the opportunity, but not only did they not blame him, they also took in his three brothers and had Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing personally treat Fang Yue and Wang Shuang's injuries.

This kindness is immense...

The oil lamp popped again with a crackling sound, pulling Liu Bei back to reality.

He stood up, walked to the tent entrance, lifted the curtain, and looked towards the central command tent.

The lights were still on there, and shadowy figures could be vaguely seen moving about, suggesting that Liu Ce was still handling military affairs.

He bowed deeply towards the central command tent, his waist bending almost at a ninety-degree angle.

I've made up my mind completely:

"I, Liu Bei, have a burning passion to restore the Han Dynasty, but I lack the ability to do so. The Prince of Yan has the ability, the support of the people, and the sense of responsibility to revive the Han Dynasty and bring peace and happiness to the people. I, Liu Bei, will dedicate my life to serving the Prince of Yan! Following him is far better than me blindly struggling on my own!"

"I'll tell my second and third brothers tomorrow, and then I'll go to the central command tent to pledge my loyalty to the Prince of Yan."

Having figured this out, Liu Bei finally felt relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief.

The previous anxiety and confusion have vanished.

He blew out the oil lamp and lay down on the bed.

Before long, he fell into a deep sleep.

...

The next day, the sun was high in the sky.

Liu Bei arrived at the sick tent where Fang Yue and Wang Shuang were staying.

The two were able to move around a little and were sitting on the bed eating chicken legs. Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing had specifically instructed that the wounded should be nourished and have meat to eat every day.

"Second Brother, do you think the military doctors here at the Prince of Yan's place are like gods? My injury used to keep me from moving for at least ten days to half a month, but now it's only been a few days and I can already jump around lightly!" Wang Shuang said, patting his chest.

Fang Yue nodded and said, "That's right... In short, everyone under the Prince of Yan is quite capable."

When Fang Yue saw Liu Bei enter, she quickly put down the chicken leg, wiped her mouth, and said, "Big brother! You're here!"

Wang Shuang put down the chicken leg and chuckled, "Brother, this chicken leg smells delicious! The food at Prince Yan's place is amazing!"

Liu Bei smiled and said to the physician and attendants inside the tent, "Gentlemen, please step aside for a moment. I have something to say to my two brothers."

The physician and attendants nodded and withdrew, the curtains were drawn.

Only Liu Bei, Fang Yue, and Wang Shuang remained inside the tent.

Liu Bei sat on the edge of the bed, remained silent for a while, and then spoke, his tone solemn:

"Second brother, third brother, I thought about many things all night last night, about our experiences over the years, about the chaotic situation in this world, about the character of the Prince of Yan... Now I have a decision to tell you."

Liu Bei recounted everything he had been thinking about the previous night.

Speaking of Liu Ce's achievements, he sighed.

He admired Liu Ce's governance.

He scoffed at the arrogance of the feudal lords.

He felt ashamed when he talked about his incompetence.

Fang Yue and Wang Shuang exchanged a glance and sat up straight.

Liu Bei continued, "Now I think that seeking refuge with the King of Yan is our best way out. What about you?"

Fang Yue was stunned.

Wang Shuang was also taken aback.

Then, Fang Yue grinned and said, "Whatever Big Brother decides, I'll follow Big Brother's lead!"

Wang Shuang nodded, saying decisively, "Me too!"

Liu Bei's eyes welled up with tears, and he grasped the hands of his two brothers, his voice choked with emotion:

"My good brothers... the luckiest thing in my life is having the two of you by my side!"

Fang Yue chuckled憨厚ly and said, "Big brother, we're brothers, why are you saying these things!"

Wang Shuang chuckled and said, "That's right! Wherever Big Brother goes, I'll go! Whoever Big Brother pledges allegiance to, I'll pledge allegiance to!"

Liu Bei held their hands tightly, speechless for a long time.

After a while, he calmed down and stood up:

"Alright! Then let's go to the central command tent this afternoon to pledge our loyalty to the Prince of Yan!"

Fang Yue and Wang Shuang responded in unison, "Okay!"

...

In the afternoon, in the central command tent.

Liu Ce was sitting with his legs crossed, holding a teacup, and sipping his hot tea with relish.

He was so happy!

"It's almost here! The world will soon be unified. Dong Zhuo is besieged at Hulao Pass, the allied warlords are besieged at Suanzao, Luoyang has been captured by Xu Da, and Hangu Pass has been occupied by Li Ji... Once I wipe them all out, the Han Dynasty will be under my control!"

"Then I can spend all my time with my wife and kids, slacking off whenever I want, lounging around whenever I want—it'll be wonderful!"