Three Kingdoms: Conquer Wu from Maicheng with Cavalry and Swords, Don't Fall Behind

The sky above was dark and starless, while the lanterns in the county government office emitted a hazy yellowish monochromatic light.

Turn one lamp on and one off, save money.

Wang Fu's hands were numb from the cold. Hearing footsteps, he quickly picked up his lantern and went to light the way.

"It's wonderful that you are safe and sound, my lord."

The Martial Saint asked indifferently, "Aren't you going to sleep?"

Zhou Cang lay slumped on the long table, his hand behind his head as he slept soundly. A familiar voice sounded in his ear; he kicked his leg and his eyes blew open:

"Sleeping, sleeping, my lord."

Everyone burst into laughter and went inside. Guan Ping closed the door behind him, blocking out the cold wind.

Zhao Lei added dry firewood to the brazier, and the fire was suppressed.

"It is far too dangerous for Your Excellency to venture out of the city alone. I know Your Excellency is highly skilled and daring, but even a tiger can have its moments of weakness."

"It's best to be cautious in everything."

Qi Ye was speechless. If any one of Guan Ping, Wang Fu, Zhao Lei, Yi Ji, or Zhou Cang present could issue quests, he wouldn't have had to travel so far to level up.

Now, everyone is exhausted, just waiting for someone to come back.

Qi Ye felt something was off. Logically speaking, NPCs are supposed to be indifferent, occasionally saying a few words of concern, giving some experience, equipment, or information, which is considered showing care for the player.

The NPCs in "Gods of the Three Kingdoms" give people a completely different feeling. Guan Ping really treats him like a father, and everyone in the camp is as close as gold and stone.

Qi Ye plays Three Kingdoms games and prefers the Shu Han faction, not just for the sake of turning the tide. Most importantly, it's about romance.

Zhuge Liang lived a secluded life in Nanyang, yet he entrusted his entire life to the kindness of Zhuge Liang's three visits to his home, launching six expeditions to Qishan before his death at Wuzhangyuan.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, warriors capable of defeating ten thousand men, did not seek power or wealth, but only to follow each other to the death for the "promise made in the Peach Garden".

This romance is the brilliance of idealism, the ultimate adherence to faith, loyalty and commitment in the face of dire reality. Even though the achievement was not completed, it has become an eternal masterpiece.

Qi Ye suddenly became interested and decided to have a good chat with everyone, so he didn't hesitate to type:

"When Liu Shan was still an infant, he dared to lead a general and charge into Cao Cao's million-strong army seven times. Huang Zhong, a veteran, broke through the enemy's formation at the foot of Dingjun Mountain, beheaded Yuan, and won first place in the army."

"Is Guan, so strong and fierce, inferior even to Liu Shan (A Dou) or an old soldier?"

Guan Yu's lips twitched first in his mind. "Your Excellency, what a unique angle, what a strong sense of wicked humor."

Zilong's contributions were simply and easily distorted.

Guan Ping's heart felt like it had been struck by an earthquake. He stared intently at his usually stern father, a fleeting look of panic crossing his face.

Wang Fu, Zhao Lei, and Yi Ji all felt unwell, but they couldn't pinpoint exactly where the discomfort was; in short, they just felt generally uncomfortable.

Qi Ye took in everyone's expressions and faces, then leisurely stroked his chin in contemplation.

Zhou Cang blurted out, "A Dou, that's fierce?!"

This guy must be missing a screw in his head.

Qi Ye was certain that the AI ​​hadn't evolved to the point where it could engage in meme-matching with players. Of course, there was also the possibility that its personality had been toned down to maintain the character's persona.

The Martial Saint spoke in the calmest tone: "Since our army's retreat, I, Guan, have slain Jiang Qin, Han Dang, and Ma Zhong, sweeping all before me without equal. No one has the right to judge me until I see my elder brother!"

A fierce north wind swept past outside the hall, causing the Han army's banners to flutter.

"What's the point of holding Maicheng? I, Guan Yu, will retake Jingzhou!"

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were all idealists, and naturally, so were the people who gathered around them.

Treat others with sincerity, and they may not treat you with sincerity in return, but at least they won't have a bad relationship with you, except for "dogs".

The betrayal of Mi Fang and Fu Shiren was not simply due to their conflict with Guan Yu.

As the eldest brother and the King of Hanzhong, was Liu Bei without fault?

Did Mi Fang and Fu Shiren's parents make no mistake in giving birth to them?

The Martial Saint's arrogant phoenix eyes swept across the entire arena. A surge of heroic passion welled up in everyone's hearts.

Reclaiming Jingzhou—what a natural yet domineering declaration!

The Martial Saint recounted all the information he had gathered in detail. Much of it came from Korean variety shows, so its credibility is over 90%.

Zhou Cang's throat was dry, and his heart was surging: "My lord, you launched a surprise attack on the Wu camp and even killed Han Zong?!"

The Martial Saint, his face tense, responded with a nasal "hmm".

Guan Ping was both surprised and delighted, yet also felt a deep sense of helplessness. His father must have been worried about them getting hurt, which was why he had gone alone. If he were stronger, he could definitely help his father, and his father wouldn't have to work so hard.

Zhao Lei, shrewd and meticulous, said: "In that case, we could try to win over Yu Jin."

Wang Fu, with foresight, said: "Your Excellency has slain Jiang Qin and Han Dang, severely damaging the Wu army, which is why Yu Jin was promoted. Now that Han Zong's troops have also been eliminated by Your Excellency, Yu Jin will likely be transferred directly to the front lines."

Yi Ji, with his fair complexion and refined demeanor, and eyes gleaming with wisdom, said: "Your Excellency has shown no kindness to Jin; how easy would it be to recruit him?"

The Martial Saint remained calm and composed: "I will try to make contact with him."

Guan Ping's voice was hoarse: "General, are you going to risk your life again?"

The Martial Saint scoffed: "Heh, it's not certain who's in danger among those targeted by Guan."

Guan Ping half-closed his eyes and lowered his head: "..."

The Martial Saint waved his sleeves and said, "You all should guard Maicheng well. It's not your place to worry about the attack."

Speaking of defense, Guan Ping forced himself to be alert:

"Maicheng is a small city, with walls no more than ten feet high. If the enemy launches a strong attack, it will be difficult for our army to hold it. Fortunately, the weather is freezing cold today, which will greatly affect the siege."

"This humble general has decided to take this opportunity to reinforce Maicheng."

Wang Fu, looking worried, raised his hand:

"There are no materials in the city to repair the city walls, and the people will surely complain if labor is conscripted in winter."

Guan Ping smiled, his tone firm:

"In the Battle of Weinan, King Cao Cao of Wei built an ice city overnight to block the attack of General Ma Chao. Our army can follow suit and water the city to fortify it."

"I asked some experienced locals, and they said the weather will be even colder in the next few days."

The Jian'an period was during the Little Ice Age, and there are records of the Huai River freezing over.

Opinions were expressed frankly and openly, leading to improvements in city defenses.

Qi Ye listened, and he started to doze off. As a player, only combat could get his adrenaline pumping. Offense was the best defense for a player.

The Martial Saint, uninterested, said, "You all discuss it properly, and once you've finished, get some rest. I'm going on patrol."

Everyone was taken aback, not expecting Guan Yu to have such energy and interest. They had been marching for several days in a row and hadn't had enough sleep at night, so their bodies were already exhausted.

Guan Ping hesitated, watching helplessly as his father turned and left, like a useless eldest son.

Qi Ye went to the city wall and circled around, asking the guards what trouble they were in. Unsurprisingly, he found nothing. He was now certain of one thing: this game most likely, very likely, had no side quests!

It's also possible that the soldiers and officers couldn't give Guan Yu any orders, and had to meet with Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei instead.

The methods of making money, equipment, and recruiting soldiers, as well as tactics and siege battles in "Gods of the Three Kingdoms" are exactly the same as in real-world scenarios.

I just don't know if I'll be able to get married, become a mercenary, become a vassal, or establish myself as king.