Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 156



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Episode 156. Zhuge Liang (4)

About 20 ri to Dangyang-hyeon.

It was never a long distance.

But there were dozens of people desperately pursuing them from behind.

They were hastily making Gan Ning and his party.

In addition, Zhuge Jin rides beside Gan Ning.

His face looked calm, but… his hands were shaking like an aspen tree, indicating his anxiety.

Gan Ning and his party, disguised as the upper class, numbered only a dozen or so people.

Moreover, because of the camouflage, they were not fully armed, so the moment they were surrounded, they were finished. If they slowed down even for a moment… they would be captured by their fierce pursuers.

Gan Ning glanced behind him as he rode his horse without stopping.

What had previously looked like a cloud of dust was now in the shape of a human being. It was clear. They were getting closer than before.

“You guys, come to your senses and start talking!”

Then the soldier driving the carriage responded as if he felt wronged.

“But if you whip it any more, the horse might fall over!”

“Eight, how can you even coordinate something like that! Do I have to explain that to you?”

The soldiers under Gan Ning’s command looked like they had a lot to say, but they held back their words and gathered their words.

But even if exhausted horses ran, they could not run faster than a lively galloping horse.

Gan Ning’s party’s speech gradually slows down, and the pursuing party gradually gets closer.

The man’s hearty voice is heard next.

“Stop! If you don’t stop, I will consider you an enemy and kill you!”

The moment he heard the threatening tone, Gan Ning bit his lip.

It’s clearly quite a distance, but when on earth did the distance get this close?

Gan Ning knew very well how much attention Sun Zhao was paying to this matter.

It was something the lord had specifically ordered him to do. There was no way he could fail.

But the circumstances around him did not help him. Zhuge Jin was, after all, a civil official, and in a situation like now where he was being chased, a cavalry unit was essential.

As the situation worsened, Gan Ning grumbled, even thinking of Sun Xiao, whom he had been afraid of.

‘If you care about that author this much, shouldn’t you station troops in Dangyang County as well?

How can it be that there is no sign of our forces near Dangyang County?’

Was it because of the crushing pressure surrounding him? Gan Ning’s head was spinning.

‘The reason why they’re chasing me like this… is because they must be trying to catch that dragon and his family! If that’s the case, then I’m going for it!’

Finally, Gan Ning began his final struggle.

“If you come any closer, I will cut you down!”

But the pursuers hesitated for a moment at Gan Ning’s angry voice.

They seemed ashamed of having hesitated even for a moment, and instead pursued us with a chilling aura.

By the time I got close enough to recognize the pursuers,

At that moment, the sound of heavy footsteps was approaching from the direction of Dangyang County, which had seemed so distant.

It was Son So-gun.

***

It wasn’t just Gan Ning and his group that witnessed Sun So-gun closing in on them in an instant.

Liu Bei and his men, who had been pursuing Gan Ning and his men with all their might, also witnessed this from the front, and Liu Bei swallowed his breath without realizing it.

“Uhm….”

In fact, the very act of chasing them all the way to Dangyang County was a provocative act.

Because this was clearly Son So-gun’s territory.

Nevertheless, Yu-bi did not want to miss the carriage that was in front of him.

however….

The equipment’s harsh rebuke woke up Yu-bi to the cold reality.

“Big brother! What are you going to do? Are you going to fight? Are you going to talk!”

The purpose of Sun Zhaojun, who appeared at that moment, seemed to be to escort the carriage, and he didn’t seem to be of much interest to Liu Bei and his party.

But that doesn’t mean I can approach him carelessly.

The moment we get any closer, a war will inevitably break out due to Liu Bei’s mistake.

Although his reputation was high, Liu Bei, who was ultimately just a guest, sighed and opened his mouth.

“Now that they’re here, we have no chance. We’re retreating.”

In the end, Liu Bei did not approach any further and instead watched Sun Zhaojun’s cavalry surrounding the carriage and moving away from a distance.

But at that moment.

Liu Bei spotted a young-looking figure surrounded by ironclad guards amidst Sun Zhao’s cavalry.

It was too far away to get a good look at him, but he was definitely a handsome man.

The man seemed to be congratulating the people above him, then glanced back at Liu Bei.

And then he smiled so brightly that even Yu-bi, who was far away, noticed.

At that moment, a heavy sense of defeat enveloped Liu Bei. Even without hearing the man’s identity, Liu Bei could tell right away.

There were many clues.

First of all, the person above must be Son So’s subordinate. If so, who is the man who suddenly appeared and praised the person above?

A person who absolutely cannot be left out when discussing the current state of affairs in the world.

‘… hand gesture.’

A clear next-generation warlord who is destined to be the best in the world.

Liu Bei, who had been watching from afar, retreated with a sense of bitter defeat.

***

Meanwhile, I watched closely as Yu-bi and his party moved away.

Although the distance was far and blurred, it was clear that the big-eared middle-aged man was looking at me with a look of regret. I smiled brightly at him in return.

But unlike the smile on his lips, his insides were cold.

‘It was a good thing that we led only the cavalry and advanced north just in case. If we had delayed even just a little bit, we could have been in big trouble.’

No, I never thought Liu Bei would go to such extremes just to meet Zhuge Liang.

What general in the world would lead his guard all the way to the enemy’s camp?

Even if I lost my mind, I was sure I had lost it. I was going to have to remember this incident and argue with Yang Yang-seong.

‘Are our troops easy? Where are we, why did you chase us all the way here?’

Liu Bei’s real heyday began when his subordinate forces provided solid support.

But now it is just a guest house for one force.

Such a person took a reckless action. Naturally, he had to bear the corresponding disadvantages.

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After I had organized the measures against Liu Bei, I praised Gan Ning and Zhuge Jin.

“You two and all of you have worked hard. I will not forget this and will give you a great reward.”

Zhuge Jin and Gan Ning bowed their heads with small smiles, as if they had truly come to their senses.

In particular, Gan Ning realized that it was now safe and vividly described the chase that had just occurred.

“Anyway, I survived because my lord arrived on time. Those guys were so vicious that even our troops moved without resting, but I never thought they would chase me like that… I almost threw everything away and fought them.”

Then I shook my head and laughed in vain.

“No, no. Don’t do that. Do you know who they are?”

Gan Ning closed his eyes and pretended to think for a moment, then opened his mouth.

“Huh? Well… the enemy commander’s voice and momentum were certainly impressive….”

“The men who were just chasing our troops are Hyun-deok and his sworn brothers.”

“If you say Hyun-deok….”

“Don’t you know General Yu Hyeon-deok, who devoted himself to Yu Gyeong-seung?”

Gan Ning opened his eyes wide and spoke, as if he had just remembered.

“Ah! Isn’t this the guest house of Yu Gyeong-seung stationed at Shinye Castle? Could it be that the one who chased you all the way here was Yu Hyeon-deok?”

I smiled at Gan Ning and began to explain.

“Do you know who Yu Hyeon-deok’s sworn brothers are?”

“Isn’t that Guan Yu and Zhang Yide? Guan Yu, there’s a rumor that he defeated the fierce generals of Hebei in one fell swoop, but his agenda isn’t really….”

Come to think of it, the Battle of Jangpanpa, where the equipment truly gained fame, hasn’t even happened yet.

I said, lamenting Gan Ning’s lack of insight into the world.

“Guan Yu and Zhang Yide are both equally skilled in martial arts, so don’t take them lightly. If we were to fight them on land, we might have to send out eight or nine of our generals.”

Although it is an era where exaggeration is excessive, these are generals who are evaluated by everyone. This level of contrast was natural.

Meanwhile, Gan Ning stared at me with his eyes wide open like lanterns.

“Are you saying that their martial arts skills are that outstanding?”

“An Liang and Wen Zhu, who were powerful in Hebei, were killed by Guan Yunzhang with a single stroke of his sword. Yunzhang, who displayed such martial arts, said that the martial arts of Yije were on par with his own.

“For such a confession to come out of the mouth of such an arrogant person… I cannot fathom how strong one must be.”

Only then did Gan Ning realize the situation and let out a small sigh.

“But even though you were chased by them, you made it this far without anyone getting hurt. You worked hard. Go back to Gangneungseong and rest for a few days before you go.”

I don’t know if it was because of the compliments coming from my mouth or because it was a holiday, but Gan Ning lowered his head with his ears hanging from his mouth.

“I will follow your orders, my lord!”

And I spoke into the still interior of the carriage, where even the sound of breathing was silent.

“I am late in greeting you, sir, because I am not in a good mood. I am Son Baek-so, the magistrate of Hyeongju, who has been officially appointed by Your Majesty.”

Soon, sighs began to be heard inside the carriage.

Then the carriage door opened slightly and a handsome man stared at me with a look of resentment in his eyes.

“…This is Zhuge Liang. Finally, I get to meet you like this.”

The moment I saw Zhuge Liang, I realized.

Why is this person considered one of the world’s greatest talents?

A beautiful appearance that sparkles with intelligence and a clear, pleasant voice to the ear.

Who in the world would say that this person is not a genius?

But now, Zhuge Liang was in my hands.

I said with a big smile on my face.

“I thought I would never be able to see you again if I didn’t do it this way. That’s why I moved like this even though I knew it was rude. In fact, it almost happened.”

When I glanced in the direction of Liu Bei and his party who had disappeared into the distance, Zhuge Liang’s face showed a sorrowful expression.

It was as if the face of a puppy was being dragged away by a fake owner right in front of its real owner.

“…I have a lot to say to you, teacher, and you have a lot to say to me, too. But you must be exhausted from the arduous journey, so how about we rest at Gangneungseong for a while and then talk?”

Then Zhuge Liang raised his gaze, looked into space, and nodded calmly.

“…All right.”

Even though it was forced, Waryong and Bongchu came into my grasp.

Of course, people today don’t understand why I went to such lengths to bring Zhuge Liang back… but perhaps future generations will find out.

What will today’s work lead to in the future?

‘Liu Bei’s army without Zhuge Liang… I’m really looking forward to that.’

I was really looking forward to how it would end.

And before that, Yu-bi will have to pay for his reckless pursuit today.

***

March 208.

Hyungju Namgun Yangyangseong.

Liu Bei returned to Yangyang Castle in dismay, having failed to achieve his goal.

And the one who welcomed Liu Bei, who was very depressed…

It was none other than Chae Mo’s Noh Ho Sung.

“Listen, General Yu! What on earth is going on? Why did you come all the way down to Dangyang County? Here, this is the letter of protest that young Son Baek-so sent us!

The Left General must also know that Dangyang County is under the jurisdiction of Son So-gun! But why did you invade the vicinity of Dangyang County? The situation south of the Myeonsu River is already complicated enough, so how much more do you plan on making things worse?”

If it were normal, he would have shown a soft side and resolved it gently.

However, Liu Bei was very upset because he was laughed at instead of meeting Zhuge Liang.

However, knowing the enormous status that Chae-ga held in Yangyangseong, Yu-bi swallowed his anger and said.

“…I’m sorry. I heard that a family of scholars living in Yongzhong Mountain were kidnapped….”

The moment I heard the familiar place name, I tilted my head.

He was a scholar living in Yongzhong. Come to think of it, wasn’t his niece, Huang Yueying, married Zhuge Liang and lived there?

But Chae-mo didn’t have the energy to care about such trivial things.

At the moment, the letter of protest that had arrived for Sun So was the biggest headache. In addition, it was a golden opportunity to push Liu Bei, the guardian of Liu Ji, who was the troublemaker in the succession fight, to the edge of the cliff.

“Yong-Joong? What kind of scholar is that living in a mountain valley? Anyway, I will hold the Left General accountable for my actions this time, so be prepared!”

As the grumbling Cai Mo retreated and Liu Bei began to ponder Cai Mo’s arrogant words.

Liu Biao’s messenger appeared quietly. He took Liu Biao’s seal out of his bosom and showed it to me, then opened his mouth.

“Your Majesty, Yu Hyeong-ju, would like to meet the Left General in secret. Come here in two hours. I will guide you.”

As the lion retreated, Liu Bei smiled strangely and coldly.

Perhaps the reason Liu Biao had called him was because of this pursuit. However, Liu Bei was confident that he could persuade Liu Biao. The person who would be sharpening his sword the most against Sun Zhao right now was Liu Biao.

Above all, even though he was lying in bed and groaning, Liu Biao’s fangs were still intact.

Yu-bi, who had once again regained his composure, reflected on his determination with cold eyes.

‘All of you, prepare yourselves.’

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