Gao Fei returned to the front of the team, without any expression on his face, and casually said to Xia Houlan: "Go and call all the commanders over. I have something to say."
Xia Houlan said "Promise" and ran towards the back of the team on horseback.
Zhao Yun and Fei An jumped off the horse. Hearing Gao Fei's tone seemed a little frustrated, they both asked in unison: "Sir, did something happen?"
Gao Fei handed the imperial edict in his hand to Zhao Yun and Fei An. After a quick glance, the two of them showed joy on their faces. They immediately cupped their hands and said, "Congratulations, sir. Congratulations, sir. You have been granted the title of Marquis for your merits. This is great!"
Best thing these days!”
Gao Fei smiled bitterly and muttered in his heart: "A good thing? If it is really a good thing, do I still have to worry so much? Just take it one step at a time."
Not long after, ten fast horses galloped from behind the team. The ten knights jumped off their horses one after another, walked straight to Gao Fei, and said together: "See you, sir!"
Gao Fei said to the dozen or so people around him: "Follow me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Fei led the dozen or so people down the official road and stopped in a small forest.
Zhou Shen returned to the team and saw Gao Fei leaving with a dozen people. He had a happy expression on his face, got on his horse and waited there quietly, thinking about how to say goodbye to Gao Fei.
Looking back at the 20,000 troops behind him, he felt even more happy. This was the first time he had led so many troops since he became an official. He firmly believed that he would definitely bring more troops in the future.
In the woods not far away, Zhao Yun and Fei An had already told everyone the contents of the imperial edict. In addition to being puzzled by what happened to Lu Zhi, everyone was congratulating Gao Fei and granting him the title of Marquis.
Xiang, what an honor this was in ancient times, and how much respect it was in the eyes of ancient people.
"Sir... oh no, it should be called Marquis. I wonder what the Marquis is planning to do?" Lu Heng knew the inside story, but he was still very happy about the imperial edict, because at least he didn't have to go to Liaodong.
It's a place to poop. Chencang is the land of Sanfu. Although it only has 1,000 households, it is still a good place.
Gao Fei said: "What else can I do? Of course I rushed to Chencang to take office. The reason why I called everyone here is because the imperial edict said that I would take fifty personal followers with me to take office. I want to know if you are willing
Come with me?"
"Master Hou, we were promoted by Master Hou. Wherever Master Hou goes, we will follow." Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, Guan Hai, Pei Yuanshao, and Bian Xi looked at each other, and then replied in unison.
Immediately after Zhao Yun, Xia Houlan also said in unison: "I will follow the Marquis all my life until death."
Lu Heng and Fei An also hurriedly expressed their thoughts: "We are willing to follow the Marquis, and we will never betray him!"
All nine people in this room expressed their thoughts. Only Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei did not speak. Everyone unanimously turned their attention to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, looking forward to their answers.
Zhang Fei leaned forward slightly, opened his mouth and shouted: "I am willing..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw Liu Bei wink at Guan Yu. Guan Yu suddenly pulled Zhang Fei's clothes corner. When Zhang Fei paused in speaking, he hurriedly took a step forward, smiled and said, "Three of us.
My brother said he is willing to listen to my eldest brother’s arrangements, and I mean the same thing. We brothers will all listen to my eldest brother’s arrangements.”
Zhang Fei understood and nodded quickly, saying: "Yes, I am willing to listen to big brother's arrangements. Big brother, I will follow you wherever you go. You decide this matter."
In an instant, all eleven pairs of eyes focused on Liu Bei alone. Instead of feeling the invisible pressure, Liu Bei felt an inexplicable relief in his heart. His expression remained unchanged, he talked and laughed calmly, and only bowed slightly towards Gao Fei.
He handed over his hand and said what he meant: "Congratulations to the Marquis, congratulations to the Marquis. It is natural for the Marquis to receive this honor. He just made it his mission to pacify the Yellow Turban. Now that the Yellow Turban has not been pacified, we and our brothers
There is still room for him to be used in the army, so he will not go with the Marquis. But after all, I have met the Marquis, and we will definitely see him off."
Fei An suddenly shouted loudly, pointed at Liu Bei's nose and shouted loudly: "Liu Bei! It's useless for my Marquis to promote you like this, you actually..."
He only said half of his words, but when he heard a muffled sound of "bang", Zhang Fei clenched his fist as big as a bowl and punched Fei An in the face. Blood immediately flowed out of Fei An's nose.
Forced by Zhang Fei's strength, he took a few steps back. He stumbled and couldn't stand firm, so he fell backwards, turned somersaults on the ground a few times, and then stopped.
Zhang Fei suddenly jumped out of the crowd, pointed at Fei An and cursed loudly: "Straight bitch! If you dare to speak rudely again, I'll see if I don't break your neck!"
Fei An felt aggrieved. He covered his bleeding nose and glanced sideways at Gao Fei. He seemed to be begging Gao Fei to stand up for him because he knew he couldn't defeat Zhang Fei. He slowly stood up from the ground and faced Zhang Fei.
They stared at him eagerly and dared not speak.
"Third brother, don't be rude!" Liu Bei winked at Guan Yu, who immediately pulled Zhang Fei aside.
Gao Fei saw Fei An's aggrieved look and didn't say anything. He thought it would be better to be taught a lesson by Zhang Fei so that he wouldn't have to talk nonsense later. Liu Bei's departure was a matter of time for him. These days, he kept talking to Liu Bei.
He wanted to take Liu Bei for his own use, but Liu Bei did not give him this chance. He smiled, cupped his hands towards Liu Bei, and said: "My subordinates have offended Brother Xuande, please don't blame me, Brother Xuande.
Since Brother Xuande has taken it as his own duty to wipe out the bandits in the world, I wish Brother Xuande can make more military exploits."
Liu Bei bowed to Gao Fei and said sincerely: "If it hadn't been for the promotion of the Marquis, I would not have become a military commander. I, Liu Bei, will never forget the great kindness and kindness shown to me by the Marquis. I will leave here."
Chencang is a long way away, so please take care of yourself along the way, Lord Marquis and all brothers."
Gao Fei smiled and said, "Brother Xuande, please take care of yourself."
Liu Bei smiled slightly, turned to Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei shouted: "Second brother, third brother, we should go back."
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei bowed respectfully to Gao Fei and said in unison: "Master Hou, take care of yourself all the way!"
Gao Fei smiled and said: "Brother Yun and Brother Yide, please take care of yourself. If we meet again in the future, I will definitely drink three large jars of wine with you two!"
Zhang Fei smiled, opened his mouth and moved his lips, hesitated to speak, and finally sighed softly, turned around and left with Guan Yu and followed Liu Bei.
When Zhao Yun saw Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei leaving, he sighed: "We say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see each other again. I cherish these three heroes all the way."
Gao Fei knew that Zhao Yun was regretting that no one would have a good fight with him from now on. He didn't say anything. He thought about Chencang, which is very close to Liangzhou. Many famous generals in Liangzhou, such as Jia Xu, Ma Chao and others, are all Liangzhou.
A native of the state, maybe he can conquer a few counselors and good generals when he goes to Chencang.
"Master Hou, it's such a pity to let them go like this. In this case, all the previous efforts of Master Hou will be in vain." Lu Heng sighed when he saw the leaving figures of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.
Gao Fei smiled and said: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and Liu Bei is a man with great ambitions. Even if he reluctantly stays, he will have to leave one day sooner or later. The long-term pain is not as good as the short-term pain. From now on, we will be far apart, and we will never know whether we are in the year of the donkey or the horse again."
It’s been a month. Lu Heng, you go and select the forty-one followers. Let’s pack up and hit the road. The earlier we arrive at Chencang, the earlier we will be relaxed.”
Lu Hengdao: "No!"
The others didn't say anything, but they felt a little disgusted with Liu Bei in their hearts. They thought it was a bit unsatisfactory for Liu Bei to leave Gao Fei like this. Gao Fei asked everyone to wait here, and he went to the team on the official road alone.
He walked inside and said goodbye to Xuanyi Captain Zhou Shen who was traveling with him.
Zhou Shen rode to greet him, jumped off the horse, and said with a smile on his face: "My dear brother, I have been granted the title of Marquis today, and my future will be bright. I have to say goodbye today. I have nothing to give as a gift to you, so I will give you fifty for now."
I'm giving you a military horse as a gift. It's a long way to Chencang, so I hope my dear brother will take care of you along the way."
"Then I'd rather obey your order and thank Brother Zhou for the gift of the horse." Gao Fei glanced at Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the team, and shouted to them, "Brother Xuande, Brother Yun, Yi
Brother De, please take a step to speak!"
Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei walked over together, cupped their hands towards Gao Fei and Zhou Shen and said, "I have met the Marquis, sir!"
Zhou Shen glanced at Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. He couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Gao Fei's gourd was selling, so he politely said: "Brother, who are these three?"
"Brother Zhou, these three are all generals under my command. They are all brave enough to be worthy of all men. When Brother Zhou goes to Yingchuan to kill the Yellow Turbans, he will definitely be able to use the three of them. These three are my brothers who have been through life and death.
, but it would be a pity if they follow me. They might be able to accomplish great feats by staying in the army. I would like to ask Brother Zhou for your support!" Gao Fei thought that Liu Bei was also a prince, and since he couldn't subdue Liu Bei, let's just
Selling a favor may be of use to Liu Bei in the future, so he said this to Zhou Shen.
After Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei heard this, they all felt inexplicably in their hearts, and they all felt ashamed of Gao Fei.
Zhou Shen nodded, agreed, and said with cupped hands: "Don't worry, dear brother, I will support them well."
Gao Fei said: "In this case, I have no regrets and will say goodbye!"
Zhou Shen, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei raised their hands together and said: "Take care along the way!"
Lu Heng was still selecting the forty-one followers in the army. When everyone heard that Gao Fei had been named Duxiang Marquis and Chen Cangling was going to select his followers to take office, the crowd of 20,000 people was very excited.
, all expressed their willingness to follow Gao Fei, and for a while, the army fell into chaos. Fortunately, Gao Fei stopped the chaos with a shout, and personally selected forty-one strong followers, and asked Lu Heng
Fei An and Xia Houlan went to arrange the ceremony and asked Zhao Yun, Zhou Cang, Liao Hua and others to lead fifty army horses. After doing so for a long time, they selected their personal followers, said goodbye to the soldiers, and took them with them.