I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 191 - 6: The Changing Times, Xuan De Leads the People Forward

Chapter 191: Chapter 6: The Changing Times, Xuan De Leads the People Forward

"If Lord Xuan De truly wishes to depart... we are willing to accompany you...."

The sound of wailing echoed through the heavens and earth.

Liu Bei never expected the common people to be so attached to him.

Looking at their weary faces, Liu Bei’s eyes could not help but redden.

"What virtue or ability does Bei possess to be so loved by all of you?"

He sighed deeply, cupped his hands towards the people, and said, "If the world becomes peaceful, Bei will never fail the people."

"However, as of today, how can I abandon the Great Han?"

"If you, my fellow countrymen, wish to follow."

"Bei is willing to go with you to Qing Province. If there is any danger, Bei will defend you with my life!"

His determination was unshakable, but he would not betray the people!

This scene truly shocked everyone.

Taking the people on a military march?

How would this affect their marching speed?

If Cao Cao attacked, could they escape?

Many wanted to advise Liu Bei to calm down, but Liu Bei remained resolute and unwavering.

Who could stop him in this regard?

The news spread gradually.

When Cao Cao heard of this, he was also extremely surprised.

"Big brother."

Cao Ren’s eyes were bright, and he requested, "Liu Bei dares to march with civilians. His army will surely move slowly."

"Why don’t we deploy a cavalry to attack Liu Bei?"

"Even with obstructions, our army can heavily defeat his. This opportunity cannot be missed!"

The officers and soldiers, hearing this, were all eager for battle, rubbing their fists in anticipation.

But Cao Cao slowly shook his head, his expression serious, "No. Even if this succeeds, our future path will have many obstacles."

Liu Bei guessed right.

He truly did not want Yuan Shao to conquer the North.

If this happened, then he would really have to submit to Yuan Shao.

Hearing this, Cao Ren furrowed his brow and cupped his hands to ask, "Big brother, do you intend to help Liu defeat Yuan?"

"Why the hurry?"

Cao Cao smiled faintly, looked around at everyone, and said slowly, "Now, the situation is uncertain. Why should we rush to make a choice?"

"As the warlords battle, as long as we don’t rashly enter the fray, we will remain invincible."

"For now, do not concern yourself with Liu Bei. Dispatch someone quickly to take Langya and await changes in the situation."

Hearing this, everyone immediately nodded.

The news continued to spread.

The entire Jizhou battlefield seemed at this moment to become the center of the world.

And at such a time.

A rumor gradually spread throughout the various regions of the world.

"The Heirloom Seal of the Realm is lost, and the current Emperor is not blessed by the Celestial Mandate, instead being a puppet pushed forth by Yuan Shao and other great clans...."

This rumor spread rapidly.

In a short time, it had spread across all regions of the land.

Prophecies and superstitions are the most inexplicable aspects of this era.

Especially now, with this chaotic time, it further fueled the rumor of the loss of the mandate.

For a moment, Kyushu was shaken. .....

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"In the third year of Han Xing, the governor of Youzhou, Zan, defeated Liu Yuu in Ji City, and then mobilized his forces southward, aiming at Jizhou.

At that time, Shao was fighting the governor of Qing Province, Lu Zhi, in Linzi, and upon hearing that Zan had already captured several cities, he abandoned the Qing Province siege and returned overnight.

Lu Zhi took advantage of the situation, starting his troops from Linzi, intending to recover Pingyuan and Jinan two counties, and sent emissaries to join with Ding Yuan of Bingzhou, aiming to form a three-sided encirclement.

The officials and commoners of Jizhou were terrified, all saying the downfall of the Yuan Clan was imminent.

Shao falsified an imperial decree, exposing Zan’s crimes, stating: "Marquis Ji, Gongsun, has long received the Han’s blessings, yet dares to slaughter the imperial clan and harm royal heirs, a crime unforgivable by heaven and earth!"

He once again issued proclamations to provinces and counties, declaring "Zan falsely claims righteous cause, but is in truth a traitor to the Han," leaving Ding Yuan hesitant upon receiving the decree, and stationing his troops in Jinyang, lingering, not daring to proceed east.

Shao also sent leading generals Gao Lan and Zhang He with thirty thousand elite troops to guard Pingyuan and Jinan, fortifying defenses to resist Lu Zhi;

Secretly ordered the governor of Yan Province, Cao, to deploy troops to Langya, blocking Liu Bei’s northern support, leading Jizhou to gradually stabilize.

At that time, the governor of Langya, Bei, upon hearing of Jizhou’s situation, wished to abandon his post to aid.

Upon hearing this, the officials and people, the elders, accompanied by the young, crawled to the government gate, weeping: "Since you, my lord, governed this place, thieves and bandits have ceased, the elderly and young have found peace. Now, if you abandon us like weeds, we would rather die with you on the path than watch the wolves reclaim Langya!"

Upon seeing this, Bei was also moved, tears streaming down his face, but his resolve did not waver, saying: "The war in Qing Province is critical, concerning the security of the Great Han dynasty.

Though I am in Langya, I am also a minister of the Han, how can I stand by and do nothing?

Moreover, I have always harbored the ambition to revitalize the Han Dynasty, now is the time.

Nonetheless, I cannot bear to forsake you, willing to travel with you to Qing Province, if there is danger, I will protect you with my life!"

The people, hearing this, were moved by his benevolence and virtue, and thus, they all packed their belongings, willing to go with Bei.

— "Records of Heroes of the Late Han. Yuan Shao, Liu Bei Chapter"