Chapter 008: The Deer and the Lady of the Deer (Part Two)

The knight on horseback did not anticipate such an outcome. In his memory, Liu Chuang, this coward, would have been scared out of his wits in such a situation. The warhorse fell to the ground with a thud, and the knight reacted quickly, leaping off the horse and rolling on the ground eighteen times, narrowly avoiding being crushed beneath the beast. Even so, the knight was in a sorry state. His moon-white garments were covered in dust, and a piece of dried grass was caught in his hair, making one unable to help but laugh at his appearance. The warhorse fell to the ground with a thud, and the knight reacted quickly, leaping off the horse and rolling on the ground eighteen times, narrowly avoiding being crushed beneath the beast. Even so, the knight was in a sorry state. His moon-white garments were covered in dust, and a piece of dried grass was caught in his hair, making one unable to help but laugh at his appearance

As Mi Xuan chattered away, Liu Chuang stood by, simply listening with a smile.

Liu Chuang only felt a slight soreness in his arm; he had exerted himself suddenly just now without proper preparation, resulting in a minor strain in his shoulder

As he spoke, a sharp gust of wind suddenly swept behind him, causing Liu Chuang's heart to sink involuntarily, and a chilling intent to kill flashed across his face

Behind him, Mi Xuan's anxious voice called out: "Clumsy bear, quickly get out of the way"

Bears, I have told you many times not to immerse yourself in martial arts all day long, but also to pay more attention to the outside world

Indeed, it is so

Liu Chuang could not help but glance secretly at Mi Kan, only to see her still excitedly recounting her experiences in Xia Pi

He did not hesitate; seeing that the horse was approaching him, he stepped forward to meet it

elder

In Quxian, the power of the Mi family is even greater than that of the government. However, Mi Zhu is quite adept at managing relationships and never interferes in the affairs of the Quxian government

However, Mi Xuan did not let him be confused for too long, pausing for a moment before continuing: "Hehe, you definitely don't know who the Nine Yuan Fierce Tiger is."

The sound of hooves approached, and a swift horse came galloping from the stable like a flash of lightning

He has already guessed the true identity of Mi Kan, which is likely the Mi Lady who historically wandered with Liu Bei and ultimately met a tragic end at Changban Slope. The elder brother mentioned by Mi Kan should be Mi Zhu. At this time, Mi Zhu is serving as the deputy governor of Xuzhou and is quite well-known in the region.

Liu Shijun

He was about to speak when a voice came from beside him, "Damn you, you wretched creature, how dare you harm my steed, pay with your life."

Watching the silhouette of the elk, Liu Chuang made a firm decision

After that, Liu and Lü occasionally became enemies and at other times formed alliances, continuing for several years. In the end, Liu Bei was as anxious as a lost dog, and it was not until ten years later that he finally found a foothold. As for Lü Bu, who would later be infamously known as the "three-surname slave," he was also executed by Cao Cao at the White Gate Tower

He laughed heartily and said, "If that is the case, when Lü Bu arrives in Xuzhou, wouldn't Liu Shijun be like a tiger with wings?"

Liu Chuang smiled and said, "How could I not know? Guan Yu, also known as Guan Yunchang, right"

Liu Chuangwan did not expect the other party to suddenly accelerate, and was also taken aback.

"Foolish bear, this horse was originally a gift from Lü Bu to General Liu. Later, General Liu saw that I liked it, so he gave it to me... Hehe, according to General San, this is indeed a fine steed from Dayuan, a汗血宝马."

Such a person would certainly not have too many personal entanglements with the book club. As long as he can assist Liu Bei in reclaiming Xuzhou, he will not be preoccupied with Mi Kan.

Mi Xuan tilted her head and pondered for a long time before saying: "He does seem to be a kind elder... Oh, he also gifted me a horse, which is the present I want to take you to see"

Liu Chuang suddenly felt a sense of relief; since he was an elder, he probably would not engage in inappropriate relationships. Liu Bei's birth and death years were not very clear to Liu Chuang. He only vaguely remembered that when Liu Bei acquired Jingzhou, he should have been in his fifties. This means that at this time, Liu Bei should be in his thirties. Although he did not know how Lady Mi ultimately married Liu Bei in history, since he had been reborn as Liu Chuang, he could not simply hand over Mi Kan. Remarkable, should I assist him in reclaiming Xuzhou?

The eyes of Mi Xuan smiled like a crescent moon, exceptionally beautiful

General Zhang San? But is that not Zhang Fei, the valiant warrior from Zhuo County?

Mi Xuan was also startled by this sudden scene. Once she regained her composure, she hurriedly rushed to Liu Chuang's side

The warhorse let out a long neigh, and was unexpectedly brought down to the ground by Liu Chuang's divine strength

In the eyes of Mi Xuan, Liu Bei is merely an elder

Liu Chuang, however, showed no signs of happiness and could not help but ask: "What do you think of Liu Shijun?"

Seeing Mi Xuan's nervous expression, Liu Chuang felt a warmth in his heart

While Mi Xuan spoke with great enthusiasm, Liu Chuang's mind was filled with a buzzing sound.

Ah?

Mi Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then immediately smiled and said: "Foolish bear, I didn't expect you to have heard of the name of the Three Generals"

It is fine to have grand ambitions when one possesses a heart full of aspirations, wielding a three-foot sword to stand against the world... Yet, you hide here all day; no matter how skilled you are in martial arts, you cannot be considered a hero. The fierce tiger of Jiuyuan is named Lü Bu, courtesy name Fengxian. This man is exceptionally skilled in martial arts. During the time when the twenty-two warlords besieged Dong Zhuo, he single-handedly fought at Hulao Pass, leaving the various warlords helpless. However, I have heard that this person is fickle; despite his remarkable martial skills, he cannot be regarded as a true hero. I happened to see him in Xiapi this time, and he indeed possesses a handsome appearance.

Has Lü Bu already arrived in Xuzhou

The Nine Original Tigers

The area of this horse farm is not particularly large, and since the south is not traditionally a horse-breeding region, it appears rather unremarkable

Looking at her innocent and carefree smile, Liu Chuang felt very comfortable in his heart. The two quickly arrived at the entrance of the horse ranch, and Mi Shan was just about to take Liu Chuang inside when they heard someone calling from a distance: "Shan Shan, when did you come back? Why didn't you send someone to inform me?"

Liu Chuang took a deep breath, stepped forward on one foot, and stomped his foot. The strength came from his dantian, and the power was unleashed from his waist. With a move reminiscent of a mighty king lifting a cauldron, he firmly grasped the front hooves of the warhorse with both hands, letting out a thunderous roar that echoed like a deep thunder. With a forceful pull of his arms, he commanded, "Get down!"

The knight on the horse immediately spotted Liu Chuang, a flash of hostility flickering in his eyes, and suddenly urged his horse to accelerate, charging towards Liu Chuang.

In his impressions and writings, Liu Bei was eager to seek out talented individuals, belonging to the type of person who would treat capable talents as family, even to the extent of regarding his wife as a close companion.

Silly bear, are you alright

"Silly bear, what are you daydreaming about? Why aren't you speaking?"

The Mi family quickly rose to prominence and, leveraging the reputation of Mi Zhu, became a powerful force in the East China Sea

Mi Xuan led Liu to break out of the city, heading straight for the Mi family horse ranch located at the foot of Mount Qu.

What if I step aside and end up hurting you

She said with great joy: "Silly bear, you have truly come to your senses and understand matters beyond yourself... Hehe, this is the best way; only then can you achieve something great in the future"

Jiu Yuan Xiao Hu

Liu Chuang was taken aback and then asked, "Whom did you see?"

Subsequently, the Mi family assisted Tao Qian in consolidating Xu Province, and Mi Zhu was appointed by Tao Qian as a subordinate official, which further intensified the power of the Mi family

Mijia, Quxian ... ...

Suddenly, a pain struck my heart

A century of operation, only to fear that what is ultimately gained is merely an empty endeavor

Mi Xuan furrowed his brow and shook his head, saying: "That may not be the case. I heard from my elder brother that Lü Bu is like a tiger or wolf, and one should not conspire with him. Lord Liu is benevolent and kind, yet he fears being schemed against by petty individuals. Moreover, I observe that the two under Lord Liu, Guan and Zhang, seem to harbor considerable wariness towards Lü Bu... On the day Lü Bu arrived in Xia Pi, General Zhang San had a conflict with him. If it were not for Lord Liu's presence, a fight might have broken out."

In the past, the ancestors of the Mi family were merely salt traders who sold illicit salt. However, these ancestors had vision and were the first to devise a method of collusion between officials and merchants. Since the Han Dynasty, the control over salt and iron has been extremely strict, particularly regarding salt, which was largely monopolized by the government. As the political situation deteriorated, with the power alternating between the imperial relatives and eunuchs, the salt administration gradually fell into ruin. The ancestors of the Mi family, through substantial bribes of money and silk, colluded with officials to establish salt fields, produce salt privately, and sell it in the Lianghuai region. As their business grew larger, the Mi family gradually became a major merchant in the East China Sea

Liu Chuang thought of this and suddenly felt a sense of clarity in his thoughts

As the horse was about to collide, a sharp whistle from the rider suddenly pierced the air. The warhorse let out a long neigh and abruptly halted, rearing up on its hind legs. If Liu Chuang did not dodge, he would be kicked by the warhorse. However, if he did dodge, wouldn't that make him appear cowardly

Such a large family naturally has a horse farm

Regardless of his original intention or the instincts of this body, he had told Mi Xuan, "I will never harm you." Since he has spoken these words, he must fulfill them

Hehe, I thought you practiced martial arts daily and were indifferent to outside matters. Then let me test you. Since you know the names of the three generals, do you know who the second general is

At a time when the central authority is weak, the world is in chaos

Liu Chuang is somewhat taken aback

Liu Chuang was awakened by Mi Xuan, and only then did he realize that he had been lost in thought

The Mi family is a powerful clan in Quxian.

I vaguely remember that shortly after this fellow arrived in Xuzhou, he defeated Liu Bei and took control of Xuzhou

One must be aware that the deer is right beside us; if it were to be harmed, what would become of us?

A turmoil is about to unfold, how should I profit from it?

Although they cannot be compared to those prominent families, such as the Xu family of Haixi and the Chen family of Guangling, they have still established a foothold in Xuzhou due to their financial and human resources

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