Chapter 1, The Unusual Liu Feng

Lord Xuande, the mother of Shu has fallen into the chaos of the northern army, and I fear she has already been captured by Cao's forces. My heart is in turmoil, and I intend to take my leave... Xu Shu also appeared haggard, and as he approached Liu Bei, he was about to request permission to head north.

When Guan Yu was defeated during the Northern Expedition, Liu Feng did not send troops to rescue him, not only missing the opportunity to gain the support of Guan Yu's faction but also angering Liu Bei, who already had a negative view of Liu Feng

"Feng'er, you... sigh, be more careful." Liu Bei sighed, intending to dissuade Liu Feng from his adventure, but halfway through his words, he realized that Liu Feng had already gone far away

The Governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao, passed away due to illness. Chancellor Cao Cao led an army of 200,000 to the south to conquer Jingzhou. General Zuo and Governor of Yuzhou, Liu Bei, retreated southward with over 100,000 people from Xinye and Fancheng.

During the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, Liu Feng meticulously studied works such as "Records of the Three Kingdoms," "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," "Book of the Later Han," and "Chronicles of Huayang" during his work breaks. Perhaps due to the shared experience of being adopted, Liu Feng conducted a thorough investigation into the life of Liu Feng and felt a deep sympathy for Liu Feng's eventual death by decree.

For some unknown reason, Liu Feng in history performed extremely poorly in these few matters.

Compared to Liu Feng, who is recognized under the name of Lady Mi, Liu Shan's mother is Lady Gan, who holds the status of a concubine of Liu Bei. If he were to continue under the name of Lady Gan, he would be considered a son of a concubine.

Every time Liu Bei thinks of it, he is plagued by a severe headache

Having crossed over, Liu Feng secretly resolved in his heart that, relying on the wisdom and abilities from two lifetimes, he vowed to live out a different Liu Feng.

Liu Feng's life truly became difficult after Liu Bei developed the ambition to become emperor, which was around the year 24 of the Jian'an era.

It is gratifying to belong to a legacy, but it is troubling to consider what to do about Liu Feng, this adopted son

Such a capable and loyal individual, yet one whose life has been fraught with misfortune, has an ending that evokes sighs and tears

Without waiting for Liu Bei's consent, Liu Feng had already spurred his horse and galloped towards the direction of Changban Bridge

Sun Qian, Chen Dao, and the other officers who had narrowly escaped looked at Liu Feng's gradually receding figure, their gazes filled with complexity and admiration

By the time he woke up, he had already become Liu Feng, the adopted son of Liu Bei, the Emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty, the Left General, and the Governor of Yuzhou. The time of his crossing was precisely at the critical moment of Liu Bei's group's great defeat at Changban Slope.

Additionally, Liu Feng has a fatal weakness, which is his poor political acumen; he fails to see the larger situation and the dangers that surround him

Fortunately, the third brother Zhang Fei was valiant and fought desperately to protect Liu Bei, breaking through the encirclement. When they reached Changban Bridge at Dangyang, only over a hundred riders accompanied Liu Bei, including Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, Chen Dao, and his adopted son Liu Feng.

When Liu Bei recognized Liu Feng as his adopted son, it was one year ago. At that time, Liu Bei was quite unwilling to live in exile in Jingzhou, yet he found himself powerless to change the situation

First, one must find ways to win Liu Bei's favor, just as Cao Cao's adopted son, Cao Zhen, was deeply trusted by both Cao Cao and Cao Pi during their respective reigns

From this series of time points, in order for Liu Feng to change the outcome, he should take the following actions

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was an elite cavalry unit under the command of Cao Cao, achieving remarkable military exploits during the conflicts between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao for control of the North. Powerful figures such as Yuan Tan and Ta Dun all fell at the hands of this cavalry unit

Thirdly, it is essential to promptly enhance capabilities, train troops, and strengthen power. While it is not necessary to boast about having a large military, at the very least, one must possess the ability for self-defense

Even if this biological son is a good-for-nothing who only knows how to chase internet celebrities and sleep with fans

As he approached the age of fifty, Liu Bei believed it was unlikely for him to have another son. Therefore, he allowed Liu Feng to adopt Lady Mi as his mother and registered this under her name, all of which has been recorded in the family genealogy, with elders as witnesses

After briefly dealing with Liu Bei, Liu Feng hurriedly rode northward

In the battle to enter Shu, Liu Feng, along with Wei Yan and Huang Zhong, was deployed and received considerable favor. In the subsequent Battle of Hanzhong, Liu Bei even sent Liu Feng to challenge the enemy.

In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, autumn

At this moment, Liu Bei's adopted son Liu Feng suddenly stood up and said: "Father, Mother has also fallen into the hands of the enemy north of the bridge. I still have the strength to go and rescue her."

Fuhang Group has transformed from an ordinary private enterprise into the largest meat processing company in the country. During this period, out of trust, Liu Feng did not require Liu Long to transfer the shares to his name

Unfortunately, Liu Feng and Guan Yu had a strained relationship, and thus the art of the crescent moon blade could not be imparted to Liu Feng. This ultimately resulted in Liu Feng being confined to the ranks of a second-rate general

Not long after, Lady Gan became pregnant and gave birth to Liu Shan. This outcome left Liu Bei both gratified and troubled, filled with mixed emotions.

Secondly, it is essential to cultivate friendships widely and seek support from various factions. Having allies in the court makes it easier to hold office, and having someone to speak on your behalf is undoubtedly much better than having no support at all

However, the world is ever-changing. Liu Feng did not expect that Liu Long, who had always claimed to be the heir of the group, would suddenly turn against him one day, casting this great contributor out. Subsequently, the largest shareholder of the group became Liu Long's young stepmother, along with his biological son Liu Dan

That night, Liu Feng, who had finally resolved his feelings, got drunk

In a state of helplessness, Liu Bei could only let out a long sigh and sit on the ground, telling himself to let things take their course and to take one step at a time. Having just suffered a great defeat, he was not yet in a position to think about future matters

With a mindset of gratitude, Liu Feng graduated from a 985 university in the magic city and began to work hard alongside his father, who was still in the entrepreneurial phase. From starting at the grassroots level to becoming a department manager, and then the general manager, Liu Feng left behind a trail of sweat and hardship along the way

In fact, based on Liu Feng's inherent potential, in an ideal scenario, he could reach the level of a top-tier general. If evaluated through the lens of the NBA draft, Liu Feng's prototype is none other than the Martial Saint, Guan Yu, also known as Guan Yunchang.

In actual history, Xu Shu only took his leave to head north to Liu Bei after Liu Bei retreated from Xinye and after his mother was captured by Cao's troops, which differs from the portrayal in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

An adopted son is a legitimate son, while a biological son is a natural son

He, Liu Feng, in his previous life was the adopted son of Liu Long, the chairman of the "China Top 500 Enterprises" and "China Top 500 Private Enterprises" Fuhan Group

Everything changed, starting from Changban Slope

Cao Chun received orders to pursue, and the valiant cavalry traveled over 300 miles in a day and a night. The two armies encountered each other at Dangyang, where Liu Bei, left with no choice, led 3,000 infantry to engage in battle. As a result, his forces were outnumbered and suffered a great defeat, leading to a rout.

Liu Bei's army, due to the large number of civilians and the transport of food and supplies, moved at a slow pace, covering only a little over ten miles in a day. Upon learning that his old rival, Liu Bei, was once again employing his old tactics to escape, Cao Cao quickly ordered Cao Chun to lead five thousand elite cavalry to launch a surprise attack.

In fact, before Liu Bei was proclaimed the King of Han, Liu Feng's situation was relatively favorable. Prior to entering Shu, Liu Bei resided in Jingzhou and did not even possess a decent piece of territory; the resources of Zhang Lu in Hanzhong were more substantial than those of Liu Bei.

At the age of three, he was taken from the orphanage, and Liu Feng has never forgotten the kindness of Liu Long in raising him. In his heart, Liu Long is his biological father.

After the fall of the Three Counties of Xincheng, Liu Feng had one chance to survive, which was to defect to Cao Wei. However, out of loyalty to Shu Han, he chose to forgo this opportunity. As a result, he returned to Chengdu and was executed by Liu Bei.

Unwilling to accept defeat, Liu Feng began to counterattack. He set aside his past attachment to family ties, reached out to former subordinates to regroup, and decisively initiated a plan to regain actual control of the group through ruthless measures. Following the death of Liu Long and Liu Dan's mortgage of his shares due to gambling, Liu Feng successfully became the actual controller of the Rehan Group once again

A devastating defeat left Liu Bei in a disheveled state, his complexion extremely pale, with his beard unkempt and scattered, completely devoid of the grand demeanor befitting the imperial uncle of the Han dynasty

For twenty years, Liu Feng has diligently worked to build production bases, navigating the marketplace with strategic calculations, devising ingenious plans and tactics, and repeatedly achieving victories in critical battles

At this time, Liu Bei was focused on finding a good place to settle down, to develop and strengthen his power. His realistic goal was to become a governor of a large province, just like Liu Biao. Therefore, he could not possibly be concerned with the question of who the imperial position should be passed on to.

Xu Shu's expression was complex; he originally intended to bid farewell to Liu Bei, but was suddenly interrupted by Liu Feng, which caused him to lose the opportunity to continue speaking.

No matter how capable an adopted son may be, he cannot compare to a biological son

Liu Bei is currently in a difficult situation; if he insists on leaving, it would truly go against the principles of loyalty and righteousness

Overall, Liu Feng is considered to be of second-tier level. Being able to exchange several rounds with the renowned general Xu Huang of Cao Wei is already quite impressive among the second generation of Shu Han. Among the descendants of Liu, Guan, and Zhang, only Guan Ping ranks slightly higher than Liu Feng.