Chapter Nine, The Weeble
After hearing Liao Hua's statement, Liu Bian was quite pleased; the first little brother recruited during this chaotic era was born
From the highest-ranking officers to the lowest-ranking soldiers, almost everyone has a pseudonym. Just like several well-known leaders—Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Niu Jiao, Lei Gong, Li Damu, Chu Feiyan, and so on—they either chose names based on their physical characteristics or their attire and mounts. As these names gradually spread, no one bothered to inquire about their real names anymore
However, since the other party is the leader and possesses greater abilities, Du Yuan had no choice but to comply. He removed the arrowhead from his shoulder, hastily bandaged the wound, and rode straight up the mountain.
Liao Hua passionately declared: "The lowly commoners have practiced martial arts since childhood, with the aim of serving the state above and ensuring peace for the people below. However, due to the tyranny of corrupt officials, we find ourselves in a desperate situation, compelled to commit acts of great treachery. Since King Hongnong is magnanimous and does not seek to hold us accountable, how could the commoners dare not risk their lives? I vow to serve King Hongnong with unwavering loyalty!"
In Shu, there are no great generals, and Liao Hua serves as the vanguard. This statement is not derogatory; rather, it highlights Liao Hua's resilience and vitality in his old age. Why is it that others have perished while he remains alive? This is precisely a manifestation of his capability. One must ask, if you have already fallen, what use is it to have been impressive in life?
Later, he went south to Jingzhou to seek refuge with Liu Bei. When Liu Bei was on his western expedition to Bashu, he was left behind to assist Guan Yu. Under the joint attack of Wei and Wu, Guan Yu was besieged in Maicheng. Liao Hua successfully broke through the encirclement and went to Shangyong to seek help, once again escaping the peril of death
An hour later, Du Yuan arrived at Liao Hua's room and said in a strange voice: "Elder brother, are you really going to pledge allegiance to this Wang of Hongnong?"
Apart from the current individuals, there are still over 500 people in the stronghold
Mu Guiying nodded and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, Guiying is well aware of the situation."
A careful tracing of Liao Hua's life reveals that in his youth, he followed Zhang Mancheng. After Zhang Mancheng's death, Liao Hua continued to live, gathering a group of followers to become bandits, and he led a rather comfortable life.
Historically, Liao Hua was not as inconsequential as depicted in the novels. He followed Liu Bei from the time he entered Jingzhou and gradually took on significant responsibilities after Zhuge Liang's death, assisting Jiang Wei and guarding the Longyou region. Even after the fall of Shu, Liao Hua continued to live well, passing away at the advanced age of ninety, truly a resilient figure in chaotic times
This time it was Du Yuan who was confused, and he asked in bewilderment: "How does the young master know that my elder brother is named Liao Hua?"
"When the thief first approaches, their heart cannot be fully trusted; my beloved consort must remain vigilant." Just before Mu Guiying was about to enter the room, Liu Bian grasped her hand and whispered this admonition.
After hearing the response from the system spirit, Liu Bian felt relieved. With Mu Guiying's strength of 95, there was no need to worry anymore. Apart from being slightly inferior to the top-tier figures of the time such as Lü Bu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Xu Chu, she was completely unafraid of anyone else.
There is another question: Do the summoned characters also need to level up, just like the generals in reality?
After listening to Liu Bian's boastful talk, Du Yuan was so frightened that he was left speechless for a long time
Fortunately, in his previous life, he was a programmer for a Three Kingdoms game, and he is almost intimately familiar with the generals of the Three Kingdoms. Counting on his fingers, there are not many generals with the surname Liao.
After Liao Hua showcased his martial skills, Liu Bian clapped his hands in praise: "Not bad, your archery and horsemanship are proficient, and your martial arts are exceptional. You also have brothers under your command. Here, on behalf of King Hongnong, I appoint you as the General of the Auxiliary Forces. In the future, you must assist the King well and harbor no ulterior motives."
Ding dong ... ... A general with attributes above 75 has been found, and the system is analyzing the general's information
Du Yuan continued to wield his silver tongue: "The Wang of Hongnong has already been stripped of his imperial title, becoming a solitary figure. To think he could make a comeback is nothing but a fool's dream! In my humble opinion, we might as well use some drug to incapacitate them, kill the men, and divide the three beautiful women among us—two for you, one for me—so we can indulge in boundless pleasures. What do you think, brother?"
At the same time as Liao Hua expressed his gratitude, the system in Liu Bian's mind chimed again: "Ding dong... You have obtained 8 Joy Points from Liao Hua. The host now holds a total of 8 Joy Points and 0 Hate Points."
Liu Bian immediately laughed: "Wow, this system can not only summon generals who have yet to be born, but it also comes with search and analysis functions. This is simply extraordinary! With this capability, I will no longer fear missing out on talented individuals and great generals. In this chaotic world, those who have been overlooked, wait for me, the strongest talent scout in the world, to discover you!"
Du Yuan wore a look of disdain: "That pair of male and female martial generals possess remarkable skills. I feigned allegiance solely to save my life. To avenge a single arrow's grudge, I had my elder brother accompany me in staging a play to lure them up the mountain. Do you think that Dong Zhuo's Western Liang army, numbering two hundred thousand, along with fierce generals like Lü Bu and Hua Xiong, can be compared to us mere bandits?"
It is said that if Liao Hua is willing to join the righteous army, he will be granted the position of General of Assistance, which makes Du Yuan feel a sense of envy and resentment
Later, Deng Ai secretly crossed into Yinping, and Liu Shan opened the gates to surrender, leading to the downfall of the Western Shu regime. Jiang Wei conspired with Zhong Hui to revive the Shu Han, but the plan was leaked, resulting in both him and Zhong Hui being executed. Surprisingly, Liao Hua managed to survive unscathed, living on until he fell ill and died in bed three to four years later. To reach such a state in a time of chaos is nothing short of a miracle, truly a model of resilience!
Liao Hua, having received an official title, naturally wished to express his loyalty properly. He sincerely invited Liu Bian and his party to ascend the mountain for a drink, lingering for a day before proceeding to Nanyang
Under the persuasion of the three brothers Zhang Jiao, millions of discontented individuals in the Han Dynasty raised the banner of rebellion, shouting the slogan "Heaven is dead, Yellow Heaven shall rise." However, these individuals were also aware that rebellion was a grave crime punishable by death and the extermination of nine generations, and they feared implicating their relatives and clansmen. Therefore, everyone, from top to bottom, used aliases.
Liu Bian hurriedly collected his thoughts and helped Liao Hua up from the ground: "There is no need for excessive courtesy, brave warrior Liao. I have come here to recruit righteous soldiers for King Hongnong to fight against the rebel Dong Zhuo. Are you willing to assist the king and restore the glory of the Han dynasty?"
Ding dong... Analysis complete. Liao Hua's attributes are as follows—Martial Power 79, Leadership 78, Intelligence 63, Politics 58. Please note, these are the abilities after reaching the maximum level. Currently, the attributes are as follows—Martial Power 75, Leadership 72, Intelligence 59, Politics 48
Just as Liu Bian was eagerly anticipating, a prompt sounded from the system sprite in his mind
Liu Bian expressed his agreement: "It is reasonable... This is similar to players of later generations; when they first start playing, they certainly cannot reach their peak strength and need to gradually train. The same applies to military generals; they must continuously command troops and engage in battles, accumulating experience in order to slowly grow into capable leaders."
After a hearty meal and drinks, Liao Hua ordered his men to arrange rooms for the esteemed guests to rest comfortably. Although Liao Hua had already expressed his loyalty, Liu Bian still harbored concerns and instructed that Hua Rong share a room with him, while Mu Guiying, the Empress Dowager, and Tang Ji would share another room.
Regardless of the circumstances, this Liao Hua is very likely the first subordinate that Liu Bian has recruited in this world. If summoned with a pleasant method, it would require at least around 75 units. It can be considered a usable talent. Therefore, Liu Bian urged Du Yuan to act quickly
How many people do you have under your command besides Du Yuan and the others
This Liao Hua, whose birth name is Liao Chun, hails from Lu County in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, and is currently twenty years old. As for why he later came to be known as Liao Hua, this must be traced back to the uprising of the Yellow Turbans.
After Zhuge Liang's death, Jiang Wei succeeded him and took command of the military power in Western Shu. Liao Hua finally welcomed the opportunity to shine, serving as the vanguard several times. Although he did not achieve great merits, he also did not make any significant mistakes, consistently performing in a standard manner.
Upon hearing Liu Bian's inquiry, Du Yuan clasped his hands and said: "My elder brother's surname is Liao and his given name is Chun"
Apart from Du Yuan, there was another individual who appeared to be around twenty-one or twenty-two years old, standing at a height of seven feet and eight inches, which is approximately one hundred seventy-five centimeters today. He had a light yellow complexion, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, exuding a sense of composure mixed with capability. Hanging from his saddle was a three-pronged double-edged spear, and this was the elder brother Liao Hua that Du Yuan referred to.
Liao Hua retorted: "The envoy of King Hongnong has treated us well; not only has he not pursued the grave crime of rebellion, but he has also promoted us to higher ranks. Why should we not seek refuge with King Hongnong? Was it not you who advised me to submit? Why do you now speak otherwise?"
Because they are summoned characters, they are already at maximum level upon their appearance
Liu Bian was somewhat confused; who is this Liao Chun, and why does he give off the impression of a Hong Kong-Taiwanese star?
Liu Bian came back to his senses from his thoughts and gave Du Yuan a mysterious smile: "Do you really think that when you commit rebellion, it goes unnoticed? Even if you change your name every day, the court's spies can still uncover your true identities. It's just that the court does not wish to make things difficult for your families"
From a mere bandit to suddenly becoming a general, Liao Hua was so moved that he knelt down again: "The humble subject thanks the great king for his generous favor, and thanks the young master for his support. I would not hesitate to face boiling water or walk through fire, even if it meant a thousand deaths."
Liao Hua ordered his subordinates to kill chickens and slaughter sheep, preparing a lavish feast to entertain them. Liu Bian and others had been enduring the hardships of wind and rain, sleeping outdoors and going hungry for the past couple of days, so they immediately indulged themselves and enjoyed a hearty meal.
Liu Bian was overjoyed, quite impressive indeed, as he quickly recruited seven to eight hundred brave soldiers, which is truly a commendable achievement. In times of chaos, power emerges from the barrel of a gun; having one's own troops is the true path to kingship
After approximately half an hour, a dozen fine horses galloped down the small path from the hillside
Liao Chun
At the moment Liu Bian was lost in thought, Liao Hua had already arrived before him and bowed his head in reverence
After a long day of rushing about, everyone was already famished. Liu Bian pondered for a moment and agreed to Liao Hua's request. At that moment, under the enthusiastic support of the mountain bandits, they all joyfully ascended the mountain. Liu Bian was pleased to have gained troops and horses, and even more delighted that the mountain bandits had been transformed into official soldiers, resulting in a truly joyous occasion for all.
What are you still dawdling for? Hurry up the mountain and call this Liao Hua down for me, just say that I, representing the Han Dynasty's Hongnong Wang, invite him to join the righteous army to assist the emperor in the campaign against the traitor Dong Zhuo. If he is willing to agree, he will be appointed as a deputy general.
During Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions, Liao Hua was consistently overshadowed by military generals such as Wei Yan, Ma Dai, Wang Ping, and Zhang Yi, remaining inconspicuous. After these individuals met their demise, Liao Hua continued to live well, which inevitably evokes admiration for his tenacious vitality
Liao Hua's name was born out of such circumstances. Later, Zhang Mancheng was defeated in battle and lost his life, prompting Liao Hua to become a bandit, during which he did not dare to use his real name. Subsequently, he headed south to Jingzhou to seek refuge with Liu Bei, yet he did not revert to his original name. Liao Hua's name was thus recorded in the annals of history, and many people came to know him by this name instead of his true name.
Listening to Du Yuan speak eloquently, Liao Hua's gaze shifted, remaining silent.
Is it Liao Hua
Commoner Liao Hua pays his respects to the envoy of King Hongnong