Despite Yang Yanqi's exhaustion, Qin Feng dragged her up.
It wasn't that he valued Lu Zhi's welcome that much, but rather that the opportunity was excellent.
After all,
Yang Yanqi's current state, like a peony in spring sleep, clearly indicated what she had been through.
Coupled with a carriage?
Perfect!
As long as those fellows had a bit of discernment, they would mistake him for a young master out for a leisurely tour.
A military general?
Impossible!
Once this preconceived impression was established, subsequent matters would be easier.
Come on!
Provoke me!
If you don't provoke me, how can I unleash my fury?
Annihilate the Yellow Turbans?
Am I that foolish?
If you really manage to defeat the Yellow Turban rebels, will I be next?
If I'm fighting wars every day, how can I develop?
So,
I'll trouble you all to play with the Yellow Turbans for another year or two.
Once I've developed the Liao Dong plains and secured grain, you can make your exit.
Right now?
Just wait!
If I say you can't defeat the Yellow Turbans, then you can't.
After all,
It won't be long before the Qiang and Hu in Liangzhou cause trouble, and this Great Han will become even livelier.
.........
The allied army camp,
In front of the camp gate,
Figures loomed.
Led by Commander-in-Chief Lu Zhi and his men, they had been waiting for almost half an hour.
Yet, they hadn't even seen a shadow of Qin Feng!
If it weren't for the scouts repeatedly reporting back, they would have thought Qin Feng had gotten lost.
Fortunately,
After more than half an hour of slow progress, a line of black shadows finally appeared at the end of the official road.
However,
As the black shadows drew nearer, everyone's expressions grew more grim.
The Black Armored Cavalry, covered head to toe in armor, was to be expected.
But why did even the ordinary cavalry look so elite?
Many present had military backgrounds and could therefore feel the oppressive aura even more keenly.
Whether it was their formations during the march or the murderous intent in the eyes of the cavalry, it all indicated that this cavalry had been tested by blood and fire.
However,
This shouldn't be the case!
There were no reports of such large-scale cavalry battles in the Great Han in the past two years.
Were they trained on the grasslands?
That's not right either!
If such an army existed on the grasslands, would those foreign tribes dare to act so boldly under the Great Han's nose?
Were they tired of living?
Therefore,
The more they looked at this bloodthirsty army, the deeper their doubts grew.
Fortunately,
As the cavalry advanced, a four-wheeled carriage at the front of the formation came into view.
At this point, many people's hearts relaxed.
They were all astute individuals!
From the occasional habits a person revealed, they could roughly infer his character.
Traveling by carriage?
What did that signify?
It meant that this fellow was also extravagant and decadent, someone who couldn't endure any hardship.
Such people were the easiest to deal with.
Or rather,
This type of person was the easiest to gravitate towards the noble families and the easiest to win over.
As long as they were well-fed and entertained, even if they couldn't become friends, they wouldn't become enemies.
With this thought,
A faint smile appeared on the faces of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.
However,
The young man with drooping ears who followed behind Lu Zhi fell into a state of hesitation.
Had Qin Feng ever traveled by carriage?
He hadn't heard of it.
Back in Youzhou, he seemed to have only seen him riding warhorses with his guards.
What was going on this time?
He got into a carriage?
Perhaps it was because the journey was long, so he found a carriage to rest for a while?
While pondering,
Liu Bei saw the carriage curtain being pulled open, and Qin Feng, dressed in brocade, stepped out with Yang Yanqi, whose expression was lethargic and whose legs were somewhat weak.
"???"
"This..."
Seeing the scene before him, Liu Bei's eyes instantly narrowed.
What the hell?
What was Qin Feng playing at?
If he remembered correctly, that woman was the military general who had been by his side before?
Two individuals with unparalleled martial prowess, and yet they appeared to have weak legs?
Who were you trying to fool?
But you have to admit,
Those who had always mingled in aristocratic circles truly fell for this act.
"Haha, Provincial Governor Qin, you must have had a very arduous journey!"
After casting an envious glance at Yang Yanqi, Yuan Shao approached with a friendly smile.
"Provincial Governor Qin, I am Yuan Shao of the Yuan family. My uncle, Yuan Wei, is the current Grand Commandant!"
After first introducing his family background and title, Yuan Shao then made a gesture of invitation.
"Allow me to introduce your colleagues to Provincial Governor Qin!"
"Then I shall trouble Lord Yuan!"
Facing Yuan Shao's overture, Qin Feng did not refuse. Rubbing his aching waist, he followed.
This time, he wasn't pretending at all!
Yang Yanqi, being a martial artist, had exceptional endurance.
If his stamina hadn't been even greater, he didn't know who would have collapsed on the way.
However,
This simple action caught Yuan Shao's eye. He leaned in conspiratorially and chuckled,
"Lord Qin, Benchu has some good things. Perhaps I'll have someone send them over to you later!"
"Oh?"
Seeing Yuan Shao's secretive demeanor, Qin Feng did not refuse.
With a cheerful nod, he followed Yuan Shao towards Lu Zhi.
However,
Before Yuan Shao could even make introductions, Qin Feng noticed an unexpected person.
"Liu the Deceiver?!"
Seeing Liu Bei following closely behind Lu Zhi, Qin Feng smacked his forehead, only realizing it belatedly.
Damn it!
How could he have forgotten this guy?
That's right!
Without his brothers and capital, this fellow had no other place to go except to seek refuge with his teacher, Lu Zhi.
Pity,
He hadn't thought of this great deceiver when he heard Lu Zhi's name earlier.
However,
It didn't matter!
Thinking of Liu Bei's current predicament, a smile reappeared on Qin Feng's lips.
Apart from Lu Zhi, he doubted anyone present would recognize him.
Even if he said something, no one would believe him.
As for Lu Zhi?
Qin Feng had no intention of deceiving the old man; he planned to openly rebel.
Send me onto the battlefield?
No problem!
However many times you dare to send me out, I'll dare to lose that many times for you to see.
Punish me?
Don't be absurd!
While my troops might not be effective in external battles, they are perfect at fighting against you.
In that case,
It's likely that even Emperor Ling would develop the illusion... that the Yellow Turbans are truly formidable.
Simply brilliant!
The more Qin Feng thought about how clever he was, the more he didn't try to hide it. Instead, he smiled at Liu Bei.
"Xuande, why are you here?"
"Oh?"
Lu Zhi, who was about to greet Qin Feng, looked at Liu Bei with some curiosity upon hearing this.
"Provincial Governor Qin, do you know Xuande?"
"How could I not know him?"
Meeting Liu Bei's increasingly chilling gaze, Qin Feng squinted and smiled,
"If I recall correctly, Xuande should still be the Prefect of Guangyang, right?"
"Why is he here?"
"If I recall correctly, I, as the Provincial Governor of Youzhou, did not approve your departure from Youzhou, did I?"
"Hiss~!"
Prompted by Qin Feng's reminder, many people recognized Liu Bei.
"Isn't this fellow the Prefect of Guangyang that His Majesty personally appointed?"
"That's right!"
"Why is he here?"
"Could it be..."
"This fellow actually dared to defy the imperial decree and never even took up his post as Prefect of Guangyang?"