He was very hesitant, wishing that Lu Zhi would promote him again.
But looking at Lu Zhi’s grim expression, it was clearly impossible, and Liu Bei did not dare to delay, quickly kowtowing and saying!
“Many thanks for the General’s promotion, I will not forget it.”
Lu Zhi nodded, his tone flat, and with a wave of his hand, he slowly said!
“You may leave.”
Soon, Liu Bei bowed and scraped, scurrying out of the main tent, looking at the azure sky, his hands clasped tightly together.
He kept encouraging himself, a Tuncun is a Tuncun.
Didn’t Liu Jin also rise slowly from the position of Tuncun? He might not be able to, and could even surpass him.
Moreover, his teacher was a Central Protector-General, commanding tens of thousands of troops.
Secretly borrowing his prestige, even a Qu Junhou or a Military Sima would have to treat him respectfully, and he could still thrive.
Coupled with his senior martial brother Gongsun Zan, he could just cry poverty and gain some benefits, or have him introduce him to and befriend the Generals in the army.
After understanding this, Liu Bei regained his fighting spirit, his face showing determination.
He immediately headed towards a nearby military camp, which was where Gongsun Zan’s troops were stationed.
On the west side of the military camp outside the city, the Liu character military banner swayed in the wind, and three thousand troops were undergoing rigorous training.
Inside the main tent, Liu Jin sat at the head seat, his brows tightly furrowed as he read the newly arrived message.
As expected, Lu Zhi was still as upright as in history, and did not bribe Zuo Feng.
It wouldn't be long before he would be escorted to Luoyang in a prison cart.
These tens of thousands of Han Army troops would then be without a commander, forced to remain stationed here.
Liu Jin’s eyes showed a fervent glint, and his breathing became rapid.
If he could become a Central Protector-General, command these tens of thousands of Han Army troops, and pacify the Yellow Turban in the north, his political capital would definitely be sufficient.
By then, serving as a Provincial Governor would be no problem. When the world was in chaos, he would be able to carve out a territory and hold significant military power.
He might even be able to contend for the world with Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, who came from a family of Grand Tutor for four generations, Cao Cao, who was a descendant of Eunuchs, and Gongsun Zan, from a prominent family in You Province, among others.
After a moment of thought, Liu Jin showed a wry smile.
After Lu Zhi was dismissed, Dong Zhuo took over as the main commander.
Although he was only from Liang Province, Dong Zhuo was backed by the Yuan family, with very deep roots, and he simply could not compete.
Even if Dong Zhuo gained nothing after becoming the main commander and was eventually dismissed, it did not prevent him and the Yuan family behind him from vying for this position.
After that, Huangfu Song led a large army to arrive, breaking through Guangzong and Quyang, and pacifying the Yellow Turban Rebellion; there was no way it would be his turn to become a Central Protector-General.
Liu Jin sighed; after all, his foundation was too weak, and it was impossible for him to become a Central Protector-General and command these tens of thousands of Han Army troops.
Because the world had just fallen into chaos, among the entire imperial court, there were only a few Central Protector-Generals, whose status was esteemed and power extremely vast.
It was not like the late Han Dynasty, when there were countless miscellaneous Generals.
Now, even a Commandant was considered a prominent figure, let alone a Zhonglang General, which was above a Commandant.
However, Liu Jin still held a glimmer of hope; his military achievement of slaying Zhang Liang had already been reported.
With the Grand General’s maneuvering and the current Son of Heaven’s high regard, he might be able to become a Commandant, and then vying for a Deputy General would also be good.
As long as the entire northern Yellow Turban was pacified, his merits would definitely be substantial, and being enfeoffed as a marquis and appointed as a general would be just around the corner.
Liu Jin quickly returned to normal, casting aside all distracting thoughts. Since he was here, he would make the best of it.
Thinking more now was useless. He had already achieved rocket-like promotions, becoming a Two-Thousand-Stone Commandant in just half a year.
Taking another step forward would make him a true Two-Thousand-Stone Commandant, thoroughly entering the high echelons of the imperial court.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the tent. Zhao Teng walked in and bowed, saying!
“Big Brother, Gongsun Zan has sent someone to invite you to a feast at his military camp.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Jin did not refuse, but nodded!
In the past few days in the army, he had already become close with the Generals, befriending each other and considering themselves friends, occasionally hosting banquets for one another.
He immediately stood up from the head seat and brought Guan Yu and Zhang Fei with him.
Having two fierce Generals by his side could not only display his authority.
Even if something unexpected happened, he could respond with ease, rather than being killed by others.
Surrounded by everyone, he left his station and headed towards the nearby military camp.
Inside Gongsun’s grand camp, Gongsun Zan sat at the head seat, looking at Liu Bei beside him, and said with a smile!
“Xuande, today I will introduce you to a heroic figure. He is young, has achieved many military merits, and his official rank is even higher than mine, your elder brother.”
“But he is a straightforward person, never bothered by these minor details, and calls us brothers.”
Liu Bei was delighted upon hearing this, showing an excited expression. Someone who could be called a heroic figure by his fellow martial brother must be extraordinary.
Especially with that uninhibited personality, he naturally wanted to befriend him.
He immediately inquired!
“May I ask who Brother Bo Gui is referring to?”
Gongsun Zan stroked his beard and laughed heartily!
“Xuande, don’t be anxious, you’ll know when he arrives later.”
“Oh, and this person is of the same clan and origin as you, both descendants of the Han Dynasty.”
Liu Bei was stunned upon hearing this. Hearing Gongsun Zan say it like that, it felt somewhat familiar.
A figure inexplicably appeared in his mind, it was Liu Jin.
He quickly shook his head like a rattle-drum, simply not believing it.
Liu Jin was just a Thousand-Stone Sima a while ago; it was impossible for him to have been promoted so quickly. He probably still held the rank of Sima, just like his elder brother.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the main tent, and several figures approached.
Gongsun Zan’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said!
“Xuande, they’ve arrived. Let’s stand up and greet them.”
After saying this, he immediately stood up and slowly walked out of the main tent.
Liu Bei did not think much of it and followed Gongsun Zan, going out to greet them together.
In the distance, Liu Jin was seen chatting with Xu Rong, Zhang He, Cheng Pu, and others, approaching them.
Gongsun Zan laughed heartily!
“Brother Wenyi, Brother Junyi, Brother De Mou, Brother Wen Heng.”
Standing beside him, Liu Bei heard the address “Brother Wenyi” and immediately looked forward.
Sure enough, the young man at the forefront had a proper appearance, extraordinary dignity, and exuded a leader’s aura.
Especially the silver seal and green ribbon worn at his waist, which indicated that this person held a Two-Thousand-Stone official rank.
It instantly dazzled Liu Bei’s eyes, and he stood completely stunned.
He was still muttering to himself!
Impossible, impossible, how long has it been since we last met, and he has already become a Two-Thousand-Stone official.
Liu Jin and the others saw Gongsun Zan coming to greet them and said with a smile!
“Brother Bo Gui.”
Gongsun Zan smiled and nodded, then immediately said!
“Brother Wenyi, let me introduce someone to you. He is a disciple of my teacher, Lord Lu, and also my fellow martial brother.”
“His name is Liu Bei, Liu Xuande.”