Chapter 1 My name is Liu Xie, and I am starving to death
The first year of Jian'an, October in autumn.

Jizhou, outside Yecheng.

A ragged, skinny boy was walking barefoot in the river, holding a sharpened bamboo stick, staring at a fat green carp in the water, his eyes almost shining.

He carefully adjusted his posture and aimed the tip of the bamboo stick at the carp, ready to kill it with one blow.

However, at this moment, a stone suddenly flew over.

"Plop——!"

As the stone fell into the water, the crucian carp in the water were frightened and swam away instantly, disappearing in a flash.

"Fish! My fish!"

Seeing the prey about to run away, the boy was so anxious that he jumped up and down and tried to catch it, but he lost his balance and fell into the water.

When he finally struggled to climb ashore, he looked up and saw several children around five or six years old laughing at him.

It was obvious that they were the ones who threw the stones just now.

"Run!"

Feeling the murderous gaze of the boy, the little kids immediately scattered and ran away.

Only the young man, like a drowned rat, was left on the shore.

"The children from South Village bullied me because I was weak and powerless. They even threw stones at me! Damn these naughty kids!"

Looking at the backs of these little brats running away, the boy gritted his teeth in hatred, but could do nothing about it. After a long sigh, he lay on his back on the grass.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to chase, but he really doesn’t have the strength.

Up to now, he had not eaten for five days except for a few fruits.

The dinner that I had hoped to have was ruined because of the disruption caused by those naughty kids.

"Am I, Liu Xie, really going to starve to death in the late Eastern Han Dynasty?"

"Oh my god, you are such a fucking jerk!"

Feeling the hunger coming from his stomach, Liu Xie was almost in tears.

That’s right, his name is Liu Xie.

But he has nothing to do with the Emperor Xian of Han in history.

He was originally just an ordinary college student majoring in history. When he woke up, he found himself traveling back to the chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

At first he was very excited. After all, he loved history, especially the history of the Three Kingdoms. Being able to personally experience this era and meet those brilliant Chinese literary stars and generals in history was simply his ultimate dream!

Moreover, as a time traveler, with his knowledge of a modern 21st century man and his understanding of the direction of history, it would not be easy for him to make a living.

It is even possible to recruit all kinds of talents, build your own power, and achieve hegemony like in online novels.

But he soon found out he was wrong.

And it couldn't be more wrong.

Although he traveled through time, he did not obtain any amazing golden fingers, nor did he have any cheating system, nor did he have any extraordinary identity.

He is just a common refugee in these troubled times.

What great ambitions, what changing history, what royal hegemony, all of it is fucking bullshit!
He couldn't even get a full meal!
If you want to turn things around and show your talents, you have to get in touch with those famous historical figures, right?
But in fact, in ancient times when people valued their background, he, a refugee, did not even have the qualifications to get close to those big figures, let alone display his talents.

And the most important thing is that there were no subways, cars or airplanes in ancient times. In this chaotic world, if he dared to run around, there would be only two outcomes.

Either they were captured and sent to the army to serve as soldiers and to provide military rations;
Or they would die at the hands of bandits or soldiers.

So it has been five days since he traveled through time, and he dared not leave the scope of Yecheng at all. At least this place is safe.

Of course, he couldn't enter the city.

Because he was a refugee.

"I'm afraid I'm going to be the first time traveler in history to die of starvation."

Liu Xie looked at the sky with lifeless eyes. Was he going to follow in the footsteps of Duke Huan of Qi?

The sky was gray, just as gray as his life.

But...how could he be willing to die in such a cowardly way?
"call--"

Liu Xie took a deep breath, sat up with all his strength, picked up the bamboo spear beside him, and walked towards the stream with a frivolous step, his eyes regained their determination. He was never the kind of person who would give up easily, even if there was a glimmer of hope, he would try his best to grasp it.

If you can't catch them, don't blame yourself if you see those kids doing this!

……

And not far downstream.

A middle-aged scholar in blue was sitting on a bluestone on the shore, fishing.

But at this moment, his mood was not on fishing.

But on a secret report in his hand.

"Luoyang was finally captured."

After carefully reading the secret report in his hand, the middle-aged scholar sighed, tore it into pieces, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into the river.

This is a secret report that just arrived this morning.

Cao Mengde captured Luoyang and welcomed the emperor to move the capital to Xu County.

During the relocation of the capital, Han Xian wanted to take the opportunity to hijack the emperor's carriage, but was defeated by Cao Cao and has now fled eastward.

However, the middle-aged scholar didn't care at all about Han Xian's whereabouts. He was just a fool, and his life or death would not affect the overall situation.

What he really cares about is the emperor.

"Cao Mengde has taken Luoyang, and the emperor has fallen into his hands. From now on, no one can hinder him in his righteousness."

"If he uses the emperor's name to command the princes, how will the princes deal with it?"

"My Lord, you are really confused this time."

The middle-aged scholar's face was full of regret and helplessness.

His name was Ju Su, and he was a counselor under Yuan Shao, the current ruler of Jizhou.

Long before Cao Cao captured Luoyang, he had persuaded Yuan Shao to welcome the emperor to Jizhou. You must know that Jizhou is very close to Luoyang. If Yuan Shao was willing to take action, Cao Cao would have no chance to welcome the emperor away.

However, Yuan Shao listened to the advice of the military general Chunyu Qiong, who believed that welcoming the emperor to Jizhou would affect his power, so he did not take any action.

This gave Cao Cao an opportunity to take advantage of.

Luoyang was quickly captured, and the emperor fell into Cao Cao's hands and was welcomed to Xu County.

He could already foresee the future situation.

Cao Cao will be like Dong Zhuo, holding the emperor hostage and controlling the princes.

"Forget it, forget it, it's fate."

Ju Su shook his head. Although he had a foresight, his lord did not adopt his idea, so he had no choice but to say that everything was destined.

After putting away the fishing rod, Ju Su picked up the fish basket and prepared to leave.

But then he heard bursts of water sounds coming from not far away.

Ju Su looked up and saw a ragged young man struggling to catch fish in the water not far away.

But the other party's fishing skills were so poor that after trying for a long time, not only did he not catch any fish, but he also fell several times in the water.

However, this young man was very determined and refused to give up.

"Refugee?"

Just by looking at his clothes, Ju Shou determined the young man's identity.

There are many such refugees outside the city, so it is not uncommon.

But for some reason he always felt that this young man looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere.

Just when Ju Shou was hesitating whether to go up and take a closer look, the young man who was fishing raised his head and looked over.

The two looked at each other.

Ju Shou was stunned at first, then his eyes widened and he stood there in a daze.

“Your Majesty?!”

(End of this chapter)