Three Kingdoms: I Beat Liu Bei to the Peach Garden Oath from the Start

[Three Kingdoms] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Some Farming] + [Expanding the Realm]

Liu Qi: Brother Zhang, I am the youngest son of Liu Hui, Marquis of Jichuan and a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan. Sadly, my family has fallen into decline. As a member of the imperial clan, I can only watch helplessly as the Han realm teeters on the brink of collapse. Still, I hope to accomplish something for the people of this land.

Zhang Fei: You have ambition and courage, lad. I, Zhang Fei, would be honored to become your sworn brother and work together for the people.

Guan Yu: Brother Liu speaks wisely. Though I am but a man of the grasslands, my heart is with the world. I am willing to follow my two brothers and accomplish something great together, winning justice for the people.

Liu Qi grinned to himself. At last, he had become sworn brothers with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu before Liu Bei could.

The three men set up an altar in the peach garden, knelt, and swore an oath. As the eldest, Liu Qi spoke first: “Heaven above and Earth below, today we, Liu Qi, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, become sworn brothers. We may not be born on the same day, month, and year, but we vow to die on the same day, month, and year. From this day forward, we will stand united, aid the needy and rescue those in danger, serve our country above, and bring peace to the common people below. Should any of us break this oath, may Heaven and humanity alike destroy him!”

Dong Zhuo praised him loudly. “Commandant Liu is indeed both wise and courageous. Such insight is truly a blessing to me. If I had a daughter, I would certainly marry her to a brave and loyal man like you.”

Liu Bei was overjoyed. He said respectfully, “Lord Dong Zhuo, you flatter me. My admiration for you is like the mighty river, flowing on without end. I venture to ask: if you do not think me unworthy, I would be honored to take you as my adoptive father and serve you with all my heart.” His eyes brimmed with hope as he lowered his head slightly, adopting a humble posture.