三國演義 第二回｜黃巾之亂：亂世烽火，初試鋒芒 | Romance of the Three Kingdoms Episode 2｜The Yellow Turban Rebellion: Baptism by Fire
桃園結義後，劉備、關羽、張飛三人組建義軍，正式投身平定黃巾之亂。他們雖出身平凡，卻憑藉勇氣與義氣，在戰場上嶄露頭角。首戰告捷，三人聲名初起。然而，亂世之中，不僅是敵軍的威脅，還有朝廷內部的腐敗與權力鬥爭。英雄的道路，遠比想像中更加艱難。
After swearing brotherhood in the Peach Garden, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei form a volunteer militia and join the campaign against the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Though they come from humble beginnings, their courage and loyalty quickly set them apart on the battlefield. With their first victory, their names begin to spread. Yet in a chaotic era, danger does not only come from enemies—it also lies within the corrupt court. The path of heroes proves far more difficult than they had imagined.
桃園結義之後，劉備、關羽與張飛迅速行動，招募鄉勇，組成一支義軍。雖然兵力有限，但三人齊心協力，士氣高昂，很快便投入平定黃巾軍的戰事之中。
當時黃巾軍勢如破竹，各地官軍節節敗退。劉備等人隸屬於幽州刺史劉焉麾下，奉命迎擊來犯的黃巾賊。初上戰場，面對數量龐大的敵軍，眾人心中難免緊張，但關羽與張飛勇猛異常，衝鋒陷陣，無所畏懼。
戰鬥一開始，張飛手持丈八蛇矛，直衝敵陣，勢如猛虎；關羽揮舞青龍偃月刀，沉穩而凌厲，所到之處敵軍潰散。劉備則居中指揮，調度有方，三人配合無間，竟以少勝多，擊退黃巾軍。
此戰告捷，使劉備義軍聲名大振。當地百姓紛紛稱讚三人為義士，願意投軍者亦日益增多。劉備因此逐漸壯大兵力，開始在亂世中站穩腳步。
然而，戰場上的勝利並未帶來真正的安定。朝廷內部依然腐敗不堪，宦官與權臣爭權奪利，對前線戰事漠不關心。許多將領因無法得到應有的支援與賞識，士氣低落。
劉備雖屢立戰功，卻因出身寒微，未獲重用，只被任命為一小縣尉。這樣的待遇，與他的志向相去甚遠。關羽與張飛見狀，心中不平，但劉備卻淡然處之，認為只要能為國效力，地位高低並不重要。
不久，黃巾之亂逐漸被各地軍隊平定，但天下局勢並未因此好轉。地方勢力開始崛起，各路豪強擁兵自重，漢室威信日漸衰落。
劉備三人雖初露鋒芒，但前路仍然充滿未知與挑戰。他們所面對的，不只是戰場上的敵人，更是整個時代的崩壞。
這一戰，既是他們的起點，也是亂世英雄之路的真正開端。
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English Version
After their oath in the Peach Garden, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei waste no time. They gather local volunteers and form a militia, determined to contribute to the suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
At the time, the rebels are overwhelming government forces across many regions. Liu Bei and his companions serve under Liu Yan, the governor of You Province, and are ordered to confront the advancing Yellow Turban forces.
Facing their first real battle, the odds are against them. The enemy greatly outnumbers their small militia. Yet Zhang Fei charges fearlessly into the front lines, wielding his spear with explosive strength. Guan Yu follows with calm precision, cutting through enemy ranks with remarkable skill. Liu Bei commands from the center, coordinating movements and maintaining discipline.
Despite their limited numbers, the trio achieves a stunning victory. Their courage and unity allow them to defeat a much larger force. News of their success spreads quickly, earning them recognition among both soldiers and civilians.
Inspired by their bravery, more people join Liu Bei’s ranks. His militia grows stronger, and his reputation begins to rise. However, success on the battlefield does not guarantee success within the political system.
The imperial court remains deeply corrupt. Eunuchs and officials are more concerned with power struggles than with rewarding merit. Despite Liu Bei’s contributions, he receives only a minor official post due to his humble background.
Zhang Fei and Guan Yu feel frustrated by this injustice, but Liu Bei remains calm. He believes that serving the nation is more important than personal recognition.
Eventually, the Yellow Turban Rebellion is suppressed, but peace does not return. Instead, regional warlords begin to emerge, each building their own power. The authority of the Han Dynasty continues to weaken.
For Liu Bei and his brothers, this is only the beginning. Their first victory marks the start of a long and uncertain journey in a world descending into chaos.
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Though the rebellion subsides, Liu Bei remains unrecognized. How will he find his place in a crumbling empire? A turning point in his fate is about to unfold.
