Starting again from Chapter 3

Chapter 4, the Battle of Guandu, takes place when Cao Cao is ruling the land with the Emperor by his side. He achieves merit by eliminating Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, while Yuan Shao on the opposing side unifies Hebei after eliminating Gongsun Zan, and then loses the Battle of Guandu against Cao Cao. In Chapter 5, Liu Bei's forces seek refuge with Liu Biao in Jing Province. In Chapter 6, after Zhuge Liang is recommended by Xu Shu, they form an alliance with the Eastern Wu forces and engage in a major battle against Cao Cao called the Battle of Red Cliffs.