Chapter 315: The Battle of Xiapi (3)
Zhang Fei gathered his subordinates and was about to come to see Liu Bei, when he suddenly worried about the killing outside the city. It turned out that Chen Lan was at the head of the city, and when he saw that his army had gained the upper hand, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and was thinking that after defeating Zhang Fei, he and the army outside the city would join forces to attack the Han army that was still attacking the city, leaving them all under the city. Who would have thought that when a drum suddenly sounded, another support army appeared in the Han army. Looking at this banner, it is clear that Liu Bei is here in person.
Chen Lan was shocked, knowing that the deputy general was not Liu Bei's opponent, not to mention that the timing of Liu Bei's appearance was just right. So he hurriedly rushed down to the city, dressed neatly, and wanted to save the lieutenant general.
As a result, the people and horses just came out of the city gate, but they were entangled by Ye Jiao. Ye Jiao's ability is average, but he is an old soldier, and he naturally knows that as long as he entangles Chen Lan, the lord will definitely come to help after breaking the enemy army.
Chen Lan was furious, so he led the army to fight with Ye Jiao, Ye Jiao had few people, and he wanted to attack the city and fight against Chen Lan, where was Chen Lan's opponent, and was defeated by Chen Lan.
Just when he couldn't resist, Zhang Fei arrived in time. Zhang Fei had a big battle with the enemy general, and his own soldiers suffered a lot of casualties, but as soon as Liu Bei's reinforcements arrived, the enemy general was as cunning as a fox, and he led some of the cavalry to flee in advance. Zhang Fei couldn't catch up, and when he turned around, he saw Chen Lan go out of the city and lead the army to attack his deputy general Ye Jiao. Zhang Fei couldn't help but be furious.
Chen Lan saw Zhang Fei covered in blood, his eyebrows were upside down, his eyes were wide open, and he came all the way with his teeth and claws. couldn't help but be shocked, so he wanted to turn the horse away, Zhang Fei caught up, and as soon as he closed, Chen Lan's mouth cracked, and blood was dripping. The two horses were in the wrong saddle, Zhang Fei turned the horse's head, the steel spear was sandwiched by the wind, and he slashed down, Chen Lan rose up and knocked the knife up with both hands, and a strong force came, Chen Lan's chest shook, screamed, and spit out a mouthful of blood. The treasure knife in his hand could no longer be grasped, and he came out of his hand and flew far away.
Chen Lan hugged the horse's neck with both hands, turned around and wanted to enter the city, Zhang Fei was willing to let go, and chased the horse. Chen Lan's personal soldiers stopped desperately, swords, guns, swords, halberds, and poked straight in front of Zhang Fei with their eyes closed. Zhang Fei swung his snake spear, smashed these weapons away, and then stabbed these personal soldiers to the ground one by one. Zhang Fei threw off Chen Lan's pro-army, whipped his horse, and took Chen Lan directly.
Zhang Fei's father, Zhang Kuanfu, is friends with Su Shuang and other giant businessmen, so naturally there will be no shortage of good horses. Zhang Fei is the famous horse green mantle. Running like lightning. In a few breaths, he chased behind Chen Lan, and with a sweep of the steel spear, Chen Lan screamed and fell to the ground. Zhang Fei attacked the city today, suffered a big loss, and his heart was full of anger, and he didn't wait for Chen Lan to talk nonsense, when he rode by, it was a little cold, Chen Lan screamed, and his throat was stabbed hole, and the blood flowed like he couldn't live.
After Chen Lan died, his army scattered into the city, and then closed the city and held on.
Today's battles were repeated and he was very tired, so Zhang Fei also collected his troops and ordered Ye Jiao to lead people to clean up the battlefield and treat the wounded soldiers. And later saw Liu Bei. Liu Bei asked Zhang Fei about today's battle losses. Zhang Fei said: "The siege lost more than 500 people, and the enemy army fought two battles in a row, and the losses were 800 people. ”
The losses were all Qingzhou elites, and Liu Bei also felt heartache. After being silent for a while, he said to Zhang Fei: "A little worry, the enemy army is afraid that there will be more than 10,000 people. However, the Yide array slashed Chen Lan, and the thieves outside the city fought again. If you want to attack and take care of it, it's just around the corner. So he ordered the three armies to be rewarded.
At this time, there was chaos in the city. The main general Chen Lan was killed in battle, and the deputy general fled without a trace. Outside the city, there was Liu Bei's army. Although there were still thousands of people in the city at this time, the dragons had no leader, and the army had no fighting spirit.
Several lieutenants quarreled all night, and finally the words of one lieutenant touched everyone's hearts: "Everyone, don't say anything else, do I want to die or live?" If you want to die, you will stick to the city and fight Liu Bei to the death. Maybe there will be reinforcements in Xiapi before the city is broken? If you want to live, you should descend as soon as possible. Liu Bei's reputation, I think you have all heard of it. If we sacrifice the city, he will not embarrass us if he comes. When the time comes, I still want to eat this bowl of rice, so I will serve under Liu Bei. If you don't want to do it, take this opportunity to go home. ”
Everyone has different thoughts, but at this moment of facing life and death, whether it is Yuan Shu's loyalty or his desire to fulfill his duties, they are all shaken. If you continue to resist stubbornly, you will really die. The momentum of the Han army, they have also seen it today. It's really not comparable to a ragtag army like himself. So, let's plan ahead. After all, in this troubled world, survival is the most important thing.
Early in the morning of the second day, after the Han military finished burying the pot and cooking, someone in the city came to contact and wanted to surrender the city. Liu Bei let the pass in. It was a small colonel sent by the city, and when he saw Liu Bei, he said: "Let the king's name shake the sea, we dare not resist, so I want to sacrifice the city to live." It's just a little difficult, and I hope to make Jun En's permission. ”
As soon as Liu Bei heard it, he knew that this was going to talk about the conditions, so he said, "Come with me." ”
The little colonel said: "I am willing to surrender, but there are soldiers in the army who want to return to the field, and I hope that the king will let him go and not be embarrassed." ”
What is returned to the field, it is nothing more than an unwillingness to work for me. However, I don't take it from everyone. Liu Bei smiled: "It's okay, if you agree, you will come, and if you don't, you will go." We come and go freely in our army. ”
The little colonel's face was overjoyed, and he said: "Return to the soldiers under the command of the envoy, and hope that the envoy will treat the monarch like the Qingzhou army." ”
Liu Bei said: "I have always treated the three armies in Qingzhou equally. Before each was its master, and then it was the same Han army. Naturally, I won't embarrass him. You can rest assured. ”
The little school got Liu Bei's assurance and went back happily. Zhang Fei listened to it next to him, confused, this is the end. Does this condition still need to be discussed solemnly?
When he entered the city, Zhang Fei knew why Liu Bei wanted Liu Bei to guarantee that he would not embarrass those who had been relieved and returned to the field. These people didn't want to do anything to Liu Bei, so they looted in the city, and took their own soldiers to escort a cart of property out of the city. Zhang Fei was furious, these were all trophies that belonged to their Qingzhou.
So Zhang Fei said to Liu Bei: "Lord, do you want to snatch it back?" ”
He rolled his eyes again and said, "It's better to let Uncle Zhi lead the army, deceive him as a bandit, and go to rob him." Chen Zhi offered advice to ask Liu Bei to stay still, and only when Zhang Fei and the enemy were in short contact did he come to the rescue. The enemy army was defeated because of this, although Zhang Fei also agreed with it, but Chen Zhi's words made him lose hundreds of elite soldiers, and Zhang Fei was still quite depressed in his heart. So he hit Chen Zhi with crooked ideas.
Chen Zhi listened to it on the side, the corners of his mouth twitched, General Zhang, do you want to be so black-bellied and let me do dirty work.
Liu Bei listened to it on the sidelines, it was funny and angry, can you do this? As long as he is not a fool, he knows that he must have sent someone to do it. Do you still want Chen to go? So he waved his hand and said: "This matter must be mentioned again, and since it has been promised, let it go." Otherwise, first indulge and then capture, treacherous, and laugh for the world! ”
Liu Bei thought again, since people dare to swagger out of the city, I am afraid that the treasury documents will be made seamless for you. What matters now is not these petty profits, but going into the city to appease people's hearts. Otherwise, as soon as you have to worry about it, you will recover your property, and you will be afraid that the army will mutiny.
entered the city, put up a list to calm the people, and came forward to appease the soldiers. Tell everyone that those who are willing to continue to serve in the army can register, and those who do not want to leave on their own. Originally, many people heard that Liu Beijun had strict military discipline, and they were quite afraid in their hearts. I wanted to quit and leave with the belongings I had accumulated over the years. Later, as soon as I inquired about the salary of the Qingzhou Army, my eyes immediately turned red, and they shouted that they would continue to serve Liu Yuanjun.
However, if you want to enter the Qingzhou Army, it is not an easy task for these soldiers.