Chapter 784: The Road of Soldiers (2)
However, it was said that Ma Chao received the military order, and took 5,000 horsemen all the way to Luyang, and halfway to the road, his mind moved, and General Zhang and others repeatedly explained that they were not going to kill the enemy, but to attract Xiahou Yuan of Wancheng to go north for reinforcements. In this case, how can this little bit of people be?
At this time, Yuzhou had returned to the Han Dynasty, Ma Chao had a plan in his heart, so he turned back to Jiaxian, raised Zhang Fei's banner, and ordered local officials to cooperate, and levied 10,000 people here, and made a flag quilt, and came to Luyang with a wrap.
Jiaxian county order wanted to cry without tears, Yuzhou has been in war for a long time, and many people have fled, and finally returned to the jurisdiction of the imperial court. Not long after An's birthday, who would have thought that Ma Chao would come out like this again. There are not many young and strong people in the entire Jiaxian County, and when Ma Chao is so engaged, there are ten rooms and nine empty rooms.
Fortunately, Ma Chao made it clear that bringing these people to fight was not a war, but a strong momentum, so there would basically be no accidents. In addition, Ma Chao let go of large-scale purchases in Jiaxian, military rations were served, etc., so that the people of Jiaxian County made a lot of money, and promised a bunch of benefits, such as asking for credit for Jiaxian County after the war, applying for exemption from Jiaxian's money and grain tax, and so on. Only then did the officials and people of Jiaxian County be appeased.
Ma Chao asked several lieutenants under his command to pretend to be Zhang Fei and others, waving the banner, each leading people and horses, and roaring. When Ma Chao appeared in Luyang with his men and horses, he was detected by Cao Jun's scouts, and the men and horses became more than 10,000 soldiers and horses in the mouth of the sentry detective. In the era of cold weapons, the deterrent power of cavalry was so powerful. What's more, it was Liu Bei's command, and several generals with names and surnames arrived together. So Cao Wei was frightened at once. Only then did he ask Wancheng for help as soon as possible.
Xiahou Yuan of Wancheng was convinced, and he was naturally convinced. Cao Wei's ability is mediocre, but he will not deceive him on such a major matter. Moreover, Cao Wei has always been cautious in Luyang, and scouts are all over Luyang, but whenever there is some trouble, Cao Wei must be the first to know.
In addition, Xiahou Yuan had already been mentally prepared for the Han army to attack Jingzhou. He knew that it was not strange that the Han army came, and it was strange not to come. So after receiving the letter, Xiahou Yuan's heart was faintly relieved, and he breathed a sigh of relief, and finally he didn't have to guess all day when the Han army would attack Jingzhou. The enemy on the surface, Xiahou Yuan was not afraid. He has a favorable location, and he occupies people with leisure, and he is not afraid of anyone who comes.
Here, Ma Chao finally came to the city of Luyang and set up a camp a few miles away. At the head of the city, Cao Wei looked at the cloud-like Han army under the city, and his eyelids jumped. Xindao, it is really unfavorable for the passing years, which attracted this gang of fierce gods. The name of a man, the shadow of a tree. Zhang Fei, Tai Shici, which one is good to get along. Even Na Ma Chao heard that in Liangzhou, he was murderous and full of blood. Such a person, his Cao Wei's small arms and legs, where can he stop it. Thinking of this, Cao Wei glanced back in the direction of Wancheng, and said secretly, General Xiahou, Uncle Xiahou, if you don't come again, the little nephew will really die.
Luyang is the gateway to Nanyang, and there is no room for error. After Xiahou Yuan received the report, he immediately gathered soldiers and horses and personally led 20,000 people to Luyang to help. Before leaving, he said to the deputy general: "I am going to fight with the Han army, I don't know when I will return, you are in Wancheng, I will guard the city for me, and when I return, I will show your merits." ”
The adjutant general persuaded again: "Why should the general go in person, I can go for the general." The general but guards the city. ”
Xiahou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Needless to say, you don't know how powerful Zhang Fei and others are." If I don't go, Luyang will be lost. As he spoke, he remembered that he and the generals under Liu Bei had marched into Luoyang to attack King Dong Qin. The years are not forgiving, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed in a flash.
Xiahou Yuan led his troops north, and Zhang Fei and Tai Shici led a large army along Tongbai Mountain into Nanyang. Fortunately, at the junction of Yuzhou and Nanyang, there are many people who are familiar with the terrain here, and fortunately, most of them are cavalry, otherwise there will be a big problem in the supply of grain and grass when marching in the mountains.
After going around and around, out of the mountainous area and on the official road, Zhang Fei was relieved. found a wilderness, gave an order, changed the flag, and the Han army took on the banner of Cao's army. Then start sprinting all the way. When he ran to the foot of Biyang City, Zhang Fei stepped forward to drink the door. The officials at the head of the city looked at the people outside the city, and saw that it was the banner of their own people, but how did they look at it and feel that something was wrong, so their faces turned pale, and they asked, "Where did the general come from?" ”
Tai Shici next to him said: "I will be ordered by General Xiahou to go to Xiangyang to change the guard." Also ask the county to order the labor army of Kaicheng. ”
The county commander breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said, "Please also ask the general to show the customs defense." ”
Tai Shici's eyes rolled, and he was about to find a way, when Zhang Fei next to him shouted like thunder: "What do you say more about this guy!" Tyre! The head of the city is a man and I hear it clearly, I am Zhang Fei, the general under the command of the King of Zhongshan, Zhang Yide is also! Today, on the orders of the king, I have come to take Jingzhou! You can quickly open the city and descend, otherwise when the city is broken, you will be killed! ”
Zhang Fei knew that he had asked the army to change its uniforms and flags, and he could hide it for a while, but he couldn't hide it for a lifetime, which was better than Yangcheng If he changed his heart, when he saw Cao Jun's banner, it was estimated that he would open the city directly. Who would have thought that the first stop would be unfavorable, and when he met a cautious and delicate person, he would not open the city gate alive or dead, and only cared about asking about the seal of the seal. The question is, where did he come from? simply didn't do anything, and opened up to talk thoroughly.
When the head of the city heard this, his legs and feet suddenly became weak, his face was like earth, and he was secretly bitter, how could it be so. I wanted to speak, but I found that my body was trembling, my mouth was trembling, and I couldn't make a sound in my throat.
Tai Shi Ci saw that Zhang Fei had a clear battle, and his temper was really impatient. I also saw a group of people at the head of the city surrounding an official, but there was no movement for a long time. Tai Shi Ci was furious in his heart, and secretly said that he was ignorant and dared to ignore us. It is convenient to take off the bow and arrow from the winning hook, peep at the head of the city, draw the bow and arrows, and send an arrow.
With a bang, the iron arrow was like lightning, hitting Yang Ling's chest. Biyang Ling just wanted to speak, but he couldn't say it. didn't catch it in one breath, and left without saying a word. Leave a group of people looking at each other, not knowing what to do.
After ten breaths, the drums and trumpets under the city rumbled, and a small official tiptoed to take a look. Then he was so shocked that he fell to the head of the city, and while kicking his legs back, he shouted: "The Han army is going to attack the city, the Han army is going to attack the city!" ”
Only then did everyone react. The county order is dead, and there is a super big one outside the city, which is in trouble. I thought of how this little man in the city was the opponent of the group of tigers and wolves outside the city. So he secretly said, the county order, I'm sorry. There are old people in my family, and there are young people in the bottom, so I can only descend, no, no, I have returned to the arms of the king. You go with peace of mind, we will choose a place with good feng shui for you to bury, and we will take care of your wife and children's property.
A moment later, the gate of Biyang City opened, and a group of people rushed out, eating pot pulp to welcome the king.