Chapter 3 Beacon Fire 24
In the second year of Xingping (195 AD), Xuzhou, Pengcheng.
In the living room, there were six people sitting, and it should be said that there were five sitting and one lying down.
Jian Yong lay lazily on the mat as usual, even if Liu Bei, who was sitting in the middle now, was already Xuzhou Mu, he had not changed at all.
Mi Zhu has also accepted his dissolute nature. At first, Mi Zhu thought that this person was just a crazy person, but after hearing Zhang Fei say that it was Jian Yong who persuaded Liu Bei to accept the position of Xuzhou pastor, he immediately changed his opinion of him.
In fact, Liu Bei's appointment as the pastor of Xuzhou, although Jian Yong played a great role, the most direct reason was Tao Qian's death.
In order to make Liu Bei no longer hesitate, Mi Zhu had to increase the amount of poison, and poor Tao Qian ended his life in such a hurry. And Tao Qian's two sons, who were kept in the dark, took the initiative to visit Liu Bei at the instigation of Mi Zhu and Chen Deng, hoping that he could protect the people of Yizhou.
The most important thing is that under the instigation of a certain "third master" who does not want to show his face, eighteen people with mysterious identities go to the streets and alleys every day to create an atmosphere, so that the people all over the city firmly believe in the fact that Cao Cao will come again soon, and only General Liu can save everyone.
So, a "petition from all the people" was sent to Liu Bei.
And when Liu Bei, who already knew everything in his heart, looked at Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei kept asking with an exaggerated expression: "What are you writing?" What is written? It hurt Guan Yu to hold back for a long time before he didn't laugh.
In this way, the people's desire and the general trend of the times, Liu Bei accepted the request of the people and served as the state pastor.
With the joint assistance of Jian Yong, Mi Zhu and Chen Deng, Xuzhou has gradually restored its tranquility, and the people's lives are also rich.
Today is fine, and everyone finally has time to sit together and gossip.
"Brother Zizhong, I've always wanted to ask you something, but I haven't been free." Jian Yong didn't see anyone, and said with his legs crossed.
"Oh? Brother Xianhe, please speak. Mi Zhu replied with a smile on his face.
"I once heard that when Tao Qian was seriously ill, Yuan Shu sent troops over, but why did he return halfway, and why did he not move after that?"
Mi Zhu laughed after hearing this, "Brother Xianhe, Brother Xianhe, you didn't ask Yuan Shu about this matter, but why did you come to ask me?" ”
"Hehe, I've just heard someone say that Brother Zizhong is more familiar with the matter of Xuzhou than anyone else, and no wind or grass can escape your Mi Zizhong's ears." Jian Yong also laughed.
"Xian and brother Hugh are going to make fun of me, I'm just a don't drive, how can I know everything. But I did hear about this matter, and I think it was because of Sun Ce's matter, and Yuan Shu had no time to take care of it. ”
"What Brother Zizhong said is reasonable, and it should be so."
"Hehe, Brother Xianhe, Brother Zizhong, I'll gather here today, so don't mention these disappointments." Chen Deng looked at Liu Bei, who had not spoken, and changed the topic with a smile, "Now the lord is a state pastor, but he is still single. Brother Zizhong, I don't know where Sister Ling belongs? ”
"Poof!" Zhang Fei had been sitting and listening to the audience's chat. At this time, he was sipping tea, and suddenly heard Chen Deng's words, and squirted out directly.
Guan Yu also snickered, and turned his head to look at Liu Bei with a surprised expression.
Of course, Liu Bei will be surprised, one moment these people are still talking about the military situation, and the next moment they will directly talk about their own lifelong events.
"Yuanlong, Hugh is talking nonsense. Zizhong's sister is young and young, how can Liu Bei climb high. Liu Bei also knew that Chen Deng was mostly joking, his relationship with his subordinates was very easy-going, and similar jokes were not less.
"Don't hide it, lord, the sister hasn't been married yet. If the lord doesn't dislike it, I will go back and ask her if she wants to. Mi Zhu looked at Liu Bei very seriously and said.
"No, no, Ling Mei is gentle and virtuous, how can she commit herself to me." Liu Bei hurriedly waved his hand.
"Big brother, I think this matter is very good, you might as well agree. Miss Mi Shu is beautiful and virtuous, and she is just the right match for your eldest brother. Zhang Fei also said while laughing.
"Third brother!" Liu Bei made a strange look.
"Big brother, what the third brother said is right. Life has been in a hurry for several years, and it is rare to encounter such a marriage. Guan Yu also said on the side.
"Lord, you can rely on it. I think you are not young, and the people of Xuzhou also hope that you will get married as soon as possible and set up an heir, so that they can feel at ease. Jian Yong said in an obviously ridiculous tone.
Liu Bei was speechless at this time, and he had to admire this group of subordinates, no matter what they could do, they could rise to the level of righteousness.
As a result, the theme of today's gossip has never changed, and Liu Bei experienced the taste of being forced to marry for the first time......
……
When Mi Zhu returned home, the sun had gradually set in the west, and Mi Fang and Mi Shu were both in the living room.
It's just that there are two guests in this living room today, and Mi Zhu recognized the two at first sight.
The man who was sitting and talking to Mi Fang, like him, was the night handsome under the old seat of the eleven sages of the original Yefeng-Nu Kou. And sitting next to him is his sub-system Sun Guan.
"Hehe, what wind blew you here?" Mi Zhu actually doesn't like this person in his heart, because he always thinks of himself as a rough person, speaks and acts very casually, and has no manners.
"I heard you saw him?" Nukou asked with a smile.
"Yes, but he is no longer the 'Proud Spear' of the past, and now he is decadent." Mi Zhu said with a little disappointment.
"Phew! Mi Zizhong, back then, the three of us were both handsome, don't I know his character? The slave was slightly angry.
"Hehe, it's true that the three of us know each other too well." Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Mi Zhu had no choice but to stop pretending.
"However, although I am not surprised that he defeated Ji Ling, how did you convince Yuan Shu?"
"I just told him that Liu Bei fighting with him will only cheapen Cao Cao in the end." Mi Zhu smiled helplessly, in fact, he didn't expect Yuan Shu's head to be so simple that he didn't even think about the consequences and sent troops to capture Xuzhou.
"Hehe, this idiot can't even think about such a simple thing." The slave laughed, "Where is that dragon now?" ”
"He? At this time, it should be to return the favor to others. Don't you know him, and if you feel indebted to others, you can't feel at ease. Mi Zhu shrugged.
"Well, if you see him again, remember to help me tell him that what he asked for from me has been done." With that, the slave walked out.
For a moment before the figure disappeared, Nu Kou didn't look back, but his voice came into the hall:
"From now on, call me by my real name. The name Nukou will remain in the Hebei General Hall. Then he walked out of the courtyard gate.
Looking at the courtyard door gradually closing, Mi Zhu said faintly: "Zang Ba, Zang Xuangao......"
————————————————
Youzhou, Right Beiping County, Baoqiu.
Lu Yi, Liu He, Yan Rou and others were in the camp discussing the route of the attack.
A small school suddenly ran in, "Report! General, I saw 10,000 white-horse cavalry rushing towards this side from a distance outside the camp! ”
Koji raised his head, a smile on his lips.
"Sure enough, you guessed it." Yan Rou also smiled.
"If he doesn't come, he won't be Gongsun Zhan; If he came quietly, he would not be Gongsun Zhan. Koji Yi said while waving his hand to let the little colonel go down.
Yes, with Gongsun Zhan's talent, he will definitely attack when the enemy has increased his forces and the deployment has not yet been perfected; And with his arrogance, he is destined not to come secretly.
"Now that he's here, don't let him down. Let's do what we do. With that, Koji walked out of the tent and ordered everyone to get ready.
Yan Rou also followed closely behind and walked out. Just as Xian Yufu, Xian Yuyin, and Qi Zhou were about to leave, Liu He, who had not moved, whispered: "Gentlemen, slow down." ”
"What's the matter with Childe?" Xian Yufu asked.
"When Gongsun Chan's army is defeated, can you help me get out of here?" Liu He lowered his voice as much as possible, and kept looking outside the tent with his spare eyes and said.
"Does Childe mean to ......" Qi Zhou vaguely guessed.
"Yes, Yuan Shao just wants to rely on my fame to control my father's subordinates, once Gongsun Chan is destroyed, I will have no value. With my understanding of Yuan Shao, I'm afraid that he had already ordered Li Yi to let me die in this battle by accident. ”
"How?!" Xian Yufu exclaimed in a low voice. Yuan Shao's reputation is outside, is it really so narrow-minded?
"Where did Childe come from?" Qi Zhou was a little puzzled.
"A friend of mine found out about it."
The three of them had great respect for Liu Yu, and of course they would not doubt Liu He.
"Don't worry, Childe, we will prepare as soon as possible to rescue Childe."
When Liu He heard this, he thanked the three of them.
The three of them also returned the salute. In order to prevent Koji from becoming suspicious, they also hurried out of the camp to prepare for war.
When they were all gone, Liu He sighed and walked out slowly, but he didn't go to everyone. He just paced to the darkness behind the tent, as if to say to himself, "That's it." ”
There, a figure seemed to nod slightly, and disappeared into the night like a gust of wind.
Liu He's expression was cold, he looked at the sky with dark clouds, and shook his head with a wry smile......
……
White Horse Righteous Servant, has always been a peculiar troops. In order to pursue speed, they try to make their equipment as light as possible. Aside from helmets, breastplates, and bracers, there was no iron armor on top of his body.
From the day it was born, this unit terrified the enemy outside the country.
A skilled cavalryman may not be feared, but when such soldiers reach a certain number, they are enough to form an absolute deterrent to the enemy.
However, when this fabulous army outside the fortress came to the front of the Koji camp, they learned for the first time what it meant to cry and laugh.
The enemy was arrayed outside the gate, but this formation did not look like it was going to fight.
Koji Yi ordered dozens of people to be a team, each holding a wooden plank, and gathered together to form a "turtle shell".
Since the boundary bridge, Koji Yoshishi has summed up such a key factor - to wipe out the enemy's advantage.
Hakuba Yicong mainly relied on rapid movement around the enemy and unexpectedly fired arrows to preemptively attack the enemy. But in the face of these "shrunken turtles", they are helpless.
"When you were facing three thousand white horses at the boundary bridge, you also sent eight hundred to ascend first, and at this time the enemy's cavalry was five thousand, why did you only send five hundred?" Yan Rou looked at the forward troops that had been halved by Ko Yi's order just now, and asked curiously.
Because in such a short period of time, it would be impossible for Gongsun Chan to organize nearly twice as many white horse followers as before. Therefore, these cavalry must be fake. And against the average cavalry, five hundred people are enough. Koji said confidently.
Yan Rou stopped talking and looked back at the battlefield.
And there, the first to die is waiting for a chance to win by surprise......