That night, the banquet was set, and Liu Bei led the following martial arts to the banquet. Liu Zhang and Liu Bei sat down as guests and hosts, and talked about their heartfelt songs with each other, and their feelings were very close. When the wine was half-drunk, Liu Bi, Ling Bao, and Deng Xian each glanced at each other, and Leng Bao drew his sword and entered the road.

"There is no joy in the feast, and I wish to dance the sword as a play. Bojun smiled! ”

At the same time, Liu Xuan called all the warriors to enter and lined them up in the hall, just waiting for Leng Bao to start. Liu Bei's generals, seeing Leng Bao dancing in front of the sword feast, and seeing the warriors under the stairs pressing the sword target, looking directly at the hall. Kuai Liang was shocked, and hurriedly signaled to Huang Zhong, Huang Zhong was stunned, and he also waved his sword.

"The sword dance must be right, the old man is willing to dance with General Leng."

As soon as Huang Zhong's voice fell, he stepped out, and Leng Bao saw that Huang Zhong was old, and laughed at him for not being able to do anything. Who knew that the two danced together, Leng Bao knew that Huang Zhong was powerful, and his arms were paralyzed by the strength of Huang Zhong's sword, and it was difficult to exert his strength. Leng Bao looked at Liu Bi anxiously, Liu Bi got up angrily, and also drew his sword to help dance. Huang Zhong fought the two of them, and his swordsmanship was strong and powerful, not messy, but on the contrary, Leng Bao and Liu Bi were secretly beaten by Huang Zhong and secretly complained.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Deng Xian immediately grabbed the wine glass and prepared to smash it. At this moment, Hua Xiong and Tai Shi Ci each raised their swords and shouted.

"I'll wait for a group dance to help me laugh."

Hua Xiong and Tai Shici exuded a huge momentum, approaching the generals of Xichuan, and Hua Xiong even stepped close to Deng Xian, and his tiger eyes were murderous, so scared that Deng Xian's soul was not possessed.

Kuai Liang quickly threw a look at Liu Bei. Liu Bei comprehended, pretended to be shocked, hurriedly slammed the sword he was wearing, stood on the seat and shouted.

"We and other brothers are undoubtedly taboo when they meet and drink bitterly. If it is not at the Hongmen banquet, Gaozu will be in Xiangji, why use the sword dance? Those who don't abandon the sword will be killed! ”

Liu Zhang's eyes were confused by the cold light on Liu Bei's sword, and then he reacted and hurriedly shouted.

"Brothers get together, flesh and blood are blended, why do you need a killing weapon!?"

Liu Zhang then ordered the guards to take away their swords, and gave them wine to the three generals Huang Zhong, Tai Shici, and Hua Xiong, and comforted them softly.

"My brothers are of the same blood, and they discuss great things together, and they have no two hearts. Don't doubt it. ”

The three generals had cold faces and did not pick up. Liu Bei hurriedly cast his eyes, and the three generals took the thanks. Liu Zhang then took Liu Bei's hand again and said.

"The Han family is lonely, our brothers are the closest relatives in the world, and I will never fail my brother. This heart can be seen by the sun and the moon, and I hope that my brother will not mind today's things. ”

Although Liu Bei had resentment in his heart, he said falsely.

"Brother waits for what to do, I don't know how to prepare. Besides, the generals only intend to be happy, and they don't have a harmless heart, so how can they mind? ”

Liu Zhang saw that Liu Bei had no complaints, sighed that he was broad-minded, and the two drank happily until the evening and dispersed. After the banquet dispersed, Liu Zhang naturally couldn't help but reprimand Liu Xuan, Ling Bao, and Deng Xian. Only this once, if you dare to murder Liu Bei again, you will be killed! Liu Bi, Ling Bao, and Deng Xian resigned to their promises, and the three of them were loyal to Liu Zhang, and they all held grudges.

But it was said that Liu Bei returned to the building, and Wen Ping frowned and admonished.

"What is the situation on the table today? It is better to return to Jingzhou as soon as possible to avoid future troubles. ”

Liu Bei thought of today's events, and he also had palpitations, but when he remembered the current situation, if he didn't take advantage of this time to seize Yizhou, there would be no chance, so he shook his head and refused to say anything.

"General Wen doesn't have to be careful. My brother Liu Jiyu believes in me and will never bear to hurt me. ”

Liu Feng, who was on the side, listened to the words and also admonished.

"Father-in-law, don't be careless, although Liu Jiyu doesn't have this intention, but I think everyone under him wants a father-in-law! If you don't get rid of it, how can you rest assured? ”

When Liu Bei heard this, his eyes were cold, and he started to murder Liu Xuan, Ling Bao, and Deng Xian. Then he discussed with Kuai Liang for a while, but the time had not yet come, so he put it on hold.

The next day, an urgent report came from Chengdu, saying that Zhang Ren, the governor of the capital, was defeated by the army of Wenhan again and again, lost Anhan and Wakou Pass, and 50,000 soldiers and horses in Dongchuan were almost extinct, and they were retreating to Jiameng Pass at this time. The Northwest Army is unstoppable, and has recovered the eighty counties of Dongchuan, and is integrating the army to prepare to capture Jiameng Pass and invade the realm of Xichuan!

Liu Zhang was shocked when he heard the report, his face was like ashes, Jia Meng Pass is the gateway to Yizhou, once it is lost, Yizhou will not be guaranteed! Liu Zhang was also annoyed that Zhang Ren was incompetent, lost Dongchuan, and Yizhou was currently in danger.

"This Zhang Guyi is really incompetent, and now he has exhausted his soldiers, and he has not yet died by himself, and he has sent people to ask for help!"

After Liu Zhang finished drinking, he wanted to order Zhang Ren to be imprisoned and take away his position. Liu Bei heard the words and hurriedly walked out of the admonition.

"Brother Zong, and collect anger, the so-called three armies are easy to obtain, and one general is hard to find. Although Zhang Ren is guilty, he has made many military exploits in the past, and he has won the popularity of the people in Shuzhong, and he cannot be lightly punished. Moreover, changing the commander in battle is a taboo for soldiers, and please think twice! ”

When Liu Zhang heard this, his anger dropped slightly, and he asked Liu Bei.

"According to Brother Zong's opinion, what should I do?"

"If my brother is not a brother, my brother is willing to lead 20,000 soldiers and horses to rescue Jiameng Pass, resist the Northwest Army, and Yizhou will be safe. If it doesn't work, my brother is willing to suffer together with General Zhang! ”

Liu Bei asked for his life and took the initiative to ask for help. Liu Zhang was overjoyed, so he allocated 20,000 soldiers and horses to Liu Bei to rush to the aid of Jiameng Pass. Wenhan's army pressed the border, and Liu Zhang was afraid that Liu Bei would be unstoppable, so he urgently ordered the general to guard the passes everywhere to prevent Liu Bei's army from being defeated. Yang Huai and Gao Pei, the governors of Baishui, listened to the order and guarded the Fushui Pass. Liu Zhang led the remaining soldiers back to Chengdu.

It is said that Liu Bei borrowed 20,000 soldiers and horses from Liu Zhang, and marched through Jiameng Pass in the starry night, befriended the generals of Xichuan along the way, and gave all the gold and silk given by Liu Zhang, and gave favors to collect the hearts of the army.

However, it was said that Wen Han waved his troops and horses, and Zhao Yun led 30,000 soldiers to Jiameng Pass first. Divided the troops to attack day and night, Zhang Ren cooperated with Huo Jun, the original guard of Jiameng Pass, desperately blocked. However, the soldiers in the northwest were outnumbered, the offensive was fierce, and seeing that the Jiameng Pass would soon be broken, the reinforcements had not arrived for a long time, the morale of the army was low, and the soldiers were afraid of war, Zhang Ren and Huo Jun were anxious.

Just when it was extremely urgent, a message finally came from Chengdu, and Fa Zheng came with a book to tell Zhang Ren that Liu Bei was leading an army of 20,000 to Jiameng Pass to rescue, and it would arrive soon.

When Zhang Ren heard Liu Bei's introduction of troops, his face suddenly changed again and again, he was surprised and confused, and his eyes were a little more vigilant. Fa Zheng knew that Zhang Ren was a loyal and righteous person, so he immediately told the past, and at the same time explained in detail the previous things that Liu Bei pleaded for him in front of Liu Zhang.

"Uncle Liu Huang is a benevolent and righteous man, and General Zhang doesn't have to worry too much. If there was no Uncle Liu Huang to intercede in front of the lord before, I was afraid that General Zhang would have been imprisoned at this time. ”

Zhang Ren's eyes were cold, but he didn't appreciate it, and snorted coldly.

"Hypocrisy, villain means! I know that I am guilty, and I don't need him to intercede for me, as long as I repel the Wen Bufan thief army, I will plead guilty to the lord!! ”

Fa Zheng saw that Zhang Ren was so strong, and knew that he was like Huang Quan, Wang Lei, Liu Bi and others, and he did not have a good impression of Liu Bei. Immediately changed the topic and said.

"Ordered Uncle Liu Huang to lead the troops to help, this is the will of the lord. I also hope that General Zhang will focus on the overall situation and work together with Uncle Liu Huang to repel the thieves. ”

Zhang Ren turned around suddenly, stared at Fa Zheng's eyes, and under Zhang Ren's majestic gaze, Fa Zheng felt a sense of guilt for some reason, and did not dare to look directly at Zhang Ren.

"Fa Xiaozhi! Don't look at you, you are a courtier in Shu, and you eat Shuzhong Yulu. If one day, I know that you have a different heart for the lord. At that time, don't blame me for ignoring your and my feelings and righteousness, and killing my relatives with righteousness!! ”

"Zhang Guyi, you !!"

Zhang Ren's words were inserted into Fazheng's heart like a sharp sword. Fa Zheng's eyes widened suddenly, wanting to refute, but there was a ghost in his heart, and he was speechless for a while. Zhang Ren snorted coldly and ordered the soldiers to send Fa Zheng. Fa Zheng's face was calm and he left angrily.

When Fa Zheng walked out, he remembered what Zhang Rengang had just said, and he didn't feel his heart twitch, stood for a long time, and sighed secretly in his heart.

"Hey~! Zhang Guyi, Zhang Guyi! It's not that my law and filial piety directly betray the lord for glory, but Liu Jiyu is incompetent and cowardly, and he doesn't know how to use the virtuous. ”

Fa Zheng sighed and left lonely. The soldiers of Xichuan around him seemed to know some information, and secretly pointed fingers at Fazheng, and some of them were even more angry.

The next day, Zhao Yun led his troops to attack again. Zhang appointed soldiers to guard the pass, and the shouts of killing were endless, the stones flew and the arrows fell like torrential rain.

Suddenly, the wind and dust behind the pass were heavy, and the flag covered the sun, and I don't know how many soldiers and horses came. Zhao Yun heard the exclamation of the soldiers behind him, looked at it anxiously, was startled, did not dare to act rashly, and immediately ordered the army to withdraw and return to the village. Seeing this, Zhang Ren took advantage of the situation to teach Yan Yan and Ma Chao to lead a team of light horses to go out of the customs to cover up the killing.

Yan Yan and Ma Chao received the order, grabbed their weapons, flew out of the horses, led the troops into the Northwest Army, and killed the Northwest Army that could not escape. Liu Bei saw it on the mountain, and secretly sighed that Yan Yan and Ma Chao were brave, Zhang Ren had a way to command the army, and he should be decisive, and he was deeply skilled in the art of war.

Yan Yan and Ma Chao returned with a small victory, and were about to come to see Zhang Ren, when the 20,000 troops led by Liu Bei also rushed to the pass. Zhang Ren's face was cold, and as soon as he came out of the war building, he happened to meet Yan Yan and Ma Chao, so he and the second general ordered the two to greet Liu Bei with him. Yan Yan saw that Zhang Ren's face was not good, so he didn't ask much, and followed closely. Ma Chao is lion's eyes burst into flames, and he doesn't know what he is thinking.

When he was young, Zhang Ren led the generals in the pass out of the gate, and Liu Bei hurriedly dismounted and bowed.

"I have heard General Zhang's high name for a long time, like thunder. Hate the clouds and mountains are far away, and they can't listen to teaching. It is a blessing to be fortunate to see dignity today. ”

Liu Bei was enthusiastic, but he stuck it on Zhang Ren's cold face. Zhang Ren saluted slightly, dealt with it casually, and squinted at Liu Bei and said.

"Uncle Liu Huang is not afraid of hard work, he came from afar, and he is not surprised if he misses the distance."

Zhang Ren said coldly, but Liu Bei smiled cutely, took Zhang Ren's hand, and said his admiration. Zhang Ren frowned, the so-called reaching out and not hitting the smiling person, not to mention that Liu Bei had been kind to him before. Although Zhang Ren didn't like Liu Bei, but he was torn in front of him, and now he is facing a big enemy, when he needs to employ people, although Liu Bei does not bring many soldiers and horses, but his three fierce generals Huang Zhong, Tai Shici, and Hua Xiong are all famous generals who are famous all over the world.

Zhang Ren then restrained his coldness, forced a smile, and led Liu Bei and the others into the customs. After receiving the wind, Zhang Ren was in the war building that night, gathering people to discuss.

Zhang Ren sat in the high hall and said intently.

"Today's Jiameng Pass is urgent, and now Zhao Zilong has led the army to attack under the pass for a long time, and our army's morale is low, and one person is needed to break it to shock morale. But Zhao Zilong is a general in the northwest, and he is not idle, and his courage intimidates the world's soldiers, and no one can be him. All the people under the tent are afraid that no one will be their opponent. ”

Zhang Ren said as he secretly looked at the generals behind Liu Bei. As soon as Zhang Ren's voice fell, suddenly a person came out sharply and shouted angrily. "Zhang Dudu, why despise everyone! Although the old man is not talented, he is willing to cut off the head of Zhao Zilong and dedicate it to his command!! ”

As soon as these words came out, the generals of Xichuan changed color one after another, and they hurriedly cast their eyes, it was the veteran Huang Zhongye. Zhang Ren was overjoyed, but pretended to be embarrassed and said.

"General Huang is old and strong, he shot and killed the Jiangdong Tiger Sun Wentai in the past, and no one in the world knows the courage of the old general. Zhao Zilong is in the prime of life, and he is a little stronger than Sun Wentai when he was young, and General Huang is probably not Zhao Zilong's opponent. ”

Huang Zhong listened, his white hair stood on end, he was furious, and he said.

"If it is as Zhang Dudu said, it means that the reason why the old man was able to shoot Sun Wentai back then was because he was not as old as he was back then?

Zhang Ren saw that Huang Zhong had been hit by his radical method, and he was secretly happy in his heart, but he pretended to be a gesture.

"Zhang Mou just told the truth, if there is a mistake against General Huang's prestige, I hope General Huang is not strange