After the rebellion of King Zhendong was quelled, a large number of men and horses under the city of Pingzhou were still resting.

Shi Tiangong has sent men and horses to Qingzhou to rescue the imprisoned Zhai Longbiao.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Liu Qian held a dinner party in the newly completed palace to invite three sworn brothers in Pingzhou to share their deep brotherhood.

Liu Qian picked up the wine glass, and said affectionately with tears in his eyes: "The so-called real gold is not afraid of fire, if it weren't for your two brothers, your second brother and I might have already died in Huangquan!" Second brother, you and I will respect the fifth brother and the sixth brother together for a glass of wine and express our hearts."

Tang Wannian and Guan Yu hurriedly held their wine glasses and stood up in unison.

Tang Wannian said: "The eldest brother is the respect of the ninety-five, and the younger brother can't afford it. My brother is in trouble, and being a brother should throw his head, spill blood, and smear his liver and brain, and he will not give up! I'll start with a glass to my two brothers. As he spoke, he raised his neck and drank it all by himself.

Guan Yu said with a smile: "Our own brother, eldest brother doesn't have to be rigid in false etiquette. The quelling of the rebellion is not only for the sake of the two elder brothers, but also for the people of the world to avoid the suffering of war, and to enter a peaceful and prosperous era as soon as possible, living and working in peace and contentment. ”

Liu Qian hurriedly waved his hand and said, "All sit down, all sit down." There are no saints and courtiers at today's banquet, only siblings and brothers. ”

After the two of them sat down, Shi Tiangong asked with concern, "Sixth brother, isn't Miss Nie still missing?" Where can she go? ”。

Guan Yu had a bitter smile on his face and shook his head slightly.

Liu Qian toasted with everyone, picked up the bamboo chopsticks and sighed: "After this catastrophe, the Praetorian Guards and the guards around my eldest brother have suffered heavy casualties, and the troops in various places must also be appropriately adjusted. Sixth brother, you have good skills, do you have reliable guards around you to recommend to the eldest brother? ”。

Guan Yu hugged his fists and said: "Since the eldest brother has spoken, it is really good to have a few brothers around me!" Especially one I named him "Duan Yu", who was born and died with me, and his kung fu is no worse than the guards around you. ”

Liu Qian said happily: "Oh? That's it! The sixth brother is not allowed to regret it, and after a while, he will say that the eldest brother and I have won the love. Hahaha".

Tang Wannian raised his head with a red face and said: "Forget about the guards around me, most of them are wine bags and rice bags, and the chief guard has been beaten down by Chen Ling'er, a girl next to the sixth brother, with three punches and two kicks, it's really ashamed to say it!" ”。

Liu Qian and Shi Tiangong laughed, Shi Tiangong stroked his beard and said to Guan Yu with a smile: "The sixth brother is always a lot of good fortune, and the brothers are out of reach, and they are very envious in their hearts. Brother Wei is just curious, what is the origin of the Ling'er girl, why is her martial arts so strong? ”。

Guan Yu hurriedly clenched his fists and said: "A few brothers forgive their sins, they should have returned Ling'er's life experience to their brothers a long time ago, but there has been no suitable opportunity. That Ling'er girl was originally a disciple of Yunni Shitai in Yunkong Mountain, leading the practice, their master and apprentice traveled here, Yunni Shitai fell ill for a while, and my younger brother I helped, so I got acquainted with Ling'er girl. That Ling'er is simple and simple, and we ...... when we come and go."

Liu Qian and Shi Tiangong opened their mouths widely, nodded in sudden realization, and smiled at each other.

Liu Qian narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Guan Yu and said: "Sixth brother, after Ruan Wu's death, only your fourth brother is left in Qingzhou, but he is a rough man, after I discussed with your second brother, I want General Zhang Baiqian to go to assist him in managing the defense of Qingzhou, I don't know what you think?" ”。

Guan Yu hurriedly sat up straight, and said: "Brother Bai Qian is strong in martial arts, loyal and loyal, he has long been able to take charge of himself, and being a deputy general under me is already a condescending talent!" The two brothers are really insightful, and I first thanked the two brothers for Brother Baiqian. ”

As he spoke, Guan Yu stood up and looked deeply at the two.

Liu Qian and Shi Tiangong smiled, Liu Qian waved his hand and said: "Come on, come on, let's have a drink together, if we don't get drunk tonight, we won't return!" ”。

A few days later, the decree was given. Zhang Baiqian was promoted to the general of Xuanwu, and his status was second only to the three princes. Soon after, he will lead his troops to Qingzhou to assist Zhai Longbiao, the king of Guanxi, in managing the defense of Qingzhou. Guan Yu led his troops back to Hongze Lake to suppress bandits, and Tang Wannian needed to lead his troops back to the front line of the battle with Daqi.

Guan Yu, who got the exact news, was very happy, he was really happy for Brother Bai Qian in his heart.

The separation was imminent, Guan Yu swept away the decadent state for a period of time and held a feast in the barracks.

After three rounds of drinking, Zhang Baiqian got up and picked up the wine bowl, and said with a slight moistness in his eyes: "Marshal Guan, this time the last general can be promoted to Xuanwu General, I think the marshal has said a lot of good things in front of the saint." In addition, I, Zhang, have been with my brothers for a long time, but now I am going to separate, and I will inevitably ...... in my heart."

About smiled and waved his hand to interrupt: "Hey, Brother Baiqian, this is the first, I don't dare to take the credit, it is completely my two brothers' wisdom, I didn't say a good word." What about the second, Brother Bai Qian, you have broken the rules, you need to punish yourself for a glass first, how many times have you said it, there is no bullshit prince or marshal on the wine table, only brothers! ”。

Zhang Baiqian nodded hurriedly and said, "I admit punishment!" I admit punishment! As he spoke, he poured down a bowl full of wine.

The wine bowl was filled again, and everyone got up and walked over to congratulate Zhang Baiqian. After a circle, Zhang Baiqian was already red-faced, Guan Yu stopped everyone and hurriedly pulled him to sit beside him.

Zhang Baiqian stretched out his hand and grabbed Guan Yu and Du Zhongnian's sleeves, and said with flushed eyes: "Brother Zhongnian, Brother Guan, I really can't bear you." In the past, the brothers killed the enemy side by side, and drank and talked merrily, how happy! ”。

Guan Yu said with a smile: "How did Brother Bai Qian's love for children grow? That's a good thing! He will also lead the people in the middle of the day, and he will be in charge alone! ”。

Du Zhongnian smiled and waved his hand: "Come less!" Don't want to drive me away, follow your brother and you into battle to kill the enemy, I just charge into battle, how much less thought. Leaning against the big tree is good for the shade, if you want to talk about fighting to deal with the enemy's crooked eyes, I'm afraid that I and Brother Bai Qian will be out of reach. ”

Guan Yu laughed and said, "Brother Zhongnian, do you praise me or scold me?" ”。

Zhang Baiqian frowned slightly and said, "That Guanxi King doesn't know what his temperament is, can he get along as well as Brother Guan?" ”。

Guan Yu hurriedly said: "Brother Bai Qian, don't worry about it, my fourth brother is a big-hearted, upright and bold person, and he is very easy to get along with, but on the ground in Qingzhou, after these tosses, it is time for the people to recuperate for a while." Also, no matter where you go, don't forget me and Brother Zhongnian, but if there is a need, we will recruit you! ”。

Zhang Baiqian hurriedly clenched his fists and arched his hands, and said: "Although you can rest assured, no matter how far you go, I, Zhang Baiqian, will never forget that I am a pawn under Marshal Guan." Oops, I forgot the rules again, and punished myself with another drink. As he spoke, he went to serve the wine bowl, Guan Yu hurriedly stopped and said, "Forget it, Brother Bai Qian has drunk a lot today, let's make a bowl together!" First, we will make wine for Brother Baiqian, and secondly, it will be regarded as our own heroism, and our army will also set off on the same day, and then go to Hongze Lake to quell the bandits! ”。

Hongze Lake under the moonlight, sparkling. From the scorched reeds, dozens of small boats silently appeared, rowing towards the huge dock on the shore. There were several huge, near-finished warships parked there.

The boat quietly leaned against the shore, and hundreds of masked men in black jumped out of the boat with bright steel knives in their hands, tiptoeing towards the warship in a fan shape.

Suddenly, there was a gong sound, and the torches around were suddenly bright, and a group of people wrapped in red scarves bent their bows and arrows, raised their repeating crossbows, and blocked the way of the man in black.

A war horse came out of the crowd, the hard hooves of the horse knocked on the road "da-da" sound, the man on the horse was fat-headed, big-eared, majestic, and held two terrifying big copper hammers.

He opened his mouth and laughed wildly: "Thieves, you, Master Yao, have been waiting here for many days!" Wanting to survive the battle, he threw down his weapon and squatted down with his head in his hands. Otherwise, don't blame my old Yao for being merciless and sending you to the west! ”。

The hundreds of black-clad masked men were stunned almost at the same time, and hurriedly strode backwards towards the row of small boats parked over there.

Yao Taihe snorted coldly in his nose, and gave the order without hesitation: "Release the arrow!" Now that you're here, don't even think about getting away! ”。

With the sound of the bowstring "buzzing", dozens of masked people in the front row snorted and fell to the ground one after another.

With a "boom", the row of boats docked on the shore suddenly caught fire at the same time, and the flames were blazing and the flames were soaring into the sky.

The black-clothed men who hurriedly retreated were all stupid, and they all stopped and didn't know what to do.

In the light of the fire, a bearded man on a horse and a large iron stick led a group of soldiers and horses, cutting off their retreat.

The bearded man wrapped in a red scarf and wielding a big iron rod slapped his horse and rushed into the enemy formation, picking up the iron rod and smashing it with a crackling bang, while shouting: "There is a way in heaven that you don't go, and hell has no door to cast!" Death to all! ”。

After a brief moment of confusion, a masked man in black shouted, "Damn, the ship is burning, we can't go back!" The brethren fought with them! Burn their ships! ”。

A group of people shouted in unison, raised their steel knives and rushed forward together.

Yao Taihe no longer ordered people to release arrows this time, but waved a sledgehammer and led his troops to rush forward with a shout.

The two big copper hammers in his hands flew up and down, sticking to them and dying, and touching them. Cui Dakui, who was in the rear of the enemy army, did not give in, and the condensed iron stick in his hand fell down with a sweep.

This group of poor men in black was violently attacked from front to back, and although they fought bloodily, they finally fell to the ground and died one after another because they were outnumbered. There were also some missing arms and legs, lying on the ground and snorting in pain, except for the big feet running back and forth and the hard hooves of horses constantly stepping over them, but no one cared for them, leaving them to fend for themselves.

On the shore of the island in the middle of the lake, Zheng Haoran, who was looking forward to it, stood in the autumn wind for a night, until the red morning sun rose from the lake, and he did not see a returning boat. He didn't wait for the billowing smoke and the flames he had been waiting for.