In the mansion of the Gongsun family in Yangle County, Gongsun Zhan was sitting in the hall drinking tea, and made a report: "My lord! Lü Bu and Pang led 30,000 troops south. ”

Gongsun Chan got up when he heard this, and said, "Go and confirm again!" "As soon as he left, he came to visit the horse again, which was consistent with what he said. Gongsun Chan shouted: "Okay! Then he summoned the civil and military columns in the lobby.

Gongsun Chan said: "Generals, Dong Zhuo is bigger, everyone is in danger, we should have gone to Luoyang." But I'm on the east side of Youzhou, and if I want to go to Luoyang, I have to go through Liu Yu's territory. Now that Liu Yu is not leaving, how dare I go? This traitor has taken my heir, it is truly hateful! Now Pang Tong and Lu Bu are leading the army, presumably in response to Cao Cao. It's a great time for me to wait. ”

When the generals heard this, they all nodded yes. Shan Jing said: "Except for Pang Tong, the strategists in Liu Yu City are all mediocre in the eyes of their humble positions. If Pang Tong leaves Youzhou, it will be the death of Liu Yu. Youzhou is already in the pocket of adults. ”

Dong Zhuo heard in Luoyang that the heroes were gathered outside the pass, and he was busy gathering civil and military forces in the mansion. He was just about to speak, but he saw a person stumbling in, and everyone looked at him as Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Niu Fu. Dong Zhuo hurriedly asked: "The virtuous son-in-law is not guarding in Liangzhou, why are you here?" ”

Niu Fu bowed down and said, "Please forgive your father-in-law!" Ma Teng, the governor of the prefecture, united with Han Sui, seized the military power and occupied Liangzhou. ”

Dong Zhuo was shocked when he heard this, Liangzhou was the place where he made his fortune, and it was really a nest. He hurriedly asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there in Liangzhou now?" ”

Niu Fu replied: "After 50,000 people from the headquarters, and Ma Teng colluded with Qianghu, Qianghu sent 50,000 people to camp in the state. ”

Dong Zhuo said angrily: "I told you to give birth to the matter of the state pastor...... Why did you come alone, my little girl! ”

Niu Fu couldn't cry, and Dong Zhuo knew that his daughter had died. At this point, it was not good to say anything more, and sighed: "That's it, that's it." Niu Fu, the existing army is attacking my pass outside, can you be the vanguard? ”

Niu Fu arched his hand and said: "May I repay my father-in-law's kindness with death." ”

From time to time, Sun Jian was the vanguard and led 25,000 soldiers and horses from his headquarters to challenge under the Tiger Prison, and the people who saw it returned to Luoyang. Before the messenger arrived, Niu Fu had already led 20,000 horses to the Tiger Prison. Niu Fudeng saw that Sun Jian insulted his father-in-law, and angrily led 20,000 people to rush out of the pass, and the two armies faced each other.

Sun Jian saw that Niu Furen was tall and big, and he didn't dare to slack off, so he personally came out with a sword and said: "If you can come down early, you won't die, otherwise you will be slashed with a thousand knives with Dong Thief." Niu Fu was furious when he heard this, and said: "Good thief, you dare to insult my father-in-law, see me take your dog's head and sacrifice wine!" ”

After that, the two generals slapped out. Niu Fu made a halberd, and there was a burst of chaos, Sun Jian's sword was short, and he only had the share of parrying. Sun Jian's military general Cheng Pu, the word is virtuous, and he holds an iron spine snake spear to help in the battle. Seeing this, one of the people in the Niu auxiliary formation came out, it was Dong Zhuo's confidant Zhang Ji. The two faced each other, and the fight was in full swing, regardless of whether it was up or down. After dozens of rounds, the horses were tired, and the four of them reined in their horses and returned to the battle to collect their troops. Sun Jian set up a village outside the gate and sent people to Yuan Shu to urge food. Unexpectedly, Yuan Shu had a lot of scheming, and he was afraid that Sun Jian would take the lead, so he neglected the military situation and refused to give out food.

Ten days later, Sun Jian saw that the army was short of food, so he had to call for battle at the pass. Zhang Ji was sent by Dong Zhuo to Niu Fu's side, afraid of his courage and lack of strategy. Zhang Ji said to Niu Fu: "We will occupy this pass, so there is no need to worry about it." If the thieves attack, I have my own way, don't be reckless. Niu Fu knew that Zhang Ji was Dong Zhuo's entourage when he started, and he won Dong Zhuo's trust, and he was brave and strategic, so he had to agree.

Three days later, Sun Jian's army had run out of food and had to retreat. At this time, Zhang Ji personally led his troops out of the customs and chased them from the rear for a while. Sun Jianjun was in chaos and could not be parried. After the veteran Zu Mao broke off with a thousand elite soldiers, he bought precious time for the whole army to retreat. But there were many enemies, and Zu Mao was surrounded, and a thousand people were not afraid and fought to the death. In the end, Zu Mao was stabbed under the horse by Zhang Ji. By the time Zhang Ji's army pursued again, Sun Jian and others had withdrawn for more than 20 miles. Zhang Ji collected his troops and returned to the customs.

Sun Jian returned to see Yuan Shao and told him about the military rations, and the princes in the tent were angry when they heard it. Seeing this, Yuan Shu said: "I listened to the villain's slander and falsely accused Sun Taishou of betraying Dong Zhuo, so he didn't give out food, so he missed the big thing." After saying that, he bowed down to Yuan Shao and said, "May my brother be guilty!" ”

The people in the tent knew that it was impossible for Yuan Shao to kill Yuan Shu, so they sneered and remained silent. Seeing this, Tao Qian said: "Grain and grass are a big deal, if Yuan Shu can't afford to take on the scheduling, the old man will come." The generals nodded in agreement, and Yuan Shao said: "My brother is stupid, please forgive me." But you can't have a next time on the road! ”

Yuan Shu said goodbye and withdrew from the tent. The next day, Niu Fu mentioned Zumao's head to challenge the village, and Sun Jian was furious and wanted to lead the army out. Yuan Shao didn't allow it, and said: "Brother Wentai has just been defeated, and he must not drive troops to fight, which is a big taboo." Ladies and gentlemen in the tent, who is willing to go and break the prestige of Dong Zhuo's son-in-law? ”

Liu Yan said loudly: "Why be afraid of a little Niu Fu, I am willing to order my famous general Zhang Ren to go." Yuan Shao agreed. Zhang Ren went out with a big knife, fought with Niu Fu for more than 20 years, and was slashed in the left arm by Niu Fu, but fortunately the generals rescued him and returned to the camp. Yuan Shao frowned and said, "This Niu Fu is so difficult to fight? ”

Before he finished speaking, Kong Rong said: "I have a general under me, Wu Anguo, who is good at making a long hammer, and I beg him to go into battle." Yuan Shao followed. Wu Anguo went out of battle, Niu Fu was not afraid, the two war horses intersected, and the weapons collided constantly. Wu Anguo feinted a hammer, Niu Fu flashed, who expected to be smashed by Wu Anguo with a hammer to the horse's head, Niu Fu fell to the ground with the horse, and was just about to get up. Wu Anguo said angrily: "The thief is here!" A hammer smashed Niu Fu so that his brain burst out. Wu Anguo led his troops to rush to kill the enemy formation, and Niu Fu's men ran away with their heads in their hands. Wu Anguo saw that the enemy soldiers were getting farther away, so he collected his troops and returned to the village.

Wu Anguo and Niu Fu entered the account, and the flesh and blood were blurred. Yuan Shao gave wine, beef, gold and silver to comfort. When Zhang Ji heard this, he thought to himself: "Niu Fu is also the son-in-law of the Taishi, if I go back like this, I will be condemned." There is only one battle, and we will see each other with merit. Then he raised 20,000 horses to challenge outside the wall.

Yuan Shao said to the princes in the tent: "When Dong Zhuo pacified Qianghu in Liangzhou, there were four generals with outstanding military achievements, namely Hua Xiong, Zhang Ji, Li Dao, and Guo Yan. Li Dao was beheaded by Lü Bu, and Zhang Ji, one of the three existing generals, challenged outside the village. This person is even more ...... than Niu Fu's martial arts."

Before he could say anything, Kong Rong said: "Don't worry about it at the beginning. Then he ordered Wu Anguo to go into battle. Wu Anguo came to the battle with a hammer and shouted: "Niu Fu is dead, you will not dismount and surrender when the remnants of the army are defeated!" ”

Zhang Ji sneered: "Who are you, you dare to be wild in front of my eyes!" The two intersected with horses, and within the ten, Zhang Ji stabbed Wu Anguo in the right shoulder with a shot, and when he saw him land, another shot pierced through the armor. After Zhang Ji dismounted and beheaded him, he ordered someone to throw him outside the Allied Walled Gate. The guard saw that he had a book stuffed in his mouth and hurriedly sent it to Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao spread out the paper that was almost soaked: "You wait for the head of the general to be here, how can you fight me, retreat quickly, don't regret it." Yuan Shao tore the paper into shreds after reading it, and said: "This Zhang Ji is too deceitful, if my generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou are here, I will not be afraid of him." ”

Everyone was stunned, and saw a person standing behind Jizhou Mu Hanfu, and said loudly: "There are two righteous brothers in the humble position, and one person can be sent to die." When Jizhou Mu Hanfu heard this, he pointed angrily: "Who are you, we and other officials are humble, how can you talk nonsense?" ”

Han Fu hurriedly said: "This is Liu Bei, the Taishou of Pingyuan County, the word Xuande, and the clan relatives of the Han family. He had a meritorious service in exterminating the Yellow Turban Thieves before, and his two brothers were both cavalry captains of our army, and their martial arts were outstanding......"

Gong Jing got up and shouted: "The general is still missing, and the little cavalry commander dares to go into battle?" Is Lord Han teasing me, etc.! ”

Liu Yan said loudly: "Xuande is a member of the Han family, how can he stand on the side. Yuan Shao hurriedly responded: "What Lord Liu said is very true, sit down!" Let Liu Bei sit at the end. Liu Bei said: "Although my two brothers are not high in official positions, they have also experienced a lot of battles, if you don't dislike it, you can order my second brother Guan Yu to go out of battle." If he cannot kill the enemy, I am willing to wait for him to be dealt with by military orders. ”

Yuan Shao said: "Since Xuande is so protective, you can order your younger brother to enter the camp." Liu Bei called Guan Yu into the tent, and everyone saw that he was tall, with a beard to his waist, red phoenix eyes, lying silkworm eyebrows, and a good appearance.

Cao Cao asked someone to pour a glass of soju, and Guan Yu said: "This wine is still hot, and it is good to drink it when I come back." Then he took his knife and walked away.

Guan Yu rode out alone. The Qinglong Yanyue Knife in his hand was one zhang and four inches long, weighing eighty-two catties, and said calmly to Zhang Ji: "In Xia Guan Yu, I am fortunate to meet a thief today!" After saying that, Zhang Ji sneered and held a gun against each other, only Liuhe, Guan Yu slashed his chest and cut Zhang Ji in half, and his subordinates immediately withdrew their troops.

Guan Yu mentioned Zhang Ji's first level to enter the camp, and the wine on the table was still warm at this time, so he drank it. Yuan Shu sighed: "Brother Guan is really a fierce general!" Then he said to Liu Bei: "Brother Xuande has this virtuous brother, and he will not be subservient in the future." This is a provocative plan, Han Fu chuckled lightly, disapproving.

After Zhang Ji's subordinates led the troops back to the pass, they held the pass and reported the battle to Luoyang. Dong Zhuo was very angry when he learned that his son-in-law and fierce generals were killed in battle, and personally led 200,000 troops to the Tiger Prison Pass, and ordered Huaxiong to go out to challenge. Hua Xiong led 20,000 horse infantry troops to the outside of the Allied army and scolded angrily: "Rebel ministers and thieves, dare to be disrespectful to Dong Taishi, why don't you retreat, you can avoid death, otherwise there will be no corpse." ”

Yuan Shao said to Liu Bei in the tent: "Can the second brother of Xuande go?" ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "If you can go, please give an order to the alliance leader." ”

Yuan Shao said solemnly: "Huaxiong is a general under Dong Zhuo, you can't underestimate the enemy, please tell Guan Yu Xuande." ”

Liu Bei took the order and left. Explaining what Yuan Shao said, Guan Yu said calmly: "Don't worry, brother, I will improvise." Then he got on the horse and went out of battle, and when he saw that Huaxiong was in good health, he said: "I am Guan Yu, the word cloud is long, you can remember." After saying that, Hua Xiong stepped out and said, "Nameless junior, don't be afraid!" ”

Huaxiong's halberd stabbed more than ten times in a row, Guan Yu picked left and right to block for a while, and slashed horizontally, Huaxiong's halberd blocked. After more than 40 rounds, Guan Yu's knife became more and more fierce, Hua Xiong knew that he was going to be defeated, so he attacked falsely, and when Guan Yu was blocked, he pulled out his horse and retreated to Guannei. Guan Yu's bravery was described to Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo frowned, and said: "If Feng is here, why be afraid of this thief." ”

Guo Yan said: "For today's plan, guarding the Tiger Prison Pass is." Each of these thieves has his own selfish motives, and in the course of time there will be accidents. ”

Hua Xiong shook his head and said, "No, if they let their morale grow, it will not be good for us. It is better to drive the troops to the battle, so that they will know the strength of our army. ”

Dong Zhuo saw the two of them, and said indifferently: "The two generals don't need to worry too much, they will guard this pass first." Observe the half moon, if Liangzhou does not come to attack, we can transfer another 300,000 troops, and when the 500,000 army goes out of the customs, the thieves do not want the loss of their own troops and horses, and they will definitely retreat. ”

When the two generals heard this, they said, "The master is wise!" ”