The sun is setting in the west, and it has reached the right and left.

The sun was strong, the yellow earth was steaming, the earth was slightly distorted, and everyone had a thin layer of sweat on their foreheads and backs.

I don't know when, the team of the allied army was very close to Liu Zheng's army, but no one cared, everyone looked at the figure in the center, and their expressions were stunned.

Since the Zhou Dynasty, men have taken it as normal to grow their hair and beard, and the crown ceremony based on long hair is the first of etiquette and the most important thing in life. The Han Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and there was also a saying of "parents who suffer from the body", from the emperor to the beggar, who had long regarded hair and beard as the last bottom line of dignity.

Therefore, once they have been tortured and their long hair has been cut off, if the most serious insults are even more embarrassing than other punishments, to a certain extent, even more embarrassing than other punishments, and in these years, there are many people of the gentry who are so humiliated that they commit suicide because of the torture.

It is also for this reason that when Liu Zheng cut his long hair with the Zhongxing sword without hesitation, and watched Liu Zheng look down at the broken hair and then cut his hair unhurriedly, and the broken hair flew to the ground, everyone felt an unprecedented shock.

However, Liu Zheng was also a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Speaking of which, although he has survived in this era for several years, his mentality has not changed to such a retro at all, and for him, growing his hair is at most conformist, and it is not impossible to shave.

He had lived in Youzhou for a long time, and he had long been accustomed to the climate in the north, and when he went south, it coincided with the hot weather in summer, and he had actually been thinking about how to solve the problem of heat recently.

As soon as he thought of leading troops to fight in the future, the conditions were simple, and he might wear an iron helmet at that time, which would be even more stuffy, and maybe because he didn't wash his hair for a long time and got lice, he turned his brain to shaving his hair.

Previously, Xun Yue accidentally cut off a lock of his long hair with a sword, and he had a whim, thinking of finding a name to insult the allies with shaving his hair, and then borrowing a donkey to go downhill to join the alliance, but at this time, his mentality was also a little complicated.

The original intention of this matter was originally to harm others and benefit himself, although he shaved his hair in front of everyone after Fang Cai's words, and he also had a more reasonable explanation for seeing Dong Zhuo in the future, but he was somewhat in awe of the lives that died because of him in Wancheng, Youzhou and other wars, and he always felt that his behavior was mixed with distracting thoughts and was too dark.

Moreover, the concept of these years has not infected him, and he feels sorry for the old mother at home when he really shaves, not to mention, the hair that has been raised for so long is suddenly gone, and he is not reluctant, and then look at the strange eyes of everyone, thinking about the time when he was raised, he still doesn't know that he will be discriminated against by others, and the emotions are even more complicated and indescribable.

Of course, now that we have done it, we have to do it eventually.

It's just that he didn't expect that because of him alone, it would cause a more intense reaction from his subordinates.

"My lord! Summer insects can't talk about ice! What are you doing so seriously with a bunch of rebels and thieves! Zhang Mancheng came up violently, Li Cheng, Zhao Yun, Sima Ju and others also strode forward, Liu Zheng glared at the past, "Go back!" ”

But as soon as Zhang Mancheng came out, Liu Zhengxian, Yu Fu and others called him by name and shouted, and Zhang Mancheng responded with a full heart, "Not bad!" Lao Tzu is Zhang Mancheng! Liu Zheng also knew that it was too late to call Zhang Mancheng back at this time, and when he thought of Liu Zheng's cooperation in pointing out Zhang Mancheng's exploits in Youzhou just now, he didn't say anything.

Zhang Mancheng walked to Liu Zheng's side, ignoring the vigilant and fierce gaze of Feng Ji, Liu Dai and others, after Liu Zheng struggled a few times, he snatched Liu Zheng's Zhongxing sword, "I'll help you shave, and you're not afraid of cutting your scalp and ears." Shaved or what? I remember that those people were based on shaving, saying that shaving their hair was to take refuge in the Buddha and become a new person. Why don't you shave it too, and you'll be a new person? Whoever wants to talk about your past again, I will slaughter them for you. ”

The monk is a monk who has been shaved, and Buddhism is still a religion that is not very popular in these days, so this title is actually a little contemptuous.

Liu Zheng smiled faintly, "What is a new person, what people are talking about is the state of mind, I have to kill people if I shave it, it makes no sense." It's good to be shorter and well-proportioned. By the way, this sword is sharp, you should be careful, if you really hurt me, you have to be told that the emperor of the Han Dynasty can't get used to me, and he wants to kill me, you can't afford it. ”

"That's what I'm going to kill you too." Zhang Mancheng clenched the sword tightly in his right hand, his five fingers were white, and he waved the sword briskly, but his eyes were tearful, "You see, we just have something to say, but we don't have so many scheming like others." Haha"

The two of them were talking as if no one was talking, their tone was flat and calm, but the words were insinuating against the allies, the faces of Feng Ji Liu Dai and the others were naturally ugly, but Qiao Mao looked at the middle-aged Confucian scholar, and the eyes of the two of them flashed together.

Zhang He's face was pale, and he always felt that there was something wrong with Liu Zheng's rebuttal just now, at least contrary to his usual concept, and then he saw a young man who had just come to Liu Zheng's side and raised his gun at him, "Bully the soft and fear the hard!" You just don't dare to blame General Zhu Zhonglang, seeing that my lord was blamed and slandered, and thought that he was a wicked person, it was natural to think that he would fall into the well! Dare to ask Zhu Zhonglang if he is incompetent? In the past, if the lord of my family was in charge of military affairs, you can still blame it today, Yun has nothing to say! But when you were in the army, you didn't know what it was! Today, indiscriminately, to say these heart-wrenching words is simply in vain for the Son of Man! ”

Zhao Yun's eyes were red as he spoke, his body trembled slightly, and then he handed the banner to Li Cheng, and swept Zhang He, Tai Shici, and Cao Ren with a corner gun, clenched his guns and fists, and shouted: "A certain Hanmin Zhao Yun Zhao Zilong, three strong men, please advise!" ”

"Zilong" Liu Zheng was stunned, looked over with a stern expression, and saw Li Cheng handing over the banner to Xiahou Sheng, holding the ring head knife and hugging his fists towards Zhu Yue, Xue Fang, and Xue Yi: "A certain Hanmin Li Cheng, three strong men, please advise!" ”

"A certain Hanmin Kehai, three strong men, please advise!"

"A certain Hanmin Sima Ju, three or two strong men, please advise!"

"A certain Hanmin Xu and General Cao, please advise!"

"Ahhh

Soon after, there was a shout behind Liu Zheng, no matter who it was, in addition to signing up for it, they all asked for battle, and most of them invited two people to fight, only when Cao Cao, Bao Xin and others invited to fight, they said one person.

The allies watched Liu Zheng's more than 5,000 people ask for battle one after another, and their expressions changed greatly, especially those people who stood straight, their bodies were like guns, their edges were exposed, their eyes were red but fierce, like a hungry wolf staring at them, and countless people felt that there was an invisible murderous aura sweeping towards them.

Feng Ji and the others felt extremely angry, but they also felt extremely shocked, Liu Dai twitched the corners of his mouth, looking at Liu Zheng's trilogy, there were ordinary soldiers who dared to challenge him, his face was red and he was short of breath, but he also knew that once he agreed to make the decision without authorization, he would probably not be able to control the situation, so like many people, he did not speak again after glancing at his subordinates, waiting for Liu Zheng's reaction.

Cao Cao looked at Xu He, but his face was struggling, sometimes he was full of interest, sometimes he hesitated, but his hand was already pressed on the sword, and some short bodies sat on the horse and tensed, and he was ready to move like thunder.

"Alright, you guys! If we really want to fight, let's kill Dong Zhuo! Go back! Hugh is rude! When he had to help Liu Zheng deal with his hair, Zhang Mancheng waved the Zhongxing sword and shouted at the group, "Why is the lord like this?" That is to give an explanation to the Confederates! also give an explanation to those who died in the past! In fact, he is not here to provoke, or to meet the alliance! It's just that some people have gone too far, so he has no choice but to beat it! ”

Shouting a little hoarse, Zhang Mancheng cleared his throat, "This matter is already a little ugly here, don't tear off the last fig leaf on both sides." Go back! Is there anything that the lord will not handle? You have already been listed, and you are still in front of everyone, but you don't pay attention to the military order of the lord to not move, one by one, they will be dealt with by military law! ”

Someone hugged his fist and promised, and then retreated, while swinging a knife to cut his hair, Liu Zheng touched the neat short hair, estimated that it was only a knuckle long, and was satisfied, looking at this scene, he looked at the man's face, "Jiao Chu, stop!" ”

Seeing that the rest of the people followed suit, Liu Zheng looked fierce and shouted: "Whoever dares to follow suit will be expelled from the camp and never admitted!" ”

"Lord, I'll wait" Xu He and the others looked unwilling, and Jiao Chu suddenly knelt down and cried: "Lord! A certain family has been following you for a few years, and you know that you have to take care of the overall situation and sacrifice your life for the common people! However, the lord is worried about the ministers, and the lord humiliates the ministers to death! Today, we can't teach this group of shameless people a lesson for you, nor can we share your worries, a certain family is unwilling! Asking the lord to take back the military law, a certain family is really a willing move! ”

The rest of the people also knelt down one after another, kneeling together, "Please take back your life!" I'll wait."

"Shut up!" Liu Zheng drank, looking at this scene, he was also moved in his heart, and his eyes were red, "Liu's actions in the past and today's actions are worthy of his heart!" As a subordinate, you can explicitly prohibit it, which is already Liu's blessing! Today, others are telling their mouths, and Liu is going to break the tongue of these people, so he can work together to fight against Dong Zhuo! If you want to share my worries, you should listen to me. Don't quit yet! He and Liu work together every day, so that they can share Liu's worries! ”

Zhang Mancheng walked over with a knife and chopped his hair, and said with a light smile while crying: "That's right."

Seeing Liu Zheng glaring at him, Zhang Mancheng wiped his tears and sneered: "This matter started because of Zhang, I always have to take responsibility, but what kind of thing are they!" ”

He looked at the trilogy, "All go back!" My mother, you are causing trouble for the lord! So many people are watching, you are disobedient to the lord, where is the lord's face? I'm sure we'll get things done here. You all go back, I don't think you need to watch here, just enforce military law! The whole army obeyed the order and ran twenty miles south with a load! Don't give me the fuck back until I finish running! ”

Seeing everyone looking left and right, looking worried, Zhang Mancheng handed the knife to Li Cheng, squatted with his back to him, and leaned over, "Don't get out yet!" What else could be going on here? Do you think the allies are really shameless? People also have to be decent! Xu He, you fucking even General Cao dares to challenge! When General Cao went to war, you didn't know where to steal chickens and touch dogs! The thing that is not self-sufficient! Take everyone and run over, and you will double the weight! As for the weight of grain and grass, the Xiahou brothers will watch! It's all rolling! ”

Seeing Zhang Mancheng desperately making his eyes over, Liu Zheng also looked at him, Xu He gritted his teeth, clenched his fists and promised, and then gave orders, and ran away south with the army after receiving the weight on the wagon.

It didn't take long for only Liu Zheng, Zhang Mancheng and other generals and Fang Xin to stay here, a total of thirteen people.

Liu Zheng accepted the Zhongxing sword, pulled Qingyun to his side, and smiled at Feng Ji and the others: "Let you see the joke Liu thought about it, and I don't want to make a big deal about it anymore." Brother Xu's proposal, Liu agreed. Let's have a show. ”

Feng Ji, Liu Dai and the others did not speak. Feng Ji looked at the more than 5,000 people who were quickly moving away behind Liu Zheng, and then looked at the baggage all over the ground, and then looked at the Zhongxing sword on Liu Zheng's waist, his eyes flickered, and he heard Liu Zheng laugh again: "What? Do you think that Liu is weak, and because of the dispute between the parties, you want to teach Liu a lesson? Or do you want to kill Liu? You might as well try to see if Liu has the ability to escape, and Liu also just wants to test whether you are here to fight for power and annex the army, or if you really have the intention to beg the thief. ”

Seeing that Liu Zheng was holding the big bow in his hand, he remembered that Liu Zheng had no arrows, and Feng Ji, Liu Dai and others changed color one after another.

Cao Cao smiled, "De Ran said with a smile." The soldiers under your command are full of courage and recklessness, but they act according to orders, and at first glance they are elite divisions, and there are loyal ministers and righteous men who have laid the foundation for our Han Dynasty to expand their territory and help them, as well as the Zhongxing sword given by the first emperor, if we join the alliance, we will be like a tiger with wings, and we will get twice the result with half the effort, how can we fake the public and selfish, and make the world laugh? ”

Feng Ji and the others changed color when they heard this, and when they heard it, Bao Xin Qiaomao also responded, and immediately smiled and echoed a few words.

"However, I just heard what Brother Man Cheng said, De Ran has the intention to beat us and others, does he really want to join us? Cao thought, otherwise it wouldn't be compared? How about the matter of the self-proclaimed general, how about I wait and then discuss it? ”

Cao Cao's words were on the side of the allies after a round, and Feng Ji, Liu Dai and others naturally responded with a few words, but Liu Zheng stroked his short hair and smiled, "It's better to compare." Although Liu is voluntary, but the soldiers under his command also have grievances, if there is nowhere to vent, he will be separated from morality day by day, how can Liu govern the army? Moreover, all the soldiers under your command, Liu also has the heart to ask for advice. After all, fighting is not child's play, Dong Zhuo and his subordinates are also tiger and wolf people, Liu thinks that he has a little experience, and he can also let you have a rough judgment on the soldiers under Dong Zhuo. ”

He paused, glanced at Liu Dai and the others, and said calmly: "Liu Mou has also thought about it, the position of general is actually not of much significance to you, it is just self-pride." Liu can also treat the self-proclaimed generals as a joke. ”

Liu Zheng didn't care about Liu Dai, Fengji and the others lowered his face again, and said with a light smile: "But since Liu Mou came to the door, he still made such deeds to humiliate you today, do you want to vent your anger?" It's better to fight in a dignified manner and voluntarily gamble to lose. ”

"If you win, Liu will not mention Yuan Bohai's self-proclaimed general in the future, and if Liu wins, you must also accept Liu to fight against the thief. As for the matter of the self-proclaimed general, I still have to discuss it, and it is best not to mention it at all. Although this is child's play, there are many people who believe in it, and it is inevitable that there will be a suspicion of great rebellion, and no one in the court may recognize it, which is not a good thing for the country and the people. ”

When Liu Zheng said this, the words suddenly changed, patted the head of Zhongxing Sword, and said with a smile: "Don't think Liu is nosy. After all, the relatives of Yuan Taifu and Yuan Taifu and many other alliance leaders are in Luoyang, and you must also have relatives and friends who are officials in the court. It's okay for us to crusade against Dong Zhuoqingjun today, after all, they are all outside the government and the opposition, and they don't have to worry about their lives, but they are in the court, and they may not have an easy life. ”

"Dong Zhuo is full of evil, it is hard to say that he will not suspect that Taifu and the alliance leader should cooperate with the outside world, so as to do something to raid the family and destroy the clan in Luoyang. When the time comes, Yuan Taifu and his loyal ministers and righteous men will be implicated by us, won't they die unjustly? In the end, it will be criticized as a traitor's family, scolded by others, and even the corpse will be fed to wild dogs, so do you really want to see it? Why don't you take a step back, so that the world can know that we have no ambition to seek power, only the loyalty of Dong Xuanyu? Even if there are really people in the sun who are implicated by us and die, they can also die as they deserve and are admired by the world. ”

As soon as the words fell, the faces of Feng Ji, Liu Dai and the others became solemn at the same time.

At the same time, Qiao Mao suddenly dismounted, stepped forward and arched his hand: "Liu Gongzi's words say that Qiao is an enlightenment!" Liu Gongzi Daxian, Qiao has made you a friend! As for the concerns you mentioned, Qiao should also be down! From today on, Qiao Mou is only Qiaodong County, if anyone calls me a general again, Qiao Mou will be investigated! ”

As soon as Qiao Mao finished speaking, Feng Ji took the lead in looking pale, gritting his teeth and glaring at Qiao Mao's back, his eyes full of fierceness.