The war drums rumbled, and the atmosphere in Puyang City became extremely tense, the city gate was closed, and 1,500 county soldiers and 3,000 volunteers divided their troops to guard the four gates.

The time of a pillar of incense passed, and suddenly the dust outside the city covered the sky and the sun, and people shouted and neighed, only to see a biao soldiers and horses playing the banner of the word 'Bu', and the soldiers all wiped yellow scarves, and ran to Puyang City with murderous spirit.

This soldier, horse, armor, and weapons are all sorts of things, and at first glance, it seems to be a rabble.

When I observed it carefully, I saw that although each soldier looked tired, he was high-spirited, exuding a strong vitality, and his eyes were full of yearning for a better life.

This group of soldiers and horses is the Yellow Turban Army led by Bu Ji, he heard that after Bocai defeated the officers and soldiers in Yingchuan, he was really unwilling to be lonely, and he gathered the whole army to attack Puyang.

The defeat of the officers and soldiers of the Bocai happened in April, and now it is the beginning of May, and it is only because of the inconvenience of transportation and the chaos of war that the transmission of information is so slow.

Bocai only knew about it two days earlier than the government, and then he organized his army in the starry night and came to attack Puyang City.

The Yellow Turban Army stopped at three arrows from the city gate, and then sent a man to shout: "The sky is dead, the yellow sky should stand!" The great sage and good teacher should respond to the will of heaven, the lower body of the people's hearts, raise their arms and shout, there are countless people in the world, such as today's soldiers, you will not descend at this time, but when? ”

There were only 3,000 soldiers and horses on the city wall, and the other three gates were guarded by 500 soldiers and horses. When they first experienced the battle formation, they were already timid, and when they heard the shouts of the Yellow Turban Army, they suddenly felt a little commotion.

Chen Xu saw that the Yellow Turban Army was quite orderly between advancing and retreating, and secretly admired it in his heart, and when he heard the other party's shouting, he couldn't help but smile, he didn't expect that the Yellow Turban Army would actually come to salute first and then soldier.

Just as he was about to answer to calm the army's heart, he heard a voice next to him.

"The traitor against the country, the death date is approaching, I don't know it yet, and I dare to speak out here! If you surrender by tying yourself up, you can still live, if not, when my reinforcements arrive, you will definitely be broken into thousands of pieces! ”

Although Qiao Mao was a Confucian student, he was quite stylish, and when he saw that the Yellow Turban Army had asked him to surrender, he couldn't help but scold loudly.

Chen Xu saw that after the soldiers in the city heard Qiao Mao's scolding, he stopped the commotion and was slightly relieved.

In ancient times, a scolding before a war was not a superfluous move. shouted and scolded before the battle, firstly, in order to find an excuse for himself, a good teacher is famous; Second, they also hope to suppress the enemy's morale before the start of the war.

In many classic war examples, there are not a few who can greatly demoralize the opponent just by scolding.

Chen Xu saw that the Yellow Turban soldiers who were shouting and scolding were about to exit, so he took out a dark bow and arrow, and shot an arrow, and the man's helmet fell in response.

After becoming the leader of the volunteers, Chen Xu found a two-stone strong bow from the treasury and replaced the previous one-stone bow.

In ancient times, the land of one arrow was the longest distance that a normal soldier could shoot with a bow and arrow, about one hundred and thirty paces.

Before the battle, the so-called shooting position is to let your own archer shoot an arrow and measure the range of the bow and arrow. If the enemy comes to attack, know when to let the archers release their arrows.

Generally, when two armies face each other, they are separated by two arrows. If it is too far, the commanders of both sides will not be able to hear each other's shouting, and the soldiers will consume a lot of physical strength if they keep charging.

If it's too close, if the opponent has an archer who can fire a few strong bows, it will not be able to guarantee the safety of your own commander.

For the besieging side, it is not too close to the city wall, because the high wall will have a bonus to the range of the bow and arrow, and if it is too close, it will become a target for the archers of the defending side.

The man who came out to scold saw that he was two arrows away from the city wall, and the other party was able to shoot off his helmet with one arrow, and he couldn't help but be horrified in his heart, and unconsciously ran back.

When the soldiers in the city saw this, they all burst into laughter, and the only remaining trace of fear of war also disappeared, and they all shouted: "The general is mighty!" ”

When everyone quieted down, Chen Xu put down his bow and arrows, took a gun in his right hand, pointed at the soldier who called the formation, and said, "The two armies are fighting, and they will not be killed." I could have killed you with one arrow, but now I only shot your helmet and spared your life. If you want to attack the city, come and make noise here. ”

Chen Xu's voice was like a bell, and the soldiers on both sides could hear it clearly. Until now, Chen Xu didn't know why the ancient generals had a loud voice.

Having a loud voice, whether it is calling for a battle or issuing a military order, will have a good effect.

Bu Ji was also frightened by Chen Xu's arrow, and he could shoot so accurately with two arrows, which is not something that ordinary people can do.

After calming down, he recalled the soldier who went to call the battle, looked around, and said to everyone: "Wait a minute, who is the so-called archery general?" ”

Everyone shook their heads.

Although Chen Xu said that he was famous after killing people, not many people had seen him, because although everyone heard Chen Xu's name, they didn't know that the person in front of them was Chen Xu.

Only one person had a complicated face, and then said: "The origin of this person, the young general knows." ”

Bu Ji was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Come quickly." ”

The young general didn't dare to slack off, and said loudly: "This person's surname is Chen Mingxu, a native of Chenjia Village, Dongjun, and he has little courage. At that time, Chenjia Village and my Wangjia Village competed for water sources, and Chen Xu, who was only 16 years old, led the children of the clan to knock over all the men in my Wangjia Village, and since then my Wangjia Village has not dared to compete with Chenjia Village. ”

"This person is filial piety and righteousness, and he dares to stick a knife in his friend's ribs. When his mother died, since he fainted from crying, he had a very good reputation in the countryside. ”

"Later, Zhang Qi, a relative of the eunuch Zhang Gong, relied on his own power to bully Chenjia Village and burned down the fields of Chenjia Village."

Chen Xu was furious, single-handedly killed Zhang Qi's family in Puyang City, and then killed dozens of people in a row, and calmly retreated. Although there were many soldiers in the county, no one dared to pursue them. ”

When Bu Ji heard this, he said angrily: "I have heard the name of the Chen family for a long time, but I have not been able to see each other. I don't want to be such a hero, but now I am willing to be an eagle dog of the court. ”

The young general took the opportunity to admonish: "Now our army has been attacking for two days, and the people are sleepy and tired. Moreover, Chen Xu has the courage of ten thousand people, which should not be underestimated. We might as well set up camp first, and after the soldiers have recuperated, it will not be too late to attack the city. ”

Bu Ji was silent for a long time, frowned and said: "I waited for the soldiers to come to the city, and retreated without engaging the officers and soldiers, which may damage the morale of our army." ”

The young general seemed to retreat when he heard this, and he was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "A certain hometown is adjacent to Chen Xu, and I have always had dealings with him, so Qu Shuai can send me forward to answer Chen Xu." ”

"First, you can find an excuse to withdraw from the army, and second, you can separate the relationship between Chen Xu and the county officials, isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Bu Ji was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately sent this young general to shout.

He originally thought that Puyang did not have many troops, and as soon as his army arrived, the county officials would be timid, and they would be able to take advantage of the situation to seize the city.

But I didn't expect that there were 3,000 officers and soldiers in the city, plus the county guards were not afraid of battle, the soldiers were not afraid of death, and Chen Xu, a fierce general, helped defend the city, and it was impossible to take Puyang in one go.

Seeing the tired faces of the soldiers, Bu Ji already had a retreat in his heart, but he couldn't pull his face. Now that this young general said it, he naturally pushed the boat down the river and adopted his suggestion.

This young general's face is like a crown of jade, his lips are red, and he has a dignified appearance.

He was already opposed to Bu Ji attacking the city with a tired army, but Bu Ji did not listen to the advice, and now that he has the opportunity, he naturally wants to persuade him to retreat first.

I saw this young general riding a horse, throwing away his weapon, and without fear came to the range of the officers and soldiers archers.

"The thief will continue to step forward, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."

An arrow scared away the people who called the Yellow Turban Army, Chen Xu was in a good mood, but he didn't want another thief general from the enemy army, and he dared to come to the city without weapons.

Although Chen Xu admired this person's courage, he would not let him go down the city freely, otherwise the morale of the officers and soldiers that had just risen would inevitably be hit.

The young general was not afraid, and said loudly: "When the old man comes to visit, what Da Lang does, is it the way of hospitality?" ”

Chen Xu was taken aback when he heard this, and when he saw this slightly familiar face, he couldn't remember who this person was for a while. But when he heard Chen Hu and Chen Jing exclaim in surprise and call out the name of the young general, Chen Xu turned out the deeds of this person from his memory.

This person's surname is Wang Mingting, the word Junge, and he is a member of the neighboring village. Although this person is from a poor family, he has a lot of books in his family, and he has studied literature since childhood.

Wang Yan is a year older than Chen Xu, and although he is also surnamed Wang, he is incompatible with other villagers in Wangjia Village.

It is said that Wang Yan's ancestors lived in Wangjia Village more than 100 years ago, and the children of the family were full of talents, but they would rather live a poor life and never go out.

Wang Yan is known to be anxious, sensible, fond of military affairs since childhood, and familiar with the art of war. What is even more rare is to have a good swordsmanship, ordinary people can't get close, claiming to have learned it in a dream.

At that time, the two villages competed for water sources, and it was Wang Yan's participation that caused Chenjia Village to be defeated, which caused Chen Xu and Chen Hu to angrily call the children in the village to help.

If it weren't for the fact that both of them were born with divine powers, I am afraid that Wang Yan would not be able to do anything at that time.

Due to the perennial fighting between the two villages, the personal enmity was very heavy, and after Wangjia Village was defeated by the clansmen led by Chen Xu, Chenjia Village was indomitable at that time.

But he didn't want Wang Yanneng to bend and stretch, and made three chapters with Chenjia Village, saying that in the future, if there is irrigation water, Wangjia Village will never compete with Chenjia Village, so Chen Xu let go of everyone in Wangjia Village.

Since then, Wang Yan really talked and never fought with Chenjiacun for water sources, and Chen Xu rarely saw Wang Yan later, so he was not impressed by him.

Now that the person he recognizes is Wang Yan, the past grievances have long been written off. Now although they are their masters, after all, they have the feelings of fellow villagers, and when they suddenly saw Wang Yan today, they also sighed a little in their hearts.

Chen Xu accepted the bow and arrow, and said: "After a long time, Brother Junge's demeanor is still the same, but I don't want to meet today, but I am a sword and a soldier." ”

Wang Yan also returned the salute, and then said loudly: "Although there were disputes between the two villages in the past, I respected Dalang as a person. The year before last, I heard that Da Lang was not afraid of the power of eunuchs, killed Wu Feng, and slaughtered Zhang Qi's family, and a certain pair of Da Lang was even more admired. ”

"But I never thought that Da Lang would be in the company of these officials who looted the people's fat and people's ointment today, but it wouldn't ruin your reputation?"

Wang Yan's voice was impassioned: "Now that the displaced people are everywhere, the great sages and good teachers raise their arms and shout, and the world responds like clouds, and the Bocai Qu Shuai is even more invincible in Yingchuan. ”

"My Yellow Turban Army rebels and save the people from fire and water, it is the time to use people, if Da Lang abandons the darkness and turns to the light, my family Qu Shuai will definitely be waiting for him."

"Today should have broken through Puyang, and drank with Da Lang in the county guard's mansion, but my family Qu Shuai admired Da Lang for a long time, and when he saw Da Lang here, he couldn't bear to be persecuted, so he had to retreat twenty miles to the village."

"You wait for the Puyang soldiers to survive today, all because of Da Lang, if you can vote for me with Da Lang for the yellow scarf, my family Qu Shuai will definitely not treat you badly."

Wang Yanyang said a lot of things freely, and without waiting for Chen Xu to answer, he turned around and patted the horse and left, until he returned to the formation, only to find that all the clothes and armor on his body were soaked with sweat.

He calculated that Chen Xu valued love and righteousness, so he dared to speak out in the city, and if it was someone else, in order to prove his innocence, he would definitely shoot him under the horse with an arrow.