Chapter 30 The first break of the Qingzhou Alliance, Guan Yu lost three times in the duel

However, it was said that Guan Yu was outside Xia Cai City, raising his sword and riding to fight Lu Bu, and suddenly heard a shout: "Second brother, stop." Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info" Guan Yu looked back at it, it was the eldest brother Liu Bei. When Liu Bei returned to the city, he heard the words of the soldiers at the city gate that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had left the city and went to the southwest. Liu Bei was afraid that the two of them would meet Lu Bu, so he went to pursue the two, and happened to meet Guan Yu who wanted to fight Lu Bu. Liu Bei stopped Guan Yu at the moment, and said to Lu Bu: "The second brother is ignorant, please don't blame Wen Hou." Lu Bu said: "I have heard for a long time that the three brothers of Taoyuan are good at the art of joint attack. Many years ago, I attacked under the Tiger Prison Pass and killed the first Han Huaxiong in Kansai, and now I am fortunate to be able to see the power of Taoyuan's combined attack. When Liu Bei heard this, the corners of his mouth cramped, and a killing intent surged in his heart. At this time, the night was dark and the wind was high, and there was no one around, which coincided with Lu Bu's death. Liu Bei secretly sacrificed benevolence and righteousness, and the male and female double-stranded swords were in his hands. The four of them gradually took up a posture outside the city, and a desperate struggle was about to begin. The night, very quiet, surprisingly quiet, seemed to be brewing a storm that had been brewing for a long time. I only heard a thunderous "click", and sure enough, a storm fell. The four of them had nowhere to hide, so they galloped down their horses and went back to their respective homes. The three Taoyuan brothers returned to Xia Cai City, and the three of them were silent. Zhang Fei was the most anxious, couldn't help it, and spoke first, saying: "Don't hide it from the two big brothers, I really have the heart to kill Lu Bu today." After that, the three of them were still speechless. After a long time, Guan Yu said: "Don't hide it from the eldest brother and third brother, I also have the heart to kill Lu Bu." The hall was still very quiet, and Liu Bei finally broke the silence and said: "Don't hide it from the two virtuous brothers, I also have the heart to kill Lu Bu." The three of them looked at each other and smiled. Zhang Fei laughed even more exaggeratedly, his yellow teeth were exposed, and he said proudly: "This is the three brothers concentric." Guan Yu said: "It's all to blame for not finding out the intentions of the two brothers today, otherwise Lu Bu would have died a long time ago!" Liu Bei said: "It's okay, it's not in a hurry to kill Lu Bu, there will be an opportunity in the future." ”

However, it was said that after Tianhua sent Liu Bei and Lu Bu out of the camp, they paced in the tent alone, speculating about their hearts. Suddenly, there was a Qingzhou meteor Malay report outside the tent. Tianhua was busy asking what was going on. Tanma reported that Jinan Prime Minister Hou Ping and Jibei Prime Minister Han Fei were bewitched by Yuan Shao of Jizhou and turned against the Jizhou army. Jinan and Jibei are both attributed to Yuan Shaoyun. Yuan Shao was gathering 100,000 troops in the plains to avenge the Yellow River. It turned out that after Yuan Shao was defeated on the south bank of the Yellow River, he returned to Xindu and fought with Gongsun Zhan for more than two years, winning and losing each other. After Gongsun Zhan united with Zhang Yan of the Montenegrin Army to attack Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao went to war on two fronts. Hou Gongsun Zhan mutinied in the rear of Wuhuan and had to return to the army to defend against foreigners. Yuan Shao's pressure was greatly reduced and he defeated the Montenegrin army. He also found out that the Qingzhou army was going south on an expedition, so he secretly ordered the envoy to plot against Hou Ping and Han Fei. Now that the army has been assembled, it will soon be able to cross the river and fight. Mount Tai is in danger, Qingzhou is in danger! Tianhua asked again: "How is the defense of Mount Tai?" Tanma said: "Taishan Zangba, Jiang Qin, and Dongping Wang Yu have set up more exploration platforms along the Yellow River, and always beware of Yuan Shao's attack." Tianhua was slightly relieved, and said: "Zang Ba guards Mount Tai, and he will be able to deal with Yuan Shao for a while." At this time, Ji Ling and Sun Xing heard that there was a meteor Malay report, and they were busy asking what was going on. Tianhua said: "Yuan Shaoce opposed Jinan and Jibei, and stationed heavy troops in the plains, and Qingzhou was in danger. We had to go back to the army. Sun Xing said: "If the army returns to Qingzhou for emergency relief, what will happen to Huainan?" Qiao Rui will be defeated, Shouchun is in front of him, and he must not pay all the results of this battle to Liu Bei and Lu Bu. Tianhua said: "Liu Bei, Lu Bu and Yuan Shu have already secretly communicated, if the Qingzhou army is there, the two may advance with the army, and if the Qingzhou army returns, the two will collapse." Then all the generals returned to the camp and told them to prepare to withdraw the camp and return to the army. At dawn, the army was ready, just waiting for Tianhua to order the withdrawal. Tianhua ordered Xu Chu to wait for the sergeant to go first. From Cai Chengzhong, he said goodbye to Liu Bei and others. The Qingzhou army pulled out of the camp and left, and someone had already reported into the city. When Tianhua arrived at the city gate, he met Liu Bei's brother who went out of the city to investigate. Fang wanted to see the courtesy, and Lu Bu and everyone also came. Tianhua said: "I have something to say to the two of you. Yuan Shaoti Hebei people, want to avenge the defeat of the Yellow River, has caused Qingzhou to lose two places, I want to return to the army to save Qingzhou, I came to say goodbye to the two. The affairs of Huainan all depend on the two of them. "Anyway, don't wait for Liu Bei to answer, turn around and leave. Lu Bu looked at Liu Bei and said, "Uncle Liu Huang wants to chase after him." Liu Bei was silent, slowly turned his horse, and went back to the city with Guan and Zhang. In their hearts, each person thinks about his own thing. Lu Bu thought: "Yuan Shu promised me 200,000 grains and grass, but I didn't dare to go quickly. Huang Shanjin suddenly returned to the army, and he must have harvested more grain and grass. Liu Bei thought: "Huang Shannai is a villain with interests, and he must seek greater benefits with Yuan Shu." Clearly asked me not to communicate with Yuan Shu, but in private, I did the best. I waited and returned to the city, and drove Lu Bu away with a plan, and the land of the Lujiang River became the place where I made my fortune. Guan Yu said in his heart: "After all, the eldest brother is afraid of Lu Bu's courage and does not dare to start, such a good opportunity, but it was missed in vain." Zhang Feixin said: "Who is standing out of the city?" I almost turned on the 'speaker', but it was all back. "Many people have all kinds of things on their minds, and they go back to the camp.

However, he said that after Lu Bu returned to the camp, he said to Chen Gong: "Huang Shan has withdrawn his troops first, and there is danger in the rear." I expected that he must have had an affair with Yuan Shu and agreed with Yuan Shu to withdraw the army. Chen Gong said: "Huang Shan wants to return to Huainan for a long time. Victory is in sight today, and it will definitely not be taken lightly. Those who withdraw their troops will be in a hurry in the rear. Lu Bu said: "In this case, what should our army do? Chen Gong said: "Huang Shan's retreat is benefiting our army's progress." The lord can go to Yuan Shu first and ask for the grain and grass he has promised. If you get Yuan Shu's grain and grass, and then drive the troops to attack the bridge and Rui camp, you will subvert Shouchun, which is just around the corner. Lu Buranzhi, on the one hand, asked people to ask for food in Shouchun City, and on the other hand, he asked Gao Shun to strictly investigate the movements in Cai City.

The Qingzhou army withdrew, and Tanma reported in the Yuan Shu Palace in the morning. Yuan Shu said to Yan Xiang: "The Qingzhou army retreated, but the plan worked so quickly. There are only two of the three roads left, and the army can be used for a decisive battle. Yan Xiang said: "No, although Huang Shan retreats, there is Lu Bu's army, and it should not be underestimated." If you can make Lu Bu and Liu Bei turn against each other, and then break them one by one, it is the best policy. "During the discussion, Lu Bu asked the food messenger to arrive. The messenger made his intentions clear. Yuan Shu ordered him to retire temporarily and gave him wine and hospitality. The envoy retreated, and Yan Xiang said: "The minister is thinking hard about it, but Liu Bei sent it to the door." Yuan Shu said: "What is the clever plan?" Yan Xiang said: "Yuan Shu wants grain, Your Majesty can first allow him 50,000 Hu, but let the grain delivery team go around from the four gates of Xia Cai." If the city finds our grain team, if it goes out of the city to plunder, Lu Bu will not rest with it; If he doesn't go out of the city to plunder, he will be suspicious of Lu Bu and can't follow his heart. Yuan Shu said: "This plan is wonderful, and it can be done quickly." On the same day, Zhang Xun, a general under Yuan Shu, led his troops to escort 10,000 pieces of grain and grass across the Huai River. There have already been goalkeepers who reported to Liu Bei. Liu Bei's three brothers went to the city to watch, and saw a cart of grain and grass transported to the southwest camp. Zhang Fei saw it, but he just wanted to go out of the city to loot. Liu Bei has a ghost in his heart, but he doesn't allow it. After Zhang Xun finished receiving the grain and grass, he went to see Lu Bu and said: "I will escort 50,000 pieces of grain and grass by holy order and present it to General Lu." Now to 10,000. When Lu Bu heard this, he was suspicious and said: "Yuan Shu promised me 200,000 grains and grass, why only 50,000." Zhang Xun said: "There are clouds on the saint, although the Qingzhou army has retreated, but Liu Bei's army has not stopped, please take the opportunity to act." Zhang Xun then took his leave. Lu Bu shouted behind Zhang Xun: "Quickly teach Yuan Shu to send grain and grass to my battalion, lest I drive my troops into Shouchun City to take it personally." Zhang Xun returned to Yuan Shu and said Lu Bu's words. Yuan Shu said: "It's okay, I'll send another 10,000 yuan in the future." The next day, Zhang Xun bet another 10,000 pieces of grain and grass and went around in front of Xia Cai City. The city gate guard reported the matter to Zhang Fei. It turned out that Zhang Fei had privately said to the soldiers at the city gate: "If there is any more grain and grass since then, don't alarm Uncle Liu Huang, report to me first." The guards did not dare to disobey the order, so only Zhang Fei went to the city gate. Zhang Fei saw the banner of "Imperial Gift to General Lu of Yanzhou" again, and his heart was on fire. It is said that the guard said: "This must be Lu Bu's secret surrender to Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu gave him grain and grass to map our army." No wonder Lu Bu has refused to send troops for many days, it turns out that the guy has already surrendered to the enemy. "At that time, he ordered the guards to open the city gates, and wanted to send troops to rob the grain. The guard general said: "General Zhang can't be ordered by the emperor's uncle, so can he rob grain privately?" Zhang Fei said: "My eldest brother is too kind-hearted to discuss this matter!" The guard general said: "You can discuss with General Guan." ”

In the middle of the discussion, the grain brigade has passed. Zhang Fei suppressed his anger and went down to the city tower to find Guan Yu. Zhang Fei said to Guan Yu and said: "Lu Bu is really hateful, he fornicated with Yuan Shu to earn grain and grass, but he sold it in front of our army. I want to go out of the city to rob the grain, but I am afraid that my eldest brother will be surprised. Guan Yu said: "Lu Bu's house, it is indeed hateful, I have repeatedly slighted me and I have not talked about it, and now I have fornicated with thieves." I also have thoughts of robbing food. Zhang Fei said: "What if the eldest brother doesn't allow it?" Guan Yu said: "It's better to hide it from the eldest brother and do it first." When Yuan Shu's grain and grass are robbed and enter the city, the eldest brother will not be blamed. Zhang Fei was overjoyed and said: "This is very good, there will be grain and grass in the future, I will call the second brother, and our brothers will go together." The two of them have already made a decision, just waiting for the next day to transport the grain from then on. The next day, there was no trace of the grain convoy. And for three days there was no more. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were annoyed, and they all missed the opportunity. In Lu Bu's camp, he received Yuan Shu's letter, which said: The grain and grass will be delivered slowly, and they will be delivered in three days. Three days later, Zhang Xunguo carried grain and grass to Lu Buying, and the two carts were many times larger than before. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were so excited that they quickly went to the city to watch. I saw that the banner of "Imperial Gift to General Lu of Yanzhou Military Grain and Grass" was fluttering in the wind, which was very dazzling. Zhang Fei pulled out the hard bow and shot straight at the flag general. The banner will fall in response, and the city gate will be opened, and the two will lead dozens of horsemen to rush out. When Zhang Xun saw Zhang Fei and others coming to grab the grain, he stood in the grain team and shouted: "This is the grain and grass in the army of Lu Wenhou." Zhang Fei immediately said: "I robbed Lu Bu." Zhang Xun did not resist, abandoned the grain cart and left. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei easily seized the grain and grass and ordered the soldiers to move back to the city.

However, it was said that Zhang Xun and others lost their grain and grass and did not return to Shouchun City, but went to Lu Bu's camp to report the disaster. Zhang Xun saw Lu Bu and said: "Your Majesty of my family ordered me to send grain and grass to Lu Wenhou, but unexpectedly the news leaked, and was robbed back to the city by Liu Bei's brother Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Zhang Feiyun and I, this is Lu Wenhou's grain and grass, but Zhang Fei said that it was Lu Bu who robbed him. Liu Bei Xiao'er dared to be so bold, which shows that he despises Wen Hou to the extreme. Lu Bu was furious and said: "What a big Liu Er, our army's grain and grass dare to plunder, laugh at no one in our army!" So he ordered his soldiers and horses to go down to the city to ask for food. When Guan Yu and Zhang Feifang transported the grain and grass back to the city, they saw the arrival of Lu Bu's army, and hurriedly led 100 soldiers from the city gate out of the city to put on a posture. At the circle of the formation, Lu Bu took the lead and scolded: "Ring-eyed thief, dare to rob me of grain and grass." Hand it over quickly, or you will break through Cai Cheng. Zhang Fei also scolded: "Three family slaves, you have privately surrendered to Yuan Shu to earn grain and grass, how can our army not be divided." Lu Bu was furious and fought against Zhang Fei. Without counting, Guan Yu also stepped forward to attack. On the Lu Bu array, the army came out together, wrapping Guan and Zhang in their hearts. More than 100 soldiers and horses led by Guan and Zhang were killed and wounded, and the two still fought tenaciously. How could Lu Bu's soldiers, Guan and Zhang were defeated after all, broke through the siege and returned to the city, and ordered the city gate to be closed. But with Lu Bu scolding under the city, Guan and Zhang just didn't come out. Lu Bu drove the troops, surrounded Xia Cai City, and ordered the soldiers to shout in unison outside the city, saying: "Liu Bei came out to die." Liu Bei was in the palace, first heard the sound of killing, and did not see any report from the city gate, so he did not care. At this time, he heard the shouts outside the city, and he knew that there was something wrong with the city gate, so he went out of the house to the city to watch. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei saw Liu Bei go to the city tower, and Zhang Fei said: "Lu Bu is strong, and the troops are besieging the city. Liu Bei Nai shouted outside the city: "Why did General Lu lead the army here, but hurt the righteousness of the two alliances!" Lu Bu shouted: "Hugh has to pretend to be stupid, when you robbed me of grain and grass, did you take into account the righteousness of the two alliances." Liu Bei looked back at Zhang Fei and hurriedly asked about grain and grass. Zhang Fei said: "I robbed Yuan Shu's grain and grass. Liu Bei already knew what was going on, and shouted: "I know about the grain and grass." I also hope that General Lu will go first, and he will send grain and grass to the general's camp in the coming day. Lu Bu saw that the strong attack could not work, Liu Bei relented, and led the army to retreat. When the three brothers saw Lu Bu retreating, they breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Bei said angrily: "Why are the two virtuous brothers so unreasonable, Lu Bu can't hijack the grain and grass." Zhang Fei shouted: "This is evidence of Yuan Shu's fornication with Lu Bu, how can it be robbed." Liu Bei said: "Rao is like this, and he should report it to me first, and plan to act." Guan Yu suddenly said: "The eldest brother and the third brother are not worried, the matter of robbing the grain is my plan, and tomorrow I will personally send the grain and grass to the Lu Bu camp to apologize." Zhang Fei just refused, but Liu Bei nodded in agreement.

The next day, Guan Yu took all the grain and grass to the LΓΌ Bu camp. When I saw Lu Bu, he said: "I was ordered by the emperor's uncle to bring the grain and grass to me, and I hope that General Lu will forgive me." Lu Bu was silent proudly. Suddenly Guan Yu said: "Lu Bu dares to fight me again." Lu Bu was still silent, and got up to come out. Guan Yu followed closely behind him, and said loudly: "Lu Bu, if you are a man, you will dare to fight to the death with me again." You and I will be outside the city tomorrow, single-handedly, and the soldiers will have a duel. If you win, I will die, and if I win, you will die. Dare? Lu Bu looked back at Guan Yu, his eyes full of disdain. Guan Yu said: "I respect you as a man, why bother with the courage of a horseman." Guan Yu said: "My lifelong wish is to leap above you in martial arts." Although I have been defeated by you twice, I still have the faith to win. Lu Bu said: "What is the significance of this matter? Guan Yu said: "I chase the heart of martial arts." Lu Bu agreed, and the two agreed to fight a duel thirty miles south of the city at noon in the coming day.

At noon the next day, both of them were invited to go outside the city. Lu Bu sat proudly on his horse with a halberd; Guan Yu looked majestically ahead. Suddenly, the two shouted in unison, and the swords and halberds came out together, and they fought. One round, earth-shattering; In the second round, the sea boils and the mountains shake; Three rounds, the landslide and the ground cracked; In four rounds, 10,000 horses galloped; ……。 Ninety-nine rounds, no one wins. In the hundredth round, Lu Bu took advantage of Guan Yu's knife transfer strategy to stab out a halberd and rushed straight to Guan Yu's throat. Guan Yu was not in a hurry to return the knife, thinking that he would die, but unexpectedly, the halberd was an inch away from his throat and stopped. Guan Yu found his life and said: "Since Wenhou wins, I hope to give Guan Yu a death." Lu Bu put away the halberd and said, "You go back." "Just turn around and go back. Suddenly, I heard a shout and said: "The three surnamed slaves are leaving, and the Yanren Zhang Yide is here." Lu Bu regarded it as Liu Bei and Zhang Fei leading dozens of horsemen. Zhang Fei raised his spear, and Liu Bei held his sword and stopped Lu Bu. Lu Bu was not afraid, put his halberd on his chest, protected the veins, and shouted: "Teach the three brothers the combined attack technique." Zhang Fei and Liu Bei were silent, ready to go. Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves sounded, and everyone regarded it as Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Cao Xing, Cheng Lian and so on. Zhang Liao came out of the horse and said: "If you want to be in the group, what are I afraid of?" So Gao Shun and Cheng Lian held weapons together and pointed directly at Liu Bei. Cao Xuan opened his big bow, and the arrow also pointed at Liu Bei.