Chapter 41: The Yellow Turban

Cheng Yuanzhi's Yellow Turban Army arrived as scheduled, and the scene of 50,000 people wearing yellow turbans was very spectacular on the city wall, and Zou Jing, Zhang Xiang and others were standing on the city wall at this time, and Zhang Xiang was also shocked by these Yellow Turban thieves.

Liu Bei was even more glad that Zhang Xiang stopped him from going out of the city to fight yesterday, in fact, Liu Bei had bought a small official in the county government, he knew that Cheng Yuanzhi was very proud along the way, and he had been in front of the Yellow Turban Army, so Liu Bei felt that there was an opportunity to take advantage of it, and wanted to make meritorious contributions through the brave slashing of the three brothers.

But he didn't expect that Cheng Yuanzhi at this time was not in the position of the front army, but was protected by people in the position of the Chinese army, and the reason why Cheng Yuanzhi was in charge of the Chinese army was completely a reminder from Deng Mao, which was also the consequence of Zhang Xiang letting Deng Mao go.

In the final analysis, the culprit of all this is still Zhang Xiang, if Liu Bei knew that it was Zhang Xiang who was the one who did his good deeds, he would not be as grateful to him as he is now, and he had to strangle him.

Zhang Xiang also looked at these attacking Yellow Turban Army, initially adapted to the deterrence of that kind of army, and felt that it was the same thing in his heart, and the Yellow Turban Thieves were just a false appearance, and smiled.

When Zou Jing saw Zhang Xiang's smile, he knew that this kid had a ghost idea again, "Zhang Xiang, did you see anything?" Don't hide it, there's no outsider here to talk to you. ”

Zhang Xiang: "My lord, I didn't see anything, I just laughed at these Yellow Turban thieves, Cheng Yuanzhi divided the army into three directions, and at a glance I knew that the idea of encircling three missing one was also a common method used by the Han army to attack the city, but he also didn't weigh the weight of the Yellow Turban Army, if the Yellow Turban thieves attacked alone, they still had some chances, and now he wanted to break through Zhuojun City than it was to ascend to the sky, I really overestimated him." ”

Zou Jing: "Don't you see anything here?" Luckily, it's not you on the other side of us! Otherwise, it would be enough for us to drink a pot, but now this yellow turban thief is the one who brings us food. ”

In fact, Zhang Xiang and Zou Jing said this on purpose, in order to improve morale, otherwise this battle would be defeated by fifty percent without fighting, how could an enemy five times his own be as simple as he said.

Of course, the city gate of Cheng Yuanzhi's Yellow Turban Army was garrisoned by Zou Jing, the east gate was handed over to Zhang Xiang, and the west gate was handed over to Liu Bei, and Zhang Xiang's army was the largest number of all the rebels, so Zou Jing only sent a rebel army to assist Zhang Xiang.

The rebel army that assisted Zhang Xiang was from Liangxiang County, led by Jiang Kai, a short man Zhang Xiang was half a head taller than him, Jiang Kai led the rebel army to be attacked on the way to support Zhuo County, suffered heavy losses, and luckily broke through to Zhuo County, with only more than 300 people.

However, Jiang Kai is still very dedicated, and during this time in Zhuo County, he actively recruited soldiers, and after adding Zhang Xiang's share, he now has more than 500 people under his command, but after all, there are many new hands, and the combat power is limited.

Jiang Kai also knew that his strength was limited, and he would be thankful if he didn't help, so he listened to Zhang Xiang for everything, Zhang Xiang didn't feel sorry for him when he saw that Jiang Kai was still a good person, and the two sides got along quite happily.

The Yellow Turban Army at the East Gate can be described as thundering and raining, and the city wall has not been touched in the morning, as long as Zhang Xiang's side releases arrows slightly, the Yellow Turban thieves will be defeated and retreat.

Zhang Xiang heard that the north gate and Liu Bei's west gate had been made into a pot of porridge, Zhang Xiang was also happy to worry, Zhang Fei was a little anxious to wait, "Third brother, why don't you bring some people to support Lord Zou and them." ”

Zhang Xiang: "Big brother, I heard it right! You are joking when you are on the battlefield, don't look at us now we are very relaxed, but no one knows when our side will fight, if you take people away at this time, who will bear the responsibility for throwing them to the city gate, and besides, my uncle did not let us go to support. ”

In fact, Zhang Xiang called Zou Jing his uncle on purpose to Jiang Kai, Zhang Xiang also saw that Jiang Kai was also a little moved when he heard what Zhang Fei said, and now the east gate is too calm, and the calm makes Zhang Xiang a little bottomless, so he has to find a way to stabilize Zhang Fei, Jiang Kai and others.

Especially Jiang Kai, Zhang Fei is his eldest brother no matter what he says, Jiang Kai is an outsider, if he really takes someone away, Zhang Xiang can't stop him, unless the sword soldiers meet, Zhang Xiang can't help but think of that step.

The leader of the Yellow Turban Thieves who attacked the East City Gate was Deng Mao, Deng Mao looked at the Xiangzi Banner at the East City Gate, "Zhang Xiang, that's all I can help you." In fact, after Deng Mao returned to the Yellow Turban Army, he was suppressed and kicked off the position of deputy general.

Therefore, it is inevitable that there is some resentment in his heart, so he has this kind of situation at the East Gate, not only to repay Zhang Xiang's kindness, but also to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart, and the task he received is to drag the defenders of the East Gate, and now it seems that he has done it.

Zhang Xiang's side is easy to die, the siege of the Yellow Turban Thieves is three days, within three days Cheng Yuanzhi's army did not decrease but increased, and on the fourth day of the siege of the city, Cheng Yuanzhi changed his strategy, unfortunately Zhang Xiang said that he only attacked the north gate where Zou Jing was stationed.

The pressure on the defending side is getting bigger and bigger, and on the night of the siege battle on the fourth day, Zhang Xiang received a notice to let him go to the North City Gate to discuss matters, and Zhang Xiang took Zhang Fei to the North City Gate.

After four days of fighting, Zou Jing was very tired, and his body was covered with blood, but Zhang Xiang was clean and clean like a nobody, and Zou Jing was also rarely jealous, "I don't know what kind of luck your kid has taken, and the direction of the east gate is a feint." ”

Zhang Xiang: "There is no way to do good deeds often, so I have God's blessing, Uncle Zou, have you done anything wrong, if you say it, I will resolve it for you, rest assured that my mouth is very strict." ”

Zou Jing and Zhang Xiang were teasing each other, until everyone arrived, and the three brothers Liu Bei were the last to arrive this time, Liu Bei: "My lord, Ximen has also been strongly attacked by the thief army in the past few days, so I have to arrange for the injured soldiers here, so it's too late." ”

Zhang Xiang: "Senior brother, I've worked hard for you this time, so be it!" What wounded soldiers do you have to send to the east gate, there are many doctors in our army, and there are many herbs for treating external injuries. ”

Liu Bei has always wanted to resolve the conflict with Zhang Xiang, and it happened that Zhang Xiang spoke first, "That's okay, I've thanked my brother here for those soldiers, and my brother really lost his sense of proportion when he spoke last time, don't be surprised." ”

Zhang Xiang: "How can it! After all, we are classmates, although there are some disagreements, but after all, this is in business, in private, are we still brothers? The senior brother said this, but he underestimated the junior brother. ”

Zou Jing: "You two don't talk about it here, let's get down to business first!" The strategy of the Yellow Turban Thieves is developing in the direction we least want to see, but on this day, the pressure on the defense of the north has increased dramatically, and I can't guard it for a few days. ”

Liu Bei: "My lord, we can mobilize the private soldiers of those big clans in the city, it turns out that some big families in the county have been forced to hide in Zhuo County City due to the threat of the Yellow Turban Thieves, and it is time for them to contribute." ”

Zou Jing: "It's so easy to talk about! These big families are inextricably linked whether they are in the local area or above the court, how can they be so active, it's not that I, Zou Jing, am afraid of anyone, but although private soldiers are also soldiers, but after all, there is a private word in front of them, it can also be said that they are the people, how can I impose it on others? “

Zhang Xiang: "I have an idea, since these big families are unwilling to send private soldiers, then we will let them send private soldiers voluntarily." “

Zou Jing: "Don't sell Guanzi, just say if there is any good way." “

Zhang Xiang: "It's very simple, as long as these big clans feel threatened, they will voluntarily send private soldiers, we can let some of the Yellow Turban thieves come in, drive them to Xicheng, and those big families will give whatever they want." “

Liu Bei listened to what Zhang Xiang said and figured it out, and took the initiative to propose to Zou Jing to solve the matter by himself, and Zou Jing also agreed to him because Liu Bei was the guard of the West Gate, and no one was more suitable than him.

Liu Bei was also very clever to let a big family send a message to the Yellow Turban thief, "Say that as long as you keep your own fields, you will lead the Yellow Turban army into the city." "Cheng Yuanzhi is also suffering from attacking the city, and there is no good way.

The news sent by the big family was in the hands of Cheng Yuanzhi, Cheng Yuanzhi decided to try it without thinking about it, after all, now he lacks everything and there is no shortage of people, even if he is tricked, he will not feel distressed.

Cheng Yuanzhi sent a large army to wait outside the West Gate with a fluke in his heart, and when he arrived, he heard the sound of fighting at the West Gate, and several people dressed as family members opened the West City Gate, Cheng Yuanzhi looked at Zhuo Juncheng as if he saw a woman without clothes.

At this time, without Cheng Yuanzhi's order, those Yellow Turban thieves entered Zhuojun City, Liu Bei watched all this from the city wall, and when there were about 3,000 Yellow Turban thieves entering the city, Liu Bei ordered to block the city gate.

Guan Yu Ma Kui heard Liu Bei's words, and without saying a word, he threw down the city wall with a stone lion on his shoulder, and the yellow turban thief under the city gate was flesh and blood, Guan Yu Ma Kui's action was just the beginning, and the soldiers on both sides of the city wall threw down the rolling wood boulders prepared in advance, and Cheng Yuanzhi took people away as soon as he saw that there was a fraud.

This is also the Yellow Turban Thief to replace any more powerful army, this is a rare opportunity, the attacking side has an absolute advantage in personnel, as long as it survives the bloody battle at the city gate, it will be like a broken foot, but unfortunately Cheng Yuanzhi lost a good opportunity in vain.

Zhang Xiang also learned about Liu Bei's plan later, and he also sweated in his heart, fortunately, the opponent was Cheng Yuanzhi, if someone like the eldest brother came, it would not be like this now.

The Yellow Turban thieves who entered the city saw that the back road was blocked, and they were also frightened, and they were attacked by Liu Bei and other rebels in an instant, and they were driven into the direction where those big families lived.

These big families are not muddy, each family has more or less private soldiers, these yellow turban thieves are frightened birds, how can they attack the homes of big families? Liu Bei and the others saw that the matter had been reached, so they killed this group of yellow turban thieves.