Chapter 552: A cold sweat
Jian Yong has followed Liu Bei for the longest time, and he also knows Guan Yu's temperament the best, he suddenly thought of another possibility, and couldn't help but be happy, and said: "Could it be that Yun Chang Nianjiu and the lord's brotherhood, changed his mind and led the army to vote." ”
Liu Bei was unusually calm, and said in a deep voice: "I have heard that Liu Xinjun is strictly disciplined, even if Yun Chang has the heart to return, those soldiers will not follow Yun Chang to rebel." Pass my orders, and the rear team will be the front team, ready to meet the enemy! ”
Jian Yong was shocked: "The enemy cavalry is coming very fiercely, and the foot soldiers of the rear team may be difficult to resist. ”
Liu Bei sneered: "Xianhe, do you remember that little thing we picked up from the battlefield last time?" That's Liu Xin's weapon against cavalry, I've already had some imitations made, and this time it can come in handy. ”
Jian Yong remembered that the enemy was all cavalry, and he couldn't help but suddenly realize, and said: "The lord is wise, this is called using the way of others to give back to others!" ”
A cold glint flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, what he said just now that he didn't believe that Guan Yu would go back on his word was completely for Sun Gan, Guan Yu had already left him, he couldn't chill other people's hearts. However, thinking of the secret weapon that was about to be used, Liu Bei secretly sneered again, Guan Yu, Guan Yu, if you are unkind first, then don't blame me for being unjust, you can ask for more blessings!
The 20,000 horses were the most elite troops in the Xuzhou army, and most of them had participated in the battle against the Cao army, so after listening to Liu Bei's order, there was not much panic, and they quickly turned around and lined up their formation.
It was the three thousand cavalry led by Guan Yu who chased after him, and these cavalry came from the Third Legion. Among the legions under Liu Xin, only the first, second and sixth legions were equipped with heavy cavalry, so Guan Yu led light cavalry, although there was no solid armor, the speed was faster, plus Liu Bei carried a lot of grain and grass with him, and it took almost no effort for Guan Yu to catch up.
Liu Bei saw the smoke and dust in the sky getting closer and closer from a distance, and gently waved the double-strand sword in his hand. Seeing this, the surrounding soldiers quickly conveyed the order, and the rear army that had just turned into the front team immediately threw a large number of black things in the direction where Guan Yu's cavalry came from. These things fell to the ground, and there was always a spike standing up, which was Liu Bei's imitation of the Zama nail.
These nails are rough in workmanship and vary in size, and the quality of the iron used is far inferior to that of Liu Xinjun's nails. However, even if such a horse nail is tied, as long as the horse's hooves with a large bowl mouth happen to step on it, it will still be pierced through.
Although Guan Yu has broken with Liu Bei, his nature is still affectionate and righteous, and since he promised to let Liu Bei go, he should not chase him again. Just when Guan Yu gathered away his military horse and was about to ask Liu Xin for his life, he suddenly remembered Du Xiuniang. His expedition this time was not only futile, but also had a success, how could he open this mouth to Liu Xin again. But if he missed this opportunity, I am afraid that Du Xiuniang has been given to others by Liu Appreciation, so what is the use of him making great contributions in the future?
In any case, this time you can't go back empty-handed! Guan Yu secretly made up his mind and chased after him again. Liu Bei will not be arrested, after all, he Guan Yu is faithful, how can he regret what he has promised? But Jian Yong and Sun Qian, who were beside Liu Bei, no matter what he said, he always had to catch one of them back.
Seeing that he was about to catch up with Liu Bei's rear army, he suddenly saw a large number of pirated Zama nails thrown out of the enemy formation, Guan Yu's face changed greatly, and he wanted to restrain the team, but because he had been urging continuously just now, the speed of the entire cavalry team had been raised to the extreme. When the order came to his lips, Guan Yu hesitated again. Guan Yu didn't know the combat power of the cavalry he led, he didn't know how their riding skills were, whether they could manipulate the war horse at will, in case the command was improper, the rider in front of him reined in the horse, and the cavalry behind couldn't contain it, and they would crash into a ball.
In this hesitation, a large group of cavalry rushed over the land covered with horse nails, and the imaginary situation of the man on his back did not appear. Three thousand light horsemen appeared in front of the Xuzhou army like a whirlwind, tearing a big hole in the Xuzhou army's formation like a wedge, and the Xuzhou army was suddenly in chaos.
There were also many crossbowmen in the Xuzhou army, but in order to show the power of the Zama nail and boost the morale of the three armies, Liu Bei did not arrange the crossbowmen to prepare, and now when he wanted to release the arrows, it was already too late.
Guan Yu has the ability to take the head of the general in the army of 10,000 horses, and the three thousand light cavalry he led are also well-trained, and the combat power is more than three or five times that of the Xuzhou army. Such a result was not only surprising to Liu Bei, but even Guan Yu, as the supreme commander of this cavalry, was unexpected.
Jian Yong hurriedly said: "The lord is leaving, and his subordinates are broken off with Mr. Sun." ”
Liu Bei shook his head and said, "The enemy cavalry is coming quickly, and it is useless to escape. Yun Chang is not a person who does not care about affection, and when I see him first, I always have to ask for understanding. ”
It's not that at the moment of life and death, Liu Bei can still maintain this calm, but he knows Guan Yu too well, Guan Yu chased and killed, maybe he remembered something again, but as long as he threw out the word Xinyi, he must be able to say that he took the initiative to retreat.
Liu Bei ignored Jian Yong's dissuasion and said loudly: "Yun Chang, how to go and return?" ”
Guan Yu heard the familiar voice in the chaos of the army, and subconsciously reined in his horse, and the cavalry following him stopped charging almost at the same time. Only then did Guan Yu know that all the soldiers he led were extremely skilled, and his hesitation just now was completely superfluous.
Seeing Guan Yu's men stop, a smile appeared on the corner of Liu Bei's mouth, and as he expected, Guan Yu had not completely forgotten his eldest brother in his heart.
Guan Yu waved his big sword, and immediately saluted and said, "Liu ...... Big brother, since the little brother has promised to let you go, he will never break his word. But this is also the first time that the younger brother has led the troops, so he can't get nothing. ”
Liu Bei's face changed slightly, Guan Yu followed him from birth to death I don't know how many battles he fought, the so-called "first time leading the troops" must refer to what happened after he surrendered to Liu Xin, this is to force himself to give him an explanation, if he is not satisfied, he will definitely not retreat.
However, from Guan Yu's words, Liu Bei could also hear that Guan Yu did not have to arrest him back, as long as the person he captured back could barely say it. Liu Bei couldn't help but turn his head to look at Jian Yong and Sun Qian, if one of these two people was handed over to Guan Yu, it should be able to say that it would be passable. However, these two people are his hope for a comeback in the future, and he abandoned them at a critical juncture, if this matter spreads, who will be willing to work for him in the future? Liu Bei couldn't help but hate Guan Yu a little, this move was really vicious!
Inadvertently, Liu Bei's hand touched his chest, and there was a hard pimple hidden in his arms, which was the heirloom jade seal. Liu Bei's heart moved, how valuable this heirloom jade seal is, presumably Guan Yu is also clear, if he hands over this jade seal, Guan Yu will definitely not ask him for any of them again. The thought is fleeting, the jade seal of the country is not easy to come by, it is a symbol of imperial power, it was he who took his life from Sun Jian's hands, it is not worth exchanging the jade seal for a person!
Seeing Liu Bei silent, Guan Yu was already a little impatient. Liu Xin's expedition to Xuzhou this time was divided into five routes, and his cavalry was not one of the five routes, he was able to get here smoothly, and the other five roads should not be too far away, maybe someone had already come nearby. The shouting and killing sound just now has already spread far away, if it is heard by others, not only will Liu Bei not be able to leave at that time, but his credit will also be gone.
Moreover, time did not allow Guan Yu to wait any longer, he saw it clearly on the horse, and the Xuzhou army that had just been killed and dispersed was regrouping. Guan Yu, who has been on the battlefield for a long time, knows very well that the advantage of cavalry lies in strong mobility, and if it is surrounded by infantry, the advantage of mobility will not be able to be brought into play, and the battle that would have been won will become a bitter battle.
Thinking of this, Guan Yu's face changed, he raised his knife and pointed behind Liu Bei, and shouted in a deep voice: "The two of them must leave one!" ”
"No! If you want to kill them, then step over my corpse. Liu Bei categorically denied Guan Yu's request without thinking. He had been thinking about this issue just now, he would not hand over the jade seal, only hand over any of Jian Yong and Sun Qian, this is the best way to get out at present. But Liu Bei couldn't hand over the two of them himself, he could only hope that they would take the initiative to make sacrifices.
Jian Yong was deeply moved, and was about to take the initiative to ask to stay, but suddenly his heart moved and he was silent. He has been friends with Liu Bei since he was a child, and he knows Liu Bei too well, and with the depth of Liu Bei's city, what he says has to be discounted a little.
In Sun Gan's mind, Liu Bei is the moral model of the world, especially the words just now, which made him have an impulse to dedicate himself to Liu Bei, and immediately rushed forward, blocked in front of Liu Bei, and said loudly: "Guan Yu, you don't remember the old friendship, you don't believe in your words, it was Sun who mistook you, so you arrested Sun to ask for merit and reward!" ”
Guan Yu laughed loudly: "Who said I didn't believe in my words? I only promised to let Liu ...... go just now My eldest brother didn't promise to let you go! Without further ado, come here! ”
Before Sun Qian could react, he was already lightly lifted by Guan Yu's ape arm and put on the saddle bridge. Guan Yu captured Sun Qian, squeaked lightly, and turned his horse to the east. The cavalry he led followed closely behind. The Xuzhou army had not yet closed up, and did not dare to stop them, watching them go away. Liu Bei woke up like a dream, and repeatedly ordered to catch up and rescue Sun Gan, but there were still them. Liu Bei thumped his chest, this play was very realistic, but it made Jian Yong break out in a cold sweat, if he was impulsive just now, he would be the one who was arrested by Guan Yu now.
In Xuzhou City, Chen Qi and his son hurriedly returned to the mansion and ordered repeatedly: "Come on, quickly invite the two generals Cao Bao and Qin Yi to come over the mansion, and there are important matters to discuss." ”