Under the city to the west, a group of sturdy soldiers were encamped. Probably because of the confidence in their own combat power, these Han army camps and fortifications are not too many. A man wearing a striking "red scarf" on his head, with his hands behind his back, watched the movement of the single father's head in the sunset in the west.

The so-called "red bandana" is a red leather turban.

"It seems that the head of this 'moth thief' still has some materials."

The man looked at it for a moment, then turned around and said to his close entourage.

"Daiei, what do you think?"

The man who was close to his entourage, eight feet tall, described as burly, and looked at the back of his body alone, and the man wearing a "red silk curtain" on his head was nine points similar. Without thinking, he replied:

"No matter how much material there is, in front of the hero's bravery, it's just a bunch of chickens and dogs!"

"Hehe, Daiei, now, this is not the time for you to brag about it. The war is dangerous, and our ancestors once emphasized in the "Art of War" that only by knowing oneself and knowing the other can one win a hundred battles! What's more, among the 'moth thieves', there are also warriors. The last time I chased the enemy alone, I almost lost my life! ”

The close entourage touched his nose and said:

"Our army has just arrived, and I don't know the enemy's situation. I heard that Captain Bao just fought with this gang of moths and thieves yesterday and suffered a small loss. Why don't you ask this one? Come to think of it, Captain Bao should be more aware of the strength of this gang of 'moth thieves', right? ”

"Daiei, don't laugh at others behind your back. This Bao Duwei, I have heard Cao Duwei talk about it, it is said that he is a talent who is 'rarely big, generous and loving, and Shen Yi is strategic'. That Cao Mengde has a very high vision and does not praise people easily. This Bao Duwei, since he can be looked down upon by Cao Mengde, he should not be a mediocre person. ”

The close entourage pursed his lips disdainfully and said:

"No matter how 'generous and loving, Shen Yi is strategic', isn't he defeated by this group of moths and thieves who are only two or three thousand people? According to me, those people who come out of the high-ranking clans, in addition to being able to blow with their mouths, most of the work under their hands is very ordinary. ”

"Most of the soldiers led by Captain Bao are new recruits, and it is normal for them to lose for a while. When I first fought against the 'Moth Thief', I also lost a few times. ”

Although he said so, the man's face also faintly revealed a trace of disdain. Due to his humble background, men are often despised in officialdom, and even if he is good, he will inevitably have some resistance to officials from high-ranking families.

Besides, that Bao Xin and Bao Yuncheng, although their official positions are "state soldiers and captains", but before the captains, they have to add a "fake" word. If you talk about the rank alone, the man is a Sima of another department, and his rank is higher than a thousand stones, and his status is not below Bao Xin, a "fake captain".

The so-called "fake captain" means temporary agency. In the words of later generations, the "false captain" is the "acting captain".

At this time, a Han army scout stepped forward to report:

"Sima, the big people in the city, have finished withdrawing from the east gate. The moth thieves have now closed the gates. ”

"Good work. However, it is not yet time for you to rest. You will have to work hard a little more tonight to keep an eye on these moth thieves so that they do not come out and steal the camp. After tomorrow, Ben Sima will give you three days off! ”

"Xie Sima! The subordinates have arranged it. ”

Waiting for the Han army scouts to retreat, the close entourage couldn't help but ask:

"My lord, since the moth thieves are releasing the big families in the city, why don't our troops take the opportunity to kill them? Wouldn't it be great if you took the city in the first battle, and you can live directly in the city tonight without camping? ”

The man wearing the "red silk curtain" shook his head and said:

"These 'moth thieves' in front of me should be the elite of thieves. Our army came from afar, marched thirty miles today, and lacked strength. On the other hand, the enemy army is recuperated and heavily guarded. If our army is attacked, it will be tantamount to letting the thieves wait for work. In such a war, even if it can be successful, it will inevitably suffer huge losses. Not advisable. ”

Speaking of this, the man paused and thought to himself:

- These powerful clans, if there is any damage caused by our army's strong attack, they can't help the Yellow Turban Army, and they will definitely spill their anger on me. These Central Plains scholars, the roots and branches have spread, and they have always been in the same breath, and the changes that will occur when the time comes, maybe it will make people have a headache......

Of course, these words cannot be spoken.

At this time, from the Han army camp, an officer in full clothes walked out. But seeing this officer, who was about thirty years old, his majesty was evident in his gestures. If it weren't for the presence of the man wearing the "red scarf", he would inevitably become the most eye-catching person in the audience.

"See Sima!"

The officer gave a military salute and then stood up of his own accord. Approaching the retinue was displeased, and thought to himself:

"This guy surnamed Cheng is really a big guy. A 'fake military marquis' is also so reckless......"

The so-called "fake military marquis", this "fake", like Bao Xin's "fake captain", also means temporary agency. In the words of later generations, the "fake military marquis" is the "acting military marquis".

"Cheng Junhou, are all your troops here?"

The man didn't care about the other party's little recklessness, and asked gently. The officer replied aloud:

"There are four hundred and sixty-two people in the headquarters, all of them!"

"Then you can camp in the south of the city. Tomorrow at the beginning of the day, we will make a meal, and we will gather here at three o'clock to conquer the city of single fathers! ”

"No! Subordinates retire! ”

The officer saluted again and retired on his own. Approaching the retinue and waiting for him to go away, he said softly:

"This person is arrogant, he is really angry......"

The man wearing the "red silk curtain" said abruptly:

"Cheng Demou is self-respecting and self-respecting, and he will skip others, and he is a hero in the Northern Army. Although he was assigned by General Zhu Zhonglang (Zhu Jun) to go with me on the expedition, how could he be easily convinced for the sake of the rank of the official? Even if I am sent to someone who doesn't know the roots, I naturally can't bow down and make promises. ”

After a pause, the man continued:

"However, Cheng Demou, Haojie also. As long as he follows our army and fights on the battlefield for a few battles, with his vision, I don't believe that he will not be impressed by my Sun Jian's bearing. At that time, I don't have to worry about Cheng Demou or not to help! ”

This is really arrogant. However, when it came out of Sun Jian's mouth, it made those who heard it take it for granted. The close entourage surnamed Zu, the name Mao, the word Darong, was an old man who had followed Sun Jian for many years, thinking of his own family, wasn't he impressed by the bearing of the lord, so he was willing to live and die, and he was calm for a while.

- Cheng Pu, Cheng Demou, and how accurate is your vision? Can you recognize the bearing of the lord......

Early the next morning, Sun Jian's Han army, ready to stop, gathered outside the west gate of Shanfu City, and began the siege battle.

Due to the rush of time, Sun Jianjun did not have enough siege equipment, and only made a few rough ladders temporarily. But thinking of the Yellow Turban Army's simple and simple equipment, Sun Jian didn't think that the Yellow Turban Army at the head of the city would pose any big threat to his side.

However, at any given time, a siege is a headache. Even if the walls of the single father city are only two and a half zhang high, they are not as strong as the defense power of some large dock forts, and the process of transporting people to the head of the city is also a troublesome project. Sun Jian tilted his head and said to Cheng Pu:

"Cheng Junhou, our army does not have many bows and crossbows, and we need you to lead the men and horses of our headquarters to step forward to suppress the arrows of the 'moth thief'. Can you do it? ”

"Subordinates obey!"

Cheng Pu saluted, turned around and came to the headquarters of the soldiers and horses. Under the rising sun, his majestic "Xuantie Fish Scale Armor" reflected a dazzling brilliance, reflecting his more and more heroic courage.

PS: Character - Sun Jian.

As the ancestor of the Wu Kingdom of the Sun family in Jiangdong, Sun Jian's bravery is recorded so prominently in both "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". On the battlefield, Sun Jian was worthy of his self-proclaimed identity as a "descendant of Sun Wu".

Therefore, as a member of the southerners, the author will let Sun Jian enjoy the might of the "Jiangdong Tigers" in the following sections!

Character - Cheng Pu.

Why would a northerner willingly follow a southern Shu family and fight endlessly for the great cause of the Sun family in the miasma of the epidemic?

The author sets that the fate of Cheng Pu and Sun Jian originated in the years when they fought side by side in the face of the Yellow Turban Army. From the Central Plains to Xiliang, Sun Jian used the rebellious heads of the Yellow Turban Army and the Qiang people to finally subdue the brave and resolute Cheng Pu.

This is Sun Jian's pride and Cheng Pu's luck.

Character - Zu Mao.

Sun Jian's sworn friend, a personal guard, can also be a stand-in if necessary.

In fact, if he hadn't died at the hands of Hua Xiong, Zu Mao would have a better future. He is not a mediocre general.

Character - Sun Jing.

In fact, Sun Jing is not a mediocre general. Sun Jing's tragedy is that he has a brother who is too outstanding.