Let's say that after the two armies retreated, Xin Changdao was very angry after returning to the camp, thinking that Gu Zuzhao was a despicable villain, and it was obvious that the generals of the two armies were fighting each other, so he actually sent someone to release a dark arrow. Na Xin Wujian didn't say that he was reacting at the time, but just said with some hesitation that maybe it wasn't released by Zu Zhao's army, but this weak sentence was not heard by Xin Changdao at all, and he immediately ordered the army to prepare well and wait until it was dark to sneak attack Zu Zhao's camp.

The other strategists did not object to this approach, because everyone knew that Zu Zhao's army camp was not stable, and now when he attacked, if he could succeed, then Zu Zhao's army would be defeated one after another. No one objected to his approach, Xin Changdao was also a little happy, he was also in good spirits, and he seemed to have seen that Zu Zhao had been caught in his heart.

When it was dark, Xin Changdao straightened out his military horses and secretly attacked Zu Zhao's camp, he took eight thousand troops, of which 10,000 military horses were ambushed halfway to prevent some accidents, and the rest of the army stayed in the camp. The army sneaked up to the location of Zuzhao's military camp, and saw from a distance that there were troops patrolling back and forth in Zuzhao's camp, but it could be seen from the firelight that Zuzhao's camp had not yet taken shape, and this was the best opportunity for a sneak attack.

He made a careful observation and determined that the Zuzhao army only had a few patrolling troops patrolling, and there was no important protection. Xin Changdao gave an order and asked the soldiers to attack, and everyone rushed in with the sound of horns. Who knew that before he rushed in, he heard a roar in front of him, and a wave of troops came out, led by Yu Ban, who was Yu Ban, and only heard Yu Ban say loudly: "Lord County Guard, our army has been waiting for a long time." ”

Seeing that Zu Zhao's army had already been prepared, Xin Changdao was shocked, and immediately ordered the soldiers to retreat, who knew that he had not turned the horse's head, and there was a roar behind him, only to see that the first general, riding a white horse, majestic, was Zu Zhao. Xin Changdao was surprised, and sure enough, he was ambushed, and immediately stabbed the general out of the slash, wanting to escape from another direction, who knew that he had only walked a few steps, and an army was killed in front, and the first person was Chen Gong, only to hear Chen Gong say: "Lord County Guard, since you are here, why do you need to rush to go, it's not too late to go in and sit down." ”

In the face of Chen Gong's provocation, Xin Changdao scolded and killed him directly, holding a gun and taking Chen Gong directly. Chen Gong was not afraid at all, he shook his spirit, and waved his long sword to kill the general. The two clashed, and the soldiers of the two armies also rushed to kill, at this time, Zu Zhao and Yu Ban also besieged with their troops, Xin Wudang fought Zu Zhao, Xin Wujian fought and stayed in Yu Ban, and each rushed to kill nearly a hundred rounds. Helplessly, Xin Changdao's army was inferior to Zu Zhao's army in terms of equipment or numbers after all, and the soldiers soon approached the three main generals. The three main generals led the soldiers back and forth to kill many times, but they couldn't get it, and finally Quan Zuzhao captured it and brought it into the camp. Zu Zhao did not treat them like captives, but treated them like friends.

Xin Changdao scolded: "I heard that Zu Zhao has some ability, it seems that there are really some, today my Xin Changdao fell into your hands, how to kill it, listen to it, if I frown, I am not a member of the Xin family." ”

Zu Zhao haha and said: "Lord County Shou is serious, I have always respected heroes, especially the Xin family, I have sincere respect in my heart, I have already explained when the envoy came yesterday that I am tantamount to a war with the Xin family, and the reason why we are here to confront Yuan Shao is also a last resort." Liaodong, which I have worked so hard to build, how can I give it to someone like Yuan Shao. Lord Gunshou listened to Yuan Shao's words and attacked us, but why didn't he listen to us? ”

Xin Changdao snorted coldly and said, "Since you have been arrested, you want to say it, then I want to hear what you have to say." ”

Zu Zhao said: "Lord County Shou, I have already emphasized that I have great respect for the Xin family. When I came here this time, I was supposed to visit in person, but I was in a state of war, and I felt that I was not honest enough to go, so I never went. I didn't think that we would meet on the battlefield now. My lord, my ancestor Zhao implores you to withdraw your troops, and once the matter between me and Yuan Shao is settled, I will definitely visit you in person. Now, you can choose to stay in my barracks or go back with your army. ”

"Will you let me go?" Xin Changdao asked with some disbelieving.

Zu Zhao smiled: "I never thought of arresting adults, how could I let them go, although the way we met was a little unpleasant, but it will pass after all." If you want to stay in my camp and be friends, I'm welcome to do that, and if you want to leave, I won't do anything. ”

"Boy, don't be too arrogant, even if you let me go, I won't be grateful to you, I will continue to rectify the army and kill the horses." Xin Changdao said.

Zu Zhao said: "If the adults insist on doing that, I can't help it. ”

Xin Changdao and Zu Zhao were entangled for a while, although Zu Zhao treated him politely everywhere, but his words revealed that he was not afraid of anyone, which made Xin Changdao's heart very unhappy. He finally left with his generals, and Zu Zhao did not stop him.

Chen Gong said: "Lord, I think this Lord Xin will still attack again, if he doesn't defeat us or is completely defeated by us, he will definitely not give up." ”

Then fight until he is convinced. The Xin family is a famous family, if we can get the support of their family, it will be of great benefit to us in the future. ”

Chen Gong nodded and said: "That's true, but this Xin Changdao was a person who recognized death when he was an official in the court, and later returned to Longxi because he couldn't get used to seeing the ten permanent servants, and now that he has sent troops, he will naturally not give up easily." Fortunately, Yuan Shao didn't dare to move, otherwise our army would really be in some trouble. ”

Zu Zhao said: "That's true. It's a pity that Yuan Shao's side is frustrated with Tian Feng and others, it is a waste to stay by his side, if they attack at the same time, we are really passive. And now Chen Youzhi is also at war with Gongsun Zhan, so he can't help us at all. ”

"Tiandu helps the lord, Yuan Shao is destined to be defeated by the lord. Besides, now that there are generals such as Zhao Yun, Zhao Meng and Zhang Yuan resisting, Yuan Shao naturally doesn't dare to mess around anymore, he just waits for the Xin family to fight with us, and in the end, whether the Xin family loses or wins, it is beneficial to him. ”

Zu Zhao said with a smile: "Since this is the case, then we will directly form an alliance with the Xin family to fight against him and let his hopes be dashed." ”

Chen Gong smiled, he knew that Zu Zhao had already had an idea in his heart, and it was really fortunate to follow such a lord, the lord had ideas, and he could agree with the correct advice of the strategist, which was very beneficial to everyone. And Yuan Shao is indecisive, and he is really not enough to work with. Cao Cao also has ability, but this person's heart is too poisonous, and he is not enough to conspire, Zu Zhao is naturally his favorite person.

But he said that after Xin Changdao returned with the defeated army, he was extremely angry in his heart, thinking that Zu Zhao was insulting him by not killing him, and he didn't take him seriously at all. A strategist told him that he had already sent troops, but Yuan Shao's army had not moved at all, this was sitting on the mountain watching the tiger fight, and if he wanted the fisherman to profit, he should immediately let Yuan Shao send troops. But Xin Changdao disagreed, he thought that he must have the ability to defeat Zu Zhao, even if Yuan Shao didn't make a move, it didn't matter, and tomorrow he would directly lead the army to kill Zu Zhao's camp.

The advisor could not advise, but he could only tell Xin Ainu this information, because Xin Changdao is difficult to be moved, and if anyone can really talk about him, then it is his daughter Xin Ainu. But this news went back and forth, and naturally he had to wait for some time, but Xin Changdao was about to leave the army on the second day, and he could only secretly pray in his heart that Xin Changdao would not have an accident. However, Zu Zhao is indeed polite to the Xin family, even if Xin Changdao is defeated, there will be no big deal, this is the idea of the strategist.

Early the next morning, Xin Changdao led the army to fight in front of Zuzhao's camp again, and the person who fought was Xin Wuxing, and Zhang Yuan also fought in Zuzhao's army. Originally, Yu Ban saw Xin fearless and brave, and wanted to fight him, but before he could apply to fight, Zhang Yuan rushed out directly.

After yesterday's battle, the two knew each other's skills clearly, so they were in high spirits and cautious at the same time, because they knew that as long as they were not careful, they could be killed by their opponents, so they were very careful.

The two fought for two hundred rounds, and it was still the winning and losing part, and then both of them retreated into the formation, and it was Xin Wujian who came down to the Xin family to fight, and Yu Ban saw that he made a move, so he immediately brandished a spear and killed it, and the two didn't talk to each other, so they fought directly.

The two fought for more than a hundred rounds, and after each of them opened up the distance, Xin Wujian rushed over again, and Yu Ban also rushed over, but at the time of the battle, Xin Wuji's mount suddenly stumbled on his front foot and fell down instantly, and Xin Wujian also fell off the horse's back, directly under the horse's hooves, Yu Ban's spear was already pointed at him, but he didn't stab it, but just said coldly: "I respect you as a fierce general, I can't kill you because of the mount, it's too unsatisfactory, go back and change the mount and come back." After saying that, he reined in and went back.

Xin Wujian felt a sigh of emotion in his heart, walked back to the formation, changed his mount, and rushed out again. The two fought for nearly a hundred rounds, both of them were panting and sweating profusely, but no one had any intention of retreating, and they were still fighting.

Suddenly, Yu Ban took out a shot, which was dodged by Xin Wuji, and at the same time, he stabbed a shot. Yu Ban also flashed sideways, and the two of them went back and forth, and they fought for fifty rounds. I saw that Xin Wujian found the right opportunity and stabbed a shot, Yu Ban dodged, and actually reached out and pinched Xin Wuji's gun with his hand, and the soldiers of the two armies immediately shouted loudly. At the same time, Yu Ban also shot out, and Na Xin Wujian also dodged sideways, and also pinched Yu Ban's gun with his hand, and the two of them pulled on the horseback for a while, and finally they both fell off the horse, and each beat on the ground for a while.

When the soldiers of the two armies saw this, they shouted even louder, which was really exciting. Zu Zhao was also shocked to see it, and couldn't help but secretly say in his heart that this Yu Ban is really a fierce general, he actually has such courage, and at the same time, he also admires the Xin family for having such a fierce general, he really deserves to be a famous nobleman.

Xin Changdao saw the battle between Yu Ban and Xin Wuji, and was also secretly surprised, there were really such fierce generals around Zu Zhao, and now he saw only two of them, and there were several others who could take charge alone, now they were guarding the camp, and Yuan Shao did not dare to attack Zu Zhao, it seems that he is really a not simple person.

After Yu Ban and Xin Wujian fought on the ground for a while, they were extremely tired and returned to the formation on foot. Zu Zhao hurriedly went out to follow Yu Ban and bring him water. Xin Changdao saw it, and directly gave an order to launch an attack on Zu Zhao's army.

This unexpected attack really surprised Zu Zhao, and the other generals didn't expect Xin Changdao to be so sudden. However, Zu Zhao was not flustered, and immediately launched an attack, and the soldiers listened to the order, and immediately rushed to kill, and the two armies fought together, and fought for a day, each with casualties, and when the sun set, they each left the battlefield.

In the next few days, the two armies were fighting, and Zu Zhao captured Xin Changdao three times, but he was released all times. On this day, Xin Changdao returned defeated, and while he was extremely depressed in his heart, he couldn't help but think that this Zu Zhao might really not want to be his enemy, otherwise he wouldn't have let himself go so many times. He thought about it carefully in his heart, and felt that he should still withdraw his troops and see what was going on on Yuan Shao's side, he couldn't keep rushing and killing like this. And Xin Ainu also asked his personal guards to send a letter, asking Xin Changdao not to fight with Zu Zhao again. After getting his daughter's letter, Xin Changdao was even more sure in his heart that it was time to withdraw the army.

But on the eve of the withdrawal, a group of soldiers claiming to be Zu Zhaojun suddenly came, saying that they had something important to see Xin Changdao. After entering, the soldiers said that Zu Zhao respected the spirit of the Xin family, so Zu Zhao asked people to bring some canned apples and mare's milk wine to Xin Changdao.

Xin Changdao naturally heard of the canned apples made by Zu Zhao, this is for the royal family, ordinary people can't eat it even if they have money, and the mare's milk wine is also made by Zu Zhao. Xin Changdao followed the envoy and treated him with courtesy, because he didn't want to fight with Zu Zhao anymore.

And they drank together until they were drunk. In the night, suddenly a soldier cried, Xin Wuxing and Xin Wujian and other generals arrived, and when they asked what was going on, they learned that Xin Changdao had been killed, and it was those Zu Zhao's messengers who assassinated him. The generals of the Xin family were furious and wanted to fight Zu Zhao in a decisive battle, but now they had no ability to fight against Zu Zhao at all, so they could only return to the city with Xin Changdao's corpse.

The Xin family army sent the county guard Xin Changdao back to the city with great grief, and his daughter Xin Ainu helped his wife to jump and watch, and saw the soldiers waving white flags and carrying a coffin back, the two couldn't help crying, and the other children, wives and concubines were also crying. After Xin Ainu cried for a while, she angrily asked why, because the information she got was that Zu Zhao had captured her father Xin Changdao many times but did not kill him, why did her father die.

The generals of the Xin family told Xin Ainu that her father had planned to retire from the army, but Zu Zhao suddenly sent an envoy with canned wine and meat, and Xin Changdao also treated them politely and left them in the camp, but at night, they actually assassinated Xin Changdao with the help of the Xin family's trust in them.

When Xin Ainu heard this, she was angry and angry, saying that she must avenge her father, but she couldn't think about it, if Zu Zhao wanted to kill her father, there was a chance, why did she secretly assassinate her, she didn't believe that this was what Zu Zhao said.

In the face of Xin Ainu's doubts, someone said that perhaps Zu Zhao did not dare to offend the Xin family on the surface, so he took the assassination. But this is also unreasonable, since it is to be assassinated, why do you still say that it is Zu Zhao's envoy, so it exposes the target, is it true that they don't put the Xin family in their eyes and respect the Xin family to the outside world, but they don't put the Xin family in their eyes at all. The more Xin Ainu thought about it, the more she couldn't figure it out, and the more she thought about it, the more angry she became, and she secretly swore in her heart that no matter who killed her father, she would avenge him at all costs.

It is said that when Zu Zhao knew that Xin Changdao had the intention of retreating, he was also overjoyed, and he was only ready to withdraw his troops and go back to prepare to attack Yuan Shao, but before he could pull out the camp, a spy reported that Xin Changdao had been assassinated, and the assassin claimed to be Zu Zhao's messenger.

When Zu Zhao heard this, he was furious, and he shot the case, and said angrily: "This is a naked frame-up, Yuan Shao is despicable, he actually blamed me like this, I must kill him." ”

Chen Gong said: "This is obviously Yuan Shao's treacherous plan, we want to kill Xin Changdao, there is no need to assassinate at all, but I don't know what the Xin family will think." Lord, I think we must be on guard now, I heard that there is a female general in the Xin family, who is the daughter of Xin Changdao, and this person has participated in quelling the Yellow Turban Rebellion before. At that time, the Yellow Turban thieves wanted to seize the wealth of the Xin family and dispatched 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack the Xin family, but Xin Ainu took 5,000 elite soldiers of the Xin family and actually repelled the 50,000 Yellow Turban thieves. Later, the Montenegrin army also wanted to attack the Xin family, but this woman still led the Xin family army to kill the Montenegrin army to the point of losing its armor. If she only thinks that it is really us who killed her father and wants to raise the army of the Xin family, then we will be dragged by her after all, I have heard that this woman is also an excellent strategist, and she also knows other forces, and can attract all kinds of reinforcements. ”

Zu Zhao said: "I also know the person Xin Ainu. She led a small number of Xin family troops to attack with less and win more, in fact, it was not all the credit of the Xin family army, but she contacted other forces to help flank the attack, which surprised the Yellow Turban Army and the Montenegrin Army. If she decides to fight a decisive battle with us, then she can completely let Cao Cao send troops, and Liu Bei of Xuzhou has been fighting in various battles under the banner of restoring the Han Dynasty, and if Xin Ainu sends an invitation, he will definitely return. There are also people in Jiangdong who have been developing their forces, and if they want to get involved, it will be really bad for us. Gongtai, what are your ideas? ”

Chen Gong said: "Now the plan, first to see how Xin Ainu will choose, I guess she is a reasonable person, it is better for us to send someone to mourn first, explain the situation, maybe to ease the situation, otherwise it will be very unfavorable to us." ”