Chapter 122: Burning the White Gate Tower
Zhang Fei's Zhangba snake spear was already hungry and thirsty.
Since Jian'an was defeated twice by Lu Bu in the first year of Jian'an, and finally had to escape from Xuzhou, Liu Bei has always wanted to recapture Xiapi.
is not only hatred for Lu Bu, but also hatred for Liu Chuang.
At the beginning, if it weren't for Lu Bu's sneak attack on Xiapi, which caught Liu Bei off guard and his wife was captured, how could there be a later incident where Mrs. Gan was robbed by Liu Chuang? Last year, after Liu Chuang attacked Xiangxian and defeated Jian Yong, the news that Mrs. Gan was captured by Liu Chuang spread quickly. Although Liu Chuang said that Mrs. Gan was dead, Liu Bei didn't believe it. Instead, he thinks that Mrs. Gan must still be alive.
This has become a joke after many people's dinners.
Liu Bei made an indifferent appearance in front of the people, but behind the people, he had already gritted his teeth with hatred for Liu Chuang.
It's not that Liu Bei has a deep affection for Mrs. Gan. Otherwise, he would not have spoken of a wife as a garment and a brother as a brother. This is a shame, a shame that makes Liu Bei feel extremely angry. However, he is good at forbearance and is even better at acting.
At the beginning, when Jian Yong brought back the news of Mrs. Gan's death, Liu Bei cried loudly in front of everyone.
He also ran to the Huaishui River and paid tribute across the river to show his thoughts about Mrs. Gan.
In this way, the impact of Mrs. Gan's abduction was minimized, and many people even expressed deep sympathy for him because of this incident.
Chen Deng said that Liu Bei has the strategy of hegemony.
From this point of view, Liu Bei's forbearance can be called a must.
Because of this incident, even in Yingchuan, there are some people who are dissatisfied with Liu Chuang.
It's just that, based on the situation at the time, it was normal for Liu Chuang to kidnap Liu Bei's wife. I can't blame Liu Chuang for anything.
Anyway, Liu Bei did recruit some characters with his acting.
Coupled with Cao Cao's support for Liu Bei, after several months of recuperation, Liu Bei has regained his vitality.
He is in Yuzhou, but he has always been obsessed with Xuzhou.
Therefore, Liu Bei and Chen Qi's father and son have always kept in touch, including with Lu Zhu, and have never cut off correspondence.
Liu Chuang arrived in Xuzhou. In addition to Chen Qi's father and son and Cao Cao, the most worried person is Liu Bei.
He knew very well that once Lu Bu formed an alliance with Liu Chuang, with Lu Bu's courage and Liu Chuang's background, he was famous. I can't say that I can gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou in a year or two. This was definitely not the result that Liu Bei wanted to see, so no matter what, he had to recapture Xuzhou as soon as possible.
Chen Qi's invitation made Liu Bei's heart move.
And Cao Cao's hint also made Liu Bei finally make up his mind.
"Xuande is extraordinary, defending the southeast, almost with all his strength."
This is Cao Cao's letter to Liu Bei. The so-called defense of the southeast does not refer to Jiaozhou, but to Xuzhou.
Because Xuzhou is located in the southeast of Xudu, Cao Cao means. You have to suppress Lu Bu for me, and you can't let him stabilize in Xuzhou.
At this time, it coincided with the bitterness of LΓΌ Bu and Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shu raised a seven-way army to conquer LΓΌ Bu, and the troops of Xiapi were empty.
If Chen Jue is the internal response. Liu Bei can recapture Xiapi.
After thinking about it for a long time, Liu Bei ordered Zhang Fei to be the vanguard. Cooperate with Chen Qi and seize Xiapi. Subsequently, he personally led his troops and horses to quietly seize Wuxian, preparing to meet Zhang Fei.
The capture of Xiapi is very important to Liu Bei.
But what is more urgent is indeed Zhang Fei.
I think that at the beginning, it was precisely because he was greedy for alcohol for a while that he delayed the big event, and was taken away by Lu Bu, which caused a series of accidents later. Including Mrs. Gan being abducted by Liu Chuang, it was also caused by Zhang Fei's loss of Xiapi. Although Liu Bei persuaded him, he wanted Zhang Fei not to worry. But in his heart, Zhang Fei never forgot this matter, and regarded this matter as the biggest shame in his life.
This time, Liu Bei wanted to take down Pi, originally wanting Guan Yu to be the pioneer.
But Zhang Fei fought hard, and even Guan Yu and Jian Yong spoke for him, so Liu Bei changed his mind.
"I know that Yide cares about Xiapi, but I still need to be cautious.
Lu Buhu is also, Chen Gong beside him is even more resourceful, and he can't be guarded against; Today, LΓΌ Bu wants to form an alliance with the thieves, and once he succeeds, it will be even more difficult to retake Xuzhou. So, Yide should be careful this time no matter what. But if you can't do it, don't be reckless. β
When Zhang Fei set out on the expedition, Liu Bei took his hand and repeatedly admonished.
"It doesn't matter whether Xiapi can capture it, if Yide makes a mistake, cut off my arm, don't be strong."
Liu Bei was afraid that Zhang Fei would be impulsive, so he told him again and again.
Zhang Fei patted his chest and promised that he would cooperate with Chen Jue.
However, the hatred in his heart became stronger and stronger, and seeing that the White Gate Tower was in front of him, he hid in the army and subconsciously clenched the snake spear.
"Under the city, where are the soldiers and horses?"
At the head of the city stood up, holding torches, as if unintentionally, and swayed up and down three times.
It's a code!
Zhang Fei took a deep breath and ordered someone to come forward and answer: "I will come from Tan County, and I will send heavy grain and grass on the order of Elk Taishou." β
"Wait!"
Qin Yi was at the head of the city and breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned around and smiled, "It's them, please open the city gates." β
"Good!"
Qin Yi didn't notice that a strange smile appeared on the guard's face.
He turned around, and according to Chen Qi's instructions, he drew a circle in the air with the torch, as if he had suddenly missed, and threw the torch under the city.
The meaning of this action is: safe and sound, you can attack.
Zhang Fei's face showed joy, and he ordered in a low voice: "Pass my order, the sons and daughters are unsheathed, guns are in hand, and arrows are wound, listen to my orders." β
"Alright, I'll go down and meet you."
Qin Yi's task was completed, he let out a sigh of relief, turned around and prepared to go down to the city.
Who knows, the guard's face suddenly changed, and he shouted in a low voice: "On the orders of General Cao, take down this food inside and outside for me." β
Without waiting for Qin Yi to react, two soldiers stepped forward, one grabbed Qin Yi's neck, stuffed a stinky wet cloth into Qin Yi's mouth, and then stumbled under his feet, and put Qin Yi to the ground. Another soldier holds a rope. The four hooves were tied upside down, and Qin Yi was firmly tied.
Qin Yi whined and shouted, but the wet cloth in his mouth was stinky, salty and rancid, so that he couldn't make a sound at all.
"Take him down and hand him over to General Cao later."
The two soldiers dragged Qin Yi away, and the guard waved his hand. Someone turned the noose and opened the gates.
At the same time, a teenager walked out of the shadow of the city tower, "General Hao, please prepare." β
"Whoa."
The young man is Zhuge Liang.
And the guard, named Hao Zhao, is from the state, and he is eighteen years old.
He was originally Zhang Liao's subordinate. But because Hao Zhao was ill when Zhang Liao went on this expedition, he failed to follow.
Zhang Liao also valued him a lot, so he asked Hao Zhao to stay and temporarily be commanded by Gao Shun. When Gao Shun left. Hao Zhao was left under Cao Xing's tent. Although he is not very old, he has followed Zhang Liao for many years, so his prestige in the army is not too low.
This time, Cao Xuan asked him to cooperate with Zhuge Liang's actions, and Hao Zhao also did it very well.
As soon as he waved his hand, he saw one of the soldiers on the tower of the city gate holding a jar, and he stood on the edge of the female wall of the galloping road in the inner city.
After the gates were opened. The chariot drove slowly into the city. Zhang Fei forcibly enduring the killing intent in his heart, urged the horse to follow a baggage cart, and entered the White Gate Tower. About half of the soldiers entered the city and overheard the White Gate Tower. There was a loud shout: "Smash me!" β
In an instant, hundreds of jars fell from the castle tower, and there was a crackling sound and the clay pots fell to the ground. The oil inside suddenly flowed out. Many people were caught off guard and were hit by clay pots that rained like drops. His body was immediately contaminated with fire oil. Zhang Fei walked in front, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then he realized that something was wrong, turned the horse's head, and was just about to speak, when he saw countless torches flying down from the city.
Saltpeter powder is added to the oil to facilitate combustion.
The torch hit the ground, and with a bang, the flames spread.
In an instant, the flames under the White Gate were soaring, and the soldiers walking behind were swallowed up by the flames at once.
Not good, there is an ambush!
Zhang Fei was taken aback, and hurriedly shouted: "Sons, kill me!" β
The back road was cut off by fire, and it was obviously a bit of trouble to evacuate.
Zhang Fei knew that retreating at this time would inevitably cause chaos...... He simply gritted his teeth, and rushed out on horseback, wanting to kill him in the city.
Behind him, the soldiers immediately stabilized their positions after a period of panic.
"Kill!"
The shouts of killing shook the sky, and they followed Zhang Fei and rushed to the inner city.
However, before Zhang Fei rushed out, he suddenly heard the sound of a hurried bang.
From the rooftops on both sides of the long street, hundreds of archers suddenly appeared, aiming at Zhang Fei's soldiers and horses, and arrows rained down.
Zhang Fei roared again and again, danced the snake spear, and dialed the carving feather.
"Boys, rush over, rush over and win."
As if to prove Zhang Fei's words, before his voice fell, he listened to the shouting and killing sound from the direction of Wangcheng, and there was even more fire, reflecting the sky.
Zhuge Liang stood with his hands in his hands and stood on the White Gate Tower.
He smiled slightly, "The old thief has taken the bait!" β
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When the fire broke out in the White Gate Tower, Chen Qi, who had already mobilized 3,000 servants and was ambushed outside the royal city, also ordered an attack.
"Whoever ascends the royal city first will be rewarded with a hundred gold."
Dressed in soft armor and holding a sword, he stood on top of the chariot and shouted orders.
The impatient servants who had been waiting for a long time shouted in unison, and rushed towards the royal city like a tide.
Just as they rushed to the front of the royal city, a fire suddenly ignited all around.
The gate of the royal city slammed open, and a group of soldiers in bright armor rushed out of the city and quickly lined up.
The number of these soldiers is not very large, that is, only a few hundred.
But in the face of rebels who were several times their size, they did not panic at all.
The spearmen are on the sides, and in the middle are the sword and shield men.
"Trapped, trapped, trapped......"
They lined up in front of the royal city, and there was no sound.
When the rebels were less than a hundred paces away from them, a loud voice rang out: "Trapped! β
Hundreds of soldiers, shouting in unison.
They struck their shields with steel knives in their hands, and with their shouts, they were murderous.
With each shout, the battle array took a step forward.
Each step further, the murderous aura increases by one point......
Chen Qi saw it really from behind, and when this army of soldiers and horses appeared, he was immediately surprised.
"Trapped!"
What's going on...... Isn't the trapped camp out of the city? Why is it in the city?
Two generals marched out of the city, one standing on a chariot and the other on a red rabbit horse.
If you look closer, you can recognize at a glance that the red rabbit horse is Lu Lan's beloved little red rabbit. But. The general right away, but it was not Lu Lan. It was a strong man who was more than eight feet tall, with a waist of ten girths, and was majestic and burly. He was dressed in iron armor, with a black shackle on his head, and a nine-foot gold-backed knife in his palm. The blade of the knife is about seven inches wide, and the back of the knife is inlaid with a slip of gold edge, and nine iron rings are hung on it.
The broadsword danced and made a flowery sound. Distracting.
This knife was specially made by Liu Chuang when he was in Beihai Kingdom, and weighed eighty-two catties.
The Blue Dragon Glaive in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms did not appear during this period. However, this does not affect Liu Chuang's bad taste. He asked Fei Wo to use the method of seventy-two refining to create this big knife, which is called the golden back ring, and gave this knife to Xu Chu.
Xu Chu is also a fierce general with amazing power, and this knife is just right for him.
Since the creation of this weapon called the Golden-backed Dragon Ring Knife. Xu Chulai didn't have a chance to let it see blood.
Today is the day when the dragon ring knife is opened, so Liu Chuang also went to Lu Lan to borrow a little red rabbit and handed it to Xu Chu to ride.
"Not good. Hit the trick! β
Chen Qi is so cunning and cunning, when he sees the trapped camp appearing, can he still understand what happened?
He screamed and tried to take the horses back.
It is easy to rush out. Recalling is not an easy task.
The rebels rushed over like a tidal wave and slammed into the entrenched formation.
That traps the camp. It was like a mountain, firmly blocking the onslaught of the rebels, not moving at all.
The sword and shield soldiers raised their shields in unison, and at the same time took a sideways step forward, slashing out with a single blow along the edge of the shield......
The rebels who rushed to the front fell in a pool of blood as if they had been cut grass.
Immediately after, the Blade and Shield Soldier stepped forward and pushed his shield out. The pikemen behind them shouted at the same time, stabbing their spears out.
The attack method of trapping the camp is very simple, with shield blocking and spearmen stabbing.
But these two simple tricks have a huge lethality. The rebels fell in waves, and the trapped camp took advantage of the trend, constantly charging forward against the rebels.
"Filial piety, filial piety, it's my turn."
The shouting of killing made Xu Chu's blood boil.
The splattered blood and the terrible screams made him even more eager to try.
Gao Shun held the railing and constantly observed the situation...... Suddenly, he saw Chen Jue, who was gathering his soldiers and horses, as if he wanted to escape, and his eyes were shining with murderous intent.
"Zhongkang, who can you see?"
Gao Shunjian pointed in the direction of Chen Qi and the others, and asked loudly.
Xu Chu sat on the horse, saw it very clearly, and nodded: "Naturally, I can see it." β
"The old man in the car is Chen Hanyu...... Please Zhong Kang will take his place on my behalf. β
"What's so hard about that!"
Xu Chu waited for this sentence, and immediately rushed out.
This little red rabbit, but the mount that has been transformed by the Beihai Kingdom, the high-saddle double stirrup horseshoes, is not missing.
Xu Chu urged the horse to rush out, and the golden-backed dragon ring in his hand dragged the ground, drawing a first-class firelight. The two rebels stepped forward to block, but saw Xu Chu standing up on the horse, one twisting his waist and turning his body, and the dragon ring broadsword burst out, drawing a touch of gold, and cutting a rebel into two pieces with a click. At the same time, the red rabbit raised its hooves and kicked the other rebel with one hoof, knocking the rebel to the ground.
"Old man Chen Qi, leave away!"
Xu Chu let out a loud roar and smashed into the crowd.
The dragon ring broadsword flew and danced, drawing out one by one, one by one, and a slip of golden light.
This guy is a little ruthless, and now he can go on a killing spree, so naturally he won't show mercy. Like a fierce tiger rushing into the flock, wherever Xu Chu passed, he saw people turning over on their backs, and corpses were all over the ground.
The rebels, who had already been killed in a panic by the trapped camp, suddenly saw such a tiger rushing in, and immediately scattered and fled.
Chen Qi had already abandoned the car and got on the horse, and when he heard Xu Chu's shout, he looked back and saw Xu Chu rushing towards him like a chopping wave, and he was immediately shocked.
"Stop him!"
More than a dozen servants stepped forward and stopped Xu Chu.
Chen Jue took this opportunity to flee to the White Gate Tower under the protection of dozens of guards.
The fire of the White Gate Tower must have been won by Liu Bei...... If he knew this, he should have joined forces with Liu Bei.
He cursed in his heart and fled for his life.
Xu Chu was stopped, and seeing Chen Jue walking farther and farther, he couldn't help but be furious, and the big knife flew over, cutting down several servants off their horses one after another.
However, if I want to chase it again, it is a little too late......
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Zhang Fei led his troops to the end of the long street, and met a person who blocked the way.
"Liu Chuang!"
Zhang Fei recognized at a glance that that person was Liu Chuang.
When the so-called enemies meet, they are very red-eyed.
Zhang Fei couldn't keep calm anymore, and roared angrily: "Liu Chuang, take your life!" β
The shame that Liu Chuang brought to their brothers was too much.
If it weren't for this guy, how could my sister-in-law be kidnapped by him? I lost my life......
Zhang Fei thought that Mrs. Gan died in the hands of Liu Chuang, so he kept blaming himself. Seeing Liu Chuang, his eyes were red, and as soon as he stood up with a snake spear, he pounced on Liu Chuang.
Liu Chuang fell down and dragged the dragon eight sound vertebrae, and his face was like stagnant water.
Seeing that Zhang Fei was forty or fifty steps away from him, he suddenly let out a loud roar, "Where is the Flying Bear Guard!" β
From the shadows behind him, a group of centaurs rushed out.
I saw the flying bear guard pull out the short axe from the horse's back one by one, and threw it out against Zhang Fei.
Dozens of short axes roared in, and Zhang Fei's soldiers, who were only a dozen steps away from Liu Chuang, were hit by this round of sudden short axes, screaming and falling to the ground. Flying Bear Wei did not panic, he threw his axe one after another, and in the blink of an eye, more than a hundred corpses fell on the long street.
At this time, Liu Chuang urged the BMW Xianglong and the prancing horse rushed out.
With a piercing roar, the coiling dragon eight-tone vertebrae swept through the thousands of troops.
The vertebral rod takes on a bow shape in the air, just like the fluffy ...... There was a series of muffled sounds, and the three soldiers were broken by the bones and tendons smashed by the coiling dragon Bayin vertebrae, and they fell to the ground.
"Three generals, dare to fight with me, big battle with three lilies."
Liu Chuang stared at Zhang Fei and rushed forward, the coiling dragon and the eight tones of the vertebral wheel opened, and no one in front of the horse could stop him.
Zhang Fei also stared at Liu Chuang, and when he heard Liu Chuang's shouting, he didn't back down and yelled, "Liu Chuang'er, your three generals are here." β
The spear of the snake swirled, and the two horses rushed towards each other.
Stampeding, the sound of iron hooves trampling on blood and water, making a strange sound, but thrilling.
The two of them were staring at each other on the horse, one was to kill Liu Chuang under the horse, and the other was to kill Zhang Fei on the long street.
It's like two whirlwinds colliding in one place, and I hear a loud bang, which is deafening!