Chapter 198 Earn the City Gate
It's just that he is also to blame, it was he who left two tiger generals behind, and did not send a military division to sit in the array, which led to today's scene.
Hearing that they were guilty, Lu Bu and Dian Wei lowered their heads, and they didn't even dare to gasp more.
"Okay, if you know that you are guilty, then I will give you the opportunity to make meritorious service and atone for your sins, now, your second general will take the sergeant of your headquarters and General Huang Zhong's men to attack Toketo, remember, no matter what, you must capture Toketo, and then I will bring reinforcements to arrive." Zhang Chao looked at the two of them, an opportunity was in front of him, and it was up to you whether you could seize it.
"No." Lu Bu and Dian Wei were still afraid that they would not have a chance. Even if there is, there is only a glimmer of hope, and they will give it their all.
Immediately, nearly 5,000 cavalry of the 1st Army under Huang Zhong were added to the camp of the vanguard army. Dian Wei also had 3,000 war horses, 3,000 cavalry and 4,000 infantry and Lu Bu went out of Yinguan City and headed straight in the direction of Tuoketuo.
As soon as 10,000 cavalry and 4,000 infantry left, the only troops that Zhang Chao could use were Hou Cheng's 1,000 defenders and 3,000 cavalry of Zhang's army.
"Huang Zhong, Xu Chu, and Hou Cheng immediately screened the two thousand captives, and found that the innocent people were used, and those who were willing to surrender were used, and the guilty ones who were unwilling to surrender were killed." Zhang Chao really wanted to send these Hun soldiers back to Jinyang City for Lu Su to distribute, but he knew that it was unrealistic, not to mention that he didn't have the troops to guard so many people, just to say that the time required along the way was too much, he couldn't wait. Rather than send it back, it is better to use it on the spot, so that there may be a possibility of a war with Yuvro.
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In one day, Ada withdrew to Tokto with 5,000 Hun cavalry, and met Shan Yufuluo.
When Yu Fuluo learned of Ada's defeat, he immediately became angry and ordered Ada to be locked up.
As soon as Ada was imprisoned, one of Yu Fuluo's brother-in-law named Cheng Ran gained power.
Cheng Ran was originally a Han Chinese, and he was also a pawn commander under Zhang Quan. Because there is a younger sister who was born very beautiful, and was finally favored by Yu Fuluo, he himself gained power because of this, even after Zhang Quan was killed, he was fine, and he went to Yu Fuluo's side and became a young general commanding 2,000 cavalry.
In fact, Cheng Ran is still very ambitious, and he also wants to become a person like his brother-in-law Yu Fuluo, even if he is a general who can command 10,000 troops. But because of the existence of Ada and Attila, he has been suppressed and unable to improve. Even these two people still look down on the Han people, thinking that the Han people have no backbone and may turn against the water at any time, etc.
These words also made it impossible for Yu Furo to really trust him, which made him distressed for a while.
This time, Ada made Yuvro angry, and Attila didn't know whether she was alive or dead, so Cheng Ran felt that the opportunity had come. This took the initiative to give loyalty in front of Yu Fuluo, to the effect that they still had 30,000 cavalry in hand, and they could defend first according to the land of Tuoketuo, and they were looking for an opportunity to deal with Zhang Chao.
For Cheng Ran to have such confidence at this time, Yu Fuluo was very happy after hearing it. I thought that I was afraid that I really underestimated this brother-in-law, and I could still have such confidence at this time, which was commendable for my loyalty. This happiness gave the 5,000 people of Ada's department to Cheng Ran's use, and at the same time arranged for him to be in charge of the defense supervision of the four cities.
Suddenly, from a young general commanding 2,000 troops to a general commanding 7,000 troops, and at the same time having the responsibility of supervising the four cities, Cheng Ran felt that he was floating.
As soon as he returned to the house, he hummed a little song, and his face was excited and happy.
When Cheng Ran was happy, the housekeeper came to report that the businessman named Zhang Cheng was here, saying that he was here to congratulate the lord on his promotion.
Hearing that it was Zhang Cheng coming, Cheng Ran became more and more happy. This person is also a businessman who has been established in Yanmen County. This person was generous and had given him a lot of finances. Of course, he also gave a certain amount of care.
Later, Yinguan City was occupied by Zhang Chao, this Zhang Cheng went to Tuoketo to start doing business, and his relationship with Cheng Ran became closer, and now this person came to give gifts as soon as he heard that he was promoted, which made him very excited while being happy, which should be the benefit of power.
"Hehe, now that Zhang Cheng is here, please come in." Cheng Ran laughed and said.
The housekeeper took the order and left, and after a while, he saw Zhang Cheng, who was dressed in brocade and satin, with two people carrying a box of things, into the main hall and appeared in front of Cheng Ran.
As soon as he saw Cheng Ran, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said: "Congratulations on the general's promotion, I wish the general a prosperous journey and a bright future." ”
"Haha, Brother Zhang, we are old acquaintances, so we don't have to be so polite." Cheng Ran, who was very happy to hear it, laughed and squinted his eyes while talking.
Seeing that Cheng Ran was so happy, Zhang Cheng also knew: "General, I'm here to give you a baby this time." Before, my subordinates got a new thing, it was an animal but it could really speak, I think it was really rare, so I hurriedly sent it, and please smile. ”
Hearing that there are animals that can indeed speak to people, Cheng Ran also became curious, "Is there really such a thing in the world?" ”
"Yes, yes. He is still full of auspicious words. Zhang Cheng nodded anxiously, he was very sure.
"Oh, that's going to be a good look. Come on, open the box. Cheng Ran believed Zhang Cheng for the time being, and said to the soldiers on the left and right.
The soldiers were about to step forward to open the box, but Zhang Chengcheng stopped him and said: "General, this thing is good, but it's just a little timid, if too many people approach, I'm afraid that I will be frightened, so I don't dare to say it, won't it become me to lie to the general?" ”
"Huh? So what's the best of that? Cheng Ran asked with a puzzled look.
"It's very simple, just need the general to see it himself, and when he is familiar with it, it's not too late to show it to the public." Zhang Cheng took the initiative to come up with an idea.
"It makes sense, that's it, General Ben will contact him first." Cheng Ran nodded to indicate that it made sense, which made it easier for the top of the first seat to get up and come towards the wooden box.
Zhang Cheng watched Cheng Ran come over, and he also took a few steps back, keeping enough distance from him, and also told the other party that he didn't have any wrong thoughts.
Cheng Ran has always been vigilant about Zhang Cheng, just like every time he enters the house to give gifts, he needs to search his body first to ensure that there is no murder weapon on his body, and then he will meet.
Because of his caution, Cheng Ran had no intention of being wary of Zhang Cheng, there were two of his personal soldiers in this room, both of whom were carrying weapons, and it was impossible for Zhang Cheng and two people carrying boxes to help themselves.
Strode forward and came to the wooden box, and under Zhang Cheng's expectation, he opened the lid of the wooden box.
The lid was opened, and immediately a black object jumped out, and a shiny scimitar was also placed on Cheng Ran's neck.
"Ahh Suddenly, a long knife was set up on his neck, Cheng Ran was frightened, and then looked at Zhang Chengbu and said, "Brother Zhang, what do you mean?" ”
"What do you mean?" Zhang Cheng at this meeting showed a creepy smile on his face and said, "Why do you say?" ”
"Oh, Brother Zhang, I don't treat you well, you can say anything directly, there is no need to be like this." Cheng Ran said with a smile on his face.
While the two were talking, two of Cheng Ran's personal soldiers were holding knives and were about to slowly walk forward, and after Zhang Cheng noticed it, he pointed with his hand and said, "Tell them to stand back, otherwise, I will immediately let my subordinates stab you." ”
"Ahh Cheng Ran, who was afraid of death, hurriedly ordered his own soldiers, and after seeing that they really didn't move, he continued to say to Zhang Cheng: "Brother Zhang, how did I offend you, even if you die, you have to let me die." ”
"Okay, don't shout Brother Zhang, what kind of relationship is between you and me, you must be clear yourself. You're just taking a fancy to the wealth in my hands. Zhang Cheng shook his head, stopped Cheng Ran's continuation, and then said: "Don't hide it, I also heard about the general's arrival in Yinguan City, presumably not long after, Tuoketuo City will not be safe, I want to send my goods out, so I have to trouble you to open the city gate, there must be no problem." ”
Cheng Ran had been thinking about Zhang Cheng's identity for a long time, but now he suddenly heard that he was just sending the goods out of the city, and immediately said with a much relaxed face: "It turned out to be this request, then it's easy to do." In fact, there is no need for this in our relationship, you can just do whatever you want. ”
"Okay, I have a lot of money in my hand, you are now a general, I'm afraid you have more appetite, I think it will be difficult to satisfy you, I have no choice, I have to have such a method, I hope you can understand." Zhang Cheng also said with a helpless face.
"Without money, we still have friendships." Cheng Ran also wanted to continue to explain.
"Okay, don't talk nonsense, you can clean up quickly and take me to the West City Gate." Zhang Cheng said impatiently.
Hearing that he was going to the West City Gate, Cheng Ran couldn't help but feel relieved again.
What Cheng Ran was most worried about was that Zhang Cheng was sent by the general to earn money to open the city gate by himself. If this is the case, then he will fight to the death, because once the city gate is opened and the enemy is allowed to enter, he will definitely die, and his sister will be affected. And if it is just to open a city gate for the convenience of a merchant, it doesn't matter, even if someone reports this matter to Shan Yu, he should be fine. And now when he heard that Zhang Cheng was going to the West City Gate, he was even more relieved that the direction was exactly the opposite of Yinguan City, and it was the place where the Hun army was going deeper, and there should be no merge state army.