Chapter 8 The Waters Close

However, it was said that Sun Jian led the men and horses of the headquarters to kill and go to Bishui Pass.

The guards went to Luoyang overnight to report the emergency. Dong Zhuo was shocked, and added Huaxiong as the captain of the Xiao Cavalry, and pulled out 50,000 horses and infantry troops, Li Su. Hu Zhen and Zhao Cen were the deputy generals and rushed to the border to meet the enemy.

Among the princes, there is Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, who is looking for Sun Jian as the front, afraid that he will take the first credit, and secretly pulls out his brother Bao Zhong, who first marches 3,000 horses, and takes the path until the battle under the pass. Hua Xiong led the iron rider to fly down the pass with five hundred, and shouted: "The thief will leave!" Bao Zhong was anxious to retreat, but was slashed by Hua Xiong's hand and beheaded under the horse, and there were many generals alive. Seeing the victory in the first battle, Zhuo was crowned Huaxiong as the governor.

The next time, Sun Jian led the army to the front of the pass. Lead the way. I saw him wearing rotten silver armor, wrapped in red curtains, holding ancient ingot knives in his hands, and riding a flower-maned horse. Majestic. The generals lined up behind him, and on the left was Cheng Pu, who made the iron-spine snake spear; One who came was the yellow cover of the whip; The third is Han Dang, who makes a big knife. The last one is Zu Mao, who holds two knives in his hand.

Sun Jian pointed at the shut-off and scolded: "Help the evil puppet, why don't you come down early." ”

Hua Xiong was furious and was waiting to get out of the battle. Deputy General Hu Zhen volunteered: "Use a knife to kill chickens, wait for me to kill Sun Jian." ”

Hua Xiong turned to joy and ordered Hu Zhen to lead 5,000 troops out of the customs to fight.

Cheng Pu saw that the city gate was closed, and then rushed out of the enemy's future, without saying a word, Pegasus raised his spear and took Hu Zhen directly.

The two didn't fight for a few rounds, and Cheng Pu stabbed Hu Zhen in the throat with a shot, and the latter died from his horse. Seeing this, Sun Jian urgently ordered the drummers to wave his army to kill. rushed to the front of the pass, but had no choice but to close the arrows and stones like rain, and the soldiers suffered many casualties. Sun Jian saw that he couldn't attack for a long time, so he had to withdraw his troops and retreat to Liangdong. At the same time, while sending people to report the good news to Yuan Shao, he also sent people to Yuan Shu's place to urge food.

After Yuan Shu got the letter, someone under his command said: "Sun Jian is a fierce tiger in Jiangdong, if he breaks Luoyang and kills Dong Zhuo, it is to get rid of the wolf and get the tiger, if he doesn't have food today, his army will disperse." "Yuan Shu follows it and does not issue military rations. After a few days, Sun Jian was short of food, and there was chaos in the army, so he reported to Huaxiong carefully. Li Su conspired: "Sun Jian has no food, the army's spirit is scattered, tonight I lead one side from the side of the road down the pass to attack Sun Jianzhai, the general hit its front village, can be captured." Hua Xiong obeyed him and ordered the sergeant to eat and go down to the pass at night.

Sun Jian had no food to count, and the soldiers had no combat power. was robbed by Huaxiong Li Su, and the generals fought separately, and Zu Mao was beheaded by Huaxiong under the horse to protect Sun Jian. The melee lasted until dawn, and Hua Xiongfang led his troops back to the pass. Sun Jian folded Zu Mao, sad, and sent someone to report to Yuan Shao in the starry night.

At this time, at night, Zhang Lang was hugging Yang Rong in the tent and preparing to sleep. After a few days of marching, the large army has slowly forced into Bishui Pass, although the march is slow, but the two of them have been crossing the whole day immediately, so they are quite tired, maybe they have not reached the peak state when they were in the special forces before.

At this moment, the night watchmen informed Cao Ying outside the tent that he had asked the generals to meet.

When Zhang Lang finished dressing and arrived at Cao Ying's big tent, all the generals had arrived, and he was the only one left.

Although after a few days of marching, Cao Ying looked quite energetic, and his eyes were shining. After Zhang Lang finished entering the station, he said slowly: "Yesterday, news came from the front line, Sun Jian won the first battle in front of the Bishui Pass, and he killed the guard Hu Zhen, and the soldiers were greatly inspired, and they wanted to break through the pass. I specially invited all the generals to come here for a drink. ”

All the generals said in unison: "Thank you, sir." ”

Cao Ying looked at the generals, squinted his eyes while brushing his beard, and said: "Sun Jian is brave and fierce, and he will definitely be able to take the Bishui Pass in a few days." If we don't send troops to the Tiger Pass, this pass is less than fifty miles away from Luoyang, connecting Wan and other towns, extending in all directions, if you work down this pass, Dong Zhuo will be cold, at this time Sun Jian pointed directly at Xingyang, Luoyang with a shape of the momentum. Dong Zhuo can be broken. ”

The generals bowed and said, "Your Excellency, this plan is very clever. ”

Only Zhang Lang thought about Cao Ying's words alone, and didn't know whether to tell him about the progress of history. Just as he was thinking about it left and right, he suddenly said to Zhang Lang: "Does Zhiqing think it's feasible?" ”

Zhang Lang's mind was running rapidly, and the strategy that Cao Ying said was workable, but in the end he was not a saint, and he was not like he knew it for five thousand years. He didn't expect Sun Jian to lose, nor did he expect Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu to be stationed in a tiger prison, let alone that Dong Zhuo would move the capital to Chang'an. Thinking about it like this in his heart, he said: "This plan is feasible, but Sun Jianmo will definitely be able to take the Bishui Pass, if he can't take the Bishui Pass, how can there be a pincer attack, this plan is not feasible." ”

Everyone was confused when they heard this, and even Cao Ying didn't know what he meant, and said with displeasure on his face: "Does this plan work?" ”

Zhang Lang said fearlessly: "Sun Jian occasionally has a small victory, but it is not a big thing, if it is not expected, it will be a big defeat in a few days." ”

Cao Ying was suspicious: "Why is Zhiqing so sure? Maybe he saw Zhang Lang's face full of confidence, so he asked.

Zhang Lang said what he and Tian Feng were talking about, and Cao Ying fell into deep thought.

Zhang Lang and the generals all sat quietly on the side. The tent was terrible for a while.

Seeing Cao Ying's gloomy eyes staring at him intently, not knowing what he was thinking at all, Zhang Lang secretly sighed in his heart about the depth of Cao Ying's city.

At this moment, Cao Ying suddenly laughed and said: "Zhongai will not talk about military affairs today, only talk about Fengyue, and even say marching, I think everyone is quite tired, please fill this cup." After speaking, he took the lead and drank the wine in the cup.

All the generals will call in unison, and each will drink a cup. The atmosphere is warm again.

Zhang Lang had to admire Cao Ying's ability, seeing that he looked casual, he really didn't know what ghost ideas he had in his stomach.

Zhang Lang thought again, although Cao Ying is a generation of heroes, but sometimes he can't tolerate people in his heart, he said that he overthrew his plan in front of everyone in the lobby today, and he didn't save face at all, he must think that he was arrogant and arrogant, and he must have been disgusted in his heart, even if my words were confirmed a few days later, I believe that he can't tolerate me in his heart, and Cao Ying's vision will definitely be able to see that my heart is high, and I will never be willing to be under people. For a careerist, strangling a potential opponent is the best way to do it. It seems that I will have to be careful in the future. Although you are not afraid of things, you must also protect your own life.

In fact, although Cao Ying was unhappy at this time, he did not have the idea of killing Zhang Lang. The so-called gold is easy to get, but it will be difficult to find.

After three rounds of drinking, Zhang Lang first retired for physical reasons, and everyone thought that he was not strong enough to drink, so they laughed at him. Zhang Lang didn't care, and went back to the camp to rest first.

Two days later, the news of Sun Jian's defeat reached the army, and Yuan Shao was shocked: "I don't want Sun Wentai to be defeated by Huaxiong!" Then he gathered together all the princes and consulted with them.

After Cao Ying also got the news, he was shocked, and on the way to the meeting, he secretly thought about what Zhang Lang said, but he didn't expect that this person had the ability to go to heaven and earth as a prophet, and at the same time, this person had a lofty heart, and he would not be willing to be under the account of others for a long time, and he would be a harm for a long time. If you don't get rid of it as soon as possible. But it's a pity, there is no one in my village who can give him a plan. For a while, Cao Ying was undecided, thinking left and right, and didn't know which move to take.

However, Cao Ying's subordinates remembered what Zhang Lang said, and they were all surprised by his skills, and they all surrounded him on the way to the meeting, which made Zhang Lang dizzy.

At this time, Xia Houdun spoke: "Mr. Zhang strategizes and wins a thousand miles, if the lord listens to Mr. Zhang's words early and speaks to the alliance leader, there will be no such defeat." However, after this incident, Mr. Zhang will be reused by the Lord. ”

Zhang Lang smiled bitterly and said, "Hopefully." When he said this, Zhang Lang actually knew his situation, and looking at Cao Ying's gloomy and uncertain face, he knew that this matter was not as optimistic as he said.

Everyone strode into the big tent, and after they finished sitting, Yuan Shao said: "Today, Sun Wentai was defeated by Huaxiong, and he was frustrated, what can he do?" The princes were silent. Yuan Shao raised his eyes and saw three people standing behind Gongsun Zhan, with abnormal appearances, all sneering there.

Yuan Shaosui asked, "Who is behind Gongsun Taishou?" ”

Gongsun Zhan beckoned the three of them out and said, "This brother I have been living together since I was a child, and Liu Bei is also the plain order!" ”

Cao Ying exclaimed: "Could it be Liu Xuande who broke the yellow scarf?" ”

Gongsun Chan said, "Yes." "Immediately order Liu Bei to meet him.

Liu Bei, one of the overlords of the Three Kingdoms, saw that he was seven feet five inches long, with two ears hanging down his shoulders, his hands over his knees, his face was like a crown of jade, and his lips were greased. No wonder he can become the king of Hanzhong, looking at him like that, he has a noble portrait, Zhang Lang praised in his heart after watching it. looked at the two big men standing behind Liu Bei. One is eight feet long, with a leopard's head and eyes, swallow jaws and tiger whiskers, his appearance is terrifying, and he knows that he is Zhang Fei when he thinks about his toes; The other man was nine feet long, with a beard two feet long, a face like a heavy jujube, and lips like grease; Danfeng eyes, lying silkworm eyebrows, dignified appearance, majestic. is a martial god Guan Yunchang, even Zhang Lang can't be impressed after seeing Guan Yu's majesty.

At this time, Gongsun Zhan gave Liu Bei credit and his background, and explained it in detail.

Yuan Shao said: "Since it is a Han sect, take a seat." Immediately ordered someone to move the seat, and Liu Bei thanked him. Yuan Shao continued: "I don't respect your name, but respect you as the ear of the imperial family. "Xuande is sitting at the end, and Guan and Zhang fork are standing behind.

Suddenly, the spy came to report: "Hua Xiong led the iron to ride down the pass, carried Sun Taishou with a long pole, and scolded and fought before coming to the village. ”

Yuan Shao said: "Who dares to fight? ”

Yuan Shu turned out the Xiao general Yu Shi behind him and said, "The young general is willing to go." ”

Yuan Shaoxi went out with Yu Shi. The immediate report came: "Yu Shi and Hua Xiong did not fight three times, and were beheaded by Hua Xiong." All the princes were astonished. Jizhou Taishou Han Fu said: "I have General Pan Feng, who can kill Huaxiong." Yuan Shao urgently ordered him to fight. Pan Feng got on the horse with a big axe. Not long after going, Pegasus reported: "Pan Feng was beheaded by Hua Xiong again." "Everyone is overshadowed. Shao said: "It's a pity that my Admiral Yan Liang and Wen Chou have not arrived!" If you have to be alone here, why be afraid of Huaxiong! ”

At this moment, Cao Ying suddenly came out and said: "There is a general Gao Shun under my account, and he can kill Huaxiong!" ”

Zhang Lang was shocked when he heard this, he was quietly waiting for Guan Yu to ask for battle, but he didn't expect Cao Ying to ask for Gao Shun's life. Hurriedly turned his head to look, and saw Cao Ying nodding at him, he couldn't help but be angry, a good Cao Ying's own generals didn't make it, and took my subordinates to die, looking at the smug smile on his face, Zhang Lang suddenly wanted to go up and a few times. Originally, I wanted to help Cao Ying, but it seems that he will have to leave afterwards.

Cao Ying's proposal is actually very normal, seeing that Gao Shun can defeat Le Jin, he knows that his strength must be extraordinary, and he is ordered to fight to kill the enemy, and secondly, he can also show his own strength among the princes, why not do it. In fact, Zhang Lang is also concerned about chaos.

Yuan Shao was overjoyed and said: "I have heard that Meng De's fierce generals are like clouds, where is Gao Shun?" ”

Cao Ying said: "It's in the big tent, but you can order someone to invite it." ”

Yuan Shao said: "That's very good. ”

Taking advantage of the princes' plan to wait for Gao Shun, Zhang Lang seized the opportunity and said: "Alliance leader, Hua Xiong is brave and brave, and he will win a big victory by the waves." ”

Yuan Shao saw that it was Zhang Lang who came out from behind Cao Ying, and saw that he was magnificent, and his face was radiant, so he asked, "Meng Degong, who is this general?" ”

Cao Ying looked at Zhang Lang and saw that his face was expressionless, so he said: "This is Zhang Lang, quite strategic, he once threatened to be a big defeat, we don't believe it, I don't want to do it." ”

Yuan Shao was very surprised, and the princes also kept talking, and seeing that Cao Ying valued Zhang Lang so much, he said, "Order you and Gao Shun to lead three thousand soldiers to fight together." ”

At this time, Gao Shun also happened to come in, and the two of them suddenly received the order. When he came out of the account, he didn't want Dian Wei to be outside, it turned out that when he saw Gao Shun fighting, his heart was itching, so he came over and wanted to fight together. Zhang Lang thought about it, whether it was more than one Dian Wei, in case of defeat, he would have more chances to survive if he protected him.

The three got on the horse and led the troops out of Dazhai together.

Before the Bishui Pass, Gao Shun unfolded the formation and took the lead. Because he is the main general, and Zhang Lang is at most a supervisor. As soon as Gao Shun shot at the corner, he saw an enemy general rushing out from the opposite side and shouted: "I am Huaxiong, who dares to fight to the death with me!" "The voice was extremely harsh.

Zhang Lang hurriedly looked over, only to see Hua Xiong nine feet long, with a tiger body and a wolf's waist, a leopard's head and an ape arm, a handful of chopping horses, and a knife more than a foot long. There were two bloody human heads hanging on his horse, one was Yu She, and the other was Pan Feng, both of them bared their teeth and grinned, which showed that they were extremely unwilling to die.

Gao Shun and Zhang Lang saw that their blood was soaring, and Gao Shun couldn't help but shout: "Pifu Huaxiong, Hugh is arrogant, your grandfather is here." ”

After Hua Xiong laughed for a long time, he waved his knife and slapped his horse and rushed out: "Hugh is the advantage of the tongue, and the rats take their lives." ”

Gao Shun didn't say anything, and saw Hua Xiong rushing over again, twisted his hands, and connected the two guns to the long guns. With a hard grip on his feet, the yellow-maned horse neighed a few times and galloped wildly on all fours.

Huaxiong shouted, the horse chopping knife was like an aurora movie, trying to break Huashan, and the sound of the knife wind breaking through the air sounded. It seems that Huaxiong is not in vain, with such momentum, let alone fighting, ordinary people will fight at the end of the battle and score three points.

Gao Shun is also quite good, not retreating but advancing, the soul chasing gun is like a snake out of the hole, and like a dragonfly dotting water, it is not impartial and unfortunate on the back of the chopping knife, "dang" a symphony, Zhang Lang unloaded again, and then Huaxiong Lingli's offensive style was resolved without a trace.

It's a good one, Zhang Lang praised from the bottom of his heart.

Among the people I am meeting now. can make the gun so amazing, who else can there be besides Gao Shun.

Hua Xiong was stunned in his heart, knowing that he had met a master, unlike the previous two who were useless, he cheered up and fought seriously.

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