Seeing that the enemy wanted to withdraw, Zhang Fei deliberately shouted: "Hey, don't go! I still want to continue fighting!"

When Xu Shu heard this, he couldn't bear it anymore, so he said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, please stay, he is just a person, and the dust in the woods must have been designed by him to confuse our army." I bet there are no ambushes at all!"

Seeing Cao Cao's hesitation, he looked at the sky, and his eyes flashed. Suddenly, three giant birds appeared in the air and shot at Zhang Fei like arrows.

Zhang Fei was startled and hurriedly raised the snake spear, and the horse was also frightened, and the iron hooves kicked wildly. Cao Jun looked back one after another, not knowing what kind of bird it was.

At this time, something even stranger happened: several lightning bolts from the sky slashed down at the same time, shooting down all three giant birds. As soon as the giant bird's body hit the ground, it was all reduced to ashes.

"He... He has a divine body protector!" I don't know who called out, and suddenly Cao Jun was frightened, and he ran away desperately, and the scene was chaotic for a while.

"Calm down, don't mess with yourself!" Cao Cao shouted, but unfortunately it was too noisy for anyone to pay attention to.

Xu Shu didn't understand what was going on with the lightning just now, and Zhang Fei was even more puzzled: Why did the big bird attack me just now? What happened to the lightning just now? Why did the big bird's corpse set itself on fire? Where do I seem to have seen this kind of bird? A series of question marks entered his brain.

Seeing that Cao's army had withdrawn, he didn't think much about it, for fear that the enemy would kill back the horse pistol, so he used a snake spear to split the two pillars at the east bridgehead, causing one end of the bridge to fall into the water. He returned to the grove and led his men on a swift eastward journey.

After escaping for a while, the more Xu Shu thought about it, the more wrong it became, so he said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, why are we fleeing? The lightning just now may just be an accidental natural phenomenon, and it is definitely not the work of the gods. No matter how brave Zhang Fei is, he is only one person, how can there be a reason for a million lions to be afraid of a tiger? Zhang Fei guarding the bridge shows that there are no ambushes, and Liu Bei must be on the other side of the bridge. With the momentum of our army's broken bamboo, if we kill back, we will definitely be able to capture Liu Bei alive!"

Zhang Liao also said: "Yes, Prime Minister, although the bridge is narrow and it is difficult for many people to cross, if a large number of archers are sent, I don't believe that he will not retreat! ”

Cao Cao suddenly woke up, and hurriedly ordered everyone to turn their horses' heads and run back.

When he returned to the bridge and saw that the other end of the bridge had collapsed, he was even more convinced that there was no ambush, and said, "We have been tricked, and there is no ambush on the other side at all!"

The crowd will be puzzled. Cao Cao said: "If he crosses the river and demolishes the bridge, it means that the other party is weak-hearted and there will be no ambush soldiers; if he stays on the bridge, it means that he is not afraid of us crossing the river, and there will be ambush soldiers waiting on the other side." ”

Everyone suddenly realized. Cao Cao immediately ordered people to quickly build three pontoon bridges and cross the river with the whole army tonight.

Zhang Fei returned to Liu Bei's side and talked about the past. Liu Bei sighed and said, "Although the second brother is brave, he has no plan!"

"What do you mean by that?" Zhang Fei thought it was a wise move to break the bridge.

Liu Bei said the same thing as Cao Cao. Zhang Fei had to accept it and regretted it a lot.

Liu Bei said: "I expect Cao Jun to definitely turn back, it will take a while to build the bridge, so it is better for us to leave early." ”

After deliberation, everyone went in the direction of Hanjin. Liu Bei looked behind him, there were less than a thousand people and soldiers, and he was sad, and sighed: "I was working hand in hand with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians this morning, but now I don't even have one percent!"

Zhiming could understand his mood and comforted: "Although there are not many people left, they may not all be dead, there are many who escaped in the chaos before, and there must be survivors, and the same goes for the soldiers, as long as they are okay." ”

As he spoke, there was a cry from the front. Liu Bei walked over and took a look, he was very surprised, it turned out to be Xiao Miao and her grandfather, who had been separated during the chaos before, but they didn't expect them to come to the front. The old man's leg was injured and he was lying on the side of the road, and Xiao Miao was squatting beside him crying.

"Uncle, are you okay?" Liu Bei leaned down to look at his legs.

The old man was hit by an arrow in the inner calf, and although the arrow had been pulled out, the wound had not yet been bandaged. Xiao Miao didn't know what to do, just cried.

Liu Bei personally bandaged his wound with a white cloth and asked, "Can you still go?"

The old man shook his head and said, "The wound is infected, and we can't go far." Uncle Huang, please take my granddaughter away. ”

"Let's go together, Xiao Miao needs you. ”

"Well, I'm going to die soon, cough... Cough, Uncle Huang, before the enemy catches up, you guys go quickly, leave me alone!"

"No, I said that I would definitely get a doctor for you when I went to Gangneung. ”

"Uncle Huang, I really appreciate your kindness, but now in this situation, it is still unknown whether you can reach Jiangling safely. I don't want to bother you, for everyone's safety, let's go!"

"Grandpa, don't leave me alone!" Xiao Miao cried on top of his grandfather.

The old man stroked his granddaughter's face with his calloused and wrinkled hands, and said, "Xiao Miao, let's go with Uncle Huang, grandpa is no good, you must live well!" Cough... Your father and mother died early, and grandpa is ready to go down to accompany them, you must... Well... Live ......"

The old man swallowed his breath before he finished speaking, and Xiao Miao cried bitterly.

The crowd bowed their heads in silence. Liu Bei sighed deeply and said, "Xiao Miao, your grandfather has passed away, come with us, don't cry." ”

Xiao Miao lay on her grandfather's body and cried non-stop, refusing to leave.

"Xiao Miao, your grandfather told you to live well, if you don't leave, the enemy will come. If even you die, how can you be worthy of your relatives under Jiuquan?" Liu Bei persuaded.

Xiao Miao listened, so she had to stand up reluctantly.

Liu Bei ordered someone to bury the old man's body simply, hastily erected a wooden monument, and continued to hurry. Xiao Miao turned back step by step, as if hoping for the miracle of her grandfather's resurrection.

On the way, Xiao Miao suddenly asked, "Why hasn't God come to save us?"

"Look, didn't God send me to save you?" Liu Bei coaxed her.

"Then why didn't he save my grandfather?"

"Your grandfather has reached the end of the day, and there is no way. ”

"What's the limit?"

"It's longevity. Your grandfather has worked hard all his life, and it's time to take a break. In fact, you should be happy for him, he is out of the sea of suffering, and he no longer has to bear the pain of the world, on the contrary, we are still alive, and we must go on our own path, and we will not stop for a moment. When you are desperate, think about what Grandpa said, and you will be full of hope. ”

Zhiming added on the side: "God will transcend for your grandfather, so that he can live a carefree life in heaven." ”

Xiao Miao believed it and smiled happily.

It was getting late, and Liu Bei and his entourage set off from the small road and were about to arrive at Hanjin.

The line was in the middle of the line, and suddenly, a man came out of the grass on the side of the road. When everyone saw it, it was Mi Fang, covered in mud, and she looked embarrassed.

Liu Bei was very surprised and said: "Zifang (Mi Fang's character), why are you? Why are you here? I always thought you were still in Jiangxia." ”

Mi Fang panted and said: "I went back halfway, but I met Cao Jun and was chased all the way, and finally escaped, so I took refuge here." It's great to finally see you guys!"

Mi Zhu said: "Even you have met Cao Jun, it seems that the enemy's pursuit range is very wide!"

"Alas, it's hard to say, but it's good to be able to pick up a fate. Mi Fang was almost tired, and asked Mi Zhu, "Brother, where is Zhen (Mrs. Mi)?"

Mi Zhu sighed and told him about his sister's death. Mi Fang was heartbroken.

Liu Bei said: "There's no time to be sad. Anyway, it's good to be back, let's go. ”

The crowd moved on. After a while, they heard the sound of the waves, and the Han River was in front of them.

Liu Bei said to everyone: "We are almost at the riverside. ”

At this time, people were sleepy and tired, and everyone was hungry and cold, and everyone couldn't walk.

Suddenly, the rear was blazing and shouts shook the ground. The crowd was shocked.

Liu Bei looked back and said, "Oh no, the Cao army is catching up! There is a big river in front and a chasing soldier behind, what should I do?"

Zhang Fei patted his chest and said, "Wait until I go and scare him again!"

"It's useless, Cao Cao is resourceful and won't be fooled again, besides, it's night, if they send archers, you'll be in danger. Liu Bei didn't let him go.

Zhiming said: "Lord, the current situation is critical, why don't I and Brother Yide lead thirty people to block him for a while, and let Brother Zilong protect you and go first." ”

"That's all there is to it. Liu Bei sighed.

Before the words fell, another army rushed out of the hillside ahead. The crowd was shocked.

When they saw clearly that the leading general was holding the Qinglong Sword, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Bei said happily: "Yun Chang, you are finally back! I have been hunted down all the way, fortunately, the third brother has to defend the Changsaka Bridge alone, otherwise the whole army would have been wiped out!"

Guan Yu led the reinforcements back, and when he saw that there were not many personnel left, he immediately understood everything, dismounted and knelt down and said: "Big brother is frightened, I and Kong Ming's military division have gone to Jiangxia to borrow 10,000 horses, and I will bring 5,000 horses here to meet first." It is advisable to get to the river, where the boats are already prepared. I'm here to deal with the enemy. ”

Guan Yu divided the crowd to protect Liu Bei and his party to go to the riverside, and led the rest of the people to meet the enemy.

Zhiming wanted to go to battle together, Guan Yu shook his head and said, "You're tired, let's get on the boat first, this kind of small battle is enough for me alone!"

Zhiming said: "Brother Yun must be careful!"

Guan Yu led the army forward and confronted Cao Jun. Cao Jun saw that someone was blocking the way, so he hurriedly reined in his horse. The blade of the Green Dragon Knife glistened in the moonlight, which was very scary. Cao Jun thought of Zhang Fei and didn't dare to enter.

Guan Yu shouted: "Cao thief, you want to hunt down my eldest brother again and again, what is your intention!"

Two soldiers rushed forward. Guan Yu raised his knife and fell, knocking down the two in an instant.

Cao Cao saw his fierce Danfeng eyes and the cold light of the Blue Dragon Glaive, and couldn't help but recall the scene when he was almost killed outside Fancheng, and suddenly lost his domineering spirit and hurriedly ordered the withdrawal of the army.

Cao Jun turned his horse back one after another, and the million-strong division was once again scared away by a fierce tiger. Xu Shu had no choice but to retreat, he glanced back and said, "Guan Yu, wait and see!"

Guan Yu led the crowd to chase for a few miles, and saw that Cao Jun really didn't dare to turn back, so he returned to the riverside. Liu Bei and the others were waiting for him to return on the boat. The troops boarded the ships one after another, and the regiments were divided into five groups and headed east side by side.

Guan Yu didn't see Mrs. Mi, so he asked Liu Bei. Liu Bei recounted the matter of Dangyang.

Guan Yu sighed: "If when I was hunting in Xuchang Waitian, my eldest brother asked me to kill Cao Cao with one sword, there would be nothing." ”

"Why bring up the old things again. Liu Bei looked straight at the river and said, "Who in the world can predict the future? Back then, I responded to the call of Lord Yuan Shao with him to crusade against Dong Zhuo, and heroes from all walks of life gathered to work together, who would have expected that in the future, they would go their own ways and meet each other in arms? I have a hunch that a water battle will start here. ”

Liu Bei's words deeply touched Zhiming, he thought, it is true that no one can predict who will become friends or enemies in the future, but one thing is certain: before a team achieves a common goal, everyone will naturally work together because of the same goal; once the goal is achieved, people will have their own hearts, infighting will naturally follow, and the team relationship that used to work closely together will no longer exist, even if they were close comrades-in-arms who used to be brothers and brothers and worked together, they may also turn against each other and kill each other because of seeking power and profit.

Suddenly, the front was blazing, and a large number of military ships sailed down the wind. Liu Bei was shocked, and Guan Yu said: "Big brother Don't be afraid, this is Liu Qi's Gongzi's army to pick us up." ”

As the fleet approached, I saw a person wearing a silver robe, a white cloak on his shoulders, and a sword in his hand, standing majestically at the bow of the ship, it was Liu Qi. He beckoned to Liu Bei: "Uncle Xuande, my nephew is here to answer you!"

Liu Bei said happily: "My nephew came to the rescue at a critical moment, and Liu is grateful!"

At this time, a person walked out of the cabin, shaking a feather fan and greeting everyone, it was Kong Ming. The two sides joined forces, and Liu Qi and Kong Ming came to Liu Bei's ship.

Liu Bei and Liu Qi hugged each other and cried. Liu Qi cried: "Uncle has suffered! Mr. Kong Ming has told me about Cai Mao's dedication to the state, but I have not yet received the official document of surrendering to Cao, and even if I do, I will never surrender!"

Liu Bei said excitedly: "If it weren't for my nephew to save me, I would have died a long time ago!"

Liu Qi said: "It is my bounden duty to help my uncle fight against the Han thieves!"

Zhang Fei said angrily: "Cai Mao made a private will, betrayed the country and joined the enemy, the crime cannot be punished! Lao Tzu will never let him go!"

Kong Ming said: "I expected that Cao Cao would chase after the lord and would take the oblique road to Hanjin, so I urgently sent General Guan to lead 5,000 men and horses to rescue Ying by land first, and I and Liu Gongzi would respond by water." So far, so far, everything is going well. ”