Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Yingshui Tangtang flows to the southeast.

Now it's winter, the wind is smooth, and the big ship is going down the river at a speed of thousands of miles a day.

Liu Qing stood on the side of the boat, looking at both sides of the bank, the cold wind came in gusts, and the chill seeped through the gaps in his clothes, making Liu Qing shrank his neck involuntarily.

"I don't know if the soldiers who are fighting outside have winter clothes." Liu Qing muttered.

"Don't worry, my lord, the winter clothes have already been sent out." Dian Wei said as he rolled up his sleeves, exposing a section of his arm, and said, "A hot-blooded man is not afraid of the severe cold!"

Liu Qing said hehe, that's because it's not really winter yet, and he dare not ignore the frost damage on the grasslands, and now he is urging Yanmen and other counties to increase coal production to keep out the cold in winter.

"Look, my lord, that city is Ruyang."

Xun Yan behind him pointed to the light shadow of a city in the distance.

Between Ruyang and Yingshui is an open field, the grain has been harvested, and the eyes are full of withered and yellow colors.

"I didn't expect to see Ru Yang in such a way. Maybe Yuan Benchu ​​stood on the top of the city and watched the scenery!" Liu Qing joked.

"My lord, the battle in Ruyang is about to start, why don't we stay and have a look?" Dian Wei asked.

"Ruyang has Wenyuan and Zilong, and filial father. I don't worry about it." Liu Qing didn't mention this, so he was very relieved. All aspects are quite risky, so Liu Qing is still a little worried.

It is very convenient to go directly to the Huai River along the Yingshui River, and to land on the shore is Lujiang County.

"I don't know what's going on with Lu Kang now. If we can keep him, we can not only save a loyal man, but also win over the Lu family from Wu County, and help Xuande to march into Wu County, adding another strength!"

"If Lu Kang can be effective, my lord will add another county, and from then on, I can dominate the river. First, I can break the connection between Yuan Shao and Yangzhou. Two, Yangjing and Jingzhou, are all under my lord's feet!" Guo Jia said. The vital point of the Lujiang River.

"No matter how loud the abacus is, you have to catch up! If it is true as Feng Xiao said, it will be worthwhile for me to make a trip!" Liu Qing said against the wind, watching the distant city gradually disappear from sight.

"My lord, it's cold and windy outside, let's go back to the cabin!" Xun Yan persuaded.

Liu Qing nodded and led everyone back.

"Xiu Ruo, how long will it take to reach Huai River from here?"

"If you count from Ruyang, it's about 300 li. If the wind is favorable tonight, the Lord will be able to reach the Huaishui River when he wakes up tomorrow!"

"So fast?"

"The waterway is like this. If the wind is smooth, it will arrive in a short time. If the wind is against the current, it may take ten and a half months."

"God is helping me, Lu Kang, you have to hold on!"

As he spoke, Liu Qing looked towards the southeast with floating eyes.

……

Shu County.

The one-day tentative attack allowed Liang Gang to figure out the defense method and strength of Shu County. On the first day, there were hardly many arrows, mainly stones and boiled water.

Yuan Shujun quickly summed up the countermeasures, built a wooden shield overnight, which has resisted high-altitude throwing objects and boiling water, and concentrated the entire army's crossbowmen to suppress the defenders at the top of the city.

In Yuan Shu's camp, the flames were dancing, illuminating the tents. The soldiers were prepared. Yuan Shu was not idle at this time. Yan Xiang and Yang Hong were working out the final siege plan.

"My lord, the two of us have finished discussing." Yang Hong said to Yuan Shu who was sitting beside him, who was full of worries.

"How to attack the city tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow our army will attack from the east and west gates. Generals Liang Gang and Li Feng will attack the east gate. Generals Zhang Xun and Le Jiu will attack the west gate. General Yuan Yin will lead his troops and horses to station in the north of the city. To confuse the defenders, General Ji Ling stationed five miles south of the city to prevent Lu Kang from escaping through the south gate."

"The temptation was made at the north gate, why not attack the north gate?"

"My lord, after this battle at the north gate, Lu Kang will mobilize more troops and supplies to defend, and our army will attack the west and east separately. In this way, the defense of the east and west cities will be weakened." Yan Xiang explained .

"So that's the case, so let's make a decision. Tomorrow, after completing the battle, we must break through and seize the city, and take down Shu County!"

"Here!" the two said in unison.

The next day, the sun was rising in the east, and the gates of Shu County were already filled with firewood smoke.

As usual, Lu Kang personally went to patrol the north gate, and soon, soldiers and horses led by Yuan Yin appeared under the city.

Soon, people from the east and west gates also came to report that there was a trace of Yuan Jun, but the south gate was not.

Lu Kang understood that Yuan Shu was going to attack formally today.

"Xu Dong, you go to the west gate, I'll go to the east gate!" Lu Kang said.

"What about here?"

"After one day yesterday, the defenders at the north gate know how to defend, go!" Lu Kang urged as he walked.

When Liang Gang and Li Feng arrived at the base of the city, the two of them observed the top of the city for a while, watching the smoke from cooking houses rising vertically.

"Will the defenders make food now?" Li Feng asked, not knowing why.

"Confused, that's water boiled in a pot, didn't you listen to what Chang Shi said!" Liang Gang scolded.

"Hey, haven't you seen this before!"

"I will go to the left and you will go to the right, attack with all my strength, the lord has an order, whoever goes first will be promoted to the third rank of military rank!"

Soon, Yuan Jun swarmed up. Some people built ladders to cross the trench, and some laid planks. There was no moat outside Shu County, but there was a trench nearly ten feet wide to stop the enemy.

Under the trench, there were also many sharply cut wooden spikes buried. Those who fell were basically seriously injured, and those who were serious died suddenly on the spot.

Lu Kang came to the east gate, and soon found Liang Gang who attacked the north gate yesterday.

"Cheer up, soldiers, the traitors have arrived, make the fire bigger, crossbowmen remember to aim and shoot, don't waste arrows, the enemy comes up, don't panic, aim your long spears, and shoot your spears Straight knife, go to..."

Before the words were finished, a soldier hurriedly pulled Lu Kang and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, be careful!"

Then, a wave of arrows whizzed over and shot at various parts of the city. Several defenders were shot and wounded in a hurry to dodge.

"Strike hard! Crossbowmen, strike back!" Lu Kang finished his sentence and ordered the crossbowmen to fight back.

The two sides shot back and forth, while Yuan Jun carried the ladder and the wooden shield, went to the bottom of the city and began to build ladders to climb the city.

Afterwards, dozens of flaming and water-soaked wooden sticks were thrown from the top of the city, and suddenly a large amount of smoke filled the air. Because there was no wind in the morning, a large amount of smoke accumulated under the city, and even the sight was blocked for a while. blocked.

There were bursts of coughing from below the city, and the smoke not only irritated the breathing, but also irritated the eyes, causing him to cry. Even so, Yuan Jun still climbed up the ladder, and then poured boiling water down, stones, spears, Greetings one after another...

There were fires burning everywhere in Shu County, and the smoke gathered in the sky, forming a large smoke column. Although it was not as conspicuous as the wolf smoke, Xia Houyuan still observed it while walking.

"Brother, look!" Xia Houyuan pointed quickly, "That's Shu County, Yuan Shu has already attacked the city!"

"What did the military adviser say? If Yuan's army attacks the city, it will attack the army behind it! Hurry up! Lieutenant Lu, speed up!" Xiahou Dun did not forget to greet Lu Bu.

When Lu Bu heard this, he clamped the horse's belly silently, and the horse under his crotch immediately increased its speed tacitly, and passed Brother Xiahou.

Now that the three armies could already see the smoke of Shu County, they naturally fell into the sight of Yuan Shu's scouts. Several scouts urged the speed of the mount to the extreme, fearing that a little later would cause irreparable consequences.

"Report-"

"Report-"

The lengthy call signs resounded through the barracks, and even Yuan Shu, who was waiting for the news of the siege, tensed up.

Could it be that the city will be destroyed so soon?Otherwise, why is that voice so urgent and eager!
Several scouts rode their horses directly to the camp of the Chinese army, and almost got off their horses by rolling and crawling.

"My lord! My lord, there are cavalry attacking from the north! About a thousand!"

When Yuan Shu heard it, his head buzzed and went blank for a short while.

"Be clear! Who is the soldier?" Yang Hong asked after taking the words.

"The one at the front is under the banner of Lu!"

Lu?Yang Hong searched quickly in his mind, General Lu, could it be Yuan Shao's General Lu Weihuang?

"And Xiahou!" The scout continued.

Xiahou!Yang Hong's eyes narrowed, Xiahou's letter was too characteristic, it was clearly Cao Cao's subordinate, and then Yang Hong instantly thought of the war in Peiguo, Cao Cao came from Peiguo!

This cavalry is not one of our own, but Cao Cao's army, so it goes without saying that the general with the "Lv" flag is self-evident. The nearest general with the surname Lu is only Lu Bu, the captain of Liang Guo.

However, whether it is Pei State or Liang State, these two places are separated from Lujiang County by Runan County and Jiujiang County. Didn't bring the news at the moment.

How did Yang Hong know that Lu Kang did send people to ask for help, but he didn't expect that the cavalry who came to attack now came here on their own initiative.

It was even more impossible for Yang Hong to know that when the order to send Cao Cao and Lu Bu to rescue Lu Kang came out, Yuan Shu was still on his way in Jiangxia, begging Yuan Shao for forgiveness, and begging for Lujiang County.

Yuan Shu came back to his senses and said in shock: "It's Cao Aman, why did Cao Aman come here!"

"My lord, the most urgent thing at the moment is to deal with the enemy. Now the army is attacking the city, and the camp is short of soldiers and horses. You should order General Ji Ling to return to defend the camp. My lord, I should retreat to the south and hide from the front for the time being." Yan Xiang hurriedly persuade.

Yuan Shu clenched his hands and frowned, obviously resisting this suggestion.

"The soldiers are attacking the city with blood, and the enemy is coming, how can I just leave?" Yuan Shu said, holding up the saber on the sword stand, and shouting: "Come here, put on the armor for me!"

Yan Xiang quickly stepped forward to support Yuan Shu and led him to the main case.

"My lord, you must not do so. Soldiers fight, generals lead, and plotters plan. As a lord, you should protect yourself and devote yourself to your ambitions. If the lord has something good or bad, wouldn't we and all the soldiers give this article in vain?" My life, please retreat south immediately, my lord, I am here!"

"My lord, what Lord Yan said is true! Soldiers are precious and fast, my lord, please set off immediately!"

"Hey!" Yuan Shu sighed heavily, and glanced coldly at the jade seal wrapped in black cloth on the desk, "You two will stay away from the nest with me for now!"

"Pass down our military order, the siege general, suspend the siege, and retreat southward in an orderly manner. General Ji Ling will lead the cavalry to stop the rear."

At the city head of Shu County, after half a day of fighting, the city head had already been littered with corpses, the blood stained the earth wall, the fire frame was overturned, the big iron pot was turned over and placed on the body, the flame burned the clothes and gradually spread, but no one was there. take into account.

The fighting never stopped. From time to time, Yuan Jun climbed to the top of the city, and there were still many Yuan Jun, who had not yet jumped to the top of the city, were shot down by knives and guns, and fell down the city.

Lu Kangyi was tucked into his belt, holding a sword in one hand, staring vigilantly at the top of the city. He personally killed two Yuan Jun, both very dangerous, with a streak of enemy blood smeared on his face. High, not suitable for this kind of scene.

"Ding ding ding..."

A crisp golden sound came suddenly.

Lu Kang's eyes lit up, and he naturally knew that this was the enemy's order to retreat.

Yuan Jun withdrew!

Lu Kang's first thought was not joy, but confusion.

Why?Yuan Jun's offensive went smoothly, and he had been fighting for the top of the city for half a day. If he attacked until evening, his side would probably suffer heavy casualties and lose the defense.

This battle allowed Lu Kang to see the gap between the soldiers who are used to fighting and the county soldiers like them. He thought he could defend for a month or two. This thought was rubbed against the ground fiercely.

With this advantage in hand, why did they suddenly withdraw their troops?

Is it still a tentative attack today?
Is the tentative attack so fierce?
Lu Kang's thoughts were complicated for a while, and he couldn't figure it out.

Without the slightest hesitation, looking down the city, Yuan Jun retreated like a tide, but the direction was towards the south, Lu Kang instinctively felt something was wrong, and immediately went down to the city, and rode to the north city, where Yuan Shu's camp could be vaguely seen.

……

Lu Bule's horse was in place, and the war horse pawed the yellow weeds on the ground boredly, as if waiting boredly.

Beside Lu Bu are the Xiahou brothers.

On the opposite side not far away, there was a group of cavalry blocking their way, and those were naturally Yuan Shu's cavalry.

Xun Zheng was temporarily ordered to intercept the cavalry. Looking at the opponent's flag, Xun Zheng said that he had never heard of such a man.

"I am Xun Zheng, a general under the tent of the Son of Heaven, who are you waiting for!"

Lu Bu recalled it for a while, and said that he did not remember the name. He had heard of Ji Ling and others under Yuan Shu's command.

Since he was an unknown person, there was no need for him to declare his family background, so Lu Bu didn't say a word, and just led his horse forward.

"Captain Lu." Xiahou Dun called out, seemingly worried.

After all, the other party claimed to be a general under Yuan Shu's command, and Lu Bu was just a captain, but thinking about Lu Bu's majestic appearance, he should have some ability.

Seeing the other party's indifference, Xun Zheng couldn't help being angry, and scolded: "Who are you, how dare you not answer something!"

Lu Bu stood in front of the formation of the two armies, and the first sentence he said was: "Ask Ji Ling to come and die!"

When Xun Zheng heard this, the other party uttered wild words, shouting at General Ji Ling. Didn't he know that General Ji Ling was the number one general under the Lord's command?

"Crazy boy, watch me kill you!" Xun Zheng yelled, slapped his horse up, raised his long knife high, swung it several times in the air, and immediately slashed at Lu Bu. Behind Xun Zheng, a group of cavalrymen shouted repeatedly.

"General Xun is mighty!"

"General Xun will surely win!"

Lu Bu glared angrily, and tightened Fang Tian's painting halberd in his hand.

The two were about to cross each other, Xun Zheng stared at Lu Bu's big fierce eyes, couldn't help but trembled, suddenly saw a silver light passing by, Xun Zheng suddenly felt his world spinning.

"Clap."

A human head quietly fell into the weeds lying on the ground. Xun Zheng's war horse, carrying Xun Zheng's headless body, ran a long way before falling.

The enemy shouted and stopped abruptly.

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