Shuhan

Between the mountains on the east side of the river, a group of Han cavalry was advancing.

This cavalry army consisted of many mules and horses, with three horses per horse or more. The mules, horses and horses carried heavy loads, carrying provisions and baggage, while the cavalry rode war horses and crossed the mountains.

Along the way, we met many Wei troops.

If the enemy is the infantry of the Wei army, if the number is small, the whole army will rush to kill it. If the number is larger, then use speed to get rid of it and not get entangled with it.

The cavalry was very fast and soon reached the hinterland of Hedong.

The state and county soldiers and family tribes in Hedong County couldn't stop him at all.

soon.

The goal of the Han cavalry was reached.

Jade Wall City.

Zhao Yun looked stern and gave the order immediately!
"Soldiers, attack!"

The sky east of the river was covered with dark clouds, and the gloomy weather seemed to indicate an impending disaster.

Groups of exhausted civilians were marching hard on the winding road. They carried heavy fortification materials on their shoulders, and their faces were full of exhaustion and helplessness.

Their target is the Jade Wall City not far ahead.

The footsteps of the peasants echoed in the open fields, and their figures stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, like ropes pulled by fate.

I don’t know how many civilians are going to die in this cold winter.

There is no time for you to rest, and there is no extra oil and water for you to replenish.

Dry!
Dry!
Dry!
It's not until you fall that you can stop working and rest completely.

Many civilians complained, and some fought back desperately.

However, the patrolling Hedong County soldiers killed the civilians who dared to resist and hung their corpses on the construction site. Dozens of headless corpses were swaying in the cold winter wind, which also caused the inner dissatisfaction of most of the resisters. Suppressed.

At this moment, bursts of rapid horse hooves suddenly came from the distant sky.

"Come on~"

"Kill!"

"For the big man!"

The Han cavalry swept in like a black whirlwind, waving their weapons and making loud shouts.

"Why are the Han troops here?"

"Run away!"

"The stupid old men want us to work hard. Even the Han army can't stop us."

The civil servants of Wei and the garrison sergeants were frightened by this sudden attack. They dropped their supplies and fled in all directions.

Among them, the peasants ran the fastest.

As for the reason.

Very simple.

They were unarmored and carried little weight. They abandoned the convoy of fortification materials in their hands and ran faster than rabbits.

"Kill them all and burn all the materials for building the city!"

The Han cavalry rushed into the Wei army's camp like tigers descending the mountain. Their horses' hooves trampled on the Wei army's flags and supplies, throwing up pieces of dust.

puff puff~
Their weapons streaked with cold light in the air, taking away a fresh life with every swing.

The Wei civil servants and garrison sergeants fled in panic, but their speed was far less than the swiftness of the Han army's cavalry.

"The only way to escape is to die. To form a formation is the only way to survive!"

On the chaotic battlefield, some Wei civil servants and garrison sergeants tried to organize resistance, but their strength was so insignificant in front of the Han cavalry.

Dozens of people formed a formation and could not withstand the attack of the Han cavalry.

On the contrary, because of the formation, it attracted more attention of the Han cavalry.

The resistance of the Wei army became weaker and weaker.

The Han cavalry broke through their defense line as easily as chopping melons and vegetables and killed them one by one.

The corpses of civilians and Wei army garrison soldiers were scattered all over the battlefield, blood flowed into rivers, and the smell of blood rose into the sky. It seemed that the pungent smell could be smelled miles away.

In the sky, a group of crows and vultures gradually appeared.

Looks like he's trying to eat human corpses.

of course.

It's not like he didn't escape.

In this tragic massacre, some lucky Wei citizens and garrison sergeants successfully escaped the pursuit of the Han army.

But before they could take a breath,

Without even a simple rest, he ran away again.

Because the Han cavalry did not leave any chance for these escapees to breathe.

They chased them all the way. They were originally a group of a hundred people, but they dispersed along the way, and a group of ten people became a group of three or four riders.

puff puff~
The Han cavalry killed the fugitives one by one.

The hoofbeats and shouts of the Han cavalry echoed on the battlefield.

Pursued by the Han cavalry, some Wei civilians and garrison sergeants had to give up the idea of ​​​​escape.

They put down their weapons one after another and knelt in front of the Han cavalry to beg for mercy.

"Master, spare your life!"

"We surrender!"

"Spare my life!"

However, the Han cavalry did not let them go. They ruthlessly waved their weapons and killed these beggars one by one.

A city-building jade?

After killing all the civilians, how do you build a city?

In the end, the Han cavalry burned all the fortification materials around Yubi City.

The fire shot up into the sky and lit up half of the sky, as if it was also setting the night on fire.

These fortification tools were reduced to ashes in the raging fire and scattered in the wind.

When the Han cavalry saw that their goal had been achieved, they no longer stayed. They turned their horses and drove away, leaving only a messy battlefield and countless wailing souls.

far away.

Qianzhao, who was running away on horseback, was still in shock.

Seeing the Han army retreating far away, my heart felt even colder.

The location of the jade wall is in the hinterland of Hedong County.

No news came from the front, but the Han cavalry appeared.

Lianzhao was completely unprepared.

There is not even a chance for the organization to resist.

Looking at the fire under the Yubi Mountain wall and countless broken limbs.

Lianzhao's heart has hit rock bottom.

Most of the city-building materials transferred from various places in Hedong, as well as the civilians requisitioned from various places in Hedong, were killed or injured, and only a small part of the remaining scattered civilians could only be gathered.

How can the construction of Jade Wall City be completed within one year?
The northern foothills of Chang'an.

Among the tents outside the Huiling site.

Guan Yu sat quietly on a bench in a corner of the tent. His figure looked hazy and mysterious under the weak fire.

On a cold winter evening, the sky is covered with thick clouds, making it dark and heavy.

The snow was falling heavier and heavier, as if countless fine feathers were dancing in the air, and then landed gently on the silver-covered ground.

Guan Yu's face was engraved with the traces of time, and the wrinkles on his skin were like old tree bark that had experienced countless winds and rains. Each one seemed to tell the story of his past military exploits and glory.

Those deep eyes, although no longer as sharp as they were when they were young, still reveal determination and majesty.

The crow's feet at the corners of his eyes appeared and disappeared as his expression changed, but they couldn't hide his age.

His robes already looked a little old, and the color had faded slightly with the passage of time.

But the traces left by those battles, such as dust, sweat stains, and even dried blood, are clearly printed on it.

This is the clothes Liu Bei once gave him. He has worn them for more than ten years, mended them, and still wears them.

As for the clothes given by others, such as those given by Cao Mengde, it is unknown where they were thrown away by him. Huhuhu~
The snow outside the window was falling harder and harder, and the wind began to howl.

But Guan Yu seemed to be immersed in his own world, turning a deaf ear to the sound of wind and snow.

His hand gently rested on the armrest of the Hu stool, and his fingertips tapped the armrest lightly, as if he was recalling those years of fighting and fighting.

The fire in the room crackled in the silence, and the firelight danced on his thoughtful face, adding a bit of majesty and mystery to him.

His figure was looming in the intertwining light of fire and snow, but the fire was strong, and his fire of life was flickering a little.

"Second brother, the decision has been made. The dragon's cave has been confirmed. Once the mausoleum is repaired, His Majesty's coffin can be buried in it."

Guan Yu nodded and asked again: "You and I have chosen the place for our tomb."

Surrounding the imperial mausoleum are the tombs of civil servants and generals.

For example, the Maoling Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also contains the burial places of Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and other meritorious officials of Emperor Wu's dynasty.

The Han people regard death as life.

Just as it was during life, so will it be after death.

"The tombs of you and my brothers are on the left and right sides of the late emperor. Even if we go to the Taishan Mansion, the three of us brothers will never be separated."

"it is good!"

Guan Yu's eyes shone with light, but the light quickly dissipated.

"It's a pity that I can't die in battle, alas~"

Zhang Fei's beard is already gray, and his face is covered with wrinkles. Although his frame is large, he looks rickety and thin.

"Second brother, what did you say?"

Guan Yu stroked the handle of the Qinglong Yanyue Sword with nostalgia in his eyes.

He said to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, do you still remember the scene when we became sworn brothers in Taoyuan? We vowed to work together to benefit the people of the world and help the Han Dynasty."

Zhang Fei heard this and smiled boldly: "Second brother, how can you not remember? We three brothers swear to live and die together, and that original intention has never changed."

Zhang Fei poured two cups of hot wine from the stove and handed one cup to Guan Yu.

The two raised glasses and drank together, renewing their vows.

"The scene from that year seems to be reappearing before our eyes. It's a pity that my eldest brother passed away before us and failed to fulfill his promise to die in the same year, the same month and the same day."

Zhang Fei sighed, feeling a little depressed.

A glass of wine.

Guan Yu frowned and suddenly felt that all the strength in his body seemed to be withdrawn. It was the weakness born from the bottom of his heart.

The feeling of death has never been so real.

"Cough cough."

Guan Yu covered his mouth and coughed, then let go and looked at it, only to see a piece of blood coughed up on his hand, which seemed to be fragments of internal organs.

Guan Yu smiled bitterly and said in a weak voice to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, I'm afraid my time is running out."

Zhang Fei was shocked and couldn't believe it: "Second brother, what did you say? The miracle doctor Hua Tuo was in Chang'an and asked him to treat his second brother. He could revive the dead with flesh and bones. Even when the second brother was dying, he was also I can cure my second brother."

Zhang Fei didn't say a word after that.

If he can't be cured, he will be blamed!
Guan Yu sighed and said, "Destiny is inevitable. I have fought on the battlefield in this life. Although I have not fulfilled my elder brother's last wish, I still deserve to be worthy of heaven and earth. I just can't worry about the foundation of you and my elder brother."

Guan Yu is not afraid of death.

He passed between life and death too many times.

There have been many battles and arrows whizzing by. If you are unlucky or not good at martial arts, your soul may return to the Lord of Taishan Prefecture.

Live as a hero, die as a ghost.

Even when he was underground, Guan Yunchang was the enemy of thousands of people.

With tears in his eyes, Zhang Fei held Guan Yu's hand tightly: "Second brother, don't worry. As long as I, Zhang Fei, am here, I will definitely protect my eldest brother's legacy. You can go with peace of mind. If there is an afterlife, we will continue our brotherhood." "

Guan Yu nodded, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.

He slowly lowered his head and gradually lost his breath.

"Second brother!"

Zhang Fei cried out in pain, hugged Guan Yu tightly, and burst into tears.

Old friends gradually pass away.

How many years does Zhang Fei have to live?
for a long time.

Zhang Fei stopped the tears on his face.

He shouted to the door: "Where are the guards?"

"My subordinate is here!"

Two elderly soldiers wearing personal guard robes walked outside the tent.

They were soldiers who had followed Guan Yu for many years. At this moment, both of them had red eyes and tears.

"I will rush you eight hundred miles to inform your majesty and Concubine Guan in the palace of the general's death."

Concubine Guan is naturally Guan Yinping.

"promise!"

The personal guards also knew that this matter was of great importance. They hid their sorrow in their hearts for the time being. They immediately went to the stables, each selected a few good horses, and then galloped towards Chang'an and Longxi.

Longxi direction.

After recruiting the children of the Longxi family into the martial arts hall, Liu Chan took these students from the martial arts hall and headed towards Chang'an.

When setting off, good news came from Liangzhou.

The Han army was unstoppable along the way. The Wei army and the local aristocratic families in Liangzhou could not resist it at all. They either surrendered or anyway, the Shandan Army Racecourse was already under the control of the Han army.

"I congratulate Your Majesty. The Shandan Military Horse Farm is under the control of the Han Kingdom. It can produce tens of thousands of war horses every year. Within a few years, it can form a cavalry army of 10,000 people. By then, the Wei Kingdom and the Wu Kingdom will not belong to our Han Dynasty." opponent!"

Fei Yi was very alert and immediately stepped forward and said.

"From this point of view, within a year, Liangzhou can really be captured. If Liangzhou is conquered, the merchant alliance can have smooth access to the Western Regions and absorb a steady stream of wealth for our great Han Dynasty. In a few years, we can enrich the country and strengthen the army, ministers and others." Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

Guan Xing immediately came forward to pay his respects and congratulate him.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

When the other ministers heard this, they immediately shouted.

"Hahaha!"

Shandan Military Racecourse was originally Liu Chan's target, but he didn't expect that this target would be controlled by the Han State so quickly.

This news is truly gratifying!
"Issuing an edict to reward the soldiers at the front. I hope they will continue their efforts and capture Liangzhou as soon as possible!"

In a good mood, Liu Chan was not stingy with rewards.

after that.

The emperor's guard of honor did not stop and headed towards Chang'an.

After passing Lishui City, we entered Yongxian County to rest and recuperate.

That night.

Guan Yu's personal guards rushed eight hundred miles and finally sent him to the imperial court.

Liu Chan, who was about to take a rest, also received the news.

Guan Yu died?

At first, Liu Chan was a little unbelievable, but soon he came to his senses.

Regarding a lifetime of fighting, there may be dozens of major and minor injuries on the body, and it is difficult for a general to live long.

In fact, Guan Yu was seriously ill last year, and now that he can die after settling in the Huiling Dragon Cave, he may have lost his long-cherished wish.

"My dear friends, my loyal minister Guan Yu fought in the battlefields throughout his life. He was brave and brave and made great achievements for the Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, he passed away now, and my heart is as sharp as a knife. In order to show his merits and loyalty, I want to give way to the court. If there is a department responsible for the affairs of future generations, they must be handled thoroughly and without any mistakes.”

Upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed their heads in silence, and then responded in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, and I will do my best to properly handle the general's future affairs."

Liu Chan nodded and continued: "The posthumous title of General Guan Yu needs to reflect his bravery and loyalty. After thinking about it again and again, I want to decide on the posthumous title of 'Wuzhuang', which means his bravery and magnificence, to show his bravery in his life." deeds.”

When all the ministers heard the words, they all nodded and expressed their agreement.

Seeing this, Liu Chan felt a little relieved and added: "In addition, I want to build a temple and erect a monument for the general in Chang'an to express my respect and memory. All ministers need to perform their duties and do it quickly. This matter."

Guan Yu's loyalty and bravery must be well publicized.

The common people of the Han Dynasty must learn from Guan Yunchang and become loyal and brave people! (End of chapter)