Shuhan

Chapter 85
"My lord's words are absolutely true!"

Huang Zhong, who was named the Great General Zhengxi because of beheading Xia Houyuan, stroked his long white beard, with a look of disobedience and arrogance on his face.

"A mere bandit Cao, why be afraid of him?"

Zhuge Kongming shook his feather fan gently, with a smile that made people feel like a spring breeze on his face all the time.

"It is the master's blessing that the old general has this ambition. However, it is unwise to attack blindly, especially to attack the other's strengths with one's own weaknesses."

He glanced at Liu Bei where the old god was always there, then at Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun who were in the barracks, and said, "I heard the report today: Cao Cao led an army of 20 to avenge Xia Houyuan. Zhang He Carry grain and grass at Micang Mountain, and move it to the foot of Hanshui North Mountain."

He bowed to Liu Bei and said:

"Cao Cao brought a large army here today because he was afraid that there would be insufficient food and grass, so he refrained from entering. If one person went deep into the territory, burned his food and grass, and took away his luggage, Cao's spirit would be frustrated."

After finishing speaking, his eyes flicked on the generals under the tent.

Huang Zhong immediately rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, saying: "The old man is willing to take this position."

Zhuge Kongming's eyes brightened slightly. He glanced at Zhao Zilong who was beside Huang Zhong, deliberately provoked, and said, "It's not like Xia Houyuan. You can't underestimate the enemy. You have to be a brave general in the army to take up this job!"

There was joy in Zhao Zilong's eyes, but before he stepped forward to speak, Liu Xuande, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke first.

"Although Xia Houyuan is the commander-in-chief, he is a brave man, and he is as good as Zhang He? If Zhang He is defeated, it will be ten times better than Xia Houyuan's beheading."

Veteran Huang Zhong heard about it, and his heart surged immediately. He clasped his fists together, and said in a loud voice, "I would like to kill him."

"The last general is also willing to go!"

If you don't talk anymore, you won't be able to get this job. Although Zilong has the style of a Confucian general, he still has to stand up when it's time to stand up.

"it is good!"

Liu Bei stood up with a wine bottle in his hand, and said loudly, "There are two generals here, so why not kill Zhang Yun? Kill the bandits Cao!"

He drank the wine in his hand, and then said to Zhuge Liang: "You, the military commander, will arrange the matter!"

"promise!"

After Kong Ming got the order, he immediately said: "General Huang Lao and General Zilong will lead an army together, seize the food and kill the generals, let's see who will do the best!"

"The last general takes orders!"

"promise!"

Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun held their fists together to accept the order. They looked at each other, as if there was a flash of fire in their eyes, and they wrestled with each other.

Zhao Yun thought in his heart: General Huang has killed Xia Houyuan, I can't lose him this time, let him get the credit.

Huang Zhong thought to himself: I have eaten more salt than you have eaten, and you still want to take credit from me?Besides, I am the chief general and you are the deputy general, how can we fight first?
The two are fighting against each other, full of fighting spirit!
Each received the military order and left the tent.

After the two left, Fazheng coughed, shook his head, and said, "This time, they can go alone to grab the food. Why did it get to this point of fighting over it?"

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly, and said: "It is better to rush to eat than to eat by yourself. The two generals intend to compete for merit, and the matter of seizing food will surely be accomplished!"

"I heard that my son has entered Nanzhong, and it's his first time leading the army. I don't know what's going on?"

After the generals dispersed, Liu Bei finally frowned facing his confidants Fazheng and Zhuge Liang.

Just now, in front of everyone, he definitely couldn't show his sad face.

The lord is worried, but the soldiers below still have the heart to fight?

"My lord, relax. You and I have grown up watching you, my lord. Don't you know his temperament?"

Fa Zheng comforted Liu Bei.

Zhuge Liang also responded from the side.

"My lord is strategizing and winning thousands of miles away. This time, Yong Kai in Nanzhong has a rebellious heart, and he was the first to discover it. Since he dares to send troops, he is sure. Why worry about it, lord? What if the young eagle wants to spread its wings and fly high?" How can you succeed without going through hardships? Humerus, a veteran in the army, and a civil servant in Chengdu, if you see that the son is not only talented in governing the country, but also able to lead the army, how can you not yearn for him and desperately serve him?"

The truth, of course, is this truth.

But as a parent, how can you not worry about your children?

What's more, among the disciples under Liu Bei's knees, Liu Chan is the most up-to-date and the most popular.

Experience is definitely necessary, but if the good steel is broken after passing it, then the gain outweighs the loss.

"What you said is very true. My son is a man of great luck. He has great luck and great blessings. This expedition to Nanzhong, I think it is also a victory!"

My Liu Bei's seed, is it commonplace?

Thinking of this, Liu Bei also dissipated the worries in his heart.

If you can't conquer the barbarians in Nanzhong, how can you talk about fighting for hegemony with Cao Aman and Sun Shiwan?

Whether it's a mule or a horse, you have to pull it out and practice it!
On the other side, Huang Zhong, who was fighting for merit, called his lieutenant Zhang Zhu that night.

Huang Zhong is short in stature, his face is like old bark, his body is like a strong man, his beard is orange, his temples are gray, his eyes are piercing, and the deep wrinkles under his eyes reveal his tenacity and courage after going through vicissitudes.He has well-defined joints and strong muscles. Although he is more than seventy years old, he still exudes a fierce aura.

At this moment, he is wearing iron armor and carrying a bow and arrow, like a tiger ready to attack, which makes people feel awe.

"Old General."

Zhang Zhu, dressed in armor, bowed to Huang Zhong.

"General Zilong wants to compete with me in delusion. We must be one step ahead of him, burn Cao's army's food and grass, and seize his luggage to get all the merits!"

He didn't wait for Zhang Zhang to speak, and said: "I killed Xia Houyuan, Zhang He must be discouraged; tomorrow I will be ordered to rob the grain and grass, and only five hundred troops will be left to guard the camp. You can lead the troops to help. Tonight, at three o'clock, everyone will be full." Food; left the camp at four o'clock, went to the foot of Beishan Mountain, captured Zhang Yun first, and then robbed the grain and grass."

Hearing that there was an opportunity to make meritorious service, Zhang Zhu was also excited, and immediately accepted the order!

"promise!"

That night.

Overcast and cloudy, the moonlight was blocked by dark clouds, and the mountain forest was filled with a depressing atmosphere.The surface of the Hanshui River is slightly rippling with waves, making a faint sound of water, reflecting a little bit of light in the distance.On Dingjun Mountain, the dots of bonfires emit faint light, as if the flame of life is ignited in the dark night.The roar of wild beasts came from the mountains intermittently, making people uneasy.

In the night, under the cover of the mist, blurred figures hurried past. They were soldiers in armor and horses with cloth strips wrapped around their legs and feet. They were silent, like ghosts in the dark night.

That night, Huang Zhong led his men and horses in front, Zhang Zhu in the back, and stole across the Han River to the foot of Beishan.

At sunrise in the east, under the North Mountain, the grain and grass transported from Guanzhong piled up like a mountain.

There are only a few Cao Jun sergeants in armor guarding around.

"Flee with me!"

At this moment, time is life, and you can't be sloppy for a moment. Huang Zhong took the lead and charged with the ring sword in his hand.

The cavalry army followed closely behind him.

"Come on!"

"Kill it~"

The momentum was the same for a while.

Seeing the arrival of the Shu soldiers, the Cao soldiers guarding the food and grass showed horror on their faces. They abandoned the food and left one after another, fearing that they would become the ghosts of the Shu army all over the mountains and plains.

Seeing the enemy fleeing, Huang Zhong immediately ordered: "The horse army dismounts together, takes firewood and piles it on top of the rice grain, and burns Cao Jun's food and grass!"

Huhuhu~
Blowing by the mountain wind in the early morning, the fire tends to intensify.

At this time, there was dust flying in the distance, and there was a burst of shouting and killing. The one who rushed forward was Zhang He, a tall, broad-shouldered and broad-backed fierce general.

It has long brown hair and slightly dark eyes, giving people an extraordinary temperament.His complexion was dark, his short beard was neatly trimmed, and he looked hale and hearty.

At this moment, Zhang Yun held a long spear in his hand and charged forward on horseback!
"The thieves general An dare to sneak attack on grain and fodder, hurry up and die!"

Huang Zhong rushed forward without fear.

"I could kill Xia Houyuan that day, and I can kill you Zhang Junyi today!"

The two fought hand in hand, and immediately killed each other.

(End of this chapter)