My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 195: The lonely king must not rest or slack off, otherwise he will be attacked by weapons.

The snow turned into water droplets and hung on the branches. A strong wind suddenly blew in, and countless water stains fell on the ground.

In the courtyard, the strong wind was howling. Lu Bu, dressed in robes, waved a copper stick and shot out afterimages.Opposite him was Li Xuanba, who was tall and muscular, wielding a copper hammer and constantly parrying.

In the corridor not far away, Su Chen stood with his hands behind his hands, watching the fighting in the courtyard. Behind him and on his left and right were a group of generals such as Guan Yu, Xia Houyuan, and Zhang Liao.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and closed his phoenix eyes slightly: "This boy's muscles and bones are incredible. Your Majesty, are you going to let everyone fight with him?"

On the side, Xia Houyuan also spoke: "At a young age, he can already fight Lu Bu for twenty rounds. With such training, I am afraid that within a few years, he can be called the most powerful general in the north."

"Not only the martial arts, but also the ways of commanding troops and tactics... I just want to see what kind of terrifying existence I can feed."

After the New Year, Su Chen has already eaten the food of twenty. At this age, from raising the flag of righteousness to fighting against the Wei State, he has fought dozens of battles, large and small, making him more imposing than before, and his temper has also been precipitated from the hysterical fighting. When he came down, the previous ferocity was settled in his bones, and he watched two very human and terrifying bodies fighting each other in the courtyard.

He paused for a moment and then changed his subject: "It's almost February, and everything in Fenzhou will be handed over to General Guan. A batch of newly obtained grain and fodder in Wei will be shipped over later. Before leaving, I also want to Prepare new armor for you all!"

"Armor?"

Guan Yu, Xia Houyuan, Zhang Liao, Zhang He and others couldn't help showing interest.

Under everyone's curious eyes, Su Chen nodded with a smile: "When the prime minister and the grand master came back at the end of the year, they all sent them armor from the Tang Dynasty. The armor was luxurious and the defense was much stronger than what you had at that time. . At this time, it has almost been sent to the generals’ tents. You might as well try it on when you go back later to see if it fits.”

The generals present are all veteran generals who have experienced hundreds of battles. They are naturally fond of weapons, armor, and BMWs. Now that I heard that I want to wear Tang Dynasty armor, I frown a little, but I can still accept it. Anyway, they are all The general of China can get over it even if he thinks about it.

"I want black ones, don't give me red, yellow or white ones, they don't suit me." Zhang Fei yelled, causing Zhang He to sneer: "I still picked them."

Zhang Fei didn't like him either, but he didn't do anything, and his big rough face smiled maliciously.

"Believe it or not, I asked Kong Ming for a repeating crossbow and waved it in front of you every day?"

"You..." Zhang He snorted when the painful spot was poked, put his hands on his hips and turned his head away.

While the two were bickering, Su Chen also talked to the generals about the priorities for the first half of this year. Fenzhou and Zhangzhou were still the two bridgeheads, but the Xiliang army withdrew, Xiahou Yuan and the Qingzhou army were stationed, while the Youyan army was Xiling County, which is stationed on the north bank of the Hun River in Junzhou, forms a front with Fenzhou and Zhangzhou. This is the result of discussions with Xun Yu and Zhuge Liang. It is impossible for five armies with [-] troops to be placed in one place. When the time comes, the three fronts will advance simultaneously. They were led by three parties and marched south together.

The Xirong tribe that moved to the grassland outside Yantang Pass also needs to be attacked. At present, Ma Chao has passed by with the Xiqiang and Hubaoqi. He is cooperating with the guard Lei Tong over there to deal with a tribe of several thousand people. Difficult matter.

In the courtyard, Li Xuanba's body was covered with bruises from being beaten with a copper rod. However, the more he beat him, the more energetic he became, and his strength gradually became stronger. The hammer in his hand was far away, and the strong wind drawn by it could also blow the nearby people. Branches swept down.

Lu Bu was forced to retreat continuously.

Under the corridor, I could also faintly feel the strong wind blowing towards me, causing a slight pain on my face.

After a while of silence, Su Chen broke the silence and continued what he had just said.

"Actually, I don't want to fight. You have fought countless battles over there. It's better to come here and enjoy the glory. But if we don't fight, we can't do it. If we stop, others will catch up and drag us down. I don't want to What happened to you is happening again."

He raised the hand behind his back to the front and looked at the calluses on his hand. "On weekdays, Gu is holding a sword. I'm afraid that after becoming a prince and enjoying the comfort, he will become like Grand Master Dong back then."

Immediately, he hit the guardrail of the corridor with a bang and leaned forward, "...So, the battle must go on."

Su Chen took a deep breath and stood up straight. His figure became even taller and his voice was powerful: "Only a sick wolf would hide under the eaves and treat himself as a dog. He only holds the sword and gun in his hand tightly and fights with his subordinates. The soldiers are the place to live and work, and all the generals are veterans, and Bi Gu knows this."

Each of the generals behind him had experienced hundreds of battles, and even if they hadn't, they had fought in dozens of battles, large and small. It was hard for them to disagree with what Su Chen said.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Being at ease for a long time will indeed make people slack off, and the spine will not be straight. At that time, the first of the five good generals was banned. He was also an upright general in charge of the army with a high status. I didn't expect that he would... ...Oh, Guan looks down on him!"

He didn't speak loudly, but he made everyone behind him fall into silence.

Xia Houyuan, Zhang Liao, Le Jin, and Li Dian wanted to refute, but they couldn't. After all, Yu Jin had fought all his life, commanded his troops well, and was deeply loved by Cao Cao. Unexpectedly, after being captured by Guan Yu, he actually chose to surrender and save his life. In the end, he became an official in Soochow.

"Haha, don't say it's forbidden. Be careful when he comes with Emperor Wen of Wei Cao Pi, it will be hard for everyone to talk." Su Chen broke the embarrassment and said with a smile.

Gao Shun raised his finger and pointed at Guan Yu: "He was the only one who said it, and we never mentioned a word."

Guan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Gao Shun, Zhang Fei also widened his eyes, and Zhang Liao quickly stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over.

"Generals!" Su Chen's voice suddenly rose, and he withdrew his gaze from the courtyard, scanning the people around him: "You are all people who have experienced life and death, and have seen countless mountains and rivers, but you want to see this place? What does the world and all the scenery in the West look like?”

Su Chen's eyes were filled with the spirit of fighting and fighting, "...We have secured a larger territory and look to the west. Do you think it's okay?!"

"Ha ha!"

The surrounding generals looked at each other with ferocious smiles.

Behind the crowd, Zhao Yun leaned against the guardrail and turned his head. Now the white marks on his body are almost invisible, and the wrinkles on his face are gradually stretching, as if he has returned to his early forties. The Youyan Army under his command passed by Chendu County several times. After fighting for the first time, he has been able to adapt to the battlefield. Compared with when he was in Jihan, Su Chen promoted him to the position of commander of an army.

At this time, his face was calm, but there was fire burning in his eyes, "Your Majesty, just sit in Yanjing and strategize, and leave the rest of the war to us."

"No, I can't rest..." Su Chen shook his head and put his hand on the head of the knife, "...As I said just now, I'm afraid that if I stay here for a long time, I won't want to move again. Once I have this The thought of laziness will no longer be able to get rid of, and will give rise to the thought of settling in a corner."

He smiled at the generals: "I want to lie in bed and read the battle reports every day. Then the world will be unified. I guess you will feel uncomfortable by then, right? The following soldiers What do you think in your heart?"

Su Chen waved his hand: "Don't say this anymore. In this world, Gu must be defeated with his own hands and together with all the generals. Only then will the people of the world recognize Gu, and only then will the barbarians from all over the world be afraid of Gu!" "Now, we We need to strengthen our troops and horses. The big battles should be slowed down first, but the small battles cannot be stopped. If we want to take the Central Plains, Xirong must attack first and cut off the worries. Everyone, life is too short. You have more experience than Gu Gengsheng. The Yan Kingdom alone has been spent It took more than a year to stabilize, but looking to the south of us, there is the Wei State in the Central Plains, across the Youyan Mountain, the Qi State, and then to the west, the Daliang State, and further south are the Wu State and the Yue State. Leaving here, there is a wider area. The world, the hometown of those few red-haired barbarians imprisoned in isolation... is too big..."

All the generals had also seen the map of the Six Kingdoms. Following Su Chen's words, they thought of the land in the far west and couldn't help but nod in agreement: "It is indeed too big."

"Everything has been arranged. Xirong has also arranged for Ma Chao to lead troops. As for Qianlong Mansion in Wei State, I have sent Pei Min and Li Bai to deal with it."

Su Chen's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance and ferocity: "The rest is to recharge your batteries, train your soldiers, and then hunt south to the Central Plains... and eat the Wei Kingdom!"

The voice is sonorous and powerful, and it can really swallow thousands of miles like a tiger.

In the courtyard, the strong wind stopped.

Lu Bu was sweating profusely, and the copper stick in his hand was bent after being smashed, and stretched back a foot. In front of him, Li Xuanba was red all over, white with sweat, holding two sledgehammers high, and letting out a terrifying roar.

……

On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon looked up.

Guan Yu, Zhang Liao, Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Gao Shun, Zhou Cang and other generals put on the new Mingguang, Shanwen and other armors, left Ding'an with their respective guards, and rushed to Fenzhou with a carriage loaded with grain and fodder. Then set off to make full preparations for the war in the second half of the year.

The construction of the big ship, under the supervision of Niu Gai who stayed behind, accelerated again.

On the same day, outside Yantang Pass, Lei Tong led [-] infantrymen, coordinated with [-] Western Qiang, and [-] tigers and leopards to launch a sweep.

Thousands of Xirong tribesmen were destroyed by a huge group of cavalry. Just after the winter of the year, a large number of Xirong people were killed by spears and steel knives. Tent after tent was set on fire, and groups of Xirong people were killed. The cattle, sheep, and horses turned into the spoils of war for this Yan people.

Ma Chao carried the head of the tribe leader back to Yantang Pass. The people and soldiers in the pass greeted the returning team with roaring cheers.

Four thousand war horses and slave horses will be stored at Yantang Pass, and Youyan Horse Farm will be built with thunder copper.

On his way back, Ma Chao went to Yanjing in his ancestral coffin. The Xia king met him and congratulated him personally. Soon after, the cavalry named Hubao followed the Qingzhou soldiers led by Xia Houyuan and Zhang He and went south to station in Zhangzhou. .

Half a month later, the huge Chendu County has absorbed a large number of people from surrounding counties, and the desolate and empty streets are gradually showing signs of prosperity again.

Luyang, the capital of the Central Plains, is still prosperous. In the quaint and majestic imperial city, the emperor who was sick on the bed got out of bed again. His body like a tiger in the past was still a little decadent. He summoned the advisers around him to prepare. Another strategy was used, and soon a convoy carrying a large amount of gold, silver, and beautiful women headed for the capital of Yan State by sea and land.

Outside the city, a rickety carriage was driving on the official road. Less than a month after taking office, Anlu Mountain had a new appointment. Looking at the lush mountain scenery outside the carriage, he was about to enter the capital.

In the abandoned temple in the distant mountains, the former leader of the Wild God Sect was furious, and the thick stone pillars fell down with a wave of his hand.

He looked at the "General's Night Banquet" in his hand and yelled and cursed back and forth.

"Why can't you see... where the martial arts above are?!"

He could not feel the coming of spring. He only felt that he was still in pain and cold, and the revenge contained in him was getting stronger and stronger. But Xiao Mochu knew that it was impossible for him to return to the north alone and seize the king of Xia. It was clear where the martial arts of his ancestors were recorded.

Soon after, he walked out of the abandoned temple and headed to Luyang. With his skills, he should be able to find a place.

Eight or nine hundred miles northeast of Luyang, Nanwang County is close to the south bank of the Hun River. After the beginning of spring, in the fields, working farmers wrapped in yellow scarves are diligently waving their hoes. In the spring breeze, there are also groups of people. The believers preached to the elderly, women and children in the village.

The number of believers named Taiping Dao is like weeds taking root and sprouting in early spring.

In a conversation somewhere in the mountains, an old man with disheveled hair stood on the cliff, looking at the gloomy sky and listening to the spring thunder ringing in the clouds.

"It's time to preach to the southwest." Zhang Jiao said softly, stroking the imperial seal in his hand.

Behind him were his two brothers, holding their hands to accept orders, and behind them were strong yellow scarf warriors stretching in the forest, so densely packed that there was no end in sight.

In Fenzhou, the once-slaughtered merchants and soldiers came and went, and the mediocre small town turned into a military town. A terrifying fight broke out in the camp of wild craftsmen. A seemingly honest craftsman was chased out. At the camp, Pei Min, who was chasing after him, had his arms cut off and the human skin mask on his face was torn off.

"Qianlong Mansion..."

The Embroidery Department quietly settled in Fenzhou, and spies belonging to two different countries began to clash. They poisoned, counter-poisoned, spied on, hunted... and started crazy around the small town.

The information obtained from the captured Qianlong Mansion spy made Pei Min's expression change and he immediately asked his apprentice Li Bai to rush to Yanjing as quickly as possible.

Yan country.

In the Jinluan Palace, the little emperor, who is about to be five years old this year, is sitting on the dragon throne, swaying his little feet innocently, watching the civil and military officials of the court speaking solemnly, and the queen mother beside her is speaking softly and responding fluently, with eyes filled with laughter. Expressing confusion and confusion.

Soon, news came back that King Xia was about to return to Beijing.

At the same time, a large ship from Wei State in the south docked at Feiyun Port. A large amount of goods and beauties got off the ship and were picked up by large vehicles and headed to Yanjing.

The people in the Shipping Department were not in the mood to care about such trivial matters at this time. Of the four warships sent out, only two escaped in embarrassment. The remaining two were defeated and taken away by pirates. The soldiers on the two ships were killed and their bodies were thrown into the sea.

"King Xia will kill me if he knows this news..." The chief officer of the Shipping Department looked at the battle report in his hand, handed it to his subordinates with great fear, and sent it to the capital with the group of red-haired barbarians.

On March [-], Wang Jia returned to Beijing, along with Guo Jia, Dian Wei, Li Xuanba, Le Jin, Li Jue, Qi Youhu, Zhong Ji, Cao Lingchi, and the [-] Xiliang army that had been re-enforced.

(End of this chapter)