Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 224: Old Huang Zhong was bloody in Chang'an, and Xia Houmao ran away again (seeking pursuit)
"What are you dawdling about? Walk faster!"

"If you waste time, your ten heads won't be enough to chop off!"

"Why are you still standing there? I'll break your legs if you believe it or not!"

"A bunch of cheap bastards can push a cart so slowly, and their lives are a waste of food."

"You, these ungrateful trash, have forgotten who allowed you to farm and build water conservancy projects for you during the epidemic?"

"Your Majesty has given you so many fields to cultivate and so many houses to live in. How can you not be grateful?"

"It is an honor for you to die serving the Wei Dynasty."

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Chang'an to Weinan.

A large amount of money and grain were loaded into the carts. Due to the lack of cattle and horses to pull the carts, a large number of civilians were requisitioned as laborers.

In addition to men, there are also old people, women, young people and disabled people.

In troubled times, human life is worse than that of a dog.

Although they survived droughts, wars, and epidemics, the fate of these people did not change.

Those Wei soldiers who enlisted in the army because of poverty did not feel pity for the common people because they were also poor people. Instead, they enjoyed the pleasure of being whipped and scolded.

What works first and what works next.

The strong bully the weak, and the weak bully the weaker. There is no end to bullying between the strong and the weak.

Humanity has become so depraved that it sends chills down your spine.

however.

Even if they were bullied in this way, no one dared to stand up like Chen Sheng and Wu Guang and shout, "Princes, generals, ministers, Ning, have their own kind."

The most they can do is complain about the unfairness of heaven, and then curse a few "dog officials" in a low voice.

Disaster makes people numb and confused about the future.

muddle along.

What is the difference between life and death?
Among the crowd, there was another group of monk-robed monks who took the opportunity to spread the word of "universal".

The general idea is: if you endure hardships in this life, you will become a great person in the next life.

City head.

Xia Houmao hugged the beautiful concubine and kneaded the beautiful concubine from time to time, which shocked the beautiful concubine to shame, joy and fear.

I was ashamed because of the large crowd, I was happy because my hand was Xia Houmao's, and I was afraid that when Xia Houmao got tired of playing, the sergeants would line up.

"The general used those monk-robed monks to stabilize the people's hearts. His clever plan is unparalleled, and I will always admire him." General Wei Gou secretly glanced at the beautiful concubine Xia Houmao was holding in his arms, and flattered her.

Let the group of monks who steal the people's wealth but advocate "endure hardship and wait for the next life" to "enlighten" the people. Although Xia Houmao's method has no moral integrity, it is surprisingly effective.

Xia Houmao's eyes were arrogant: "How dare a bunch of scoundrels complain?"

"Those travelers thought they could deceive me, but they didn't know that I was just using them."

"If the hardships you endure in this life require you to become a human being in the next life, why not just be a human being in this life and endure hardships in the next life?"

Xia Houmao is a very refined egoist.

When it comes to commanding troops, Xiahou Mao is the weakest among weak chickens; when it comes to fooling the people, Xiahou Mao is well versed in the art of aristocratic families to fool the people.

The Xiahou family was able to stand firm in the Han Dynasty for more than 400 years, and was able to create the Wei Dynasty and Han Dynasty with the Cao family. It was not just about pure martial arts.

Xia Houmao's positioning of his abilities is very accurate.

Save your life first in all matters!

As long as he doesn't seek death, no one can touch Xia Houmao based on his family background and relationship with Cao Pi.

Enduring hardship?

You have to endure hardships if you are stupid!
If the tigress in the family hadn't been too strong, Xia Houmao wouldn't have come to Chang'an.

After looking at the people outside the city who had to work hard to transport food under torches, Xia Houmao felt that this "people's livelihood suffering" was quite boring.

Throwing the concubine to Wei Gou, Xiahou Mao ignored the concubine's plea for mercy and said impatiently: "I'll reward you."

"It's late at night. I have to catch up on my sleep. Supervise the transportation of these cheap guys for me. Don't disturb me if you have nothing to do."

"If General Zuo asks, just say I went to the toilet."

Wei Gou was overjoyed and hugged his beautiful concubine, whose beauty turned pale, and said, "Thank you, General, for the reward!"

The hills outside the city.

Zhuge Qiao led Huang Zhong and five flying troops to arrive overnight.

Looking at the grain transport team holding torches like snakes, Zhuge Qiao couldn't help but sneer: "Sima Yi is indeed cunning."

"With so many torches, tens of thousands of civilians have been requisitioned."

"This is to completely evacuate Chang'an City!"

Excluding soldiers, servants, officials, servants, traders, Confucian scholars, teenagers, young children, and garrison troops, the total number of ordinary people in Chang'an City was only tens of thousands.

It's not that Chang'an City can't accommodate too many people, but Chang'an City has experienced natural and man-made disasters, and its population has dropped by half.

Sima Yi would decisively choose to abandon Chang'an City to save Cao Pi, which was also based on this.

There are not many people, so it is not difficult to forcibly relocate people!

Huang Zhong wiped the treasured eagle bow carefully, fearing that the treasured eagle bow would be stained with sweat and affect its accuracy.

Generals Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Yi and other generals also silently wiped their swords.

The troops were sent out in April of the second year of Zhangwu until now in August of the second year of Zhangwu.

The war in Guanzhong has been going on for nearly five months!

Although the subsequent military rations purchased were also transported to Wuzhangyuan and Liu Bei reclaimed wasteland and farmed in Wuzhangyuan, the longer the war lasted, the greater the damage to people's livelihood.

If the war cannot be ended before autumn, more accidents and crises will occur in the cold winter.

"Bosun, when will we capture the city?"

After Huang Zhong wiped the last feather arrow, he turned to look at Zhuge Qiao, with a hint of excitement in his tone.

For Huang Zhong, living one more day is borrowing his life from the King of Hell.

Huang Zhong doesn't know how many days he can borrow his life!
Chang'an City is right in front of you, even closer than when we stationed troops in Chiyang last time!
Although the veteran is old, his momentum is still there.

When he was nearly seventy years old, he was able to take the lead in the battle, kill the enemy step by step and gain merit, and finally killed Xia Houyuan.

If the seventy-three-year-old Huang Zhong takes Chang'an City again, his life will be written with the word "legend"!
Zhuge Qiao shook his iron feather fan and said calmly: "Old general, don't be impatient."

"The flying army is coming at a fast pace and needs time to assemble the army."

"Old general, you can close your eyes and rest your mind for two quarters. After two quarters, drive your troops to seize the city!"

Huang Zhong said "Okay", sat down against the tree, closed his eyes and rested.

Zhuge Qiao summoned nine people: Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Gou Fu, Zhang Yi, Yao Min, Liu Yin, Du Zhen, Liu Shen and Mizhao.

"Yao Min, Du Zhen, Liu Shen, you and the other three are not good at fighting, so just stay with me."

"Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Yi, Liu Yin, Mi Zhao, you and the other six followed Old General Huang to seize the city."

"This battle is no less dangerous than the 100-meter narrow street in the old street pavilion. If we lose, not only will our lives be lost, but the glory of the flying army will also be lost!"

Zhuge Qiao looked grim.

If they were to defend based on the terrain, Zhuge Qiao would come to the battle line in person.

Now that we are charging into battle, it would be inappropriate for Zhuge Qiao to participate again.

As the soul core of Wudang Feijun, if Zhuge Qiao accidentally falls into the wrong trap, he will end up like Pang Tongyi in the past.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

With Huang Zhong as the main general and leading the Wudang Fei army to charge into the battle, he would be far more advantageous than Zhuge Qiao as the main general.

Yao Ming, Du Zhen and Liu Shen were usually responsible for most of the civilian affairs of the unworthy flying army, and they were not good at fighting.

Leaving three people by his side, Zhuge Qiao was also worried that the three of them would die in an accident like Gong Lu.

Developing talents is not easy.

Although Yao Min, Du Zhen, and Liu Shen were not good at fighting, the three of them were quite skilled in military affairs such as "marching, setting up camp, and setting up camp."

The general who leads the army does not necessarily have to go to the battlefield to fight, but he must understand military affairs.

As Liu Bei's power becomes stronger and stronger, Zhuge Qiao is bound to control more power.

By then.

Zhuge Qiao no longer has the energy to take charge of the Wudang Fei Army, and the new general of the Wudang Fei Army will choose one from the nine people to lead it.

The remaining eight people will be promoted due to official duties and will also be entrusted with important tasks.

Just like the captains of Nanjun Fu Xu and Zongyu, the governors of the three counties of Jingnan and Yidu Fan Yi, Xizhen, Fukuang, and Deng Zhi, and the captains of the four counties Shamoke, Du Lu, Liu Ning, and Zhan Yan.

These nine people either want to govern the local area or control an army alone to complete the relay between the old and the new civil and military forces.

The use of close confidants is more suitable for dealing with troubled times.

If there is no need for confidants, who knows whether there will be a Sima Yi who is too big to lose his tail within this big man?

Before Liu Chan failed to establish his prestige, Zhuge Qiao would not give up power to a group of people who did not know his roots.

Who knows whether these people will only persuade Liu Chan to surrender like Ji Han did in the later period.

Among these nine people.

Wang Ping was the first to follow Zhuge Qiao, and he regarded Zhuge Qiao as his teacher and acted with the courtesy of a disciple.

Among these nine people, only Wang Ping was from a truly low-level background.

Without Liu Bei's appreciation, Wang Ping would not be able to join Liu Bei's staff; without Zhuge Qiao's appreciation, Wang Ping would neither be able to read nor read.

If Zhuge Qiao wanted Wang Ping to die, Wang Ping would not even blink.

My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and my mentor is the one who raised me.

"The last general, Wang Ping, will fight to the death without regrets!"

These eight simple words represent Wang Ping's determination to fight to the death, as well as his trust and admiration for Zhuge Qiao.

Five generals, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Yi, Liu Yin, and Mi Zhao, also took the oath one after another.

Among these people.

The one with the highest status is Mi Zhao.

Mi Zhao, the eldest grandson of Mi Zhu, could have been promoted in Chengdu with favor, and it would not be difficult to become a tiger-riding prisoner of the Royal Guards.

However, Mi Zhao is not willing to rely on the shadow of his elders for promotion. Instead, he wants to experience the battlefield and use his bravery to compete for military glory!

For Mi Zhao, the last thing he wants to hear is, "You are just reincarnated as someone's son. Without the shadow of your elders, you are nothing!"

Mi Zhao was dissatisfied.

Even Mi Zhu was just a small farming businessman in the East China Sea.

Mi Zhu was able to be promoted to the current position of the Han Dynasty's relative, relying on his own personality charm, unique vision, and the courage to give up all his family wealth.

Anyone else would probably only dare to live an ignoble existence on the shores of the East China Sea, and might be slaughtered one day.

Therefore.

Mi Zhao firmly believed that he could gain fame on the battlefield even without relying on the shadow of his elders!
Two moments passed quickly.

Huang Zhong also slowly opened his eyes at the old pawn's call.

"Old General."

"Please change your armor!"

Zhuge Qiao took the chain inner armor.

This was given to Zhuge Qiao by Guan Yu for self-defense when he was in Jingzhou.

To a general, war horses, weapons, and armor are far more attractive than beauties.

With just one glance, Huang Zhong recognized the preciousness of this chainmail inner armor.

This is a rarity!

It wouldn't be possible without years of careful craftsmanship by skilled craftsmen!
"Bosong, you gave me this chainmail inner armor, what are you going to wear?" Huang Zhong declined Zhuge Qiao's kindness.

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "Old General, I don't have to rob the city, so why do I need to wear such fine chainmail inner armor?"

"This armor was worn by His Majesty in the past. He later gave it to the General, who in turn gave it to me." "Now that His Majesty has not arrived, I gave this armor to the old general. The old general is fighting side by side with Your Majesty."

"I thought the old general shouldn't refuse!"

Zhuge Qiao mentioned Liu Bei, and Huang Zhong's spirit was instantly lifted.

To Huang Zhong, Liu Bei is the real Bole!
Without Liu Bei, there would be no general Wei Huang Zhong!

Besides Liu Bei, who would value an old veteran with little reputation?

Huang Zhong no longer declined.

With the help of the old soldier, Huang Zhong took off the outer armor, then put on the inner chain armor, and then put on the outer armor.

Although it has a little extra weight, it is as light as nothing to Huang Zhong.

"Old General."

Zhuge Qiao bowed his hand to Huang Zhong.

"In the past, I once said to the old general: The old general is loyal and martyr, and should not die in bed in despair, but should bravely take the lead and fight for the great man."

"Even if you die on the battlefield and are wrapped in horse leather, you can still live in history and have no regrets in this life."

"I also promise to the old general: I will let the old general fight vigorously, and I will never let the old general kill himself because of getting lost like the former flying general Li Guang."

"The end of the old general's life is not in Chengdu, but in Chang'an!"

"Tonight is when I fulfill my promise to the old general!"

"Sima Yi's army is all on Huaili Avenue, Cao Pi is also far away at Tielong Mountain, and most of the soldiers and horses in Chang'an City are supervising the transportation of grain and grass into Weinan."

"This is the best time to capture Chang'an City!"

"It is also the most dangerous battle for the old general!"

"Not only must we seize the city gate, we must also defend the city gate!"

"The flag of the Han Dynasty needs to be planted on the highest point of the city tower by the veteran general!"

Zhuge Qiao's voice is sonorous, powerful, and ups and downs, making people's blood boil.

Huang Zhong laughed: "I have been waiting for this battle for more than a year! Bo Song is on the top of this mountain, waiting to see how I capture the city!"

"I will personally plant the banner of the Han Dynasty on the highest point of this city tower!"

Huang Zhong got on his horse, faced Wang Ping and Wudang Feijun, and called out: "I am Huang Zhong, the general of the Wei Dynasty. I am seventy-three this year."

"Everyone says that when this person gets old, he should submit to his old age, but I don't believe this nonsense."

"I haven't met the Ming Dynasty for the past sixty years, and I have wasted my time and mediocrity."

"I was lucky enough to meet His Majesty, and that's how I became famous today."

"When you go to war, one is for fame and the other is for your family. How similar it is to me when I was young!"

"Compared to me, you are even more lucky."

"Because you can meet the Lord of Ming in your prime of life, fight on the battlefield, and live up to this life."

"Tonight, I and you will capture Chang'an City together and enjoy the great success together!"

Huang Zhong's old-age passion not only made Wang Ping, Ma Zhong and other generals' blood boil, but also made the blood of the five flying armies boil.

These five flying armies are either Nanzhong Yicong or Liangzhou Yicong. Although they have little education, they respect the most brave people.

After obtaining Zhuge Qiao's permission, Wang Ping promoted simplified Chinese characters among the five flying armies, and taught all the sergeants in the army to read the Spring and Autumn Annals.

Read the Spring and Autumn Period and you will know the righteousness, and you will be brave after knowing the righteousness.

The generous rewards and settling-in allowances gave the five flying troops no worries, and the knowledge of reading and righteousness gave the five flying troops a common belief.

After Huang Zhong's death, more than a dozen veterans who had followed Huang Zhong for many years also rekindled their pride.

"I would like to follow the general!"

All the soldiers gave a military salute.

Huang Zhong turned around and held up his hands to Zhuge Qiao: "Bosong, see you at the top of Chang'an City!"

Zhuge Qiao also returned the favor with his hand: "I am here, waiting for the good news of the old general!"

The moonlight is like silver, shining down on the enemy.

Looking at Chang'an City ahead, Zhuge Qiao ordered his surroundings: "Du Zhen, quickly go to the Weishui River to find Du Yu."

"If you bring a hundred people to help, you will be a general of a hundred; if you bring a thousand people to help, you will be a general of a thousand; if you bring 5,000 people to help, I will declare him a general; if you bring 10,000 people to help, I will take him to participate in your majesty's battle." Celebration party!”

Du Yu and others have been making a living fishing on the Weishui River north of Chang'an City since they assisted Zhuge Qiao in getting rid of Pan Jun.

A large number of refugees gathered on the banks of the Weishui River.

Sima Yi also ignored Du Yu and others, and forcibly recalled Chang'an City. Not only was it a waste of food, but it was also difficult to investigate carefully, and he just left them to fend for themselves.

Zhuge Qiao did not forget Du Yu's group. These people were once soldiers of the puppet Wei Dynasty, and they would be useful if they were kept.

During the time when Cao Pi arrived in Chang'an City, Zhuge Qiao also secretly transported a lot of grain to Du Yu and others.

Zhuge Qiao had many plans for daring to declare that he would seize Chang'an City.

the other side.

Huang Zhong led six generals Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Yi, Liu Yin, Mi Zhao and five flying troops to roar down the mountain like tigers and rush towards the north gate of Chang'an City.

In order to speed up the transportation of grain, Zhang He kept the north gate, east gate and south gate wide open except for the west gate.

Seeing Huang Zhong coming to kill, the Wei soldiers guarding the city were shocked and quickly notified Xiahou Ba, the guard at the north gate.

Xiahou Ba quickly climbed to the top of the city. When he saw the flag of the visitor was "Han Wei General Huang Zhong", Xiahou Ba's eyes turned red instantly.

"Old man Huang Zhong!"

"Today I must avenge my father's murder!"

Xiahou Yuan's death at the hands of Huang Zhong was a great humiliation for Xiahou Ba.

At that time, Huang Zhong was just an unknown veteran; after he killed Xia Houyuan, he was worshiped by Liu Bei as the General of the Western Conquest.

You know, Xia Houyuan at that time was General Zhengxi!

Huang Zhong killed Xia Houyuan and then worshiped Huang Zhong as the general of the Western Conquest. Liu Bei was murdering someone and killing him!

Immediately.

Xiahou Ba directly dispersed the civilians transporting grain and led his troops out of the city to fight Huang Zhong.

"Old man Huang Zhong knows Xiahou Ba!" Xiahou Ba shouted sternly as he reined in his horse with his sword drawn.

Huang Zhong, however, drew his bow and arrow and shot directly at Xiahou Ba.

Xiahou Ba only had time to lower his head, and the sharp arrow shot down the red jade on Xiahou Ba's helmet without stopping, and actually killed the bodyguard behind Xiahou Ba directly.

Xiahou Ba was startled and did not dare to shout any more questions, so he quickly organized his sergeants to form a formation to fight back.

however.

Although Xiahou Ba's soldiers and horses are brave, they are far from the opponent of the Wudang Feijun.

In just a moment, Xiahou Ba was killed and retreated.

"Guard the city gate and push all the grain and grass into the city."

Huang Zhong was not happy because he defeated Xiahou Ba and seized the North City Gate.

If you fight with more and less, winning is not worth boasting about.

The north city gate has been captured, and the rest of the Wei soldiers in the city will definitely come after hearing the news!

You must know that in this city, in addition to Xiahou Ba, there are also Zhang He, Cao Zhang, Zhu Ling, Xiahou Mao and nearly ten thousand cavalry!
Seizing the city gate is not a skill, but guarding the city gate is a skill!
Hearing that Huang Zhong had seized the North City Gate, Zhang He, who was in charge, changed his face: "Zhuge Qiao, you treacherous brat!"

During the day, he negotiated various terms with Sima Yi in front of the battle, but in the middle of the night, he came to seize Chang'an City!
Zhang He even doubted whether Zhuge Qiao had clairvoyance or the ability to listen to people's voices. Otherwise, how could he have guessed Sima Yi's plan?
"With my general's orders, summon Cao Zhang and Zhu Ling to the North City Gate to meet the enemy!"

"If Cao Zhang dares to disobey orders, he will be punished for treason."

Zhang He acted decisively.

Even if the other party is Cao Zhang, he is not polite at all.

Feng Shui turns.

In the past, it was Cao Zhang who ordered Zhang He, but now it is Zhang He who orders Cao Zhang.

Xiahou Ba couldn't help being frightened and said quickly: "General Zuo doesn't have to be like this."

"Huang Zhong is the enemy who killed my father. I am good friends with General Zhenxi. I will ask General Zhenxi, and General Zhenxi will definitely respond."

Xiahou Ba was worried that Cao Zhang was committing a crime, so he came to see Cao Zhang in person.

Cao Zhang was first seized of power, and then framed and questioned, and he did not want to pay attention to the war at the North City Gate.

Seeing Xiahou Ba's begging, Cao Zhang relaxed and led his troops to the north gate with Xiahou Ba.

Zhang He also summoned his trusted scouts and warned them carefully: "Go to Huaili Avenue quickly to find the supervisors, and ask the supervisors to make a decision quickly."

limited time.

Zhang He even lent his mounts to his trusted scouts, and asked the scouts to go straight to the west gate to find Sima Yi.

"Huang Zhong seized the city gate and set up defenses at the city gate. He must be waiting for reinforcements to arrive."

"I just don't know which direction the reinforcements will come from."

Zhang He thought deeply for a while, and then sent an order to Zhu Ling, asking Zhu Ling to lead troops to garrison outside the south gate to prevent any more Han from coming to seize the south gate.

Simultaneously.

Zhang He also sent an order to Xia Houmao at the east gate, telling him to beware of anyone making trouble at the east gate after hearing the news.

After receiving Zhang He's military order, Wei Gou couldn't help but frown.

Xia Houmao is sleeping soundly now, who dares to disturb him?

Due to Zhang He's military order, Wei Gou could only cautiously wake up Xia Houmao.

"Huang Zhong came to attack Chang'an City?"

Xia Houmao rubbed his eyes and ears, first ruling out that he was dreaming.

next moment.

Xia Houmao's eyes became extremely solemn: "Wei Gou, how am I treating you?"

Wei Gou was stunned: "The general is as grateful as a mountain to the last general, and the last general is willing to die for him!"

Xia Houmao shook his head: "Life is precious, why seek death? I am not a pedantic person, and I will not let you fight to the death for your loyalty."

"It's just that I can't be distracted right now. I have to go to Weinan immediately to reorganize the defense, and the east gate needs someone to supervise it."

"Are you willing to help me?"

"If you help me, I will give you another beautiful concubine."

Wei Gou was hesitant at first, but soon his eyes turned red: "The general has an order, how can the general not obey his order!"

Xia Houmao patted Wei Gou on the shoulder: "Very good! Your surname is Wei, which is the surname of the Great Wei Kingdom. You will definitely become a pillar of the Great Wei Kingdom in the future!"

This communication skill directly made Wei Gou burst into tears of gratitude, and he almost knelt down and shouted "adopted father".

After deceiving Wei Gou, Xia Houmao left the city calmly.

After escaping twice, Xia Houmao was familiar with escaping. The third time he escaped, he was able to deceive his generals calmly and calmly without changing his face or blushing.

"Watch out for trouble?"

"I was stupid to stay in Chang'an City."

"If a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, I will still have a great time."

"Although the princess is a bit arrogant, at least it can save my life from fear."

Not long after Xiahou Mao ran away, the civilians in the east gate started to make trouble.

Without anyone to take the lead, these people will not resist.

But now there are rumors that Han soldiers are attacking the city, and these people's minds have changed.

"Hearing about the benevolence of the Han Emperor, why should I serve the cruel Wei again?"

"My son is still in the city. If he goes to Weinan, he will definitely not be able to come back."

"I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving!"

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(End of this chapter)