When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 519 Liu Bei: How come I didn’t know that I had solved Zhang Xun (Four Thousand)

As the sun sets in the west, the last ray of light between heaven and earth is about to disappear over the distant mountains.

The Yuan army that surrounded the border cities of the State of Chen continued to eat and drink, patrol and be on guard as usual.

However, the siege of the city for several days was somewhat exhausting, and their spirits were no longer as high as they were at the beginning of the war.

The soldiers guarding the camp yawned one after another and chatted casually.

"I heard that General Wei will be coming with a large army."

"General Wei? Which General Wei?"

".Are you a fool? There are only a few generals in the world. Of course, it is the emperor's uncle Liu Bei Liu Xuande!"

"Uncle? That's not right. Isn't your Majesty's last name Yuan?"

"It's the Emperor of Han!"

"I see, that's how it is. Wait a minute! Are you talking about Liu Bei, the man who pacified the Qiang and Hu people and took over the Western Regions?!" The soldier suddenly realized what a big shot his companion was talking about. He was so scared that his voice became much weaker and he even swallowed his saliva in fear.

"No way, that's impossible. Liu Xuande is such a person, how could he lead the army in person?"

"Humph, the news about Chen Guobing in the city has already spread like wildfire! I heard that even a three-year-old child knows about it!"

"Well, then, if Liu Xuande, no, General Wei is really coming, what should we do?" The soldier gripped the spear tightly.

His companion glanced at him and said, "Of course we have to run away. What else can we do? We can't risk our lives, can we? I don't want to do such a thankless task!"

"That's true."

Such conversations were common in the army, and the news that Liu Bei was coming in person spread like wildfire. Even though Zhang Xun repeatedly ordered the soldiers not to mention it, he could not stop the soldiers from talking about it, and it caused an uproar.

Zhang Xun was very angry about this matter. He was furious, his face was gloomy, his eyes were gloomy and murderous. The only thing he could do now was to kill the chicken to scare the monkey!
Zhang Xun clenched his fist and slammed the table hard, shouting, "Come here! Arrest the person who spread the rumor! Execute him according to military law! Let the soldiers see the consequences of spreading rumors!"

"promise!"

With the actions of the guards, Zhang Xun's order was quickly executed.

There were sudden wails in the army, and one soldier after another was dragged in front of other soldiers by Zhang Xun's personal soldiers.

No matter how heart-wrenchingly the soldiers cried, Zhang Xun's personal soldiers remained indifferent.

Zhang Xun's personal soldiers swung the axes skillfully, and with a series of "pop" sounds, fresh heads fell to the ground and rolled to the feet of the soldiers.

The soldiers looked at the dead head at their feet and felt their scalps tingling. A chill ran along their coccyx to their foreheads. They were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.

Zhang Xun nodded in satisfaction at the effect. However, at this moment, the confidant beside him suddenly changed his expression and even his lips trembled.

Zhang Xun frowned slightly, "What happened?"

The confidant raised his trembling arms, "General, fire. Fire, fire!"

"Fire?" Zhang Xun hurriedly looked in the direction pointed by his confidant. His pupils trembled and an unusual firelight reflected in his eyes.

At the same time, the drumbeats representing the alarm sounded at this moment. Zhang Xun finally reacted and shouted hurriedly: "Quick, quick, quick, put out the fire!"

However, a wave of unrest has occurred again.

The messenger, sweating profusely, stumbled towards Zhang Xun.

"General, something terrible has happened! The Chen cavalry rushed out of the city. They were the ones who started the fire!"

"what!"

The last bit of relief in Zhang Xun's heart was completely gone. His face suddenly turned pale. Why did the Chen cavalry appear here? Could it be that they saw through my strength? Wait a minute. Could it be that Liu Xuande has already arrived in Chen? !
Zhang Xun suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Although there was no wind, his hands and feet felt cold, as if he had fallen into an icy cave.

Fortunately, as a general, he was able to remain calm and prevail. He gritted his teeth and said, "Quickly, quickly send out troops to repel the enemy and stabilize the morale of the army."

Unexpectedly, in the next moment, something strange happened.

Someone shouted, "Liu Xuande is here!"

The soldiers, who were already on edge due to the sudden fire, immediately went into an uproar.

A look of fear appeared on every soldier's face. They lost their composure and fled in panic.

Screams, shouts, pleas for mercy, and scolding were heard everywhere, and the sounds of trampling and pain were even more deafening.

The situation was out of control.

The chaotic scene hit Zhang Xun's eyes, making his already pale face even paler.

The thing that worried him the most finally happened.

Camp roar.

Zhang Xun shouted at the top of his voice: "Silence, silence! Everyone, keep quiet! Anyone who disobeys my order will be executed!"

It’s a pity that at this time, no commands are effective.

Although Zhang Xun's personal guards were loyal and reliable, their numbers were a drop in the bucket compared to the collapsed soldiers.

Even if I have the intention, I am powerless to change the situation!
The confidant consoled him, "General, it's not that we don't want to do this. We are just really powerless in this situation. If we continue like this, we may lose our lives!"

The words of the confidant are as deafening as the bells and drums in the temple. At this moment, life is more important!

So Zhang Xun had a pale face, gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and a look of unwillingness appeared on his face.

After a moment, he unclenched his fist, sighed, and said, "Alas, things have come to this point. I can't turn the situation around by myself. In order to preserve my strength, I have to retreat."

Zhang Xun lowered his head dejectedly, and in an instant he seemed to have aged several decades. He waved his hand and said, "Order the three armies to retreat."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xun quickly evacuated under the protection of his personal guards, and only began to gather the remnants after retreating dozens of miles.

"We won, so Zhang Xun is just going to quit like that?"

"Fortunately, I live up to my fate!"

Looking at Qiao Rui who returned victoriously, Liu Chong's face was full of disbelief.

He never expected that Qiao Rui would really defeat Zhang Xun and that he would dispatch his troops at the perfect time.

It is not to mention how amazing Qiao Rui was, but in Liu Chong's eyes, he was a rare good general. Such a good general was actually squeezed out by Yuan Shu.
"Your Majesty!"

Luo Jun's voice brought Liu Chong's thoughts back to the present.

Liu Chong quickly looked at Luo Jun, "Prime Minister, what's the matter?"

"This time we defeated Zhang Xun, but it was not done overnight. He may come back again."

"Come back?" Liu Chong laughed and said, "I have General Qiao Rui, how can I be afraid of Zhang Xun and his ilk! Why don't we seize the opportunity to capture Zhang Xun alive!"

Unexpectedly, Luo Jun shook his head and said, "Even though our army's bows and crossbows are powerful, we cannot defeat Zhang Xun's army in a short time, not to mention that Guangling County is in danger."

"This..." Liu Chong understood Luo Jun's concerns. Perhaps they could win by pursuing the victory, but Luo Jun wanted stability.

When Liu Bei leads his army here, Zhang Xun and Li Xun will be of no use at all, and there is no need to take risks at all.

Now Zhang Xun’s troops have confirmed Qiao Rui’s guess, but what about Yuan Shu’s army?

Isn't it very likely that he went to Guangling County?

"In that case, should we divide our forces and rush to support Guangling County?" Liu Chong asked tentatively.

"It is natural to divide the troops."

As he was speaking, Luo Jun looked at Qiao Rui. Qiao Rui laughed and took out a letter from his arms, "Prime Minister Luo, Lord Chen asked me to give the letter to you." "Oh?" Luo Jun and Liu Chong's eyes suddenly lit up.

Liu Chong opened the letter quickly, and his friend Luo Junding smiled delightedly when he took a look at it.

Luo Jun nodded repeatedly, "Good, I'll follow what Mr. Chen said!"

"Guangling, Chen Yuanlong."

After several days of rushing, Yuan Shu led his army to Guangling.

The sky gradually darkened. Looking in the direction of Guangling, even though he could not see the city, Yuan Shu was still furious and wished he could cut Chen Deng into pieces.

The last thing he lacks now is confidence, and both his soldiers and weaponry are far better than before.

He even gained the loyalty of his loyal and courageous brother Lu Fengxian. He would not be afraid of Chen Deng or even Huang Zhong.

Let’s look at Chen Deng again. He first went to rescue Guan Yu and Huang Zhong, and then went to lift the siege of Beihai.

Even if the Chen family was as rich as a country, they could not withstand Chen Deng's squandering!
I think Guangling must be empty! I will definitely be able to take Guangling County in one fell swoop!

"Fengxian, when do you think I should give the order to attack the city tomorrow?" Yuan Shu felt much better and even began to ask Lu Bu for his opinion.

When Lu Bu heard Yuan Shu calling himself "I", his stomach churned and he almost vomited out the food he had eaten yesterday.

However, as a man of humble origin, he was accustomed to telling lies with open eyes, let alone fooling Yuan Shu.

"Your Majesty, I think Chen Yuanlong is full of tricks, so we need to be cautious and not rush."

"That makes sense." Yuan Shu nodded.

However, before Yuan Shu could finish his words, Lu Bu's words were strongly opposed.

"Your Majesty! Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and there is no time to waste!" Yang Hong advised earnestly. If it were any other day, Yang Hong would have certainly followed Yuan Shu's advice.

But, things are different now!

Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor too quickly, catching him off guard, and Zhang Xun fanned the flames.

Ultimately, he failed to jump out of the car in time, and the worst thing was that the entire clan was tied up tightly.

In desperation, Yang Hong had to grit his teeth and swallow his anger.

Now that he was already tied up by Yuan Shu, he had to rack his brains to increase Yuan Shu's chances of winning.

With his continuous efforts, he finally managed to incite the support of some Yangzhou gentry.

But every time he thought about it, Yang Hong wanted to curse.

These nobles are very smart and never put all their eggs in one basket.

It is said to be providing assistance, but it is just asking side branches to come forward to help.

If successful, they will be able to become meritorious officials.

If that doesn't work, you can just kick the side branch away.

In other words, no matter what the outcome, the gentry will never suffer.

Yang Hong is fundamentally different from them and cannot be neglected.

If he cannot even capture Guangling, the only thing waiting for him is death.

Even at the risk of offending Yuan Shu.

Looking at Yuan Shu's fading smile, Yang Hong still maintained a resolute attitude.

Yuan Shu raised his eyebrows, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Is the Prime Minister afraid of Chen Yuanlong?"

"Your Majesty, General Zhengbei is distracting Liu Chong for us. We must capture Guangling as soon as possible! If it takes too long, I'm afraid Liu Chong will be able to see the clues!"

However, no matter how Yang Hong persuaded him, Yuan Shu still looked uninterested. In Yuan Shu's view, he had the advantage, and Chen Deng and his ilk could be destroyed at any time.

This made Yang Hong feel that his words were completely in vain, and he felt frustrated. After today, he finally realized how difficult it was for Yan Xiang.

What Yang Hong didn't expect was that Lu Bu actually spoke up for him, "Your Majesty, I think the Prime Minister may have a point."

"Huh?" Yang Hong looked at Lu Bu in disbelief. He scratched his head but couldn't understand why Lu Bu would help him.

In response, Lu Bu just smiled at Yang Hong in a friendly manner, which made Yang Hong dazed for a moment, and a shocking thought came to his mind.

Maybe Lü Fengxian really regarded Yuan Gonglu as his brother? Maybe Lü Fengxian wanted to persuade Yuan Gonglu in this way?
Lu Bu didn't know Yang Hong's specific thoughts, but Yang Hong's current situation was partly caused by him.

No, to be precise, it was Mi Fang who added fuel to the fire.

Relying on Yuan Shu's trust, he fanned the flames in Yuan Shu's ear.

After all, Yang Hong was Yuan Shu's chief secretary. If Yuan Shu was the first traitor in Huainan, then Yang Hong could be the second traitor.

What's more, Yang Hong and Zhang Xun are both famous for their ability to run.

How could he watch the credit slip away from his hands?

In order to stabilize Yang Hong, he spoke up to help.

However, Lu Bu knew in his heart that Yuan Shu had made up his mind and could not be changed by just a few words from him.

As Yuan Shu expected, the look in his eyes when he looked at Yang Hong became more and more disgusted.

In his opinion, Yang Hong first claimed to be ill and did not go out, and then started to make decisions after being granted the title of prime minister. He was simply another Yan Xiang!
He is not as good as Lu Bu who always considers him.

Yuan Shu waved his sleeves and said angrily: "I have made up my mind on this matter. You are not allowed to persuade me any further!"

Yuan Shu didn't even want to give Yang Hong a chance to speak. He said coldly, "Fengxian, come with me for a walk."

"Yes." Lu Bu smiled kindly at Yang Hong, then took a step forward and followed Yuan Shu's footsteps.

After a night of chatting with Lu Bu, Yuan Shu's mood improved a lot.

It’s a pity that Yuan Shu’s rare good mood was shattered by the sudden bad news on the day when he was preparing to launch an attack.

"what!"

"You said. You said Liu Xuande came to help?! Zhang Xun was defeated and killed?!" Yuan Shu's face turned red instantly, and the blue veins on his forehead bulged with anger.

"I dare not speak nonsense in front of your majesty!"

After receiving a positive answer from the cavalry who came overnight, Yuan Shu's expression suddenly changed. He staggered back several steps, his face turning blue and purple. He looked at Yang Hong viciously, and his disgust for Yang Hong reached the extreme.

What a speedy attack! What a quick attack!
What if Liu Xuande really attacked Huainan as Yang Hong said? !
Just thinking about it made Yuan Shu's back covered in cold sweat.

So Yuan Shu gritted his teeth and said, "Return to Huainan!"

".Alas." Yang Hong sighed and slowly closed his eyes. It was over. Everything was over.

"Lord, the territory of Chen State is ahead!"

As the messenger's voice rang in his ears, Liu Bei raised his eyes and looked into the distance, toward the border of the State of Chen not far away, thinking: I have finally arrived after galloping all night.

However, when Liu Bei led his army into the State of Chen, there was one thing that puzzled him.

Why are people saying that he came down from the sky like a god and solved the problem of Zhang Xun?
Strange, how strange.

(End of this chapter)