Cao Thief

Chapter 673
The dense rain of arrows blocked Huang Zhong's way.

Cao Jun had been prepared for a long time. Although Huang Zhong charged hard, he was unable to advance half a step.A moment later, there was a rapid sound of gongs behind him, and it was Liu Hu who was calling for gold to withdraw his troops.Huang Zhong looked helplessly at the Cao Jun camp that was close at hand, but he had no choice but to return to the Jingzhou camp with a heavy heart.

"Come on, take this old man down."

As soon as Huang Zhong entered the big tent, he heard Liu Hu roar.

Hulala, the knife and axeman, rushed forward and tied Huang Zhong's rope.

Liu Hu sneered and said: "Old man, do you think I am a three-year-old child? How dare you come back! Thanks to my elder brother who values ​​you so much, but you turn your back on the Lord... You said yesterday that today you will take Cao Peng's head. However, I didn't even see Cao Peng's shadow. What else do you want to say?"

By this time, Huang Zhong really didn't know how to explain it.

He is also a person with an extremely tough personality, so it is absolutely impossible for him to beg for mercy from Liu Hu humbly.

Can only look at Liu Hu, Huang Zhong said after a long while: "Young Master Hu, the general has nothing to say... Cao thief is treacherous and tricks. Even if I have a thousand mouths, I can't tell clearly. It's just that the young master wants to kill the last General, Cao thief will applaud me. If you believe me, you might as well keep me in the army. Sooner or later, the general will be able to prove my innocence."

"Hmph, I'm afraid that before you prove your innocence, my head will be in danger... Somebody, pull this old man out for me and cut him off!"

As soon as Liu Hu gave an order, Huang Zhong was pushed and pushed outside by the knife and ax hands.

A group of generals came forward to intercede one after another, but Liu Hu didn't hear them.

Huang Zhong was pulled to the front of the gate, and the sword and ax were already ready.I saw two swordsmen walking up to Huang Zhong, and said in a low voice: "Old General, we are also following orders, and please don't blame the old general."

Regardless of whether Huang Zhong has taken refuge in Cao Jun or not, his reputation can still make Jingzhou soldiers admire him.

Huang Zhong smiled wryly, but didn't say anything.

He just stood under the gate, looking straight ahead, overlooking Cao Jun's camp: "Little thief, you really have a good plan and a good plan..."

In his heart, Huang Zhong didn't mean to blame Cao Peng, but rather appreciated it.The so-called soldier never tires of cheating!He and Cao Peng are their own masters, no matter what methods Cao Peng uses, it is not too much.Flies don't bite seamless eggs, if Liu Hu can have more trust in Huang Zhong, even if Cao Peng has all kinds of means, he can't help Huang Zhong.It's a pity that when Cao Peng knew Liu Hu's character, he came up with a countermeasure.Although Huang Zhong is old, he is invincible!In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, how many people who despised Huang Zhong ended up with a different head.Cao Peng will never underestimate Huang Zhong, let alone confront Huang Zhong head-to-head.

He asked Pang De, and even Huang Zhong's strength.

In terms of skill, Cao Peng and Pound are equal, especially in cavalry battles. After Cao Peng no longer has the advantage of saddle stirrups, it is difficult to defeat Pound unless he uses some special means... However, with Pound's bravery, it is difficult to defeat Pound. Why not Huang Zhong.In the battle of Tangzi Township, although Pang De was ambushed by Huang Zhong, the confrontation between the two was real.

Under such circumstances, how could Cao Peng go head-to-head with Huang Zhong?

Deep down in his heart, Cao Peng has a good impression of Huang Zhong.

But if he had no chance to recruit, he wouldn't mind, and put Huang Zhong to death...

In late summer, the sun was scorching like fire, but Huang Zhong felt peaceful in his heart.He closed his eyes and listened to the three links of the soul-invigorating drum in the camp, and couldn't help sighing softly.Thinking about his life, it can be said to be full of hardships.It has been brilliant, it has been down, and up to now, it has long been without desire and desire.

The Battle of Wan in the first year of Zhongping was the most glorious time in Huang Zhong's life.

Facing millions of yellow turban thieves, he rode alone, entered the Chinese army, and beheaded the twelve commanders of the Taiping Road. Since then, he has become famous; but after that, Huang Zhong's life quickly fell to the bottom.He had no choice but to resign the invitation of the prefect Qin Jie and return home to take care of his son.In the end, it was still a white-haired man sending a black-haired man, and the son was not cured, and his future was bleak.

Qin Jie, the prefect of Nanyang in the first year of Zhongping, can also be regarded as a famous minister and general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, with an extremely magnificent bearing and layout.

Unfortunately, after the Yellow Turban, Qin Jie may have killed too much.

Not long after being commended by the imperial court, he died of illness... If Qin Jie had not died at that time, Huang Zhong would definitely be able to be reused after re-entering the official.It's just that, once the emperor and the courtiers, Qin Jie died, the new Nanyang prefect didn't like Huang Zhong, and even suppressed him...

Fortunately, at that time, there was Cen Yan who looked after the friendship of his fellow countrymen and took care of him in secret, so Huang Zhong was not persecuted.

But later, Cen Yan was forced to flee to Jiangxia because he offended Shi Changshi.Huang Zhong was expelled to Changsha by Nanyang prefect Cheng Yu, and became an inconspicuous captain of the army, responsible for dealing with the harassment of Wuxi barbarians in Wuling Mountain.Later, when Zhang Zi took office, he also admired Huang Zhong.But at that time Huang Zhong was transferred to Changsha, and Zhang Zi couldn't recruit him.Later, Zhang Zi was killed by Sun Jian, and the matter of promoting Huang Zhong was put on hold.

When Liu Biao entered Jingzhou, he showed a tough attitude at the beginning.

But once Jingzhou calmed down, Liu Biao began to emphasize civility over military affairs, appointing cronies and suppressing military officials.

Huang Zhong was not reused by Liu Biao because of his age.Fortunately, Liu Pan, the prefect of Changsha at that time, admired Huang Zhong's bravery and recruited him.

For many years, nothing was achieved.

Wang Wei, Wenpin and others who asked me for benefits back then have all been reused now.

But what about Huang Zhong?
Although he has obtained the official position of a Zhonglang general, he does not have any real power... After thinking about it carefully, Huang Zhong has a lot of unwillingness in his heart.

The knife and ax hand raised the steel knife, and in the sunlight, it reflected the cold light of the forest.

Seeing that he was about to raise the knife and drop it, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes in a hurry, and a group of people galloped from a distance. The first scribe, after seeing Huang Zhong clearly immediately, was shocked and shouted loudly: "Under the knife!" Keep people, keep people under the sword!"

Dao Fushou was startled, and hurriedly raised his head to wait and see.

But he saw that the scribe had arrived in front of the gate and got off his horse.

"Han Sheng, why is this so?"

"Mr. Wende."

Huang Zhong opened his eyes, and after seeing the person clearly, he couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

The person who came was none other than Li Gui and Li Wende, Captain Chaoyang.

Liu Hu ordered Han Xuan to go to Chaoyang and asked Li Gui for support.After Li Gui heard that Cao Peng had arrived in Huyang, he set off overnight without saying a word, and hurried over.He knew very well that with Liu Hu's ability, he might not be able to defeat Cao Peng.But I didn't want to see Huang Zhong being dragged out of the gate and beheaded as soon as he arrived... Li Gui was shocked!Huang Zhong was the one he begged Liu Pan for, so why did Liu Hu kill him?
Huang Zhong sighed, and said to Li Gui: "Mr. Wende, Zhong was framed by Cao Peng to such an extent."

I was tricked by Cao Peng, that's why I ended up in such a situation...

Li Gui was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "Han Shengxiu is going to be worried, I will go to see the captain right away, and intercede for you..."

He said to the knife and ax hand: "Don't be in a hurry to execute the execution. I will tell the truth after I have met the captain. Take good care of the old general, and don't be negligent."

In terms of official positions, Li Gui and Liu Hu are equal in rank.

At the same time, as the former member of Liu Biao who came from Shanyang, although Li Gui was not a well-known figure in Jingxiang, he had quite a bit of prestige in the army.

When Liu Biao pacified Jingxiang and Li Guiyiji, they all made great efforts.

And at that time, whether it was Liu Hu or Liu Pan, they had just emerged, so they also respected Li Gui very much.Dao Fu Shou didn't want to kill Huang Zhong at first, but when Li Gui came forward to stop him, he followed suit and agreed.Li Gui didn't dare to neglect, so he hurriedly got off his horse and went straight to the main tent of the Chinese army.

Liu Hu was discussing matters with everyone in the military tent, and he couldn't help being overjoyed when he heard that Li Gui had come.

"Mr. Wende, why did you come in person?"

Liu Hu welcomed Li Gui into the big tent and ordered someone to arrange a seat.

Li Gui sat down out of breath, and before he even had time to take a breath, he said, "I heard from Bo Fu that Cao Youxue came to Huyang to supervise the battle in person, so he was a little worried, so he set off from Chaoyang overnight. I have ordered people to prepare food and grass , and assembled [-] soldiers and horses, and arrived here in a few days. At the same time, I also notified Liu Bei in Wancheng, asking him to assist as appropriate in Wancheng, so as to attract the attention of Cao Jun...

By the way, when I entered Yuanmen just now, I was tied up when I saw Han Sheng, for some reason? "

Liu Hu felt a little unhappy in his heart.

what do you mean by that?
I heard that Cao Peng came to Huyang, you are worried... Could it be that you look down on me and think that I am not the opponent of Cao Youxue?

However, Liu Hu was dissatisfied with Li Gui's qualifications, but he couldn't say anything.But when Li Gui asked about Huang Zhong, Liu Hu couldn't bear it anymore.

"Mr. Wende, stop talking about that old man."

He told Li Gui what had happened in the past two days.

Of course, Huang Zhong would not be said to be good in words, but slanderous words were used.In Liu Hu's mouth, Huang Zhong was arrogant and domineering, especially after the two wars in Tangzi Township, he became even more arrogant.At the same time, he secretly colluded with Cao Jun and had the intention of rebellion, so he wanted to kill Huang Zhong.

After hearing this, Li Gui couldn't help frowning.

"Han Shengzhong Ke, there is no reason to collude with Cao thief. Is there a misunderstanding here?"

Liu Hu's face sank, "What do you mean by Mr. Wende's words? Could it be that I would wrong him, Huang Hansheng? All the generals in the army can prove it. I have given him many chances. I asked him to explain just now, But do you know what he said? He even said that without him, Huang Hansheng, I would not be able to defeat Cao Peng. Such arrogant words... If I don’t kill him, how will I be able to lead the army in the future, and how can I convince the troops?”

Li Gui glanced at Liu Hu, but did not immediately refute.

He also murmured a little in his heart: Could it be that Huang Zhongzhen colluded with Cao thief?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Huang Hansheng is a person who cherishes his reputation, and there is no reason to repeat it.It is a bit biased to say that he colluded with Cao Peng, and it is likely that he was tricked by Cao Peng.However, seeing Liu Hu's angry look, Li Gui also knew that if he wanted to refute at this time, he would definitely turn against Liu Hu.

"Juyan, Han Sheng, I know something about him.

It is said that he colluded with Cao thief... but the evidence is somewhat insufficient. If he is killed, it may be difficult to convince the soldiers.What's more, before Huyang was conquered, he beheaded his own general, which was bad luck in the army.It's not as good as this, and leave Huang Hansheng alive and closely monitored.If he really colluded with Thief Cao, it won't be too late to kill him... If not, he can be ordered to fight.If he can kill the generals and kill the enemy, the soldiers will also praise Juyan for his heart..."

"This one……"

Liu Hu was a little hesitant when he heard this.

He can ignore others, but when Li Gui pleads for mercy, he always has to save face.

After pondering for a long time, Liu Hu said: "Since Wende begged for mercy, I will spare him once. However, the death penalty can be forgiven, and the living crime will not be forgiven. Come and bring the old man back, reward him with twenty back flowers, and stay in the army for inspection... ...Bo Fu, let him take orders under your tent for the time being."

(End of this chapter)