The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 546 545 Jingzhou Changes Owner (17)

On the same day, Zhang Fei ordered the assembly of the army and formally went to Wuling.

However, when the army was assembled, there was a small episode. Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao did not arrive at the location where Zhang Fei's army assembled at the agreed time.

Zhang Fei sent people to the barracks to inquire what happened, and only then did he know that Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao hadn't returned all night last night, and they still don't know where they are.

After his subordinates reported the situation to Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei suddenly felt that he was so confused. Yesterday he invited Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao to drink, but they were drunk by him. Sleeping in the guest room of the government office, he probably hasn't woken up yet.

So, Zhang Fei immediately sent someone to the guest room of the government office to wake up Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao, and the three of them came late in a daze.

No matter what, in short, the army was assembled. Zhang Fei led the team to the front, and the army of Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao followed behind. The three of them were not yet awake, and all of them were led by their soldiers. They supported each other and walked slowly forward.

In stark contrast, it was Zhang Fei's army. He drove the barbarian king Shamoke and the number one warrior in Shanyue, Peng Tuo, to attack more than 1 people, and went to Wuling in a mighty manner, and the speed was very fast. .

In Zhang Fei's entire army, except for Zhang Fei who is riding a horse, the rest are all marching on foot. Whether it is barbarian soldiers or mountain Yue soldiers, the areas they live in are all rugged areas among high mountains and rivers, and horses cannot pass at all. , so these people have been walking in the mountains with their feet since they were young. Over time, the mountains are like flat ground, and they walk like flying.

These people walked in the mountains as if they were walking on flat ground, let alone on the flat ground. When they marched in the army, they really walked like flying.

Moreover, these people are all strong and strong men, and their physique is usually better than ordinary people. After a long journey, they didn't even have the slightest breath.

After a short while, the troops of Tan Xiong, Pan Zhang, and Ling Cao were left far behind.

Along the way, Zhang Fei led the army and marched towards Wuling in an orderly manner. When passing through various counties along the way, the county magistrates took the initiative to accept the surrender, and presented delicious food and wine, as if Zhang Fei's army was not fighting, but fighting. It's the same as visiting Wuling.

The county magistrates and county magistrates under the jurisdiction of Wuling County basically still maintain the organizational system of Liu Bei's era. They used to be Liu Bei's subordinates, so they are naturally very familiar with Zhang Fei.So when they heard that Zhang Fei was leading the troops, they all gave up resistance and chose to surrender directly.

Zhang Fei didn't bother them along the way, nor did he stay in any county, but went directly to Linyuan City, intending to take down the county seat of Wuling County in one fell swoop.

In fact, it was a treacherous strategy for Zhang Fei to bet with Xiang Lang, because Xiang Lang didn't know Zhang Fei's prestige in Wuling, nor did he know that the officials in Wuling County, except for Fu Xun, who was replaced by the prefect, were all former officials. Zhang Fei's old department.

Among them, Jinxuan, the governor of Wuling, and Gong Zhidu, who was in Wuling, were drinking friends with Zhang Fei.Especially Jinxuan, who was a descendant of the famous official Jin Rixun during Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He was named Yuanji. Fearing that he would be implicated in the war, his family moved to Jingzhou and received courtesy from Liu Biao.

Since then, he has been holding idle positions in Xiangyang. Later, when Liu Biao appointed Liu Bei as the prefect of Wuling, he transferred Jin Xuan to Wuling to serve as an official for Liu Bei. Only then did he get to know Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.

Moreover, Jin Xuan himself is a man from the Northwest, with a straightforward personality, similar in age to Zhang Fei, and also likes to drink. Over time, he became friends with Zhang Fei.

A few days ago, Zhang Fei sent people to Wuling County to contact Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi, and told them that he was going to lead an army, and asked them to cooperate internally and externally.

Jin Xuan naturally agreed, and Gong Zhi had nothing to say. After the envoy came back, Zhang Fei thought hard and often revealed to Xiang Lang the difficulty of taking Wuling County.The purpose is to let Xiang Lang know his melancholy and urgently need help.

In the end, Xiang Lang really fell for the trick, and even Zhang Fei was secretly happy, thinking that the bet with Xiang Lang was a good one, and at the same time, he admired his acting skills for being so good that he really managed to hide the truth.

Every time Zhang Fei thought of this incident, Zhang Fei would be so happy that he could not close his mouth from ear to ear. Sometimes when he was marching, the soldiers could suddenly hear Zhang Fei's hearty laughter, which made everyone baffled.

Three days later, after a long journey, Zhang Fei and his army finally came to Linyuan City, only two miles away from Linyuan City.

Zhang Fei's sudden arrival made the people and the army in Linyuan City panic. After hearing about it, Fu Xun, the prefect, immediately led his troops to the tower, and frowned as he saw the enemies waiting outside the city.Because, as far as Fu Xun's eyes can reach, there are barbarians and Shanyue people everywhere. If Zhang Fei hadn't been standing at the front of the army on a tall horse, Fu Xun probably thought it was barbarians and Shanyue people coming together Linyuan City has been attacked.

At this time, Chang Shi Jinxuan, who was in Gong Zhi, came up from the stairs. After seeing the enemy army in order outside the city, he said to Fu Xun, the prefect, "My lord, Zhang Fei is brave and good at fighting, and he is invincible." He even brought more than 2000 troops. Our army has only [-] soldiers in the city. How can we resist such a powerful army? The subordinates thought that it would be better to open the city gate and surrender directly. Keep Linyuan City from harm.

Fu Xun said: "No way! It's a matter of being loyal to the emperor. Since the lord has appointed me as the prefect of Wuling, I have the obligation to lead the army and people of the city to resist foreign enemies. Only the last soldier must fight to the end, how can there be any reason to surrender without a fight?"

After hearing this, Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi looked at each other, and then heard Jin Xuan say to Fu Xun: "In this case, then the prefect, we can only let you down!"

Fu Xun looked at Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi suspiciously, and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"Nothing interesting! Originally we wanted to persuade the prefect to surrender, since the prefect refused to surrender, then we can only be rude to the prefect. To be honest, Gong Zhi and I have already surrendered in secret. General Zhang is the hero of the world. His arrival will definitely make Wuling County prosperous." As soon as Jin Xuan finished speaking, he waved his hands at the soldiers standing beside him.

But seeing five or six soldiers directly stepped forward to subdue Fu Xun, and then took out the ropes that had been prepared, and tied Fu Xun directly.In the end, Jin Xuan ordered the flag to be lowered and opened the city gate. Together with Gong Zhi, he escorted the captured Fu Xun towards Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei only waited outside the city for a while, and saw what happened on the tower with his own eyes, so he turned and said to his staff, "Mr. Xiang, you made a mistake this time. I haven't been here for three days." , they are about to surrender, it seems that you have lost."

Xiang Lang smiled and said, "Not necessarily?"

Zhang Fei asked suspiciously, "Why isn't it possible?"

Xiang Lang said: "General, please think about it carefully. Did Xiang Mou tell the general that as long as the general's soldiers approach the city, within three days, someone will naturally tie Wuling prefect Fu Xun out of the city and surrender?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Yes, what's the matter?"

"Look, general, is it exactly the same as what I said now? Besides, just as the general approached the city, the people in the city tied up Fu Xun?" Xiang Lang pointed to the scene in front of him.

Zhang Fei looked at the situation in front of him, and suddenly became speechless. This situation was indeed exactly the same as what Xiang Lang said.He couldn't help feeling annoyed, why did he fall into Xiang Lang's arms by doing it himself?

"It doesn't count, it doesn't count!" Zhang Fei hurriedly waved his hand and said, "This time it doesn't count, because I was the one who tied Fu Xun out of it, and it's my credit!"

Xiang Lang said: "A man who speaks his word, how can he go back on what he said? General, the credit is still yours, but when we bet, I bet on what will happen to the enemy after the general comes to the city, no matter whether it is the general or not. It has nothing to do with whether they tied them up voluntarily or not, I just look at how the enemy surrendered."

When Zhang Fei was told this by Xiang Lang, he immediately felt that he was stealing chickens, but he would lose a lot of rice. He was convinced that he lost this bet.But he was extremely upset in his heart, because he blamed himself for not clarifying the content of the bet with Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi... Uh, no, when he sent someone to contact Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi, it seemed that he hadn't bet with Xiang Lang yet.Could it be that Xiang Lang is really clever?

No matter what, Zhang Fei made a miscalculation this time, and unexpectedly he followed Xiang Lang's advice.It seems that if Xiang Lang is willing to advise him, he really needs to find his two nephews, Xiang Chong and Xiang Chong.Therefore, Zhang Fei pinned all his hopes on Liu Xian, hoping that Liu Xian could gain something in Yizhou.

At this time, Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi brought Fu Xun to Zhang Fei. When they saw Zhang Fei, Jin Xuan and Gong Zhi saluted Zhang Fei respectfully.

"General Qi, I will wait for the prefect Fu Xun to surrender." Jin Xuan said.

Zhang Fei said: "Okay, you two did a good job, I will give you a credit."

After saying this, Zhang Fei turned his gaze to Fu Xun and asked, "You have been reduced to a prisoner, and I have always respected your reputation. Are you willing to surrender?"

"I'd rather die than surrender!" Although Fu Xun was a literati, he was very ambitious. With two big eyes, he yelled at Zhang Fei, wishing he could swallow Zhang Fei in one gulp.

Zhang Fei's face suddenly changed: "If you don't surrender, you will die! Aren't you afraid that I will chop off your head?"

"There's nothing so scary about death. When someone doesn't die, it's just that I died a few years earlier than you. What's there to be proud of? I'll wait patiently for you when I get to the underworld!" Fu Xun smiled. Said.

"Pull it out! Cut it off!" Zhang Fei became furious.

(End of this chapter)