Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 3267 Spear and Shield

Xiahou Dun was not unprepared to retreat. When he still controlled Jinyang, he secretly sent some soldiers and transported supplies to the Taihang Mountain Trail in case of emergency.

But what he never expected was that when he really needed these supplies, all the supplies that had been transported to the mountains were all gone!

 Only some ruins of camps that were either empty or destroyed were left behind.

Xiahou Dun was going crazy.

He knew that he was marching hundreds of miles and going deep alone, so once he became a tired army, he would not be able to fight for a long time. Therefore, he made a plan before the battle of Jinyang. He only needed to hold on for three months to half a year, and then he would Looking for opportunities to break out, relying on the camps on the mountain road, he was confident that the Hussar would not find any good opportunities, thereby involving a large number of Fei Qian's troops and creating better offensive opportunities for Cao Cao.

But Xiahou Dun really didn't expect that he not only suffered a devastating blow in Jinyang, but also encountered such a weird thing on the Taihang Mountain Trail!

“General, we have seen it all...” the guard said in a low voice beside Xiahou Dun, “There are no traces of fighting, not at all... This is not normal, very abnormal...”

Even if they are really attacked by hussars, there will be some struggle and resistance, so there will be traces left in the camp. Even if there are any wild dogs, vultures and other scavengers coming later, they will not be wiped out. There are no traces at all.

Xiahou Dun was so worried that his head hurt. Even if he left a little food and grass, they could support them for a longer time...

 Why is there no more?

However, there is not much time for Xiahou Dun to think about why there is such a change. He must solve the problem of food, otherwise his own life will be in danger, let alone the more than 100 remaining personal guards.

　　　　Have the people sent to She County not replied yet? 』

Xiahou Dun asked.

 The guard shook his head.

Xiahou Dun's face turned a little darker.

　　　"General...we are now..." The guard did not finish the sentence, but everyone knew what it meant.

 The horse meat has been eaten.

 Attached to Xiahou Dun's own war horse.

 Everyone is a foot soldier.

 But the road is still long, and Shexian County is still far away.

“…Go to the back,” Xiahou Dun said with a gloomy face and a low voice, “Find some more horse meat…take the injured ones with you…”

 The guard was a little confused at first, but he soon understood and his eyes widened.

These people are now part of Xiahou Dun!

It is precisely because it is a tribe that when Cao's soldiers mutinied, these talents sided with Xiahou Dun.

 But now…

 What does this chapter mean to generals?

 means everything.

Just like the feudal dynasties of later generations often said that the common people were the cornerstone of the dynasty, the current Eastern Han Dynasty is also the cornerstone of the generals. Not only does it provide military support, it is also a symbol of its power and status.

 The number of bureaucracies determines the power of generals over the Eastern Han Dynasty. Sometimes they can even influence the political situation, especially when centralization is weak. Because these tribes are often related to the land owned by the general, the general also indirectly controls the land and labor force by controlling the tribes, maintaining the internal stability of his territory and using it to suppress rebellion and maintain order.

Therefore, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, when recruiting troops, generals always liked to pat their chests to express that they only wanted to...

 Ahem, as long as you behave well, the general will take care of you in old age.

Now Xiahou Dun said that he had never lied, nor had he gained weight by breaking his promise, because from the beginning, Xiahou Dun did not say specifically who raised whom.

 As for the tribesmen who mistakenly thought that they were the main recipients of elderly care, can they blame Xiahou Dun?

 There is no contract signed.

Even if you take a step back, so what if you sign a contract?

No matter what he writes in black and white, if he doesn’t recognize it, then he won’t recognize it. What can he do?

Just like the constitution of a capitalist country also stipulates in black and white that private property is inviolable, but whose private property is it protected? And who will execute it?

The soldiers looked at Xiahou Dun and almost breathed out fire, as if he wanted to eat someone. Without saying anything, he responded in a low voice and greeted some people, either carrying or carrying the injured soldiers. Went to the rear.

 After some time, these soldiers came back with some fresh meat.

 It is said to be horse meat.

 It is horse meat that has been professionally inspected by the soldiers.

 Add in some wild vegetables picked from the surrounding areas, and make a big pot of it.

 There was a pot but no bowl, so he put it in his helmet and brought it to Xiahou Dun.

Xiahoudun was silent for a while, then raised his helmet and ate it all.

 When Xiahou Dun finished eating, everyone ate in silence.

have eaten.

  It’s not the first time I’ve eaten horse meat anyway.

 It’s just that the horse meat this time is indeed a little different.

 The tastes are all in our hearts.

 …

 …

 The sudden change broke the silence of Xiahou Dun and his party.

After eating horse meat, although I had the energy to move forward, it seemed as if I had lost something. No matter Xiahou Dun or other soldiers of the tribe, they stopped talking. Even the slight complaints before, now None.

 If there is no change, silence may continue to be silent until it lasts forever.

 But now, the silence is broken.

 Broken by a sudden external force!

Human voices shouting and wailing everywhere!

In the mountain road, the noise was as loud as a pot exploding.

It's just that Xiahou Dun, who is in the middle of it, still seems to have difficulty understanding why the situation has become what it is now.

 They were attacked.

Yan Rou attacked with a small number of men and horses.

Yan Rou's process of capturing Shexian County was basically without any major difficulties.

 Because Cui Jun has done all the things that need to be done.

In order to escape from Jinyang, Cui Jun didn't bring much luggage along the way, so all his supplies were under the guise of Xiahou's flag...

The strict class system in Shandong's military system makes it difficult and impossible for subordinates to question their superiors. Even if they think there is something wrong with the order, they still carry it out most of the time.

 After all, Shandong is constantly demanding, executing, executing, and executing most of the time.

 Those who are unable to perform the duties will be dismissed from office on the spot.

This one-size-fits-all phenomenon has profoundly affected every corner of Shandong.

 The specific reasons for policies or instructions to be difficult to implement are actually known to the officials at the upper levels of the court. But as long as an order or a word can be carried out, why should we spend more thought, energy and sweat?

Is it useful when the upper part is cut off with a knife and then the lower part cannot be cut along with it?

Therefore, when Cui Jun held up the order flag and issued various orders that obviously had some problems, they were still implemented. If you don't execute it, you will be convicted on the spot. If you execute it, even if you know it is wrong, you only need to say "simple and crude" afterwards, "Simi Marseille" and "pay attention next time" and it will be over.

 How to choose, naturally everyone knows.

So by the time Xiahou Dun fled, there were only empty supply camps along the way.

Then the soldiers sent by Xiahou Dun to Shexian County to report the news naturally became Yan Rou's "bright light". Well, maybe they were also Xiahou Dun's "dark light"...

When Yan Rou led his men and horses straight towards Xiahou Dun, the troops of Xiahou Dun in front who were supposed to intercept them with all their might, scattered in all directions for some reason and didn't have much fighting spirit!

You must know that these are the troops recruited and trained by Xiahou Dun himself!

Among the many soldiers of Cao's army, those who can become generals of Xiahou Dun's level are at least some capable, but now...

At this moment, Xiahou Dun had no time to think too much. The enemy was in front of him, so he could only fight hard!

 Shouting, screaming, spreading loess smoke.

 The blood splattered and the figure swaying around.

Xiahou Dun's personal guards were blocking the front, and were pricked in the head and neck by arrows flying out of the smoke. The blood splattered everywhere, staining Xiahou Dun's head, face and body.

 Blood is hot, but it gets cold easily.

　　　『Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh...』

　　　　Capture the thief chieftain! This is the first achievement! 』

"catch him! Don't let him get away! 』

This voice comes from several different people, but the target is the same.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Rou and her men rushed into Xiahou Dun's last line of defense amid the smoke and dust.

 Almost from the first moment, it was the most direct and brutal collision.

Such a fight on the battlefield cannot be called the beauty of martial arts. There are only two words: life and death.

 Those who lie down die, and those who stand live.

Yan Rou swept away a few messy swords and spears, and then suddenly hit the shield array of Xiahou Dun's guards in front of him with a shot.

　　　Boom!　　　　　 The fight between spear and shield!

 Sawdust is flying everywhere!

These wood chips include the handle of the spear in Yan Rou's hand, and the shield in the hand of Xiahou Dun's personal guard...

The horse spear originally used by Yan Rou had been damaged in the early battles, and later he used the long spear standard in the hussar army. Although this kind of long gun has passed strict production standards of craftsmen, it is still a mass-produced product. Under such a huge impact, the tough gun handle is unable to withstand it and bursts open.

And the shield in the opponent's hand could not hold it either. A corner of the broken shield flew up and almost hit Xiahou Dun's helmet.

Martial arts practitioners generally have better physical fitness than ordinary people, so the burst of strength is also amazing. If not, the standard spear would not be able to break under such a violent impact, but this kind of strength is not the norm. , relying purely on spears to smash shields is not reliable.

"let me! "A strong man behind Yan Rou rushed forward, swung the war hammer in his hand and hit it hard!

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　ifies! 』

  Strike weapons are obviously more damaging to shields than spears.

 Under the sudden impact, a shield was immediately smashed into pieces by the strong man.

The warhammer is made of cast iron and is extremely heavy. Although it has no edge, if it is swung once, it will cause pieces of flesh and bones.

Seeing that one shield was smashed, the strong man exhaled and shouted to smash the second shield.

Xiahoudun's personal guards did not dare to respond. They quickly retracted their shields, only to hear a buzzing roar, and the war hammer smashed into the air with the sound of wind. Xiahou Dun's personal guard did not dare to wait for the opponent's third swing. He used both feet to rush forward and slashed at the opponent's neck with the sword in his hand with all his strength.

Yan Rou changed her position with a spear, flicked the spear, and picked up the sword to slash at the strong man.

The strong man was no longer in danger, so he shouted again, raised the war hammer and brought it down.

The sword of Xiahou Dun's personal guard was pushed away, but he did not dare to take the war hammer forcefully. He could only try to relieve the force at an angle. However, he could not relieve the huge force of the war hammer. He was thrown out with a bang, and his center of gravity was unstable and he fell to the ground. land.

With several people intertwined, the fights are always between encounters.

 The mountains and hills were filled with smoke and dust, and it seemed like there were fights everywhere.

The shield array was smashed open by the strong man, and Xiahou Dun was helplessly exposed.

Yan Rou laughed strangely, shook her spear, and shot Xiahou Dun directly.

Xiahou Dun could only block with his shield, then put his sword on Yan Rou's spear and slashed it with his backhand.

Yan Rou made a sound and kicked Xiahoudun's shield, causing Xiahoudun to stumble. She also took advantage of the force and jumped back to create a certain distance.

Xiahou Dun naturally couldn't cut Yan Rou's finger along the handle of the spear.

Yan Rou turned around and poked out the spear, then shook out the spear and pierced Xiahou Dun's head and neck.

Xiahou Dun was short, raised his shield, and suddenly raised it. Then he suddenly took a big step forward and slashed Yan Rou's lower three legs with his sword.

Between these two people, you come and go to the way to fight the battlefield fighting between long guns and knife shields that cannot be standardized.

Single spear is to use the length of the spear to suppress the opponent, while the sword and shield is to do everything possible to get into the inner circle of the spear and take advantage of the short weapon.

If it is in the training ground, or when both parties are full of energy and strength, the two of them can't agree to kill each other until the sky is dark.

Although Xiahou Dun is not a top-notch general in terms of martial arts, the same goes for Yan Rou. To a certain extent, Xiahou Dun's martial arts skills are even higher than Yan Rou's. After all, Yan Rou grew up in the grassland and desert. It is natural that she is slightly stronger but lacks skills.

 After all, a stick for a month is a sword for a lifetime, and a gun for a lifetime. The ancient apes could already wield a big stick and hit people, but it was not that easy to be accomplished with a spear.

 So Xiahou Dun should have had certain advantages.

It's a pity that Xiahou Dun was hungry and tired at the moment, and both his energy and physical strength had dropped a lot.

After fighting for several rounds, Xiahou Dun became obviously short of breath and his arms began to tremble. Knowing that the situation was not good, he feinted with his knife and made a gesture of fighting Yan Rou for his life. If he found an opportunity, he would Turn around and run away!

To Yan Rou, it was obvious that the Xiahou Dun captured alive was far more valuable than the dead fish Xiahou, so he held back a little. And it was precisely because Yan Rou was holding back that the experienced Xiahou Dun noticed that he was not willing to be captured like this!

Xiahou Dun would rather die in the mountains and forests than become a hero in the hands of Yan Rou!

 Escape!

 Escape, run away…

 The sky is dark and the trees are mourning.

The afterglow shone on the rugged mountain road, and even the wind seemed to be against Xiahou Dun, making his chest ache.

 He once commanded thousands of armies, but now he only has a few men left by his side.

He was once so radiant, but now he is stained with blood and dirt.

 Behind him were the shouts of his pursuers, and in front of him was the vast and unknown future.

Xiahou Dun's armor was stained with blood. This was once his glory on the battlefield, but now it has become his sorrow at this time.

　　His golden pigeon, which cost him tens of thousands of money to cast and carve, caused a disaster for him. But today's ordinary helmets are already leaning weakly and may fall off at any time.

　　His shield had been thrown away in the process of fleeing, and all that remained was a sword.

 But he still held it tightly in his hand, as if it was his only support and his last attachment to himself, Shandong, and Cao Cao.

The forest bushes whipped him.

Overgrown vines and tree roots were holding him back.

Xiahou Dun fell to the ground with a groan, and his only sword flew out of his hand, jumped, and disappeared into the bushes.

The shouts of the pursuers echoed in the trees, and it seemed that there were pursuers from all directions.

Only then did Xiahou Dun realize that there were only three or two people following him.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 elsewhere? Xiahou Dun asked, panting violently.

 Silence.

 The same breathy silence.

Why?

Xiahou Dun wanted to roar, but he didn't have much energy left.

 He couldn't understand and he was very angry.

These tribes, these subordinates, had not sworn loyalty to him, but had voluntarily joined his tribe, supported everything he had, and obeyed his orders, from birth to death, from themselves to their families, they should not be for Xia Hou I have devoted everything to the great cause of the Prime Minister, will I never betray you?

 Why did these guys escape now? Didn't you follow me closely and protect me with all your due diligence?

Why? !

Xiahou Dun stood up and said, "I have a way..."

　　…" There seemed to be a little light in the eyes of the remaining guards.

"Like this..." Xiahou Dun said as he began to take off his armor, "One of you will put on this armor... and then just cut off the head, and they will naturally not be able to tell... Then they will retreat..."

Xiahou Dun untied the silk ribbons of his battle armor, and then stared at the remaining guards, "Who...are you coming?" 』

Xiahou Dun said it very naturally.

It seems like the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

 Because these parts, in Xiahou Dun's heart, are his spears and shields.

 The spear is used to attack the enemy, and the shield is used to defend oneself. But whether it is a spear or a shield, they are just weapons, objects, things...

not human.

　　　…” The remaining guards remained silent.

"Um? ” Xiahou Dun frowned slightly.

 One of the guards took off his helmet, took it in his hand, and walked forward, "I...I'll do it..."

Xiahou Dun exhaled and showed what he thought was the most cordial smile possible, "Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of you..."

Before Xiahou Dun finished speaking, he saw the guard slamming the helmet on Xiahou Dun's head!

　　　咚! 』

A dull voice sounded, and Xiahou Dun suddenly felt like the world was spinning, and he fell to the ground with a thud!

"what are you doing? ! ” Several other guards screamed in surprise.

The guard who took action smiled miserably, "I just want to ask a question!" General Xiahou! Do you remember the names of those “horse meat” products? ! Let me ask you, can’t you remember their names? ! If you remember, I will die for you! explain! Just a name! talk! 』

　　　…Xiahou Dun was silent.

 In normal times, Xiahou Dun would never have been able to say someone's name. Of course, he would have been reminded by the officials around him.

 But now he has no secretary, oh, no advice from the clerk...

 After all, in Shandong, who can remember the names of tools?

 It doesn’t matter whether the tool is alive or dead.

Especially when eating horse meat, Xiahou Dun was constantly giving himself hints that this was real horse meat, so it was even more impossible to remember the names of these horse meats...

The guard who took action laughed miserably, then looked up to the sky and shouted: "Big man!" Loyalty and filial piety! Ha ha ha ha! This is the loyal, filial and benevolent General Xiahou! 』

The guard raised his sword.

 The remaining guards subconsciously protected Xiahou Dun.

Even though they had seen and heard all this with their own eyes, they still instinctively maintained Xiahou Dun's dignity and stood on Xiahou Dun's side.

 In the midst of miserable laughter, the guard stabbed himself to death.

Blood splashed out, staining the land in the forest red...

 Suddenly, the light and shadow in the woods shook, "Found them!" it's here! it's here! 』