Chapter 40: Zhao Yun meets Zhang Mancheng
Yuan Wei unfolded a roll of silk and read aloud: "General Huangfu Song of the Han Dynasty Zuo Zhonglang reported to His Majesty the Emperor that the Yellow Turban Army's Bocai troops have been besieging our army in Changshe for several days. Our army has made many attacks to break through without success. Mr. Liu Qing..."
Yuan Wei woke up unnaturally and said, "Master Liu Qing planned well. On a windy night the day after tomorrow, he set fire to the North Camp and the East Camp of Bocai. The morale of Bocai's army was in chaos. I and General Zhu Jun took the opportunity to kill the South Camp and the East Camp." Dongying, defeated the enemy army and caused them to flee westward. Just as the cavalry captain Cao Cao's reinforcements arrived, they fought with the enemy. The battle was particularly fierce. Bocai's army of hundreds of thousands was completely defeated. Our army also suffered heavy losses. Bocai led his headquarters The men and horses fled to Yangzhai, hoping to unite with the inner and outer forces of Yangzhai to capture Yangzhai. Liu Qing led sixteen personal guards to fight fiercely with hundreds of enemies, and finally put down the civil strife!"
After reading this, Yuan Wei paused again and swallowed. When all the officials heard this, they all looked surprised.
Sixteen people fighting hundreds of people? Is Huangfu Song exaggerating?
"The civil strife was over, but Young Master Liu Qing did not take any rest. He led sixteen cavalrymen out of the city to attack Bocai's formation, and attacked with five hundred elite cavalry who had been ambushed in advance. Young Master Liu Qing took the lead and rushed into the enemy's formation. On the third day, In the formation of thousands of thieves, Bocai's head was taken. The thunderous force made all the thieves tremble. More than 20,000 yellow scarves knelt down and begged to surrender. When our three armies arrived, Bocai's head was already hanging at the east gate of Yangzhai. Mr. Liu Qing is both wise and brave. I ask the court to appoint talents. Mr. Liu Qing will definitely be the greatest help in pacifying the Yellow Turbans. Our three armies are currently resting in Yingchuan. Please let your Majesty know how to advance!"
Liu Hong did not reply, but fell into a daze.
Sixteen personal guards suppressed the civil unrest of hundreds of people.
Sixteen riders, among tens of thousands of troops, captured the heads of enemy generals.
Is Huangfu Song crazy?
At this time, Zongzheng and Liu Yan came out and said: "Your Majesty, as General Huangfu said, Liu Qing's achievements are not inferior to those of the two generals, and Liu Qing killed Peng Tuo first, and Bo Cai followed. I would like to ask your Majesty to promote my clan relative Liu Qing and order him to serve the imperial court!"
Liu Hong remained silent and just glanced at Zhang Rang beside him. Zhang Rang had a determined look on his face and shook his head slightly. Liu Hong understood in his heart that what Zhang Rang wanted to say had already been said last time.
Liu Qing had a grudge against him for killing his father and exterminating his family.
Liu Hong immediately said: "Liu Qing is a rebellious minister. Although he has some merits, it is not enough to reward him."
But his words had no power. He braced himself up, raised his voice and continued: "It was still three generals who defeated Bo Cai's army of hundreds of thousands in this battle. Liu Qing was just lucky and picked up the enemy. It's just cheap, the imperial edict remains unchanged, and an edict is issued immediately: order Huangfu Song and Cao Cao to march to Dongjun and destroy Bu Si, and order Zhu Jun to take advantage of the victory to pursue and pacify the three counties in one fell swoop!"
"Your Majesty..." Liu Yan still wanted to speak, but when he thought of Taiwei Yang Ci's fate, he simply shut his mouth.
On the second day after the Luoyang edict was issued, Wan County, Nanyang County.
Zhao Yun and the ten imperial guards were wrapped in coarse linen shirts with yellow turbans, and their heads were also wrapped with yellow turbans. They had captured ring-headed knives on their waists. The first few imperial guards also carried several cloth bags on their backs, showing off in a grand manner. Walk towards the North City Gate of Wan County.
Although the city gate is open, the guards will still ask questions about people entering the city.
"For what?"
Zhao Yun silently took off the bag on the back of one of the guards, grabbed a handful of coins, stuffed it into the guard, and then patted the bag, which made an attractive "clang" sound.
The guard's eyes flashed with greed as he stared at the money bag. He couldn't help but wonder, are the bags carried by the people behind him all filled with money?
"This is for Qu Shuai, don't think about it!"
"Yes, yes, come on!" the guard asked very politely.
After Zhao Yun entered the city, he first observed the surrounding environment to confirm the retreat route. There were only dozens of defenders at the city gate, but there was a camp two hundred meters away. They should be soldiers stationed at the north gate. No cavalry was found so far.
After casual inquiry, Zhao Yun learned that Zhang Mancheng had occupied the prefect's mansion, and immediately brought someone to the door.
"General, aren't we planning an assassination?" a guard asked softly, very surprised that Zhao Yunt went to see Zhang Mancheng in a grand manner.
"Assassination is also called assassination!" Zhao Yun replied.
When we arrived at the prefect's mansion, there were coins as a stepping stone, and the guards quickly went in to pass the news.
When Zhang Mancheng heard that there was a good man coming to invest, he was very happy and asked Zhao Yun to come in.
As soon as Zhao Yun entered the palace with ten imperial guards, he saw a group of people coming towards him. The leader had thick eyebrows, big eyes, thick beard, and a majestic look on his face. The followers behind him all looked at Kong.
Strong force.
Zhao Yun immediately guessed that this person was Zhang Mancheng.
"Strong man!" Zhang Mancheng shouted immediately when he saw the person coming. When he got closer, he realized that the leader was so young, and his expression showed unruliness and a hint of murderous intent.
"A strong man is so young, but he is so spirited. It's rare, rare!"
"I and these ten brothers lived here and were bullied by dog officials in Bowang, so I killed them in anger. These are the heads of dog officials and their corrupt coins!"
As he spoke, the ten people threw their bags on the ground one after another. The sound of coins and the thump of heads could be heard by those with a keen ear.
"I heard that Wan County Qu Commander is recruiting talented people. I think I still have some ability, and I want to find a deputy Qu Commander!" Zhao Yun said seriously.
When the strong men behind Zhang Mancheng heard this, they immediately laughed loudly.
"Let's do it for a while, hahaha!"
"This guy's hair isn't all grown up, but his tone is pretty bad!"
"Boy, are you brave?"
The strong men all laughed.
"I've been practicing martial arts since I was a child. I'm not bragging. I'm not afraid of you guys being tall and stupid." Zhao Yun said disdainfully, and all of a sudden he was full of hatred.
"Qu Shuai, this kid is too presumptuous, let me teach him a lesson!" Someone next to Zhang Mancheng stepped forward and said.
"Come and give it a try if you have the guts!" Zhao Yun continued to add fuel to the fire.
"Just try it!" The man was already annoyed.
Zhang Mancheng was also curious. This boy looked like a Lianjiazi. The ten people behind him all had a calm aura and were not refugees. So why not give them a try?
Zhang Mancheng kicked the money bag on the ground and said, "Whoever wins after counting counts will get this bag of money!"
The strong men immediately scrambled for fear that the first person would win the money.
"Chengdong, come on, be gentle!" Zhang Mancheng said casually.
The strong man who was called Cheng Dong immediately rolled up his sleeves, walked towards Zhao Yun, raised his hand and punched him.
"One punch for a bag of money, today's blood..."
"Snapped!"
Cheng Dong's punch was firmly caught by Zhao Yun with one hand, and the word "earn" was stuck in his throat.
"Click!"
Before he could react, Zhao Yun raised his leg and kicked his arm in the armpit, dislocating his arm. Before he could cry out in pain, Zhao Yun's fist had tilted his chin and hit him hard.
On the ground, unable to move.
When a group of strong men saw each other, they couldn't help but feel numb. This boy actually knocked down Chengdong with one move?
Zhao Yun spat and said, "You are vulnerable to a single blow!"
In Xun's Mansion in Yangzhai City, Liu Qing, who was sunbathing with Xun Yu, suddenly sat up in shock.
System: Congratulations to the lord's subordinate Zhao Yun for killing [Chengdong]
Chapter completed!