Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 134
Shangquyang is located at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain, with mountains and jungles to the west, plains and rivers to the east, and ravines and waterways, which are very convenient for thieves to hide.

Zhang Baiqi, the first bandit in Zhongshan, gathered his men and horses in Changshan three years ago. Last year, he gathered a group of Yellow Turbans who fled from Jizhou, and his momentum gradually grew.

The officers and soldiers fought several times, but were defeated by the bandit army. Zhang Baiqi became more powerful. After robbing some of the officers and soldiers' weapons and supplies, he went out to attack the government. In half a year, he broke through Tang County, Xiaquyang and other places, becoming Changshan's most powerful force. The strongest bandit.

Changshan is one of the Five Sacred Mountains, Beiyue Hengshan. It was changed to Changshan to avoid the taboo of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Baiqi's lair is on Tianfengling, the main peak of Hengshan. The terrain here is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and difficult for outsiders to approach.

At this time, the bandit army was divided into two groups. Zhang Bai rode in Tang County in the north, and the bandit army in Shangquyang in the south was led by his sworn brother Liu Shi. It was Liu Shi's men who attacked Zhen's wedding car.

The Han army, led by ten thieves who persuaded them to surrender, marched westward along the Dasha River. It was already evening when they reached Shangquyang.

Ju Shou said: "The rebel army has occupied the county for a long time, but Zhang Chun has never sent troops to attack. Perhaps the two have a tacit understanding, and the defense must be lax. The prince can send troops to enter the city in one go, first occupy Shangquyang City, and then deal with the rebel army. "

Liu He nodded and said: "That's what I have in mind. After the soldiers have eaten and drank enough, and the horses have drank water, we will occupy the city tonight. Even if we don't have food, grass and baggage, we can support ourselves."

Jushu said: "Are you worried that Zhang Chun will not support grain and grass?"

Liu He sneered and said, "I don't expect Zhang Chun to give support at all. It's lucky that he doesn't collude with the bandit army or obstruct other counties from raising food and grass."

Ju Shou sighed helplessly: "If all the prefectures and prefectures are like Zhang Chun, how can the people not do the same?"

Liu Heyan said: "When the leader of the thief is caught and the evidence of Zhang Chun's collusion with the thief army is found, the time for his death will come, and spring plowing will be imminent. Get rid of this person, and the people of Zhongshan will be able to farm with peace of mind."

After resting for a while, Liu He called Guan Yu and the others to the front, and said: "At dusk, we went straight from the Tongtian River to Quyang City. I heard that Qu's soldiers are good at climbing. I don't know how to climb the city?"

Qu Yi said proudly: "My private soldiers all came from the north of the river and climbed over the mountains. Crossing the river up the mountain is like walking on flat ground. But if you leave one door to my subordinates, I will definitely be able to climb first!"

Of course Liu He knew how powerful Qu Yi was when he ascended the army first in the later period, so he nodded in praise and said, "With the strong Qu Yi here, there is no need to worry about breaking the city!"

Unconvinced, Zhang Fei took a step forward and said, "Although my old Zhang is a cavalry soldier, I can attack cities."

Liu He said with a smile: "Siege of the city is of course important, but it is not worthwhile to deal with mere bandits. The bandits are nothing more than a mob. Just follow my orders and march in later."

The generals took orders, and Liu Hexian sent Qu Yi to lead his men to detour along the river and lay an ambush in the north of the city. When the other gates shouted to kill, they immediately climbed up the city wall and opened the gates to respond.

Half an hour after Qu Yi left, when it was getting late, Liu He ordered Guan Zhang to lead a cavalry force to go down to the east and west gates of Quyang City.

After the respective assignments were completed, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei led the cavalry first. They each had [-] cavalry. After a while, they went outside the city.

The guard Liu Shizheng was eating and drinking in the city, and scolding Zhang Chun for cheating. He tricked his brother out of the city, but was killed by the officers and soldiers.

At this moment, he suddenly heard the report from the minions that officers and soldiers had arrived. Liu Shi laughed angrily and said, "I didn't go to him to settle the score. Zhang Chun came to his door himself."

Qu Shuai Wang Daji hurriedly said: "Second leader, officers and soldiers never dare to take the initiative to attack, and Zhang Chun knows that he is wrong, how dare he still dare to send troops? Could it be officers and soldiers from other places?"

Because Wang Dage knew a few words and was able to give some ideas, he was Liu Shi's most trusted subordinate. Hearing what he said, Liu Shi had to be cautious and asked, "How many soldiers and horses have come?"

Minoru replied: "There are three hundred cavalry, one for each of the east and west."

"Hmph, how courageous!" Liu Shi was furious when he heard the words, he slapped the table and shouted: "300 people want to deal with me, they don't care about me, Mr. Liu!"

All the leaders laughed wildly when they heard the words. In the past, 3000 or [-] officers and soldiers were killed by them, but now they have sent hundreds of people here, and they are separated at the two gates. Isn't this courting death?

Liu Shi pointed at the two people sitting down and ordered: "Li Gui, Chang Si, you two each take five hundred brothers to kill them and rob them of their weapons and horses. You will be compensated in the next few days." "

The two of them took the order and left. Liu Shi continued to greet everyone to eat and drink. Wang Daji frowned slightly. He always felt that the officers and soldiers this time were unusual, but he also felt that more than 300 people were not to be afraid. He picked up the half-eaten roast chicken leg and lowered his head. Chewed up.

"Report, the second leader, Chang Si was stabbed to death by an officer with a black face and big eyes."

"What?" Wang Daji's hand holding the chicken leg shook, and he only took two bites, and the person fighting was gone?

"Report, Li Gui was hacked to death by a red-faced and bearded soldier."

boom--

Liu Shi slammed his fist on the table, stood up abruptly, and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Chun is so courageous. He dared to kill my brother. I swear against him."

"Second brother!" Wang Daji dropped the chicken leg on the ground, stood up quickly, grabbed Liu Shi's arm, and said in a low voice, "I'm afraid this group of officers and soldiers is unusual, they... are not officers and soldiers from Zhongshan."

"Not the officers and soldiers of Zhongshan Kingdom?" Liu Shi was taken aback and asked, "Where did that come from?"

Wang Daji wiped his hands on his sleeves calmly, and said slowly: "I'm afraid...it's the general of Pingnan Zhonglang, Liu He's men, Liu and him—he's here for revenge."

"What?" Liu Shi took half a step back, looked at Wang Daji in disbelief, and asked a series of questions: "Are you telling the truth? Can Liu He really come? Come so fast?"

Wang Daji nodded solemnly, and said: "Years ago, the Yellow Turban Army who escaped said that Liu He has two very powerful helpers, one with a red face and long beard, and the other with a black face and big eyes. Zhang Jiao and Zhang Liang are Killed by these two people, just now..."

"Hiss—" Liu Shi gasped. Just now, I reported that the two chiefs were killed by such two people, and suddenly became nervous.

"Report—" At this time, another defender came to report, "The officers and soldiers have come to another group of soldiers and horses, and they are preparing to attack the south gate."

Liu Shi was shocked, and quickly asked: "What should we do now?"

"The best way now is to stick to it. Send someone to ask the boss for help." Wang Daji pinched his fingernails and said, "In addition, send someone to Zhang Chun and ask him to take Liu Hezhi away immediately, otherwise Let's talk about his scandals."

"Okay, let's do it like this!" Liu Shi quickly came to the hall, ordered people to prepare weapons and armor, and said to Wang Daji: "You send someone to report the letter, and I will go and see if it is Liu He."

(End of this chapter)