It is said that this Han Qinhu is wearing a silver helmet that makes a dragon, a pair of silver armor with fish scales, and a red robe. He is sitting on a thousand-mile horse. He is nearly seventy years old, with pale hair and five long beards. He is majestic. , holding a big sword in hand, gathered all the generals and came to the pass.
Seeing the Sui army hunting with banners, they were filled with murderous intent and their formation was strict and solid.
The soldiers who closed the gate did not dare to neglect, and quickly rushed to the guarding center and reported it to Sima Chao.
When Sima Chao heard the report, he sneered and said: "This old man is going to die. When I go out and kill him, I can take advantage of the situation and kill him in Daxing City."
As he spoke, he ordered his troops and horses to go out of the city to fight.
Not a moment longer.
Qilin Pass is closed and opened.
Sima Chao led his cavalry and filed out.
He put on his helmet and flung his armor, took the lead, came out and bowed and saluted: "Old Marshal, the young general is wearing armor, so he cannot salute fully, so he will bow immediately."
Han Qinhu stared at Sima Chao, laughed angrily, and said: "Okay, okay! I promoted you to be the commander-in-chief of the pass, but you turned against the imperial court! Now, I have been ordered to conquer the south with 500,000 soldiers. Marquis Dingbei is also in this group, and Tianbao General Yuwen Chengdu will arrive soon... If you know what is wrong, you should report to Wu Yunzhao immediately and let him take care of it early. Otherwise, if you break Nanyang, everyone will be destroyed, and it will be too late to regret."
turn out to be.
Han Qinhu only wanted Wu Yunzhao to escape.
However, there were many people in front of the two armies, so he couldn't say it clearly, so he made some secret calculations.
But Sima Chao is a reckless man, how could he hear this?
A few days ago, he won two battles, and now he deceived Han Qinhu about his old age, so he shouted: "No need to say more, just watch the sword!" Before he finished speaking, he struck Han Qinhu with a sword in the head.
When Han Qinhu saw this situation, he couldn't help but became furious and shouted: "This dog head is so rude!"
While speaking.
The broadsword flew in his palm and caught Sima Chao's rolling blade, making a clanging sound.
When Sima Chao saw Han Qinhu's martial arts, his eyes lit up and he said, "Old man, you really have some skills!"
but.
What he didn't know was.
This Han Qinhu is more than just capable?
He fought a tiger at the age of twelve and went on an expedition at the age of thirteen. He defeated hundreds of thousands of soldiers and conquered the north and south. He met countless heroes and had no rivals. He later returned to the Sui Dynasty and was named the Duke of the country, no less than the patron king. Yang Lin.
now.
Sima Chao and Han Qinhu fought for seven or eight rounds, and the horses faced each other for 14 or 5 times. Han Qinhu suddenly showed his power and slashed down with his sword at the top door.
Sima Chao was horrified and quickly lowered his head. Han Qinhu's broadsword passed by Sima Chao's helmet and cut off his helmet tassel.
"Amazing!"
Sima Chao took a deep breath and did not dare to fight anymore. He hurriedly turned his horse's head and ran straight back to Qilin Pass, closing the city gate tightly and not leaving.
Han Qinhu looked at the overcast Xiongguan, with a smile on his lips, gently led his horse, and ordered the troops to withdraw back to the camp.
Return to the central army.
Han Qinhu had just sat down.
The pioneer officer Ma Shumou came with Wang Shiji and asked: "Since the commander defeated the rogue general today, why didn't he take advantage of the situation and seize the pass?"
Han Qinhu secretly scolded the two for being troublesome, but said in his mouth: "Qilin Pass City is high and deep, and there are many soldiers and horses. One man is in charge of the pass, and ten thousand men can't break it, so it is impossible to fight... Now, we can only attack slowly." , cannot be taken lightly.”
Hearing this, Ma Shumou said half threatening and half admonishing: "Marshal, this battle is the emperor's personal order. If we delay the battle and are known by the emperor, I am afraid something will happen in the future! Marshal, please think about this joint." Check it out!"
"Hahahahaha! General Ma, don't you hear the old saying: When you are outside, your life will be affected? We are on the front line, facing the ever-changing battle situation. If we often ask the emperor to invite the emperor, it will be a waste of time. If someone does it without authorization By dividing the army and inciting rumors, could it be that he is bullying me because of my old age and the sword in my hand is not good enough?"
Before he finished speaking.
His left hand is already holding the Shangfang sword given by Yang Guangyu at his waist.
See this situation.
Ma Shumou realized that he had made a mistake. He quickly knelt down on the ground and kowtowed: "General Meng Lang, please forgive me, commander!"
Han Qinhu waved his hand and said: "That's all, you are loyal to the country, so go ahead! I will make my own decision on the conquest of Nanyang!"
Ma Shumou and Wang Shiji looked at each other and could only bow and retreat.
Looking at the backs of the two people leaving.
Han Qinhu sneered and said: "Rat!"
After a while.
Seeing that the time has reached midnight.
Han Qinhu closed his military book and was about to take off his clothes and go to sleep. The soldier outside the tent suddenly came in and reported: "Marshal, Wang Ke, the Marquis of Dingbei, wants to see you!"
"Wang Yanzhong?"
Han Qinhu was slightly startled.
This Wang Ke met him once in Jiankang City, and later had some interactions with him during the imperial competition.
The most recent time was at the funeral of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian.
"Although Wang Ke was born in Yang Su's shogunate, he is quite scheming. He has been stationed in the north all year round and ignored the affairs of the court... What's more, I also had some friendship with him when he put down the Han Dynasty last time. Now late at night At this point, we must have something important to discuss, so please invite him in!"
Han Qinhu frowned slightly, and after weighing it in his mind for a moment, he ordered his soldiers to invite Wang Ke to his central military tent.
Not long after.
Wang Ke, wearing a brocade robe and no military uniform, came to the tent.
He raised his hands and saluted Han Qinhu: "General, I will pay my respects to the marshal! The last time I saw the marshal so majestic was in Jiankang City!"
Han Qinhu smiled, waved his hand and said: "Hahahaha! Thank you for the compliment, Lord Marquis. I am older and not as heroic as Lord Marquis. Last time I sent troops to put an end to the chaos, I have to thank you for your help!"
While saying this, Han Qinhu also stood up and returned the greeting.
after.
The two of them exchanged a few more polite words.
Wang Ke took out the fine wine he brought from the North, poured a full glass for Han Qinhu, and said, "This wine is a specialty of Youzhou. It is called the fragrance of the bottle. Marshal can try it!"
Han Qinhu has been fighting since he was a child, and he is a good drinker.
When he saw Wang Ke pour the wine, he could already smell the aroma of the wine.
at this time.
When he heard what Wang Ke said, he couldn't bear it anymore. He immediately picked up the wine glass, drank the wine in one gulp, and praised: "Not bad! Not bad! This wine is quite powerful!"
Since then.
The two drank for a while.
Han Qinhu asked: "Come here so late at night, does the Marquis have something to tell you?"
Wang Ke sighed and said: "This matter is a bit difficult to handle. Marshal, please forgive me."
Han Qinhu laughed and said: "Master Hou, please don't flatter me like this! If it is something that Master Hou also finds difficult, I may not be able to do it immediately... I can only say that I will try my best!"
Wang Ke said: "Hey! In fact, it's not a big deal. It's just the conquest of Nanyang."
When Han Qinhu heard this, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he asked: "Is there a problem? Lord Marquis might as well speak up."
Wang Ke said: "In fact, for this expedition, if His Majesty had not personally named him, the general would not have come here... Then Wu Yunzhao and I are brothers in arms, how can I meet him with swordsmanship?"
Hear this.
Han Qinhu felt happy in his heart.
He didn't show any unusual expression on his face, and said: "In this expedition, if Wu Yunzhao abandons the city and escapes, it will be fine for him to end up with Lin Quan... Meeting the loyal and filial king can also fulfill the feelings of good friends and descendants... But, this If Wu Yunzhao sticks to the city, it might be difficult!"
