Zhao Yun suddenly realized: "So my lord's attack on Horseshoe Bay has such a profound meaning?"
Liu Qi nodded and said: "Wang Ping and the others went deep alone and traveled a long distance. After all, it is inconvenient to attack the city. If they can mobilize Didao's defenders and cut off their return, they can be saved once and for all."
Zhao Yun said: "If Horseshoe Bay is not lost and another army is sent to the north bank, then all the north of the Tao River will belong to our army, and Han Sui will be trapped here."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "That's what I have in mind. Since Han Sui will not send troops, we will first build a pontoon bridge, rush to build boats and rafts, and first build a water fortress on the north bank to open the road between the north and the south."
Zhao Yun accepted the order and was responsible for building ships and bridges with Kou Feng, while Zhang Fei took Wang Shuang to patrol the camp. If these two people were walking together, if someone unfamiliar with them met, they would think they were father and son.
After walking around the camp, Zhang Fei asked: "Boy, you haven't picked up the characters yet?"
Wang Shuang lowered his head and said, "I am a common man and I don't know a single Chinese character. How can I know how to read it?"
"Zhang Heng is so shameless that he didn't hold a crowning ceremony!" Zhang Fei frowned and said, "But I'm not related to you, and I can't hold a ceremony for you. How can I become famous if I have a name but no words?"
Wang Shuang seemed honest and honest, but as an orphan who grew up, how could he not know the ways of the world, and even more aware of Zhang Fei's care and love for him. He clasped his fists and said, "General, if you don't despise my humble background, I would like to worship you as my foster father."
"Bah, bah, bah!" Zhang Fei glared and cursed: "I worship my adoptive father again. Aren't you just like those three slaves? Do you want to cut off my head in the future?"
"No, no, no, I am sincere!" Wang Shuang explained quickly: "Although I, Wang Shuang, am illiterate, I also know how to be a conscientious person and will never be an ungrateful person."
Zhang Fei snorted slightly and said thoughtfully: "Why don't you worship me as your teacher? I will be your teacher for one day and your father for life. I can choose your words and teach you martial arts. What do you think?"
"Teaching martial arts?" Wang Shuang raised his head and looked at Zhang Fei, frowning and said: "I command to use a knife, but you use a spear, what can you teach me?"
"Idiot!" Zhang Fei scolded angrily: "I, Old Zhang, have eighteen kinds of martial arts, and I am proficient in everything. Although I am not very good at using a knife, I have learned a lot from my second brother, which is enough for you to practice."
"Guan Yunchang?" Wang Shuang's eyes widened and he said excitedly: "Can I get guidance from General Guan in the future?"
"Can you speak?" Zhang Fei felt a headache. Why did he always respect other people for the talents he admired?
He muttered: "You seem to be so naive, but you will only be a reckless man in the future. It seems that someone needs to teach you the art of war."
Wang Shuang asked blankly: "General Zhang really knows how to use a sword?"
Zhang Fei was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, snorted coldly: "Boy, can you beat Cheng Yin?"
Wang Shuang thought for a moment, frowned and said, "I can't guarantee that if he is equal in strength to his adoptive father, they should at least be able to tie."
Zhang Fei said: "Okay, I'll teach you a move. If you kill Cheng Yin, how about you becoming your master?"
Wang Shuang was overjoyed and said: "I will use Cheng Yin's head as a disciple ceremony."
"Bah!" Zhang Fei scolded: "How can anyone hold a bloody dog head as a gift? How unlucky is it?"
Wang Shuang frowned and scratched his head and said, "But I...I have no money!"
"Idiot!" Zhang Fei was amused by this kid and took him to the back camp.
Wang Shuang was mixed in the Xiliang army, and his temperament was still so simple and honest. It was obvious that his nature was simple, and he cherished him more and more. Only this kind of people can practice martial arts without distractions and advance by leaps and bounds.
Han Sui organized his troops in the city to prepare for war. After waiting for a day, he did not see Liu Qi coming to attack the city. He was confused and sent someone to inquire about the news.
Not long after, the scouting horse came to report that the Han army built a water fort on the Tao River, built warships, and prepared to open up the north bank.
Han Sui asked suspiciously: "Ma Chao is trapped in Nanshan, but Liu Qi is sending troops to the north. Is it possible that he is setting up a suspicious formation?"
"Not good!" Cheng Gongying suddenly exclaimed: "Horsehoe Bay!"
Han Sui's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to send someone to ask, the defenders came to report. Zhang Heng deceived the defenders and the Han army occupied Horseshoe Bay.
"Young Liu Qi, you are really full of tricks!" Han Sui sat down slumped and sighed: "Ma Shoe Bay has been captured and our escape route is cut off. What should we do?"
Cheng Gongying thought for a moment and said: "Fortunately, a batch of grain and grass was shipped half a month ago, which is enough to last for three months. Our army is not used to water warfare. If we send troops from the water, it may be difficult to regain the pass. Liu Qi will definitely send troops to attack, but Tiao Didao and the garrison in northwestern Longxi to seize the pass."
"That's all we have to do!" Han Sui reluctantly sent the order, and then said: "Liu Qi is connected to the north bank and must be connected to the defenders of Horseshoe Bay. How to set up defenses?"
Cheng Gongying said: "What's so difficult about this? We can also build a pontoon bridge outside Angu City. Our army is upstream, which is enough to intercept the enemy. The defenders of Horseshoe Bay are isolated and helpless and will definitely be defeated."
"Brilliant idea!" Han Sui stood up and laughed loudly: "If he crosses the river, so-and-so will also cross the river!"
So the two armies cut down trees and piled stones up and down the Tao River, as if competing, building ships and building bridges. The rippling Tao water was as turbid as the Yellow River, and silt, sand and sawdust piled up like mountains on both sides.
Three days later, suddenly a group of troops from the Han army camp rushed out and went straight to Angu City. A black-faced young general came forward with a sword and yelled for formation.
Han Sui heard the news and went to the city. Seeing that the young man was young but strong and strong, he asked: "Who is this general?"
Cheng Gongying replied: "This is Zhang Hengyi's son Wang Shuang. He is quite brave, but his martial arts is ordinary."
Han Sui gritted his teeth and cursed: "What a Liu Qi, he actually sent a child to call the formation, and he didn't take us seriously at all."
Cheng Yin was frustrated for a while last time and was about to save his face when he cupped his fists and said, "I am willing to sacrifice this son's head to avenge Zhang Heng for betraying the enemy."
Han Sui was overjoyed and said: "Behead the thieves and send them to Horseshoe Bay to make Zhang Heng angry to death, so that I can relieve the hatred in my heart."
Amidst the sound of drums, Cheng Yin led his troops out of the city, set up their formation, stepped forward with his gun drawn, and said: "Wang Shuang, Zhang Heng is ungrateful. If you find your way back from your lost ways, Uncle Cheng is willing to protect your glory and wealth. You will worship me as your adoptive father." how?"
Wang Shuang shouted loudly: "You are all treacherous villains who helped Zhou to do evil and harmed Ma Chao. I want to be a hero for the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, and I will never be a slave of the three surnames."
"This is unreasonable!" Cheng Yin was furious and rushed out.
Wang Shuang greeted each other with swords, and the two fought in the city. Han Sui ordered people to beat drums to cheer up, and more than 20 people fought regardless of the outcome.
Wang Shuang intended to test his own strength and fight without arrogance or impetuosity, but Cheng Yin couldn't keep it in his face. He couldn't win against a young man in his thirties, so how could he get involved in the Xiliang army in the future?
In anger, he roared and suddenly sped up his moves. The gun danced until only the shadow of the gun could be seen but not the tip of the gun. The king was so frightened that he turned his horse and ran away.
"Hahaha, Wang Shuang, please leave!" Cheng Yin saw Wang Shuang dragging his sword backwards and ran away in a panic, hot pursuit.
Zi La La——
The tip of the knife scratched the ground, splashing sand and stones, and even sparks appeared. Wang Shuang leaned on the horse and beat the horse at a gallop.
Cheng Yin wanted to show off his power by killing the general, and urged his horse to follow him, chasing him closer and closer. The horse's head had already caught up with the opponent's ponytail. When he saw that the gun head was about to reach it, he pointed the gun and stabbed him: "Boy, today is..."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly saw the big knife mopping the floor bouncing suddenly like a fish that had been left on the shore for a long time, and a cold light came to his eyes.
