The next day Zhang Fei ordered Fu Wei to fight at the pass. Because Dianman was injured, Cao's army did not leave the pass, but defended it tightly.
The next day, Hu Ji and his troops were sent to the pass to curse, and even insulted Dian Wei. However, Dian Man still did not come out, so he had to return to camp.
Five days later, the weapons arrived, and Fu Wei led the troops to attack. The catapults threw huge stones until the critical moment. Although Cao Jun was suppressed, once he got close to the pass wall, he closed the wooden ash bottle and knocked it down without even using bows and arrows, causing the Han army to retreat in embarrassment.
The ladder cannot reach the wall, and no matter how powerful the catapult is, it will not help, and the two sides are at a stalemate.
After receiving the intelligence from Hanzhong, Zhang Fei knew that Xiahou Yuan was bound to be defeated and that there was no master in Guanzhong. It was time for a full-scale advance, so he ordered his troops to retreat ten miles, causing Cao's army to gradually slack off.
On this day, Liu Xiong sent someone to contact him again. The people and horses were already lurking in the surrounding mountains, ready to attack the pass at any time.
Zhang Fei said: "In the past, our ancestors took Guanzhong and defeated the Qin army in Lantian after crossing this pass. I want to go there in person."
Hu Ji was shocked and hurriedly advised: "The general has high moral character and high position. He should command the three armies to march directly to Guanzhong. Such a trivial matter will not make the general willing to go."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Xia Houyuan has been trapped on Baoxie Road. The troops from Chencang Road and Qishan Road are about to arrive in Chencang. Chang'an will definitely send troops to support me. When I appear in Lantian at this time, Chang'an will be shaken, and they will definitely come out to fight. , Wei Wenchang can become famous in one battle."
Hu Ji slapped his forehead. Several months had passed, and there was no news of Wei Yan and Wang Ping entering Ziwu Road. He almost forgot about it. If all the Chang'an garrison were mobilized, Wei Yan would definitely succeed.
At that moment, he made a plan with Zhang Fei and Fu Wei, and they continued to attack the pass. Wang Shuang attracted Dianman's attention.
Zhang Fei selected 500 elite soldiers, crossed the Yaoshan Mountain via a small road, joined Liu Xiong's troops, and launched a surprise attack from behind.
In Lantian Pass, Dianman had already recovered from his injuries. He was only scratched on the cheek, leaving three scars, like tiger whiskers, adding a bit of power.
On this day, Fu Xu came to Guanxia again to call for battle. Dianman mounted his horse and went out to fight. After more than thirty rounds, Fu Xu was driven back. If Hu Ji hadn't rescued him, he would have been beheaded under the horse.
The Han army retreated, and there was no movement for several days. Then suddenly they came again. Dianman sneered and said: "Fu Xu and Hu Ji are not my opponents. They retreated first. Now they are coming again. Wang Shuang must have recovered from his injuries, and he will definitely compete with him." "
During the discussion, someone yelled and cursed at the gate. Sure enough, it was Wang Shuang who came back. Dianman came out of the gate and shouted: "How dare the black guy come back again?"
Wang Shuang shook his arms and laughed: "Yellow-faced thief, I left three marks on your face, you look a bit like a sick cat."
Noriman said angrily: "If it weren't for your despicable sneak attack, I would have been killed by someone long ago."
Wang Shuang snorted coldly: "You used a concealed weapon first, but you blamed me instead. Do you know the word shame?"
Noriman said in a deep voice: "You don't need any tricks today, but you dare to fight me openly and openly?"
Wang Shuang came here just to attract Dian Man to fight, so he took off the meteor hammer on the spot, threw it back in front of the formation, raised his knife and shouted coldly: "Come and die!"
Noriman also took off his halberd and rode up on his horse. The two of them fought again in front of the pass. The battle was about 70 to 80 years old and there was no winner. They stopped fighting and agreed to fight again one day.
Here, fighting in front of the pass, Zhang Fei crossed the mountains and reached the top of the Qinling Mountains, where he met Liu Xiong at the mountain temple.
Liu Xiong said: "To be honest, I am also a descendant of Emperor Gaozu. However, my family has already fallen into decline. I have long heard that Liu Guanzhang's love is stronger than gold, and his righteousness is as high as the sky. He is really a role model for us. Now that I have admired his face, I will have no regrets in this life." That’s it!”
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Since you are a descendant of the Liu family, you should put your family and country first. A real man can achieve fame and success just by holding a sword in his hand. There is no need to admire his ancestors."
"What the three generals said is absolutely true!" Liu Xiong clasped his fists and said, "Thanks to the general for never giving up, I am willing to follow you and lead the horse for the general."
Zhang Fei waved his hand and said: "Since a strong man abandoned the dark and turned to the bright, and served the country, you and I are colleagues, how can we treat each other as slaves? I, Lao Zhang, prefer people who are self-reliant. If you perform meritorious service with me, you will have your own rewards."
Liu Xiong was so pleasantly surprised that he hurriedly called several leaders to come to see him and discuss the matter of seizing Lantian Pass.
Zhang Fei said: "Cao's army rebuilt this pass. The terrain is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. I have ordered the army to contain it in front of the pass. General Liu will go to set fire to the pass tomorrow. Dian Man will definitely come to pursue him. I can capture him and take it. pass."
Liu Xiong was shocked. They all said that Zhang Fei was reckless and aggressive. Unexpectedly, Zhang Fei knew the strategy very well. He became more respectful and ordered everyone to rest and prepare.
In Lantian Pass, Dianman fought with Wang Shuang for three days, and there was still no winner. Every time he was about to capture him, Wang Shuang's sword skills were so amazing that he always managed to escape without success.
The lieutenant general advised: "When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. Wang Shuang is just a partial general. The general is fighting with him. If something goes wrong, the enemy still has a general to lead the troops. Lantian Pass is in danger, so it is better to avoid fighting."
Noriman laughed and said, "If it weren't for the heavy weight of Wang Shuang's sword, I would have captured it long ago. If we go to battle today, I will definitely capture this black thief when I dismount."
At this time, both of them are competing. It is not only about the victory or defeat of the two armies, but also about personal honor and disgrace. They will never give up regardless of victory or defeat.
The next day, he mounted his horse again. Dian Man had already planned to capture Wang Shuang from under his horse. Although none of his mounts suffered losses, Dian Wei was experienced in foot combat, and his halberd technique could fully exert its power on the ground. At this time, he could not No more tricks.
The two generals faced each other. Dianman was tired of Wang Shuang's repeated calls for sick cats. He roared and rushed out, fighting for more than thirty rounds. He was about to dismount and fight on foot when he suddenly heard the sound of gold ringing from the door, so he had to withdraw his troops temporarily.
Returning to the pass, Noriman said angrily: "A certain person is about to be killed, why is he calling for gold?"
The deputy general reported urgently: "The mountain bandit Liu Xiong is attacking again. He has just burned the grain and grass in the valley and is making noise in the rear."
"How dare the traitor come again?" Dianman was furious. Without dismounting, he went out from the back door and led his troops to kill Liu Xiong.
Liu Xiong's sudden betrayal caught the Chang'an garrison off guard. He was defeated by Dianman and Xiahou Ba a month ago, and spread rumors everywhere to confuse people. How could Dianman spare him this time?
After chasing him out of the outer slope of the pass, he saw Liu Xiong leading a group of bandits setting fires everywhere, shouting: "Dian Man, if you still remember how your father died, go back to Chenliu's hometown as soon as possible. The road is far away, and it is not your father and son's fault." Able to make a comeback.”
There were many thieves under Liu Xiong's command, and he had sneaked into the pass several times to steal. When Dianman saw him talking like this, he became furious, rode his horse and killed him.
Liu Xiong resisted several times, but was defeated and retreated. The bandits fled all over the mountain, and Dianman pursued them. When they came to the foot of the mountain, the ambush troops broke out and cut off their way.
I saw a group of people lined up at the mountain pass, with flags flying and a letter "Zhang" in big letters. I couldn't help but feel nervous and hurriedly reined in the horses.
I saw the flags spread out to the left and right, and a general came out to beat the horse. Yan had a tiger's chin and beard, with round eyes. He was holding a snake spear eight feet long and said with a big smile: "Dianman, my son, do you recognize Zhang Yide from Yan?"
"Zhang Fei?" Dianman was shocked and looked around. When did the Han army cross Lantian Pass?
Just as he was in shock and doubt, Zhang Fei raised his spear and urged his horse to charge forward, like a tiger descending from the mountain, with terrifying momentum.
