Ying Bu and others walked all night and arrived at Zheng County at dawn. At this time, people and horses were exhausted, so Yingbu first sent people to the city to inquire. After a while, the person who was sent came back and reported: "The city gate has been opened. Cars and horses can enter and exit freely, but there are sergeants guarding the gate." Yingbu was very happy and prepared to lead everyone to rush through the gate directly. Ben He stopped him and said, "Brother, don't take risks. If we are fighting for the first time, we can still rush forward, but we have been fighting for a day and walking all night, and we are exhausted. However, the Qin army in the city is waiting to work. Once we enter the city, they will Can't get out after closing the city gate? Why don't I take a dozen brothers and sneak into the city first, light a fire in a vital place, and the city defenders will go to put out the fire. You can go through the gate again, and you will be fine Passed." Yingbu said happily: "It's as you say." Then he led the team to watch in a hidden place.
Ben He and others abandoned their weapons and horses, disguised themselves, came to the city, and entered the city smoothly. After entering the city, they sneaked into the downtown area, purchased some flammable items from residents, and then secretly entered the county government office to find a place to set fire. Not much time left, so he set a fire near the county government office. The fire burned more and more fiercely, until it reached the gate of the county government office. When the officials in the government heard that there was a fire, they shouted and went to put out the fire. When the county magistrate heard the report, he ordered all sergeants to be dispatched to put out the fire, and he went to the scene himself.
When Yingbu saw the fire in the city and the gatekeepers running to put out the fire, he was overjoyed, so he mounted his horse and carried his halberd, and led everyone to rush to the west gate. Just as a convoy escorting supplies passed by, the city gate opened wide, and he entered with a huff. To the city. When Ying Bu came to the city, he saw rice, noodles, meat, steamed buns and other things in the busy market, so he grabbed them all. Sure enough, no one stopped him, and he went straight to the east gate. At this time, Ben He and others had also arrived. Together, they rushed out of the city gate like a swarm of swarms. Everyone got abundant food, smiled happily, and praised Ben He for his wisdom. Everyone had a good meal and their morale was greatly boosted. Tingbu was afraid of being chased, so he led the crowd to gallop forward. There were countless people transporting supplies along the way. When they saw someone defecting, they all joined the team. The number of people gathered increased, and there were already thousands of people.
The front reaches Ningtai County. The county magistrate Xue Lan sent someone to Xianyang for official duties. Halfway through, the official heard that someone was rebelling. He was very frightened and hurriedly turned back to report. The county magistrate didn't believe it at all and said angrily: "Who dares to rebel in the vast Qin Dynasty and the illustrious capital region? You obviously thought the journey was too long and didn't want to suffer the bumps, so you came back on your own. Your crime should be punished according to the law!" The officials quickly knelt down and begged for mercy. Suddenly someone rushed to report: "Report... report to your lord, there are countless men and horses rushing from the west, and the shouts of killing are shaking the earth and the earth." Xue Lan was shocked. Only then did he believe what the official said was true, and hurriedly summoned his men to discuss. County captain He Huang was arrogant because of his superior arm strength. He said scornfully: "What a bunch of cheap slaves, why bother! I will lead an elite army and go out of the city to capture them all!" Xue Lan was elated. However, Liu Zhuang, the county magistrate, analyzed: "If they defected from Xianyang, wouldn't Wang Yun of Zhiyang and Kang Butai of Liyi not stop them? I think the matter is not that simple, please don't underestimate it!" He Huang was very upset! Convinced, he kept shouting.
Magistrate Xue asked the county magistrate what he should do. Liu Zhuang replied: "When the thieves arrive at the city, my lord, ask them questions first. If they are really defectors, you can use kind words to stabilize them first, and then..." Liu Zhuang muttered a few words into the county magistrate's ear. The county magistrate was very happy after hearing Liu Zhuang's plan, and rushed to the west gate to watch.
It was not long before the dust started to rise in the west, and a large group of people arrived. The county magistrate saw the leading man, holding an iron halberd in his hand and wearing a black scarf wrapped around his head, coming to the city and reining in his horse. The county magistrate asked: "Who is the strong man? Where do you come from? Where are you going?" Qingbu replied loudly: "My name is Qingbu. I come from Xianyang and go back to Shandong." Xue Lan asked again: "Are you working in Xianyang?" What? Why are you going to Shandong? Do you have a pass?" Afraid of revealing his identity and attracting ridicule, Yingbu replied confidently: "Grandpa, I am an official in Xianyang. I was a military general. I was dissatisfied with the imperial court's indiscriminate killing of innocent people, so I came back. My hometown in Shandong. I don’t know what a pass token is, but with this iron halberd, I can pass through and kill the generals, and kill them here! If you want to know, open the city gate quickly, if you dare to intercept, hum! If you attack the city, everyone will be destroyed!" County Magistrate He laughed and said, "Can you come out of Xianyang? Are Wang Yun of Zhiyang and Kang Bitai of Liyi both vegetarians?" Tingbu laughed and said, "Wang Yun and Kang Bitai have become ghosts under my halberd. If you don't believe it, , look at this black horse!" It turned out that Kang Bitai was riding a thousand-mile horse named Heiyunju, with black hair all over his body, and everyone knew about it. Yingbu killed Kang Butai and saw that the horse was very strong, so he took it as his own. At that moment, Tingbu lifted the horse up and clamped his legs, and the black cloud horse rose into the air, looking up to the sky and neighing.
Xue Lan saw Hei Yunju clearly and was so frightened that he took a step back and said to Liu Zhuang: "You are right, he is definitely not an ordinary person." Liu Zhuang whispered: "Follow the plan." Xue Lan immediately changed his attitude and smiled. : "Strong man, the Qin State pursues a tyrannical government. The ministers are in danger of being overthrown, and the people are in danger of losing their eggs. Who is worried about the country, who does not feel sad to bow to you? You abandoned your official position and returned eastward today. This is a righteous act. I, Xue Lan, am also from Shandong. , I have wanted to go home for a long time. Now I want to welcome you into the city for a brief talk, and then abandon this small official and return eastward with the strong men. I wonder if you are willing to go with me?" Yingbu was surprised and replied: "My lord does not want to help the tyrants. , What a blessing to the people. Are you really willing to return eastward with me?" The county magistrate said: "Yes! Yes!" Han, Ben and others said: "I'm afraid he has no good intentions and cannot agree." Ting sermon said: "If If you can't get into the city, how can you get by? Go first into the city and see where you can." After speaking, he laughed and said, "My lord is so generous, how can I live up to your good intentions." After that, he jumped off the horse to show his sincerity. Seeing this, the county magistrate also said: "This is the best. I will personally welcome the strong men into the city." After saying this, he immediately walked down to the city and opened the city gate. Liu Zhuang, He Huang and others followed behind.
Guo Qiang said hurriedly: "I'm afraid there is a scam." Ting Bu said: "I dare not do anything to these rats!" After that, he walked over to meet Magistrate Xue. The two came to the suspension bridge, clasped their fists and bowed to each other, and then said, "Nice to meet you, Xinhui." Yingbu and others followed Magistrate Xue into the city. Han Li'er and others followed closely behind Ting Bu. Everyone came to the government office and sat down separately as guests and hosts. Magistrate Xue immediately arranged a banquet. When the banquet was ready, Magistrate Xue proposed a toast to Ting Bu. After drinking for three rounds, the county magistrate said: "Although I enjoy the country's salary, I am by no means an ordinary person. I have not wanted to serve the Qin State for a long time. It happened that the brave man passed through the pass and killed the generals and came here. It is really a heroic feat. I deeply admire it. . Now I want to become brothers with different surnames, what do you think?" Ting sermon said: "This second generation is mediocre and cruel, the traitor Zhao Gao disturbed the imperial court, and most of the loyal and upright people left. Mr. Xue is upright and does not want to be a Qin official anymore. , It is really a blessing to the people, and I am willing to sworn brothers with you." Magistrate Xue saw the ink mark on Taing Bu's face, and knew that he was a prisoner, so he said to the county magistrate: "Master Liu, hurry up and prepare the incense case. I want to meet the tattooed warrior Become sworn sworn brothers immediately." Liu Zhuang understood the meaning and left the table. The magistrate continued to toast Ting Bu. At this time, He Huang suddenly stood up and said: "There is no joy in the army, I am willing to dance with the sword to add to the fun." Qing Bu was overjoyed and said yes repeatedly. At this time, several strong men came to the banquet room, drew their swords and danced together.
There was a petty official named Zhu Jian under the county captain. This man hid in the back hall and watched for a long time. He was so impressed by Ting Bu's bold talk. At this time, he already knew that the county magistrate was going to harm Ting Bu, and he thought that if he didn't come forward to save him, Ting Bu would be in trouble. Then he came out and toasted to Ting Bu, and then whispered: "There are school swordsmen under the two corridors, please make a decision immediately!" After saying that, he retreated. Ting Bu was shocked. Seeing that all the sword dancers were full of murderous intent, he quickly drew his sword, ran to He Huang in a single step, and slashed at him with one sword. There was only a "click" sound, and the head had already rolled to the ground. Yingbu killed He Huang and took the county magistrate hostage. The sword-wielding sergeants were shocked and all stepped forward to besiege Ying Bu. When Han Li'er and others saw that Ting Bu had taken the lead, they all started to kill the sergeants. Suddenly there was a drum sound outside the hall, and Liu Zhuang took the lead. Countless swordsmen and crossbowmen poured out from both sides, surrounding the gate of the mansion. Liu Zhuang shouted: "Tattooed thief, surrender quickly!" Ting Bu grabbed the county magistrate's neck and walked out, and the rest of the people also gathered around Ting Bu and walked towards the gate.
When Liu Zhuang saw that Ying Bu had kidnapped the county magistrate, he ordered his sergeants to fire arrows. Tingbu shouted, caught a sharp arrow, and threw it at Liu Zhuang with all his strength. The arrow hit Liu Zhuang's left eye without any deviation. Liu Zhuang screamed and fell off his horse. Tingbu put his sword on the magistrate's neck and shouted: "Whoever dares to take action, chop off the dog officer's head first!" The sergeant did not dare to take action. Everyone hurried out, with Zhu Jian following closely behind. Ting Bu came to the center of the county town, holding the county magistrate in one hand and a halberd in the other, ordering the craftsmen to leave the city as soon as possible. Tingbu turned back to Zhu Jiandao: "Thank you for saving me, sir. This great kindness will never be forgotten! However, I dare to ask sir, what are your plans for the future?" Zhu Jiandao: "Although the county captain is dead, I am a friend. Please allow me to take him with me. His body was buried out of the city, and then he returned eastward with the warriors." Yingbu was overjoyed and asked the craftsmen to take He Huang's body out of the city. Ting Bu pointed his halberd at the Qin army and said, "Whoever dares to chase after him will be killed by the dog officer!" After saying this, he put the county magistrate on his horse and left the city. The soldiers watched helplessly, helpless.
Everyone left the city and buried He Huang first. Tingbu asked Zhu Jian: "Where is Mr. from? Why are you so affectionate towards him?" Zhu Jian replied: "We are from the same hometown. He County Lieutenant came out to be an official long ago, but I was studying in Xiapi. A few months ago, because of When I went out, I was mistakenly taken as a prisoner by the government and taken to Xianyang to work. When I arrived in Ningtai County, He Huang recognized me and left me behind." Qingbu asked, "Where are you going, sir?" Zhu Jiandao said, "The Qin State promotes Bao. Politics, people with lofty ideals have long been discouraged. I am just a scholar and an incompetent person. If I can successfully get out of seclusion, I will go to see my mentor. I can only study behind closed doors and no longer seek fame." Ting sermon said: "This is too Okay, let's leave the customs together." Zhu Jiandao: "It's God's will to meet the warrior today! You are superb in martial arts. Now that you have come out of Xianyang, you will surely shock the world. In the future, there will be heroes!" Ying Bu was overjoyed when he heard this, and he Urging everyone to act quickly.
After walking for a while, Yingbu asked Zhu Jian again: "What pass is ahead?" Zhu Jian replied: "Ahead is the world-famous Hangu Pass, which is known as the east gate of Qin. This pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. I'm afraid it's We can't get out!" Ying Bu asked who was guarding there. Zhu Jiandao: "The guard is Old Prince Ying Kui, who is famous for his bravery in Guanzhong." Ying Bu smiled and said: "It turns out he is an old guy. What is his background?" Zhu Jiandao said: "This man should not be underestimated. He is the clan brother of the First Emperor. The uncle of the second generation. Because of his loyalty and bravery, the First Emperor worshiped him as Guan Duwei, who always guarded Hangu Pass. This man was a loyal minister, good at wielding a big sword, and was brave enough to defeat ten thousand men, especially his four sons. : The eldest son Ying Hu, the second son Ying Bao, the third son Ying Dan, and the fourth son Ying Jiao, all of them were highly skilled in martial arts and had extraordinary abilities. The First Emperor gave them the nickname "Fourth Son of the Royal Family", so people all know about it. Besides, The road to Hangu Pass is long and narrow. How easy is it to get out of the pass?" Ting Bu said: "So, we will be captured alive by them in the front?" Zhu Jian said in a deep voice: "We will wait until we get to the pass." Ting Bu wanted to kill him. Xue Lan. Zhu Jiandao: "Leave the dog officer here, it will be useful when you get out of the customs." As they said this, everyone ran towards Taolinyuan.
