When all the Shu troops were pressing forward, Lu Bu was leading the remnants of the right-wing army to retreat slowly, and then fell into a fierce battle with Huang Quan. Under attack from both sides, he personally rode a red rabbit and galloped back and forth in the formation to kill the enemy. Even if it can barely prevent an overall collapse.
Lu Bu originally wanted to mobilize Gao Shun on the left wing to rescue him, but after careful consideration, he finally gave up. Once the left wing approaches the right wing, its own base will form a circular formation. If the opposite right wing presses forward again, I am afraid that it will be completely surrounded. There will be no way out, and it will be hopelessly strangled in the formation. In the current situation, it is obviously impossible to escape unscathed by relying on one's own headquarters.
Therefore, when he took a short breath, he quickly called his confidant Sima Li Hei and ordered him to bring his own handwritten letter before going to Wei Yuan. Lu Bu tore off a piece of white cloth, stained it with blood and scrawled a letter. He spoke respectfully and begged Han Sui and others to send troops to help. He handed the white silk to Li Hei and warned: "Just tell them, if they march eastward to occupy Duanliuyuan and drive them out, the Shu army will be defeated! After that, he and I will be as rich and powerful as him." Let him take the men, women and men of gold and silk! If he doesn't agree, you should burn this thing. Don't leave it to them and let them profit out of thin air."
After receiving this order from his master, Li Hei immediately took one of his servants and rode to Weiyuan in the west. The snow under Weiyuan became deeper and deeper, almost covering the horse's belly. Seeing that the horse could not move any further, the two men got off the horse, abandoned the horse, and struggled to move forward through the snow. Not far away, the Xiliang Rangers who were high up in front were alarmed. When Li Hei saw the Xiliang people appearing, he stopped and said to his subordinates: "The general's hopes are placed on me. If I can't accomplish my mission, I won't go back and let the general down. If I can't do it, you can take it." Wrap my head in white cloth and go back." Congqi was shocked and frightened after hearing this.
Just like that, with a glimmer of hope still left, Li Hei and the others got on the Xiliang people's horses and ran quickly up the hillside and flat ground. On the road, there are Xiliang people resting beside the forest. The weather is cold, and people are relaxing by the fire to keep warm. The horses were gathered in groups of more than a hundred and placed in flat open spaces or hidden in the forest. The horses buried their heads in chewing snow and made no sound of neighing.
The cavalry circled around to a flat and open place on the original site, where Han Sui, Ma Teng, Song Jian and others rested. Behind it, a large purple flag stood high, with several large umbrellas to cover the snow. Under the umbrella, more than ten wealthy people wearing bright armor could be seen sitting on horses around the fire, chatting and looking at the situation in the distance.
When Li Hei was led more than ten steps in front of Han Sui by the knights, Han Sui seemed not to notice and was still drawing lines on the snow with his riding crop, as if he was planning an advance and retreat route.
Li Hei was eager to move forward, but was stopped by the knights on both sides, forcing him to stand. Li Hei then bowed his hands and saluted, and said loudly: "Li Hei, the lower official, on the order of the general, I am here to deliver a letter to the generals to the front, the generals to the rear, the generals to the left, and all the Qiang kings." Then he handed over the blood cloth written by Lu Bu. Give it to the knight in front, who will deliver it to Han Sui.
Han Sui didn't answer it. He raised his head and said in a low tone, "Read it yourself. The reigning Qiang kings don't know Chinese characters and need someone to translate."
Li Hei had no choice but to take the white cloth, unfold the letter and read it. The translator stood next to him. Li Hei read a sentence and he translated it for the Qiang people. What Lu Bu said in his letter was indeed humble, and he also promised that Chang'an's wealth and troops could be used by everyone as they pleased. He also stated that the current Shu army was also exhausted. If the cavalry from the three towns attacked Duanliuyuan from the mountains, the Shu army would surely die without a burial place.
After Li Hei finished reading, he lowered his hands and waited for Han Sui's answer. But Han Sui was still playing with the snow with his riding crop and his head lowered, as if he hadn't heard anything. The others were watching their nose, nose, mouth, and mouth without saying a word. Li Hei was anxious and couldn't help but violate etiquette and urged loudly: "My soldiers are risking their lives to fight. If you don't move for a moment, hundreds of soldiers will die. Thousands of soldiers are eagerly looking forward to your help. Please send troops immediately!"
The knights on both sides heard his shouting and swarmed him, holding him down and trying to drag him out, even using sharp knives to force him out. However, Li Hei still struggled and continued to shout: "If we don't send troops, these Shu people will think that the princes in Zonghenglong are afraid of them! When he comes to Chang'an in the future, will he be able to show you good face?" The attendants simply used their swords. He hammered his head and neck with a heavy hammer, and covered his face with snow to prevent him from speaking.
Having said this, Ma Teng, who was sitting on the left, waved his hand slightly, asking everyone to let go of Li Hei. Turning to Han Sui next to him, he said: "Wen Yue, I thought we could give it a try. After all, if this battle is a complete defeat and the Shu people invade Chang'an in the future, our whole year's plan will be in vain." ?"
After saying this, although no one agreed, many people's eyes were averted, which showed that it really hit the mind of many people. Ma Chao on the side couldn't wait any longer and stood up and said: "If you go down the mountain and charge into the battle, I am willing to be the vanguard. "
At this time, Cheng Gongying shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Why is it so? The Shu people had already spread the word before, and they have no intention of fighting with me at this time. It can be seen that Liu Yan and his son also know the interests and dangers and are not willing to antagonize us. As long as we want to talk, there is always something we can talk about. No matter what happens, we can still live happily in Longshang, what's there to be afraid of?"
Song Jian took over the conversation and echoed: "The soldiers entrusted their lives to us, not at this time."
Some Qiang and Di leaders also took the opportunity to say a string of words that were difficult for ordinary people to understand. When the translator translated it, it turned out that what they said was: "When the general told us, the people of Shu could be destroyed with a snap of a finger. How come now, you are fighting?" However, what is the point of talking about money and women? When Yizhou Mu made a promise to us earlier, he also promised to give us gold and silver men and women, can we take it seriously? "
Li Hei was sitting on his knees on the ground. When he heard this, he couldn't help but feel cold in his heart. He already fully understood why these people were unwilling to send troops. They didn't even want to take any risks. They just wanted to wait for Lu Bu to defeat the Shu army and then go to the plains to pick up a ready-made one. Seeing that Lu Bu couldn't resist anymore and the Shu army was in full strength, it was natural that they were unwilling and did not dare to compete with him.
But he still had the last bit of luck and looked up at Han Sui who had said nothing. He had been the leader of the Liang Army for several years, so he still had some prestige. Han Sui felt his gaze, and finally raised his head and said slowly: "If it were normal, I would lead my troops to attack one or two, which would be advantageous for fighting but not easy for walking away. But it has been snowy for more than a month now, and the snow is deep and inconvenient. The Shu people are thickly armored and fighting on foot, so there is really no chance of winning. If you tell the general, tell him that we can't help him, so we can only cover his rear flank here and help him withdraw."
When Li Hei heard this, his hand shook, and the white cloth with bloody writing in his hand fell to the snow. He quickly got up and picked it up. He shook the snowflakes all over his body, stood up straight, and said to everyone present without bowing. : "It is said that the men of Longshang have a heart as solid as stone and are fearless. They will not hesitate to fight with their lives in the face of powerful enemies, just to leave a reputation as a brave man. When I saw him today, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. I was originally fighting bloody battles at the foot of the mountain, morning and evening. It's also a death. The general sent me to the mountain to recruit troops. If I missed the fight and left a life because of this, it would be extremely shameful. Since the princes are unwilling to send troops, I have no shame in going back alive, so I will let my servants Take my head back and restore it to life."
After that, he pulled out the short sword from his waist, and before the knights on both sides could react, he stabbed it from the left side of his neck with his hand, and slashed horizontally to the right until it reached the top of his right shoulder. The blood spurted out, turning Li Hei's body into large pieces of blood red, and then flowed to the snow at his feet, leaving a bright red patch. Looking at Li Hei again, he had a dull look on his face. Under the astonished gazes of everyone, he slowly slumped to the ground, his head hanging limply on the snow.
When the knight saw this, he remembered Li Hei's order at the bottom of the mountain. He had no time to feel sad and hurriedly stepped forward to cut off Li Hei's head. He picked up the white silk on the snow and wrapped the head. Then he knelt on the ground and begged: "I and Sima When we came up, Sima told me that if we don't invite reinforcements, we will take his head back and revive him. Please allow me to take Sima's head away!"
When everyone saw Li Hei admonishing him with death, they all changed their expressions, and no one stepped forward to embarrass the servant. Han Sui was shocked and said regretfully: "If this man were born under my banner, I would definitely have a good official for him. What a pity! What a pity!"
Come and try it quickly. 】
Although Han Sui was moved, it was not enough to shake his determination not to go down to fight. Even so, he agreed to Li Hei's request and asked him to take away Li Hei's head. He also ordered people to carry Li Hei's body to the valley in the forest for burial, and personally wrote a wooden sign saying: "The tomb of Li Hei, Sima of the Han Army", and then buried him with two pieces of gold.
At this time, Han Sui went to the Yuan side to view the battlefield on the Duanshui Yuan side. Even though the moon had risen above his head and the moonlight was brighter, it seemed too dim for everyone watching the battle at night. However, Lu Bu's right wing has been plunged into fighting across the board. Even if you can't see, it's easy to imagine the wailing and moaning scene under the Duanshui Plain.
What attracted Han Sui's attention was the changes in the Liang and Shu armies in the north. The right wing of the Shu army was finally slowly approaching to the west. Judging from their intention, it seemed that they wanted to join Huang Quan's troops and attack Lu Bu's main formation. They were completely encircled, but Gao Shun's left wing still maintained a concave arc-shaped front, which was a sign of fighting to the end. However, in Han Sui's eyes, the gap in strength between the two sides was too obvious. When the front was aligned, it could not be solved by one person's skill in fighting.
But from behind Lu Bu's main formation, the sound of drums suddenly sounded like rain. Han Sui saw groups of knights beginning to circle northward, outflanking the right wing of the Shu army, and taking care of each other with Gao Shun's troops. The right wing of the Shu army was thus in a dilemma and could not launch a fatal blow against Lu Bu.
Han Sui knew that Jia Xu's troops were dispatched, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Jia Wenhe still has friendship. It seems that Lu Bu still has a chance to escape."
However, he had no intention of participating in the war. Instead, he looked back and said: "Since they can still hold out for a few more moments, we don't need to linger any longer. We will inform all the armies to turn west and withdraw to Longshang."
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