Chapter 262: Die another day
A real man would rather live in pieces than in pieces. ----------Li Baiyao of the Tang Dynasty "The Biography of Yuan Jing'an in the Northern Qi Dynasty"
It is said that Zhang Lu was dressed in Taoist attire and had precious treasures. He excused himself from the Heavenly Master Zhang Zu and went into the mountains to find immortals, leaving everything in Hanzhong to his younger brother Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei had long made up his mind to surrender to the Qinglong Army. After watching his brother drift away, he summoned his men and ordered: "Come here! Capture Yang Ang first!"
Yang Ang knew that he had killed Ma Teng's leader. Now that his lord has gone into seclusion and Zhang Wei has surrendered, his own life may not be guaranteed. All he can do is look at Ma Chao's mood. He didn't resist at the moment. When he was tied up, he just protested and said: "At that time, everyone was his master. What crime do I have? If the master wins, I have merit and no fault. But now I am sacrificed? My death is not a pity, I wish If you want a bad horse, I will go find Chao Xiao'er to challenge him. Even if I lose, I will fight to the death."
Zhang Wei was very dignified when he heard what he said, and couldn't help but sigh: "General Yang, these words are really heartbreaking." He turned to look at the other people and asked: "I, Zhang Wei, want to surrender, but I can protect you all. However, if Yang Ang kills Ma Teng, Ma Chao will never let him go. What do you think we should do?"
Yang Song showed a sly smile and said: "The surrender should have been long ago! Yang Ang brought his own destruction, so just treat it as a surrender gift!" There was no mercy in his words.
Yan Pu glared at Yang Song and said: "I was the one who came up with the idea to attack Yangping Pass, and I am willing to plead guilty. General Yang Ang was just fighting for Hanzhong and executing orders. Please let him go and let him follow the ancestors into the country." The mountain is gone." The implication is that he will take the blame on Yang Ang's behalf.
Yang Ren and Yang Bai were always on good terms with Yang Ang and begged for mercy. Zhang Wei couldn't bear it and cut Yang Ang's rope with his own hands, muttering: "Don't stay in Hanzhong anymore! You can go anywhere to the end of the world!" Yang Song snorted and turned to look at the ceiling with a look of disapproval.
Zhang Wei said to Yang Ang: "I will take care of your family for you. When you have a place to stay in the future, I will find a way for you to reunite." After saying that, he stuffed some dry food and wrapped it in his arms. Yang Ang knelt down and simply He kowtowed a few times and rode off on a bad horse.
Zhang Wei was temporarily pressed here and ordered the entire army to surrender. He did not mention the preparations for the handover. He only said that Yang Ang was alone, dejected and alone, and left the city towards the mountains to the south. There are many gods hidden in that mountain, and maybe I can find one to become my disciple and seek the way to immortality.
The road was long and he was alone. Yang Ang became more and more sad as he walked, and slowly reined in his bad horse. How could a man return wrapped in horse leather and end up like this, unable to live or die, fleeing with no one to rely on, like a mouse. Military Advisor Yan Pu was extremely intelligent and upright, so how could he let him bear the blame for himself? There are things a real man should not do, and there are things he must do. He cannot choose a day to be born, or he can choose a day to die.
Thinking of this, Yang Ang became cruel, turned his horse's head, and headed west. That is the camp of Ma Chao, the pioneer of the Qinglong Army. How fast and sharp is Ma Chao's powerful Tiger Head Zhan Golden Spear in Xiliang?
Yang Ang walked for a few hours, and the red sun was about to turn westward. On the road, he saw only people carrying the old and supporting the young. They all said that the war was over, and everyone held hands and celebrated. Yang Ang walked along the road and saw Hanzhong Army camps beside the Han River. At this time, the Hanzhong Army was waiting to surrender. They were throwing knives and grabbing, lifeless. Finally, he saw a military camp. The soldiers were dressed like the Xiliang army. Yang Ang shouted loudly: "I am Hanzhong general Yang Ang! Quickly call Ma Chao to come out and fight to the death with me!"
This sound immediately caused a commotion. A small team from the Xiliang army immediately rushed out and surrounded Yang Ang at the core. Some people had already rushed to the Chinese army's tent to report to Ma Chao. Yang Ang sat on the inferior horse, determined to die, and looked at the setting sun without fear, just waiting for the horse to come out, fight with him vigorously, and give his life to him.
But in an instant, a white war horse floated from the camp like a whirlwind. A young general was covered in plain clothes, wearing a mourning scarf on his head, with a white horse on his crotch, and in his hand was the peerless steel gun that never left his side. There is also a sharp sword hanging in it.
The soldiers parted ways and shouted "Lord" in unison. When Ma Chao saw Yang Ang, who had escaped from his gun, his eyes were about to burst, his eyes flashed with fiery light, and he shouted in an earth-shattering voice: "The revenge for killing my father is irreconcilable! Take your life!"
The tiger-headed golden gun roared loudly, and countless gun shadows surged up, like turbulent waves, and rushed toward Yang Ang. This move used all Ma Chao's life force, and it was a big deal. Even if Yang Ang was covered in armor and had a weapon in his hand, it would be impossible to withstand the power of this shot. Even if Chen Long faces this gun, he will use all his strength to deal with it. However, Yang Ang's hands were empty, but his face was calm, and he was waiting for the kill, as if he had already ignored life and death.
Ma Chao's turbulent shot reached Yang Ang's throat, and suddenly it disappeared. Even with this skill of controlling the spear, Ma Chao had reached the master level. The tip of the gun stopped just inches away from Yang Ang's Adam's apple. Ma Chao suddenly asked, "Why don't you run away? But you insist on coming to die?"
Yang Ang sneered and said: "General Xiao Ma, I killed your father justifiably on the battlefield, why do I have to run away like a mouse? The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Please kill one of me today and let mine go." Family and other generals." After saying that, he closed his eyes and waited for Ma Chao to send the gun forward, and this was the end of his life.
Ma Chao's nature is like a blazing fire, and his opponent is the enemy of his father's murder. If we meet him on the battlefield, he will definitely know the difference between life and death immediately. However, the opponent was unarmed and refused to resist. Ma Chao's shot was unable to penetrate him. After struggling for a long time, the sun was about to set. Ma Chao put away his gun and shouted: "Okay! You are brave!"
Then he said to his subordinates: "Arrange a military tent for him. There is no need to set up guards. He will be well fed and served." Then he pointed his spear at Yang Ang and said: "I don't kill defenseless people. Tomorrow morning, you can get your own swords and guns. You and I are here." One-on-one, a fair fight. If you can beat me in one and a half moves, I will not only let you go, but also wipe out all the previous grudges. If I win, I will also let you offset the grudge against your father and no longer hold anyone else accountable. In addition, I promise to Your whole body will be sent to your family for burial." After saying this, he reined in the horse's head, and the white horse returned to the camp like the wind, and never looked back. When the soldiers saw the Lord's order, they also retreated. Only a few people pulled Yang Ang's horse, cleaned up the military tent for him to rest, and arranged some food and wine. Since Yang Ang had chosen a day to die, he did not refuse and simply drank heavily that night without mentioning it.
Early the next morning, on the sidelines of the camp's primary school, Ma Chao was fully clothed, sitting firmly on the carved saddle, waiting for Yang Ang to come. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the stronghold, and the guards came to report. It was Chen Long who heard that Zhang Wei asked for surrender, and personally led his troops overnight, riding horses and rushing to Hanzhong County. I passed by Ma Chao's camp early in the morning and naturally came to visit Ma Jiajun.
Ma Chao hurriedly went out to greet him in person. Seeing that Chen Long was also wearing a silver helmet and plain armor, he was very energetic. He couldn't help but secretly praise him, called "Hou Ye", dismounted and stood with his hands in his hands. Chen Long had Zhou Buyi and Lu Chang with him. Zhou Buyi smiled and said, "General Meng Qi, you are so neatly dressed early in the morning, but do you want to go with the lord to receive him?"
Ma Chao smiled and said: "Commander Zhou, my lord has come just in time." Then he told the story of Yang Ang coming here unarmed to die. Chen Long couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart, and he couldn't express his request to forgive Yang Ang, so he could only murmur: "Yang Ang knew that his death was coming, so he came here to beg for death, which is considered a man. That's all, Lu Chang, Yuan Zhi, we Let’s take a break here to observe Meng Qi’s martial arts, and congratulate him for killing his enemies with his own hands.”
Zhou Buji understood the elegance of the string song after hearing it. He suppressed his smile and said seriously: "General Meng Qi, please keep Yang Ang's body! We will go to Hanzhong and bring his body back to his family." After hearing this, Ma Chao silently said Nodding silently, he agreed.
Lu Chang suddenly asked: "Meng Qi, you said we had a fair duel with him this morning, why haven't you seen him yet?" Ma Chao said slightly embarrassed: "Last night I asked my men to give him meat and wine as much as possible. I thought he died in front of me. He drank it." It’s too much and I haven’t woken up yet.”
Chen Long and others were relieved after hearing this. Ma Chao arranged the seats and sat down at the edge of the school field to drink tea. Chen Long said to Ma Chao: "The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable. Yang Ang brought his own death. There is nothing to say. But it is better to resolve the hatred than to end it. Meng Qi should spare Yang Ang's family members."
Ma Chao quickly said: "Master Hou is right to remind you. Not only will his family be spared, but the hatred of other surrendered generals will also be wiped out." Chen Long gave a thumbs up and praised: "Meng Qi can put down his hatred and only kill the first culprit. This shows the demeanor of a general. Since I started the army, I have never wanted to do too much killing. I have taught people with kindness and righteousness, and won over the heroes with trust. Meng Qi did this, which is exactly what I want. As the saying goes, the sea is open to all rivers, and tolerance is great. The people's hearts must be It is not built on swords, guns and sticks." Ma Chao pondered the words "tolerant and tolerant". Seeing Chen Longfeng's handsomeness and eloquent conversation, he couldn't help but feel a little more admiration in his heart, and from then on he felt a little bit more loyal.
In this way, after talking about it, it was almost noon when Yang Ang arrived at the school grounds. Ma Chaoling took the wine and meat, and everyone, including Yang Ang, had another hearty meal. When Yang Ang heard that Chen Long was here, he stared at it for a long time, regretting that he could not assist such a person in this life. It was both time and fate!
After eating and drinking, Yang Ang finally stood up, went to the weapons rack and grabbed a long knife. He took off his shirt, revealing his relatively strong body. He mounted his horse and pointed at Ma Chao and said: "Yang Ang in Hanzhong, challenge Ma Chao in Xiliang. Life or death." Everyone is at peace with their destiny. Regardless of victory or defeat, all previous grudges will be wiped out. Please ask Marquis Nanxiang to be a witness!"
Chen Long nodded in agreement and said: "After this battle, whoever seeks revenge from the victor will be at odds with me, Chen Long." Ma Chao nodded slightly, dressed up all over his body, and rode a white horse into battle. His figure was majestic and majestic. I saw him pointing his steel gun at Yang Ang. As the shadow of the gun changed, he shouted: "Today, I will use your head to pay tribute to my father's spirit in heaven!"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
