Chapter 746: Crusade against Guan Yu
It is said that Zhang Fei wandered around the world for a long time, and finally saw Xia Houjuan who had run away from home. He was moved and wanted to stay with her for life. Just as Qiao Ren was passing by with his troops, Zhang Fei killed the stragglers and robbed the ancient city of Shangqiu.
Qiao Ren saw that Snake Spear was so perfect that he no longer dared to disobey, and was determined to please Zhang Fei. So, a grand wedding was held in the city lord's palace in the ancient city of Shangqiu, and Zhang Fei was finally able to marry a beautiful woman.
Zhang Fei looks rough and a bit drunk, but he is not stupid. I remembered that Qiao Ren led his troops on a patrol yesterday and was in a hurry. It must be some important military operation. So he asked Qiao Ren, and Qiao Ren mentioned that Cao Zhang was going to hold a military meeting in Qiao County. Zhang Fei asked Qiao Ren to attend the meeting quickly without thinking, and immediately reported Cao Zhang's movements after the meeting.
After Qiao Ren took the order, Zhang Fei and Xia Houjuan both dressed in brand new clothes and traveled around the city. Xia Houjuan was as beautiful as jade, and Zhang Yide was as handsome as a dragon. Everyone thought they were the new rich of the ancient city, and they were welcomed wherever they went. It's just that Zhang Fei always used his fists and legs to fight against the injustices in the city, which caused a lot of noise in the ancient city. For a while, the gangsters spread rumors about a nosy hero, and the security in the alleys was actually calm. A lot.
In the past two days, Zhang Fei and Xia Houjuan had a close relationship with each other. Xia Houjuan gradually gained Zhang Fei's heart, and Zhang Fei also told Xia Houjuan about his lifelong ambition. The couple gradually fell in love with each other, and Zhang Fei gradually wanted to use the military to support himself. Thinking of his former eldest brother Liu Bei, he felt even more sad. However, there were only a few soldiers in Shangqiu City, so they had to wait for Qiao Ren to return and see what the world situation was like and what Cao Zhang wanted to do.
However, three days later, Qiao Ren returned in a hurry. Zhang Fei and Xia Houjuan met with the dusty Qiao Ren in the city lord's mansion. Qiao Ren took a few sips of cold tea, took a breath and said, "Brother Zhang, something big has happened."
The couple looked at each other. Seeing Zhang Fei frowning, Qiao Ren didn't dare to give in anymore and continued: "Prime Minister Cao attacked Luoyang with a heavy army. Yuan Shu's general Ji Ling blocked Xiahou Yuan and Xu Huang from Xu County. Yuan Yin blocked Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong from entering. In Jiaxian County, Li Feng blocked Li Dian, Lejin and Ye County, and the army was anxious to pass. Yuan Shu relied on the natural dangers of the three counties, and sent Yuan Huan to garrison heavy troops on the front line of Songshan Mountain to defend Luoyang."
After all, Xia Houjuan is the daughter of a military general. She has practiced martial arts since she was a child and observed battle strategies. She has some knowledge of military affairs. Hearing this, he frowned and said, "If the war drags on until the beginning of winter, and the temperature drops sharply and there is a heavy snowfall, I am afraid it will be detrimental to our field army."
Xia Houjuan subconsciously thought that the Cao family was one of his own, so he blurted out the words "our army". Zhang Fei snorted dissatisfied and said: "Yuan Shu has no generals under his command, and the strongest Ji Ling is just a mediocre person. Why should he resist?" Live with your parents?"
Qiao Ren said: "What General Zhang said is absolutely true. However, after all, Yuan Shu's army still has more than 300,000 troops, and most of them are hiding behind the city wall. It will take time for our army to capture the city."
Zhang Fei yawned and said in a bored tone: "Is this all the information you have about the meeting? If that's all, it's none of my business if they fight for life or death."
Qiao Ren frowned and said, "The important thing is later. My lord has five capable sons. Unfortunately, Chang Yue Cao Ang died in battle. Now the second, third, and fourth sons are all attending funerals in Qiao County. Only the fifth son, Cao Chong, is by my lord's side."
Zhang Fei knew the members of Cao Cao's family well, so he heard this and said, "So what?"
Qiao Ren said: "Now the third son of Cao Cao, Cao Zhang, is going to have a meeting down there. It is to organize the armed forces of the surrounding counties and counties, intending to send troops to help the lord. The second son, Cao Pi, and the fourth son, Cao Zhi, also made a bet and vowed to form their own troops to attack the Yellow River. The first line is to cut off Yuan Shu's escape route to the north. When the time comes, Yuan Shu will not be able to panic. The Lord will fight heavily on the southern front. There is a high probability that he will win, and Yuan Shu will become the turtle in the urn."
These words made Zhang Fei ponder for a long time, but unfortunately his wisdom was limited, so Xia Houjuan asked: "The third brother of the Cao family organized an army in Qiao County, but in which direction did he attack?"
Qiao Ren hesitated for a moment, this was the most important military secret and should not be disclosed to anyone, but Zhang Fei glared, Qiao Ren immediately gave up, and murmured: "I just said that I was going north to fight Juancheng, soon." Third Young Master Cao will lead his troops through the ancient city of Shangqiu, and part of my troops will also be mixed into the Northern Expedition."
Zhang Fei froze on the spot after hearing this. He didn't know whether he was thinking about something, or Xia Houjuan asked: "Juancheng? Whose territory is that, and who is the guard?"
Zhang Fei waved his hand to stop Qiao Ren who was about to speak. He seemed to be heartbroken and wanted to lean on his seat. Then he straightened his body firmly, gritted his teeth and said to Xia Houjuan: "Juan'er, I want to join Cao San's Northern Expedition." ."
Xia Houjuan was shocked when he heard this and said, "You usually hate our Cao family the most, but now you want to join the third brother's army?"
Zhang Fei looked into the distance with his big eyes, as if looking at the foggy sky, and murmured: "Juan'er, you don't know something. Juancheng is the realm of Qinglong, and the guard is my biggest enemy in this life. My surname is Guan Mingyu." The clouds grow.”
After saying that, he suddenly picked up the wine jar and took a big sip. His face was extremely painful, and he staggered back a few steps, as if he was looking for his snake spear. Qiao Ren was afraid that he would have an attack in the hall, so he quickly stepped forward to help him, but was hit by Zhang Fei's palm, causing him to stumble back to the entrance of the hall. He felt a sharp pain in his chest, which showed the strength of Zhang Fei's palm, and he couldn't help but be horrified.
Xia Houjuan was not afraid of Zhang Fei. He shouted: "A man can bend and stretch. Since he wants to take revenge, it is not too late in ten years." ."
Zhang Fei sobered up slightly after hearing this, and suddenly a wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Do you know that this Guan Yu was once my best brother in life and death?"
Xia Houjuan was slightly startled. He didn't expect the story here to be so complicated. He said warmly: "Husband, now that you and I are husband and wife, is there anything else that you can't tell me?"
Zhang Fei looked at Xia Houjuan blankly. Memories came out like a tide. Suddenly he burst into tears and shouted loudly: "Brother! You died before your career was completed. I didn't expect that before your bones were cold, Guan Yu sold himself for glory and betrayed his eldest brother." With his teachings, I made an eagle dog for the rebel Chen Long of the Han Dynasty. I will kill Guan Yu's head with my own hands, and then I will worship my elder brother's spirit in heaven." After saying that, he cried three times and drank the whole jar of wine in one breath.
Seeing Zhang Fei's excitement, Xia Houjuan had no choice but to caress his back in every possible way to comfort him. As the saying goes, "Iron King Kong is no match for Luozhirou", Zhang Fei finally calmed down and told the story of the three sworn brothers in Taoyuan. Only then did Xia Houjuan realize that the enemy Zhang Fei wanted to kill was none other than his second brother Guan Yu, who was sworn to Jin Lan back then.
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
