At the border of Wei and Shu, someone heard the news and reported it to Luoyang. Cao Rui immediately called the relevant personnel to go to court to discuss how to deal with it. A close official reported: "The border officer came to report that it was Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu, who was personally leading the attack." An army of 300,000 people has marched from Hanzhong. Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi were sent as the vanguard to bring troops and horses to the border." After hearing this, Cao Rui was even more frightened and asked the officials: "Which of you can serve as a general to resist? The army of Shu."
Suddenly a person spoke up and said: "My father died in Hanzhong. I have never had the opportunity to avenge my father's murder. Now that the Shu army has invaded the border, I am willing to lead my strong generals, and I hope that your majesty can take it." Send me the troops and horses from Guanxi and let us go to defeat Shu together. We can serve our country and avenge our father!"
Everyone looked and saw that the man was Xia Houyuan's son, named Xiahou Mao. Xiahou Mao, named Zixiu, had an impatient temper and was a bit stingy. He was adopted as a son by Xiahou Dun since he was a child. Later, Xiahou Yuan was beheaded by Huang Zhong at Dingjun Mountain. Cao Cao felt that he was very pitiful, so he asked his daughter Princess Qinghe to recruit him. As the consort, he had a status in the court. Although he had some military power, he had no actual combat experience.
Cao Rui thought that since he was a relative of his own, he could feel at ease in commanding the troops, so he appointed him as the Grand Governor and mobilized all the troops in Kansai to fight. Situ Wanglang advised him, "No, even though Xiahou's prince son-in-law is in the mood for revenge. But I have never fought on the battlefield, and I am afraid it is inappropriate to hand over such a task now. In addition, Zhuge Liang is resourceful and well versed in strategy, and the new emperor of Shu is far-sighted. He has chosen to go on an expedition at this time and cannot underestimate the enemy!"
Unexpectedly, he was rejected before he even went on an expedition. After hearing this, Xia Houmao was very angry and scolded: "Is Wang Situ colluding with Zhuge Liang and preparing to serve as an internal agent of Xi Shu? I have learned strategy from my father since I was very young, and I am well versed in the art of war. You Why did you bully me for being so young? If I can't capture Zhuge Liang alive, I swear I won't come to see the emperor!"
When the words came to this point, Wang Lang and others did not dare to speak. Xiahou Mao resigned from the throne of Wei, arrived in Chang'an overnight, and mobilized more than 200,000 troops from Guanxi to fight against Kong Ming.
Kong Ming came to Mianyang with his troops and horses, and happened to pass by Ma Chao's tomb, so he asked his younger brother Ma Dai to pay homage to him. Kong Ming came to pay homage in person. After that, he returned to the camp to discuss the plan to march. Suddenly Tan Ma came to report: "The Lord of Wei, Cao Rui, sent his consort, Xiahou Mao, to mobilize all the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong to fight."
Wei Yan stepped forward and suggested: "Xia Houmao is the son of Xia Houyuan. He is a son of a powerful man. He is weak and has no plans. I am willing to take five thousand elite soldiers to take the road out of Baozhong, follow the Qinling Mountains to the east, and then go north after reaching Ziwu Valley. We can reach Chang'an in less than ten days. If Xia Houmao hears that I am arriving so soon, he will definitely abandon the city and escape to Hengmen Dige. I will attack from the east. The prime minister can lead his troops and fight out of the Xie Valley. In this way, the west of Xianyang can determine the world in one fell swoop."
Kong Ming smiled and said: "This is not a perfect strategy. Do you think there are no people in the Central Plains? If someone advises Cao Rui to ambush soldiers and horses in remote mountains to intercept us, not only will the five thousand soldiers and horses you brought suffer, but we will also suffer." It will also cause a huge loss of vitality, which is definitely not possible.”
Wei Yan added: "The Prime Minister set off from the main road with his troops and horses. They will definitely gather all the troops and horses in Guanzhong to meet the enemy on the road. In this way, the attack on the Central Plains will not be a one-time thing. It will take such a long time. What about the Central Plains?" When can we capture it?"
Kong Ming said: "I went from Longyou to the flat road and marched according to the method. Why should I worry about not winning!" So Wei Yan's plan was not used. Wei Yan was a little unhappy, but there was nothing he could do, so Kong Ming sent Zhao Yun to march.
But it is said that Xiahou Mao mobilized soldiers and horses from all walks of life in Chang'an. At that time, there was a general Han De from Xiliang who was good at using a mountain-breaking ax and had the courage of ten thousand people. He came to Chang'an with 80,000 soldiers from the Western Qiang people and met with Xiahou. He was very happy and immediately rewarded and sent as a vanguard. Han De had four sons, all of whom were proficient in martial arts and had high skills in archery and horseback riding. The eldest son Han Ying, the second son Han Yao, the third son Han Qiong, and the fourth son Han Ban also arrived, and Han De took his four sons to prepare for the meeting. At the same time, there were 80,000 Qiang soldiers and horses, and they rushed to Fengming Mountain to meet the enemy. They met the Shu army on the opposite side.
The two formations faced each other, and Han De took action. His four sons stood on both sides. Han De yelled: "How dare you invade our borders, traitorous bandits."
Zhao Yun was furious and did not answer. He raised his gun and rode his horse to challenge Han De. Seeing this, his four sons stepped out to fight. The eldest son Han Ying was the first to come out. In less than three rounds, he was stabbed to death by Zhao Yun. Under the horse, the second son Han Yao saw this and came to fight Zhao Yun with a sword. Zhao Yun became more and more excited as he fought and roused himself to fight. Han Yao was no match and was somewhat at a disadvantage. The third son Han Qiong quickly came out to attack Zhao Yun with a square halberd. Zhao Yun was fighting one against two, showing no fear, and his marksmanship was not messy. The fourth son, Han Qi, and the two brothers were unable to capture Zhao Yun, so they came to fight with two sun and moon swords. The three of them surrounded Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun was alone in the center fighting three people at the same time. Soon Han Qi was shot and fell from his horse. General Han De came to the rescue. Zhao Yun dragged the gun away. Han Qiong held Fang Tianji down, took out a bow and arrow and fired three The arrows were all deflected by Zhao Yun with his gun. Han Qiong was furious and picked up the square halberd to fight Zhao Yun. He rushed towards Zhao Yun, but was hit in the face by the scissors shot by Zhao Yun. He fell off his horse and died. Han Yao jumped on the horse and raised the sword. Coming to kill Zhao Yun, Zhao Yun kept his weapon aside, dodged the opponent's attack, grabbed the opponent with his right hand, and captured him alive. Then he rode back to take away the thrown away gun, turned around and killed him.
When Han De saw that all four of his sons had died in the hands of Zhao Yun, he felt jealous, sad and angry, and walked into the formation. The soldiers and horses of Xiliang knew Zhao Yun's reputation, and saw with their own eyes that he was so brave. Dare to come forward and fight? So wherever Zhao Yun went, many people retreated one after another. Zhao Yun was alone, fighting back and forth, as if he was in a deserted land.
When Deng Zhi saw Zhao Yun shouting loudly, he quickly let the Shu army cover him up. The Xiliang soldiers and horses were defeated and fled. Han De was almost captured alive by Zhao Yun, so he could only abandon his armor and escape among the soldiers. Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi returned to the camp.
Deng Zhi congratulated: "The general is almost seventy years old, but he is still as heroic as ever. Today, he killed the four generals of the opponent in front of the battle. It is really rare in the world."
Zhao Yun smiled and said: "The prime minister thought that I was too old and refused to use me, so I have to perform better." So he sent someone to escort Han Yao to Kong Ming, and wrote a letter of success at the same time.
Han De took the defeated army to see Xiahou Mao. He personally brought troops and horses to fight Zhao Yun. He scouted the horses and reported to the Shu army camp, saying that Xiahou Mao had come personally with troops and horses. Zhao Yun prepared the equipment and went out to fight immediately, bringing thousands of soldiers with him. The soldiers and horses were in formation in front of Fengming Mountain. That day, Xiahou Mao wore a golden helmet, sat on a white horse, and held a machete. He stood under the gate and saw Zhao Yun riding a white horse, running back and forth, and was about to step forward to challenge him. Han De Advised: "He killed four of my sons and wanted to give me a chance for revenge!"
