At Jia Xu's suggestion, Dong Zhuo finally withdrew.
As for the Kwantung Allied Forces, there is nothing to be happy about. There is no need to think about the celebration banquet, but there will be many memorial services.
After passing the most critical moment, the princes were now in a mood to look back on the previous disastrous defeat, and couldn't help but feel sad for a while.
The situation of Liu Dai's small group was not bad. After all, they only lost some troops and the main members were still alive.
The princes of Yuan Shao's clan couldn't hold back at all, especially Zhang Miao. Thinking of his brother who died tragically in Li Jue's hands, he couldn't help but shed tears and burst into tears.
Infected by the cry, Cao Cao also thought of Bao Xin.
At the beginning, in response to the challenge to Dong, Bao Xin took his younger brother to join the war. When the former was defeated in Bianshui, his younger brother Bao Tao died trying to save him. However, instead of blaming Bao Xin, he helped him with two thousand troops.
But now, even Bao Xin himself is dead.
That friend who had always supported him, that resolute man who was kind-hearted and friendly to others, has now completely left him.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a sore nose and waved his sleeves to wipe the tears from his eyes.
Yuncheng, just rest. I, Cao Cao, will definitely carry out your legacy and annihilate the Dong thieves to avenge you!
Looking at Dong Zhuo's army retreating in the distance, Zhang Heng showed no expression on his face.
Otherwise, what else can be done?
It's not easy for him to hold back his laughter.
To be honest, Zhang Heng could not sympathize with the sadness of the princes at all.
You underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, manipulated your thoughts, and finally ended up like this. Don't you deserve it?
Furthermore, defeating Dong Zhuo this time achieved the established strategic goal, so Zhang Heng was happy from the bottom of his heart.
Really unable to stand the mourning atmosphere around him, Zhang Heng immediately shrugged at Liu Bei.
"Mr. Xuande, shall we go meet Sun Wentai for a while?"
Liu Bei nodded, "Sun Wentai came from afar to help and saved Yide's life. I should personally thank you. Let's go!"
After saying that, the two of them rode towards Sun Jian.
"Thank you, Brother Wentai, for your help!"
When he arrived a few feet in front of Sun Jian, Zhang Heng dismounted and bowed his hands, laughing loudly.
Well, now you can laugh out loud.
"Hahaha... Ziyi, you're fine!"
Sun Jian also dismounted and returned the salute with a big smile. All the generals behind him also dismounted and rushed to Zhang Heng to offer their hands.
"Uncle Ziyi!"
Sun Ce was still holding Fan Chou's head in his hand, and even deliberately placed it in the most conspicuous place, grinning at Zhang Heng.
"My good nephew is so talented that he was able to kill Dong Thief's general in a formation. He is worthy of being a young hero!" Zhang Heng gave a thumbs up and smiled.
Hearing this, the smile on Sun Ce's face became even brighter.
"Thank you uncle for the compliment!"
"Quinzi is just taking advantage of others' danger. He doesn't deserve Ziyi's praise." Sun Jian waved his hand and said modestly.
"Brother Wentai, let me introduce you to General Fenwei, Liu Gong Xuande!" After Zhang Heng said this, he pointed at Sun Jian and smiled at Liu Bei, "Xuande Gong, this is Polu General, Sun Wentai."
With Zhang Heng in the middle to introduce them, Sun Jian and Liu Bei quickly greeted each other.
"I have heard about the name of Jiangdong Tiger for a long time. I am lucky enough to meet you today. I am truly lucky!" Liu Bei cupped his hands and said with a smile.
Sun Jian also hurriedly raised his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Xuande is so complimentary. He is just a humble name and not worth mentioning. Brother Xuande, on the other hand, has won many battles against the Dong thieves this time, which is admirable!"
"Speaking of which, I have to thank Brother Wentai for helping me, otherwise my third brother's life might have been in danger." Liu Bei said, turning to Zhang Fei and said, "Yide, why don't you thank Brother Wentai quickly."
This time Zhang Fei showed no resistance and solemnly said to Sun Jian, "Thank you for your help, general!"
The courage and bravery shown by Sun Jian just now won Zhang Fei's respect.
"Brother Yide is too modest. With your bravery, even if I don't take action, Thief Dong can't do anything to you." Sun Jian waved his hand and said with a smile.
Sun Jian originally wanted to join forces with Liu Bei to defeat Dong, and with Yuan Shu's order to win over Liu Bei, at this moment, the Jiangdong tiger completely put away his arrogance.
On Liu Bei's side, Sun Jian saved Zhang Fei's life, which made Liu Bei have a good impression of him. In addition, Zhang Heng livened up the atmosphere, and after a few words, the first meeting was very harmonious.
The atmosphere of business exchanges is always pleasant. After a moment of conversation, Liu Bei took Sun Jian's hand and played together.
"Brother Wentai, let's go back to the city first, and Rong Bei will celebrate your victory!"
"Thank you so much, Brother Xuande!"
Sun Jian nodded solemnly, and the two mounted their horses and walked side by side, leading the army towards Xingyang.
Zhang Fei, who was walking behind the two of them, glanced at the human head in Sun Ce's hand, then turned to Zhang Heng and said: "Ziyi, this little kid is not simple. He has such martial arts at a young age. When he grows up, he will definitely be able to do it again." It’s another Jiangdong tiger!”
"My father is a hero and a good man. It's not surprising that the son of Sun Wentai has such force." Zhang Heng said with a smile.
"That's the truth." Zhang Fei smacked his lips twice and nodded, "With Sun Wentai's help, we can have a lot more chances of winning against Dong Thief next time!"
At the end of his words, Zhang Fei couldn't help but have a hint of anger in his tone.
When he mentioned his experience of being surrounded today, he became angry.
Only then did Zhang Heng remember this, and there was a smile in his eyes.
"Yide, speaking of you disobeying military orders this time and pursuing without authorization, you will inevitably be dealt with by military law after you return."
"Ah? Ziyi, you can't blame me for this!" Zhang Fei quickly shouted that he was wronged.
To be honest, Zhang Fei really didn't mean to disrespect the military order. He didn't even want to pursue too far, but who knew he would bump into the Flying Bear Army.
It can only be said that luck is indeed something that people cannot predict.
Zhang Heng shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't care about that. You have to be dealt with by military law anyway."
"Ziyi, you are unfair and I don't accept it!"
Zhang Fei snorted and rolled his eyes.
"Are you dissatisfied?" Zhang Heng sneered and asked, "Let me ask you, have you pursued me?"
Hearing this, Zhang Fei nodded hesitantly.
"Let me ask you again, were you surrounded by enemy troops and almost annihilated?"
"this……"
"Don't judge him right or left, answer directly."
Helpless, Zhang Fei had no choice but to nod again.
"That being the case, what else do you have to be dissatisfied with?"
"I……"
Zhang Fei opened his mouth, but couldn't find the words to refute. In the end, he could only lower his head and let out a sigh.
"Okay, I accept the punishment. Ziyi, what do you want the punishment to be?"
Zhang Heng said with a smile: "There is no need for a heavy punishment. In this case, I will give you five hundred military sticks. What do you think of Yide?"
"You want to kill me!"
Zhang Fei immediately screamed strangely.
Not to mention five hundred military sticks, even two hundred would be unbearable.
If you really want to put someone to death, even if you bring Lu Bu over, he won't be able to survive a hundred military sticks.
Of course Zhang Heng had no intention of killing Zhang Fei, and he couldn't be blamed for what happened today. It's just that there are military orders and Zhang Fei is indeed in danger. Not punishing him is not enough to convince the public, but it also makes Zhang Fei's memory long.
"No, five hundred military sticks, not a single stick is missing." Zhang Heng said firmly, "But don't worry Yide, I will give the order. I won't beat you to death. At most, I will break your legs."
"Breaking the leg is just...?"
Zhang Fei pointed at Zhang Heng, his face full of sorrow.
This guy has a really bad conscience!
However, the situation was stronger than the situation. Zhang Fei was unable to refute Zhang Heng. He rolled his eyes and suddenly had a plan in his mind.
He handed Wang Fang's head to Zhang Heng and said with a flattering smile on his face: "Ziyi, look...even though this guy looks ugly, he is a real Xiliang military captain. We will kill the enemy general." It can be considered meritorious, but can the merits be balanced against the faults, without reward or punishment?”
"Gong is merit, fault is fault, how can we generalize!" Zhang Hengyi righteously rejected Zhang Fei's request.
"Okay, okay, if you don't want to balance the merits and demerits, it's okay to reduce the price." Zhang Fei hurriedly bargained.
Zhang Heng then nodded, "Okay, since Yide has spoken, I can't be unkind, so I'll give you fifty military sticks, leaving four hundred and fifty."
Hearing this, Zhang Fei almost spit out blood.
Does this count as a deduction for you?
It’s so black-hearted!
"Four hundred deductions or I will never finish with you!" Zhang Fei said fiercely.
A Xiliang military captain's head was only worth fifty military sticks, which he absolutely could not accept.
Zhang Heng's expression became serious again, "What Yide said is wrong. Gong is merit, fault is fault, how can we generalize!"
"It's about 300 yuan. This is the lowest price!"
"Gong is merit, fault is fault..."
"Okay, okay, then it's two hundred and fifty, it can't be any lower!"
"Gong is gong..."
"The price is two hundred. If it's any less, I won't exchange it!" Zhang Fei pointed at Zhang Heng and said angrily, "Ziyi, you didn't eat less of the pig's trotters I stole from the cook last time. Now, How can you be so unkind!"
Zhang Fei strongly condemned Zhang Heng's behavior of picking up the bowl to eat and then putting down the bowl to scold his mother.
"Okay, two hundred is two hundred... What do you want me to do with my head? Just take it yourself."
Zhang Heng quickly waved his sleeves and said with disgust on his face.
