One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 267

Twenty miles north of Zhanxian County is the place where the Black Mountain Army camped.

It was late at night, but the tents of the Chinese army were still brightly lit.The main generals of the Black Mountain Army, Zhang Yan, Tao Sheng, and Bai Rao, were discussing matters inside.

Zhang Yan is the leader of the Black Mountain Army. His real name is Chu Yan, and he is from Changshan Zhending. He is from the same hometown as Zhao Yun.

In the first year of Zhongping (184), the Yellow Turban Uprising broke out. Chu Yan gathered a group of teenagers to revolt accordingly, attacking and looting everywhere.When they returned to Zhen, the number of followers had reached more than 1.

In the second year of Zhongping (185), Zhang Niujiao, a native of Boling, also gathered a group of people who claimed to be generals and joined forces with Chu Yan.Chu Yan elected Zhang Niujiao as his leader and marched to attack Yitao. Zhang Niujiao was shot by a stray arrow and was seriously injured. Before he died, he ordered his subordinates to respect Chu Yan as their leader.It is said that Zhang Yan once appointed Zhang Niujiao as his adoptive father.After Zhang Niujiao's death, everyone embraced Chu Yan as the leader, so Chu Yan changed his surname to Zhang and called him Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan was called "Feiyan" in the army because of his agility, lightness like a swallow, and bravery and skill in fighting.Later, Zhang Yan's army continued to grow, and the rebels Sun Qing, Wang Dang, Yu Du and others in the Taihang Mountains all brought their troops under Zhang Yan's command.Zhang Yan's tribe has grown to tens of thousands, known as the "Black Mountain Army".

All counties and counties north of the Yellow River were invaded by the Black Mountain army, but the imperial court was unable to send troops to encircle and suppress them.Therefore, Zhang Yan sent envoys to Luoyang, the capital city, to write to the imperial court requesting surrender.Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty appointed Zhang Yan as the General of the Pingnan Zhonglang. He was in charge of the administrative and public security affairs in the Taihang Mountains.

Although Zhang Yan nominally surrendered to the imperial court, the Black Mountain Army was a small autonomous kingdom in the Taihang Mountains, and the people Zhang Yan governed were all members of the Black Mountain Army.The imperial court did not specifically divide the sphere of influence of the Black Mountain Army. To put it bluntly, they were bandits with official titles, and they neither listened to the imperial court nor listened to the propaganda.

After Dong Zhuo forced Liu Xie to move the capital, the princes attacked Dong Zhuo and Liu Bian ascended the throne in Yecheng.There are two imperial courts in the Han Dynasty. At present, no imperial court can care about the Montenegro Army, which makes the Montenegro Army even more confident.

The arable land in the Taihang Mountains is barren and the output is limited. The life of the Black Mountain Army is very hard.Seeing that the Chinese New Year is coming, Zhang Yan originally wanted to join forces with the Baibo Army to send troops to Taiyuan County, plunder wantonly, and go home to have a good New Year. Who would have thought that he had just conquered Yangyi County and was about to turn to the south, so Yang Feng sent someone Send him a letter, saying that Guo Tai, the leader of the Baibo Army, died of a sudden illness. Yang Feng plans to withdraw his troops back to Baibo Valley to mourn for Guo Tai.

With the withdrawal of the Baibo Army, the flanks of the Black Mountain Army were exposed. Without the restraint of the Baibo Army, the southern counties of Taiyuan County would inevitably send troops to rescue the counties attacked by the Black Mountain Army.Wang Zhi, the prefect of Taiyuan County, has also sent troops south to attack the Black Mountain Army.As a result, the Montenegrin Army can easily be surrounded on all sides.Therefore, Zhang Yan withdrew his troops decisively.

Just accept it when you see fit. At least the trip was not in vain. I captured a county and grabbed some things.

Originally, Zhang Yan planned to withdraw directly to her old nest and celebrate the New Year with peace of mind.Unexpectedly, Yu Po, who was in charge of breaking the post, had unexpected problems, and suddenly sent troops to Zhan County, Shangdang County on the way back.If Yu Du was able to take down Zhan County, Zhang Yan would have nothing to say, but the bad thing is that Yu Du not only failed to take down Zhan County, but also played himself to death.Only 500 of Yu Du's tribe escaped.

The military marquis Fang Bi who fled with the remnant army, after catching up with the main force of the Black Mountain Army, informed Zhang Yan of what had happened to the Ministry of Poison.

Knowing that Yu Du was defeated and killed, Zhang Yan was so angry.This is to prevent me from going back to celebrate the New Year with peace of mind!This Yu Du, who usually doesn't follow his orders very much, this time he even sent troops to attack the county seat of Shangdang County privately, but luckily he died in battle.

Although he didn't have a cold for Du, Yu Du was a commander in chief of the Black Mountain Army after all. If he died, if Zhang Yan did something, it would be too heartless.

Therefore, Zhang Yan ordered Sui Gu, who accompanied him to send troops to Taiyuan County, to return to Heishan with part of his troops, while he, Bai Rao and Tao Sheng led four thousand troops to Zhan County to avenge Yu Du.

After the Black Mountain Army came to Zhan County today, they set up camp during the day and were very busy.After nightfall, the soldiers fell asleep, but Zhang Yan didn't sleep. Instead, he summoned Tao Sheng and Bai Rao to the Chinese army's tent to discuss matters.Besides the three of them, Fang Bi was also called to the Chinese army tent by Zhang Yan.

"I called you here because I have something important to discuss." Zhang Yan sat on the main seat, stroking his beard and saying.

"What orders does the general have?" Bai Rao asked.

Zhang Yan glanced at Fang Bi, and said to Bai Rao and Sui Gu, "Fang Bi is a smart man. When he withdrew Yu Du's remaining troops, he left behind a dozen smart soldiers who pretended to be civilians." , to monitor the situation in Zhan County."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yan turned to look at Fang Bi: "Fang Junhou, please tell the two commanders Qu about the news you have found out."

Fang Bi got up, clasped his fists to salute Zhang Yan, Bai Rao, and Tao Sheng respectively, and then said: "The people left behind from humble positions have found out that the one who defeated us was Qin Yi, the captain of Yingyang, who was appointed by the Yecheng court. Soldiers and horses. They once entered the county seat of Zhan County, and then withdrew and went to the Wofo Ridge in the east of Zhan County to camp. Qin Yi’s soldiers and horses are all cavalry, about 1000 people. I was captured by Qin Yi Brothers, they are currently detained in Zhan County. There are about 1000 defenders in Zhan County."

Hearing Fang Bi's words, Bai Rao frowned and said, "It turned out to be Qin Yi's soldier. This man really meddles in other people's business. He belongs to the imperial court of Yecheng, but the officials in Zhan County are appointed by the Chang'an imperial court." He actually sent troops to rescue Zhan County, what is his plan?"

Tao Sheng rolled his eyes and said, "Qin Yi is very ambitious. I heard that he has only been in Shangdang County for more than two months, and he has successively occupied Zhangzi County and Huguan County. Now, he has Sitting in the land of three counties. He rescued Zhan County, he must want to bring Zhan County into his sphere of influence."

After speaking, Tao Sheng asked Zhang Yan: "General, is my guess correct?"

Zhang Yan smiled, waved her hand and said, "We don't have to worry about what Qin Yi has in mind. I summoned you here tonight because I want to get rid of Qin Yi first."

"Why?" Bai Rao was very puzzled when he heard it, "General, Qin Yi is not easy to provoke. When the princes of the Guandong crusade against Dong Zhuo, he joined the army in vain and gained a great reputation. Even Lv Bu was killed. He has defeated him before. This time, he came to rescue Zhan County, and he brought cavalry with him. Besides, he camped outside, which is very convenient for maneuvering. Even if we have more soldiers and horses than Qin Yi, it is difficult to find an opportunity to fight him decisively. !"

"Who says there is no chance? Isn't tonight a good chance!" Zhang Yan smiled strangely.

(End of this chapter)