Zhang Xiu, the Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

However, there are also advantages to guarding the rear. As the so-called "Xiao He Zhen guards the pass, Gaozu is the great father, and Xiao He Gong is the first." "

Guarding the rear is also a great achievement.

Zhang Xiu sighed helplessly and let the messenger go down. Then I came out of the big tent, and I saw that the soldiers in the camp were packing their bags and looking ready to go to battle.

Pang De, Hu Che'er, Wang Shi, Zhang Long and others were all very busy, only Dian Wei stood outside the tent with his sword, and he was only responsible for Zhang Xiu's safety.

"Lord Sima. After Dian Wei saw Zhang Xiu, he immediately bowed and saluted.

"Strong men work hard. Zhang Xiu was very polite Dian Wei said, and raised his eyes to see Pang De passing in front. He called, "Brother." "

Lord Sima. Pound heard the sound and bowed down and bowed.

"Brother. The army goes out without our part. But we still have to pack our bags, and we will be stationed in the city to garrison Huaili City.

Zhang Xiu said.

Pound was a little surprised, but he didn't say much, he just obeyed.

Soon after, the army was in order. The original camp was empty, leaving just an open space. Zhang Xiu took the big gun but did not wear armor, turned over his horse, and led the army to Huaili City.

Huaili City was also attacked by the Yellow Turbans, and an area was set aside near the city gates on all sides for soldiers and horses to garrison.

After Zhang Xiu led his troops into the city, he immediately divided the soldiers into five divisions, four of which were stationed on the four city walls. Leave one behind, centering it as a reserve.

Pang De, Hu Che'er, Wang Long, and Wang Shi each led a group of men.

After Zhang Xiu made the arrangements, he was about to take Dian Wei back to Zhang's house and tell his aunt Zou. The county guard Wang Hui sent someone to invite him.

Zhang Xiu had to take Dian Wei and rode his horse to the county guard's mansion.

After coming to the gate of the county guard's mansion, Zhang Xiu saw Wang Huitang's county guard, and actually stood in front of the door to greet him.

Zhang Xiu had a guess in his heart, but he didn't reveal it.

"Lord Gunjo. He rolled over and dismounted, and bowed very politely.

"Sima Zhang is too polite. Wang Hui hurriedly helped Zhang Xiu up, smiling a little too enthusiastically.

"I have set up a banquet in the mansion, and Zhang Sima invites me in.

"Okay. Zhang Xiu nodded, and then ordered everyone to go outside, and only Dian Wei was brought in.

Of course, the banquet is not a Hongmen banquet, there is enough wine and meat, and there are beautiful maids to serve. Zhang Xiu and Wang Hui sat down, and Dian Wei stood beside Zhang Xiu with his sword and did not move, with a pair of eyes looking forward to it, as if he was a beast ready to fight at any time.

After sitting down, Wang Hui frequently persuaded him to drink, and the two of them ate and drank. After three rounds of drinking, Wang Hui looked at Dian Wei behind Zhang Xiu, and asked in a good voice: "Zhang Sima, who is behind you?"

There is the courage of ten thousand people. Zhang Xiu smiled and said.

Wang Hui was a little suspicious of this sentence. But seeing that Dian Wei was majestic and full of momentum, he also knew that this person was not an idle person.

"Such a strong man, let them drink together. Come on, watch and sit. Wang Hui turned his head and said loudly to the entourage outside the door.

"Thank you, Lord Gunjo, but I don't have a duty to drink. Dian Wei hugged his fist at Wang Hui, looking like he was doing a line of love and being loyal to his duties.

"Really strict and self-disciplined. Seeing this, Wang Hui gave a thumbs up and exclaimed, and then gave up. Immediately, he looked at Zhang Xiu, and stopped talking several times.

Zhang Xiu smiled slightly, took a sip of the wine bowl, raised his head and said, "Lord County Shou, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."

Wang Hui's expression was certain, and he arched his hand and said to Zhang Xiu: "Sima Zhang." The left general Huangfu Gong and Zhonglang General Dong Gong led their troops to Liangzhou. Now Huaili City is empty. If there are thieves and rogues to commit crimes, it is all up to Zhang Sima. Zhang

Xiu had already guessed that Wang Hui was just a decent person as a county guard, not a bold person. Now that Dong Zhuo's army is on the march, there are not enough troops in the territory, which is a lack of heart.

And he is the general who leads the army, although there are only more than 1,000 people under his command, but the city defense also depends on him.

"Lord Commander, since I have been ordered to defend the city, I will do my best. Zhang Xiu looked serious and replied.

"So, I'm not worried. Wang Hui saw Zhang Xiu's answer, and said happily.

He's actually quite ambivalent. When Zhang Xiu was in trouble, he only felt that this person was hateful. But when I saw it today, it was heroic and majestic, but I felt that it was very reliable.

A wine banquet, the guests and the host are happy. Zhang Xiu was slightly drunk, and accompanied by Dian Wei, he left the county guard mansion and rode back to Zhang's house.

After that, Zhang Xiu did not lose his words. Every day, he put on his armor, took his guard, inspected the city walls, and inspired his soldiers.

However, because it was not war time, the gates were not closed on all sides. He simply ordered the soldiers to be careful of passers-by who came and went.

In fact, it is not wrong to be careful, Zhang Xiu does not think that there will be powerful rogues who will attack Huaili City. Now the Sanfu area is actually quite peaceful.

But the truth is often unexpected.

"Da-da-da-da. A fast horse entered the city of Huaili from the north gate, and despite the large number of pedestrians on the street, the horse galloped, and arrived at the gate of the county guard in the midst of a scolding. Immediately, after the knight had spoken to the officials, he entered the county guard's mansion. Soon after, a servant turned over and rode to the door of Zhang's house with a blue look, and was invited into Zhang's house by the old man.

"Why are you so panicked?" In the courtyard, Zhang Xiu was wearing a single coat, and just after practicing the big gun, he took a sweat towel from Erlang's hand to wipe his sweat, raised his eyes and saw the face of this servant, and frowned slightly.

"Lord Sima. The big thing is not good, twenty or thirty miles away from Huaili City, a group of tens of thousands of people appeared. The official bowed down in a panic, sweating profusely.

The old pawns and sons around him all looked moved, and they were also a little panicked.

Tens of thousands?

Even after Zhang Xiu heard this, his heartbeat slowed down by half a beat. But he quickly regained his composure, and asked: "The people from the north, could it be the white wave thieves from Bingzhou? What is the banner? The soldiers are elite? Tens of thousands, but tens of thousands?" When the

officials heard this, they were hesitant for a while, and they couldn't answer any of them.

"It's rubbish. Zhang Xiu's face changed and he scolded. Then he shouted: "Prepare armor and horses for me, call Dian Wei together, and ride lightly to check." "

No. The

sons and daughters made a loud promise and went down to prepare. Soon after, Dian Wei, who was resting in a nearby room, also walked out. Zhang Xiu put on his armor, tied the red embroidered robe made by the Zou family, turned over his horse, took a big spear and a bow, and rode away with Dian Wei and other more than ten people, and went to the north of the city.

At the same time, Zhang Xiu sent people to the remaining three city gates and ordered the three guards to close the city gates and guard the city.

The north gate was guarded by Pang De, who was wearing armor and rushing to the city wall, and when he saw Zhang Xiu and others killed, he hurriedly came to the city gate and asked about the situation.

After Zhang Xiu explained to Pang De, he asked him to guard the city gate. So he went out of the city gate with Dian Wei and others and went north to investigate.

"Lord Sima, be careful. With a solemn face, Pound bowed first, and then immediately ordered his soldiers to close the gates, and added several bolts.

After traveling a distance of about twenty miles, Zhang Xiu and Dian Wei encountered a team of sentry riders.

There are five sentry riders in the "Dong !!" team, perhaps because they are arrogant, and they see that Zhang Xiu and the others did not retreat. Zhang Xiu took out the big bow behind the horse, and in the midst of the bowstring shock, he shot one person first.

The rest of the sentry riders panicked, slapped their horses and left. Zhang Xiu and more than a dozen horsemen under his command rushed up, killing three of the sentry horsemen and capturing one alive.

"I will ask you to answer, and if the answer is good, I will let you go. Zhang Xiuren was on the horse, and saw two sons and daughters holding the person's shoulders and forcing the person to kneel on the ground.

"Please ask the general, and I will know everything. This man was already shaking like chaff, and his face was pale.

"Where did you come from?" Zhang Xiu asked.

"It's from the state. The man replied.

"But the White Wave Thief?" Zhang Xiu's eyebrows moved, and he asked again.

"Definitely. We are the Yellow Turban. The commander is Liu Pi and the two marshals of Gongdu. The man shook his head and gave Zhang Xiu a surprised answer.

"In these years, there are still people who claim to be yellow scarves, and they are these two gods?" Zhang Xiu also knew a little about these two people. According to historical records, after Liu Bei abandoned Yuan Shao, he arrived in Runan, and Liu Pi and Gongdu led the remnants of the Yellow Turban to submit to Liu Bei, and then the deeds are unknown.

Zhang Xiu's heart moved, and then he asked: "How many people are you?"

"There are 20,000 or 30,000 people, and there are 3,000 people in armor." This man knew everything.

Zhang Xiu's heart was moved, and he was also relieved. When he heard that there were 30,000 people on the other side just now, he was also shocked.

If it is really a strong army of 30,000, there is no need to fight, abandon the city and leave. Now that I have heard the truth and the truth, I am naturally not afraid.

The yellow turbans were known as millions of people back then. But in fact, most of them are dragging their families and mouths, and there are very few elite soldiers.

"That's a good answer. Tie him up. Let's go back to Huaili City and close the city to garrison. After Zhang Xiu thought for a while, he waved his horsewhip and turned the horse's head.

"No. The two sons said yes and tied up the man. The group rode their horses and galloped back to Huaili City.

After the city gate opened, Zhang Xiuwang saw Pang De galloping out on horseback.

"Lord Sima, what's the situation in the north?" asked Pound, sitting on his horse and saluting with his fists clenched.

"It's just 20,000 or 30,000 yellow turbans and 3,000 elite soldiers. The leader of the troops is Liu Pi and Gongdu. Zhang Xiu replied with a smile.

"Haven't heard of it. Pound shook his head slightly, and his face was also a lot slackened.

"Spread this matter all over the four gates and calm the hearts of the army. Zhang Xiu first said to the sons and daughters behind him, and then entered the city with Pang De, walked on the city wall, pressed his sword and waited for the other party to arrive.

When the sun is set in the west, and it is almost dusk. Zhang Xiu and the others saw the other party's army, 3,000 armored soldiers opened the way, and the rear were middle-aged men and women, as well as chariots and horses.

The flags of "Liu" and "Gong" flew in the wind, and the hunting sounded. There are two people under the banner who are wearing gold armor, embroidered robes, and horizontal guns, but they can't see their faces clearly.

"This generation is not to worry. Lord Sima. We can lead our troops to break it. Pound looked at the opponent's lineup, and immediately completely relieved his heart, and surrendered his hand to fight.