Chapter 53: Guan Yunchang's Interpretation of Righteousness, Huang Hansheng, Sun Zhongmou's Battle, Zhang Wenyuan

 Chapter 53: Guan Yunchang's Interpretation of Righteousness, Huang Hansheng, Sun Zhongmou's Battle, Zhang Wenyuan

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But Kong Ming said to Zhang Fei, "When Zilong took Guiyang County, he issued a military order and left. Today, Yide wants to take Wuling, he must also issue a military order before he can lead his troops." Zhang Fei then issued a military order and gladly led three thousand troops, throwing them into the Wuling border at night. Upon hearing that Zhang Fei had led his troops, Jin Xuan gathered his troops and equipment, and went out of the city to confront the enemy. Gongzhi advised, "Liu Xuande is the uncle of the Great Han Emperor, and benevolence and righteousness are spread throughout the world. In addition, Zhang Yide is very brave and brave. He cannot resist the enemy, so it is better to surrender to the superior." Jin Xuan angrily said, "Do you want to collude with the thief as an internal rebellion?" He ordered the warrior to execute him. The officials all said, 'First, behead the family members, which will be disadvantageous to the army.' Jin Xuan drank the retreat of Gong Zhi and led his troops out. Twenty miles away from the city, welcoming Zhang Fei. Flying spear immediately, drinking golden spinning loudly. The general asked, 'Who dares to go to war?' Everyone was afraid and dared not move forward. Spinning from the horse and dancing with a knife to greet it. Zhang Fei let out a loud shout, as loud as a giant thunder, causing the golden spiral to lose its color. He dared not engage in a confrontation and rode away. Fly the troops and then cover up and kill. Jin Xuan walked to the edge of the city and scattered arrows were shot from the city. Xuanjing looked at Gong Zhi standing on the city and said, "When you are not in line with the heavens, you have taken your own defeat. I and the people have surrendered to Liu." Before he could finish speaking, an arrow hit the Golden Xuanmian Gate and fell under the horse. The soldier cut off his head and offered Zhang Fei. Gong Zhi went out of the city to surrender, and Fei ordered Gong Zhiyun to stamp a ribbon and go to Guiyang to meet Xuande. Xuande was overjoyed and appointed Gong Zhi to replace Jin Xuan.

Xuande personally went to Wuling to pacify the people and reported to Yunchang, saying that Yide and Zilong had each obtained a county. In his reply, Yun Chang wrote, "I heard that Changsha has not been taken yet. If my elder brother does not consider my younger brother to be incompetent, it is very good to teach Guan to do this." Xuande was overjoyed and instructed Zhang Fei to guard Jingzhou for Yun Chang at night, so that Yun Chang could come and take Changsha.

Upon arrival, Yun Chang met Xuande and Kongming. Kong Ming said, "Zilong took Guiyang and Yide took Wuling, both with three thousand armies. Han Xuan, the current governor of Changsha, is not worth mentioning. However, he had a great general from Nanyang, surnamed Huang, named Zhong, with the courtesy name Hansheng. He was a general under Liu Biao's tent and jointly defended Changsha with Liu Pan, Liu Biao's nephew. Later, he served Han Xuan. Although he is nearly sixty years old this year, he has the courage of ten thousand men and cannot underestimate the enemy. When Yun Chang goes, he must bring more military horses." Yun Chang said, "Why does the strategist lead others in sharpness and destroy his own prestige? How can he measure an old soldier? Guan doesn't need to use three thousand armies, he only needs his subordinates. Five hundred elite school swordsmen have decided to behead Huang Zhong and Han Xuan and present them to their subordinates. Yun Chang refused and only led five hundred school swordsmen away. Kong Ming said to Xuan De, "Yun Chang underestimates the enemy Huang Zhong, only afraid of losing. The lord should go and assist." Xuan De followed suit and then led his troops to advance towards Changsha.

But it is said that Han Xuan, the governor of Changsha, was impatient throughout his life and lighter than killing, which was hated by everyone. When he heard that Yun Changjun had arrived, he called on veteran Huang Zhong to discuss. Zhong said, "There is no need for the lord to worry. With this sword and bow, a thousand will come and a thousand will die!" It turned out that Huang Zhong could open a bow with two stones of strength and hit a hundred times. Before he could finish speaking, a person below the stairs responded and said, "There's no need for the old general to go to war, only someone will capture Guan alive." Han Xuan saw it as Yang Ling, the commanding officer of the army. Han Xuan was overjoyed and ordered Yang Ling to lead a thousand troops and run out of the city. About fifty miles away, I saw where the dust was rising, and Yun Chang's army and horses arrived early. Yang Ling brandished her gun and stood in front of the formation, cursing. Yun Chang was furious and didn't say anything. He flew his horse and wielded his sword, directly attacking Yang Ling. Ling brought a gun to welcome. Not three times in one, Yun Chang picked up his knife and struck Yang Ling under the horse. Chase down the defeated soldiers until they reach the outskirts of the city. Upon hearing this, Han Xuan was greatly surprised and instructed Huang Zhong to take action. Xuanzi came to the city to watch. Zhongti wielded his sword and mounted his horse, leading five hundred cavalry to fly over the suspension bridge. When Yun Chang saw a general on horseback, he knew it was Huang Zhong. He waved the five hundred school swordsmen and immediately asked, "Is it Huang Zhong who came here?" Zhong replied, "Since you know my name, how dare you invade my territory!" Yun Chang said, "I'm here to take your head!" After that, the two horses clashed. After more than a hundred battles, there was no clear winner. Han Xuan feared that Huang Zhong might be lost, so he called for Jin to withdraw his troops. Huang Zhong recruited troops into the city. Yun Chang also retreated from the army, ten miles away from the city, and secretly thought to himself, "General Huang Zhong lives up to his reputation: fighting a lily without any flaws. In the future, he will use the tactic of dragging his sword to win with a back slash

After breakfast the next day, they came to the city to fight again. Han Xuan sat on the city and taught Huang Zhong how to ride horses. Zhong Yin killed hundreds of riders across the suspension bridge, and then crossed horses with Yun Chang. After a fierce battle of fifty or sixty, the outcome was undecided, and both armies cheered in unison. When the drum was beating rapidly, Yun Chang rode his horse and left. Huang Zhong rushed over. Yun Changfang was about to use a knife to cut it off when suddenly he heard a sound behind his head; When I turned around urgently, I saw Huang Zhong lost by the warhorse and thrown underground. Yun Chang hurriedly rode back on his horse, raised his knife in both hands and shouted fiercely, "I'll spare your life! Quickly switch horses to fight!" Huang Zhongurgently picked up his horse's hooves, flew onto the horse, and abandoned it into the city. Xuanjing asked. Zhong said, "This horse has not been on the battlefield for a long time, so there is this loss." Xuan said, "Your arrows hit a hundred times, why don't you shoot them?" Zhong said, "If we fight again tomorrow, we will definitely be defeated and lured to shoot them at the suspension bridge." Xuan used a green horse he was riding with Huang Zhong. Loyal and grateful, he retreated, pondering, "It's rare for Yun Chang to be so loyal! He couldn't bear to kill me, and I'm willing to endure shooting him? If I don't shoot, I'm afraid I'll violate the order." Ye hesitated and didn't decide.

The next day at dawn, the people reported that Yun Chang was engaged in battle. Lead the troops out of the city with loyalty. Yun Chang fought against Huang Zhong for two days and was very anxious. He regained his momentum and fought with Zhong. After less than thirty battles, loyalty and deception were defeated, and Yun Chang arrived. I longed for the kindness of not killing yesterday, so I couldn't bear to shoot. I grabbed my sword, pulled the bow and let the strings sound, causing the clouds to flash rapidly, but no arrows were seen; Yun Chang rushed, loyal and weak, Yun Chang flashed rapidly, but there was no arrow; Huang Zhong doesn't know how to shoot, so feel free to come over. Approaching the suspension bridge, Huang Zhong drew an arrow and opened his bow on the bridge. The string rang and the arrow struck directly at the base of Yun Chang's helmet. The soldiers ahead shouted in unison. Yun Chang was taken aback and returned to the fortress with an arrow, only to find out that Huang Zhong had the ability to pierce through the Yang tree with a hundred steps. Today, he only shot his helmet and tassel, which was to repay the kindness of not killing yesterday. Yun Chang led his troops and retreated. Huang Zhong returned to the city to meet Han Xuan, who then drank and caught Huang Zhong. Zhong exclaimed, "Innocent!" Xuan was furious and said, "I've been watching for three days, and you dare to deceive me! If you didn't fight hard the day before, you must have ulterior motives; if he didn't kill you yesterday, he must have some connections; if he pulled the bowstring twice today, but the third arrow stopped shooting at his helmet and tassel, how could it not be an external connection and an internal connection? If you don't kill you, you will be a future threat!" He ordered the swordsman to push down the city gate and execute him. When the generals were about to report, Xuan said, "But if you want to exempt Huang Zhong, you will sympathize!" Just as he pushed out the door, he was about to raise his sword. Suddenly, he swung his sword and rushed in, killing the swordsman and rescuing Huang Zhong. He shouted loudly, "Huang Hansheng is the guarantee of Changsha. Killing Hansheng now is killing the people of Changsha! Han Xuan is cruel and unkind, and he is a light and slow scholar. He will be executed in public." Those who are willing to follow me will come! ”When people look at him, with a face like a jujube and eyes like a bright star, it is Wei Yanye, a native of Yiyang. Unable to drive Liu Xuande from Xiangyang, he came to join Han Xuan; The mysterious monster is arrogant and disrespectful, unwilling to be valued, so it bends and sinks here. On that day, he saved Huang Zhong and taught the people to kill Han Xuan together. He bared his arms and let out a cry, and hundreds of people followed him. Huang Zhong couldn't stop it. Wei Yan killed Shangchengtou directly, cut Han Xuan into two parts with one knife, lifted his head and mounted his horse, and led the people out of the city to worship Yun Chang. Yun Chang was overjoyed and entered the city. Comfort is over, please meet Huang Zhong; Zhong Tuo is unable to recover from illness. Yun Chang even invited Xuande and Kongming.

But it was said that Xuande came from Yunchang to take Changsha, and then urged the people and horses to join in with Kong Ming. In the middle of the line, the green flag rolled backwards, and a crow flew from north to south, calling out three times in a row before leaving. Xuande said, "What misfortune or fortune should this bring?" Kong Ming immediately took a lesson and said, "We have obtained Changsha Commandery, and we have also obtained the Grand General. We will see the outcome after noon. Seeing a small school report approaching, it said: 'General Guan has obtained Changsha Commandery, and the surrendered generals Huang Zhong and Wei Yan are waiting for the lord to come there.' Xuande was overjoyed and entered Changsha. On the Cloud Chief Access Hall, there are rumors about Huang Zhong's matter. Xuande personally went to Huang Zhong's house to invite him, and the loyal side surrendered, requesting the burial of Han Xuan's body to the east of Changsha. Later generations praised Huang Zhong in a poem, saying, "General's spirit and heavenly ginseng, white hair still trapped in the south of Han. I am willing to die without resentment, and when I am about to lower my head, I still feel ashamed. The precious sword shines brightly in the snow, showing my divine courage, and the iron cavalry remembers the battle and drunkenness in the wind. My eternal high reputation should not be erased, and I will follow the lonely moon to shine on Xiangtan

Xuande treated Huang Zhong with great kindness. Yun Chang invited Wei Yan to meet him, and Kong Ming ordered his swordsman to push down and execute him. Xuande asked Kong Ming in shock, "Wei Yan is a person who has made meritorious contributions but is innocent. Why did the military advisor want to kill him?" Kong Ming replied, "It is disloyal to eat his wealth and kill his lord; it is unjust to live in his land and offer it to him. I see that Wei Yan has a rebellious bone behind his head, and will rebel in the long run, so I will first kill him to eliminate the root of the disaster." Xuande said, "If we kill this person, everyone who surrenders will be in danger. I hope the military advisor can forgive us." Kong Ming pointed to Wei Yan and said, "I will spare your life now. You can be loyal to your lord and not have any ulterior motives. If you have any ulterior motives, I will at least take your head. Step back. Huang Zhong recommended Liu Pan, the nephew of Liu Biao, who is currently idle in You County. Xuan De retrieved him and appointed him as the head of Changsha County. The four commanderies have been pacified, and the Xuande troops have returned to Jingzhou to change Youjiangkou to Public Security. From then on, money and grain were abundant, and the wise returned; General Ma scattered his troops at the pass.

But Zhou Yu returned to Chaisang to recuperate and ordered Ganning to guard Baling Commandery and Lingtong to guard Hanyang Commandery, with warships distributed in two locations, waiting for dispatch. Cheng Pu led the remaining soldiers to surrender to Fei County. Originally, Sun Quan had been in Hefei for a long time since the Battle of Red Cliffs, engaging in battles with Cao soldiers of varying sizes, with no clear winner. He dared not force the city to retreat and stationed troops fifty miles away from the city. Upon hearing that Cheng Pu's troops had arrived, Sun Quan was overjoyed and personally went out to camp to labor. People reported that Lu Zijing arrived first, and the power was to wait for him on horseback. Su hurriedly dismounted and bowed. The generals were greatly surprised to see how strict the power was. Quan asked Su to mount his horse and walk with a reins, whispering, "Is it enough to show off to the Duke by dismounting alone?" Su replied, "Not yet." Quan replied, "But why then do you want to show off later?" Su replied, "May the power of the Duke of Ming be extended to the four seas, consolidate the nine provinces, and conquer the imperial legacy, so that Su can write bamboo and silk with his name, and then show off." Quan rubbed his palm and laughed heartily. Together in the tent, a grand banquet was held to reward the soldiers and soldiers who fought fiercely, and to discuss strategies for breaking through the Battle of Hefei.

Suddenly, Zhang Liao sent someone to deliver a battle report. After reviewing the book, Quan opened it and angrily said, "Zhang Liao has deceived me too much! You heard that Cheng Pu's army is coming, deliberately causing people to fight! Tomorrow, I don't need a new army to go to the enemy, let's watch a big battle!" The order was sent at five o'clock that night, and the three armies left the camp, hoping to advance towards Hefei. Around the hour of Chen, the army and horses were halfway through when Cao's troops arrived. Form a formation on both sides. Sun Quan wears a golden helmet and armor, donning them on horseback; Left Song Qian, right Jia Hua, the second general Fang Tian painted a halberd and guarded both sides. After the three-way drumming, in the Cao army formation, the gate flag was opened twice, and the three generals were fully equipped and standing in front of the formation: Zhang Liao in the center, Li Dian on the left, and Le Jin on the right. Zhang Liao led the charge with his horse and fought a decisive battle against Sun Quan. Quan Chuo's spear was about to engage in battle, but one of the spears in the formation suddenly appeared early. It was Tai Shici. Zhang Liao waved his knife to greet. The battle between the two generals had seventy or eighty matches, with no clear winner. On the Cao Formation, Li Dian said to Le Jin, "Sun Quan is also on the other side of the Golden Helmet. If we capture Sun Quan, we can avenge him with an army of 830000." However, before he could finish speaking, Le Jin rode a horse and wielded a knife to take Sun Quan from the thorny diagonal path, like a lightning bolt, flying to the front of us and wielding the knife. Song Qian and Jia Hua hurriedly covered their painted halberds. The knife was everywhere, and both halberds were broken, only striking the spear pole towards the horse's head. Le Jin Hui Ma, Sergeant Song Qianchuo rushed over with a gun in his hand. Li Dian drew an arrow and shot it into Song Qian's heart, but it fell from his horse. Taishi Ci saw that someone had fallen from behind and abandoned Zhang Liao. He looked at this formation and returned. Zhang Liao took advantage of the situation to cover up and attack, causing chaos among the Wu soldiers who scattered and ran around. Zhang Liao saw Sun Quan and rushed over on horseback. Take a look and catch up. A large army, led by General Cheng Puye, has emerged from the thorn slope; Intercepting for a while saved Sun Quan. Zhang Liao withdrew his troops and turned to Fei. Cheng Pubao and Sun Quan returned to Dazhai, and the defeated troops gradually returned to their camps. Sun Quan burst into tears when he saw Song Qian being defeated. Chang Shi Zhang Hong said, "My lord, relying on his strong and vigorous spirit, underestimates the enemy and the entire army. He is always cold hearted. Even if he cuts off the generals and banners, and shakes up the battlefield, he still has the responsibility of a general, which is not suitable for my lord. I hope to restrain and cultivate my courage, and adopt the strategy of a king and a tyrant. Today, Song Qian died under the sharp edge, which is why my lord underestimates the enemy. From now on, it is important to take care of him." Quan said, "This is a solitary fault. From now on, it should be corrected." In a few minutes, the Grand Historian kindly entered the tent and said, "There is one of my subordinates, surnamed Ge and named Ding, who is a brother of Zhang Liao and his subordinate Hou Cao who raises horses. Hou Cao was accused of harboring resentment, and tonight someone was sent to report it. He raised a fire as a banner and assassinated Zhang Liao to avenge Song Qian. Someone requested to lead troops as an external response. Quan said," Where is Ge Ding? "The Grand Historian Ci said," He has already infiltrated the city of Hefei. Someone is willing to beg 5000 soldiers to go. "Zhuge Jin said," Zhang Liao has many plans and may be prepared. He cannot make a mistake Tai Shici firmly insists on doing it. Quan was saddened by the death of Song Qian and urgently sought revenge, so he ordered the Grand Historian Ci to lead 5000 troops to serve as an external support.

But it is said that Geding is from Cixiang, the Grand Historian; On that day, he was in the army and followed into Hefei City. He found a horse breeding trough and the two discussed it. Ge Ding said, "I have sent someone to report to General Taishi Ci, and he will come to assist tonight. How will you handle the matter. Left and right said, "Today we have achieved complete victory, and the Wu army has fled far away. Why don't you lay down your armor and rest in peace?" Liao replied, "No. The way to be a general is not to take victory as a joy, nor to take defeat as a worry. If the Wu army is unprepared to attack us and take advantage of the weakness, how can we respond? Tonight, we should be more cautious than every night." Before he could finish speaking, the fire broke out in the rear fortress, and there were a lot of voices calling for rebellion, with many reporting back. Zhang Liao set out from his post and mounted his horse, summoning more than ten soldiers and generals to stand on the road. Left and right said, "The shouting is very urgent, you can go and observe it." Liao said, "Is there anyone who rebels in every city? They are rebels, so they startle the ears of the soldiers. If there is chaos, they should be beheaded first!" Without moving, Li Dian captured Ge Ding and later arrested him. Liao inquired about his feelings and immediately executed him in front of the horse. The sound of gongs and drums beating outside the city gate was deafening. Liao said, "This is the external response of the Wu army, so we can plan to break it down." He then ordered a fire to be lit inside the city gate, and everyone protested. He opened the city gate wide and lowered the suspension bridge. The Grand Historian Ci saw the city gate wide open, only the road inside changed, and he drew his spear and horse to enter first. A cannon fired from the city, and scattered arrows were shot down. The Grand Historian Ci quickly retreated and was hit by several arrows. Behind them, Li Dian and Le Jin rushed out, and the Wu army split halfway and took advantage of the situation to rush straight to the front of the fortress. Lu Xun, Dong Xi rushed out and saved Tai Shici. Cao Bing returned on his own. Sun Quan felt even more saddened when he saw that the Grand Historian Ci was seriously injured. Zhang Zhao requested the right to strike. Quan followed him and withdrew his troops from the ship, returning to Runzhou in southern Xu. Biji stationed troops and horses, and Taishi Ci fell seriously ill; When the envoy Zhang Zhao and others greeted him, the Grand Historian Ci shouted loudly, "I was born in a chaotic time, and I should have carried a three foot sword to achieve great feats. My current aspirations have failed, so why die!" He died at the age of forty-one. Later generations wrote a poem praising: "Devoted to complete loyalty and filial piety, Donglai Taishi Ci: Name Zhaoyuansai, bow and horse shook the mighty army; On the day of repaying kindness in Beihai, during the fierce battle at Shenting. His last words were grand and his aspirations were shared for eternity!" Upon hearing of Ci's death, Sun Quan was deeply saddened and ordered to be buried at the foot of Nanxu Beigu Mountain, and his son Taishi Heng was raised in his mansion. But it was said that Xuande was reorganizing his army and horses in Jingzhou. Upon hearing that Sun Quan and Fei were defeated, he returned to Nanxu and discussed with Kong Ming. Kong Ming said, "Watching the stars on a bright night, I saw a star falling to the ground in the northwest, and I must have broken a royal family." In a moment of truth, I suddenly reported that my son Liu Qi had passed away due to illness. Upon hearing this, Xuande burst into tears. Kong Ming advised, "Life and death are determined. Master, do not worry, for fear of harming your body. And for important matters, you can urgently send someone to guard the city and take care of the funeral arrangements." Xuan De said, "Who can go?" Kong Ming said, "Only Yun Chang can go." He immediately instructed Yun Chang to go to Xiangyang to guard it. Xuande said, "Today Liu Qi has passed away, and Eastern Wu will come to attack Jingzhou. How can we respond?" Kong Ming said, "If anyone comes, Liang will have his own words to respond." Half a month later, people reported that Eastern Wu Lu Sute came to mourn. Exactly: First, arrange the strategy and wait for the Eastern Wu mission to come. How does Kong Ming answer? Let's see the following breakdown.