The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 821 Mantis Catching Cicadas
During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the Pingyuan Qu family took refuge in Xiping and became a common surname in the area.Qu Yi often lived in Liangzhou and was proficient in the warfare of the Qiang people. Later, he fell out with his family, fled Xiping via Bingzhou, and became a general of Mu Hanfu in Jizhou.

Qu Yi's temperament was arrogant, and he often relied on his meritorious service to rob soldiers.

Therefore, he was also at odds with many generals under Yuan Shao's command. Otherwise, at the critical point of the war with the north and Gongsun Zan, how could Yuan Shao transfer him to the south?
As a hero, Yuan Shao's mind is really not flattering.He is the kind of man who is magnanimous on the surface, willing to be a corporal, but secretly gives people shoes to wear.

Guo Jia said that Yuan Shao was big in ambition but small in wisdom, fierce in character but timid in courage, restrained in power but lacking in prestige, numerous in troops but unclear in division, arrogant in general but inconsistent in government orders, and although he had vast land and abundant food, it was not enough to achieve success. The generation of dominance.

How can such a person endure his subordinates pretending to be aggressive in front of him every day?
If it wasn't for Qu Yi's ability, and the persuasion of Tian Feng, Ju Shou and others, he would have been hacked by Yuan Shao many times.

Back then, when Yuan Shao was still a small governor of Bohai, Qu Yi helped him defeat the Jizhou army led by Han Fu himself, and it was only later that Xun Chen and others forced Han Fu to give up Jizhou.

Later, Qu Yijie Bridge broke through Gongsun Zan, turning Yuan Shao into peace and winning a short-term peace for Jizhou.

There are countless victories in small battles.

However, even with such a talent as a general, it is difficult for Yuan Shao to value him highly.

It can be summed up in six words: high ability, low EQ.

"Junyi, Huang Zhongxin is here. As the host, we should take care of him tonight, so we can talk about expressing our feelings." Qu Yi stood up in high spirits, and a strong aura emanated from him.

"General means..."

Zhang He understood and understood what Qu Yi meant.

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Twenty miles outside Puyang City, Huang Zhong set up camp here.

Although he is nearly fifty years old, Mr. Huang is still in good spirits, and he has been marching for several days without breathing. It can be said that he is old and strong.

Returning to the tent, Huang Zhong took off his helmet and put it on the desk, and at the same time ordered with his soldiers: "Pass down the order, let all the soldiers have a good rest tonight, and follow me tomorrow to call for a battle to attack the city!"

Hearing this, Sima Yi, who joined the army, couldn't help but said, cupping his hands and saying, "Old General, I think it's inappropriate to be humbled."

"inappropriate?"

Huang Zhong glanced at Sima Yi, showing displeasure.

He has led the army for many years, but today he was questioned by a junior, and he immediately questioned in displeasure: "You have only led the army for a few days? Don't think that the general asked you to serve in the army, so you can talk nonsense here! This old man is not bragging, the old man has fought more battles than you have eaten more salt, what do you know!"

Sima Yi was scolded, but he was not upset. After Huang Zhong calmed down, he said again: "Old general, you are a general under the command of the lord, and you have more experience in leading troops and fighting than the boy. But have you ever thought about it, Que?" Yi is a man who is good at fighting, he should have expected that the old general will order the soldiers to rest tonight, if he leads the army to attack the camp, our army will definitely suffer heavy casualties."

Sima Yi called himself a boy, speaking neither humble nor overbearing.

Huang Zhong didn't reprimand Sima Yi for nonsense this time, but thought deeply.

He stroked his beard, lowered his eyes, and paced back and forth in the tent.

In order to avenge his hatred, he led his army to rush all the way from Yanzhou. All the soldiers under him were exhausted. Once they fell asleep, they would be drowsy and difficult to wake up. If the enemy attacked, it would be impossible to guard against.

If he hadn't fought Qu Yi before, perhaps Huang Zhong would have taken these words as unfounded worries, but he has indeed seen Qu Yi's methods.This person only cares about results, morality is all nonsense to him, and he doesn't care what others think of him.

According to Sima Yi's conjecture, there is a real possibility that he will come and lead troops to attack the camp tonight.

He paused, and when Huang Zhong looked sideways at Sima Yi, he felt a little appreciation in his eyes, nodded and said: "Boy, what you said is quite reasonable, then I will order people to take turns to be on duty tonight. Be vigilant, just in case."

"Doesn't the old general want to take Puyang?" Sima Yi suddenly said.

Why not?

Huang Zhong said, but wars are not based on lip service, Puyang is the county town of Dongjun, with high walls and strong walls, it is not so easy to win.

Sima Yi rolled his eyes twice, with a flash of slyness, and said in a low voice: "I have a plan, maybe I can take Puyang down."

"really?"

Huang Zhong obviously didn't believe it.

Sima Yi didn't make any promises, he just said that he could give it a try: "Come here with your ears, General."

Huang Zhong bent over slightly, and Sima Yi whispered in his ear.

After listening, Huang Zhong thought for a while. He is also a person who is brave enough to take risks. He immediately ordered his soldiers: "Order the three armies to gather in front of the village after dinner!"

Whether it succeeds or not depends on whether Qu Yi dares to attack the camp tonight.

When the sun was setting, smoke rose from cooking in the camp, and the soldiers in charge of logistics began to bury the pot to make food.

After dinner, the soldiers of the three armies assembled.

Huang Zhong left behind a small group of about a hundred people, and asked them to patrol the camp, so they set up a suspicious formation.Whenever Qu Yi launched an attack, there was no need to resist, just run for his life, even if the camp was lost, they would not be punished.

Afterwards, Huang Zhong looked at the main soldiers and mobilized before the battle: "Hurry up, I know you are very tired, but right now it is a matter of success or failure. As the vanguard of the lord, this general only asks you, whether you dare to fight!"

"Battle! Fight! Fight!"

The soldiers swept away their exhaustion, roared loudly, and their morale soared into the sky.

The morale rose, and Huang Zhong was also very excited. He shouted in a tiger voice: "Okay, after we enter the city, this general promises to let you sleep comfortably!"

After all, he waved his hand.

Head towards Puyang, go forward!
When the army reached about five miles outside Puyang City, Huang Zhong, who was wearing armor, raised his palm in the air to signal to stop.Then Huang Zhong ordered the soldiers to use the surrounding trees and bushes to hide themselves and not make any loud noises.

The soldiers dispersed under orders, and soon lurked in the weeds and bushes. Looking from a distance, they couldn't see any changes here.

Time gradually passed while waiting, from dark to late night, the stars and fires on the towers in the distance could be faintly seen.

"Brother Li, you said we've been lying here for almost two hours, what are we waiting for?" A young soldier couldn't hold back his curiosity, and asked the centurion next to him in a low voice.

"Don't be bald, the general told us to wait, of course he has his thoughts, let's just wait!" the old soldier scolded in a low voice, telling his brothers to keep quiet.

After an unknown amount of time, the soldiers lying in the grass were yawning, and some were even about to fall asleep.

But at this moment, from the direction of Puyang City, there was the sound of roaring iron hooves.

The garrison in the city is dispatched!
(End of this chapter)