I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 192 Huang Zhong's Enlightenment

Jincheng County, under Hongchi Ridge.

The current Hongchi Ridge, also known as Wushao Ridge in later generations, looks like a winding oolong.

The mountains and the trees and vegetation on the ridges are all dark green, and the rocks and bare soil slopes without vegetation are also gray-black. Viewed from a distance, it leaves a dark and heavy impression.

In Liangzhou, this mountain is famous for its steep mountains and dangerous terrain. As the east gate of the Silk Road, it guards the key point.

The Hexi Corridor starts from Hongchi Ridge in the east, accompanied by Qilian Mountain in the south, and guarded by Longshou Mountain, Heli Mountain, and Mazong Mountain in the north. The high mountains on both sides sandwich this narrow and long plain that is [-] miles long and hundreds of miles wide. , like a corridor, the Qilian Mountains' snow water continuously nourishes this land.

A main force belonging to Han Yue has been besieged by Huang Zhong for three days.

They were blocked under a mountain, unable to advance forward, and unable to retreat back. They wanted to break out of the encirclement circle set by Huang Zhong, but they were still unable to break through.

Gein Huang Zhong set up a powerful crossbow formation here, as long as these Qiang rebels showed any sign of rushing out, countless crossbows would shoot them into a sieve.

Seeing that the success was about to be accomplished, Dong Zhuo sent his son-in-law Niu Fu to the army to tell Huang Zhong to withdraw his troops and return to Yuzhong immediately, and not to continue marching westward for the time being.

Although I don't know what Dong Zhuo's plan is, but the general order has been issued, Huang Zhong can only abide by it.

However, Huang Zhong still said to Niu Fu: "Now there are more than ten thousand elite Qiang rebels, who have been ambushed here by Huang's design. They have been besieged for three days, and the food and fodder are about to run out. At most, we can only wait for two more days before Huang can send them away." They killed them all in order to repay the country's favor, and asked the Major General to report back to Dong Gong, and after the annihilation of this army, Huang immediately withdrew his troops."

Logically speaking, Huang Zhong felt that his request was reasonable, and there was no reason for him to be rejected at all. The ten thousand elites of the rebel army were finally besieged here by him, and he only needed to wait two more days to wipe them out. Not only Huang Zhong's contribution, but also Dong Zhuo's contribution!

But before thinking about it, Niu Fu said: "Huang Sima, General Dong has an order! Sima is ordered to withdraw from the army before tonight and not stay for a moment. This is a military order! If Sima violates it, he should be punished according to military law!"

"what?"

Huang Zhong waited with his eyes open, and looked at Niu Fu in astonishment: "Could it be that we left more than ten thousand thieves alive, and just withdrew them like this? You need to know how many schemes and thoughts Huang has devised to surround them, How many soldiers have been lost, and now that the great work is about to be completed, Dong Gong asked me to withdraw as soon as he said a word?"

Niu Fu cupped his hands and said, "Huang Sima, military orders cannot be disobeyed, Sima must be very clear about this!"

Huang Zhong said unwillingly: "How about I trouble the Major General to convey the battle situation here to Mr. Dong?"

"General Dong knows all about the battle situation here at Sima! Sima Huang, please withdraw your troops!"

Huang Zhong's long beard trembled slightly, his eyes were wide open, and his hands trembled a little.

Niu Fu is not a person without eyesight. Seeing Huang Zhong like this, he naturally understood that the other party was very angry, and said immediately:
"Huang Sima, don't be like this. The military exploits in this world are endless. Dong Gong asked you to retreat, and there is a reason for Dong Gong! Don't worry, as long as you follow Dong Gong, Liangzhou's credit will be everything in the future. , don’t worry that you have no way to advance!”

Huang Zhong said coldly: "On the battlefield, where life and death are fought, how can there be credit at your fingertips!"

Niu Fu laughed out loud when he heard this.

Immediately, he lowered his voice and said: "Huang Sima, Huang Sima, you, your fighting skills are first-rate, but this meritorious brain is second-rate, why can't you turn this corner?"

Huang Zhong frowned, "What do you mean?"

"War! What merits! Isn't it just counting heads! The heads of the bandits are also heads, and the heads of those savages are also heads. Killing someone's head is not killing..."

"shut up!"

But Huang Zhong suddenly yelled, his eyes widened, and he glared at Niu Fu: "You are a soldier of the Han Dynasty, and you are paid by the imperial court. How can you say such vulgar words! Seeing that you are Dong Gong's son-in-law, I won't kill you today, don't you?" Let me hear your beastly words again! Get lost!"

Niu Fu was scolded by Huang Zhong, his face flushed with embarrassment, and he was angry and annoyed.

But he fought the Qiang rebellion together with Huang Zhong, and he knew Huang Zhong's bravery, and knew that if he faced Huang Zhong, three of them tied together would not be enough for Huang Zhongzai.

So Niu Fu didn't dare to say anything, just hummed heavily, gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know how to praise..."

Afterwards, he turned around and left Huang Zhong's tent.

Huang Zhong looked at Niu Fu's disappearing figure, his furious expression gradually disappeared, and a regretful expression appeared on his face.

He is also a young man, already in his forties, and he can't understand anything.

Dong Zhuo is not a fool, seeing that more than 1 rebel elites are about to be wiped out by himself, he asked himself to withdraw at this time, why is this?
Respect yourself!

Huang Zhongchang sighed, closed his eyes, and shook his head.

To be honest, Dong Zhuo was very good at fighting. Huang Zhong fought with him in Liangzhou, gained a lot of knowledge, and also gained a lot of insights.

Dong Zhuo is indeed a rare general!

However, with the passage of time, Huang Zhong also gradually felt Dong Zhuo's wolf nature.

When it comes to people with kind faces and cruel hearts, there is no one in the world who can surpass Dong Zhuo.

Huang Zhong has gradually figured out that Dong Zhuo and himself are not on the same side. Such a person, no matter how good at using soldiers, he must never be with him!
Huang Zhong really wanted to make meritorious deeds, but he also divided who he followed and what kind of meritorious service he made.

When he followed Liu Jian back then, Huang Zhong felt happy, refreshed, and relieved!
At least he and Liu Jian have the same three views.

I can't continue to entangle with Dong Zhuo any longer.

Huang Zhong made up his mind!
……

Huang Zhong finally withdrew his troops, and he returned to Yuzhong according to Dong Zhuo's military order.

However, on the second day after arriving in Yuzhong, Huang Zhong took his Sima seal and came to Dong Zhuo's tent.

When Huang Zhong presented his seal to Dong Zhuo's desk, Dong Zhuo's cheeks full of smiles stiffened unconsciously.

But he recovered quickly.

"Han Sheng, why is this?"

Huang Zhongchang sighed, and said: "General, Zhongzi came to Liangzhou with the general. He was instructed by the general and made many military exploits. He is also famous in Xizhou. However, his physical condition has deteriorated recently, and his heart is cramping. He can't ride. I can't pull the bow, I think I have some chronic illness, so I came here to resign from the general, I hope the general can report to the Ming court, let Zhong leave the northwest region temporarily, return to his hometown to recuperate, and come to the front to make contributions to the general after he recovers from illness."

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly: "Han Sheng got it because of a heart attack, right?"

Huang Zhong sighed helplessly: "It's a heartache, alas!"

Dong Zhuo was still smiling, but his left hand had already been clenched into a fist, and the veins on the back of the fist were exposed.

"Han Sheng, I didn't say that I can be your talent just now. We are still the same as before, but if you insist on resigning, I can't guarantee what will happen next!"

Niu Fu at the side had a sinister smile on his face when Dong Zhuo said this.

He turned his head to look outside the tent, and winked at the guards at the entrance of the handsome tent.

Then I saw those armored men quietly put their hands on the hilt of their swords.

Huang Zhong's face remained unchanged, and he said as usual: "Returning to the general, the last official is indeed suffering from heartache. Please allow me to return to my hometown!"

Dong Zhuo took a deep breath, and said slowly, "Han Sheng, have you seen this wine baron on the old man's table?"

"I saw it."

"Han Sheng knows, what is the name of the title?"

After finishing speaking, Dong Zhuo stretched out his hand, picked up the wine cup slowly, and said coldly: "This old man fell to the ground, Han Sheng, you have no room to turn back!"

Huang Zhong was not intimidated by Dong Zhuo.

He just sighed and said: "Even if Huang is sick and remains in the army, he can't relieve Mr. Dong's worries. Please let Mr. Dong let me go."

Dong Zhuo closed his eyes when he heard this, feeling frustrated in his heart.

Niu Fu on the side seemed very excited, and kept muttering in his heart: Fall, fall, fall!

But unexpectedly, Dong Zhuo finally slowly put the wine bar in his hand on the table.

Then, he put away his gloomy and cold expression just now, and laughed boldly again.

"Han Sheng is really a hero! Just now, I'm playing with you, don't be weird!"

After finishing speaking, Dong Zhuo stretched out his hand, picked up a piece of silk from the table, and said, "Mr. Liu, the governor of Southern Jizhou, sent someone to send a letter to the old man last month. There are many suggestions for you in it." And, alas! Han Sheng, you are blessed, your old benefactor has never forgotten you, and is always thinking about letting you go to Hebei to help him!"

When Huang Zhong heard this, he couldn't help feeling excited.

Is it Liu Jian?
He had written to Dong Zhuo earlier?
Dong Zhuo sighed helplessly: "You and I have known each other since we fought in Liangzhou, but unfortunately, the old man is still not as attractive as Liu Shijun after all, and I can't keep you Huang Hansheng! What a pity, what a pity!"

"The old man has already reported your achievements in Liangzhou to the monk Shutai of the Fourth Mansion in Central Beijing, and Liu Jian also recommended you to Yuan Junhou in a letter. With your current achievements and status, any two thousand stone military positions are more than enough."

"Nowadays, Wuhuan people seem to be ready to move, and there are signs of rebellion. I heard that Yuan Junhou in Luoyang has enlisted you to protect the Wuhuan captain. Two thousand shi of martial arts, this time I can still go to Hebei to meet your benefactor."

"Don't dare, don't dare, Huang only wants to serve the court, and doesn't want to do anything else."

"Hey, when you hear that you can go to Hebei, don't you feel sad?"

Huang Zhong said with a sad face, "Oh, it hurts, it still hurts."

Dong Zhuo looked at him with a half-smile, then waved his hand and said, "If it hurts, go down and rest!"

Huang Zhong immediately resigned to Dong Zhuo.

After Huang Zhong left, Niu Fu asked Dong Zhuo anxiously: "Father-in-law, this person has made it clear that he doesn't want to stay here to serve his father-in-law. Why don't you kill him to avoid future troubles?"

"You fart!"

Dong Zhuo scolded Niu Fu angrily: "He is from Liu Jian, and he came to Liangzhou with the old man to make meritorious deeds. How can you let the old man kill him!"

Niu Fu said angrily: "He refuses to be used by his father-in-law, why can't he be killed? What about Liu Jian's people, Liu Jian can still surpass the military law, we want to kill Huang Zhong, there is no reason!"

Dong Zhuo shook his head: "On average, Liu Jian writes to the old man once every two months to ask Huang Zhong, which shows that he attaches great importance to this person. You must know that Liu Jian and Yuan Ji are close friends, and his relationship with the old man has always been That’s right, the old man still needs Yuan Shi to help me raise the Northwest soldiers, so I can’t fall out with Liu Jian and cause changes!”

Hearing this, Niu Fu couldn't help but heaved a long sigh.

"Okay, be generous, you are the son-in-law of this old man, you have to be open-minded, but it's just that Huang Zhong left, it's no big deal, and he wasn't from the old man in the first place, and now the most elite soldiers in the world are in the old man's hands There is no shortage of him, Huang Hansheng. As for Yuan Ji and Liu Jian, they still need to get on good terms right now, and they should not be easily offended. We Liangzhou people should not only be warlike, but also understand the current situation. Do you understand? "

"Here!"

(End of this chapter)