Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

Bingxu.

Outside the city, the Qi army camp was in hustle and bustle. Soldiers in black military uniforms holding weapons of various colors walked out of the tents and walked out of the gate to the shouts of the generals. In the distance, cavalrymen on war horses were galloping across the fields, raising trails of dust. Young and strong men waving whips drove the horses out, with huge siege equipment behind them.

Under the long banners, Lü Bu was wearing a purple gold crown, a beast-faced armor, and riding on Red Hare. Occasionally, a messenger would come to report. Amid the chaotic footsteps, the monotonous sound of horses running could be heard. A burly general was running through the army, carrying a 10-foot-long snake spear. He then dismounted, hung up the spear, and walked to the big banner on foot. He bowed to the figure on Red Hare and said, "Your Highness, the defense has been arranged."

With a red sword hanging from his waist and a golden whip in hand, Lü Bu looked up at the bright sunshine in the sky and said, "It's a bit hot..." He lifted the reins and smiled, "Let's go quickly. We have been waiting for so many days. Let's not let the people in the city get impatient." He paused and said, "Inform Hua Rong, Lin Chong, and Tang Bin in front to lead their troops to move forward and attract the attention of Huanglong Mansion."

"Yes." The messenger beside him rode away at full speed on his horse.

The tiger's eyes fell on Du Fu: "Why didn't you lead the troops to the South Gate today?"

Du Fu smiled and followed Chitu forward: "I have ordered Feng Tai to lead the troops to bypass and wait for an opportunity to rush into the city. It doesn't matter if those Jurchen surrendered generals are not here. It is more important to protect His Highness."

Lü Bu smiled up at the sky: "I never need anyone to protect me. I wish someone would rush over to me." He reached out and touched the Fang Tian Hua Ji hanging on the victory hook: "I haven't taken action for a long time. I feel uncomfortable with idleness."

That's why I want to stay...

Du Fu muttered to himself, and someone else brought the warhorse over. He stepped on the stirrup and mounted, smiling, "That's why I want to stay here with you. Otherwise, wouldn't the king have no one to talk to?"

The figure on Red Hare laughed loudly, and the big banner moved forward to the city.

When the order was conveyed, on the other side, Wang Zheng, wearing a scholar's robe and a long sword tied loosely around his waist, was accompanied by his personal guards, Niu Gao, a rough man. In front of him, a flag with the word "Han" fluttered in the wind, and his walking figure carried an air of indifference.

"Ma Ling and Zeng Tu are in the east of the city, General Xi is at the south gate, and in the west, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is leading the troops himself, and General Hua Rong has also rushed back." Niu Gao scratched his beard that had not been trimmed for a few days: "If there is another accomplice in the city, I don't think Huanglongfu can be saved today."

Wang Zheng glanced at him and swayed lazily with his warhorse: "General Niu, don't be idle. Go to the South Gate first. Maybe we can catch Wanyan Sheng. Then we will definitely achieve a great feat."

"I, Old Niu, don't believe that such a good thing can happen." Niu Gao smiled and shook his head, looking at the outline of the city in the distance: "Don't rush over there, I will go there when the fighting starts, so as to avoid being discovered by the people in the city in advance."

Wang Zheng smiled but said nothing.

……

As daylight came in, the Jin army on the city walls had already seen the black waves appearing in the distance. However, the siege of the city for many days had already made them familiar, so they passed the news up as usual. Only then did Wanyan Zonghan, who was in the city, realize that something was wrong.

"There is movement at all four gates. The Qi army is about to attack the city!"

The Jurchen commander stood up with an embarrassed look on his face. He looked at the person who came to report the news and asked, "Do you know if there is the King of Qi's banner?"

"I don't know. The enemy is still far away. There are many Qi cavalrymen galloping outside. The scouts can't leave the city."

"Go and inform the people on the city wall. Let them know immediately if the location of the King of Qi is found."

He turned around and pointed at the guard beside him: "Go tell my father that the Qi army outside the city is about to attack the city, and ask him to be more careful."

He walked into the house and stood there: "Someone, help me put on my armor! Quick--"

Several figures ran out of the room, and the guards outside hurried in. Soon, the armored gate guard walked out quickly.

……

bump--

"The Qi army is coming!"

Wanyan Poluhuo punched the parapet. In his field of vision, black figures attacked like a wave and stopped a few miles ahead. Tall ladders and catapults were pulled forward. Vehicles carrying stone bombs came over and dumped stones on the ground. Then they withdrew from the formation. Soldiers holding swords and shields came forward to fill the vacancies.

With a serious expression, he turned his head and looked at the deputy general beside him: "Go and inform General Puluhu in person and ask him to send someone over quickly."

"Yes." The deputy general did not doubt him, and quickly turned around, went down the city wall, rode out on his horse.

The commander guarding the South Gate changed his solemn expression, stared at the flag with the word "Di" written on it fluttering in the wind, and murmured, "Come on..." Soon, the deputy commander brought back the news that the Qi army had marched out and the King of Qi's flag appeared at the West Gate.

Wanyan Poluhuo looked strange: "So, except for the West Gate, the other three gates have no reinforcements for the time being?"

"We still have young and strong men available." The deputy general thought for a moment and said, "After all, the flag of the King of Qi was found at the west gate. The commander-in-chief said that the Qi army will definitely attack that side fiercely, so we just need to be careful."

"This is not something that can be solved by being careful." Wanyan Poluhuo shook his head: "Since the commander-in-chief can't spare any troops, then you can mobilize 500 young and strong men to come up, and then select 300 people from the top of the city as a reserve team. You will lead them, and then go to support wherever there is danger."

"Meng'an, why don't I stay on top of the city and you lead the troops behind."

Wanyan Poluhuo shook his head: "I am the commander of the South Gate. I will not let my men go forward while I hide behind on the battlefield. Just as I said, I have been through many battles. It will be difficult for the Qi army to gain an advantage from me for a while. When they are tired, you can lead your elite troops forward and you will be able to protect the South Gate."

The deputy general thought about it, felt it made sense, and said yes, then went down the city wall. Soon, young and strong men with fear on their faces walked up to the top of the city wall, dispersed to various sections of the city, and stood in front of the pile of stones under the scolding of Puliyan who was guarding the city.

A tense atmosphere permeates.

……

Fast horses were running around in the city, and all kinds of news were being transmitted. At the west gate, Wanyan Zonghan frowned and looked outside. The blood-red flags fluttered from time to time in the opposite formation. Soldiers in iron armor stood in the formation, and the light of metal reflected in their eyes.

"armor……"

He murmured something and recalled in his mind that he had seen this bloody flag in the Qi army when they were marching north. He took a breath and said, "Go and inform Bojilie to come to the west gate quickly..."

A personal soldier bowed and accepted the order, then turned and ran to the stairs. Just as he went down a few steps, a figure appeared below. Wanyan Sheng, wearing a golden armor, walked up quickly with his personal guards. He stepped aside and a group of people walked towards the tower. When Wanyan Zongpan saw them, he saluted and said, "Bojilie."

Wanyan Sheng said "Hmm." and approached the parapet. A figure in the distance came into view. Smoke and dust blew into the air along with the horses galloping in the black battle formation. Swords, spears, and armor reflected the sunlight in the sky.

"It seems that the thief Lu wants to achieve his goal in one battle." He looked at the fluttering flag of the Qi army gloomily. In the distance, cavalrymen rushed out of the formation and ran closer.

"Listen up, everyone on the city wall. The King of Qi is merciful and does not want to cause any more killings. As long as you surrender, I will forgive you for what happened. Otherwise, once the city wall is broken, all those who rebel will be killed!"

Wanyan Sheng's face darkened. He snorted, reached out to take a bow from his personal guard, drew the bow and shot an arrow.

"what--"

The Qi soldiers under the city screamed, covered their shoulders and ran backwards.

"I don't know how to praise!"

Lu Bu could see clearly from the big banner. He raised the golden whip in his hand and pointed it at the city wall: "Pass the order! Attack the city——"

Woohoo——

woo-

The horn sounded, and black figures surged forward. Sword and shield soldiers stepped forward to protect the ladders. The officer commanding the catapult drew his sword and pointed forward: "Shoot--"

The lever was lifted, the machine roared, and the stones, with a whistling sound, drew an arc and fell towards the city wall.

"father--"

Wanyan Zongpan was shocked and quickly grabbed Wanyan Sheng to retreat, but he was pushed away: "You can't hurt me at this distance."

boom--

As he spoke, rocks fell on the city wall, killing several unlucky Jin soldiers. Wanyan Sheng looked down and drew his sword: "Warriors of the Great Jin, hold on!"

The shouts of killing shook the sky. (End of this chapter)