three kings

Chapter 112
On the day Sun Can found Cai Yan, Sun Can took him to live in the prefect's mansion.

Cai Yan and Diao Chan have known each other for a while, and lived together in Funiu Mountain for a period of time, so they get along very well with each other.Sun Can also had a few days of pleasant days hugging left and right.

But three days later, Sun Can actively threw himself into the preparations for the southward expedition.

After swearing-in at the Wancheng school grounds, Zhao Yun led an army of [-] vanguards and marched towards Fancheng.

Zhang Fei, Fan Wu, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, and Hua Xiong each led 36 troops to launch attacks on different territories under the jurisdiction of Nanyang County. Sun Can has long been a household name in Nanyang County, which can be described as the aspiration of the people. Nanyang County has [-] counties under its jurisdiction. Watch out.The few who did not surrender could not withstand the bravery of Sun Can's generals and the elite soldiers.

Ten days later, Sun Can personally led the army to the south to conquer Xiangfan.

But he said that Zhao Yun led [-] vanguard troops to march towards Fancheng, and attacked Deng County like a broken bamboo all the way.

Zhang Hu, the prefect of Deng County, was originally a Jiangxia bandit who garrisoned Xiangyang. Later, Kuai Yue and Pang Ji, under Liu Biao's command, rode alone to surrender, and was later appointed as the prefect of Deng County.

Zhang Hu laughed when he heard that Zhao Yun was attacking with his troops: "It's abominable that only [-] soldiers dare to be so rampant. Let me lead the army to break it."

Pang Ji, Liu Biao's counselor, immediately objected: "Zhao Yun is brave. Outside the Hulao Pass, he once defeated Lu Bu. Don't be careless. In Ji's opinion, stick to it."

Zhang Hu was originally entrenched in Xiangyang and was full of power and prestige. He was forced to surrender because he heard Pang Ji's exaggerated words and thought Liu Biao was very powerful.But when he surrendered, he realized that Liu Biao was far less powerful than he had imagined, but at that time Liu Biao had already recruited his subordinates, and he regretted that it was too late, so he could only stay in Deng County as a small county guard.

Zhang Hu was very dissatisfied with this. He was originally a majestic vassal, occupying the most prosperous city in Jingzhou, but because of Pang Ji's words, he changed from a majestic vassal to a small Small magistrate.After finally fighting, you can make some meritorious deeds in order to get promoted.But Pang Ji also suggested that he should not fight, just wait and see what happens, and stick to it. Isn't this clearly making life difficult for him?
Could it be that you, Pang Ji, have enmity with me for generations?Thinking of this, Zhang Hu sneered and said: "You are still a resourceful man, but you don't know that the two armies are fighting. The resourcefulness is the first, the command is the second, and the soldiers are the third. Rely on me Skill, and [-] soldiers. Why are you afraid of Zhao Yun, a reckless man?"

Zhao Yun was originally a horse archer under Yuan Shao's command. Except for the battle against Lu Bu, he had no record in his life.In this way, the world knows only the word "brave" about Zhao Yun.In Zhang Hu's relatively simple mind, he believed that "brave" people were all reckless people, so he used the word "reckless" in his evaluation of Zhao Yun.

Of course, facts are always facts, and Zhao Yun, who is both wise and brave, will not really turn into a reckless man because of Zhang Hu's evaluation.And Zhang Hu will also pay an irreparable price for his recklessness.

It's not that Pang Ji can't hear the sarcasm in Zhang Hu's language, but he is a counselor, and he can only suppress his dissatisfaction in his heart if he wants to consider the overall situation.He didn't agree with Zhang Hu's hasty decision, and persuaded him again: "Lord County Magistrate, Zhao Yun is a rookie, although he only has one victory. But that time he defeated the God of War Lu Bu! If you judge him as a "reckless man" just once , It’s a bit too arbitrary. This battle is extremely dangerous, and the Lord Wangxian puts the overall situation first.”

At this moment, Zhang Hu had already designated Pang Ji as an untrustworthy person. How could he listen to his good words? He just said coldly, "You don't know the art of war, you don't know how to fight in battle, so stop talking." This ended the debate.

Under the city of Deng County.

Zhang Hu's [-] troops lined up neatly outside the northern city, facing Sun Can's army's vanguard general Zhao Yun.

To say that Zhang Hu's ability is still a little bit, he set up a set of more attacks and less Crane Wings.

The formation of crane wings is the foundation of ten thousand formations, and it is an extremely effective formation with great tactical value.The crane's wings are very wide after spreading.This formation is like the wings of a crane, with wide wings, which expands the enemy's receiving area, forming a siege, and causing widespread damage.Very suitable for attacking less with more.

It's a pity that if the Crane Wing Formation is to be fully effective, it must have the cooperation of more than three different types of arms, as well as the commander's excellent commanding ability.

Zhang Hu's level is only passable at best, and naturally he can't play a very high role. To have three achievements is already flattering him.

But if he fights recklessly, Zhang Hu can definitely beat Zhao Yun with his formation, but will Zhao Yun be so stupid as to fight Zhang Hu recklessly? .

Looking at the opponent's formation, Zhao Yun smiled slightly.

The attack point of the Crane Wing Array is on the two wings, and the defense is on the center. As long as you can break through the opponent's center, you can break through the two wings without attacking, and you can win the battle completely.

After thinking about this, Zhao Yun immediately formed an ordinary square formation.

Zhang Hu laughed loudly when he saw it, and said, "Zhao Yun is really a fool and a fool. Thinking about it, Sun Can is nothing more than that. It's really incompetent to use a fool as a vanguard with unwise people."

In fact, what Zhang Hu said was not bad.The Crane Wing Formation is like a crane with spread wings, but the square formation is an extremely inflexible and rigid formation.His Crane Wing Formation could easily use his own wings to encircle and even suppress Zhao Yun.

However.Could Zhao Yun really be so unwise?
Of course not, the so-called two armies are at war, the enemy is strong and we are weak, first show the enemy that he is weak, and then break it.

What Zhao Yun used was the strategy of showing weakness.He recruited the deputy general Zhou Cang, and said: "Vice general Zhou, later you will command the soldiers to defend against the enemy, and when I break this battle, you will lead the army to charge and kill."

Seeing that Zhao Yun was so "incompetent", Zhang Hu immediately sent his troops to the battle, intending to rely on the superiority of his troops to defeat Zhao Yun.

Six thousand soldiers marched out in great momentum, and Zhao Yun waved his troops to meet them.

Just as Zhang Hu thought, the Crane Wing Formation immediately gained the upper hand by relying on its formation and its advantages in military strength.

Suddenly, Zhao Yun broke away from the formation alone and rushed to Zhang Hu.Along the way, with swords, spears and spears, dozens of people were killed in a row, and no one could stop them.Zhang Hu finally realized that the situation was not right, and repeatedly ordered the soldiers to step forward to stop him.

Zhao Yun shouted loudly, and charged into the crowd of enemies with his spear, just like a tiger entering a flock of sheep. Wherever it passed, there was no enemy. In an instant, more than a hundred people were killed in a row, and the blood stained his robes.Really invincible.

Seeing Zhao Yun's bravery, Zhang Hu was heartbroken and shouted: "Could it be that this person is the Overlord's Possession, and he killed nearly a hundred of my soldiers with one person?"

With the rise of Zhao Yun's killing, the enemy army howled ghosts and howled wolves.

Charged into the center of the formation, Zhao Yun was even more brave, the silver spear and the sword made the dragon go out to sea, the strange python turned over, immediately got off the horse, died if touched, and was injured when chewed.

At this moment, Zhang Hu saw Zhao Yun as if he saw a monster, so he turned around and ran away in fright.

The hearts of the crane wings collapsed immediately.Zhao Yun didn't chase after him either.

A good general prioritizes defeating the enemy, not capturing and killing the enemy general.Zhao Yun killed and scattered the central army, and commanded the soldiers to charge and kill, the opponent's formation was broken, and the army's morale was in chaos.

After a while of Zhao Yun's charge, they immediately collapsed.

Taking advantage of the victory, Zhao Yun took down the county seat of Deng County in one go, and played his first battle of fame beautifully.

And the words "General Changsheng" have been with Zhao Yun's life since the beginning of the battle.

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The whole county of Nanyang surrendered, and the [-] soldiers in Deng County were defeated by the enemy's [-] pioneers. These news spread to Xiangyang, and Xiangyang was shocked.

Xiangyang governor's government office.

"What's going on here? Can someone tell me what's going on? In just a few short days, the whole of Nanyang fell? The opponent is approaching Fancheng, and they are about to attack Xiangyang." Jingzhou Inspector Liu Biaoyi He asked a lot of questions in a tone, and his expression was very angry.

This can't be blamed on Liu Biao's loss of reason. You must know that Jingzhou is based on Han Mian in the north, Wuhui in the east, and Bashu in the west. There are eight counties, 110 and five counties in total.However, Nanyang County occupies a large area and a vast territory. It has as many as 110 counties out of the 36 five counties in Jingzhou, accounting for one-third of the cities and counties in Jingzhou.

Losing the entire Nanyang County is equivalent to losing one-third of his land. If he can still be happy at this time, then he is really crazy.

The officials below were in a panic.

Kuai Liang, brother of Kuai Yue, looked at Liu Biao in anger, and heaved a long sigh. .Excessive trust in Cai Mao will lead to today's ending, and he said: "My lord, good opinion should be repaired by Sun Can. Only in this way can Jingzhou be preserved."

Jingzhou celebrity Han Song immediately objected, angrily said: "Zi Rou, how intentional are you? Sun Can issued the order to punish the thief, implying that the lord and Dong thief are joining forces. If the lord shows weakness at this time, doesn't it mean that the lord has a guilty conscience, and this is really the case. Huh?"

Kuai Liang also shouted angrily: "This is all a disaster caused by Cai Mao. Sun Can is loyal and loyal. Everything he does is very pleasing to the people, for the country and the people. May I ask, how can such a person plot against me in Jingzhou? When Wang Rui was in office, The strength is far inferior to that of our army, but Sun Can has no intention of plotting Jingzhou. Now that our army is strong, why does Sun Can plot Jingzhou? If the lord did not listen to Cai Mao's false words, he believed that Sun Can had intentions of plotting Jingzhou to ensure safety , first to conquer Wancheng. Sun Can will send his troops to the south if he arouses Sun Can's thunderous wrath. How could our army be so embarrassed.

Sun Can is a person who knows right from wrong and understands the truth, as long as the lord intends to cultivate well.Severely punish Cai Mao and other slanderers, and Sun Can will retreat. "

"Thief, stop talking nonsense. My brother is the lord's brother-in-law, and the whole family, how could he make lies to harm the lord? What Mr. Kuai has done is quite suspicious? Sun Can is said to be a world-famous lord, but the lord is He is a villain who listens to slander, what is his intention?" The person who spoke was Cai Mao's younger brother Cai Zhong.

Kuai Liang was trembling with anger, and retorted loudly: "With a good heart, the sun and the moon can reveal it, and the world can show it. How can you wait for nonsense."

Liu Biao was undecided, didn't know what to do, when he saw the soldiers under his command arguing together, he suddenly felt that there was one head and two heads, he looked at Kuai Liang suspiciously, and ordered everyone to disperse.

At the back of the hall, Cai Mao's younger sister, Mrs. Cai, swayed to Liu Biao's side and said coquettishly, "Fu Lang, are you worrying about Sun Can?"

Seeing that she was his beloved wife, Liu Biao nodded exhausted physically and mentally.

Cai said softly: "I have a plan, I can retire Sun Can. Not only that, but also save my brother and drive Sun Can out of Jingzhou."

(End of this chapter)