Liu Xuande would never be a succubus of the Eastern Han Dynasty!

The black iron man chased like a ghost, and with the swing of his iron arms, deserters fell down in groups, and no one could escape.

The two thousand Mozhe cast their spells calmly, and golden light continued to shine. The Han army seemed to be assisted by God and became more and more courageous as the battle went on.

The Xianbei cavalry was reduced from 100,000 to tens of thousands, and the army was completely defeated, with cries and shouts filling the night sky.

Tuhe was caught by a black iron man, his arms were twisted, his head flew off, and blood splattered into the sky.

"Kill them all!" The Han army's morale was high. Amidst the flash of swords and the shadow of sabers, the Xianbei completely collapsed.

The night wind blew away the smell of blood, and the battlefield fell silent, leaving only the lingering sound of horse hooves and the collision of weapons.

Liu Bei reined in his horse and stood in the center of the plain, his blue shirt stained with blood and his handsome face full of solemnity.

He looked around and saw corpses everywhere. The 100,000 Xianbei cavalry had become a thing of the past.

Three hundred black iron men stood quietly by, the red light gradually dimming, like sculptures.

The three Mozhe giants stopped, their stone bodies stained with blood, standing still.

The two thousand ink masters put away their talisman papers and bowed in unison, "Sir, great victory!"

Liu Bei nodded, sheathed his sword, and looking at the Xianbei cavalry who had no time to catch up, he said calmly: "Don't chase after a desperate enemy. Prepare to return."

Ten thousand cavalrymen responded in unison, with flags hoisted high, and slowly withdrew from the battlefield.

The purpose of his trip has been achieved. If he continues to chase in, it will provoke the other two Xianbei tribes to lead their troops and it will be more trouble than gain.

Anyway, with such a reputation, the Xianbei people will definitely not dare to invade for several years.

I'll have time during this time to...clean up the inside.

Bingzhou Chapter: Chapter 45: Beheading Tan Shihuai and Killing Zhang Rang

Outside Dingxiang County, the night gradually faded, the morning light began to appear, and a thin mist shrouded the city walls.

Liu Bei arrived first with 3,000 cavalrymen, followed by 7,000 men escorting a convoy loaded with supplies, and slowly returned.

The sound of horse hooves was steady, the wheels made a low squeak as they rolled over the grass, and the battle flags fluttered in the wind.

His blue shirt was stained with blood, his sword was sheathed, and his handsome face was a bit tired, but the glory of victory could not be concealed.

Behind him, Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu and others guarded him on both sides, all of them with solemn expressions and powerful aura.

The city gates were thrown wide open, and the common people, who had heard the news of victory long ago, lined the streets to greet them, cheering loudly: "The Marquis has returned victoriously!"

"...So handsome, I wonder if you are married?"

Liu Bei nodded slightly, but his eyes fell on a mansion in the city - Zhang Rang's temporary residence.

He had heard on the way that this close minister of His Majesty seemed to be here to ask him for money and food... However, no matter what, he had to meet him.

Liu Bei dismounted and whispered, "Yunchang, Yide, you guys take the troops back. I'm going to go pay a visit to this Zhang Zhong Changshi first."

"only."

Guan Yu nodded, then said with some concern: "...Sir, please be careful."

"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion."

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In the hall of the mansion, gilded incense burners were emitting wisps of green smoke, and tea cups were placed on the table, but the atmosphere was a bit weird.

Zhang Rang sat in the main seat, wrapped in a purple robe, holding the "make money" secret order in his hand, hiding it deeper.

When he saw Liu Bei pushing the door open, he quickly stood up, a flattering smile on his face, and bowed, saying:

"Oh, Lord **, you are truly a pillar of the Han Dynasty! This battle was a great victory. I admire you so much!"

He rolled his eyes and complimented, "It seems the title of General Pinghu belongs only to you, my Lord!"

Liu Bei waved his hand and replied calmly, "You are too kind, Mr. Zhang. The emperor hasn't issued an order yet, so how can we talk about rewards?"

He sat down slowly, his robe still stained with blood, his eyes as sharp as knives, staring directly at Zhang Rang, making the atmosphere in the hall instantly become subtle.

Zhang Rang chuckled at this, then came up with an idea: "I can't come here for nothing. I have to take something back!"

So, he coughed and, as per protocol, said in a roundabout way, "The Marquis has been through a lot in this battle, and Your Majesty is very concerned about you."

"It's just... the journey is long, and our family's expenses are quite high. Do you think..."

He rubbed his hands, and his smile became even more obscene and suggestive.

This is also a kind of gesture. The general meaning is that as a close minister of the emperor, I come to you to announce the decree, so you should at least show some appreciation.

Zhang Rang knew that Liu Bei was not someone to be trifled with, so his tone and attitude were very gentle, and he just wanted to show his respect for him.

But when Liu Bei saw this, he frowned and said sternly, "Zhang Rang, Palace Attendant, what do you mean by this? Are you asking for a bribe?"

"..."

Zhang Rang was stunned. He didn't expect Liu Bei to be so direct, and the smile on his face froze.

But he soon remembered that he had the emperor's support behind him, and immediately gathered his strength and slammed the table, saying, "Liu Bei! How dare you speak to me like that?"

"I am the eunuch beside His Majesty, representing the Emperor. How dare you disrespect me?"

Liu Bei slowly stood up, a chill growing on his handsome face. He said in a deep voice, "...Oh, even back when I was in the capital, I heard of Zhang Rang's name. He was a tyrant, a man of violent extortion."

"There are more than a thousand treacherous and absurd things, too numerous to list!"

He approached step by step, his voice becoming colder and colder: "It's okay for you to ask for a bribe from me."

"But how dare you, a thief like you, appear before me?"

The name of the Ten Eunuchs... everyone knows that even though these people represent imperial power, their behavior is still dirty and disgusting.

In this world, whether it is officials from aristocratic families or eunuchs from relatives of the emperor, if those in power do not take action, there will not be a single day of peace in the world.

It is because these people fight with each other all day long that people's livelihood has declined and there are no households in thousands of miles.

Knowing that the person in front of him was the leader of the evil bandits, how could Liu Bei restrain his desire to kill the evildoer and instead speak nice words to him?

What a joke.

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Zhang Rang's expression changed, and he said timidly, "How dare you! I was personally appointed by Your Majesty. Who dares to kill me? Who can kill me?"

After saying this, he took a step back and pointed at Liu Bei, his fingers trembling, as if he really believed that the other party would not dare to make a move.

"I dare."

Liu Bei uttered the two words lightly, his voice as cold as ice. Before he finished speaking, he waved his right hand, and the long sword was unsheathed, with a flash of cold light.

"Pfft!"

A sword pierced Zhang Rang's chest, and blood splattered all over the ground.

Zhang Rang's eyes widened, a "gu gu" sound came out of his mouth, and he grabbed the sword with both hands, but he was powerless to stop it.

"With this sword, I will slay the Xianbei Tan Shihuai above and the treacherous Zhang Rang below. I swear to defend the Han Dynasty to the death..."

Liu Bei snorted coldly and drew his sword violently. Zhang Rang stumbled and fell to the ground, blood gushing out, staining his purple robe red. The floor next to the gilded incense burner was soaked with blood, and the fishy smell was pungent.

"you you……"

He stared with his empty eyes, his eyes still open, and there was still disbelief on his face.

"what happened?"

The generals outside the hall rushed in upon hearing the noise. Seeing this scene, they all held their breath and stood there in a daze.

Lu Bu's black eyes flashed slightly, and his cheeks turned red. He couldn't help but feel a strange thought in his heart - such a lord is so cool... I want him to beat me up...

Zhang Fei opened his mouth wide at this and muttered softly, "Brother... this, this is too fierce, isn't it?"

"You always tell me not to act impulsively, but you're being too... ahem, impulsive?"

Guan Yu narrowed his golden-green eyes, tightened his grip on the knife, and said nothing.

The hall was dead silent. Liu Bei sheathed his sword and glanced at Zhang Rang's remaining servants.

The servants trembled, their faces pale, and they sat slumped on the ground.

Liu Bei threw the paper and pen over and said calmly, "Write."

A servant looked up tremblingly: "Write... write what?"

"Write it truthfully. Just write that Zhang Zhong Chang Shi was beheaded by Liu Bei with one sword." Liu Bei said calmly.

"What?!" The servant was dumbfounded, his hands shaking so much that he couldn't hold the pen.

He stole a glance at the bloody sword and wrote hastily out of fear:

"We were passing through Taiyuan Commandery when we encountered a lone Hu man, and Zhang Zhongchangshi was killed by a stray arrow."

Liu Bei raised his eyebrows and whispered, "I said write it truthfully!"

The servant sweated profusely and stammered, "Well... Zhang Zhongchangshi died from a stray arrow..."

Seeing him trembling uncontrollably, Liu Bei waved his hands helplessly and said, "Forget it."

He pulled out a bag of silver from his pocket and threw it over: "Here, this is the deportation fee."

"This has nothing to do with you. You can take the money and leave. You can report back to the court or find a place to settle down. Go ahead."

"…only……"

The servants, as if they had been pardoned, crawled over and ran away with the silver in their arms.

Finally, Liu Bei turned around, faced the generals, and said in a deep voice: "Today's matter is only about me and has nothing to do with you."

The generals looked at each other and were silent for a moment. Jia Xu took the lead and said with a smile:

"You are joking, Your Majesty. We have never met Zhang Rang before. We are merely following orders to welcome you."

"Exactly. I only know that the Lord has returned victorious."

"I didn't see anything, whatever big brother said is what it is!"

"I only know how to kill the enemy, and I don't care about anything else."

Gao Shun and Zhang Liao said in unison, "We're all the same."

Liu Bei smiled slightly when he heard this, and waved his hand, saying, "Forget it, you can leave first."

The generals left one after another, only Jia Xu stayed, and she gently closed the hall door.

There were only two people left in the hall. The smell of blood had not yet dissipated, and green smoke from the gilded incense burner was rising.

Jia Xu walked slowly to Liu Bei's side and saw that he had a frown on his face and looked tired.

She whispered, "Sir, please sit down and rest."

Liu Bei was about to speak: "Wenhe, I..."

Before he could finish his words, Jia Xu stretched out his slender hand and gently supported the back of his head.

She moved gently and slowly placed Liu Bei's head on her knees. His long black hair hung down, covering half of his face.

Liu Bei was stunned, a trace of surprise flashed across his handsome face, and then he closed his eyes.

"Wenhe, I killed Zhang Rang, I'm afraid..."

He whispered, his voice full of fatigue.

Jia Xu said softly, "It's alright, my Lord. You're just tired."

"Rest a little. When you wake up, all your troubles will be gone."

Her hand gently stroked Liu Bei's forehead, her fingertips were warm and cool, with a faint scent of ink.

Liu Bei sighed, his tense body gradually relaxed, and his breathing became steady.

Outside the hall, the wind began to blow and the blood dried up. Only Jia Xu stood there quietly, his eyes full of tenderness.

Bingzhou Chapter: Chapter 46: I Want to Write About the Emperor's Uncle

More than a month has passed since Liu Bei led his army to repel the Xianbei.

During this period, the Xianbei people in the east and west did not dare to invade, so they turned to fighting each other to gain the central territory, and their strength was further weakened.

The tribes that had been integrated into one fell swoop.

If there is no winner in the internal fight between them, it will continue.