In fact, Zhang Ji is not yet thirty years old. Only after arriving in Chang'an. Indulge in wine all day long. The body was gradually emptied. Deficiency of kidney qi. Large areas of gray hair have appeared at the temples. It looked like it was 50 years old. Nothing is as handsome as Sun Ce. Naturally, Liu Rui was disappointed.
Hearing Liu Rui gave the order to retake the troops and return to the camp. Xia Houlan was overjoyed. He breathed out bitterly. With a spear in one fell swoop. The soldiers stepped back methodically.
Zhang Ji's eyes widened at the head of the city. Suddenly the fairy-like woman got back into the car. I just feel that my mind is empty. It took a long time to come back to his senses. Turning around and asking Zhang Xiu said, "Xiu'er. Did you ever see Zhao Yun shutting down."
Zhang Xiu shook his head and said, "I have never seen this."
Zhang Ji was overjoyed and said: "Hurry up. Get out of the gate. Don't let the woman go."
Zhang Xiu hurriedly stopped him and said, "Uncle Qi. Be careful of the enemy's deceit."
Zhang Ji's expression sank. Said: "Xiu'er. That woman is your aunt. She was lost in the enemy's camp. I came to meet me here. Don't hurry to rescue her."
Zhang Xiu touched his head. There are so many aunts in my uncle's house. How can I never see this one before? I wonder where this aunt came from. Only promised. Some soldiers went to Shimonoseki. Zhang Ji didn't know. His words can be considered crooked. The woman who shut down was Liu Rui who he couldn't find back then.
Close the door and open the door. Zhang Ji took the lead. He came quickly. Xia Houlan retreated faster. The menacing army just now. It is now five miles away. Zhang Ji deceives others less. Zhao Yun who frightened him the most was not in the army. There is beauty in the front. The courage grew stronger. Just urge the soldiers to chase forward.
Seeing to be close. The sky suddenly darkened. The wind was violent. Flying sand and rocks. Thunder and lightning. A heavy rain fell without warning.
The infantry of the 4th Army did not show the slightest confusion due to the rain. Still withdraw step by step toward the barracks. But the old Luoyang army led by Zhang Ji clamored. Mess around. One after another hesitated. Zhang Ji drove away for a long time with his whip. Little improvement. When I look ahead again. The heavy rain blocked the view. The carriage and the men and horses guarding it were long gone.
Zhang Ji sighed helplessly. Lema will return to Wuguan. Came to shut down. But seeing the door closed tightly. Zhang Ji's subordinates shouted before closing, "Quickly open and close the door. General Zhang is back."
However, he heard the Chengtou replied: "General Dong has an order. Now the heavy rains are heavy. The enemy and the enemy are inseparable. No one is allowed to switch privately. So as not to be taken advantage of by the enemy. If General Zhang is really coming back, please ask him to rest before the customs. It’s not too late to enter the customs after the rain."
Unconsciously, Zhang Ji yelled before the customs. But his voice was soon drowned in the sound of rain. The person who closed the door didn't even bother to speak back.
Dong Xiu sat in the tower. The hand is holding a tea bowl. Enjoying the rainy scenery outside. I feel particularly comfortable. He smiled and said to the cronies around him: "This rain really came in time. Zhang Ji has always been defiant. Today I just borrowed this rain to teach him a little lesson."
My confidant Dong Ping hesitated. Persuaded: "Thanks to the general. Zhang Jizheng has been favored by the Taishi. Let them come in. If things go wrong. It will be in the ears of the Taishi. I am afraid it will be detrimental to the general."
It's okay if he doesn't mention this. Mention this. Dong Xiu is even more popular. Take a few cases. He said: "Huh. When I was a middle-ranking general. He was still a small soldier. Now he wants to climb to the top of Laozi. What can I do if the teacher knows it. I am also thinking about the safety of Wuguan. Guard Wuguan. The chief will be me. Who will bear the responsibility if we lose Wuguan. It will be me, Dong Xiu, who is unlucky then. Not him Zhang Ji."
A soldier hurriedly ran in and yelled: "Tell General. The matter is not good. Guanqian General Zhang's men are starting to hit the gate. Please guard."
Dong Xiu sneered: "I can't stand the rain for a while. What great things can I do. Since I don't want to be exposed to the rain. Then give them a different taste. Pass the order. Let the arrow go."
It's raining too much. When Zhang Ji left the customs, there was still no sign that the sky was about to change. The soldiers didn't even have any rain protection equipment. Those with shields are better. Put the shield on your head. Those who don't have a shield have to be obediently drenched in the rain. Naturally, there are complaints. Zhang Ji knew that it was because of his momentary obsession that he caused this trouble. Seeing Dong Xiu refused to open the door. He didn't even answer his shouts. Suddenly became angry. Personally rush to the front. With the soldiers, they began to slam the door.
The gates of Wuguan are exceptionally strong. They don't have tools such as carts or logs. Just rely on things like shoulders, gun barrels, and knife handles. Even if I hit the door for a year, I would never want to hit the door. Zhang Ji also knew that this was useless. Just want to get out of breath. Who knows that Dong Xiu would not even agree to his venting. With an order. The torrential rain was splashed with arrows on the city. Before the pass came bursts of howling ghosts and crying wolves. Zhang Ji watched the soldiers next to him fall down a blockbuster. I was so angry that I stomped my feet there. Scolded all the eighteenth generations of Dong Xiu's ancestors. But Dong Xiu sitting in the tower and watching the scenery while drinking tea. There was only the sound of rain in my ears. But where can I hear half a sentence.
Zhang Ji is jumping there. Don't watch out for an arrow from the top of the city. It hits his forehead. Zhang Ji yelled. He fell on his back. The soldiers were under the leadership of Zhang Xiu. He lifted Zhang Ji to the side with his hands and feet. Zhang Ji was already in a coma.
The rain is getting bigger and bigger. It didn't slowly weaken until dusk. Dong Xiu was still not allowed to open the door. Drinking tea to himself. Humming a little song. suddenly. Another soldier ran over. Anxiously said: "Enjoy the general. There is a man after the pass. Under the banner of the Han army. Please decide the army."
Dong Xiu said without raising her head, "What's all the fuss about. What's so great about flying under the banner of the Han army. I have the banner of the Han army in my Wuguan warehouse. I just don't bother to hang it up."
The soldier eagerly said: "Give it to the general. The banner of the Han army after the pass seems to be a little different. It seems to be Liu Xin, a herd from Jingzhou."
Dong Xiu jumped up like a spring. He grabbed the soldier. Loudly shouted: "What are you talking about. Liu Xin's men and horses. How could it be. How could they have come here. Could it be that they have been lost. It is impossible. Could it be that you are the spy of the enemy. You are here to confuse the military."
The soldier trembled with fright. Repeatedly said: "The general is a clear lesson. The little one dare not tell a lie. The general will know it when he goes to the city."
Dong Xiu sat down dejectedly. Rubbing his hands incessantly. Repeatedly said: "How can this be good? After Liu Xin's men and horses arrive at the gate. Then the food path will be cut off. How long can this gate be maintained."
His worries are not as reasonable. It turned out that it was closed to store some food. But there were only 10,000 soldiers guarding the gate. It was later increased to 30,000. Now add the men and horses Zhang Ji retreated into the barrier. There are a full 80,000 people. so many people. The Wuguan was packed full of dangdangs. People eat horse chews. There is not much left over. Dong Zhuo is planning to send someone to Chang'an to urge grain in two days. Who knew it was waiting for this news. For him, it was nothing more than a terrible news.
Another cronies, He An, arched his hands and said: "Qiqiang General. It is better to let in the troops of General Zhang before Guan. Everyone is in the same hatred. Charge back for a while. Maybe they can regain a way of life."
Dong Ping hurriedly stopped and said: "The general is absolutely unacceptable. Let Zhang Ji enter the barrier at this time. He will definitely find an excuse to look for the general's bad luck. At that time, even if he kills the general, he can also be pushed into the hands of Liu Xin's army under the city. If you let him in, you will have to wait until Liu Xin's army retreats."
Dong Xiu hesitated for a long time. Said: "Let's go. Come and see with me. How many people are there."
I saw the open space after the pass. The crowd is overwhelming. The first two young teenagers each have a knife and gun. It is Sun Ce and Wei Yan. Fighting in the rain. Dong Xiu hasn't been on the battlefield for a long time. See this battle. Unconsciously some legs are soft.
But he heard Sun Ce shout out loudly in the gate: "Listen to the people in the city. Dong Zhuo has been defeated. He will soon be captured. Those who know the current affairs will quickly surrender to the city. Otherwise, Lu Bu's end will be your example."
Dong Xiu was too anxious to know what to do. Repeatedly said: "What can I do. What can I do about this."
Dong Ping gritted his teeth. Persuaded: "General. Listen to the voice of the people in the city. The Taishi defeat is a foregone conclusion. The general should make plans early. Since they dare to say that Lu Bu's fate is our example. I am afraid that Lu Bu is also more fortunate."
Dong Xiu hesitated: "You mean to make me surrender."
He An who was still persuading Dong Xiu to put Zhang Ji in to fight the enemy together just now. I heard that even Lu Bu may have died. Suddenly there was a big turn of 180 degrees. He also said to the side: "General. The person who knows the current affairs is a good man. I heard that Liu Xin treats the generals well. It is better to be late than early. Please be aware of the military."
Talking. The soldiers under the city suddenly let out a loud cry. The soldiers parted on both sides. A line of archers came to the fore. The standing position is out of the closed range. I saw Wei Yanchang's knife gently lifted. The archers all set their bows and arrows. Aimed at the head of the city. The garrison soldiers on the front of the city looked down from the battlements. It's far out of range. I don't understand why these people do such useless work. With Wei Yan's long knife swung down vigorously. Thousands of feather arrows are like lightning. Go through the rain and shoot straight at the top of the city.
There was a light and brittle metal crashing "ding ding dong dong" from the top of the city. It was the sound of feather arrows hitting the armor and shield. Fortunately, Dong Xiu's neck shrank quickly. A feather arrow was sticking into his helmet. Frightened him into a cold sweat.
I have seen how sharp the bows and arrows of the army under the city are. Dong Xiu decided not to hesitate anymore. He has been a man of half a generation. But also for the sake of children and grandchildren. There is no need to continue to work for Dong Zhuo. What's more, Dong Zhuo has treated him not as good as before. Dong Xiu took advantage of the pause between bows and arrows under the city. Hurry up on the edge of the battlements and shouted: "Don't let down arrows. Don't let down arrows. We surrender. We surrender."
(Recommend a friend’s work "I am Zhang Liao in the Three Kingdoms", "Zheng Song")