At night, Gao Jin and the cavalry camped at the ferry. In this battle, the military police camp lost more than 70 people, but the battle was fierce, killing more than 200 infantrymen, and most of the remaining Liu Bei's army was scattered and collapsed.

Gao Jin visited the wounded soldiers' tent, and then lit piles of bonfires outside the tent with everyone. The sound of the river rushing at night, and the sound of many snoring sounds from the tents were heard. At this moment, Gao Jin fell into deep thought.

He found himself more and more cruel. Life was turning into cold corpses in front of him. When his Emei gun penetrated the bodies of enemy troops like paper, he had no emotional fluctuations.

Perhaps because he saw death too much, his body and mind were already numb. Gao Jin didn't know whether this change was good or bad. This change might be beneficial or harmless to him in a chaotic world. If someone doesn't kill me, he will kill me. This is cruel in a chaotic world. It is definitely not a place for cowards to talk about the wind and moon.

At this time, a sad song came not far away: "I was overturned by the world, suffered from the disaster of filling... So I rushed to the north and traveled far away. I started in Changdu and stayed in the Xuan Palace of Hugu in the evening..."

Many hoarse voices sang in the cold wind, Gao Jin took back his mind and listened carefully. This is Ban Biao's Northern Expedition, telling the story of Wang Mang after the usurpation of the Han Dynasty, which is very touching. The most touching thing is the desolation expressed in the first sentence.

‘In order to encounter this turbulent era, it is like being trapped on this blocked road. My former home was destroyed and turned into ruins, and I could not stay for a moment. I waved my sleeves and wandered to this place where there was no place far away from people.’

Ban Biao's experience at the end of the Western Han Dynasty was so similar to those of the people in the current chaotic times. He wandered without a firm state and was in danger of peace. In addition to war, it was still war. It was precisely because of this that the Northern Expedition Fu spread among the army.

When it was late at night, when the soldiers were stationed on this daytime battlefield, the blood had not yet dissipated, and the scars on their bodies were ached faintly. They were about to go to war tomorrow, and they did not know life or death. The relatives in the distance leaned against the door and looked forward to it, but the war could not see the end. What a desolation this was.

Gao Jin slowly walked to the sergeant chanting. The song stopped abruptly. Everyone stood up and looked at Gao Jin with fear: "Sir..."

Gao Jin waved his hand, and then he realized that he was different from the military soldiers. He smiled bitterly, as if he was secretly blaming himself for disturbing their rare purity. He waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, just treat me as a listener."

But with Gao Jin beside him, everyone couldn't let go. Gao Jin had no choice but to say, "You go to bed earlier and you will have to march tomorrow." Then he disappeared into the night.

Early the next morning, Gao Jin specially asked the messengers to ask the soldiers to get up later. It was not until the sun was over, and they ordered people to pack up their luggage. Everyone rode their horses and ran towards Lu County to meet with most of the people in Lu County.

You can still see many scattered soldiers and scattered yesterday along the way. Gao Jin knew that these people could no longer threaten them, so he did not chase them. He just went south and went to Lu County. (In the statement, the river here refers to the Yellow River, but in ancient times, its name was river water, just like Luoshui and Sishui. The river in front did not mean a river, but just the name of this river.)

The city gate of Lu County was closed because it was just a county town, so there was no city outside the city. When the guards on the city wall identified the identities of Gao Jin and others, the city gate immediately opened. When Yu Jin, who had met first, had quickly brought a team of soldiers to greet him. When he saw Gao Jin, he smiled and said with a smile: "Master, he really took Lu County within three days. He thought about it and realized that this was the plan of the master to lure the tiger away from the mountain."

It is conceivable that Yu Jin's mood changes quickly. He finally thought through Gao Jin's plan. He first created more momentum, which made Guan Yu of Xiangcheng think that Lu Bu's army came out in full swing this time, so he did not dare to be careless, so he was eager to gather his troops to defend. However, Gao Jin led 300 cavalry to cross Lu County day and night, and waited for the rabbit on the necessary path between Lu County and Xiangcheng, and defeated the group of Lu County defenders in one fell swoop.

In Yu Jin's heart, Gao Jin was afraid that he was not a simple warrior anymore. Although Gao Jin lacked the experience of leading troops, he seemed to be born as a handsome man. He was very sensitive to things and could make reasonable judgments. He secretly compared Cao Cao with Gao Jin, but he could not tell the difference for a while: "Even if Cao Gong is in charge of the army, he may not be able to make such a judgment."

In fact, he didn't know that Gao Jin was not sure. After all, this was not a game, and everyone was different. It was still unknown whether Guan Yu would adopt the strategy of concentrating on Xiangcheng. It was just that Gao Jin had no choice but to make a try.

Gao Jin and Yu Jin entered the city together, and Yu Jin said, "The defenders in the city burned food, fodder and supplies before leaving. Now they should attack Xiangcheng quickly. Guan Yu is arrogant and is frustrated this time. He will hate the Lord deeply. He must be careful."

Gao Jin nodded and said, "Let the soldiers rest for a day and set off tomorrow. Is there any news in Peiguo County?"

Yu Jin said: "Yuan Yaojun's progress is not going well. I'm afraid he will not be able to reach Xiaopei for a while. Liu Bei is also a hero, so how can he be so easy to defeat?"

Gao Jin was relieved and Yu Jin led him to the county government to settle down. Gao Jin understood that the real battle was about to begin.

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Xiangcheng.

Less than half of the two thousand Lu County defenders returned, Guan Yu was shocked and summoned people to ask. Only then did he know that Zhao Cheng had died in battle, and most of the remaining soldiers had been defeated. He was furious for a moment and hurriedly asked the name of the other general.

The defeated soldier said: "I only know that the banner they used was Chang Shigao, but as for who it was, I don't know."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and closed his eyes, and couldn't help but murmur: "Is it Gao Shun?"

Chen Qun shook his head and said, "The camp is mainly engaged in infantry battles, and everyone in the world knows that this person is carrying cavalry. What's more, Gao Shun is not the chief minister, I'm afraid it's not him."

Guan Yu said: "Don't you know who he is?"

Chen Qun said: "Did the general forget Gao Jin, who captured Cao Hong and rescued the siege of Xia Pi?"

Guan Yu suddenly realized: "It was this person. This thief killed my confidant and became accomplices of the tiger. It was really hateful. I would definitely kill his dog's head to avenge Zhao Cheng."

Chen Qun quickly advised: "General, please calm down. This son is very wise and brave, so he can slowly take care of him."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and closed his eyes and was speechless.

Seeing that Guan Yu was like this, Chen Qun stopped persuading each other. He sighed and left with regret.

Three days later, Gao Jin's army was at the city of Xiangcheng. Guan Yu personally went to the city tower to look at it. Seeing Gao Jin's army at a young age, he was confused for a moment, so he asked his left and right: "Why did Lu Bu's army only come to three thousand people?"

A military Sima said: "I'm afraid it's a front army that explores the way, and the army will arrive later."

Guan Yu agreed deeply, and saw Gao Jin's flag under the city, and angrily said, "This is the one who killed Zhao Cheng."

At this moment, Gao Jin rode alone and drowned at the city. Guan Yu sneered, "I'm here just right, I'll meet him." After saying that, a group of soldiers were about to leave the city.

Chen Qun advised: "I'm afraid there is a fraud, why don't the general look at him and wait for his work."

Guan Yu responded coldly: "I can't hide, I'm afraid I'll be ridiculed." Then he led a soldier out of the city to fight.

Gao Jin looked coldly at Xiangcheng suspension bridge lowering, and the city gate slowly opened, but there was no surprise in his heart.

He knew Guan Yu so well. This figure who was regarded as a martial saint in later generations was not without weaknesses. This person cherished his reputation too much. He turned his back for a while before, and his confidant was killed by Gao Jin. In any case, he would come out to meet Gao Jin's challenge.

When Guan Yu rode a maroon horse and dragged a big knife out of the city gate, Gao Jin had the opportunity to carefully examine this legendary figure.

He had a red face, a long bag, and a bronze helmet. What was particularly noticeable was his eyes. His long and narrow phoenix eyes seemed to be half-closed forever, and an invisible murderous intent burst out from the cracks of his eyes. This look not only showed arrogance, but also gave people great intimidation. He picked up the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his hand, and Guan Yu's voice had already been heard: "Who dares to drown? Report to the name, and a certain sword will not kill the unknown person!"

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