"The minions betray justice, and the officials are unscrupulous. They are loyal and courageous, and lead the army well. Honesty shines through the bright sun, and energy inspires the frost. Repay gratitude with gratitude, and never forget to care for things." [Chen Shu·Lu Guangda's Biography]
Wang Zhong put all these distracting thoughts behind his mind. It was impossible for Jing Zhaoyin and Chang'an Order to sit idly by when such a big event happened. As long as he stayed here, it would be a great achievement. He calmed down and remembered the identity of the person behind the curtain.
Guess, Li Zheng's words don't seem so attractive to him anymore.
Wang Zhong spat on the ground, not for Li Zheng, but for the people behind him: "It's a shame that I was a subordinate with you before. I didn't expect that today you would dare to turn your back on good people and become a thief.
Villager! It’s okay for you to be so humble. I, Wang Zhong, come from a good family, how can I be in the same category as you!"
Old Li Zheng blushed and was speechless. The leader beside him looked impatient and pushed Li Zheng aside. He stepped forward and said, "I didn't expect that the director of the Jiao Dao Pavilion is still a righteous man. I have not been able to make friends with you before."
, It’s really a pity. Since Ting Gong has made up his mind, brother, I can only fulfill your righteous name, Ting Gong.”
Seeing that the fight was about to break out, Wang Zhong's hand holding the dagger actually trembled a little. He had not been on the battlefield for a long time, and at this time, the blood in his heart that had been dormant for a long time began to boil again.
He was not the only one who felt this way. From the moment Wang Zhong decided not to retreat, the rest of the pavilion soldiers were also on full alert, their faces full of excitement, excitement, and even a hint of nervousness.
The leader laughed ferociously and was about to give the order to take action, but when his eyes inadvertently caught sight of a figure, he was immediately stunned.
"Zhang, Zhang Liao?"
Wang Zhong was suddenly alert, and suddenly understood why the name Zhang Liao felt so familiar. Although he had not been in the army for a long time, the recent battle between Lu Bu and Niu Fu in Hongnong was widely spread.
He often heard about it in Lu Yan, and knew that Zhang Liao and Gao Shun used hundreds of reinforcements to fight Niu Fu's general Chi'er's thousands of pursuing troops at Canglong Stream. He didn't expect to meet them here today, and they saw
It looks like he is still the bodyguard of the noble man inside!
Zhang Liao came up from behind and said with a cold face: "It turns out it was you. I kindly spared you in Canglong Stream. I didn't expect that you didn't know how to take advantage of this to escape back to your hometown, and you dared to go to Sanfu to cause trouble!"
Facing the person who almost killed him in Canglong Stream, the leader blushed and turned blue, feeling inexplicably ashamed, but soon he returned to his previous appearance, raised his head and said: "You didn't chase me back then, it was just you.
It won’t help, what does your good intentions have to do with it!”
Niu Fu! These people are Niu Fu’s rebels!
Wang Zhong originally thought that this group of people was just ordinary thieves, but he did not expect that there were also a large number of Xiliang rebels among them. These people were leaderless after the death of Niu Fu and Dong Yue, and were quickly collected by Lu Bu. Some of them fled abroad.
Most of them choose to abscond and return to their hometowns.
But why did this group of people come to Chang'an so blatantly? Who are the people in the shop? Is it worthy for this group of losers to mobilize forces like this?
After the leader finished speaking with a stern look, he actually took a step back. He was very familiar with Zhang Liao's martial arts when he was in Canglong Stream. So this time he planned not to rush into action, but to let the helpers he invited take the lead.
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After all, it was an important matter and there could not be any delay. He was the liaison person for this operation. He and dozens of other companions were all soldiers left behind after Niu Fu died. In order to distinguish them, these people all rolled up their sleeves.
He stood up, especially among a group of ragged thieves.
The leader and the leaders of the thieves gave a few instructions, and used the money and silk after the deed was completed as inducements to encourage people, and then drove more than a hundred thieves to rush towards Wang Zhong and others with swords, weapons and clubs.
Wang Zhong was not to be outdone. Without waiting for Zhang Liao's order, Wang Zhong roared and led the pavilion soldiers and the thieves to rush together.
A melee broke out in this narrow alley and shop.
Although Wang Zhong and a group of his brothers were born in Yongying, they had spent most of the past two years wandering around the market every day and had long since abandoned their martial arts skills. In contrast, the thieves licked blood from their swords every day, killing people like hemp and fighting.
Wearing a bloody body, he killed these pavilion soldiers until they screamed in agony, and several pavilion soldiers died within a short time.
Seeing the one-sided battle, Wang Zhong's eyes turned red anxiously. He raised his dagger and rushed left and right, looking for people to fight, killing several thieves one after another.
But no matter how brave Wang Zhong was, it was of no avail when he faced a group of bloodthirsty and aggressive thieves. Soon several leaders of the thieves targeted Wang Zhong, and suddenly they led a dozen strong generals around Wang Zhong.
Surround.
Wang Zhong was alone and unable to resist. He deliberately led most of the capable thieves aside and shouted to Zhang Liao who was standing at the door: "Zhang Liao! It's such an emergency and you still have time to watch the battle. Don't you dare to die?"
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Zhang Liao had been observing the narrow terrain in front of the cake shop and the gap between the enemy and ourselves. More than a hundred people were crowded together, with no formation at all. In addition, Wang Zhong deliberately attracted a large number of main forces to the left side, leaving the center empty.
He made up his mind and secretly had an idea. It was up to Wang Zhong to see if he would cooperate.
He immediately encouraged the more than 20 guards behind him: "The soldiers of the pavilion can still fight for their lives in the front, how can we, who are eating the emperor's salary, have the dignity to live behind him?"
"Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!"
At that moment, more than twenty guards drew their weapons and poured out of the shop with high morale. They formed a cone formation at the door and rushed into the melee like a wedge.
The unexpected attack threw the thieves into chaos. The frightening momentum and overwhelming fighting spirit caused the thieves to retreat in all directions after leaving behind more than a dozen corpses, not daring to face him directly.
Several leaders of the thieves were standing on the periphery, their aura and attire were very different from the others. Seeing this situation, they were surprised and happy. They glanced at each other and secretly gathered together and said: "While they are entangled, I can't wait."
If you personally lead people to rush into the shop, once you capture the people in the shop, it will be a big deal!"
Unexpectedly, when they came up to meet them, Zhang Liao had already made arrangements, and ordered people to close the cake shop in advance, and even blocked the door with wooden bars inside to prevent anyone from entering or leaving. After the thieves were dispersed, Zhang Liao did not dare to do so.
Stay away, just rein in the people, and lead your men to kill and retreat.
When the thieves came with their men to kill, Zhang Liao had already gathered his men in front of the bakery and prepared for a last-ditch fight. He divided his men into two groups, with long soldiers thrusting forward from a distance and short soldiers close up.
For last hits, the two cooperate seamlessly to hold the position.
Although the thieves were like waves crashing on the rocks, they attacked several times in a row. Not only were they unable to defeat them, but they also lost troops and generals, so they had to slow down their offensive. Zhang Liao even attacked the thieves alone several times, and was able to kill several bandits each time. He was invincible and had his own guards.
When they saw it, they all jumped for joy and their morale was boosted.
The attention of the battlefield was temporarily diverted by Zhang Liao, which greatly reduced the pressure on Wang Zhong. He knew that Zhang Liao was creating opportunities for him, so he did not join up with him. He only led his men to cover up the outside and attack the flanks from time to time.
, making it difficult for the thieves to take care of themselves.
Soon, with Zhang Liao leading the elite guards in a head-on confrontation, Wang Zhong and the pavilion soldiers fought on the sidelines with the tacit cooperation of the two. Although they were still at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, with the strength of Zhang Liao and others
With bravery and bravery, the war situation began to develop in a favorable direction.