"Okay, Liu Zhang has come to Hebei, you will see him in the future."
"Liu Zhang was able to break the wave with a thousand men and only had a hundred thousand men. Now our army has 40,000 men. How come we can't defeat Zhang Jiao?"
Lu Zhi stopped the discussion about Liu Zhang. After all, the most important thing they discussed was how to defeat Zhang Jiao.
"General, don't we have less than ten thousand troops?"
The general's question made Lu Zhi laugh and nodded proudly.
"All the newly recruited warriors from Yecheng arrived yesterday."
"This time our army increased its troops, I hid it from everyone. Even you don't know. I guess that angle knows better."
"Next time the Yellow Turbans come to attack the city again, be sure to teach Zhang Jiao a lesson!"
"The yellow scarf thieves think that our army is too small and they dare not go out to fight. Next time they come to attack the city, when they are exhausted, they will suddenly attack and they will surely win a big victory!"
While Lu Zhi was discussing the counterattack plan, soldiers outside came to report.
"Report, General, the Yellow Turban thief Zhang Jiao personally led an army to attack, and it is less than ten miles away."
"Oh? Did Zhang Jiao come in person?"
Lu Zhi's eyes lit up and he looked at the messenger.
"Yes, General!"
"good!"
"Generals, obey the order!"
The generals and commanders below all pricked up their ears. Lu Zhi's military order was very strict. If the execution was wrong, military law would definitely be brought against him.
"The Tun Cavalry and the Yue Cavalry are now leaving the city, detouring behind the Yellow Turbans and waiting for the troops in the city to come out and harass the enemy."
"Remember! You only need to hold back the rebel army, not engage in confrontation with them."
"Take orders."
The two captains took the order and left.
"The Yellow Turban Army mainly attacks the west gate each time, with infantry and Changshui. The firing is divided into the east gate, the south gate, and the north gate. I will lead the army at the west gate."
"Each unit needs to take turns to defend the city and maintain physical strength. When the Yellow Turban Army retreats, the four gates will attack at the same time. The enemy must be severely damaged."
Lu Zhi's voice was sonorous and powerful, and could not be refuted.
"promise!"
All the generals responded in unison...
Pingxiang City West Gate
Zhang Jiao has already led the Yellow Turban army to the city. This time, all 40,000 people were led by Zhang Jiao himself to attack the west gate.
Zhang Jiao stepped forward slightly, walked to a place where the bow and arrow could not reach, and shouted.
"I am Zhang Jiao, General Tiangong. I would like to ask General Lu to answer."
At this time, Lu Zhi had already set up defense at the west gate. He was slightly startled when he heard Zhang Jiao calling him.
He had never met Zhang Jiao and was quite curious about this rebel leader.
"I am Beizhong Lang General Lu Zhi."
Zhang Jiao slightly cupped his hands towards Lu Zhi on the city wall and saluted.
"I've heard of the Duke's name for a long time, and I'm lucky enough to meet you today. The weather changes, and the artifacts become more convenient. It's only natural that they should be returned to virtuous people."
"Now the world is in turmoil, the emperor is fatuous, traitorous ministers are in power, and the people are in dire straits. The people are desperate. It is not because I am determined to rebel, but I cannot bear to live in dire straits."
"Since the uprising, the people have rushed to surrender, and the rebel armies everywhere have been overwhelming. This is God's will!"
"The general is a great scholar of the world, why do you insist on acting against the laws of heaven and human sentiments? Don't you hear the ancients say that those who obey nature will prosper and those who go against nature will perish. I hope the general can put the people of the world as the most important thing! Join me to defeat the foolish king and restore the peace of the people.
The world is bright and clear!"
After Zhang Jiao said these remarks, he looked at Lu Zhi with some pride. He was confident that Lu Zhi had nothing to refute him.
There is even some hope in his heart. If Lu Zhi can turn against him and surrender to him, maybe a magic weapon can descend from the sky to Luoyang, and the world can be decided in one fell swoop!
"Hahahahahaha!"
Lu Zhi did not have the reaction Zhang Jue expected, but instead looked up to the sky and smiled.
"Zhang Jiao, I originally thought that you must be very clever to be followed by hundreds of thousands of people. Now it seems that I overestimated you."
"The number of days has changed, and the artifacts are easier to find. Are you, Zhang Jiao, a virtuous person? Why is the world in chaos? It's all because of your own selfish ambitions and your attempt to get your hands on the artifacts!"
"Natural disasters and man-made disasters cannot be changed by human power. How can we blame them all on Your Majesty?"
"You only know that life is difficult, but you don't know that the frontier is always in danger, and the aliens are determined to conquer us!"
"Although people's lives are hard, they can still survive. Since you rebelled, how many innocent people have been affected?"
"Zhang Jiao, you Zhang family used to live in Han Dynasty. You don't want to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, but you dare to rebel. I wonder how your ancestors of Zhang family feel when they know that Zhang family has traitors like you who are disrupting the country?"
"Cough cough cough cough!"
Zhang Jiao stared at Lu Zhi with wide eyes and coughed violently in anger.
"Lu Zhi, I respect you as a great scholar in this world, how dare you insult me like this!"
Looking at Zhang Jiao who was out of breath, Lu Zhi smiled contemptuously.
"Why do I need respect from rebellious officials and traitors like you? You Yellow Turbans only know how to burn, kill, loot and harm the people. Do you know that the Yingchuan Yellow Turbans have been destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people have died because of you? If you have any conscience, you should disband the Yellow Turban Army.
Let them return to their hometown, and you will commit suicide to thank the world!"
"Lu Zhi, you old thief..."
"shut up!"
Lu Zhi shouted loudly: "You are a shameless traitor. You don't know that everyone in the world is willing to eat your flesh. How dare you talk here? Retreat quickly. If I kill you, I'm afraid of dirtying my sword."
Zhang Jue spat out a large mouthful of blood, screamed, and fell off his horse.
The Yellow Turban generals hurried forward and helped Zhang Jiao up.
"Zhang Jiao is dead!"
The defenders on the city shouted loudly when they saw Zhang Jiao vomiting blood and fainting.
Lu Zhi's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but admire this man for shouting just right.
The Yellow Turban Army was restless and began to panic.
"General, now the thief has no idea how to live or die, and the thief army is panicking. This is the perfect opportunity!"
Many school captains agreed and requested orders to attack the Yellow Turban Army immediately.
Lu Zhi watched the reaction of the Yellow Turban Army seriously. He did not dare to be careless, for fear that it was Zhang Jiao's plan.
The chaos in the Yellow Turban camp was visible to the naked eye, especially the front troops, who were at a loss when they heard that Zhang Jiao was dead.
"Quick, the whole army attacks!"
"Be sure to grab Zhang Jiao's body!"
Lu Zhi looked anxious and urged in his tone.
The rear team of the Yellow Turban Army became the front team and had already begun to retreat.