Jian Yong had followed Liu Bei for the longest time and knew Guan Yu's temperament best. He suddenly thought of another possibility. He couldn't help but look happy and said: "Could it be that Yun Changnianjiu's brotherly love with his lord has changed his mind? Invite the army to surrender."
Liu Bei was unusually calm and said in a deep voice: "I have heard that Liu Xin has strict military discipline. Even if Yun Chang wants to return, those soldiers will not follow Yun Chang in rebellion. Pass my order, and the rear team will become the front team and prepare to meet the enemy!" "
Jian Yong was shocked and said: "The enemy's cavalry is coming with great force, and the infantry in the rear may not be able to resist it."
Liu Bei sneered: "Xianhe, do you still remember that little thing we picked up from the battlefield last time? It was Liu Xin's weapon against cavalry. I have had some imitated, and it will come in handy this time. "
Jian Yong remembered that the enemies were all cavalry, and he couldn't help but suddenly realized, and said: "My lord is wise, this is called treating others with kindness!"
A cold light flashed across Liu Bei's eyes. What he just said about not believing that Guan Yu would go back on his promise was entirely for Sun Qian. Guan Yu had already left him, and he could not chill the hearts of others. However, thinking of Regarding this secret weapon that was about to be used, Liu Bei sneered secretly and said, Guan Yu, Guan Yu, if you are unkind first, then don't blame me for being unjust. You wish for more blessings!
The 20,000 men were the most elite troops in Xuzhou's army. Most of them had participated in the battle against Cao's army, so after listening to Liu Bei's order, there was not much panic, and they quickly changed direction and arranged their formation. .
It was the three thousand cavalry led by Guan Yu that were chasing after them. These cavalry came from the Third Army Corps. Among the legions under Liu Xin, only the First, Second and Sixth Army were equipped with heavy cavalry, so the cavalry led by Guan Yu They were all light cavalry. Although they did not have strong armor, they were faster. In addition, Liu Bei brought a large amount of food and grass with him. Guan Yu caught up with him without much effort.
Liu Bei saw the smoke and dust in the sky getting closer and closer from a distance, and lightly waved the double swords in his hands. Seeing this, the surrounding soldiers quickly conveyed the order, and the one who had just transferred to the front team The rear army immediately threw a large number of black objects in the direction from which Guan Yu's cavalry came. When these objects fell on the ground, there was always a sharp spike pointing upward, which was Liu Bei's imitation of a horse-piercing nail.
These horse-tying nails are rough in workmanship and vary in size, and the quality of the iron used is far inferior to the horse-tying nails in Liu Xin's army. However, even with such horse-tying nails, as long as a horse's hoof with a big mouth happens to step on it, it will still work. It will be penetrated.
Although Guan Yu had broken with Liu Bei, he still valued love and righteousness by nature. Since he had promised to let Liu Bei go, he should not pursue him again. Just when Guan Yu gathered his troops and prepared to apologize to Liu Xin, he suddenly remembered Du Xiuniang. His expedition this time was not only fruitless, but also successful. How could he say this to Liu Xin again? But if he missed this opportunity, I am afraid that Du Xiuniang would have been given to others by Liu Xin. No matter how great his achievements are in the future, What's the use?
No matter what, this time he can't return empty-handed! Guan Yu secretly made up his mind and chased after him again. Liu Bei would not catch him. After all, Guan Yu was a man of faith. How could he go back on what he had promised? But Jian Yong beside Liu Bei , Sun Qian, no matter what he said, he would always capture one of them.
Seeing that he was about to catch up with Liu Bei's rear army, he suddenly saw a large number of pirated horse nails thrown out from the enemy's formation. Guan Yu's face changed drastically and he wanted to restrain the team, but because he had been urging him just now, the speed of the entire cavalry team
He had already mentioned it to the extreme. When the order came to his lips, Guan Yu hesitated again. Guan Yu did not know the combat power of the cavalry he led. He did not know how good their riding skills were and whether they could control the horses at will. If the command was improper, the people ahead would
The rider behind him reined in his horse, and the cavalry behind him couldn't rein it in, so he collided into a ball.
During this hesitation, the large group of cavalry rushed over from the land covered with horse nails, but the imaginary situation of people flipping over did not appear. Three thousand light cavalry appeared in front of the Xuzhou army like a whirlwind, like a whirlwind.
It tore a big hole in the Xuzhou Army's formation like a wedge, and the Xuzhou Army was immediately in chaos.
Xuzhou's army originally had many crossbowmen, but in order to demonstrate the power of horse nails and boost the morale of the three armies, Liu Bei did not arrange for crossbowmen to prepare. Now when he wanted to release arrows, it was already too late.
Guan Yu had the ability to take the head of a general out of an army of ten thousand horses. The three thousand light cavalry he led were also well-trained, and their combat power was more than three to five times better than the Xuzhou army. This charge was like a tiger entering a sheep, killing Xuzhou directly.
The army's ghosts cried and howled, and corpses littered the fields. This result not only shocked Liu Bei, but also Guan Yu, the supreme commander of the cavalry, was unexpected.
Jian Yong said hurriedly: "My lord, leave quickly. I will cut off the relationship with Mr. Sun."
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "The enemy's cavalry is approaching so fast and fiercely that there is no point in escaping. Yun Chang is not a person who does not care about friendship. When I see him first, I must ask him clearly."
It's not that Liu Bei could maintain his composure at a critical moment of life and death, but that he knew Guan Yu's character too well. When Guan Yu came after him, he might have thought of something else, but as long as he threw out the word "faithfulness", he would definitely be able to persuade him to take the initiative.
retreat.
Liu Bei ignored Jian Yong's dissuasion and said loudly: "Yun Chang, how do you go and come back?"
Guan Yu heard the familiar voice in the chaos and subconsciously reined in his horse. The cavalry following him stopped charging almost at the same time. Only then did Guan Yu know that the soldiers he was leading
All of them have superb riding skills, and his hesitation just now was completely unnecessary.
Seeing Guan Yu's men stop, a smile appeared on Liu Bei's lips. As expected, Guan Yu had not completely forgotten his elder brother.
Guan Yu waved his sword, saluted on his horse and said: "Brother Liu, since I have promised to let you go, I will never break my promise. But this is also my first time leading an army, so I can't get nothing."
Liu Bei's face changed slightly. Guan Yu followed him through life and death and fought countless battles. The so-called "leading troops for the first time" must refer to what happened after he surrendered to Liu Xin. This was forcing him to give him an explanation. If he didn't
If you satisfy him, he will definitely not retreat.
However, from Guan Yu's words, Liu Bei could also hear that Guan Yu did not have to capture him, as long as the person he captured was justifiable. Liu Bei couldn't help but turn his head and looked at Jian Yong and Sun Qian.
If one of these two people is handed over to Guan Yu, it should be justified. However, these two people are his hope for a comeback in the future, and he abandoned them at a critical moment. If this matter spreads, who else will be there in the future?
Are you willing to work for him again? Liu Bei couldn't help but hate Guan Yu. This move was so vicious!
Inadvertently, Liu Bei's hand touched his chest. There was a hard lump hidden in his chest, which was the imperial seal. Liu Bei's heart moved. Guan Yu must also know how precious this imperial seal is.
If he hands over this jade seal, Guan Yu will definitely not ask for any of them from him again. The thought is fleeting. The jade seal passed down to the country is not easy to come by. It is a symbol of imperial power. He took it from Sun Jian at the cost of his life.
Yes, it’s not worth exchanging Yuxi for someone!
Seeing Liu Bei's silence, Guan Yu was already a little impatient. Liu Xin's expedition to Xuzhou was divided into five groups, and his cavalry was not one of the five groups. If he could reach here smoothly, the other five groups should not be able to do so.
It was too far, and maybe someone had already arrived nearby. The cry of killing just now had already spread far away. If others heard it, not only would Liu Bei be unable to leave, but his contribution would also be lost.
Moreover, time did not allow Guan Yu to wait any longer. He could clearly see from his horse that the Xuzhou Army that had just been dispersed was regrouping. Guan Yu, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, knew very well that the advantage of cavalry lay in their strong mobility. If they were trapped in
When surrounded by infantry, the advantage of mobility cannot be used, and a battle that was originally guaranteed to win will turn into a bitter battle.
Thinking of this, Guan Yu's expression changed, he raised his knife and pointed it behind Liu Bei, and shouted in a deep voice: "One of them must stay!"
"No! If you want to kill them, you have to step over my body first." Without thinking, Liu Bei flatly denied Guan Yu's request. He had been thinking about this issue just now. He would not hand over the jade seal, only hand it over.
Leaving Jian Yong and Sun Qian behind is the best way to escape at present. But Liu Bei cannot hand over these two men by himself. He can only hope that they will make sacrifices on their own initiative.
Jian Yong was deeply moved and was about to take the initiative to ask to stay, but suddenly his heart moved and he kept silent. He had known Liu Bei since childhood and knew Liu Bei too well. Given the depth of Liu Bei's city, anything he said would be discounted.
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In Sun Qian's mind, Liu Bei was a moral model for the people in the world. Especially what he said just now made him have the urge to devote himself to Liu Bei. He immediately rushed forward, stood in front of Liu Bei, and said loudly: "Guan Yu,
You don't cherish the old friendship and don't keep your word. It was Sun who misjudged you, so you arrested Sun to ask for credit!"
Guan Yu laughed loudly and said: "Who said I didn't keep my word? I just promised to let Liu... my eldest brother go, but I didn't promise to let you go! Stop talking nonsense and come here!"
Before Sun Qian could react, Guan Yu gently stretched his arms, lifted him up, and placed him on the saddle bridge. Guan Yu captured Sun Qian, gave a light scold, and turned his horse to go east. The cavalry group he led
They followed closely like a shadow. The Xuzhou army had not yet gathered together and did not dare to stop them. They watched them go away. Only then did Liu Bei wake up from a dream and repeatedly ordered to catch up and rescue Sun Qian, but they were nowhere to be seen.
Liu Bei beat his chest and stamped his feet. The play was very realistic, but it shocked Jian Yong into a cold sweat. If he had been impulsive just now, he would be the one captured by Guan Yu now.
In Xuzhou City, Chen Gui and his son hurriedly returned to the mansion and repeatedly ordered: "Come here, please quickly invite generals Cao Bao and Qin Yi to come over and discuss important matters."