Outside Xihua County, Zhongsheng, in the Yunwu Valley, this is a very secret valley. It is named because it is surrounded by layers of gray fog all year round. However, not many people in the nearby area know it. This is Peng Tuocong's name. When recruiting soldiers, a farmer learned from his mouth that he had even made this farmer a centurion, which made this honest farmer happy and he immediately forgot about the experience of being forcibly recruited. It was not clear at all that this centurion was the Yellow Turban Army that was about to be destroyed.
Peng Tuo was less than forty, but his hair was gray in color. His cheeks were as thin as a knife and an axe, with sharp edges and corners. At this time, he was standing under a square-pointed yellow flag, with sharp eyes full of decadence.
"Why."
A long sigh, the gap in the past two months has been too big. Half a month ago, he followed Bocai Daqushuai to defeat Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song, and defeated the army. Zhu Jun could not escape. Runan retreated again and again, and Huangfu Song retreated to the city of Changshe and resisted stubbornly. They were so high-spirited that they seemed to soon dominate the world and become the founding heroes of the country.
Later, Peng Tuo was ordered by Bo Cai to lead 20,000 Yellow Turban elites to pursue Zhu Jun. At the same time, he also divided his troops to capture Yuzhou. At the beginning, they continued to triumph all the way. The army snowballed from 20,000 to 80,000. The Yellow Turban Army was victorious. Suddenly he became a arrogant army. In the battle at Pingyu County in Runan County, Zhu Jun turned defeat into victory and defeated his 80,000 troops. He then used a trick to defeat Ruyang County again. The farmers who continued to be recruited by force also dispersed again and again. Now there are only three thousand defeated soldiers hiding in this small valley.
Seeing Qu Shuai's unhappy expression, a bodyguard who was only about eighteen years old, handsome and fair, comforted him: "Qu Shuai, why bother sighing? The golden cicada's escape plan will definitely be hidden from Zhu Jun, and he will sneak back to the big canal." Shuai (Bo Cai), just regroup."
"Adun, I just don't know why, but this time I feel like I am doomed."
After Peng Tuo finished speaking, he looked up at the waning moon and suddenly noticed a thick black smoke slowly spreading in the sky, accompanied by a pungent burning smell.
"Smoke? There's a fire?" He stood up in shock, looked around, and saw that the fire was soaring into the sky from the south, and billowing black smoke was blowing towards his face.
Naturally, the soldiers discovered this situation, and a commotion began in the front. Some people shouted words such as smoke and fire, mixed with the howls of their mounts. They all surrounded Peng Tuo. Although he didn’t know what was going on ahead, he knew that Zhu Jun’s men must be chasing him. Just as he was getting anxious, a small leader in front tried his best to push back. Before anyone arrived, he called out: “Commander Qu, a group of people are coming from somewhere. The exit is blocked."
When Peng Tuo heard this, his heart jumped for no reason, and he blurted out: "But the officers and soldiers?"
"Wearing light leather armor, carrying crossbows and guns, one man and one horse, the attire is completely different from the previous cavalry." The little leader squeezed forward and said anxiously. "This is strange, since it is not Zhu Jun, could it be organized by the nobles in Ye County? The cavalry came to take revenge?" The situation was urgent, but Peng Tuo couldn't help being frightened and doubtful. He led several ant thieves and pushed forward with kicks.
After turning two corners, looking from a distance, I saw a group of people blocking the exit. A dozen or so people were squatting side by side in front of them, lighting a fire with dry wood, and each one holding a few raw branches to roast. Black smoke came out of the branches and blew into the valley along the south, making every ant thief cough.
In the back row are several hundred elite riders standing on their horses. In their left hand is a foot-long iron spear with the tip of the gun flashing with fire. In the right hand is a crossbow with arrows ready, pointing straight into the valley. In the middle and in the front is a young general wearing a bronze helmet and holding a square halberd. He was obviously their leader. Peng Tuo had experienced Zhu Jun's two encirclements and suppressions. Looking at the opponent, he felt like a thorn in his side, unable to resist.
"Qushuai, the south valley entrance is blocked, why not retreat to the north exit?" an ant thief suggested in a low voice...
"The mouth of the north valley? It's too late. The mouth of the north valley is so narrow that only three people can pass through it at a time. Since the opponent started letting out smoke, they must send troops to guard the other side. Two hundred people can intercept and kill three thousand of us in the passage."
Peng Tuo snorted coldly, pushed his way to the front of the team, and asked loudly: "Where are you, you rat, that smoked me!"
The two rows of cavalry did not move at all and did not respond. Peng Tuo was furious! Although he was in a weak position at the moment, he was Commander Qu after all, who had commanded an army of 80,000 people. He immediately ordered a charge! Dozens of ant thieves brandished their swords and guns, shouting and shouting. He rushed forward, and when he was two or three feet away from the exit, dozens of knights in the front row tightened their triggers, a whizzing sound was heard, and two sharp arrows were fired in one round. The dozens of ant thieves rushing in the front had already followed the arrows. Like a pig, the sharpened crossbow arrows shot out of the body.
After a round of lasing, the ant thieves behind immediately stopped, stepped back a little, and looked at each other. Peng Tuo felt a chill in his heart, what kind of crossbow machine was this? If it comes out through the body, wouldn't it be able to shoot at least two hundred steps?
"I have been ordered to exterminate the thieves! Surrender and avoid death! Peng Tuo, why don't you commit suicide?" Just as the thieves were restraining their hands, the cavalry on the opposite side suddenly sounded a neat shout. The sound was sharp, but not very murderous. It should not have been on the battlefield. of veterans.
But Peng Tuo still changed his expression. The other side's recruits were more elite than our own, which showed that his ability to train troops was far superior to his own. Seeing that the soldiers behind him were whispering and discussing, the morale of the army was shaken, and Peng Tuo was heartbroken. You know, if you continue to do nothing, except for a few hundred personal guards, the rest of the soldiers will appear to have defected.
"Chen Da! Lead the troops into battle!"
Chen Dan was a captain under Peng Tuo. He was also afraid, but if he disobeyed, Peng Tuo would definitely kill him with an axe. He gritted his teeth, took a wooden shield from his subordinate, raised his sword, and ran to The group of stopped minions kicked him several times: "Come on me! If you don't charge, you will die!" But no matter how much he beat and scolded, the dozens of minions would not move. Chen Qi was so anxious that he raised his sword and struck out. He wanted to kill someone! Before the knife could be cut down, a crossbow arrow suddenly flew towards him and hit him right between the eyebrows! He opened his eyes wide and fell to the ground with death!
The sound of horse hooves sounded. Zhu Kui's cavalrymen took out their water bags, tore off their sleeves and moistened them before tying them on their faces. They lifted their horses and sprinted. The crossbows rained down, forcing all the ants and thieves to run away, but the terrain in the ditch was narrow and there was nowhere to go. Can be hidden!
Peng Tuo reluctantly organized a formation to resist! The three thousand soldiers could not spread out at the mouth of the valley. Some shielded ant thieves raised their swords to hold the arrows and surrounded the cavalry and started slashing.
The two armies met, spears stabbed, horse hoofs trampled, and Zhu Jun's army was condescending. The ant thieves who were close could not match the strong collision force of the horses, and they were so shocked that they vomited blood and fell to the ground. Several of the ant thieves avoided the horses, and were quickly attacked again. Those who were hit by spears were either in the head or in the shoulder and fell to the ground. The mouth of the valley was in a mess, trampling on each other and squeezing back. The timid ones even used all their strength to push down their companions and trample them under their feet.
"Don't be chaotic, don't retreat." Peng Tuo commanded in shock and anger. His morale was weak and his fighting spirit was weak. Rows of cavalry blocked the valley entrance like a wall. Several rounds of breakouts failed, and the three thousand soldiers under his command suffered heavy losses.
shrink.
In desperation, he had no choice but to yell: "Brothers! Go back to the valley first." Seeing that he couldn't rush out, Peng Tuo had to retreat to the valley first and plan later. As soon as he took the lead, the frustrated ant thieves hurriedly followed.
"Stop." Zhu Kui ordered the front troops. He didn't want to push Peng Tuo too fast because he was afraid that he would suffer casualties. Peng Tuo couldn't escape, so it was better to slowly trap the opponent.
An inventory was carried out, and in the small battle at Taniguchi, eight hundred Yellow Turbans were beheaded, and more than twenty cavalrymen were slightly injured, but no one died.
On the other end, after retreating, Peng Tuo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhu Kui did not pursue him. He was also afraid that Zhu Kui would pursue him fiercely, but he also understood that the other party was afraid that the thieves would fight for their lives and cause casualties.
"Hey, I don't want to think that I am hiding a secret, but I will still be discovered by the officers and soldiers. It seems that God is going to kill me, Peng Tuo."...
The ant thieves looked at the despairing look on their coach's face and couldn't help but feel sad together.
At this time, the handsome white bodyguard from before returned from the north with a long spear and a pony. He jumped off his horse and reported with an angry face: "Commander Qu, as you expected, I have a hundred brothers with me."
Just as they approached the mouth of the valley, flying stone crossbows came rolling in and the whole team was wiped out."
Cold sweat broke out on Peng Tuo's forehead. He swung his ax and struck the stone with a look of relief: "Since I was thirteen years old, I, Peng Tuo, have been following a great teacher, doing good deeds and treating diseases. The Han Dynasty is unethical. We want to return the world to peace."
Qiankun, I don’t want to be trapped here to death today, I feel ashamed of my great teacher, and I feel ashamed of my brothers who believe in me.”
He saw the remaining brothers one by one, all of whom had followed him since the beginning of the uprising. Although these people were timid, they were loyal and never left him along the way, sharing the good and bad times.
Peng Tuo spoke from his heart, and the ant thieves gradually settled down and shouted: "Qushuai, we are untouchables. After following Qushuai, we have enjoyed good food and drink, and have never experienced wealth and beauty. This life is worth it."
I am willing to die for Qu Shuai."
Peng Tuo smiled happily and said to the young guard behind him: "Adun! If I die in battle, you will surrender!"
"Qushuai, how could this be so? Don't be discouraged. I'll go out and fight with them later." Young Adun shouted, and finally Peng Tuo said something in his ear, his expression unyielding.
"This is an order, don't say any more."
"Come and form a formation to wait for the enemy."
At the mouth of the south valley, the cavalry raised their torches and pushed forward slowly. After passing two turns, they finally saw Peng Tuo, who was once again waiting in full formation. Zhu Kui noticed that the morale of the soldiers had collapsed just now, and his expression became firm. But he was not upset in his heart that he had not pursued. More
It's joy.
He slowly raised his horse and said, "Peng Tuo, now that you are at the end of your rope, do you still want to fight with your hands down? As long as you surrender, I will intercede for you in front of the general and spare your life. What do you think?"
"Who are you?"
"Mo Ling Zhu Kui."
"Mo Ling Zhu Kui" Peng Tuo stared at Zhu Kui, wishing he could carve his image into his heart.
Zhu Kui glanced at Peng Tuo lightly and said with a smile: "This valley is so hidden, but I can find it, which means it is God's will. Do you think you can escape this time?" He waved his hand, and the cavalry behind him showed their black faces.
The painted crossbow machine was aiming with arrows, and hundreds of cavalry troops were staggered, facing the army. It was obvious that as long as the military order was given, a volley of arrows would be fired, and the two thousand ant thieves could not last more than a few rounds.
"Zhu Kui, do you dare to fight with me?" Peng Tuo's voice was like thunder, resounding through the sky. "You win, we surrender to you." Without further explanation, he rushed towards him with a long ax in his hand.
Gan Ning's expression changed, he snorted coldly, and he was about to step forward to take it, when Zhu Kui raised his square halberd.
"Back off."
However, he wanted to accept Peng Tuo's invitation to fight. The two of them passed each other quickly, and a muffled sound rang out softly. Peng Tuo's long ax was swung out, trying to keep his body steady and staring at the opponent.
"This young man is so strong!" Peng Tuo felt the tiger's mouth go numb, and couldn't help but his expression changed. After one blow, he was at a disadvantage.
"Good martial arts, come again." Peng Tuo's eyes flashed with madness and he charged forward again, attacking with every move without leaving any room.
Peng Tuo's madness made Zhu Kui extremely excited. The Fangtian Halberd in his hand instantly flashed with three points of cold light, like three plum blossoms, and moved towards Peng Tuo.
This move is called Phoenix Three Nods. It is originally a move used by spears. When used to the extreme, not to mention three nods, even seven nods can be used. But now I didn’t expect it to appear on Fang Tianji.
Waves of clashing sounds of gold and iron spread throughout the valley, and both sides were seen fighting with axes and halberds. They seemed to be evenly matched, but those with sharp eyes could already see that Peng Tuo's long ax was swinging slower and slower.
However, his arms became increasingly numb, and the huge force coming from the ax blade gave way and he could no longer hold the battle ax tightly.
"Dang!" A loud noise came over. The battle ax in Peng Tuo's hand was knocked to the ground by Zhu Kui's halberd. His face was pale and his figure was shaking, as if he would fall off his horse at any time. The head of the Fangtian halberd stood firmly on it.
He can take his life at any time from his neck.
Zhu Kui said calmly: "You lost."
"Do it." Peng Tuo looked at death and shouted back the bodyguard who came forward to rescue him. However, he waited for a long time but did not see Zhu Kui take action. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the other person was smiling but not smiling.
Zhu Kui took back the Fang Tianji, turned the horse's head back to the main formation, but said nothing, as if he was waiting for something.
Peng Tuo looked at Zhu Kui's face, then turned back to look at his brothers who had been following him for many years one by one, summoned his personal guard named Adun, and gave some instructions.
"Peng Tuo is ashamed of his great virtuous master and has taken the first step. Brothers, please take care of yourself and listen to brother Dun. This is a military order."
After saying that, he pulled out a sword from his waist and placed it horizontally on his neck.