Chapter 210 Repeaters

Yidao City.

The soft sunset hung diagonally between the mountains. Meng Da stood on the corner of Yidao City and looked up from afar. He saw a layer of mist on the Yangtze River in the north, and the gray was across it from west to east, like a silent hibern snake.

Looking down, there is a huge enemy camp a few miles away from the city. The banners are fluttering, and the camp is continuous, forcing the city to go down, which makes him feel suffocated all the time.

A year ago, he conspired with Fa Zheng, Zhang Song and others to fool Liu Zhang into leading Liu Bei into Sichuan. Under Zhang Song's arrangement, he was ordered by Liu Zhang to lead 3,000 songs to Jingzhou to welcome Liu Bei into Shu.

Uncle Liu is indeed the same as the legend. He is approachable and thirsty. He is a small role in Liu Zhang's place, but he was treated affectionately by the famous Uncle Liu. At first sight, he led himself as his confidant.

Liu Bei entered Sichuan, so he left him as the governor of Yidu, leading the three thousand soldiers and horses to garrison here.

Yidu County, although it only has jurisdiction over the three counties of Shangshan, Yidao and Xiling, Dingkou is only tens of thousands, and the land is narrow and the people are poor. It is a veritable remote place.

However, such an inconspicuous place with poor mountains and rivers has the Three Gorges, which is the most important military place to connect Jingyi. Liu Bei left such an important place to him, which shows his trust in himself.

He changed to a new owner and was deeply trusted. Yizhou said that it could go down, and the success was close in front of him. Meng Da once thought that his spring was coming.

However, all the beautiful dreams seemed to be shattered by the sudden change in Jingzhou overnight.

Jingzhou was lost, and Guan Yu died. Liu Zhang, who was dying and almost couldn't stand it, was like beating chicken blood at this time.

Uncle Liu's dream of crossing Jing Yi seems to be shattered by this mutation, and his dream from the dragon may also be destroyed by it.

Meng Da's heart hurts.

Originally, Sun Quan and Cao Yan's army pressed the border, and Liu Feng was attacked on all sides, which made Meng Da see hope again. However, he could not expect that in just a few months, the situation in Jingzhou and even the world changed again.

Sun Quan withdrew and Cao Jian withdrew. Originally, the two princes who wanted to work together to deal with Liu Feng, but now they meet each other in a blink of an eye.

Now, Liu Feng personally led a large army to force the city with the new Jingzhou and forced the strong enemy to retreat. Meng Da's anxiety is more gloomy at this moment.

"Alas--"

Looking at the vast enemy outside the city, Meng Da couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

Just as he was sighing, he saw a horse coming out of the enemy's camp. The flying horse went straight to the city of Yidao and shouted loudly across the moat: "Jingzhou Chen Zhen, on the order of General Zhennan, I came to see General Meng Zidu."

The two armies fought. At such a delicate moment, Liu Feng sent Chen Zhen suddenly. Meng Da immediately guessed three points.

He hesitated for a moment, but Meng Da said, "Open the gate and invite him to enter the city."

After the order, Meng Da went back to his house.

After returning to the house, he took off his armor and quickly changed into a casual suit.

At this time, Chen Zhen, who was also dressed in Confucian clothes, had been taken to him. Before he entered the door of the lobby, Meng Da greeted him with a smile on his face and arched his hand and said, "I don't know that my brother is coming. I am welcome from a distance and disrespectful."

Meng Da's attitude is like the reunion of old friends, as if the ongoing war does not exist.

"I take the liberty of disturbing General Zidu. I hope the general will forgive me." Chen Zhen also behaved very politely.

The two of them sat down. After a few polite words, Chen Zhen believed in a book and said with a smile, "My family, Liu Zhen Nanjiu, looked up to the name of the general. There is a handwritten letter here. Please have a look."

Meng Da took the letter and read it. His originally kind face gradually became gloomy.

That's a letter of surrender.

"I was entrusted by Uncle Liu to guard this county. Although General Liu's generous treatment is very grateful, if Da betrays Uncle Liu, will it make the world regard me as a defiant?"

The word "negative righteousness" was funny when Chen Zhen listened to it. If you Meng Da cared so much about reputation, why did you betray Liu Zhang at the beginning and do such a hateful thing that led the wolf into the room?

"The general's words are different. The general has been loyal to Liu Bei for several months with only 3,000 people. As the saying goes, a good bird chooses wood to live, and the one who knows the current affairs is a handsome man. At such a critical moment, with the wisdom of the general, he should know how to choose a good master who can rely on for a lifetime.

After Chen Zhen's words, Meng Da's hesitation faded a little, but there was still hesitation between his eyebrows.

Chen Zhen moved the seat closer and whispered, "With all due respect Zhen, now Liu Bei's family has been lost, and Yizhou has been unable to attack for a long time. He is exhausted. It is only a matter of time before the soldiers are centriated and destroyed. Zidu is a smart person. Are you really willing to follow Liu Bei to perish together?"

This question shocked Meng Da. These things are also what Meng Da is worried about.

"Anearly, even if Liu Bei has a chance to turn defeat into victory, don't forget that Guan Yu and Liu Bei are brothers. When Guan Yu was besieged in Chengxiang at the beginning, you should be close at hand, but you didn't send a soldier to save him. This section, Liu Bei will not say anything at this time, and he will be remembered in his heart. As a minister, if you hold a grudge against the Lord, can't you imagine what will happen in the future?

Another word, like a water-stained whip, hit Meng Da's heart fiercely.

I almost forgot this section!

If so, Guan Yu's death is actually related to me.

However, at the beginning, I was also under attack by the enemy. Three thousand soldiers, not only to defend Yidu, but also to divide the troops to save Guan Yu. How can we do everything?

What's more, who knows that Guan Yu will lose so quickly that I can't save him even if I want to.

Meng Da's expression was changeable, and all kinds of grievances in his heart were tormenting him.

Chen Zhen said, "Guan Yu's death is completely self-indulsed, and you have nothing to do with Zidu. Even my Liu Zhennan is clear about this. However, Liu Bei is thousands of miles away, and how much details he can know about Jingzhou's changes. In his opinion, it is an undeniable fact that Zidu doesn't save Guan Yu.

With this word, a bone-deep chill immediately surged up on Meng Da's back, and a few drops of cold sweat quietly leached from his scalp between his forehead.

The Lord is also a hero.

What is a xiao?

Who can really know what kind of cruel means there are under that benevolent face.

Yes, Chen Zhen is right at all. The four words "Don't save Guan Yu" will always be a sharp sword hanging high above my head. One day, when the time is ripe, the hero will cut the silk thread of the hanging sword mercilessly.

What is a smooth step, soaring, and what you get in the end will be the price of blood.

"My family, Liu Zhennan, seized Jingzhou with his own strength and retreated the two strong enemies of Sun Cao. The world knows who is the wise master who is really worth following. With the insight of Zidu, it should be very clear. Zidu, it's time to make a choice.

Chen Zhen's tone changed his previous politeness and cold tone, as if he were making a final statement to Meng Da.

He lowered his eyebrows and muttered. After a long time, Meng Da got up.

.................................... Looking at Yidao City from afar, Ma Yu's face was puzzled: "Lord, forgive me for my ignorance. Why do you believe that Meng Da will definitely dedicate the city to surrender?"

Under the setting sun, the armor reflected a dim and dazzling luster, and Liu Feng stood with his hands behind his back, as if wearing a piece of armor made by Jinxia.

He smiled and said, "Meng Da's father, Meng Da, spent all his money and bribed Zhang Rang to buy the position of Liangzhou Assassin. Liu Zhang failed to reuse Meng Da, so he sold Yizhou to Liu Bei in exchange for fame and fortune. Their Meng family tradition is like this, and this person must be a profit-seeking person. As long as he can see enough benefits, why not surrender to me?

This explanation can only be said to shoot arrows first and then draw targets. In fact, Liu Feng's confidence lies entirely in his familiarity with history.

Meng Da, who used to be in history, first betrayed Liu Zhang, then betrayed Liu Bei, and then betrayed the State of Wei. The name of repeated lack of faith is known to the world.

The reason why he betrayed Liu Zhang was that he should not be reused. The reason for betraying Liu Bei was that he was afraid of being punished because of Guan Yu's death. The betrayal of the State of Wei was also because he was excluded by the government and the opposition of the State of Wei.

Every time, Meng Da's reason for betrayal seems to be because he was wronged. However, in such an era of "loyalty", he betrayed the old master repeatedly with only grievances. This person is undoubtedly an alternative.

In Liu Feng's view, the root cause of Meng Da's repeated betrayal is nothing more than a beneficial word.

In this case, for his own benefit, why can't Meng Da betray Liu Bei and obey himself?

The real reason, of course, Liu Feng can't talk to Ma Yu, and the reason he made up on the surface seems to be very far-fetched. Ma Yu still looked suspicious for a while.

In the midst of self-doubt, the soldiers rushed to report that the Yidao City was opened, and the general Meng Da came to visit Chen Zhen alone.

As soon as he heard the news, Liu Feng looked shocked and said in surprise, "Master, you are really, really..."

He wanted to praise Liu Feng's insight into people's hearts, which was incredible, but he couldn't think of any suitable words to describe his shock at this moment.

Liu Feng smiled and waved his whip and said, "Let's go with me to welcome our first meritorious official in Shu."

The horse came out of the gate, but he saw a general without armor and a sword on his waist, and followed Chen Zhen and rode there.

Running to the front, Meng Da rolled down the saddle and said, "General Meng Da, I'll see General Zhennan."

"Please get up quickly."

Liu Feng hurriedly stepped forward to hold him up with his own hands and took the opportunity to look at Meng Da's appearance, but when he saw that this person was magnificent and handsome, regardless of his talent and character, in terms of this appearance alone, it was definitely the kind of eye-catching one, and his demeanor was faintly clear.

This is a person who feels a little like a spring breeze at first sight. When Meng Da saw Liu Feng, he was also surprised by the young new owner with legendary experience.

"I have a son, but I won thousands of troops and horses. Let's go and have a good drink in the account." No matter how Meng Da is, Meng Da is his great hero at the present. With Liu Feng's joy, there is no reason to express the style of virtuous corporal.

At this time, Meng Da arched his hand and said, "How dare he be loved by the Lord without a credit? Thanks to the love of the Lord, there is no way to repay. I hope that the soldiers and horses of the headquarters will rush to the west and attack Jianping for the Lord's soldiers without blood, which is a gift of submission.

Jianping County is located in the west of Yidu County. It has jurisdiction over Wu County, Xinling County and sister Guishu County. Originally, it was the same as Yidu, and all belonged to the part of Nan County. After Liu Bei entered Shu, he first divided the southern counties into Yidu, and then divided Yidu with Xishu County as Jianping, and the governing office was located in Wu County.

The reason why Liu Bei divided the narrow area west of South County into several counties is that this area is connected to Jingyi, and the strategic position is important. Once it is cut off, it will fall into a situation where we can't take care of each other, so it will be divided and ruled as insurance.

Previously, Zhuge Liang heard that Jingzhou had fallen, and he was afraid that he would be attacked by the enemy on both sides, so he ordered Jiang Wan to lead 3,000 troops to return to the east. He stationed troops in Jianping County as Mengda's backup, and also as the second line of defense to prevent Liu Feng from taking the opportunity to advance to the west.

"Master, General Zidu has just returned. The people of Yidu County are not stable. They need the help of General Zidu to appease people. Now they are sending troops to attack and build peace. Isn't it a little hasty?" Ma Qian advised from the side.

Liu Feng can hear what Ma Yan means. He is afraid of Meng Da's new surrender and does not know how loyal he is. If he sends his troops to the west, in case there is fraud, won't he return to the mountain?

Meng Da is really untrusted. Liu Feng did not intend to really reuse this person at all, but according to what he saw, Meng Da now offered to take the initiative to fight, but it may not be fake.

The reason is not complicated. If Meng Da wants to take the opportunity to escape, why should he open the city and surrender?

At that time, he will bear the crime of abandoning the capital, and he will not save Guan Yu. If he goes back to Liu Bei, he will not seek his own death.

With Mengda's cleverness, he will never do such a short-sighted move.

With this in mind, Liu Feng said happily, "Okay, since Zidu has this heart, I will assign you another 2,000 soldiers and horses, order you to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses, and immediately set out to attack Jianping. If you succeed, you will be the first contribution to enter Shu!"

.................................How many people have been killed? Ten, twenty, or thirty?

Zhang Liao can't remember clearly. At this moment, his whole body was splashed with blood. He ran wildly, roared in front of the horse, raised the knife in his hand, and cut off a blocked enemy horse.

He looked back and saw the crowd of Wu soldiers, like hungry beasts, surrounded in all directions.

There are corpses everywhere. Under the light of the day, the whole earth is like a pool of blood, with floating heads and limbs everywhere.

At the moment before leaving the city, 800 brothers drank strong wine, and the heroic scene of not breaking the enemy's vows to return is still vivid in my mind.

Now, there are less than 300 of the 800 brothers who have followed him for many years, and the rest of them have been crushed by the Wu people's ambush circle.

Zhang Liao did not personally participate in the battle of Chibi. Zhang Liao did not feel how great he was for Zhou Yu, the young enemy general who defeated Prime Minister Cao.

But tonight, this Mei Zhoulang, who easily recognized the legacy of Prime Minister Cao, finally made Zhang Liao feel his horror.

Zhang Liao has no time to think too much. The only way to survive is to kill the enemy and highlight the ambush circle before the enemy has completed the encirclement. As long as it protrudes and flat, no one can catch up with their own cavalry.

Blood splashed, and a horse took the lead. In an instant, it smashed several layers of people in front of it. The mad knife circled left and right. No one around him dared to get closer. Anyone who entered the attack range must be killed with one blow.

At this time, dozens of subordinates were still surrounded by Wu people and supported by hardships.

Zhang Liao roared for a long time, and the roar spread far away, like a tiger down the mountain. He turned around and broke out of the encirclement again. In the roar, he separated the waves of Wu people's flesh and blood, and tore open a mouth.

After saving dozens of subordinates, less than 300 cavalrymen of Cao's army, under the opening of Zhang Liao's crazy knife, broke through the siege of the Wu people and looked at Hefei City in the east and left in a hurry.

On the mound, with the dazzling firelight, Zhou Yu personally witnessed Zhang Liao rushing left and right, and rushed out of his encirclement. He couldn't help sighing secretly, "Zhang Liao is so good. If I hadn't commanded this battle myself, the consequences could be imagined."

After sighing, the handsome face was quickly occupied by self-confidence. He looked at Zhang Liao, who had gone away, and sneered, "The play is almost done. Don't chase them anymore. Leave them to Ling Gongshi to clean them up. Pass on my order, and the army will go around to the north gate of Hefei."

Zhang Liao, who broke through the siege, did not dare to stay for a moment. He led his 300 soldiers to retreat to Hefei. When he rushed out for a mile, a team of soldiers suddenly appeared in front of him.

When he was shocked, he found that the coming army was his own banner. It turned out that the thousand-step army led by Li Dian came to take over.

"Wen Yuan, what's going on?" When Li Dian saw Zhang Liao's "miserable situation", he had already guessed eight or nine points, but he couldn't help asking.

Zhang Liao wiped the blood on his face and gasped and said, "Zhou Yu's guy is really good. He saw through the prime minister's strategy and arranged an ambush in the camp for a long time. Fortunately, the thief army had no horse. Otherwise, how could I kill the siege? Unfortunately, he lost more than 500 of my elite brothers."

How strong Zhang Liao's ability to lead the cavalry was, Li Dian knew it well. In the Battle of Yanzhou, they suffered a lot of losses from Lv Bu's cavalry. With Zhang Liao's fierceness, it turned out to be such a heavy loss that Li Dian's heart suddenly surged into a chill.

"It seems that Wu people have been prepared for a long time. Let's go back to Hefei as soon as possible. I'm afraid that Wu people still have a annihirator. What should we do if we take Hefei while the chaos?"

"Man Cheng said, let's go."

At present, the two generals were in one place and hurried back to Hefei.

Although Hefei City is built on the bank, it is still a few miles away from the fertile water, and there are many deep streams and rivers in the middle.

The defeated army of a thousand infantry and three hundred cavalry ran all the way and turned a river bend. Under the light of the slanting moon, Hefei City was not far away.

Just as the generals had just breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly, there was a thunderous shout from the reeds on the river bank. Countless Wu soldiers who had already ambushed here broke out in an instant, as dense as ants gathered, surrounding them in the river fork triangle.

(to be continued)