Lei Xiu's arm holding the reins tightened his head and made the war horse roar up.

This person is Zhang Liao!

The Jianghuai heroes were not those who were blinded and listened to each other, and they had long known a lot of civil and military officials under Cao Gong. As Lei Xiu knew, Cao Gong had a million people and swept across the Central Plains and Hebei, and his generals were naturally not ordinary. He was supported by people like Xiahou Dun, and he was as unyielding as Xiahou Yuan, as persevering as Cao Ren, and as rigorous as Yu Jin... There were also Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Zhang He, Le Jin, Li Dian, Xu Huang, etc., all of whom were famous generals and generals who were shocked by the world. These people each had their own strengths and had great achievements, but if they were talking about being strong and holding on to the forefront, they were far inferior to Zhang Liao, the general who was a tyrant.

It is said that the Zhang Liao family's original surname was Nie, who was born after Nie Yi, and lived in the border for generations. When he was young, he was famous for his bravery and was summoned by Ding Yuanzhao, the governor of Bingzhou. Later, he became the commander of the cavalry commander under the command of the general Lu Bu. After Lu Bu was defeated and died, Zhang Liao surrendered to Cao Gong, and fought in the northern and southern prefectures. He repeatedly defeated powerful enemies. He once held Cao Gong's command to rush to the formation in Bailang Mountain in western Liaoning. In one battle, he destroyed tens of thousands of cavalry of Wuhuan Shanyu Tadun and captured more than 200,000 people.

Although Lei Xiu often boasts of bravery, people with a little rationality should understand that winning the countryside and becoming famous in the world is a completely different concept. Moreover, the two had already fought on the battlefield just now, and the experience of almost dying and dying was enough to make Lei Xiu feel the huge gap between him and this brave general in the world. Perhaps thirst, hunger and fatigue have affected his condition, but Lei Xiu knew very well that even when his body and mind were at its peak, he was definitely not Zhang Liao's opponent.

But Lei Xiu then gritted his teeth and forced himself to calm down. Become a powerful warrior, defeat his opponents, and establish a reputation on the battlefield. This is the path Lei Xiu chose. No matter how many difficulties there are on this road, he has to walk with his head held high. How could he be afraid because of meeting a strong enemy?

Zhang Liao maintained a relaxed attitude of controlling the reins with one hand, watching Lei Xiu go from surprise to calm. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Lei Xiu, Lei Xingzhi, I know your reputation. You are Lei Xu's eldest son, and you are known for your good fighting among the thieves... I thought this was the arrogant flattery of the ignorant thieves, but when you see him today, you have some real skills. However, now that my army has arrived, you have no chance. Stop surrender immediately, and I will protect your life without worries, otherwise, you will have to die in battle."

His voice was not particularly thick, and it didn't look like the tone of a warrior. The words used to express words can even be said to be polite. Obviously, the fight with the knights of Lei Xiu's troops also left a deep impression on him.

Although Zhang Liao was known for his courage to fight, he was not a bloodthirsty person. He was also one of the few generals of Cao's camp who were both civil and military. He had personally gone deep into the East China Sea to surrender the giants with rhetoric. This time, he was ordered by Cao Gong to lead the army to pursue the heroes of Huainan. He thought that using a military command to destroy the bandits would be like a mountain of Tai to crush the eggs; but he found that there were heroes and heroes in the grassland, so he suddenly had the idea of ​​loving talents.

He continued, "You are already in desperate situations, surrender. You are young and should not die in such a place. Your subordinates are also brave warriors. If I die in battle worthlessly, I will feel a pity."

Zhang Liao was right. With the arrival of the Cao army's infantry brigade, Lei Xiu was facing a very dangerous situation. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was in a desperate situation.

Where the two sides fought was a canyon in front of Tianzhu Mountain. The valley extends roughly east-west, with a slightly higher terrain in the middle, with a gorge on both sides of the east and west, and about half a mile widest from north to south. On both sides of the valley are cliffs with high and low heights. Looking up, the abrupt rocks intersected in the dark night sky, as if they were some kind of huge and curved claws. In this narrow environment, the infantry army of Cao's army was spread out and spread across the entire front, and the knights of Lei Xiu's army had no chance of seeking flaws; the cavalry of Cao's army surrounded the flanks and rear, with a large number of them and led by the world-class generals, so they could easily block and block them, so that Lei Xiu's army would not be evacuated.

Lei Xiu and his followers were too far from the team where Mei Gan was. At this time, no one could provide cover for them, and no one could open a way out for them.

Zhang Liao is worthy of being a famous general of the world. His military skills have already become a realm. It is just the simplest cavalry attack. When infantry covers it, it creates great trouble for Lei Xiu. However, Lei Xiu was not afraid. At this time, he only wanted to welcome the upcoming fierce battle, and he had no time to fear.

Hearing Zhang Liao's words, Lei Xiu smiled and looked around: "He asked us to surrender? Lao He, what do you say?"

"Ph!" He Song spitted directly.

For decades, the princes between the Jianghuai River and Huai River have been fighting continuously, and the people have suffered heavy casualties and are forced to evade all over the world. The local tyrants such as Lei Xu, Chen Lan, Mei Gan have gradually expanded their strength by relying on the refugee defeated soldiers they have gathered. Many of these refugee defeated soldiers have hatred with Cao Gong. When the heroes in Huainan surrendered, they had to endure it; however, when the war broke out again, they were the people with the strongest fighting will.

He Song is such a person.

He stared at the Cao army opposite, as if fire was about to spit out of his eyes: "When He was a young man, he was recruited to join the army. In order to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he had experienced dozens of battles and thought he could report to the country and to the public. Who knew that on his return home, he found that the whole He clan of Mengyin, from the 70-year-old woman to the young man of Chongling, all died under the butcher knife of Cao's army! I have an irreconcilable hatred with the Cao thief, and I will never surrender. Today's situation is nothing more than to die. Everyone is right to see the sword and gun, so why bother to pretend to be hypocritical!"

Lei Xiu did not ask anyone else, He Song's answer was enough.

Zhang Liao was silent for a while and slowly said, "I heard that the big business does not care about meticulousness and does not refuse to give in to the small things. Cao Gong held the family to save the world, which is a big business; those all kinds of small matters will not care about so many. If someone is dissatisfied with it, he will have to fight."

He raised his hand and his subordinates drew their swords and guns. The movements of these soldiers were so neat and uniform that the light sound of the collision of armor pieces gathered together, making a dull roar. Amid the roar, Zhang Liao's words were still clearly visible: "After all, we are the country, we are the court, and we have great righteousness in our hands. No matter how you show off your verbal advantage, you will be a thief who will fall into depravity!"

"Let your mother's stinky shit!" Lei Xiu was furious.

A sharp look flashed in Zhang Liao's eyes.

After all, he is a famous general in the world. How could he endure the insults of the rural thieves? His right hand was slowly clenched, and he was about to send out a signal of attack.

At this moment, suddenly, a voice rolled in the continuous valley, causing a loud echo, like thunder falling from the depths of the sky, shattering the dense clouds: "General Zhang Liao, you said we are bandits... But, in this world, who can represent the court and who are bandits, how can we make it clear?"

Zhang Liao's eyes swept around like lightning, but he couldn't see the person talking. His expression remained unchanged, and he asked in a deep voice: "Who is it?"

The man was not seen, but his words were like lightning and thunder, pressing down from the night sky in all directions: "You said we are thieves, but we struggled to maintain the situation in troubled times to protect the country and the people. Within a thousand miles from Langya in the east and Yingchuan in the west, the people survived by luck in our shelter, more than a thousand people, tens of thousands of people? You said you were the court... but you didn't know what to think about the corpses in Suiling, Xiaqiu and other places? But you didn't know what the wronged souls who died in vain in Yongqiu, Xiapi, Pengcheng and other places thought? But you didn't know what the more than 100,000 people in Jingzhou who were following Liu Yuzhou's abandoned family and fled? But you didn't know what the innocent refugees who hung their heads before the tiger and leopard cavalry and horses were thinking? General Zhang Liao, I really don't know what the righteousness you are talking about? Maybe what you support is a court that slaughtered the people as the righteousness?"

"Damn it!"

“Bold!”

The generals and schools behind Zhang Liao clamored and scolded.

When Zhang Liao waved his hand, the cavalry team was silent.

He glanced above the cliff valley: "Why not sign up for this wise visitor?"

When he looked up, he realized that night had already fallen. After all, the mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk. It took him a longer time to pursue Lei Feng's troops than he expected, and the battle was just now. Now, within his sight, you can see the dark night sky, and the black rocks at the top of the cliffs on both sides were towering, and it suddenly became connected to the night.

As Zhang Liao said, a little spark appeared at the highest point of the storm, followed by two points, four points, eight points, and more. The torches were lit one by one, and it was soon uncountable. In response, there were also people raising torches between the cliffs opposite. These torches continued to extend, like two fire dragons entrenched on both sides of the canyon, and were finally alarmed by human war. The fire dragons slowly stretched out their long bodies, illuminating the steep stone walls, and illuminating the many soldiers in rows above the stone walls. The swords in their hands reflected the fire light, and dozens of flags they held were swept and rolling, adding an atmosphere of solemnity.

At the dense torch, a man bowed slightly: "Lei Yuanlei, a man from the mountains and rivers of Jianghuai, is here to welcome my brother. I was moved for a while and said a few words, General Zhang Liao, please do not blame him. It is too late at this time, and both families have come to have fun. Why not withdraw their troops and fight again tomorrow?"

Lei Feng laughed and laughed.

It is roughly estimated that at least hundreds of soldiers were waiting for the cliffs on both sides. These people were condescending, whether they used crossbows, spears, or even picked up stones and threw them at random, which was enough to bring heavy losses to the Cao army, which was densely packed at the bottom of the valley. No one knew how this army climbed the steep cliff, but the situation was clear. Although Lei Xiu was in a siege, Zhang Liao's troops were in big trouble.

Zhang Liao's face was blocked by the eaves and neck protection, and he could not see his expression. I don't know whether he was angry or alert. He did not speak, and the infantry and cavalry of Cao's army stood still. Hundreds of thousands of people stood as before, but none of them were shaken by danger. For these warriors who had been through many battles, they only need the general to have orders, even if they dare to make a breakthrough, let alone the small scene in front of him. But Zhang Liao was not the kind of general who ignored his robes and pursued his own merits in ignoring his robbery. He knew very well: if he could not fight quickly, the battle would likely develop into a melee and chaos in the night and complex terrain; this was too dangerous and unnecessary. Taking this risk, it was not cost-effective to only fight a leader of a Jianghuai bandit.

A moment later, Zhang Liao said in a deep voice: "Then we will fight again tomorrow."

The crossbowmen who were scattered between the step formation retreated one after another. Then, the dense spears that were originally held were put away layer by layer and carried back to the soldiers' shoulders. The sword and shield soldiers then retreated and covered each other with the spearmen. The teams pulled back and slowly returned to the deep gorge on the east side of the valley in an orderly manner.

The infantry left, and then Zhang Liao and the cavalry evacuated.

When Zhang Liao approached, Lei Xiu was very conscious and did not do much. He directly went to the side with his subordinates and gave way to them.
Chapter completed!