Today's Hongchi Ridge, also known as Wushaoling Ridge in later generations, looks very much like a winding black dragon.
The mountains and the trees and vegetation on the ridges are all dark green, and the rocks and exposed soil slopes without vegetation also appear gray and black. Viewed from a distance, it leaves a dark and heavy impression.
In Liangzhou, this ridge is famous for its steep mountains and dangerous terrain. As the east gate of the Silk Road, it guards the key point.
The Hexi Corridor starts from Hongchiling in the east, is accompanied by the Qilian Mountains in the south, and is guarded by Longshou Mountain, Heli Mountain and Mazong Mountain in the north. The mountains on both sides sandwich this narrow plain that is two thousand miles long and hundreds of miles wide, located between the two mountains.
, like a corridor, the snow water from the Qilian Mountains continuously nourishes this land.
A main force of troops belonging to Han Yue has been besieged here by Huang Zhong for three days.
They were blocked under a mountain ridge, unable to move forward or retreat. They tried to break out of the encirclement set by Huang Zhong, but could not break through.
Gein Huang Zhong set up a powerful crossbow formation here. As long as these Qiang rebels show any signs of rushing out, countless crossbows will shoot them into sieves.
It was almost done, but he didn't expect that Dong Zhuo sent his son-in-law Niu Fu to the army to tell Huang Zhong to withdraw his troops immediately and return to Yuzhong, and not to continue to march to the west for the time being.
Although I don’t know what Dong Zhuo’s intention was, the general’s order had been issued and Huang Zhong could only abide by it.
However, Huang Zhong still said to Niu Fu: "Now there are more than ten thousand elite Qiang rebels who have been ambushed here by Huang. They have been besieged for three days and are about to run out of food. They can only wait two days at most before Huang can
They killed them all to repay the country's favor, and also asked the major general to report back to Duke Dong. After annihilating this army, Mr. Huang will immediately withdraw his troops."
Logically speaking, Huang Zhong felt that his request was reasonable and there was no reason for rejection. The more than 10,000 elite rebels were finally besieged here by him. He only had to wait two more days to wipe them all out.
It’s not just Huang Zhong’s contribution, it’s Dong Zhuo’s contribution as well!
But unexpectedly, Niu Fu said: "Huang Sima, General Dong has an order! Sima will retreat before tonight, and will not stay for a moment. This is a military order! If Sima violates it, he will be punished according to military law!"
"What?"
Huang Zhong waited with two eyes and looked at Niu Fu in surprise: "Could it be that the tens of thousands of thieves were left alone and they just retreated? You need to know how many strategies Huang had set up and how much thought he spent in order to surround them.
How many soldiers have been lost? Now that the great work is about to be completed, Dong Gong just said that I should withdraw and withdraw?"
Niu Fu cupped his hands and said: "Huang Sima, military orders cannot be violated. Sima must be very clear about this!"
Huang Zhong said unwillingly: "How about I trouble you, Major General, to convey the situation of the war to Mr. Dong?"
"General Dong is fully aware of the fighting situation here in Sima! Huang Sima, please withdraw your troops!"
Huang Zhong's long beard trembled slightly, his eyes widened, and his hands trembled a little.
Niu Fu is not a person without eyesight. Seeing Huang Zhong acting like this, he naturally understood that the other party was very angry, and then said:
"Huang Sima, don't be like this. The war achievements in this world are endless. Dong Gong asked you to retreat, and it is natural that Dong Gong has reason! Don't worry, as long as you follow Dong Gong Haosheng, Liangzhou's achievements will be all in the future.
, don’t worry you will have no way to get promoted!”
Huang Zhong said coldly: "On the battlefield, there is a life-and-death struggle. There is no easy achievement!"
Niu Fu burst out laughing when he heard this.
Immediately, he lowered his voice and said: "Huang Sima, Huang Sima, you, your fighting ability is first-rate, but this meritorious head is second-rate, why can't you turn this corner?"
Huang Zhong frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
"A war! A credit? Isn't it just counting heads? The heads of these thieves are also heads, and the heads of those savages and untouchables are also heads. Killing someone's head is not killing..."
"shut up!"
But Huang Zhong suddenly shouted loudly, his eyes widened, and he glared at Niu Fu: "You are a soldier of the Han Dynasty, and you are favored and paid by the imperial court. How can you say such vulgar words! Seeing that you are Dong Gong's son-in-law, I will not kill you today, don't you?"
You want me to hear your beastly words again! Get out!"
Niu Fu was scolded by Huang Zhong, his face turned red with embarrassment, and he felt angry and annoyed in his heart.
But he and Huang Zhong fought against the Qiang rebels together, and he knew Huang Zhong's bravery. He knew that if he faced Huang Zhong, even three of them tied together would not be enough for Huang Zhong to kill.
Therefore, Niu Fu did not dare to say a word. He just snorted heavily and gritted his teeth and said: "I don't know how to praise..."
Then, he was seen turning around and leaving Huang Zhong's tent.
Huang Zhong looked at Niu Fu's disappearing figure, his furious expression gradually disappeared, and a look of regret appeared on his face.
He is also very old, almost forty years old, and he cannot understand anything.
Dong Zhuo was not a fool. When he saw that more than 10,000 elite rebels were about to be wiped out by him, he ordered himself to withdraw his troops at this time. What was the purpose of this?
Respect yourself!
Huang Zhong sighed, closed his eyes, and shook his head.
To be honest, Dong Zhuo was very capable in fighting. Huang Zhong fought with him in Liangzhou and gained a lot of experience and insights.
Dong Zhuo is indeed a rare general!
However, as time went by, Huang Zhong gradually felt Dong Zhuo's wolf mentality.
When it comes to people with a kind face but a cruel heart, no one in the world can be better than Dong Zhuo.
Huang Zhong has gradually figured out that Dong Zhuo and he are not the same people. No matter how good he is at using soldiers, he can never be with such a person!
Huang Zhong really wanted to make meritorious deeds, but he also had to decide who he followed and what kind of meritorious deeds he made.
When Huang Zhong followed Liu Jian, he felt happy, refreshed and relieved!
At least he and Liu Jian have the same three views.
We can no longer tangle with Dong Zhuo.
Huang Zhong made up his mind!
…
Huang Zhong finally withdrew his troops and returned to Yuzhong in accordance with Dong Zhuo's military orders.
However, on the second day after arriving in Yuzhong, Huang Zhong took his Sima talisman and came to Dong Zhuo's handsome tent.
When Huang Zhong presented his talisman to Dong Zhuo's desk, Dong Zhuo's smiling face stiffened unconsciously.
But he recovered quickly.
"Han Sheng, why is this?"
Huang Zhong sighed and said: "General, Zhongzi came to Liangzhou with the general. Under the general's guidance, he repeatedly made military exploits and became famous in Xizhou. However, his physical condition has been declining recently. His heart often suffers from angina and he cannot get on the horse.
I can't draw the bow. I think I have some stubborn illness, so I came here to ask for my resignation from the general. I hope the general can inform the Ming court and let Zhong leave the northwest for a while and return to his hometown to rest. After he recovers, he can come to the front line to contribute to the general."
Dong Zhuo laughed loudly: "What Han Sheng suffered from is a heart disease, right?"
Huang Zhong sighed helplessly: "It's a heartache, alas!"
Dong Zhuo still had a smile on his face, but his left hand had been clenched into a fist, and the veins on the back of his fist were exposed.
"Han Sheng, I can assume that you have never said what you just said. We are still the same as before. But if you insist on resigning, I can't guarantee what will happen next!"
Niu Fu on the side showed a sinister smile when he heard Dong Zhuo say this.
He turned to look outside the tent and winked at the guards at the entrance to the handsome tent.
Then he saw those armored men, all quietly stroking their hands on the hilts of their swords.
Huang Zhong's expression remained unchanged, and he still said: "To tell you what the general said, I am indeed suffering from a heartache. I beg the general to allow me to return home!"
Dong Zhuo took a deep breath and said slowly: "Han Sheng, have you seen this wine prince on my desk?"
"I saw it."
"Does Han Sheng know what it means to take the title of a prince?"
After that, Dong Zhuo stretched out his hand, slowly picked up the wine baron, and said coldly: "I threw this wine baron to the ground, Han Sheng, you have no room to look back!"
Huang Zhong was not intimidated by Dong Zhuo.
He just sighed and said: "Huang is sick and disabled. Even if he stays in the army, he can't worry about Dong Gong. Please let Dong Gong let me go."
When Dong Zhuo heard this, he closed his eyes and felt frustrated.
Niu Fu on the side looked very excited and kept muttering in his heart: Fall, fall, fall!
But what he didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo finally slowly placed the wine cup in his hand on the table.
Then, he put away his cold expression and laughed boldly again.
"Han Sheng is a true hero! Just now I am teasing you, don't blame me!"
After saying that, Dong Zhuo stretched out his hand, picked up a piece of silk from the table, and said: "Mr. Liu, the Shepherd of Southern Jizhou, sent a letter to me last month. There are many things to say about you."
And, alas! Han Sheng, you are so lucky, your old benefactor has never forgotten you, and is always thinking about asking you to go to Hebei to help him!"
When Huang Zhong heard this, he felt excited in his heart.
Is it Liu Jian?
He had already written to Dong Zhuo?
Dong Zhuo sighed helplessly: "You and I have known each other since we were fighting in Liangzhou, but unfortunately, I am still not as charming as Liu Shijun, and I can't keep Huang Hansheng's people! What a pity, what a pity!"
"I have reported your achievements in Liangzhou to the four monks' desks in the capital. Liu Jian also wrote to Yuan Junhou to recommend you. With your current achievements and status, you are more than enough to hold a military position of one or two thousand stones."
"Today's Wuhuan people seem to be ready to move and show signs of rebellion. I heard that Yuan Junhou has asked you to protect Wuhuan as a captain in Luoyang. If nothing happens, your term will be issued soon. Haha, congratulations to you. Not only have you been promoted
With a military position of two thousand stones, you can go to Hebei this time to meet your benefactor."
"I don't dare, I don't dare. Huang only wants to serve the court and doesn't do what he wants."
"Oh, don't you feel sad when you heard that you can go to Hebei?"
Huang Zhong frowned and said: "Oh, it hurts, it still hurts."
Dong Zhuo looked at him with a half-smile, then waved his hand and said, "Go down and rest if it hurts!"
Huang Zhong immediately resigned to Dong Zhuo.
After Huang Zhong left, Niu Fu asked Dong Zhuo anxiously: "Father-in-law, this person has made it clear that he is not willing to stay here and serve his father-in-law. Why not kill him to avoid future troubles?"
"You fart!"
Dong Zhuo angrily cursed Niu Fu: "He is Liu Jian's man. He came to Liangzhou with me this time just to make great achievements. How do you want me to kill him!"
Niu Fu said angrily: "Why can't he be killed if he refuses to be used by his father-in-law? What about Liu Jian's people? Liu Jian can still surpass military law. We want to kill Huang Zhong. There is no reason!"
Dong Zhuo shook his head: "Liu Jian writes to me about Huang Zhong once every two months on average, which shows that he attaches great importance to this person. You must know that Liu Jian and Yuan Ji are close friends, and his relationship with me has always been
Yes, I still need the Yuan family to help me raise my troops in the northwest, and I can’t fall out with Liu Jian and cause changes!"
When Niu Fu heard this, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Okay, be generous. You are my son-in-law. You have to be open-minded. It's just Huang Zhong who left. It's not a big deal. Moreover, he was not my man in the first place. Now I have the most elite soldiers in the world.
There is no shortage of him, Huang Hansheng. As for Yuan Ji and Liu Jian, they still have to be friends for now and cannot be offended easily. We Liangzhou people can't just be martial and warlike, but we must also understand the current situation. Do you understand?